HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 2022-01-08 Authorizing Expenditure from Water System Fund for Water Supply and Hydrological Well Field StudiesTOWN OF FRASER
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-01-08
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE FROM THE WATER SYSTEM
FUND FOR WATER SUPPLY AND HYDROLOGICAL WELL FIELD STUDIES.
WHEREAS, the 2022 Budget provides for certain water system projects.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF
FRASER, COLORADO THAT:
1. The Town Board of Fraser, Colorado hereby authorizes the Town Manager to expend
up to $81,610.00 for HRS Water Consultants to complete hydrological and water well
supply study per HRS proposal dated 12/23/2021.
2. Said purchases must be completed by the end of August 2022 or the approval will no
longer be effective.
READ, PASSED ON ROLL CALL VOTE, AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THIS
Pi DAY OF JANUARY 2022.
Votes in favor:
Votes opposed: 0
Absent:
Abstained: fr
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF HE
TOWN OF COLO .ADO
BY:
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Town Clerk
HRS WATER CONSULTANTS, INC.
8885 West 14th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 462-1111
FAX (303) 462-3030
Email: mpalumbo@hrswater.com
Mark R. Palumbo Consultants in
Principal Hydrologist Water Resources
& Hydrogeology
December 23, 2021
Mr. Adam Cwiklin 900
Water and Wastewater Superintendent
Town of Fraser
P.O. Box 370
Fraser, CO 80442
Delivered via email: acwiklin@town.fraser.co.us
Re: Town of Fraser Capital Improvement Plan - Agreement for Hydrogeologic and Water
Supply Consulting Services
Dear Mr. Cwiklin,
In response to our phone and email correspondence, HRS Water Consultants, Inc. (“HRS”) is
pleased to present this proposal and letter-agreement to perform the following scope of work
(“SOW”) related to the Town of Fraser’s (“Fraser” or “Town”) capital improvement project (“CIP”).
It is our understanding that Fraser wants to implement the CIP project in 2022 and that the civil
engineering firm of Merrick and Company will also be on the project team. We have discussed this
project with you and reviewed a preliminary project area figure that you sent to us.
This letter-agreement presents our proposed SOW, the estimated costs, and schedule. Also included
as part of this letter-agreement is a copy of HRS’ 2022 rate schedule (Exhibit A) and Standard
Terms and Conditions (Exhibit B).
Proposed Scope of Work
This SOW includes specific task items related to development of the hydrogeologic and water
well supply components for the Fraser CIP. The overall goal of this project is to complete
hydrogeologic work that will identify future Fraser north service area wellfield areas and the number
of wells required to meet the anticipated north service area demand.
Mr. Adam Cwiklin
December 23, 2021
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We have divided this project into two phases. Phase 1 will include hydrogeologic analyses of the
Fraser wellfield. Pursuant to its decrees in Case Nos. CA-1175, 82CW219, and 85CW339 the
Fraser wellfield has additional legal capacity. The purpose of this phase is to determine if the
wellfield area has a physical capacity for the installation of additional wells. Specific project tasks
are described below.
Phase 2 will include hydrogeologic analyses to investigate up to two new wellfield areas. The
purpose of this phase is to potentially locate two new wellfield areas, locate the appropriate number
of wells in the wellfield, and estimate the wellfield pumping rate.
Phase 1 Scope of Work
Phase 1 project work includes the following tasks.
- Wellfield Data Assembly and Review
- Wellfield Data Analysis and Preliminary Well Site Selection
- Wellfield Simulation Analyses
- Analysis Results and Conclusions
- Meetings and Coordination
- Phase 1 Report
Task 1 Wellfield Data Assembly and Review
There are currently seven operational wells in the Fraser wellfield. Two well sites, No. 3a and No. 4
are currently inactive. Fraser wellfield data will be assembled and reviewed. The data review will
focus on the wellfield’s aquifer parameters and wellfield characteristics of specific capacity,
empirical evidence of well-to-well interference, and a semi-quantitative review of each wells’
physical condition. This task will also include preparation of a wellfield location figure that will be
used to identify potential additional well locations.
Task 2 Wellfield Data Analysis and Preliminary Well Site Selection
The Task 1 data will be analyzed to develop one or more preliminary Fraser wellfield well sites.
The preliminary well site locations will be determined by aquifer parameters, well spacing, and the
location of existing pipelines and other wellfield infrastructure. We will coordinate with the Fraser’s
water attorney on existing and new legal well location issues. Potential well location issues will be
explained.
Task 3 Wellfield Simulation Analyses
The Task 1 data, the existing well locations, and the Task 2 well locations will be used to evaluate
wellfield pumping and drawdown. The existing Fraser wells will be simulated at their equipped
pumping rates. The new wells will be simulated at estimated pumping rates. If new wells are
Mr. Adam Cwiklin
December 23, 2021
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feasible, this wellfield work will result in pumping rate and drawdown estimates for the larger
wellfield.
Task 4 Analysis Results and Conclusions
This task will develop results and conclusions based on the Task 3 work. One possible result of this
analysis is that the Fraser wellfield cannot accommodate additional wells. If additional wells are
possible, the wells’ location, anticipated depth, and anticipated pumping rate will be explained. An
additional topic will include the Fraser River’s effect on well pumping rate and drawdown.
Task 5 Meetings and Coordination
This task includes two project meetings and meeting preparation time. One of the meetings will
take place at HRS’ office or virtually and the other meeting can be in Fraser.
Task 6 Phase 1 Report
A Phase 1 draft report will be prepared for Fraser’s review. After draft report comments are
received a final report will be prepared and submitted.
Phase 2 Scope of Work
Phase 2 project work includes the following tasks.
- Water Supply Analysis
- Study Area Selection
- Hydrogeologic Data Review
- Hydrogeologic Analysis
- Meeting and Coordination
- Phase 2 Report
Task 1 Water Supply Analysis
In 2020 an Updated Water Plan was prepared as a collaborative effort with input from the Fraser
Town Board of Trustees; the Fraser Town Staff; HRS; and the Town’s water rights counsel. The
Town’s municipal water supply facilities includes two independent, but physically connected,
systems: the “North System”, which generally supplies geographic areas of the Town known as “Old
Town Fraser”, and the Byers Peak Properties development; and the “South System” which supplies
geographic areas of the Town encompassing the Rendezvous and Grand Park developments. This
SOW is for only the North System.
Mr. Adam Cwiklin
December 23, 2021
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This task will review the North System water supply demands in the Updated Water Plan. The
review will result in a preliminary determination of an estimated alluvial well pumping rate and the
number of alluvial wells required to meet the anticipated North System demand at buildout.
Task 2 Study Area Selection
You have provided us with a figure which outlines a general area of investigation for this project.
That area includes both Elk Creek and the Fraser River. We anticipate that Fraser River alluvial
well production will be better than Elk Creek alluvial well production. We will evaluate Elk Creek
alluvial well production to better inform our opinion. This scope of work includes the selection and
evaluation of up to two alluvial wellfield areas. This task will require additional coordination with
you to identify specific areas for evaluation. Once wellfield areas are selected, hydrogeologic
information gathering for those areas will begin.
Task 3 Hydrogeologic Data Gathering and Review
We will gather, assemble, and review hydrogeologic data for up to two potential all uvial wellfield
areas. This hydrogeologic data may include:
- Geologic maps
- Topographic maps
- Colorado Division of Water Resources well records
- Published hydrogeologic reports
- Hydrogeologic reports in the HRS library
The available data will be reviewed to determine the following wellfield parameters:
- Depth to bedrock
- Depth to ground water
- Saturated aquifer thickness
- Aquifer lithology
- Aquifer hydraulic conductivity and transmissivity
- Aquifer specific yield
Task 4 Hydrogeologic Analysis
The data collected in Task 3 will be analyzed to evaluate alluvial wellfield pumping rates.
Depending on the available data, individual well and wellfield analyses will be performed to
determine potential well pumping rates. The objectives of this task are to determine the number of
wells that can be installed in the wellfield area, the well’s approximate location, and the wells and
wellfield production rates.
Mr. Adam Cwiklin
December 23, 2021
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Task 5 Meetings and Coordination
This task includes two project meetings and meeting preparation time. One of the meetings will take
place at HRS’ office or virtually and the other meeting can be in Fraser.
Task 6 Phase 2 Report
A Phase 2 draft report will be prepared for Fraser’s review. After draft report comments are received
a final report will be prepared and submitted.
Estimated Project Cost
Work for this project will be performed on a time and material basis. The estimated cost for HRS to
perform the proposed scope of work is $68,010. The Phase 1 cost is $31,880 and the Phase 2 cost
is $36,130. Rates used to calculate the costs are listed in our 2022 rate schedule (Exhibit A).
Direct costs are all charges other than labor charges incurred directly for the project.
Schedule
The Scope of Work as described in this letter-agreement shall begin immediately after HRS Water
Consultants, Inc. receives a signed copy of this letter -agreement or after a contract with
Fraser is executed. The signed letter or contract will be our Notice to Proceed for the agreed-
upon services. HRS will complete the proposed work within 150 days. Any delays beyond our
control may require adjustment to this schedule. All work will be performed in accordance
with HRS Water Consultants Standard Terms and Conditions (Exhibit B, attached).
If the scope of work, cost estimate, and schedule described meet with your approval, and you
wish us to proceed with the work, please sign and return one copy of this letter-agreement. The
undersigned agrees to the terms as written in this Letter Agreement and the attached rate
schedule and Terms and Conditions.
We look forward to the opportunity to work with you on this project. Please call me if you have any
questions or comments on the proposed scope of work/agreement.
Very truly yours,
HRS WATER CONSULTANTS, INC.
Mark R. Palumbo
Principal Hydrologist
Mr. Adam Cwiklin
December 23, 2021
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Enclosures: Rate Schedule (Exhibit A)
Terms and Conditions (Exhibit B)
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Accepted by:
Signature________________________
Name___________________________
Title ___________________________
Date ___________________________