BPM006010_Attach10_10-A_10-B_10-C_Experience.Capacity_MatrixNEWorld_Response_Rev_2024-03-05_Amend_1_COMBINED.pdf

Request for Proposal

Solicitation No. BPM006010

ASRAC Assessment and Remediation of Hazardous Substances

Arizona Department of Environmental

Quality (ADEQ)

1110 W. Washington Street

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Solicitation Attachment – Experience and Capacity Response | Revision No. 1 | Revised 11-22

Attachment 10 – Experience and Capacity Response Rev 2024-03-05

(Solicitation Amendment #1)

ADEQ MAY DETERMINE YOUR PROPOSAL NON-RESPONSIVE IF YOU DO NOT FULLY RESPOND.

The Offeror shall provide a narrative response to each section that demonstrates their understanding of the Scope of Work requirements and describes the company’s overall experience and capacity in providing the Services stated in this

Solicitation. If there is a section that is not applicable to the Services required by the Scope of Work, you may mark it “N/A”.

Offeror shall provide a response either after each section or in a separate document entitled: “Attachment -

Experience and Capacity Response.” If a separate document is used, please clearly designate each section and double-check to ensure that each question has been answered. If any information provided is considered

CONFIDENTIAL by Offeror, the information must be specifically included in the Confidential Information

Designation Attachment and related documentation to be assessed for confidential treatment under A.A.C. R2-7-

103.

1.0 Company Profile. The Offeror must include a narrative description of its organization. The narrative must include the following:

1.1 Date Established and ownership (public, partnership, subsidiary, etc.);

1.2 Is the Offeror a national or local company;

1.3 Address of “Main Office” (e.g. Corporate Headquarters and any satellite offices responsible for performance of proposed tasks;

1.4 Brief overview of business operations, with an emphasis on experience in regards to the Scope of Work (limit the response to this question to one page, font size 10 pt or greater);

1.5 Offeror's organizational chart relevant to the Contract, specifically identifying the key point of contact for all questions related to the submitted Offer. In addition, identify key point of contact for Task Order Offer Requests.

1.6 Full disclosure of any potential conflict of interest between the Offeror and any State employee who functions or has responsibilities in the review or approval of the undertaking or carrying out of the Contract;

1.7 A Statement of whether, in the last five (5) years, the Offeror has filed (or had filed against it) any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, whether voluntary or involuntary, or undergone the appointment of a receiver, trustee, or assignee for the benefit of creditors, and if so, an explanation providing relevant details and current status;

1.8 A Statement of whether there are any pending Securities Exchange Commission investigations involving the

Offeror, and if such are pending or in progress, an explanation providing relevant details and an attached opinion of counsel as to whether the pending investigation(s) may impair the Offeror’s performance in a Contract under this Solicitation;

1.9 A Statement documenting all open or pending litigation initiated by Offeror or where Offeror is a defendant or party in any litigation that may have a material impact on Offeror’s ability to deliver the contracted Services;

1.10 A Statement documenting all open or pending litigation initiated by Offeror or where Offeror is a defendant or party in any litigation with a public sector client;

1.11 Full disclosure of any public sector contracts terminated for cause or convenience in the past five (5) years;

1.12 Full disclosure of any criminal or civil offense.

Arizona Department of Environmental

Quality (ADEQ)

Offeror Response:

1.0 Company Profile Information – Narrative Description

1.1 Date Established and ownership (public, partnership, subsidiary, etc.);

Jayne Warne, PE, President of Matrix New World Engineering, Land Surveying and Landscape Architecture, PC (dba Matrix

New World Engineering [Matrix]) founded Matrix on August 20, 1990 in the State of New Jersey. Matrix is a Professional

Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, NJ and also incorporated in the State of Arizona (AZ Corporation Commission

File No. F21814123). In May 2023, Matrix partnered with True Environmental (“True”), a platform focused on collaborating with founder and employee-owned consulting and engineering firms to help provide capital solutions to accelerate growth and enhance Matrix’s position as a preferred employer for innovative planners, engineers, and scientists. Led by seasoned executive, Jim Stamatis, True is building a diversified environmental services organization focused on consulting and engineering, water/wastewater management, testing/analytical services, and value-add remediation services.

1.2 Is the Offeror a national or local company;

Both. With both a strong local presence and national scale, Matrix is a leading full-service engineering and environmental services firm employing over 250 professional engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, hydrogeologists, biologists, microbiologists, computer modelers and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialists working in eight offices nationwide, three in Arizona. We are growing. Our staff and capabilities continue to increase through organic growth and acquisitions.

1.3 Address of “Main Office” (e.g., Corporate Headquarters and any satellite offices responsible for performance of proposed tasks;

The bulk of services pertaining to Solicitation No. BPM006010, ASRAC Assessment and Remediation of Hazardous

Substances, will be performed by personnel working out of Matrix’s three Arizona offices. However, personnel from any of

Matrix’s eight offices may be called upon as needed to help with fieldwork and/or data compilation and analysis, mapping, report preparation, and any other office-related tasks.

Phoenix, Arizona Office

3033 North 44th Street, Ste 270

Phoenix, AZ 85018

602.955.5547

Prescott, Arizona Office

123 E. Goodwin Street, Ste 200

Prescott, AZ 86303

928.771.0610

Tucson, Arizona Office

5151 E. Broadway Road, Ste 1600

Tucson, AZ 85711

602.955.5547

Florham Park, NJ - Corp. Headquarters

26 Columbia Turnpike

Florham Park, NJ 07932

973.240.1800

Eatontown, New Jersey Office

442 Route 35, Second Floor

Eatontown, NJ 07724

732.588.2999

New York City Office

333 West 39th Street, Suite 202

New York, NY 10018

973.240.1800

Essex, Connecticut Office

35 Pratt Street, Ste 1

Essex, CT 06426

973.240.1800

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Office

2798 O'Neal Lane, Building F

Baton Rouge, LA 70816

225.292.3271

Arizona Department of Environmental

Quality (ADEQ)

1.4 Brief overview of business operations, with an emphasis on experience in regards to the Scope of Work (1 page limit);

Serving Arizona since 1993 and based in Phoenix, Matrix’s Arizona professional staff is comprised of an interdisciplinary team of over 30 highly experienced geologists, hydrologists, engineers, microbiologists, computer modelers and GIS specialists. We provide professional services pertaining to all aspects of groundwater hydrogeology and environmental remediation. Having performed several hundred hydrogeologic investigations and well installation projects throughout Arizona and the southwest, Matrix professionals have acquired in-depth knowledge of the hydrogeologic and water quality conditions throughout the State.

The Firm is a recognized leader in the use/application of groundwater flow models in the Phoenix, Pinal, and Prescott Active

Management Areas (AMAs). Matrix brings over three decades of local and regional, hydrogeological, and environmental knowledge/experience to achieve the stated purpose of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Request for Proposal (RFP) Solicitation No. BPM006010, ASRAC Assessment and Remediation of Hazardous Substances which calls for the characterization and remediation of State of Arizona Superfund Sites under the Water Quality Assurance Revolving

Fund (WQARF) Program. Matrix has served ADEQ and the State of Arizona in this capacity since award of our initial ASRAC contract (CTR045159) in May 2019. Matrix is performing work under 4 additional State contracts and 1 Maricopa County contract having many of the same components defined in their scopes of work:

• CTR066938 – AZ State Land Department On-Call Environmental Services

• CTR066878 – AZ State Land Department On-Call Hydrology Services

• CTR060737 – ADEQ Statewide Tank Services

• CTR055977 – ADEQ Statewide Assessment and Remediation of Hazardous or Regulated Substances or Materials

• 200217-ITN – Maricopa County 200217-ITN Environmental Services

Matrix (Firm No. 16536-0) is licensed by the AZ Board of Technical Registration to provide the following four professional services in Arizona: Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Geological) and Geology. Our Arizona clients include the State of Arizona, Native American Tribal governments, municipalities, utility companies, law firms, mining companies, master planned communities, engineering firms, private businesses, and individuals. With an assortment of in-house capabilities, Matrix offers turnkey services for the seamless progression of projects. Since its inception 34 years ago, Matrix has grown progressively in terms of revenue, client base and project diversity, and has developed a strong reputation for delivering high quality services and work products within budget and on schedule. Matrix is committed to providing industry-leading hydrogeologic solutions that exceed clients’ expectations.

In the Southwest Region, Matrix provides clients with high quality consulting and environmental engineering services. We offer expertise in performance of soil and groundwater high resolution characterization, in situ and ex situ treatment systems for contaminated soil and groundwater, hazardous materials surveys, waste management / characterization, related health and safety services, as well as water resources, wells, water system engineering, permitting, groundwater modeling, and GIS. Our environmental and hydrogeologic consulting services includes development of detailed Conceptual Site Models encompassing problem identification, identification of data gaps and uncertainties, data collection and analysis, and the selection of appropriate remedial alternatives for site closure. Matrix also conducts formal presentations conveying information regarding site hydrogeology, fate and transport of contaminants, site characterization and remediation progress to clients, public and/or regulatory agencies.

Matrix has experience providing a full complement of environmental services including contaminant investigations, regulatory permitting compliance, and soil and groundwater remediation at a wide variety of state and municipal facilities. We are aware of site logistics that occur at various types of facilities and will ensure daily operational functions of the facility are not encumbered by the environmental work. Our hydrogeologists and computer modelers know what it takes to conduct successful environmental and contaminant transport modeling projects that meet clients’ needs. We implement tried and true practices as well as innovative approaches including state-of-the-art techniques using the latest scientific advancements in treatment technologies, microbial consortia, and 2D and 3D computer modeling capabilities.

Matrix hydrogeologists have logged many borings, designed and tested many wells, and prepared numerous regulatory reports.

Our technicians have conducted multiple sampling rounds, pressure transducer and pump deployments, and performed routine wellhead repairs. Matrix engineers have designed miles of pipelines and remediation systems. Matrix computer modelers have developed detailed groundwater flow and transport models to validate hydrogeologic concepts and to assess remedial scenarios.

Matrix project managers work diligently to ensure timely submittal of all deliverables, preparation of high quality documents and work products, control project costs and schedules, and to embrace innovation and encouraging creative solutions. Matrix principals are involved in the technical aspects and day-to-day management of all projects including time/cost accounting, subcontractor management, and client communications.

Arizona Department of Environmental

Quality (ADEQ)

1.5 Offeror's organizational chart relevant to the Contract, specifically identifying the key point of contact for all questions related to the submitted Offer. In addition, identify key point of contact for Task Order Offer Requests.

MATRIX PROJECT TEAM ORGANIZATION CHART

Arizona Department of Environmental

Quality (ADEQ)

1.6 Full disclosure of any potential conflict of interest between the Offeror and any State employee who functions or has responsibilities in the review or approval of the undertaking or carrying out of the Contract;

None. Matrix does not have any potential conflict of interest with any State employee(s).

1.7 A Statement of whether, in the last five (5) years, the Offeror has filed (or had filed against it) any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, whether voluntary or involuntary, or undergone the appointment of a receiver, trustee, or assignee for the benefit of creditors, and if so, an explanation providing relevant details and current status;

Since our inception in 1990, Matrix has never filed (or had filed against it) any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, whether voluntary or involuntary, or undergone the appointment of a receiver, trustee, or assignee for the benefit of creditors.

1.8 A Statement of whether there are any pending Securities Exchange Commission investigations involving the Offeror, and if such are pending or in progress, an explanation providing relevant details and an attached opinion of counsel as to whether the pending investigation(s) may impair the Offeror’s performance in a Contract under this Solicitation;

Matrix is not involved in any Securities Exchange Commission investigations.

1.9 A Statement documenting all open or pending litigation initiated by Offeror or where Offeror is a defendant or party in any litigation that may have a material impact on Offeror’s ability to deliver the contracted Services;

Matrix is not involved in any open or pending litigation initiated by Matrix or where Matrix is a defendant or party in any litigation that may have a material impact on our ability to deliver the contracted services.

1.10 A Statement documenting all open or pending litigation initiated by Offeror or where Offeror is a defendant or party in any litigation with a public sector client;

Matrix is listed among the defendants in a lawsuit (Case No. CV2022-050782) regarding the death of a driller’s helper that occurred on a project where Matrix was providing hydrogeological support.

1.11 Full disclosure of any public sector contracts terminated for cause or convenience in the past five (5) years;

Matrix has not had any Public Sector contracts terminated for cause or convenience in the past five (5) years.

1.12 Full disclosure of any criminal or civil offense.

Neither Matrix, nor Matrix’s Owner(s) have been accused of, or convicted of, any criminal or civil offense.

2.0 Company Experience

The Offeror shall provide the following information to demonstrate their firm’s experience for providing services stated in this solicitation. Use font size 10 pt or greater.

A. Resumes for Key Personnel:

1. Proposed Project Managers: Submit up to five (5) resumes for personnel that will serve as project managers under this contract.

2. Technical Specialist: Submit up to ten (10) resumes for personnel that will serve as technical specialists under this contract. A technical specialist is defined as someone with more than ten (10) years of experience that will review the technical aspects of a project including, but not limited to task order proposals, project deliverables, technical reports, design plans, field implementation, etc. A technical specialist is the “expert” at the company.

B. Project descriptions:

1. Submit up to ten (10) one-page project descriptions of relevant projects that your firm has conducted in the past five years. Relevant projects (in order of relevancy) include the following:

Applicable experience includes conducting remedial investigations, design and implementation of remediation systems pump and treat, in-situ systems and soil vapor extraction in the arid southwest (Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, west Texas, Utah, Colorado, and California). Preparing milestone documents, remedial investigation and feasibility study reports, and utilizing innovative remedial technologies.

Arizona Department of Environmental

Quality (ADEQ)

2. Each project description shall include the following:

a. Project Name

b. Project Location (City and State)

c. Estimated Project Value

d. Begin and End Date of Project

e. Brief Description of the Project

f. Names of the project manager and key personnel that worked on the project if they are currently employed with your firm.

Offeror Response:

See responses provided in:

BPM006010_Attach10-A_Sup1of3_Resumes_MatrixNEWorld.pdf

BPM006010_Attach10-B_Sup2of3_ProjectDescriptions_MatrixNEWorld.pdf

BPM006010_Attach10-C_Sup3of3_Certifications.Licenses_MatrixNEWorld.pdf

3.0 Financial/Accounting Information

After the proposal due date, Offeror must provide evidence of financial stability and capability to fund all costs associated with providing the relevant Services throughout the term of the Contract. See details as provided in RFP Solicitation

Special Instructions to Offerors, Section 5.0 Financial Stability. DO NOT submit financial information with Offer at this time.

Will do upon request.

4.0 Certificates/Licenses

Submit copies of all applicable certificates and licenses that support Offeror’s ability to provide the proposed

Services, including any Arizona required business license(s) to provide these services. At a minimum, this shall include all certifications and licenses referenced in the Solicitation Attachment 6 - Organization Profile.

Offeror Response:

See response provided in:

BPM006010_Attach10-C_Sup3of3_Certifications.Licenses_MatrixNEWorld.pdf

5.0 Proposed Project Members and Organization

Offeror to complete Attachment 6 – Key Personnel to identify Key Personnel (one form for each resume submitted for proposed project managers and technical specialists) as requested on Section 2.0 Company Experience of this attachment.

Done. See BPM006010_Attach06_KeyPersonnel_MatrixNEWorld.pdf

6.0 Subcontractors

Offeror to complete Attachment 9 – Proposed Subcontractors to identify Proposed Subcontractors to be utilized to perform services within a resultant contract.

Done. See BPM006010_Attach09_ProposedSubcontractors_MatrixNEWorld.pdf

BPM006010_Attach09-A_Sup1of1_SubcontractorCertifications_MatrixNEWorld.pdf

Harry S. Brenton, RG Vice President, Hydrogeological Services

Education: B.S., 1990 Geology, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

Registration: Geologist – Arizona (35705), Arkansas (2093), Mississippi (0965)

Years in Profession: 34 Years with Firm: 14

Experience: Mr. Brenton is Vice President, Hydrogeological Services for Matrix New World Engineering (Matrix).

He is also a registered Geologist in the States of Arizona, Arkansas, and Mississippi. He has over 34 years of consulting experience as a Geologist, Hydrogeologist, and Project Manager assisting private, municipality, state, federal, and mining clients. His expertise includes groundwater supply investigations, aquifer testing and analysis, hydraulic capture zone analysis; subsurface environmental characterization investigations; groundwater and soil remediation system design; mine slope stability/dewatering investigations; mineral resource evaluation, 3- Dimensional visualization modeling simulations. Throughout his career, Mr. Brenton has worked on a wide variety of complex geological, hydrogeologic and environmental remediation projects throughout Arizona, Alaska, California, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Central America, and Mexico.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: Wells / Hydrogeologic Investigations / Site Characterizations

Justice Pond Evaluation, Glendale, AZ – Assistant Project Manager for investigation of an apparent fish kill in a pond receiving treated process wastewater. Summarized results in a Findings Report for client consideration.

Maricopa County Hydrological Assessment Surveys and Well Installations, AZ – Project Manager for hydrogeologic and engineering infrastructure evaluations of the Agua Fria Conservation Area and the Buckeye Hills Regional Park for the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department. Installed a water supply well at each park.

CoreCivic Production Well, Pinal County, AZ – Project Manager responsible for preparation of Well Technical Specifications for a new production well serving the CoreCivic Correctional Facility in Eloy, AZ.

Well Evaluation, Mark Anthony Brewing (MAB) Facility, Glendale, AZ – Project Manager responsible for evaluation, analysis, and report preparation for the MAB Old Production Well, Glendale, AZ.

Recharge Well Performance Tracking, Mark Anthony Brewing (MAB) Facility, Glendale, AZ – Project Manager for an extensive sampling program evaluating process wastewater, pond water and groundwater at the MAB Facility.

Arcadia Production Well Installation and Testing, Pima County, AZ – Project Manager responsible for design, installation, and testing of a new production well to supply the Arcadia Development in Catalina, AZ.

Geochemical Evaluation of Potential Impacts to Groundwater Quality, Tempe, AZ – Assistant Project Manager for geochemical modeling to evaluate potential impacts to groundwater quality and potential effects on future recharge well performance at the City of Tempe’s Ken McDonald Golf Course (KMGC) Underground Storage Facility (USF).

Production Well Installation, GRIC Casino Well, South of Gilbert, Maricopa County, AZ – Prepared Technical Specifications for the new production well and provided construction oversight, documented drilling, zonal sampling, well construction and testing operations. Analyzed the aquifer material to select an appropriate filer pack and screen slot size. Used laboratory and zonal test data to estimate water quality and production to produce a final well design. Estimated the well could produce 2,300 gpm with low levels of nitrate, fluoride, and arsenic with TDS between 500 to 1,000 mg/L. Final testing showed the well can produce 2,800+ gpm.

Water quality data showed levels of nitrates, fluoride, and arsenic below primary MCLs with a TDS value of 800 mg/L, matching Matrix’s estimates.

Installation of Multiple Municipal Production Wells for the City of Mesa, Maricopa County, AZ – Project Manager for a contract with the City of Mesa to provide hydrogeological services including permitting, drilling and testing oversight of four new production wells (Desert Wells No. 23, 28, 30, and 33). Tasks included documentation of field activities per well drilling and completion specifications, management of drilling contractors and subcontractors, aquifer testing and analysis, and preparation of detailed Well Installation Completion reports.

Installation of Multiple Municipal Production Wells, City of Tucson, Pima County, AZ – Project Manager for multiple contracts with the City of Tucson to provide professional services for well drilling oversight during drilling, installation and testing of seven high capacity production wells: PM-001A, AV-003B, A-062A, CA-003B, C-117B, C-128A, C-120B. Tasks included documentation of field activities per well drilling and completion

Harry S. Brenton, RG Representative Projects (Cont.)

specifications, management of drilling contractors and subcontractors, aquifer testing and analysis, and preparation of detailed Well Installation Completion reports.

Production Well Installation, Apache Campus Wells #4, #5 and #6, City of Buckeye, Maricopa County, AZ – Conducted a Hydrogeologic Investigation to site wells, determine water quality and changes in water quality over time, well permitting, design, installation, and testing oversight, and reporting for three new municipal supply wells.

Detailed lithologic logging to supplement geophysical logging, zonal testing and calculation of production estimates.

Drilling, Testing, and Well Installation - Liberty Utilities Multiple Wells, Goodyear, AZ – Performed testing of existing water supply wells to identify horizontal and vertical flow zones to determine if zones of poorer water quality could be sealed off. Investigations included: video logging, both static and dynamic spinner logging and temperature/conductivity logging to determine flows zones, and depth and vertical gradients, and sonic logging to determine the structural integrity of the well and presence of annular seals. Prepared Technical Specifications and well designs, managed oversight of well installation and testing, and reporting for several new municipal water supply wells.

Environmental Permitting & Compliance Assistance, Frito-Lay Casa Grande Facility, Casa Grande, AZ – Project Manager for permitting & compliance assistance activities for the Frito-Lay, Inc. Casa Grande Facility’s Aquifer Protection Permit (APP) and Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) permit. Routine services include quarterly groundwater sampling and reporting, preparation of quarterly and annual groundwater monitoring reports. Permitted and oversaw installation of new and abandonment of existing monitor wells. Prepared Work Plans and directed drilling of over 24 soil borings to collect soil samples at various depths that were statistically analyzed to obtain closure of the former Land Disposal Area. Prepared applications for APP Amendments and AZPDES permit renewals.

ASR Production Well Installation, City of Phoenix Wells No. 304, 305, 306, and 309, Maricopa County, AZ – Preparation of Technical Specifications, well design, installation, and testing oversight, and reporting for four new municipal ASR water supply wells.

Installation of Multiple Extraction/Injection Wells, Aquifer Testing and Groundwater Modeling, Phoenix-Goodyear Airport North (PGA-North) Superfund Site, Goodyear, AZ – Designed and directed the installation and development of multiple extraction and injection wells for control of a deep chlorinated groundwater plume. Performed aquifer test analysis using AQTESOLV™ to determine key hydrogeologic characteristics of the aquifer for the MODFLOW-USG groundwater model of the site.

Permanent Closure of USTs and Confirmation of Suspected Releases at Fueling Facilities in AZ – Mr. Brenton serves as Project Manager of Matrix’s on-call TANKS contract with the State of Arizona. Under this, contract, Matrix receives Task Orders from the ADEQ State Lead Unit to complete permanent tank closures or confirmation of suspected releases at numerous fueling facilities. The scope of work includes initial site inspections for bid preparation; obtaining cost estimates from subcontractors; scheduling field activities; underground utility clearance; oversight and documentation of UST excavation & removal activities including removal of fuel dispensers and product piping; collection of soil, soil vapor, and water samples, data analysis, and report preparation.

Soil Sampling for Perchlorate and Groundwater Sampling for PFAS, UPCO Facility, Phoenix, AZ – Project Manager for ADEQ contract to conduct surface soil sampling for perchlorate analysis at the Universal Propulsion Company (UPCO) Facility. Prepared a Work Plan for Soil Sampling Activities establishing a 400 ft x 400 ft grid to collect near surface soil samples to identify potential impacts of perchlorate and selected metals on native land surrounding the Facility. Prepared a Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) for collection of groundwater samples from 14 domestic water wells for analysis of Perfluoro-alkyl-substances (PFAS).

Hydrostratigraphic Mapping/Groundwater Modeling, PGA-North Superfund Site, Goodyear, AZ – Utilizing a 3-D Visualization model, Mining Visualization Software (MVS) package, and data from drill cores, the hydrostratigraphy was mapped as input for layering into a MODFLOW USG groundwater flow model. Developed 3D visualizations to graphically depict the contaminant plume and associated hydrostratigraphy.

Professional Certifications / Affiliations: National Groundwater Association OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certified Arizona Hydrological Society OSHA 8-Hour Annual HAZWOPER refresher Geological Society of America OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety & Health Arizona Geological Society

Laurie LaPat-Polasko, PhD, QEP Vice President, National Director of Remediation

Education: PhD, 1990 Microbiology, University of Maryland, College Park

Engineer, 1983 Civil Engineering, Stanford University MS, 1980 Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Stanford University BS (Honors) 1978, Biology, Chatham University

Registration: Qualified Environmental Professional No. 10960209, 1996 AZ General Engineering A Contractors License No. 326326

Years in Profession: 33 Years with Firm: 7

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Dr. LaPat-Polasko is Vice President, National Director of Remediation for Matrix New World Engineering (Matrix).

She has 33 years of experience as a technical consultant, project manager and chief science officer for efforts involving groundwater and soil remediation and wastewater treatment. Dr. LaPat-Polasko combines her knowledge of microbiology with a background in civil engineering to develop cost effective remediation solutions for groundwater, surface water, soil and sediments impacted by organic and inorganic compounds. She has managed and performed numerous remedial investigations/feasibility studies (RI/FS) for complex problems associated with surface waters, groundwater, and discharges from sewer systems. She has dealt with contaminants ranging from fluoride and arsenic to chlorinated organics, 1,4-dioxane, explosives and fuel compounds. She has also performed chemical fingerprinting analyses to establish the source and fate and transport of various contaminants in groundwater. Laurie has been actively involved in numerous Superfund (CERCLA) sites. She has developed, designed, and implemented remediation plans for water and soil systems. She has field- and laboratory-tested aerobic and anaerobic microbial methods for treating contaminated groundwater and soil and has studied the treatment role of various microbial communities. She has taught several graduate courses in water and soil remediation at Arizona State University and is currently an adjunct faculty member in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU. She also has extensive experience interacting with USEPA and various state, county, and city regulatory agencies in the USA and overseas.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EXPERT WITNESS

Evaluation of Drinking Water for Microbial Pathogens, Doyle Berman Gallenstein, Peoria, AZ - Project Manager for testing various drinking water samples for the amoeba Naegleria fowleri. Collaborated with Medical College of Virginia to apply the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis to determine if drinking water samples contained the pathogenic, free-living amoeba Naegleria fowleri. Collected drinking water samples from various sources using aseptic technique; used the Micro-Wynd® II filter for large-volume water collection. Samples were placed on non-nutrient agar plates with Escherichia coli and were incubated at temperatures ranging from 27°C to 44°C. A nested PCR assay was used to detect the presence of Naegleria fowleri. Also served as expert witness concerning the sampling and analysis of data.

Expert Witness Assistance for Chlorinated Solvents in Groundwater at a CERCLA Site, Honeywell, Phoenix, AZ - Responsible for reviewing and evaluating a wide variety of data related to a chlorinated solvent plume.

Conducted finger printing analyses of site groundwater and evaluated microbial data to establish key chemical and microbial processes occurring within the plume. Performed forensic analyses using CSIA to evaluate the sources of various chlorinated organics in groundwater. Worked closely with the legal team to provide technical information concerning how the remediation budget should be allocated between two responsible parties. Prepared reports and presentations for the legal team to present to an arbitration dispute resolution (ADR) panel.

ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION AND REMEDIATION

In Situ Bioremediation Evaluation of Chlorinated Solvents and 1,4-Dioxane in Groundwater, Plymouth Tube, Horsham, PA - Evaluated various in situ bioremediation and chemical approaches for degradation of chlorinated solvents (PCE, TCE, cis-1, 2-DCE, and VC) and 1,4-dioxane in groundwater and sediments. Prepared Work Plans, performed groundwater and soil sampling, conducted fingerprinting analyses to evaluate various sources, and installed Bio-Traps with various carbon sources and bioaugmentation options to be used in the design of the full-scale source treatment system. Worked with regulators at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental

Laurie LaPat-Polasko, PhD, QEP Professional Experience (Cont.)

Protection. Installed an in situ bioremediation system for source zone, which includes fractured bedrock. The in situ bioremediation system includes 2 recirculation wells, which were injected with quick release and slow release carbon source biostimulation amendments, a buffer to maintain optimum pH conditions and a bioaugmentation culture (Dehalococcoides) to promote complete biodegradation of the chlorinated ethenes to the non-harmful compound ethene. Within less than two years, there has been more than a three order magnitude decrease in the chlorinated ethenes in groundwater.

Soil Sampling for Perchlorate and Groundwater Sampling for PFAS, UPCO Facility, Phoenix, AZ – Technical Leader for ADEQ contract to conduct surface soil sampling for perchlorate analysis at the Universal Propulsion Company (UPCO) Facility. Prepared a Work Plan for Soil Sampling Activities establishing a 400 ft x 400 ft grid to collect near surface soil samples to identify potential impacts of perchlorate and selected metals on native land surrounding the Facility. Prepared a Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) for collection of groundwater samples from 14 domestic water wells for analysis of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Interstate Technology Regulatory Council (ITRC) PFAS Team, Washington DC - Served on the ITRC PFAS team for several years. Participated in writing and reviewing the ITRC Guidance document about PFAS compounds.

Specifically, authored Chapter 12 Treatment Technologies for PFAS compounds in soil and water, which focused on currently available technologies and emerging ones. Attended numerous ITRC meetings and provided input to other chapters of the guidance document.

In situ Bioremediation Evaluation for Fuel-Contaminated Groundwater at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, Confidential Client, Phoenix, AZ - Evaluated the potential for natural attenuation and enhanced in situ bioremediation of petroleum contaminated groundwater, which included more than a two-million gallon release of Jet A fuel, with minor releases of diesel, gasoline, and MTBE. Reviewed groundwater, soil, and soil vadose zone data to establish biodegradation rates for various contaminants and provided recommendations for appropriate sampling parameters to monitor effectiveness of natural attenuation and enhanced in situ bioremediation. Evaluated potential effectiveness of various nutrients, surfactants, and oxygen sources to significantly increase biodegradation rote of fuels. Evaluated use of Bio-Traps in monitor wells and in vadose zone wells to obtain information concerning the indigenous microbial population and the impact of nutrients and oxygen sources on the native population.

Evaluated using stable isotope probing to establish in situ biodegradation rates for various organic constituents.

Remedial Investigation, CERCLA Site, Salt River Project (SRP), Phoenix, AZ - Project Manager for a remedial investigation of potentially chlorinated solvent contaminated vadose zone soil. Prepared sampling and analysis plan (SAP), quality assurance project plan (QAPP), and remedial action objectives for vadose zone evaluation using GORE-SORBER®, active soil gas sampling and vadose zone well sampling. Installed several soil vapor monitor wells and sampled monthly to obtain data for VLEACH Model. Performed analysis of data, preparation of reports and presentations for the USEPA, ADEQ and the public. Conducted VLEACH and Summers Model to calculate estimated chlorinated VOC groundwater concentrations. Also performed an indoor air sampling program during the summer and winter months and compared results to outdoor ambient air samples. Conducted removal of an onsite sump and performed soil sampling to obtain closure. Site obtained closure from USEPA Region IX.

Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) for Trichloroethylene in Groundwater, Motorola, Phoenix, AZ - Project Manager for an RI/FS of groundwater contaminated by TCE at a state WQARF site. Performed an environmental assessment of the facility to identify potential sources of contamination. Developed and designed bench-scale bioremediation studies to evaluate the effectiveness of methanotrophs or aerobic heterotrophs in degrading TCE and other chlorinated organics, including 1,2-dichloroethylene and vinyl chloride. Initiated a joint venture between the USEPA and the client utilizing the USEPA's Innovative Technology Development Program.

Modeled site hydrogeologic conditions and in situ bioremediation process using a finite-difference numerical model.

Remediation of Volatile Hydrocarbons in Vadose Zone, Luke Air Force Base, Maricopa County, AZ - Project Manager for remediation of volatile hydrocarbons in the vadose zone at Luke AFB. Installed a vapor extraction and treatment system powered by an internal combustion engine. Installed additional vapor monitoring points to further delineate the extent of vadose zone contamination. Evaluated the effectiveness of the remediation system.

Development of Bench-Scale and Pilot-Scale Testing for Perchlorate Removal, Crane Co, Goodyear, AZ - Technical Director for developing bench-scale and pilot-scale testing approaches to the evaluation of the potential for the City of Goodyear Wastewater Treatment Plant to remove perchlorate from groundwater at a CERCLA site.

Scot Journell, PE Senior Project Engineer

Education: B.S., 1981 Geology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona

Registration: Engineer (Geological) – Arizona (23281)

Years in Profession: 43 Years with Firm: 30

Experience: Mr. Journell is a Professional Engineer with extensive experience managing and performing environmental, hydrogeological investigation, and well installation projects. Significant projects include a U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Superfund site on tribal lands, an underground storage tank (UST) site on tribal lands, municipal UST sites, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) sites at the U.S. Army Proving Ground, Landfill Closure at the U.S. Army Proving Ground, closure of major industrial facilities, and performance of numerous Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) throughout Arizona.

In managing these projects for Matrix, Mr. Journell has directed the design, monitoring and evaluation of groundwater monitoring programs. This work has been completed under the oversight of the USEPA, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe, U.S. Army, and the City of Prescott.

On one site, Mr. Journell’s work for Matrix was followed and confirmed by studies completed by the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Representative Projects: Wells – Production, Exploration, ASR, and Monitoring Wells

• Oversight of drilling, installation, development, and testing of a new production well for Twin Arrows Casino, Coconino County, AZ

• Big Chino Water Ranch monitoring wells and groundwater level monitoring, Yavapai County, AZ

• Well abandonment/replacement, EPCOR Water Company Well #8.2, Sun City West, AZ

• Drilling and testing of EPCOR Water Company Well #1.3B, Sun City West, AZ

• Extraction Well EC-02, Phoenix-Goodyear Airport-North (PGA-North) Superfund Site, Goodyear, AZ

• Extraction Well EA-09, Phoenix-Goodyear Airport-North (PGA-North) Superfund Site, Goodyear, AZ

• Riggs Road Municipal Production Well, City of Chandler, AZ

• West Pecos Replacement Well, City of Chandler, AZ

• Test Well Programs, Ağı Dağı, Etilli Turkey, General Molly, Nevada, American Manganese, Arizona, Gibellini Vanadium, Nevada, Estelle Gold, Alaska

• Multiple well designs and installations to facilitate characterization and remediation of contaminants, Prescott, Phoenix, and Yuma, AZ

Water Supply Studies / Hydrogeologic Investigations

• In-depth Hydrologic Study including installation of new monitor wells and development of hydrogeologic conceptual model to determine Discharge Impact Area (DIA) in support of Aquifer Protection Permit (APP) Amendment Application, Oracle Ridge Mine, Pima County, AZ

• Evaluation of two local aquifers to determine source area impacts upon the regional aquifer, Prescott, AZ. This evaluation allowed the site cleanup to proceed without delay and was confirmed by USGS and US Fish and Wildlife.

• Hydrogeologic investigation of local aquifer to determine landfill impacts, Prescott, AZ

• Multiple hydrogeologic investigations of local aquifers to characterize UST release impacts in Prescott, Phoenix, and Yuma, AZ

Contaminant Investigations

• Treatability testing and remedy selection for bioremediation of chlorinated compounds at a Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) site, Prescott, AZ

• City Shop UST Site Characterization, Remediation, Pilot Testing, and on-going monitoring, Prescott, AZ

• UST closures for numerous City-owned properties, Prescott, AZ

• UST RBCA closure, Gilbert, AZ

• Characterization, remedy selection, remedial design, bioremediation, and closure of an 80-acre industrial site impacted with chlorinated waste and petroleum, Flagstaff, AZ

• Remediation and closure of a 15-acre, 130-year old industrial facility, Prescott, AZ

Scot Journell, PE

• Characterization, remediation, and closure of Depperschmidt illegal landfill, Wickenburg, AZ

• Characterization/remedial design, commercial site, South Indian Bend Wash Superfund Area, Tempe, AZ

• Characterization, remediation, and closure of a 74 acre operations base for a trucking fleet including fuel facility, mechanical shop, and wastewater treatment plant, Happy Jack, AZ

• Characterization, remediation, and closure of four municipal UST sites, Prescott, AZ

• Phase I and Phase II characterizations of a CERCLA Wood Treatment site, Prescott, AZ

• Phase I and Phase II ESA, Big Chino Water Ranch (BCWR), Yavapai County, AZ

• Phase I ESA, Hauser Property, Big Chino Valley, Yavapai County, AZ

• Phase I ESAs for City of Prescott open space property acquisitions, Prescott, AZ

• Phase I and Phase II ESAs for multiple sites, Baseline Construction, Inc., Arizona, Utah

• Phase I ESAs for multiple governmental, tribal, and service districts in Arizona: ADEQ, Yavapai County, City of Prescott, Town of Prescott Valley, Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe, Sedona Fire District, Town of Apache Junction, City of Phoenix

• Phase I ESAs for multiple financial institutions in Arizona: Stockmen’s Bank, Compass Bank, Valley Bank, Toyota Motor Credit, OneAZ Credit Union, Foothills Bank

• Phase I ESAs for numerous private entities: Smurfit-Stone, Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Co, Granite Dells Estates, Touchmark Development, CivilTec Engineering, Grand Canyon Trust, Prescott College, Stepping Stones Agency, Verde Baptist Church

• Management of over 200 Phase I and Phase II ESAs on sites ranging from single family residences to large industrial facilities, Arizona, Utah, Colorado

Regulatory Permitting and Compliance

• APP Hydrologic Study, Oracle Ridge Mine, Pima County, AZ

• USEPA and Tribal Council Approval of site characterization, remedial action, and closure of CERCLA Wood Treatment Site, Prescott, AZ

• RCRA Part B Permit, US Army Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma, AZ

• Site Investigation/Closure Plan, RCRA hazardous waste storage facility, US Army Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma, AZ

• Hazardous waste storage facility design, US Army Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma, AZ

• RCRA evaluation of industrial material resulting in a project savings of $10 million, Prescott, AZ

• SPCC Plan, Beardsley Plant

• USFS NEPA Permit Hydrologic Study, Riverbend Mine

• ADEQ SAP/SAR, Nordic Boats, Lake Havasu City, AZ

• ADEQ VRP, previous Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company site, Douglas, AZ

• ADEQ ATC/AOC Permits, Enchantment Resort, Sedona Mago, Black Rock RV, Safford Prison, Sage Valley

Computer Modeling / Database Management

• Development and management of project database CERCLA RI/FS, Prescott, AZ

Publications and Professional Growth

• Team Member, Geological Engineering Exam Revision, Ariz. Board of Technical Registration, 2003, 2014

• Performance and Process Economics of Aerobic Bioremediation of Pentachlorophenol, 8th International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds, Battelle, 2005

• Field Scale Studies on the Removal of Pentachlorophenol from Contaminated Soil, 2nd International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds, Battelle, 2000

• Environmental Assessment and the Role of the Consultant In Solving Problems, State Bar of Arizona, 1992

• Site Remediation of Underground Storage Tank Contamination, Arizona/Nevada Academy of Science, 1989

Professional Certifications / Affiliations:

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certified OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Annual Refresher

Jeremy A. Gniffke, RG Senior Project Hydrogeologist

Education: B.S., 1998 Geology, University of Minnesota-Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota

Registration: Geologist – Arizona (41787) 2004, California (8808) 2010, Oregon (G2259) 2009, Texas (15041) 2020, Washington (2808), 2009

Years in Profession: 25 Years with Firm: 3

Experience: Mr. Gniffke is a registered Geologist in the States of Arizona, California, Oregon, Texas and Washington. He has 25 years of experience as a consulting Geologist, Hydrogeologist and Project Manager. His expertise includes subsurface assessment and remediation, petroleum leaking underground storage tank (LUST) site assessments, developing site assessment and remedial action plans, conceptual site model (CSM) development, design of drilling programs for installation of groundwater monitor wells and soil vapor extraction wells, and performance of Phase I and Phase II ESAs. Mr. Gniffke has managed over 60 LUST sites on behalf of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) State Lead Unit with scopes of work spanning the project lifecycle, ranging from initial release discovery at UST removal to site assessment, remediation and closure. In addition, he managed a portfolio of over 20 petroleum LUST and former bulk petroleum storage facilities located throughout California, Nevada, Oregon and Texas for a major real estate company.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: Subsurface Site Assessment and Remediation Fibers Public Supply Wells Superfund Site, Guayama, Puerto Rico – Developed a scope of work and implemented a drilling program which included installation of over 40 groundwater monitor wells to enhance the conceptual site model (CSM) and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of ongoing site remediation (groundwater extraction, air stripping and reinjection). Reviewed and evaluated existing CSM and identified data gaps. Designed groundwater monitor well clusters to target discrete aquifers and vertically characterize dissolved phase volatile organic compounds and haloethers associated with synthetic fiber manufacturing and pharmaceutical production. Strategically located groundwater monitor wells to differentiate comingled dissolved phase plume origins.

Texas Instruments Manufacturing Facility, located within West Plume B of the Tucson International Airport Superfund Site, Tucson, AZ – Managed operations and maintenance groundwater sampling for a post- in situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) pilot study.

Remedial Investigation, Confidential Client, Chandler, AZ – Managed a remedial investigation to characterize the vertical and lateral extent of a 2,000-acre dissolved phase chlorinated solvent plume. Employed passive diffusion sampling techniques for all investigation chemicals of concern, which resulted in adherence to project data quality objectives while providing substantial cost savings to client. Identified and delineated two distinct contaminant source areas through installation and sampling of 24 groundwater monitor wells and conducting historical research in conjunction with the regulating agency. Provided third party review and compilation of site data collected by other consultants contracted by the responsible parties.

Site Assessment and Remediation at seven bulk fertilizer/herbicide/pesticide distribution facilities in California, Oregon, and Washington – Managed seven site assessment and remediation projects requiring interaction with various client levels from risk management to legal, onsite environmental health & safety officers, state environmental regulatory managers and intercompany senior portfolio managers.

LUST Site Assessment, Remediation and Closure, Various Locations, Arizona – Managed a portfolio of up to 50 petroleum LUST sites and bulk storage facilities located throughout Arizona for a major petroleum company, including assessments, active remediation and closure activities. Duties included daily client interaction, preparing cost estimates, budget management, invoicing, field work coordination, mentoring staff, conducting site safety audits and preparing technical reports.

Site Investigations, Retail Fuel Sales Facilities, Arizona – Served as supervising field geologist on more than 60 petroleum LUST site assessments, logged over 180 boreholes and…