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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager
DATE: July 21, 2022
RE: Professional Services Agreement with Robert E. Lee & Associates, Inc.
(Robert E. Lee) for Environmental Review Services for 2023 Capital
Improvement Projects (CIP) ($33,800)
The Department of Public Works requested proposals from six (6) engineering firms for
environmental review services for projects in the 2023 CIP. The services provided under
this proposal include, but are not limited to, conducting Phase I Environmental Site
Assessments in accordance with ASTM E1527-13.
The Department received proposals from three (3) firms. Staff has reviewed the
proposals and costs, and have selected Robert E. Lee to perform this work. Robert E. Lee
was chosen due to their demonstrated knowledge in background investigations of similar
nature and their low proposal cost. The cost of these services is estimated not to exceed
$33,800. Funds for this work were budgeted in the 2022 CIP (Account #03210410-68XX-
04091/Multiple Funds and #03231717-7216-63001/Parking Lot Improvements-Land
Improvement-Parking Lot Improvements)
Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code of the City of Oshkosh provides that professional services
of a specialized nature, including engineering services, may be procured without the use
of formal, sealed quotes. In accordance with Section 12-16 of the Code, I am hereby
submitting this report regarding this professional services agreement.
Please contact me if you have any questions concerning this professional services
agreement.
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PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTALRECORDS REVIEW SERVICES For The City Of Oshkosh 2023 Capital Improvement Program Projects
Prepared For:
The City of OshkoshJuly 19, 2022
Bruce Meissner, P.G. V.P.bmeissner@releeinc.com920.662.9641
LETTER OF INTEREST
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
INTRO TO THE FIRM/REL STAFF OVERVIEW
PROJECT EXAMPLES
PROJECT TEAM
PROJECT FEE
PROJECT SCHEDULE
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July 19, 2022
Ms. Tracy Taylor
CITY OF OSHKOSH
215 Church Avenue
P. O. Box 1130
Oshkosh, WI 54301-5026
RE: Request for Proposal - 2023 Environmental Review Services for the City of Oshkosh, WI
Dear Ms. Taylor:
Robert E. Lee & Associates, Inc. (REL) is pleased to submit this proposal to provide Environmental
Engineering Services to the City of Oshkosh (the City). This proposal includes our statement of
qualifications, project examples, project team, fee, and schedule. We are a locally-owned firm and
have been providing engineering and environmental services for over 60 years. Our staff features
hydrogeologists, geologists, environmental engineers, ecologists, and scientists with over 100 years of
environmental consulting experience. This experience provides REL with strong relationships with
local communities, businesses, contractors, and regulatory personnel. REL has 55 employees at our
office located in the Village of Hobart, on the west side of Green Bay. Our mission is “Quality-First”
with a dedication to long-term relationships, created through listening to our client’s needs, and
providing a high quality and timely product, at a tremendous value to the clients we serve.
Our team will be led by Bruce D. Meissner, P.G., V.P., and Nicole LaPlant, Project Manager, will assist.
Bruce and Nicole will rely on other staff for assistance. We believe our firm provides a wealth of
experience across many environmental issues that may impact your study areas. REL believes in
working as a direct extension of our clients. Together with our in-house engineering, surveying, and
ecological division (NES Ecological Services), REL is uniquely positioned to provide the expertise
needed to successfully complete multi-faceted projects from a single location.
Based upon our firm’s personnel and experience, we are confident Robert E. Lee & Associates would
be an excellent resource for the City of Oshkosh.
EXPERIENCE
Our staff is highly experienced in the completion of due diligence projects, including Record Search
with Risk Assessment reports (RSRA), Transaction Screens (TSA), Phase I and Phase II
Ms. Tracy Taylor
CITY OF OSHKOSH
RE: Request for Proposal - 2023 Environmental Review Services for the City of Oshkosh, WI
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Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), utility corridor assessments, site investigation, and remediation
projects. Our project experience includes former and current gas stations, dry cleaners, machine shops,
petroleum bulkplants, paper mills, historic fill sites, plating operations, manufacturing facilities, spill
sites, and illegal dumping sites. Many of our ESA projects include asbestos and lead-based paint
surveys. We also develop specifications for demolition projects and provide oversight for asbestos and
lead-based paint abatement.
RATES
Our environmental staff doing the majority of work on the project all have greater than 15 years of
experience; however, the hourly rate for these staff members that would be working on the project
range from $70 to $100 per hour. By comparison to our competition, these rates are generally 10% -
15% lower for the level of experience provided.
Once again, thank you for the opportunity. If you have any questions or need any additional
information, please call our office at (920) 662-9641 or e-mail Bruce at bmeissner@releeinc.com.
Sincerely,
ROBERT E. LEE & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Bruce D. Meissner, P.G., V.P.
Environmental Services Manager
BDM/NJM
ENC.
Section 1: Statement of Qualifications
The City of Oshkosh (the City) is soliciting Requests for Proposal (RFP) for environmental records review for projects within the 2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
Robert E. Lee and Associates, Inc., (REL) is very interested in providing these services to the City, and we feel uniquely qualified for the project for the following reasons:
Local Relationships And Knowledge
We are a locally-owned firm and have been providing engineering services throughout Wisconsin for over 60 years. The members of our environmental department have spent nearly their entire careers providing environmental consulting services in Northeast Wisconsin. Our staff features hydrogeologists, geologists, environmental engineers, ecologists, and scientists with many years of environmental consulting experience in Wisconsin. This local experience provides REL with strong relationships with local communities, businesses, contractors, and regulatory personnel.
Extensive Experience
Our staff is highly experienced in Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), site investigation, and remediation projects throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Our project experience includes former and current gas stations, dry cleaners, machine shops, petroleum bulk plants, paper mills, historic fill sites, plating operations, manufacturing facilities, spill sites, and illegal dumping sites. We have completed many utility corridor evaluations for many municipal clients.
Project Management Approach
REL’s management and staff have executed thousands of Phase I ESA throughout Northeast Wisconsin, including a number of them in the City of Oshkosh. REL’s policy is to have project managers maintain control over the project from conception through construction. Also, REL’s policy is to have the principals actively involved in projects. For this project, Bruce Meissner will be the Principal/Client Manager. Project manager duties will be split between Bruce Meissner and Nicole La Plant.
Statement of Qualifications
Our philosophy is to develop and maintain a personal partnership with the City throughout the duration of a project. For all of our projects, REL will review all the potential options with the City to determine the most cost-effective alternative. Kick-off meetings will be held with the City and regulatory agencies, as necessary, to ensure an open line of communication between all involved parties.
We recognize that cost is an important factor in the services we provide. We work to control costs by ensuring we have a thorough understanding of the project scope and communicate with the City during the project so that all the necessary information is used to perform the project. In addition, REL’s billing rates are very competitive with other engineering firms in the area.
Personnel and Work Products
REL employs four full-time staff members that are qualified Environmental Professionals (EPs), as defined in the ASTM E-1527-13 standard. This includes three staff members that are licensed Professional Geologists in the State of WI. REL also employs nine licensed Professional Engineers.
All due diligence reports are completed and supervised by an EP.
Insurance
REL maintains the following insurance coverage. Copies of insurance certificates are included in the last section of this proposal. • Professional Liability (E&O) $5,000,000• Automobile $1,000,000• Commercial General Liability $1,000,000• Workman’s Compensation Statutory Requirements • Umbrella $7,000,000
Workload
The REL Environmental Compliance team staff completes approximately 150 due diligence projects per year. We are well equipped to complete this project within the deadlines provided.
Statement of Qualifications
Other Services
REL provide full service environmental compliance capabilities. Additional services provided are listed below:
• Vapor intrusion sampling and evaluations.
• Asbestos and lead-based paint assessments.
• Soil and groundwater remediation experience.
• Demolition planning. Development of plans and specifications for building demolition, and coordination and oversight of building demolition.
• Environmental audits and SPCC plans.
• Surveying.
• Site development engineering.
• Wetland delineation services.
• Spill response.
• Voluntary Party Liability Exemptions.
• Lender Liability Exemptions.
• Drilling services. REL owns a Geoprobe® drill rig and are able to initiate Phase II work often times weeks earlier than our competition, as we are not dependent on a drilling company’s schedule, which often times can cause a two to three week delay.
Statement of Qualifications
Section 2: Intro to the Firm/REL Staff Overview
Construction Certifications• Environmental Engineering & Sciences• Civil Engineering• Economics• Profilograph• Grading • Aggtec/I/P/IPP• Asphtec/I/II/III• PCC Tec-1
Firm PrincipalsMark J. Larson, CPA, CGMA PresidentBruce D. Meissner, P.G., Vice PresidentJared G. Schmidt, P.E., Vice President
Disciplines RepresentedCivil EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringGeologyLand SurveyingTransportation EngineeringEcologyEconomicsEnvironmental SciencesHydrogeologySoil SciencesUrban and Regional PlanningCartography
Project Types
Feasibility StudiesConcept DevelopmentPreliminary Engineering StudiesGrant ApplicationDetailed Engineering Design and SpecificationsPermit Application AssistanceEnvironmental AssessmentConstruction Observation and SupervisionStart-up Services
Introduction to the FirmRobert E. Lee & Associates, Inc. was established in 1956. Our full-service consulting firm specializes in civil and environmental engineering, surveying, and natural resources services. This spectrum of services provides an integrated approach to project management for our commercial, industrial, and municipal clients throughout Wisconsin and Michigan.
Specialty Services• Sanitary Sewer Collection Systems• Solid/Hazardous Waste Management• Water/Wastewater Engineering• Construction Administration• Contamination Investigations• Land Surveying• Remediation System Design• Bridge Painting Observation• Street & Roadway Design
• Environmental Due Diligence Services• Natural Resources• Road and Bridge Engineering• Site Development• Storm Water Management• Land Use Planning• Agricultural Engineering• Hydrologic and Hydraulic Engineering• Flood Studies
Professional Registrations & Certifications• Professional Engineer (10)• Engineer-In-Training/Designer (4)• Underground Storage Tank Site Assessor (1)• Grade Ill and IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (3)• Land Surveyor (9)
• Professional Geologist (3)• Certified Hydrogeologist (3)• Geologist (4)• Asbestos Inspector (1)• OSHA Hazardous Waste Site Worker (6)• Ecologist (6)
REL Overview
Section 3: Project Examples
All due diligence work will be conducted in accordance with applicable American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards (1527-13). Similarly, all investigative work will be conducted in accordance with applicable WDNR standards and guidance.
REL environmental staff has completed thousands of Phase I ESAs and hundreds of Phase II ESAs, site investigations, and remediation projects throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Our investigation and remediation project experience includes former and current farm cooperatives, gas stations, dry cleaners, machine shops, petroleum bulk plants, paper mills, historic fill sites, plating operations, manufacturing facilities, spill sites, and illegal dumping sites. Our expertise has not gone unnoticed, as we have been recognized as the preferred due diligence provider for many local financial institutions and often receive referrals from our clients and regulatory agencies. All work will be performed by an Environmental Professional as defined in 312.10 of 40 Code of Federal Regulations and also meeting the appropriate qualifications under Chapter NR712, Wisconsin Administrative Code.
REL regularly completes corridor studies for road reconstruction and utility projects we are designing for communities we work with. Over the past ten years it has become our standard practices as part of REL’s design process. Our environmental staff is well versed in reviewing available records (historical and environmental) as well as interviews with local residents to determine areas of potential concern along the construction corridor.
Several recent examples of utility corridor evaluations are provided below.
City of Oshkosh, WI – REL completed Phase I environmental reviews on 16 corridors as part of the 2019 CIP. Bruce Meissner managed the project with assistance from Nicole LaPlant.
City of Wisconsin Rapids, WI – REL completed pre-planning and oversight of the East Grand Avenue reconstruction in 2019. REL assisted on pre-screening environmental items of concern along corridor, coordinating prior approval of contaminated soil and groundwater to prevent contractor delays. REL was on call during construction, mobilizing to the site, as needed, to assist City crews properly handle and dispose of impacted material. REL also coordinated PECFA reimbursement for soil generated from a closed LUST case along the corridor. Nicole LaPlant and Alan Gustafson managed the project.
Village of Wrightstown, WI – REL completed an environmental review of an 11 mile water transmission line connecting Wrightstown to Green Bay. Bruce Meissner managed the project.
Project Examples
Pulaski, WI (multiple reviews throughout the Village) – Bruce Meissner and Nicole LaPlant performed the review and identified potential concern sites. Additional investigation was conducted adjacent to several sites identified as posing a significant concern. Contamination was identified and REL in consort with Pulaski officials were able to plan for the impacts and coordinate payment for several sites through the PECFA program.
Shawano, WI WisDOT Phase I/II – East 5th Street, utility and road reconstruction, Phase I and Phase II ESA work was completed. REL completed a Phase I through the corridor under the direction of WisDOT identifying multiple areas of potential concern and proceeded with a Phase II investigation to assess contaminant levels. Results were shared with the WisDOT and local utility officials to aid in planning for proposed road and utility reconstruction work. Bruce Meissner managed the project with assistance from Nicole LaPlant and Alan Gustafson.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI – Two corridor studies were completed under the direction of Bruce Meissner including a 4 block area along West Grand Avenue and an 8 block area along East Grand Avenue prior to road and utility reconstruction. Several former USTs were identified and concern areas were provided to the City of Wisconsin Rapids to aid in planning for construction. Bruce Meissner and Nicole LaPlant worked on the review.
Peshtigo, WI – French Street reconstruction. Nine block area of French Street (a main street in Peshtigo) was reviewed by Bruce Meissner identifying seven potential sites of concern that were evaluated and planned for during construction.
Junction City, WI – Corridor study related to installation of new water main and a new municipal wells as part of a CDBG grant. Bruce Meissner completed the review.
Town of Wrightstown, WI – Corridor Study related to the installation of water and sewer as part of a CDBG grant. Bruce Meissner completed the review.
City of Algoma, WI – 2022 Corridor Study related to the acquisition of one block of blighted propertie as part of a CDBG grant. Alan Gustafson completed the review.
REL currently under contract with the City of Wisconsin Rapids to provide oversight addressing contamination issues on utility and road reconstruction projects in the summer of 2022.
Project Examples
Section 4: Project Team
All the work on the project will be performed by the REL Environmental Services Department out of our local office at 1250 Centennial Centre Boulevard., Hobart, WI 54155. The project team assembled for this project includes Mr. Bruce Meissner as principal/client manager, Nicole LaPlant as project manager, and Alan Gustafson assisting with Phase I ESA completion.
The members of the project team have spent nearly their entire careers providing environmental consulting services in Northeast Wisconsin. Our staff features hydrogeologists, environmental engineers, ecologists, and scientists with extensive environmental consulting experience in the Green Bay area. This provides REL with significant local knowledge as well as strong relationships with local WDNR personnel.
The project team will also rely on REL’s GIS department for production of maps. Our administrative department will support report production and generation of meeting materials.
Resumes of the project team are attached.
Project Team
The below organization chart shows the key project team members that will be assigned to this project. Resumes of key staff are also included.
Project Team
Map Preparation
Anna Peters
GIS Specialist
City of Oshkosh
Client Manager
Bruce D. Meissner, P.G., V.P.
Manager, Environmental
Compliance
Project Field Work
Alan J. Gustafson, P.G.
Professional Geologist
Cody M. Applekamp, P.G.
Professional Geologist
Project Manager
Nicole L. LaPlant
Senior Project Geologist
The following is a list of the key personnel and respective roles or services that they will provide.
PROJECT TEAM
All the work on the project will be performed out of our local office at 1250 Centennial Centre Blvd. Hobart, WI 54155. The project team assembled for this project includes six REL professional staff. The project team members and their roles are presented below. Resumes of key staff are included.
Bruce D. Meissner, PG, Manager, Environmental Compliance
Bruce has over 31 years of experience addressing all aspects of environmental investigation and remediation of contaminated properties. Bruce has significant experience evaluating and identifying environmental concerns and impacts at properties and determining appropriate corrective action to enable redevelopment to occur. Bruce will act as the primary contact for the City and will provide general project oversight and act as the technical lead. Bruce will provide quality assurance for all documents generated for the City and represent REL at all meetings with City officials.
Nicole L. LaPlant, Senior Project Geologist
Nicole has over 27 years of environmental experience beginning her career with the WDNR. Nicole will be responsible for oversight of Phase I ESA activities.
Alan Gustafson, Professionl Geologist
Alan has 9 years of environmental consulting experience, and specializes in Phase I ESA completion
and site investigation services. Alan will be conducting much of the environmental research.
Cody M. Applekamp, Professional Geologist
Cody has 8 years of environmental consulting experience. Cody will be assisting Alan in his duties.
Anna Hogan, GIS Specialist
Anna has 5 years of GIS and mapping experience, specializing in environmental and wetland maps, utility asset GIS systems, and site planning and analysis. Anna will prepare maps and figures as needed for the project, utilizing ArcMap GIS software.
Project Team
EducationSt. Norbert CollegeBachelor of ScienceNatural Science/Geology
Michigan State UniversityMaster of ScienceGeochemistry/Hydrogeology
Registration & Certification Professional GeologistWisconsin
Hydrogeologist per NR700, Wisconsin
Environmental Professional
per ASTM 1527-13
Professional OrganizationsNational Groundwater AssociationWisconsin Groundwater AssociationFederation of Environmental TechnologistsSt. Norbert College Geology Department, Adjunct Instructor
Continuing EducationConducting Comprehensive Environmental Property Assessments, UW-Madison Monitoring Well Tech, UW-Madison Improving Hydrogeologic Investigations: glaciated areas, Ohio State UniversityGround Water MODFLOW, Natl Ground Water Assoc.
EXPERIENCE31 years experience in environmental consulting covering the following areas of expertise:• Environmental Due Diligence • Brownfield Redevelopment • Solid Waste Landfill Siting and Monitoring• Contamination Assessment and Remediation• Municipal Water Supply Well Siting • Environmental Compliance
Environmental Due Diligence Completion of Record Search with Risk Assessments, Transaction Screens, Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment reports for private and public sector clients including lending institutions, attorneys, private land owners, Bureau of Aeronautics and Department of Transportation. Provide environmental risk analysis related to property transactions, loan refinancing and redevelopment of contaminated properties. Facilitated development of numerous contaminated properties. Conducted numerous Environmental Risk training seminars to lenders and commercial brokers. Knowledgeable provider of Environmental Policy and Procedure requirements for Small Business Administration Basic 7(a) Loan Guaranty Program and 504 Certified Development Corporation Program. Project examples include:
Environmental Due Diligence• SBA Environmental Assessments• Lender Liability Exemptions• Completion of over 2500 Environmental Due Diligence projects at commercial and industrial properties throughout WI and MI• Completed numerous utility corridor environmental reviews
Brownfield Redevelopment Knowledgeable of State and Federal Brownfield grant programs. Experienced in grant application preparation and Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) preparation for US Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Assessment Grant projects. Project examples include:• City of Kiel, WEDC Site Assessment Grant - Fremont Street property• City of Wisconsin Rapids, EPA Community-wide Brownfield Assessment Grant • City of Green Bay, EPA Community-Wide Brownfield Assessment Grant• City of Wisconsin Rapids – RCH Enterprises, Site Assessment Grant• City of New Holstein – Former Tecumseh Facility, WI Assessment Money • City of Kiel – Former Stoelting Manufacturing Property Ready for Re-use Grant• Village of Hobart – Former West Side Garage, Site Assessment Grant
Bruce D. Meissner, P.G.Vice PresidentEnvironmental Compliance Manager
Continuing EducationOSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER TrainingGroundwater Movement through Glacial Sequences, Ohio State UniversityISO 14001 Env. Mgmt Systems, Lead Auditing, Competitive Edge Env. MgmtVapor Intrusion Pathways, Interstate TechPost-Closure Care at Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, Interstate TechAsbestos Inspector Training, Good Armstrong & AssociatesSix Sigma Green Belt, University of Villanova
Solid Waste Landfill Siting and MonitoringSiting of solid waste landfills and siting and evaluation of clay borrow sites. Development and implementation of landfill groundwater and gas monitoring programs. Completion of environmental contamination assessments and groundwater investigations at solid waste landfills. Responsible for the groundwater monitoring supervision, evaluation, and reporting of data from numerous landfills, responsible for WDNR compliance at closed landfills. Project examples include:• Brown, Door, Outagamie, Marathon, and Kewaunee County Landfills• Washington Island Landfill• Packaging Corporation of America Landfill, Tomahawk, WI• Georgia-Pacific Landfill, Tomahawk, WI
Contamination Assessment and RemediationCompleted hundreds of contaminant investigations, feasibility studies, and remedial design at sites contaminated with petroleum products, chlorinated solvents, and metals. Responsible regulatory agency negotiation and liaison.
Redevelopment of Contaminated Properties• Marinette Marine Corporation, Marinette Facility Contaminated Soil Assistance• 1428 Main Street, Marinette Phase I/II ESA – NWTC Acquisition of the former Goodwill Industries Building• 2209 Roosevelt Street, Two Rivers, WI, Holy Family Hospital acquisition and redevelopment of a former Hamilton Company property
Municipal Water Supply Well SitingCompletion of groundwater source research, exploration, groundwater flow modeling, aquifer performance testing and analysis, and wellhead protection plan preparation. Project examples include:• Water Supply Investigation for Villages of Kronenewetter, Rothschild, and Hilbert; Cities of Crandon, Bessemer MI, and Wausau, WI• Wellhead Protection Plans for Village of Greenwood, City of Shawano, Village of Kronenwetter, WI
Environmental ComplianceAssist clients with variety of compliance needs including: SPCC plans, air permitting and reporting, WPDES permitting, land application of industrial & agricultural waste, and hazardous waste management. Completion of asbestos inspections, lead paint evaluations and pre-demolition building surveys.
Bruce D. Meissner, P.G.Vice PresidentEnvironmental Compliance Manager
EducationUW - Green BayBachelor of ScienceUrban and Public Affairs
UW - OshkoshAdditional CoursesGeology and Hydrogeology
Registration & CertificationPetroleum Environmental Cleanup Fund Act Consultant Wisconsin
Asbestos InspectorWisconsin
Environmental ProfessionalPer ASTM 1527-23
Tank System Site Assessor Wisconsin
Professional OrganizationsWI Groundwater Association
Continuing EducationOSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
EXPERIENCE27 years experience in environmental consulting covering the following areas of expertise:• Contamination Assessment and Remediation • Brownfield Redevelopment • Property Transaction Environmental Due Diligence • Environmental Compliance
Contamination Assessment and RemediationContaminant investigations, feasibility studies, remedial design natural attenuation: petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents. Regulatory agency negotiation and liaison.
Redevelopment of Contaminated Properties• Marinette Marine Corporation, Marinette Facility Contaminated Soil Assistance• 1428 Main Street, Marinette Phase I/II ESA – NWTC Acquisition of the former Goodwill Industries Building• 2209 Roosevelt Street, Two Rivers, WI, Holy Family Hospital acquisition and development of a former Hamilton Company property• Door Artisan Cheese Company, Egg Harbor, WI, Redevelopment of former orchard• Tier 1 Nutritionals, Madison, WI, Building expansion contaminated soil assistance• Completed numerous PECFA & DERF funded projects
Brownfield Redevelopment Knowledgeable of Brownfield grant programs. Experienced grant application preparation, Blight Elimination and Brownfield Redevelopment Grant, Site Assessment Grant and US EPA Site Assessment grant. Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) preparation for US Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Assessment Grant projects. Project examples include:• City of Wisconsin Rapids, $400,000 EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant • City of Green Bay, EPA Community-Wide Brownfield Assessment Grant• City of Wisconsin Rapids – RCH Enterprises, Brownfield Project• City of Kaukauna -- Former Gunderson Cleaners• City of Kiel – Former Stoelting Manufacturing Property• Village of Hobart – Former West Side Garage Brownfield Property
Nicole LaPlantEnvironmental Compliance Project Manager
Property Transaction Environmental Due Diligence Completion of Transaction Screens and Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment reports for private and public sector clients. Provide environmental risk analysis related to redevelopment of contaminated properties. Knowledgeable provider of environmental assessment requirements for Small Business Administration Basic 7(a) Loan Guaranty Program and 504 Certified Development Corporation Program. Project examples include:
Environmental Due Diligence• SBA Environmental Investigations• Completed numerous Phase I ESAs at commercial and industrial properties throughout WI and MI• Completed numerous utility corridor environmental reviews
Environmental ComplianceAssist clients with variety of compliance needs including: SPCC plans, air permitting, WPDES permitting, land application of industrial & agricultural waste, and hazardous waste management.
Nicole LaPlantEnvironmental Compliance Project Manager
EducationUW - Eau Claire Bachelor of ScienceComprehensive Geology
UW - Eau Claire Additional CourseworkInformation Systems
Registration & CertificationProfessional GeologistWisconsin
Environmental ProfessionalPer ASTM 1527-13
Soil Tester Wisconsin
Tank System Site Assessor Wisconsin
Continuing EducationOSHA 10-hour TrainingOSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
EXPERIENCE9 years experience in environmental consulting covering the following areas of expertise:• Property Transaction Environmental Due Diligence • Contamination Assessment and Remediation • Solid Waste Landfill Monitoring• Environmental Compliance
Property Transaction Environmental Due Diligence Completion of Record Search with Risk Assessments, Transaction Screens, Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment reports for private and public sector clients including lending institutions, attorneys, private land owners. Provide environmental risk analysis related to redevelopment of contaminated properties.
Solid Waste Landfill Siting and MonitoringDevelopment and implementation of groundwater monitoring programs. Responsible for the groundwater monitoring supervision, evaluation, and reporting of data. Completion of solid waste transfer facility, initial site applications, and plans of operation.• Permitted Solid Waste Transfer Facility, Green Bay, WI.
Contamination Assessment and RemediationContaminant investigations, remedial excavation oversight and coordination, remedial alternative evaluation and implementation. Regulatory agency negotiation and liaison.
Vapor Intrusion Monitoring• Completion of vapor intrusion monitoring, including sub-slab, gas probes, and indoor air sampling at residential, commercial and industrial properties.
Spill Response• Oversight of emergency spill response, including direct clean up of petroleum, acids/caustics, other chemicals. Spill reporting, spill excavation, and material disposal coordination.
Environmental ComplianceAssist clients with variety of compliance needs including: Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) compliance for Form R and Tier II reporting,and USDA NEPA reports.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Reporting• Environmental Report, Wastewater Treatment Facility Modifications, Village of Sister Bay, WI
WDNR Clean Water Fund Environmental Analysis• Environmental Analysis Report, Clarks Mills Sanitary District No. 1, Town of Cato, WI
Alan Gustafson, P.G.Environmental Compliance Professional Geologist
EducationUW - Green BayBachelor of ScienceGeoscience
RegistrationProfessional GeologistWisconsin
Continuing EducationOSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
EXPERIENCE8 years experience in environmental consulting covering the following areas of expertise:• Property Transaction Environmental Due Diligence • Solid Waste Landfill Monitoring• Contamination Assessment and Remediation• Confidential PFAs Sampling for Industrial Customers
Property Transaction Environmental Due Diligence Completion of Record Search with Risk Assessments, Transaction Screens, and Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment reports for private and public sector clients. Project examples include:
Environmental Due Diligence• SBA Environmental Investigations• Lender Liability Exemptions• Property and Records Research
Solid Waste Landfill MonitoringResponsible for the groundwater, surface water, gas, private wells, and leachate monitoring programs at over 25 landfills totaling over 500 monitoring points. Responsible for the reporting of groundwater monitoring data. Current and past project examples include:• Brown, Door, and Kewaunee County Landfills• Numerous closed municipal landfills• Annual monitoring and cap inspections.• Coordinate field investigations of historic landfills.
Contamination Assessment and RemediationContaminant investigations at sites contaminated with: petroleum products, chlorinated solvents and metals. Regulatory agency negotiation and liaison. Project examples include:• Geoprobe Operator• Soil and groundwater sampling• Vapor sampling• Low-flow sampling • Data analysis and report writing • Utility construction observation and contamination assessment
Cody Applekamp, P.G.Environmental Compliance Professional Geologist
EducationUW - Stevens PointBachelor of ScienceHydrology with GIS Minor
CertificationsGIS Professional Cartography Natural Resources & GIS Applications Remote Pilot Certification
Professional OrganizationsWisconsin Land Information Association
EXPERIENCE
5 years experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services covering the following areas of expertise.• Water, sanitary sewer, and storm utility GIS mapping• Municipal GIS and mapping administration• Wetland and environmental mapping• Conceptual site planning and mapping• UAV (drone) data collection
Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Utility GIS MappingProject specialist for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of GIS systems for municipal utility clients. Visible utility features are located by our survey crew, and this data is combined with existing digital and paper as-built drawings to map the pipelines, record feature attributes, and create a complete view of the utility networks. All completed maps and data are uploaded to the ArcGIS Online platform, allowing the client to use the interactive maps on any desktop computer or mobile device. Any paper drawings associated with the utility system are scanned and indexed to be available within the GIS. As new utility work is completed, GIS system is updated to reflect the change. Training is provided on system completion.
Municipal GIS and Mapping AdministrationServes as the GIS administrator providing services to include creation and development of zoning, weapons discharge, street sign inventory, parks, trails, and EMS call maps. Provides regular updates to these municipal maps, as well as on-demand mapping services. ArcGIS software installation, updates, and training are also provided.
Wetland and Environmental MappingProvides GIS and mapping support for our ecological sector, NES Ecological Services. Create wetland delineation maps utilizing field data collected with the Trimble GEO7XH GPS, as well as soils, surface water, and wetland inventory data. Produce invasive species, controlled burn, and historical imagery maps, as needed. Assists with managing GPS hardware and configuring data and projects for devices. Configures multiple mobile data collection solutions for ArcGIS Collector and ArcGIS Survey123 to eliminate paper-based collection methods and automate reporting.
Anna PetersGIS Specialist
Conceptual Site Planning and MappingCreates conceptual site maps for planning new development. Provides a comprehensive view of existing site conditions, bringing together data layers such as orthophotography, parcels, environmentally sensitive areas, floodplain, soils, wetlands, utilities, and built structures. Uses existing conditions to locate optimal areas for development as well as potentially excluded areas. Provides rapid prototyping of various site layouts, depicting proposed buildings, parking, roads, green space, and utilities in relation to the existing conditions. Utilizes SketchUp and ArcGIS Pro for three-dimensional views of proposed site conditions.
UAV (Drone) Data CollectionPilots UAV system to collect high resolution aerial photos and 3D topography data. The data is used for a number of purposes, including site planning and analysis, mine and quarry surveys, construction site documentation, and environmental monitoring. The resulting 3D models can be used to generate detailed topographic contours, calculate volumes of stockples, and perform other analysis.
Anna PetersGIS Specialist
Section 5: Project Fee
Project Fee
Item Description Unit Quantity
Unit
Price
Extended
Price
1. Coolidge Avenue Lump Sum 1 1,300$ 1,300$
2. West Lincoln Avenue Lump Sum 1 1,300$ 1,300$
3. McKinley Street Lump Sum 1 1,400$ 1,400$
4. Arthur Avenue Lump Sum 1 1,300$ 1,300$
5. Tyler Avenue Lump Sum 1 1,300$ 1,300$
6. Bauman Street Lump Sum 1 1,300$ 1,300$
7. Oak Street Lump Sum 1 1,300$ 1,300$
8. Beech Street Lump Sum 1 1,400$ 1,400$
9. Hollister Avenue Lump Sum 1 1,400$ 1,400$
10. Clarks Court Lump Sum 1 1,300$ 1,300$
11. North Sawyer Street Lump Sum 1 1,300$ 1,300$
12. Lake Butte Des Morts Drive Lump Sum 1 1,400$ 1,400$
13. Parking Lot Improvements - 17 Church Avenue Lump Sum 1 1,400$ 1,400$
14. Parking Lot Improvements 115 Algoma Boulevard Lump Sum 1 1,400$ 1,400$
15. Miscellaneous Additional Projects Task Order Basis N/A N/A 15,000$
Total 33,800$
Cost
Proposal Environmental Records Review2023 Capital Improvement Program
Section 6: Project Schedule
• July 2022 - Begin project work.
• August 12, 2022 - Provide project maps showing areas of potentially impacted soil and groundwater, for Lake Butte des Morts Drive, West Lincoln Drive and McKinley Street.
• September 3, 2022 - Provide project maps for remaining project area.
• September 17, 2022 - Soil sampling location recommendation submitted.
• October 1, 2022 - Final Phase I reports provided.
Project Schedule
Section 7: Insurance Certificate