1604000 - Wastewater Spec Item Title 1 General Information

1.1 Outline of Services

2 Management and Administration

2.1 Definitions and Acronyms

2.2 Personnel

2.2.1 Certification, Training, and Licensing

2.3 Special Requirements

2.3.1 Fees, Fines, and Penalties

2.3.2 Laboratory Requirements

2.4 References and Technical Documents

3 Recurring Work

3.1 Operation

3.1.1 Wastewater Effluent Quality, Sampling, and Testing

3.1.2 Influent Water Quality, Sampling, and Testing

3.1.3 Minimum Operator Attendance

3.1.4 Sludge Sampling and Analysis

3.1.5 Disposal of Sludge

3.1.6 Operating Records, Logs, and Reports

3.2 Integrated Maintenance Program (IMP)

3.2.1 Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)

3.2.2 Wastewater Instrumentation Systems

3.2.3 Wet Wells

3.2.4 Sewage Pumps

3.3 Inspection Program

3.3.1 Sewage Collection Pipelines

3.3.2 Manholes

3.3.3 Wet Wells

3.4 Other Recurring Services

3.4.1 Cleaning of Sewer Pipeline

3.4.2 Wet Well Services

3.4.2.1 Wet Well Pumping

3.4.2.2 Wet Well Cleaning

3.4.3 Stormwater Drainage Systems

3.4.4 Maintain Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs)

3.4.4.1 Bioretention, Micro-Bioretention, and Raingardens

3.4.4.2 Filtration Structures

3.4.4.3 Open Swale Systems

3.4.4.4 Porous or Permeable Pavement

3.4.4.5 Micro-Scale Practices – Rainwater Harvesting System

3.4.4.6 Ponds

3.4.4.7 Stormceptor Systems

4 Non-Recurring Work

Spec Item

Title Description

1 General Information

1.1 Outline of

Services

The intent of 1604000 Wastewater is to specify the requirements to provide Wastewater and Stormwater utilities. Included are services such as operating, maintaining and repairing the Wastewater treatment plant and collection system and Stormwater collection system.

The following services are not included in this Technical Specification:

E/U/R and Project Work orders for Wastewater are included in 1601000 Utility Management.

Item

Title Description

2 Management and Administration

2.1 Definitions and

Acronyms

Definitions and Acronyms are listed in J-1604000-01.

2.2 Personnel The Contractor shall provide personnel with the qualifications, technical knowledge, experience and skills required to efficiently operate, maintain and repair the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System.

The Contractor shall provide a minimum of one (1) operator, seven (7) days per week, twelve (12) hours per day during the hours of 0600 through 1800.

2.2.1 Certification, Training, and Licensing

The Contractor shall employ certified and licensed wastewater treatment plant operators who are experienced with similar plants and systems and have the ability to perform the requirements of this technical specification.

Each Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operator must possess a current and valid Class W5-A Operator’s License from the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). Superintendent is required to possess a current and valid Superintendent License, and a Class W5-A Operator’s License from the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE).

The Contractor shall obtain the services of an independent, third-party laboratory, for water analysis, that is certified by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). The laboratory is required to meet all EPA, state, and local laws and guidelines, etc. for water analysis.

2.3 Special

Requirements

2.3.1 Fees, Fines, and

Penalties

The Contractor shall be responsible for all fees, fines, and penalties assessed by the State if discharge permits are violated in the course of operations or maintenance.

2.3.2 Laboratory

Requirements

Offsite analyses of all wastewater sampling shall be performed by an independent, third-party laboratory, that is certified by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and meets all EPA, state, and local laws and guidelines, etc.

Laboratory Accreditation must be provided within 15 days of contract start, within 15 days of the start of each contract option year, and each time the laboratory accreditation is renewed per Section F.

2.4 References and

Technical Documents

References and Technical Documents are listed in J-1604000-02.

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Title Performance Objective

Related Information Performance Standard

3 Recurring Work

The Contractor shall efficiently operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant and collection system to safely collect, treat, and dispose of wastewater to ensure all sewage requirements are continually met.

The current Wastewater System Description is provided in J- 1604000-03 and Wastewater System Asset Data is provided in J- 1604000-04.

Wastewater Utilities Overview Document is provided in J- 1604000-05. This document is purely supplemental and diagrammatical in nature. It is not necessarily an accurate representation of current system configuration but can help with understanding the overall Wastewater Utilities system.

The Contractor shall shut-down, restart, and perform operational checks on all equipment affected by both scheduled and unscheduled utility outages at no additional cost to the Government.

The Contractor shall be responsible for managing and controlling traffic issues resulting from sewage system work in a safe manner in accordance with EM 385-1-1 and the Service Desk Guide for Utility Outages provided in Utility Management Attachment J- 1601000-04.

The Contractor shall submit a Road Closure Request no less than five

(5) working days prior to service commencing, and all work shall be performed in accordance with the Government road closure schedules. Daily traffic should not be disrupted for more than two (2) hours with at least one (1) alternate route / detour provided.

The Contractor shall develop and submit a Critical Spare Parts Inventory per Section F and shall maintain on hand the critical spare parts required to keep the entire system in continuous service.

Sewage is continuously and safely collected, treated and disposed of.

Effluent complies with the regulatory discharge permit.

No spills are the result of Contractor negligence.

Traffic management and control is provided as specified.

Daily traffic is not disrupted for more than two (2) hours.

An alternate route or detour is provided when daily traffic is disrupted.

Critical spare parts are readily available to ensure that maintenance is never delayed.

3.1 Operation The Contractor shall

operate the wastewater treatment plant to efficiently and safely collect, treat and dispose of wastewater such that the effluent complies with the MDE Discharge Permit for NSA Annapolis

Operation consists of “watch-standing” or attendance type work by a sufficient staff of qualified persons during a specified time period to collect, treat and dispose of the measurable quantities and quality of effluent to ensure safe, reliable, efficient collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater.

Plant, equipment, and components are efficient, safe and operate per specified operating criteria to collect, treat and dispose of wastewater and effluent in compliance with the MDE Discharge Permit and the

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Related Information Performance Standard twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, throughout the contract period.

Operation of wastewater treatment plant includes equipment and system components, including but not limited to, Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Plant, sewage holding tanks, lift stations, pumps, screens, oil/water separators, filters, chemical and biological treatment, valves, automatic controls, and tasks, including but not limited to, cool weather operation support to include biological additives, monitoring and regulation of equipment controls, maintaining operating records, logs, and reports, and examination, lubrication and minor adjustment of equipment and system components.

The Contractor shall remove debris screened from the influent stream and transport to a local approved disposal site.

The Contractor shall provide and use biological additives per OEM recommendations.

The Contractor shall ensure utility maps, engineering drawings, plant and system configuration drawings and diagrams are created, kept current as directed in 1601000 Utility Management Spec Item 3.3.1.

The Contractor shall develop, maintain, update and submit a WWTP Operating and Maintenance Manual with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), in accordance with Section F. One hard copy of the current, accepted WWTP Operating and Maintenance Manual with SOPs, operating records, logs, reports, and procedures, must be readily available and maintained on-site at all times.

Informational Note: A reference copy of the current WWTP Operating and Maintenance Manual with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) should be available in the WWTP technical library.

Plant and systems components shall be efficiently and safely operated in accordance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), State of

Contractor-developed

SOP.

Wastewater effluent complies with the MDE Discharge Permit for NSA Annapolis twenty-four

(24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, throughout the contract period.

Debris is screened from the influent stream and transport to a local approved disposal site

WWTP operates as specified.

Unscheduled interruptions are minimized such that collection demand and effluent quality requirements are met

99.9 percent of the time annually.

Drawings are maintained with current information and submitted after all updates as specified.

WWTP Operating and Maintenance Manual with SOPs is developed, submitted and updated by the Contractor as specified.

Unsafe conditions are reported and corrected as specified.

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Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Discharge Permit, COMAR, and the Contractor-developed WWTP Operating and Maintenance Manual with SOPs. These documents, as well as other source documents, shall be used by the Contractor to ensure optimum operation of the

WWTP.

The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all requirements of the MDE Discharge Permit. The Contractor shall comply with the most current version of directives, instructions, and references related to wastewater treatment plant operation, including all updates and versions published during the term of the contract, at no additional cost to the Government.

If any violations of the permit are detected, the Contractor shall immediately contact the KO, COR, UEM and PWD Environmental Division verbally, by telephone or in person, take immediate necessary remedial action and follow up with written email documentation. Initial notification by email or voicemail will not satisfy this requirement.

In the event that a monetary fine is assessed by a regulatory agency for a violation caused by Contractor negligence, the Contractor shall be responsible for the amount of the fine.

Safe operation shall ensure that all wastewater treatment plant equipment requiring operator attendance is staffed by qualified personnel at all times specified below. The KO, COR, UEM and Environmental Division shall be notified immediately with email follow-up if unsafe conditions are discovered and conditions shall be immediately corrected by the Contractor. See technical specification 0200000 for additional reporting requirements.

All control systems are operating in full, automatic mode in accordance with designed sequence of operation. Any overrides/bypass or

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Related Information Performance Standard other methods to bypass full, automatic are physically tagged accordingly with repair information.

The WWTP shall be manned 12 hours per day, 7 days per week between 0600 and 1800.

The average volume of wastewater processed is approximately 150,000 GPD of average flow.

Historical Chemical and Material Usage data is provided in J- 1604000-06.

3.1.1 Wastewater

Effluent Quality, Sampling, and Testing

The Contractor shall produce treated wastewater effluent that complies with the MDE Discharge Permit for NSA Annapolis, Federal, state and local authorities’ regulations, certifications and requirements.

The Contractor shall develop and submit a Sampling and Testing Schedule and per Section F.

All sampling, testing, and analysis shall be accomplished in accordance with current MDE Discharge Permit conditions and as described in 40 CFR 136 Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants. If the MDE updates permitted parameters during any of the contract option years, the Contractor shall provide sampling, testing, and analysis for the updated pollutants at no additional cost to the Government.

Wastewater effluent quality shall meet all Federal, state and local authorities’ regulations, certifications and requirements.

Wastewater effluent quality shall comply with NPDES and the MDE Discharge Permit.

The current discharge limits are defined in the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) State Discharge Permit for NSA Annapolis WWTP provided in J-1604000-07.

WWTP Sampling and Testing Requirements are provided in J- 1604000-08.

Non-routine or unscheduled sampling requirements may be ordered by E/U/R work order or as Non-recurring work.

The contractor shall provide offsite analyses of wastewater from an

Wastewater effluent complies with the regulatory discharge permit and applicable Federal, state and local authorities’ regulations, certifications and requirements.

Contractor’s Sampling and Testing Schedule is submitted as specified.

Sampling, testing, and analysis is completed as scheduled.

Laboratory meets all specified requirements.

Laboratory analysis of effluent reports is submitted as specified.

Pollutants are reported

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Related Information Performance Standard independent, third-party, MDE certified laboratory as indicated in Spec Item 2.3.2.

In the event of any violation of any of the MDE permitted discharge parameters, if pollutants are discharged that are not identified in the permit or if pollutants identified in the permit are beyond authorized discharge levels, the Contractor shall take necessary operational action within ten (10) minutes, during regular working hours, and within thirty (30) minutes after regular working hours. The Contractor shall advise the KO, COR, Utilities Branch Head and PWD Environmental Division through verbal notification by telephone or in person within 15 minutes of the Contractor’s identification of the pollutant or permit noncompliance. Initial email or voicemail notification will not satisfy this requirement.

The Contractor shall follow up with written notice submitted to the KO, COR, Utilities Branch Head and PWD Environmental Division within twenty-four (24) hours. The written notice shall include the following:

a) Description of the non-compliant discharge or pollutant and the impact upon the receiving waters

b) Cause of non-compliance

c) Duration of the period of non-compliance and the anticipated time the condition of non-compliance is expected to continue

d) Steps that were taken to reduce and eliminate the non-compliant discharge

e) Description of the accelerated or additional monitoring to determine the nature and impact of the non-compliant discharge

f) Results of the monitoring described in (e) above

g) Steps that the Contractor will take to reduce the probability of non-compliant discharge in the future

Laboratory Analysis of Wastewater Effluent Reports shall be submitted per Section F.

3.1.2 Influent

Quality, The Contractor shall collect and test influent water samples

The Contractor shall develop and submit an Influent Sampling and Testing Schedule and per Section F.

Influent wastewater samples are collected using proper

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Sampling, and Testing and submit results as required.

Samples of influent entering the WWTP are to be collected by the Contractor and submitted to an off-site, independent, third-party, MDE certified laboratory, meeting all certification requirements by the EPA, state regulatory agencies, local laws, etc.

Sampling shall occur at a frequency of two (2) times each week.

Influent samples shall be collected on the same days of the week as effluent samples are collected and always during the first effluent collection of each week.

Non-routine or unscheduled sampling requirements may be ordered by E/U/R work order or as non-recurring work.

Provide testing results and reports levels for the following:

• Biochemical Oxygen Demand

(BOD)

• Chemical Oxygen Demand

(COD)

• Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

• Total Phosphorus (T.PHOS)

• Ortho Phosphorus (O.PHOS)

• Ammonia (NH3)

• Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN)

• Organic Nitrogen; Nitrates (NO3)

• Nitrites

• Total Nitrogen (T. Nitrogen)

• Dissolved Oxygen (DO)

Influent testing results shall be considered as data points for MBR operational adjustments, collection system condition awareness and increasing the effectiveness of the plant.

Test results shall be submitted as entries in the Essential Equipment Log (EEL) one (1) time each week at a minimum, and to the WWTP Operators, KO and COR within one

(1) day of new results becoming available.

Laboratory Analysis of Wastewater Influent Reports shall be submitted once monthly per Section F.

procedures and submitted for testing in accordance with Contractor’s schedule.

Testing laboratory used to perform analysis is an accredited agency with a third-party verification process and meets or exceeds all requirements as specified.

Testing results are submitted as required.

3.1.3 Minimum

Operator Attendance

The Contractor shall provide wastewater treatment certified plant operators and support personnel in

All personnel operating the plant shall meet the training and certification standards in Spec Item 2.2.1.

The minimum numbers and types of wastewater treatment plant operators, support personnel, and

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Related Information Performance Standard sufficient quantities of staffing per shift to efficiently and safely operate equipment at all times of operation.

Contractor shall submit a Schedule of Operator Attendance per Section F.

The Contractor shall provide a minimum of one (1) operator, seven

(7) days per week, twelve (12) hours per day during the hours of 0600 through 1800.

Informational Note: Historically, Contractors have been successful when providing at least three (3) qualified operators, working in rotating shifts.

supervisory operators in direct responsible charge, shall comply, by each applicable shift, with the MDE Discharge Permit, approved WWTP Operations and Maintenance Manual or other industry standard technical reference specifying minimum or recommended staffing levels.

3.1.4 Sludge

Sampling and Analysis

The Contractor shall complete sludge analysis to ensure compliance with applicable permits, State and Federal laws, and regulations.

The Contractor shall obtain samples and complete one (1) dewatered sludge analysis and one (1) wet sludge analysis at least one (1) time each year, or as required by permitting and regulation requirements. Additional sampling and analysis required by the KO and PWD Environmental shall be provided at no additional cost to the Government.

The Contractor must schedule sludge sampling annually in April.

Analysis and reports shall be completed and submitted as soon as possible, but no later than May 15 each year to support timely Government-required submittals, or as otherwise directed by the KO.

The Contractor shall prepare and submit Sludge Analysis Reports and Sludge Generator Reports in the format provided in J-1604000-

09. The reports shall be submitted to the KO, COR, Utility Branch Head and PWD Environmental, per Section F for Government submittal to the state.

Sampling and analysis is scheduled and completed as specified, and as directed by the KO, in compliance with all applicable permits, laws, and regulations.

Analysis and reports are submitted as required and as specified.

Compliance with applicable permits, laws and regulations is maintained.

3.1.5 Disposal of

Sludge

The Contractor shall remove and dispose of sludge as needed, at an approved off-site disposal location to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations.

The Contractor shall routinely collect and transport sewage sludge to an off-site, properly classified and regulatory approved disposal site or a local approved wastewater facility for treatment.

The Contractor shall comply with all existing State and Federal laws and regulations that apply to sewage sludge including, but not limited to, 40 CFR 503 Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge.

For dewatered sludge:

Sludge is properly disposed of at approved locations on an as-needed basis.

Compliance with applicable permits, laws and regulations is maintained.

Facilities for disposal and treatment of sludge comply with applicable permits, laws and regulations and are accepted by

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Sludge drying beds are typically scraped and redressed at a frequency of 5-6 beds per year.

Dried sludge is hauled for disposal when approx. 100-150 tons have accumulated in the covered storage shed.

For wet sludge:

The Contractor shall remove waste activated sludge (WAS) from the sludge holding tank and transport to an off-site, local approved wastewater facility for treatment.

Informational Notes:

Hauling dewatered sludge for disposal typically occurs one (1) time per calendar year.

Historical amount of wet sludge to be removed is approximately 8,500 gallons per week.

Facilities for Contractor sludge disposal and treatment must be accepted by PWD Environmental Division and KO prior to drop-off.

Contractor shall submit the following to the PWD Environmental Division and KO for review and acceptance per Section F:

Disposal site(s) Treatment facility compliance documentation Location(s) the Government prior to sludge transport.

Documentation and receipts are submitted

3.1.6 Operating

Records, Logs, and Reports

The Contractor shall prepare, submit and maintain operating records, logs and reports for in-process tracking of plant output characteristics to ensure records, logs, and reports are current and complete.

The Contractor shall develop and update operating procedures to ensure operating processes and Plant and Systems configuration are current.

Per MDE Discharge Permit, and local PWD instructions, a monthly Operating Records Report shall be submitted to the KO, COR, Utility Branch Head and PWD Environmental Division within three (3) days following the end of the month during which work is performed. This report shall include copies of daily operating logs, chemical content, pressure readings, chemical dosages, filter backwash frequencies, flow rates, and other laboratory records, maintenance records, corrosion tests, personnel records, emergency condition records, and operating costs. Sample Operating Reports are provided in J-1604000-10.

The Contractor shall provide an Essential Equipment Log (EEL) electronic update daily (7 days per week) by 0700 AM per Section F.

The EEL shall provide continual

All required operating records, logs, and reports are developed, maintained current and complete and applicable copies provided to the KO, COR, Utility Branch Head, and PWD Environmental as specified.

All required procedures are maintained current and complete.

Essential Equipment Log is updated and submitted per Section F.

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Related Information Performance Standard updates on the operational status of the wastewater system and all equipment within as well as repair or replacement plans of action to address all equipment in non-operational status. A sample of the Essential Equipment Log (EEL) is provided in Utility Management Attachment J-1601000-11.

The Contractor shall develop additional operating records, logs and daily plant status and operations reports required to meet all regulations and permit requirements. The Government shall approve of the document format prior to submission and add data fields to the daily plant status and operations reports at the discretion of the KO at no additional cost the Government if the existing fields are determined to be inadequate. All submissions shall become property of the Government.

3.2 Integrated

Maintenance Program (IMP)

The Contractor shall develop and implement an IMP for the wastewater treatment plant to ensure all equipment and components remain in optimum condition and sustain maximum life

The Contractor shall develop and submit an IMP per Section F.

The IMP shall include the Contractor’s approach for integrated maintenance, including maintenance and inspection tasks, schedules for planned work accomplishment, plan for minimizing occurrence of repair and downtime, process for the identification of the need for repairs, and the process for scheduling and completing repair work.

IMP, inclusive of repair and replacement, shall be performed per

ASME, AWWA, WEF, NASSCO

standards, and OEM recommendations and commercially accepted practices.

All plant and system malfunctions and breakdowns requiring repair or replacement shall have immediate response within one (1) hour following Contractor discovery or Government notification and worked continuously to completion.

As part of the IMP, the Contractor has full responsibility for any individual occurrence of repair, including replacement, up to and including $5,000 in direct material

Maintenance is performed in accordance with the Contractor's IMP and work schedule.

The wastewater treatment plant is maintained and repaired to sustain a fully functional and operable condition in accordance with

ASME, WEF,

NASSCO, and OEM specifications.

Unscheduled interruptions are minimized such that collection demand and effluent quality requirements are met

99.9 percent of the time annually.

NPDES discharge permit requirements are met.

All systems operate within design standards.

Any deviations are documented and

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Related Information Performance Standard and labor cost. The Contractor shall notify the KO, COR, and Utilities Branch Head upon identification that the repair will exceed the liability limit listed above. If the estimated cost of the repair exceeds the recurring work liability limit, the Government may order the work under the non-recurring work section of this contract; however, the Government will only be liable for cost exceeding the recurring work liability limit.

The IMP shall include all equipment and components of the wastewater treatment and distribution systems as described within J-1604000-03. Wastewater Asset Data is provided in J- 1604000-04 but may not be inclusive of all components in each system. Lack of inclusion within an Asset Data file does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for every component of the system within the IMP.

The Contractor shall perform all repairs, whether identified as part of their routine IMP accomplishment, QC inspections, or notification from the Government that a breakdown or malfunction has occurred.

Inspections shall be provided as specified in this technical specification at a minimum but shall also be performed upon suspicion or notification of a damage or defect, as required.

Contractor shall inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, electric or electronic monitoring and control systems that include, but are not limited to, equipment status monitoring, energy consumption monitoring, and alarm and communication systems.

If the Government identifies a problem or a need for repair on a system or equipment that is not included in IMP, the Government will contact the work reception desk to issue an E/U/R work order.

E/U/R work orders will not be issued for accomplishment of resolved in a timely manner.

COR/PAR is notified of any outage or inoperable systems and any scheduled work to all control systems in this contract.

When repairs are complete the facility, system, and equipment do not present any hazard or danger to personnel.

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Related Information Performance Standard repairs for systems and equipment maintained under IMP.

The Contractor shall submit a Monthly IMP Schedule and IMP Maintenance and Repair Status Report per Section F. The report shall document any deviation from the IMP schedule, address why the schedule deviations occurred and the actions to be taken to complete services and comply with the schedule.

3.2.1 Wastewater

Treatment Plant

(WWTP)

The Contractor shall maintain the wastewater treatment plant to ensure proper operation, to minimize breakdowns, to maximize useful life, and meet all applicable discharge permit requirements.

The Maintenance shall include all equipment and components of the wastewater treatment plant such as, sewage holding tanks, lift stations, pumps, screens, oil/water separators, filters, chemical treatment, valves, automatic controls, plant and collection system piping, wet wells, manholes, septic tanks, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) and instrumentation systems.

Maintenance of the sewage treatment plant is performed in accordance with manufacturers’ recommended procedures and ASME, AWWA, NFPA Standards, WEF, NASSCO, and OEM recommendations.

Maintenance is performed per Contractor's IMP and work schedule.

Maintenance of the sewage treatment plant is performed as required.

NPDES discharge permit requirements are met.

3.2.2 Wastewater

Instrumentation Systems maintain wastewater instrumentation systems to ensure proper operation, to minimize breakdowns, and to maximize useful life.

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all equipment and components of the instrumentation system are maintained; all sensors operate correctly, all controller elements receive signals properly, and the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is in optimum working order.

The Contractor is responsible for maintaining the RTU when it is an integrated component of the PLC.

All repairs and replacements shall be performed per AWWA, ANSI, and NFPA Standards, OMSI, equipment manufacturer’s recommendations.

All work is performed in accordance with the Contractor’s maintenance program plan and work schedule.

Wastewater instrumentation system maintenance program meets the latest ASME, NASSCO standards, manufacturer’s recommended procedures and OEM standards.

3.2.3 Wet Wells The Contractor shall

maintain wet wells to ensure system integrity and extend the operational life of the wet well.

The Contractor shall repair concrete spalling of the wet well.

The Contractor shall submit pre-repair and post-repair reports on wet wells in accordance with NASSCO standards per Section F.

All work is performed in accordance with the Contractor’s IMP and work schedule.

The wet wells shall be maintained as required to meet the latest ASME and

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Related Information Performance Standard NASSCO standards.

3.2.4 Sewage Pumps The Contractor shall

maintain sewage pumps to ensure proper operation, to minimize breakdowns, and to maximize useful life.

The Contractor personnel working on pumps must possess applicable state and local licensing and certification requirements.

Pump operator maintenance shall be performed in accordance with OEM recommendations, applicable federal, state and local statutes and regulations, and with DoD policies, instructions and guidance.

All work is performed in accordance with the Contractor’s Integrated Maintenance Program and work schedule.

Pump operator maintenance is performed and meets requirements as specified.

3.3 Inspection

Program

The Contractor shall develop and implement an inspection program for sewer systems to ensure a complete assessment of condition in a timely manner.

The Contractor shall develop an Inspection Program to identify damage and defects for repair under the IMP per Section F.

The Contractor shall coordinate cleaning and pumping as required to support inspections at least one

(1) time during each option year of the contract. Cleanings shall be performed as required in Spec Item

3.4 of this technical specification.

The Contractor shall test the inspection and video equipment in advance and immediately prior to performing work to verify that the equipment is operational and the picture quality is sufficient.

Recorded footage shall be of adequate image quality such that all damage and defects to systems can be properly assessed.

Inspection results shall be submitted as follows per Section F:

CCTV footage Condition report listing all damage and defects.

Report shall reference the specific photographs, cross sections and plans and diagrams where damage and defects are located

Photographs Cross section drawing Plan drawing Diagram of lateral connections and channel Influent/effluent dimensions

CCTV videos shall be provided in Government-compatible software.

Please coordinate software compatibility with the Utility Manager.

Inspections are performed as specified in the Contractor’s Inspection Program schedule.

All photographs and video footage shall be of a quality capable of showing all damage and defects clearly.

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3.3.1 Sewage

Collection Pipelines

The Contractor shall inspect sewage collection pipelines to ensure a complete assessment of condition in a timely manner.

Contractor shall take video frame snapshots of all defects, damage, and obstructions.

Contractor shall record video clips of continuous structural defects, such as longitudinal cracks, with a grade rating to show the magnitude of the defect, or of surface defects, such as infiltration, to show the degree of the defects.

The inspected pipelines will be between 4 to 24 inches in diameter.

Inspections are performed, recorded, and reported in a manner that complies with PACP and the latest NASSCO standards and guidance.

3.3.2 Manholes The Contractor shall

inspect manholes to ensure a complete assessment of condition in a timely manner.

The Contractor shall document, report, and photograph all defects, and damage while performing manhole inspections.

Contractor shall submit Manhole Photographs and Reports per Section F providing recommendations for correction of any observed issues.

Inspection performed, recorded, and reported in compliance with the latest MACP standards and ASME guidance.

3.3.3 Wet Wells The Contractor shall

inspect wet wells to ensure a complete assessment of condition in a timely manner.

The Contractor shall document, report, and photograph all defects, and damage while performing wet well inspections.

Contractor shall submit Wet Well Photographs and Reports per Section F providing recommendations for correction of any observed issues.

Inspection performed, recorded, and reported in compliance with the latest NASSCO standards and ASME guidance.

3.4 Other

Recurring Services perform other recurring services for sewer systems and equipment to ensure they are fully functional and operational.

Systems and equipment are in an operable condition and function properly in accordance with specified standards.

Other recurring services are completed in a timely manner.

3.4.1 Cleaning of

Sewer Pipeline

The Contractor shall perform cleaning of sewer pipelines in accordance with the NPDES standards and MDE permit requirements to ensure proper operation, removal of all obstructions, and proper drainage.

Cleaning shall be performed to facilitate inspection and maintenance. The Contractor shall schedule cleaning to immediately precede inspection and maintenance activities whenever possible.

The Contractor shall submit a Pipeline Cleaning Schedule per Section F.

Cleaning shall ensure that wastewater flow rates and system retention capacities are maintained.

The Contractor shall furnish high velocity hydro-jetting and vacuum removal equipment as necessary to

Cleaning is accomplished as specified and scheduled.

All pipelines are clean and free of obstruction.

All debris and solids are captured, removed, sampled, and properly disposed.

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Related Information Performance Standard thoroughly clean system of sludge, dirt, soil, sand, rocks, roots, and other solid or semi-solid materials.

The Contractor shall contact the KO, COR and UEM before using rodding on a sewage collection pipeline.

Debris and solids shall be captured at the downstream manhole and removed for dewatering and disposal.

The specific locations for Dry- Binning Semi-Solids and Liquid Waste are provided in J-1604000- 11, which can be requested after contract award.

Sampling for debris and solids shall take place at the storage facility.

Results must be received prior to loading and dumping at storage beds to determine proper disposal as required. The Contractor shall sample for the following:

1. Percentage Moisture

2. Heavy Metals

3. Reactive Sulphide

4. PH

5. TPRH (Oil and Grease)

6. TPH Diesel

The Contractor shall submit Sampling Records per Section F.

3.4.2 Wet Well

Services

The Contractor shall clean wet wells to ensure proper operations and prepare wet wells for inspection and maintenance.

The Contractor shall submit a Schedule for Wet Well Services per Section F.

The Contractor shall spray down wet well surfaces with a mixture of water and detergent under high pressure prior to any personnel entering the wet well.

The Contractor shall prevent spillage during operations. Any spillage due to Contractor operations shall be cleaned and treated at the Contractor’s expense.

Any spillage of waste materials shall be recorded and reported to the KO and to the Utilities Duty Desk within one (1) hour.

Spills on or off base shall be handled in accordance with the Spill Event Responsibility Diagrams and Spill Contingency

Services are completed per the Contractor’s schedule.

Wet wells are maintained in normal working condition.

No spills as the result of Contractor operations.

Any spillage of waste materials is reported as specified and spills must be handled as required by the Spill Contingency Plan.

Item

Title Performance Objective

Related Information Performance Standard

Plan in J-1604000-12, to be made available upon request after award.

3.4.2.1 Wet Well

Pumping pump wet wells to ensure liquids, waste, and debris is removed.

The Contractor shall perform wet well pumping in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The Contractor shall use the appropriate equipment to completely pump the wet wells in a timely and efficient manner with little to no disruption to base operations.

The Contractor shall provide a Wet Well Volume Report of sanitary sewage pumped from wet wells per Section F.

Services are completed per the Contractor’s schedule.

Wet wells are completely pumped and free of all liquids, waste, and debris.

3.4.2.2 Wet Well

Cleaning

The Contractor shall clean wet wells to ensure all waste and debris is fully removed from wet well surface and equipment.

The Contractor shall check with the KO or designated Government representative before cleaning equipment in a wet well with a power washer.

The Contractor shall remove all run-off liquid from the cleaning of the wet well.

The Contractor shall prepare and submit a Wet Well Cleaning Report per Section F.

Services are completed per the Contractor’s schedule.

All surfaces and equipment are free of waste and debris.

3.4.3 Stormwater

Drainage Systems

The Contractor shall clean stormwater drainage systems to ensure proper operation and proper drainage.

The Contractor shall perform cleaning to facilitate stormwater drainage. The Contractor shall perform scheduled cleaning prior to storm events.

The Contractor shall furnish high velocity hydro-jetting and vacuum removal equipment as necessary to thoroughly clean systems of sludge, dirt, soil, sand, rocks, roots, and other solid or semi-solid materials.

The Contractor shall contact the KO before using rodding on a stormwater pipelines.

Debris and solids shall be captured at the downstream manhole and removed for dewatering and disposal.

The Contractor shall submit a Stormwater Drainage Systems Cleaning Schedule listed by Spec Item per Section F. USNA and NSAA Stormwater Maps in J-

Stormwater drainage systems are clear and drain as designed in accordance with Contractor's work schedule.

Grates, screens, covers and splash blocks are in their proper place.

All pipelines are cleaned and free of obstruction.

All debris and solids are captured, removed and properly disposed of.

Item

Title Performance Objective

Related Information Performance Standard

1604000-13 shall be provided upon request after contract award.

3.4.4 Maintain

Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs)

The Contractor shall develop, submit and implement a program to inspect and maintain stormwater BMP areas to ensure desired operational capabilities.

The Contractor shall implement a regular monitoring, inspection and maintenance program for BMP stormwater features. The Inspection and maintenance program shall be submitted per Section F.

Herbicides and pesticides are prohibited from being applied on BMP areas.

Any removed sediment, trash and debris shall be disposed of off-site in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

Stormwater BMP areas and information are identified in Stormwater Management Reports- Annapolis January 2017 J- 1604000-14-01, 14-02, and 14-03.

Stormwater BMP areas are maintained in accordance with the latest version of the Maryland Stormwater Design Manual (Chapter 5), Prepared by the Maryland Department of the Environment.

3.4.4.1 Bioretention, Micro- Bioretention, and Raingardens

The Contractor shall inspect and maintain filtration systems to ensure operability.

The Contractor shall inspect bioretention pipes for clogging and remove any sediment / debris.

The Contractor shall replace any cracked or damaged pipes and clean out the drop inlets.

Drop inlets shall be repaired or replaced if determined to not be in good condition.

Bioretention, micro-bioretention and rain gardens function as intended.

3.4.4.2 Filtration

Structures

The Contractor shall inspect and maintain filtration systems to ensure operability.

The Contractor shall inspect filtration structures for clogging and remove any accumulated sediment / debris.

The Contractor shall replace any cracked or damaged pipes to ensure they are free flowing.

If drawdown times within the chamber exceed 36 hours, sediment chamber outlet devices shall be cleaned/repaired.

Filtration structures function as intended.

3.4.4.3 Open Swale

Systems

The Contractor shall inspect and maintain the open swale systems to ensure operability.

The Contractor shall periodically inspect open swale systems to ensure they are free flowing.

Sediment build-up, litter and obstructions within the bottom of the open swale channel or filter strip shall be removed.

Open swale systems function as intended.

3.4.4.4 Porous or

Permeable Pavement

The Contractor shall inspect and maintain areas of porous or permeable pavers to ensure porosity.

The Contractor shall develop a schedule to clean permeable pavement areas in accordance with BMP standards.

Porous or permeable paved areas function as intended.

Item

Title Performance Objective

Related Information Performance Standard

Pavement surfaces shall be swept and vacuumed to reduce sediment accumulation.

Drainage pipes, inlets, stone edge drains, and other structures within or draining to the subbase shall be free flowing.

Permeable pavement locations are identified on Permeable Pavement Areas provided in J-1604000-15.

3.4.4.5 Micro-Scale

Practices – Rainwater Harvesting System

The Contractor shall inspect and maintain the rainwater harvesting systems to ensure operability.

The Contractor shall inspect and clean rainwater harvesting systems.

Replace damaged components as needed.

Rainwater harvesting systems function as intended.

3.4.4.6 Ponds The Contractor shall

inspect and maintain pond systems to ensure operability.

The Contractor shall inspect ponds to ensure proper performance.

Sediment and debris clogging trash racks shall be removed when capacity loss reaches 50 percent.

The Contractor shall repair any fractures found on the dam/embankment.

When excessive amount of sediment is found to be accumulating in a pond, the Contractor shall notify the KO within 5 days.

The Contractor shall replace any cracked or damaged pipes found during inspections.

Pond systems function as intended.

3.4.4.7 Stormceptor

Systems

The Contractor shall inspect and maintain Stormceptor filtration systems to ensure operability.

The Contractor shall inspect Stormceptor systems for clogging and remove any accumulated sediment / debris.

The Contractor shall replace any cracked or damaged pipes and cleanout trenches. Repair or replace trenches not in good operational condition.

The Contractor shall remove sediment once depth reaches 15% of storage capacity using a vacuum truck.

Stormceptor systems function as intended.

4 Non-Recurring Work

Non-Recurring Work may be ordered utilizing DoD FEDMALL in accordance with Section H or on a task order in accordance with the

PROCEDURES FOR

ISSUING ORDERS

clause in Section G.

The order will specify the exact locations and types of work to be accomplished. The period of performance will be specified in each order.

Refer to Non-Recurring ELINs for task listings, descriptions and related requirements. All periods of performance are measured from issue date of order to acceptance of the work.

Performance Standards for Non- Recurring Work will be the same as those in Spec Item 3 where applicable.