Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Odor Consulting Report and Recomend 6-18-09
Odor Consulting Report and Recomend 6-18-09
Mark Grushayev
Program Manager
Veolia Water North America - West, LLC
601 Canal Blvd.
Richmond, CA 94804
On two occasions, October 23, and November 14, 2008, we met and discussed this issue wherein you
inquired as to SSD’s ability to help Veolia and the City solve this problem. Rod Satre has reviewed the
“Odor Evaluation Report” prepared by Webster Environmental Associates, Inc and dated September,
2007. While the solutions for control offered in that report are functional, they do not actually offer a more
efficient approach that limits the massive undertaking suggested in that report.
This project has regrettably taken longer than expected due to situations outside of the author’s control.
However, the information presented below will be able to be rapidly implemented by Veolia personnel
and by others in tandem with their business focus.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at your earliest convenience (510-837-8713).
We are looking forward to addressing any additional concerns or request for other guidance for Veolia.
Sincerely,
Rodrick Satre
Principal, SSD Consulting
Attachment: Report and Recommendations - Odor Body Issues, Causes and Recommended Solutions
SSD CONSULTING
530 SANTA FE AVE, RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA 94801
RDSATRE@LIVE.COM
Veolia Nuisance Odor Mitigation Proposal
December 10, 2008
Signature:
Name
Title
Date
Attachments (2)
Page 2 of 5
Veolia Nuisance Odor Mitigation Proposal
December 10, 2008
Attachment 1:
SPECIFIC MEASURES
The following specific Odor Mitigating Measures (“Measures”) are addressed in this Proposal.
1. Evaluate already published materials regarding considerations, environmental impacts, design,
construction and operation of the Facility relative to odor issues.
2. Meet and confer with Veolia management to discuss findings and to resource operational data useful
in this Phase 1 project.
3. Provide a prioritized listing of odor types, transport methods and dispersion models used to define
the routes odors take to impact the immediate community of Point Richmond Residents.
4. Access and source alternative methods of mitigation that provide lower cost and more immediate
correction capacity through SSD’s associations with its engineering and operational network of
associates across the world.
5. Prepare recommended practices to mitigate odors with little to no fixed asset capital outlay.
6. Prepare conceptual designs of limited capital outlay or expense type actions that would further
mitigate odor transport to the community.
7. Provide a written report that describes our findings.
8. Make one formal presentation to the City. Such presentation would be made jointly owned by SSD
and Veolia.
9. Optional and at no additional cost, SSD and Veolia may elect to publish findings in appropriate
technical journals.
SEQUENCE OF WORK
This Sequence of Work describes the four phase approach to developing the Measures.
Phase 1- Assessment
1. Scope- The following work will be performed for steps 1 through 8 above:
a. Review prior reports.
b. Operational analysis of the facility including review of historical operating data.
c. Economic Analysis of alternatives already presented by others
i. Capital Budget
SSD CONSULTING
530 SANTA FE AVE, RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA 94801
RDSATRE@LIVE.COM
Veolia Nuisance Odor Mitigation Proposal
December 10, 2008
Clarifications:
1) All equipment quantities and sizes identified within the Phase 1 Study Report are approximate. The
final sizing and quantities of equipment, and site arrangement may vary based on final design
requirements.
SCHEDULE-
SSD and Veolia to initiate Project with a kick-off meeting within 2 weeks of LOE execution. All work to be
completed within 90 days of kick-off.
Pricing
Phase 1
Price: $5,000.
The price for Phase 1 is presented on fixed fee basis. Veolia shall pay fifty percent (50%) of the fee upon
execution of the LOE. The balance due shall be payable upon submittal of the final report.
Should the City and SSD agree to perform additional out of scope work, the fee for such work shall be
negotiated and any such work shall be approved in writing.
Expenses
Reasonable expenses, plus 10% associated with this Scope of Work shall be added to the fee for Phase
1. Mileage, when applicable, shall be billed at the standard IRS rate. Any expense exceeding $100 shall
be approved in advance.
Page 4 of 5
Veolia Nuisance Odor Mitigation Proposal
December 10, 2008
Attachment 2
Thereby Veolia and SSD Consulting mutually agree to hold harmless the other party against any and all
liability and claims and further indemnify the other party against any and all claims related to this project
and actions of either party.
No third party claims against either party are allowed nor anticipated in the execution of this work. Each
party will be responsible for their own actions under the Laws of California, USA.
By:______________________________ By:________________________________
Date:___________________________ Date:_______________________________
Representing:____________________ Representing:________________________
During the period of performance and for one year following completion of this project and any related
additional work thereafter, all confidential information developed by SSD Consulting and or Veolia in
direct execution of this work will be held in confidence and will be released generally or to third parties
only upon the written agreement of both parties.
Any Intellectual Property developed under this agreement will be jointly owned by both parties equally
and any rights to exercise the benefits of such developed IP will be agreed to in writing and shared
evenly as to be determined as the need and or opportunity arises.
By:______________________________ By:________________________________
Date:___________________________ Date:_______________________________
Representing:____________________ Representing:________________________
Page 5 of 5