ReferenceMr. Tony Schroeder Wastewater Superintendent Village of Leipsic 419.943.2009

Over the past 20 years, PDG has provided ongoing consulting, design and construction administration services to assist the Village of Leipsic in the continued improvement of its wastewater treatment plant.

Most recently, PDG assisted with the final phase of a three phase improvement project. As part of the third phase, PDG provided planning, design, and construction of improvements consisting of a new head works building, housing four (4) raw sewage pumps, a mechanical self-cleaning influent raw sewage fine screen and vortex-type grit removal system. A fourth sequencing batch reactor (SBR) tank was installed, as well as replacement of SBR equipment in existing tanks along with fine bubble diffuser aeration. A PLC based SCADA system was installed and expansion of the ultraviolet disinfection system and expansion of the existing Administration/Lab building were part of the improvements. The expanded wastewater treatment plant will have an average day design capacity of 1.5 MGD and a peak wet weather capacity of 3.0 MGD. The project included design and installation of a 350 KW diesel-engine generator for standby power system.

LEIPSIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS

Location ∙ Leipsic, Ohio

Services Provided ∙ Environmental Engineering, Construction Administration, Project Funding

Project Funding ∙ $2,378,925 – US Department of Commerce–EDA Grant (50% Funded)

∙ State of Ohio, Development Services Agency

Project Cost ∙ $4,757,850

Size ∙ 1.5 MGD Daily Capacity ∙ 3.0 MGD Peak Wet Weather Capacity

Schedule ∙ 1992–2014

Project Team ∙ Michael Atherine, P.E., Project Manager ∙ Steven Wonder, P.E. Project Engineer ∙ Daniel Knott, P.E., Electrical Engineer ∙ Michelle L. Hister, Grants Administrator

Project Relevance ∙Construction Services

∙New Building

∙Screen Replacement

∙Grant Administration

∙SBR tank installed, and replacement of existing SBR equipment

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PDG assisted the Village in securing funding for the project through federal, state, and private industry sources. The Village obtained a 50% grant ($2,378,925) from the US Department of Commerce–Economic Development Administration (EDA). The remaining 50% of the project cost was funded by the State of Ohio, Development Services Agency, and ProTec Coating Company to support ProTec’s $4 million expansion and creation of 100 new jobs.

Leipsic Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements

ReferenceJudith M. Cowan, President Ohio Energy & Advanced Manufacturing Center Post Office Box 1131, Lima, Ohio 45802419.230.7897 judycowan@woh.rr.com

City of Lima, Ohio Energy Advanced Manufacturing Center, and Ohio Northern UniversityPDG assisted the collaborating partners in obtaining a U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration grant for funding the construction of a Research & Development Commercialization Incubator. We also assisted in securing Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) 629 Roadway Funds as part of the local funding match. The OEAMC, City of Lima, and ONU were awarded the balance of the matching funds from the ODSA. This project has 50% grant funding and 50% matching forgivable loan funding. Along with providing grant writing and grant administration services, PDG provided all preliminary engineering; final engineering; bidding and construction management services; multi-funding agency coordination, reporting and regulatory guidance including preparing the EDA Site Certification Documents and blended bid documents, as well as all environmental regulatory agency coordination for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance. This included achieving concurrence with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio

Project Relevance ∙Grant Writing/Administration

∙EDA Funding

∙Higher Education Partner

∙Architectural/ Interior Design, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering

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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIALIZATION INCUBATOR

Location ∙ Lima, Ohio

Services Provided ∙ Grant Administration, Environmental Regulatory Agency Coordination

Cost ∙ $2.9 million

Project Funding ∙ $1.46 million EDA ∙ $1.46 million ODSA ∙ $3.36 million ODSA JRS

Size ∙ 20,000 SF

Schedule ∙ Professional Services: 2010-2013 ∙ Construction: 2013-2014

Project Team ∙ Paula J. Henrion, Grant Writing/Administration ∙ Tom Stuckey, Construction Administration

American Buildings–Excellence in Design Award Winner Manufacturing/Industrial Category

AWARD WINNING PROJECT

Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the Ohio Historic Preservation Office.

The project included the construction of a 20,000 S.F. Research and Development Commercialization Incubator building and necessary site improvements including roadways, drainage, parking areas, sidewalks, landscaping, signage and lighting.

PDG assisted the City of Lima in securing an Ohio Department of Development Jobs Ready Site funding grant for the completion of the site improvements. This included closely working with, and managing the requirements of several environmental regulatory agencies including the Ohio Historic Preservation Office and Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

The incubator will graduate tenants that will stimulate economic development in Ohio, regionally and nationally through sustainable agile manufacturing (SAM) focused on mass production. The mission is to provide a facility in which collaborating partners can share and develop intellectual property in an open and protected working environment. The OEAMC will serve as a central organization for creating consortia that will identity common manufacturing problems and contribute intellectual capital through ONU to address the challenges associated with Sustainable Agile Manufacturing (SAM). The anticipated outcome of the Research & Development Commercialization Incubator is to create growth in existing companies, create new companies, the commercialization of new technologies and the creation of jobs in Lima and Allen County.

Prior to the site selection for this project, PDG had assisted the City of Lima in securing an ODSA Jobs Ready Site grant. The project site was formerly a blighted neighborhood within the City of Lima that contained abandoned and condemned homes; the area is adjacent to multiple railroad lines and heavy industrial development. Clearing and improving the site included working closely with the Ohio Historic Preservation Office and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. PDG assisted the City in achieving ODSA JRS Certification.

R&D Commercialization Incubator

ReferenceJason Toth Associate VP for Facilities & Construction University of Toledo Plant Operations 419.530.1418 jason.toth@utoledo.edu

Health Science CampusThe University of Toledo retained PDG in conjunction with BHDP Architecture for the design of its 40,000 s.f. Technology and Incubation Center. The new two-story complex promotes multi-disciplinary research by bringing together entrepreneurs, scientists, and university staff/students in a productive and synergistic setting. The facility includes open lease office spaces, conference rooms, display areas, restroom facilities, and storage space. PDG has incorporated the U.S. Green Building Council’s requirements into the LEED Silver designated building in an adaptable design for maximum flexibility to the end users. Innovative design concepts such as durable and movable interior partitions and plug-and-go electrical and HVAC systems were developed for the project. PDG’s knowledge and determination was instrumental in securing a $2 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for this $4 million project, which is one of a limited number of EDA-funded projects to meet LEED requirements.

The electrical design involved the evaluation of the campus’s existing 12.47KV underground distribution loop to verify available capacity and the location for the connection of the new facility.

Project Relevance ∙Higher Education

∙EDA Funded

∙Architectural/Engineering Services

∙Construction Administration

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO TECHNOLOGY & INCUBATION CENTER

Location ∙ Toledo Ohio

Services Provided ∙ Architectural, Structural, Site, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Project Financing and Construction Administration

Project Funding ∙ $2 million EDA Grant

Cost ∙ $4.213 million

Size ∙ 40,000 s.f.

Schedule ∙ Professional Services: 2008 ∙ Completion: 2009

Project Team ∙ Phillip A. Whaley, P.E. Structural Engineer ∙ Daniel L. Knott, P.E., Electrical Engineer ∙ Paula J. Henrion, Project Administrator ∙ BHDP–Subconsultant Architect

LEED Certification Silver

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Based on the evaluation, the system design included a new pad-mounted switchgear unit, pad-mounted transformer and indoor 208-volt switchgear. The new 12.47KV feeder was installed underground through grass and parking lot areas. The design also included power distribution, lighting, grounding, and fire alarm, telephone, data and communications systems throughout the facility.

The mechanical HVAC system engineering design included a central air handler with Variable Frequency Drives on the supply and return fans and Variable Air Volume terminal distribution boxes to significantly reduce natural gas and electric usage. Alternate mechanical engineering designs were created for a chilled water system and heating hot water system for contractor pricing and owner approval. The plumbing system design included waterless urinals, low-flow toilets, flow control faucet sensors, and instantaneous water heaters to significantly reduce water usage and waste water.

University of Toledo Technology & Incubation Center