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March 3, 1980
ALASKA POWER AUTHORITY
333 West 4th Avenue, Suite #31
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
ATTN: Mr. Eric P. Yould, Executive Director
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RE: Hydroelectric Project Design and Construction at Akutan, Alaska
Gentlemen:
I We are pleased to submit this proposal for the study, design and construction
of a hydroelectric project to serve the electrical power needs of Akutan,
Alaska.
We have endeavored to make our proposal responsive to the request of Alaska
Power Authority and have included conceptual design drawings and descrip-
tions of each aspect of the project.
Our proposal is divided into two major phases. Phase I includes the Pre-
design Feasibility Report and cost estimate; and, Phase II, Turnkey Design-
Construction. At the end of Phase I we will have prepared two major docu-
ments:
A. Predesign and Feasibility Study
B. Complete Turnkey Design-Build Proposal
Upon Phase I completion, construction permits and the design will be complete
enough to enter into Phase II in a ''fast-track 11 mode and will be prepared to
place purchase orders for the major long lead equipment items enabling us to
meet the proposed schedule.
Our project team is comprised of experienced professionals, all of whom have
a markedly high degree of enthusiasm and interest in the development of hydro-
electric power projects of this type.
Thank you for your careful consideration of our proposal. We are prepared
to stand by at any time to answer questions which may come up during your
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Att'n: Mr. Eric P. Yould
March 3, 1980
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evaluation process. We are looking forward to working with you and are
anxious to start.
Sincerely yours,
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homas D. Hurnphrey, P. E.
Project Dir'ector
Principal
Raj Bhar,gava Associates
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R. David Black, P. E.
Alaska Regional Manager
OTT Water Engineers, Inc.
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President
NANA Construction Company, Inc.
TABL OF CONTENTS
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I. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 1
A. PROJECT EXPERIENCE . . . 2
B. MANAGEMENT AND PLAN ORGANIZATION 3
PLATE I -ORGANIZATIONAL CHART . 4
I I. PROJECT NARRATIVE ... 5
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PROJECT OBJECTIVE
PHASE I -PREDESIGN AND FEASIBILITY REPORT WORK PLAN
HYDROLOGIC ANALYSIS
SITE INVESTIGATION ....
GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION .
DAM AND RESERVOIR ANALYSIS
t PENSTOCK DESIGN . . . . .
TURBINE UNIT DESIGN
POWERHOUSE DESIGN ....
POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND PERMITS
RIGHT-OF-WAY ......... .
POWER SYSTEM ECONOMIC ANALYSIS .
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT .....
EQUIPMENT SELECTION (FAS1-TRACK)
TURNKEY DESIGN CONSTRUCT PROPOSAL
PREDES I GN REPORT . . . . . . . . .
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN SKETCHES
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SKETCH :j::j:1 -OVERALL PROJECT SCHEMATIC . . 18
SKETCH ~2 -TOWNSITE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 19
SKETCH ~3 -POWER STATION SCHEMATIC 0 TURBINE 20
SECTION
SCHEDULE . . . .
OVERALL PROJECT
PLATE 2 -SCHEDULE
PRE-DESIGN PHASE I
PLATE 3 -SCHEDULE
BUDGET . .
KEY PERSONNEL
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1. CATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The project team, consisting of RAJ BHARGAVA ASSOCIATES, NANA CON-
STRUCTION COMPANY, AND OTT WATER ENGINEERS brings to this proposal
a unique combination of expertise and experience in all phases of the work to
be addressed. Further, a proven previous history of joint effort exists, in
that NANA has worked earlier on a number of turnkey projects in association
with RAJ BHARGAVA ASSOCIATES as has OTT WATER ENGINE~RS; and, in
fact, NANA has constructed power generation 1 distribution, and other large
scale industrial and commercial projects within budget and on schedule, using
the "fast-track 11 turnkey con<::;ept in cooperation with others within the project
team.
Each member of the team brings to the group expertise and experience
enhancing the total. RAJ BHA R GA VA ASSOCIATES offers expertise in
mechanical and electrical disciplines with particular emphasis placed on trans-
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mission, distribution, and power generation facilities in remote Alaskan com-
munities. OTT WATER ENGINEERS brings expertise in all things water ori
ented with particular emphasis on hydrology 1 hydraulics and civil engineering
as applied to the harnessing of water for power generation, irrigation and
other uses. NANA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY offers broad experience in
construction and turnkey projects, particl,Jiarly as related to remote areas and
short construction seasons. All team members have "fast-track" experience.
All members of the team have offices in Anchorage and all work, with only
minor exceptions, will be performed by persons, professional and otherwise,
residing within the state. All members of the team have experience with
engineering and construction problems, as they relate, sometimes uniquely, to
the State of Alaska.
NANA has a particularly meritorious record with regard to incorporating local
labor in projects on which the company has worked.
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A. PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Specific experience held by the companies or individuals comprising the learn
either jointly or singly encompass the following construction which are espe-
cially related to the project at hand:
Company experience gained in previous joint efforts (selected examples) -
1. North Slope Haul Road Maintenance Facility 1 Power Gen~_ration 1 and
Utility Distribution at Seven Mile, Alaska; Nana Construction and
Raj Bhargava Associates, Design Build Team, $3,000,000.
2. Kobuk-Shungnak Single Wire Ground Return Demonstration Project
for the State of Alaska, Division of Energy and Power Development.
Raj Bhargava Associates and North line Electric Company, Design-
Build Team, $330,000.
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3. North Slope Haul Road Maintenance Facility, Power Generation and
Utility Distribution at Prospect Creek; Nana Construction and Raj
Bhargava Associates, Design-Build Team, $3,000,000.
4. Solid Waste Facility, Deadhorse, Alaska; Nana Construction Company
and Raj Bhargava Associates, Fast Track, $21,000,000.
5. Eastchester Elderly Housing, Anchorage, Alaska; Nan a Construction
and Raj Bhargava Associates, Design-Build, $5,000,000.
6. Tanana River Levee Pump Station Feasibility Study; OTT Water
Engineers and Raj Bhargava Associates.
Company and individual experience in hydrology 1 hydroelectric, power gener-
ation, and transmission and distribution systems is extensive. Numerous
specific projects have been named in the resumes and supplements included in
the key personnel section of this proposal. or particular note, in relation to
the work at hand, is Mr. Thomas D. Humphrey 1 s extensive electrical design-
construct experience including many power generation, transmission, and
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distribution projects in Alaska with Mr. Humphrey functioning as both engi-
neer and contractor·. Mr. Philip A. Mather's experience and involvement in
over twenty hydroelectric power projects is equally noteworthy.
B. MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION
Mr. Thomas D. Humphrey will serve as overall Project Director and will also
be responsible for all electrical related aspects of the study with particular
emphasis on generation, transmission and distribution 1 economic analysis and
load growth. Mr. Philip A. Mather will head up the civil/structural related
aspects of the study with particular emphasis on the hydrological and geolog-
ical factors, design of diversion works, penstock, turbine selection, and
determination of foundation and structural requirements.
During the Turnkey Phase, Mr. Thomas D. Humphrey will continue as Project
Director to facilitate coordination of all work. However 1 emphasis will now
' shift to Mr. Richard J. Hicks who will head up NANA Construction Company's
effort as prime contractor and to Mr. Gary Kalsbeek who will become Con-
struction Engineer. Northline Electric Company will be responsible for the
electrical installation work as a sub-contractor to NANA. Mr. William Bunch
will be Electrical Field Superintendent.
The overall organization for the Engineering-Turnkey Team is illustrated by
Plate 1. Detailed responsibilities of key personnel are further enumerated
within the Work Plan and Detailed Schedule.
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II. PROJECT NARRATIVE
A. PROJECT OBJECTIVE
Our principal objective is to provide the City of Akutan with an operating
hydroelectric power project, complete with all related features, fully tested
and operational.
Made part of this objective are:
1. The design, constructiol) and installation of said facilities within the
shortest feasible period of timF~.
c.. f.... OE:sign c.ornpa~lole v.ith ootn pr·esent ana future eiectricai neeos of
the community.
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3. Consultation to the City in organization and management of the
power utility and in selection of candidates to fulfill electric utility
operation and maintenance needs; and implementation of a program
of familiarization and training directed toward technically qualifying
them in this regard.
B. PHASE I -PREDESIGN AND FEASIBILITY REPORT WORK PLAN
We have carefully reviewed the request for proposals prepared by the Alaska
Power Authority and reconnaissance information made available to us by the
U. S. Corps of Engineers, Alaska District. In addition, we have spoken with
representatives and consultants of the City of Akutan as well as representa-
tives of federal and state agencies intimately familiar with the island.
It is our understanding that Site No. 3, identified by the Corps of Engi-
neers, has been adopted as the plan recommended for development. Our pro-
posal is based on Alaska Power Authority 1 s and the Corps of Engineers 1 con-
clusions regarding the development of this site. We have prepared with in
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this proposal informal conceptual Design Sketches, pages 18, 19 1 and 20,
which represent our present conceptualization of the project.
It must be emphasized that this preliminary concept is a "tool 11 and represents
only, at this time, our picture of the most probable development based on
existing data. Further study may either confirm or deny its applicability in
whole or in part.
For purposes of description we have divided the total work into Phase I, Pre-
design and Feasibility Report; and, Phase II, Final Design and Construction
(Turnkey).
We view the Akutan hydroelectric project as a 11 fast-track 11 turnkey project
and have scheduled our work accordingly.
Within the work plan the skills and experience of highly trained professionals
are utilized for a close working relationship to expedite project completion by
' the "turnkey 11 approach. Design emerging from Phase I will be carried to a
level defining the project completely, neglecting only that detail unnecessary
for total definition of cost. The capital cost estimate presented by the feasi-
bility report, will constitute an offer by the "turnkey 11 contractor, NANA
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to provide final design, all needed materials and equipment,
and operational and maintenance training programs described
HYDROLOGIC ANALYSIS
OBJECTIVE: Determine Water Available for Utilization
Available water, for power production on any given schedule, is critical to
evaluation of project potential and project feasibility. In the absence of
streamflow or precipitation records relating directly to the I stand of Akutan,
we intend to rely heavily on data from stations we believe to be representa-
tive, as interpreted by Dr. John Humphrey, our Chief of Meteorology and
Hydrology.
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Of the precipitation data available we believe records from Dutch Harbor and
Unalaska, Cape Sarichef 1 and Cold Bay to be most representative of Akutan
conditions. Records from these stations will be interpreted, evaluated and
used as a basis for estimates of seasonal runoff at the project site. In for-
mulating estimates of precipitation and stream nmoff all significant data will
be considered, including watershed aspect 1 precipitation and evapotranspira-
tion in the direction of storm moisture inflow, orographic effects, ground
cover, soils and rock structure.
A recent snow drift study by OTT Water Engineers near Cold Bay provides
valuable input regarding extent of winter snow and ice cover. Input from
local community residents regarding seasonal streamflow behavior will be veri-
fied by streamflow measurements made during the study.
SITE INVESTIGATION, SELECTION AND SURVEY
OBJECTIVE: Select Sites for Dam 1 Penstock 1 Power Station, Trans-
mission and Distribution System Route, Etc.
The first effort of site investigation will be to visit the site with a team of
experienced personnel. Mr. Humphrey will determine the existing electrical
requirements and the construction requirements for the transmission line.
Mr. Philip Mather will review the local penstock route, dam site location and
powerhouse location. Mr. Gary Kalsbeek will determine the necessary surveys
and geological investigations required and direct the work to obtain the data.
Mr. Steve Hick will determine a suitable site for construction activities and
the construction equipment required to build the facilities. This task force
will spend a minimum of two days at the site. Mr. Kalsbeek will remain at
the site to obtain all surveys and geological data.
The project, surveying and mapping will be the following:
1. Horizontal and vertical control.
2. Plan and profile information for the field selection penstock corri-
dor.
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3. Topographic site maps for powerhouse and dam site.
4. Location and relevant elevations pertaining to foundation explora-
tion.
5. Existing aerial photography will be used as a format for location of
transmission and distribution lines.
GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
OBJECTIVE: Determine Soil Types and Allowable Bearing for Design
The geological investigation will be done to determine the soil condition and
soil types available for dams, reservoir, penstock and powerhouse construc-
tion. Test pits will be dug at the powerhouse, dam, and along the penstock
route to determine the geological pr·ofile and allowable bearing available. Soil
samples will be taken, as required, for lab analysis. Also the reservoir area
will be tested· to determine the potential for leakage and the soi Is susceptabi I
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ity to erosion. These are design considerations that will be addressed and
solved.
Other considerations that will be reviewed are the susceptibility of the hilt-
sides to slides and the location of any faults in the area.
The geology at the reservoir may require deeper investigation than test pits
to determine if a reservoir blanket will be sufficient to reduce leakage. If it
is determined that a limited drilling program is required it will be budgeted
separately.
The geological investigation will also determine the materials to be incorpo-
rated in the work such as: backfill, pipe bedding, drain material, engi-
neered fill, dam embankment material, aggregate, and possible reservoir
blanket material.
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DAM AND RESERVOIR ANALYSIS
OBJECTIVE: Determine Dam and Reservoir Size, Design and Construc-
tion Details
The dam will be a diversion headworks having maximum feasible reservoir
regulatory capacity. Bin wall construction of dam is favorable in view of the
site's inaccessabi!ity. The steep gradient of the stream and its deeply incised
channel characteristics indicate potential siltation of the reservoir.-and intake
works. Design will address these problems to the maximum extent possible.
Consideration will be given to the possibility of. some supplementary stream
regulation by storage impoundment at higher elevations. The additional pre-
cipitation experienced at higher elevations within the small drainage basin will
be analyzed for additional storage capacity.
PENSTOCK DESIGN
OBJECTIVE: Determine Penstock Size and Type
The penstock is anticipated to be welded steel pipe with Dresser type connec-
tions. Should geology prove favorable the ·penstock will be buried.
Cathodic protection requirements will be considered and designed for, if
required.
The anticipated electrical load will allow turbine response adjustments rather
than require special water hammer protection equipment, such as a by-pass
valving. An isolation valve will be installed in the penstock for maintenance
and emergency shutdown.
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TURBINE UNIT DESIGN
OBJECTIVE: Determine Design Criteria for Turbine and Generator
Selectionj Design Intake, Outfall Foundation and
Governor Controls
The Corps of Engineers 1 recommendation of the Pelton turbine for application
at Site #3 appears to be the best selection. The comparative simplicity of the
machine, superior partial load characteristics, and the type ar1d location of
load are best provided by a Pelton turbine.
The generator would be directly connected to the turbine and produce 60
cycle alternating current at 480 volts. Consideration wi II be inc! uded in the
final report for a diesel standby system.
There are several suppliers making small turbine units of the Pelton type,
complete swith generator and governor·, avai !able. In view of recent interest
in units of 100 to 1,000 kW we have spent considerable effort evaluating data
about turbine-generator-control combinations. Just recently made available is
such a turbine generator unit from mainland China, of which there are over
80,000 such units presently in operation. We have evaluated this unit in
great detail. Recent action by the LJ. S. Congress, granting China favored
trading status, makes these units especially attractive compared to domestic
units, with potential cost savings. These units are scheduled for 11 off-the-
shelf11 availability.
POWERHOUSE DESIGN
OBJECTIVE: Select and Specify Building Type and Sizej
Select and Specify Electrical and Mechanical Systems
Housing for power equipment will consist of a prefabricated metal housing
appropriate to the Akutan environment. Architectural, mechanical and elec-
trical systems will be completely addressed; including, heat and ventilation,
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plumbing 1 lighting 1 alarm system 1 station standby 'power, etc. Sketch #3,
page 20, indicates our conceptual design thoughts with regard to floor plan
and size.
POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
OBJECTIVE: Describe Physical Location; Identify Loads to be Served,
Future Growth Potential, Voltage, Capacity; Performance
Specifications, and Extent of Transmission and Distribu-
tion Systems
We propose a complete underground transmission and distribution system as
preferable. Previous experience in coastal areas 1 particularly as related to
high winds and icing conditions inrJicatr~ !hat !l,f· l,t,tii:!Jt~. ,,•.·.t,l inlt·d 11111,
UJ;{~filliUII iHHJ rnaintl~lltii!Le Of UUI'iecJ syslelfiS will OUlWeigh l!Je aUVi:Jnlages of
overhead srstems.
We visualize both transmission and distribution accomplished at 12.47 kV uti-
lizing buried cables in 36 11 deep trench, tap pedestals of a load break elbow
type will be spaced at convenient intervals (approximately 1 1 500 ft.) to facil-
itate emergency maintenance and provide tap off points 'for future load
growth. Radial feed pad mounted transformers also with load break elbows will
be utilized to provide 120/240 1 single phase, residential service; or, three
phase, commercial service.
Sketches #1 and #2, pages 18 and 19, illustrate our conceptual transmission
and distribution system layout.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND PERMIT ACQUISITION
OBJECTIVE: Determine and Obtain Permits
Necessary required permits from various state and federal agencies involved
in all phases of this project will be obtained as expeditiously as possible. In
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order to facilitate this aspect of the project Mr. McClelland will serve as our
single liaison with the var·ious agencies and be r·esponsible for handling all
permit negotiations. These would include:
State: Department of Environmental Conservation permits for water sup-
ply development and treatment; Department of Natural Resources permits
for water rights 1 water alteration 1 tidelands (if necessary), and archae-
ological clearance; Department of Fish and Game permits for Ar·adromous
Fish; any other· permits that may be required.
Federal: Army Corps of Engineers wetland and tideland permits (if
necessary); En vi ron mental Protection Agency Spi II Prevention Control.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
OBJECjfiVE: Obtain Easements and Property Rights Necessary for
Construction and Financing
Easements for the penstock, the transmission line and for the distribution
system within the City of Akutan will have to be obtained. Negotiations with
the Akutan Village Corporation, any native allotment owners, other private
landowners and possible the State of Alaska (owner of a small tract of land
within the City) will be handled by Mr. McClelland. These negotiations will
be coordinated with the City of Akutan in whose name the rights-of-way will
be obtained. It is not anticipated that a formal survey will be required.
A long -term lease or land contract for a nominal fee is proposed for the
powerhouse site. Mr. McClelland will handle negotiations with the City ot
Akutan and the Akutan Village Corporation in this regard.
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POWER SYSTEM ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
OBJECTIVE: re Economic and Financial
Aspects of the System which Influence Decision Processes
and Describe Entities Governin on
This section of the report will develop various aspects of project return and
methods whereby that return may be enhanced in the best interest of the
community through load manipulation and, perhaps 1 by further construction
programs.
Operation of the system will be explored with regard to operational and man
agement structure and such structure will be described.
Steps of work are described under the following subheadings:
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1. Valu·e of Power: This work will derive and examine the value of
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power, both capacity and energy 1 with regard to potential sources
alternate to hydroelectric generation and will discuss such values
from financial and social aspects. Escalation of values as effected
by inflation will be discussed.
2. Power Requirements: Capacity ·and energy requirements will be
examined in terms of both existing and potential future loads and
an t>stimate will be pr·epared.
3. Potential Enhancement of Load Characteristics: Provision of hydro
electric generative capability, in view of constantly escalating fuel
costs will undoubtedly encourage load growth in the immediate
future over that presently experienced. Our studies will encompass
how such growth may be directed so as to effect maximum utilization
of the hydroelectric resource.
Several facets of this possibility have already been addressed in the
initial reconnaissance study with noted observations of certain loads
which are seasonal in nature. We will address how these loads may
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be served best in relation to the seasonal nature of streamflow. In
addition, we will examine present and potential load fluctuation on
an hourly, daily, and seasonal basis to determine where available
capacity 1 as well as, dump energy can be utilized best.
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An illustration of daily load manipulation in the interest of full
hydro power utilization may be seen in possible use of dwelling heat
sinks in combination with resistance heaters. Such combined heat-
ing units are available and benefits from their potentiar use will be
examined as will benefits derived from other possibilities.
4. Firm Power: All available capacity which is usable and dependable
for energy production under the load curve is characteristically
designated as 11 Firm 11
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with regard to potential integrated generation within the system and
needed reserves in view of equipment or facility failure.
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5. Rate Structure: A suggested rate structure based on project costs
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and returns as described earlier will be formulated.
Structure of Operating Entity: The entity or entities owning,
operating and maintaining power equipment and facilities will be
identified and a recommended m'c!nagement and personnel structure
formulated.
Funding Requirements: The financial requirements of Phase II,
"turnkey" and means of Funding these requirements will be identi-
fied along with a schedule of funds required to complete the pro-
ject.
8. P. U. C. Certificate Requirements: If appropriate 1 a course of action
in applying for P. U. C. certification will be described and consulta-
tion made available in support of such application.
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COMMUNITY INPACT AND INVOLVEMENT
OBJECTIVE: To Gain or Evaluate Public Support and Acceptance for
of Local Labor and Services
for Pt'oject Utilization
It is our earnest intent to involve all interested members and representatives
of the City of Akutan within the study process; first, because input from the
City 1 regarding both local conditions and community aspirations ·is vital for
valid design development, and secondly, to impar·t to the local community and
its representatives current information regarding progress of the study. To
these ends, involved personnel of the study group will be available to the
City and its representatives at Akutan during critical steps of the project.
Additionally 1 a public hearing will be held in order to inform the community
at large of the nature and scope of the project, to gather and assess any
local suggestions, concerns or objections and to determine the availability of
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local labor and services for the project. Mr. McClelland will organize, notify
and conduct this meeting as well as present the other members of the project
team who will be present to entertain questions concerning the technical
aspects of the project.
Our standard practice also includes periodic written and oral reports relating
to the work accomplished. The door of the project office, located in Anch-
orage, 11 will be open 11 at all times.
Where possible related community benefits exist, such as expansion of roads
and trails for project access and turnover of surplus construction materials,
the needs and interests of the community will be carefully regar·ded.
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EQUIPMENT .SELECTION
OBJECTIVE: Determine t Items
that Contractor
Before Approval of Final Design Drawings
With regard to equipment purchase, control of overall project schedule rests
entirely with lead time associated with the purchase and delivery of turbine,
generator and control systems. We have available suitable pac;kage units
which exist 11 off-the-shelf 11 • We recommend authorization to allow the contrac-
tor to purchase suitable equipment at award of "turnkey 11 contract.
TURNKEY PROPOSAL
OBJECTIVE: Estimate All Capital Costs Relating to the Phase II
Turnkey Operation and All Annual Costs Relating to
Completed System Operation and Maintenance
NANA Construction will furnish a complete "turnkey" contract proposal which
will include all of the following services at a guaranteed complete construction
cost and completion date. All costs associated with 11 turnkey 11 provision of
facilities, as described, will be derived . .including equipment and materials
purchase and shipment, engineering, construction, administration and other
related costs including interest during construction. Costs to the City relat-
ing to potentially necessary administration necessitated by City participation
in permit application and funding procedures will also be estimated. The
summary of these costs which relate directly to 11 turnkey 11 will comprise a
lump sum offer to the City covering all costs of providing Phase II fast-track
11 turnkey 11 services as herein described.
All costs associated with operation and maintenance of the project including
debt repayment, if appropriate, will be determined and presented as an
annual cost summary.
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Turnkey proposed items will include:
1. Firm Lump Sum Price
2. Annual Cost
3. Scope of Work
a. Final Design
b. Construction
4. Utilization of Local Labor and Services
5. Quality Control
6. Training and Start-up Assistance
7. Follow-up Project Monitoring
8. Pictorial Project Report
9. Maintenance Precedures
10. Guarantees/Warranties
11. Schedule
10. Contract Provisions
PREDESIGN AND FEASIBILITY REPORT
OBJECTIVE: Summary and Recommendations
In addition to the "turnkey'' proposal all of the results of the predesign
study will be compiled into a complete report which will be presented along with
the "turnkey" proposal.
Preliminary Table of Contents
A. Recommendations and Conclusions
B. Hydrologic Analysis
C. Site Investigation
D. Geological t nvestigation
E. Dam and Reservoir Analysis
F. Penstock Design
G. Turbine Unit Design
H. Powerhouse Design
I. Power System Analysis and Design
J. Environmental Impact and Permits
K. Right-of-Way
L. Economic Analysis
M. Community Involvement
N. Equipment Selection (Fast-Track)
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OVERALL PROJECT SCHEDULE (Plate 2)
The purpose of providing a 11 turnkey" approach to this project is to provide
electrical service to the City of Akutan at the earliest possible date. It has
been our experience that by 11 turn keying" a project we are able to shorten
the normal design and bid process approximately in half. We accomplish this
through team work and total integration of the design/construction process.
The schedule proposed will start electric service by late November 1980.
There are some critical dates that affect the completion date. These dates
are: 1) award of predesign contractj 2) review and approval of predesign;
3) award of turnkey contractj and, 4) authorization to order equipment.
These items need to be considered in detail to complete in 1980. The follow-
ing Project Schedule, Plate 1 shows the overall schedule proposed and the
firm with prime responsibility for the task listed.
We have the people committed to meet this schedule and the equipment located
that is critical for construction completion.
PR EDESI GN SCHEDULE (Plate 3)
The predesign study has been scheduled in detail to show the relative time
required for each task and the relationship of each task to each other task.
The schedule also shows the person responsible for the task. It is important
to know where each task fits to be able to meet the proposed completion date.
The fact that this team has worked together and knows the importance of
close coordination and cooperation will insure that the predesign and project
will be completed on schedule.
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D. BUDGET
The estimated budget for Phase I services as enumerated in this project is
Ninety-Three Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars.
An itemized breakdown of this budget for ser·vices included 1n Phase I is as
follows:
' Hydrologic Analysis
1-Site Investigation
Survey
Geological Investigation
Dam & Reservoir Analysis
Penstock Design
·Turbine Unit Design
Powerhouse Design
Power System Analysis & Design
Environmental Impact & Permits
,, Right-of-Way
~~Economic Analysis
~~-Community I nvo I vement
'Equipment Selection
'Turnkey Contract & Cost
·_ Predesign Final Report
Air Travel
Drafting
Printing & Reproduction
Lab & Other Expenses
Contingencies
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$ 2,288
10,632
5,950
5,008
2,024
2,464
3,344
4,432
4,880
5,520
2,240
2,728
3,720
1,936
10,960
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TOTAL $93,442
PERSONNEL RATES
Personnel
Thomas D. Humphrey, P. E.
Phi I ip A. Mather, P. E.
John H. Humphrey, Ph. D., P. E.
R. David Black, P. E.
Gary R. Kalsbeek, P. E.
Vincent McCiel land
Raj Bhargava, P. E.
Richard J. Hicks, Jr., P. E.
Karl Reiche
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Hourly Rate
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66.00
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E. KEY PERSONNEL
1. THOMAS D. HUMPHREY, P. E., Electrical (RBA)
2. PHILIP A. MATHER, P. E., Civil/Str-uctural (OTT)
3. JOHN H. HUMPHREY, Ph. D., P. E., Meteomlogy/Hydrology (OTT)
4. R. DAVID BLACK, P. E., Civil (OTT)
5. GARY R. KALSBEEK, P. E., Civil/Field Enuineer (OTT)
6. VINCENT McCLELLAND, Environmental Scientist (RBA)
7. RAJ BHARGAVA, P. E., Mechanical (RBA)
8. RICHARD J. HICKS, Jr., P. E., Construction (NANA)
9. KARL REICHE, Electrical (RBA)
10. WILLIAM BUNCH, Electrical Field Sup't. (NORTHLINE)
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THOMAS D. HUMPHREY
Electrical Engineer
EDUCATION
B.S. Electrical Engineering, California State University, Long Beach, 1970
M.B.A. Candidate Studies, University of Alaska, Anchorage, 1974-1977
Undergraduate Studies, Physics, Loyola University, Los Angeles, 1966
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Humphrey has recently (July 1979) started practice as a constl1ting elec-
trical engineer, after being employed for the last six years as Chief Engi-
neer, Electrical Administrator and Treasurer of Alaska Bussell Electric Com-
pany. Mr. Humphrey has been in direct charge of a multitude of design and/or
construction projects throughout Alaska, including heavy industrial distribu-
ti(~n. '''nmwrcial, rt's'identi31, \nstrumentcltil'l\ and Cl'ntn'l systt'ms, n·modeling
;;n,\ m,,,\CI\\":1\\,)\\. A\\EC ha:::; hct'n listc,J :ls l'IH' of the top 500 subcontractors
with annual sales of $7.5 million. l'lr. Humphrey is very familiar with job
costing, inspections, and troubleshooting.
Previous employment includes work with Northland Capital as an associate
writing technical and financial feasibility studies; three years of experience
as Vice President and Treasurer of Sound Sciences, lnc., Santa Ana, California,
being in charge of manufacturing and finaucial planning; one year experience
at Trace Hanl)fa~turing Company, El Segundo, California, as Project Manager to
develop a computerized cost estimating and control program for the manufactur-
ing process.
Mr. Humphrey is actively involved as a volunteer in community and economic
development programs. He has served for the last four years as a director of
Community Enterprise Development Corpora lion of Alaska and has served as
Vice-Chairman of Alaska Commercial Company for the last two years. He served
in 1975 as Chairman of Action SBA SCORE/ACE in Anchorage.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT INVOLVEMENT
Commercial and Industrial
Homer Spit Campground, City of Homer, Quadra Engineering
Barrett's Business Center, Western Enterprises, Anchorage, Alaska
International Distribution Center, Anchorage Natural Gas Company,
Anchorage, Alaska
Multipurpose Building, NANA Development Company, Kotzebue, Alaska
Nul-Luk-Vik Hotel, 34d Floor Addition, NANA Development Company,
Kotzebue, Alaska
Maintenance Building, NANA Development Company, Kotzebue, Alaska
Galen-Barth Child Care Center, Anchorage, Alaska
Rader's Office Building, Anchorage, Alaska
Nome Pharmacy, Nome, Alaska
TJIOUAS D. JIUHPHREY
and Distribution:
Dept. of Energy and Power Development, Kobuk-Shungnah SWGR Demonstration
Transmission Line
Tanana River Levee
Village Distribution System and Power Storage, Kolizanik Atmantluah
Gold Dredge No. 6 Hodernization, Alaska Gold, Nome, Alaska
ARCO/Parsons Hain Camp Maintenance Buildings, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
1SkV Distirbution System Expansion, Arctic Utilities, Deadhorse, Alaska
P.M. Diesel Turbine Power Plant Installation Design, Arctic Utilities,
Deadhorse, Alaska
C .1'1. Powerplant l'lodernization and 12kV Distribution System, Alaska Gold Company,
Nome, Alaska
State of Alaska, North Slope Haul Road Maintenance Camps
7 Mile, (2) 90 kW Generator Power Plant (Design, power generation, distri-
bution, etc.)
Jim Ri~er, (2) 135 kW Generator Power Plant (Chandalar)
Cold Foot, (2) 60 kW Generator Power Plant (Sag River -No Distribution)
Anchorage Natural Gas Company, Standby Generator Installation
Modernization:
Drift Inn, NANA Development Company, Kotzebue, Alaska
Atwood Lodge,1 Atwood Enterprises, Deadhorse Alaska
Frontier Rock and Sand Company, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
Mukluk Camp, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
B & R Literage, Nome, Alaska
Main Camp and Kitchen Facility, Alaska Gold Company, Nome, Alaska
Single Wire Ground Return, 15 kV, 10 Miles
AWARDS
U. S. Patents No. 3,894,186 and 4,024,789 for electronic design.
REGISTRATION
Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada Electrical Engineering
Alaska Electrical Administrator (Inside & Outside)
PHILIP A. MATHER
Civil Engineer
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Clarkson College of Technology, Potsdam,
New York
EXPERIENCE
Over 30 years experience in civil engineering design, investigations
and reports has prepared Mr. Mather uniquely as a capable senior designer
and project manager. His experience, although strongly oriented toward
water-related project work covers the entire spectrum of civil engineering.
An abridged summary of typical projects follows.
Water Development
Worked on more than 30 major water development projects, more than half
of which provided hydroelectric generation. Some of these were:
o Design of Stumpy Meadows Dam and spillway in California
o Preliminary design and prefeasibility for 100 Mw addition
to San Francisco's Hetch Hetchy power and water supply
development on Tuolumne River in California
o Structural investigation and design of repairs for San
Francisco's early intake arch dam in California
o Design or construction supervision relating to numerous
dams, spillways, penstocks, etc., in the Niagara-Mohawk
Power Company system in New York
o Design of Bridge Creek Dam in Homer, Alaska
o Consulting board member for preliminary design of hydro-
electric development in conjunction with Kingsley Dam in
Nebraska
o Preparation of design report for Barrow water supply dam
in Alaska
o Investigation of hydrologic and structural condition leading
to catastrophic failure of Hell Hole Dam in California and
presentation of expert testimony in litigation relating to
that event
PHILIP A. 11ATHER
Structural DesiJl!}_
Design of or supervision of design for more than 70 bridges including
two receiving AISC awards of merit in national competition.
Preparation of standard plans for timber bridges for U. S. Forest
Service, Region 10.
Design of Novaply plant for U. S. Plywood in Gailord, Michigan.
Transportation
Investigation of hydrology, oceanography, and gradeline conditions
leading to rehabilitation of the Alaska Railroad adjacent to Turnagain
Arm after the 1964 earthquake.
Investigation and report relating to Alaska's southern coastline and
the potential development of cryogenic facilities as well as harbors
for LNG carriers.
Preliminary design and report relating to development of "all weather"
ship harbor on Alaska's Montague Island.
Design relati~ to numerous roads in New York, California, and Alaska.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Alaska, New York
PHILIP MATHER
SUPPLEMENTAL EX PER I ENC E
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS
Preliminary Design (PO), Feasibility (F), Design (D), Construction (C), or
Rehabilitation Design (RD)
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Description
Carey Falls Project
Stark Falls Project
Blake Falls Project
Rainbow Falls Project
Five Falls Project
• South Colton Project
Colton Project (2 Plants)
Stewart1 s Bridge Project
Prospect Falls Pr·oject
Niagara Falls Project
China Flat Project (2 Plants)
I ron Canyon Project
Hetch Hetchy Project
Harrah Project
Denver Water Project
Swift Dam Pumped Storage
Sunshine Bottom Pumped Storage
Kingsley Dam Hydro
Snettisham Project
Hudson River Pumped Storage Project
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Site Location
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
New York
California
California
California
Idaho
Colorado
Oregon
Nebraska
Nebraska
Alaska
New York
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PHILIP MATHER
SUPPLEMENTAL EXPERIENCE
DAM & HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS
Dam and Reservoir (Including spi II way, etc.) Excluding Hydroelectric
Preliminary Design, Final Design, Feasibility, or Structural Investigation
Description
Design Stumpy Meadows Dam
Design Indian Creek Dam
Feasibility Paskenta Dam
Structure Eleanor Dam
Invest.
Structure Early Intake Dam
Investigation
Rehab. Design
Feasibility CCI D Dams
& Design
Design Nash Dam
Feasibility Indian Valley Dam
& Design
Invest. Hell Hole
Exp. Witness
Design Bridge Creek
Prelim. Design
Review Eel River
Design Barrow
Prelim. Design Larson Creek Dam
Construction Grizzley Valley Dam
Inspection
Feasibiltiy Kingsley Dam
Study for Hydro
Site Location
California
California
California
California
California
California
California
California
California
Alaska
California
Alaska
Alaska
California
Nebraska
~ JOHN H. HUMPHREY
~ Hydrologist/Meteorologist
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Hydrology, University of Nevada at Reno, 1972
B.A., Meteorology, University of California at Los ru1geles, 1963
EXPERIENCE
Since completing graduate studies, Dr. Humphrey has worked for engineering
consulting firms providing hydrometeorological expertise, including:
o Synthesizing design storms and depth-duration-areal frequencies
of precipitation for stormwater runoff analysis.
o Determining flood peaks and volumes by computer sjrnulation
and by graphical, empirical, and regional methods.
o Analyzing surface and subsurface runoff, ground-water recharge,
and evapotranspiration for different land uses.
o Setting up, calibrating, and verifying snowmelt runoff models
f~r use in operational river system simulations.
t ~ Providing meteorological input to co=?~te~ =o~elli~g c~ ~are~
quantity and quality in rivers and laf_es.
o Estimating diffuse waste source contributions to water pollution,
including agricultural return flow and urban sediment washoff.
o Determining meteorological aspects of coastal storm surges,
ocean currents, wave forces, and other oceanographic studies.
o Selecting and using meteorological instruments, including
telemetry equipment.
o Describing and analyzing meteorological factors affecting
project siting, design, construction, operations, and air
pollution.
o Performing climatological and hydrological analyses for
environmental assessments and impact reports.
Dr. Humphrey spent 4 years as a graduate research fellow in hydrology at
the University of Nevada where he developed a numerical model for
predicting snowmelt, water content, and temperatures in snow cover. His
experience also includes 5 years as a meteorologist with the U.S. Air
Force, where he is now a reserve Major.
JOHN H. HUMP~:KEY
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Civil Engineer -California
Certified Consulting Meteorologist
MEMBERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS
American Meteorological Society
American Water Resources Association
International Glaciological Society
Western Snow Conference
U.S. Air Force Reserve
PUBLICATIONS
The Response of Sapflow Patterns in Forest Vegetation to Meteoro-
logical Parameters in the Eastside Sierra Nevada. University of
Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, 1972.
Numerical Prediction of Snowpack Temperatures in the Eastside Sierra
Nevada Using a Surface Energy Balance Model, (Ph.D. dissertation) 1972.
Allocation of Water Resources in the Lake Washington-Cedar River
Basin, Washington, (Co-author W. Blood). Presented at the Ninth American
Water Resources Conference, Seattle, Washington. 1973.
Variation of Snowpack Density and Structure with Environmental Conditions,
(Co-author C. Skau). Center for Water Resources Research, Desert Research
Institute, University of Nevada System, Reno, Nevada. 1974.
"Numerical Simulation of Storm Surges on the Pacific Northwest Coast,"
(Co-author D. Dorratcague). Proceedings, ~onference on Coastal
Meteorology, Virginia Beach, Virginia. American Meteorological Society,
Boston, Massachusetts. September 1976.
"Determination of Flood Levels on the Pacific Northwest Coast for
Federal Insurance Studies," (Co-authors R. Black and D. Dorratcague).
Proceedings, Hydraulics Specialty Conference, College Station, Texas.
American Society for Civil Engineers. 1977.
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~ JOHN H. HUMPHREY ~ Hydrometeorologist, Civil Engineer
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Hydrometeorology, University of Nevada
B.S. Meteorology, University of California
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Humphrey is a principal of Ott Water Engineers, Inc. He has 13 years
experience in engineering related meteorology and has recently become a
licensed professional engineer. His Ph.D. dissertation was on the prediction
of snowmelt using meteorological data. His working experience has concentrated
upon hydrology, flood studies. urban hydrological planning and hydrometeorological
modeling. His project experience includes:
STATE OF ALASKA FISH HATCHERY, COLD BAY, AK
Determined potential snow drifting on access roads and site of Russell Creek
Hatchery. Designed snow fence for the access roads. Analyzed flood levels
and flow damage riEk estimate.
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U.S. FOREST SERVICE, JUNEAU, AK -HYDROLOGIC STUDY
Performed a comprehensive hydrologic study of the Tongass and Chugach National
Forests. Analyzed runoff records and set up regression models for synthesis of
low and high flows at ungaged sites.
HOMER, AK-RUNOFF ANALYSIS
Performed a hydrologic study and runoff modeling for synthesis of probable maxi-
mum floods for spillway design for the City of Homer water supply reservoir.
INTERSEA RESEARCH CORP -STORM SURGE ANALYSIS
Performed analysis of storm surge events at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska and the Gulf
of Alaska.
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE, AK-SECTION 208 AREAWIDE WASTE MANAGEMENT-PLAN
Meteorologist on the nonpoint source report for Municipality of Anchorage.
Determined magnitude of problem and sources of rainfall and snowmelt pollution
washoff in the Campbell Creek watershed.
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JOHN H. HUMPHREY
Hydrometeorologist, Civil Engineer
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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ANCHORAGE, AK SNOW DISPOSAL STUDY
Meteorologist assisting in determining the effects of snow disposal operations
in the Municipality of Anchorage on the quality of ground water for the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers as a part of the Municipality of Anchorage Section 208
Areawide Wastewater Management Plan.
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ANCHORAGE, AK -CITY OF WRANGELL FLOOD PLAIN
INFORMATION REPORT
Meterologist developing storm event patterns for a project to determine the
10-, 50-, and 100-year flood elevations due to the combined effects of astro-
nomical tide, storm, sea and swell, and ocean surge.
ADAK NAVAL AIR STATION -STORM WAVE ANALYSIS
Performed an analysis to determine frequency and height of storm waves in the
harbor after newl~ installed runway approach lights had been damaged by a storm.
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VALDEZ, AK -SNOW STUDY
Provided estimates of snow creep pressures for design of transmission towers.
~ R. DAVID BLACK
~Civil En~ineer
EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Black is a principal associate of Ott Water Engineers. He has 8
years of planning and design experience throughout the United States
in civil engineering and photogrammetric, geodetic, and hydrographic
surveying. He has specific experience in the planning and design
of water distribution systems, pump stations, water wells, drainage
systems, small dams, spillways, hydraulic structures, and wastewater
systems.
In 1978, Mr. Black helped form Ott Water Engineers. Since that time,
his major project experience has been:
o Project manager of hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for
Phase I Dam Safety Inspections of six dams in southwestern
Utah; determined adequacy of spillways to pass without darn
overtopping the probable maximum flood due to cloudburst and
general winter storms.
o Pioject engineer for the design of booster pump station
modifications for a portion of the water system of the City
of Anderson, California; reused a large portion of existing
equipment; replaced costly and high-maintenance variable
speed controls with reliable constant speed controls; pro-
vided detailed plans and specifications.
o Project engineer for the design of a 150-hp pump station at
the beginning of a 7~-mile water~inc extension for the
Bella Vista Water District, California; provided detailed
plans and specifications; provided basic vertical profile
and horizontal alignment survey control for the waterline
route.
o Project engineer for the design of a drainage channel and
three box culverts of 350-cfs capacity in Palo Cedro,
California for the County of Shasta; prepared detailed plans
and specifications; complied with Caltrans highway standards.
o k1alyzed performance of and recommended improvements to
existing water systems on eight Indian rancherias in
northern California for the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs;
identified potential reservoir sites.
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Between 1974 and 1978, Mr. Black was a staff engineer in the Water
Resources Department of CH2M HILL. His project experience during
that time includes:
o Reported on California ground-water rights for the Hf'uding
Regional Water Study; investigated declining water well
yields; designed and determined costs of water well con-
struction; developed water well stimulation program.
o Performed hydraulic analyses of advanced waste treatment
piping systems; designed piping structures; specified
piping meters and gauges.
Prior to employment with CH2M HILL, Mr. Black served as a commissioned
lieutenant for the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration. He was responsible for a mobile photo-
grammetric field party, both planning and supervising project operations
involving photogrammetric mapping and horizontal and vertical control
surveying. Earlier duty included hydrographic surveying and oceanographic
research in the Pacific Ocean.
PROFESSIO~AL ENGINEER REGISTRATIONS
California and Alaska
MEMBERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Water Works Association
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EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Black is a principal of Ott Water Engineers, Inc. He has 7 years of
planning and design experience throughout the United States in water re-
sources engineering and photogrammetric, geodetic and hydrographic surveying.
He has specific experience in water quality, surface and ground-water hydro-
logy, coastal flooding, computer simulation, water rights, hydraulic design,
reservoir operation,,water well design, and wastewater treatment. Between
1974 and 1977, Mr. Black was a staff engineer in the Hydrologic and Environ-
mental Sciences discipline of CH2M HILL. His project experience includes:
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE, AK -SECTION 208 AREAWIDE WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Project engineer on the nonpoint source report for Municipality of Anchorage.
Determined magnit~de of problem and sources of rainfall and snowmelt pollution
washoff in the 1 Campbell Creek watershed.
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE, AK -COMPUTER MODEL USER MANUAL
Wrote a comprehensive user manual for the Municipality of Anchorage system
analysis computer model. The manual described methods of using a design-
oriented computer model as a management tool in a 208 planning process.
KENAI PENINSULA OIL DRILLING, AK -GROUND-WATER SUPPLY INVESTIGATION
Determined the availability of ground water as a source of water for offshore
oil drilling in the Kenai Peninsula. Existing information from the U.S.
Geological Survey and the Alaska Department of Natural Resources was analyzed
and compared to projected water requirements of offshore drilling platforms.
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ANCHORAGE, AK -SNOW DISPOSAL STUDY
Determined the effects of snow disposal operations in_the Municipality of
Anchorage on the quality of ground water for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
as a part of the Municipality of Anchorage Section 208 Areawide Wastewater
Management Plan.
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ANCHORAGE, AK -CITY OF WRANGELL FLOOD PLAIN
INFORMATION REPORT
Determined the 10-, 50-, and 100-year flood elevations due to the combined
effects of astronomical tide, storm, sea and swell, and ocean surge.
R. DAVID BLACK
Water Resources Engineer
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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ANCHORAGE, AK-CITY OF McGRATH FLOOD PLAIN
INFORMATION REPORT
Managed the hydraulic computations on the Kuskokwim River. The report included
the magnitude of the effects of ice jamming.
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GARY R. KALSBEEK
Vice President
EDUCATION
B. S. Civil Engineering, California State University, Chico
EXPERIENCE
Hr. Kalsbeek has 12 years experience as a professional engineer. His experi-
ence ranges from planning and design to construction administration. Types of
project work that he has been responsible for are planning for drainage improve-
ments; irrigation systems and canals; design for roads, drainage canals, pump
stations, pipelines, canal structures, tunnels and subdivisions; and construe
tion administration for roads, pump stations, pipelines, canals, and canal
structures.
His experience includes:
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manager for master plan, design and construction administra-
canals and canal structures for Glenn-Colusa Irrigation Dis-
Canal structures by fast-track design-construction for $1.8M
Project manager responsible for construction administration of Shasta
View Ifrigation District's pressure distribution system including 17
mil~s of pipeline, 3400 and 1200 hp pump stations, and a 35-foot,
55-~cre-foot compacted earth reservoir. Also conducted training for
operation and maintenance of complete facilities.
Responsible for design and construction of two inverted siphons, and
3,000-cfs radial gate check structures for Glenn-Colusa Irrigation
District.
Project manager for master plan and predesign of the canal and canal
structures for Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District.
Design of hydraulic structures including a 45-inch inverted siphon,
2,400 feet long, 50-cfs pump station, and fish diverter for Central
Oregon Irrigation District; 72-inch and 36 inverted siphons for a
railroad and highway; and a concrete box culvert undercrossing.
Assisted in preparing a master plan, PL 984 loan application, and a
Rehabilitation and Betterment Program for various irrigation dis-
tricts.
Planning, design, and contract administration for 15,000 lineal feet
of waterline extension to serve 1,400 acres. The system was added
to the Bella Vista Water District and included pt~p station, storage
facilities, and 6-to 16-inch pipelines.
As construction engineer he was responsible for the redesign of a
reinforced earth wall to expedite construction and reduce cost. Off
road construction at PG&Es Helms Pump Storage Hydroelectric Project
in the Sierra-Nevada.
GARY R. KALSBEEK
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Assisted in the recon analysis of hydroelectric power dt·velopmenl on
existing canal systems in central Oregon.
Project engineer for design of Spud Creek Channel improvement
including Timber Bridge and Gah:i on Channe 1 Li n:i ng. lloonah, Alaska.
Responsible for cost estimates and design review of 80,000 HP pump
station on Chena River Lake Project, Fairbanks.
Responsible for predesign of tunnel modifications to convert a gra-
vity water tunnel to a pressure conduit. Aurora, Colorado.
Planning and design of 10 miles of county road located in the high
Sierra· Nevada Mountains. The road was designed for heavy equipment
access to the Pacific Gas & Electric underground powerhouse during
construction.
Design of Silverbridge Estates, rural subdivision which included
3,500 lineal feet of road, drainage facilities, and lot layout and
staking to meet county standards.
Planning and design of a 37-lot subdivision in the City of Redding.
The prpject included design of city standard streets, utilities
inc~uding sewer, water, drainage, and electric lines.
Design and prepare improvement plans for an access road to mountain
lots. Road improvements designed to meet Shasta County's road stan-
dards.
Planning for Springhill Development, a commercial subdivision,
located on the slopes of Mt. Shasta which included road design to
meet requirements for snow removal.. All drainage was planned to
minimize the degradation of water quality in streams.
Prior to his employment with this firm, Mr. Kalsbeek was a project
engineer for Gordon H. Ball, Inc., responsible for laying out and
checking construction details, designing structural steel equipment
for construction, ordering and scheduling materials, and making
estimates for payment. Projects were San Luis Drain, Orinda Free-
way, and Oakland Wye Tunnel for BART. His responsibilities also
included cost estimating for bid preparation.
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REGISTRATION
California and Oregon
MENBERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers
California Council of Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors
VINCENT McCLELLAND
Environmental Scientist/Right-of-Way Engineer
EDUCATION
B. S. in Forestry, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont.
Major subjects included forest economics and silviculture.
Hobart College, Geneva, New York. Major subjects included english and art.
EXPERIENCE
March 1979
to Present
Principal partner, McClelland and Associates, an Alaska consult-
ing firm specializing in land use planning, right-of-way, plan-
ning industrial siting studies and natural resource development.
Projects successfully completed by Hr. McClelland include the
following:
Hr. McClelland handled all permit and right-of-way negotiations
for the Department of Commerce and Economic Development's pro-
posed Kobuk-Shungnak single-wire ground return transmission line
demonstration project. In addition, he was involved in the
right-of-way selection, public participation and hearings, secur-
ing easements across privately held properties, and photography
and documentation of the project. Mr. McClelland has completed
se·veral small scale land status and suitability studies for
1 industrial, commercial and residential development and has
recently been involved in a detailed land suitability and clas-
sification analysis of all state lands accessible to population
areas in Alaska for the State House of Representatives. This
work involved extensive aerial photographic interpretation, land
status research, and personal interviews.
March 1978 Chief, Special Projects Section, Alaska Department of Natural
to March '79 Resources, Division of Forest, ·Land and Water Management, South-
central District Office. In this capacity, Hr. McClelland managed
and participated in numherous multi-disciplinary projects related
to state land disposal, right-of-way management, land use planning
and site suitability analyses. l'lr. McClelland was responsible
for extensive field investigations and coordination between pro-
ject sponsors and federal, state and local government agencies on
all projects. Najar projects included the burial of the Nikiski
petrolewn products pipeline. Terror Lake hydroelectric dam and
transmission line, Hatanuska Electric Association Susitna Valley
llSkV transmission line, Copper Valley Electric Association hydro-
electric dam (Valdez) and transmission line, State homesite sub-
division at Valdez and Beluga coal field development.
Hr. McClelland participated in the formulation of State land
management policies, planning guidelines, and disposal programs
and participated in public presentation and involvement in state
planning activities. He was also a member of the Governor's
Forest Service Selection Team, which inventoried, analyzed and
selected large parcels of United States Forest Service land sub-
sequently reviewed all new proposals for disposal and development
of these lands.
VINCENT McCLELLAND
During his
McClelland
tenure as Chief of the Special Projects Section Mr.
supervised several land management technicians in the
of minor right-of-way projects, U.S. F. S. preference right
the performance of research work for large-scale pro-
review
cases,
jects.
Sept. 1976
to March '79
June 1975
to ~larch '76
Dec. 1974
to June '75
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and
Lands Project Officer, Alaska Department of Natural Resources,
Division of Forest, Land and water Hanagement. During this
period, Mr. ~lcClelland was responsible for the review of all
utility line rights-of-way in the Southccntral region of Alaska,
the location and layout of the Kenny Lake townsite, coordination
of the Cordov ski area addition review, the rendering of jurisdic-
tional determinations on preferf'nce right applicaUons, execution
of land exchanges, sales, and leases, as well as various other
planning projects.
Project Administrator, Executive Department, Adirondack Park Agency,
Ray Brook, New York. In this position, Hr. McClelland assigned
and supervised the review of all projects within the jt1risdiction
of the Adirondack Park Agency (APA). His responsibilities included
meeting with project sponsors and the public to explain the nature
of the APA Act and the Adirondack Park Land Use and Development
Plan, and work with the APA legal staff on jurisdictional deter-
1mi~ations for proposed developments within the Park.
Natural Resource Planning Assistant, Adirondack Park Agency.
In this position, Mr. McClelland supervised the mapping of all
wetlands in the seven million acre Adirondack Park, he also
assisted in the preparation of several work elements for local
land use plans and their presentation to local planning boards,
and coordinated the APA's participation the HUD Flood Insurance
Program
Mr. McClelland participated in the preparation of the following planning
documents:
Vegetation Analysis: Suitable Land Use for Vegetation
Cover TY£eS (1975)
Town of North Elba Planning Program: Preliminary Plann~
Rt:.Eort (1975)
Homer Lease Review (1976)
Project Review: The State and the Art (1979)
RAJ B. BHARGAVA
Mechanical En~ineer
EDUCATION
B. S., Hechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kampur, 1968
M. S., Hechanical Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1969
Master of Business Administration, 20 Credits, H<Jss.JciHJs(·Lts Jnslitutc of
Technology
EXPERIENCE
After nine years of experience as a mechanical engineer, Raj Bharg<Jva estab-
lished his consulting firm in June 1977. For the last five years he has been
designing projects statewide compatible with the Alaskan cnviron1nent.
During 1978, engineering for the North Slope Haul Road Camps encon~assed over
$4 million of construction. The institutional clients of the firm include the
State of Alaska, Municipality of Anchorage, the North Slope Borough and the
University of Alaska. In recognition, Mayor George Sullivan has appointed Raj
Bhargava to the Construction Advisory Board for Anchorage.
In the field of Mechanical Engineering, Mr. Bhargava has extensive experience
in the design of air handling systems, refrigeration systems healing/ventilation
systems, pump applications and controls. Along with design, he has been
responsible for, sp-ecifications, contract management and fjeld supervision. He
has interfaced ~ith contractors in diverse design-build projects, accounting
for 20 percent of the work volume.
Between 1969 and 1974, Mr. Bhargava worked with several mechanical consulting
firms on the East Coast. He is very well-versed in the state-of-the-art design
related to heating, ventilation and air conditioning. He has expertise in the
area of computer-aided design of mechanical systems for buildings. This
includes energy conservation techniques, air conditioning load analysis and
head recovery.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Alaska
RICHARD J. HICKS, JR., P. E.
EDUCATION
B.S.C.E. Civil Engineering, 1954, 1'1ichigan State University, East Lansing,
Michigan
REGISTRATION
Registered Professional Engineer
Registered Professional Engineer
Michigan
Illinois
EXPERIENCE
1980 NANA Construction as Project Engineer for numerous projects through-
out Alaska including the turnkey haul road design-construction for
road shops including the ordering of equipment and materials. He
was also responsible for completing the Point Hope Community Educa-
tion & Service Center Facility and the Deadhorse Solid Waste Facil
ity.
1976 Lundgren Pacific Construction, Fairbanks, Alaska. Contractor spe-
cializing in highway-heavy construction.
Dollar volume: $4,000,000.00 annually.
Vice~pr~sident and Chief Enginee~ --Responsible to owner for bid-
ding; job supervision, cost control, project coordination, and nego-
tiations with clients on private construction projects. Responsible
for contacts and overall job management for government contracts.
1974-1975 Associated Asphalt Paving Company, Fairbanks, Alaska. A partnership
company formed in Fairbanks, Alaska to penetrate the asphalt paving
market.
Partner --Office Manager and Chief Engineer --Responsible for fis-
ca control, bidding, and product quality control. Coordinated with
other partners who supervised the various projects.
1974 Anchorage Asphalt Paving Company, Anchorage, Alaska. Contractor
specializing in asphalt paving and aggregate production. Company
volume: $3,000,000.00 annually.
Vice-president and General Manager --Responsible to owner for opera-
tions of company during liquidation since owners were retiring from
business for health reasons and chose to liquidate rather than sell
company in tact. Additional duties: Management of subsidiary com-
panies.
1973 May Contracting, Inc., Anchorage, Alaska. Contractor specializing
in sewer, water line, and utility construction. Company volume:
Approximately $1,000,000.00 annually.
~hief Engineer --Duties included bidding, production superv1s1on
and cost control, and coordination of men and equipment on various
construction sites.
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RICIL:\RD J. HICKS, JR., P. E.
1968-1972 Anchorage Asphalt Paving Company
Vice-president <:::~Chief Engi_t~eer --1970-1972
Accountable to the owners for construction profiency of men and
equipment on various projects, equipment acquisitions, utilization,
and financing. In addition, control of day to day operations and
obtaining work through bid or negotiations were included in my job
description.
Company~ineer --1968-1970
Responsible for bidding projects, setting up cost analysis program,
and coordination of construction projects, also responsible for
quality control of all aggregate and hot mix production.
1963-1968 Rogers Construction Company and Babler Brothers, Anchorage, Alaska.
General Contractor specializing in highway construction.
Project Manager 1966-1968
Responsible for all company operations in the State of Alaska, from
initial bid through construction to final acceptance by owner.
Average volume of construction during this pPriod was $7.5 million
annually, with maximum of 250 men on the payroll at one lime.
Proj_t:d Engineer 1963-1966
Assisted in managing company operations in Alaska. Responsible to
Project Manager for bid preparation, cost control, mater requisition,
coordination between Project Superintendent and Contracting Officer.
Assisted in job management when required.
1960-1963 Joseph A. Schudt and Associates, Park Forest, Illinois. Consulting
Engineers.
Constructon Engineer 1963
Provided all construction supervision of 5 highway bridges for the
Illinois State Highway Department. Services rendered included con-
struction inspection, field layout, and general supervsion of the
various contractors.
Resident Engineer 1961-1963
Responsible for construction, coordination, and layout of $35 million,
112 acre modern shopping center, including actual location of struc-
tures for construction (foundation and piling layout), layout of all
underground utilities, supervision of grading, paving, and under-
ground construction, coordination of all phases of constructon to
facilitate ease and speed of project completion (supervision of
three construction layout crews, four construction inspectors, and
eight different contractors).
Design Engineer 1960
Designing housing subdivisions including utilities and landplanning,
coordination of field survey crews and design squads to provide
maximum information and best possible plans at minimum expense to
the client.
RICHARD J. HICKS, JR., P. E.
1956-1960 Cosoet-Townsent and As so cia tes, Chicago, 111 inoi s. Consulting
Engineers.
Assistant Residen~~~ineer 1958-1960
$5 million, 10,000 ft. jet runway for the City of Nashville, Ten-
nessee. Duties included soils i nvesti gat ion, concrete formulas
design, aggregate inspection, and asphalt plant supervision. Con-
struction supervision of 4.5 million cubic yards of earth fill,
storm sewer installation, water bound macadam construction, asphalt
paving and concrete pavement construction.
Highway Design Engineer 1956-1958
Both urban and rural expressways. Design responsibilities included
geometric layout of interchanges, grade line and earthwork calcula-
tions. Actual plan preparation involved two squads of 5 to 6 men
each under my direction.
1954-1956 Military --1st Lt. U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Company officer in training battalion responsible for construction
projects in the battalion.
Project officer on construction installation for District Early Warn-
inR (DEW Line) Radar sites in the Arctic. Projects included concrete
foundations for radar detection screens and temporary port construc-
tion at radar sites.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Asphalt Paving Association -Governor for Alaska on the
National Board of Governors --1967 and 1968.
National Society of Professional Engin~crs --State Chairman for Profes-
sional Engineers in Industry.
Associated General Contractors --State Chairman of Safely Committee,
also member of joint AGC-Highway Department Committee.
American Society of Civil Engineers.
KARL E. REICHE
Staff Support/Research
EDUCATION
A. B. Physics, University of California, Berkeley, 1978.
EXPERIENCE
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Performed extensive ground resistivity tests and analysis on the for
Shungnak-Kobuk single-wire ground return power line design with
Bhargava Associates.
Two years general and electrical construction experience, Anchorage,
Girdwood, Naknek, and Kotzebue Areas.
WILLIAM BUNCH
Electri~al Field Superintendant, Northline Ele~tric
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Hr. Bunch has been employed by Frontier Equipment for four years as
chief electrician, based on the North Slope.
Construction Superintendant for UV ]ndustries in Nome, Alaska,
during a period of major remodeling, restoration and new con-
struction, including two gold dredges, several miles of 12 leV
distribution system and a new turbine power plant.
One year as general foreman for Havck Construction on the Snettisham
powerline project in Alaska.
Two years as general superintendant for Holmes & Narver, including
projects such as the construction of distribution lines at South
Pole.
Seven years experience as general superintendant for Midland Con-
struction, Dodge Center, Minnesota. Projects included all types of
transmission line construction from small rural distribution systems
to 345 kV high voltage transmission lines.
QUAL IF I CAT ( ON·s
Hr. Bunch holds active Journeyman Electrician License in several Pacific
Northwest states, including Alaska.
lie has attended courses in turbine power plant operation at Solar Company, San
Diego, California and in Kenai.