THE WELCH COMPANY
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San Francisco, CA 94111-2496
415 781 5700
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S U M M A R Y


DIARY: October 22, 1996 10:00 AM Tuesday; Rod Welch

Progress meeting -42' Navigation Improvement, Oakland Harbor.

1...Summary/Objective
2...Project Status - Production Slowed by Debris in Work Areas
3...Dutra Reports Improved use of Communication Metrics
4...Partnering Meeting - Dutra/COE will Submit List of Issues
5...Antone Being Serviced
6...Change from 17 to 24 CY Bucket on Antone
7...Dutra to Submit Updated Schedule
8...COE Responsible to Manage Payment Based on Record of Performance
9...Piling/Debris - Dutra Submitting Revised Work Operation
10...COE Recognizes Advantages of Separating Debris at Galbraith
11...Changed Material Encountered - "Gumbo"
12...New Information Indicates Revised Dutra Work Operation
13...Avoiding Commingling Contract Dredging with Debris Removal
14...Obstructions Impair Access to Work in Todd Wing; COE Investigating
15...Inspectors Need Ferry Terminal Access after 1030p
16...New Procedures to be Posted from Dutra Safety Event
17...Safety Meeting Held For All Dutra Crews on 961010
18...Emergency Phone Numbers Will Be Posted
19...Navy Sewer Line - Dutra Has Not Secured UPRR Permit
20...Hard/Soft Polygons Proposal - Dutra to Submit Justification for Audit
21...Dutra Has Improved Effluent Process
22...Project Wide Survey - Will Be Completed End of Next Week
23...Sonoma Baylands Levee Breach NTP Issued
24...Leonard SooHoo and Bob Johnston are still planning to meet to discuss

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1...COE will investigate and advise of any additional information needed
2...Bob Johnston suggested that Phil submit details for the record on when

CONTACTS 
0201 - Dutra Oakland Project Ofc                                                                                                                                          O-00000648 0201
020101 - Mr. Chris Peterson;
020102 - Mr. Phil Torres;
020103 - Mr. Ken Esse; Safety Engineer
020104 - Mr. Steve Hutchison;
020105 - Mr. Jack Fink;
0202 - Dutra Dredging Company
020201 - Mr. Bill Dutra; Chairman;
020202 - Mr. Robert D. Johnston; President                                                                                                                                O-00000644 0101
020203 - Mr. James J. Galli, P.E.; Manager
020204 - West Coast Dredging
0203 - Corps of Engineers, SFD
020301 - Mr. Herb Cheong,; Project Manager
020302 - Mr. Thomas Benero; Chief
020303 - Ms. Monteze Jaggers; Procurement Analyst
020304 - Mr. Marcus Tikotsky; Contract Specialist
0204 - Corps of Engineers, SFD
020401 - Mr. Glen N. Chafe    415 331 0404                                                                                                                                O-00000646 0102
020402 - Mr. Thomas W. White; Project Engineer
0205 - Port of Oakland                                                                                                                                                    O-00000647 0201
020501 - Mr. Ralph Gin;
020502 - Mr. Jack Aydelott;
020503 - Mr. Rob Andrews; Engineering Project Manager
0206 - Gahagan & Bryant Associates, Inc.                                                                                                                              O-00000651 0102
020601 - Mr. Rick Olejniczak; Vice President
0207 - Gahagan & Bryant Associates, Inc.                                                                                                                              O-00000651 0201
020701 - Mr. Rob Greybill;

SUBJECTS
Corps of Engineers, SFD, Oakland Project
Weekly Progress Meeting, 961022

0404 -
0404 -    ..
0405 - Summary/Objective
0406 -
040601 - Follow up ref SDS 4 0000, ref SDS 3 0000.
040602 -
040603 - The barge Antone is being serviced, Paula Lee is working in the
040604 - Turning Basin. DB 24 has been taken off the project.  COE needs agenda
040605 - from Dutra to schedule Partnering meeting.  Contractor updating its
040606 - schedule. Contractor requests more time to submit proposed scope for
040607 - debris removal based on new information from Port of Oakland.
040608 - Contractor was informed it must substantiate its proposals for extra
040609 - payment relative to its original bid.
040611 -  ..
040612 - COE is arranging to remove obstacles from contractor's work area.
040613 - Survey nearly complete. Contractor reports cash flow problems
040614 - impacting payment of pending survey. Contractor was informed funds
040615 - being withheld due to slow progress will be reviewed for release upon
040616 - a showing that production improves to recoup delayed progress.  Time
040617 - extensions will be reviewed based on pending survey results relative
040618 - to original bid quantities.
040619 -
040620 -     [See submission for distribution at ref SDS 10 line 53.]
040621 -
040622 -
0407 -

SUBJECTS
Commencement, Prosecution, Completion of Work
Galbraith, Disposal

0804 -
080501 -  ..
080502 - Project Status - Production Slowed by Debris in Work Areas
080503 -
080504 -
080505 -      [See correction on slowed production not caused by debris in work
080506 -      area, ref SDS 12 line 150.]
080507 -
080508 -    a.  The weekly report on "Hard Digging" for the period ending
080509 -        961022, was not distributed/discussed, pending receipt from
080510 -        Dutra of QC reports for period 961017 - 961021, ref DIT 1 line
080511 -        29.
080513 -         ..
080514 -        Antone being prepared past 2 days for christening ceremony
080515 -        tomorrow, 961023.
080517 -         ..
080518 -    b.  Contractor did not report completion status in Turning Basin
080519 -        (e.g., 20%, 50%, 90% complete??).  Dutra indicated it is still
080520 -        working on an updated schedule.
080522 -         ..
080523 -    c.  Contractor advised it wishes to submit tomorrow a new work
080524 -        operation for consideration of an RFP to perform piling/debris
080525 -        removal in Todd Wing and Schnitzer Wings.
080527 -         ..
080528 -    d.  Dutra will submit issues for partnering meeting so a meeting
080529 -        can be scheduled based on level of effort and duration of event
080530 -        required by issues.
080531 -
080532 -
080533 -
080534 -
0806 -

SUBJECTS
Communication Metrics
SDS Notes for Weekly Progress Meetings

1004 -
100501 -  ..
100502 - Dutra Reports Improved use of Communication Metrics
100503 -
100504 - Bob Johnston indicated the notes of the meeting for 961015 are better
100505 - than those for the meeting on 961009, as discussed at the meeting on
100506 - 961015. ref SDS 4 1217
100507 -
100508 - Bob recalled that Tom White's "minutes" for earlier meetings were
100509 - helpful to Dutra.
100511 -  ..
100512 - Tom Benero reviewed the objective of using Communication Metrics to
100513 - reach timely, accurate decisions in performing the work, as set out in
100514 - the notes for the meeting on 961001, ref SDS 2 6654.  Rod Welch
100515 - explained this is accomplished by aligning understandings from
100516 - meetings, calls and documents (i.e., all management information) with
100517 - contract requirements.  Timely input on misunderstandings avoids
100518 - mistakes that cost money and delay the work, per the notes for the
100519 - meeting on 961015, ref SDS 4 1217.
100520 -
100521 -
100522 -
100523 -
100524 -
1006 -

SUBJECTS
Partnering, COE, Port, Dutra
Dredging, Shoaling
Surveys Predredge, Postdredge

1305 -
130601 -  ..
130602 - Partnering Meeting - Dutra/COE will Submit List of Issues
130603 -
130604 - Leonard asked if Dutra has submitted its list of issues to be
130605 - discussed at a partnering meeting.
130606 -
130607 - Bob Johnston recalled indicating Dutra was trying to submit its list
130608 - by last Friday, per ref SDS 4 line 221.  He noted this morning that
130609 - scheduling a date for the meeting is important.  Dutra is concerned
130610 - about new people at COE.
130612 -  ..
130613 - Leonard SooHoo advised he has a call in to the firm that facilitates
130614 - these meetings.  He asked if Dutra is agreeable to using the same
130615 - location used for the last partnering meeting? There seemed to be
130616 - agreement on this point.
130618 -  ..
130619 - There was discussion that the duration of the meeting is based on the
130620 - number and complexity of issues.  Tom White recalled that the last
130621 - partnering meeting could have benefited from a second day.  There
130622 - seemed to be agreement on scheduling two days.
130624 -  ..
130625 - Leonard noted that scheduling the meeting requires informing the
130626 - facilitators of what is to be "partnered."  Once the agenda is
130627 - received from Dutra, COE can schedule the meeting and issue a
130628 - modification to the contract.
130629 -
130630 -     [See follow up deferring partnering meeting ref SDS 12 line 363.]
130631 -
130632 -
1307 -

SUBJECTS
Service Dredging Equipment
Paula Lee, Turning Basin
Antone, Production Rates - 17 CY Bucket

1905 -
190601 -  ..
190602 - Antone Being Serviced
190603 -
190604 - Jim Galli advised that the Antone is being serviced to prepare it for
190605 - the christening ceremony to be held tomorrow at 1230.  It is expected
190606 - back in production following the ceremony tomorrow.
190607 -
190608 - The Paula Lee is working in the Turning Basin.
190610 -  ..
190611 - The DB 24 is off the job.
190612 -
190613 -
190615 -  ..
190616 - Change from 17 to 24 CY Bucket on Antone
190617 -
190618 - Dutra confirmed it expects to install the 24 CY bucket on the Antone
190619 - following the christening ceremony on 961023, per understandings from
190620 - the 961009 meeting, ref SDS 3 line 167.
190621 -
190622 -
190623 -
190624 -
1907 -

SUBJECTS
Schedule for Construction, 52.236-15
Commencement, Prosecution, Completion of Work
Extension of Time, 1 CD/8K CY
Plan of Operation

2406 -
240701 -  ..
240702 - Dutra to Submit Updated Schedule
240703 -
240704 - There was discussion of Dutra's work sequence being impacted by a
240705 - variety of factors, e.g., obstacles that need to be moved from work
240706 - area, debris removal.
240707 -
240708 - Contract section 02480 4.2 calls for the contractor to submit a weekly
240709 - plan of operation for dredging that covers these issues.  Dutra's plan
240710 - for the current week was not offered for review at the meeting today.
240712 -  ..
240713 - Marcus Tikotsky asked about Dutra's submission of an updated Schedule,
240714 - discussed at the meeting on 961015, ref SDS 4 5883.
240716 -  ..
240717 - Bob Johnston indicated Dutra is still working on updating its project
240718 - Schedule.  This Schedule can show Dutra's sequence of work and
240719 - opportunities for "work arounds" to avoid delays and maintain
240720 - production.  There seemed to be considerable expertise at the meeting
240721 - today on accomplishing this goal, which in turn, permits planning by
240722 - the Port of Oakland and others in utilizing harbor facilities and
240723 - access ways.
240724 -
240725 -     [See receipt of schedule on 961112, ref SDS 15 0000.]
240727 -  ..
240728 - Tom Benero advised that COE understanding from Dutra's progress
240729 - indicates it cannot complete the work by April 1997.
240731 -  ..
240732 - There was discussion of Dutra having encountered additional material.
240734 -  ..
240735 - Tom Benero noted the contract permits Dutra an additional day to
240736 - complete the work for each 8K CY above the original bid quantities.
240738 -  ..
240739 - Assessment can be made by COE with respect to this matter using survey
240740 - results, upon notification by Dutra that it needs additional time
240741 - based on a properly supported updated schedule.
240742 -
240743 -      [See subsequent analysis by Port of Oakland and COE ref SDS 13
240744 -      line 137, and discussion with the Contractor, ref SDS 14 line
240745 -      305.
240746 -
240747 -
2408 -

SUBJECTS
Payments under Fixed Priced Construction

2503 -
250401 -  ..
250402 - COE Responsible to Manage Payment Based on Record of Performance
250403 -
250404 - Bill Dutra asked what steps Dutra can take to obtain release of
250405 - retained earnings?
250406 -
250407 - Tom Benero advised COE is retaining earnings because Dutra's
250408 - production rate shows it cannot meet the contract completion date.
250409 - Production reports indicate Dutra has not averaged 10K per day as
250410 - expected when the Antone was mobilized at the site.
250412 -  ..
250413 - Rob Andrews offered that in order to achieve the original expected
250414 - average production of 10K CY/Day, Dutra must begin averaging 14K to
250415 - 15K CY per day.
250417 -  ..
250418 - Tom Benero indicated COE would consider releasing retained earnings
250419 - and cease withholding future earnings, if Dutra can begin averaging
250420 - 14K CY per day, and/or take such other measures that will reasonably
250421 - result in completing the work within the contract period, as adjusted
250422 - for any additional yardage relative to original bid quantities.
250423 -
250424 -     [See follow up to improve management so production can improve,
250425 -     ref SDS 11 line 82.]
250427 -      ..
250428 -     [See reports of reduced production at ref SDS 12 line 129, and COE
250429 -     initiative on updating schedule, ref SDS 12 line 337.]
250430 -
250431 -
250432 -
2505 -

SUBJECTS
Inner Harbor Work Area, Schnitzer
Piling encountered, Schnitzer
Todd Turning Basin
Obstructions in Todd Wing (Dolphin, Ship,
Debris Removal
0019   Remove concentrated debris Todd and

3108 -
310901 -  ..
310902 - Piling/Debris - Dutra Submitting Revised Work Operation
310903 -
310904 - Tom Benero advised COE has investigated Dutra's report in its 961007
310905 - letter, ref DRP 1 line 26, and is prepared to issue an RFP based upon
310906 - input from Dutra in the meeting on 961017, ref SDS 6 line 89, per
310907 - understandings at the Progress Meeting on 961015, ref SDS 4 line 418.
310909 -  ..
310910 - COE is considering a directive for Dutra to remove debris in excess of
310911 - the requirements of para 02480 para 9, in the Todd and Schnitzer Wings
310912 - based on assuming approximately a 1' - 2' depth of debris throughout
310913 - these areas.  It is recognized that debris will not occur throughout
310914 - the areas, however, the actual condition can only be determined by
310915 - performance of the work, since all of the work to be performed is
310916 - underwater.  Dutra holds it is "critical" for it to commence work in
310917 - these areas, and so for budgeting purposes this calculation can be
310918 - determined, as discussed with Dutra at the 961017 meeting, ref SDS 6
310919 - line 134.  Actual payment will be based on actual yardage of debris
310920 - removed based on visual observation and measurement by COE during the
310921 - work, subject to reasonable challenge by Dutra.
310923 -  ..
310924 - Based on discussions with Dutra, COE expects the work operation may
310925 - consist of a dredge, dredging scows and other equipment, such as flat
310926 - barges, as Dutra determines is needed to load piling and other debris
310927 - found to be in excess of the requirements of para 02480 para 9, ref
310928 - SDS 6 line 210.  Since the extent and location of debris is unknown,
310929 - using dredging scows for material suitable for disposal at Galbraith,
310930 - will enable Dutra to maintain consistent use of the dredge without
310931 - concern about encountering material suitable for disposal at
310932 - Galbraith, and/or commingling it with debris to be paid at a price
310933 - under this RFP significantly higher than the contract price for
310934 - dredging, due to increased handling and possibly reduced production
310935 - rate relative to that for dredging contract pay item work.
310937 -  ..
310938 - To the extent Dutra estimates its production on dredging suitable
310939 - material under this RFP will be impacted, it can include the cost for
310940 - this impact in the cost for removing debris.
310942 -  ..
310943 - Therefore, COE expects to request Dutra's pricing for the following
310944 - new pay item:
310945 -
310946 -
310947 -      Remove debris in Todd and Schnitzer Wings              Tons
310948 -      above requirements of 02480 para 9                 ----
310949 -
310951 -  ..
310952 - At the meeting on 961017 Dutra raised a variety of options and
310953 - complexities in disposing of the debris and disposing of suitable
310954 - material at Galbraith, including separating material.  Under this
310955 - proposed RFP, Dutra can determine the most economical solution,
310956 - subject to review by COE for reasonableness.
310958 -  ..
310959 - Ideas considered on reasonableness were then discussed, as follows...
310960 -
310961 -
310963 -  ..
310964 - COE Recognizes Advantages of Separating Debris at Galbraith
310965 -
310966 - Glen Chafey reported investigation indicating separation can be
310967 - performed at the Liberty Off-loader with specialized equipment in
310968 - order to minimize duplicate handling and hauling material to
310969 - Galbraith.
310971 -  ..
310972 - Bill Dutra observed the logic of this approach is sound to a point.
310974 -  ..
310975 - There was discussion about San Franciscan sand cannot pass through
310976 - grates.  Creosote piles may penetrate into clay.  Sorting debris
310977 - presents a challenge.
310978 -
310980 -  ..
310981 - Changed Material Encountered - "Gumbo"
310982 - New Information Indicates Revised Dutra Work Operation
310983 -
310984 - Bill Dutra advised of progress Dutra has made identifying the possible
310985 - scope of debris removal based on new information from the Port of
310986 - Oakland, per discussion with Rob Andrews at the meeting on 961015....
310987 - ref SDS 4 line 366.
310989 -  ..
310990 - Bill feels identifying scope is 95% complete.  He indicated this
310991 - warrants using a cheaper piece of equipment, and disposing of the
310992 - debris in the Redwood Land Fill.  It was unclear if disposal could be
310993 - accomplished by barge, or by truck, as discussed at the 961017
310994 - meeting.  If debris is disposed by barge, then payment can be by CY
310995 - instead of by ton, which seems to be more applicable to a trucking
310996 - operation.  COE is agreeable to using cheaper, and more effective
310997 - equipment, however, it is Dutra's responsibility to select an
310998 - economical mix of resources for the work under all of the
310999 - circumstances involved.
311000 - ..
311001 - Bill cited the potential for the debris to contain a wide
311002 - variety of elements including wood, concrete, steel piles.
311004 -  ..
311005 - Bob Johnston called this mixture "gumbo."
311007 -  ..
311008 - Such potential is consistent with the original understanding that,
311009 - having encountered complex materials, i.e., "gumbo," it is not
311010 - possible to formulate a work operation predicated on encountering a
311011 - single type of debris within finite contiguous regions, other than by
311012 - making general assumptions based on data from the Port of Oakland
311013 - archives reviewed this morning, that show evidence of prior structures
311014 - where none are presently observable from above water.  Whether this
311015 - site was used previously as a dump, formal or otherwise at different
311016 - times over the past 100 years and thus presents a layered environment
311017 - of debris and mud, is unknown, but possible based on the material
311018 - removed to date.
311019 -
311020 -      [See follow up on spec requirements. ref SDS 8 4933]
311022 -  ..
311023 - A variety of disposal scenarios were considered in addition to those
311024 - identified by Glen.
311026 -  ..
311027 - Bill proposed setting up a separate debris removal operation,
311028 - consistent with COE intent under the above pay item being considered
311029 - by COE.
311030 -
311031 -
311033 -  ..
311034 - Avoiding Commingling Contract Dredging with Debris Removal
311035 -
311036 - There was discussion that using dredging scows for contract dredge
311037 - material in conjunction with the debris removal operation, will enable
311038 - the contractor's dredge to continually work, rather than having to
311039 - place suitable material in the debris barge, or alternatively drop it
311040 - back in the water and then dredge it again, in the event a bucket load
311041 - of suitable material is encountered.
311043 -  ..
311044 - Indeed it seems likely that the depth of debris will vary across the
311045 - work area, so that at some locations there will necessarily be greater
311046 - concentrations of debris than at other locations in the target work
311047 - areas.  Having the two scows available at all times enables the work
311048 - to proceed at full force under all contingencies.
311050 -  ..
311051 - Bob Johnston indicated there may be aspects of the work which make
311052 - this method less economical than using a single barge for debris
311053 - removal until that operation is determined to be completed, then
311054 - commencing contract dredging.
311055 - ..
311056 - Contract section 02480 para 9 requires the contractor to perform
311057 - debris removal as part of the price for contract dredging, so Dutra
311058 - should submit its explanation of distinguishing this operation from
311059 - the requirements of this contract provision.
311061 -  ..
311062 - Dutra requested another day to analyze the new information provided by
311063 - the Port and to formulate its approach.  Dutra will submit its views
311064 - to COE tomorrow, 961023, and thereafter COE will issue an RFP.
311065 -
311066 -     [See receipt of information from Dutra a week later, ref SDS 12
311067 -     line 462.]
311068 -
311069 -
3111 -

SUBJECTS
Inner Harbor Work Area, Schnitzer
Todd Turning Basin
Obstructions in Todd Wing (Dolphin, Ship,

3405 -
340601 -  ..
340602 - Obstructions Impair Access to Work in Todd Wing; COE Investigating
340603 -
340604 - Dutra urged prompt action on removing obstacles in its work area so
340605 - dredging can commence.
340606 -
340607 - At this time COE understands from Dutra's reports that such obstacles
340608 - are in the Todd and Schnitzer Wings which are pending formulation of a
340609 - solution for debris removal.
340611 -  ..
340612 - Rob Andrews indicated the Port of Oakland cannot take action because
340613 - the area in question is under Federal jurisdiction.
340615 -  ..
340616 - Leonard SooHoo reported COE counsel contacts with a judge to take
340617 - necessary action.  These efforts will be pursued to expedite the work.
340619 -  ..
340620 - There was discussion that there are several classes of such obstacles:
340621 -
340622 -     1.  The floating dock has a long history of a presence at its
340623 -         location which may result in delayed relocation.  Options to
340624 -         accommodate this delay include delaying work in this region;
340625 -         removing it from the contract to be performed by others.
340626 -
340627 -             [See report by Dutra that this may not be a problem, ref
340628 -             SDS 12 line 399.]
340630 -          ..
340631 -     2.  Last week one ship was reported in the way, today Dutra
340632 -         reported another ship is now in the way, though possibly in
340633 -         the process of being moved.
340635 -          ..
340636 -         This is a dynamic condition which requires coordination with
340637 -         authorities to place the contractor's work area off limits for
340638 -         berthing ships during the period when work is being performed.
340640 -          ..
340641 -         There was discussion about coordinating with ship owners and
340642 -         those who direct where ships are berthed, to simply avoid
340643 -         conflicts with Dutra operations.  The practicalities and level
340644 -         of effort for accomplishing such coordination were not fully
340645 -         explored at the meeting today.
340646 -
340647 -             [See report by Dutra that this problem is limited mainly
340648 -             to Pembina, ref SDS 12 line 402.]
340650 -          ..
340651 -     3.  Physical structures not shown on the drawings, such as a
340652 -         concrete dolphin.
340654 -          ..
340655 -         These items need to be identified and reported in a drawing
340656 -         for investigation by COE.
340658 -          ..
340659 -         Steve Hutchison said Dutra can prepare a sketch showing the
340660 -         location of such items relative to the Dutra work areas.
340662 -          ..
340663 -         COE can then investigate and arrange with Dutra or others to
340664 -         address this issue.
340665 -
340666 -             [See report by Dutra of submitting sketch, ref SDS 12 line
340667 -             493.]
340668 -
340669 -
340670 -
3407 -

SUBJECTS
Safety and Health, Access/Egress of Workers

3503 -
350401 -  ..
350402 - Inspectors Need Ferry Terminal Access after 1030p
350403 -
350404 - There was no discussion of progress on this issue, nor indication
350405 - that it is of continuing concern to the project.
350406 -
350407 -
350408 -
3505 -

SUBJECTS
Safety and Health, Safety Seminar
Safety Improvements
Safety Meeting on Current Accidents/Incidents
Emergency Numbers

3906 -
390701 -  ..
390702 - New Procedures to be Posted from Dutra Safety Event
390703 -
390704 - Bob Johnston asked Ken Esse about progress coordinating with Al
390705 - Bennitt on the memo from Dutra's safety event on 960923, per meeting
390706 - on 961001, ref SDS 2 line 281, and on 961009, ref SDS 3 line 356.
390707 -
390708 - Ken said he will contact Al to finalize this memo.
390709 -
390710 -      [Dutra submitted a report at 961112 meeting, ref SDS 16 line
390711 -      807.]
390713 -  ..
390714 - A determination can then be made on changes that might be indicated to
390715 - the project safety program.
390716 -
390717 -
390719 -  ..
390720 - Safety Meeting Held For All Dutra Crews on 961010
390721 -
390722 - There was no discussion during the meeting of Dutra's response to
390723 - Leonard SooHoo's request for results on safety meeting held on 961010,
390724 - per meeting on 961009, ref SDS 3 line 364, and whether any new
390725 - procedures to improve safety have been promulgated as a result of
390726 - recent experience, cited in the meeting on 961009, and reported to be
390727 - of major concern to COE District Commander at the 960924 meeting, ref
390728 - DIP 1 line 21.
390729 -
390730 -
390732 -  ..
390733 - Emergency Phone Numbers Will Be Posted
390734 -
390735 - Ken Esse advised adequate Emergency phone numbers are posted at Dutra
390736 - work locations, including floating equipment.  Dutra indicates COE has
390737 - a list of emergency numbers in order for timely responsiveness.
390738 -
390739 - COE will investigate and advise of any additional information needed
390740 - on this matter.
390741 -
390742 -
390743 -
3908 -

SUBJECTS
Commencement, Prosecution, Completion of
Navy Sewer Line, RR Slope Stability
Sewer Line Installation
COE Directs Contractor to Proceed

4306 -
430701 -  ..
430702 - Navy Sewer Line - Dutra Has Not Secured UPRR Permit
430703 -
430704 - Bob Johnston advised that the Union Pacific Railroad has returned
430705 - Dutra's check for obtaining a permit to perform the crossing of the
430706 - UPRR railroad line as shown in the contract plans for the Sewer Line
430707 - relocation work under bid item #0013.
430708 -
430709 -      [On 961204 received UPRR's letter to Dutra indicating the check
430710 -      was returned as a result of "complicities" Dutra discussed with
430711 -      UPRR's Engineering Department, ref SDS 18 4822.]
430713 -  ..
430714 - COE has directed Dutra to perform this work in accordance with the
430715 - contract requirements to obtain a permit from UPRR, ref SDS 4 5739,
430716 - and is confirming such instruction in response to Dutra's letters,
430717 - including its serial letter #0177 dated 961014 received at the
430718 - Progress Meeting on 961015. ref DRP 3 0000
430719 -
430720 -      [On 961024 COE issued letter #0008. ref SDS 9 8472]
430721 -
430722 -
430723 -
4308 -

SUBJECTS
RFPs Soft-Hard Polygons
Justify Increase Unit Price

4504 -
450501 -  ..
450502 - Hard/Soft Polygons Proposal - Dutra to Submit Justification for Audit
450503 -
450504 - Dutra asked about the form of the cost breakdown COE requires in order
450505 - to evaluate the 4 proposals for this matter.
450506 -
450507 - Monti Jaggers advised Dutra's price must track to the contract pay
450508 - items for the work to be performed, as set out in COE letter to Dutra
450509 - dated 961003, ref DIP 3 line 26.  This instruction was conveyed at the
450510 - 960920 meeting, ref SDS 1 line 109.
450511 -
450512 -      [See review COE Team at ref SDS 7 line 192.]
450514 -  ..
450515 - Dutra's proposal should show the cost per cubic yard of dredging where
450516 - it has encountered hard material shown in the plans to be soft, and it
450517 - must show a justification for any amount of such cost that exceeds the
450518 - cost of performing comparable work under other pay items at other
450519 - locations in the project.  This will permit the government to pay the
450520 - contractor for hard material actually encountered that was shown to be
450521 - soft, at an equitable price, as shown in the notes for the meeting
450522 - with Dutra on 961001, ref SDS 2 line 340.
450523 -
450524 -
450525 -
450526 -
4506 -

SUBJECTS
Disposal at Galbraith
Waste Discharge Requirements for Galbraith

4704 -
470501 -  ..
470502 - Dutra Has Improved Effluent Process
470503 -
470504 - Rob Andrews asked about reports of effluent solids relative to
470505 - contract objectives.
470506 -
470507 - Phil Torres reported that some test readings were taken during periods
470508 - when the weirs were closed and effluent operations were actually NOT
470509 - underway.  There seemed to be discussion of high wind conditions
470510 - giving skewed readings.
470512 -  ..
470513 - Such conditions may distort the meaning of the readings relative to
470514 - achieving contract objectives.
470516 -  ..
470517 - Phil indicated Dutra has subsequently revised its operation to ensure
470518 - the effectiveness of future testing in measuring the condition of the
470519 - completed work, as contemplated by the contract.  Every adverse
470520 - condition cannot be foreseen; however, the report today indicates the
470521 - Contractor is making good progress in performing this requirement.
470523 -  ..
470524 - Bob Johnston suggested that Phil submit details for the record on when
470525 - tests were done that were not representative, as discussed today.
470526 -
470527 -      [See Action Item review meeting item #20, ref SDS 17 line 194.]
470528 -
470529 -
4706 -

SUBJECTS
Variations in Estimated Quantities
Surveys Predredge, Postdredge
Quantity Surveys for Payment
Shoaling, Polygon IC 3,4

5406 -
540701 -  ..
540702 - Project Wide Survey - Will Be Completed End of Next Week
540703 -
540704 - Rick Olejniczak reported the survey work by G.B. Star Company is
540705 - 99% complete.
540706 -
540707 - Bob Johnston advised that Dutra cannot pay G.B. Star for survey work
540708 - as a result of a cash flow problem.
540709 -
540710 -
540711 -
5408 -

SUBJECTS
Disposal at Sonoma Baylands
Sonoma Baylands Disposal Requirements

5604 -
560501 -  ..
560502 - Sonoma Baylands Levee Breach NTP Issued
560503 -
560504 - Leonard SooHoo confirmed the breaching ceremony is scheduled for
560505 - Friday, 961025 at 1230.
560506 -
560507 -
560508 -
5606 -

SUBJECTS
       Remove Electrical Line in OC-4B-5

5704 -    ..
570402 -  ..
570403 - Leonard SooHoo and Bob Johnston are still planning to meet to discuss
570404 - the electrical cable RFP.
570405 -
570406 -
5705 -
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