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ARTICLE 12

This Cooperative Service Agreement may be amended at any time by mutual agreement
of the parties in writing. Also, this Agreement may be terminated at any time by mutual
agreement of the parties in writing, or by one party provided that party notifies the other
in writing at least 120 days prior to effecting such action. Further, in the event the
Cooperator does not provide necessary funds, APHIS WS is relieved of the obligation to
provide services under this agreement.

In accordance with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, the Department of
Treasury requires a Taxpayer Identification Number for individuals or businesses
conducting business with the agency.

The CITY’s Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) 02-6000581

CITY GF NASHUA

SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT
840 WEST BOLLIS STREET
NASHUA, NH 03060:

BY:
James Donchess, Mayor City of Nashua Date

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
WILDLIFE SERVICES

BY:
David Allaben, State Director Date
USDA, APHIS, WS
59 Chenell Drive, Suite 7
Concord, NH 03301-8548

BY:
Charles S. Brown Date
Director, Eastern Region
USDA, APHIS, WS
920 Main Campus Drive; Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27606

ATTACHMENT A
WORK PLAN

For the Conduct of an Integrated Wildlife Harassment and Monitoring Project
under a Cooperative Service Agreement between The City of Nashua and USDA,
APHIS, Wildlife Services (WS)

Introduction

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorized to protect American
agriculture and other resources from damage associated with wildlife. The primary
authority for Wildlife Services (WS) is the Act of March 2, 1931 (46 Stat. 1468; 7
U.S.C.426-426b) as amended, and the Act of December 22, 1987 (101Stat. 1329-331, 7
U.S.C. 426c). Wildlife Services activities are conducted in cooperation with other
Federal, State and local agencies; private organizations and individuals.

The WS program uses an Integrated Wildlife Damage Management (IWDM) approach
(sometimes referred to as IPM or “Integrated Pest Management”) in which a series of
methods may be used or recommended to reduce wildlife damage. IWDM is described
in Chapter 1, 1-7 of the Animal Damage Control Program Final Environmental Impact
Statement (USDA, 1994). These methods include the alteration of cultural practices as
well as habitat and behavioral modification to prevent damage. However, controlling
wildlife damage may require that the offending animal(s) are killed or that the
populations of the offending species be reduced.

Purpose

To reduce on and off-site conflicts associated with large concentrations of gulls, turkey
vultures, starlings and woodchucks attracted to the Four Hills Municipal Landfill,
Nashua, New Hampshire through the conduct of an integrated wildlife harassment and
monitoring project.

Planned USDA, APHIS. Wildlife Services Activities

1. Wildlife Services will staff the integrated bird damage management and monitoring
program five working days (8-9 hours) from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 (52
consecutive weeks) except government holidays, mandatory scheduled training days and
under extreme weather conditions .

2. Wildlife Services completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) “Reducing Bird
Damage Through an Integrated Wildlife Damage Management Program in the State of
New Hampshire”.

3. Wildlife Services will provide bird harassment training as required of landfill
personnel,

4, Wildlife Services will assist the City in obtaining a USFWS depredation permit for
2016-2017, Wildlife Services will assume responsibility for processing the USFWS
permit application for the City’s signature.

5. Wildlife Services will continue monitoring efforts of wildlife activity and presence at
the nearby Ledgewood Hills condominiums and other surrounding areas deemed to be of
concern to the City and impacted by gulls, starlings or other birds associated with Four
Hills Landfill activities to assess the effectiveness of the integrated gull harassment
program. Wildlife Services will also conduct harassment activities at the Ledgewood
Hills condominiums and other identified nearby properties as necessary and agreed upon,
to reduce gull activity and associated damage to property.

6. Wildlife Services will conduct woodchuck control activities on landfill property to
reduce burrowing activity and potential damage to landfill property as requested.

7. Wildlife Services will provide the City and other interested parties a summary report
including recommendations of integrated harassment activities.
Effective Dates

The cooperative agreement shall become effective on July 1, 2016, and shall expire on
June 30, 2017,

ATTACHMENT B
FINANCIAL PLAN
July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017

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Supplies & Equipment. 0000... .... ccc ccccccccesceesseeececusveceucvevceseauesnansavevesseens $1.843.00
Subtotal (Direct Costs) 0.0.0... cccccccccacscccccasecuseecevcueereeceucesauensesenstunenss $53,241.41
Pooled Job Costs oo... ccccccecccecccsaeceecceecccuueeeueeeseeuceutuneesereseuesececeea yess $5,856.56
Indirect Costs... sws.. ss. jee cgieveg ected ces Eeeeeteccaceascascatacecocgervensuereasses $8,598.49

TOTAL 00... cceceee sees renee cece $67,696.46

The distribution of the budget from this Financial Plan may vary as necessary to
accomplish the purpose of this agreement, but may not exceed $67,696.46

Financial Point of Contact

Cooperator: City of Nashua Financial Services (603) 589-3171
Phone
APHIS, WS: Jane Tuttle (603) 223-6832

Phone

THE CITY OF NASHUA “The Cate City”

Financial Servtces

Purchasins Department

May 26, 2016
Memo #16-142

TO: MAYOR DONCHESS
FINANCE COMMITTEE

SUBJECT: TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SANBORN, HEAD &
ASSOCIATES, INC FOR GAS COLLECTION AND CONTROL SERVICES (VALUE:
$45,000)

DEPARTMENT: 168 SOLID WASTE; FUND: SOLID WASTE
ACCOUNT CLASSIFICATION: 81 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

Please see attached communication from Jeff Lafleur, Solid Waste Department Superintendent dated
May 26, 2016 for the information related to this purchase.

Pursuant to § 5-83 Professional services. A. (2) Specific experience with similar projects; or earlier
phases of the same project.

The Solid Waste Department Superintendent, Board of Public Works (May 26, 2016) and the Purchasing
Department recommend the award of this contract in an amount of $45,000 to Sanborn, Head &
Associates, Inc. of Concord, NH.

Respectfully, _.

~ (Dan Kooken
Purchasing Manager

Cc: J Lafleur L Fauteux

229 Main Street « Nashua, New Hampshire 03061 e Phone (603) 589-3330 e Fax (603) 589-3344

To:

From:

Re:

A. Motion:

Attachments:

Discussion:

City of Nashua, Public Works Division

Board of Public Works Meeting Date: May 26, 2016
Jeff Lafleur, Superintendent of Solid Waste

Additional Gas Collection and Control Services (GCCS) by Sanborn, Head & Associates,
Inc. (SHA).

To approve a professional services contract with Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.
(SHA) of Concord, NH to provide the Solid Waste Department with assessment, design
and bid and construction services for the landfill’s Gas Collection and Control System in

the amount of $45,000.00. Funding for this contract is through Department 168 Solid
Waste; Fund: Solid Waste; Account Classification: 81 Capital Improvements.

L. Scope of Services
2, Summary of Fee
Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc. (SHA) has been asked to provide the Solid Waste

Department with the following services for the landfill’s Gas Collection and Control
System (GCCS) through the end of FY16 and continuing into FY17:

e Landfill Phases I and If GCCS Assessment

e Dewatering System Conceptual Design

* GCCS Expansion in Phase II, Stage II Design

« Bid and Construction Phase Services

Each of these items is outlined in the attached Scope of Services provided by SHA.

SHA is the Solid Waste Department’s general engineering services provider and also

provides the department with landfill gas monitoring services making them uniquely
qualified to provide the requested services.

LD jParametrics mel Ew PROPOSAL FOR THE CITY OF NASHUA
P , @ — ARPA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

The built-in quality control features are configurable to the needs of City of Nashua, and the City of Nashua can choose its level of
involvement in the program process. The City of Nashua can audit 0% - 100% of applications, and reviews can take place in the
iParametrics GMS system, which captures a digital, audit-ready trail of the application workflow. The system also allows for audit,
level access, should an extemal audit of City of Nashua's program be warranted.

Analytics and Reporting

Reporting is a crucial component of administering a transparent, federally funded program and is required to ensure compliance with
funding agencies like the US Treasury. As reporting requirements for the American Rescue Plan through the US Treasury are evolving,
it is critical that grant management systems proactively collect information in the application intake process that may be required for
reporting. Data collected in the system can be leveraged to fulfill reporting requirements of federal funding agencies by collecting
information such as:

= Number of applications received;
» Demographics such as gender, race, and ethnicity, income levels, or age;
® Address of the business:

« Name, address, social security number, tax identification number or DUNS number, as applicable, for owners, the business,
or non-profit;

=" Amount and percentage of expenses covered by the program;

# Amount and percentage of additional costs covered by the program:

® Total amount of each type of assistance (eg., rent, rental arrears, utilities, etc.) provided to each business;
# Amount of outstanding rental arrears for each business;

« Household income and number of individuals in the household; and

® Withdrawn or ineligible applicants, including reason for ineligibilrty or withdrawal.

Data in the iParametrics GMS system can also be used to support a transparent recovery, leveraging data to produce internal or
external facing dashboards and reports to keep the public, oversight entities, City of Nashua staff, and other stakeholders informed
throughout the program lifecycle. Keeping citizens and stakeholders informed builds public confidence in your program, as
stakeholders are privy to progress as it unfolds, building trust that yours is not just another government program mired in bureaucracy.

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Building Trust. Engineering Success.

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Mr. Jeff Lafleur April 21, 2016
Superintendent File No. 3066.06
Nashua Division of Public Works, Solid Waste Department

840 West Hollis Street Sent via emaili

Nashua, NH 03062

Re: Additional GCCS Related Services
City of Nashua Four Hills Landfill
Nashua, New Hampshire

Dear Jeff:

Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc. (Sanborn Head) appreciates the opportunity to revise our
proposed scope of engineering services to the City of Nashua (City) relative to the Four
Hills Landfill. The scope of services presented herein is based on communication with the
City regarding additional gas collection and control system (GCCS) related services to be
completed by Sanborn Head for the City during FY 2016 and FY 2017,

Task 1 Phases | and 11 GCCS Assessment

For this task, Sanborn Head will perform an assessment of the condition and operation of
the GCCS in the closed, unlined landfill as well as Phases | and I] of the active, lined landfill.
The assessment will include the following:

e Using LFGMS, Sanborn Head will review recent wellfield data collected by the City;

= Schedule a two-day site visit to meet with City personnel to better understand current

on-site GCCS monitoring practices and procedures. As part of the site visit, we would

perform:

o A visual inspection of GCCS components (eg. wellheads/ports, boot seals,
lateral/vacuum lines, etc.);

o A landfill cover integrity assessment;

ao Gas well monitoring/data collection as necessary after initial wellfield data review;
and

o GCCS and landfill cover surface emissions monitoring at locations identified during
wellfield data review and site visit;

« Review data collected during the site visit; and

= Prepare a GCCS assessment report. The report will summarize our findings and present
our recommendations for corrective actions to improve wellfield performance.

SANBORN, HEAD @ ASSOCIATES, INC. www.sanbornhead.com

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Task 2 Dewatering System Conceptual Design

For Task 2, Sanborn Head will prepare a conceptual design and an opinion of cost for
removing liquid from LFG extraction wells in the closed, unlined landfill as well as Phases I
and II of the active, lined Jandfill. We understand that the City will be providing liquid level
measurements from the existing LFG wells for our review. We envision that the liquid
removal system will be composed of a series of submersible, air-powered pumps installed
in the wells and connected to force main pipes that discharge to leachate collection system
(LCS) risers along the perimeter of the lined landfill. Considering the number of wells
(some of which may be replaced or extended as the active Jandfill is Filled) and the potential
volume of liquid to be removed, a manifold system with quick disconnects will be designed
to provide compressed air to the pumps and connections to a drain for the pump discharge.
The design will include a dedicated pump for each well.

As part of this task, Sanborn Head will evaluate the existing air compressor located at the
Landfill Gas-to-Energy (LFGTE) facility to assess its potential in supporting the dewatering
system. The evaluation will include the air compressor and air drier (needed to limit
potential for freezing of the distribution lines), and power requirements for the electrical
equipment.

The conceptual design of the dewatering system will be presented on engineering drawings
provided electronically to the City. The engineering drawings will illustrate the air
compressor and drier layout, the manifold systems for the compressed air and liquid
discharge lines, and details that depict the pipe installation and connection details. In
addition, the design will include modifications to the LCS risers and to the well risers to
accommodate the following components: (i) LFG control wellhead; (ii) liquid removal
pump; and (iii) pneumatic liquid head monitor. The pneumatic liquid head monitor
provides a means to measure the head of liquid in the extraction well without disabling the
extraction oy pumping system. Technical specifications for materials and equipment will
be presented on the engineering drawings, and an opinion of cost based on the conceptual
design will be provided to the City.

We propose a conference call with the City as part of this task to discuss the design of the
dewatering system, opinion of cost, and steps for moving forward should the City elect to
proceed.

Task 3 GCCS Expansion in Phase li, Stage 0

Under this task, Sanborn Head will work with the City to design the next expansion to the
GCCS in Phase II, Stage II of the active landfill, We understand, based on discussions with
you, that the design is likely to include six new LFG collection trenches, one surface LFG
collection trench, and associated lateral conveyance piping and connections to the existing
GCCS. We anticipate our services to include the preparation of construction-level
drawings, technical specifications, bid item definitions, an opinion of cost for the project,
and a New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) Type II Permit
Modification application form with a narrative describing the proposed construction. The
drawings will be signed and sealed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of New

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Hampshire. The documents will be provided to the City in Adobe Acrobat (ie, *.pdf)
format.

Task 4 Bid and Construction Phase Services

Sanborn Head understands that the City will prepare and issue bid documents for the
project. However, during the bidding process, a Sanborn Head representative will prepare
for and attend the pre-bid meeting. We understand that the City will prepare the meeting
minutes. Sanborn Head will also assist the City in addressing written questions from the
bidders.

Prior to initiating construction, a Sanborn Head representative will prepare for and attend
the pre-construction meeting. We understand that the City will prepare the meeting
minutes. During construction, Sanborn Head will provide limited observation services (i.e.,
observations limited to installation of critical components) and engineering support
services during construction of the GCCS Expansion in Phase II, Stage Il We anticipate our
services to inciude the following:

= Reviewing Contractor’s submittals and answer questions regarding design intent,
materials, and material testing;

« Observing the Contractor’s work to evaluate it for conformance with the construction
documents;

s Addressing Contractor's questions; and

=» Documenting the progress of the Contractor's work through Daily Field Reports.

Sanborn Head will provide a representative to observe and document the installation of
critical GCCS components for conformance with the drawings and technical specifications
and prepare the required field logs. In addition, Sanborn Head’s representative will
observe pipe pressure testing, HDPE pipe welds, pipe connections into the existing system,
and final well connections, performed by the Contractor.

It is our understanding that the City will observe and document the installation of the
surface collectors, and the header and lateral pipe trenching. The as-built survey of
completed features will be performed by others and will be provided to Sanborn Head in an
electronic format (i.e., dwg).

For budgeting purposes, we assunie that the construction observation will be completed
over seven (14) days, and that our representative will be on-site part time (80 hours total}

during this period, Our observations will be limited to installation of critical components.

Following the completion of the construction, and as required by the NHDES, we will
prepare a report that documents the construction work performed. The report will
address the construction activities observed, test results, and variations in construction
relative to the drawings and specifications, if any. The report also will include record
drawings, photographs, and field test data. The statements presented in the report will be
limited to the extent of our observations and our review of submittals and test results. The

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