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remedial action system became operational in 2004. Based on operational
observations, the remediation system has been slightly modified from the original design since
becoming operational. After two years of operation, the remediation system was shut down in
September 2006 to address compromise of the liner system in one of the treatment ponds. The
remediation system was not reactivated until August 2008. Due to lack of maintenance and
down-time, the remediation system was not operating fully until May 2009. Current assessments
of the operational characteristics of the system indicate that the system is not performing to
design specifications for a variety of reasons. SCS Engineers has been contracted to monitor the
remediation system based on the RAP and subsequent modifications since 2007. The most
recent RAP Modification was approved by the FDEP in 2011 paving the way for substantial
infrastructure changes completed in 2013 which will ultimately result in substantial reductions in
the cost of restoration activities.
Both Long Term Care Semi-Annual Compliance and Remedial Action Assessment monitoring
are budgeted activities. The activities in this Task Order address services to be performed in
FY2014. In order to meet LTC Permit and Remedial Action requirements, the LTC and RAP
Mod requires two monitoring events for a fixed price of $ $99,300.
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OPTIONS: Approve/Disapprove
RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the scope and fee with SCS Engineers for monitoring
associated with Baker Landfill not to exceed $99,300.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Padgett, County Administrator
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Environmental Consultants 3298 Summit Boulevard 850 432-6211
and Contractors Suite 31-A FAX 850 432-6220
Pensacola, FL 32503 www.scsengineers.com
January 13, 2014
File No. 090473213
Mr. Scott Henson
Okaloosa County Public Works Department
Environmental Services Division
1759 South Ferdon Blvd
Crestview, FL 32536
Subject: Proposal to Perform 2014 Semi-Annual Compliance and Remedial Action Plan
Modification Sampling and Reporting for the Baker Landfill
Dear Scott:
SCS Engineers (SCS) is pleased to provide Okaloosa County, Public Works Department,
Environmental Services Division (County) with this proposal to perform the 2014 semi-annual
compliance and remedial action sampling and reporting for the Baker Landfill. This proposal
includes SCS’ services to continue ongoing semi-annual and annual compliance monitoring and
reporting and continue remedial action sampling modified in accordance with the 2008
RAPMOD – 2011 Addendum (RAPMOD) prepared by SCS, dated August 1, 2011, and
approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) on December 7, 2011.
This proposal provides SCS’ scope of services, estimated fee, and schedule to perform the semi-
annual compliance and RAPMOD sampling reporting.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
In accordance with the closure permit for Baker Landfill (Permit No. 0075982-004-SF), as
modified April 19, 2010, and the RAPMOD approved by FDEP on December 7, 2011, semi-
annual reports for compliance and remedial action sampling are due by May 1 and November 1
of each year. To meet this schedule and the reporting schedule associated with laboratory
reporting established in Chapter 62-780, Florida Administrative Code (FAC), semi-annual
sampling will be performed in February and August of 2014. SCS will use the services of RDH
Environmental (RDH) for collection of samples and Pace Laboratories (Pace) for samples
analysis. Details of the scope of services are summarized in the following tasks.
Tasks 1 and 2 – February and August 2014 Sampling and Reporting
The following describes the proposed semi-annual sampling events for 2014 which will include
field sampling activities, water quality analyses, and reporting of findings. Task 1 will be for the
February event and Task 2 will be for the August event. The following will be performed for
each event.
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Water Quality Sampling
Water quality sampling will include the collection of groundwater and leachate samples. When
available, SCS will also collect surface water and seep samples. Groundwater sample collection
will be performed for compliance and RAPMOD requirements. Field work, sampling
methodologies, data evaluation, and data Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) will be
performed in accordance with Chapter 62-160, FAC, Standard Operating Procedures (DEP-SOP-
001/01) (SOPs) and the closure permit.
Sampling requirements are listed in a comprehensive Table A-1, included in Attachment 1.
Table A-1 assimilates the compliance sampling requirements listed in Sections H and K of the
closure permit and the remedial action sampling requirements listed in Table 2 of the RAPMOD.
Table A-1 lists the sampling schedule, sampling locations, and related water quality parameters
for each monitoring location. Semi-annual sampling will be performed during February and
August, with the August event including annual sampling of the leachate (L-2), and the Shue
Well.
As required by Chapter 62-701.510(9)(a), SCS will electronically notify the FDEP within 14
days prior to each scheduled sampling event. SCS also will coordinate with RDH and Pace to
confirm sample bottles have been ordered and delivered and sampling is occurring as scheduled.
Water level measurements will be collected from each monitoring well across the site prior to
sample collection. During purging procedures, indicator parameters will be measured and
recorded in the FDEP water sampling logs in accordance with the current FDEP SOPs and
permit requirements. For Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) purposes, SCS will
collect the appropriate number of equipment blanks and duplicate samples in accordance with
the FDEP SOPs and as indicated in Table A-1.
Prior to the initiation of sample collection, field instruments will be calibrated according to
factory instructions. Instrument calibrations will be documented on a field log and submitted to
the County with the field sampling logs and laboratory analytical results. Static water levels in
each required well will be obtained on the same day using an electronic water level indicator to
the nearest 0.01 foot. During the collection of the static groundwater elevations, each monitoring
well will be visually inspected. If any problems with the monitoring well are observed, SCS will
immediately notify the County of the problem.
Low-flow groundwater purging, and sample collection procedures will be followed in the field
using a portable pneumatic bladder pump, where dedicated pumps are not present. For recovery
wells, samples will be collected from the recovery pumps via sampling ports on the submersible
pump drop-pipes. When recovery wells are not operating, samples will be collected from the
annular monitoring wells. FDEP SOPs will be followed during all sampling activities. Sampling
equipment will be decontaminated prior to all phases of purging and sample collection to reduce
the potential for cross contamination between sample locations. Required Quality
Assurance/Quality Control samples will be collected including duplicates, equipment blanks, and
trip blanks. The August event will include the semi-annual sampling locations included in the
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February event with the addition of the annual sampling for the landfill leachate and sampling of
the Shue (private) well.
During the purging and sampling operations, the groundwater will be monitored for pH,
dissolved oxygen, specific conductance, temperature, turbidity, oxidation reduction potential
(ORP), colors, odors, and sheens (by observation), and ferrous iron for monitoring wells which
have been selected for Monitoring Natural Attenuation (MNA). Monitoring of these parameters
will provide an indication of stabilization of the groundwater quality prior to sample collection.
These parameters will be recorded on the sampling log. Once the indicator values are stabilized
and a sufficient volume purged from the well, sample collection will begin.
After sample collection, the samples will be prepared, preserved as necessary, and shipped to
Pace using industry standard chain-of-custody procedures.
Laboratory Analysis, Review, Database Update
Water quality analyses will be performed by Pace in accordance with Chapter 62-160, FAC
DEP-SOP-001/01 and the closure permit. Pace is certified by the Florida Department of Health
Environmental Laboratory Certification Program (DoH ELCP). Pace will perform analyses as
listed in Table A-1 in standard turn-around times (approximately two calendar weeks) and
provide an electronic report and data package deliverable to SCS.
A Level II quality control data package will be included within the laboratory report for each
sampling event. Upon receipt of the laboratory report and data package, SCS will perform a
quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) review.
Reporting
SCS will prepare tables, figures, and a written report for each semi-annual event conducted
during 2014 reviewing the data from each event. The reports will include a section on results of
compliance monitoring and results of remedial action monitoring. SCS will also include a
section in the reports addressing the operation and maintenance of the monitoring and
remediation system at Baker. In accordance with the RAPMOD, reports will include a discussion
of the effectiveness of monitored natural attenuation. Conclusions and recommendations will be
provided in each report regarding monitoring location compliance and the effectiveness of the
remediation system.
Task 3 - FDEP Request for Additional Information
With the combining of both the Compliance and RAPMOD reports into a single report, there
exists the possibility that the FDEP may request additional information following submittal of
one or both of the semi-annual reports. Task 3 will include the response to one FDEP Request
for Additional Information (RAI) for each of the 2014 semi-annual reports. While SCS strives to
provide a comprehensive document for regulatory review, RAIs typically include the request for
clarification of assessments and inclusion of other information, to include historical data, tables,
and figures. Task 3 includes responding to one RAI for each semi-annual event and providing
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available additional information. This task does not include installation of additional wells,
additional sampling, or the further analysis of data.
DELIVERABLES
Laboratory reports and data packages are anticipated to be received by SCS on or about March 1
and September 1. The report for each sampling event will be submitted to the County in draft
format within approximately 20 calendar days following receipt of the laboratory report and data
package with the request that the County provide its review and comments within
approximately10 calendar days. The draft report will include a complete electronic copy of the
report in pdf format with a separate copy of the text in .doc format for tracked-changes review
revisions and comments by the County. SCS will make appropriate revisions to the draft report
based on County input and prepare the final version for submission to the FDEP by the May 1
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