HomeMy WebLinkAbout15- Morrison Maierle Sunset Hills and Lindley Irrigation RFP SubmittalSUNSET HILLS CEMETERY AND LINDLEY PARK IRRIGATION PROJECT
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT
INTRODUCTION
Morrison Maierle has teamed with HydroSystems-KDI to provide full services for your SUNSET HILLS CEMETERY
AND LINDLEY PARK IRRIGATION PROJECT. This proposal includes a description of our approach to the project,
a summary of the personnel that are assigned, a work plan and associated schedule, example projects and
references, and resumes of the key team members.
Morrison Maierle is excited to team with HydroSystems-KDI on this project. They are a Denver-based firm and
brings expertise and experience that is not typically available in Montana. HydroSystems-KDI staff members are
certified designers and auditors through the Irrigation Association.
APPROACH
The preliminary scope of work provided with the request for proposals is comprehensive and our team is
prepared to perform this work. The following paragraphs outline our approach to the key work items.
DESIGN ALTERNATIVES
THE DIVERSION STRUCTURE is antiquated and in need of replacement. One option we will explore is relocating
the structure approximately 300 feet up stream. This would place the structure on city owned land and also
provide hydraulic benefits to allow for the diversion to have much less of an impact on Sourdough Creek than
the current structure. The key component of a new structure will be safe access and design for operation and
maintenance. Fish passage and flood control will be critical design parameters. We will also consider alternative
types of diversion dams to minimize the impact that the structure has on Sourdough Creek.
THE CAPACITY OF STORY DITCH will be analyzed to confirm it
has capacity for the irrigation, recreation, and flood
control uses. Selective removal of vegetation along the
ditch will be important to re-establish ditch capacity and
allow for continued maintenance of the ditch. A
conceptual plan will be developed for both short-term
and long-term maintenance. Recommendations will be
made for capacity expanding improvements, if needed.
Alternatives will be developed for THE LOCATION OF THE
PUMP STATION. The obvious location, near the parking
lot across from Story Street, which is near the cemetery,
would allow for easy access for maintenance. The need
to maintain recreational flows through Lindley Park will
also be looked at closely to confirm that locating the pump
station on the south end of the park will not be detrimental to this use. The pump station will be designed so
the majority of the sediment and floating debris in the ditch will bypass the pump station intake. The station will
incorporate screening and filtration to provide water suitable for irrigation. One important element of the pump
station design will be to match the hydraulic conditions of the existing potable water supply so that the potable
water supply could be used as the source of water in emergency situations. The need for irrigation storage will
be reviewed to determine if it is necessary.
THE EXISTING CEMETERY IRRIGATION SYSTEM
COMPONENTS will be reviewed and evaluated to
determine what components can be utilized for the
new system and what additional components will be
required. Conceptual level design work will be
completed on upgrading the existing system using
modern efficient irrigation heads and controls in order
to develop accurate cost estimates. Recommendations
will be made to improve irrigation efficiencies in the
existing system. Depending on available funding, a
phased implementation approach can be developed to
upgrading the existing system.
UTILIZING THE LINDLEY PARK GROUNDWATER RIGHT for
irrigation of the Haggerty Softball Fields appears to be a logical and cost effective concept. The alternative
design work will include adequate detail to allow for accurate cost estimating.
Completing an adequate level of design on the alternatives is an important step in arriving at accurate
construction cost estimates for the cost/benefit analysis.
PROJECT PERSONNEL
THE SUNSET HILLS CEMETERY AND LINDLEY PARK IRRIGATION PROJECT will be managed by JAMES
NICKELSON. James was the project manager for the 2002 Irrigation Feasibility Study for the Sunset Hills
Cemetery. He will bring his hydraulic engineering background, experience on numerous water resource and
pump station projects, and experience working with the City of Bozeman to the project team.
The water rights investigation work will be completed by PAT ELLER. Pat was the principal author of the 2002
Irrigation Feasibility Study for the Sunset Hills Cemetery. His career has been focused on water resources. He
has broad experience with both groundwater and surface water sources.
MOLLY SKORPIK will be the project engineer assigned the project. Molly is a water resource engineer with a wide
variety of experience working with irrigation districts and agencies on diversions, ditches, pump stations, and
structures.
The waterway and wetland permitting assessment will be completed by CHRISTINE PEARCY. Christine is an
environmental scientist and has focused her career on permitting and environmental assessments.
KEN SALO is Morrison Maierle’s Chief Technical Officer and has over 30 years of experience in the field of water
resources. Ken brings a wealth of experience to the project team and will provide senior technical consultation
services along with performing quality assurance reviews.
The irrigation system design and evaluation will be completed by HYDROSYSTEMS-KDI. Ken DiPaolo has over 30
years of experience in irrigation design and is an Irrigation Association Certified Irrigation Designer. He will lead
this work with his team of designers.
SUNSET HILLS CEMETERY AND LINDLEY PARK IRRIGATION PROJECT
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT
WORK PLAN AND SCHEDULE
Based on the preliminary scope of work provided in the request for proposals, the following work plan
has been developed:
TASK 1 – DESIGN ALTERNATIVES SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER 2015
1A Evaluate existing conditions including the diversion structure, Story Ditch, and the cemetery and
park irrigation systems. Gather available data including property ownership, easements and
floodplain information. Preliminary survey work to gather adequate cross section, topographic
and boundary data for pre-design activities.
1B Develop alternatives for the Sourdough Creek diversion. Alternative types of diversion
structures will be developed in addition to evaluating alternate locations for the structure.
Perform preliminary hydraulic calculations on alternatives.
1C Evaluate improvements for Story Ditch for conveyance improvement and long term
maintenance. Determine ditch capacity compared to needed capacity.
1D Determine irrigation requirements for the 86 acre
right. Provide recommendations for near term and
long term irrigation system pumping capacity.
Capacity recommendations will be based on existing
configuration of irrigation system and probably re-
configurations.
1E Develop alternatives for an irrigation pump station
including location, type, configuration, and
treatment requirements.
1F Develop alternatives of the irrigation mainline
system including incorporation of the existing system
elements as appropriate.
1G Evaluate the existing irrigation system relative to
modifying it for use of the new non-potable source.
Develop alternatives for modifying the existing system
and for expanding the irrigation system.
1H Evaluate permitting requirements and identify associated project implications.
1I Develop alternatives for using the groundwater right for irrigating the Haggerty Softball Fields.
Personnel – James Nickelson, Molly Skorpik, Christine Pearcy, Ken DiPaolo
TASK 2 – COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS NOVEMBER –DECEMBER 2015
2A Develop cost estimates for the alternatives for capital and life cycle costs.
2B Develop rating criteria for non-financial pros and cons of the alternatives.
Personnel – Molly Skorpik, Ken DiPaolo
TASK 3 – WATER RIGHT ANALYSIS SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2015
3A Evaluate the city’s surface water and
groundwater rights for Lindley Park and
Sunset Hills Cemetery.
3B Review priority and implications of the
stipulations for the surface water right.
3C Based on available information, estimate
water availability from Sourdough Creek at
the Story Ditch diversion.
3D Determine implications of changing place of
use of the groundwater right.
Personnel – Pat Eller
TASK 4 – PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT NOVEMBER 2015 TO JANUARY 2016
4A Prepare a preliminary engineering report summarizing and documenting the alternatives
developed in Task 1.
4B Document the costs and benefits of each alternative including capital cost and life cycle costs.
4C Summarize the water right analysis and its implication on the project and the various
alternatives.
4D The preliminary engineering report will be written in a format appropriate for its use in the
grant application process.
Personnel – James Nickelson, Molly Skorpik
TASK 5 – BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WATERSMART GRANT DECEMBER 2015 TO JANUARY 2016
5A Provide support services for a WaterSMART grant application and identify other grant
funding opportunities.
Personnel – Molly Skorpik
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EXAMPLE PROJECT
BITTER ROOT IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Morrison-Maierle provided engineering services to Bitter Root Irrigation District (BRID) to design a replacement
inlet structure and 1,750 feet of BRID Siphon 1. This is the first and second phase of this 5,600 foot large
diameter siphon. The existing siphon and inlet structure are aging and currently do not adequately meet the
requirements of BRID. Morrison-Maierle’s design for replacing Siphon Number 1 includes the capacity to convey
350 cfs and provide service to 1,400 water users. Morrison-Maierle worked closely with BRID to prepare a design
for the siphon and inlet structure on a very aggressive schedule to meet time-dependent funding requirements
and the construction window.
Morrison-Maierle completed the preliminary design, final design, specifications, bid documents, construction
administration, and construction observation for Siphon 1, Phase 1. Morrison-Maierle worked closely with the
Owner to overcome numerous technical challenges and provide a cost effective design that met the
requirements of funding sources. The inlet structure and siphon design included the following design features:
1) 1,750 feet of 66-inch and 72-
inch diameter welded steel
pipe
2) 250 feet of vertical drop
3) Grated concrete inlet
structure
4) Pipe protection through air
release valves and thrust
blocks
5) Cost savings by salvaging and
reusing various components
of the existing siphon and
structure
Morrison-Maierle, Inc. provided
assistance to BRID to secure
funding through grants and
other sources to accomplish a
much needed update that
would otherwise have not been
completed for many years.
Morrison-Maierle assisted with the development of a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for the replacement
of phase 2, phase 3 and phase 4 of the Bitter Root Irrigation District Siphon 1. Phase 3 includes crossing the
Bitterroot River using a pipe bridge. The existing bridge will be removed with a new bridge installed to
completely span the active river channel. The current bridge collects debris and poses a safety hazard for river
users and is a maintenance issue for the District. The proposed bridge addresses these issues.
OWNER CONTACT:
John Crowley, Manager
1182 Lazy J Lane
Corvallis, MT 59828
(406) 360-1565
EXAMPLE PROJECTS
Master Planning and Construction
Documentation (Non‐Potable)
Denver Parks Department has been
converting over their park system to non-
potable water systems over the last four
years, the following are a few we have
worked on Sloans Lake Park and Pump,
DenverCity Park, Denver Rocky Mountain
Park, Denver Berkeley Park -Pump,
Denver
City of Westminster, Colorado, has a non-
potable irrigation system and has been
converting all its parks properties and
commercial customers over the last five
years. We have been involved with the
design of the non-potable connection and
testing the converted systems to make
sure that there is no cross connections
between the potable water and non-
potable water systems.
Cemetery Projects
Mount Olive Cemetery, Colorado
City of Alliance Cemetery,
Nebraska
Veterans Memorial Cemetery,
Grand Junction, Colorado
City of Aspen Cemetery, Colorado
St. Simeon Cemetery, Colorado
Broomfield Cemetery, Colorado
REFERENCES
Shea Homes
Terry Teague, Director of Planning
9135 Ridgeline Blvd., Suite 100
Highlands Ranch, CO. 80129-2392
303-791-8180 F 303-791-8558
terry.teague@sheahomes.com
South Suburban Parks & Recreation District
Brett Collins, Senior Park Planner
6631 South University Blvd.
Littleton, CO. 80121
303-795-3030 F 303-798-3030
brettc@ssprd.org
City & County of Denver - Parks & Recreation
Doug Woods, Parks Director
201 W. Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO. 80202
720-913-0688 F 720-913-0782
douglas.woods@ci.denver.co.us
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Kevin Delohery, Parks Forman
1500 East 128th Avenue
Thornton, CO. 80241
720-972-4266 F 720-972-4396
kevin.delohery@adams12.org
Norris Design
John Norris, Owner, Landscape Architect
1101 Bannock Street
Denver, CO. 80204
303-892-1166 F 303-892-1186
jnorris@norris-design.com
YEAR GRANT CLIENT PROJECT $$
2009 DNRC RRGL Planning Bitter Root Irr. Dist. Capital Improvements Plan 5,000
2009 DNRC RRGL Planning Daly Ditches Irr. Dist. Capital Improvements Plan 5,000
2009 DNRC RRGL Planning PCCRC Wasteway Improvements Planning 15,000
2009 DNRC RRGL Hysham Irr. Dist. Pump Station Electrical Improvements 100,000
2009 DNRC RRGL Hysham Irr. Dist. SDSS Flow Monitoring/ Data Transfer 100,000
2009 DNRC RRGL Daly Ditches Irr. Dist. Hedge Canal Diversion Replacement 100,000
2009 USACE WRDA 595 Daly Ditches Irr. Dist. Hedge Canal Diversion Replacement 175,000
2009 ARRA USACE WRDA 595 Daly Ditches Irr. Dist. Hedge Canal Diversion Replacement 290,000
2009 ARRA USACE WRDA 595 Bitter Root Irr. Dist. Siphon 1 - Phase 1 Replacement 487,500
2009 Future Fisheries Improvement Program Daly Ditches Irr. Dist. Hedge Canal Fish Screen 98,000
2010 USACE WRDA 595 Bitter Root Irr. Dist. Siphon 1 - Phase 1 Replacement 352,000
2010 USACE WRDA 595 Daly Ditches Irr. Dist. Hedge Canal Fish Screen 280,500
2011 DNRC RRGL Hysham Irr. Dist. Pump Station Electrical Improvements 100,000
2011 DNRC RRGL Bitter Root Irr. Dist. Siphon 1 - Phase 2 100,000
2011 DNRC RRGL Daly Ditches Irr. Dist. Hedge Canal Bank Stabilization 100,000
2011 DNRC RRGL PCCRC Wasteway Improvements Project 100,000
2011 DNRC RRGL Planning Bitter Root Irr. Dist. Siphon 1 – Phase 4 10,000
2011 DNRC RRGL Planning Daly Ditches Irr. Dist. Water Conservation Projects 10,000
2011 DNRC RRGL Planning Missoula Irr. Dist. Water Conservation Projects 10,000
2011 DNRC RRGL Planning Missoula Cons. Dist. Orchard Homes Ditch Co. - Intake 10,000
2011 DNRC RRGL Planning Ward Irr. Dist. Lost Horse Creek Crossing 10,000
2011 DNRC Irrigation Devel. Ward Irr. Dist. Lost Horse Creek Crossing 10,000
2011 DNRC Irrigation Devel. Missoula Irr. Dist. Capital Improvements Plan 5,000
2011 DNRC Irrigation Devel. Orchard Homes Ditch Co. Capital Improvements Plan 5,000
2011 DNRC Irrigation Devel. Missoula Irr. Dist. Survey 5,000
2011 DNRC Irrigation Devel. Orchard Homes Ditch Co. Survey 5,000
2011 DNRC Irrigation Devel. Bitter Root Irr. Dist. Siphon 1 Inventory 4,850
2011 DNRC Irrigation Devel. PCCRC Automation Project 15,000
2011 DNRC Irrigation Devel. N/A Flow Meter Training for Irrigators 3,500
2012 USACE WRDA 595 Bitter Root Irr. Dist. Siphon 1 - Phase 2-4 768,000
2012 DNRC Irrigation Devel. Ward Irr. Dist. System Survey and Data Collection 3,380
2012 DNRC Irrigation Devel. South Meadow Creek System Survey and Data Collection 5,000
2012 USBR WaterSmart** Greenfields Irr. Dist.Improving Greenfields Irrigation District Water Management t 268,565
2013 DNRC RRGL Bitter Root Irr. Dist. Siphon 1 – Phase 4 100,000
2013 DNRC RRGL Daly Ditches Irr. Dist. Water Conservation 100,000
2013 DNRC RRGL Missoula Irr. Dist Water Conservation 100,000
2013 DNRC RRGL Missoula Cons. Dist. Orchard Homes Ditch Co. - Intake 100,000
2013 DNRC RRGL Ward Irr. Dist. Lost Horse Creek Crossing 100,000
2013 DNRC RRGL Deer Lodge Valley CD K & M Ditch Co. – Infrastructure Imp.100,000
2013 DNRC RRGL Deer Lodge Valley CD Racetrack WUA – Water Efficiency 100,000
2013 DNRC RRGL Big Springs Ditch Water Conservation and Spawning 100,000
2013 DNRC RRGL** Greenfields Irr. Dist. Muddy Cr Wastewater and Erosion Reduction Project 100,000
2013 DNRC RRGL Planning** Greenfields Irr. Dist. J-Lake Rehabilitation Project 4,000
2013 DNRC RRGL Planning Bitter Root Irr. Dist. Siphon 1 - Phase 3 5,000
2013 DNRC RRGL Planning Missoula County Mill Creek Restoration Project 10,000
2013 DNRC RRGL Planning City of Missoula Buckhouse Bridge Outfall Stormwater Quality 7,500
2013 DNRC RRGL Planning Missoula Irrigation District Water Conservation Projects 5,000
2013 DNRC RRGL Planning City of Missoula Caras Park Outfall Stormwater Quality 7,500
2013 DNRC RRGL Planning Daly Ditches Irr. Dist. Preservation and Conservation Project 5,000
2013 DNRC RRGL Planning PCCRC Wasteway Rehabilitation and Water Quality Improvements Pr 3,000
2013 DNRC RRGL Planning Fort Peck Tribes L42 Canal Rehabilitation 5,000
2013 DNRC Irrigation Devel. Polson B & C Survey and Data Collection 4,900
2013 USBR WaterSmart** Greenfields Irr. Dist.Improving Greenfields Irrigation District Water Management t 126,560
2014 USBR Water Conservation Field Services Pro Greenfields Irr. Dist. J-Lake Rehabilitation Project 100,000
2015 DNRC RRGL Bitterroot Conservation District Supply Diversion Dam 125,000
2015 DNRC RRGL Bitter Root Irr. Dist. Siphon 1 - Phase 3 125,000
2015 USACE WRDA 595 Bitter Root Irr. Dist. Siphon 1 - Phase 3 250,000
2015 DNRC RRGL Missoula County Mill Creek Restoration Project 125,000
2015 DNRC RRGL City of Missoula Caras Park Outfall Stormwater Quality 125,000
2015 DNRC RRGL dera County Conservation District & PCWasteway Rehabilitation and Water Quality Improvements Pr 125,000
2015 USBR WaterSmart Big Springs Ditch, LLC Big Springs Water Conservation Project 300,000
PROJECT MANAGER
Supervising Engineer JAMES R. NICKELSON, P.E.
CREDENTIALS
EDUCATION
MS Civil Engineering (Hydraulics);
1992
Colorado State University
BS Civil Engineering; 1987
Montana State University
SPECIALIZATION
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer:
Wyoming No. 11590; 2008
Montana No. 9063PE; 1992
California No. C46774; 1991
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Mr. Nickelson has over 25 years of
experience in planning, designing and
managing civil infrastructure projects. He
is involved in water-wastewater and land
development engineering for Morrison-
Maierle, Inc. Responsibilities include
agency approvals, water and wastewater
system design, road design and
coordination with agencies. While
employed with the City of Bozeman, Mr.
Nickelson was responsible for managing
street, water, and wastewater projects.
Mr. Nickelson also reviewed flood plain
permits, assisted in the creation of
Special Improvement Districts and
provided technical assistance to the
wastewater treatment plant. While
employed at WGM Group, Mr. Nickelson
was responsible for designing, observing
construction and contract administration
for civil engineering projects. He was
also responsible for preparing
engineering reports for wastewater and
water facilities. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
American Society of Civil Engineers
Water Environment Federation
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
2000-Present, Morrison-Maierle, Inc.
Senior Project Manager
1997-2000, City of Bozeman,
Project Engineer
1991-1997, WGM Group
Civil Engineer
1989-1991, Colorado State University
Research Assistant
1988-1989, California Department of
Transportation
Civil Engineer
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Water Reclamation Facility Expansion, Bozeman, MT. Task Manager for
site design and permitting for a $50,000,000 expansion of the City of
Bozeman’s Water Reclamation Facility. The facility upgrades include
a new head works, a new primary effluent pump station, a new and
revised bioreactor facility, additional secondary clarifier capacity, an
additional digester and ultraviolet disinfection system and a new outfall
location. Served as Project Manager for the construction engineering
serves for the project.
Missouri River Water Supply Project, Roosevelt County, MT. Project
manager for new diversion, pump station and supply system to
provide water for use in the oilfield. Project elements include
obtaining a new beneficial water use permit, in river diversion
structure, pump station and filtration treatment, truck load out stations
and over 14 miles of pipeline. Project is designed to supply 5.5 cfs of
water.
Water Treatment Plant Replacement, Bozeman, MT. Roles include site
design, permitting, residuals handling, stream intake modifications and
construction engineering project management for the 22 MGD
membrane filtration water plant.
Hyalite Transmission Main, City of Bozeman, MT. Project Manager for
the Hyalite intake and raw water transmission pipe line for the City of
Bozeman. The project consisted of a new intake structure and
approximately 25,000 lineal feet of 30 and 24 inch ductile iron pipeline.
The project cost was approximately $5,000,000. Coordinated the
design, permitting and construction phases of the project. Agencies
involved in permitting included the United States Forest Service, the
United States Army Corp of Engineers, the Montana Department of
Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Gallatin County, the Middle Creek Ditch
Users Association and the City of Bozeman.
Cemetery Irrigation Evaluation, Bozeman, MT. Review groundwater and
surface water options for supplying water for irrigation of the City’s
cemetery.
Bridger Mountain Village Planned Unit Development, Bozeman, MT.
Project Manager for development of the base area at Bridger Bowl Ski
Area including a central wastewater system utilizing Membrane
Bioreactor (MBR) technology and rapid infiltration beds.
Montana Department of Transportation, North Reserve Street,
Missoula, MT. Responsible for all hydraulic engineering aspects of
this project. Tasks included storm sewer design, stream relocation
design and culvert design.
Lonepine Highway Reconstruction Project, Lonepine, MT. Hydrologic
analysis and hydraulic design for a 10 mile state highway project.
Maloney Ranch Subdivision, Missoula, MT. Storm drainage master plan
and flood plain analysis for 2,000 acre development.
Montana Ranch, Gallatin Gateway, MT. Hydrologic analysis and hydraulic
design for 2,500 acre development. Preparation of erosion control
plan and storm water discharge permit.
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PROJECT ENGINEER
Water Resource MOLLY R. SKORPIK, P.E.
CREDENTIALS
EDUCATION
BS Civil Engineering, Bio-Resources
Option; 2000
Montana State University
ASCE Stream Investigation,
Stabilization and Restoration Course;
Instructors Dave Derrick and Gary
Freeman; St. Louis, MO; November
2003
MCAFS River Assessment and
Stability Analysis for Enhancement
and Restoration; Instructor Dave
Rosgen; Whitefish, MT; February
2004
Irrigation School of Design; Irrigation
Training and Research Center;
March 2013
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer:
Montana No. 15053; 2005
NSC First Aid/CPR/AED Safety
Trained
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Ms. Skorpik is a water resources engineer
with over 14 years of experience. Her
knowledge includes project management,
planning, permitting, design, bid assistance and construction administration. Her
experiences include an array of water
resource design such as irrigation facilities,
seepage prevention, irrigation diversions,
stream and bank rehabilitation, grading and
drainage improvements including
detention/retention ponds; floodplain
permits; and grant/funding assistance. She
is knowledgeable with field services related
to construction observation, construction
staking and survey.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Big Brothers Big Sisters – Board
Montana Association of Dam and
Canals - Board
Women in Engineering Group
Clark Fork Task Force
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
2001-Present, Morrison-Maierle, Inc.
Senior Engineer
1999, 2000 (Summer), Morrison-
Maierle, Inc., Technician
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Hedge Canal Diversion Dam Replacement Project, Hamilton, MT. Project
Manager for the design, permitting and construction administration for the
replacement of the Hedge Diversion Dam and canal intake structure. The
proposed diversion dam is reinforced rip rap spanning over 300 feet across
the Bitterroot River. Recreational passage over the structure was also
incorporated into the design. Morrison-Maierle assisted Daly Ditches with
obtaining $100,000 of RRGL funding and $446,000 of WRDA Section 595
funding. Project will sustain and preserve water supply to 700 of the 1700
district users encompassing 5,993 acres.
Relift Pump Station Improvements Project, Hysham, MT. Project manager
for the Re-lift Pump Station Improvements Project. The Re-Lift Pump
Station provides water to the upper portion (Re-Lift Canal) of the Hysham
Irrigation District which consists of approximately 33% of the district. The
Re-Lift Pump Station includes three 100 HP pumps that each have a
capacity of 17 CFS at 46 TDH. The pump station was installed in 1940, and
while the pumps and pump motors have been updated over time the
electrical including the pump motor starters have not been. The project
included the installation of new across the line starters and a new
equipment building.
Cooney Dam Outlet Weir Replacement, Carbon County, MT. Project
engineer for this concrete flow measurement structure replacement
responsible for structure alternatives analysis, open channel hydraulic
modeling, construction drawing and specification preparation, and
construction engineering services. The outlet flow measurement structure
for the Cooney Dam low level outlet channel was past its design life and in
unstable condition. The structure required replacement with an improved
concrete flume structure with consideration of adjacent irrigation turnout,
structure stability, and operation to drain dam outlet channel. The flume
required accurate instrumented flow measurement from 10-300 cfs and a
maximum design flow of 600 cfs.
Siphon 1 – Phase 2 Preliminary Engineering Report, Corvallis, MT. Project
Manager for the development of a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for
the replacement of phase 2 of the Bitter Root Irrigation District Siphon 1.
The Bitter Root Irrigation District, Ravalli County, Montana, provides
irrigation water to 1,375 irrigators on 16,665 acres along a canal system
over 70 miles long and is vital to the local economy. The siphon is a 5,654
foot-long pipeline constructed in 1909 using riveted steel plates and the
pipe diameter varies from 62 to 72 inches. The Preliminary Engineering
Report will analyze replacement of 900 lineal feet, thrust blocks, and
expansion joints as part of Phase 2.
South Meadow Creek Water Efficiency Project, McAllister, MT: Project
manager for improvements to multiple diversions and flow measurement
along South Meadow Creek. The project tasks include riparian
assessments, site investigations, topographic survey and hydraulic
modeling. The diversion improvements included new slide gates, concrete
diversion with stop logs, step pools for fish passage and stream
rehabilitation.
City of Bozeman WWTP Bank Stabilization Project, Bozeman, MT:
Stabilized 300 lineal feet of river bank with rip rap toe protection and
vegetative stabilization. Assisted in the development of design drawings
and cost estimates.
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PROJECT GEOLOGIST
Project Geologist NEAL P. ELLER, P.G.
CREDENTIALS
EDUCATION
BS Geology; 1997
Montana State University
REGISTRATION
Professional Geologist:
WY: PG-3921
OR: G-2430
SPECIALIZATION
Analytical Groundwater Modeling
Aquifer Characterization
Geophysical Log Interpretation
Opencut Mine Permitting
Site Investigation
Water Resource Assessment
Water Supply Development
Water Well Design
Water Right Investigation
Water Right Permitting
Well Site Supervision
Well Head Protection
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Mr. Eller has experience in
groundwater and geological
investigations for groundwater
supplies, water quality
assessments, aquifer
characterizations, groundwater and
surface water interaction, well
construction design and well head
protection. He is experienced in all
types of production and monitoring
well drilling practices. He is
experienced in measurement of
discharge of small streams. He
regularly performs water rights
research, interacts with ditch
companies, ditch riders, landowners
and the DRNC. He has extensive
knowledge on permitting of new water
rights, and changing existing water
rights.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
National Ground Water Association
American Water Resources Association
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
1998-Present, Morrison-Maierle, Inc.
Project Geologist
1997-1998, Columbine Logging, Inc.
Wellsite Geologist
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Cemetery Irrigation Project and Water Rights Investigation, City of
Bozeman, Bozeman, MT. This was an irrigation feasibility study to
determine the potential for removing the Cemetery from City Water
by using existing surface water rights owned by the City or a new
groundwater source. The water rights investigation recommended
the use of the City’s existing surface water rights to irrigate the
cemetery using a new irrigation screen and lift station near Peet’s
hill in Burke Park.
Lyman Creek Spring Improvements, Bozeman, MT. The Lyman Creek
Spring Improvement project is located just north of Bozeman,
Montana. The project consisted of Investigation and subsequent
improvement recommendations for the spring collection and
treatment facility operated by the City of Bozeman, including existing
monitoring devices and collection and transmission system efficiency
analysis. These tasks were accomplished through a combination of
field investigation and data analysis, including the quantification of
groundwater discharge to Lyman Creek through a series of instream
flow measurements and quantification of the collection system
overflow by means of physical measurement and comparisons of
measured data between existing monitoring sites and instream
measurements. An in depth analysis of the data collected and
historical records identified several possibilities for improvement that
will enable the system to supply a more adequate and consistent
water supply for the City of Bozeman. An additional spring collection
system was designed and installed in 2008.
City of Sidney Water Rights Project, Sidney, MT. The City of Sidney
had grown such that the City limits and service area were outside of
the original place of use of their water rights. MMI successfully
applied for a change of use for the current City’s Water rights and
expanded the place of use to include growth for the planned 20 year
build out. New water rights will be filed on the new municipal wells
after completion of drilling and testing.
Four Corners, MT. Surface water rights were identified on properties
around four corners that were supplied by four major ditches.
Stream flow measurements were performed on numerous ditches
using a standard pigmy meter following USGS techniques.
Identification of water right owners, past and present irrigation
practices, consumptive use requirements for crops, ditch flows,
historical ditch operations, ditch losses, ditch easements and
potential new ditch alignments were analyzed for new
developments that are moving into the Four Corners area.
Moonlight Basin, Big Sky, MT. Initial geological investigation to help
support Moonlight Basin locate drilling sites along with aquifer test
analysis services. Work included mapping of geological features,
identification of springs, study of aerial photography, exploratory
drilling and aquifer testing. Preparation of plans and specifications
for a large drilling program. Successful completion of 5 high yield
public water supply wells. Compilation of a water rights application
which is currently under review at the Department of Natural
Resources.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
Environmental Scientist CHRISTINE A. PEARCY
CREDENTIALS
EDUCATION
MS Earth and Environmental Science;
2009, Tulane University
Graduate course work in Environmental
and Geological Engineering; 2005
Colorado School of Mines
BS Natural Resources and
Environmental Science; 2001
Purdue University
Beaver Deceiver, Beaver Pond
Management Workshop; 2013
OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER trained,
2000, 2011, 2012
Wetland Permitting Training, Montana
State University, 2011 and 2014
SPECIALIZATION
Environmental permitting, NEPA/MEPA
compliance, environmental
assessments, Western water-resource
issues, GIS, and biogeochemistry.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Ms. Pearcy has over 13 years of
experience in the environmental field,
during which time she has conducted
numerous environmental
assessments, permitted complex
environmental projects, organized
multi-source data collections for
environmental mapping projects,
managed data collection efforts in
support of basin-scale groundwater
modeling projects, and managed
field programs for baseline
groundwater quality studies. She is
proficient at GIS and database
programs and can use them
conjunctively to analyze large sets of
data in support of environmental
studies.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Stream Team Leader with Greater
Gallatin Watershed Council
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
2010-Present, Morrison-Maierle, Inc.
Environmental Scientist
2007-2009, Tulane University
Research Assistant, Teaching
Assistant
2002-2007- S.S. Papadopulos &
Associates, Environmental
Technician/Scientist
2002, USDA NRCS
Cartographic Technician
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
MDT Heron Bridge over Cabinet Gorge, Heron, MT. Performed investigation into
effects of the proposed project on surface water and wetland environments,
threatened and endangered species, species of concern, and general wildlife
and plant species. Composed Biological Resources Report. Prepared two
Biological Assessments for bull trout within Cabinet Gorge Reservoir for
permitting compliance associated with core drilling and impact hammer activities
within the reservoir. Prepared Joint Application for work in Streams, Lakes, and
Wetlands in Montana.
Flower Creek Dam Replacement Project, Libby, MT. Prepared all necessary
permits including an Individual 404 permit for the USACE, 318 permit for MDEQ,
SPA 124 permit for MFWP, and the Lincoln County floodplain permit in support
of a dam replacement project. Additionally prepared Biological Assessments for
bull trout, grizzly bear, and Canada lynx for Section 7 Consultation with USFWS.
Deer Lodge City – County Airport, Deer Lodge, Montana Prepared
environmental assessment report as a part of NEPA compliance that included a
wetland assessment, threatened and endangered species review, noxious weed
inventory, general fish, wildlife and habitat inventory, and other potentially
affected environmental resources. Worked with local regulators to determine the
best way to move a stream channel with the least negative impact to the
resource.
Environmental Assessment for Providence Home, Flathead County, MT.
Prepared an Environmental Assessment as a part of the Community
Development Block Grant Program for a youth shelter in Flathead County.
Worked closely with the Environmental Certifying Officer to address citizen
concerns relating to groundwater and surface water impacts on an adjacent
waterfowl production area. Prepared a cumulative impact analysis to assess
potential project impacts on the surrounding community.
Environmental Assessment, Afton – Lincoln County Airport, WY. Prepared
environmental assessment report as a part of NEPA compliance that included a
wetland assessment, threatened and endangered species review, noxious weed
inventory, general fish, wildlife and habitat inventory, and other potentially
affected environmental resources.
MDT Deer Lick Creek, West Glacier, MT. Conducted wetland delineation, stream
inventory/assessment, and biological data collection for bridge crossing over
Deer Lick Creek near West Glacier, MT. Performed investigation of effects of
the proposed project on threatened and endangered species, species of
concern, and general wildlife and plant species. Composed Biological
Resources Report.
Gillette-Madison Pipeline Project, Gillette, WY. Conducted wetland delineations,
documented stream crossings, prepared wetland delineation report and
associated Nationwide Permit 12 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Created
federal land maps and several drainage maps for the project area in Arc/GIS.
Successfully permitted 45-miles of water pipeline and associated infrastructure.
Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments. Responsible for completion of multiple
Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments using the ASTM E 1527-13 Standard.
The Phase 1 included on- and off-site data collection and phone interviews with
persons/agencies knowledgeable about the subject property. Prepared
topographic and aerial maps of the subject property using ArcGIS. Prepared
and submitted final report documenting all findings.
Weed Management and Revegetation Plans, several counties in MT.
Investigated properties for presence and extent of noxious weed infestations and
developed weed management and revegetation plans throughout Montana.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE
Chief Technical Officer KENNETH W. SALO, P.E.
CREDENTIALS
EDUCATION
BS Agricultural Engineering; 1975
California Polytechnic State
University
SPECIALIZATION
Surface Water Hydrology
Riverine Hydraulics
Storm Drainage Systems
Hydraulic Structures
Streamflow Modeling
Irrigation Design
Dam Safety Rehabilitation
Hydropower Feasibility
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer:
Montana No. 7678E; 1983
Wyoming No. 4804; 1984
North Dakota No. PE-3099; 1987
Arizona No. 20287; 1987
South Dakota No. 5057; 1991
Utah No. 725354-2202; 2004
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Mr. Salo is responsible for engineering design and rehabilitation of facilities including dams and dikes; concrete principal and earth-lined emergency spillways; diversion and head-gate structures; agricultural and turf irrigation systems; wastewater
irrigation systems; pipelines; storm drains; lined and unlined canals; culvert and bridge hydraulics; water measurement structures and
stream bank and channel erosion protection. He performs hydraulic and hydrologic analyses for Dam Safety Investigations; Flood Insurance Studies; principal and emergency spillways; flood retention and protection facilities; major storm drainage facilities; stream channel improvements;
flood and dambreak profiles and delineation; energy dissipation structures; site drainage and grading plans, and bridge or culvert
crossings.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Bitter Root Irrigation District, Corvallis, MT: Principal-in-charge and
technical assistance for projects on the Bitter Root Irrigation District
including the Siphon 1 – Phase 1 Replacement Project, which was a
72-inch diameter steel siphon project.
Daly Ditches Irrigation District, Hamilton, MT: Principal-in-charge and
technical assistance for projects on the Daly Ditches Irrigation
District including the Hedge Diversion Dam Replacement Project in
the Bitterroot River.
Fort Belknap Irrigation Project, Fort Belknap, MT. Project Manager and
Design Engineer for the rehabilitation of the Fort Belknap Irrigation
Project involving program development, field surveys and design of
over 200 miles of irrigation canals and structures.
Lakeside Spray Irrigation Disposal System, Lakeside, MT. Sprinkler
application system for the Lakeside Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Standing Rock Irrigation Project, ND. Design and construction plans for
a 3,200-gpm raw water intake structure and irrigation system on the
Missouri River for irrigation of 430 acres.
Dry Fork Diversion Dam, Valier, MT. Principal-in-charge for the design of
a low-head concrete overflow structure with a 100-foot crest length
and two sluice gates for stream bypass with a total capacity of 800
cfs and a canal head works with a total capacity of 100 cfs.
Birch Creek Diversion Dam, Valier, MT. Project manager and design
engineer for design of a low-head concrete overflow structure with a
360-foot crest width and four radial gates diverting to a canal with a
total capacity of 800 cfs.
Pondera County Canal and Reservoir Company Reservoir Planning,
Valier, MT. Principal-in-charge for the Canal Companies evaluation
of potential off stream reservoir sites for improvements to the
systems wasteway channels. Utilized GIS capabilities coupled with
on ground site evaluation to determine areas where highest benefits
from water conservation and reduction in sedimentation of the
Marias River could be attained. Prepared successful DNRC RRGL
grant application.
Bitterroot River Flood Plain Delineation, Ravalli County, MT. Project
hydrologist and hydraulic engineer for the flood plain management
study of the Bitterroot River from Hamilton to the Clark Fork River.
Responsible for field surveys and channel cross-sections, hydrology,
flood profile backwater analysis and flood plain mapping. FEMA.
Chinook Weir/Diversion Dam, Chinook, MT. Project manager for a 100-
foot wide diversion dam on the Milk River to provide municipal water
diversion for the City of Chinook. Services included preparation of
preliminary design, Army Corps of Engineers Section 10/404 permit,
floodplain permit, final design of 100-foot wide ogee weir structure
with 7-foot high radial sluice gate, and construction management.
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HydroSystems•KDI, Inc.
Irrigation Consulting
Key Personnel Resumes
KENNETH J. DiPAOLO
President
Mr. DiPaolo is President and owner of HydroSystems•KDI and manages all irrigation system design, plan‐
ning, production, scheduling and construction administration work.
Mr. DiPaolo began his career in irrigation as an irrigation designer at The Warner Company, a local whole‐
sale supplier, in 1976. In 1988 The Warner Company sold out to Ferguson Enterprises and Ken opened a
new wholesale irrigation supply business called Westurf Distributors. Ken was an operating partner and
owner in Westurf Distributors until October 1999 when he sold the business to United Green Mark.
Throughout the 23 years in the wholesale supply business Ken provided design‐built irrigation designs at
the contractor level. Ken developed several design programs that are still being utilized to educate Contrac‐
tor’s in the Denver area. Ken also taught basic irrigation design and installation at Arapahoe Community
College, in Colorado, for five years. In 2000, Ken opened a small irrigation design and consulting business
called KDI Designs, specializing in contractor design‐built irrigation projects. In August 2002, KDI Designs
merged with HydroSystems and Ken became a co‐owner in HydroSystems•KDI, Inc. As of February 2007,
Ken has become the sole owner of Hydrosystems•KDI and assumed all operations and management respon‐
sibilities of the company. This combination of the wholesale supply industry and design experience has
given Mr. DiPaolo the unique qualifications to understand all aspects of irrigation system design.
Mr. DiPaolo has developed irrigation master plans, construction documents and construction period ser‐
vices for such notable projects as:
Park Hill Golf Course, Denver, Colorado • Red Rocks Country Club • Promontory in Greeley • I70 (I25 west
to Huron Street) project for Colorado Department of Highways • Memorial Park for City of Arvada • Dick’s
Sporting Goods Stadium and Soccer Complex, Commerce City, Colorado • Glendale Sports Complex , Glen‐
dale, Colorado • Denver Federal Center Central Control Conversion, Lakewood, Colorado • Back Country
Master Plan, Highlands Ranch, Colorado • Civic Center Park Redevelopment, Denver Parks, Colorado •
Golden High School, Golden, Colorado • South High School, Denver Colorado • Thomas Jefferson High School,
Denver, Colorado • RTD Light West Rail Line , Golden • 6th Ave & I25Renovations, Denver • Sterling Ranch,
Douglas Co. • Washington Par, Denver Parks
EDUCATION
University of Colorado –2 years (General Studies)
Mechanical Drafting Certificate from Siebel School of Drafting
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
IA Certified Irrigation Designer – Golf Course Design
Member, Irrigation Association