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Miami-Dade – Design Build of N.W. 7th Avenue

Sanitary Sewer Improvements Phase II Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department

BFA conducted design and construction of the N.W. 7th Avenue Sanitary Sewer Project Phase II for the Miami-Dade WASD.  BFA supplied all design and construction services to provide a sanitary sewer system to serve all properties along N.W. 7 Avenue from the north side of N.W. 79 Street to the Little River Canal and all properties between N.W. 7 Avenue and the I-95 Interstate to the east between the same north/south limits.

BFA provided all labor, materials and equipment required to complete the sewer system and FDOT roadway construction, testing and certification in full conformance with the WASD-approved design, the FDOT design and the requirements of all specifications and permits.  BFA tested the sewer system and pumping station according to WASD standards and performed all additional work required to obtain results acceptable to the Water and Sewer Department.  BFA also performed all necessary construction of the roadway improvements to the satisfaction of FDOT and WASD.

Project included the installation of 6,500 LF of 8” PVC gravity sewer, 2,800 LF of 8” DIP force main, and a 47 Hp duplex wastewater pump station.  The project was constructed by and FDOT roadway contractor as part of a Joint Project Agreement between Miami-Dade WASD and FDOT.  The FDOT portion of the project consisted of resurfacing and striping of N.W. 7th Avenue.  Approximately 5,500 LF of 8” PVC gravity sewer was designed and constructed within FDOT right-of-way.

 Preliminary Design:

Preliminary design and layout of the gravity sewer system, force main and pump station were developed in accordance with the requirements of Miami-Dade WASD design and construction standards.  Due to the presence of existing 36” – 48” storm sewer in the middle of N.W. 7th Avenue, the gravity sewer layout consisted of parallel gravity sewers on the east and west sides of N.W. 7th Avenue to allow for the installation of sewer laterals to the properties fronting N.W. 7th Avenue.  Development and identification of permitting requirements was provided.

Final Design:

Coordination of detailed survey of the project corridors.  Developed design documents with client review at 50%, 90% and 100% completion.  Plan and profile views were developed identifying critical crossings with existing utility infrastructure, potable water mains, and stormwater drainage systems.

Permitting:

Preparation of permit applications, and supporting documents, response to request for additional information for:  a) DERM – Wastewater Collection and Transmission; b) DERM – Dewatering; c) FDOT – Utility Permit; d) Miami-Dade Public Works – Right of Way Utilization.

Construction Administration:

Provided daily resident inspection:  Attended pre-construction and project progress meetings; reviewed shop drawing submittals; issued instructions, interpretations and clarifications of the construction documents to the contractor; conducted substantial and final inspections; prepared record drawings and DERM certifications of completion.

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NAVFAC Southeast – Environmental & Solid Waste Services

Continuing Environmental & Solid Waste Services – NAVFAC Southeast

Integrated Solid Waste Management Plans for CBC Gulfport, MS; NAS Key West, FL; NAS Kingsville, TX; NAS JRB Ft. Worth, TX; Meridian, MS; Panama City, FL

On behalf of NAVFAC, the BFA team is currently working on Integrated Solid Waste Management Plans (ISWMP) for the indicated Gulf coast installations.  BFA is assessing the current solid waste management needs and collecting the required data to develop the solid waste management plan.  The Integrated Solid Waste Management Plans include all aspects of the installations solid waste management.  The objective of this project is to provide the following:

  • Develop an up-to-date Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan (ISWMP);
  • To identify solid waste and recycling program elements that will improve program effectiveness, including an evaluation of alternative solid waste management approaches;
  • To identify possible changes to the solid waste program to meet regulations and policies of the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DoN), other federal agencies, and to reduce environmental liabilities;
  • To develop guidance for managers involved in implementing the ISWMP;
  • Operations that will be the subject of this ISWMP include the Navy and its tenants and private contractors that have operations on site.

BFA will determine waste generation rates and assess waste characterization for NAS Key West and NAS JRB Ft. Worth.  BFA will also develop a QRP Manual for JRB Ft. Worth and investigate recycling markets for plastics and glass. The QRP Manual will outline all operating and management requirements to operate a qualified recycling program for the activity.  For NAS Key West, BFA will also prepare GIS maps with locations of all waste and recycling collection containers and develop log sheets for solid waste reporting and training documentation.

Design Landfill Gas Migration Trench and Extraction System for Gibson Road Landfill

BFA in association with SCS Engineers was retained by the United States Department of Navy to research, evaluate and design a landfill gas migration and extraction system for the Gibson Road Landfill on Fort Gordon, Georgia.  The BFA Team investigated the trench to determine its potential to stop landfill gas migration.   We examined the gas extraction system to determine which method of gas use and/or mitigation is feasible, flaring or conversion of the gas to energy.  In addition, Our Team was required to install any additional landfill gas vents that are needed as determined by a Landfill Gas Migration Assessment. We investigated the use of a trench to stop the migration of gas from the Gibson Road landfill and the design of an active extraction system that will reduce VOCs from the landfill gas.  The project consisted of three elements: Landfill Gas Vents, System Investigation, and System Design.

Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan for 17th Street Landfill

BFA in association with SCS Engineers conducted additional investigations of landfill gas migration in accordance with the 17th Street Landfill Gas Monitoring Plan and implemented actions specified in the monitoring plan.  Our Team assessed the landfill gas to determine if methane emissions from the landfill will impact future construction of buildings in the area of the landfill and was evaluated for corrective actions.  We developed a work plan that described known characteristics of the site based on available existing site information.  The work plan proposed the approach to be taken for investigation and completing the assessment of the landfill gas migration, which included locations and characteristics of the placement of the methane wells, sample landfill gas production rates, landfill gas parameters to be collected from the test sites and wells and the criteria to be used to determine the impacts of the landfill on the proposed multi-story underground complex to be developed.  This project consisted of developing a workplan, well/geoprobe installation, conduct landfill gas migration assessment, and conduct methane gas production sampling.

NAS Pensacola and NAS Whiting Field Evaluation of Other Accrued Environmental Liabilities (OELs)

Base closure activities resulted in the realization that often not all environmental liabilities were properly identified.  Accordingly, NAVFAC undertook an effort to capture potential decommissioning cost associated with potential contingent liabilities at all Navy installations.  Barnes, Ferland & Associates (BFA), contracted by NAVFAC, under our IDIQ contract to help determine these ‘Other Accrued (Non-DERP) Environmental Liabilities’ Simply known to the Navy as Other Environmental Liabilities (OELs) and Contingent Liabilities.  BFA performed this work for the installations and special supporting areas at NAS Pensacola and NAS Whiting Field.

The potential liabilities represent future environmental costs associated with currently operating facilities, units or operations that can be associated with the closing/decommissioning of environmental facilities.

This project represented a very large and complex environmental data collection, characterization and management effort because it required the inspection of several thousand individual potential environmental concerns.  BFA developed a MS Access data base template to be used to store and manage the data.  BFA provided the necessary database training to staff.  A complete analysis of the following documents for NAS Pensacola and NAS Whiting Field was performed:

Air Emissions Inventory & Compliance Assessment Report (for both bases)

  • Title V permit for NAS Pensacola
  • Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan for both bases
  • Hazardous Materials Management Plan for NAS Whiting Field.

BFA reviewed additional information provided by NAVFAC EIC prior to the reconnaissance visit. Documentation such as fuel tank registrations (with the Florida DEP) was also analyzed.  Wastewater and Stormwater Treatment and Discharge Permit documentation was reviewed. This information was utilized during the site visits to identify candidates for OEL Assessment and liability cost estimates.

During the site reconnaissance visit the following was performed:

  • Identify by type OEL candidates at each base
  • Gain familiarity with facilities and unit locations at each base, so that a detailed installation specific site visit schedule and a work sequence can be developed.
  • Gather any readily available information from the base staff regarding the OEL candidates
  • Visit and inspect facilities/units with typical candidates for OEL Assessment.
  • Make observations regarding the ‘time consumption’ elements and logistics of conducting a site visit.

BFA developed a Plan of Action & Manual (POA&M) for all installations based on inputs from the reconnaissance visit to the two bases and special areas.  Specifically it included:

  • A specific schedule for accomplishing the work, including a desired draft schedule of all site visits to each host installation and its associated special areas.
  • A first cut list of facilities/units (with applicable iNFADS facility ID) to be considered for OEL assessment, gathered from background data.
  • Issues requiring client assistance in the field, including desired availability of hard copy documents, logistics support, access escorts, security/badging procedures, and of secured areas requiring special support necessary to facilitate efficient and effective fieldwork.
  • Assumptions that may affect/limit the outcome of the work.

There were a total of 2,400 potential candidates for OEL assessments at the Pensacola installation to be evaluated.  At the NAS Whiting Field installation, there were a total of 1,600 OELs.  BFA prepared a final Environmental Liabilities Report for each Installation.

Guantanamo Bay Cuba (GTMO) Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan

The BFA team was selected by NAVFAC to generate an Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan (ISWMP), a Solid Waste Landfill Operations and Maintenance Manual, Incinerator Assesment and a Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) Manual.  BFA assessed the current solid waste management needs and collected the required data to develop the solid waste management plan.  BFA with assistance from our subconsultant SCS developed all three plans and prepared the documentation for publishing.  The Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan includes all aspects of the installations solid waste management.  The objective of this project was to develop an up-to-date Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan (ISWMP) for Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Cuba (GTMO). The objectives of the ISWMP are:

  • To provide a foundation for GTMO’s solid waste program;
  • To identify solid waste and recycling program elements that will improve program effectiveness, including an evaluation of alternative solid waste management approaches;
  • To identify possible changes to the solid waste program to meet regulations and policies of the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DoN), other federal agencies, and to reduce environmental liabilities;
  • To develop guidance for managers involved in implementing the ISWMP;
  • Operations that will be the subject of this ISWMP include the Navy (as operator of GTMO) and its tenants and private contractors that have operations on site.

BFA assessed the Solid Waste Landfill Operations including collection, sorting, weighing and cover.  The QRP Manual outlined all operating and management requirements to begin a qualified recycling program for the activity.  The BFA team also provided classroom instruction and training sessions to cover content, structure and use of the ISWMP and the Landfill O&M Manual.

Bethesda NNMC Pharmaceutical Waste Inventory

The BFA Team prepared an inventory of pharmaceutical wastes at NNMC Bethesda and developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for management, storage, and disposal of regulated pharmaceutical waste for use and adaptation throughout BUMED activities to safeguard the health of Navy and Marine Corps personnel and maintain compliance. The inventory lists points of generation and process as well as characterization results.

The inventory was conducted at NNMC Bethesda. From the information received BFA analyzed and evaluated the current practices on a functional basis, identified pharmaceuticals used, managed, and dispositioned. BFA, in association with PharmEcology Associates, LLC identified good management practices, practices needing improvement, and reviewed compliance profiles. The inventory included visual inspection and quantities of all authorized pharmaceutical waste on hand at NNMC Bethesda including, but not limited to, the specialty clinics, operating and emergency rooms, and labs. The pharmaceuticals were identified by medical name and hazard classification (i.e., controlled substance, listed waste, regulated, or non-regulated as defined by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Department of Transportation (DOT) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations). Photographs of current practices were taken to document best management practices and areas needing improvement. The results of the inventory provided support in developing the Standard Operating Procedure.

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Brownfield Redevelopment Centro Asturiano Place

Brownfield Redevelopment Centro Asturiano Place, East Tampa, Florida

Centro Asturiano Place is located at the intersection of 21st Avenue and Republica De Cuba Avenue in historic Ybor City, Tampa, Florida. The abandoned hospital was originally built in 1928 and operated into the 1980s. The structure was abandoned and partially demolished in the early 1990s and the City of Tampa assumed ownership responsibility. In October 2002, Cap Development Company, LLC, a partnership between Bank of America and the Home Association, Inc., purchased the property through the Hillsborough County tax deed sale auction.

BFA was retained to perform site assessment activities. In addition to containing 3 USTs, impact from leaking pad mounted electrical transformers, and a basement that was suspected of containing bio-medical waste stored within it, the site was impacted from offsite migration of contaminants.

gvdgdBFA conducted both Phase I and limited Phase II Site Assessment at the site. BFA also prepared a Brownfield Site Rehabilitation Agreement (BSRA) on behalf of Cap Development Company and Bank of America, which was approved in March 2004. Enabled the bank and Home Association to take advantage of tax incentives to clean up and redevelop the property.

The property was successfully redeveloped as a 200 unit, 3 story adult apartment complex. The site is located in a distressed community within an empowerment zone designation.

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Long Term Environmental Monitoring and O&M Services

Naval Aviation Facilities Command  NAVFAC Southeast, Jacksonville, FL

Long Term Monitoring and O&M Services Former Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida

 BFA is performing long term monitoring and O&M services at the former Naval Training Facility in Orlando, Florida.  BFA is sampling 658 groundwater monitoring wells per year at 10 sites for a complex list of analytes.  The sampling utilizes advanced near real time electronic capture and reporting of data in the field.  There are also requirements for detailed field analytical work. BFA also provides water level gauging on several hundred wells annually.  BFA staff members prepare all field reports and Work Plans, including Filed Sampling, Quality Assurance, Health and Safety plans, annual reports and assist with fact sheets for public dissemination. There are also Electronic Data Exchange requirements for all of these sites.   BFA performed these services for a five-year period.

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Nova Road Landfill Closure Design

Nova Road Landfill Closure Design and Biennial Monitoring – City of Ormond Beach, Florida

BFA performed final site closure design and long term monitoring for the City of Ormond Beach’s Nova Road landfill The Monitoring Plan requires to submittal of a Biennial Report to FDEP that compares the results of semi-annual samples taken of the existing twenty-three (23) monitoring wells, and one (1) surface water source.  The purpose of this report is to analyze the data for trends and to evaluate the adequacy of the current monitoring plan based on the results of the previous four (4) years sampling events.

BFA has provided these services for a 20-year period they include compilation and analysis of new and historical data and recommending changes to the existing Monitoring Plan.  A technical report is submitted to the Florida Department of Environmental Projection for the landfill closure compliance.  Included in the report were:

  • Tabular and graphical displays of data which showed that a monitoring parameter was detected, including hydrographs for all monitor wells;
  • Trend analysis of any monitoring parameters detected;
  • Comparisons among shallow, middle and deep zone wells;
  • Comparison between upgradient and down-gradient wells;
  • Correlation between related parameters such as total dissolved solids and specific conductance;
  • Discussion of erratic and/or poorly correlated data;
  • An interpretation of the ground water contour maps, including an evaluation of ground water flow rates;
  • An evaluation of the adequacy of the water quality monitoring frequency and sampling locations based upon site conditions.

The report was signed and sealed by a professional geologist pursuant to Florida Statues (F.S.) Chapters 471 and 492.

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City of Wildwood – Wastewater Reclamation Facilities

Wastewater Reclamation Facilities – City of Wildwood, Florida

The City of Wildwood, Florida has experienced significant commercial and industrial growth requiring expansion of their wastewater treatment facilities. The City’s influent flow included high strength, non-conventional pollutants and widely varying hydraulic characteristics. BFA was retained by the City to provide planning, design, permitting, construction management and resident observation services for a 2.25 MGD wastewater treatment plant upgrade and expansion and public access reclaimed water facilities. Plant improvements and expansion were completed in two phases with facilities consisting of expanding the wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance buildings, pretreatment system; flow equalization basin; flow paced variable speed influent pump station; new oxidation ditch and retrofit of existing two ditches to operate in Phased Isolation Ditch process mode (Kruger Process); clarifier; top-feed Dynasand filtration system (first in Florida); chlorine contact tank expansion and ton cylinder chlorination system; reclaimed water pump station; plant SCADA system; administration building; and 16,000 L.F. 16” reclaimed water transmission main.

Reclaimed water application sites for 2.25 MGD capacity consist of irrigation of the Lake Miona Golf Course and a 50 acre Rapid Infiltration Basin (RIB) site. Extensive site specific hydrogeological investigations, including ground penetrating radar and fracture zone analysis, were conducted in conjunction with the design and permitting requirements

Notable Features:

  • Conversion of existing BNR process to three ditch phased isolation BNR process.
  • Non-domestic wastewater characteristics (strength and flow).
  • Filter structure designed to allow for additional modules to be inserted in future as flow increases.
  • Extensive hydrogeological modeling and use of state of the art technology for sinkhole formation potential.
  • Golf course storage pond partially lined to allow for percolation of effluent during wet weather when irrigation is not practiced.
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The Warren County PCB Landfill – North Carolina

Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources PCB Landfill – Warren County, North Carolina

The infamous Warren County PCB landfill is recognized as birthplace of the Environmental Justice movement and as having the single largest civil disobedience protest since the Civil Rights era. Over 500 citizens were placed in jail for protesting the land filling operations.  The site was selected by the state, against the wishes of the community, as a CERCLA remedy to dispose of PCB tainted soil purposely discharged along 210 miles of road shoulders throughout North Carolina.

In 1982, feeling the tremendous pressure of the community, the Governor promised that the site would be detoxified (remediated) when technology to do so was available.  Subsequently, in 1995, after $1 million was awarded to the community, the Joint Warren County State PCB Landfill Working Group retained Patrick A. Barnes, P.G. and Barnes, Ferland and Associates, Inc. as one of two science advisors.   BFA assisted the community in a community led evaluation of detoxification feasibility and assessment of the overall integrity of the facility. BFA ensured that the needs of the community were met at every step in the process including job training and employment of area companies and local residents.

Over a seven-year period, BFA was responsible for the development and implementation of detailed environmental impact assessment for that PCB landfill as well as performing community outreach services.   The facility which had been in existence for more than 15 years had never had a comprehensive evaluation performed. That evaluation assessed the hydrogeological setting and determined the best locations for environmental samples to accurately characterize the current integrity of the facility and to lay the groundwork for the remediation.  During the assessment, hundreds of environmental samples were collected under the watch full eyes of the EPA, State and Community. BFA worked with all stakeholders particularly and the Joint State Warren County PCB Landfill Working Group.

Subsequently BFA with MACTEC as a subcontractor was selected as the remedial design and community construction management contractor. The project was implemented with oversight from EPA Region IV. The selected remedy included state-of-the-art detoxification technology, such as Base Catalyzed Decomposition (BCD), and thermal desorption. BFA design was incorporated into a design-build criteria package and BFA provided construction oversight on behalf of the Community.

The remediation was concluded in 2003 by excavating and thermally desorbing then redisposing of over 60,000 tons of PCB impacted soil, at a cost of 13.6 million dollars. BFA and MACTEC developed all project work plans and the specifications necessary to successfully bid the site detoxification.  The work plans included as part of the design were:  Final Detoxification Design; Community Outreach and Involvement; Health and Safety; Emergency Response; Site Operations Performance Demonstration; Construction Quality Assurance; Air Monitoring; Final Verification/Confirmation Sampling Design Plans and Specifications.

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Ormond Beach – Engineering & Hydrogeological Services

Continuing Engineering & Hydrogeological Services – City of Ormond Beach, Florida

Barnes, Ferland and Associates has been providing environmental engineering and hydrogeological services to the City of Ormond Beach since 1994.  BFA has been a partner with the City in helping to permit, develop and manage the City’s water resources.  Over the years we have provided a wide range of services and projects including:

  • Contamination Assessment Plans and Reports for Four Fueling Facilities and the Nova Road Landfill
  • Division Avenue Wellfield Well Relocation & Rehabilitation
  • Vulnerability Analysis & RMP/PSM Audit
  • Water Supply System Evaluation and Hydraulic Analysis of the Raw Water Transmission
  • 20-year CUP Renewal including groundwater flow modeling, wetlands impact assessment and well evaluations and replacement
  • Hudson and Rima Ridge Wellfield Wetlands Monitoring Program
  • Breakaway Trails Stormwater Supply Irrigation System
  • Tomoka Oaks Golf Course Reclaimed Water Extension / Irrigation Storage and Percolation Ponds
  • Environmental Assessment, closure & replacement of 3 UST’s
  • Effluent Groundwater Monitoring
  • Nova Road Landfill Biennial Monitoring Report
  • Implementation  of New Wetland Monitoring Requirements
  • Rima Ridge Easement Assistance
  • Rima Ridge Wetlands Monitoring Well Replacement
  • Petroleum Cleanup Site Closure Assistance – Sunrise Aviation
  • Petroleum Cleanup Site Closure Assistance – Public Safety and Public Works
  • Installation of Monitoring Wells for Nova Road Landfill Arsenic Monitoring Program
  • Sampling & Reporting for Nova Road Landfill Arsenic Monitoring Program
  • Hydraulic Oil Contamination Assessment
  • Public Works Site – Hydraulic Spill Contamination Assess. & Remediation – Additional Work.
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Continuing Engineering Services – Orange County Florida Utilities

Continuing Engineering Services – Orange County Utilities, Florida

BFA has been providing continuing consulting engineering services to the Orange County Utilities Department since 2001.  BFA was reselected for a fourth time in 2011. The following are some representative projects:

  • CR 535 Water Supply Wells – Design and well construction services for two 1,800 GPM wells and one 1,000 GPM to supply the CR 535 Water Treatment Facility.
  • South Water Reclamation Facility Influent Pump Station and Pretreatment Facilities Rehabilitation – Design and construction services for rehabilitation of the influent pump station, pretreatment structure, aeration basins, and 54-inch influent mains at the 43 MGD South Water Reclamation Facility.
  • South Water Reclamation Facility Supplemental Air System – Study to evaluate and recommend improvements to the aeration system at the southeast basins at the 43 MGD South Water Reclamation Facility.
  • Golfway Blvd. Force Main Replacement – Design and construction services to for 5,100 feet of 12-inch force main by directional drill.
  • B. McLeod Transfer Station Leachate Collection and Pumping System – Upgrade and replacement of the leachate pumping and piping systems for this solid waste transfer station.
  • Conway Hills Water Distribution System Improvements – Design and construction services for 15,900 feet of water main and 3,700 feet of 12-inch force main.
  • Harbor East Pump Station and Force Main – Design and construction services for a new triplex 30 Hp wastewater pumping station including odor control and standby generator, 13,400 feet of 12-inch force main and 1,000 feet of 8-inch and 10-inch sewer.
  • Riverside Acres Water Distribution System Improvements – Design and construction services for 16,500 feet of water main replacement.
  • Constructability Review for the Phase 2B expansion of the Eastern Regional Water Supply Facility Expansion
  • Cypress Springs Wastewater Pump Station Replacement and Force Main Improvements – Design and construction services for rehabilitation of a duplex 20 Hp 660 GPM wastewater pumping station and 2,500 feet of 12-inch force main.
  • Groves Mobile Home Park Wastewater Force Main – Design and construction services for manhole rehabilitation and 1,400 feet of 6-inch force main.
  • Ginn Master Pump Station (Master Pump Station F3067) – Design and construction services for a new triplex 1,700 GPM wastewater pumping station including odor control and standby generator
  • Holden Heights Phase 3 STAG Assistance – Administration of a $450,000 STAG grant for the Holden Heights wastewater system improvements.
  • Lake Lawn Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation – Design and construction services for evaluation and rehabilitation of 9,500 feet of sewer within an existing subdivision.
  • Long Lake/Lake Shores/Wekiva Manor Water Distribution System Improvements – Design and construction services for 9,700 feet of water main replacement.
  • Windermere Area Wastewater Service Study – Study to determine the improvements and cost to retrofit approximately 1,200 existing homes and businesses on septic tank to central sewer.
  • Tangled Oaks Reclaimed Water Main – Design and construction services for 1,000 feet of 12-inch reclaimed water main.
  • Hastings St./Powers Dr./West SR 50 Area Wastewater Service Study – Study to determine the improvements and cost to retrofit existing homes and businesses on septic tank to central sewer.
  • Daetwyler Shores Water Main – Design and construction services for replacement of 1,000 feet of 8-inch water main.
  • Clearview Heights and Westmont Subdivisions Water Distribution Improvements – Design and construction services for 16,200 feet of water main replacement.
  • Summerlake Water Booster Pump Station – Design and construction services for a 4,500 GPM water booster pumping station to address peak demands and fire flows in the County’s Southeast Service Area.
  • NW Water Reclamation Facility Administration Building Masonry Coating System – Evaluate existing failing coating system on the administration building and provide design and construction services for the recoating.
  • Kirby Smith Road Reclaimed Water Main – Design and construction services for 4,300 feet of 12-inch reclaimed water main.
  • Sand Lake Road Wastewater Utilities Relocation – Design and construction services for replacement of 4,000 feet of 30-inch wastewater force main due to conflicts with the road widening.
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Marks Street/ Pasadena Place Utility Improvements

Marks Street/ Pasadena Place Utility Improvements – City of Orlando, Florida

Under BFA’s continuing contract with the City of Orlando, this project involved preparing the preliminary design reports for the City of Orlando Marks Street/ Pasadena Place Utility Improvements Project, in addition to preparing a topographic and utility survey of the Marks Street Project Corridor.  The project corridor is approximately 4,600 feet in length and runs from Orange Avenue to Mills Avenue.  The existing sanitary sewer collection system located in Marks Street has reached its useful life and some sewer segments are flowing at or beyond their practical capacity. In addition, the City has observed storm drainage system problems on Pasadena Place, which is one block north of Marks Street and is tied into the Marks Street storm water collection system.  The preliminary design reports physically and hydraulically evaluated the existing sanitary sewer collection system and the stormwater collection system on Marks Street and presented upsizing recommendations to alleviate the sanitary sewer and storm sewer issues.  The evaluation including reviewing CCTV video of the existing sanitary sewer system, inspecting the existing sanitary manholes and hydraulically modeling the existing sanitary sewer system.

After calibrating the existing hydraulic model, we projected the growth of the Marks Street sanitary sewer collection area to the year 2040, and recommended the size the replacement sewer accordingly. Similarly, with the storm sewer system, a hydraulic analysis was performed on the system to determine the best storm sewer system size on Marks Street to alleviate storm water issues on Pasadena Place.  The preliminary design reports also provided construction cost estimates for the necessary sanitary and storm sewer system improvements.  The Marks Street right-of-way is heavily trafficked and congested with existing utilities. Many of the existing utilities are critical in nature (two 115 kV underground electrical lines, 20-inch force main, 20–inch water main, 16-way duct bank, and dual gas mains for example) and some are located very close to the existing sanitary sewer main.  The topographic and utility survey was performed to have a clear understanding of the location of these existing utilities and to be available as a survey base file for the actual design of sanitary and storm sewer improvements.

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City of Titusville – Hydrogeologic and Engineering Consultant

Hydrogeologic and Engineering Consultant – City of Titusville, Florida

Since 1989 BFA staff has provided professional hydrogeologic and engineering services for several projects related to water supply planning, permitting and well field rehabilitation under contract with the City of Titusville.  These services continued after the establishment of BFA in 1994. The services include water resources/water supply, water production, wastewater treatment, water distribution, sewer collection system, and force main, lift and pump station design.

Future Water Development and Implementation Plan – Because of the limited sustainable yield of the Area II & III Well Fields and the anticipated growth, the City recognized alternative supply sources would eventually need to be developed.  BFA evaluated several supplemental water supply options to meet the projected water needs of the City through 2020.  Three technical memorandums and a final report were prepared that recommend future water supply options for the near and long term. Evaluations included existing potable and reclaimed water facilities, hydrogeologic and saline water conditions, historical and projected water use and several alternative water sources.  Fresh groundwater from northern Brevard County (Area IV Well Field) was recommended as the primary supplemental water supply option, based on technical, economic and environmental feasibility.

Hydrogeologic Investigation for Siting a New Well Field in Northwest Brevard County – Siting a new well field area involves many considerations, however the water quality and potential yield are the primary factors.  BFA designed and implemented an extensive drilling and testing program in northern Brevard County to determine the water quality profile, hydraulic characteristics, aquifer thickness and potential for well field development within the Upper Floridan aquifer. BFA provided well construction management, field observation and testing services for both surficial and Floridan aquifer exploratory type wells.  Analyses generally included aquifer performance tests, geophysical logging, packer testing, water quality testing and groundwater flow modeling.  These data were compiled into a detailed report that was used as a primary supporting document for well field permitting.

Consumptive Use Permitting of Area IV Well Field – As recommended by BFA in the previous studies, the City is pursuing development of a 2.75 mgd well field in northwestern Brevard County as a supplemental long-term supply source.  Many utilities throughout Florida, that have limited local sources, eventually seek well fields outside of their service areas.  BFA prepared a Consumptive Use Permit application that involved developing groundwater flow and saline water upconing models a well field operation plan, artificial recharge plan and wetlands and saline monitoring plans.  Several supporting documents were prepared throughout the rigorous permitting process.  The SJRWMD is in favor of permitting this facility, however, the permit is being challenged by an adjacent property owner through an administrative hearing process.  BFA has provided expert witness testimony and developed numerous trial exhibits for this hearing process.

Area II Well Field Refurbishment Program – The Area II Well Field has been a reliable and inexpensive supply source for the City since the 1960’s. However by the 1990’s many wells needed replacement due to capacity reduction from biofouling and encrustation or saline water upconing.  BFA has worked closely with City staff to replace wells or identify new well locations to enhance well field capacity.  The area surrounding the Parkland Wetland System was determined to be the thickest area of the fresh water lens because of its recharge effect. During 1995 & 2001, BFA prepared contract documents and design specifications for the replacement, rehabilitation and abandonment of 20 surficial aquifer screened supply wells in Area II Well Field.  BFA also performed bidding, well construction management, field observation and testing services.

Area II & III Well Field Management Plan – The City’s existing well fields are prone to encroachment of brackish water and well screen bio-fouling and/or encrustation has been a chronic problem acting to decrease well efficiencies. In order to optimize water production and quality, BFA evaluated the City’s historical water quality and well yield records and made recommendations for a well treatment/rehabilitation program, an enhanced monitoring program, construction of eight new/replacement wells, an operational schedule and artificial recharge projects.  Newer well screen products/designs and drilling methods have been developed and will be used for construction of these wells.

Area III Well Field Artificial Recharge Feasibility Assessment – The City has an interest in utilizing artificial recharge to potentially enhance well field production and reliability in addition to restoration of groundwater levels and quality.  It may be feasible to capture water using horizontal wells installed along canals and distribute water into infiltration basins, exfiltration trenches, ponds or wetlands at the Area III Well Field.  BFA conducted a desktop feasibility assessment and made recommendations to further investigate site specific soil conditions and pilot testing a horizontal well system. BFA prepared a report summarizing the existing well field conditions, locations of potential recharge sites and sources of recharge water, permitting requirements, conceptual designs, estimated costs and flooding potential.

Phase I Drilling Program at Area II and III Well Fields – The City recognizes that fastest and most inexpensive way to increase yields is to maintain and enhance their existing infrastructure or local supply sources.  BFA is currently working with the City to identify the best locations for new supply wells and a well rehabilitation program to remove encrustation and biofouling from screens through chemical and mechanical methods. Soil borings and monitor wells have recently been completed to identify the best locations for new supply wells.  The feasibility of the above Area II and III Well Field projects depends greatly on the surficial aquifer soil texture/permeability and groundwater quality conditions.  Results of the Phase I program will be used for selection of locations and design of 8 new supply wells.

Assistance with City Well Field Ordinance – The City recognizes the limitations of local water resources and existing well fields and has adopted several protective ordinances to ensure their preservation.  BFA has occasionally worked with the City and developers in evaluating

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Support of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

Quality Assurance Services for Debris Mission in Support of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in Affected Parishes of Louisiana US Army Corps of Engineers.

Barnes, Ferland and Associates, Inc. (BFA) provided Quality Assurance Monitoring services for Debris Removal in the southwest portion of Louisiana, primarily in the Calcasieu, Cameron, Vermillion, and Jefferson Davis Parishes.  BFA mobilized more than 100 Quality Assurances Monitors; six Team Leaders and two Project Supervisors.  The work was performed under a 12-hour a day, 7-days a week work schedule.

Under this 15-million dollar USACE contract, BFA was responsible for inspecting debris loading activities, monitoring sight safety, and ensuring no ineligible debris was loaded. We provided tower site monitors at debris dump locations.  Our monitors completed load tickets and verified the truck contents and volume.  Specifically, BFA trained monitors in accordance with USACE/FEMA guidelines in the following operations: Safety, Stumps, Leaners and Hangers, use of GPS, Asbestos Identification, Right-of-Entry (ROE), Private Property Debris Removal (PPDR), Right-of-Demolition (RACM Regulated Asbestos Contained Material) and Non-RACM, White Goods, Hazardous Waste Identification, Tower Monitoring, Right-of-Way (ROW), Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Property Assessment for Demolition, and Truck Safety Inspection.

BFA staffed and operated the EOC offices in Calcasieu and Cameron Parish providing customer service, administrative and technical support to assist the citizens with applications for site debris management activities.  These inquiries consisted of right-of-entry and right-of-demolition for property owners and structure owners.  As part of this process, we also verified the name and address identified on a city map and ensured the debris was properly removed.

BFA inspected the removal of 5,877,424 cubic yards of debris from Calcasieu, Cameron, Vermillion, Jefferson Davis, Parishes; disposed of more than 30,000 pieces of white goods from Sector 4; performed/conducted 2,419 PPRD; and performed more than 1,000 demolitions.

The BFA Team received an award from the USACE Lake Charles Emergency Operations Center for our efforts in documenting and creating files for the private property debris removal and demolition work in Calcasieu and Cameron Parish for ensuring consistency of daily field operations.

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Holden Heights

Holden Heights Infrastructure Improvements – Orange County, Florida

Barnes, Ferland and Associates, Inc. (BFA) provided design, permitting, construction management and public information/relations services for the Holden Heights Infrastructure Improvements project for Phases I, II, and III. The central focus of the project was to disconnect and abandon the use of septic tanks and connect residence to the new central sewer wastewater system.

Phase I

  • Phase I included 21,000 feet of 8” to 12” gravity collection system, two (2) lift stations, and 9,800 feet of 8” to 16” force main in an existing residential community of over 450 lots for Phase I. Construction Completion: 2002

Phase II

  • Phase II included approximately 5,760 feet of 12” DIP water main, 4,400 feet of 8” DIP water main, 5,100 feet of 6” DIP water main, +16 miles of 8”gravity collection system, one (1) lift station, stormwater collection system (curb and gutter) and existing road replacement/upgrade in the dense urban Holden Heights neighborhood immediately adjacent to the City of Orlando. Phase II sanitary sewers provided service to approximately 1,200 commercial and residential parcels currently serviced by septic tanks. The BFA team also provided public information and funding assistance services.
  • BFA conducted alternative analysis and preliminary design layout of wastewater collection, transmission and stormwater collection and treatment options for the development of the preliminary design report. Coordination with numerous local government agencies included Orange County Utilities, Orange County Public Works, Orange County Planning, Orlando Utilities Commission, City of Orlando, FDOT, FDEP, SJRWMD, and SFWMD. BFA conducted numerous public workshops to facilitate acceptance of the project and developed estimated construction costs.
  • Stormwater and roadway improvements such as a closed drainage system, new curbs and gutters, new paved streets and stormwater treatment facilities were designed and implemented to address existing drainage problems and to improve Clear Lake surface water quality. Additionally, approximately 3 miles of unpaved roads were paved. Construction Completion: 2006

Phase III

  • This phase included construction of over 24,100 feet of 8, 10 and 12-inch gravity sewer, 17,300 feet of 4, 6 and 8-inch water main, road replacement/upgrade including new curb and sidewalks, and stormwater conveyance and treatment. This phase serves 495 residential and commercial parcels. The BFA team also provided assistance to Orange County in obtaining the grants and SRF funding for the project. Construction of Phase III was completed in 2009.
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US 441 Wastewater Collection System Improvements

Summary of Work:

General Scope of Services:  The City of Belleview wishes to provide sanitary sewer service to commercial businesses along the U.S. 441 corridor from Baseline Road to S.E. 135th Street.  This project will be designed and constructed in phases as funds become available.  This initial phase was to provide preliminary design, final design, permitting, bidding and award services, and construction administration services for the installation of a new duplex pump station, force main, and initial sanitary sewer system.  Ms Malone, PE, as Project Manager, managed the day-to-day activities for this project.

Preliminary Engineering:  Coordinated with City staff and determined projected wastewater flows and pump stations service area characteristics for the entire project.  Prepared a Preliminary Engineering Design Report that summarized analysis and design of the proposed pump stations and future force main and sanitary sewer sizing and route including recommendations and preliminary cost estimates.  For this initial phase, specifically, performed hydraulic analyses of the pump station and force main.

Final Design:  Designed the installation of a 15 HP duplex submersible pump station, 1,620 linear feet of 8-inch force main; 1,470 linear feet of 12-inch sanitary sewer; and 6 manholes.  This pump station was constructed on City of Belleview property adjacent to the City’s wastewater treatment plant in a special flood hazard area subject to inundation by the 1% annual chance flood.  This site was required to have grade changes of approximately 3 feet to meet all City and FDEP requirements.  In addition, provided bidding and award services, which included disbursement of bid documents, responses to RFI’s , and preparation of addenda.

Permitting:  Prepared, submitted, and obtained a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Construction Permit; a Marion County Right-of-Way Utilization Permit; and a Marion County Driveway Permit.

Construction Administration:  Performed construction administration services for the City of Belleview, including shop drawing review, construction inspections, answering RFIs, contract modifications, substantial and final inspections, certification of FDEP and Marion County permits, and preparations of record drawings.

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Quality Assurance Services for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike

Quality Assurance Services for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike in Southwest Louisiana and Houston/Galveston Texas

BFA provided senior level management for 5 Cities in Texas and 2 Cities in Louisiana under a sub-contract with Beck Disaster Recovery. BFA’s Project Managers coordinated directly with all City officials and hauling contractors on all aspects of the Disaster Debris Management, Monitoring and Removal. BFA provided direct communication with local FEMA officials and City staff. BFA conducted training classes for monitors selected from the local work force to supplement existing resources. All invoices were submitted to Project Managers for reconciliation prior to payment to contractor. Final reports were evaluated by BFA Project Managers prior to presentation to City officials and FEMA staff.

Project Summary:

  • Location: Southwest Louisiana and Houston/Galveston Texas
  • Parishes: Iberville; Terrebonne;
  • Cities: Friendswood; Thibodaux; Dickinson; Pasadena; LaMarque; Beaumont; League City; Texas City; Santa Fe; Deer Park; El Lago; Bacliff; Teki Island;  Bayou Vista; Kemah; Port Neches; Galveston; Groves; Algoa; Neederland; Houston; Galveston County; Harris County; Chambers County; Jefferson County; Jefferson County Drainage District
  • Number of Personnel: 200-230
  • Cumulative Yards of Debris Removed: 957,601
  • Total Time on Location: 4-6 Months
  • Date of Completion: January 2009
  • Point of Contact: BDR
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ASWAN Villages

ASWAN Villages, Bank of America –  Dade County, Florida

BFA was retained by the Bank of America to conduct Phase I and II Assessments activities at the Aswan Village Apartment Complex located in Opa Locka, Florida.  The apartment complex was constructed over portions of a former dump site.  BFA completed the following assessment and remedial activities at the site:

  • Performed Phase I in accordance with the current ASTM E1527 standards. Performed Phase II ESA activities in accordance with appropriate standards including 62-770 to investigate the occurrence of PAHs, 601/602 parameters, 8 RCRA metals and methane gas at the site.
  • Installed eight groundwater monitoring wells. Groundwater monitoring was conducted on a quarterly basis in accordance with DEP-SOP-001/01-FS2200 Groundwater Sampling•     Installed twenty-one (21) Methane Gas Monitoring Wells (MGMWs) along the perimeter of the property to assess and help delineate methane gas concentration at the property boundary.  Combustible gas sampling was conducted with a Q-RAE PLUS Multi-Gas Monitor PGM–2000.
  • Designed and installed an active methane gas extraction system. This included the installation of 14 active collection wells with vacuum blowers and air emission stacks.  The active systems were installed under the footprint of each the 13 apartment buildings and clubhouse.
  • Conducted routine weekly monitoring of the active methane gas extraction system. This included monitoring the MGRS via the HEW sample port and blower discharge sample port at each building.  Applied pressure, temperature, methane and oxygen concentrations were monitored at each building.
  • Provided construction oversight and inspection services during the installation of the active methane remediation system. Ensured systems were installed in accordance with DERM-approved specifications.
  • Conducted routine weekly ambient air quality monitoring of potential methane gas migration pathways within the occupied structures (e.g., apartments, equipment rooms, clubhouse, etc.)
  • Performed routine O&M activities on the system including calibration of pressure gauges and other quality control checks.
  • Prepared monthly monitoring reports for the client for submission to DERM.
  • Assisted client with the preparation of institutional site controls as required by DERM. This included, notification to tenants, lease agreements and other restrictions as recommended by the Engineer of Record.