D4 Lagoon Wastewater - Scope of Work~1.docx

Illinois Department of Transportation D4 Lagoon Wastewater System Services R-217336 Scope of Work

1.1. Scope of Work

The Illinois Department of Transportation District 4 requires a vendor to provide regulatory testing, monitoring, and maintain record keeping and reporting for District 4 Lagoon Wastewater Systems located at the following Rest Areas:

Mackinaw Dells Rest Area Interstate 74 – Mile Marker 114 Congerville, IL 61729 East Bound NPDES Permit No. ILG551035 West Bound NPDES Permit No. IL00040762 Contact: Brittany Gavin 309-671-4479

Spoon River Rest Area Interstate 74 – Mile Marker 62 Gilson, IL 61436 East Bound NPDES Permit No. IL0064505 West Bound NPDES Permit No. IL0064505 Contact: Brittany Gavin 309-671-4479

Description:

West Bound: Treatment facility consists of a shallow two-cell aerated lagoon system with a rock filter. The effluent is discharged into a tributary of the Mackinaw River (drainage ditch) Description:

East and West Bound: Treatment facility serves both rest stops and consists of a septic tank and buried sand filter. The effluent is discharged into a tributary of the Spoon River near the southeast Bound facility.

Vendor shall provide guidance on keeping District 4 Lagoon Wastewater Systems in compliance of regulations and in good operating condition. The Vendor shall provide the necessary inspections, collections, and analyzations of influent and effluent samplings to supply a summary report of findings to District 4 Staff and timely Discharge Monitor Reports (DMR) to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

Vendor shall provide the following services:

1.1.1. Vendor shall supervise the operations, regulatory testing, provide reports, monitoring and maintain record keeping for District 4 Lagoon Wastewater Systems in accordance with a Sewage Treatment Facility Operator's duty to ensure compliance with all applicable Local, State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations.

1.1.2. Vendors responsibilities shall include, but not limited to, the following:

a.) Provide weekly inspections including:

1. Record effluent flow rates.

2. Maintain water usage records (verify flow measurements).

3. Perform necessary process control testing.

4. Provide routine maintenance required on equipment (example gauges).

5. Conduct monthly inspection of wastewater facility or equipment for animal damage or animal digging and provide notification to the department.

b.) Collect and analyze all influent composite samples and effluent grab samples monthly in accordance with current NOPES Permits for each site. (NPDES permit copies are attached).

c.) Prepare and submit Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) at:

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 1021 North Grand Ave East PO Box 19276 Springfield, IL 62794-9276 Attn: BOW CAS #19 e.) Provide Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) in accordance with NDPES Permits/ Monthly Summary Reports of Findings/ Reports of Repairs and Concerns to the following address:

Illinois Department of Transportation District 4 Landscape Architect 401 Main Street - Suite 700 Peoria, IL 61602-1111 Attn: Brittany Gavin 309-671-4479 f.) Maintain operating records for treatment facilities at the respective rest areas for inspection by the Department and authorized regulatory personnel for the term of the contract. Records are the property of the Department.

g.) Provide weekly inspections, monthly Influent and effluent samplings and provide a monthly summary report of findings to the District and monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

1.2 Deliverables

1.2.1 Vendor shall submit all operating records and completed Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) monthly to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency with copies to:

Illinois Department of Transportation Attn: Bureau Operations 401 Main St. - Suite 900 Peoria, IL 61602

1.2.2 Vendor shall be responsible for submitting all regulatory operating records and completed Discharge Reports (DMRs) to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in accordance with all laws, regulations, and timelines as set by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

1.2.4 Vendor shall submit all invoices to:

Illinois Department of Transportation Attn: Financial Services 401 Main St.

Peoria, IL 62602

1.3. Vendor/Staff Specifications:

1.3.1 Vendor shall be licensed by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to collect samples and analyze data. A minimum of a Class 4 Wastewater Operator's License shall be required. Vendor shall submit a copy of Vendor's Class 4 Wastewater Operator's License with bid submission to be deemed responsive. A Vendor shall not receive an award until verification of the Class 4 Wastewater Operator's license has been completed.

1.3.2 Shall be certified in the Small Business Set-Aside Program at the time bids are due.

1.3.3 Shall be responsible for securing all permits and licenses necessary for the performance of work identified in Section 1.1 and Section 1.2 in this contract.

1.3.4 Maintain compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act:

This contract calls for the construction of a 'public work', within the meaning of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/01 et seq. “The Act") or is a service contract subject to the prevailing wage requirements of the Illinois Procurement Code, 30 ILCS 500/25-60 ("The Code"). The Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay laborers, workers and mechanics performing services on public works projects no less than the current "'prevailing rate of wages" (hourly cash wages plus amount of fringe benefits) in the county where the work is being performed, The Code requires Vendors awarded certain service contracts to pay service workers no less than the general prevailing wage rate of hourly wages (hourly cash wages plus amount for fringe benefits) in the county where the work Is performed.

The Illinois Department of Labor publishes the prevailing wage rates on their website at http://labor.illinois.gov. The Illinois Department of Labor revises the prevailing wage rates. All contractors and subcontractors rendering services under this contract must comply with all requirements of 'The Act' and 'The Code', including but not limited to, all wage requirements and notice and record keeping duties.

By bidding on this procurement, vendor agrees to comply with the Prevailing Wage Act.

Vendor shall be responsible for securing and utilizing the copies of the current prevailing wages in effect. Please visit: http://www.state.il.us/agency/idol/rates/ODDMO/County.htm for most current data.