Attachment 2 - SOW_Phase I ESA.docx

Monongahela National Forest SOW for Scenic Vista Purchase Phase I ESA

The Forest Service would like to consider this project privileged and confidential and no information can be released to the public during this process. The Forest Service will facilitate all public notifications in the process. Because of this, the contractor is required to have a kickoff conference call with the Forest Service prior to conducting any work and prior to contacting anyone for interviews.

Scope

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, transportation, permits, testing and incidentals necessary for the performance of the work specified in this Statement of Work.

The work consists of the following tasks:

(1) Conduct an “expanded” pre-acquisition environmental site assessments in accordance with 40 CFR 312, 33 CFR 137 and ASTM Standard E1527-21 on the parcels listed in the Background Section of this Statement of Work. The overall purpose of the “expanded” pre-acquisition environmental site assessment is that the Agency needs to know the full range of “environmental issues and liabilities” associated with the parcel(s).

The Agency requires identification of the environmental issues and liabilities with the parcel beyond those associated with Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) liabilities and petroleum products. These environmental issues and liabilities include, but are not limited to, those issues and liabilities under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). These issues and liabilities include, but are not limited to, asbestos containing material, radon, lead-based paint, non-hazardous solid waste disposal areas, wastewater disposal systems, drinking water systems, drinking water and/or other wells.

In conducting the “expanded” pre-acquisition environmental site assessment, the Contractor shall consider the proposed future land use of the parcel/s. Some issues/liabilities, which typically may be “de minimis” for the current land use, may not “de minimis” when the Agency’s planned future land use (for example, open forest preserve or wildlife refuge) are considered.

(2) Complete the attached Land Acquisition Screening Process Worksheets (1 and 3). The completed worksheets shall be included in the final report.

Background

The Forest Service is requesting one “expanded” Environmental Site Assessments within the Monongahela National Forest Scenic Vista Purchase case.

The purpose is to conduct pre-acquisition screening of the property the Forest Service is going to acquire.

Location

PRIVATE LAND

The private land is comprised of separate tracks in Tucker County, West Virginia.

The parcels and acreage are listed below:

47-01-0305-0043 (surface and all minerals except coal) – 2.65 acres 47-01-0305-0044 (surface and all minerals except coal) – 175.60 acres 47-01-0306-0003 (surface and minerals) - 62.5 acres 47-01-0306-0002 (surface and minerals) – 34 acres 47-01-0306-0004 (surface only) – 2505.21 acres 47-08-0325-0022 (surface and minerals)) – 31.6 acres 47-01-0325-0022 (surface and minerals) 138.48 acres

Fees

The Contractor shall, without expense to the Government, pay all Federal, State, County and Municipal fees applicable to the performance of the work (i.e. completion of a pre-acquisition environmental site assessment).

Submittals

Draft and final reports shall be submitted. One draft copy of each report in Word format will be submitted to Jessica Stuntebeck. One electronic copy of the final reports shall also be submitted as a searchable Adobe Acrobat pdf file.

Follow the report format identified in ASTM Standard E1527-21.

Schedule of Work

The Contractor is required to conduct field visits to the parcel(s) identified in this SOW as a component of conducting the “expanded” pre-acquisition environmental site assessments.

The Contractor shall submit draft reports prior to submitting the final (see table below). The Agency will review and provide comments within 10 working days of the receipt of the draft report. The Contractor will revise the draft report and provide resolution to all comments and prepare a final report for the Agency within 10 working days of receipt of the Agency’s comments on the draft report.

Search Distances

Search distances that are modified because of property-specific and region-specific conditions must be documented. Rationale must be provided to support modifying the search distances as well as assurance that the modification meets the objective of 40 CFR 312 and 33 CFR 137.

Search distances for local records must be documented if they are different from the minimum search distances specified in 40 CFR 312 and 33 CFR 137.

Database Searches

All information contained in data base searches that is more than 180 days old must be verified independently by contacting the source of the information.

Historical Information

If historical documents and records are available more frequently than 5-year intervals, all of the historical information shall be reviewed and summarized in the pre-acquisition environmental site assessment. All historical information shall be the property of the government and provided with the final report.

Site Reconnaissance

If the contractor is unable to gain access to the site, the owner’s refusal to allow entry into the property must be documented and included in the pre-acquisition environmental site assessment report.

Interviews

The USDA Forest Service will conduct the interview with the existing landowner and provide the contractor with the interview form with the responses. Due to sensitive nature of the acquisitions, it is preferred that the Forest Service be the only entity to communicate with the landowner.

Interviews with other local governments or previous owners need the permission of the Forest Service. Due to the sensitive nature of the acquisition, the timing and nature of the interviews needs to be driven by the Forest Service.

Occupants interviewed as part of the pre-acquisition environmental site assessment. Each occupant’s duration of occupancy must be included in the final report. Information obtained through interviews must be verified using external sources of data.

Data Gaps

Data gaps must be identified. The significance of data gaps must be documented in the final report. The Agency will determine if sampling and analysis is necessary to address data gaps.

Applicable Codes

The “expanded” pre-acquisition environmental site assessment shall be conducted in accordance with the following documents:

· 40 CFR Part 312

· 33 CFR Part 137

· Applicable Associated Federal, State and local environmental laws and regulations

· Forest Service’s Pre-Acquisition Environmental Assessment Guidance for Federal Land Transactions, February 9, 2009.

Government Provided Materials

The Agency will provide the following upon award:

1) Parcel maps for all parcels.

2) Title commitment and Chain of titles for the parcels if we have them.

3) Deeds for the parcels.

Site Access

The contractor shall have access to the parcels. The property owner shall provide access to the property upon request by the Forest Service. Two weeks prior to requiring access to the properties the contractor shall contact Jessica Stuntebeck and Steve Rinella.

Points of Contact

Jessica Stuntebeck Contracting Officer Representative and technical questions on findings 608-807-7286 jessica.stuntebeck@usda.gov

Steve Rinella Point of Contact for local on-site issues 303-549-3700 steverinella@comcast.net

Contractor Qualifications

The Contractor must employ professional personnel to perform the work required under this Statement of Work. Work performed under this Statement of Work must be conducted by an environmental professional, or by persons under the responsible charge of an environmental professional as defined in 40 CFR 312 and 33 CFR 137. A substitution may not be made without the approval of the Agency.