HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 12974:METHANE GAS MONITORING P.R. 12974
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AMENDED
RESOLUTt'ON NO.
A RESOLUTI'ON AUTHORI'ZI'NG THE CI'TY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THREE
YEAR AGREEMENT W~'I'H T&N LABORATORI'ES & ENGi'NEERI'NG OF
BEAUMONT, TEXAS TO PROVI'DE METHANE GAS MONI'TORI'NG SERVi'CES AT
THE Ci'TY'S MUNI'CI'PAL LANDFI'LL, MSW PERMI'T NO. 181S, I'N THE CI'TY OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, I'N THE AMOUNT OF $2,400 PER YEAR FOR A TOTAL
OF $7,200. FUNDS ARE AVA~'LABLE IN THE PUBL'rC WORKS-SOL1'D WASTE
DI'VI'SI'ON FY 200S BUDGET ACCOUNT NO. 403-1274-533.S4-00 EACH
SUBSEQUENT YEAR WI'LL BE BUDGETED FOR i'N THAT YEAR'S BUDGET.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur must conduct quarterly monitoring of
Methane Gas at the Municipal Landfill in order to comply with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality's regulations; and,
WHEREAS, this is a specialized professional service requiring the use of
companies that can provide such services with a high degree of accuracy; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCTL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
THAT, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct; and,
THAT, the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of
the City, a three year agreement with T&N Laboratories & Engineering of Beaumont,
Texas for calendar years 2005, 2006, and 2007 Methane Gas monitoring services in the
annual amount of $2,400 for a total of $7,200, a copy of said agreement being attached
hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A"; and,
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THAT, funds for the services are available in the Public Works-Solid Waste
Division FY 2005 Budget Account No. 403-1274-533.54-00 and other Solid Waste
Division accounts in which balances exist; and,
THAT, the City can terminate this contract at its convenience which includes, but
is not limited to, funding not being available in any budget cycle with thirty days written
notice; and,
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED
at a
Ayes:
AND APPROVED this the day of , A.D. 2005
meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
__ Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Noes:
Attest:
Mayor
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Steve Fitzgibbons
City Manager
Rebecca Underhill
Director of Finance
John A. Comeaux, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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EXHTBTT A
FROM : T&N LABS
pHONE NO. : 409+?~+6~1
"'7 / t,ind & Associates, I.nc. dba
N Laboratories & Engineering
~~ ~02~ Jerr~ W;~< I)r, (~T ~IONAL AIRPORT) B~AUMONT, TX 777~fi
PI ION~: (409) 7~7-6291 FAX: (40~) 722.6961
Jan. 1~ 2085 12:4~M P2
January 13, 2005
Mr. ~rotm Comcaux, P, E.
Director of Public Works
City of Port Arthur
P. O. Box t089
Port Arthur, Texas 77641-1089
Telephone:
Telefax:
(409) 983-8182
(409) 983-8291
RE:
Cost Estimate, Methane Gas Monitoring for 2005 through 2007, City of Port Arthur
Landfill
(T&N Proposal No. 04-059 - Revised)
Dear Mr, Comeaux:
As requested, Lind & Associates, Inc. dba T & N Laboratories & Engineering (T & N) is pleased
to present this proposal to provide methane gas monitoring services at your landfill during the
period of 2005 through 2007. The scope of services and costs associated with this work are
discussed below.
SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of work for this project will be to monitor the exist~g gas probes for the presence of
methane on a quarterly basis throughout 2005, 2006 and 2007. The monitoring will include the
seven existing gas probes, at the gatehouse, at the pump station, and in a barhole probe near
monitor well MW-3. During each monitoring event, the presence of methane gas will be checked
with a calibrated gas analyzer, and the presence of water in each probe will be verified with an
electronic water level meter. Prior to checking for gas in each probe, a pressure gauge will be
attached to the probe to measure the pressure in each well. Upon completion of the field activities,
a brief report of the findings of the monitoring will be prepared for the City. If no gas is detected,
then the report will be provided to the City only, for their files. If gas is detected, then the report
will be provided to the TCEQ.
~ao~r~:,~aoo~x~^o^~ T & N LABOR~TORII~; & ENGINEERING
FROM : T~N LABS RHONE NO. : 4~+722+6961 San. 13 2005 l~:40PM P3
Mr. John Comeaux, PiE.
January 13, 2005
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ESTIMATED COST
A detailed cost estimate is presentc-d on Table 1. As shown on the table, we estimate the cost per
quarter to be approxirnately $600. The total annual cost for 2005 through 2007 will be
approximately $2.400. This cost estimate may be accepted by signing in the appropriate space
below, and returning one original signed cost estimate to T & N We assume that the City will
issue a work order or purchase order for this project, or issue a contract to T & N The City may
terminate this contract at its convenience which includes but is not limited to, funding not being
available in any budget cycle with ~irty days written notice.
We appreciate the opportunity, to be of service to the City on this project. If we can be of any
further service, please feel free to cai1 our office.
Sincerely,
LIND & ASSOCIATES, INC. dba
T & N LABORATORIES & ENGINEERING
Presidet~t
Attachment
AUTHORIZED BY:
Signature
Date
Printed Name
Title
T & N LAIt01tATORI'~I & ENGIIqEEglNO
FROM : T&N LABS PHONE NO. : 409+722+6961 Jan. 13 2005 12:41PM P4
TABLE 1
COST ESTIMATE
METH.~NE GAS MONITORING
YEARS 2005 Tt-IROUGH 2007
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR LANDFILL
DESCRIPTION To'NITS UNIT COST TOTAL
COST
Enviromnental Technici~xn 6 Hours $4000 $24000
Gas Monitoring .Equipment 1 Day $80.00 $80.00
Projec.[ Manager 3 Hours $80.00 $240.00
Misc. Expenses 1 Each LumP Sum $40.00
Subtotal Per Quarter $600.00
TOTAL ANNUAL COST $2,400.00
TOTAL COST FOR 2005 THROUGH..2007 $7,20.0.00