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From:Gosselin, Paul
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Subject:FW: 6061 Paradise Community Drinking Water System Options Study, Monthly Call Notes
Date:Friday, March 12, 2021 9:52:53 AM
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Board Members
In case you are not copied on the update, I am provided the status of the Paradise Community
Drinking Water System Options Study.
I will let you know when they release the work plan.
Take care
Paul
Paul Gosselin, Director
Department of Water and Resource Conservation
308 Nelson Ave
Oroville, CA 95965
530-552-3590 office
From: Marx, Randall E <randy.marx@owp.csus.edu>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 7:07 AM.
Subject: 6061 Paradise Community Drinking Water System Options Study, Monthly Call Notes
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Hi Paradise Options Study Stakeholders,
Notes from our call yesterday:
Attendees – Highlighted on attached Contact List.
Task 1 – Options Study
Status – Sacramento State, Office of Water Programs (OWP) has submitted a proposed
Work Plan Amendment to the State Water Board, Division of Financial Assistance (DFA)
for review, adding in the costs for the GEI effort. DFA noted on the call today that this
Work Plan Amendment has been approved up to the senior staff level and just needs
upper management approval. In parallel, Sacramento State, University Enterprises, Inc.
(UEI), and GEI have initiated contract negotiations. Following execution of the Work
Plan Amendment and the UEI/GEI Agreement, I can provide GEI Notice-to-Proceed on
the Options Study. The first task will be a formal kickoff call with this Stakeholder group.
GEI Consultants, Inc. - John Woodling (Principal-in-Charge) and Satya Gala (Project
Manager) introduced themselves and their firm. I’ve also attached the GEI Options
Study Proposal for further background on GEI and their approach to executing the
Options Study.
Camp Fire Regional Economic Impact Analysis – It was noted that this recent
document may be useful for the Options Study. Access at:
https://3coreedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Camp-Fire-Regional-Economic-
Impact-Analysis-January-2021.pdf
Stakeholder Comments – The theme of comments was, “Everything sounds great, but
let’s get rolling!”. Thus, our Project Team will be looking for ways to expedite project
tasks. GEI will maintain and distribute a project schedule at each monthly call to inform
the Stakeholders.
Task 2 – Community Outreach – Orit Kalman, Consensus & Collaboration Program,
Sacramento State College of Continuing Education (CCP), is leading this task. Orit will be
working on an updated Factsheet and other tools to inform and receive input from the public,
in accordance with CCP’s Project Communication Plan.
Stakeholder Comments – The theme of comments was, “Early and effective outreach
to the community is essential to project success”. Stakeholders also suggested use of
public media, moving to in-person outreach, early scheduling of public meetings, and
developing a list of interested community members.
Next Steps – We agreed it would be useful for Orit to produce a short email to all,
based on the Communication Plan and input received today, for discussion at our next
call, listing a proposed plan for community outreach tasks for the next few months.
Action Items:
DFA – Complete review of Work Plan Amendment
OWP/DFA – Expedite Work Plan Execution
UEI/GEI – Expedite UEI/GEI Contract Agreement
CCP – Prepare email of suggested near-term Community Outreach tasks
OWP – Schedule Project Kickoff Call
GEI – Prepare Agenda for Project Kickoff Call
All – Provide any recent documents or information to OWP/GEI that may be of use for
completion of the Options Study
Stakeholder Contact List – Attached is a revised Stakeholder Contact List, adding in John
Woodling and Satya Gala, GEI Consultants. Everyone, please provide any edits to this List to
Nadine Cross. Also, note, we have been carrying on this list names of other folks that might be
interested in being added to the monthly call invites. Next call, let’s discuss possibly adding
some/all of these folks, now that we are moving towards project implementation.
Next Call – Currently scheduled for 4/8/21, 11 am. However, as we discussed today, if the
Work Plan and Sacramento State/GEI Agreements are in place sooner, we will move up this
call to expedite schedule. Also, as this next call will be the formal kickoff call for GEI’s
conductance of the Options Study, we will schedule a full hour to get into the specifics of
project implementation.
Thanks!
Randy
Randy Marx, P.E.
Research Engineer
OWP at Sacramento State
Direct: 916-278-5295 | Cell:
randy.marx@owp.csus.edu
Email tlando@paradiseirrigation.comdcooper@minasianlaw.commrich@paradiseirrigation.compgosselin@buttecounty.netcbuck@buttecounty.netdlucero@buttecounty.netkphillips@townofparadise.comgreg@calltrilogy
.comscrowder@townofparadise.comharrimanlaw1@sbcglobal.netmark.orme@chicoca.govcurtis.grima@asm.ca.govcolleen@buttefarmbureau.comgbarber@calwater.comcorp.ceo@corporatecenter.usmark@lu228.orged.carpetc
learance@gmail.comgtaylorxfg@sbcglobal.netjbmerz@sbcglobal.netdceppos@csus.eduokalman@csus.edujwoodling@geiconsultants.comsgala@geiconsultants.comariel.chavez@waterboards.ca.govbrian.kidwell@waterboa
rds.ca.govmichelle.frederick@waterboards.ca.govDaniel.Newton@waterboards.ca.govNabiul.Afrooz@Waterboards.ca.govkim.dinh@waterboards.ca.govkim.hanagan@waterboards.ca.govrandy.marx@owp.csus.edubrian.cu
rrier@owp.csus.edunadine.cross@owp.csus.eduallen@buttecreek.orgsuellen@garlic.comaimee@planinmotion.comrafh@comcast.netloftinbynum@gmail.comtdian@sbcglobal.netdaggerdave51@gmail.comsdobra2@yahoo.comj
imb@aqualliance.netgtaylorxfg@sbcglobal.netmscarpa@mail.csuchico.edudanielle.baxter@becnet.orgjohn_lewis_scott@msn.comjohn@landconservation.orgvolecole@juno.comjonluvaas@gmail.comjjewell1@mac.combarb
castro@hotmail.comjbmerz@sbcglobal.netg-marvin@comcast.net x cklinesteker@mechoopda-nsn.govdave@americanwhitewater.org xxxxx
slucas@buttecounty.net
Phone Number(530) 624-2939(530) 533-2885 work(530) 588-2880 cell(530) 624-2939(530) 552-3590 work(530) 574-7443 cell(530) 552-3593(530) 891-7535(530) 538-7784(530) 876-2034 work(530)
518-6696 cell(530) 514-8066 cell(530) 559-4365 cell(530) 343-1386(530) 896-7210(530) 533-1473(530) 893-6375 work(530) 321-5192 cell(530) 717-2500(661) 510-0911(530) 521-0222(530) 345-3050(916)
539-0350 cell(916) 278-5015 work(530) 848-1567(916) 631-4500(916) 631-4500(916) 322-9601(209) 948-3963(831) 655-6948(916) 449-5596(916) 341-5660(916) 341-5729(916) 323-0624(916) 278-5295(916)
278-8109(916) 278-8100(530) 899-8922(530) 343-1871
9/30/2020
Other Potential Stakeholders
AR 6061 - Paradise Community Project Contact Tom Lando, Interim General ManagerDustin Cooper, District CounselMickey Rich, Information Systems ManagerPaul Gosselin, Director Department
of Water & Resource ConservationChristina Buck, Assistant Director Department of Water & Resource ConservationDebra Lucero, District 2 SupervisorSteve Lucas, Executive OfficerKevin
Phillips, Town ManagerGreg Bolin, MayorSteve Crowder, Town of Paradise CouncilTown Representative - TBDRichard HarrimanNorthern California Enviromental Defense CenterMark Orme, City
ManagerCurtis Grima, Assemblyman Gallagher's OfficeColleen CecilGeorge Barber, District ManagerShannon McGovernBob Fortino, Representative Mark Mulliner, RepresentativeEd Cox, SpokesmanGaylord
Taylor, RepresentativeJohn Merz, RepresentativeRepresentative - TBD (Paul Gosslin)Dave Ceppos, Managing Senior MediatorOrit Kalman, Senior Facilitator/mediatorJohn Woodling, Vice PresidentSatya
Gala, Sr. Project ManagerAriel ChavezBrian KidwellMichelle FrederickDaniel NewtonNabiul Afrooz, Prop 1 Grant ManagerDavid ChanKim Dinh, Senior EngineerKim Hanagan, Senior Engineer -
Drinking Water for Schools Grant ProgramRandy Marx, Project ManagerBrian Currier, Research EngineerNadine Cross, Administrative Services ManagerJames BeckAllen Harthorn Suellen RowlisonAimee
RaymondRobin HuffmanBill BynumTasha Levinsondave garcia Susan Dobra Jim BrobeckMaggie Scarpa Danielle BaxterJohn Scott John Hunt Jane Coleman Jon Luvaas Jennifer Jewell Barbara Castro
John Merz Grace Marvin Ken Grossman Colin Klinesteker,Director of Environmental Planning.Dave SteindorfDr. Dave Daley
Gayland Taylor
California State University, Sacramento
(CSUS) - Office of Water Programs (OWP)
Organization Paradise Irrigation DistrictCounty of ButteButte County LAFCOTown of ParadiseLocal NGO RepresentativeCity of ChicoCalifornia State AssemblyButte County Farms BureauCalifornia
Water Service, ChicoDel Oro Water CompanyLabor UnionMiocene Canal CoalitionLocal Salmon and Steelhead Advocacy Friends of Bidwell Park, Audubon Society Vina Groundwater Sustainability
AgencyConsensus & Collaboration ProgramSacramento State - College of Continuing EducationGEI Consultants, Inc.SWRCB, Division of Drinking Water (DDW)SWRCB, Division of Financial Assistance
(DFA)Friends of Butte CreekBoard of the Rock Creek Reclamation District.Former Paradise ResidentWyandottle Creek Subbasin GSA BoardOroville Public Interest AdvocateAquAllianceNorthern
California Regional Land TrustSierra ClubSierra ClubSierra Nevada, Business ownerMechoopda Indian Tribe American Whitewater. Butte Environmental Council PGE representativeButte County
Planning CommissionButte County cattlemen OES Recovery effort
Project Role Technical Assistance (TA) RecipientLocal Government StakeholderLocal Water StakeholderProp 1 ConsultantState Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)TA Provider
3/15/2021 9:42 AM
Proposal for
Engineering Consulting Services for
the Community of Paradise Options
Study
UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES, INC.
Submitted by
GEI Consultants, Inc.
2868 Prospect Park Drive, Suite 400
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
T: 916.631.4500
F: 916.631.4501
January 22, 2021
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January 22, 2021 (electronic submittal)
Consulting
Mr. Randy Marx
Engineers and
University Enterprise, Inc.
Scientists
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819
Subject:Proposal for Engineering Consulting Services forthe
Community of Paradise OptionsStudy
Dear Mr. Marx:
GEI Consultants, Inc. (GEI) has carefully reviewed the Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by
UniversityEnterprises, Inc. (UEI) for consulting services for the Community of Paradise Options
Study and prepared our submittal in accordance with the outlined requirements. We look forward
to the prospect of providing professional services to support UEI to evaluate long-term options for
improvements to the Paradise Irrigation District (District) water system infrastructure.
GEI has developed a clear understanding of the District’s goals and objectives in this effort and is
well-equipped to produce a complete Options Study that will ultimately assist the District in
selecting an implementable alternative that will best serve its needs.
GEI has been at the forefront of assisting a variety of major clients with water resources
management initiatives across California, including clients such as the California Department of
Water Resources (DWR), Semitropic Water Storage District, and Inland Empire Utilities Agency.
Of particular significance is the East Porterville Water Supply Project, which was at the center of
political and media attention in 2015, as East Porterville was declared as the “Ground Zero” of
California’s historic drought. GEI, through its knowledge and experience, demonstrated high
competence in preparing a feasibility study in a time period of only three months. The solution was
widely accepted by all stakeholders, and GEI went on to design and oversee construction of the
project.
GEI provides a unique understanding and perspective of planning, engineering, and environmental
disciplines that ensures that work delivered provides practical, implementable solutions to our
clients. The benefits that GEI brings to the Options Study include:
A Proven Project Manager – Satya Gala has extensive experience in managing multi-
objective and multi-discipline feasibility studies throughout California and has a
proven record of accomplishment for taking projects from planning to design and
construction. As a Senior Water Resources Engineer and Project Manager, Satya
successfully led the feasibility study for East Porterville Water Supply Project.
Experienced Team Leaders – Larry Rodriguez, Stephanie Hearn, Kevin Yao, Scott
Brown, and Mark Ashenfelter have extensive technical knowledge in their fields and
will lead teams of experienced professionals who have worked together on projects
throughout California with elements like this project.
GEI Consultants, Inc.
www.geiconsultants.com
2868 Prospect Park Drive, Suite 400, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
916.631.4500 Fax 916.631.4501
Mr. Randy Marx
University Enterprise, Inc.
January 22, 2021
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Seniorsupport and review staff with unmatched expertise in water resources
planning (Mark Cowin and John Woodling) with a combined 70 years of experience
planning and implementing a wide range of water resource projects.
Commitment – Each member of our team is committed to working closely and
collaboratively with your staff and stakeholders to make this project a success. The
identified staff have the availability to begin the project immediately and see it through
to completion.
We hope that you will find our team composition, qualifications, and approach compelling. We
appreciate the opportunity to be considered for this important project. If you have any questions
about our proposal or require additional information, please contact John Woodling at
916.812.9118 (jwoodling@geiconsultants.com) or Satya Gala at 916.388.4166
(sgala@geiconsultants.com).
Sincerely,
GEI Consultants, Inc.
John Woodling, P.G., C.E.G., C.Hg Satya Gala, Ph.D., P.E., P.M.P.
Vice President Senior Project Manager
GEI Consultants, Inc.
www.geiconsultants.com
2868 Prospect Park Drive, Suite 400, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
916.631.4500 Fax 916.631.4501
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Founded in Boston in 1970, GEI Consultants, Inc. (GEI) is an employee-owned firm
employing over 900 individuals who serve public and private sector clients from 42
offices in North America. The company's roots were established in the field of nuclear
power, having completed geotechnical engineering for more than 20 nuclear power sites. In 2003, GEI
acquired Bookman-Edmonston, a water resources engineering firm renowned for helping solve
California’s water needs since 1959. As the years progressed, GEI expanded its services to include
environmental engineering, water resources, civil engineering, ecological and biological sciences, and
a host of specialized support services.
In California, GEI specializes in the fieldsof water resources and flood management. Services are
provided by 200 staff from 5 office locations
and include an array of technical and
scientific disciplines applied to the planning,
water management, environmental
compliance, permitting, restoration, design,
and construction management aspects of a
project’s lifecycle.
Work on the Community of Paradise Options
Study will be predominantly done by staff in
GEI’s Sacramento Branch office, with
assistance from key staff in Bakersfield,
Pasadena, and Carlsbad.
Larsen Wurzel & Associates, Inc. (LWA) is an independent public
finance and management consulting firm based in Sacramento,
California. LWA provides finance, program, and project management consulting services to public and
private entities with the goal of efficiently and cost effectively implementing public infrastructure
improvements and services. LWA helps local agencies manage the process required to advance design,
environmental compliance, State and federal permitting, and funding, that leads to construction of
projects that are cost effective and acceptable to local communities. The economic environment for
public agencies continues to pose challenges to the improvement and ongoing maintenance of
infrastructure. Local agency revenues remain constrained as current infrastructure fails to provide the
desired level of service, while at the same time, new regulations raise standards beyond the reach of
agency budgets. LWA helps local agencies find and implement solutions to their financial challenges.
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Paradise Irrigation District (PID or District), located in central Butte County, California, was
established in 1916 to supply water to an area of approximately 11,250 acres with a population of
approximately 1,000 people. The population served by PID resides within the Town of Paradise, which
has changed dramatically from the time the District was first established in 1916 reachinga population
of 26,235 in 2015 with major growth occurring in the 1970s.
PID relies predominantly on water from Little Butte Creek, which is conveyed into the Magalia
Reservoir (800 acre-feet) located one mile North of PID’s service area, and into Paradise Reservoir
(11,500 acre-feet) located one mile upstream of Magalia Reservoir. The District holds three water
rights permits –two storage rights and a direct flow right. At the 2015 level of development the
District had feet of water rights that were not being utilized because of a lack
of storage.
In November 2018, Camp Fire, the deadliest wildfire in the Unites States, resulted in the Town of
Paradise being destroyed, with PID losing 90% of its connections, making continued water supply
operations unsustainable until recovery and rebuilding is completed. PID currently serves
approximately 4,300 residents through 1,300 connections. California State Legislature mandates that
PID perform an Options Study to obtain funding for its drinking water system improvements. As a
result, PID is preparing to embark on a feasibility planning process to evaluate long-term options for
improvements to its water system infrastructure. The purpose of this study is to ensure the long-term
sustainability of the community’s water system, protect PID’s water rights, and support redevelopment
of the community.
GEI has identified four key objectives in completing the proposed work:
Identify stakeholder needs as informed through the communication and engagement
process
Formulate options based on the categories listed in the workplan
Develop evaluation criteria and evaluate alternatives
Provide recommendations
These objectives provide a foundation for which the Options Study will be developed. The Project
Approach below discusses the activities that will be carried out to meet these objectives. The proposed
Options Study is similar in scope and technical requirements to feasibility studies. GEI is very familiar
and experienced with the feasibility planning process and has previously assisted DWR, Moulton
Niguel Water District, Semitropic Water Storage District, Willow Springs Water Bank, and Inland
Empire Utility Agency in performingfeasibility studiesand subsequently moving projects through
environmental and regulatory review to implementation. GEI’s experience will allow us to effectively
move through the proposed Options Study approach and to provide timely and efficient assistance to
the District.
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Feasibility studies are the heart of anyplanning processand the Options Study proposed in theRFP
follows that feasibility study process. Such studies are designed to help planners identify issues,
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constraints, opportunities, formulate alternative solutions, evaluate the costs and benefits of the
alternatives, and select a preferred solution in a systematic, effective, and efficient manner. The GEI
Team carefully reviewed the scope of work proposed in the RFP and proposes the following approach
that is consistent with the requirements of the RFP.
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The Options Identification Report will identify a wide range of preliminary options capable of meeting
the goals and objectives of the stakeholders involved. This report will also include an Options
Evaluation Methodology that will present quantitative evaluation criteria, scoring, and ranking for each
criterion.
The development of the Options Identification Report will follow the process identified in the subtasks
below. The GEI Team will work closely with the Project Team and PID management in the
identification and development of options. At appropriate junctures the GEI Team will coordinate with
the Consensus and Collaboration Program (CCP) to convene workshops or community informational
events with the Project Team and Stakeholder Groups, as defined in the Communication Plan, to
review development and seek input on identified options.
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An accurate and comprehensive assessment of the opportunities and constraints within the study area
plays a pivotal role in launching the identification of options to be included in the Options
Identification Report. This can only be obtained through understanding the existing and range of future
conditions facing the PID and the District’s future goals and objectives.
The forecast of future conditions reflects the conditions expected during the period of analysis and will
provide the basis for formulating options and assessing their benefits and impacts. GEI will work
closely with the District to collect existing information and develop forecasted future conditions
scenarios that rely on projected levels of demand in the PID service area and requisite level of potable
and raw water service by PID. GEI will also work with the District on the development of goals and
objectives related to financial sustainability (including acquisition of grant funds), intermediate and
long-term water service reliability, and maintenance and security of PID water rights. The GEI Team
will use forecasted scenarios to define and characterize potential constraints and opportunities to be
considered in the Options Identification Report. Developed goals and objectives will be used to
formulate the Options Evaluation Methodology.
GEI will collect this information with stakeholder input guided by the Communication Plan developed
by the CCP at Sacramento State. The GEI Team will participate in up to two stakeholder meetings to
educate and solicit input from stakeholders regarding this first phase of the process. GEI staff have
worked with the CCP personnel and has participated in and led numerous stakeholders driven
processes.
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The GEI will formulate multiple options that address the constraints and opportunities of forecasted
conditions and achieve the District’s goals and objectives. A multifaceted approach will be taken to
formulate options in the following categories, as provided in the workplan:
Baseline – Continue with existing water system, with potential upgrades as needed and
possible
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Localized, Intermediate Approach – Temporary water rights transfer, sale of treated
drinking water (wholesale approach), and bottled water supply
Local Consolidation – Legal consolidation and interagency agreements
Broad Regional Approach/Multipurpose Benefits –Considering needs of other
organizations, collaboration with combining resources
Funding Augmentation –Obtaining funds to support long-term sustainability, e.g., rate
increases, lawsuit settlements, grants, or other business revenue generating opportunities
such as acquiring new customers, new business lines, or other environmental stewardship
options.
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The baseline condition will document work completed through the FEMA/CalOES Recovery Projects,
work in progress, and planned for the next five years. With this baseline understanding of the water
system condition, the GEI Team will work with the District Engineer to determine if a conditional
assessment of the water system infrastructure (wells, tanks, treatment plant, mainlines, etc.) is
necessary. With a clear understanding of the existing system and funding available to rebuild, we will
collect operational data to develop a steady state hydraulic analysis. This analysis will identify needed
upgrades in the future phases of recovery. The work will include:
Data Collection:Collect pump data (head, flow, type), pipeline as-builts, pressures and
elevations (upstream ends, downstream ends, fire services, water services), valve data, and
operation conditions.
Steady State Hydraulic Analysis: Set up a numerical hydraulic model and determine
maximum and minimum flows and pressures.
Potential Upgrades: Identify improvements needed for the existing water system based on
the Steady State Hydraulic Analysis and water/fire service demands that can be served by
existing and future water system.
In addition to studying the distribution system, the GEI Team will evaluate the existingdrinking water
treatment system. This portion of the study will focus on impacts to the watershed during and after fire
conditionsandidentify vulnerabilities infuture fire events. We will report on long-term sustainability
of critical conveyances upstream and within the service area, as well as the treatment plant itself.
The information collected in this baseline conditions assessment will be utilized to define the starting
point for the forecasted future conditions scenarios as a guide for forecasted conditions and
incorporating needed facilities improvements to be developed over time.
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The Options Identification Study will include options that evaluate the potential of temporary or long-
term water rights transfers or exchanges, sale of treated drinking water (wholesale approach), and
providing bottled water supplies within the PID service area.
The PID has established three water rights on Little Butte Creek, which have provided for the storage
and diversion of water to meet the District’s demands. Historically, these water rights provided
approximately 14,000 acre-feet of supply to the PID in 2015 (Paradise Irrigation District Urban Water
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Management Plan 2015). The projected water supply from these rights was estimated at 25,000 acre-
feet in 2020 to 2040. Options will be developed that include temporary or long-term transfersof a
portion of these established rights. Transfer options will consider PID level demand and the potential
revenue generation from transfers to meeting PID’s financial goals and objectives. Additionally,
transfers will be structured to maintain PID’s existing water rightsand the status of these rights with
the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).
The GEI Team will evaluate potential water transfer of the unused portion of the PID water rights,
under applicable water transfer requirements. Water transfer requirements are provided by the
California Department of Water Resources annually in the Technical Information for Preparing Water
Transfer Proposal (Water Transfer White Paper). A suite of alternative water transfer options will be
considered that include:
Transfer to local districts, such as Town of Paradise, Butte County Water Commission,
Butte County Department of Water and Resource Conservation, California Water Service
Company, and Del Oro Water Company
Transfers to Sacramento Valleyentities
Transfers to South of Delta entities
Each of these transfer options include both benefits and challenges that will be documented and
evaluated to determine the reasonableness for consideration by the PID and stakeholders. The
availability of transferable water supplies will include an assessment of available water supplies given
updated climate change conditions effecting runoff to the Little Butte Creek watershed, using the
District’s Yield Analysis Model and forecasted scenarios for PID’s recovering customer demand and
level of service.
Additionally, the GEI Team will evaluate the sale of treated water to neighboring local districts.
Alternatives for the sale of treated water will require the evaluation of feasible interconnections with
receiving districts. As with water transfers, the sale of treated water will consider water availability,
PID customer demands, and additionally, treated water capacity. An initial assessment of conveyance
needs will be included in this evaluation.
Finally, the GEI Team will evaluate the potential to provide a temporary bottled water supply to meet
customer demands within the PID service area.
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Legal consolidation with neighboring water system is an option since there are three public water
systems directly adjacent to PID’s service area. Extending water service to these areas could occur
through consolidation or an interconnection that provides supplemental water. GEI will evaluate the
Technical, Managerial and Financial (TMF) capacity of these water systems as well as options for
managerial consolidation where PID is an independent water system that is administratively overseen
under agreement with another purveyor.
TMF evaluation will include:
Technical capacity – a description of PIDs water system, source capacity assessment
(ability to meet max day demand), and consolidation feasibility.
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Managerial capacity –ownership, water rights, organizational capacity including ability to
appropriately staff a public water system and evaluates if existing policies position the
water system for compliancewith Title 22 regulations
Financial capacity – evaluation of the cost of operating a public water system, water rates
and affordability to the customers
If consolidation or interconnection is the recommended approach to rebuilding the PID water system,
interagency agreements will be needed. To the extent possible, GEI will define the appropriate roles
and responsibilities for each public agency and assist with negotiating the agreement terms and
conditions.
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Options will be developed that take a broad regional approach with the goals of achieving
multipurpose benefits. Potential optionswill consider the needs of other organizations and stakeholders
while seeking to operate collaboratively and conjunctively with forecasted conditions scenarios.
Regional options will seek to form partnerships with other agencies, districts and/or private entities to
create a resilient water supply that meets the needs of PID and its customers, while also providing
benefits to partnering entities. These regional options may include, but not be limited to, the use of
water transfers, conjunctive use, contractual alterations, consolidation of service area, and/or
reoperation or joint operation of facilities. A major theme of regional options will be the use of PID’s
water rights and storage facilities in a manner that protects PID’s water rights and creates regional
partnerships for use of available supplies while PID’s demands are low.
Developing regional options with multipurpose benefit will require close coordination with and
understanding of forecasted conditions and opportunities and constraints of potential partners. Specific
benefits to potential partners may include, but not be limited to, the ability to augment water supplies,
reduce conveyance constraints, optimize facility operations, and seasonal shifting of water deliveries
permanently or temporarily.
Integral to the development and evaluation of regional options is clearly identifying public benefits
associated with those options. Specifically, public benefits are those that may extend beyond PID or its
potential partners. These benefits include actions that could improve water quality, water supply for
ecosystem enhancement, and emergency response. These public benefits may provide a mechanism for
leveraging project funding from a variety of state, local, and federal entities to aid in bringing a chosen
alternative to fruition.
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Options identified in the above categories will require a unique financial plan to ensure long-term
financial sustainability. The GEI Team will identify and evaluate various available funding
mechanisms in support of the identified options. In this initial phase of the work, the team will research
and summarize current funding mechanisms capable of funding capital improvements and long-term
operations and maintenance of facilities and/or services provided within each option. The GEI Team,
with obtain feedback from stakeholders and develop a financial baseline for the current conditions and
at full redevelopment. Funding mechanisms are anticipated to include grant funding, State-sponsored
financing, interim commercial financing, wholesale and/or retail water rates, and water related fees.
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All options will be evaluated as a comparison to the goals and objectives of PID, based on the Options
Evaluation Methodology. The GEI Teamwill identify the metrics and criteria based on input from the
District and feedback from the agency/stakeholder scoping meetings. Evaluation criteria could include
preliminary cost, community acceptance, environmental permitting, environmental impacts,
administrative hurdles, etc.
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GEI will prepare a draft Options Identification Report based on the options identified above. This
report will include background information, problems and opportunities, forecasted future conditions,
detailed descriptions of the options identified in a format that provides easy comprehension and review
by stakeholders along with the screening criteria formulated. GEI will seek comments and feedback on
this draft report from the District and stakeholders and finalize the report by including a summary of
the options and screening criteria agreed upon by the stakeholders to be carried forward.
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Based on the review and evaluation of the Project Team and Stakeholder Group of the full suite of
options in the Options Identification Report, the GEI Team will prepare the Options Report, which
identifies and describes options shortlisted by the Stakeholders. These options would be further
evaluated according to the evaluation criteria developed in the Options Evaluation Methodology (Task
1.3). Based on this additional level of evaluation, the Options Study Report will provide a final
recommendation to the Project Team.
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Cost estimates are important in determining the economic feasibility of a proposed project. Project
costs depend on the exact configuration of a project, features provided to enable or realize specific
types of benefits, and how the project will be operated. Typically, cost estimates for a project are
developed in chronological order from preliminary-level estimates to final design-level estimates with
each update superseding the previous one. The accuracy and confidence of the cost estimates are
expected to increase as the project design is refined with a more detailed level of design data.
For this Options Study, Class 4: Feasibility Level cost estimates will be prepared for the top-ranked
options. These cost estimates will be developed based on the best available project information and
will reflect reasonable expectations of costs for feasibility level of estimate.
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Options shortlisted by the Stakeholders in the Options Identification Report will be further analyzed to
identify needed environmental permits and potential project impacts. This analysis will be based on
additional information developed on the option during the stakeholder review process and additional
engineering analysis performed in the following task. The analysis of permitting requirements will
include, but may be limited to:
State Water Resources Control Board requirements for changes in place of use or points of
diversion of water rights
NEPA/CEQA requirements related to water transfers
NEPA/CEQA requirements for new or changed infrastructure
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CA Department of Public Health Water System Permit Amendments
Local City / County permit requirements
These options will also be further analyzed to identify potential environmental impacts based on
additional information developed on the option during the stakeholder review process and additional
engineering analysis performed in the following task.
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GEI Team will also evaluate the use of funding augmentation options as applicable for the options
shortlisted in the Options Identification Report. For each option, the amount of debt service, pay-go
funding demand, and associated water rates/fees will be estimated based on the estimated costs
developed for each option. The resulting financial plans for each option will be compared to the
financial baselines to evaluate long-term sustainability. The evaluation criteria established in the
Options Identification Report will be applied to draw conclusions for each option and presented into
the Options Study Report.
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Using the cost estimates developed in Task 2.1, environmental analysis in Task 2.2, and funding
augmentation analysis in Task 2.3, the GEI Team will work with Project Team and the Stakeholder
Group to further evaluate and rank the options based on the criteria developed in Task 1.3.
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GEI will prepare a Draft Options Study report based on the analyses described above. This Draft report
will include sections summarizing background and problem description; options identified, evaluation
methodology, options evaluation, and comparison and summary of recommendations.
GEI will seek comments and feedback from the District and Stakeholders, incorporate comments
received, and finalize the Feasibility Study Report, inclusive of all any relevant appendices.
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The GEI Team will coordinate and engage with Stakeholders to communicate with the Project Team,
Stakeholder Group, and the public regarding the project and project status as well as receive input.
These meetings will be led by the Office of Water Programs and the GEI project manager, along with
selected key staff members based on the subject matter, will attend these meetings. It is anticipated that
the CCP will facilitate meetings, coordinate meeting venues (in person or virtual), maintain a list of
stakeholders and their contact information (email and phone number), and distribute draft documents
for review prior to the scheduled meetings. These meetings may be held in person, or virtually (or a
combination of the two methods based upon the COVID conditions at the time). The following public
meetings have been identified:
Meeting No. 1: Project Kickoff Meeting –this meeting will occur in the first few weeks of
the project initiation and is intended to communicate to the public regarding the project
purpose and goals and receive input from the meeting attendees.
Meeting No. 2: This meeting will be scheduled to coincide with the completion of the
draft Options Identification Report scheduled at the end of Month 2. At this meeting, the
GEI Team will provide an update of the work completed in Task 1 and include a
presentation on the identified options and Options Evaluation Methodology. It will also
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provide an updated project schedule and a look ahead of the remaining work to be
completed.
Meeting No. 3: This meeting will be scheduled during the evaluations of options (Task 2)
and will occur during Month 5. This meeting will focus on the evaluation of the project
optionsand receive in-person comments from the meeting participants.
Meeting No. 4: This meeting will be scheduled for Month 8 to present the draft Options
Study Report (Task 2) and receive stakeholder comments. The draft report will be
distributed prior to the meeting to allow stakeholders to review the draft report prior to the
meeting. Comments received at the meeting as well as sent by email to the Project Team
will be considered for inclusion in the final report.
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GEI will provide project management services to ensure the Project is delivered on schedule and
within budget. GEI will provide a detailed schedule to complete all the tasks of this Scope of Work
after the kick-off meeting. The schedule may be updated as necessary and as approved by the District’s
Project Manager. Project management activities include, butare not limited to, coordination with the
Project Manager, District staff, CCP; internal coordination, and review of all project work;and
preparing and submitting invoices and progress reports.
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We have provided brief bio summaries of our team members in this sectionand included detailed
resumes for each person in Appendix A. The staff identified in our organization chart below will be
fully available and committed for the duration of the project.
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Dr. Gala is a senior water resources engineer and project manager
with more than 19 years of experience in hydrology, hydraulics,
flood management implementation, integrated flood and water
supply planning, and project management. Dr. Gala has a doctoral
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degree in Civil Engineering and has extensive experience as project
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manager and technical lead in the evaluations of water supply
planning, water resources planning, integrated regional water
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management plans, and other long-range water resources planning
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efforts.
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Dr. Gala has successfully led multiple options study that were widely
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accepted by all involved stakeholders – ranging from water supply
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options study in East Porterville, recycled water conversion study for
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Moulton Niguel Water District, multi-benefit feasibility study for
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Yolo Bypass and flood reduction feasibility study for Knights
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Landing. Dr. Gala was recognized with the 2017 Water Justice
Leadership award for his efforts and contribution in the successful
implementation of the East Porterville Water Supply Project as the
Project Manager and Planning Lead by developing an efficient
planning process, feasibility study, and facilitating stakeholders .
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Mr. Woodling is a seasoned water resources professional with over
30 years of experience. He specializes in water resource planning
and management, groundwater management, advocacy,
organizational management and development, and collaborative
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problem solving. Mr. Woodling is a proven leader, innovator, and
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strategic thinker, and a skilled facilitator and coalition builder who
integrates science, policy, and people for positive outcomes.
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Prior to joining GEI, Mr. Woodling spent 11 years leading two joint
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powers agencies in the Sacramento Area. As Executive Director of
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the Sacramento Groundwater Authority (SGA) he oversaw the
management of the groundwater resources underlying northern
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Sacramento County. At the Regional Water Authority, he helped 21
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municipal water suppliers collaborate on a variety of programs to
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integrate their efforts to provide water to the region’s two million
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people.
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Mr. Cowin specializes in water resource planning and management.
Prior to joining GEI, he spent 7 years as director of DWR, where he
managed a staff of over 3,500 employees with authority and
responsibility to protect, conserve, and manage the state's water
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supply. He advised the governor and secretary for natural resources,
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andworked closely with the state legislature in developing and
implementing water resource management policy. He collaborated
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with principals from numerous federal, state, and local agencies in
water operations, regulatory proceedings, and other issues. In this
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position, Mr. Cowin also consulted with members of Congress,
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worked with high ranking officials of the federal government, and
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testified before the state legislature regarding policy and budget
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matters.
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During his tenure at DWR, Mr. Cowin served in several
management positions and led the Department’s efforts on a variety
of complex water management issues. His work included planning,
developing, and implementing many programs and projects,
including management of California’s State Water Project,
infrastructure and ecosystem improvements in the Sacramento – San
Joaquin Delta, drought response, groundwater management, urban
and agricultural water use efficiency, flood management, mitigating
and adapting to the effects of climate change, Integrated Regional
Water Management (IRWM), updates to the California Water Plan,
grant and loan programs, and the CALFED Bay-Delta Program.
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Mr. Conant is a registered civil engineer with 13 years of experience
specializing in water resource engineering and program management
especially related to flood planning in the California Central Valley
and California Delta.
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Mr. Conant has been involved in the DWR Central Valley Flood
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Protection Plan and supported many DWR Flood Management
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activities including program management, implementation, and
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resourcing. His experience includes expansive flood planning
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projects including strategic and implementation plans for DWR
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Division of Flood Management, analysis of watershed runoff
characteristics, data QA/QC, and producing plans and details using
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AutoCAD and GIS.
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Mr. Rodriguez is a principal water resources manager with expertise
in the areas of strategic water resources planning, groundwater
management, conjunctive use planning, water rights, floodplain
resources management planning, and watershed planning. He is
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currently involved in the development of a groundwater
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sustainability plans in several of California’s most actively managed
groundwater basins, the Kern County and Kaweah subbasins of the
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Tulare Lake Basin. This effort requires tracking evolving
groundwater policy that will ultimately determine the type of
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groundwater management needed for future success. His experience
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also includes managing planning efforts for the State Water Project
supplies, Bay-Delta Conservation Program, and water transfer and
acquisitions programs. He works extensively with DWR to support
public and private sector policy and advocacy interests in regional
and statewide planning processes.
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Ms. Hearn has extensive experience in water quality, regulatory
planning, and optimizing water system operations. She specializes in
characterizing water quality and data trending, developing test
protocols to evaluate the quality of various water sources, devising
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regulatory compliance strategies, evaluating treatment plant and
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distribution system performance, and identifying and implementing
process improvements. Herexperience extends to surface waters
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originating from the State Water and Central Valley Projects and the
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Kern River, as well as groundwater sources throughout the San
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Joaquin, West Coast, and Central basins.
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In addition to her vast water resources experience, Ms. Hearn has
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extensive operations management experience earned through her 15
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years with California Water Service. This experience enables her to
develop reasonable solutions that match a water district’s goals with
current best available technologies. She is well versed in developing
compliance strategies and permitting projects with the regulatory
agencies such as the Water Quality Control Boards.
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Mr. Ashenfelter has extensive experience in ecological research,
restoration, FERC licensing, regulatory compliance and grant writing
and administration. He has served as a senior fisheries biologist,
project manager, or task lead manager for a number of projects that
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require endangered species permitting and/or biological analysis to
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inform the FERC licensing process. He has worked with various
habitat restoration teams to develop, evaluate, and implement
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various floodplain designs within levee setbacks and bypass systems
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to be primarily utilized by juvenile salmonid species. Mr.
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Ashenfelter specializes in evaluating impacts on threatened and
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endangered fish species and their habitats as well as coordinating
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with resource agency staff to ensure compliance with federal and
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State regulations, including completing Section 7 consultation.
Recently, Mr. Ashenfelter played an integral role in preparing two
successful grant applications for California’s Proposition 1 Water
Storage Investment Program with conditional awards totaling
approximately $300 million. !
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Mr. Yao is a senior civil engineer with 15 years of experience in
design and construction management of water resources
infrastructures and related improvement/rehabilitation projects. His
experience includes hydraulic analyses, the design and construction
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of water conveyance systems, pump stations, water treatment plants,
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flood control and groundwater recharge facilities, civil/site
engineering, and structural concrete, steel and timber systems. Mr.
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Yao prepares proposals and applications for permits and grants. He
is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and is experienced in
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project management and construction engineering support.
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Mr. Yao also served as Design Lead and Construction Support Lead
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for Phase 1 and Phase 2A of the East Porterville Water Supply
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Project, a new public water supply system with approximately 12
miles of water pipelines and 300 water services.!
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Mr. Trueblood is an agricultural and water resources engineer in
GEI’s Bakersfield office and a graduate from California Polytechnic
State University. Mr. Trueblood has experience in construction and
engineering. He has exemplary technical and analytical skills used to
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process complex problems and synthesize information. He is devoted
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to creating efficiencies through technological innovations and is
comfortable assuming a variety of roles to ensure project success.
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For the Groundwater Modeling project for North Kern Water
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Storage District, Mr. Trueblood served as a data analyst and
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modeler. He was responsible for collecting required data for
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modeling groundwater in Kern County, editing and creating files in
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ArcMap, creating a model in Groundwater Vista to simulate
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groundwater flow, and calibration of model to past water level.!
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Mr. Bharadwaj is an Environmental Engineer from Clemson
University, SC, where his primary focus was fate and transport study
of PCBs in water and soil. His research experience combined with
specific interest in water industry has propelled him to be successful
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in technical writing, water quality assessment, water distribution,
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SGMA implementation, water resources planning and water
infrastructure management for GEI’s clients. Mr. Bharadwaj’s
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knowledge of the local surface water and groundwater operations has
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made him an effective team member in serving clients across Kern
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County.
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Mr. Bharadwaj has worked as a technical team member for various
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projects requiring water resources planning, technical grant writing,
water quality data assessment, construction management, GIS
analysis and data management.
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Ms. Takeda has extensive experience in water quality, regulatory
planning, and optimizing water system operations. She specializes in
characterizing water quality and data trending, developing test
protocols to evaluate the quality of various water sources, devising
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regulatory compliance strategies, evaluating treatment plant and
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distribution system performance, and identifying and implementing
process improvements. Her experience extends from groundwater
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expertise from Southern California’s West and Central Basins to
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Salinas Valley and Bay Area peninsula regions.
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In addition to her water resources experience, Ms. Takeda has
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extensive operations management experience earned through her 12
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years of employment with California Water Service. This experience
enables her to develop reasonable solutions that match a water
district’s goals with current best available technologies. She is well
versed in developing compliance strategies and permitting projects
with the regulatory agencies such as the Water Quality Control
Boards. !
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Mr. Brown has over 20 years of experience in water resources
planning and engineering. He has been involved in the financing,
planning, design, permitting and implementation of comprehensive
flood risk reduction, irrigation, and hydroelectric projects. He has
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experience successfully advancing projects while leading
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multidisciplinary teams to navigate dynamic and complex State and
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federal regulatory permitting processes to achieve client goals and
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implement projects. He has successfully led local agencies through
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the assessment formation process to secure sustainable local funding
for capital improvements and ongoing operations and maintenance
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of flood risk reduction and drainage systems. !
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Ms. Baker is a registered civil engineer with over six years of
experience in water resources engineering, including work in open
channel, pressurized, and non-pressurized systems. A background in
ecology and evolutionary biology, combined with her experience in
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design of floodplain and stream restoration projects, provide Ms.
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Baker a unique outlook on projects at the nexus of the natural and
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constructed environment.
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Ms. Baker currently serves as Project Manager for the Madera
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County Flood Control and Water Agency to support the development
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of farmer-led levee and channel maintenance programs. In addition,
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she is assisting with, and has written Technical Memorandum in
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support of, the Agency’s 1602 Permit efforts.
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Ms. Baker was also involved in the CVAC Culvert Replacement
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project, part of a larger collection of projects intended to remove fish
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passage barrier along Potrero Creek in Carmel Valley. A secondary
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hydraulic modeling to determine the capacity of the existing culverts
and performed fish passage calculations. She also assisted with
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We have included project examples in this section that discuss comparable work completed by the GEI
team.
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Due to the effects of the extended
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from 2012 to 2016, most of the
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wells providing domestic water to
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East Porterville, an unincorporated
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community in Tulare County have
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gone dry. As a result,
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approximately 1,100 residences
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with 7,500 population of this
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disadvantaged community did not
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have a reliable supply of safe
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drinking water. To help alleviate
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this emergency, the Tulare County Office of Emergency Services
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(CalOES), in coordination with and funded by the California Office
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of Emergency Services, implemented an individual household tank
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program which provides pressurized potable water tanks to qualified
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residences. Also, the State Water Resources Control Board
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(SWRCB) provided bottled drinking water to residences. In 2016,
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the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) decided to
take a long-term step to address the drought emergency in East
Porterville. DWR hired GEI to provide planning, feasibility study,
environmental, design and program management services for this
complex and highly sensitive project. GEI also assisted DWR in
administeringthe grant funding received from SWRCB to
implement this project.
Within three months, GEI performed a water system and individual
well owners’ water needs assessment, conducted water level and
water quality data review, assessed alternative groundwater supply
and source water options and prepared feasibility study. As part of
the feasibility study, GEI identified the existing challenges and
constraints, formulated options and screening criteria, and evaluated
options to select a recommended alternative. This recommended
alternative and the feasibility study was unanimously adopted by all
stakeholders.
GEI has provided and continues to perform design, pre-
construction, and construction management services for this
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complex and sensitive project. We also prepared needed CEQA and
NEPA environmental documents and permit applications and
provided Tribal consultation.
One of the biggest challenges was to provide safe and reliable
drinking water to this community through a new water supply
system in a very short time. GEI met the delivery schedule by
following our project delivery model and by coordinating
extensively with DWR, SWRCB, CalOES, Tulare County, and the
City of Porterville, and four non-profit organizations. GEI’s project
manager, Satya Gala, was recognized as a Water Justice Leader for
the leadership he provided on this Project.
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feasibility planning process to identify a preferred alternative to
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convert the existing Sulphur Creek Reservoir to a recycled water
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seasonal storage reservoir. The purpose of this study is to evaluate
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the feasibility of discharging effluent that meets recycled water
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standards into the reservoir so that it may be stored for use during
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periods of high recycled water use in the area. Converting the
reservoir to a mixed water supply lake increases the storage capacity
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and enables beneficial use of recycled water.
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Through communication and engagement with District staff, GEI
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obtained an accurate and comprehensive assessment of the
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problems, constraints, and opportunities and evaluated key factors
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such as infrastructure, conveyance and storage, climate change,
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riverine habitats and ecosystem functions, geotechnical concerns,
levees, hazards and maintenance issues.
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Using this information, GEI forecasted future conditions and
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formulated alternatives to address existing and future conditions.
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Alternatives were formulatedbased on management actions and
evaluated using significant resources, outputs, and plan effects
including, but not limited to, stream erosion and scour potential,
flood risk, impacts to water quality, recreational impacts,
groundwater recharge, restoration of native vegetation, regulatory
requirements, and cost estimates. The alternatives evaluation
included Reservoir Operations Analysis, Water Quality Analysis,
Regulatory Permits, Recreational Impact Analysis and Cost
Estimates.
GEI is in the process of preparing a Preliminary Feasibility Study
Report summarizing alternatives and recommendations; a strategic
permitting plan; identification of any additional studies and
documents needed; and a cost estimate associated with completing
all necessary studies, permit applications, and consultations/
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coordination with agencies/stakeholders identified for thepreferred
alternative. The report will provide a discussion of anticipated
mitigation needs based on the regulatory permits and approvals
anticipated and present alternatives for satisfying any mitigation
requirements.
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GEI lead the development of a Basin-Wide Feasibility Study
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(BWFS) for the Sacramento River Basin. The objective of this study
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was to further refine the system elements identified in the 2012
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modernizing flood management system in the Sacramento River
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the Sacramento River Basin by meeting multiple objectives,
including promoting ecosystem functions. This BWFS focused on
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enhancing the flood system capacity within the bypass system,
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which included a range of enlargements of the Yolo Bypass system
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and associated structures along with a thorough analysis of
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ecosystem opportunities associated with the enlarged bypasses.
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GEI provided assistance with planning studies, technical
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management. GEI worked with DWR to develop comprehensive
technical analyses on hydrologic and hydraulic modeling,
ecosystem enhancements, geotechnical assessment of levee
conditions, and cost estimates for numerous alternatives. GEI
worked with DWR to evaluate the range of enlargements of the
bypass system and associated structures to determine their
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contribution towards developing flood system and ecological
resilience in the Sacramento River Basin. As part of an integrated
team, GEI ecologists also worked closely with DWR’s Central
Valley Flood Planning Office and the engineering team to identify
and describe ecosystem restoration opportunities, priorities, and
concepts for the Sacramento River Basin-Wide Feasibility Study.
GEI also assisted in developing outreach materials to support DWR
to effectively communicate with a broad range of partners and
stakeholders.
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Dmjfou!Dpoubdu!!Since 2011, LWA led a multidisciplinary team including
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engineering and public outreach consultants, to successfully develop
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and implement a new Benefit Assessment District for the
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construction, operation and maintenance of a closure structure at the
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overall project coordination and implementation, the preparation of
the project financing plan and required Engineer’s Report, the
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Proposition 218 ballot proceeding, and the required local agency
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legislative process. San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency
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(SJAFCA) and RD 1614 successfully formed assessment districts in
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July 2013 after property owner approval of the proposed
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assessments. As part of this effort, LWAalso assisted SJAFCA with
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structure.
LWA is also working with SJAFCA, the Cities of Lathrop, Manteca
and Stockton and San Joaquin County to implement and administer
a multi-faceted funding program to implement more than $200
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million of flood control improvements to provide 200-Year flood
protection to the Mossdale Tract Basin. LWA’s efforts commenced
in 2016 and included conceptualizing a financing plan, the
evaluation of governance options for the program and detailed
financial feasibility analyses. These efforts ultimately lead to the re-
organization of the SJAFCA JPA in early 2018 to include two new
members, the Cities of Lathrop and Manteca. SJAFCA is currently
undergoing implementation of the recommended funding programs
including a development impact fee, a new special benefit
assessment district and an enhanced infrastructure financing district
(tax increment financing).
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We have provided the following three references from our clients and encourage you to contact them
about the quality of service provided by our staff.
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Neither GEI nor its proposed teaming consultant have any financial, business, or other relationship
with University Enterprisesthat may have an impact upon the outcome of this contract or the. We are
not aware of any current clients who may have a financial interest in the outcome of this contract or
any construction project that will follow.
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Prior to execution of a contract for services, GEI will provide University Enterprises, Inc. with the
required minimum insurance coverage stated in the Request for Proposals. Below is a summary of our
standard insurance coverage; however, should the project scope require levels above our standard, we
will work with our provider in acquiring appropriate coverage.
General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and
property damage. $2,000,000 aggregate.
Automobile Liability: $2,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
Worker’s Compensation: Will befurnished in accordance with the Statutory
Requirements of the State of California and shall include Employers’ Liability
insurance with a limit of $1,000,000 for each accident.
Professional Liability: $5,000,000 per occurrence.
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GEI is requesting consideration of the below changes to section V. b. i. Indemnification of the
proposed Agreement. These changes are consistent with the Professional insurance program as well as
California state law, including but not limited to, Senate Bill 496. GEI may also request a limit of
liability appropriate to the contract amount.
Indemnification: The Contractor shall hold harmless, defend, and indemnify UEI; the Trustees of the
California State University; the State of California; California State University, Sacramento; and all of
said entities' employees, agents, representatives, directors, officers, boards, committees and volunteers,
from and against all claims, damages, costs, expenses, suits, penalties, liabilities and/or losses arising out
of, resulting from, or in any way relating to the to the extent caused by the negligent acts of omissions or
willful misconduct of the Contractor or anyone directly or indirectly hired or paid by the Contractor, or
anyone for whose acts the Contractor may be liable. Contractor’s obligations under this paragraph shall
survive any termination or expiration of the agreement.
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Satya Gala, Ph.D., P.E.
Senior Water Resources Engineer
Dr. Satya Gala is a Senior Program Manager and Senior Water
Resources Engineer with 22 years of experience in program and project
EDUCATION
management with a focus on water supply and water resources
Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of
planning, multi-benefit project development, climate change analysis,
New Orleans
flood management implementation, environmental planning,
M.S., Civil Engineering, University of New
permitting, hydrology, hydraulics, and groundwater management.
Orleans
B.S., Civil Engineering, Osmania
Having spent most of his career in California where water resources
University
management is critical due to increasingly extreme storms, scarcity of
EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY
supply, and prolonged periods of drought, Dr. Gala has had the unique
22 years
opportunity and experience to manage large-scale programs and
projects to increase the State’s resiliency to these conditions. Dr. Gala
EXPERIENCE WITH GEI
works closely with the California Department of Water Resources
7 years
(DWR) on several programs and projects, including the Basin-Wide
REGISTRATIONS AND LICENSES
Feasibility Studies as part of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan
Professional Engineer, CA No. 75986
which affects over 6.5 million people who live or work in the Central
Valley.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Water Resources Association,
Dr. Gala has successfully led multiple options study that were widely
Secretary for NorCal Chapter
accepted by all involved stakeholders – ranging from water supply
Floodplain Management Association,
options study in East Porterville, recycled water conversion study for
Member
Moulton Niguel Water District, multi-benefit feasibility study for Yolo
Groundwater Resources Association of
California, Member
Bypass and flood reduction feasibility study for Knights Landing. Dr.
California Water and Environmental
Gala was instrumental in the successful implementation of the East
Modeling Forum, Member
Porterville Water Supply Project as the Project Manager by developing
an efficient planning process, feasibility study, and facilitating
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
stakeholders and was recognized with the 2017 Water Justice
Water Justice Leader, 2017, Community
Water Center
Leadership award for his efforts and contribution.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
East Porterville Water Supply Project, California Department of
Water Resources, CA. Project Manager for planning and
implementation of an emergency water supply project in East
Porterville that eliminated the need for emergency water deliveries to
homeowners with dry or contaminated wells, by providing new water
supply wells, booster pump stations, storage tank facility, more than 16
miles of water mains and distribution pipelines, up to 1,100 household
connections, and 300 fire hydrants. Acted as planning lead and
developed a feasibility study in a remarkable time of three months and
recommended a feasible alternative that was widely accepted by all
stakeholders. As a Project Manager, responsible for managing all
consultant activities, including planning, engineering design,
environmental documentation, permitting, and program management
services for this project. Responsibilities also included stakeholder
coordination with DWR, SWRCB, Cal OES, County of Tulare, City of
Porterville, Porter vista Public Utility District, Self Help Enterprises
and Community Water Center. Served as Operations Chief for the
Incident Command System to expedite the completion of the project.
Satya Gala, P.E. Page 2
Sulphur Creek Reservoir Recycled Water Conversion Study, Moulton Niguel Water District, Aliso Viejo,
CA. Project Manager and Planning Lead responsible for identifying options to maximize use of recycled water
produced from Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (RTP) to diversify District’s water supply portfolio.
Collected existing conditions information, forecasted future scenarios and formulated options to maximize use of
recycled water. Evaluated feasibility of Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) using Laguna Niguel Lake Reservoir and
assisted with developing potential permitting pathways with DDW and Regional Water Quality Control Board for
DPR project.
Basin-wide Feasibility Study – Sacramento River Basin, California Department of Water Resources,
Sacramento, CA. Project Manager responsible for assisting DWR with planning and feasibility investigations of
multi-benefit projects on the Sacramento River. The objective of this study was to refine the 2012 CVFPP State
Systemwide Investment Approach (SSIA) and advance its implementation for flood risk management in the
Central Valley with a primary objective of increasing the effectiveness of flood risk management through multi-
benefit flood improvements. In addition to project management, contributed to planning studies, technical
investigations, plan formulation, and alternative analysis. Assisted with the review of hydrologic and hydraulic
modeling results, cost estimates, geotechnical assessment of levee conditions, development of ecosystem
enhancements, and helped prepare materials for and coordinate review discussions with DWR. Evaluated range
of enlargements of the bypass system and associated structures such as weirs and gates to determine their
contribution towards developing a resilient flood management system. Recommended a set of improvements in
the Yolo Bypass with an estimated cost of $2.2 billion that increases capacity, reliability, resiliency, and
redundancy in the food management system.
Knights Landing Flood Risk Reduction Feasibility Study, Yolo County, CA Planning lead responsible for
the flood risk reduction feasibility study with the primary goal of identifying a preferred plan to reduce flood risk
to the community of Knights Landing in Yolo County, CA. Formulated structural and non-structural alternatives,
reviewed geotechnical assessment of existing levee conditions and levee remediation needs, reviewed feasibility
level cost estimates, evaluated and identified preferred structural and non-structural alternatives that will reduce
flood risk to the Knights Landing Basin.
Tulare Lake Water Storage and Floodwater Protection Project, Semitropic Water Storage District, CA.
Planning lead responsible for evaluating alternatives to capture floodwaters from the Kings River for groundwater
conjunctive use. The project cost estimated at approximately $600 million including construction of temporary
storage facilities in the historic Tulare Lake and conveyance facilities capable of delivering up to 2,100 acre-feet of
floodwater to the California Aqueduct annually. Responsibilities also included evaluating the optimized storage
area for the available floodwater, preparing a feasibility study, operations plan and evaluating Delta excess flow
available when groundwater storage capacity is available.
Poso Creek Flood-MAR Project, Semitropic Water Storage District, CA. S erved as the lead engineer on the
conceptual design and cost estimating team. The purpose of this Study was to evaluate the feasibility of capturing
Poso Creek floodwater, prepare conceptual designs and preliminary cost estimates. Duties included the review of
previous conceptual designs, developing new conceptual designs, reviewing historical construction costs,
developing standard cost estimating sheet templates, developing standard cost estimating tools for various project
features and preparing reports documenting conceptual design and cost estimating work.
Channel Capacity Atlases, California Department of Water Resources, Sacramento, CA. Senior Water
Resources Engineer responsible for developing Channel Capacity Atlases for State Plan of Flood Control (SPFC)
channels within the Sacramento River Flood Control Project (SRFCP). Atlases compare the USACE’s 1957
design flows and profiles to the current conveyance conditions and the 100- and 200-year flows utilizing the latest
CVFED hydraulic models and CVHS hydrology. Assisted in preparing technical memorandum outlining the
O&M obligations and challenges of DWR maintaining the SPFC channels to the flows outlined in the USACE
design and profile documents and O&M manuals.
John K. Woodling, P.G., C.HG., C.E.G
Senior Consultant
John Woodling is a seasoned water resources professional with over 30
years of experience. He specializes in water resource planning and
EDUCATION
management, groundwater management, advocacy, organizational
M.S. Hydrogeology, University of
management and development, and collaborative problem solving. Mr.
California, Davis
Woodling is a proven leader, innovator, and strategic thinker, and a
B.S., Geology, Whittier College
skilled facilitator and coalition builder who integrates science, policy,
EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY
and people for positive outcomes. Before joining GEI, Mr. Woodling
34 Years
spent 11 years leading two joint powers agencies in the Sacramento
Area. As Executive Director of the Sacramento Groundwater
EXPERIENCE WITH GEI
Authority (SGA) he oversaw the management of the groundwater
2 years
resources underlying northern Sacramento County. At the Regional
REGISTRATIONS AND LICENSES
Water Authority, he helped 21 municipal water suppliers collaborate on
Professional Geologist, CA No. 5004
a variety of programs to integrate their efforts to provide water to the
Certified Hydrogeologist, CA No. 9
region’s two million people.
Certified Engineering Geologist, CA
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PROJECT EXPEREINCE
CERTIFICATIONS
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act(SGMA), Sacramento
Certificate, Conflict Resolution, UC Davis
Groundwater Authority and Association of California Water
Extension
Agencies, Statewide, CA. Key stakeholder in development of the
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014 (SGMA) and
Association of California Water Agencies
implementing regulations. Provided technical assistance in drafting to
– Chair of the Groundwater Committee,
the legislation’s co-author. Lobbied for key amendments at the end of
Member of the Board of Directors,
the legislative session, including the language providing for alternative
former Member of the State Legislative
Committee, Emissary Award 2018
plans. As Chair of the Practitioner Advisory Panel, coordinated input
National Water Resources Association –
from groundwater managers to DWR in development of regulations
Member, Groundwater Task Force
and guidance. As Chair of the ACWA Groundwater Committee,
Frequent speaker at conferences
coordinated input to the regulations and convened an ongoing dialogue
sponsored by ACWA, Water Education
between water agencies and the staff and management of DWR and
Foundation, Groundwater Resources
Association, American Water Works
the State Water Resources Control Board.
Association, and American Water
North American Groundwater Subbasin Groundwater
Resources Association
Advisory Board member for Maven’s
Sustainability Plan, Sacramento Groundwater Authority,
Notebook, California Water Library and
Sacramento, Placer and Sutter Counties, CA. Managed the
Groundwater Exchange
Sacramento Groundwater Authority GSA and c oordinated the efforts
of five groundwater sustainability agencies in Sacramento, Placer and
Sutter Counties to develop a scope of work and funding agreements to
complete a single groundwater sustainability plan for the North
American Subbasin. Successfully applied for $1 million grant from
DWR to complete the work.
American River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management
Plan (IRWMP), Regional Water Authority, Sacramento, CA.
Oversaw the development of the IRWMP for the American River
Basin, covering most of Sacramento County and the valley portion of
Placer County, including development of an online portal for tracking
of project status. Facilitated multiple meetings of a stakeholder
advisory group to update the plan in 2018 to comply with new state
John K. Woodling, P.G., C.HG., C.E.G Page 2
requirements. Coordinated the integration of a separately developed Stormwater Resource Plan into the IRWM
Plan to ensure eligibility for state stormwater funding.
Sacramento Region Drought Response, Regional Water Authority, Sacramento, CA. In response to the
Drought Emergency in 2014, and facing historically low storage in Folsom Reservoir, developed a regional
proposal for short-term drought response actions that included upgrades to surface water diversion facilities to
operate at low river stages, additional groundwater wells, and booster stations and interties between neighboring
agencies to facilitate the movement of available water around the region. Acquired and managed $10 million of
state Proposition 84 funding to implement the projects through 2014 and 2015.
Regional Water Efficiency Program, Regional Water Authority, Sacramento, CA. Developed and
maintained a regional water efficiency and water conservation public outreach program among 20 participating
urban water suppliers. Conducted market research through telephone surveys and focus groups and designed
outreach campaigns for print, radio, television and social media. Programs won a number of awards from public
relations associations as well as the U.S. EPA WaterSense award.
Northern Sacramento County PCE Investigation, Sacramento Groundwater Authority, Sacramento, CA.
Conducted an investigation of PCE contamination affecting public water supply wells in northern Sacramento
County. Directed contractors in installing monitoring wells, sampling new and existing wells, and modeling
groundwater flow to identify potential source areas. Coordinated with Regional Board staff to identify potential
source properties. Worked with water supplier to estimate future PCE concentrations to guide investment in
wellhead treatment facilities.
Regional Contamination Committee, Sacramento Groundwater Authority, Sacramento, CA. Convened an
ongoing quarterly dialogue among interested parties in the groundwater basins underlying Sacramento County -
public water suppliers using groundwater; responsible parties, including Aerojet and the Air Force; and regulatory
agencies, including U.S. EPA, Regional Board, Department of Toxic Substances Control and Sacramento County
Environmental Management Department. Shared data and discussed planned activities to coordinate the water
supply operations in the basin with groundwater remediation activities.
Water Efficiency Legislation Development (AB 1668/SB 606), Statewide, CA. Representing the
Sacramento region’s urban water suppliers, and working closely with water suppliers throughout the state, led a
coalition to promote a workable framework for water efficiency standards for 2020 and beyond. Sponsored and
drafted legislation, coordinated with bill author’s staff, legislative committee staff, and state agency staff to
develop consensus around provisions of the legislation. Testified in committee hearings to promote water
industry positions. Work culminated in passage of SB 606 and AB 1668 in spring of 2018.
Water Forum Successor Effort, Regional Water Authority, Sacramento, CA. As Executive Director for the
Regional Water Authority, served as the de facto leader of the Water Caucus of the Sacramento Water Forum.
Coordinated the efforts of water purveyors to comply with commitments made to promote the coequal objectives
of a reliable water supply and the health of the Lower American River. Assisted water suppliers in compliance
with the Groundwater Management, Dry Year Actions, and Water Conservation elements of the Water Forum
Agreement. Reported on Water Caucus activities to the Environmental, Business, and Public Caucuses. Met with
state and federal agencies to promote implementation of a fisheries protective flow and temperature regime on
the river.
Integrated Regional Water Management Program, California Department of Water Resources (DWR),
Statewide, CA. In response to Proposition 50 in 2002 and later bond measures, oversaw development of the
state’s IRWM planning and grant program to support collaborative efforts to identify and implement water
management solutions on a regional scale that increased regional self-reliance, reduced conflict, and managed
water to concurrently achieve social, environmental, and economic objectives. Oversaw development of program
guidelines, proposal review, and ultimate funding decisions for investment of more than $1 billion of state grant
funding.
Mark W. Cowin, P.E.
Senior Consultant
Mark Cowin has40yearsof experience specializing in water resource
planning and management. Before joining GEI, Mr. Cowin spent 7
EDUCATION
years as director of the California Department of Water Resources
B.S., Civil Engineering, Stanford
(DWR), where he managed a staff over 3,500 employees with authority
University
and responsibility to protect, conserve, and manage the state's water
EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY
supply. Mr. Cowin advised the governor and secretary for natural
40 years
resources, and worked closely with the state legislature in developing
and implementing water resource management policy. He collaborated
EXPERIENCE WITH GEI
with principals from numerous federal, state, and local agencies in
3 years
water operations, regulatory proceedings, and other issues. In this
REGISTRATIONS AND LICENSES
position, Mr. Cowin also consulted with members of Congress, worked
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with high ranking officials of the federal government, and testified
before the state legislature regarding policy and budget matters.
During his tenure at DWR, Mr. Cowin served in several management
positions and led the Department’s efforts on a variety of complex
water management issues. His work included planning, developing, and
implementing many programs and projects, including management of
California’s State Water Project, infrastructure and ecosystem
improvements in the Sacramento – San Joaquin Delta, drought
response, groundwater management, urban and agricultural water use
efficiency, flood management, mitigating and adapting to the effects of
climate change, Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM),
updates to the California Water Plan, grant and loan programs, and the
CALFED Bay-Delta Program.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
California State Water Project, California Department of Water
Resources, Statewide, CA. Responsible for overseeing operation and
maintenance of California’s State Water Project (SWP). The SWP is the
largest state-run, multi-purpose water and power system in the United
States, providing a supplemental water source for 23 million California
residents and about 750,000 acres of irrigated farmland. Coordinated
with other state and federal agencies regarding daily operational
decisions, oversaw administration of SWP Water Supply Contracts,
including water supply allocations, and worked with SWP contracting
agencies to improve coordination and transparency of the
administration of the project.
California WaterFix, California Department of Water Resources,
Statewide, CA. Managed the planning and permitting of California
WaterFix, a proposed $15 billion infrastructure project for improving
water conveyance through the Sacramento – San Joaquin Delta and
reducing ecosystem effects associated with operation of the SWP and
federal Central Valley Project (CVP). Oversaw development of project
design features, project operations criteria, cost allocation and
financing; and compliance with ESA, CESA, NEPA, CEQA, and other
regulations. Worked closely with principals of the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Bureau of
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Reclamation, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife in developing the proposed project. Coordinated
with local and regional water agencies, county governments, NGOs, and other interest groups regarding project
features and mitigation of impacts. Testified before the State Legislature and made numerous public
presentations.
Governor’s Drought Task Force, California Department of Water Resources, Statewide, CA. Worked
under the governor’s direction with principals of the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Office of
Emergency Services, and Department of Food and Agriculture to form an interagency Drought Task Force to
respond to California’s recent five-year historic drought. Developed actions for consideration by the governor to
be implemented through emergency executive orders. Oversaw monitoring and response to drought conditions
throughout the state. Developed drought contingency plans for the SWP and CVP, and pursued Temporary
Urgency Change Orders through the SWRCB as necessary to balance water project operations for emergency
water supplies, salinity conditions in the Sacramento – San Joaquin Delta, cold water pool in reservoirs and flow
conditions for native fish species.
Sustainable Groundwater Management Program, California Department of Water Resources, Statewide,
CA. Worked within the governor’s administration and coordinated with the State Legislature and a broad variety
of stakeholders to develop the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), which was passed by the
Legislature and signed by the governor in 2014. This historic legislation implements regulation of groundwater
under local control for the first time in California’s history. Oversaw development of a strategic plan, regulations,
and outreach for DWR’s implementation of SGMA. This complex and controversial program required working
with various stakeholder groups and interaction with federal agencies and tribal governments in addition to
various state agencies including the SWRCB.
FloodSAFE California, California Department of Water Resources, Statewide, CA. As Director and
Deputy Director for Integrated Water Management, oversaw the development and implementation of
FloodSAFE California, a $5 billion program designed to help improve integrated flood management.
Development of the program included managing a multi-disciplinary team of state employees and dozens of
consulting firms, including managing and updating the strategy, budget, and schedule; developing policies and
procedures; and overseeing staff managing regulatory, permitting, and construction of the various projects
associated with the program.
Integrated Regional Water Management Program, California Department of Water Resources,
Statewide, CA. As Director, Deputy Director for Integrated Water Management, and Chief of the Division of
Planning and Local Assistance, worked with the California Legislature and a variety of stakeholders to develop
and implement the Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) program, a financial assistance and incentive
program to support collaborative efforts to identify and implement water management solutions on a regional
scale that increased regional self-reliance, reduced conflict, and managed water to concurrently achieve social,
environmental, and economic objectives. Oversaw development of program guidelines, proposal review, and
ultimate funding decisions. IRWM implementation grants have funded more than 600 water management projects
identified in IRWM plans across the state.
California Water Plan, California Department of Water Resources, Statewide, CA. As Director, Deputy
Director for Integrated Water Management, and Chief of the Division of Planning and Local Assistance, oversaw
periodic updates of the California Water plan, the State’s strategic plan for managing and developing water
resources statewide for current and future generations. The California Water Plan includes data on water supplies
and water use, information on regional strategies for improving water management, and recommendations for
state water policy. The Plan is updated through a collaborative planning framework for elected officials, agencies,
tribes, water and resource managers, businesses, academia, stakeholders, and the public to develop findings and
recommendations and make informed decisions for California's water future.
Michael Conant, P.E.
SeniorEngineer
Michael Conant is a registered civil engineer with 12years of
experience specializing in water resource engineering and program
EDUCATION
management especially related to flood planning in the California
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of
Central Valley and California Delta.
California, Davis
Mr. Conant has been involved in the DWR Central Valley Flood
EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY
Protection Plan and supported many DWR Flood Management
12 years
activities including program management, implementation, and
EXPERIENCE WITH GEI
resourcing. Additionally, he has supported development of many
12 years
inundation studies and Emergency Action plans for dams throughout
California. His experience includes expansive flood planning projects
REGISTRATIONS AND LICENSES
including strategic and implementation plans for DWR Division of
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Flood Management, analysis of watershed runoff characteristics, data
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
analysis, reservoir operations, and regional and local feasibility studies.
American Society of Civil Engineers
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Knights Landing Flood Risk Feasibility Study for Yolo County,
Yolo County, CA – This feasibility study, funded by the Department
of Water Resources, identified, an array of alternatives which could be
implemented to achieve at least 100 year flood protection for the small
community of Knights Landing. Senior engineer responsible for
developing cost estimates for all alternatives. Additionally, assisted in
development of flood risk reduction alternatives to be analyzed.
Central Valley Flood Protection Plan, California Department of
Water Resources, Sacramento, CA. The intent of the Central Valley
Flood Protection Plan (CVFPP) is to provide guidance in managing
flood risk along the Sacramento and San Joaquin River systems. SB 5
dictated the CVFPP is updated every five years, and the 2017 version
of the plan will be the second publication. Assisted in planning and
technical activities in progressing the Sacramento Basin-wide Feasibility
Study (BWFS). Activities included assistance with project
management, plan formulation, alternatives analysis, and review of
non-structural action. Also assisted with review of hydrologic and
hydraulic modeling results, program cost estimates, geotechnical
assessment of levee conditions, development of ecosystem
enhancements, and helped prepare materials for and coordinate review
discussions with DWR.
Delta Flood Emergency Response Program (Phase I), California
Department of Water Resources, Statewide, CA. As part of DWR's
Flood Emergency Response Program, assisted in the development of
the Delta Flood Emergency Facilities Improvement Project. The intent
of this project is to increase preparedness of the Department of Water
Resources to respond to flooding emergency within the California
Delta. Prolonged flooding of the Delta islands can cause catastrophic
economic damage within the area, as well as disrupt the water supply
for Southern California. Performed site feasibility research for repair
facilities, project site plans and details, and cost analysis for the
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facilities. Assisted DWR in development of feasibility study covering hundreds of potential facility locations
within the Delta.
FloodSAFE California Program Management – Program Resourcing, California Department of Water
Resources, Statewide, CA. Assisted with resource planning that included identification of State operations to
help identify potential funding or staffing discrepancies. Other activities include assisting in developing of annual
accomplishment reports for the department and assisting in development of process diagrams to document
tracking procedures.
Participated in the development of the 2010 FloodSAFE Implementation Plan and 2017 Flood Management
Implementation Plans. This effort included aligning the available funding with the work activities and resourcing
among the DFM organization and the FloodSAFE Program organizational structure of functional areas,
elements, and components. The program interdependences (referred to as functional area cross-coordination
teams) were mapped across the DFM and other participating State, federal, and local agency participants. Assisted
in development of funding availability for each of the functional areas.
FloodSAFE California Program Management – RFMP Regional Atlas, California Department of Water
Resources, Statewide, CA. Regional Atlases that are prepared to support and assist in the preparation of the
Regional Flood Management Plan (RFMP). This task included developing the framework and layout of the
Atlases, incorporating all available GIS information used during the development of the CVFPP, preparing the
layout for the individual regions, coordinating data collection efforts from ongoing DWR programs including the
Flood System Repair Program, and working with DFM staff and the RFMP lead agencies to coordinate data
exchange procedures.
Dam Break Inundation Mapping for Rector Creek and Veterans Home, CA Department of Veterans
Affairs, Yountville, CA. Served as project manager to assist CDVA in developing inundation maps and
emergency action plans for an extremely high, and high hazard dam in the Napa Valley. Reviewed and assisted in
development of inundation maps and technical studies for the dams for submission to DSOD. Led development
of EAP in coordination with CDVA staff and assisted client staff in determining roles in the event of an
emergency.
Yuba County Integrated Regional Water Management Plan, Yuba County Water Agency, Marysville,
CA. Created ranking criteria to determine the regional benefit of proposed water supply projects for Yuba
County. Using these raking criteria projects were ranked for funding for Integrated Regional Water Management
Plans.
Star Bend Levee, Levee District No. 1, Sacramento, CA. Prepared plans and details of project features using
CAD to assist in the operations and maintenance of the project area. Also assisted in project management
including tracking of project expenses for State reimbursement.
Remedial Investigation Work Plan, National Grid, Schenectady, NY. The purpose of the project is to
characterize subsurface conditions of a former MGP site using sonic rotary boring equipment to determine the
extent of contaminant migration. Assisted in the Community Air Monitoring plan (CAMP), monitoring for VOC,
particulates, and emission controls as mandated by the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation (NYSDEC).
Five Year Plan, Reclamation District 2130, Sacramento, CA. Verified and created metes and bounds for a
reclamation district, following the levee system. Created hydrographs of historic water stages to assist in
determining HMP levee requirements.
Larry J. Rodriguez
VicePresident –Water Resources
Larry Rodriguez is a Vice President at GEI Consultants with more
than 28 years of experience water resources planning and project
EDUCATION
management. Larry has extensive experience in managing large scale
BS, Soil and Water Science, University of
feasibility and planning programs in California’s Central Valley,
California - Davis
including the Bay-Delta. He also serves as a key account manager for
several Master Service Agreements, where he interacts with client
EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY
28 years
managers to provide strategic planning and engineering support across
a wide variety of client needs. These efforts included managing
EXPERIENCE WITH GEI
development and execution of technical approaches, managing
8 years
regulatory compliance efforts, and managing stakeholder outreach
efforts .
His experience also includes managing planning efforts for the State
Water Project supplies, Bay-Delta issues, and water transfer and
acquisitions programs and groundwater banking operations. He works
extensively with the California Department of Water Resources to
support public and private sector policy and advocacy interests in
regional and statewide planning processes.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Kern Groundwater Authority, Sustainable Groundwater
Management Planning, Bakersfield, CA. Serving as the Technical
Team Project Manager for development of a Groundwater
Sustainability Plan for the Kern Sub-basin of the Tulare Lake Basin.
The Kern Groundwater Authority (KGA) involves more than 20
districts that are dependent on the groundwater basin for all or a
portion of their water supply or who manage groundwater banking and
storage programs within the basin. The KGA is in the process of
developing and defining the role and responsibilities of Groundwater
Sustainability Agencies (GSA) within the Basin. The Technical Team is
supporting this effort by preparing White Paper evaluations of the
seven GSA coordination elements required by the Sustainable
Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), evaluating methods for more
accurately determining groundwater uses in the urban and agricultural
areas, conducting initial basin-wide Water Balance analyses, and
working with KGA participants on defining basin boundary
modifications. As the Project Manager, worked with other key GEI
staff, to support and facilitate technical committees of the KGA and
work closely with the Executive Management team to plan for and
management to the goals of the KGA.
Tulare Lake Floodwater Storage and Recovery Project, Kings
County, CA. Serving as Program Manager for this project to capture
and re-manage floodwaters from the Kings River to groundwater
banking projects in Kern County. The project includes construction of
temporary storage facilities in the historic Tulare Lake and conveyance
facilities capable of delivering up to 1,200 of floodwater to the
California Aqueduct and to banking projects in Kern County.
Responsible for managing all consultant activities, including feasibility
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and alternatives analyses, CEQA and permitting compliance, water rights investigations and applications, facilities
engineering and design and public outreach. The project team includes engineering, environmental and public
relations consultants, with a projected planning budget of $2-3 million.
Semitropic Water Storage District – Strategic Support, Wasco, CA. Provides strategic advice to water
management policies and practices of the District. Assists the executive management and Board of Directors on
matters related to State Water Project operations and deliveries, alternative water supplies opportunities,
groundwater banking policies and management, and landowner water management strategies related to the
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
Kern County Westside Water Districts Water Transfer Support, Bakersfield, CA. Provides strategic water
transfer support for five irrigations district located on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley, in Kern and Kings
Counties. This supports includes evaluating potential water transfer opportunities in the Sacramento Valley and
evaluating the potential to successfully negotiate purchase terms and evaluate physical and institutional barriers to
transporting the water through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and the State Water Project.
Water Supply Acquisition Program, Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, Monrovia, CA.
Currently leading the District through an evaluation process to identify, evaluate and develop a supplemental
water source for the District to help meet local long-term water supply demands. This analysis includes the
determinate of available capacity in California Aqueduct to deliver potential supplies. The completed evaluation
process identified several potential sources. A due diligence review is being completed and includes assisting in
the negotiation of purchase agreement.
Water Transfer Programs, Various Clients. Providing strategic support for the development and
implementation of water transfer programs designed to acquire supplemental water supplies for the water districts
in southern California. Support includes identifying potential water sources and determining regulatory
requirements and approvals for implementation of the acquisition or transfer. Requires working closely with the
regulatory agencies to develop and implement the appropriate monitoring requirements track the development
and conveyance of transfer water.
Mid-Kaweah GSA, Sustainable Groundwater Management Planning, Tulare Irrigation District, City of
Visalia and City of Tulare, CA. GEI is supporting the Mid-Kaweah GSA with investigating, discussing, and
developing coordination components, data sources, and approaches important for establishing a coordination
agreement between the various GSA’s in the basin. Serving as the Project Manager for the GEI team, which is
supporting the outreach effort to other basin GSA’s to engage stakeholders in the development of coordination
agreement and formation of a basin level approach compliant with SGMA. GEI is also preparing initial studies
that are designed to develop a full understanding of basin conditions, water use, and identification of potential
projects to contribute to the most effective and successful GSP possible.
Kaweah Sub-Basin. Sustainable Groundwater Management Support, Mid-Kaweah GSA, Greater Kaweah
GSA, and East Kaweah GSA. GEI is serving as the technical lead for the coordination of sub-basin level
SGMA requirements in the Kaweah Sub-Basin, Tulare County, California. Serves as the Project Manager to
coordinates sub-basin level efforts with the Kaweah Sub-Basin Management Team, comprised of representatives
of the three GSAs located within the Basin. Oversees technical activities including the developing a common
basin setting, water budgets, data management system, and Sustainable Management Criteria frameworks. Also
coordinates policy discussions effecting the sustainable management of the Kaweah Sub-Basin.
Groundwater Management Plan, City of San Diego and Sweetwater Authority, San Diego CA. GEI is
providing strategic assistance and technical support for the development of a groundwater management strategy
for the San Diego Formation Aquifer. Responsible for evaluating and proposing management strategies for
sustainable management of the aquifer and overlying alluvial groundwater basin that meeting the goals of the key
stakeholders and provides coverage under SGMA. GEI led the development of a white paper assessing the
benefits of preparing a traditional AB3030 groundwater management plan versus a SGMA compliant plan. With
the selection of a SGMA compliant approach by the stakeholders, GEI will be supporting the development of
both a Groundwater Sustainability Agency, Sustainable Groundwater Plan, and basin boundary modifications.
Stephanie Hearn
Senior Water Quality Specialist/Permitting
Stephanie Hearn has extensive experience in regulatory and compliance
planning for drinking water systems of all sizes. Her experiences range
EDUCATION
from helping small, mutual water systems identify sustainable solutions
M.A. Public Policy & Administration,
to planning and implementing new regulations for public utilities.
California State University, Bakersfield
Expertise includes groundwater quality, regulatory planning, and
B.S., Environmental Resource
optimizing water system operations. She specializes in characterizing
Management, California State
University, Bakersfield
water quality and data trending, developing test protocols to evaluate
the quality of various water sources, devising regulatory compliance
EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY
strategies, evaluating treatment plant and distribution system
21 years
performance, and identifying and implementing process
improvements.
EXPERIENCE WITH GEI
6 years
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
TCP Mitigation Study and Project Permitting, Wonderful
Nurseries Water System, Kern County, CA. Project Manager and
Lead Analyst. Wonderful Nurseries is a nontransient noncommunity
water system with compliance orders for both nitrate and 1,2,3-
trichloropropoane. GEI conducted a hydrogeological and well design
study to evaluate non-treatment alternatives. The study identified an
existing well that could be modified to meet the Waterworks Standards
and permitted as the primary drinking water supply. Permitting and
compliance support is ongoing with this client.
Characterize Groundwater Quality in the Kern County Subbasin,
Kern Groundwater Authority, Kern County, CA. Water Quality
Lead. Characterizing groundwater quality of the Kern County Subbasin
(KCS) requires in-depth understanding of local water management
activities and land uses that impact water quality, as well as knowledge
of publicly available data. To characterize the KCS, largely relied on
experience working in this basin; referenced USGS studies; identified
contaminant plumes and localized water quality issues; and compiled
relevant data from public databases such as the Drinking Water Watch
(SDWIS) and Groundwater Ambient Monitoring and Assessment
Program (GAMA) to create trends of historical water quality. This
characterization will be used by the Kern Groundwater Authority
(KGA) and its 11 Groundwater Sustainability Agency members to
define management area’s and identify undesirable results related to
water management activities.
Integrated Water Management Plan, Poso Creek Regional Water
Management Group (RWMG), Kern County, CA. RWMG
Representative. GEI has supported the Poso Creek RWMG with
various planning aspects since the group’s formation. Current efforts
are focusing towards updating their Integrated Regional Water
Management Plan (IRWMP). Represented the group in the Tulare-
Kern Funding Area’s Disadvantaged Community Involvement
Program (DACIP). This group is working towards developing a
regional, interactive needs assessment tool and identifying DAC
projects eligible for funding. This effort requires coordinating with the
municipal water systems, State Water Resources Control Board –
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Division of Drinking Water (DDW) and community non-profit groups. Expected outcomes of the program is
bringing regional municipalities into compliance with drinking water standards by conducting a community needs
assessment and assisting with project development.
Drinking Water System Permitting, Grimmway Enterprises, Arvin, CA. Project Manager. Responsible for
preparing a complete permit amendment application required to add a new well and update the drinking water
system permit. Technical documents include composing a water system operations plan; preparing a Drinking
Source Water Assessment; completing data sheets for all active wells, tanks and treatment units; and working with
the Division of Drinking Water to facilitate efficient approval of the new well. Following successful completion of
this project, Grimmway requested assistance with permitting and compliance issues in two additional water
systems.
Well Design, Permitting and Water Treatment, Califia Farms, Bakersfield, CA. Project Manager. Califia
Farms is located in an area where municipal services are not available. Their existing groundwater well produced
poor water quality water which impacted their operation in multiple ways. This project consisted of conducting a
well design study to identify water quality throughout the region followed by well construction specs for zone
testing and final well design. As a result of the specifications and field sampling that GEI conducted, the final well
produced high quality water that meets all drinking water standards with the exception of sulfides (unregulated
but aesthetically unpleasing contaminant). Supported Califia in identifying a treatment system to remove the
sulfides without undesirable byproducts. Once the treatment technology was selected, prepared all technical
documents such as composing an Operations, Maintenance and Monitoring Plan, and other required documents
for permitting the well and treatment system with the Division of Drinking Water.
East Porterville Water Supply Project Feasibility Study, Department of Water Resources, Porterville, CA.
Served on the project team who evaluated the feasibility of creating a new public water system for the residents of
East Porterville. The goal of this emergency drought response projects was to identify a long-term, resilient water
supply for the community. The study included identifying existing and potential water purveyor options including
governance and water rates structures. Additionally, Technical, Managerial, and Financial (TMF) assessments were
conducted for all preferred alternatives.
Nitrification Study and Mitigation, California Water Service, Los Altos, CA. Project Manager. Evaluated
historical disinfection, nitrite data and source water quality to identify the source of nitrification and disinfectant
degradation in Cal Water’s Los Altos distribution system. This study revealed that nitrite was formed in an
underutilized storage tank and increased as water was pumped into higher elevations. Through working with
system operators and managers, operational changes were implemented that mitigated nitrification and improved
disinfectant residuals without the “problem” pressure zone.
On-Call Water Quality Support, California Water Service, Statewide. Project Manager. GEI’s water quality
team provides their expertise in managing water quality projects through on-call services. Various services are
provided to Cal Water such as writing Operations, Maintenance, and Monitoring Plans for submittal to the State
Water Boards; designs distribution system studies to identify sources of water quality problems and aids in
developing capital improvement programs as long-term solutions to resolve the problems; prepares mass balance
calculations and evaluates opportunities for blending contaminants; and supports the Company’s Water Quality
Department with developing regulatory compliance strategies.
Characterize Groundwater Quality in the San Diego Formation, AECOM, City of San Diego, CA. Water
Quality Lead. Characterized groundwater quality and evaluate the extent of seawater intrusion in the San Diego
Formation. The groundwater characterization focused on sustainability of the freshened groundwater that is
pumped and treated for domestic use by Sweetwater Authority. Data used to evaluate and characterize the basin
relied on a USGS study and data from public supply wells extracted from the Drinking Water Watch and GAMA
databases.
Mark Ashenfelter
Senior Fisheries Biologist
MarkAshenfelter is a Senior Fisheries Biologist with over 14 years of
experience in ecological research, restoration, FERC licensing,
EDUCATION
regulatory compliance and grant writing and administration. He has
M.S., Natural Resources (Fisheries),
served as a senior fisheries biologist, project manager or task lead
Humboldt State University
B.S., Zoology (Zoology and Marine
manager for a number of projects that require endangered species
Biology), Michigan State University
permitting and/or biological analysis to inform the FERC licensing
process. He has worked with various habitat restoration teams to
EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY
develop, evaluate and implement various floodplain designs within
14 years
levee setbacks and bypass systems to be primarily utilized by juvenile
EXPERIENCE WITH GEI
salmonid species. Mr. Ashenfelter specializes in evaluating impacts on
3 years
threatened and endangered fish species and their habitats as well as
coordinating with resource agency staff to ensure compliance with
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
federal and State regulations, including completing Section 7
American Fisheries Society
consultation. Recently, Mr. Ashenfelter has played an integral role in
preparing two successful grant applications for California’s Proposition
1 Water Storage Investment Program with conditional awards totaling
approximately $300M. Currently, he is serving in an advisory role to
aid his clients in navigating the complex regulations, development of
water supply agreements, feasibility studies and other milestones
necessary to achieve final funding awards which culminate in project
implementation. Prior to his position at GEI, he spent 8 years leading,
managing and supporting studies that contributed to 6 different FERC
licensing’s or re-licensing’s throughout the state of California including
the Merced, Tuolumne, Yuba, and Bear Rivers. His work history has
led to a diversified expertise at the intersection of water supply,
hydropower, policy, research and the regulatory environment.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Willow Springs Water Bank Water Storage Investment Program
Proposition 1 Grant Application and Strategic Support, CIM
Group, Antelope Valley, CA. Served as the project manager and lead
environmental consultant in the development of a grant application
with a conditional award of $95 million. WSWB seeks to implement a
multi-benefit, conjunctive use project to operate in conjunction with
the State Water Project (SWP) by allowing the capture of additional or
‘new’ water during wet years in the existing surface reservoirs via
reservoir reoperations. The WSWB Conjunctive Use Project will
advance long-term ecological health of the Delta by providing water
for the ecosystem during dry and low flow years via reservoir
reoperations and exchanges. Developed a Feather River Chinook life
cycle model to monetize public benefits based on increased survival
rates as a result of project proposed pulse flow releases. Coordinate
and meet with CA Water Commission/Staff and technical reviewers
from SWRCB, CDFW, DWR and private consultants. Continued
support with water commission staff to meet the mandates of the
program, prepare quarterly reports, and advance project partnerships
with state water contractors.
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Willow Springs Water Bank Conjunctive Use Feasibility Study, CIM Group, Antelope Valley, CA. Served
as the lead author in the development of a conjunctive use feasibility study to support project implementation and
meet eligibility conditions of the Water Storage Investment Program grant requirements. Project involves the
development of a water banking facility to enhance storage capacity in Southern CA (Antelope Valley) through a
series of agreements and reservoir reoperation. Increased storage and water deliveries would be used to forego
state water project (SWP) deliveries to achieve environmental benefits in the Feather River. The study focused on
identifying and assessing the feasibility of implementing water bank delivery options, put/take scenarios, water
rights, yield calculations, environmental documentation, permitting, and required agreements with state water
project contractors and regulatory agencies.
Chino Basin Program Water Storage Investment Program Proposition 1 Grant Application and Strategic
Support, Inland Empire Utilities Agency, Chino Basin, CA. Served as the lead environmental consultant in
the development of a grant application with a conditional award of $207M. Project involves the development of
a tertiary water treatment facility to enhance recycled water capacity in Southern CA (Chino Basin) for injection
into the groundwater basin. Through a series of agreements, the enhanced recycled water supply would be locally
utilized while State Water Project (SWP) deliveries would be foregone and used for environmental benefits in
northern California’s Feather River. Developed a Feather River Chinook life cycle model to monetize public
benefits based on increased survival rates as a result of project proposed pulse flow releases. Coordinate and meet
with CA Water Commission/Staff and technical reviewers from SWRCB, CDFW, DWR and private consultants.
Participate in public outreach and development of support from NGO’s. Continued support with water
commission staff to meet the mandates of the program, prepare quarterly reports, and advance project
partnerships with local stakeholders and state water contractors.
Delta Island Mitigation Valuation, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Served as the lead author in evaluating alternative mitigation strategies for implementation of proposed Delta
tunnel projects. Evaluation included the development of a cost/savings analysis associated with land use,
procurement, environmental impacts, offsite mitigation, material disposal and potential tunnel material reuse for
habitat restoration. Report was used by internal staff to advise the Board of Directors on the cost/benefits of the
alternative solutions.
Yolo Bypass Implementation Strategy and Valuation, Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA),
Sacramento, CA. Lead author in developing an approach to monetizing the ecosystem value of program
implementation. The study was used to promote a programmatic approach to implementing a suite of Yolo
Bypass multi-benefit projects and to lobby legislature on the increased value they provide. The increase in project
value is also being used to show a vast improvement in benefit: cost ratios to position project constituents for
state and federal funding. Overall, the study took an approach of showing the effects of improved ecosystem
function and an uplift in endangered species survival. Monetizing this benefit was shown through increased
population sizes and reduction in future water supply regulation to the state of California. The decrease in water
supply regulation was monetized through evaluating the subsequent increase in water supply and reliability to the
region.
San Lorenzo Creek Flood Control and Habitat Improvement Program, Alameda County Flood Control
and Water Conservation District, Alameda, CA. Served as an advisor and technical support in evaluating
various state and federal grant programs. San Lorenzo Creek currently has an impoundment with decreased
capacity due to sedimentation on an urbanized stream which historically contained endangered species. Evaluated
programs have included various aspects of California Proposition 1 and 68, along with federal infrastructure
stimulus packages, and flood control programs.
CA Natural Resource Agency, Mokelumne River Wild and Scenic Evaluation. Lead author in assessing
fishery resources in the upper Mokelumne River basin for determining whether or not specified reaches are to be
designated as State Wild and Scenic. Assessment involved research and review of existing documentation to
determine if designated river reaches were considered to contain “unique and/or extraordinary” values. Report
and recommendations were delivered to CNRA, stakeholders, and interested parties.
Jacqueline Takeda
Senior Water Quality Specialist
JackieTakedahas 16years of experiencein water quality, regulatory
planning, and optimizing water system operations. She specializes in
EDUCATION
characterizing water quality and data trending, developing test
B.S., Biological Sciences with Emphasis
protocols to evaluate the quality of various water sources, devising
in Neurobiology, Physiology, and
regulatory compliance strategies, evaluating treatment plant and
Behavior, University of California,
Davis
distribution system performance, and identifying and implementing
process improvements. Her experience extends from groundwater
EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY
expertise from Southern California’s West and Central Basins to
16 years
Salinas Valley and Bay Area peninsula regions.
EXPERIENCE WITH GEI
In addition to her water resources experience, Ms. Takeda has
4 years
extensive operations management experience earned through her 12
years of employment with California Water Service (Cal Water). This
CERTIFICATIONS
Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator (CA
experience enables her to develop reasonable solutions that match a
State Water Board)
water district’s goals with current best available technologies. She is
Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator (CA
well versed in developing compliance strategies and permitting projects
State Water Board)
with the regulatory agencies such as the Water Quality Control Boards.
Cross-Connection Control Specialist (CA-
NV AWWA)
Ms. Takeda started in Cal Water’s water quality lab and held various
Water Audit Validator (CA-NV AWWA)
positions throughout the company that enabled her to learn multiple
aspects of public water system management. In her most recent role as
PROFESSIOINAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Water Works Association,
Water Quality Program Manager, she designed and managed bench-
Member
and pilot-scale testing, served as project manager for new water
treatment plant projects, investigated performance problems at existing
treatment plants, and evaluated distribution systems and provided
guidance to improving operations.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Study – City of Delano
Sphere of Influence, Tulare Kern Funding Area Disadvantaged
Community Involvement Program, County of Tulare, Delano,
CA. Serving role of Project Manager conducting a study of the water
systems and private wells to evaluate feasible solutions for the City of
Delano and its sphere of influence. This study builds on and expands
the needs assessment conducted by the TKFA DACIP project and
creates a roadmap of potential projects and funding opportunities
needed to meet the intent of the Human Right to Water. Outcomes of
the Phase I study will include identifying potential failing private wells;
identifying the infrastructure needs; identifying obstacles to
implementation and actions to overcome the obstacles; and laying out
high-level draft plans for implementation. Phase II will focus on
outreach to public water systems and private well owners to develop
long-term solutions and identifying a pathway for project
implementation.
Reuse and Reservoir Conversion Study, Moulton Niguel Water
District, Aliso Viejo, CA. Serving role of Senior Water Quality
specialist in identifying options to maximize use of recycled water
produced from Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (RTP) to
diversify District’s water supply portfolio. Conducted water quality
Jacqueline Takeda, Page 2
analysis from RTP and evaluated against existing Waste Discharge Order Permit and San Diego Basin Plan Water
Quality Objectives. Evaluated feasibility of Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) using Laguna Niguel Lake Reservoir.
Assisting with developing potential permitting pathways with DDW and Regional Water Quality Control Board
for DPR project.
Palms Recovery Project, Buena Vista Water Storage District, Buttonwillow, CA. Serving role as Senior
Water Quality Specialist to evaluate feasibility of groundwater recharge project related to water quality.
Responsibilities include characterization of groundwater quality from wells within project area and surface water
from CA Aqueduct. Conducted theoretical blending scenarios and prepared technical memorandum for inclusion
in CEQA justifying project will not cause significant impacts to groundwater or CA Aqueduct.
Water Quality Program Management Support, California Water Service (Cal Water), Kern River Valley,
Selma, and Visalia, CA. Served role as Project Manager to provide water quality program management support
services for 12 water systems, which included technical support and guidance on drinking water standards.
Ensured that water systems were in compliance with drinking water standards and worked with Division of
Drinking Water on permit amendment applications such as changes in Operations, Maintenance, and Monitoring
Plans, Bacteriological Sample Siting Plans, and water treatment systems.
Grimmway – Cal Organic Thermal, Malaga, and David Rd. Water Systems, Grimmway Enterprises, Inc,
Thermal, Arvin, and Bakersfield, CA. Served role of Project Manager and Senior Water Quality Specialist to
assist in permitting new small water systems for Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. Prepared a Preliminary Technical
Report to demonstrate capability of being a suitable water purveyor. Once approved by the regulating agency,
proceeded with completing the Technical, Managerial, and Financial Assessment along with all technical
documents related to a new water system permit application such as a Drinking Water Source Assessment and
Protection report, Operations, Maintenance, and Monitoring Plan, Bacteriological Sample Siting Plan, Lead and
Copper Rule sampling program, and Disinfectant/Disinfection Byproduct monitoring plan.
Evaluation of Re-Using Drinking Water Treatment Plant Waste Stream for Ag Irrigation, Orange Grove
RV Park, Bakersfield, CA. Served role of Project Manager and Senior Water Quality Specialist to evaluate best
drinking water treatment option to bring water system into compliance with nitrate drinking water standard and
also cost-effective by reusing treated waste stream for irrigation. Theoretical blending calculations were performed
to determine feasibility of reusing treated waste stream. Worked with University of California Division of
Agricultural and Natural Resources to determine water quality thresholds of irrigation water for citrus crops.
Worked with regulators within Division of Drinking Water and Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control
Board on obtaining permits for operation. Project involved installation of drinking water Reverse Osmosis
treatment plant and reuse of RO reject water to blend with Arvin-Edison irrigation water. Blended water is used
as irrigation water for the orange trees.
Characterize Groundwater Quality in the Kern County and Kaweah Subbasins, Kern Groundwater
Authority, Kern County and Kaweah Sub-Basin Management Team, Tulare County, CA. Served leading
role of Senior Water Quality Specialist in characterizing groundwater quality in the Kern County and Kaweah
Subbasins to determine water quality baseline for Groundwater Sustainability Plans. Water quality data from
regulated drinking water systems were evaluated from various databases such as Drinking Water Watch (SDWIS)
and Groundwater Ambient Monitoring and Assessment Program (GAMA). GeoTracker and EnviroStor
databases were used to identify contamination plumes. USGS studies were also reviewed.
Regulatory Planning and Devising Compliance Strategies, California Water Service (Cal Water), CA.
Drinking water regulations routinely updated and impact municipalities statewide. Examined the intent of new
regulation, identified its potential impact on operations, and developed plans to minimize negative impacts while
assuring all 27 water systems will meet the standards and intent. Planned regulations to include ongoing
evaluations of primary and secondary drinking water standards, with extensive experience in iron and manganese,
tetrachloroethylene (PCE), trichloroethylene (TCE), Stage 2 Disinfectant/Disinfection Byproduct Rule;
Groundwater Rule; California Waterworks Standards; Lead and Copper Rule; and the revised Total Coliform
Rule.
Kevin Yao, P.E., P.M.P., ENV SP, QSD
Senior Civil Engineer
KevinYao is a registered civil engineer with 14years of experience in
design and construction of water resources infrastructures and related
EDUCATION
improvement/rehabilitation projects. Area of expertise includes
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of
hydraulic analyses, the design and construction of water conveyance
Toronto
systems, pump stations, water treatment plants, flood control and
EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY
groundwater recharge facilities, civil/site engineering, and structural
15 years
concrete, steel and timber systems. Mr. Yao prepares proposals and
applications for permits and grants. He is a Project Management
EXPERIENCE WITH GEI
Professional (PMP) and is experienced in project management and
Less than one year
construction administration.
REGISTRATIONS AND LICENSES
Professional Engineer, CA No. C76823
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Water Supply System Phases 2A, California Department of Water
CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Professional, PMP
Resources (DWR), CA. Design Lead and Construction Support Lead
No. 2149191
for Phase 2A - the design and construction of 4 miles of water
Envision Sustainability Professional, ENV
pipelines, 2 pressure reducing stations, 500 water services and 160 fire
SP No. 25769
services in addition to Phase 1 Water Supply System. Design was
Qualified SWPPP Developer, CBPELSG–
completed in less than 5 months and construction was completed in 7
QSD No. 76823
months. Design Engineer and Reviewer for Phase 2B, 2C, and 2D,
which included 2 new deep wells, 1 water storage tank, and 1 booster
pump station. The total construction cost for East Porterville Water
Supply Project Phase 2 was estimated to be more than $40 million
dollars.
Water Supply System Phases 1, California Department of Water
Resources, CA. Design Lead and Construction Support Lead for
Phase 1 - the design and construction of a new public water supply
system with approximately 12 miles of water pipelines and 300 water
services, which has a total construction cost of more than $12 million.
Design was completed in less than 3 months and construction was
completed in 6 months.
Sustainable Water Infrastructure Project, City of Santa Monica,
CA. Design Lead for a pipeline system that connects three storm drain
lift stations and two sewer lift stations to a stormwater harvesting tank
and an advanced water treatment facility.
Elm Fork Water Treatment Plant Project, Dallas Water Utilities,
TX. Design Engineer for the design of two parallel 120” steel
pipelines, two parallel 72” steel pipelines, and two parallel 48” steel
pipelines. Key challenges including weak native soil, limited separation
between parallel pipelines, shallow cover at various locations, and
potential high groundwater situations.
Upper Amargosa Creek Realignment, Recharge Basins &
Habitat Restoration Project, Turnout Structure Project, 48-Inch
Conveyance Pipeline Project, City of Palmdale, CA. Design Lead
for the design of the creek realignment, recharge basins, Aqueduct
turnout structure, and pipeline. Prepared plans and specifications for
construction.
Kevin Yao, P.E., P.M.P., ENV SP, QSD Page 2
Tulare Lake Floodwater Storage and Recovery Pilot Project, Semitropic Water Storage District, CA.
Design Engineer for the preliminary design of lift stations, pipeline, road crossing, and Aqueduct outlet. Prepared
plans and specifications for construction.
Solar Exclusion Zone Well Connection Pipelines, CIM Group, Lancaster, CA. Design Engineer for the
design and construction of well pipeline system and booster pump station. Performed hydraulic analysis for the
pipeline system and booster pump station. Designed pipeline road crossings. Prepared plans for construction.
Avenue 60 – Harrison 0.5 (Jacqueline Cochran Airport) Drain Replacement Project, Coachella Valley
Water District, CA. Design Engineer for the design and construction of a replacement drain pipeline. Assisted
with the preparation of preliminary design review, plans and specifications. Prepared construction cost estimate.
South Canal Turnout Project, Giumarra Vineyards Corporation, CA. Design Engineer for the preliminary
design of pump station, pipeline, and turnout. Assisted with the preparation of preliminary design review,
construction cost estimate and plans.
Comanche Road Turnout Relocation Project, Giumarra Vineyards Corporation, CA. Design Engineer for
the preliminary design of turnout relocation. Assisted with the preparation of preliminary design review,
construction cost estimate and plans.
2nd Lift Canal Lining Project Phase I to IV, Firebaugh Canal Water District, Mendota, CA. Design
Engineer for the design and construction of 10 miles of concrete lined canals, check structures, pump stations,
outlet structures, and road crossings, and miscellaneous appurtenances. Performed hydraulic analysis for the canal
system. Prepared applications for permits and USBR grants. Reviewed shop drawings and inspection reports.
Estimated progress payments.
Marshal-Spanish Pump Station and Pipeline System, Patterson Irrigation District, Patterson, CA. Design
Engineer for the design and construction of three pump stations and pipeline system. Designed hydraulic system,
road crossings, outlet structures, and miscellaneous appurtenances. Prepared plans and specifications. Reviewed
shop drawings and inspection reports. Estimated progress payments.
Non-Potable Water Supply and Pipeline System, Waste Connection, Inc., Avenal, CA. Design Engineer
for the design and construction of 13,000 feet of pipeline system that deliver from an existing well to Waste
Connection Inc. Designed pipeline system, road crossings. Prepared plans and specifications.
Surface Water Treatment Plant Project, Kettleman City Community Services District, Kettleman City,
CA. Design Engineer for the design of a surface water treatment plant using approved membrane filtration
equipment. Designed site layout and grading, drainage system, and sludge basins.
Third Avenue and Fifth Avenue Road Project, City of Avenal, Avenal, CA. Design Engineer for the design
of portions of Third Avenue and Fifth Avenue. Designed asphaltic concrete, aggregate base, concrete curb and
gutter, sidewalks, driveways, and wheel chair ramps. Prepared plans and specifications. Reviewed shop drawings.
Estimated progress payments.
North No. 2 Tank and Pump Station Facility Project, Dixon Solano Water Authority, Dixon, CA. Design
Engineer for the design and construction of design and construction of water storage tank, hydropnuematic and
surge tank, pump station facility, pipeline system, control building, and site layout. Designed pipeline system, site
layout, grading, and drainage system. Prepared plans and specifications.
McKay Point Check Structure, Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District, Visalia, CA. Design Engineer
for the design of two large check structures (125 feet in width) in the Kaweah River to control flows down St.
John and Lower Kaweah River. Performed hydraulic analysis. Designed site layout. Estimated earthwork.
Fargo Avenue, One Million Gallon Welded Steel Water Storage Tank and Pumping Facilities, City of
Hanford, Hanford, CA. Design Engineer for the design and construction of water storage tank, hydropnuematic
and surge tank, pump station facility, pipeline system, control building, and site layout. Designed site layout,
grading, and drainage system. Reviewed shop drawings. Estimated progress payments.
Cody Trueblood, P.E.
Water Resources Engineer
Cody Truebloodis an agricultural andwater resources engineerin
GEI’s Bakersfield office and a graduate from California Polytechnic
EDUCATION
State University (Cal Poly). Mr. Trueblood has experience in
M.S. Water Engineering, California
construction and engineering. He has exemplary technical and
Polytechnic State University
analytical skills used to process complex problems and synthesize
B.S., BioResource Agricultural
information. He is devoted to creating efficiencies through Engineering, California Polytechnic
State University
technological innovations and is comfortable assuming a variety of
roles to ensure project success.
EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY
4 years
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE WITH GEI
Emergency Water Supply System, Department of Water
3 years
Resources (DWR), East Porterville, CA. Project consist of
connecting to existing city waterlines a 1,670 GPM outdoor booster
REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer, CA No. 90942
pump station and a 1.2 MG water storage tank. Served as Field
HAZWOPPER 40 Hour
Engineer providing construction support consisting of pipeline, pumps,
valves, appurtenances, water tank, irrigation, variable frequency drive,
SKILLS
coating, cathodic protection, and associated testing. Reviewed and
Research, Data Collection, Data Analysis,
responded to all submittals and request for information to the
Data Manipulation, Surveying, and
Technical Writing
Contractor. Solved and foresaw construction issues and provided in
field recommendations to appropriate design engineer and provided
SOFWARE EXPERIENCE
design recommendation. Provided cost estimates of design change.
AutoCAD, WaterCAD, StormCAD,
Coordinated project with internal engineering staff, DWR, the
IRRICAD, Groundwater Vista, Hec-
contractor, and City of Porterville.
RAS/HMS, and ArcMap
DWR Stream Modeling, CA. Served as Hydraulic Modeler for 1D
HEC-RAS modeling on various streams in California in determination
of inundation mapping.
Friant-Kern Pump Back Water Quality modeling, North Kern
Water Storage District, Kern County, CA. Served as Technical
Member creating model to use historical water quality and flows to
analyze the effect of implementation of proposed new pump back wells
and predicted water quality.
Sustainable Groundwater Management Planning, Kern County,
CA. Serving as a Technical Team Member for development of a
Groundwater Sustainability Plan for various local clients, including
Semitropic Water Storage District, Southern San Joaquin Municipal
District, Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District, and North Kern Water
Storage District. Wrote technical components of GSP. Evaluated
methods, and performed calculations for setting measurable objective,
minimum thresholds, water budget, and provided expertise in choosing
site locations for future monitoring network.
Mid-Kaweah and Greater Kaweah, Sustainable Groundwater
Management Planning, Tulare County, CA. Serving as a Technical
Team Member for development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan.
Evaluated methods, and performed calculations for setting measurable
objective, minimum thresholds for Kaweah subbasin.
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Borehole Testing for Recharge Site Feasibility, Maricopa Orchards, Kern County, CA. Served as Field
Engineer collected soil samples of borehole at various depths. Collected and analyzed data for determination of
recharge site feasibility.
Kern Groundwater Authority Development, KGA Umbrella, Kern County, CA. Provided support for GSP
on Sub-Basin setting including obtaining information on water quality and well information from Envirostor,
GeoTracker, CASGEM, and District wells. Analyzing and manipulating data to plot contaminants and well
information using ArcMap.
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, Grimmway Cummings Valley Ranches, Bakersfield, CA. Prepared
update for outdated Erosion and Sediment Control plan to include new and relevant information on current
practices and plans.
Diltz Intertie, Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District, Wasco, CA. Provided grant report writing support and
communication with the United States Bureau of Reclamation on behalf of the District. Prepared GIS mapping
and general calculations used for design details on the Diltz Intertie. Prepared initial semi-annual report.
Kimberlina Spreading Grounds, Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District, Wasco, CA. Created budget and
provided grant report writing support for the project and communication with the United States Bureau of
Reclamation on behalf of the District. Prepared GIS mapping for project site and general calculations for budget.
Groundwater Monitoring, North Kern Water Storage District, Kern County, CA. Served in partner as a
technical engineer collecting data from groundwater monitoring recharge sites and troubleshooting equipment.
Performing manual groundwater measurements at sites.
Groundwater Modeling, North Kern Water Storage District, Kern County, CA. Served as a data analyst and
modeler. Responsible for collecting required data for modeling groundwater in Kern County. Editing and
creating files in ArcMap. Creating model in Groundwater Vista to simulate groundwater flow. Calibration of
model to past water level.
Pile Installation and Grouted Inclusion Inspection, Kiewit Infrastructure Company, Huntington Beach
and Los Alamitos, CA. Served as an inspector for installation. Recording daily field notes and reports on
installation. Determined installation meeting design standards by performing quality inspection.
PREVIOUS PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Irrigation Internship, Irrigation Training and Research Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. Served as a data
analyst. Responsible for mapping Evapotranspiration in California using LandSat images with ArcGIS and
ERDAS using METRIC. AutoCAD design drawings canal structures. Updated models and data analyzing
methods used for multiple projects. Created procedures and writing technical reports. Responsible for flow
measurement testing. Measured and created rating tables for meter gates on Canal System in Yakima, WA.
Recorded data on canal systems and crop information in Montrose, CO. Researched variety of data and methods
for multiple projects.
Plant Health and Irrigation Scheduling, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.
Served as Irrigation Technician. Monitored plant health and determined irrigation scheduling. Maintained
irrigation equipment, irrigated crop fields using methods of drip, furrow, and sprinkler pipe, and harvested fields.
Work also involved fabrication, building fences, and some shop work.
Arjun Bharadwaj
Environmental Engineer
Arjun Bharadwajis an Environmental Engineerfrom Clemson
University, SC, where his primary focus was fate and transport study of
EDUCATION
PCBs in water and soil. His research experience combined with specific
M.S., Environmental Engineering,
interest in water industry has propelled him to be successful in
Clemson University
technical writing, water quality assessment, water distribution, SGMA
B.S., Chemical Engineering, SRM
implementation, water resources planning and water infrastructure
University, India
management for GEI’s clients. Mr. Bharadwaj’s knowledge of the local
EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY
surface water and groundwater operations has made him an effective
5 years
team member in serving clients across Kern County.
EXPERIENCE WITH GEI
Mr. Bharadwaj has worked as a technical team member for various
5 years
projects requiring water resources planning, technical grant writing,
water quality data assessment, construction management, GIS analysis
and data management.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
East Porterville Water Supply Project Feasibility Study,
Department of Water Resources, East Porterville, CA. Served on
the project team that evaluated the feasibility of creating a new public
water system for the residents of East Porterville. The goal of this
emergency drought response project was to identify a long-term,
resilient water supply for the community. The study included
identifying existing and potential water conveyance systems, number of
connection points, well connections and depths. Interacted with local
people and authorities in the area to identify abandoned sewer and
water lines, which potentially, proved to be useful in successfully
completing the project.
Grimmway Farms – David Road Groundwater Feasibility Study,
Grimmway Enterprises, Inc., Bakersfield, CA. Provided critical
input in evaluating the groundwater conditions at the project site.
Worked extensively in analyzing water quality data, pump test data, and
existing water distribution of the facility.
Water Delivery Improvements Project, North Kern Water Storage
District, Kern County, CA Coordinated a District-wide water systems
automation project that involved modernizing District-owned facilities
to be SCADA ready. Evaluated existing District facilities including
wells, pumps, and canals and oversaw the construction of the entire
project.
Return Capacity Improvement Project, North Kern Water Storage
District, Kern County, CA. Designed a temporary discharge system
comprising of pipelines and road-crossing from a groundwater well to a
canal. Evaluated easements, project footprints, design & construction
estimates, and preliminary hydraulic analysis to plan various milestones
of the project.
Orange Grove RV Park RO Treatment System, Arvin, CA. Served
on the project team that prepared the Operations and Maintenance
plan for the newly installed Reverse Osmosis treatment system to
mitigate Nitrate exceedance.
Arjun Bharadwaj,Page 2
Groundwater Characterization in Kern Subbasin Kern Groundwater Authority, Kern County, CA.
Compiled a database of public and private groundwater well construction reports to characterize the well density
per aquifer. Furthermore, gathered water quality for the wells from public databases such as the Drinking Water
Watch (SDWIS), Groundwater Ambient Monitoring and Assessment Program (GAMA), and KGA member
agencies to create trends of historical water quality. This characterization was used by the Kern Groundwater
Authority (KGA) and its 11 Groundwater Sustainability Agency members to define management area’s and
identify undesirable results related to Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA).
Recharge Site Identification and Evaluation, Confidential Client, CA. Evaluated 50,000+ acres to identify
10+ potential recharge sites. Estimated the recharge rate, conveyance cost, pumping cost, and construction cost
to rank the sites. Prepared preliminary design for each site to identify construction/conveyance improvements at
each site including the need for pipelines, booster stations, and turnouts.
High Speed Rail authority, CP-4, North Kern Water Storage District, Kern County, CA. Project manager
of the District’s primary consultant team overseeing 30% - 60% - 90% - and final design review process,
construction management, and project financial deliverables. Assist in managing the District’s and its
subconsultants’ monthly technical and administrative activities, to make sure that both parties are in compliance
with the Master Agreement signed by the two entities. Evaluated easements, project footprints, design &
construction estimates, and preliminary hydraulic analysis to plan various milestones of the project.
Groundwater Monitoring Network Management, various cities, Kern County, CA. Coordinate and manage
the groundwater monitoring program for multiple cities as part of the Kern Groundwater Authority SGMA plan
deliverables. In-charge of sampling and evaluating the water quality and water elevation at each representative
monitoring point.
Tulare Lake Floodwater Water Quality Analysis, Semitropic Water Storage District, Kettleman City, CA.
Member of the technical team which identified suitable water sampling sites for water quality analysis of the
Project water. Performed bi-monthly sampling at chosen sites to observe water quality trend over six months.
Assisted in developing a technical memorandum of the findings from the water quality analysis.
Calloway Canal Lining, Cawelo Water District, Bakersfield, CA. Provided critical management support for a
$4,000,000 project, which was funded by one state grant and three federal grants. Provided construction
oversight, coordinated with state, federal, local agencies and public to ensure efficiency in the project. Performed
contract closeout, prepare punch list detailing all outstanding items.
Recharge Siting Study, Southern San Joaquin Municipal Utilities District, Delano, CA. Developed a GIS
model to identify suitable sites for building a groundwater recharge site based on soil, geologic, crops and wildlife
data. Ran proximity analysis to rank the sites based on proximity to conveyance facilities. Prepared maps and a
technical memorandum, which was presented to the Board of Directors of the District.
PRESENTATIONS
Arjun Bharadwaj, Cindy M. Lee, Scott Brame and Anthony Hermann, “Estimation of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
in Twelve Mile Creek arm of Lake Hartwell using GIS and rapid estimation techniques.” Carolinas SETAC, Raleigh,2015
Arjun Bharadwaj, Cindy M. Lee, Scott Brame and David Wyker, “Comparing congener specific quantification of
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) with rapid estimation techniques in, Twelve Mile Creek arm of Lake Hartwell.” Annual
Hydrogeology Symposium, Clemson, 2015
PUBLICATIONS
Arjun Bharadwaj, Cindy M. Lee, and Scott Brame, “Estimation of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in Twelve Mile Creek
arm of Lake Hartwell using GIS and rapid estimation techniques.” OATD, Master’s Thesis, Clemson University, 2015.
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scott@larsenwurzel.com
Scott Brown is a registered civil engineer in California with over 20 years of experience in water resources
planning and engineering. He has been involved in the financing, planning, design, permitting and
implementation of comprehensive flood risk reduction, irrigation, and hydroelectric projects. Scott has
experience successfully advancing projects while leading multidisciplinary teams to navigate dynamic and
complex State and federal regulatory permitting processes to achieve client goals and implement projects.
He has successfully led local agencies through the assessment formation process to secure sustainable local
Bachelor of Science, Civil California
funding for capital improvements and on-going operations & maintenance of flood risk reduction and
Polytechnic State University, San
Luis Obispo, 1998
drainage systems.
Parsons Brinkerhoff, 2007-2014
Scott led development of engineers reports for successful Proposition 218 ballot proceedings for
Program/Project Manager & Water
Group Manager
Reclamation Districts 800, 900, 2140, and 2035. Scott assisted with the development of engineers reports
for successful Proposition 218 ballot proceedings for the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA)
Quad Knopf, 2006-2007
Natomas Basin Levee Assessment District and the Capital Consolidated Assessment District. Scott is
Project Manager
currently working with The West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (WSAFCA) and Reclamation
Mead & Hunt, 2002-2006
District 784 on assessment district formations. He is also currently engaged with the SAFCA and the Sutter
Project Engineer
Butte Flood Control Agency (SBFCA) on multi-million-dollar flood risk reduction projects. Scott is also
Ensign & Buckley, 1998-2002
working with the Natomas Central Mutual Water Company (NCMWC) on their multi-million-dollar American
(Purchased by Mead & Hunt in
Basin Fish Screen Project and their canal modernization program. Scott has assisted NCMWC with securing
2002)
Civil Engineer agricultural water use efficiency grants for the design and construction of automated control structures,
pump station upgrades and SCADA integration projects.
Professional Engineer:
California (C61696)
Scott Brown has led the formation of several property-based special benefit assessments to support local
agencies. Special benefit assessments were formed under the application authorizations and were
approved by landowners in compliance with Proposition 218. Following is a list of assessments that Scott
has led or provide quality assurance reviews:
Reclamation District 800 (Cosumnes) 2018: Operations and Maintenance assessment for levees
based on avoided damages and emergency response benefits. Total assessment of $480,000
approved by landowners with 72% of the weighted vote.
Reclamation District 2035 2018: Operations and Maintenance assessment for levees and
drainage system based on avoided flood damage and contribution to the drainage system. Total
assessment of $460,000 approved by landowners with 97% of the weighted vote.
Reclamation District 2140 2016: Operations and Maintenance assessment for new federal
levee project based on avoided flood damage. Total assessment of $75,000 approved by
landowners with 57% of the weighted vote.
Reclamation District 2059 2015: Operations and Maintenance supplemental assessment for
levees based on avoided flood damage and access to property with a 5-year sunset clause. Total
assessment of $235,000 approved by landowners with 54% of the weighted vote.
Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency 2011: Capital Improvement assessment for supplement
funding of levee improvements in Natomas Basin based on avoided flood damage. Total
assessment of $2.7 million approved by landowners with 85% of the weighted vote.
Since 1998, Scott Brown has worked for the NCMWC providing planning, engineering, program
management and grant administration support. In 2010 he began managing the coordination required to
Basin. The relocations included canals, pipelines, pump stations and control structures. Scott provided
design reviews, facilitated the timing for temporary service outages, provided construction coordination
and acceptance. He also has been leading the effort transfer the necessary rights of way from the pre-
project to post-project locations.
1+530.302.3877
madeline@larsenwurzel.com
in
open channel, pressurized, and non-pressurized systems. A background in ecology and evolutionary biology, combined with her
experience in design of floodplain and stream restoration projects, provide Madeline a unique outlook on projects at the nexus
of the natural andconstructed environment.
Madeline serves as a Project Manager for the Little Egbert Tract Reclamation District. She assists the General
Master of Sciences, Civil Engineering,
Manager and Secretary in developing agendas, minutes, and resolutions. Madeline also supports the District in
San Jose State University, 2015
engagement strategy for development of a multi-benefit project within the Tract.
Bachelor of Sciences, Biological
Sciences, University of California,
Madeline serves as Project Manager for the Madera County Flood Control and Water Agency to support the
Merced, 2010
development of farmer-led levee and channel maintenance programs. In addition, she is assisting with, and has
written Technic
Harris & Associates, 2019-2020
Senior Project Engineer
Madeline assisted WSAFCA in submitting an approved Systemwide Improvement Framework (SWIF) and remain
Waterways Consulting, Inc., 2016-
eligible in for P.L. 84-99 assistance. As part of this effort, Madeline was responsible for leading coordination
2019, Staff Engineer
between WSAFCA, Reclamation District 900, and the Flood Maintenance Office of the Department of Water
Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil
Resources. Following submission of the SWIF, Madeline led the effort to establish a GIS database to track
Engineers, 2015-2016, Junior
deficiencies and prepare for submission of the annual progress report.
Engineer
While with Waterways, Madeline completed design for the Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration, an extensive
Floodplain Management Association
(FMA)
creek and floodplain restoration project in Santa Barbara, California. The project was designed to improve water
quality and habitat conditions through the restoration of floodplain habitat and stabilization of eroding creek
American Society of Civil Engineers
banks. The design involved local topographic mapping, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and reporting, and
(ASCE)
extensive grading and erosion control plans. Madeline also developed the Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan for the project.
Professional Engineer: California
(C88461)
While with Schaaf & Wheeler, Madeline assisted in determining the costs of capital improvements to wet utility
Certified Floodplain Manager
infrastructure intended to meet the demand of new development in the North Bayshore Precise Plan. The effort
included developing a method to determine the appropriate percentage of cost attributed to North Bayshore
Development based upon the results of existing and future hydraulic models. Madeline developed the equation,
completed calculations, and assisted in the writing of the technical memorandum to support the impact fee
resulting from the new development.
Potrero Creek winds along a golf course fairway and residential yards immediately upstream of the confluence
with Carmel River. Prior efforts to control flooding led to channel incision and degradation of fish passage
function. While with Waterways, Madeline developed preliminary designs and feasibility report for restoration
of the channel through the golf course. She provided topographic mapping of the project site and hydraulic
modeling of the channel to develop recommendations in the report.
Madeline was also involved in the CVAC Culvert Replacement project, part of a larger collection of projects
intended to remove fish passage barrier along Potrero Creek in Carmel Valley. A secondary goal of the project
was to limit flooding throughout the parking lot of the Carmel Valley Athletic Club so maximizing culvert capacity
within the existing footprint was also a goal. Madeline performed hydraulic modeling to determine the capacity
of the existing culverts and performed fish passage calculations. She also assisted with design of the
replacements and wrote the draft design report.
Madeline served as a Senior Project Engineer for Bradford Island Reclamation District. She assisted the District
Engineer in preparation of Delta Levee subventions documentation and routine levee inspections. In addition,
she helped develop the Five-Year Plan Update.
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We have included the following required documents in Appendix B:
Attachment 1 – Proposal Form
Attachment 2 – Applicant’s Questionnaire
GEI 2018 Consolidated Financial Statements
GEI 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements
GEI Confidential Litigation Report (December 2020)
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
1
2 ATTACHMENT 1
3 PROPOSAL FORM
4
5 (Attach additional sheets as needed)
6
7 1. General Information:
8
9 A. Name of Organization (both legal name and fictitious business name, if any):
10 B. Entity Type (e.g. corporation, limited liability company, partnership, etc.):
11 C. Name of Main Contact:
12 D. Main Contact Title:
13 E. Complete Address:
14 F. Telephone:
15 G. Email:
16 H. Name and Title of Authorizing Signatory:
17
18 2. Provide a description of your company that includes:
19
20 A. The type of services it offers.
21 B. The length of time that your company has been in the business of providing the services
22 described in 2.Aabove.
23 C. Location of the office(s) performing the Scope of Work.
24 D. Statement of qualifications to perform the Scope of Work
25 E. A description of your technical approach to the Scope of Work, including a
26 demonstration of project understanding.
27 F. Experience of key project staff.
28 G. A description of the project team and organization chart, including resumes for all staff.
29 H. A proposed schedule of deliverables.
30 I. A description of the time availability of key staff throughout the term of the project.
31 J. A description of client communication strategy, including accessibility to project
32 management personnel.
33 K. A listing of relevant project descriptions.
34 L. Three references.
35 M. A verification statement that certifies the proposed project team, including any
36 subconsultants, are free of conflicts of interest to perform the work.
37
38
39
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1 3.Provide a description of pricing for the Services. Provide a detailed cost estimate, including
2 costs by task and subtask. For each task and subtask, identify staff names, hours per staff,
3 hourly labor rates, and other direct costs. Your description should include any factors that
4 may impact those rates. You should also describe pricing for any materials provided or
5 other costs incurred in providing the services.
6
7
8 The undersigned hereby declares that all statements, answers and representations made in this
9 questionnaire are to the best of his/her knowledge true and accurate, including all supplementary
10 statements hereto attached.
11
12 ________________________________ _________________________
13 Name: Date
14 Title:
15
16
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
1 ATTACHMENT 2
2 APPLICANT’S QUESTIONNAIRE
3
4 All information requested in the Questionnaire shall be furnished by the applicant, and shall be
5 submitted with the proposal. Statements shall be complete and accurate and in the form
6 requested. Omission, inaccuracy or misstatement may be cause for the rejection of a proposal.
7
8 1. Name of applicant exactly as it is to appear on a professional services agreement and
9 address which applicant would designate under the Notice provision of the agreement:
10 ______________________________________________________________
11 ______________________________________________________________
12 ______________________________________________________________
13 ______________________________________________________________
14
15 2. Applicant, if selected, intends to carry on the business as: Partnership ( ),
16 Joint Venture ( ), Corporation ( ), Limited Liability Company ( ), Other ( ). If “Other”, attach
17 explanation.
18
19 3. If a partnership or a joint venture, attach a copy of the partnership agreement or joint
20 venture agreement and identify the participants (both general and limited partners):
21 A.NAME/ADDRESS/SHARE
22 ________________________________________________________________
23 ________________________________________________________________
24 ________________________________________________________________
25 ________________________________________________________________
26 B.Date of Organization’s Creation: _______________________________
27 C.General or Limited Partnership: ________________________________
28 (if applicable)
29 D.Agreement Recorded: ________________________________________
30 County State Date
31 E.Registered in California? ___________________ If so, when? ________
32
33 4. If a corporation, answer the following;
34 A.When incorporated? ______________________________
35 B.In what state? ____________________________
36 C.Authorized to do business in California? _____________________
37 If so, what date? _______________________________
38 D.Name, address, years in the corporation, and percentage of stock held by the
39 following officers:
40 President: ________________________________Years ____ Stock % ____
41 _____________________________________________________________
42 _____________________________________________________________
43 Vice President: ____________________________Years ____ Stock % ____
44 _____________________________________________________________
45 _____________________________________________________________
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
1 Secretary: ________________________________Years ____ Stock % ____
2 _____________________________________________________________
3 _____________________________________________________________
4 Treasurer: ________________________________Years ____ Stock % ____
5 _____________________________________________________________
6 _____________________________________________________________
7 Other: ________________________________Years ____ Stock % ____
8 _____________________________________________________________
9 _____________________________________________________________
10 E.Name, address, and percentage of stock held each Member of the Board of
11 Directors:
12 Chairman: ____________________________________ Stock % ____
13 _____________________________________________________________
14 _____________________________________________________________
15 Member: ________________________________ Stock % ____
16 _____________________________________________________________
17 _____________________________________________________________
18 Member: ___________________________________ Stock % ____
19 _____________________________________________________________
20 _____________________________________________________________
21 Member: ___________________________________ Stock % ____
22 _____________________________________________________________
23 _____________________________________________________________
24 F.Name, address and shares of stock held by other principal stockholders:
25 (Principal Stockholder is defined as a stockholder who holds 10% or more of
26 outstanding stock of the corporation.)
27 _____________________________________________________________
28 _____________________________________________________________
29 ____________________________________________________________
30 Total capitalization: $_________________________
31 Amount of capital stock subscribed: $ ___________________________
32 Amount paid in: $_____________________
33 E.Name, address, and phone number of the agent designated for service of process.
34
35 Questions 5 through 11 to be answered by all applicants.
36
37 5. Have you ever had a bond or surety denied, cancelled or forfeited?
38 YES ( ) NO ( ) If yes, state name of bonding company, date, amount of bond
39 and reason for such cancellation or forfeiture in an attached statement.
40
41 6. Have you ever declared bankruptcy or been declared bankrupt?
42 YES ( ) NO ( ) If yes, state date, court jurisdiction, docket number, amount of
43 liabilities and amount of assets.
44
45 7. Have any agreements held by you for services ever been terminated for
46 cause?
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1 YES ( ) NO ( ) If yes, give details
2
3 8. Have you ever been sued by any other jurisdiction or vendor for issues pertaining to fee
4 payment, performance, or other issues relating to a contract for services?
5 YES ( ) NO ( ) If yes, give details.
6
7 9. Are you currently engaged in merger or acquisition negotiations, or do you anticipate
8 entering into merger or acquisition negotiations within the time period of this Request for
9 Proposals?
10 YES ( ) NO ( ) If yes, give details.
11
12 10. Are you now engaged in any litigation which does now or could in the future in any way
13 affect your ability to perform under an Agreement with UEI?
14 YES ( ) NO ( ) If yes, give details.
15
16 11. Submit an audited balance sheet and income statement for your firm, including joint
17 venture partners, for the two most recently completed fiscal years.
18
19
20 12. List details for any and all past (within the last tenyears) or present litigation between the
21 applicant and any client. If there has been none, so indicate.
22
23 The undersigned hereby declares that all statements, answers and representations made in this
24 questionnaire are to the best of his/her knowledge true and accurate, including all supplementary
25 statements hereto attached. In the case of a corporate applicant, the signature of one duly
26 authorized representative is sufficient.
27
28 __________________________________ ________________________________
29 Signature Signature
30 ______________________________________ ________________________________
31(Please Print or Type Name) (Please Print or Type Name)
32 ______________________________________ ________________________________
33 Title Title
34
35
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Confidential Current Litigation Report
December 2020
Kings Highway
GEI was named in a claim made by a plaintiff who is an adjacent property owner. GEI was contracted by
its client to develop a remedy for settlement that was occurring at the site and at the adjacent property.
Given those facts, GEI has requested to be removed from the matter and the plaintiff's counsel
continues to consider it. GEI views this matter as a nuisance claim with no significant exposure.
EE Cruz v. GEI
GEI performed design and instrumentation work on a project for the contractor who was under contract
with DC Water. EE Cruz has withheld $294,176.87 in GEI invoiced amounts alleging that errors and GEI's
design resulted in increased steel quantities on the project and additional costs to EE Cruz.
Cruz filed an arbitration action alleging that it incurred increased steel costs of $800,000.00 due to GEI’s
negligently performed design. This matter is scheduled for arbitration in the spring of 2021.
City of Beverly, MA
GEI was under contract with the City of Beverly, MA to perform certain engineering services in support
of the dredging of the Bass River in Beverly. A permit was issued by the Army Corps of Engineers to
allow the City (through its dredging contractor) to dump the dredged materials in the Massachusetts
Bay. GEI assisted the City with the contractor RFP, proposal review and ultimate contractor selection.
The project commencement was awaiting the issuance of the dumping/discharge coordinates from the
Army Corps of Engineering as required by the permit. The City and the dredging contractor were eager
to commence work given there was a “fish window” that allowed them to dredge only up to the first
week in April 2020. Ultimately, the City directed GEI to issue a Letter To Proceed to the dredging
contractor that allowed them to mobilize on the river although no dredging could occur until the Corps
issued the required coordinates.
Following mobilization of the contractor, the Corps issued a letter to the City indicating that they (Corps)
had issued the permit in error and that the dredged material was not suitable for discharge into the Bay.
GEI advised the City to have the dredging company immediately demobilize but the City opted to have
them remain on the river for approximately two weeks. The Corps admitted its error in a meeting
attended by the City including the Mayor, GEI, the dredging company and a member of the local
Congressman’s office.
The dredging company brought suit against the City who then joined GEI to the action. The matter is in
Federal Court and will be a bench trial given it will be under admiralty law. GEI has answered the
complaint and filed a counter claim for unpaid fees of approximately $35,000.00.