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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 011 Drainage Engineering RFP Acceptance By-Law e e e e THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE BY-LAW NO. 2009 - 011 BEING A BY-LAW TO ACCEPT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR DRAINAGE ENGINEERING SERVICES (R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited) WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, Section 8 (1) and 9 provides that the powers of a municipality under this or any other Act shall be interpreted broadly so as to confer broad authority on the municipality to enable the municipality to govern its affairs as it considers appropriate and to enhance the rnunicipality's ability to respond to municipal issues and a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine deems it necessary to retain an Engineer to provide drainage engineering services for a broad range of projects; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine deems it expedient to accept a proposal for such services from RJ. Burnside & Associates Limited; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine ENACTS as follows: 1. That The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine enter into an agreement, attached hereto as Schedule 'A' and forming part of this by-law, with RJ. Burnside & Associates Limited for the provision of drainage engineering services. 2. That the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized and directed to sign, on behalf of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine, any contracts and other documents required to authorize such work to commence. 3. This by-law shall come into full force and effect upon its final passage. 4. This by-law may be cited as the "Drainage Engineering RFP Acceptance (RJ. Burnside & Associates Limited) By-law". RE!,PJ FIRS~~ND time this 4th day of FebrUary. ' 2009 c:J\~ k---- Q,,~ i1'l=D~c&.Q ayor Clerk and fi lIy passed this 4th day of February, 2009 ~ 'tk-r)~~ Clerk s( A ezia /6 Schedule `A' to By -law No. 2009 - ,112 O I AGREEMENT BETWEEN CLIENT AND ENGINEER FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES This agreement dated this 8th day of January in the year 2009 BETWEEN The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine Hereinafter called the Client THE PARTY OF THE FIRST PART AND R. J. Burnside & Associates Limited Hereinafter called the Engineer THE PARTY OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS The Municipality of Kincardine, the Client, wishes to retain the Engineer to provide Drainage Engineering Services to for a broad range of projects, and Whereas, the Client undertook a consultant selection process following the issuance of a Terms of Reference (attached as Appendix `A') which detailed the general terms of the assignment, and Whereas, R. J. Burnside & Associates Limited, the Drainage Engineer, (referred to as Engineer) has been selected to provide such services in the manner as outlined in their proposal (attached as Appendix `B'), NOW THEREFORE WITNESSETH that in consideration of the covenants contained herein, the Client and the Engineer mutually agree as follows: Article 1 - General Conditions 1.1 Ownership of Documents The copyright in all drawings, reports, specifications, bills of quantities, calculations and other documents (the "documents ") prepared or provided by the Engineer in connection with the project belong to the Engineer. The Client shall have a non - exclusive, royalty -free licence to use the documents for Municipal purposes. The Client shall not use the documents other than for Municipal purposes without the Engineer's prior written approval and upon such terms as may be agreed between the Client and the Engineer. Record documents for Municipal purposes shall be prepared in the format required by the Client. The Engineer acknowledges that the documents may be required due to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the consent of the Client, the Engineer may publish alone, or in conjunction with any other person, any articles, photographs, or other illustrations relating to the project. The Client's consent for the publication of such materials shall not be unreasonably withheld. 2 1.2 Patents All concepts, products, or processes which are: . produced by, or resulting from, the services rendered by the Engineer in connection with the project; . otherwise developed, or first reduced to practice, by the Engineer in the performance of the services; or . patentable, capable of trademark, or otherwise, shall be and remain the property of the Engineer. The Client shall have a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use all concepts, products, or processes, which are: . patentable, capable oftrademark, or otherwise; or . produced by, or resulting from, the services rendered by the Engineer in connection with the project, for the life of the project, and for no other purpose or project. All costs incurred to obtain patents or trademarks shall be reimbursed by the Client. 1.3 Confidential Information It is the responsibility of each party to identify to the other party all confidential information connected with this project. Confidential information acquired in the course of this project shall not be used or divulged by either party, or their employees, consultants, subconsultants or agents, without the prior written approval of the other party, or as may be required by regulatory authorities having jurisdiction. This requirement shall not prohibit the Engineer from acting to correct or report a situation that the Engineer may reasonably believe to endanger the safety or welfare of the public, provided the Engineer notifies the Client that the Engineer intends to provide such notice as soon as reasonably possible. In the event that the Engineer becomes legally compelled to disclose confidential information, the Engineer shall forthwith notify the Client of this requirement. Such disclosure shall not result in any liability hereunder. 1.4 Insurance and Liability The Client agrees that any and all claims that the Client has or hereafter may have against the Engineer in any way arising out of or related to the Engineer's duties and responsibilities pursuant to this agreement shall be limited to the amount of $2,000,000. For the purposes of this provision, "claim" or "claims" means a claim or claims in contract or tort and the "Engineer" includes the Engineer's officers, directors, employees, representatives and consultants. (a) Comprehensive General Liability and Automobile Insurance The insurance coverage shall be $ 2,000,000 for general liability and $ 5,000,000 for automobile insurance. When requested, the Engineer shall provide the Client with proof of comprehensive General Liability and Automobile Insurance (inclusive limits) for both owned and non-owned vehicles. 3 (b) Professional Liability Insurance (Errors and Omissions) The insurance coverage shall be in the amount of $2,000,000. When requested, the Engineer shall provide to the Client proof of Professional Liability Insurance carried by the Engineer. (c) Change in Insurance Coverage It is understood and agreed that the Engineer shall not change or cancel the insurance coverage provided for this project until 60 days after written notice of such change or cancellation has been personally delivered to the Client. 1.5 Fee Mediation The Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario has established a Fees Mediation Committee (FMC) in compliance with the Professional Engineers Act, RS.o. 1990, Chapter P.28. Unless the FMC considers it inappropriate to do so, the FMC shall mediate any written complaint the Client makes to the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario respecting the fee charged by the Engineer for professional engineering services provided to the Client under this agreement. With the written consent of both parties, the FMC may arbitrate a dispute between the Client and the Engineer respecting a fee. In that case, the decision of the FMC is final and binding on all parties to the dispute. Where the FMC acts as an arbitrator, the Arbitration Act does not apply. 1.6 Arbitration With the consent of both parties, all matters in dispute under this agreement may be referred to arbitration. No person shall be appointed to act as an arbitrator who has an interest, financial or otherwise, in the conduct of the work on the project, or the business or other affairs of either the Client or the Engineer. The arbitrator's award shall be final and binding upon the parties. The provisions of the Arbitration Act shall apply. 1.7 Successors and Assigns This agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the parties hereto and their executors, administrators, successors and assigns, except as otherwise provided herein. Neither party may assign this agreement without the prior written consent of the other. 1.8 Changes, Alterations and Additional Services After giving notice to the Engineer, the Client may, in writing, at any time after the execution of the agreement or the commencement of the services, extend, increase, vary, delete or otherwise alter the services or the insurance requirements forming the subject of this agreement. If such action by the Client necessitates additional staff, services, or costs, the Engineer shall be paid in accordance with Article 4 for such additional staff employed directly therein, together with such expenses and disbursements as allowed under Article 4. Any reduction in the requirement for services shall be the subject of negotiation. 4 1.9 Termination and Suspension By 90 days notice in writing to the Engineer, the Client may at any time suspend or terminate the services or any portion thereof at any stage of the undertaking. Upon receipt of such written notice, the Engineer shall perform no further services other than those reasonably necessary to close out the Engineer's services. If either party to this agreement is in default in the performance of any of the party's obligations set forth in this agreement, the other party may require that such default be corrected by written notice. If within 30 days of receipt of such notice such default is not corrected, the other party may immediately terminate this agreement, without limiting any other right or remedy he or she may have. If the Client changes significantly the requirement for the Engineer's services, and subsequent negotiations fail to resolve the matter, the Engineer may terminate this agreement by notice in writing to the Client. In the event of suspension or termination of the project resulting from the aforementioned circumstances, the Client shall pay the Engineer for all services performed. Payment shall be calculated in accordance with Section 4.2.1 for any of the Engineer's staff employed directly thereon, together with such expenses and disbursements as are allowed under Sections 4.2.2. 1.10 Records To provide data for the calculation of fees on a time basis, the Engineer, the Engineer's employees, consultants and sub-consultants shall keep a detailed record of the hours worked by their staff employed on the project. The Client may inspect these records during regular office hours, on receipt of reasonable notice respecting any item that the Client is required to pay on a time basis as a result of this agreement. When requested by the Client, the Engineer shall provide copies of receipts for any disbursements for which the Engineer claims payment under this agreement. 1.11 Indemnification Each party to this agreement shall indemnifY and save harmless the other party from and against all claims, actions, losses, expenses, costs, or damages that the other party may suffer, sustain, or incur arising from the other party's negligent acts or the negligence of the other party's employees, directors, officers, consultants, sub-consultants or agents in the performance ofthis agreement. The Client further agrees to hold harmless, indemnifY, and defend the Engineer and the Engineer's sub-consultants from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liability, and costs of defence arising out of, or in any way connected with, the presence, discharge, release, or escape of contaminants of any kind, unless such discharge, release or escape is caused by the act of the Engineer's sub-consultant, in which case the sub-consultant shall be responsible for such discharge, release or escape, including issues pursuant to the Environmental Protection Act. 5 1.12 Disclosure Before commencing Engineering services, the Engineer, on the Engineer's behalf and on behalf of the Engineer's consultants and sub-consultants, shall disclose to the Client all existing affiliations with firms or individuals who may participate in the execution of the project. During the term of this agreement, the Engineer and the Engineer's sub-consultants shall also disclose to the Client any new affiliations. Upon receipt of this disclosure, the Client shall accept or reject the affiliated firms or individuals, or shall terminate this agreement. 1.13 Approval by Other Authorities Unless otherwise provided in this agreement, or explicitly required by legislation, where the work of the Engineer is subject to the approval or review of an authority, government department, or agency other than the Client, preparation of applications for approval or review shall be the Engineer's responsibility, but shall be submitted through the Client's offices. Unless authorized by the Client in writing, such applications for approval or review shall not be obtained by the Engineer's direct contact with such other authority, government department, or agency. 1.14 Consultants/Sub-consultants The consultants and sub-consultants forming part of the Engineer's team are listed within the Engineer's proposal in Appendix B. These consultants and sub-consultants shall not be changed by the Engineer without the Client's prior approval. ARTICLE 2 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLIENT 2.1 General Responsibilities The Client shall: a) instruct the Engineer fully as to the Client's requirements and make available to the Engineer all relevant information the Engineer requires, including design objectives, constraints and criteria, special equipment and systems, site requirements, and project budget. The Engineer shall be entitled to rely upon the accuracy and completeness of all such information and data furnished through the Client, or the Client's consultants, whether such consultants are engaged at the Engineer's request or not; b) engage others directly, where required by the Engineer, to perform the specialized services (e.g. a legal survey of the project site, a geotechnical report, testing, etc.) necessary to enable the Engineer to carry out fully the Engineer's duties. The retention of such specialized services by the Client shall be subject to the joint approval of the Client and the engineer; c) give the Engineer the authority to act as the Client's agent in all matters falling within the scope of the Engineer's services; d) review promptly all documentation submitted by the Engineer, and inform the Engineer of decisions in time for the orderly progress of the Engineer's services and ofthe project; e) obtain and pay for all required consents, approvals, licences, and permits from authorities having jurisdiction; 6 f) arrange and make provision for the Engineer's entry and access to public and private property and the project site in the performance of the duties; g) arrange and pay for tender advertising, and any legal, financial or insurance advice required for the project; h) designate in writing a representative to have authority to transmit instructions to, and receive information from, the Engineer, and advise the Engineer in advance if this representative is to be changed; i) notify the Engineer immediately, whenever the Client, or the Client's representative, becomes aware of a defect or deficiency in the work, or the contract documents. ARTICLE 3 - ENGINEERING SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT 3.1 General Under this agreement, the Engineer shall render services to the Client "in a timely manner", and with the degree of care, skill and diligence normally provided in the performance of services for similar projects to that contemplated by this agreement, at the time and place that such services are rendered. 3.2 Specific Services Provided Under this Agreement In connection with the assignment, the Engineer shall perform the services as outlined and in Appendices A and B, which form part of this agreement. These services shall include, but not be limited to the following: . Inspect every drainage works for which the Municipality is responsible, and report to Council on an annual basis, or more frequently if required; . Assist residents of the Municipality in approaches which might be taken to solve their drainage problems; . Aid a person in the drawing up of a petition, but should not be the one to circulate it for the purpose of obtaining signatures; . Advise Council on matters dealing with petitions received; . Arrange for and attend anyon-site meetings; . Prepare Engineering Reports on drainage works which shall include the following information: a) Plans, profiles, and specifications of the drainage works and a description of the area requiring drainage. The plan shall show the location of the drains and the limits of the watershed. The profile shall show ground elevations along the drain and the present and proposed drain bottom. The specifications shall give detail on how the drain is to be constructed. b) An estimate of the total cost. 7 c) An Assessment Schedule showing the amount or proportion of the cost to be assessed against every parcel of land and road for benefit, outlet liability and injuring liability. This must include a statement to show how the cost of maintenance is to be distributed. Otherwise, these costs will be apportioned in accordance with the cost of construction. d) Allowances, if any, are to be paid to the owners of the lands affected by the drainage works, pursuant to Sections 29 to 33 of The Drainage Act. e) The manner of the material taken from the drain is to be disposed of. f) The construction, enlargement, or improvement of any bridges or culverts rendered necessary due to the drain crossing any public road. g) A severance allowance or provision for a crossing rendered necessary by a drainage works being constructed across private lands. h) Provide comment to any Court of Revision, which may be required. i) Advise the Council and property owners of procedures of the Act and of how an appeal can be launched. j) Call tenders for work and advise Council on tenders. k) Act as liaison between Council, staff and property owners along the drain during construction. The Engineer should be frequently on-site to supervise and report on the progress of construction to Council. I) Complete a final inspection, including an as-built profile and cross sections. m) Continue with any follow-up required post-construction and investigate problems with drains from landowners and provide options for resolving problems. n) At all times, compliance with any other Federal or Provincial legislation, which may affect drainage works and work in cooperation with those agencies responsible for such legislation. 0) Maintain detailed records of all inspections, reports, actions, meetings with landowners, and other information relevant to the Municipality's drainage system and program. p) Such other services as may be assigned by the Client The intent of this assignment is that the Engineer will provide all Engineering Services required by the Client during the term of the Agreement. The Client reserves the right to retain other consultants for projects which the Client feels are minor in nature with respect to this contract. The Engineer reserves the right to refuse tasks, in consultation with the Client, for services that the Engineer feels are beyond their experience or capacity. The Engineer may partner with another firm or retain a sub-consultant in addition to those listed in Appendix B upon approval of the Client. 8 3.3 Term of Agreement This Agreement shall extend from the date signed until December 31, 2013. The Client may extend this Agreement, upon consultation with the Engineer, beyond the term designated. ARTICLE 4 - FEES AND DISBURSEMENTS 4.1 Definitions For the purpose ofthis agreement, the following definitions shall apply: 4.1.1 Hourly Billing Rate The hourly billing rate is defined as the hourly rate for billing purposes for each of the Engineer's employees working on the various phases of the project. It shall include charges for computers aud equipment used by the Engineer for the project. This rate is subject to cost of living and merit adjustments at the beginning of each calendar year. Upon the publication of annual rates, the Engineer will review said rates with the Client's representatives. 4.2 Basis of Payment 4.2.1 Fees Calculated on a Time Basis The Client shall pay the Engineer a fee, calculated on a time basis, for that part of the services described as such in Section 3.2. Fees shall be computed on the basis of hourly billing rates as included in Appendix B, which forms part of this agreement as might be amended from time to time in accordance with Section 4.1.1. All time expended on the assignment shall be chargeable, whether it is expended in the Engineer's office, at the Client's premises, or elsewhere. Chargeable time also includes, but is not limited to, time expended by stenographic and clerical staff to prepare such documents as reports and specifications. Reimbursable expenses, specialized computer services and equipment, and applicable sales taxes are additional to the fees calculated on a time basis. 4.2.2 Reimbursable Expeuses The Engineer shall be reimbursed at cost, plus an administrative charge of 8%, for all reasonable expenses the Engineer incurs properly in connection with the project, including applicable sales taxes. Reimbursable expenses include, but are not limited to: . vehicle use charges; . travelling and living expenses; . printing and reproductions; . progress photographs; . special or express delivery charges; . fees for permits, approvals, or licenses; . specialized supplies and equipment; · specialized chemical and physical tests;. 9 4.2.3 Applicable Sales Taxes Applicable sales taxes comprise federal and provincial sales taxes, and value added taxes applicable to the Engineer's fees or any other payments hereunder, such as the Goods and Services Tax. 4.3 Payment 4.3.1 Fees Calculated on a Time Basis Unless the Client has consented to the contrary, the Engineer shall submit monthly to the Client invoices identifYing the: . The specific project being invoiced; . Engineer's consultants' and sub-consultants' employees; . time spent by these employees on the project; and · hourly billing rates, reimbursable expenses, specialized computer services and equipment, and applicable sales taxes for all services completed in the immediately preceding month. 4.3.2 Payment by the Client The Client shall pay within 30 days after submission all invoices the Engineer submits to the Client under this agreement. Interest at 1.0% per month shall be paid on the total unpaid balance, commencing 30 days after the date of the Engineer's invoice. 4.3.3 The Engineer's Right to Stop Rendering Services If any invoice submitted by the Engineer remains unpaid by the Client for 90 days from the date the invoice was submitted, the Engineer may give seven days' written notice to the Client that the Engineer will stop rendering services. If within seven days of delivery of this notice the Client has not paid the Engineer's invoice and the Engineer and the Client have not agreed in writing on terms for payment of the invoice, the Engineer may stop rendering services on the project. In that event, the Client shall not have any claim whatsoever against the Engineer for any loss, cost, damage or expense incurred or anticipated to be incurred by the Client as a result. The rights of the Engineer given in this section are in addition to, rather than a substitute for, any other rights the Engineer may have under this agreement, or otherwise, for non-payment of the Engineer's invoices by the Client. 10 IN WITNESS THEREOF the parties hereto have caused to be executed by their officers properly authorized in that behalf on the day and year first above written. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED ENGINEER: hb./z.IOf . Date e the authority to bind the rporation, Jeff Dickson, R. J. Burnside & Associates Limited CLIENT: h~J L-r 0 '1 Date ~ '-.->- ~7 C-~ A l\. ve/J -ave the authority to bmd the Corporation CAO - John deRosenroll ~ lJ la-f 0 ( Date I I fb BURNSTDE I Drainage Engineering Services Request for Proposal Municipality of Kincardine SCA I Prepared by R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited 1 449 Josephine Street, Wingham ON NOG 2W0 Canada 1 I November 17, 2008 File No: MCW 16132.9 I 1 I I I R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited 449 Josephine Street PO Box 10 Wingham ON NOG 2W0 Canada telephone (519) 357 -1521 fax (519) 357 -3624 web www.rjburnside.com BURNSIDE [THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE) November 17, 2008 Municipality of Kincardine 1475 Concession 5 R.R. #5 Kincardine, ON N2Z 2X6 Attention: Jim O'Rourke, Public Works Manager ' Re: Request for Proposal Drainage Engineering Services for the Municipality of Kincardine Burnside File No.: MCW 16132.9 Dear Mr. O'Rourke, We wish to thank the Municipality of Kincardine for inviting R. J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) to prepare a Proposal in response to the above RFP, which was received via email on October 31, 2008 in our Wingham office. Based on the information contained within the RFP, Burnside is pleased to submit a proposal for the professional consulting services required for the position of Drainage Superintendent and of Drainage Engineer within the Municipality. To that end, and as directed in Item 10.4 of the Terms of Reference, we are pleased to provide 16 copies of our proposal in response to your RFP. We await your response in this matter; however, if there are any q uestions or concerns in the interim, please feel free to contact us. L Yours truly, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited J.R. (Jeff) Dickson, P.Eng. Wingham Branch Manager Enclosures I 1 Municipality of Kincardine i Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services I November 17, 2008 I Table of Contents I 1.0 Personnel, Organizational Structure and Project Management Approach 1 1.1 General Information 1 1.1.1 Services of Drainage Superintendent 1 I 1.1.2 Services of Drainage Engineer 1 1.2 Personnel 2 1.2.1 Principal Staff Member 2 I 1.2.2 Lead Drainage Engineer 2 1.2.3 Lead Drainage Superintendent 2 1.2.4 Burnside Drainage Team 3 I 1.3 Organizational Structure 8 1.3.1 Project Organizational Diagram 8 2.0 Financial and Quality Control Measures 9 I 2.1 Financial Measures 9 2.2 Quality Control Measures 9 2.2.1 Services of Drainage Superintendent 9 I 2.2.2 Services of Drainage Engineer 9 2.3 Fees for Services 10 2.4 Expenses 11 I 2.5 Other Participation 11 2.6 Insurance and Conflict of Interest Affidavit 11 3.0 Local Knowledge 12 1 4.0 Related and Corporate Experience 13 5.0 References 22 1 6.0 Comments 23 I Appendices I A Corporate and Drainage Brochures B Curricula Vitae for Key Project Staff I C Insurance Documentation and Affidavit I I I R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited I MCW 16132.9 ■ BURNSIDE Section 1.0 Personnel, Organizational Structure and Project Management Approach Municipality of Kincardine I Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 1.0 Personnel, Organizational Structure and Project Management Approach 1.1 General Information In response to the Drainage Engineering Services - Request For Proposal (RFP) issued by the Municipality of Kincardine, R. J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is pleased to submit this proposal for the professional consulting services. Upon reviewing the RFP, Burnside has identified two main services that the Municipality will require; namely, that of a Drainage Superintendent and that of a Drainage Engineer. 1.1.1 Services of Drainage Superintendent The first area of service is as described in Section 93 of the Drainage Act. Some of the duties of the Superintendent may include, but are not limited to, periodically inspecting Municipal Drains and the reporting thereon to the Council in accordance with Section 94 of the Act, providing assistance to the residents of the Municipality in order to try and resolve their drainage issues (either common law or statute law), aiding in the completion of any "Petition for a Drainage Works ", advising the Council and the Municipal staff on drainage matters and, if requested, attending and representing the Municipality at any on -site meetings convened in accordance with either Section 4 or Section 78 of the Act. 1.1.2 Services of Drainage Engineer The second area of service is described in detail in various Sections of the Act and primarily involves two types of drains; namely new or Petition Drains in accordance with Section 4 of the Act or improvements to existing drains in accordance with Section 78 of the Act. There are two secondary types of drains described in Sections 2 and 3 of the Act; however, the use of these sections is not as common. Some of the major duties of an Engineer appointed under either Section 4 or Section 78 of the Act may include, but are not limited to, responding to an ' appointment, attending and conducting an on -site meeting of the various stakeholders and agencies, determining the area requiring drainage, assessing a "Petition for a Drainage Works" to determine its' validity, surveying and 1 determining the existing conditions of a drainage system and preparing a preliminary design of the solution to a drainage problem. There are two types of reports which can be prepared for a drainage works; namely a Final Report (in accordance with Section 8) or a Preliminary Report (in accordance with Section 10). Some of the activities the Engineer undertakes in the preparing of his or her Report are the completing of either a sketch plan or detailed plans, profiles and specifications of the drainage works, completing the R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 Municipality of Kincardine 2 Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 calculations presented in the various Schedules contained therein such as an I estimate of the total cost, an assessment of the proportion of the cost to be assessed to every parcel of land or road and allowances, if any. The duties of the Engineer as they relate to the Report, the assessments, the allowances and compensation, are more specifically described in Sections 11 to 40 inclusive in the Act. The Engineer is also required to attend at least one meeting after the filing of the I Report; namely, the Meeting to Consider the Report. It is also possible that the Engineer's participation will be required on several other occasions such as at a Court of Revision, at a Tribunal Hearing or at a Referee's Hearing. Once all of the Engineer's duties relating to the Report are completed and the drainage works is ready to be constructed, there are matters such as tendering of the work, review and observation of the construction of the drainage works, contract administration and once the works are complete, grant applications and final assessment calculations. It is important to note that there are duties required of the Engineer that have not been detailed or listed above; however, since those duties are required under the various sections of the Act, Burnside staff are quite familiar with, have experience with and are capable of undertaking them. I 1.2 Personnel We have identified a team of qualified professionals who offer a wide range of , skills and experience with drainage engineering services. The Burnside Drainage Team consists of staff with considerable experience working under the requirements of the Drainage Act. In addition, we have staff that are able to I provide additional expertise, specifically in matters dealing with the environment as well as fisheries and fish habitat. 1.2.1 Principal Staff Member For the purposes of this proposal, Mr. Jeff Dickson, P.Eng., and Manager of Burnside's Wingham Branch, will fulfill the role of Principal Staff Member and act as the primary contact throughout the proposal process. 1.2.2 Lead Drainage Engineer I Mr. Dickson will also be the lead Drainage Engineer and the primary contact for all drainage engineering issues; however, due to the depth of experience of the Burnside Team, Reports may be assigned to other qualified members of the Drainage Team on a case -by -case basis. 1.2.3 Lead Drainage Superintendent 1 Mr. George Guse will be the lead Drainage Superintendent and the primary contact for all Drainage Superintendence issues. R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 L Municipality of Kincardine 3 Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 1.2.4 Burnside Drainage Team The following, in accordance with the Terms of Reference, is a listing of the Burnside Drainage Team. The Team is quite capable of providing the level of service required by the Municipality of Kincardine. Please note that the education of the various team members is detailed within their respective CV as contained in Appendix B. Jeff Dickson, P.Eng. Qualifications and Experience Mr. Dickson has had considerable involvement with projects undertaken in accordance with The Drainage Act for over 25 years. Initially Mr. Dickson acted as an inspector for Maitland Engineering Services Ltd., progressed to the designing of drainage systems including assisting with the estimating of costs, calculating assessments and allowances and then to authoring his own reports under the Drainage Act. In 1986 Mr. Dickson became certified as a Drainage Superintendent, approved by the Minister of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs, and has acted in that capacity for several Municipalities in northern Huron and southern Bruce Counties. Since 1995, Mr. Dickson has authored numerous reports under Sections 4 and 78 of the Act and he continues to do so as a Project Manager for R. J. Burnside and Associates Limited. He is well qualified and experienced in the planning, design and construction of both urban and rural drainage systems. On occasion, he has appeared before the Agricultural, Food and Rural Affairs Appeals Tribunal as well as the Drainage Referee. Mr. Dickson was actively involved with the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) Land Drainage Committee (LDC) from 2001 to 2007. He served two terms as Chair from October 2001to October 2003, Past Chair to October 2004, member to October 2005, Chair to October 2006 and (lastly) past Chair to October 2007. In addition, Mr. Dickson participated on a number of task groups for the LDC. Mr. Dickson has been a speaker on several occasions at the annual Drainage Engineers Conference in Guelph as well its Facilitator while serving as the Chair of the LDC. In February 2005, made a presentation entitled "What Role Does Land Drainage have in Conservation ?" to the Ontario Soils and Crop Improvement Association. In September 2005, Mr. Dickson made a presentation entitled "Determining Allowances and Assessments" to the members of the Agricultural, Food and Rural Affairs Appeals Tribunal. Commencing in March 2009, Mr. Dickson will be an instructor at the annual Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) Drainage Superintendents course and will be providing attendees with information and explanations relating to Sections 11 to 40 inclusive of the Drainage Act. Overview of Role on Team Principal Staff Member, Lead Drainage Engineer, Project Manager I R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 • Municipality of Kincardine 4 Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 1 George Guse, C.S.T. Qualifications and Experience Mr. Guse has more than fifteen years of experience in the fields of municipal, civil and drainage engineering for public and private clients in Huron and Bruce Counties. Mr. Guse has worked on projects involving both the reconstruction of existing and the construction of new drains; both open and closed tile systems. His work has included field survey, CAD, on -site supervision, construction review and observation and layout for many types of engineering projects including Municipal Drains. In 2001 Mr. Guse became certified as a Drainage Superintendent, approved by the Minister of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs. Since 2001 he has either served as the Drainage Superintendent or assisted the Drainage Superintendent in the Municipality of Morris - Turnberry. Since 2006, he has also served as the Drainage Superintendent in the Municipality of Kincardine and assisted as Drainage Superintendent in the Township of Ashfield- Colborne - Wawanosh. While undertaking the above duties, Mr. Guse has been able to resolve many drainage issues, which we trust were to the satisfaction of both the Municipality and affected stakeholders. Overview of Role on Team Lead Drainage Superintendent, CAD, Survey and Field Assistance Jeremy Taylor, P.Eng. Qualifications and Experience I Mr. Taylor has over 2 years experience working with the Drainage Act. He has been involved with new drain design, evaluation of areas requiring drainage, assessment & allowance calculations, maintenance schedule preparation, tender and construction, as well as site review and observation, grant applications and OMAFRA forms, attendance at Court of Revision and Tribunal Hearings. He has also assisted with site survey and resolved maintenance issues. Mr. Taylor also has over 12 years experience with project management in the manufacturing sector, as well as in the consulting engineering environment. Overview of Role on Team Drainage Engineer, Project Manager I I I I R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 ' Municipality of Kincardine 5 Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 Adam Weishar, A.S.T. Qualifications and Experience Mr. Weishar has contributed to a number of municipal and civil engineering projects for a diverse group of municipal, public and private clients. His work has included field survey, CAD, on -site review and observation, inspection and layout. Mr. Weishar has worked on projects involving both the reconstruction of existing and the construction of new infrastructure in both urban and rural communities. Overview of Role on Team CAD, Survey and Field Assistance Tom Pridham, P.Eng. Qualifications and Experience Mr. Pridham has over 25 years experience with expertise in the design and implementation of approximately 250 rural and urban drainage works under the provisions of the Drainage Act. He has designed and obtained MTO approval for several road culvert replacements in conjunction with local drainage improvements. A significant amount of his work involved the replacement of undersized structures. In addition, Mr. Pridham has provided hydrology assistance with other larger crossings. Mr. Pridham served on the former AOLS -APEO Joint Committee on Land Drainage including the position of Chair and he is currently a member of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers Land Drainage Committee. Overview of Role on Team Drainage Engineer, Project Manager Chris Pfohl, A.Sc.T. Qualifications and Experience Mr. Pfohl has over 9 years of professional experience in Aquatic Resource Assessment, such as baseline studies, habitat restoration, environmental 1 monitoring, environmental protection plans, fish habitat overviews, hydrogeology and contaminated sites. He has extensive knowledge of the Fisheries Act, as it pertains to the protection of fish and fish habitat. Mr. Pfohl is responsible for obtaining permit applications from various government agencies such as the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), determination of fish habitat, environmental and construction monitoring, developing and conducting sampling programs for fisheries and aquatic habitat inventories, and the preparation of technical reports based on project requirements. Overview of Role on Team Aquatic Resource Specialist, Fisheries Specialist I R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 Municipality of Kincardine 6 1 Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 Bruce Dickson, Ph.D., Qualifications and Experience Dr. Dickson is a broadly trained environmental professional with a wide - ranging education specializing in aquatic ecology. He has been the principal investigator or collaborated with others on the design and implementation of innovative applied research projects, developing environmental assessment methods and tools, policy instruments, land management plans, and large scale data intensive environmental impact statements and land management initiatives. In addition, he has worked with the private sector and Non - Government Organizations (NGO's) on watershed and fishery assessments, channel assessment and design, stream restorations and retrofits, environmental mitigation and compensation projects, and fish and wildlife habitat enhancements. Overview of Role on Team Senior Aquatic Ecologist /Environmental Specialist, Fisheries Specialist I Paul Maclntyre, C.E.T. Qualifications and Experience Mr. Maclntyre is a Project Manager with over 23 years experience in the field of Municipal Engineering. As a Project Manager working out of the Stratford office, he coordinates all of the activities associated with the completion of design, approval and construction of local municipal projects. Mr. Maclntyre is also a member of the Burnside Drainage Team and participates in all aspects of producing Engineer's Reports under the Drainage Act. His duties have included conducting with and for the Engineer the on -site meeting with all stakeholders, surveying, designing and drafting of plans and profiles, estimating construction and engineering costs and calculating preliminary (or draft) assessments, presenting Reports to Council, compiling tenders for construction of a drainage works, performing on -site inspection, preparing payment certificates and calculating final ' project costs and assessments. Mr. MacIntyre is also a certified Drainage Superintendent, approved by the Minister of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs. Overview of Role on Team I Assistant to Drainage Superintendent and Engineer I I 1 r R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132,9 1 Municipality of Kincardine 7 I Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 I Gerd Uderstadt, C.S.T. Qualifications and Experience Mr. Uderstadt has assisted with approximately 600 drainage related reports under the provisions of the Drainage Act. His work has included such duties as surveying I existing conditions, designing drainage systems, calculating of various quantities, estimating the cost of a drainage works, attending the public meetings, tendering, laying out the work and observing and inspecting the actual construction of a I drainage works. Mr. Uderstadt has also assisted eight Municipalities in dealing with general drainage inquiries including investigation, recommendations to Council, estimation of maintenance requirements and construction inspection. This I work also includes preparation of the schedules of assessments for the cost incurred. Mr. Uderstadt is also a certified Drainage Superintendent, approved by the Minister of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs. I Overview of Role on Team Assistant to Drainage Superintendent and Engineer I I I I I I I I I I I R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 Municipality of Kincardine 8 Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 1.3 Organizational Structure I The following organizational chart has been included to outline the personnel on the Burnside Drainage Team. The team members listed will be used to assist with specific drainage superintendence and engineering issues and to provide expertise in the areas of fisheries and fish habitat when and as required. 1.3.1 Project Organizational � Diagram Municipality of Kincardine Jeff Dickson, P.Eng. s Primary Contact Jeff Dickson, P.Eng. George Guse Jeremy Taylor, P.Eng. Tom Pridham, P.Eng. Drainage Superintendent Drainage Engineers I Adam Weishar Paul Maclntyre Bruce Dickson Chris Pfohl Gerd Uderstadt Assist as Required I I I 1 1 R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 BURNSIDE Section 2.0 Financial and Quality Control Measures I Municipality of Kincardine 9 Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services 1 November 17, 2008 1 2.0 Financial and Quality Control Measures. 2.1 Financial Measures I The hourly rates for 2008 have been provided in Section 2.3 for all Burnside Drainage Team personnel. Burnside's hourly rates are adjusted on an annual basis, based on a number of factors including the Consumer Price Index, OSPE salary I survey, experience of the individual staff member and market factors. Burnside would be pleased to review the hourly rates with the Municipality at the annual review. I 2.2 Quality Control Measures 1 2.2.1 Services of Drainage Superintendent At the end of each calendar year, budgets are prepared for the following year. I Based on these budgets, one of which is for the services of the Superintendent and one, which is for the expected activity relating to Maintenance projects, a request for grant is submitted to OMAFRA. Fees and expenses are normally invoiced on a I monthly basis, which allows the Superintendent to monitor and compare actual costs to those budgeted and, if necessary, to take corrective measures. I It can be quite challenging to predict the level of activity of the Superintendent from one year to the next and it can also be difficult to predict the amount of maintenance that may need to be undertaken in a given year. Although Mr. Guse I has been acting as a Drainage Superintendent for different Municipalities for several years, there are other qualified Drainage Superintendents within Burnside that he can, if required, consult as a resource in order to determine the most I appropriate solution to a drainage issue as well as to provide quality assurance. In addition, most of the Drainage Engineers are also qualified to perform these services and can also assist. 1 The Burnside Drainage Team has worked closely with OMAFRA staff for many years, has Superintendents who are active members of Chapter 3 of the Drainage I Superintendents Association of Ontario (DSAO) and currently has a member of the Team who is on the DSAO Board of Directors. All of these organizations can be accessed for assistance if needed, to ensure the services provide are of the quality I expected by the Municipality. 2.2.2 Services of Drainage Engineer I One of the tasks of the Engineer is to estimate the costs of a project, including the fees of the Engineer. In these ever changing times where concerns relating to the environment are increasing, it is a challenging exercise to estimate fees for a I drainage project. There can be uncertainties such as appeals and hearings, there can be delays attributed to fisheries and fish habitat as well as relating to the I obtaining of approvals and permits; all of these matters affect the costs of the project. R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited I MCW 16132.9 Municipality of Kincardine 10 111 Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 , The Burnside Drainage Team has plenty of experience dealing with such matters 111 and will ensure that all that can be done is done to keep costs in check. Although not a requirement of the Act, there is often more that one meeting with the affected ' stakeholders on a drainage project. Accordingly, and during the process of preparing the Report, these stakeholders are provided the opportunity to provide input as well as feedback to the Engineer at these additional meetings in order to endeavor to satisfy all concerns. Furthermore, these meetings are also an opportunity for the Engineer to keep the stakeholders informed of the progress being made, as well as the costs associated with that progress. ' The Drainage Act is a unique piece of legislation and the duties of the Engineer under the Act are quite specific. Mr. Dickson has been acting as a Drainage 111 Engineer for different Municipalities for several years; however, there are other qualified Engineers within Burnside that he can easily consult as a resource in order to determine the most appropriate solution to drainage issues, as well as to provide quality assurance. Staff reviews of all reports are completed in order to ensure they are, for the most part, error free. The Engineers on the Burnside Drainage Team have worked closely with OMAFRA staff for many years, have been active members of Land Drainage Committee and the Team currently has a member on the OSPE Land Drainage Committee. All of these organizations can be accessed for assistance if needed to ensure the services provide are of the quality expected by the Municipality. I 2.3 Fees for Services As directed in the Terms of Reference, the fees for services rendered under the project are to be on a time basis. Accordingly, the following is a list of the hourly billing rates for the personnel listed within Section 1.2. Key Personnel 2008 Hourly Rate J. Dickson $145 G. Guse $80 ' J. Taylor $115 A. Weishar $65 T. Pridham $145 ' C. Pfohl $90 B. Dickson $135 P. Maclntyre $110 G. Uderstadt $85 R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 Municipality of Kincardine 11 ' Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 ' 2.4 Expenses As indicated in the Term of Reference, the Municipality is aware that standard expenses are in addition to the above noted fees. In this regard, all such expenses incurred in connection with the project will be billed at cost plus an administrative markup of eight percent (8 %). Please note that any such expenses not directly incurred by Burnside on a project P Y Y P J for items such as agency approvals or permits, Burnside does provide Clients with the option of being invoiced directly to save the eight percent administrative markup. ' 2.5 Other Participation Burnside has participated in and offered comment on a number of issues affecting rural Ontario and rural land drainage in the last number of years. Some of the ventures participated in include the following: ' • The creation of the Agricultural Drainage Infrastructure Program (ADIP) in mid 2005 to replace the cancellation of the former Municipal Outlet Drain (MOD) Program in August 2004. • The recent 2007 review of the ADIP Policies. • Providing feedback on the Species At Risk Act (SARA). • Providing feedback on the Nutrient Management Act (NMA). ' • Providing feedback on the Clean Water Act (CWA). • Providing feedback on the combined DFO and various Conservation Authorities Drain Classification System. 1 • Providing feedback on matters relating to source water protection. We currently have a member of the Team participating on a local Source Water ' Protection working group as well as on the Drain Action Working Group (DAWG), which involves numerous stakeholders affected by drainage and drainage policy. 2.6 Insurance and Conflict of Interest Affidavit Burnside has included the insurance policies requested by the Municipality in Appendix C. Additionally, a letter from the Vice President of the Central Public ' Market Sector is included, addressing the Conflict of Interest Affidavit requirement of the proposal. I ' R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 CO BURNSbE Section 3.0 Local Knowledge Municipality of Kincardine 12 ' Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 3.0 Local Knowledge The Wingham Office of Burnside has provided drainage engineering services to the Municipality of Kincardine since amalgamation in 1999. Prior to amalgamation, Burnside's predecessor, Maitland Engineering Services Limited (MES), provided considerable municipal and drainage engineering services to the Township of Bruce ' (Ward 3) and, to a limited degree, to the Township of Kincardine (Ward 2), for 25 years. As a result, the staff members of the Wingham Office of Burnside have a wealth of knowledge regarding the drainage systems throughout Kincardine. As early as 1975 MES was preparing Reports under the Drainage Act for the ' Township of Bruce and, commencing in 1982 when the Province of Ontario initiated the program, MES was appointed as the Drainage Superintendent for the Township. Other municipal engineering services that were provided during that ' period include design and contract administration of rural roadways, concrete and corrugated steel pipe culverts, communal water systems, as well as all work relating to the Bruce Township Landfill Site. Since 1975, MES and Burnside have completed at least twelve Engineer's Reports under the Drainage Act within the Municipality of Kincardine, including, most recently Bruce Municipal Drains #19 and #20. In addition, many Engineer's Reports have been completed in the surrounding geographic Townships of Elderslie, Greenock, Kinloss and Huron. Burnside has become familiar with most of the Municipal Drains in both Wards 2 and 3 while acting as the Drainage Superintendent for the past four years. During ' this period, Burnside has dealt with the effects of the Enbridge Wind Power Project on the municipal drainage systems within the Municipality. In addition, Burnside has initiated a regular Municipal Drain inspection program that can lead to a ' regular maintenance program and updating of the mapping of the drainage systems. As a result of Burnside's involvement with Municipal Drainage in Kincardine since amalgamation, our key drainage personnel have developed a good working relationship with municipal staff and the Public Works Committee. R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 BURNSTDE Section 4.0 Related and Corporate Experience ' Municipality of Kincardine 13 p Y ' Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 1 4.0 Related and Corporate Experience Burnside is a multi - disciplined engineering and environmental consulting firm comprised of approximately 300 professional, technical and support personnel. We have been providing our clients with a comprehensive range of skills in design, project management, construction administration, and plant operations since 1970. Our firm currently operates from 9 offices in Ontario, our head office is located in Orangeville and we operate an office in Winnipeg, Manitoba and one in Hyderabad, India. Drainage engineering work is normally undertaken from our Wingham, Stratford and Orangeville offices and on occasion from the Collingwood office. 1 Burnside has progressively developed core skills in infrastructure engineering and environmental consulting and is today an established and recognized provider of quality services to an ever - expanding number of clients. In addition to the ' conventional civil engineering disciplines, Burnside has specialized experience in various technical fields including rural land drainage, solid waste management, environmental impact assessment, site remediation, energy efficiency, satellite ' remote sensing and water resources. Within the main disciplines of civil engineering, Burnside offers extensive project experience in water supply development, treatment and distribution, sewage collection and treatment, roads ' and bridges and associated structures such as reservoirs and water and wastewater treatment plants. ' Burnside has a Drainage Team consisting of qualified professionals who are able to provide clients with a wide range of both urban and rural drainage skills by drawing on extensive experience in all aspects of land drainage, especially work ' under the Drainage Act. We provide Drainage Superintendent and Drainage Engineering services to Municipalities in south - central and south - western Ontario. Our Drainage Team includes engineers, scientists and technologists who have been 1 key in assisting our clients with drainage issues and concerns. Our professionals can draw upon years of specialized expertise to deliver cost - effective solutions. ' We know that proper drainage is an essential part of our infrastructure and that it makes good neighbours and good communities, whether in rural or urban Ontario. Some members of our team have appeared before the Drainage Referee, the Appeal Tribunal and in court as "expert witnesses" in legal actions. We can help you find the most efficient solution to your drainage problem. At present, staff in the Wingham office acts as the Drainage Superintendent for 3 Municipalities and provides engineering services to least 6 different Municipalities. The staff in the Stratford office acts as the Drainage Superintendent for 1 ' Municipality and provides engineering services to approximately 4 different Municipalities. The staff in the Orangeville office acts as the Drainage Superintendent for 7 Municipalities and provides engineering services to ' approximately 14 different Municipalities. Most recently they were retained to ' R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 Municipality of Kincardine ' Y 14 Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 provide services in accordance with Section 123 of the Act for several projects in the Unorganized Townships of Northern Ontario. Burnside is a client- focused organization, where project managers develop close � working relationships with their public and private sector clients. Internationally, our team focuses primarily on governmental funding agencies, and works closely with local representatives and community stakeholders. We often find that working closely with our clients, as well as with community stakeholders, government agencies and other local representatives, helps our clients realize their goals quickly. Burnside continues to work toward providing cost effective, efficient and environmentally responsible solutions using an appropriate mixture of innovative technology and first principles know -how. Burnside staff strives to provide the personal attention and perceptive insight required to meet and exceed our client's expectations. Please refer to Appendix A for more information on our company profile. The following is a list of some of the long- standing Municipal Clients that have been served from the Wingham office, some particulars regarding our work related experience with those Municipalities, as well as the key personnel that were involved with each particular project. ' 1 I I I I I R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 Municipality of Kincardine 15 ' Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 Client: Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Y Y ' Description of Services Provided Drainage Superintendent duties first began in this Municipality in the geographic Township of Turnberry in 1997 and were attended to by Mr. Dickson. In approximately 2001 Mr. Guse began assisting with those duties and for the past several years, Mr. Guse has been the lead Drainage Superintendent and, when not the lead, he has provided advice and assistance to the Drainage Superintendent. I During this time Mr. Dickson and Mr. Guse have prepared and submitted the annual budgets to OMAFRA for expected Maintenance Costs and completed the year -end grant application. They have attended on -site meetings, arranged to meet * and review drainage issues with landowners and coordinated maintenance activities ® for all of the drains within the Municipality. Drainage Engineer duties extend back to the years prior to amalgamation when Burnside's predecessor, MES, provided considerable municipal and drainage engineering services to the geographic Townships of Morris and Turnberry. As early as 1976 and 1982 MES was preparing Reports under the Drainage Act for the Townships of Morris and Turnberry respectively. Other municipal engineering services that were provided during this period include design and contract administration of rural roadways, concrete and corrugated steel pipe culverts, communal water systems and work relating to the various Landfill 1 Sites. As noted, a number of Engineer's Reports have been completed in this Municipality. Most recently was a report for the Gregory Municipal Drain Improvement 2008. The Gregory Municipal Drain is situated on the north edge of the Town of Wingham and, as such, is located in residential, industrial and agricultural lands. The Engineer's Report was initiated by landowners for improvement to the existing drain and the Municipality also instructed Burnside to prepare a new Maintenance Assessment Schedule. The new drain includes 13 separate branches. Working with landowners that require drainage for different purposes can be quite challenging. Burnside, through the use of on -site meetings and communication with all stakeholders, was able to resolve the drainage issues and explain the contents of the Report to all. During the course of the Report preparation, Burnside also discovered that a presumed private drain was in fact a Branch of the Municipal Drain that had been adopted as a result of a 1929 Report. This branch was added to the maintenance schedule. This project shows how the Burnside team is able to work with different types of landowners towards a ' common goal and the professionalism the team has in producing a report that is technically accurate. Personnel Drainage Superintendent - George Guse Drainage Engineers - Jeff Dickson and Jeremy Taylor (Andy McBride) R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 Municipality of Kincardine 16 Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 Client: Township of Ashfield- Colborne - Wawanosh Description of Services Provided Drainage Superintendent duties first began in this Municipality in 2001 and were attended to by Mr. Dickson. In approximately 2006 Mr. Guse began assisting Mr. Dickson with the duties and, most recently, Mr. Guse has been responsible for many of the duties of the Drainage Superintendent and for all related site work. During this time Mr. Dickson and Mr. Guse have prepared and submitted the annual budgets to OMAFRA for expected Maintenance Costs and completed the year -end grant application. They have attended on -site meetings, arranged to meet and review drainage issues with landowners and coordinated maintenance activities for all of the drains within the Municipality. i Drainage Engineer duties extend back to the years prior to amalgamation when Burnside's predecessor, MES, provided considerable municipal and drainage engineering services to the geographic Townships of Ashfield and West Wawanosh. As early as 1974 and 1979 MES was preparing Reports under the Drainage Act for the Townships of West Wawanosh and Ashfield respectively. Of note is that in 1970, E.H. (Henry) Uderstadt, OLS, began his own company, as well ■ as preparing Reports under the Drainage Act for the Township of Ashfield; Gerd Uderstadt began assisting his father with that work in 1970. I Other municipal engineering services that were provided during this period include design and contract administration of rural roadways, concrete and corrugated steel I pipe culverts, communal water systems and work relating to the various Landfill Sites. As noted, a number of Engineer's Re orts have been Reports completed in this Municipality. Most recently was a report for the Cedar Bank Drive Municipal Drain 2006. The Cedar Bank Drive Municipal Drain is located near the south west corner of the geographic Township of Ashfield and the site is immediately south of South Street in the Hamlet of Port Albert, which is located on the west side of the Bluewater Highway (King's Highway No. 21), approximately midway between Goderich and Amberley. The project involved a "lakeshore" residential and cottage area as well as agricultural landowners. The drainage area consisted of approximately 36.0 hectares, 30.6 of which were cleared worked agricultural land. The project involved stabilization of a lakeshore gully to prevent further erosion and loss of a cottage road access. Burnside used their experience in dealing with various individual landowners with different needs and perception of drainage, as well as different land use to deliver a solution that in the end was, for the most part, acceptable to all stakeholders. Personnel Drainage Superintendent - George Guse Drainage Engineers - Jeff Dickson and Jeremy Taylor I R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 I Municipality of Kincardine 17 I Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 Client: Municipality of North Perth I Description of Services Provided Drainage Engineer duties extend back to the years prior to amalgamation when Burnside's predecessor, MES, provided considerable municipal and drainage I engineering services to the geographic Townships of Wallace and Elma. As early as 1976 and 1988 MES was preparing Reports under the Drainage Act for the Townships of Wallace and Elma respectively. Mr. Pridham and Mr. Dickson have I continued to provide services for Burnside and to prepare Engineer's Reports for this Municipality. I Other municipal engineering services that were provided during this period include design and contract administration of rural roadways, concrete and corrugated steel pipe culverts, communal water systems and work relating to the various Landfill I Sites. As noted, a number of Engineer's Reports have been completed in this I Municipality. Most recently was a report for the Hanna Municipal Drain 2008 Improvement. The Hanna Municipal Drain is located near the midpoint of the Geographic Township of Elma. In December 2005 the Director of Public Works 1 for the Municipality of North Perth signed a request for an Improvement to the Hanna Municipal Drain under Section 78 of the Drainage Act. The Elma Landfill I Site on the north part of Lot 10, Concession 9, was to be completely re- designed to maximize the landfill storage footprint; therefore, it was considered necessary to relocate the existing Drain from the middle part of the current site to the perimeter. I The Elma Landfill Site is approximately 2 kilometers due west of the Village of Atwood and just south of the line between Concessions 8 and 9 on the west side of Line 166. The Report for the relocation of this portion of the Hanna Municipal I Drain permitted the expansion of the Elma Landfill. During the course of preparing it, the Burnside Drainage Team worked and coordinated efforts with the Burnside Solid Waste Team to develop a solution that met the requirements of the I Drainage Act relating to the drain and to satisfy the concerns of the Ministry of the Environment relating to the landfill site. Personnel 1 Drainage Engineer - Jeff Dickson Assisting - George Guse, Adam Weishar, Jeremy Taylor and Tom Pridham I I I I R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 Municipality of Kincardine 98 I Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 Client: Municipality of Brockton Description of Services Provided Drainage Superintendent duties first began in this Municipality in the geographic Township of Greenock commencing in 1983 and were attended to by Mr. McBride; Mr. Dickson began to assist commencing in 1986. During this time and until approximately 2006 Mr. McBride and Mr. Dickson prepared and submitted the annual budgets to OMAFRA for expected Maintenance Costs and completed the year -end grant application. They attended on -site meetings, arranged to meet and review drainage issues with landowners and coordinated maintenance activities for all of the drains within the Municipality. Drainage Engineer duties extend back to the years prior to amalgamation when Burnside's predecessor, MES, provided considerable municipal and drainage engineering services to the geographic Township of Greenock. As early as 1974 MES was preparing Reports under the Drainage Act for the Township of Greenock. Other municipal engineering services that were provided during this period include design and contract administration of rural roadways, concrete and corrugated steel pipe culverts, communal water systems and work relating to the various Landfill Sites. I As noted, a number of Engineer's Reports have been completed in this Municipality. Most recently was a report for the Brockton MD #6. This drain I consisted of a closed and open section. The drain affected fish habitat and as such, Burnside was required to review the proposed design with DFO. As a result, the design incorporated DFO requirements, such as buffer strips, fencing and sediment pools to address their concerns. The drain also included two drop structures, as well as typical farm lane way crossings. The project was authorized by DFO, as well as the local Conservations Authority and successfully completed. Personnel Drainage Engineer - Jeff Dickson and Jeremy Taylor (Andy McBride) I I I i R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 I Municipality of Kincardine 99 I Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 I I Client: Township of Howick Description of Services Provided Drainage Superintendent duties first began in this Municipality commencing in I 1982 when the Province of Ontario initiated the program and MES was appointed as the Drainage Superintendent. Mr. McBride and Mr. Dickson attended to duties. During this time and until approximately 1998 Mr. McBride and Mr. Dickson I prepared and submitted the annual budgets to OMAFRA for expected Maintenance Costs and completed the year -end grant application. They attended on -site meetings, arranged to meet and review drainage issues with landowners and I coordinated maintenance activities for all of the drains within the Municipality. Drainage Engineer duties extend back to the years when Burnside's predecessor, I MES, provided considerable municipal and drainage engineering services to the Township and as early as 1976 MES, was preparing Reports under the Drainage Act. I Other municipal engineering services that were provided during this period include design and contract administration of rural roadways, concrete and corrugated steel I pipe culverts, communal water systems and work relating to the Landfill Site. As noted, a number of Engineer's Reports have been completed in this I Municipality. Most recently is a report currently being prepared for the Bolton Municipal Drain. This drain consists of a closed and open section. The open I portion of the drain is affected by significant fish habitat and as such, Burnside will be required to design the drain in consultation with DFO and the local Conservation Authority. As a result, the design proposes to incorporate some DFO I requirements such as buffer strips, riffle pool structures and sediment pools to satisfy DFO's concerns. The project will require the authorization of DFO, as well as the local Conservation Authority. The duties relating to fish habitat assessment, I enhancements and restoration will be undertaken by Dr. Bruce Dickson, Senior Aquatic Ecologist /Environmental Specialist and Mr. Pfohl, Aquatic Resource Specialist. I Personnel Drainage Engineer — Jeremy Taylor Fisheries Specialists — Bruce Dickson and Chris Pfohl I I I I R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 Municipality of Kincardine 20 Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 Client: Municipality of Kincardine Description of Services Provided Drainage Superintendent duties first began in this Municipality in the geographic Township of Bruce commencing in 1982 and were attended to by Mr. McBride; Mr. Dickson began to assist commencing in 1986. Since 2006 Mr. Guse has completed the duties of Drainage Superintendent. During this time Mr. McBride, Mr. Dickson and Mr. Guse prepared and submitted the annual budgets to OMAFRA for expected Maintenance Costs and completed the year -end grant application. They attended on -site meetings, arranged to meet and review drainage issues with landowners and coordinated maintenance activities for all of the drains within the Municipality. Most recently, Mr. Guse has commenced a program of inspecting all municipal drains within the Municipality to confirm current conditions. ,. Drainage Engineer duties extend back to the years prior to amalgamation when Burnside's predecessor, MES, provided considerable municipal and drainage engineering services to the geographic Township of Bruce and, to a limited degree, to the geographic Township of Kincardine. As early as 1975 MES was preparing Reports under the Drainage Act for the geographic Township of Greenock. Other municipal engineering services that were provided during this period include I design and contract administration of rural roadways, concrete and corrugated steel pipe culverts, communal water systems and work relating to the Bruce Township Landfill Site. I Since 1975, MES and Burnside have completed at least twelve Engineer's Reports under the Drainage Act for the Municipality of Kincardine. Most recently was a I report for the Bruce Municipal Drain No. 19 — 2005. Drain No. 19 was a large drain, encompassing over 759 hectares in area. Originally petitioned for drainage improvements, the drain requirements increased to include an open and closed portion as well as a closed Branch A portion. The open drain was an enlargement of an existing channel and the downstream end that was deemed by DFO to be fish habitat. Burnside worked with the landowners and DFO to establish a compromise between ideal outlet and ideal fish habitat. The drain also involved several site meetings with the landowners, as the scope of work required continued to expand and develop. Burnside defended the Engineer's Report before the Court of Revision and at a Tribunal Hearing. Overall the drain represents one of the larger drains Burnside has completed. Personnel Drainage Superintendent — George Guse Drainage Engineering Services — Jeff Dickson and Jeremy Taylor (Andy McBride) ' 1 R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 Municipality of Kincardine 21 Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 Client: Municipality of Central Huron Description of Services Provided Drainage Superintendent duties in this Municipality are limited to providing assistance to both the Drainage Superintendent and the Drainage Commissioner. Drainage Engineer duties extend back to the years prior to amalgamation when Burnside's predecessor, MES, provided municipal and drainage engineering ' services to the geographic Township of Goderich and, to a limited degree, to the geographic Township of Hullett. In 1997 MES began preparing Reports under the Drainage Act for the geographic Township of Goderich. Other municipal engineering services that have been provided since amalgamation include design and contract administration of rural and urban roadways, communal water systems and work relating to an urban stormwater management facility. Since 1997, MES and Burnside have completed at least twelve Engineer's Reports under the Drainage Act for the Municipality of Central Huron. Most recently was a report for the Steenstra Municipal Drain 2005 Improvement. The Steenstra Municipal Drain was a very "unique" project, which demonstrated how natural ' channel design techniques, could be used to improve an existing open Municipal Drain rather than standard construction or maintenance practices. It was also proof to the latitude and versatility of the Drainage Act. The Steenstra Municipal Drain ' is located in the southeast corner of the geographic Township of Goderich and within the Lower Bayfield River Watershed. The site is approximately 6 km south of the Hamlet of Holmesville, 9 km east of Bayfield and 6 km south and west of Clinton on the Bayfield Road just east of the Parr Line. The watershed is approx. 318.4 hectares in area. The major features of the Drain were as follows: the open drain was re- aligned and scalloped with a combination of alternating riffles and ' pools, as well as the installation of vegetated brush layer bank treatments; an offset wetland /sediment trap feature complete with an inlet and an outlet structure and a grade control riffle was constructed at the downstream end; the riparian zone or buffer along the west side of the drain was enhanced to 6 m and a new 6 m riparian zone or buffer was established along the east side of the drain; an upstream offset wetland /sediment trap feature complete with an open drain re- alignment, an inlet and an outlet structure and a bottleneck -grade control was constructed; an earthen berm was constructed complete with the installation of a junction box and a ' hickenbottom immediately upstream of the Parr Line. This project was presented as a case study at the 2006 Drainage Engineers Conference (DEC). At the 2008 DEC and as part of the 40 anniversary of the DEC, it was recognized as "The ' Most Environmentally Friendly Project" from all of the projects submitted by various practitioners from across the province. Personnel Drainage Engineer — Jeff Dickson R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 BURNS ■ ID E Section 5.0 References 1 Municipality of Kincardine 22 I Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 5.0 References I The following is a listing of references that may be contacted. I Client: Municipality of Morris - Turnberry Contact: Nancy Michie, Administrator /Clerk - Treasurer I Address: 41342 Morris Road, R.R. #4 Brussels, ON NOG 1H0 Telephone #: 519- 887 -6137 I Fax #: 519- 887 -6424 Email: morris@scsinternet.com I I Client: Township of Ashfield- Colborne - Wawanosh Contact: Linda Andrew, Deputy -Clerk I Address: 82133 Council Line, R.R. #5 Goderich, ON N7A 3Y2 I Telephone #: Fax #: 519 - 524 -4669 519 -524 -1951 Email: dclerk@acwtownship.ca 1 I Client: Municipality of North Perth Contact: Gary Pipe, Operations Manager I Address: 330 Wallace Avenue North Listowel, ON N4W 1L3 I Telephone #: 519- 291 -2950 Fax #: 519- 291 -1804 I Email: gpipe c@i northperth.ca I I I R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 (I) ■ BURN SIDE Section 6.0 Comments ' Municipality of Kincardine 23 ' Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 6.0 Comments Burnside is pleased to submit this Proposal in response to the RFP for Drainage ' Engineering Services for the Municipality of Kincardine. Burnside, and previously Maitland Engineering Services Limited, has completed many years of service to the ' Municipality of Kincardine and the geographic Townships of Bruce and Kincardine. We look forward to being able to continue to provide engineering services in the future. ' Burnside is committed to offering and providing engineering advice, assistance and expertise to clients who share our interest in "value based services ". The Team is also ' committed to enhancing value through customer service and responsiveness. We enjoy working with numerous Municipalities across Ontario in general and have developed a time - honoured relationship with many Municipalities in particular. ' Burnside recognizes the importance of this project to the Municipality of Kincardine and is confident that we have the skills, staff and proven experience necessary to complete the assignment to the satisfaction of the Municipality. 1 Having an office and staff living in Wingham and surrounding area providing a variety of engineering services to local Municipalities supported by our Stratford and ' Orangeville Offices, reinforces our commitment to providing excellent value based service to the Municipality of Kincardine for this project. ' Recent increase in the rural Ontarian's awareness relating to environmental issues, combined with the increased presence of DFO and the local Conservation Authority (CA) have resulted in an increase of the duties of the Drainage Superintendent and the Engineer. Both of these professionals have had to adapt to these public pressures and arrive at a mutual agreement as to how to accommodate the requirements of the legislation by which DFO and the CA are bound. Some examples of the extra matters ' to be dealt with are DFO Certificates of Authorization and CA Permits to allow the completion of the work primarily on open drains. This may include the maintenance of an existing drainage system or the construction or improvement of a drainage system under an Engineer's Report. Burnside has recognized the need for this additional expertise in the area of aquatic and fish habitat and as such we have staff ' that are specialists in these areas. One additional comment we offer concerns the potential for a "perceived" conflict ' between the duties of the Drainage Superintendent and the Drainage Engineer because they work for the same consulting firm. The Municipality retains the services of a Drainage Superintendent to ensure that the Municipal Drains are properly maintained ' and to deal with landowner issues regarding drainage. The Drainage Superintendent should be available to the residents of the Municipality as a source of advice on drainage issues. R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 Municipality of Kincardine 24 Proposal for Drainage Engineering Services November 17, 2008 When an Engineer undertakes his duties in preparing a new drainage Report, some landowners may not entirely agree with the Engineer. It has been noted that landowners may seek the advice of the Drainage Superintendent in these situations. Since the Municipality has created this RFP for Drainage Services, it may be 1 perceived as a conflict of interest by landowners if both the Drainage Superintendent and the Engineer are from the same office. If this situation was to arise and the landowner is not satisfied with the advice received from the Drainage Superintendent, 1 Burnside proposes to allow the landowner to contact one of our other qualified Drainage Superintendents from a different office to provide independent advice. We feel that this methodology would deal with any "perceived" conflict of interest in a fair and equitable manner. We sincerely thank the Municipality of Kincardine for offering Burnside the , opportunity to respond to this RFP for Drainage Engineering Services. We look forward to providing our services to the Municipality on this project. Respectfully submitted: R. J. Burnside & Associates Limited , .R. Dickson, P.Eng. ' 1 1 I 1 1 R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited MCW 16132.9 BURNSTDE Appendix A Corporate & Drainage Brochures I I t( BURNSIDE I I Company profile Burnside is an engineering consulting firm comprised of more than 300 professional, technical and support staff. I We provide our clients with a comprehensive range of skills including design, project management, construction administration, and plant operations. For more than 38 years, Burnside has been delivering engineering and science -based solutions. Our staff often assists I our clients on projects with short deadlines, extensive approval requirements and facilitation of the process to secure the necessary financing. While providing our clients with personal attention, we, at Burnside combine innovative and new technologies with our extensive consulting knowledge. I This reputation has allowed Burnside to represent more municipalities than almost any other consultant in Ontario. Our staff often becomes integrated with our client's team, particularly in small municipalities where we effectively act as the municipality's engineering department. We also work extensively on behalf of the private development community; I in fact, Burnside has one of the most well respected golf services teams in Canada. Integrated Water Resources facilities and properties. Detailed current technology and construction I Burnside has specialized in water site investigations are conducted to practices to meet the specific needs technology for over 35 years. This assess situations including soils and of each client. We also provide unique experience includes hydrology, hydraulics groundwater contamination, above expertise in the assessment and ground and underground storage tank resolution of concerns that relate to I and land drainage, but particularly the development and sustainability of conditions, the quantities and condition mould in residential and institutional water and wastewater infrastructure of asbestos insulation, and the types of buildings. PCB containing equipment. for communities. Burnside also Geographic Information echnolo I carries out contaminant h e Transportation T investigations and identifies es the potential Technology for contaminants affecting areas of Our transportation services include Our GIS and satellite technology I groundwater recharge and water supply functional road planning, design and improvements; traffic calming; truck services provide cost-effective tools wells. for assessment mapping, road and routing and property access controls. utilities maintenance, land use planning, Environmental Sciences The Burnside bridge team completes development, bylaw enforcement I projects requiring design work from minor and emergency response assistance. We have a seasoned team of engineers upgrades to complete replacement. We provide a flexible, cost - effective and designers who specialize in solid process to locate groundwater and waste management. Our services include I environmental assessments through all Structural Engineering and mineral resources by integrating satellite design phases to contract administration Building Design imagery with geological, geophysical and operator training. hydrological data. and o p 9 Burnside provides services related to the I We have also conducted numerous structural, mechanical, electrical and site Phase I, II and III environmental servicing for commercial, institutional site assessments at various client and agricultural facilities. We design I effective building structures that use I I R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited www.rjhurnside.com I I I j BURNS IDE I I ORANGEVILLE GUELPH IQALUIT I (Main Office) 292 Speedvale Avene. West, Unit 7 Nuna Burnside Engineering and 15 Townline Guelph, Ontario, N 1 H 1 C4 Environmental Ltd. Orangeville, Ontario, L9W 3R4 telephone (519) 823-4995 Building 764, Fred Coman Street, I telephone (519) 941 -5331 fax (519) 836 -5477 lqluit, Nunavut, XOA OHO fax (519) 941 8120 telephone (867) 975-2052 I fax (867) 975 -2053 INDIA BARRIE Unit 1 Burnside Consulting Private Limited STRATFORD I 120 Saunders Road Plot No. 5, Road 9, Jubilee Hills Barrie, Ontario L4N 9A8 Hyderabad, 500 033 332 Lorne Avenue East telephone (705) 797-2047 India Stratford, Ontario, N5A 6S4 I fax (705) 797 2037 telephone 91-40-2354-0810 fax 91-40-2354-0811 telephone (519) 271-5111 fax (519) 271-3790 I BRAMPTON 170 Steelwell Road, Suite 200 NEWMARKET WINGHAM I Brampton, Ontario L6T 5T3 Suite 200, 16775 Yonge St. 449 Josephine St., P.O. Box 10 telephone (905) 793-9239 Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 8J4 Wingham, Ontario, NOG 2WO fax (905) 793-5018 telephone (905) 953 8967 telephone (519) 357 -1521 fax (905) 953-8945 fax (519) 357-3624 1 COLLINGWOOD I 3 Ronell Cres. PICKERING WINNIPEG, MANITOBA Collingwood, Ontario, L9Y 4J6 1053 Brock Road S., Suite 202 Neegan Burnside Ltd. telephone (705) 446-0515 Pickering, Ontario, L1W 3T7 106 -B Scurfield Blvd. I fax (705) 446 -2399 telephone (905) 686 -3067 Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3Y 1 G4 fax (905) 686 9652 telephone (204) 949 -7110 fax (204) 949-7111 I I I BURNSTDE Appendix B Curricula Vitae for Key Project Staff 1 3 BURNSIDE, I A t 1 a P" P rofession \ 1 Professional Engineer(P.Eng.) J.R. (Jeff) Dickson P. Eng. I Education Mr. Dickson is the Branch Manager of the Wingham office of R.J. Burnside & Bachelor of Engineering Science, Associates Limited as well as the Drainage Technical Sector Leader. As a University of Western Ontario, manager Mr. Dickson is responsible for managing workload distribution, developing I London, 1993 staff and corporate capabilities (training and mentoring), quality control, budgeting, performance evaluation, staff utilization and human resources for the Wingham Diploma of Architectural office and the drain team. Technology, Fanshawe College, I London, 1982 Continuing Education Project experience, over the past twenty -five years, has included all aspects of field survey, detailed design, project management and construction /contract Project Managers Bootcamp, administration on many types of municipal, civil and drainage engineering projects I PSMJ Resources, Inc. for public and private clients in rural Mid - Western Ontario, mainly in north Huron, How to Excel at Managing and north Perth and south Bruce Counties. As a project manager, Mr. Dickson has Supervising People, SkillPath assisted with the formation, presentation, design and implementation of project 1 Professional Societies proposals, from first concept to construction completion. As a contract administrator, Mr. Dickson has been responsible for client and contractor liaison, Professional Engineers Ontario construction scheduling, site observation, inspection, layout, budget control and I Ontario Society of Professional quality assurance. Mr. Dickson has worked closely with Municipal Councils and Engineers Senior Staff on a variety of projects involving the reconstruction of existing infrastructure and the construction of new infrastructure in both urban and rural Land Improvement Contractors of communities. Mr. Dickson is also well qualified and experienced in the planning, 1 Ontario design and construction of both urban and rural municipal services, drainage Drainage Superintendents systems, lot grading and drainage systems and stormwater management systems. Association of Ontario I Employment Record Mr. Dickson was actively involved with the Ontario Society of Professional Drain Team Manager, R.J. Engineers (OSPE) Land Drainage Committee (LDC) from 2001 to 2007. He served Burnside & Associates Limited two terms as Chair from October 2001to October 2003, Past Chair to October 2004, (2005- Present) member to October 2005, Chair to October 2006 and (lastly) past Chair to October 2007. In addition, Mr. Dickson participated on a number of task groups for the LDC Wingham Branch Manager, R.J. and has been a speaker on several occasions at the annual Drainage Engineers Burnside & Associates Limited Conference in Guelph as well its Facilitator while serving as Chair of the LDC. Mr. I (2002- Present) Dickson has also made presentation on the calculation of drainage assessments to Project Manager /Engineer, R.J. the members of the Agricultural, Food and Rural Affairs Appeals Tribunal. Burnside & Associates Limited 1 Wingham, Ontario (1999-2002) Municipal Drains Under the Drainage Act Intermediate & Junior Engineer, Mr. Dickson has had considerable involvement with projects undertaken in 1 EIT, CET, Maitland Engineering accordance with The Drainage Act for over 25 years. Initially Mr. Dickson acted as Services Ltd. (1982 -1999) inspector and progressed to authoring Reports under The Act and continues to do Citizenship so as a Project Manager for R. J. Burnside and Associates Limited. Since 1986 Mr. Dickson has been a certified Drainage Superintendent, approved by the Minister of 1 Canadian Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs, and has acted in that capacity for several Languages municipal clients. On occasion, he has appeared before the Agricultural, Food and I English Rural Affairs Appeals Tribunal as well as the Drainage Referee. Page 1 of 2 1 1 • III Jeff Dickson The following is a listing of some of Mr. Dickson's recent drainage projects and reports: 1 • Cox Municipal Drain, Municipality of Central Huron; and Keating Municipal Drain, Township of Morris; 2000 • Branches A & B McEwan Municipal Drain, Township of Howick; Mills Municipal Drain, Municipality of Morris - Turnberry; and Hanna Municipal Drain, Municipality of Morris - Turnberry; 2001 • Adams - Hoggart Municipal Drain, Municipality of Central Huron; Don Wise Municipal Drain, Municipality of Central Huron; and Middleton -Brand Municipal Drain, Municipality of Central Huron; 2002 • Westerhout -Ellis Municipal Drain, Municipality of Central Huron; Howatt Municipal Drain, Municipality of Central Huron; Warren Zinn Municipal Drain, Township of Ashfield - Colborne - Wawanosh; and Ducklow Municipal Drain, Municipality of North Perth; 2003 • Steenstra Municipal Drain (natural channel design project), Municipality of Central Huron; 2004 • Hoeper Municipal Drain North, Township of Ashfield - Colborne - Wawanosh; 2005 • Cedar Bank Drive Municipal Drain, Township of Ashfield - Colborne - Wawanosh and Hanna Municipal Drain, Municipality of North Perth; 2006 Municipal Road and Street Reconstruction (Urban and Rural) Mr. Dickson has been responsible for the complete management of many rural and urban road and street reconstruction projects undertaken for Towns, Villages, Townships and County Highways Departments. The tasks assigned included surveying, preliminary design, final design, quantity calculations, preparation of tender documents, tendering, preparation of contract documents, contract administration, layout for construction, inspection and site observation of construction and project management. This work has also included meeting and negotiating with Municipal Councils, Municipal staff, Contractors and stakeholders (residential, industrial and commercial), as well as securing approvals from the various agencies and Ministries. 1 Stormwater Management and Lot Gradintand Drainage 111 Mr. Dickson has been responsible for the completion of many Stormwater Management Plans (SWMP), Stormwater Management Reports (SWMR) and Lot Grading and Drainage Plans (LGDP) for varying sizes of rural and urban developments for municipal, industrial, commercial, institutional, public and private clients. The tasks involved included hydrologic modeling of the site, designing major and minor systems such as interception ditches, conveyance channels and swales, detention and retention ponds, soak -away pits and trenches, storm sewers, inlet facilities and outlet works. Mr. Dickson is quite familiar with hydrologic modelling using MIDUSS software. Other tasks assigned included surveying, design, layout, inspection, site observation and project management. This work included meeting and negotiating with all stakeholders, as well as securing approvals from the various agencies and Ministries. Water Works Systems 1 Mr. Dickson has assisted with many of the aspects relating to the commissioning of new communal water supply and distribution systems as well as the upgrading of small groundwater supply systems for rural residential communities, Hamlets, Villages and Developments. The tasks assigned included design, tendering, contract administration, layout, inspection, site observation and testing. Mr. Dickson also prepared First Engineer's Reports for three Municipal Water Systems in the Municipality of Morris - Turnberry and the Township of North Huron in 2000/2001 and provided assistance regarding the upgrading of these groundwater supply systems. 1 1 1 Page 2 of 2 1 1 (1) BURNSIDE r I 1-Profession I Survey Technician George A. Guse, C.S.T. I Education Mr. Guse has more than fifteen years of experience in the fields of municipal, civil and drainage engineering for municipal, public and private clients in Huron and Survey Technician, Georgian Bruce Counties. His work has included field survey and CAD for many types of College, Owen Sound, Ontario, engineering projects and he has been responsible for on -site supervision, I 1982 inspection, and layout. Mr. Guse has worked on projects involving the reconstruction of existing infrastructure and the construction of new infrastructure in Professional Societies both urban and rural communities. Mr. Guse also has experience with lot grading I and drainage systems, stormwater management systems, and the construction of Drainage Superintendents roads, sewers, and water works systems and subdivisions. Association of Ontario, 2001 1 Survey Technician, 1982 Municipal Works Landfill Sampling Employment Record Mr. Guse has more than ten years of work experience involving more than ten Survey Technician /CAD landfill sites in the Counties of Huron and Bruce. His work includes all aspects Operator, R.J. Burnside & related to the "water quality monitoring program" for these sites including the Associates Limited Wingham, scheduling of a Spring and Fall visit to each site, security of wells, methane testing, l Ontario (1999- Present) monitoring, collecting samples and all aspects relating to the coordination and preparation of samples for shipping to the laboratory. He is also developing the Survey Technician, Maitland ability to resolve construction problems in the field, practice public relations and I Engineering Services Ltd. perform contract administration. Wingham, Ontario (1991 -1999) Surveying • Care and use of Leica total station for collection of field data. 1 Citizenship Care and use of a level for Municipal Drain surveys. Canadian • Layout for Municipal Services, Sanitary, Storm, Watermain and water services. • Layout for Road Reconstruction, Curb and Gutter. 1 Languages • Layout for waste depositing at Landfills. English • Site survey at Landfills to determine quantity of waste in place. I Drainage & Municipal • Survey, CAD, Design, Layout and Construction Inspection. • Drainage Superintendent for Kincardine & Morris - Turnberry. 1 Computer • CADD operator, Municipal Drawings I • I.T. Support for Wingham Office Design I Municipal Roads, Watermain, Sewers, Municipal and Private Drains, Subdivisions 1 Page 1 of 1 1 CD BURNSIDE hi 0 Profession I Civil Engineer & Project Manager Jeremy Taylor, P.Eng. 1 Education B.A. Sc. in Honours Civil Mr. Taylor, in the role of Project Manager at Burnside, has worked on a variety of Engineering, projects with a focus on municipal water supply and treatment, storm water management and drainage. In this role, he has developed a thorough Water Resource Option understanding of the new Ontario Drinking Water Protection Regulation 170/03. University of Waterloo, 1996 1 Mr. Taylor is also knowledgeable with respect to the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990. He is involved with new Municipal Drains from the first information meeting through to the field survey, design, and cost estimate, as well as preparation of the 1 Professional Societies Engineer's Report and final construction phase. Professional Engineers of Ontario I Ontario Society of Professional Engineers Municipal Sector Engineering Drainage Superintendents Association of Ontario (Associate Upgrades to Municipal Drinking -Water Systems, (2006 — Present) I Member) Currently lead and assist with the improvement to several drinking -water systems within several Municipalities. Projects involve a range of work including design of primary and secondary disinfection, cost analysis, preparation of C of A amendment I applications, tender preparation, site inspection and contract administration, as well as final commissioning. Applications to MOE, (2006 — Present) I Employment Record Lead and assist with the collection and submission of applications to the MOE on behalf of several Municipalities. Applications include Permit to Take Water, Project Manager, R.J. Burnside & Certificate of Approval for Municipal Sewage and Certificate of Approval for Associates Limited (2006- Drinking -Water Systems. Present) Municipal Drains under the Drainage Act, (2006- Present) Engineer, Johnson Controls Mr. Taylor has been involved with the preparation of an Engineers Report under the I (2000 -2006) Drainage Act. This includes the preliminary assessment of the area requiring drainage, detailed design, on -site meetings, completion and submission of the Engineer, Clorox (1996 -2000) Engineers Report, including calculation of allowances and assessments, attendance at Court of Revision and Tribunal Hearings, construction inspection and I OMAFRA grant submission. I Private Sector Engineerinq Private Development, (2006 — Present) Citizenship Mr. Taylor has arranged for and assisted with the work required to prepare I Canadian drawings for lot grading and drainage, as well as storm water management and site servicing for site development. This included storm water management modeling of pre and post development events using MIDUSS software, as well as submission of I applications to the MOE for Municipal Sewage works and Drinking -Water Systems. g Paeiof2 1 ® • Jeremy Taylor 1 He has also completed lot grading and drainage plans for single lots as well as small subdivisions. 1 Letters of Opinion and Engineer Evaluation Report Regarding Water Systems - Ontario (2006 - Present) Arranged for and assisted with the work required to make site inspections and provide letters of opinion to several water 111 system owners with respect to their compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and Ontario Regulation 170/03. The items addressed in the Letter's of Opinion included: minimum mandatory requirements; classification of system; determination of status of water source; primary disinfection requirements; secondary disinfection requirements; requirements for an Engineering Evaluation Report; requirements for operational checks, sampling and testing; selecting a laboratory; compliance dates; recommendations and schematic drawings. Manufacturing Engineer (1996 - 2006) Mr. Taylor worked for a number of years in the manufacturing sector, in both consumer goods and the automotive industry. 1 During this time Mr. Taylor was involved in several aspects of the manufacturing environment with respect to engineering including industrial, quality and manufacturing. In addition, he has experience with Six Sigma, Black Belt and Master Black Belt training and Continuous Improvement programs. Projects included production utilization optimization, new equipment installation and co- ordination, cost saving initiatives, start up of new process equipment and development of new product lines. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Page2of2 1 1 1 J BURNSIDE J P j A r , i L i a — 1 • c ui ll I , , 1 Profession I Water Resources Engineer Thomas M. Pridham, P.Eng. I Tom Pridham has over 25 years experience with particular expertise in the design and implementation of approximately 250 rural and urban drainage works under the Education provisions of the Drainage Act of Ontario, on behalf of several municipalities. He 1 Bachelor of Science, Water Resources Engineering, has designed and obtained MTO approval for several road culvert replacements in conjunction with local drainage improvements. A significant amount of this work University of Guelph, 1982 involved the replacement of undersized structures. In addition, Tom has provided hydrology assistance with other larger crossings. He has also prepared I approximately 30 site plan updates under the provisions of the Aggregate Resources Act, including development of operational and rehabilitation plans. Professional Societies 1 Professional Engineers of Ontario Urban and Agricultural Drainage System Design Member, OSPE Land Drainage Projects undertaken include approximately 250 drainage related designs under the I Committee provisions of the Drainage Act of Ontario, on behalf of several Municipalities. Past Chairman, AOLS -PEO Joint Innisfil Creek and Nottawasaga River Drainage Works, Town of New Committee and Land Drainage Tecumseth, Ontario (1988) I The design and modelling of approximately 8,000 metres of channel improvements involving a watershed of some 89,000 hectares. Cost of approximately $800,000. Dupasquier Drainage Works, Township of Guelph, Ontario (1989) 1 Employment Record The design of an extensive closed drain system for agricultural purposes. The work Project Manager, R.J. Burnside & was approximately 5,800 metres in total length and required six road borings. Cost Associates Limited (1982- of $225,000. I Present) Everett Drainage Works, Township of Adjala — Tosorontio, Ontario (1990) The design of an extensive open channel system of approximately 6,000 metres in total length. Cost of $375,000. I Citizenship Auburn Drainage Works, Townships of East Wawanosh, West Wawanosh and Hullett, Ontario (1992) Canadian The design and modelling of an extensive storm drainage system to service the I majority of the existing Village. Final cost of $425,000. Dungannon Drainage Works, Townships of Ashfield and West Wawanosh, Ontario (1995) I Languages The design and modelling of an extensive storm drainage system to service the English Village of Dungannon. Final cost of $1,000,000. 1 Design Implementation and Construction Administration Preparation of approximately 250 reports under the provisions of the Drainage Act. I Reports include the design, estimated cost of the work and schedule of assessment for the owners on the drainage works. Items related to implementation include preparation and attendance at public meetings and Ontario Drainage Tribunal Hearings as required. 1 1 Page 1 of 2 . 7 c Thomas Pridham Construction administration is provided for all drainage works including tendering, inspection and issuing a Completion Certificate. Road Culvert Replacements 1 Design and MTO approval of several road culvert replacements in conjunction with local drainage improvements. The majority of the work involving the replacement of undersized structures. Also involved in hydrology assistance with other larger crossings. Work Under the Aggregate Resources Act 1 Preparation of approximately 30 site plan updates under the provisions of the Aggregate Resources Act, including development of operational and rehabilitation plans. Also, preparation of plans and reports for two new license applications. Drainage Superintendent Activities Assistance to eight municipalities in dealing with general drainage inquiries including investigation and recommendations to Council. Presentation at Technical Conferences 1987 Presented a paper at the Drainage Engineer's Conference on the extensive approval process for the Innisfil Creek and Nottawasaga River Drainage Works. Professional Appointments 2007 Appointed Member of OSPE Land Drainage Committee. 1 1995 Re- appointed Chairman of the AOLS -PEO Joint Committee on Land Drainage for 1996. 1994 Appointed Chairman of the AOLS - PEO Joint Committee on Land Drainage for 1995. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Page 2 of 2 1 1 1 . a) BURNSIDE atm I` Ar r .,7,:`,1 ;11 IFP"' 4w Profession Civil Engineering Technologist Adam Weishar, C.E.T. I Recently graduating as a Civil Engineering Technologist, Adam Weishar joined Burnside in May 2006. Since joining the firm, Adam has contributed to a number of Education municipal and civil engineering projects currently underway for a diverse group of Civil Engineering Technologist municipal, public and private clients in Huron and Bruce Counties. His work has Conestoga College, Kitchener, included field survey and CAD for many types of engineering projects and he has Ontario, 2006 been responsible for on -site supervision, inspection, and layout. Adam has worked on projects involving the reconstruction of existing infrastructure and the 1 construction of new infrastructure in both urban and rural communities. Professional Societies I Municipal Construction Works O.A.C.E.T.T. (2005) [Associate] Construction Inspection, Mary St. Development and Reconstruction, Township of Howick and T & D Horst, Fordwich, Ontario, (2007) I Construction inspection of a small development and reconstruction in the Town of Fordwich, Ontario. Checked road granulars, road base and topsoil for correct Employment Record grades and widths. I Civil Engineering Technologist, R.J. Burnside & Associates CADD Limited (2006- Present) I Servicing and Road Profile, Alfred Street Reconstruction, Township of North Huron, Wingham, Ontario (2007) Preliminary design work and drawing packages. Citizenship I Canadian Servicing and Road Profile, Dinsley Street Reconstruction, Township of North Huron, Blyth, Ontario (2007) Preliminary design work and drawing packages. 1 Storm and Road Profile, Flanagan Development, Pat Flanagan (ET AL), Zurich, Languages Ontario (2007) English Preliminary design work and drawing packages. Site Plan, W.O.A.A. Site Plan, Western Ontario Athletic Association, Wingham, Ontario (2007) I Preliminary design work and drawing packages. Underwater Extraction Approval, Jacklin Pit, Hanna & Hamilton Construction Co. Ltd., Municipality of Huron East (2007) 1 Preliminary design work and drawing packages. Drain / Storm Re- alignment and Profile, Cowper St. Storm Sewer, Municipality I of Central Huron, Clinton, Ontario (2007) Preliminary design work and drawing packages. l 1 Page 1 of 2 11117 III • E • Adam Weishar Servicing and Plan, Napier Street Servicing, Cliff & Anne Mann, Lucknow, Ontario (2006) 1 Preliminary design work and drawing packages. Plan & Profile, Inverhuron Drainage Problems, Municipality of Kincardine, Inverhuron, Ontario (2006) Preliminary design work and drawing packages. Small Subdivision with Storm Sewer, Burgsma Development, Complete Construction, Goderich, Ontario (2006) Preliminary design work and drawing packages. 1 Base Plan of the Town with Waterworks, Belgrave Water Supply, Municipality of Morris - Turnberry, Belgrave, Ontario (2006) Preliminary design work and drawing packages. 1 Small Subdivision and Road Construction, Mary Street Development/Reconstruction, Township of Howick and D. & T. Horst, Forwich, Ontario (2006) Preliminary design work and drawing packages. 1 Surveying 1 Care and use of Leica total station for collection of field data. Care and use of a level for surveys. Layout for Municipal Services, Sanitary, Storm, Watermain and water services. Layout for Road Reconstruction, Curb and Gutter. Municipal 1 Surveying, Auto -CAD, Design, Layout and Construction Inspection. Computer Auto -CAD operator, Municipal Drawings 1 Certificates 1 Health and Safety Awareness (2007) Trench Awareness (2007) Confined Space Entry (2007) WHIMIS (2006) Part One of Certification for Joint Health and Safety Committees (2007) 1 1 1 1 Page 2 of 2 1 1 1 CO BURNSiDE El , a IE . kill a Profession I Aquatic Resource Specialist Education Christopher Pfohl, A.Sc.T. I Terrain and Water Resources Christopher has a broad range of experience in Canada, with over 9 years of Technologist, Sir Sandford professional experience in Aquatic Resource Assessment, such as baseline Fleming College, 1996 studies, habitat restoration, environmental monitoring, environmental protection plans, fish habitat overviews, hydrogeology and contaminated sites. He has I Professional Societies extensive knowledge of the Fisheries Act, as it pertains to the protection of fish and Ontario Association of Certified fish habitat. Christopher is responsible for obtaining permit applications from Engineering Technicians and various government agencies, determination of fish habitat, environmental and I Technologists (OACETT) construction monitoring, developing and conducting sampling programs for fisheries Canadian Society of and aquatic habitat inventories, and the preparation of technical reports based on Environmental Biologists (CSEB) project requirements. He has coordinated and conducted numerous sampling programs for surface and ground water, fish, amphibians, invertebrates and I Certificates sediment. He is responsible for liaison with government agencies, First Nations, MTO Fisheries Protocol, large corporations, and stakeholders. Fisheries Assessment Specialist, Christopher has undertaken projects for a wide range of clients throughout the I Fisheries Contract Specialist, energy, development, transportation and mining sectors in local and remote areas DFO /MNR, 2006 of Canada. This requires the development and coordination of extensive aquatic MNR Class 1 Electrofishing investigations and includes the management of logistics, field staff and sub- 1 Certification and Trainer, 2006 consultants, data analysis, report and proposal preparation. Employment Record Aquatic Resource Specialist, R.J. Biological Resources I Burnside & Associates Limited Fixed Link Project CEAA Screening, Chippewas of Georgina Island First (2007- Present) Nation, Sutton West, Ontario (2007 - present) I Aquatic Resources Technologist, Responsible for the preparation of an aquatic existing conditions report for the study AMEC Earth and Environmental, area and make recommendations on a preferred alternative route based on Mississauga, Ontario (2003 2006) potential effects to the aquatic environment. Information prepared was included in Environmental Technologist, the Preliminary Evaluation of Engineering and Environmental Alternatives Study AMEC Earth and Environmental, and CEAA Screening Report for the proposed Fixed Link. The Fixed Link is a Vancouver, British Columbia reliable all- weather transportation (vehicle and passenger) link from Georgina (2000 -2003) Island to the mainland. I Environmental Technologist, AMEC Earth and Environmental, Water Intake Repair, CEAA Screening, Six Nations, Ontario (2007 - present) Preparation of a Letter of Intent (LO1) to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Waterloo, Ontario (1998 -2000) (DFO) for work within hazard lands to repair a communal water intake structure. I Environmental Process The intake structure, which is built into the bank of the Grand River, is experiencing Coordinator, Innovative Board erosion around the sheet pile facing walls, as well as movement of the sheet pile Technologies, Cambridge, walls. The repair must alleviate the sheet piling movement problem, and the Ontario (1996 -1998) erosion around the structure. 1 Citizenship Unexploded Ordnance Clearing, Project Biologist, XTEC, Former Camp Canadian Ipperwash, Ipperwash, Ontario (2007 -2008) Biologist Team member responsible for adherence to the Canadian Wildlife I Languages Services (CWS) Species at Risk Permit required for vegetation clearing on the English Former Camp Ipperwash, Military Training Center. CWS issued a permit under the \ Species at Risk Act to protect Rare Species known to exist on site based on 1 previous observations during biological inventories required under the Canadian g r i r Chris Pfohl Environmental Assessment Act. Vegetation clearing is required to conduct electromagnetic (EM) surveys to determine unexploded ordnance locations. The Biologist Team was responsible for identification and avoidance of Federal and Provincial Species at Risk during site operations. Natural Gas Pipeline Construction, Senior Environmental Monitor, Union Gas, Strathroy, Ontario (2007) Lead Environmental Monitor reporting to Union Gas for the construction of an 18km, 48" Natural Gas pipeline loop from Strathroy to Lobo Station. Responsible for all environmental aspects of the project including; protection of Cultural resource sites, fish and wildlife, sediment and erosion control, spill clean -up, and selection of discharge sites for dewatering applications. Also responsible for maintaining adherence to Water Take Permits (MOE), Protection of Fish and Fish Habitat (DFO), Flood /Fill Regulation for Lake St. Clair Regional Conservation Authority (LSCRCA), and the reporting requirements based on the conditions of each permit. A total of seven watercourse crossings were completed in the dry, following proper mitigation measures required for sediment and erosion control and fish and wildlife salvage. He was also responsible for bank stabilization, riparian area planting, and pipeline cover project on the adjacent 28" pipeline, including associated meetings with DFO and LSCRCA. Various Wind Energy Projects, Amphibian Monitoring, Confidential Clients, Southern Ontario (2007) Responsible for developing and conducting Amphibian Monitoring programs for spring breeding surveys. Breeding surveys were developed based on the Marsh Monitoring program for Ontario. Survey results were reported for each study area and included in the Environmental Assessment based on the requirements outlined in the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. Victor Diamond EIA/Baseline Study, Annual Fisheries Surveys, DeBeers Canada, Attawapiskat, Ontario (2004 -2006) Field project manager responsible for baseline studies and annual fisheries surveys to quantify Whitefish and Brook trout abundance in potential groundwater drawdown areas for a proposed diamond mine in northern Ontario. Required to obtain "Scientific Collection Permits" and 'Work Permits" from Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) to conduct annual surveys. Trained First Nations field staff to monitor water quality and fish abundance in potential groundwater drawdown areas. Obtained "Permit to Take Water" from MOE for waterway crossings and provided environmental monitoring during construction. Collection of tissue samples analyzed for the "Sportfish Eating Guide of Ontario" and future reference for Brook trout DNA. Collection of aging structures (otilith and scale) for Lake whitefish, Lake ciscoe and Brook trout. Initiated the first round of benthic collections and water sampling for the Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) program based on specific discharge locations. Information collected from baseline studies was included in the EIA and the Comprehensive Study Report for Government Agencies, Public, and First Nations review. Aquatic Baseline Study, Howell's River, Lab Mag Services, Schefferville, Quebec (2006) Field project manager for baseline aquatic studies pertaining to the construction of an iron ore mine in northern Labrador. Responsible for locating last remaining stocks of Ounaniche (land locked Atlantic salmon) on the Howell's River system for a satellite based telemetry program. Responsible for field crew logistics, aquatic data collection, health and safety in remote locations, and client liaison. Redhill Creek By -Pass, Environmental Monitor, UMA and Dufferin Construction, City of Hamilton, Ontario (2006) Environmental Monitor responsible for compliance to the Environmental Protection and Sediment and Erosion Control Plan related to highway construction works. Required to submit daily environmental monitoring reports to determine non- compliance issues related to contractor performance. Protection of significant habitat adjacent to project construction limits. MTO project number Goreway Road Expansion, Fisheries Assessment, Brampton, Ontario (2006) Responsible for collecting field data for fish habitat assessments of approximately 7 water crossings along the proposed ROW using the new MTO /DFO /MNR protocol for future expansion of Goreway Road. Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act (LRIA), Permit Application for Dam Construction, Confidential Client, Uxbridge Township, Ontario (2006) Project coordinator responsible for the submission of a LRIA permit application to construct a dam on a tributary of Duffins creek. Required to coordinate and fulfill the information requirements set out in the LRIA guidelines for MNR permit applications. 1 Page 2 of 5 1 Amami Chris Pfohl Hwy 410 Extension, Fisheries Assessment, Brampton, Ontario (2005) Responsible for conducting fish habitat assessments and fish inventories for a section of Etobicoke Creek for the Hwy 410 extension. The aquatic ecosystems inventory and assessment was carried out to meet the established criteria set forth by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO), "Environmental Reference for Highway Design ", November 2002 (ERD). Hwy 5 West of Hwy 6 and East of Hwy 8, Preliminary Design, Hamilton, Ontario (2005) Aquatic ecosystem and existing conditions assessment for watercourses along Hwy 5, West of Hwy 6 and East of Hwy 8. The ' aquatic ecosystems inventory and assessment was carried out to meet the established criteria set forth by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO), "Environmental Reference for Highway Design ", November 2002 (ERD). GO Transit Rail Line Expansion, URS Corporation, Hamilton to Burlington, Ontario (2005) ' Responsible for determining all waterway crossings and potential impacts to fish habitat associated with the expansion of an existing rail line from Hamilton to Burlington. Parry Sound Power Generation, Seguin River Water Management Plan, Fisheries Impacts Associated with Historical Dam Manipulation, Parry Sound, Ontario (2005) Responsible for determining potential fisheries habitat impacts for the Seguin River System based on historical information on dam manipulation provided by Parry Sound Power Generation. Environmental /Construction Monitoring, Montcalm Mine, Falcon Bridge, Timmins, Ontario (2005) Environmental monitor responsible for environmental and construction monitoring for the installation of a pipeline diffuser in the Groundhog river, Timmins, ON. Responsible for contractor supervision, fish and wildlife monitoring, water quality monitoring ' and the implementation of the Sediment and Erosion Control Plan. Walleye Spawning Survey, Parry Sound Power Generation, Parry Sound, Ontario (2005) ' Responsible for enumeration of spawning Walleye (Sander vitreus vitreus) in the Seguin River downstream of the Parry Sound Power Generation, Hydroelectric Dam in Parry Sound. Information collected was presented to stakeholders and public interest groups in conjunction with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). Habitat Suitability for Walleye, Three Nations Lake, Pamour Mine Expansion Project, Porcupine Joint Venture, Timmins, Ontario (2004) Conducted an extensive literature review of Suitable Habitat for Walleye (Sander vitreus). The information was used to determine suitable habitat, substrate, depths, and spawning shoal design for a compensation plan for Three Nations Lake. The ' lake was dyked to provide access to subsurface gold deposits and a new section of the lake was flooded to provide a "no net loss" of fish habitat. Site Reconnaissance of the Pembina Pipeline Oil Spill to the Pine River, District of Chetwynd, British Columbia (2000- ' 2003) Field project manager responsible for coordinating and conducting the 2000 -2002 site reconnaissance of the Pine River Oil Spill, the largest oil spill to a fresh water environment August 1, 2000. Responsible for coordinating and conducting a fingerprinting program with BC Research to determine the original source of hydrocarbons present in the Pine River. Required to access depositional areas in the river using a canoe, and video documented sampling locations for future legal evidence. Reviewed analytical data for report preparation and submission to regulatory agencies. Information regarding observations, sampling techniques, and analytical data were presented to the District council members, residents of Chetwynd, and Government Officials at public information sessions. Kokanee Stranding Assessment, BC Hydro, Duncan River, Nelson, British Columbia (2003) ' Field team member responsible for a Kokanee stranding assessment during a reduction in water flows at a BC Hydro generating dam on the Duncan River in Nelson, BC. Stranded fish were captured using electro- fishing methods for identification and enumeration. Data collected will be used to determine effects on fish during future flow reductions. 1 Environmental Monitoring and Fish Salvage, Stanley Park Seawall Undermining Repair, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, Vancouver, British Columbia (2003) Environmental monitor required to inspect construction activities including shotcrete applications in a marine environment for the Stanley Park Seawall. Responsible for obtaining specific fish collection permits and approval of work permit extensions Page 3 of 5 11 ' - I ° a Chris Pfohl from the DFO on behalf of the client. Selected tidal pools were bailed and marine life collected and transported to the Burrard Inlet for release prior to the preparation of undermined locations. An environmental monitoring report including fish collection details was submitted to the DFO for review. Environmental Protection Plan, Stanley Park Seawall Undermining Repair, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, Vancouver, British Columbia (2003) Responsible for the preparation of an Environmental Protection Plan that was reviewed by DFO prior to gaining approval for the repair works along the Stanley Park Seawall. Environmental Monitoring, BC Hydro Substation Construction, Alltec Corporation, Langley, British Columbia (2003) Environmental monitor responsible for environmental and construction monitoring for a BC Hydro Substation adjacent to a Restrictive Covenant zone. Responsible for water quality testing and sampling, client liaison, and reporting any infractions to the provincial regulations. A final monitoring report was sent to the Ministry of Water Land and Air Protection, Habitat Protection Branch for final review. Fisheries Habitat Overview, Aurora South, Syncrude, Fort Mac Murray, Alberta (2003) Responsible for conducting a reach break analysis for the Regional Study Area (RSA) selected for future Oil Sands mining in northeastern Alberta. Potential fisheries and wildlife values have been determined and documented using background information and an aerial photograph overview of the RSA. Information gathered was used for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for future development. Natural Gas Well Feasibility Study, Rosetta Exploration, Hudson's Hope, British Columbia (2002) Project manager and coordinator required to determine the feasibility of an exploration well for natural gas. Site investigations were conducted in a remote location in northeastern BC to determine if previous occupants have impacted an area used for previous oil and gas exploration. Information collected was used to determine future impacts on the local ecology. Information presented to the client was reviewed by the Oil and Gas Commission prior to gaining permits for future exploration. Environmental Effects Monitoring, Equity Mine, Placer Dome, Houston, British Columbia (2002) , Responsible for conducting and coordinating fieldwork and Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) program for Silver mine in northern BC. A release of tailings effluent into the local watershed from previous spring runoff was investigated using biological indicators and water and sediment quality. Installation of periphyton blocks and invertebrate baskets used were used to monitor downstream conditions. A sediment - sampling program in a lake near the mine was also incorporated into the effects monitoring program to determine concentrations and toxicity to invertebrates from possible metals contamination. Environmental Protection Plan /Environmental Monitoring for a Culvert Removal and Habitat Restoration, Innovative Housing, Surrey, British Columbia (2002) Responsible for final submission of the Environmental Protection Plan to the Ministry of Water Land and Air Protection, Habitat Protection Section, for review and approval for "working in and about a stream ". Christopher was the on -site Environmental monitor for the construction work related to the removal of a culvert to daylight an existing creek and substrate placement to provide habitat restoration. Responsible for documenting construction activities, water quality monitoring, client liaison and final reporting required by Ministry of Water Land and Air Protection. 2000 Follow -up Studies to the Stewart Creek Oil Spill, Confidential Client, Stewart Creek, British Columbia (2000) Responsible for conducting sediment and benthic invertebrate sampling program at seven sites in the fall of 2000, five years after a crude oil spill in the Stewart Creek watershed. The project involved comparisons of the hydrocarbon and benthic invertebrate data collected in 1995, 1997, and 2000. Fish Collection and Sediment Sampling, Translink, Richmond, British Columbia (2000) Conducted fish collection and sediment sampling to determine and compare Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in fish tissue and sediment samples. Analytical results of the sediment were compared to the fish tissue and the consumption levels presented in the "Guide to Eating Sportfish, 2001 ", Ministry of Environment, Ontario. Biological Inventory 1 Christopher has completed the Ontario Fishes Identification Course presented by the Royal Ontario Museum, and is certified Page 4 of 5 1 t st ' Chris Pfohl by MNR as a Class 1 Electrofishing Crew Leader and trainer. He has also completed the MTO Fisheries Protocol, Fisheries Assessment Specialist, Fisheries Contract Specialist presented by DFO /MNR in November 2006. Christopher has conducted numerous aquatic inventories in Ontario, Labrador and British Columbia, in local watersheds to very remote areas in northern climates. Health and Safety ' Christopher has been a Health and Safety Committee member and employee representative for the last 6 years and has completed numerous Health and Safety Plans for a variety of projects. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Page 5 of 5 1 1 Q BURNSIDE q 10 M I - Profession I Senior Aquatic Ecologist/ Environmental Specialist Bruce C. Dickson Ph.D. I Education Dr. Bruce C. Dickson is a broadly trained environmental professional with a wide - ranging education specializing in aquatic ecology and experience in consulting, teaching, research, and community service that provides a knowledge base to Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1995 successfully complete the most challenging environmental projects. Dr. Dickson 1 MSc., Clarion University, 1988 has worked in various capacities with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Illinois Natural History Survey, Illinois Department of Energy and Natural Resources, BSc., Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania Departments of Environmental Protection and Conservation, and the I 1979 USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service. He has been the principal AD, Pennsylvania State investigator or collaborated with others on the design and implementation of University, 1974 innovative applied research projects developing environmental assessment methods and tools, policy instruments, land management plans, and large- scale, I data intensive environmental impact statements and land management initiatives with the US Army Corps of Engineers. The latter included an extensive review of methodological approaches, procedures, data requirements and data sources I Professional Societies needed as a basis for developing a risk based management approach for natural American Fisheries Society and cultural resources across domestic and international military installations. Dr. Dickson was also co- developer of the first state -wide ecosystem health assessment plan implemented in the US for the State of Illinois by the (Illinois Department of I Energy and Natural Resources. This initiative was partially based on extensive water quality research and analysis and subsequent modeling in thirteen large Employment Record agroecosystem watersheds in Illinois. In addition, he has worked with the private I sector and NGOs on watershed and fishery assessments, channel assessment and Senior Aquatic Ecologist, R.J. design, stream restorations and retrofits, environmental mitigation and Burnside & Associates Limited compensation projects, and fish and wildlife habitat enhancements. He has (2008- Present) managed and /or collaborated on numerous projects in the United States and 1 Senior Aquatic Ecologist, Headwaters GeoEnvironmental Canada. Since 1996, he has taught graduate and undergraduate courses at the University of Pittsburgh's Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology that focus on Limited (2007 -2008) environmental assessment, environmental management, and ecorestoration. I Principal /Senior Ecologist, Confluence Ecological (1993- Project Management 2006) Project Manager /Principal Investigator, Nine Mile Run Stream Restoration Post Project Assessment and Reconstruction, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (2008) Citizenship The US Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District commissioned a post project assessment of Nine Mile Run following completion of a $7.7 million natural channel Canada (Permanent Resident), design stream restoration. The assessment included GPS location and mapping of USA all in- stream structures (e.g., j- hooks, cross - vanes), bank failure sites, and sediment I deposits. All structures were identified, characterized, and examined for structural /functional integrity. Information developed from the assessment was Languages used to design and implement a $200,000 reconstruction plan to remove, replace, 1 English or modify failed structures and stabilize locations where bank failure and channel migration occurred. Reconstruction works were completed in September 2007, with follow -up channel monitoring conducted in November 2007. Recommendations for additional modifications and maintenance, stream and terrestrial enhancements, 1 geomorphically -based reassessments, and long -term environmental assessment and 1 Page 1 of 4 Bruce C. Dickson planning were provided. On -going monitoring and assessment of the reconstructed channel and riparian zone is scheduled for 2008. Project Manager, In- Stream Works Permitting and Stream Habitat Restoration East Don River, Confidential Client, Vaughan, Ontario (2007) Permit applications for stream diversions and in- stream works were obtained for large development projects in Vaughan, Ontario. Work involved submission of all required components for stream diversions and associated stream works permits to relevant regulatory agencies to complete water crossings, bridges, ConSpans, and other infrastructure. Design, sizing, and placement of coffer dams, bypass pumping systems, return line location, and water return structures to the original channel were also developed. Supporting documentation of flow rates and erosion and sedimentation control considerations and best management practice accompanied permit applications. Channel maintenance and restoration activities were also completed where erosion and sediment control structure failures had 1 impacted aquatic habitats. Fine sediment additions to the active channel embedded gravel /cobble substrates and left large deposits along channel margins. Emergency restoration projects included sediment removal from the stream channel and riparian zone primarily by mechanical means. All streams within the project area are located in the headwaters of the East Don River Watershed with groundwater flows that originate on the Oak Ridges Moraine. Project Manager, HADD Response and Stream Restoration /Compensation Planning, York Region, Confidential Client, Southern, Ontario (2007) Comprehensive stream restoration /compensation plans were prepared and accepted following lengthy negotiations with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Toronto Region Conservation Authority following federally prohibited HADDs (Harmful Alteration, Disruption, or Destruction of fish habitat) that had occurred on two headwater streams. Habitat enhancements (riffle -pool channel unit pairs), channel realignments, and riparian naturalization /restoration plans were developed in compliance documents for both regulatory agencies to compensate for habitat lost to unauthorized, non - permitted in- stream activities. The project included selection of compensation sites, design of compensation reaches and habitat enhancements, development and acquisition of all required environmental permits, and field project oversight/supervision to complete the works. Project Manager /Principal Investigator, Turtle Creek Gorge Channel Assessment, Turtle Creek Watershed Association, Murrysville, Pennsylvania, USA (2006) 1 Turtle Creek Gorge is located near Delmont Pennsylvania (USA) and is known for its high bluffs and narrow, meandering valley floor. The area contains some of the highest quality in- stream habitat in the Turtle Creek drainage. Much of the gorge is undeveloped with access limited to undeveloped trails. Several locations in the reach above the gorge are experiencing active channel migration and bank failure. The goal of this resource study was to characterize and describe stream conditions in the gorge based on geomorphic and in- stream habitat assessment techniques. The information generated was used to identify and prioritize areas at risk and restoration opportunities to support ongoing conservation efforts in the Turtle Creek watershed. Project Manager, Ohio River Habitat Mitigation and Enhancement, Colona Transfer, Monaca, Pennsylvania, USA (2004) In November 2001, two jumbo offloading barges were placed upstream of existing loading facilities at the Colona Transfer facility on the Ohio River downstream of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Federal mitigation requirements totalled 4,500 sq. ft. of shallow water habitat enhancement consisting of cobble fields, boulder clusters, and a broken wing deflector set at an average depth of 10 feet. Construction of the mitigation area was completed in 2002. Physical monitoring of the shoal enhancement showed that there were areas where minor settling had occurred and some shifting of boulders on the wing deflector and boulder clusters had taken place. Localized sedimentation was noted at less than half the shoal enhancement observation points during the 2003 survey. Significant accumulation was noted within the broken wing deflector and on some of the boulder clusters. In general the structures were in place and had not been displaced or moved by river flows. Biological Monitoring showed that the shoal enhancement was providing some additional habitat along the shoreline that was previously devoid of any near shore habitat. Similar fish species dominated abundance at the shoal enhancement and a local reference site. Of particular note were the capture of Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) and Sauger (Sander canadensis) at the mitigation site during the 2004 survey. These species were captured from both the wing deflector and the boulder cluster habitat structures. Placement of flow deflectors and boulder clusters in near -shore environments that are currently lacking suitable fish habitat is a reasonable approach to enhancing habitat on large navigable rivers. 1 Page 2 of 4 1 1 MP ...-' El 1 a Ill Bruce C. Dickson I Project Manager, Scrubgrass Creek Watershed Assessment/Restoration Plan, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA (2003) A planning grant was used to develop a detailed environmental assessment of the 25,000 acre Scrubgrass Creek Watershed I relating to environmental, recreational, cultural, and economic activities and issues. Historical data were collected from available sources and new data were developed from extensive interpretation and mapping of natural resources and land uses from low altitude aerial photography. The initial assessment directed the development of a second study, begun in July 2000, designed to collect new data from a comprehensive physical, hydrological, and biological assessment of the watershed. This I new data was used to characterize physical and biological conditions in the watershed, identify pollution sources and quantify their environmental impact, assess cumulative impacts, and provide the necessary information to develop and implement a watershed restoration plan. I Watershed data was developed over an 18 month period across a monitoring network of 30 water quality stations and 22 corresponding locations where fisheries and habitat data were collected. Stream habitat was assessed following the Qualitative Habitat Evaluation Index (QHEI) protocol developed by Ohio EPA and compared where appropriate. Fish were collected following Ohio EPA methods for electro- fishing in wadeable streams and rivers. Field surveys were conducted to verify known pollution sources and identify and plot new locations with GPS. Approximately 60 well locations and 2 major AMD seeps were confirmed and mapped. On -site inspections and water quality /quantity evaluations were used to design treatment options, provide basic data for engineering planning and cost estimates, and allow the research team to prioritize and group 9P 9 p 9 P I pollution sources for subsequent restoration. Lastly, restoration plans were presented to local stakeholders, community leaders, and project partners to facilitate grant preparation and submission for future environmental restoration works. Principal Investigator /Project Manager, Environmental Effects of Longwall Mining on Streams, Wetlands, and Riparian I Areas, Robinson Fork, Southern Washington County, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Mining and Reclamation, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA (2001) An environmental assessment of the effects of land surface subsidence associated with long wall mining on water resources I was conducted in southwestern Pennsylvania. Aquatic habitats and biological communities in a mined and unmined reach of Robinson Fork were characterized and compared. Consol's Enlow Fork Mine extends beneath a substantial portion of the Robinson Fork Watershed. The mine layout consisted of gates 260 to 270 feet wide and intervening panels of mined coal 900 to 1,000 feet across and approximately 8,500 feet long. The panels of extracted coal are oriented nearly perpendicular to the I stream channel beneath the mined study area and when removed cause surface subsidence. Following an extensive literature review, stream assessment methodologies were surveyed and modified to meet the needs and limitations of this research project. A classification system and environmental assessment methodology was developed I that could measure in- stream physical conditions for specific habitat types (i.e., geomorphically derived channel units) and could also be directly related to fish community data collected at the same spatial scale. Channel units were visually classified in the field and cross - checked by calculating and then clustering channel units using Froude numbers. Analysis of the channel I unit and fishery data showed that the newly developed environmental assessment methods were sensitive enough to detect differences between the mined and unmined reaches of Robinson Fork and that the data could be successfully aggregated (for reach comparisons) or disaggregated (for geomorphically -based channel unit comparisons). When judged against another geomorphically -based methodology (Rosgen Stream Classification) that was utilized to compare the same two reaches of I Robinson Fork, the channel unit approach proved to be scale appropriate, more sensitive, and generally superior and can be utilized for long -term monitoring and environmental assessments. Co- Principal Investigator /Research Scientist. Water Quality Assessment, Management, and Modelling in Illinois I Agroecosystem Watersheds. Illinois Natural History Survey, Illinois State Water Survey, and Illinois Department of Energy and Natural Resources, Champaign, Illinois (USA) (1996) Designed and conducted a comprehensive water quality assessment and modeling initiative of nitrate in thirteen large 1 watersheds in Illinois within a context of existing agricultural production practices and federal farm conservation programs. This work included a site based research project on the Embarras River that provided modeling criteria related to riparian systems and their ability to reduce nutrient inputs (nitrate) to adjacent streams. Information from this two - tiered research 1 project provided a basis for developing economic, social, and ecological aspects of riparian forest restoration policy options based on ecosystem level management strategies linked to specific ecosystem functional criteria. 1 1 Page 3 of 4 7 ® Bruce C. Dickson Environmental Scientist/Project Manager (Aquatics Component), Final Environmental Impact Statement - Camp Grayling, Grayling, Michigan. US Army Corps of Engineers and Michigan Department of Military Affairs, Champaign, Illinois, USA (1994) Camp Grayling is located on 150,000 acres near the City of Grayling in north- central Michigan. The National Guard training base supports a wide variety of training opportunities including aerial bombing and ground based artillery, troop manoeuvring, and live -fire tank training. Expansion of tank training into areas within the installation required the completion of an environmental assessment and an environmental impact statement. Documentation of existing conditions and the social, economic, and environmental effects associated with several alternates were conducted. Development of secondary data for aquatic systems located on the base and extensive field surveys were conducted in support of the Final EIS document. Additional mitigation and long -term environmental planning documents and recommendations were made to the Michigan Department of Military Affairs, the US Army, and the US Army Corps of Engineers. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Page 4 of 4 1 1 1 qJ BURNSIDE III - A Witi waiiiii ..„,,. 1 1 :,-,_,,.., 1 -.- 1 Profession 1 Design Technologist Wm. Paul Maclntyre, C.E.T. I Paul Maclntyre is a Project Manager with 23 years experience in the field of Municipal Engineering. As a Project Manager he co- ordinates all the activities Education associated with the completion of design, approval and construction of local I Civil Engineering Technology municipal projects. He works closely with the owner - client to ensure that the (Co-op), Fanshawe College, 1985 expected results are achieved. His experience includes road design and construction, subdivision development, sewer and water projects, onsite sewage and lot grading and aggregate resource plans. He is a member of the Municipal 1 Drainage department team and participates in all aspects of producing drainage Professional Societies reports under the Drainage Act such as: hold on site meetings, survey, design & draft, cost estimates and draft assessments, hold meetings with owners, present Drainage Superintendents reports to council (consideration), compile tenders for construction, perform on -site Association of Ontario inspection and payment certificates and final cost calculations. Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists Design and Construction of Roads and Services 1 1 Crystal Lakes Mobile Home Court, Stratford (2007 -2008) Design and construction of a 121 lot sanitary servicing project including gravity Employment Record sewers, pumping station, forcemain and disposal bed. I Design Technologist, R.J. Industrial Subdivision, Ingersoll, Ontario (2007 -2008) Burnside & Associates Limited (1986- Present) Design of an industrial roadway including sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer, storm water management and lot grading. Design Technologist/Inspector, Mill Street, Milverton, Ontario (2006 -2007) I County of Oxford (Co -op Student) (1983-1986) Design of total reconstruction of residential roadway and servicing including: water storm and sanitary design. Estimated value $ 4.5 million. Road Construction, Stebbens 1 Paving and Construction (1982) Stock Drain Improvement Zorra Township (2006) Design and construction of an improvement to an existing closed municipal drain. Estimated costs $165,000 1 Mining Plan, Petersburg, Ontario (2004) Citizenship Complete a Mining Plan to comply with Ministry of Labour regulations for an Canadian aggregate producer. 1 Appointed Drainage Superintendent for Township of Perth South, Ontario (1991- Present) 1 Maintain the Municipal Drainage system within the Township including advising Languages owners, organizing and inspection of repairs, approval of invoices, calculation of English assessments, completion of grant forms and attending council meetings. 1 Aggregate Resource Plan, Petersburg, Ontario (2003) Including updating Existing features Plan, and the Progressive Rehabilitation Plans Clear Creek Drain 2002, Brownsville, Ontario (2002) 1 Participate in the design and construction of a municipal drain project in Brownsville. Page 1 of 2 Wm. Paul Maclntyre 1 Estimated cost $200,000. ' Walker Drain 2000, Dorchester, Ontario (2000) Participate in the design and assessment of a street reconstruction and servicing project in Dorchester. Estimated cost $ 250,000. Davidson Street Reconstruction, Listowel, Ontario (1999) Supervision of a residential street reconstruction project. Estimated cost $400,000. Thames ford Water Tower, Thamesford, Ontario (1996) Supervision for a water tower construction project, including construction of the footings concrete shaft and steel tank and monitoring of pump test on well. Estimated cost $800,000. Bell Court Subdivision, Stratford, Ontario (1994) Design and supervision of 20 lots subdivision servicing project in Stratford. Estimated project costs $500,000. Auburn Drainage Works, Auburn, Ontario (1993) Supervisor of municipal drain project that provided outlet storm sewers for the village of Auburn. Estimated project costs $400,000. Wright Boulevard, Stratford, Ontario (1988 -1989) Project included the design and supervision of an industrial servicing project in Stratford complete with road, water and sewer. Estimated project value $1.1 million. Wallace Avenue North, Listowel, Ontario (1988 -1989) Supervision of highway connecting link project Highway 23 in Listowel, including water and sewer, road granulars and asphalt and concrete curb and sidewalk. Estimated project value $2.2 million. r 1 1 1 1 1 1 Page2of2 , 1 BURNS 11111'.- ,w- : „..,--Nmiiiiii I ..,.,..,„ ,„:.,-,! \ (- Profession 1 Drainage Tech. Gerd Uderstadt, c.s.T. I Gerd Uderstadt's work fall under the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.D.17. On new Municipal Drains, he is involved from the first information meeting; to the field Education survey, design, and cost estimate; to assistance with the report; to the construction 1 Ridgetown, Ontario Agricultural and final completion. On maintenance of Municipal Drains under the Drainage College 1972 Superintendent program he is involved with investigating existing drains, estimating repairs, approvals and authorization from D.F.O. and Council, and construction and Montreal McGill, McDonald final completion. I Agricultural Campus 1977 Toronto, M.O. E.E., Construction and Inspection 1982 Design of Agricultural Drainage Systems I Projects undertaken include about 600 drainage related surveys, designs and inspections under the provisions of the Drainage Act of Ontario, on behalf of several Municipalities. Examples include: I Professional Societies Everett Drainage Works, Township of Adjala- Tosorontio, Ontario (1988) Drainage Superintendents The survey, layout, partial design and full inspection of an extensive open channel Association of Ontario (DSAO) system of approximately 6,000 metres in total length. Completed in 1990 at a cost I Ontario Association of Certified of $375,000. Engineering Technicians and Dupasquier Drainage Works, Township of Guelph, Ontario (1989) Technologists (OACETT) The survey, layout, design and inspection of an extensive closed drain system for I agricultural purposes. The work was approximately 5,800 metres in total length and required six road borings. Completed in 1989 at a cost of $225,000. Vigo Drainage Works, Township of Springwater, Ontario (2003) 1 Employment Record The survey, layout, design and inspection of an extensive open and closed drain Drainage Engineer, R.J. Burnside system for agricultural purposes. The work was approximately 8,700 metres in total & Associates Limited (1980- length and required six road crossings. Completed in 2003 at a cost of $312,000. I Present) Municipal Drainage, E. H. Design Implementation and Construction Administration Uderstadt Inc. (1970 -1980) I Assistance of about 600 reports under the provisions of the Drainage Act. Reports include the survey, design, quantity calculations, estimated cost of the work and construction supervision and inspection. Items related to implementation include preparation and attendance at some public meetings. I Citizenship Construction supervision is provided for all drainage works including tendering, Canadian layout and inspection to completion. 1 Road Culvert Replacements Languages Field survey, calculations and drainage for MTO approval of several road culvert I English replacements in conjunction with local drainage improvements. The majority of the work involved the replacement of undersized structures in municipal drainage \ / works. I 1 Page 1 of 2 1 /70 ® Gerd Uderstadt Drainage Superintendent Activities Assistance to eight municipalities in dealing with general drainage inquiries including investigation, recommendations to Council, estimating maintenance required and construction inspection of same. This work also includes schedules of assessments for the costs incurred. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 r 1 t Page 2 of 2 , BURNSIDE Appendix C Insurance Documentation & Affidavit 1 1 Internafional Pro -Form Insurance Services , " 15 AI(state Parkway Suite 220 Insurance • Financial Services Markham, Ontario L3R 504 I Phone 905 - 305.10664 Toll Free 1 -600- 361 -9060 www.proionninsurance,ca Fax 905- 305 =1093 1 1 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 1 TO: Whom it May Concern 1 THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT insurance has been effected as shown below: I INSURED: R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited, and other insureds who may be identified in the policy. 1 INSURER: Zurich Insurance Company POLICY NO.,: 8434286 1 POLICY EXPIRY: November 23, 2008, 12:01 A .M Local Standard Time • COVERAGE: Professional Liability Insurance I LIMIT OF LIABILITY: CDN$3,000,000 each claim and in the aggregate annually CDN$3,000,000 This certificate is valid at the date of issuance., I This certificate is issued for information only, and confers no rights on any holder and imposes no liability upon the insurer, which assumes no responsibility whatsoever in furnishing this certificate.. I The Policy contains all the terms and conditions of coverage. The policy is not limited to claims by or in connection with the . above -noted certificate - holder.. The Limit of Liability may be inclusive of damages and claims expenses; the aggregate limit is the maximum available for all covered claims.. 1 PRO -FORM INSURANCE SERVICES 1 1 Dated: November 26, 2007 By: f'' II `r`' - i ' °r °Ai nc ze1 'IZeliresentative sy COS q.,, Ser it COS 1 1 1 1 1 ilk t nfernafrOnolS Pro -Form insurance Services ��*; 15 Allstate Parkway Suite 220 Insurance • Financial Services Markham. Ontario L3R 504 I Phone 905- 305 -1054 Toll Free r -8C0- 361 -9080 www.proforminsurance.ca Fax 905.305 - 1093 w. ■ 1 This is to certify to: Whom it May Concern This is to certify that on the date below the following described insurance policies are in full force and effect. I NAMED INSURED: R I Burnside & Associates Limited ADDRESS OF INSURED: 15 Iownline Rd. I Orangeville, ON L9W 3R4 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS IO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE APPLIES: Commercial General Liability Insurance I Class Description of Coverage Limits of Liability Company Policy No.. Policy Expiry mm /dd /yy I Liability Commercial General Liability Zurich Insurance 8592241 11/23/08 Company Bodily Injury/Property Damage Each $5,000,000 Occurrence I General Aggregate $5,000,000 Products - Completed Operations $5,000,000. I Aggregate Non -Owned Automobile $5,000,000 1 1 The insurance afforded is subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of the applicable policy. Ihis Certificate is issued as a matter of information only and confers no rights on the holder and imposes no liability on the Insurer nor on Pro -Form Insurance Services PRO -FORM INSURANCE SERVICES 1 November 26, 2007 ........ .. A. tboriZe8Reetes4Kative ` -' 1 Services 1 1 1 1 1 I 11/12/2008 1 /2008 P9ED 15:23 FAX 519 941 7725 Orangeville Insurance 11001 /001 I F d`.' � °y y a� 4 i "` E a< `Yw ..,::�t7 Tar a as sa,i;a.{s+�- . aT ;; l.. S r' !a s S '' ti t as,4a ^ � 7, v y .. '� 3 �r r I ; T ,.. n+:, i i ca a r r ``I tt 7. t V i rf q.[. t? 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Burnside & Associates Limited 449 Josephine Street PO Box 10 Wingham ON NOG 2W0 Canada telephone (519) 357 -1521 fax (519) 357 -3624 web www.rjbumside.com 1 1 BURNSIDE ) THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE) November 17, 2008 1 Municipality of Kincardine i 1475 Concession 5 R.R. #5 Kincardine, ON N2Z 2X6 1 Attention: Jim O'Rourke, Public Works Manager 1 Re: Conflict of interest Affidavit RFP Drainage Engineering Services for the Municipality of Kincardine File No.: MCW 16132 Dear Mr. O'Rourke, 1 To address the requirement of a Declaration of Conflict of Interest, please consider the following as our Affidavit, as requested in Section 1.3 of the RFP. 1 Burnside has several private clients that have ongoing developments within the Municipality of Kincardine. We are not aware of any projects where R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is representing any client that is currently involved 1 with legal action against the Municipality of Kincardine at this time. If any conflict were to arise, Burnside would notify the Municipality and seek the most appropriate action to resolve the conflict in a timely manner. 1 If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know. 1 Yours truly, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited 1 e 1 Don McNalty, P.Eng Senior Vice Preside t, Central Market Leader 1 1 1 • MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE „` °` "'`''Tf DRAIN AGE ENGINEERING SERVICES _ REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL q rani energy . bolan<ed life I�(I NCAR INL TERMS OF REFERENCE �. �,. .A a ' ---:: , -:; ,- 'rt, t - ,.. " * - '. . 1 :4- - 12 Of jp V. ,: .. i . _ k - ..... .. i ., ,... ... -R...,;..,. . .• . . . • ., . ...• ...• . ....•_. . . .. - 4 w" .ati i THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE DRAINAGE ENGINEERING SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TERMS OF REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS A. TECHNICAL /MANAGERIAL SECTION 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 General 1 1.2 Proposal Due Date 2 1.3 Declaration of Conflict of Interest and Legal Status 2 1.4 Insurance 2 1.5 Interviews 2 1.6 Services Agreement 3 1.7 RFP Call Project Manager 3 1.8 RFP Related Costs 3 1.9 Schedule 3 2.0 SCOPE OF DRAINAGE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED 4 -5 3.0 PERSONNEL, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT 5 3.1 Key Personnel 5 -6 3.2 Project Organizational Diagram 6 4.0 LOCAL KNOWLEDGE 6 5.0 RELATED AND CORPORATE EXPERIENCE 6 5.1 Related Experience 6 5.2 Corporate or Company Experience 6 -7 6.0 REFERENCES 7 7.0 COMMENTS 7 B. FINANCIAL /QUALITY CONTROL SECTION 7 8.0 FEES AND DISBURSEMENTS 7 8.1 Fees 7 8.2 Reimbursable Expenses 7 8.2.1 Standard Expenses 7 8.3 Financial Proposal 7 8.4 Quality Assurance /Cost Control Measures 8 C. PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA 8 9.1 General 8 9.2 Criteria: Technical /Managerial /Financial Weighting 8 9.3 Highest Ranked Proposal... 8 D. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 8 10.1 Submission Format 8 10.2 Addenda to the RFP 9 10.3 Proposal Format 9 10.4 Number of Copies of Proposal to Submit 9 10.5 Delivery 10 THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE TERMS OF REFERENCE — October 2008 RFP FOR DRAINAGE ENGINEERING SERVICES THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE DRAINAGE ENGINEERING SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TERMS OF REFERENCE A. TECHNICAL /MANAGERIAL SECTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 General The Municipality of Kincardine is located on the shores of Lake Huron in the County of Bruce. It has a population of 12,000 and covers an area of approximately 580 square kilometers. The municipality, located at the mouth of the Penetangore River, was created in 1999 by the amalgamation of the Town of Kincardine, the Township of Kincardine, and the Township of Bruce. It was formerly known as Penetangore. In addition to the town centre, Kincardine contains the following small communities: • Armow • Bervie • Glammis • Inverhuron • Millarton • North Bruce • Tiverton • Underwood The Municipal government is overseen by a Council of nine. The Council consists of a Mayor elected at large, two Councillors elected from Ward 1 (the former Town of Kincardine), one for Ward 2 (the former Township of Kincardine), one from Ward 3 (the former Township of Bruce), and three elected at large. The economy of Kincardine is dominated by the Bruce Nuclear Power Development, which is currently operated by Bruce Power, a private company under lease from Ontario Power Generation. There is also a thriving agricultural and tourist industry, emphasizing sandy beaches, beautiful sunsets and Scottish cultural tradition. The Municipality is advertising a request for proposals for the provision of drainage engineering services to the Municipality. The former Bruce Township (Ward 3) has twenty Municipal Drains and one Mutual Drain. The Township is approximately 70,362 acres. The former Kincardine Township (Ward 2) has approximately 46 Municipal Drains and Award Drains. It is approximately 59,829 acres. The successful Consultant will be appointed by By -law as the Municipality's "Drainage Engineer of Record" for a five (5) year term, subject to annual reviews. 1 THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE TERMS OF REFERENCE — October 2008 RFP FOR DRAINAGE ENGINEERING SERVICES 1.2 Proposal Due Date Sealed proposals are due on or before: November 18, 2008 at 12:00 Noon local time at The Municipality of Kincardine Municipality Administration Centre 1475 Concession 5 R. R. #5 KINCARDINE, Ontario N2Z 2X6 Attention: Mr. Jim O'Rourke, C.E.T. Public Works Manager Proposals received after the due date and time will be returned unopened. Specific submission requirements are as noted in Section D. 1.3 Declaration of Conflict of Interest and Legal Status The Municipality considers that any firm which provides consulting services during their retainer with the Municipality to Property Owners within the Municipality or have pending legal action against the Municipality would have a conflict of interest in working for the Municipality. All RFP's must include an affidavit confirming that the firms which are included in the proposal do not have any such conflict of interest or have pending legal action with the Municipality. 1.4 Insurance Consultants are requested to list their insurance policies in force and limits of coverage (i.e. Professional Liability Insurance, Commercial General Liability and Automobile Insurance and any other applicable insurance). The successful Consultant must, at the time of Appointment, provide copies of insurance in the amount of $2,000,000 for Professional Liability Insurance, $5,000,000 Commercial General Liability Insurance and $5,000,000 Automobile Insurance. 1.5 Interviews Consultants responding to the RFP may be required to attend an interview with the Municipality. The interview will be undertaken by members of Council, Committee Members and staff. The interview process will entail a twenty (20) minute presentation by each Consultant followed by a thirty (30) minute question and answer period. The Firm's appointed 2 THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE TERMS OF REFERENCE — October 2008 RFP FOR DRAINAGE ENGINEERING SERVICES Principal must be present at the interview. The times for each interview will be provided after the submission of proposals. 1.6 Services Agreement Final acceptance of the successful Consultant's proposal by the Municipality shall be conditional on the execution of an Agreement between the two parties. The Agreement for professional services is envisaged to generally follow the format of the Professional Engineers Ontario "Sample Agreement between Client and Engineer for Professional Engineering Services" However, the Municipality in discussions with the selected consultant may change, delete or incorporate additional clauses as deemed appropriate to the Municipality. This proposal, any addenda and the Consultant's submission shall be part of the Agreement and be contained in an Appendix to the Agreement. 1.7 RFP Call Project Manager The Municipality's Project Manager for this RFP call is: Individual: Jim O'Rourke Municipal Position: Public Works Manager Telephone: 519- 396 -3468 Fax: 519- 396 -1430 E -mail: pwmgr @kincardine.net All clarification requests or inquiries respecting this RFP call are to be directed in writing (e -mail or fax) to the aforementioned named RFP Project Manager. Written response(s) will be shared via e-mail with all Consultants in the form of an Addenda to the RFP. All inquiries must be received by the above on or before 4:00 p.m. on November 10, 2008, no response will be provided to inquiries received after this date and time. 1.8 RFP Related Costs As previously noted, the Municipality shall not be liable for any costs or actions whatsoever associated with the preparation of and submission of a proposal by a Consultant in response to this RFP. 1.9 Schedule The following is the proposed schedule for the selection process: • Issue the Request for Proposal: October 31, 2008 • Proposals received: November 18, 2008 • Notify selected Consultant: January, 2009 • Agreement discussions with selected Consultant: January, 2009 • Appointment of Consultant: February, 2009 3 THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE TERMS OF REFERENCE — October 2008 RFP FOR DRAINAGE ENGINEERING SERVICES 2.0 SCOPE OF DRAINAGE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED The Consultant is expected to provide engineering advice and design services to the Municipality in the areas as follows: Services may include, but are not limited to: • Inspect every drainage works for which the Municipality is responsible, and report to Council on an annual basis, or more frequently if required; • Assist residents of the Municipality in approaches which might be taken to solve their drainage problems; • Aid a person in the drawing up of a petition, but should not be the one to circulate it for the purpose of obtaining signatures; • Advise Council on matters dealing with petitions received; • Arrange for and attend any on -site meetings; • Prepare Engineering Reports on drainage works which shall include the following information: a) Plans, profiles, and specifications of the drainage works and a description of the area requiring drainage. The plan shall show the location of the drains and the limits of the watershed. The profile shall show ground elevations along the drain and the present and proposed drain bottom. The specifications shall give detail on how the drain is to be constructed. b) An estimate of the total cost. c) An Assessment Schedule showing the amount or proportion of the cost to be assessed against every parcel of land and road for benefit, outlet liability and injuring liability. This must include a statement to show how the cost of maintenance is to be distributed. Otherwise, these costs will be apportioned in accordance with the cost of construction. d) Allowances, if any, are to be paid to the owners of the lands affected by the drainage works, pursuant to Sections 29 to 33 of The Drainage Act. e) The manner of the material taken from the drain is to be disposed of. f) The construction, enlargement, or improvement of any bridges or culverts rendered necessary due to the drain crossing any public road. g) A severance allowance or provision for a crossing rendered necessary by a drainage works being constructed across private lands. 4 THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE TERMS OF REFERENCE — October 2008 RFP FOR DRAINAGE ENGINEERING SERVICES h) Provide comment to any Court of Revision, which may be required. i) Advise the Council and property owners of procedures of the Act and of how an appeal can be launched. j) Call tenders for work and advise Council on tenders. k) Act as liaison between Council, staff and property owners along the drain during construction. The Engineer should be frequently on -site to supervise and report on the progress of construction to Council. I) Complete a final inspection, including an as -built profile and cross sections. m) Continue with any follow -up required post - construction and investigate problems with drains from landowners and provide options for resolving problems. n) At all times, compliance with any other Federal or Provincial legislation, which may affect drainage works and work in cooperation with those agencies responsible for such legislation. o) Maintain detailed records of all inspections, reports, actions, meetings with landowners, and other information relevant to the Municipality's drainage system and program. 3. PERSONNEL, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3.1 Key Personnel All personnel shall be thoroughly experienced and qualified in the disciplines required to provide the level of service required by the Municipality. A listing of the nominated key personnel is to be provided, noting the following information in tabular form: name, title, role in the appointment, education, professional registration(s), years of experience, brief outline of undertakings relevant to the Terms of Reference. A separate one paragraph summary for each nominated key individual is to accompany the listing with a half page summary of the assigned Principal staff member who will be the main liaison with the Municipality. The qualifications of the individual assigned as the main liaison to the Municipality is of particular importance to the Municipality. If a sub consultant(s) is to be engaged, the key individual(s) shall also be indicated in the above listing and flagged as a sub consultant along with a one paragraph summary. Also, the corporate name and address of the sub consultant shall be provided along with a description of the role of the sub consultant. 5 THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE TERMS OF REFERENCE — October 2008 RFP FOR DRAINAGE ENGINEERING SERVICES Resumes for the above nominated Consulting team members are to be provided, and should include a listing of recent technical presentations at conferences and any recent published papers, memberships in Associations, positions held in the Associations and notation made of any awards received. Resumes are to be included in an identified Appendix. There shall be no change in the nominated personnel or sub consultants without the written approval of the Municipality. 3.2 Project Organizational Diagram An Organizational Diagram noting the nominated key personnel and their respective roles is to be prepared. Sub consultant(s) key staff and related roles are also to be indicated and flagged as a sub consultant team member. 4.0 LOCAL KNOWLEDGE A brief summary (maximum one page) regarding the Consultant's local knowledge pertaining to the Municipality of Kincardine and environs is to be provided in the Consultant's proposal. 5.0 RELATED AND CORPORATE EXPERIENCE 5.1 Related Experience A listing of recent experience directly related to the provision of Drainage Engineering Services is to be provided. In reporting the "Experience Directly Related to this Appointment ", a tabular submission by Heading is requested noting: • Client • Brief Description of services provided • Principal and other key personnel. An introductory statement or outline is to accompany the above Table. Profiles of the related assignments noted in the above tabular submission and profiles of other similar assignments undertaken by the Consultant are to be included in the proposal. 5.2 Corporate or Company Experience The Consultant shall outline the overall Corporate experience including years in business, number of years experience in the Municipal, engineering and environmental fields, memberships and corporate mission statement and /or environmental mission statement and /or sustainability mission statement. A Corporate brochure is to be included as part of the proposal Appendix material. A brochure for any sub consultant engaged is to also be included. Alternatively, or in 6 THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE TERMS OF REFERENCE — October 2008 RFP FOR DRAINAGE ENGINEERING SERVICES addition to providing corporate brochures, the Consultant may reference their corporate web site(s). 6.0 REFERENCES A listing of three (3) references that can be contacted are to be noted. The following information for each of the references is requested: • Contact Name • Affiliation • Address • Telephone Number • Fax Number • Email Address. 7.0 COMMENTS The Consultant is invited to offer a commentary on any special attributes, unique aspects or other noteworthy aspects of their proposal. The response should be limited to two to three pages. B. FINANCIAL /QUALITY CONTROL SECTION 8.0 FEES AND DISBURSEMENTS 8.1 Fees Fees for services (including those for any sub consultants) rendered under the Project are to be on a time basis. The fees are to be computed on hourly billing rates. 8.2 Reimbursable Expenses 8.2.1 Standard Expenses Standard Expenses are in addition to the above fees. Standard reimbursable expenses include but are not limited to: vehicular mileage, traveling expenses, long distance telephone and fax charges, printing and reproductions, progress photographs, courier charges, all fees for required approvals, permits, licenses and alike, etc. The Consultant is required to specify the company's policy on markup (as a percentage) that will be applied to any expenses or disbursements incurred through their appointment with the Municipality. 8.3 Financial Proposal Hourly Billing Rates are to be provided for all Key Personnel listed in Sections 3.1 and 3.2. THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE TERMS OF REFERENCE — October 2008 RFP FOR DRAINAGE ENGINEERING SERVICES 8.4 Quality Assurance /Cost Control Measures The Consultant is requested to outline their proposed method to monitor and control Consultant costs (fees) and quality assurance. C. PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA 9.1 General The proposal submissions will be reviewed and evaluated by a panel of Municipal representatives. At the discretion of the Municipality, the Municipality may request clarification of a Consultant's proposal at any time during the evaluation process. Seeking clarification of any aspect(s) of the Consultant's submission during the evaluation process shall not be construed in any way as acceptance of the Consultant's proposal. 9.2 Criteria: Technical /Managerial /Financial Weighting Each proposal will be evaluated based on a maximum weighted score of 200 points, based on the following criteria: Maximum Points • Personnel, Organizational Structure and Project Management 50 • Related and Corporate Experience 60 • Financial /Quality Control 40 • Local Knowledge 50 Total Technical /Managerial /Financial 200 9.3 Highest Ranked Proposal The highest ranked proposal will be the result of the highest score (highest ranked) and will be considered the "best ranked proposal ". The Municipality reserves the right, at its own discretion, to accept or reject any proposal. The Consultant understands that fundamental to this competition is the selection of a proposal that in the sole judgment of the Municipality, most effectively meets the requirements of the Municipality. D. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 10.1 Submission Format The reply to this RFP is to consist of one (1) sealed envelope and is to be in a standardized format as noted hereinafter. 8 THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE TERMS OF REFERENCE — October 2008 RFP FOR DRAINAGE ENGINEERING SERVICES 10.2 Addenda to the RFP Any Addenda received by the Consultant are to be enclosed with their submission. In order to receive a response, all requests for clarification(s) must be received by the Project Manager by 4:00 p.m. on November 10, 2008; as previously noted no response will be provided to inquiries received after this date and time. 10.3 Proposal Format (including the Firm's Name and titled "Drainage Engineering Services, Request for Proposal, Municipality of Kincardine ") The Proposal submission is to be bound in a 3 ring binder or cerlox binding and structured according to the headings noted below: Cover Covering Letter Signed Addenda — if any issued Table of Contents The following Individual Sections are to be separated by a divider sheet and "tabbed" accordingly: 1. Personnel, Organizations Structure and Project Management Approach 2. Project Cost Control Measures 3. Local Knowledge 4. Related Experience and Corporate Experience 5. References 6. Comments The text for each new Individual Section is to commence on a new page. The text for each Section from Section 1 onward shall be printed as two sided on 8 %2" x 11" paper. The Proposal is to be placed in a sealed envelope (package) indicated as such with the submitting firm's name clearly evident and addressed to Mr. Jim O'Rourke, Public Works Manager, at the address noted in Section 10.5 below. 10.4 Number of Copies of Proposal to Submit Sixteen (16) copies of the Proposal are to be submitted. 9 THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE TERMS OF REFERENCE — October 2008 RFP FOR DRAINAGE ENGINEERING SERVICES 10.5 Delivery Proposals are to be received on or before: November 18, 2008 at 12:00 Noon local time at The Municipality of Kincardine Municipality Administration Centre 1475 Concession 5 R. R. #5 KINCARDINE, Ontario N2Z 2X6 Attention: Mr. Jim O'Rourke, C.E.T. Public Works Manager The front of the overall package submission is to be duly marked: "MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE, PROPOSAL FOR DRAINAGE ENGINEERING SERVICES" long with the name and address of the submitting firm. Email or fax submissions will not be accepted. 10 ■ BUR N SIDE Section 1.0 Personnel, Organizational Structure and Project Management Approach