HomeMy WebLinkAbout15 128 Wind Turbine Noise and Sound Emission Evaluation and Impact Assessment (Swallow Acoustics Consultants Ltd.) Request for Proposal Acceptance By-law THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE
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BEING A BY -LAW TO ACCEPT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE
NOISE AND SOUND EMISSION EVALUATION AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT
(Swallow Acoustics Consultants Ltd.)
WHEREAS pursuant to the said Municipal Act, Section 8 (1) and 9 provide 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
municipality's ability to respond to municipal issues and 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 Council passed Resolution #08/12/15 -06 at the August 12, 2015
meeting to proceed with the Request for Proposals including the Terms of
Reference as outlined in Report CAO 2015 -09 and fund this expenditure from the
Capital Reserve to be replenished in 2016 with property tax revenues generated
from the SP Armow Wind Turbines
AND WHEREAS Council deems it expedient to accept the tender of Swallow
Acoustics Consultants Ltd. for the Wind Turbine Noise and Sound Emission
Evaluation and Impact Assessment as outlined in Report No. CAO 2015 -10;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of
Kincardine ENACTS as follows:
1. That the request for proposal of Swallow Acoustics Consultants Ltd. for the
Wind Turbine Noise and Sound Emission Evaluation and Impact
e Assessment in the amount of $60,300.00 (net of HST), be hereby
accepted.
2. That the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized and directed
to execute, on behalf of the Council 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 "Wind Turbine Noise and Sound Emission
Evaluation and Impact Assessment (Swallow Acoustics Consultants Ltd.)
Request for Proposal Acceptance By -law ".
READ a FIRST and SECOND TIME this 9th day of September, 2015.
READ a THIRD TIME and FINALLY PASSED this 9th day of September, 2015.
✓�r—�— �� Paula.
Mayor Clerk
Wind Turbine Noise and Sound Emission Evaluation
and Impact Assessment
(Swallow Acoustics Consultants Ltd.)
Request for Proposal Acceptance By -law
By -Law No. 2015 - 128
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:
SWALLOW ACOUSTICS CONSULTANTS LTD.
Project: Armow Wind Project Area
Municipality of Kincardine, Ontario
A Proposal for
Wind Turbine Baseline Acoustic Sound and Infrasound
Levels Field Study
SACL #B5 -516A2 (As revised)
September 21, 2015 (As revised)
Refer to Agreement and Appendix `C' for signatures.
Between
Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd.
hereinafter called the "Contractor"
AND
The Municipality of Kincardine
hereinafter called the "Municipality"
Filed under separate cover in Administration File — C01 in Central
Records:
Titled:
Municipality of Kincardine By -Law No. 2015 - 128
BEING A BY -LAW TO ACCEPT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR
THE NOISE AND SOUND EMISSION EVALUATION AND IMPACT
ASSESSMENT
(Swallow Acoustics Consultants Ltd.)
Cited as: Wind Turbine Noise and Sound Emission Evaluation and Impact
Assessment (Swallow Acoustics Consultants Ltd.) Request for Proposal
Acceptance By -law
Dated: 9 day of September, 2015
•
THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE
This AGREEMENT made in triplicate this it day of September, 2015
BETWEEN Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd.
hereinafter called the "Contractor"
THE PARTY OF THE FIRST PART
AND
The Municipality of Kincardine
hereinafter called the "Municipality"
THE PARTY OF THE SECOND PART
WITNESSETH, that the party of the first part, for and in consideration of the payment or
payments specified in the Proposal #B5 -516A0 dated August 28, 2015, for the work as
described in Section 2 of the Proposal (attached), which has been revised as per the e-mail
notification to the Municipal Chief Administrative Officer dated September 21, 2015 (attached),
hereby agrees to furnish all necessary machinery, tools, equipment, supplies, labour, and other
means of construction and, to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer.
The Contractor agrees to forward the following information to the Municipality, prior to the
commencement of the work:
1. Clearance Certificate or Letter of Independent Contractor Status issued by the
Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) directly to the Municipality
2. Certificate of Insurance naming the Municipality as an additional insured and evidencing
Liability Insurance in an amount of not less than $2,000,000 ($2 Million) as well as
showing all other types and limits of insurance issued by their broker /insurer directly to
the Municipality (to be obtained upon each expiry)
3. Signed copy of the Municipality of Kincardine Occupational Health & Safety
Compliance form.
Failure to provide this information will result in stoppage of work.
4. Clearance Certificate issued by the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) directly
to the municipality at intervals of 60 days from first issuance.
DESCRIPTION
Wind turbine baseline acoustic sound and infrasound levels field study for the amount
$ 78,987, including HST.
IN CONSIDERATION WHEREOF, said party of the second part agrees to pay to the Contractor
for all work done, and the unit prices as noted above.
This agreement shall ensure to the benefit of and the binding upon the heirs, executors,
administrators and assigns of the parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Contractor and the Municipality have hereunto signed their
names and set their seals on the day first above written.
THE CORPORATION OF THE SWALLOW ACOUSTIC
MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE CON > U TANTS LTD.
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Name: Murray Clarke Name:
Title: Chief Administrative Officer
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From: Todd Busch [mailto :tbusch @swallowacoustic.ca]
Sent: September -21 -15 10:09 AM
To: Murray Clarke <mclarke @kincardine.net>
Subject: Wind Turbine Baseline Acoustic Sound & Infrasound Levels Field Study, Revised Proposal
Murray,
Attached is a revision of the proposal for 5 residences and 2 weeks of data collection; which with 10
"measurement weeks" still exceeds the data collection other contender at a lower price than shown
within their proposal
New fees = $69,900
HST = $9087
Total = $78,987
The SACL team is comprised of engineers and scientists with directly relevant professional experience,
35 -year company history, recognition as an engineering concern, and both professional and commercial
general liability insurances in place.
If SACL is still to be selected then there would need to be some form of contract /purchase order in place
to initiate work.
Thank you for your consideration.
Regards,
Todd Busch, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., P.E., INCE Bd. Cert.
Senior Associate
Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd.
0: 905 - 271 -7888 x31
E: tbusch @swallowacoustic.ca
PROPOSAL
Armow Wind Project Area
Municipality of Kincardine, Ontario
A Proposal for
Wind Turbine Baseline Acoustic Sound
and Infrasound Levels Field Study
SACL #B5 -516A2
September 21, 2015
Submitted to: Submitted by:
Murray Clarke, CAO Todd Busch
Municipality of Kincardine M.A.Sc., P.Eng., P.E., INCE Bd. Cert.
Municipal Administration Centre Senior Associate
1475 Concession 5, RR #5 Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd.
Kincardine, Ontario N2Z2X6 23 -366 Revus Ave.
Tel: 519 - 396 -3018 Mississauga, Ontario, L5G 4S5
caoakincardine.net Tel: 905 - 271 -7888
tbusch(swallowacoustic.ca
SWALL!)W 366 Revs Ave , Unit 23 Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L5G 4S5
Tel: 905 - 271 -7888 Fax: 905 - 271 -1846
Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control www.swallowacoustic.ca
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SACL Proposal #B5 -516A2
September 21, 2015
1. Introduction
Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd. (SACL) of
Mississauga, Ontario is pleased to present this
proposal for the baseline study of acoustic sound
and infrasound of the Armow Wind project area,
situated within the Municipality of Kincardine,
Ontario.
The Armow Wind project area consists of ninety -
two wind turbines consisting of Siemens SWT-
2.3 -101 models with a rated capacity for the
project of 180 MW.
We understand that the baseline study described within the request for proposal (RFP) is
desired by the Municipality of Kincardine as a means of documenting the existing conditions
with the expectation that future operations of the Armow Wind Project could increase acoustic
sound and infrasound levels experienced by inhabitants.
2. Scope of Work
In the sections below we briefly outline the proposed scope of the work and the approach to
each task with defined study deliverables:
2.1. Resources from the Municipality of Kincardine
SACL will identify residences where field measurements can be conducted, on a preferential
basis. Assistance will be required from the Municipality to negotiate with the owners of these
residences so that access to the exterior property and interior of each residence is possible.
Additionally, if any public lands are to be accessed then the Municipality should allow for such
access by SACL. If permits are required for any purpose then cooperation would be of benefit
towards expediting the work to completion.
2.2. Critical Analysis
From the RFP, "A critical analysis of the determination that all of the Armow Wind Project area
is designated as a Class 3 area, pursuant to the Ontario Noise Guidelines for Wind Farms.
(Reference Noise Impact Assessment, Armow Wind Farm GL Garrad Hassan, September
2013)."
SACL will review the relevant documents and provide commentary on whether or not the
application of a Class 3 area is justifiable in terms of evaluations of noise impacts due to the
future Armow Wind project.
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366 SWALLOW Ave., Unit ACOUSTIC Mississauga, a, Ontario
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2.3. Establish Baseline Acoustic Sound and Infrasound Levels
From the RFP, "Establish typical baseline receptor interior [acoustic sound] and infrasound
levels at key locations within the Armow Wind project area, and at other locations within other
Kincardine wind turbine installation project areas."
SACL proposes undertaking measurements concurrently at five (5) residences that are in
proximity to the future Armow Wind project area, where future operations of the wind turbines
are expected to create the highest noise levels. The preferred residences would also be at an
appreciable distance from intrusive sources of sound /infrasound including industrial sites,
highways, and railways, such that secondary sources of sound /infrasound are minimized for
both existing and future conditions.
SACL further proposes that measurements be conducted concurrently at both an exterior and
an interior microphone position, in order to adequately document that the baseline
sound /infrasound are attributable to sources outside of each residence. As such, measurements
will be conducted at a total of ten (10) positions, inside and outside each residence, for time
periods of up to two (2) weeks each. During the measurements, one (1) consultant from SACL
will be present on site to address any and all issues associated with obtaining continuously -
measured infrasound data that is accurate and defensible. Additional staffing may be provided
on a discretionary basis so as to ensure that instrumentation is installed and removed
expeditiously.
SACL will undertake measurements using instrumentation that is capable of narrow -band
frequency acquisition using 1- minute time intervals to average the data. Concurrent
measurements of relative humidity, temperature, wind speed and direction will be made at the
exterior position for each residence using short-time intervals to synchronize with
sound /infrasound data.
2.4. Interpret Data
From the RFP, "Interpret the data gathered from the field investigation and examine relative to
current academic research on the potential impacts of infrasound, how the findings may relate
to the Armow Wind [project] specifically and to industrial wind farms generally, and provide
conclusions and recommendations on possible mitigation measurements, as an if indicated."
SACL will analyze the measurement data from exterior and interior microphone positions, for
the existing condition, in order to discriminate between sounds that originate from the exterior
and interior of each residence. The relevant results will be for interior sound /infrasound that is
attributable to exterior sources. Measurements that are compromised by the activities of people
within each residence will be identified and excluded from the reporting.
SACL will prepare graphics that illustrate the relationship between measured levels of
sound /infrasound and exterior meteorological parameters, such as wind speed and direction.
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The results will be compared to the information contained within studies that have been
prepared specifically for the Armow Wind project.
SACL will compare the measurement data and results shown in graphics to thresholds of impact
that have been identified with reference to current academic research and applicable regulation.
2.5. Document Pertinent Findings and Conclusions
From the RFP, "Include any other pertinent findings and conclusions on the potential impacts
from noise generated by the Amiow Wind [project] specifically, and from industrial wind turbines
generally."
Pertinent findings and conclusions will be provided regarding the findings in terms of noise
impacts to human health that are associated with both existing conditions and future wind
turbine operation. A single deliverable report will be provided that addresses the results of
critical analysis, measurements of existing sound /infrasound levels, results of analysis and
graphics, and findings and conclusions regarding both impacts to human health and regulatory
compliance.
3. Deliverables
One (1) draft report will be provided on or about November 30, 2015. A time period of two (2)
weeks is assumed required by the Municipality of Kincardine to review the draft report and
provide comments. One (1) final report will be provided by December 31, 2015.
4. Timeline
• September 2015: Work with Municipality of Kincardine to identify appropriate
measurement locations that allow for access to the interior of residences.
• October - November 2015: Complete weeklong measurements at five (5) residences.
• November 2015: Interpret data and draft report.
• December 2015: Time period for comments and completion of final report.
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366 Revus Ave., Unit 23 Mississauga, Ontario
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Tel: 905- 271 -7888 Fax: 905 - 271 -1846
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5. Professional Fees
Our estimated fees to complete the project are indicated below. These are divided into the
phases as described in Section 2 of this fee proposal:
Item Description Professional Fees Disbursements
Resources from
2.1 Municipality of $2,000 $100
Kincardine
2 2 Critical Analysis $4,000 $50
Establish Baseline
2.3 Acoustic Sound and $30,000 $19,600
Infrasound Levels
2 4 Interpret Data $10,000 $50
Document Pertinent
2.5 Findings and $4,000 $100
Conclusions
Subtotal $50,000 $19,900
Total $69,900
These fees do not include HST but do include reimbursable expenses such as auto mileage,
hotels, and instrumentation charges. Hourly rates are listed in the attached Standard Terms and
Conditions, May 20, 2015, which forms a part of this proposal.
The fees indicated are estimates based on our present knowledge of the project. These fees will
not be exceeded without your prior knowledge and, if at any time it becomes clear that the fees
will be exceeded, you will be informed immediately. This proposal is valid for sixty (60) days.
6. Your SACL Team
Swallow Acoustic Consultants Limited of Mississauga, Ontario will act as prime consultant with
dBA Noise Consultants of Calgary, Alberta with SACL acting as a subconsultant for the team.
With over 35 years of corporate experience, Swallow Acoustic Consultants Limited are
experts in acoustics, vibrations and noise control engineering, including; Industrial, Commercial
and Residential noise control; Environmental noise control for industrial, residential and sporting
events, including the preparation of NoiseNibration Impact Study and Certificate of Approval
(noise); Vibration control for buildings with particular emphasis on Footfall- Induced Vibration,
Railway Vibration, Industrial Vibration Control and vibration mitigation through the design of
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tuned mass dampers; Acoustics of public spaces including Lecture Halls, Courtrooms,
Legitimate and Broadway Theatres.
Your SACL team members includes Todd Busch, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., P.E., INCE Bd. Cert. as
Project Manager, and both Pearlie Yung, M.Sc., and Ramin Behboudi, M.Eng., P.Eng., as
Project Engineers.
dBA Noise Consultants provides state -of- the -art acoustical consulting services for your
project. More than four decades of experience in hundreds of projects in a multitude of
industries on several continents are your guarantee for a good night's sleep, knowing that your
project is well looked after. dBA Noise Consultants are independent acoustic consultants. We
provide industrial, architectural and transportation noise consulting services, including:
Environmental & Occupational Noise Measurements; Noise Impact Studies; Noise Control
Studies; and. Noise Management Services.
Your dBA Noise Consultants team members includes Henk de Haan, Eur. Ing., INCE, and
Virgini Senden, M.Sc., Eur.ing., INCE Bd. Cert.
Qualifications documents can be found in Appendix A.
Resumes for all of the team members can be found in Appendix B.
7. Supporting Documents
Documents provided within the RFP have been completed as requested and are included in
Appendix C of this proposal. Professional references for past work by SACL are in Appendix D.
8. Concluding Comments
The project can be started approximately 5 -10 business days after receipt of a signed Letter of
Authorization to proceed and possibly earlier based on staff and equipment scheduling
commitments.
We thank you for the opportunity to present this fee proposal. Please sign and return the Letter
of Authorization in Appendix E in order for SACL to proceed with this project. Please also find
attached a copy of our Standard Terms and Conditions which forms a part of this proposal.
SACL will abide by the clauses and conditions laid out in the Terms of Conditions of the
Request for Proposal for this project. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact our office.
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366 Revus Ave., Unit 23 Mi auaa, Ontario
Canada L5G 4S5
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Yours Truly,
Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd.
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Todd Busch
M.A.Sc., P.Eng., P.E., INCE Bd. Cert.
Senior Associate
Reviewed by:
Pearlie Yung, M.Eng.
Senior Associate
Attachments: Team Qualifications
Team Resumes
Supporting documents from RFP
Professional References
SACL Letter of Authorization
SACL Standard Terms & Conditions
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APPENDIX A: Team Qualifications
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CORPORATE PROFILE
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Environmental Noise Assessments
Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd.
With over 35 years of experience, Swallow Acoustic Consultants Limited (SACL) staff are experts in acoustics,
vibrations and noise control engineering, including; Industrial, commercial and residential noise control; Environmental
noise control for industrial, residential and sporting events; Vibration control for buildings with particular emphasis on
footfall and athletic vibration, railway vibration, industrial vibration control, and vibration mitigation through the design of
tuned mass dampers; Acoustics of public spaces including lecture halls, atria, courtrooms, theatres.
SACL maintains laboratory- quality instrumentation for the recording and analysis of sound and vibration
measurements, as well as state -of -the art computational software packages for environmental noise modeling
(CadnaA), room acoustics (EASE), and finite element modeling (FEM) of non - linear structural dynamics (SAP2000).
SACL is proud to be a member of the Canadian Green Building Council (CaGBC).
People
President Vice President
• John C. Swallow, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., LEED AP • Michael J. Wesolowsky, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Senior Associates Associates
• Ramin Behboudi, M.Eng., P.Eng. • Pier -Gui A. Lalonde, P.Eng., ing.
• Todd A. Busch, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., P.E., INCE Bd. Cert. • Ryan Matheson, M.Sc.Phys.
• Allan Raun, B.Eng. & Mgmt., P.Eng. • Jeremy G. Thorbahn, M.Sc., P.Phys.
• Fernando J. Tallavo, Ph.D., P.Eng. • Brandon Van Haeren, B.A.Sc.
• Graeme Young, P.Eng. • Martin Villeneuve, B.A.Sc.
• Pearlie Yung, M.Sc.(Engineering)
Areas of expertise include: theatres, cinemas, auditoria and studios, conference facilities, executive private and open
offices, industrial facilities, teleconferencing, public spaces, residential buildings, vibration isolation of buildings, and
vibration mitigation in buildings.
Selected Environmental Noise Assessments
• YIB Airport Courier Facility, Atikokan, ON • Ontario Hydro Generating Station, Pickering, ON
• Park'N Fly Facility, Toronto, Ontario • CNE National Trade Centre, Toronto, Ontario
• 5060 Spectrum Way Office Tower, Mississauga, ON • Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario
• 7100 Edward Blvd Commercial Plaza, Mississauga, • Canada's Wonderland, Vaughan, Ontario
Ontario • Niagara Falls Casino, Niagara Falls, Ontario
• Creekside, TD Bank Office Complex, Mississauga ON • Municipal Pumping Station, Acton, Ontario
• Petrosar, Petro Chemical Plant — 5 year study • Modern Niagara Facility, Mississauga, Ontario
• Molson Indy Race Course, Toronto, Ontario • Symcor Facility Generators, North York, Ontario
• Canadian National Exhibition Bandshell, Toronto, ON • Rouge Valley Centenary Hospital, Toronto, Ontario
• CP Rail Yards — Agincourt, Toronto, Ontario • University of Westem Ontario, Wind Engineering,
• Metro Conservation Authority, Toronto, Ontario Energy and Environment Research Institute, London,
• Cold Creek Shooting Range, King City, Ontario Ontario
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Description: Reduction of noise from rock concerts; drafting of Municipal by -law addressing Environmental Noise;
mitigating noise from auto racing; Compliance noise measurements. Gun Club noise analysis and measurements.
Project:
" Canadian National Exhibition Bandshell, Toronto, Ontario
Molson Indy Formula Car Races
1. Date Complete:
. 1985, 1986, 1992
Client Reference:
Mr. David Bednar, General Manager, CNE
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Description: Prediction & Measurement of Rock music sound and Race car noise in neighbouring residential
areas,the main enviro concem. Presentations to public and City Council. Studies led to approval of Indy race in 1988.
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APPENDIX B: Team Resumes
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Noise and Vibration control to Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd. He completed his Masters in
the field of Mechanical Engineering, with emphasis on applications of acoustical scale
modelling, which has historically been used to physically model the acoustics of performing
arts spaces. He has published and presented several research papers in peer - reviewed
journals and at international conferences. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
registered with the Association of Professional Engineers of British Columbia and also a P.E.
with the State of California. Mr. Busch is Board Certified through professional examination by
the Institute of Noise Control Engineers. He maintains active memberships with the acoustics,
noise, and vibration - related committees of ASHRAE and ASTM.
Responsibilities
• Proposal Writing • Reports
• Engineering Analysis and Modelling • Project Administration
• Client Contact • Assisting and Mentoring Staff
• Field Measurements • Technology Development
Education and Memberships
Education Memberships ^ W
• Master of Applied Sciences (Mechanical Engineering) • Association of Professional Engineers of British
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., 1997 Columbia
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Mechanical Engineering) • Board of Registered Professional Engineers and Land
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., 1994 Surveyors of California
• Diploma (Arts), Kwantlen Polytechnic University, • American Society for Testing and Materials
Surrey, B.C. 1990 / 2013 • Canadian Acoustical Association
• Institute of Noise Control Engineers USA
• American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air -
Conditioning Engineers
• Audio Engineering Society
Select Project Experience
• Los Angeles Valley City College, Allied Health Center, • Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of
Los Angeles, CA Canada, Comparison of Performing Arts Facilities,
• University of Alberta, National Institute for Vancouver, Canada
Nanotechnology, Edmonton, AB • Clareview Recreation Centre, Edmonton, AB
• U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Building 250 • Talisman Recreation Centre, Calgary, AB
Nanoscience, Washington, D.C. • Orange County Transportation Authority, CenterLine
• Stanford University, Varian II, Palo Alto, CA Light -Rail- Transit, Orange County, CA
• University of California, Davis Hall North Replacement, • Environmental Management Agency, New Subway
Berkeley, CA System, Singapore
• The Bow, 58 -story Office Tower, Calgary, AB • Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Red Line
• Intel Corporation, PD1 / CD2, Pudong / Chengdu, PRC subway / Universal Studies, Los Angeles, CA
• Cave & Basin, National Historic Site, Banff, AB • Prairie Art Gallery, Museum Design, Grand Prairie, AB
• Webber Academy, Performing Arts Centre, Calgary,
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Select Publications
Journal Publications
• Busch, Todd A., Murray Hodgson and Claire Wakefield, "Scale -Model Study of the Effectiveness of Highway Noise
Barriers ", Joumal of the Acoustical Society of America, October, 2003.
• Busch, Todd A. and Ramon E. Nugent, "A Reduced Scale Railway Noise Barrier's Insertion Loss and Absorption
Coefficients: Comparison of Field Measurements and Predictions ", Joumal of Sound & Vibration, October 2003.
• Busch, Todd A., and M.R. Hodgson, "Improved Method for Selecting Scale Factors and Model Materials for Scale
Modeling of Outdoor Sound Propagation ", Letter to the Editor, Joumal of Sound and Vibration, May, 2001.
Conference Presentations and Publications
• Busch Todd, "Comparison of Environmental Noise Regulation in Alberta and California," Alberta Acoustics and Noise
Associated Spring Conference, Banff, Alberta, 2011.
• Busch Todd, "A Reduced Scale Railway Noise Barrier's Insertion Loss and Absorption Coefficients," Alberta Acoustics
and Noise Associated Spring Conference, Banff, Alberta, 2009.
• Busch Todd, "Noise Barrier Performance Determined from Scale Modelling," Alberta Acoustics and Noise Associated
Spring Conference, Banff, Alberta, 2009.
• Busch, Todd A., "Introduction to Acoustics, Noise & Vibration," Presentation at the AIA National Conference & Exhibition,
Los Angeles, 2006.
• Busch, Todd A., Michael Gendreau, Hal Amick, "Vibration and Noise Criteria used to Evaluate Environmental Impacts of
Transportation Projects on Sensitive Facilities ", Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 5933, Buildings for Nanoscale Research and
Beyond, August, San Diego, 2005.
• Busch, Todd A., Hal Amick, Michael Gendreau, and Colin Gordon, "Evolving Criteria for Research Facilities: Vibration,"
Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 5933, Buildings for Nanoscale Research and Beyond, San Diego, August 2005.
• Busch, Todd A., "The Effects of Project Sequence on Future Land Use Compatibility," Proceedings of Noise -Con,
Baltimore, 2004.
• Busch, Todd A., "The Orange County CenterLine ", Summer Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Scottsdale,
2003.
• Busch, Todd A., "Continuous Monitoring of Construction Noise and Vibration: Challenges of Implementation ", Summer
Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Austin, 2002.
• Busch, Todd A., "Litigation Support: Review of Noise Impact Assessment of Supplemental Final Environmental Impact
Statement for Texas State Highway 161, Grand Prairie, Texas ", Annual Meeting of National Association of Environmental
Professionals, Detroit, 2002.
• Busch, Todd A., "Construction Noise and Vibration Mitigation: MTA Blue Line Enhancements Project ", Summer Meeting
of the Transportation Research Board, New Orleans, 2001.
• Busch, Todd A., and Ramon E. Nugent, "Field Measurements of a Reduced -Scale Noise Barrier's Insertion Loss and
Absorption Coefficients," Proceedings of Noise -Con, Newport Beach, 2000.
• Busch, Todd A., and Ramon Nugent, "Noise Reduction: Altemative Strategies for an Existing Highway ", Summer Meeting
of the Transportation Research Board, St. Petersburg, 1998.
• Busch, Todd, Murray Hodgson, and Clair Wakefield, "Acoustical Scale Modelling of Highway Noise Barriers ", Meeting of
the Canadian Acoustical Association, Calgary, Alberta, October 1996.
• Busch, Todd, Murray Hodgson, and Clair Wakefield, "Acoustical Scale Modelling of Highway Noise Barriers ", Proceedings
of Noise -Con, Seattle, 1996.
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Other Publications
• Busch, Todd A., "Book Review: HVAC Systems Sound and Vibration Procedural Guide, First Edition by Sheet Metal and
Air - Conditioning Contractors' National Association, Inc. ", Noise Control Engineering Journal, Volume 62, Number 3, May -
June, 2014.
• Busch, Todd A., "Book Review: Acoustic Absorbers and Diffusers: Theory, Design and Application 2nd Edition by Trevor
J. Cox and Peter D'Antonio," Noise Control Engineering Joumal, Volume 58, Number 4, August, 2010.
• Busch, Todd A., "Book Review: Speech Recognition over Digital Channels: Robustness and Standards by Antonio M.
Peinado and Jose C. Segura," International Journal of Acoustics and Vibration, Volume 12, Number 2, June 2007.
• Busch, Todd A., Authored problem statement of request for proposal (RFP) that was subsequently issued by the Arizona
Transportation Research Center (A TRC). The research as conducted entirely by others is published as Final Report 555
"Atmospheric Effects associated with Highway Noise Propagation ", Arizona Department of Transportation, October 2005.
• Wakefield, Clair, and Todd Busch (as technical contributor), "Guidelines for the Use of Earth Berms to Control Highway
Noise ", British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Highways, Victoria, B.C., January 1997.
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Pearlie Yung, M.Sc. N.4")
Senior Associate
Summary
After receiving her Master's Degree in 1997, Ms. Yung worked as an Audio Designer for
AVI Sound International Ltd. in Richmond, B.C., where she designed automobile
loudspeaker transducers, crossovers and enclosures.
In 1998, she joined John Swallow Associates Limited (now Swallow Acoustic
Consultants Ltd.). Since then, Ms. Yung has been involved in a variety of acoustical
projects including environmental noise, architectural acoustics, and mechanical noise
control.
Responsibilities
• Environmental Noise Impact Assessments • Environmental Compliance Approvals
• Mechanical and Induction Unit Noise Control • Noise Impact Studies for Residential, Commercial, and
• Architectural Acoustics Industrial buildings
Education and Memberships
Education Memberships
• Master of Science, Institute of Sound and Vibration • Audio Engineering Society
Research, University of Southampton, UK, 1997. • Canadian Acoustical Association
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), • Institution of Mechanical Engineers
University of Southampton, UK.
Select Project Experience
• Canaccord Capital Corporation, Toronto, ON
• Moore Canada, Fergus, ON
• A. Berger Precision Ltd., Brampton, ON
• 131 Queen Street PWGSC Swing Space, Ottawa, ON
• MIL Plant — RR Donnelley, Toronto, ON
• The Original Cakerie, London, ON
• Chicago Condominium, Mississauga, ON
• Evergreen Brick Works, Toronto, ON
• Articulated Bus Garage Facility, Ottawa, ON
• Deloitte, Calgary, AB
• Ontario College of Teachers, Toronto, ON
• Bell Canada Streetsville Central Office, Mississauga, ON
• St. Thomas Temporary Courthouse, ST. Thomas, ON
• The Bridge Condominium, Toronto, ON
• Domtech Inc., Trenton, ON
• Limelight Condominium, Mississauga, ON
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N1115 Ramin Behboudi, M.Eng. P.Eng.
Senior Associate
Summary
Ramin started his consulting engineering career as a graduate student in 1997 at the University
of Toronto. He brings several years of consulting experience in the field of Acoustics, Noise and
Vibration control in the gas turbine and manufacturing industries to Swallow Acoustic Consultants
Ltd. With a keen interest in testing, signal processing and custom designed data acquisition &
processing applications, he has been involved in many state -of -the -art sound and vibration
monitoring projects. He has also been involved in numerous research projects involving high-
performance industrial silencer and enclosure, as well as Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) design and
testing. Ramin has also developed and implemented new measurement techniques for research
and development as well as for practical purposes. "ASTM E2459 - 05 Standard Guide for
Measurement of In -Duct Sound Pressure Levels from Large Industrial Gas Turbines and Fans" is based on his work
with Dr. Mal Sacks of Tacet Engineering. Ramin was solely responsible for the successful design and implementation
of a 64- channel permanent vibration monitoring system for the Soldier Field Stadium in Chicago, IL. He completed his
Masters in the field of mechanical engineering, with emphasis on Digital Signal Processing (DSP). He has published
and presented a number of research papers in joumals. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered
with the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario.
Responsibilities
• Architectural acoustics design, testing and related • Design and testing of Tuned Mass Damper (TMD)
investigations systems to control floor vibrations
• Boardroom acoustics design and testing • Industrial and residential noise mapping using CadnaA
• Mechanical systems vibration isolation software
• Environmental noise and vibration assessment • In -situ gas turbine induct exhaust and intake sound
• Design of project specific data acquisition and
pressure measurements
processing software for industrial applications using • Full system gas turbine noise and vibration
icon based programs such as DasyLab, Visual measurements and far field noise prediction modelling
Designer and LabView using various software
• Design of project specific sound and vibration • High performance silencer design and testing
monitoring systems for various applications • Research and Development
• Floor vibration analysis, testing and mitigation • Conducting technical seminars and training courses
• Design and measurement of isolated gym flooring for related various acoustic and vibration applications and
commercial and residential applications hardware
• Testing of high transmission loss enclosures and • Appearances as an expert witness in hearings and
partitions court
Education and Memberships
Education Memberships
• Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) • Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario
University of Toronto, 2000
• Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering),
Ryerson University, 1996
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Ramin Behboudi, M.Eng., P.Eng.
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Select Project Experience
• Pearson International Airport Terminal 3, Toronto, ON • Lumnant Energy (Sandow Plant), Milam County, TX
• Quebec Convention Centre, Quebec, QC • SNC Lavalin (Gorway & Portlands Plants), Ontario
g Energy ( q t ) gg gg • Newfoundland Power (Grand Banks Plant
• Origin Ener Uran uin Power), Wagga Wa a, Plant), Grand ( )
Australia Banks, NL
• Nuovo Pignone (lstrana Power Station), lstrana, Italy • ATCO Power (Valley View Plant), Valley View, Alberta
• Qatar Convention Centre, Doha, Qatar • Las Vegas Pedestrian Bridge TMD, Las Vegas, NV
• Soldier Field Stadium, Chicago, IL • Omaha Convention Centre, Omaha, NE
• Foster Wheeler (Hines Energy Complex), Fort Meade, • Eaton Centre TMD, Toronto, ON
FL • TTE (Smithfield Properties TMD), Chicago, IL
• Florida Power & Light (Ft. Myers Plant), Ft. Myers, FL • GE (Trinity Power), Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
• Four Seasons Hotel & Residences, Toronto, Ontario • Equinox Fitness, CIBC Tower, Toronto, Ontario
• GO Transit railway expansion project, Toronto, Ontario • Ontario Power Generation, Pickering Plant, Ontario
• Pelican Point Power Plant, Adelaide, Australia • Phillips - Olympia Manufacturing, Toronto, Ontario
• GoodLife Fitness, Eaton Centre, Toronto, Ontario • Goldman Sachs floor vibration, New York, NY
• Bosque County Power Plant, Waco, TX • Gleason Combustion Turbine Plant, Tennessee
• Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie, Toronto, Ontario • Coca Cola Headquarters, Toronto, Ontario
• North American Fur Auctions, Toronto, Ontario • Manulife Centre, Toronto, Ontario
• Heidelberg Press, Winnipeg, Ontario • Federal Court of Canada, Toronto, Ontario
• Toronto City Hall committee rooms, Toronto, ON • Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, Toronto, Ontario
• Chorus Music Academy, Woodbridge, Ontario • OCAD University, Toronto, Ontario
Publications
1. R. Behboudi, J.G. Kawall, and M.P. Sacks, "A Novel Technique for Measuring Sound within Turbulent
Duct Flows ", Proceedings of CANCAM 99, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
2. M.P. Sacks, R. Behboudi, J.G. Kawall, and J. Buttell, "In -Duct Measurement of Gas Turbine Noise
Emissions Using a Cross Spectrum Method ", Proceedings of ASME Turbo Show, Munich, Germany,
May 2000.
3. M.P. Sacks, R. Behboudi, J.G. Kawall, and J. Buttell, "Microphone Probe for In -Duct Measurement of
Gas Turbine Exhaust Noise ", Proceedings of ASME Turbo Show, Munich, Germany, May 2000.
4. Wesolowsky, M.J., Raun, A.L., Behboudi, R., and Swallow, J.C., 2014. " Using Tuned Mass Dampers to
Control Imperceptible Motions ", Proceedings of the 32s International Modal Analysis Conference,
Orlando, FL, February 3 -6, Paper 110.
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Senior Acoustical Scientist
29 years of relevant technical experience (22 years environmental acoustics, 7 yrs
petrochemical and refinery). Enterprising, well- rounded consultant, both in an industry
setting and a regulatory setting (business development, business administration, technical
expertise, 2nd opinion). Inspiring leader and team - builder, gets 'r done. Educated and
experienced in architectural, environmental, and occupational acoustics, noise control and
noise management. Architectural acoustics experience in institutions (schools, mental
institutions, offices) and housing (both single dwellings and condominiums).
Environmental acoustics experience in the following industries: mining, thermal power
generation (gas, coal), wind turbines, SAGD facilities, manufacturing. architectural
acoustics, (rail) road noise. Occupational acoustics experience in manufacturing and office
settings.
Employment History
dBA Noise Consultants — Okotoks, Alberta
Founder and Principal Consultant of dBA Noise Consultants.
Mainly environmental noise. Noise Impact Assessments,
Comprehensive Sound level Survey (Wind Farm), 2nd
Principal Consultant
opinion, development of changes to AUC Rule 012 (wind
(Jan 2013 to present)
noise masking), 2nd opinion traffic noise study, Gas
Processing Facilities (modelling, noise modelling calibration
measurements).
Golder Associates Ltd. — Calgary, Alberta
Environmental noise. Noise team lead with Golder
Associates Ltd of Calgary. Additional responsibilities include
the development of Golder's noise team (both in quantity
Noise Team Lead
and quality) and business management. Expert witness at
(Oct 2011 to Dec 2012)
an AUC hearing (Enmax Bonnybrook, A2 adjustment).
Active participation in AUC Rule 012 development.
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Environmental noise. Senior Acoustic Engineer with Golder
Associates Ltd of Calgary. Responsibilities include business
development, project management, client contacts, proposal
Senior Acoustics Scientist development, the development and review of Noise Impact
(June 2009 to Oct 2010) Assessments and the noise sections of Environmental
Impact Assessments, noise measurements, computer noise
model development. Also the engineering of noise control
measures and writing specifications for third party vendors.
HFP Acoustical Corp. — Calgary, Alberta
Senior Project Consultant with HFP Acoustical Corp. Mainly
environmental acoustics, some architectural acoustics.
Responsibilities include client contacts, the writing of
proposals, the development of (mostly Industrial) Noise
Impact Assessments, noise measurements, computer noise
Senior Project Consultant
model development, providing clients with conclusions and
(Nov 2007 to May 2009)
recommendations based upon noise studies. Engineering
Noise Control Measures and writing specifications for third
party vendors. Developed a large, calibrated computer noise
model for a zinc smelter in B.0 with over 100 individual
plants.
Adviesbureau de Haan BV — Netherlands
Principal Consultant & Owner Founder, Owner and Principal Consultant of a Acoustics &
(Jan 1995 to Oct 2007) Environmental Consultancy, Adviesbureau de Haan.
founded the company in 1995 and developed it into a
respected Noise and Air Quality consulting company,
employing up to 8 employees, before selling it to a
competitor in 2007, leaving for Canada. Architectural,
environmental and occupational Acoustics and for both
industry and mostly local governments, air quality studies
related to vehicular traffic. As President l managed the
company with all the duties implied like Marketing, training
of Junior Engineers, General Management, supervising
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projects, Human Resources Management, Financial
Management etc. As Principal Consultant I was fully
responsible for the technical content of studies, the
conclusions drawn from it and the soundness of advice
based upon it. I designed courses and lectured on varies in-
house courses (for regulatory bodies) on Environmental
Noise. I served as an Expert Witness for the Dutch Supreme
Court ( "Raad van State "), and as in -house noise expert for
several regulatory bodies.
DGMR BV — Netherlands
Environmental and Acoustical Consultant (2 years as project
assistant and 3 years as project leader) at dgmr consultants
and engineers (The Hague). As a Project Assistant carrying
out all kinds of acoustical and environmental assessments
under the supervision of a Project - leader. Carrying out
measurements, building computer noise models, writing
Consultant reports and preparing advice. As a Project - leader carrying
(1990 to 1995) out the same activities but with project management
responsibilities added (technical, schedule and financial
performance). Preparing several general applications for
Environmental Permits. Several external safety studies.
Projects varied in size but up to the environmental noise
aspects of enlarging Amsterdam International Airport with a
fifth runway.
Petrochemical Facilities — Netherlands
Process operator at petrochemical facilities (Akzo Nobel)
Process Operator
and a refinery complex (Vacuum distillation and Catalytic
(1979 to 1986) Cracker).
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Education
Post Secondary Education
Post HBO (College) Course Antwerp (Belgium), Specialization: Industrial Noise Control
on "Higher Acoustics" (1991) and Architectural Acoustics (1992)
B.Sc. Environmental Studies
specialization "Regulatory Rijkshogeschool Ijsselland, Deventer (NL), (1990)
Affairs"
Courses and Certificates
• Canadian Red Cross First Aid/ CPR
• Enform H2S Alive
• WHIMIS
• Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)
Health & Safety • Defensive Driving
• Golder H &S Safety Module 1: Health & Safety Basics
• Golder H &S Safety Module 2: Hazard
Assessment & Control
• Golder H &S Safety Module 3: Planned Inspections
• "Recruitment and Selection Interviews ", IMK
Opleidingen, 2002
Management • "Acquisition Skills ", IMK Opleidingen, 2002
• Several Financial Courses, 1997 -2002
• Sales Techniques
• "Environmental Law, University of Calgary", 2008
• "Environmental Policy and Planning ", Hogeschool van
Amsterdam/ Interact Post -HBO, 1999
Environmental and
• "Issuing Environmental Permits according to "Wet
Regulatory
Milieubeheer" (Law on Environmental Protection) ", Geoplan,
Amsterdam, 1995
• "Law On Noise Pollution ", NL, 1993
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dBA Noise Consultants
• Autocad LT
Various
• Toastmasters.
Papers & Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
C.A.A Canadian Acoustical Association, Member
A.S.A. Acoustical Society of America, Member
I.N.C.E. Institute Of Noise Control Engineering, Member
Eur. Ing. European wide recognition as Professional Engineer
Papers
CANWEA Forum Toronto "A week worth of noise monitoring data: Effects of Wind
2010 and Spring Noise Shear and Temperature Inversion on Sound Porpagation
Conference 2011 from Wind Turbines"
A &WMA Conference,
"Regulatory Requirements and A2 Adjustment ".
Calgary, July 2010
"Another 24 Hours ?" An Analysis to Determine whether 24
Spring Noise Conference
Hour Noise Monitoring Provides Adequate Data to
2009
Determine Compliance.
"Cumulatie van Geluidshinder rond Schiphol" (accumulation
Geluid en Omgeving, 1994 of noise related annoyance around Amsterdam International
Airport).
Project Experience
PROJECT EXPERIENCE — POWER
Alberta Utilities Commission Wind Masking. Research Project for the AUC regarding wind
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(AUG)
noise masking (current) for wind turbines.
Week -long comprehensive sound level survey to assess
Sound Power Level (PWL) of installed turbines under
Soderglen Windpower Projectvarious wind conditions (including high winds at ground
(WPP) level) and to assess the noise impact at a noise sensitive
dwelling. Also providing strategic advice regarding potential
expansion.
Comprehensive Sound Survey for several substations,
Altalink located close to dwellings and advice on noise mitigation to
help guarantee compliance under all operating conditions.
Transalta Spray Hydro NIA assessment for modernization of a hydro power station.
Development of a full facility noise computer model, as
Capital Power Genesee preparation for future changes and expansion, including
Thermal Facility addition of a substation (Sunnybrook 510S) for the Western
Alberta Transmission Line.
NIA for the expansion with two 500 MW gas turbines with
Capital Power Genesee
heat recovery Steam Generator in a challenging setting
Thermal Facility expansion
without much "acoustical space" for expansion.
Enbridge Noise Impact Assessment (NIA) in a green field setting,
Whitetail gas -fired peaking Open House, meeting with County Council and AUC Hearing
power plant expert witness.
ENMAX Bonnybrook gas -
NIA and Ambient Sound Level (ASL) survey.
fired power plant
TransAlta
Sundance 7 Uprate Project Noise Impact Assessment for the generating plant.
Alberta
TransAlta Keephills Area Noise Impact Assessment for a coal fired power plant project
Alberta, Canada in central Alberta.
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Senior Acoustical Scientist
Virgini is a senior acoustics engineer with a broad environmental and industrial
background with over 18 years consulting experience as an acoustics specialist in the
environmental and industrial field. Her technical background and experience in working in
a large variety of industries allows her to easily connect with industrial and manufacturing
clients, while her experience in working directly for regulatory bodies allows her to easily
connect with different regulatory regimes. Her experience in working on various large
projects enables her to produce meaningful information from large amounts of data. Her
experience as co -owner and noise team lead demonstrate her management skills.
Recent Canadian experience includes noise studies for oil and gas developments,
conventional and wind power projects, mining projects (oil sands, resources and gravel
mines) and the development of a regional computer noise model as part of a Regional
Noise Management Plan for the Alberta Industrial Heartland. Other relevant experience
includes integrated noise studies (road, rail, industry) as part of Environmental Impact
Studies, Noise Impact Assessments (NIA) for a wide variety of manufacturing facilities,
including noise management and noise control recommendations, OH &S noise studies
and recommendations. She also has experience in the design, development and
maintenance of noise management systems for large industrial areas with multiple facilities
as well as road- rail- and architectural studies and recommendations for instance for
homes, schools and hospitals.
Employment History
dBA Noise Consultants — Okotoks, Alberta
Responsibilities include the management of and
participation in noise assessments (cradle to grave). These
Senior Noise Consultant include noise and environmental impact studies and noise
(Jan 2014 to present) control recommendations for industrial facilities, both
existing and developing facilities for oil and gas related
industry, conventional and wind related power generation.
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Golder Associates Ltd. — Calgary, Alberta
Responsibilities include leading the noise team and the
management of and participation in noise and environmental
Senior Acoustics Scientist impact assessments and noise control recommendations for
(Sept 2011 to Jan 2014) industrial facilities, both existing and developing facilities for
oil and gas related industry and conventional and wind
related power generation.
HFP Acoustical Corp. — Calgary, Alberta
Responsibilities included noise measurements, computer
noise model development, noise management and noise
Project Consultant control recommendations for industrial facilities mainly oil
(2008 to 2011) and gas related. Also developed a regional noise model as
part of a regional Noise Management Plan for the Alberta
Industrial Heartland.
Adviesbureau de Haan BV — Netherlands
Co -owner and Senior Consultant of a Noise Control and
Environmental Consulting Agency in the Netherlands. In size
varying from 8 -10 employees. Consulting in the field of
industrial noise control, railroad noise, traffic noise, and
Principal Consultant & Owner architectural acoustics. Projects included large scale,
(1996 to 2007) government funded facade noise insulation projects,
industrial noise control, developing noise management tools
for industrial areas (multiple facilities), Noise Impact
Assessments for individual facilities (including designing
noise control measures), developing simplified noise
calculation applications for specific industries.
Education
Post Secondary Education
Higher Course on Acoustics Hogeschool van Amsterdam (NL), 1998
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M.Sc. Plant Breeding LU Wageningen (NL), 1993
B. Sc Plant Production International Agricultural College, Deventer (NL), 1991
Courses and Certificates
• Canadian Red Cross First Aid/ CPR
• Enform H2S Alive
• WHIMIS
• Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)
• OSSA Regional Orientation Program
• ARGO Safe Operation
Health & Safety
• Defensive Driving
• Staying Safe in Bear Country
• Golder H &S Safety Module 1: Health & Safety Basics
• Golder H &S Safety Module 2: Hazard
Assessment & Control
• Golder H &S Safety Module 3: Planned Inspections
• Golder Project Management Fundamentals, 2012
• Golder Contracts & Liability, 2012
• Strength Based Leadership, 2012
Management • Acquisition Skills
• Acquisition and Assignments, IMK Opleidingen, 2002
• Several Financial Courses, 1997 -2002
• Sales Techniques
• Autocad LT
Various
• Toastmasters.
Skills
Languages
English Fluent written and spoken
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French Fluent written and spoken
Dutch Fluent written and spoken
German Fluent spoken, intermediate written
Skills
• Ability to acquire, assess and interpret technical data.
Good ability to acquire new knowledge.
• Skilled in environmental noise from roads, trains and
industry. Skilled in architectural acoustics.
• Able to assess and solve problems.
• Skilled in the application of the Albertan and Dutch
environmental and noise laws.
• Skilled in the use of a range of computer programs like
Microsoft Office and Open Office text, spreadsheet and
database programs, drawing programs like CorelDraw and
Technical Autocad.
• Skilled in the use of acoustical calculation programs like
Predictor, CadnaA and SoundPLAN.
• Skilled in the use of various noise -level meters (Larson
& Davis, B &K and Rion) and their accessories.
• Skilled in Project Management of large, long term
projects with various actors in politically sensitive
environments.
• Skilled in planning and organizing assignments.
• Skilled in acquiring assignments.
• Skilled in writing reports and letters.
• Able to build a team and work with different people.
• Able to build and sustain customer relationships.
• Able to coach and motivate people.
Social
• Able to judge own skills and capabilities.
• Able to handle challenges well and to take decisions.
• Self- reliant, stress resistant, self- motivated.
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• Able to acquire new knowledge well.
• Good analytical skills
Professional Affiliations
C.A.A Canadian Acoustical Association, Member
I.N.C.E. Institute Of Noise Control Engineering, Member
Eur. Ing. European wide recognition as Professional Engineer
Papers
"Nuisance Perception of various Noise Sources: an
CPANS Conference
International Perspective ", Calgary 2009.
AANA Spring Noise
'Noise Management of Industrial Parks ", Banff 2011.
Conference
Project Experience
PROJECT EXPERIENCE — OIL & GAS
As part of ERCB application planning and performing in-
Enbridge
plant measurement program for large tank terminal facility.
Athabasca Terminal
Updating existing prediction based computer noise model
Alberta
assessing compliance and reporting of noise survey.
Management and senior technical review of Noise Impact
Assessment according to ERCB Directive 038 as part of an
Enbridge
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA)
Hanging Stone Project
approval process of the required changes to the Cheecham
Terminal as part of the Hanging Stone Pipeline Project.
Confidential Management and senior technical review of various baseline
Alberta noise monitoring surveys for various pump stations. Defining
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monitoring locations, performing measurements, assessing
data and reporting.
Inter Pipeline Fund Management and senior technical review of Noise Impact
F -H & Junction Pump Station Assessments according to ERCB Directive 038 for two new
Alberta pump stations in the Cold Lake area.
Inter Pipeline Fund
Management and senior technical review of Noise Impact
Foster Creek A -E Pump
Assessment according to ERCB Directive 038 for the update
Station
of the existing Foster Creek (FC) A -E Pump Station.
Alberta
Enbridge Development of a Computer Noise Model for a to -be -built
Cheecham Terminal pump station including baseline noise survey, and
Alberta preparation of a Noise Impact Assessment.
CNRL Management and senior technical review of a Noise Impact
Kirby In Situ Oils Sands Assessment (NIA) Update for the addition of a Lease
Expansion Project Automated Custody Transfer (LACT) unit as part of the
Alberta Kirby In Situ Oil Sands Expansion Project.
Management and senior technical review of a Noise Impact
Cenovus
Assessment for a Polymer Flood Battery installation in the
Wabasca Project
Wabasca region that is intended to separate water and oil
Alberta
through a series of technological processes.
Management and senior technical review of a Noise Impact
Marathon Birchwood
Assessment for the Marathon Birchwood SAGD
SAGD Demonstration Project
demonstration project which consists of a central processing
Alberta
plant and six well pads.
Cenovus FCCL Management and senior technical review of Noise Baseline,
Christina Lake Thermal Noise Impact and Environmental Impact Assessments for
Project various phases and amendments of the project. (Phase C,D,
Alberta E amendment and F, G and H)
Enbridge Management and senior technical review of Noise Impact
Stonefell Terminal Assessment as part of the Environmental and Socio
Alberta Economic Assessment for the Stonefell Terminal which is
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located northeast of the City of Fort Saskatchewan in the
Alberta Industrial Heartland (AIH).
PROJECT EXPERIENCE — BASELINE NOISE SURVEYS
CNRL
Management and senior technical review of Baseline Noise
South Epping
Survey.
Alberta
Crowsnest Coal Management and senior technical review of Baseline Noise
British Columbia Survey for new coal haul route near Fernie, BC.
Public Works and
Government Services Senior technical review of Environmental Noise Monitoring
Canada Survey for the Esquimalt Graving Dock Sediment
Esquimalt Graving Dock Remediation Project
British Columbia
Management and senior technical review of Environmental
MEG
Noise Monitoring Survey as part of the Wildlife Mitigation
Christina Lake Regional
Program for the Christina Lake Regional Project (CLRP).
Project
The purpose of this noise monitoring is to demonstrate
Alberta
compliance with the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER).
Management and senior technical review of Environmental
Cenovus
Noise Monitoring Survey as part of the Wildlife Mitigation
Christina Lake Regional
Program for the Christina Lake Regional Project (CLRP).The
Project
purpose of this noise monitoring is to demonstrate
Alberta
compliance with the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER).
Dominion Mines, NWT Management of Baseline Noise Assessment.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE — PIPELINES
TCPL Manage noise section (NEB) as part of the Environmental
Cheecham Pipeline Assessment.
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Alberta
TCPL
Manage noise section (NEB) as part of the Environmental
Leming Lake Lateral Loop
Assessment.
Alberta
TCPL
Manage noise section (NEB) as part of the Environmental
Saddle Lake Lateral Loop
Assessment.
Alberta
TCPL
Manage noise section (NEB) as part of the Environmental
Moosa Crossover
Assessment.
Alberta
PROJECT EXPERIENCE — MINING
As part of the Joslyn Lease Baseline Studies (JLBS),
Total manage and review baseline noise measurements to
Joslyn Mine characterize the baseline acoustic environment and produce
Alberta a report summarizing the results of the various field
program.
Total Manage and review Noise Impact Assessment as part of the
Joslyn Mine Environmental Impact Assessment for adjusted Joslyn Mine
Alberta Lease.
Suncor Manage and review OH &S in plant noise modelling and
Fort Hills environmental noise modelling study to assist in design of
Alberta the mine.
Confidential Managing Noise Impact and Effects Assessment for a large
Alberta oil sands mine.
Confidential Managing Operational Monitoring Assessment for a
North West Territories resources mine.
Western Potash Managing Noise Impact and Effects Assessment for large
Saskatchewan potash mine development.
Vale Potash Managing Noise Impact and Effects Assessment for large
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Saskatchewan potash mine development.
M &J Potash Managing extensive Field Noise Program for large potash
Saskatchewan mine development.
K +S Potash Support in changes and approaches to Noise Impact and
Saskatchewan Effects Assessment for large potash mine development.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE — POWER GENERATION
E.On Management and review of Noise Impact Assessment
Grizzly Bear Creek WPP compliant with AUC regulations for wind power project in
Alberta Central Alberta.
BluEarth Management and review of Noise Impact assessment
Bull Creek WPP compliant with AUC regulations for wind power project in
Alberta Central Alberta.
Suncor Energy Management and review of Noise Impact assessment
Hand Hills WPP compliant with AUC regulations for wind power project in
Alberta Central Alberta.
Suncor Energy Management and review of post- construction noise
Wintering Hills WPP monitoring program for the 88 MW wind power project
Alberta located southeast of Drumheller, Alberta.
Acconia Providing senior acoustical review of Noise Impact
New Dayton WPP Assessment of a wind power project in Southern Alberta,
Alberta including support in AUC application.
TransAlta Corporation -
Providing senior acoustical review of first post- construction
Alberta Wind Facilities
noise monitoring program for a TransAlta Corporation Wind
Ardenville WPP
Power Facility located in southern Alberta.
Alberta
Management and review of various noise impact
Suncor Fort Hills
assessments for substations and cogeneration units on
Alberta
proposed development site.
ATCO Power Managing Noise Impact Assessment for gas fired power
Alberta plant in the Alberta Industrial Heartland
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TransAlta
Management and review of Noise Impact Assessment for
Sundance 7 Uprate Project
Alberta
proposed changes to the generating plant.
TransAlta Keephills Area Management and review of Noise Impact Assessment for a
Alberta, Canada coal fired power plant project in central Alberta.
Saskpower, Management and review of Noise Impact Assessment as
Tazi Twe Hydro Project part of an Environmental Impact Assessment for Hydro
Saskatchewan Power development
Cenovus,
Christina lake Thermal Management and review of a Noise Impact Assessment for
project, Sunday Creek the update of the Sunday Creek Substation
Alberta
PROJECT EXPERIENCE — NOISE MANAGEMENT PLANS
Development of the Regional Noise Model for the Regional
Noise management Plan for the Alberta Industrial Heartland
NCIA & ERCB Alberta, (NCIA). Duties include project management, data gathering,
Canada
quality assessment of data, data conversion between
different software platforms, development of basic noise
models, QA and QC, assembling of data into Regional Noise
Model and reporting.
Maintenance of noise management plans for various
industrial parks within the Province of Utrecht. Industrial
parks could harbour up to 150 facilities. Computer noise
models were at the heart of the management plans. Duties
Province of Utrecht,
consisted of assessing noise impact assessments and their
Netherlands
fit within the noise management plan, solving problems
related to that and to the plans in general, QA and QC.
Responsible for the noise part of the operating licenses for
these facilities.
City of Deventer, Zwolle, Worked on various acoustical issues that arose within these
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organizations. This included review and evaluation of
incoming acoustical assessments for environmental or
building licences, plans for industrial zones or new
residential neighbourhoods. I would report back to the
drafters, discuss problems and find solutions together and
report back to the licensing department whether a license
would get a go or no go from the acoustical point of view.
Enschede, Zutphen
For planning purposes, as a science expert, I would give the
possibilities and inhibitions for new plans that arose from
within these organizations. This included performing all the
necessary noise modeling, noise calculations, writing
reports, attending meetings, advising on the noise issue and
explaining it in laymen's terms. Noise management of
various industrial parks within these towns.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE — VARIOUS
Provide advice and support in the selection of an
Confidential
appropriate site for a facility as part of an amendment
British Columbia
environmental review and gap analysis.
CP Rail Provide advice and support to the OH &S group in regards to
OH &S assessment an OH &S assessment of rivet busting activities for steel
Alberta bridge repairs.
CP Rail
Manage Rail Noise Impact Assessment for a rail spur
Jansen
addition to a mine.
Saskatchewan
Pinnacle Pellet Federal Noise Impact Assessment for pellet terminal in
Westview Terminal Prince Rupert including Baseline, Noise Impact Assessment
British Columbia and public consultation.
Burnco Manage Federal Noise Assessment for proposed gravel
Aggregate Project mine in Howe Sound. Establishing Baseline and Project
British Columbia Noise Impact Assessment.
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Kappa Oudenbosch Golfkarton manufactures corrugated
cardboard. The factory is located close to residences and is
faced with a tight regulatory regime. Expansions and
Kappa Oudenbosch upgrades always faced the difficulties of this tight regime.
Golfkarton Responsibilities included project management, noise
Netherlands measurements in plant and at residences, development and
maintenance of a computer noise model, noise
management, and noise control and client representation in
the regulatory process.
Hill's Pet Food acquired a dutch production facility. The
facility was faced with complaints from surrounding residents
and a tight regulatory regime. Over the course of several
years, the facility has been upgraded and expanded while
reducing noise levels for the residences, resulting in better
Hill's Pet Food Netherlands
relations with the community and regulators. Responsibilities
included project management, development and
maintenance of a computer noise model, noise
management, and noise control and client representation in
the regulatory process.
The City of Nijmegen expanded with a new 12,000 homes
suburb. This expansion incorporated several existing
communities that would all become part of the expanded
Waalsprong, Nijmegen
community of Nijmegen. Noise aspects included expanding
Netherlands
road- and rail infrastructure, and noise management
(including computer model development and ongoing
maintenance) for the existing industrial area.
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APPENDIX C: Documents from RFP
SWALLOW SWALLOW ACOUSTIC CONSULTANTS LTD.
366 Revus Ave., Unit 23 Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L5G 4S5
Tel: 905- 271 -7888 Fax: 905- 271 -1846
Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control www,swallowacoustic.ca
APPENDIX `C'
MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE FORM
1 have read the Purchasing and Procurement "Notice to All Contractors, Corporate
Statement of Occupational Health and Safety" and agree to comply with it.
Contractor's Name late
7.0 FORM OF R.F.P. — PRICE BID FORM
1. the undersigned, have carefully read and examined the entire set of R.F.P. documents
and have carefully examined the site and location of the work to be done under this
contract. The total bid price is as follows:
Proposed pricing structure, including options for scoped report.
$ C Price
$ _ Total
R.F.P. Deadline: September 1, 2015 by 12:00 p.m.
Municipality of Kincardine
Clerk's Department
Municipal Administration Centre
1475 Concession 5, RR #5
Kincardine, Ontario
N2Z 2X6
I agree that all costs as detailed in this R.F.P. document are included in the total R.F.P.
price.
I will complete all work as per the contract completion date.
I have received and allowed for Addenda number _ l in
preparing my R.F.P. (Insert #'s or "NONE ")
Company Name Signature
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Street Address City/ Town Postal Code
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APPENDIX D: Professional References
SWALL,4')W SWALLOW ACOUSTIC CONSULTANTS LTD.
366 Revus Ave., Unit 23 Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L5G 4S5
Tel: 905 - 271 -7888 Fax. 905 - 271 -1846
Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control www.swallowacoustic.ca
Professional References
Reference 1
Company Name: Municipality of Clarington
Company Address: 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON, L1C 3A6
Contact Name: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Contact Telephone Number: 905 623 - 3379
Contact Email: pbarrie @clarington.net
Date Work Undertaken: 2012, 2013
Nature of Assignment: Noise Monitoring during the Boots and Hearts Music Festival in
Canadian Tire Mosport Park, 3233 Concession Road #10,
Bowmanville.
Reference 2
Company Name: MMM Group Limited
Company Address: 100 Commerce Valley Drive West, Thornhill, ON, L3T 0A1
Contact Name: Kristy Shortall, Senior Planner, Planning & Environmental Design
Associate
Contact Telephone Number: 905 - 882 - 4211 x 6835
Contact Email: shortallk @mmm.ca
Date Work Undertaken: 2011 - 2012
Nature of Assignment: Noise Impact Study for a petroleum tank farm and distribution facility
in a proposed Nyon Oil energy park in Port Colborne.
Reference 3
Company Name: Salmona Tregunno Inc.
Company Address: Suite 100, 2620 Bristol Circle, Oakville, ON, L6H 6Z7
Contact Name: Jeff Kenny, Partner
Contact Telephone Number: 905 829 - 2544
Contact Email: kenny@salmonatregunno.com
Date Work Undertaken: 2013
Nature of Assignment: Preparation of a Noise Impact Study for a Fuel Dispensing Facility &
Convenience Retail — 6080 Dixie Road, Mississauga.
S 'WALL W SWALLOW ACOUSTIC CONSULTANTS LTD.
Mississauga: 366 Revus Ave., Unit 23 Mississauga, ON, Canada, L5G 4S5, 905- 271 -7888
Ottawa: PO Box 44006 Montreal Square, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1 K 4P8, 613 - 608 -1296
Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control
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APPENDIX E: Letter of Authorization
The undersigned hereby authorizes Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd. (SACL) to conduct the
services as described in Section 2 of this Proposal ( #B5- 516A2), dated September 21, 2015 for
the Armow Wind Project Area located in the Municipality of Kincardine, Ontario. The services
identified below by checkmark are authorized to proceed.
Professional Authorized
Item Description Fees [
2.1 Resources from Municipality of Kincardine $2,100 [
2.2 Critical Analysis $4,050 [ ]
2 3 Establish Baseline Acoustic Sound and $49,600 [
Infrasound Levels
2.4 Interpret Data $10,050 [
2.5 Document Pertinent Findings and
Conclusions $4,100 [
$69,900
Client Name:
Title:
Client Company:
Signature:
Date:
Please return this signed page by email, facsimile or mail to the address below.
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exercise reasonable skill and judgement in providing professional calculation results, and other documents that SACL prepares as
services. SACL responsibility is limited to work specifically instruments of service shall become the property of the CLIENT.
performed for the CLIENT. Recommendations provided by SACL are SACL reserves the right to retain copies of all such information and
Limited to the acoustic, noise control or vibration control aspects of the to keep it confidential. The CLIENT agrees that SACL's services
design. The CLIENT is responsible for design compliance with are on behalf of and for the exclusive use of the CLIENT and that
applicable building and fire codes, specifications, etc. SACL shall not all documents furnished to the CLIENT or its agents shall be
be responsible for acts or omissions of the CLIENT, nor consequential utilized solely for this project.
damages, nor actions of third parties not under the direct control of
SACL. In case of dispute about the technical work the CLIENT agrees Intellectual Property — If required by the CLIENT, and agreed to
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professional fees in advance of the work. Fees will be charged on an of the deliverables include, in whole or in part, SACL Intellectual
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overtime and priority expedited hours are subject to 100% surcharge. to use that Intellectual Property solely for the purpose of the project.
Projects out of Canada are charged in U.S. dollars and a $25/hr Pre - existing Intellectual Property developed by SACL shall remain
surcharge applies (to cover the cost of E &O insurance). the property of SACL.
Billing Terms, Invoices, Suspension of work — The firm or Confidentiality — All documents prepared by SACL as
individual engaging SACL is responsible for payment of charges instruments of service and all information, documents, photographs
unless we are notified in writing, prior to the commencement of work or other materials supplied to SACL by CLIENT will remain
that the engagement is on behalf of another party. A fee retainer of confidential and will not be disclosed to any third parties without the
up to 100% of the budget may be required in advance. Invoices are expressed consent of the CLIENT. This clause shall apply equally to
due when rendered. Interest charges of 0.5% per month will be added consultants retained by SACL for the rendering of Contract services.
to accounts which are more than 45 days overdue. SACL reserves the
right to suspend work if invoices are unpaid for 45 days from date of Access to Property — The CLIENT agrees to provide SACL with
issue. access to property and buildings as required to perform the scope of
services and warrants, if the site is not owned by the CLIENT, that
Expenses — All project - related expenses will be charged at cost plus permission has been granted to make site reconnaissance, surveys
10% unless otherwise stated. Company or personal cars will be and other exploration pursuant to the scope of services. The
charged at a rate of $0.54 per km. CLIENT will identify all areas of restricted access. The CLIENT is
liable for all fees and expenses resulting from access denied to
Equipment Usage — Special SACL instruments (community noise, SACL personnel.
FFT) or programs (FEA) 2% of replacement cost/day. No charge for
ordinary sound and vibration measurements. RATES: Per hr Per Diem 8hr day
Canada o/s Canada
Safety — Fieldwork will be performed only under safe conditions. Principal Engineer $225 C$ 1800 US $2000
The CLIENT is responsible for informing SACL of the need for, and Associate Principal $200 1600 1800
providing, special safety equipment (beyond basic personal equipment Associate Engineer (Sr.) $175 1400 1600
such as safety boots, reflective vests, hard hats and safety glasses) and Associate Engineer $150 1200 1400
procedures. Associate Engineer (Jr) $125 1000 1200
Technician $75 600 800
Subpoenas — The CLIENT is responsible, after notification, for
payment of time charges and expenses resulting from our required If at any time it becomes evident to SACL that the cost to complete
response to subpoenas issued by any party in conjunction with our the work will exceed the estimated budget or contract value, the
work. Charges are based on current schedules. CLIENT will be informed immediately in writing. No costs will be
incurred beyond those specifically authorized, without the
Insurance — SACL is protected for general, automobile, and CLIENT's approval. The HST (Federal Harmonized Tax) will be
employers' liability coverage, policies written by Sovereign General added to all invoices. GST/HST # 82261 0747 RT 0001.
Insurance Company, Policy # SOV79847500. The primary limit is
$2,000,000. Sovereign General Insurance Company, Policy# Proposal Expiry: Proposals are valid for 60 days.
TE079837399 writes SACL's Professional Liability policy. The basic
limit is $2,000,000 per claim, $2,000,000 aggregate.
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