Hi Mark,
We are working through a solution to vac out the media under the tank to identify the leak location. Once that is done Westech, is going to work with us on a repair solution. I appreciate all your help on the matter. Your guidance was very helpful and I believe they understand our financial stand point now as well.
Once the repairs are identified and we determine whether a contractor needs to be hired, would you like me to contact you for a quote for the repairs? Is this something you could help the City with?
Jennifer Cline, P.E. | Public Works Director
Licensed in OR, WA
117 N Molalla Ave. | PO Box 248 * |Molalla, OR 97038
O: 503.759.0218 | F: 503.829.3676
From: Mark Gunderson [mailto:mgunderson@charterpdx.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2015 8:53 AM
To: Jennifer Cline <jcline@cityofmolalla.com>
Subject: FW: 2007 WWTP Plant Improvements
Jennifer,
Have not heard from you in a day or two. Have you had any more luck with your tank leak? Let me know if there is anywhere I can help. If nothing else as a sounding board.
Merry Christmas,
Mark Gunderson
Office 503-691-1700
Cell 503-710-8309
From: Mark Gunderson
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 3:51 PM
To: 'Jennifer Cline'
Subject: RE: 2007 WWTP Plant Improvements
I would agree. You would think that a tank of that nature would have at least a 20 year +/- life expectancy based on what it is used for and the difficulty in replacement. I think a call to Gobal Sampson might be in order. Have you looked at the project specifications? What do they say warranty specific for the project and the tank in particular?
Mark Gunderson
Office 503-691-1700
Cell 503-710-8309
From: Jennifer Cline [mailto:jcline@cityofmolalla.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 3:48 PM
To: Mark Gunderson
Cc: Jason Clifford
Subject: RE: 2007 WWTP Plant Improvements
Hi Mark,
We did talk to the manufacturer, Westech, and the company wants to bill the City over $4000 for a site visit to diagnose the issue. I have some concerns that this failure is too premature.
Thanks,
Jennifer Cline, P.E. | Public Works Director
Licensed in OR, WA
117 N Molalla Ave. | PO Box 248 * |Molalla, OR 97038
O: 503.759.0218 | F: 503.829.3676
From: Mark Gunderson [mailto:mgunderson@charterpdx.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 3:24 PM
To: Jennifer Cline <jcline@cityofmolalla.com>
Subject: RE: 2007 WWTP Plant Improvements
Jenifer,
In going through the O&M’s about the only pertinent thing that I can find is where it states that the tank should not be set directly on a concrete pad without mastic paint or some other type of isolation barrier (note 2 on dwg D101) and again on sheet 15 of 48 in the O&M’s, note 1 states the tanks have been provided with a coat of mastic paint so they can set directly on concrete. That step may have been omitted on the one tank? Have a look it may be apparent by comparing the problem tank to the other three.
Regarding the warranty, I’m with you I did not see much there. Have you talked to the manufacturer? You might try and contact Goble Sampson. They are the local reps and you could apply a little owner pressure to get some representation. I’m sure they would love to work with you on the next addition on site. They’re a good company I have dealt with them in the past.
Hope I have helped a little bit. If you don’t get any traction from the manufacturer or the local rep let me know and we’ll have a look at what we can do to remedy the problem.
Mark Gunderson
Office 503-691-1700
Cell 503-710-8309
From: Jennifer Cline [mailto:jcline@cityofmolalla.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 2:42 PM
To: Mark Gunderson
Cc: Jason Clifford
Subject: RE: 2007 WWTP Plant Improvements
Hi Mark,
Attached is the O&M manual information I was able to find. It talks about a warrantee, but no specific information on what that is.
Jennifer Cline, P.E. | Public Works Director
Licensed in OR, WA
117 N Molalla Ave. | PO Box 248 * |Molalla, OR 97038
O: 503.759.0218 | F: 503.829.3676
From: Mark Gunderson [mailto:mgunderson@charterpdx.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 7:14 AM
To: Jennifer Cline <jcline@cityofmolalla.com>
Cc: Jason Clifford <jclifford@cityofmolalla.com>
Subject: RE: 2007 WWTP Plant Improvements
Jennifer,
Had a chance to look at the drawings a little. They did not tell me much more than the pictures. My suggestion at this point is to contact the manufacturer regarding the tank rusting to get a little more information on warranty and/or their suggested repair. At that point a visit makes a little more sense. We can have a look and discuss the manufacturer’s suggested fix or the possibility of repair or replacement.
If you don’t think that you are going to get any traction with the manufacturer let me know and I am more than willing to come out and discuss the options.
Thanks again,
Mark Gunderson
Office 503-691-1700
Cell 503-710-8309
From: Jennifer Cline [mailto:jcline@cityofmolalla.com]
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2015 1:48 PM
To: Mark Gunderson
Cc: Jason Clifford
Subject: RE: 2007 WWTP Plant Improvements
Attached is plan set 2 of 2.
Jennifer Cline, P.E. | Public Works Director
Licensed in OR, WA
117 N Molalla Ave. | PO Box 248 * |Molalla, OR 97038
O: 503.759.0218 | F: 503.829.3676
From: Jennifer Cline [mailto:jcline@cityofmolalla.com]
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2015 1:47 PM
To: 'mgunderson@charterpdx.com' <mgunderson@charterpdx.com>
Cc: Jason Clifford <jclifford@cityofmolalla.com>
Subject: 2007 WWTP Plant Improvements
Hi Mark,
Here is email 1 of 2 of the plans, see Sheets 22, 33 & 36 for gravity filter & pad information. It appears each filter is 13.5’ in diameter and just over 12’ tall. I will send additional manufacturer information when available.
Please let me know when you’re available to make a site visit to the plant.
Thank you,
Jennifer Cline, P.E. | Public Works Director
Licensed in OR, WA
117 N Molalla Ave. | PO Box 248 * |Molalla, OR 97038
O: 503.759.0218 | F: 503.829.3676
