7-Attachment B. Scope of Work Kohl Design RFP.pdf

Scope of Work Wisconsin DNR Office of Great Waters and Milwaukee County Parks

Project Title: Kohl Park Wildlife Enhancements - Design

AOC(s): Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern

Project Location: 7603 W. County Line Road, Milwaukee, WI 53223

Project Background: Kohl Park has been identified as a necessary management action area for the Degradation of Fish and Wildlife Populations beneficial use impairment (BUI). Successful completion of the design phase enables informed implementation of habitat enhancements that will address the goals and metrics of this BUI. Kohl Park makes up approximately 231.9 acres to be restored at Kohl Park comprised of 98.5 acres of natural areas and 133.4 acres of previously leased agricultural fields (to be converted to natural areas). This project area has opportunities to enhance prairie, forest, wetland and shrubland habitat for wildlife focal species. This project excludes the land leased to UW-Extension, approximately 50 acres of community gardens.

Owned and managed by Milwaukee County Parks (MCP), Kohl Park contains natural areas and multiple parcels previously leased for agricultural use. These agricultural lands provide a unique opportunity for the creation and enhancement of wildlife habitat, through the conversion of the agricultural lands to native grassland and oak savanna provides for a habitat type that is extremely rare in the AOC due to predominance of floodplain forests and existing urban development. Additionally, Kohl Park falls between other large, protected properties such as MMSD Greenseams parcels, Mequon Nature Preserve, and the Little Menomonee River Park Parkway. The creation of new habitat and the restoration of existing habitat at Kohl Park would complement other nearby habitat areas and create a 1,000+ acre habitat block, which would be the largest habitat block within the entire AOC.

Preservation and enhancements to these valuable habitat types in the Milwaukee Estuary AOC is vital for meeting the Degradation of Fish and Wildlife Populations BUI metrics. Phase 1 (design) of this project will result in the development of a Habitat Restoration Plan (HRP) based off the recently developed Ecological Restoration and Management Plan (ERMP). Phase 1 will be developed then to inform Phase 2 (Implementation/Restoration). Management actions to be completed as part of Phase 2 fall out of this scope of work.

Previous Phases Planning Phase: From 2024-2025, MCP Natural Areas staff conducted detailed, baseline assessments for native, non-native, and invasive vegetation, current plant communities, degraded conditions, and forest canopy assessments. Once surveys were completed and mapped, MCP’s Natural Area Supervisor in conjunction with MCP AOC Staff, DNR, and the Tech Team, created an Ecological Restoration and Management Plan (ERMP) to showcase the current conditions of Kohl Park and suggestions for restoration actions that aim to enhance habitat for focal species. The Final ERMP is available in Attachment M: Kohl Park ERMP and includes the following deliverables:

• Baseline site assessments (e.g., inventory of native and non-native vegetative communities, resource mapping, planting/seed recommendations per community type, etc.),

• Completed focal species evaluation matrix (see details below) (Attachment M: Kohl Park ERMP),

• Suggested vegetation management actions and timelines,

• Suggested management recommendations for each habitat type with a focus on meeting requirements for focal species,

• Constraints limiting restoration actions or measures proposed to mitigate the constraints,

• Mapping/GIS data package for field work,

• Preliminary cost estimates for proposed improvement (Attachment M: Kohl Park ERMP).

Focal Species & Project Approach:

The Milwaukee Estuary AOC Tech Team has identified Focal Species Groups that have been documented at Kohl Park and/or are priority species for the AOC. Focal Species are the basis for measuring a project area’s overall improvement as it relates to the AOC; therefore, they are the targets expected to benefit from habitat restoration actions.

From 2014-2017 an assessment was completed that documented the occurrence and status of 11 focal species groups in the AOC. From the focal species groups, a project-specific list of focal species was developed, whose populations would benefit from the future work. Restoration actions for this project should focus on improving the habitat for these focal species. The identified focal species are those with habitat requirements that reflect restoration and enhancement goals for the project area.

As an AOC wildlife populations project, only actions that provide a direct benefit to project-specific focal species can be conducted. Therefore, the connection between a restoration action and the potential benefit must be verified and documented. Additional effort should be made to avoid or mitigate negative impacts to any focal species or focal species groups that are present within the project area. The following table provides a list of priority focal species groups for the Kohl Park project. The selected Consultant will be provided full lists of focal species groups (priority and non-priority) and project-specific focal species.

The current status of focal species and the BUI metrics for them are as followed:

• DO NO HARM: Two sites within Kohl Park are meeting the airspace/urban breeding bird metric and two sites are meeting the frog metric. These species cannot be harmed, reduced and/or impacted through restoration actions in order to continue to meet the metrics upon project completion.

• Improve/Add: One site within Kohl Park must support each of the following focal species groups populations in order to address the breeding bird metrics.

o forest breeding birds, o wetland breeding birds, o shrubland/edge breeding bird, o grassland breeding bird.

• Improve/Add: Two sites within Kohl Park must support snake species populations in order to address the snake metrics.

Priority Focal Species Groups for the Kohl Park Project:

Priority Focal Species Groups Breeding Birds (forest, wetland, shrubland, grassland)

Frogs Snakes

Evaluation Matrix and Narrative:

A version of the Focal Species Evaluation Matrix was completed as part of the ERMP development. This was based off the suggested management actions in the Final ERMP (Attachment M: Kohl Park ERMP) to ensure that each action would benefit focal species. The Matrix should be used as a starting point for the HRP development and updated throughout the design process as restoration actions are updated/refined.

To ensure that restoration actions proposed in the HRP provide a benefit to focal species, the Consultant must revise and update the Evaluation Matrix developed for the ERMP and provide a narrative explanation of the potential impacts the action may have on focal species. It is important that the project team (prime or sub-consultant) has wildlife expertise in the priority focal species groups listed in the table above (breeding birds, frogs, and snakes). Knowledge of the priority focal species groups for Kohl Park and knowledge of their needs is a critical component to completing the focal species matrix and for design.

The Consultant will evaluate/update/refine the management actions in the ERMP and convert those into an HRP. The Consultant will evaluate the impacts of the HRPs proposed restoration actions on focal species and other species as determined by MCP, to ensure the project is tailored to specifically improving habitat features and quality for these species.

To facilitate the evaluation, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in coordination with the Tech Team, created an Evaluation Matrix (Matrix) to be completed by the Consultant. The Consultant is expected to review and complete all fields of the Matrix. A Focal Species Evaluation package will be provided to the selected Consultant and will include a Matrix with the project-specific AOC focal species indicated, and GIS data for focal species documented within one mile of the project area. A template of the Matrix, including the “process” tab explaining how the Consultant will need to evaluate and update the Matrix accordingly, as it was filled out during the planning phase/ERMP development.

Scope of Work: Work will involve the development of an HRP, informed by the completed ERMP. The HRP plan sets should clearly indicate how activities will benefit wildlife identified in the Kohl Park ERMP and Focal Species Evaluation Matrix. Development of the HRP will be conducted by a Consultant selected through a competitive procurement process (RFP) by MCP.

The overall goals of the project are to refine recommendations and findings from assessments made in the ERMP development process into the HRP designed to contribute to the removal of the Degradation of Fish and Wildlife Populations BUI. In the development of the HRP, the selected Consultant is expected to use their expertise and critical thinking to successfully achieve the goals and recommendations that best suit the needs to the project.

Habitat Restoration Plan (Phase 1: Design) The Consultant will develop plans for land management activities in accordance with objectives and recommendations, made within the ERMP, to develop an HRP that will meet those objectives successfully;

including but not limited to:

• Narrative of all proposed restoration and maintenance activities and how activities are designed to improve focal species populations, methods, equipment, recommended management schedules/timelines, and opinion of probable cost/cost estimates,

• Technical specifications, including but not exclusive to specifications for management activities, equipment, and herbicide use, supporting data, GIS generated for the plan, and other information.

• Monitoring Plan outlining oversight activities and a qualitative monitoring protocol that will assess the project area during and after restoration implementation, including assessments of invasive management success and establishment of native plant species. The findings of the qualitative assessment will be used to guide adaptive restoration strategies as needed.

An outline of the timeline for site visits and coordination with the restoration contractor should be provided. The Monitoring Plan is a stand-alone document to be used in the Oversight and Monitoring Phase, required as part of the HRP.

• Long-Term Maintenance Plan that can be used by County staff and volunteers for restored areas. This should provide a detailed outline of annual activities required to manage the project area and maintain desired conditions to meet AOC, MCP, and Partner goals, including detailed information about prescribed burns and necessary requirements/conditions. The Long-Term Maintenance Plan is a stand-alone document, required as part of the HRP.

• Completion of a wetland delineation and hydrology assessment based upon assessment results. Development of ephemeral pond restoration plan. This task is dependent upon results of hydrology assessment and wetland delineation task and is based on the potential benefits to focal species.

• Engineering design for erosion control in gullies.

• Wetland restoration activities and design; stabilization of eroded areas and gullies may include the creation of CAD/CADD files.

• OPTIONAL TASK: Cultural Resources Archaeological Assessment

Evaluation Matrix and Narrative:

In the Design Phase, completing the Matrix will include:

• Review, update, and complete all fields of the Matrix,

• Evaluation whether the proposed restoration will have a positive, negative, or neutral short-term and long-term impacts,

• Brief summaries of impacts and mitigation efforts.

The Consultant will be expected to follow the process to complete the Matrix outlined in the “Process” tab of the Matrix Excel spreadsheet. The Consultant is expected to complete/revise the Matrix over the course of the entire project, understanding that revisions and potential changes to restoration actions will be made as the work progresses.

Phasing: The Consultants efforts will be broken into the following deliverables, described in detail under Section IV. SCOPE OF CONSULTANT SERVICES in the RFP. There are five (5) primary deliverables: General Requirements, Existing Data Review/Site familiarization (field visits), Hydrology Assessment and Wetland Delineation, Phase 1 – Habitat Restoration Plan, and Phase 2: Habitat Restoration Oversight and Implementation of Monitoring Plan, which are further broken out into component sections and tasks. In addition, there is one optional deliverable: Cultural Resources Archeological Assessment. Deliverables will be submitted in electronic format, via email and/or a SharePoint site created by MCP.

• General Requirements.

• Existing Data Review/Site familiarization (field visits)

• Hydrology Assessment and Wetland Delineations.

• OPTIONAL TASK: Cultural Resources Archaeological Assessment

• Phase 1: Habitat Restoration Plan.

o Task 1: Development 60% draft HRP.

o Task 2: Development 90% draft HRP.

o Task 3: Complete final design development, plan sets and specifications for all elements of the project. Prepare and gain permits and approvals from local and state governments.

• Phase 2: Habitat Restoration Oversight and Implementation of Monitoring Plan (based on contract extension).

A Consultant will be hired initially to complete the scope of services through Phase 1. The County may, but will not be obligated to, extend the Consultant agreement to include Phase 2. The County, at its own discretion, reserves the right to pursue the process of hiring a different Consultant for Phase 2. If the consultant does not include a response for Phase 2, they cannot be considered for contract extension.

The scopes and fees will be reviewed and renegotiated, if necessary, at the time consideration is given to adding the next phases of work to the Consultant's contract.

This project is funded from DNR through an EPA Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Grant - Focus Area I Toxic Substances and Areas of Concern. MCP has received initial funding which will allow completion of tasks up through Phase 1. All tasks after Phase 1 are contingent on MCP receiving additional grant funding.

The habitat restoration contractor bid documents will be prepared by MCP, in coordination with the selected Consultant. Construction and implementation shall be completed by a separate restoration contractor, utilizing the finalized HRP and bid documents. Please note that Milwaukee County is generally prohibited by state statute from entering into design-build contracts (Wis. Stat. §66.0901)

Estimated Timetable:

Please note, timelines subject to change.

Task Timeframe

Contractor Selected & Contract Awarded November 2025

Quality Assurance Documentation (development and approval) November – December 2025

Preparation of Permits Nov. 25’ - Sept. 26’

Existing Data Review Jan. - March 2026

Site Visits March – Sept. 2026

Hydrology Assessment/Wetland Delineation October 25’ – Sept. 26’

Draft HRP (60%) Completed May 2026

Public Input/Awareness Meeting Spring or Summer 2026

Draft HRP (90%) Completed September 2026

Bid Documentation Prep June – October 2026

Final HRP Completed October 2026

Monthly Invoicing and Reporting Monthly

Additional Public Outreach and Tech Team updates As Necessary

Final Report, Billing, & Project Closeout November 2026

Deliverables:

The following is a list of tasks that must be completed for the project along with the deliverables associated with each task. All work products must be approved by MCP and DNR and will be retained as property of DNR. All work deliverables should be submitted to the MCP AOC Project Manager, designated MCP staff, and DNR.

Task 1: Quality Assurance Project Plan (RFP Scope of Consultant Services – General Requirements) Quality Assurance Project Plan: Prepare and gain approval from MCP and DNR for a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP). The overall purpose of the QAPP is to define the successful project outcomes based on the objectives, data inputs from available resources, and required technical skills to complete the work.

The QAPP will outline the procedures used to ensure the data quality is sufficient to meet project goals.

The QAPP for Kohl Park will include, but is not limited to, project background, historical/existing data review, project management activities, project tasks and timeline, data gap analysis, conducting necessary survey work/baseline assessment, a hydrology assessment, potential wetland restoration plans (i.e., HRP), design for the HRP and a monitoring and long-term maintenance plan. Templates and checklists will be provided to the selected Consultant to aid in QAPP development. The QAPP shall be submitted to MCP and DNR in electronic format for review and approval. It should be noted that the QAPP must be approved prior to any other work being conducted. The QAPP will be updated and amended as needed.

Deliverable(s):

• MCP & DNR-approved QAPP.

Task 2: Endangered and Threatened Resources Assessment (RFP Scope of Consultant Services – General Requirements) DNR will provide an Endangered Resources Review, an Official Species List from IPaC, and will facilitate informal Section 7 consultation with federal partners. The Consultant will lead the IPac Endangered Species Act Review process and complete the required Determination Keys. Any recommended or required avoidance measures related to threatened or endangered species and habitats will be incorporated into the restoration actions. This is described further in Phase 1: Habitat Restoration Plan Development.

Deliverable(s):

• Supporting Documentation for permit applications

Task 3: Project Meetings and Coordination (RFP Scope of Consultant Services – General Requirements) Coordinate with MCP and DNR, and identified project partners, via email, phone, and virtual/in-person meetings. The Consultant shall be prepared to participate in the following meetings, prepare agendas, take meeting minutes, and other activities identified.

Deliverables for all meetings: Agenda and meeting minutes in electronic format.

Project Kick-off Meeting: Within three (3) weeks of issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the Consultant will, in coordination with MCP, prepare for, and attend one (1) project kick-off meeting to be conducted at the project location, MCP Admin Building or by a virtual meeting set up by the Consultant and attended by appropriate MCP and Consultant team members. Consultant staff in attendance shall include the Project Manager, Principal in Charge, and all key personnel, including sub-Consultants. The purpose of the meeting will be for staff to meet and to discuss general topics such as project goals, procedures, issues, schedule, and information needs.

Progress & Review Meetings: Regular meetings and coordination will be required throughout the project period. Consultants should prepare for and attend once monthly, one hour progress meetings for the duration of the project. In addition, one hour planning/review meetings to discuss key deliverables will be held as needed for the duration of the project. Planning/Review meetings will focus on a single topic and may require attendance of additional personnel (ex. technical experts, quality control lead, etc.).

Deliverables expected to be discussed in these meetings include but are not limited to: QAPP, hydrology and wetland assessment findings, HRP revision, updates, drafts, and Final Design. Planning/review meetings will also be held to facilitate coordination between this project and the other Kohl Park project consultants and partners.

Task 4: Community and Stakeholder Awareness (RFP Scope of Consultant Services – General Requirements)

The selected Consultant will work with MCP, DNR, and Partners to plan and prepare public informational and communications materials/content related to this project. The goal of this task is to inform, involve, and obtain feedback from project stakeholders and local communities throughout the design stage of this project, with a focus on learning opportunities for all. This mostly includes incorporating feedback received on the draft HRP as well as attending and presenting at virtual and/or in-person community input meetings and the submission of content to be posted to the WRP and MCP websites. The Consultant should prepare for and attend up to one (1) stakeholder meetings (i.e., Tech Team) AND one (1) community input meetings and/or events for HRP development. Preparation for the meetings will include providing content for and coordination on any relevant agendas, presentations, and applicable exhibits and/or handouts.

Deliverable(s):

• Summary of public feedback.

• Copy of any information meeting deliverables (posters, presentations, exhibits, notices, etc.).

Task 5: Invoicing and Reporting (RFP Scope of Consultant Services – General Requirements) The Consultant shall submit monthly invoices, in electronic format, to the AOC Project Manager, including:

• A reference to this Agreement, including the Effective Date;

• The name and address of the Consultant;

• An invoice number and invoice date;

• Remittance name and address;

• Name, title, and phone number of Consultant’s contact for notification in the event of a defective or inaccurate invoice;

• Deliverables billed for, referencing the Scope of Work and the Cost Proposal Form;

• The date due;

• The amount billed;

• 5% retainage detailed with a total reflecting this retainage.

This invoice shall be accompanied by a report detailing the following:

• Description of work/activities, by deliverable, completed within the project period.

• Description of any problems encountered or delays and how they were resolved.

• Anticipated work for the next month/reporting period

• Acres – GLRI Grants require a number of acres of habitats that have been protected, restored, enhanced or re-opened in their reports.

• The MCP AOC Project Manager also prepares and submit quarterly reports, quarterly invoices, and a final report for the project. These reports are submitted January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 of every year.

• The Consultant shall, to the best of their ability, submit reports/invoices for the months of December, March, June, and September, ahead of or on the Quarterly Report due date. The Consultant may also be asked to provide additional content or verification of data submitted in reports at these time periods.

Deliverable(s):

• Monthly Invoice accompanied by a detailed report, every month through the project end date.

• Content or updates as needed for MCP Quarterly Reports.

Task 6: Existing Data Review/Site familiarization (field visits) (RFP Scope of Consultant Services – Existing Data Review/Site familiarization (field visits)) The Consultant will conduct a desktop review of historic data and field investigations (e.g., final ERMP, figures and tables). The Kohl Park ERMP includes detailed descriptions of habitat restoration recommendations for focal species enhancements, that can be incorporated into plan sets.

Deliverable(s):

• Summary of key findings from existing data review with suggested further site assessments, if needed.

• Summary of site familiarization visits, including description of any noted changes to conditions and/or concerns.

Task 7: Hydrology Assessment and Wetland Delineation (RFP Scope of Consultant Services – Hydrology Assessment and Wetland Delineations) There are twelve (12) potential ephemeral ponds, three (3) having been historically surveyed by MCP Natural Areas staff. A key component is to identify the hydroperiod length of the ponds to ensure that it is long enough to support focal species in the project area and mitigation alternatives for addressing runoff concerns. Hydrology assessments will be required to determine water source and the potential to increase the depth/hydroperiods of the ephemeral ponds within the floodplain forest for focal species. If supported by baseline hydrology data and benefitting focal species, the HRP will incorporate shallow wetland scrapes/targeted excavation or other relevant wetland restoration design into the HRP. The Consultant will also undertake and complete formal wetland delineations of the project area, which will be performed by an assured delineator. The hydrology assessment and wetland delineations should be detailed in the HRP.

Deliverable(s):

• Wetland Delineation report.

• Hydrology assessment.

• Engineering design for erosion control.

OPTIONAL TASK: Cultural Resources Archaeological Assessment (RFP Scope of Consultant Services – Optional Task) This task is optional. MCP is looking for a cost-efficient proposal for this task. Add a proposal response and cost estimate if interested in completing this optional task. The Consultant will conduct Phase I Archaeological Survey & Architectural History Reconnaissance investigations of project area according to methods detailed in the Guide for Public Archeology in Wisconsin (2012), for compliance with Section

106 of the NHPA. The project area shall include all areas that may be temporarily disturbed or permanently modified through implementation of the project. Sampling extent for Phase 1 field methods should be based on proposed effects and on professional judgement. The Consultant shall document findings in a draft and final report per WAS guidelines. Prior to the field survey, the Consultant will secure all necessary permits and authorizations for conducting the work.

Deliverable(s):

• Delineate the area of potential effects (APE), map or site figure

• Identify previous archaeological surveys or documentation of historic properties

(also for nearby relevant areas)

• Conduct desktop or field surveys as appropriate

• Identify any historic properties

• Identify relevant consulting parties if appropriate for the project

• Involve public – both before and after determination of effect as appropriate for the project and identify how the public was involved

• Submit report(s) of investigation along with SHPO consultation form to EPA for review

• Following EPA review, submit SHPO form and reports to SHPO (GLNPO to send letter to applicable parties/tribes

Task 8: Phase 1 HRP Development (RFP Scope of Consultant Services – Phase 2: Habitat Restoration Plan) The Consultant will prepare detailed habitat restoration plans and specifications for habitat restoration, and wetland restoration, if applicable, to provide support for focal wildlife species. The ERMP includes detailed descriptions of recommendations that can be incorporated into this phase. Work will include but not exclusive to, plans of the on the ground land management activities for wildlife: invasive species control, wetland design, grading plan, erosion control plan, forest stand improvement, reforestation, revegetation, and prescribed burns (if applicable and based off the ERMP findings). The proposed restoration actions in the HRP must also be based on the Focal Species Evaluation Matrix and narrative to be completed by the Consultant and approved by MCP and DNR prior to finalization of the HRP. The design must include supporting documents suitable for bidding and implementation purposes.

Contract and bid documents should include 3-year vegetative survival and establishment performance standards and include detailed guidance for activities performed by the contractor during the three-year post-implementation maintenance period. Please note, this is referred to as the Establishment Phase by EPA. Work will include, but is not exclusive to follow-up invasive management, mowing, pruning, prescribed burns, and irrigation to ensure the desired vegetation will be alive, vigorous and healthy, and list any limitations on equipment and materials used during these activities. This is for immediately contracted work which will be overseen under Phase 2 and is separate from the Long-Term Maintenance Plan.

The Consultant will propose environmentally sensitive and aesthetically acceptable materials that provide both wildlife habitat and long-term stability. Conduct site visits to gather and/or verify design information and existing conditions. Ensure field verification of all existing utilities and other obstructions. On-site investigations should be sequenced to utilize the results from those tasks to inform the final design. In conjunction with MCP, identify any permanent and temporary property rights necessary for the project, as well as utilities that may impact the project. Propose appropriate erosion control measures consistent with all applicable municipal ordinances and state requirements. Perform an analysis of the restoration options for the improvements and evaluate potential issues for implementing the project. Develop a draft, grading plan and final materials management plan if necessary.

Task 8.1: Phase 1 HRP Development – 60% (RFP Scope of Consultant Services – Phase 1: Habitat Restoration Plan) o Review and compile existing data, o Coordination of reviews and any necessary investigations for endangered resources, o MCP expects a 60% completion of the following items, including, but not limited:

• Table of contents and appendices, organized in a manner to align with previous restoration plans utilized, and provided, by MCP.

• Restoration and maintenance activities,

• Methods and equipment recommended including technical specifications,

• Management schedules and timelines,

• Evaluation Matrix and narrative,

• Resiliency assessment data,

• Hydrology assessment data,

• Draft cost estimates,

• Begin preparation and due diligence pertaining to permit applications.

o Hold a 60% design review meeting with MCP, DNR, Tech Team and partners. Respond to and incorporate edits and input resulting from review.

Consultant shall not proceed to Task 8.2 – 90% design until approved by MCP and DNR.

Task 8.2: Phase 1 HRP Development – 90% (RFP Scope of Consultant Services – Phase 1: Habitat Restoration Plan) o 90% HRP. Provide electronic copy with full size drawings in appropriate formats (PDF, CAD/CADD, GIS).

o Complete 90% probable cost estimate and technical specifications.

o Respond to and incorporate edits and input resulting from review by MCP, DNR, partners and the

Tech Team and stakeholders.

Consultant shall not proceed to Task 8.3 - Final Design & Permitting until approved by MCP and DNR.

Task 8.3: Phase 1 HRP Development – Final Design and Permitting (RFP Scope of Consultant Services – Phase 1: Habitat Restoration Plan) o Final HRP. Provide electronic copy with full size drawings in appropriate formats (PDF, CAD/CADD, GIS).

o Complete technical specifications and performance standards for the project manual.

o Complete final Monitoring Plan and Long-Term Maintenance Plan o Complete final probable cost estimate.

o All drawings and specifications to be included into bid documents. MCP will assemble the bidding documents.

o Finalize all applicable federal, state, and local permit applications with regulatory approval.

o Copies of all permit applications, materials, and regulatory correspondence to MCP.

o Coordinate reviews and any necessary investigations for endangered and cultural resources.

o File all necessary agency notices, such as DNR Notice of Intent, wetland concurrence etc., if applicable.

o Provide agency coordination for all plan reviews and permits required (MCP, DNR). Investigate, develop, and incorporate into the planning and construction documents all mitigation efforts necessary to address all agency concerns.

o Coordinate and attend pre-application or regulatory review meeting(s) with the regulatory agencies.

• HRP Plan for all management activities,

• All GIS data in electronic format,

• Copies of all permit applications, materials and regulatory correspondence.

Task 9: Habitat Restoration Oversight and Implementation of Monitoring Plan (RFP Scope of Consultant Services – Phase 2: Habitat Restoration Oversight and Implementation of Monitoring Plan) A Consultant will be hired initially to complete Phase 1. The County may, but will not be obligated to, extend the Consultant agreement to include Phase 2. The County reserves the right to pursue the process of hiring a different Consultant for Phase 2 at its discretion. If the Consultant does not include a response for Phase 2, they cannot be considered for contract extension.

• Provide coordination and support for MCP in preparation of a construction bid package, bidding, and award processes. Includes, but not exclusive to preparation a list of construction (restoration) submittals required by the contract documents and a bid form; attendance of the pre-bid meeting, project site tours, and bid opening; and preparation of memorandum outlining description of special or unique construction conditions that require special attention by the Consultant and/or construction manager.

• Oversight of the implementation of the HRP utilizing the completed Monitoring Plan. This will include but is not exclusive to:

o Formalization and finalization of the timeline for site visits and coordination with the restoration contractor, o Conducting of site surveys to ensure successful implementation of the HRP (invasive species management and native revegetation) as will be defined within the HRP Monitoring Plan.

o Identification of an oversight manager, o Review of contractor submittals and preparation of documentation or design in response to submittals, o Attendance of at least six (6) construction/restoration issue meetings, o Attendance at least one (1) substantial completion field inspections.

o Final Report/Memo and/or As-Builts that would capture and deviations from the final HRP.

• Phase 2 shall also include the following task from General Requirements:

o Project Meetings and Coordination: Monthly coordination meetings with MCP as needed through the project period.

o Community & Stakeholder Awareness: Two (2) community input or stakeholder meeting per year of the project period.

o Reporting: Monthly reports and invoices through project period

Implementation of Phase 2 is dependent on the full scope and timeline that will be provided in the final HRP. The full scope of this phase, including the quantity (e.g. meetings, site visits, etc.) and scheduling of related activities will need to be refined upon completion of the HRP.

Additional Metrics and Considerations:

GIS: For aspects of work utilizing GIS including but not exclusive to site surveys and mapping, it will be required that the Consultant provide documentation including completed data sheets, photographs, and other documentation to be submitted in the appropriate format, with electronic format preferred.

Photographs should be of the highest resolution and all field work, accurate location information for survey sites, and boundaries must be collected using GPS with 95% accuracy, so data can be used in geographic information 5 systems, including ArcGIS 10.8.1 or ArcPro. GIS data collected must be comparable, as accurate or greater than MCP GIS data (i.e. ArcGIS Online via Arc Field Maps tool). The referencing system and datum (i.e. WGS84, WTM 83/91) must be documented for data collected.

Hydrology: A key component of the HRP is to complete a hydrology assessment and a wetland delineation.

The Consultant will also undertake and complete formal wetland delineations, to be performed by an assured delineator, of the project area. Completion of baseline wetland delineation and hydrology assessment to determine:

• The mitigation alternatives of addressing runoff concerns and nutrient loading from the former agricultural fields to Trinity Creek.

• The potential to increase the depth and hydroperiods of the 4 ephemeral ponds identified within the east side of the park.

Project area hydrology requires analysis, including determination of the water source and potential hydroperiods, through the installation of shallow groundwater monitoring wells within wetland depressions. If supported by baseline hydrology data, design for wetland scrapes and drain tile mitigation will be incorporated into the HRP. The hydrology assessment and wetland delineations should be detailed in the HRP

Adaptive Management: While success is achievable and goals can be met, external forces (weather patterns, storm events, seasonal restrictions of work implementation, other natural impacts such as virus/disease, etc.) can impact project areas. Planning for restoration requires adaptability and a broader spectrum of qualitative measures. With this, the goal of creating and enhancing habitat communities for focal species through the removal of invasive species, active enhancements to wildlife populations, and long-term maintenance remain a primary goal of the HRP.