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ORGANIC SEDIMENT REMOVAL SYSTEMS, LLC
“A Leader in Pond Restoration since 1991”
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Richard Kohutko - Owner Phone: 608-565-7105 Michael Kohutko
N9397 7th Avenue South Cell: 608-547-7753 michael@pondclean.com
Necedah, WI 54646 Fax: 608-565-6434 Cell: 608-234-1996
richncat@tds.net
http://www.pondclean.com FL: 561-328-3757
July 20, 2016
Darin Gries
8300 Water Edge
Edwardsville, IL
618-781-9687 darin.gries@gmail.com
Dear Darin,
We wish to thank you for considering OSR Systems for your pond-restoration project. We are the original founders of this type of system and have been removing sediments from ponds and other waterways for the past 26 years. Most of our equipment has been modified and patented exclusively for OSR Systems. I am confident we can be of valuable service in your efforts also. As you are aware, OSR Systems’ charges are based on time and material to save our clients time and funds as well as work within their budgets. If elected, this process also allows projects to be completed in stages instead of all at once.
“SCOPE OF WORK”
Operations of OSR Systems
OSR Systems concentrates in removing organic sediments from the deepest area of the pond first, unless stated otherwise. This is where the heaviest concentration of sediments exists and is causing the most environmental damage to the pond. If time is allowed, we will reach the original bottom and widen the area as close to the bottom of the banks as possible. If time is not available, we will remove as much sediment from the deepest area of the pond first, as this has proven to be more beneficial to the pond’s ecology. Our hours are regulated by Insurance and OSHA. The hourly rate of time and material charges are reflected herein this proposal.
Exclusions.
If silt containers are needed, OSR Systems is not responsible for preparation and grading of the discharge site or removal of sediments and restoration of the discharge site unless otherwise stated. Because we cover a vast geographic area, we have found it more economical for you to use your local landscapers or excavators whom some of you may be acquainted with in the immediate area for this work. If necessary, we will provide you with a comparison bid.
PROPOSAL
Pond: .65 acres
Sediment Removal, 2 ft: Center Bowl Area
Low Range
36 Hours @ $500/hr……………..….……………………………………….…………….…$18,000
1 silt container 60’cir X 125’ at $4,850 equals……………………………………………….$ 4,850
Mobilization and Equipment………………………………………………………………….$ 650
Low Range Total…….....……………………………………………………………………$23,500
Option
If you would like to remove sediments from specific areas of the pond:
Rate = $500 per hour; sediment removal of 37.5-50 liquid cubic yards per hour
You may choose a minimum of eight hours or higher.
Discharge Site Options and Conditions
Above, marked in red, is the proposed dredged area; marked in yellow is the proposed discharge site. OSR Systems removes 37.5-50 liquid cubic yards per hour. After drying, considering the shrink rate, this is equivalent to 6.25-7.50 hard-dried cubic yards left over in the discharge area per hour of sediment removal.
As stated on page one of the proposal (unless open discharge), OSR Systems is not responsible for the preparation of the discharge site, which includes the mulched or graded area for the silt containers. Your local landscapers or excavators can prepare the discharge site more economically. As for the leftover sediments in the discharge area, they can be graded and seeded over on site or the material can be hauled off site after it has hard-dried. There may be as much as 225 cubic yards in the discharge site to be hauled away; you will need to check with an excavation contractor in your area for the cost of this sediment removal after compression. OSR Systems is not responsible for any of these charges.
As reflected in our information packet, the organic sediments (bio-mass) located in the center bowl areas of the ponds are causing the most environmental damage to the pond. Once this material is removed, your ponds should react very favorably. Strict EPA and Federal Laws prohibit any disruption of the bank area of ponds and other water ways. OSR Systems will taper the bottom of these banks, but will not disturb the upper bank which is considered the shoreline. Exceptions are beach areas and pump stations.
**As you may be aware, our charges are based on time and material. If we finish your project early, you will only be charged for the hours worked. It also allows pond projects to be completed in stages instead of all at once. Please take the high range as a not-to-exceed.**
The estimate included is based on our 26 years of experience. Eighty percent of the time we execute the projects in the low range, 18 percent in the medium range, and two percent in the high range. The benefits of time and material or completing the projects in stages can be found in our information packet under “Competitive Bidding”.
If you have any questions or I can be of any further assistance, please call me at 608-547-7753.
Sincerely,
Rich Kohutko
