Award Bid - Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation Project No 118-093 - Inland Waters Pollution Control Inc

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Rod Sutliff, R.S. `rechnical Services On August 29, 2014 Rod Sutliff, owner and CEO of R. S. Technical Services passed from this world. He leaves a legacy of innovation, and many firsts that helped shape the trenchless technology industry. Reliable single -conductor technology was one of many of the contributions Rod gave to the industry. He considered himself a "tinkerer", and his tinkering frequently produced excellent and innovative results in equipment performance and durability. Often, Rod took an idea and made it better, and more applicable for the industry. As the "RS" in the company name, Rod spent more than thirty years pioneering technology in his chosen specialty, leading his firm to become known as "a company of firsts." Under his leadership, the firm was the first to manufacture a mainline camera with internal lights, a true pan -and -tilt camera with tracking lights, and the first single -conductor panomorphic camera system, among many other pioneering products. Rod leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, seven children, 22 grandchildren and 8 great- grandchildren. His legacy lives on in the children and grandchildren who are very much a part of the RST family in Petaluma, CA. Richard N Schantz lost ➢uis battle to cancer on September 6, 2014. The pipeline rehabilitation industry lost a dedicated member. Dick, a civil engineer, began his journey in 1990 with Aries Industries, Inc. His interest in pipeline televising and underground rehabilitation quickly grew to a desire to learn about and educate others in the processes of chemical grouting and underground rehabilitation systems. Dick was a strong advocate for chemical grouting and was an active participant in the development of ASTM standards related to chemical grouting in municipal sewers. Dick was recently inducted as The RST family, however, extends far beyond Petaluma. Rod touched the lives of every person who worked for RST. Each was and is a part of the extended RST family. Perhaps best known for his kind, friendly demeanor, Rod was famous for championing those less fortunate, providing help for people he knew were down on their luck. Over the years, he helped many individuals get their lives back together by providing assistance with housing, money, and/or employment. Rod's outlook on life was contagious. For those of us who knew him well, he will be remembered as a wane, highly intelligent and gentle man with a great sense of humor, and who was a loyal friend. He will be remembered by our industry as a brilliant innovator with an amazing and creative mind who contributed mightily to our industry. R. S. Technical Services, Inc. is a long-time member of NASSCO. Our industry was blessed to have Rod Sutliff as part of it. His innovation and creative mind will be missed. His friends and family will remember his loving warmth, loyal friendship, and kindness to all he knew. a member of the Select Society of Sanitary Sewer Sleuths. He was also the chair of ICGA and was instrumental in the writing of the NASSCO grouting standards. Dick was convinced that integrity, education and training were the best ways to give the grouting industry the tools to succeed. In 2006, Dick started the annual Aries Grout Boot Camp to educate operators, inspectors and engineers on procedures of successful chemical grout mixing, testing and equipment operation. Since then more than 300 people have attended boot camp. Dick was always available and eager to give advice to customers. His analytic approach was appreciated by all. Dick will be remembered for his contributions to the industry, his integrity, dedication and passion. He was a friend to many and an all around great person! He will be missed. 14 NASSCO TIMES