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Oshkosh,Wisconsin 54901
October 21,2016
Mr.Allen Davis
City of Oshkosh
215 Church Avenue
PO Box 1130
Oshkosh,Wisconsin 54903-1130
Subject: Proposal for Southwest Industrial Park Railroad Spur Site Development
Environmental and Geotechnical Consulting Services, Southwest Industrial
Park, Oshkosh,Wisconsin--AECOM Proposal No OPP-567296
Dear Mr. Davis,
AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (AECOM) is pleased to present this proposal for professional
environmental and geotechnical engineering services related to the proposed railroad spur
development located in the Southwest Industrial Park. This proposal outlines our project
understanding, recommended scope of work and estimated fee for the site development.
Project Understanding
The City of Oshkosh is moving forward with the development of a railroad spur located in the
Southwest Industrial Park. The spur will be used to load and unload military vehicles associated
with Oshkosh Corporation operations. Based on our project understanding and discussion with the
City of Oshkosh,we propose the following scope of work tasks:
Task A: Complete a Phase I Due Diligence Environmental Site Assessment(ESA).
Task 13: Complete a Phase If Subgrade/Groundwater Environmental Baseline Investigation.
AECOM understands the City will be leasing the railroad spur and its operation to WATCO, a
company that develops and operates railroad spurs. Prior to leasing and operation of the spur, the
City would like to perform a Phase It subsurface site investigation to obtain an environmental
baseline condition of subgrade soils at the spur site prior to execution of the WATCO lease. Based
on a review of current site conditions and exhibits of the proposed spur several fact of fill above the
subgrade soils would need to be performed prior to placement of ballast, tracks, roadway, and
loading ramp. Spills typically associated with railroad operations are surface spills and found within
the first several feet of ground surface. It is AECOM's recommendation to perform the Phase It
subsurface baseline evaluation once subgrade soils are placed at their final elevation. This will
provide an environmental baseline of subgrade soils at the final elevation and subgrade soil
conditions prior to use of the tracks. But for budgeting purposes,we have included a scope and
cost to perform the Phase I I baseline study of the current subgrade conditions below.
If the City elects to perform a baseline environmental study of groundwater at the site, the
installation of wells can be performed at a later date prior to operation start of the rail spur. Scope
of services and costs of the well installation can be found below.
This document includes proprietary data that shall not be duplicated,used or disclosed outside City of Oshkosh for any purpose other than to
evaluate this document.This restriction does not limit City of Oshkosh's right to use information contalned In this document Y It is obtained from
another source without restriction.
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Scope of Services
Task A: Phase 1 Due Diligence Environmental Site Assessment(ESA)
The scope of services for the ESA was developed in accordance with the practices outlined in the
current American Society for Testing and Materials(ASTM)Standard (ASTM) E-1527-13, "Standard
Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Process",
which meets the requirements of the All Appropriate Inquiry(AAI) Final Rule(44 CFR Part 312).
The ESAs are designed to evaluate: (1)whether a documented release of hazardous substances,
petroleum and petroleum products, pollutants, contaminants and controlled substances has
occurred that could constitute a significant contamination problem, or(2)whether there is reason to
believe that a recognized environmental condition (REC) may exist in relation to the subject
property. The ESA will include:
• A site reconnaissance to observe and record visual and physical observations of the
accessible portions of the subject property, including buildings and structures,to assess the
presence of RECs and potential environmental concerns on the subject property and to view
adjacent properties from the subject property or public access points. AECOM will record
relevant observations during the site visit of the subject property including:
o Vegetation for environmental stress and other ecological disturbances,
o Surface features that would indicate filling, impoundments, underground storage
tanks, pipelines,wells or other surface penetrations,
o Filling or mounding, pits, ponds, or lagoons,
o Areas that are identified that use,treat,store,dispose of,or generate hazardous
substances and petroleum products and review the status of past and current waste
generation and management practices,
o Electrical equipment(e.g.,transformers)and substations to observe condition,
leakage,and labeling that may indicate the owner and polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs)status(Note: Fluorescent light ballasts will not be individually inspected for
PCB-capacitors;however,leakage related to transformers will be noted.),
o Potable water supply and/or on-site wells (including dry wells, irrigation wells,
injection wells, and otherwells),
o Wastewater treatment source and/or on-site septic systems,
o General storm water discharge routes Into a drain, ditch,or receiving body of water
on or adjacent to the subject property,
o Preliminary Asbestos Containing Materials(ACM)and lead-based paint survey to
identify potential AGM within the buildings(137 South Campbell Road only). Any
potential ACM or lead based paint will need to be tested prior to demolition or
renovation under separate contract.
o Stained soil or pavement,and
o Waste handling areas or practices,chemical>Industrial processing areas,and general
housekeeping practices.
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• AECOM will make reasonable attempts to interview individuals with specific knowledge of or
familiarity with the subject property, including present and past owners, operators,and/or
occupants of the property. interviews with past owners,operators,and occupants will be
conducted to the extent that they have been identified by the client and/or the current
occupant and that the information likely to be obtained is not duplicative of information
obtained during the prior Phase I ESA or from other sources. These individuals may be
queried in person, by telephone,or in writing.
• Reviews of readily available and reasonably ascertainable environmental record information
for the subject property and review of whether the subject property or neighboring
properties (within a specified radius search distance from the subject property)are
included on the ASTM-specified standard and additional(e.g., local)environmental record
sources(e.g.,spills, landfills/dumps, leaking underground storage tanks, etc.). Record
information will also be reviewed for Activity and Use Limitations (AULs)at the subject
property, also referred to as Institutional Controls (IC)and Engineering Controls (EC), if a
published state database is available. This record information will be obtained through a
third-party vendor, Environmental Data Resources (EDR) of Milford, Connecticut.
• Reviews of readily available and reasonably ascertainable local government records, such as
records maintained by building/planning departments,fire departments, health or
environmental health departments per the guidelines of the ASTM Standard E1527-05.
• Historical research of the subject property to develop an understanding of past subject
property uses or history, including reviews of previously prepared environmental reports, the
historical aerial photographs, Sanborn l=ire Insurance Maps(if available),city directories,and
other historical maps/resources. Current or updated information and maps will be obtained as
appropriate and if readily available and reasonably ascertainable.
A final report for the subject property will be prepared to include documentation of the subject
property's location, description and environmental characterization, subject property history, history
and description of surrounding land uses, references used, a summary of findings regarding the
potential presence of recognized environmental Conditions, the presence of data gaps, and
AECOM`s opinion of the significance of the data gaps.
Deliverables: AECOM will provide 4 hard copies of the final Phase I ESA report.
Task B: Phase If Subgrade/Groundwater Environmental Baseline investigation
AECOM will complete the required Phase 11 subsurface baseline evaluation of the current subgrade
soils. Based on the WATCO Terminal &Port Services 60%drawings dated September 28, 2016
provided by the City, the proposed rail spur will be approximately 740 feet long and varies in with
from approximately 100 to 220 feet. We anticipate 41 hydraulic probes will be advanced on a 200
foot by 40 foot grid pattern to a depth of 1 foot along the length of the proposed spur tracks and
associated driveways. We anticipate the installation of three (3)groundwater monitoring wells to a
depth of 20 feet for the collection of one (1)round of groundwater samples. The groundwater
monitoring wells will be installed after construction of the facility is compete but before operation
starts. The soil and ground water samples will be analyzed for Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOCs), Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons(PAHs)and RCRA Metals. We anticipate 41 soil
samples and three(3)groundwater samples will be collected and analyzed.
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Assumptions: Analytical results will all be below method detection limits and no WDNR release
reporting or additional subsurface investigation will be required.
Deliverables: AECOM will prepare a letter report summarizing the results of the Phase 11
subsurface baseline investigation. The letter report will provide summary of results and
observations.
Project Fees
The following table summarizes our estimate of fees to complete the scope of services described
above.
Task A Phase I ESA $3,500
Task B Phase 11 Subgrade/Groundwater(incl. supplieslexpense) $12,260
Laboratory and Drilling Subcontract Services $21,000
TOTAL $35,760
Terms and Conditions
Services described in this proposal will be performed on a time-and-expense/unit-cost basis. The
attached 2016 Negotiated Fee Schedule indicates the unit prices for various elements of service we
expect will be utilized providing the services outlined in this proposal. This project will be complete
per the negotiated April 2009 Negotiated Terms and Conditions.
Please indicate your acceptance of this proposal by having an authorized individual of the City
execute the attached Authorization Form and return it to our Oshkosh office. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed scope of services and corresponding costs, please contact us at
your convenience.
Of course, if you wish to discuss the terms, conditions, and provisions of our proposal,we would be
pleased to do so.
Sincerely,
AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
Andrew Mott, P.G., CPG Kevin Brehm, P.E.
Senior Project Manager Associate Vice President
Attachments:
Authorization Form
Proposed Soil Sample Drawing
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Authorization
I hereby certify that the necessary provisions have been made to pay the liability which will
accrue under this contract.
1 hereby authorize AECOM to proceed with the scope of work outlined in the proposal for the
Southwest Industrial Park Railroad Spur Site Development Environmental and Geotechnical
Consulting Services, Southwest Industrial Park, Oshkosh,Wisconsin, AECOM Proposal No.
OPP-567296 dated October 20, 2016 with a budget authorization of$35,760 under the general
terms and conditions specified in the proposal.
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Mark A Rohloff
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Lynn A. Lorenson;
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agree to accept invoices from AECOM via e-mail and not postal mail:
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Name: Paul Timm
Address: 558 North Main Street
Oshkosh,WI 54901
Fax: 920.235.0321
Phone: 920.236.6718
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