Board of Public Works
Regular MeetingNashua, NH · May 28, 2015
Minutes
Minutes of Board of Public Works
Meeting of May 28, 2015
A regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was held on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 5:30
p.m. at the Division of Public Works, Administration & Engineering offices, 9 Riverside Street,
Nashua, NH 03062.
Members Present
Mayor Donnalee Lozeau, Chair David Simmons, Superintendent of Wastewater
Commissioner Kevin S. Moriarty, Vice Chair Jeff Lafleur, Superintendent of Solid Waste
Commissioner Paul G. Bergeron Nick Caggiano, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation
Commissioner Tracy Pappas Steve Dookran, City Engineer
Ken Siegel, Aldermanic Liaison
David Deane, President, Board of Aldermen
Mayor Lozeau called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and called the roll.
Commissioner Moriarty: Present
Commissioner Bergeron: Present
Commissioner Pappas: Present
Mayor Lozeau: Present
I. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to approve the Agenda as presented.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Amended item was a pole license that was removed.
II. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to table the Minutes of the Board of Public Works
Meeting of April 23, 2015.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Commissioner Pappas wanted to mention that there were a couple of items on the
meeting minutes that were not as accurate as she feels they should be. She would like it
to be taken up again at the next meeting as a motion for verbatim minutes. The Mayor
feels that the discussion will have to require the cost of doing verbatim minutes.
Commissioner Pappas feels that more detail should be given especially in the Broad
Street Parkway presentation. It was pointed out that all the most up to date information
is on the City website under the Broad Street Parkway tab.
III. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to table the Minutes of the Board of Public Works
Special Meeting of May 7, 2015.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
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The Mayor suggested that both of the last two meeting minutes be tabled and a request
be forwarded to the Director to have the minutes reflect a more robust discussion. In the
meantime, the notes should be put up as a draft and we will hold off in adopting the
current minutes.
IV. Public Comment
Mr. Cutter read a letter addressed to the Mayor quoting City Charter Section 45 0-000-
24. He mentioned that the reason he wrote this letter is because at a previous meeting,
Commissioner Pappas asked for a legal opinion. He consulted an attorney and his
attorney said that Attorney Bennett should have known that the no parking signs for
driveways and hydrants, that are not part of the Broad Street Parkway, should be put
back up.
V. Broad Street Parkway
A. Informational: Overall Status of the Broad Street Parkway.
Steve Dookran provided an update on the status of the Broad Street Parkway Project.
Details are available on the website
B. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to approve Amendment to contract for
Environmental Services with Sanborn Head Associates in the amount of $50,000.
Funding will be through Department 160 Admin/Engineering; Fund: Bond; Activity:
Broad Street Parkway.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION: The original contract awarded in July 2012 for $267,300 with
Sanborn Head was primarily for evaluating underground hazardous materials and
groundwater within the parkway footprint, as well as designing the measures to
mitigate project impacts. Amendments 1, 2 and 3, totaling $166,441, were for added
environmental services related to construction. These services included but were not
limited to testing and monitoring of the removal and disposal of large amounts of
buried asbestos on Parkway North, dealing with a buried contaminated tank found at
44 Broad St. and addressing contaminated drilled shaft spoils related to the
foundation of the Nashua River Bridge.
Amendments 4, 5, and 6, totaling $59,000 incrementally provided additional budget
so that if unanticipated underground hazardous material were encountered, Sanborn
Head could react quickly and in so doing, avoid or minimize potential construction
delays.
City Engineer Steven Dookran gave update regarding the North Parkway.
Fairmount Street Bridge making better progress than they have in the last several
months. They have 13 out of 16 shafts complete as of this week. Commissioner
Bergeron asked if we are still waiting for three. It was stated that yes, we are.
City Engineer Dookran continued with an update of the Fairmount St Bridge.
Commissioner Bergeron asked if we are ahead of schedule. City Dookran replied,
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yes. The bridge crew is very good and once they have bridge foundations in, they
can move along. Commissioner Moriarty asked if the anticipated date of November
was still valid. City Engineer Dookran said there are still adjustments that need to be
made to the deck and sidewalk.
Unanticipated material has continued to be encountered, including pockets of buried
asbestos waste, as well as unknown underground tanks. Recently, two pockets of
asbestos waste were encountered within the Millyard. This unanticipated presence
of buried asbestos material has raised overall concern.
Amendment 7 will provide budget for Sanborn Head to increase the efforts to
monitor ongoing excavation within the Millyard. This effort will enhance
awareness, reduce the timeline needed to sample suspect excavated material and
reduce reaction time should additional pockets of asbestos be encountered.
On the South Parkway, work in the canal has started. They have started to install a
12” sewer line for future connections. Some work has started on the pump house
and will continue more drainage work. The Nashua Housing and ABC Fence
Property easement is in place. They met with DES today about the estimates of
disposal of asbestos. Commissioner Bergeron wanted to know about the pockets of
asbestos and is there a way of knowing how much there is? City Engineer Dookran
said that yes, they have been vigilant in what they are doing and controlling the
amount. They have applied to NH DES for approval of a waiver for the amount of
soil that carries the asbestos. Notified that Federal Highway and they will conduct a
CAP (Comprehensive Assessment Program).
City Engineer Dookran mentioned that the Chimney which is the 4th major contract.
Hope to have it finished in the next three to four weeks.
Commissioner Pappas as if we were still on time for the opening of Broad Street
Parkway. The Mayor said that they are shooting for October.
Commissioner Pappas asked about the opening of the Manchester Street Bridge.
City Engineer Dookran confirmed that by the end of the summer it should be
finished.
VI. Solid Waste Department
A. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to approve a three year contract between the City
of Nashua and Environmental Resource Return Corp of 270 Exeter Road, Epping,
NH for the processing of Construction and Demolition waste from the Four Hills
Landfill. The term of this contract will be from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018.
The cost of this contract will not exceed $100,000 per year. Funding will be
through: Department: 168 Solid Waste; Fund: Solid Waste; Account Classification:
55 Other Contracted Services.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
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DISCUSSION: The Solid Waste Department went out for bid to local vendors for a
three year contract to process C & D waste from the Four Hills Landfill subject to
FY16 budget approvals. The bid requirements were for each vendor to give a bid for
the cost of processing C & D waste.
The Solid Waste Department received only one bid. It was from ERRCO, the current
vendor providing this service, and the pricing stayed the same as the current contract.
The Solid Waste Superintendent and the Recycling Coordinator recommend
awarding Environmental Resource Return Corp. of Epping, NH the contract for
services.
Commissioner Moriarty asked if this was a Revenue Sharing Contract.
Superintendent Lafleur said no, these are two separate contracts. Commissioner
Bergeron asked if the price of metal was up or down. Superintendent Lafleur said
the price has stayed the same for the last 6-8 months, $150/ton.
B. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to approve a three year contract between the City
of Nashua and Environmental Resource Return Corp of 270 Exeter Road, Epping,
NH for the recycling of scrap metal at the Four Hills Landfill. The term of this
contract will be from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. Revenue generated
through this contract will be directed to: Department: 168 Solid Waste; Fund: Solid
Waste; Account Classification: 44 Charges for Services.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION: The Solid Waste Department went out for bid to local vendors for a
three year contract to recycle scrap metal from the Four Hills Landfill subject to
FY16 budget approvals. The bid requirements were for each vendor to give a bid for
the price they would offer to pay the City of Nashua for the scrap metal.
The Solid Waste Department received only two bids. ERRCO, the current vendor,
was chosen to be awarded the contract. ERRCO was the only vendor to bid on the
C&D processing RFP and as part of that bid required that the landfill scrap metal
processing be part of that bid.
Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA) of Epsom NH, with its partner
Coho Spawning of Canterbury NH was the only firm to respond to the scrap metal
RFP only.
Both proposals use the American Metals Market for a revenue index, but with
different formulae. In addition, the NRRA proposal includes a potential cost for a
fuel surcharge. A request for clarification of the formula was answered with a
change to the proposal’s original formula. Either way, it would be difficult to
determine the impact - if any - of a fuel surcharge on the bottom line. Because of the
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uncertain impact of the fuel surcharge the department felt it would be best to remain
with current vendor.
The Solid Waste Superintendent and the Recycling Coordinator recommend
awarding Environmental Resource Return Corp. of Epping, NH the contract for
services.
Superintendent Lafleur wanted to explain that it is being broken out because of
accounting reasons. Commissioner Bergeron wanted to know if the one bid that was
received is based on the bid for the metal contract. Superintendent Lafleur replied
that it’s based on the market rates. Commissioner Moriarty wants to know how
much we are bringing in that is not related to the metal itself. Superintendent
Lafleur answered $90/ton.
Commissioner Pappas wanted to make a comment about the foreman that sometimes
pick up missed trash. She is concerned about how the foreman comes with a pickup
truck and lifts the trash toter themselves and is concerned that they will get hurt.
Superintendent Lafleur stated that he is confident in the judgment of his foreman.
Commissioner Pappas wanted to know if some of the trash that gets missed is
because of parked cars and maybe the resident can be notified. Superintendent
Lafleur said that his staff does inform residents of why their trash was not picked up.
Superintendent Lafleur reiterated that there is a system in place.
VII. Wastewater Department:
A. MOTION: Commissioner Bergeron to approve the User Warrants as presented.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
B. MOTION: Commissioner Bergeron to approve change order #1 to the contract
with Industrial Corrosion Service (ICS) of Southwick, MA for the cleaning and
coating of the inside of the second thickened primary sludge tank in the amount of
$51,315. Funding will be through: Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater;
Account Classification: 81: Capital Outlay/Improvements.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION: During the replacement of the drive units for one of the thickened
primary sludge (TPS) tanks last fall, it was determined that there was significant
corrosion on the metal rake arm. That tank was cleaned, sand blasted and the rake
arm along with concrete wall and overflow baffle were recoated by ICS in order
extend the life of tank.
The second thickened primary sludge tank remained in operation while the other
tank was coat over the winter months. The second tank could not be coated until the
first was completely finished and brought on-line. Now that the first tank is back in
service, the second tank can be cleaned and coated. Both tanks were constructed at
the same time so same upgrades needed at one tank should be done for both.
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ICS has coated all the secondary clarifiers and aeration tanks as a subcontractor for
the aeration and secondary clarifier upgrades project. They used Tnemec coatings
and provided high quality workmanship. ICS is well qualified for this work and can
do so in a timely manner. All the coatings they have used have adhered well the
tank surfaces and will greatly extend the life of the tanks. For this reason and the
fact they use the preferred Tnemec coatings at the plant a sole source contractor is
justified.
The original contract, PO# 117849 for ICS included cleaning and coating of the first
TPS and coating of the basement of the walls of the aeration building. The first tank
has been completed and they are currently in the process of coating the lower level
of the aeration building. The total value of the original contract was for $74,315.
With this change order the new value of their contract comes to $125,630.
The Wastewater Department recommends approving this change order as ICS has
provided quality work which will significantly extend the life of rake arm and
concrete surface in the TSP tank.
C. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to approve the award of the construction contract
for the installation of a WAS pump to Weston & Sampson CMR, Inc. of Peabody,
MA in the amount of $37,700. Funding will be through Department: 169
Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification: 81 Capital
Outlay/Improvements.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION: There are currently two WAS pump operating in the lowest level of
the sludge pumping building. Typically the plant can operate with one WAS pump.
However, if one fails there is a considerable lead time to order a new one and have it
installed. In such a scenario there would be only one WAS pump in operation with
no backup pump. It is essential for the plant to always have the ability to waste
(remove) sludge from the process train to the anaerobic digester, then to the
dewatering units and finally removed from the facility. We have purchased a third
pump and it is on site.
The Wastewater Plant requested quotes from various contractors with expertise in
the wastewater installations for the installation of the new WAS pump with
associated piping, electrical wiring and controls. Out of the contractors contacted
there were three responses, as follows:
Contractor Amount
Weston & Sampson CMR, Inc. $37,700
Penta Corporation $50,396
Carpenter Management $54,485
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Weston & Sampson CMR is a dedicated division of Weston & Sampson for the
construction, maintenance and repair at wastewater and water plants. They have
completed many projects at wastewater plants similar to this project. Several
references were checked and in all cases Weston & Sampson, CMR had performed
quality work on time and on budget.
D. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to approve change orders to the three purchase
orders with Komline-Sanderson of Peapack, NJ for the motor adjustments to the
seven plunger pumps ordered in the amount of $36,840. Funding will be through
Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification: 81 Capital
Outlay/Improvements.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION: Komline Sanderson plunger pumps were ordered during the past
year. The first order, PO# 116169, was for 3 plunger pumps for the two TWAS
pumps and one of the two digester feed pumps in the amount of $127,960, approved
in the August 2014 BPW. The second order, PO# 116733, was for 3 plunger pumps
to move the thickened primary sludge also in the amount of $127,960, approved in
the September 2014 BPW. The third order, PO #117053, is for the second digester
feed pump in the amount of $42,655 and approved in the October 2014 BPW. The
total cost for ordering these 7 plunger pumps comes to $298,575.
The pumps were all ordered with 15 HP motors, which was what the original plant
design called for during the 1988 secondary plant upgrades project. However,
shortly after the secondary plant came on-line, plant personnel determined the
existing motors at 15 HP were too small to transport the sludge. The plant had
changed the all seven plunger pumps to 20 HP motors, which resolved the issue of
properly transporting the sludge. When the 7 new plunger pumps were ordered
during the past year, the original set of specifications in the operation and
maintenance manual was used instead of the upgraded motor size of 20 HP. It was
not realized that pump motors were at the original 15HP until 3 of the plunger pumps
ordered were delivered to the plant. As a result, it is necessary to revise the order of
the seven plunger pumps to change the existing 15HP motors to 20HP motors at a
cost of $36,840. Komline-Sanderson has provided an extended warranty of 2 years
(total of 4 years) as part of their cost for this upgrade.
These were FY15 scheduled replacements as identified in the wastewater equipment
replacement fund (WERF).
Commissioner Moriarty requested an explanation of the 15 HP vs 20 HP.
Superintendent Simmons said there is now a maintenance program in place so it will
not happen again. They are taking information right off the pumps.
E. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to approve the award of a services contract for
the SOP to Wright Pierce of Portland, ME in the amount of $37,600. Funding will be
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through Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification: 53
Professional and Technical Services.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION: The Wastewater Plant has a number of routine procedures to follow
when performing a particular task. Most of these procedures are not part of the
routine plant checks such as startup procedures for the wet weather facility and how
to start secondary bypass, which are needed during a large storm event. In order to
have standard, concise steps that all operators will consistently follow, seventeen
(17) existing SOP’s were developed by Plant staff.
The purpose of this project is to have a consultant with expertise in the wastewater
plants review the existing SOP’s, go over with several experienced plant operators,
and revise or update as necessary. In addition, the consultant will review the overall
plant processes to determine if additional SOP’s are needed.
This project was bid as an RFP in order to streamline the selection process and to
encourage consultants to provide competitive costs which are not otherwise possible
with a request for qualifications (RFQ). Four consultants expressed an interest in
this project and bid on it. These companies were Stantec, Wright Pierce, Hazen and
Sawyer, and NAES Corporation.
Wright Pierce was determined to be the lowest qualified bid in the amount of
$37,600. Although Stantec had a lower bid, they are not as familiar with the NWTF
as Wright Pierce. Stantec has not previously provided services at the NWTF and
were judged to have too much of a learning curve to perform this work in a timely
and cost effective manner.
Bid Summary – SOP Updates Project – Bid Opening April 14, 2015
Consultant Amount
Stantec $24,750
Wright Pierce $37,600
Hazen and Sawyer $98,800
NAES Corp $119,000
F. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to approve Woodard & Curran’s contract to
provide SCADA upgrades for the Wet Weather Facility at the Nashua Wastewater
Treatment Facility in an amount not to exceed $11,520. Funding for this amendment
will be through Department: 169 - Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account
Classification: 55 Other Services.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
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DISCUSSION: The Wet Weather Treatment Facility (WWTF) was constructed in
2009 but was not properly tested after startup due to the lack of significant rainfall
necessary in order to operate a length of time needed to examine the various
components for proper operation. As a result, many components were found to not
operate properly in automatic control. SCADA control of the WWTF has never
really operated properly due the lack of testing. When a wet weather event occurs
that activates the WWTF it is necessary to have several operators available to
manually operate the controls for that facility.
As a result of the SCADA issues at the WWTF, Woodard and Curran (W&C) was
hired to initially evaluate the WWTF and determine what tasks need to be completed
in order to get this project working properly. They completed the evaluation and
provided the City a summary of their findings on April 27, 2015 (attached). To fix
the SCADA, W&C proposed a two tier approach. Tier 1 involves adjustments to the
SCADA programming and other easily attainable fixes. This agenda item is for Tier
1 which is expected to have the WWTF being able to operate in an automatic mode
thru SCADA control. A second phase of more detailed upgrades, Tier 2, will be
considered following the completion of the Tier 1 upgrades.
While there are other consultants around who can provide SCADA services, W&C
are the preferred consultant due to their experience and expertise in the SCADA
field. They have an entire staff dedicated to SCADA operation and maintenance
improvements that work throughout New England. There is no other firm in this
area with these qualifications and expertise hence we want to continue with their
services for the next phase of these upgrades.
Superintendent Simmons wanted to point out that this is Phase I and the reason we
are doing it in two phases is to make sure Phase I works before we get to Phase II.
Commissioner Moriarty had a question of the abbreviation system. He feels the
abbreviation WWTF is confusing. The Mayor mentioned that the WWF is usually
“Wet Weather Facility”. WWT is usually “Wet Weather Treatment”. Mayor said
we should follow the same protocol. The plant is the “Facility”.
VIII. Parks & Recreation Department:
A. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to approve the Selection of Mr. Matthew
Eiserman of Webster, NH to the position of Parks Foreman at the Parks and
Recreation Department. Starting salary for this position will be $28.17 per hour for a
yearly salary of $58,602.00. Funding is through Department; 171 Parks and
Recreation; General; Account Classification; 51-Salary & Wages.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION: This position was posted per the UAW CBA and there were four
internal applicants.
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The interview team of Nick Caggiano, Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Eric
Ryder Streets Superintendent and Jeffery Lafleur Solid Waste Superintendent
developed interview questions related to the job and scored and rated the applicant.
The candidates was then administered a general knowledge written test based on the
requirements of the position. After review of the interview and test scores the pools
was narrowed down to two applicants who were interviewed by Superintendent
Caggiano, Operations Manager Patrician and Director Fauteux. It was determined
that Mr. Eiserman had the best qualifications sufficient experience and ability to do
the job and is recommended for the position.
Mr. Eiserman has been employed by the city for the past 15 years at the Park and
Rec Department. Mr. Eiserman started as a Lead Groundsman at Holman Stadium
and was then promoted to a Groundskeeper Maintenance position. Mr. Eiserman
previously supervised crews for a large landscape contractor and currently holds a
Supervisory Pesticide Applicators License with the State of NH. Mr. Eiserman has
filled in as a temporary foreman in the past and has performed his duties well.
Commissioner Moriarty wanted to know why on the application it doesn’t ask for a
valid driver’s license and what classification of a license it is. He feels it should be
on the application. Superintendent Caggiano thought it might be because it is an
internal application but wasn’t sure. He will check with the interim HR Director,
Susan Valaitis. Commissioner Pappas inquired about the requirement of a valid
driver’s license to be in a foreman position. Mayor Lozeau said that there hasn’t
been a permanent foreman in her tenure that has not been able to drive.
B. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to accept and place on file the letter from Elm
Street teacher Ms. JoAnne Del Greco regarding a school literacy project on the
Nashua River Rail Trail.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
C. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to accept and place on file the proposed
amendment to the parking lease with UPS for parking off Whipple Street related to
Mine Falls Park.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION: This extension of the parking lease will allow for the continued use
of the parking lot. The cost is shared by the city and the Nashua Soccer Council.
This parking area provides relief to the parking problem at the Whipple Street
entrance to Mine Falls Park. The Mine Falls Park Advisory Committee is fully
supportive of leasing this parking area.
Commissioner Moriarty wanted to know if we have looked at purchasing this piece
of property. Superintendent Caggiano said yes but the owners are not interested in
selling. He mentioned that we have a good relationship which really helps out.
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Commissioner Pappas wanted to mention a letter to the editor of the Telegraph about
wearing a mask when mowing lawns to prevent mold entering your lungs. She
wanted to make sure employees were offered masks. Superintendent Caggiano said
yes, they are.
IX. Street Department:
A. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to approve the selection of North American
Equipment Upfitters as the vendor to perform the 3 year 36,000 mile CNG Fuel
Tank Inspections on 15 CNG powered DPW vehicles for a total price of $12,500.
Funding will be through Departments: 177 Parks and Recreation ($500); 161 Streets
($550) Fund: General; Account Classification: 54 Property Services; Department:
169 Wastewater ($1,550); Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification: 54 Property
Services; and Department: 168 Solid Waste ($9,900); Fund; Solid Waste; Account
Classification: 54 Property Services.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION: The City took delivery of 15 various CNG powered vehicles in
2012. These vehicles are required by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
(FMVSS 304) to have the CNG Tanks and Fuel System inspected by a qualified
CSA fuel system inspector every 36 months or 36,000 miles.
North American Equipment Upfitters is a local vendor who has performed the CNG
conversions on our smaller trucks, and has been contracted to repair the large refuse
trucks when needed and is familiar with our fleet. Other qualified inspectors were
contacted; they are not familiar with large CNG refuse trucks and declined to bid.
North American will do the inspections at the Street Department Garage and will
schedule the inspections around the department’s needs.
B. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to approve Change Order No. 1 to the 2015
Pavement Markings Contract to Hi-Way Safety of Rockland, MA in the amount of
$46,000. Funding for this contract is through Department 161: Streets; Fund: Prior
Year Escrow; Account Classification: 54 Other Services
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION: At the August 28, 2014 meeting, the Board approved a Pavement
Markings Contract to Hi-Way Safety in the amount of $155,525.
This Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $46,000, is to add additional quantities,
as shown on the attached Change Order, to Hi-Way Safety’s current contract. Hi-
Way Safety continues to provide reliable services. The Contractor has agreed to
maintain the same unit costs provided in the original contract. This Change Order 1
results in a revised total contract amount of $210,525.
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Commissioner Bergeron wanted to know where we were on crosswalks. Mayor
Lozeau said that partly because of weather issues, we are about 5 weeks behind our
normal schedule. The schools are the priority. Commissioner Pappas commented
that she is glad they are doing the ladder design. Mayor Lozeau mentioned that the
paving contractor, Brox, is coming back to re-do about 200ft on West Panther drive
to Wellesley Rd. Commissioner Pappas wanted to know about other areas, will they
be put on hold? Mayor Lozeau said no, we will still do bump outs with paved streets
as needed. City Engineer Dookran said that we only received one bid for bump outs
and the cost is a lot higher than what is in the budget. Commissioner Pappas asked
how much higher. City Engineer Dookran said he thinks about 30% higher. Mayor
Lozeau said we may have to prioritize the bump outs. Commissioner Bergeron
thought that tremendous progress was being made.
X. Engineering Department:
A. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to approve the Residential and Commercial
Wastewater Service Permits and Fees as submitted.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
B. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to approve Pole License PSNH/Eversource #21-
1177, Pole License PSNH/Eversource # 21-1180, Pole License PSNH/Eversource
#21-1178, and Pole License 186 Communications # NASH/01.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION: The Engineering Department received the following pole license
petitions:
License PSNH #21-1177 for one new pole, No. 1131/19X, to be located
on Spit Brook Rd in front near Black Oak Dr.
License PSNH #21-1180 for one new pole, No. 1131/16Y, to be located
on Spit Brook Rd near the Gardens Apartments.
License PSNH #21-1178 for a new pole, No. 205/1Y, to be located on
Cape Avenue in front of #4.
License 186 Communications # NASH/01 for one new pole, No.
NASH/01, to be located on GlenHo Street.
The Street Construction and Permits Coordinator has reviewed the plans and field
installation and recommends the approval of these pole license petitions.
C. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to accept and place on file the Paving Program
Update
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
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XI. Administration
A. INFORMATIONAL: Workman’s Comp. Summary
MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to accept and place on file the Workman’s Comp.
Summary
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION: Commissioner Pappas want to remind people it’s not safe to
try and pass a trash truck.
B. INFORMATIONAL: Main Street Sidewalk Update
MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to accept and place on file the Main Street
Sidewalk Update
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION: Commissioner Bergeron wanted to know if there were any updates.
Mayor Lozeau said that were are still on track. Commissioner Bergeron thinks it
looks great and is really coming together. Commissioner Pappas wanted to know if
the United Methodist Church was on schedule to be demolished. The Mayor said
yes that we are working together and are on the same schedule.
C. Director’s Report
Commissioner Bergeron inquired about having the DPW PowerPoint
presentation put on Channel 16 for residents to see the projects being done in
the City and their progress.
XII. Commissioner’s Comments
None
XIII. Possible Non-Public Session
None.
Meeting adjourned at 7:01 pm
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Agenda
City of Nashua
Public Works Division
9 Riverside Street Phone (603) 589-3140
Nashua, NH 03062 Fax (603) 589-3169
Board of Public Works Meeting of May 28, 2015
Agenda
A meeting of the Board of Public Works is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.
at the Division of Public Works, Administration & Engineering offices, 9 Riverside Street,
Nashua, NH 03062.
I. Motion: To approve the Agenda as presented.
II. Motion: To approve the Minutes of the Board of Public Works Meeting of April 23,
2015.
III. Motion: To approve the Minutes of the Board of Public Works Special Meeting of May
7, 2015.
IV. Public Comment
V. Broad Street Parkway
A. Informational: Overall Status of the Broad Street Parkway.
B. Motion: To approve Amendment to contract for Environmental Services with
Sanborn Head Associates in the amount of $50,000. Funding will be through
Department 160 Admin/Engineering; Fund: Bond; Activity: Broad Street Parkway.
VI. Solid Waste Department
A. Motion: To approve a three year contract between the City of Nashua and
Environmental Resource Return Corp of 270 Exeter Road, Epping, NH for the
processing of Construction and Demolition waste from the Four Hills Landfill. The
term of this contract will be from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. The cost of
this contract will not exceed $100,000 per year. Funding will be through:
Department: 168 Solid Waste; Fund: Solid Waste; Account Classification: 55 Other
Contracted Services.
B. Motion: To approve a three year contract between the City of Nashua and
Environmental Resource Return Corp of 270 Exeter Road, Epping, NH for the
recycling of scrap metal at the Four Hills Landfill. The term of this contract will be
from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. Revenue generated through this contract
will be directed to: Department: 168 Solid Waste; Fund: Solid Waste; Account
Classification: 44 Charges for Services.
Administration Street City Parks-Recreation Solid Waste Wastewater
Business Office Department Engineer Department Department Treatment Plant
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VII. Wastewater Department:
A. Motion: To approve the User Warrants as presented.
B. Motion: To approve change order #1 to the contract with Industrial Corrosion
Service (ICS) of Southwick, MA for the cleaning and coating of the inside of the
second thickened primary sludge tank in the amount of $51,315. Funding will be
through: Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification:
81: Capital Outlay/Improvements.
C. Motion: To approve the award of the construction contract for the installation of a
WAS pump to Weston & Sampson CMR, Inc. of Peabody, MA in the amount of
$37,700. Funding will be through Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater;
Account Classification: 81 Capital Outlay/Improvements.
D. Motion: To approve change orders to the three purchase orders with Komline-
Sanderson of Peapack, NJ for the motor adjustments to the seven plunger pumps
ordered in the amount of $36,840. Funding will be through Department: 169
Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification: 81 Capital
Outlay/Improvements.
E. Motion: To approve the award of a services contract for the SOP to Wright Pierce
of Portland, ME in the amount of $37,600. Funding will be through Department: 169
Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification: 53 Professional and
Technical Services.
F. Motion: To approve Woodard & Curran’s contract to provide SCADA upgrades for
the Wet Weather Facility at the Nashua Wastewater Treatment Facility in an amount
not to exceed $11,520. Funding for this amendment will be through Department:
169 - Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification: 55 Other Services.
VIII. Parks & Recreation Department:
A. Motion: To approve the Selection of Mr. Matthew Eiserman of Webster, NH to the
position of Parks Foreman at the Parks and Recreation Department. Starting salary
for this position will be $28.17 per hour for a yearly salary of $58,602.00. Funding is
through Department; 171 Parks and Recreation; General; Account Classification; 51-
Salary & Wages.
B. Informational: Letter from Elm Street teacher Ms. JoAnne Del Greco regarding a
school literacy project on the Nashua River Rail Trail.
C. Informational: Proposed amendment to the parking lease with UPS for parking off
Whipple Street related to Mine Falls Park.
IX. Street Department:
A. Motion: To approve the selection of North American Equipment Upfitters as the
vendor to perform the 3 year 36,000 mile CNG Fuel Tank Inspections on 15 CNG
powered DPW vehicles for a total price of $12,500. Funding will be through
Departments: 177 Parks and Recreation ($500); 161 Streets ($550) Fund: General;
Account Classification: 54 Property Services; Department: 169 Wastewater
($1,550); Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification: 54 Property Services; and
Department: 168 Solid Waste ($9,900); Fund; Solid Waste; Account Classification:
54 Property Services.
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B. Motion: To approve Change Order No. 1 to the 2015 Pavement Markings Contract
to Hi-Way Safety of Rockland, MA in the amount of $46,000. Funding for this
contract is through Department 161: Streets; Fund: Prior Year Escrow; Account
Classification: 54 Other Services
X. Engineering Department:
A. Motion: To approve the Residential and Commercial Wastewater Service Permits
and Fees as submitted.
B. Motion: To approve Pole License PSNH #21-1177, Pole License PSNH # 21-
1180, Pole License PSNH #21-1178, Pole License 186 Communications # NASH/01
and Pole License 186 Communications # NASH/02.
C. Informational: Paving Program Update
XI. Administration
A. Informational
i. Workman’s Comp. Summary
ii. Main Street Sidewalk Update
iii. Director’s Report
XII. Commissioner’s Comments
XIII. Possible Non-Public Session
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IV. Public Comment
A. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve the third table to be returned to the City
Room Café until a final decision is made at the board level for outdoor dining
procedures.
SECONDED: Commissioner Bergeron
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Terry Wade, Owner of the Cityroom Café at 105 W. Pearl Street spoke to the
Board regarding the removal of one if her three outdoor tables used seasonally for
outdoor dining. She communicated that for 25 years, the Cityroom Café has had
three tables on the sidewalk and has neither received any complaints nor been
contacted by the police regarding a complaint. This year she was not granted a
permit for her third table. Ms. Wade communicated that the removal of this table
would significantly impact her income and would affect her ability to pay for health
insurance for her fulltime employees. She isn’t clear as to why this table has been
removed.
Resident Randy (last name not given) spoke to the board. He has been passing by
this particular outside table for years and has never had any issues passing by with
his service dog and as a blind person.
The Mayor responded that the most important thing is that our sidewalks are safe
for people to walk on. She has asked the Director to put together a group of people
from the city to review the protocols that have been put in place for outdoor dining.
It is important that all business have the same rules to operate under. Within the
last year the permit has been changed to say that there must be 5 feet of
unobstructed walking space for people to walk safely on a sidewalk. If this table at
the Cityroom Café has 5 feet then there isn’t a problem. Otherwise we need to be
prepared to tell everyone in the city that they don’t need to have 5 feet.
The meeting to review current outdoor timing protocol is next week and should
come back with recommendations and then the board can review and approve or
adjust them.
Alderman Siegel stated that according to federal law only 3 feet of clearance is
required and that 5 feet is a measurement voluntarily adopted by the City of
Nashua. He said there is City legislation being contemplated to allow the Cityroom
Café to keep their current table configuration because of their unique sidewalk
configuration including a bump out in front of their establishment. He believes that
removing the table would result in needlessly penalizing the business through
significant loss of income.
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B. Coleen Cappucci of 122 East Hobart St spoke to the board about the poor condition of
her road and would like it paved. Director Fauteux responded that East Hobart is
scheduled to be paved during FY16.
C. John Paolillo of 560 S. Main Street spoke to the board regarding that fact that he has
lived there for 31 yrs and only 3/10 of a mile from Farmington Rd to Lisbon Lane has
been paved. The north part of Main Street has been paved and also the south part. In
31 years his section hasn’t been paved. Estimated 40-50 pot holes in front of his
property. The hot patch they put down just makes a mess every year. Why has the
other 2/3 of road been paved but his has not? Requesting his street be added this year.
The Mayor explained the need to increase paving budget. The budget doubled last
year to $2m and that we are in the process of finding a company to upgrade the
software to do a new analysis for future streets. The resident of 560 S. Main also
mentioned the drain in front of their home that is above street level that they have to
maintain so water will flow properly. Commissioner Pappas asked if we could
publish a Mill and Fill list. Director Fauteux commented that she would hate to
publish a list and not be able to follow through as sometimes we get derailed. She
would rather keep everyone up to date on the streets that have been done.
D. Tracy Pierce of 109 East Glenwood St suggested that maybe we could mill and fill the
side streets and pave South Main.
E. Linda Twombley of 120 E. Hobart St has lived here for 39 years and her street has
never been paved. Only spray tar and sand. Area gets torn apart every year.
V. Aldermanic Referrals:
A. R-15-127 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 1.6
ACRES OF LAND ABUTTING SOUTHWEST PARK AT YUDICKY FARM
FROM COOSANE, LLC UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND AUTHORIZING A
RELATED TRANSFER OF $60,000 FROM GENERAL CONTINGENCY
MOTION: Commissioner Bergeron to approve Aldermanic Referral: R-14-073.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIED: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Commissioner Pappas wanted to know if the $60k comes from the from conservation
money? Mayor Lozeau responded that it does not. It is coming from Coosane, LLC.
It covers the cost of the piece of land from Yudicky Farm parking lot to The Nature of
Things property.
B. O-15-047 UPDATING THE ORDINANCE ON OTHER SIGNS IN STREET
RIGHTS-OF-WAY
MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to approve Aldermanic Referral: O-15-047.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Alderman Deane joined the discussion regarding the trailblazing signs. There was also
a signage discussion about removing antiquated groups, add aldermanic, remove traffic
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department sign and replace with DPW. Waiting for community development to finish
a proposal and then the Infrastructure Committee and DPW will review it.
Commissioner Moriarty recommends changing Public Works Division to Division of
Public Works. Alderman Deane will discuss with Dory Clark from the Legal
Department.
VI. Broad Street Parkway
A. Informational: Overall Status of the Broad Street Parkway
John Vancor provided an update on the status of the Broad Street Parkway Project.
Details are available on the website.
B. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve Change Order #2 for Construction Engineer
Services with Ward Geotechnical for the Replacement of the Nashua Canal Control
Structure in the amount of $18,315. Funding will be through Department 160
Admin/Engineering; Fund: Bond; Activity: Broad Street Parkway.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
During final design, it was determined that the outlet control structure meets
requirements to be classified as a low hazard dam.
NHDES has specific qualification requirements for individuals who perform inspection
of dam construction.
Ward Geotechnical was selected to perform services related to construction of this
structure based on their extensive relevant experience.
Earlier work included review of contractor submittals and meeting attendance and
observation of early construction activities.
Work under this Change Order will include construction administration of remaining
work on this structure.
With the approval of Change Order #2 the total contract value will be $27,705.
VII. Parks & Recreation Department:
A. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to accept the resignation of Foreman Robert Beaucher
effective May 1, 2015.
SECONDED: Commissioner Lavoie
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Bob has worked for the city at the Parks and Recreation Department for over 42 years.
Bob started out as a groundsman and worked his way up to the positon of Foreman.
Bob’s current responsibility was for Greeley Park, Main Street, Rotary Pool, and all of
the inner city parks and public spaces. Bob was also the foreman responsible for the
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Fourth of July Fireworks Display in his 42 years at the department Bob only missed
two July Fourth events. I would like to thank him for his years of service and wish him
well with his retirement.
Commissioner Pappas wishes him the best and thanks him for his service.
B. Informational: Presentation by Parks & Recreation Department Superintendent on
the progress and status of the Emerald Ash Borer in NH.
VIII. Street Department:
A. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve the hiring of Jason Joyce of Hudson, NH to
the position of Truck Driver, Street Department. Starting salary for this position will
be $21.38 per hour for a yearly salary of $44,470.40. Funding will be through:
Department: 161 Street Department; Fund: General; Account Classification: 51-
Salaries & Wages.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
This position was posted per AFSCME CBA and there were no internal applicants.
The interview team consisting of Eric Ryder, Street Superintendent, Jeff Lafleur, Street
Superintendent and Nick Caggiano, Parks & Recreation Superintendent developed
interview questions related to the job and scored and rated the applicants. After review
of the candidates, it was determined that Jason Joyce would be recommended for the
position. Mr. Joyce participated in a practical test administered by the Fleet Manager.
The test was comprised of pre-trip inspection and road test including parking, backing
up and driving. Mr. Joyce performed well on the testing.
B. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve the purchase of an Asphalt Planer
Attachment from HP Fairfield of Pembroke, NH at a cost of $24,065. Funding will be
through Department: 161 Street; Fund: General; Activity: Equipment.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
The Street Department received a new Trackless MT6, this Trackless has been
equipped with a high flow hydraulic pump and deep reduction gear box that enables
this Trackless to operate with smooth, precise surge-free control with several
attachments. One of these attachments is the asphalt cold planer that is used to grind
down areas of asphalt that abuts manhole covers, gutters, curbs, potholes and utility
cuts in preparation for repair and resurfacing.
The Trackless Cold Planer Attachment is 18” wide and has the capability of shifting
hydraulically side to side 22” to plane a 40” wide area in a single pass before
equipment needs to be repositioned; this is highly desirable as with other cold planers
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the entire piece of equipment must be repositioned every time a patch wider than the
width of the drum of 16”-18” is needed.
The purchase of this planer will be through the HGAC (Houston-Galveston Area
Council) procurement service and will be purchased directly from Trackless through
their local dealer H P Fairfield in Pembroke NH.
C. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve the purchase of a 35 Ton Low Bed Trailer
from Hale Trailer of Walpole, MA for the price of $39,525. Funding will be through
Department: 161 Street; Fund: Trust; Activity: CERF.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
The City went out to bid in April for a 35 Ton Low Bed Trailer to replace the current
Low Bed Trailer #51. This trailer is 21 years old and requires extensive structural
frame repair due to rust and rot, brake replacement and wooden deck replacement are
also required to pass state inspection. Trailer #51 is used for moving large construction
equipment, street curbing and large steel plates used temporarily to cover sink holes.
The new trailer will be used in the same capacity by the Street Department.
It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Fleet Manager and the Purchasing
Department that the purchase be awarded to Hale Trailer for the procurement of their
bid for a Dorsey Model LB35-22DD Dominator Series Detachable Neck Low Bed
Trailer.
IX. Wastewater Department:
A. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve the User Warrants as presented.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
B. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve the purchase of polymer from Polydyne of
Riceboro, GA not to exceed the amount of $75,000 for the remaining fiscal
year. Funding will be through Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater;
Account Classification: 61 Supplies & Materials.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
When the dewatering upgrade was designed with the Huber Presses, the technical
specifications for the Huber presses stated in order to optimize the performance of the
presses, the desired polymer should be a liquid emulsion polymer. Since the original
polymer system was a dry system, the City installed a Velodyne polymer system which
is designed for liquid emulsion polymers as part of the sludge dewatering upgrade.
We conducted a polymer study (bench test) to determine which specific product would
be the most cost effective. Since BASF does not manufacture a liquid emulsion
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polymer, we contacted three other vendors to participate in the bench tests, Polydyne,
Cleanwaters and Carus. The only two companies that took part in the bench test were
Polydyne and Cleanwaters.
The final result was that Polydyne Inc. could offer the City a cross-linked liquid
emulsion polymer that had the best performance in the Huber Presses. The polymer
cost for Polydyne is $1.03/lb. and the polymer cost for Cleanwaters is $1.35/lb.
I am requesting an amount not to exceed $75,000 to purchase polymer from Polydyne
for the remainder of this fiscal year.
Commissioner Moriarty asked about a cost analysis for the City. Superintendent David
Simmons said that an analysis had been done and it will be more efficient. There
should be a savings of approximately $15K/yr.
C. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve the award of the construction contract for
the NWTF Roof Replacements Project contract to Rockwell Roofing, Inc. of
Leominster, MA in the amount of $382,500. Funding will be through Department: 169
Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification: 81 Capital
Outlay/Improvements.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
The roofs scheduled for replacement in the project are all the buildings which were part
of the original plant construction or the 1989 secondary plant upgrades. Most of these
roofs are over 25 years old and are in need of replacement. There are roof leaks in at
least 3 buildings during heavy rainstorms. The purpose of this project is to replace all
the older roofs at the plant.
There are eight buildings and approximately 33,400 square feet of roofs to be replaced
in this project. The buildings scheduled for roof replacement include the following
buildings: admin, sludge dewatering, grit, maintenance, aeration, pump, dechlorination,
and the pipe gallery entrance and the loading dock canopy.
A total of eight contractors attended the prebid meeting on this project, but only 3 bid
on it. The low bid of $382,500 was received from Rockwell Roofing.
Rockwell Roofing has completed numerous commercial and municipal roofing
projects. References were checked and in all cases Rockwell had performed quality
work on time and on budget.
This is a FY15 scheduled replacement as identified in the wastewater equipment
replacement fund (WERF), equipment ID No: RR.
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It was mentioned that the 15 year warranty is standard. Alderman Deane wanted to
know where the disposable of the old roof would be. Superintendent Simmons said
that the contractor is responsible for disposal and that he will verify that it won’t be
going in our landfill prior to going to finance.
D. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve the replacement of the Muffin Monster
Grinder from JWC Environmental of Costa Mesa, CA in the amount of $18,869.
Funding will be through Department 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account
Classification: 81 Capital Outlay/Improvements.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
The Wastewater Treatment Facility requests the purchase and repair of a Muffin
Monster Grinder, through JWC Environmental, the company that manufactures the
grinders.
The Wastewater Treatment Facility uses Muffin Monster Grinders throughout the
facility and pump stations. They are used to grind rags and other larger material to
prevent clogging and premature wear on pumps. The Muffin Monster Grinder would
be used to grind material from our grease pit to feed the primary digester. Grease fed
to the primary digester results in an increase in gas production. JWC Environmental is
the sole manufacture of Muffin Monster Grinders and recognized as the leader in the
grinder industry. Because we use only Muffin Monster grinders at the NWTF, would
like to request the purchase of a Muffin Monster grinder for the price of $18869.00.
This is a FY15 scheduled replacement as identified in the wastewater equipment
replacement fund (WERF), equipment ID No: GTG.
E. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve the award of a services contract for the
WERF Updates to Wright Pierce of Portland, ME in the amount of $19,100. Funding
will be through Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account
Classification: 53 Professional and Technical Services.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
The Wastewater Plant maintains a wastewater equipment replacement fund (WERF)
list of all equipment at the Nashua Wastewater Treatment Facility (NWTF). This list is
used as a planning tool of when to replace equipment at the facility prior to the end of
useful life and potential failure. It is also used to assist with projecting operating costs
at the Plant over a 5-year planning period and to help determine if the wastewater user
rate fees are adequate for projected spending.
The purpose of this project is to have a consultant with expertise in the wastewater
plants review the existing WERF, make sure all the significant equipment is shown on
the list and to provide updated costs for purchase and installation. It was bid as an
RFP in order to streamline the selection process and to encourage consultants to
provide competitive costs which are not otherwise possible with a request for
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qualifications (RFQ). Three consultants expressed an interest in this project and bid on
it. These companies were Stantec, Wright Pierce and Weston & Sampson.
Wright Pierce was determined to be the lowest qualified bid in the amount of $19,100.
Although Stantec had a lower bid, they appear to lack experience in performing WERF
related projects at other plants. They also have not previously provided services at the
NWTF and were judged to have too much of a learning curve to perform this work in a
timely and cost effective manner.
Bid Summary – WERF Updates Project – Bid Opening March 26, 2015
Three bids were received as follows:
Consultant Amount
Stantec $15,000
Wright Pierce $19,100
Weston Sampson $36,690
Wright Pierce has recently completed the design and construction phase services for
the sludge dewatering project. They also are design engineer for the headwork’s project
which is on-going. They have provided quality services at the NWTF and expect they
will continue in this manner for the WERF project. They have also performed this type
of work at another plant, which reported that the project was satisfactorily completed
and within the budget.
Commissioner Bergeron wanted to know if we are updating replacement costs for a
onetime cost. Superintendent Simmons said that yes we are.
F. Informational: Commissioner Pappas to approve and place on file the Wastewater
permit & appeal.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Superintendent Simmons explained the draft permit was submitted 15 months ago and
there was no response to the city.
X. Solid Waste Department:
A. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve a contract with Environmental
Compliance Services, Inc. (ECS) of Bow, NH to provide air quality monitoring and
landfill gas sampling and analysis services for the Shady Lane Landfill and New
Searles Elementary School. This contract and will be in the amount of $15,284.
Funding will be through: Department: 168 Solid Waste; Fund: Solid Waste; Account
Classification: 53 Professional and Technical Services.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
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DISCUSSION:
The Solid Waste Department solicited bids in March 2015 to engage a firm with
substantial experience in analytical field sampling and laboratory testing relative to air
quality and landfill gas. The professional skills and services required to produce the
required results consist of ambient air and landfill gas sampling, analysis and reporting.
These services are performed at the former Shady Lane Landfill and New Searles
Elementary School.
The Solid Waste Department received four bids for review. Two of the bids failed to
meet all of the requirements in the RFP and were rejected. ECS was chosen based on
having the lowest cost, previous experience at the subject site and demonstrated
knowledge of the services required.
This contract is to be awarded with the option for annual renewals for up to three years
under the same terms and conditions for each fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) at the
discretion of the City. The contract is scheduled for submittal to the Finance
Committee upon Board of Public Works approval and is subject to approval of the
City’s fiscal year 2016 budget.
ECS has provided the required certificate of insurance to accomplish this testing.
The Solid Waste Superintendent and the Environmental Engineer recommend
awarding Environmental Compliance Services, Inc. (ECS) of Bow, NH the contract for
these services.
Alderman Deane gave a little history on the subject.
B. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve a three year contract between the City of
Nashua and Chemserve Environmental Analysts of Milford, NH for water quality
testing services at the Four Hills Landfill and four closed landfill sites in the City of
Nashua. This contract and will be in the amount of $31,651 annually. Funding will be
through: Department: 168 Solid Waste; Fund: Solid Waste; Account Classification: 53
Professional and Technical Services.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
The Solid Waste Department solicited bids in March 2015 to engage a firm with
substantial experience in analytical field sampling and laboratory testing relative to
closed landfills and groundwater management zones as regulated by the New
Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES). The professional skills
and services required to produce the required results consist of water quality sampling,
analysis, and reporting. These services are performed at the Four Hills Landfill, former
Shady Lane Landfill, Old Nashua (Riverside) Landfill, Roussel Gardner Park Landfill,
and Lincoln Park Landfill.
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The Solid Waste Department received seven bids for review. Four of the bids failed to
meet all of the requirements in the RFP and were rejected. Chemserve was chosen
based on cost, previous experience at the subject sites, work on other City projects, and
demonstrated knowledge of the services required.
This contract is to be awarded with the option for annual renewals for up to three years
under the same terms and conditions for each fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) at the
discretion of the City. The contract is scheduled for submittal to the Finance
Committee upon Board of Public Works approval, and is subject to approval of the
City’s fiscal year 2016 budget.
Chemserve has provided the required certificate of insurance to accomplish this testing.
The Solid Waste Superintendent and the Environmental Engineer recommend
awarding Chemserve Environmental Analysts of Milford, NH the contract for these
services.
C. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve a three year contract between the City of
Nashua and Interstate Refrigerant Recovery Inc. of Foxboro MA, for refrigerant
recovery (CFC’s) services at the Nashua Recycling Center. The term of this contract
will be from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. Spending for this contract service is
not to exceed $20,000 annually. Funding will be through: Department: 168 Solid
Waste; Fund: Solid Waste; Account Classification: 55 Other Contracted Services.
SECONDED: Commissioner Pappas
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
The Solid Waste Department went out to bid for the Refrigerant recycling at the Four
Hills Landfill. Two vendors submitted bids for price per unit. After reviewing the
bids, the Solid Waste Superintendent and Recycling Coordinator determined that
Interstate Refrigerant Recovery Inc. will be awarded the contract. This contract is for
three years renewable annually subject to budget appropriations. The duration of this
contract will be from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018.
Interstate Refrigerant Recovery, Inc. has provided the required certificate of insurance
to accomplish this service.
The Solid Waste Superintendent and the Recycling Coordinator recommend awarding
Interstate Refrigerant Recovery Inc. of Foxboro MA the contract for these services.
REFRIGERANT RECYCLING BIDS
$/
Company Address City Stat Zip Contact Recommended
unit
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Amherst 16 Skyview
Nashua NH 03062 Steve Ondus $7
Appliance Drive
Interstate
Refrigerant P.O. Box 517 Foxboro MA 02035 Tim Maloof $6 X
Recovery, Inc.
D. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve a three year contract between the City of
Nashua and Oldcastle Lawn and Garden of Hooksett, NH to provide brush grinding
services for the Four Hills Landfill at no charge to the City of Nashua.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
The Solid Waste Department went out to bid for brush grinding services. The RFP was
sent to fourteen vendors with only two responding. Oldcastle Lawn and Garden
proposed sending in trailers at convenient times to haul the brush from the landfill to
their facility to process at no cost to the City of Nashua. Landfill equipment operators
would load the trailers.
Oldcastle Lawn and Garden have provided the required certificate of insurance to
accomplish this service.
The Solid Waste Superintendent and the Recycling Coordinator recommend awarding
Oldcastle Lawn and Garden of Hooksett NH the contract for these services.
Vendor Name Vendor Address Proposed Fee Recommended
Oldcastle Lawn and
Garden Hooksett, NH $0 X
The Dirt Doctors Pembroke, NH $3,390/Day
Commissioner Moriarty commented that a good job was being done in this area.
E. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve a three year contract between the City of
Nashua and Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC for the processing and disposal of
electronic waste from the Nashua Recycling Center. The term of this contract will be
July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. Funding for this contract service is not to exceed
$75,000 annually. Funding will be through: Department: 168 Solid Waste; Fund: Solid
Waste; Account Classification: 55 Other Contracted Services.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
The Solid Waste Department went out to bid for the Electronic Waste recycling at the
Four Hills Landfill. Four vendors submitted bids. After review of bids by the Solid
Waste Superintendent and the Recycling Coordinator, it was determined that Universal
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Recycling Technologies, LLC will be awarded the contract. They were the lowest bid
based on current recycling levels and also offered 50,000 lbs. of free recycling being
offered by their partner Samsung. This contract is for three years renewable annually
subject to budget appropriations. The duration of this contract will be from July 1,
2015 through June 30, 2018.
The Solid Waste Superintendent and the Recycling Coordinator recommend awarding
Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC the contract for these services.
Commissioner Pappas would like to see us start charging because she fears we are
getting disposals from other cities. She thinks it would offset some of the costs if we
charged for the first three items.
Complete Recycling
Solutions North Coast Serv. LLC RMG Enterprise Universal Recycling Tech.
Monitors $0.140 $0.11 $0.14 $0.13
CPU's $0.140 $1,900.64 Credit $0.20 $2,715.20 Credit $0.10 $1,357.60 Credit $0.20 $2,715.20
Incomplete N/A Credit $0.05 $0.17 $0.15/$0.20
Laptops $0.140 Credit $0.22 Credit $0.30
Mixed $0.140 $9,293.20 $7,301.80 $0.16 $10,620.80 $0.13 $8,297.50
TV's/CRT's $0.140 $79,324.42 $0.14 $79,324.42 $0.14 $79,324.42 $0.13 $73,658.39
$75 per
p/u and $150
cost for Initial/$50 per
some p/u 8" box=$8 Low grade
lamp Low grade electronics $0.05 Low
Other Costs boxes $3,225.00 Elect. $0.06 $2,300.00 are no charge $0.00 Grade Items $0.00
TOTALS CRS $93,743.26 North Coast $86,211.02 RMG $88,587.62 URT $79,240.69
F. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve the renewal of the Cooperative Service
Agreement between the City of Nashua and the USDA Wildlife Management Service
for FY16 pending budget approval. This service agreement covers the integrated gull
management program at the Four Hills Landfill and is not to exceed $59,040. Funding
for this agreement is through Department: 168 Solid Waste; Fund: Solid Waste;
Account Classification 53 Professional & Technical Services.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
The Cooperative Service Agreement (CSA) between the City of Nashua and the USDA
Wildlife Service is a renewal of the ongoing integrated gull management project. Its
purpose is to reduce on and off-site conflicts associated with large concentrations of
gulls and other birds at the Four Hills Landfill that could potentially affect the
surrounding neighborhoods. The CSA covers Wildlife Service activities for the period
of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.
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Through this agreement trained personnel are assigned to the Four Hills Landfill
Monday through Friday to control gull populations utilizing standardized harassment
techniques. All necessary permitting and reporting is coordinated with the USDA.
Please see the attached copy of the Cooperative Service Agreement for further details.
This expense is a budgeted item and is subject to approval of the FY 2016 budget.
G. Motion: Commissioner Pappas to approve Sanborn Head and Associates of Concord,
NH to perform engineering services at the City’s landfills for FY16 pending budget
approval not to exceed $80,000. Funding will be through: Department: 168 Solid
Waste; Fund: Solid Waste; Account Classification: 53 Professional and Technical
Services.
SECONDED:
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Sanborn Head and Associates (SHA) is the City’s primary engineering consultant for
landfill and solid waste related issues, including landfill gas management, design and
construction; groundwater, air and solid waste permitting; capacity analyses; regulatory
representation; and general landfill operations. They review and prepare documents
required by the City’s Title V air emission permit. They also prepare the annual
Greenhouse Gas Emissions report that is required by the USEPA.
The City also utilizes SHAs Landfill Gas Management Suite (LFGMS) software
program to assist us with monitoring, managing, operating the landfill gas collection
and control system at the Four Hills Landfill. The data collected in LFGMS is
included in tri-annual monitoring reports submitted to NHDES and is required by the
Standard Operating Procedures/Enhanced Monitoring Procedures Plan approved by
NHDES.
As such, they have a thorough understanding of the issues and requirements of the Four
Hills facility and other closed City landfills, and provide consistent, high quality
engineering and consulting services to the department in a timely manner. They have
demonstrated superior abilities relative to regulatory reporting, permitting, design and
construction oversight. Therefore, they are considered a sole source for these services.
Sanborn Head has provided the required certificate of insurance to accomplish these
services.
The Solid Waste Superintendent and the Environmental Engineer recommend
awarding Sanborn Head and Associates of Concord, NH the contract for these services.
XI. Engineering Department
A. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve the Residential and Commercial
Wastewater Service Permits and Fees as submitted.
Minutes of Board of Public Works Meeting of April 23, 2015 Page 14
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
B. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve Drainlayer’s License for Statewide
Excavation, LLC, 7 E. Otterson St, Nashua NH 03060, in accordance with Nashua City
Code §255-19 Issuance of Drainlayer's License.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Statewide Excavation, LLC, is requesting approval for a Drainlayer's License in
accordance with Nashua City Code § 255-19 Issuance of Drainlayer's License.
Statewide Excavation, LLC, is located in Nashua, NH. Working with other companies,
private excavation work was completed satisfactory through the Nashua Building Dept.
Statewide Excavation’s most recent sewer and water excavation projects were for the
Town of Hudson Highway Dept., Hudson, NH, the Town of Hooksett DPW, Hooksett,
NH and various locations around MA. References were checked and found to be
acceptable.
The City Engineer's Office recommends approval of the request.
C. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve Change Order No. 4 to the Main Street
On-Call Electrical Services to Johnson’s Electric Supply, Inc. of Nashua, NH in the
amount of $10,000. Funding will be through: Department: 161 - Street; Fund:
General; Activity Description: Main Street.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
During the 2014 construction season, the City issued Change Order No. 3 for an On-
Call Electrical Services contract to Johnson’s Electric Supply, Inc. in the amount of $
10,000 to provide services in repairing and replacing a variety of wiring for the Main
Street Sidewalk Improvements project. The City no longer has a contract with PSNH to
maintain the old street lights, provide power or maintain underground conduits.
Johnson’s Electric is providing this service as well as maintaining the new LED lights
and outlets installed during the Main Street Improvements project. The total value of
the contract with Johnson’s Electric Supply, Inc. is $19,500.
This Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $10,000 is for continued electrical repair
services within the Main Street Improvements project to address unknown and
unexpected electrical conflicts and issues, such as repairing and splicing
120V/240V/480V wiring.
The decision to do a change order with Johnson’s Electric Supply Inc. was based on
their costs being consistently lower than others.
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The needed electrical work requires close coordination with construction being
completed by the Street and Engineering Departments. Johnson’s Electric Supply, Inc.
has demonstrated their willingness to work cooperatively with the City on the Main
Street Improvements project. In addition, they continue to provide the lowest prices
with high quality workmanship. This Change Order No. 4 results in a revised contract
amount of $29,500.
D. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve the award of the construction contract for
the 2015 Sewer Project to DeFelice Corporation of Dracut, MA in the amount of
$1,127,913. Funding will be through: Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater;
Activity: Sewer Rehab, and Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Activity:
Sewer Structures.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
The annual sewer program addresses failing, aged sewers including those with repeated
sinkholes. This 2015 Sewer Project is expected to replace or line sections of City
sewer mains totaling approximately 1,000 feet. The contract covers the areas in
Temple Street from Amory St to East Hollis St and in an easement from Franklin St to
Auburn St. Contract work includes replacing sewer service lateral connections as well
as catch basins and manholes prior to road restoration. Five contractors attended the
mandatory pre-bid meeting on March 24, 2015. One bid was received. DeFelice
Corporation of Dracut, MA submitted a bid for $1,127,913.40.
The bid was reviewed and found to be acceptable. DeFelice Corporation has
performed satisfactorily on other sewer projects of this scale in the City.
Work is expected to begin in May and finish before the end of this year.
Commissioner Lavoie asked if the one bid was within what Engineering expected. The
City Engineer Steve Dookran responded that it was and that the lack of bids probably
had to do with their project load.
Alderman Siegel is concerned about why our project was put on the back burner for
some contractors and why we only received one bid? He thinks it’s a lot of money to
be left on the table for a contractor. City Engineer Steve Dookran reiterated that he
thinks it was just a time frame issue.
E. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve the award of the construction contract for
the Burke St Sewer Phase 2 project to DeFelice Corporation of Dracut, MA in the
amount of $2,616,213. Funding will be through: Department 169 Wastewater; Fund:
Wastewater; Activity: Storage Tanks.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Minutes of Board of Public Works Meeting of April 23, 2015 Page 16
This project is the third part of the CSO 4 Infrastructure Improvements project which
included construction of a CSO storage tank downstream of CSO 4 and lining of the
106 year old Burke Street Sewer. Phase 2 consists of replacing or lining deep sewer
service laterals, modification or replacement of existing catch basins and roadway
improvements. Utility upgrades by the gas and water companies occurred ahead of this
project.
This project was advertised on March 5, 2015. Three firms attended the mandatory
prebid meeting. Two bids were received as follows:
DeFelice Corporation of Dracut, MA $2,616,213
Albanese D&S, Inc. of Dracut, MA $2,778,983
Hazen and Sawyer tabulated and reviewed the bids and have recommended the award
to DeFelice Corporation as the qualified, low bidder in the attached letter. DeFelice
has satisfactorily completed other sewer projects of this size in the city. The
Engineering Dept. recommends award of this project to DeFelice Corporation in the
amount of $2,616,213.
F. Motion: Commissioner Bergeron to approve the award of the construction phase
services contract for the Burke Street Phase 2 project to Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. of
Boston, MA in the amount of $165,341. Funding will be through Department: 169
Wastewater; Fund: Bond; Activity: Storage Tanks.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Hazen and Sawyer was awarded the designs for the three CSO 4 Infrastructure
Improvements projects which included the CSO storage tank downstream of CSO 4
and lining of the 106 year old Burke Street Sewer and this Phase 2 project which
consists of replacing or lining deep sewer service laterals, modification or replacement
of existing catch basins and roadway improvements.
Hazen and Sawyer are being hired to provide construction administration and partial
resident engineering services during the construction of the project. Using the engineer
on record for the construction phase services is required by the NHDES for projects
eligible for the 20% State Aid grant. The scope of work and resulting fee for these
services has been significantly reduced by allocating a City Inspector for the majority
of the construction inspection activities.
The proposed fee of $165,341 is reasonable for this project.
G. Informational: CSO Consent Decree Quarterly Report to EPA
MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to accept and place on file the CSO Consent Decree
Quarterly Report to EPA.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
Minutes of Board of Public Works Meeting of April 23, 2015 Page 17
MOTION CARRIED: Carried Unanimously
H. Informational: Paving Program Update
MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to accept and place on file the Paving Program
Update.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION CARRIED: Carried Unanimously
XII. Administration
A. MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to accept and place on file the letter dated April 7,
2015 from Mayor Lozeau regarding approval of travel costs for Director Lisa Fauteux
to attend the 2015 Tiger Summit in Washington, DC on April 16, 2015.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
It was explained that the city is involved in the TIGER (Transportation Investment
Generating Economic Recovery) summit because of our joint application with MA to
have improvements made to Exit 36S.
B. Informational: CERF
MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to accept and place on file the CERF Schedule.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
There was a discussion on the Capital Equipment Reserve Fund. The Mayor explained
that some of the items can be moved out if they do not need to be replaced at the
particular time they come up for replacement.
C. Informational: Outdoor Dining segment
MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to accept and place on file the Informational
Segment on Outdoor Dining.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
When information is ready, it will be distributed.
D. Informational: Palm Street
MOTION: Commissioner Pappas to accept and place on file the Informational
Discussion regarding Palm Street.
SECONDED: Commissioner Moriarty
MOTION: Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION:
Map was shown and City Engineer Steve Dookran explained the issue regarding
parking on Palm St. Map will be made available to the Alderman.
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Alderman Pappas believes removing one parking space won’t hurt the neighborhood.
Alderman Siegel doesn’t believe Mr. Cutter’s issue can be solved by legislation.
E. Discussion: Sculpture Locations
Locations this year include Fields Grove, Roby Park and Lincoln Park. There are certain
height and width restrictions with all sculptures.
F. Director’s Report
The Director showed a series of slides showing various current Public Works projects and
activities.
Commissioner Bergeron asked if the DPW PowerPoint presentation could be put
on Channel 16 for residents to see the projects being done in the City and their
progress. Everyone agreed that would be a good idea.
XIII. Commissioner’s Comments
Commissioner Bergeron invited everyone to walk at Greely Park, May 2nd,
Sharon’s Walk @ 2:00pm.
Meeting adjourned at 8:12pm
Minutes of Board of Public Works Meeting of April 23, 2015 Page 19
City of Nashua, Public Works Division
To: Board of Public Works Meeting Date: May 28, 2015
From: Stephen Dookran, P.E., City Engineer
Engineering Department
Re: Amendment Sanborn Head Associates – BSP Environmental Services
B. Motion: To approve Amendment to contract for Environmental Services with Sanborn
Head Associates in the amount of $50,000. Funding will be through Department
160 Admin/Engineering; Fund: Bond; Activity: Broad Street Parkway.
Discussion: The original contract awarded in July 2012 for $267,300 with Sanborn Head was
primarily for evaluating underground hazardous materials and groundwater within
the parkway footprint, as well as designing the measures to mitigate project
impacts. Amendments 1, 2 and 3, totaling $166,441, were for added
environmental services related to construction. These services included but were
not limited to testing and monitoring of the removal and disposal of large amounts
of buried asbestos on Parkway North, dealing with a buried contaminated tank
found at 44 Broad St. and addressing contaminated drilled shaft spoils related to
the foundation of the Nashua River Bridge.
Amendments 4, 5, and 6, totaling $59,000 incrementally provided additional
budget so that if unanticipated underground hazardous material were encountered,
Sanborn Head could react quickly and in so doing, avoid or minimize potential
construction delays.
Unanticipated material has continued to be encountered, including pockets of
buried asbestos waste, as well as unknown underground tanks. Recently, two
pockets of asbestos waste were encountered within the Millyard. This
unanticipated presence of buried asbestos material has raised overall concern.
Amendment 7 will provide budget for Sanborn Head to increase the efforts to
monitor ongoing excavation within the Millyard. This effort will enhance
awareness, reduce the timeline needed to sample suspect excavated material and
reduce reaction time should additional pockets of asbestos be encountered.
City of Nashua
Public Works Division Street Department
9 Riverside Street (603) 589-4750
Nashua, NH 03062 Fax (603) 594-3396
Board of Public Works Meeting of May 28, 2015
Street Department
Agenda
A. Motion: To approve the selection of North American Equipment Upfitters as the
vendor to perform the 3 year 36,000 mile CNG Fuel Tank Inspections on 15 CNG
powered DPW vehicles for a total price of $12,500. Funding will be through
Departments: 177 Parks and Recreation ($500); 161 Streets ($550) Fund: General;
Account Classification: 54 Property Services; Department: 169 Wastewater ($1,550);
Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification: 54 Property Services; and Department:
168 Solid Waste ($9,900); Fund; Solid Waste; Account Classification: 54 Property
Services.
B. Motion: To approve Change Order No. 1 to the 2015 Pavement Markings Contract to
Hi-Way Safety of Rockland, MA in the amount of $46,000. Funding for this contract
is through Department 161: Streets; Fund: Prior Year Escrow; Account Classification:
54 Other Services.
Administration Street City Parks-Recreation Solid Waste Wastewater
Business Office Department Engineer Department Department Treatment Plant
(603) 589-3140 (603) 589-4750 (603) 589-3120 (603) 589-3370 (603) 589-3410 (603) 589-3560
City of Nashua, Public Works Division
To: Board of Public Works Meeting Date: May 28, 2015
From: Eric Ryder, Superintendent
Street Department
Re: 2015 Pavement Markings Program
Change Order No. 1
B. Motion: To approve Change Order No. 1 to the 2015 Pavement Markings Contract to
Hi-Way Safety of Rockland, MA in the amount of $46,000. Funding for this
contract is through Department 161: Streets; Fund: Prior Year Escrow; Account
Classification: 54 Other Services
Attachment: Change Order No. 1
Discussion: At the August 28, 2014 meeting, the Board approved a Pavement Markings
Contract to Hi-Way Safety in the amount of $155,525.
This Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $46,000, is to add additional
quantities, as shown on the attached Change Order, to Hi-Way Safety’s current
contract. Hi-Way Safety continues to provide reliable services. The Contractor
has agreed to maintain the same unit costs provided in the original contract. This
Change Order 1 results in a revised total contract amount of $210,525.
City of Nashua
Public Works Division
9 Riverside Street (603) 589-3140
Nashua, NH 03062 Fax (603) 589-3169
Board of Public Works Meeting of May 28, 2015
Administration
Agenda
A. Informational
i. Workman’s Comp. Summary
ii. Main Street Sidewalk Update
iii. Director’s Report
Administration Street City Parks-Recreation Solid Waste Wastewater
Business Office Department Engineer Department Department Treatment Plant
(603) 589-3140 (603) 589-4750 (603) 589-3120 (603) 589-3370 (603) 589-3410 (603) 589-3560
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