CTR072300_Amendment_9_-_Revises_Key_Personnel_Levels.pdf

CONTRACT

AMENDMENT

CONTRACT NO.: CTR072300

AMENDMENT NO.: 9

TITLE: ASRAC Assessment and Remediation of Hazardous Substances CONTRACTOR: Matrix New World Engineering – Land Surveying and Landscape Architecture PC

ADEQ PROCUREMENT

1110 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-771-4140

THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO:

In accordance with the Special Terms and Conditions, 5.1 Contract Amendments, this contract is hereby amended as follows:

1. Revise the following Contractor Key Personnel Professional Levels to this contract effective May 1, 2025:

• Elizabeth L. Mora from “Professional Level V” to “Professional Level VI”

• Aaron M. Alke from “Professional Level II” to “Professional Level III”

• Michael G. Lynch from “Professional Level I” to “Professional Level III”

• Jessica L. Eyrich from “Professional Level I” to Professional Level II”

• Blake E. McConnell from “Professional Level I” to Professional Level II”

2. All other Terms and Conditions remain unchanged.

THE ABOVE REFERENCED AMENDMENT IS A

UNILATERAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF

CONTRACTOR’S APPROVED CHANGED

REQUEST.

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

The above referenced Amendment is hereby executed this 28th day of April, 2025 at Phoenix, Arizona.

Susan Holt Contract Manager

Available online at Arizona Procurement Portal (APP) eProcurement System https://app.az.gov https://app.az.gov/

Elizabeth L. Mora Senior Hydrogeologist / Modeling Supervisor

Education: MS, 2005, Hydrology, University of Arizona

BS, 2001, Geology, Arizona State University

Years in Profession: 23 Years with Firm: 8

Experience: Ms. Mora has 23 years of experience in modeling, preparing hydrologic and geological data, working with geospatial information in GIS and other programs, and in well drilling, construction, and testing both in large production applications and in environmental and monitoring applications. Ms.

Mora was the 2003-2004 recipient of the National Science Foundation Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics Scholarship. Ms. Mora also has extensive experience with numerous integral programs including MODFLOW, Groundwater Vistas, UCODE, PEST, ESRI ArcMap, AQTESOLV and gINT.

As hydrogeologist, groundwater modeler and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyst, Ms. Mora has conducted numerical models on various water supply and recharge projects. Ms. Mora compiled and analyzed pumping, recharge, streamflow, and basin underflow data for integration with groundwater flow models and has analyzed numerical model inputs and outputs both in and out of GIS-based programs.

Ms. Mora updated existing regional ADWR groundwater flow models to demonstrate hydrologic feasibility for both water supply and recharge. Ms. Mora prepared hydrologic parameters and conducted analytical groundwater modeling for impact analyses, prepared GIS shapefiles, geodatabases and maps and integrated GIS data into numerical groundwater flow models. In addition to conducting the work, Ms.

Mora also worked to manage modeling teams and has been on the client interface to troubleshoot and resolve project objectives.

Ms. Mora has also managed and coordinated subcontractors on environmental sites and well drilling sites. She has provided oversight of the drilling of both large production wells and smaller monitor wells, characterized drill cuttings and overseen geophysical logging, spinner logging, and well videos. Ms. Mora worked with ADWR, ADEQ, and EPA on various projects and provided hydrologic support of USF, Assured Water Supply, and APP applications. Ms. Mora prepared technical reports, requests for proposals and standard operating procedures.

As a Research Assistant and Student Hydrologist with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Ms.

Mora prepared hydrologic and geologic data to integrate into an existing groundwater flow model in Prescott, Arizona. Ms. Mora conducted numerical model simulations to optimize parameter estimation, conducted inverse modeling simulations and sensitivity analysis. Ms. Mora also developed a conceptual model for the Upper Agua Fria Watershed under the Arizona Department of Water Resources Rural Watershed Initiative. Ms. Mora attended technical writing courses and attended GIS workshops.

Representative Projects: Assured Water Supply Studies / Hydrogeologic Investigations

Conducted hydrogeologic analysis including groundwater modeling to determine hydrologic feasibility for 100-years in support of either and Analysis of AWS, or Certificate of AWS for the following projects:

• Designation of Assured Water Supply (DAWS) application for City of Prescott, AZ

• AAWS application for Jasper Masterplan, Prescott Valley, AZ

• AAWS application for Century Ranch, Chino Valley, AZ

• AAWS application for Rainbow Valley 320, Rainbow Valley, AZ

• AAWS application in support of PAD application for Quail Creek Water Company, Green Valley, AZ

• CAWS application for Ventura Ranch, Yavapai County, AZ

• CAWS application for 4-North Business Park, Chino Valley, AZ

• CAWS application for Madera Highlands, Green Valley, AZ

Elizabeth L. Mora Representative Projects (Cont.)

• Demonstration of Physical Availability of Dry Lot Subdivision for Heritage Point, Chino Valley, AZ

Aquifer Recharge

• USF permit renewal for EPCOR Sun City West, Sun City, AZ

• APP permit amendment for Picacho Sewer Company’s Picacho Wastewater Recharge Facility and major USF permit modification for Sun Lakes at Casa Grande, Sun Lakes, AZ

• Modification of USF permit and amendment of APP for City of Tempe Ken McDonald Golf Course, Tempe, AZ

• Modification of USF and APP permits for Global Water Groves USF, Maricopa, AZ

• Modification of USF of Superstition Mountains Community Facilities District No. 1 (SMCFD)

• Modification of USF permit for City of Chandler Tumbleweed, Chandler, AZ

• New USF permit for Pima County Green Valley Recharge Project, Green Valley, AZ

• New USF permit for Surprise Kamarata Ranch, Surprise, AZ

• New APP permit for Mark Anthony Brewing, Glendale, AZ

• New APP permit for Rauch, Red Bull, Ball, Glendale AZ

• New USF and APP permits for Town of Prescott Valley Mountain Valley Park, Town of Prescott Valley, AZ

• USF permit renewal for Peoria Beardsley USF, Peoria, AZ (on going)

• Modification of APP permit for City of Goodyear, Rainbow Valley WRF (on going)

• Modification of APP permit for City of Avondale, Charles M. Wolf WRF (on going)

• New USF permit for EPCOR Water Arizona, West SRV (on going)

Numerical Modeling / Non-Permitting Investigations

• Conducted data analysis, database management, and numerical modeling including particle tracking analysis for PGA–North Superfund Site, Goodyear, AZ

• Conducted technical review and support for modifications for a numerical model of the Big Chino subbasin, Big Chino, AZ

• Prepare complete well location and pumping rate analysis in the NARGFM model in support of potential legislation amendment for rural watersheds in Northern Arizona hard rock subbasins, northern Arizona

• Prepared numerical model simulations in support of Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement, northeastern Arizona

Professional Certifications / Affiliations:

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certified OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher MODFLOW, PEST AND MODFLOW-USGS courses Arizona Hydrological Society

Aaron M. Alke Geologist

Education: B.S., 2019 Geology, University of Arizona – Tucson

Years in Profession: 6 Years with Firm: 5

Experience: Mr. Alke is a Matrix geologist with 6 years of professional experience performing a variety of activities including oversight of well construction, installation, development, and testing for several groundwater production wells located in the Tucson, Phoenix, and Prescott Active Management Areas. In addition, Mr. Alke has provided oversight, documentation, and soil/groundwater sampling activities associated with excavation and removal of underground storage tanks (USTs) and site characterization/remediation of leaking UST sites under Matrix’s TANKS contract with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). In the office, Mr. Alke assists with preparation of project reports, compiles, processes, and analyzes soil and water quality data, and aquifer test data. He helps with setting up and running groundwater models altered in Modflow and ArcGIS. He also assists with preparation of maps, figures, and tables. He has experience using MS Office, ERDAS Imagine (geospatial data authoring system), ArcGIS, Matlab, Adobe Illustrator, Google Earth Pro and other geological specialty software.

Listed below are the specific tasks Mr. Alke has performed pertaining to installation, development and testing of groundwater production wells, Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) wells, and monitor wells.

• Oversee surface casing installation

• Oversee pilot hole drilling

• Document installation of downhole casing and annular materials

• Oversee downhole geophysical logging • Rig development – swab and airlift

• Collect drilled cuttings for lithologic logging • Pump development – pump and surge

• Collect drilled cuttings for sieve analysis

• Collect zonal groundwater quality samples

• Aquifer testing – step-rate discharge, constant-rate discharge, and water level recovery tests

• Perform slug testing in constructed zones • New Source water quality sampling

• Collect water samples and deliver to labs • Oversee final gyroscopic survey

• Oversee well construction activities per Technical Specifications

• Oversee downhole video survey

• Confirm well site cleanup

Representative Projects: Wells / Site Characterizations Installation of Multiple Municipal Production Wells, City of Tucson, Pima County, AZ – Field geologist 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 specifications, management of drilling contractors and subcontractors, aquifer testing and analysis, and preparation of detailed Well Completion Reports.

Production Well Installation, GRIC Casino Well, City of Buckeye, Maricopa County, AZ – As field geologist, provided construction oversight, documented drilling, zonal sampling, and testing operations.

Production Well Installation, 3 Apache Campus Wells, City of Buckeye, Maricopa County, AZ – As field geologist, assisted with 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. Prepared detailed lithologic logs to supplement geophysical logging, zonal testing, and calculation of production estimates.

Drilling, Testing, and Well Installation – Multiple Municipal Wells, Liberty Utilities, Goodyear, AZ – Tested 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. Helped with Well Technical Specifications, well design, oversight of well installation and testing, and reporting for several new water wells.

Development and Testing of Multiple Extraction Wells, Phoenix-Goodyear Airport North (PGA-North) Superfund Site, Goodyear, AZ – Assisted with development and testing of extraction well for control of a deep chlorinated groundwater plume.

Aaron M. Alke

Permanent Closure of USTs and Confirmation of Suspected Releases at Fueling Facilities in AZ – Under an on-call contract with the State of Arizona, Matrix receives Task Orders from the ADEQ State Lead Unit to complete permanent tank closures or confirmation of suspected releases at numerous fueling facilities throughout the State. Per the scope of work for some of these sites, Mr. Alke provided oversight and documentation of UST excavation and removal activities including the removal of fuel dispensers and product piping, collection of soil samples, data analysis, and report preparation.

Installation, Development, Testing of Broadway Well #7, Buckeye, AZ – Provided professional oversight services for drilling, installation, and testing of Broadway Well #7. Documented field activities per well drilling and completion specifications, prepared lithologic log, completed downhole video survey log, performed aquifer testing and analysis, and assisted with preparation of Well Completion Report.

Aquifer Testing, Mountain Valley Recharge Well, Prescott Valley, AZ – Field geologist responsible for oversight of a constant-rate discharge test at Mountain Valley Recharge Well.

Monitored water level drawdown and conducted periodic water quality parameter measurements.

Well Siting Study City of Buckeye Old Dominion Well, Buckeye, AZ – Evaluated surrounding area for the best location of a new well based on geology, groundwater flow, water quality, and presence of existing wells. Completed a site-specific detailed well siting report that included a suite of maps created in ArcGIS. Submitted report to ADWR for final approval of new well location and its permitted annual volume.

Well Siting Study, City of Mesa Desert Wells #23 and #30, Mesa, AZ – Evaluated surrounding area for the best locations for new wells based on geology, groundwater flow, water quality, and presence of existing wells. Completed a site-specific detailed well siting report that included a suite of maps created in ArcGIS. Submitted report to ADWR for final approval of new well locations and permitted annual volumes.

Installation, Development, Testing of Quartzite Kofa Well #5, Quartzite, AZ – Field geologist responsible for providing professional oversight services for drilling, installation, and testing of the new Kofa #5 well. Documented field activities per well drilling and completion specifications, prepared lithologic log, performed well development, aquifer testing and analysis, and assisted with preparation of Well Completion Report.

Evaluation of Pre-production Water to Post-production Wastewater, Mark Anthony Brewing Facility, Glendale, AZ– Sampled liquids and solids from multiple points within the beverage production process and the surrounding water systems. Helped determine chemical sources and possible contamination to nearby water systems.

Contamination Determination of ADOT Wickenburg Yard, Wickenburg, AZ– Field hydrogeologist responsible for overseeing and sampling of shallow Geoprobe borings to determine extent of contamination. Assisted with reporting and data compilation to show final results.

Recharge Well Installation, Mark Anthony Brewing RW-1 and RW-2 Wells, Glendale, AZ – Field geologist responsible for providing professional oversight services for drilling, installation, and testing.

Documented field activities per well drilling and completion specifications, prepared lithologic logs, completed downhole video survey logs, performed aquifer testing and analysis, zonal testing, calculated production estimates, and assisted with preparation of Well Completion Report.

Well Siting Study for Six City of Chandler Existing Water Production Wells, Chandler, AZ – As hydrogeologist, evaluated the surrounding area at each well site based on geology, groundwater flow, and presence of existing wells. Completed site-specific detailed well siting reports including suites of maps created in ArcGIS. Persuaded ADWR to ultimately increase permitted annual production volume at each well.

Well Siting Study & Investigation, Multiple Wells for Kartchner Caverns State Park, Benson, AZ – As hydrogeologist, searched the surrounding area for existing wells, evaluated the best to replace, and where to drill new wells.

Aquifer Capacity Study, Groundwater Modeling Scenarios for City of Chandler, Chandler, AZ – As hydrogeologist, compiled all relevant groundwater quantity data in the East Salt River Valley sub-basin to determine the best SRP wells for the City of Chandler to pump from. Created suite of maps in ArcGIS, assisted with setting up with model scenarios and reporting results.

Professional Certifications / Affiliations:

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified ASHI Adult, Ped, Infant First Aid | CPR/AED

OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Annual Refresher Training Defensive Driving Safety

Michael G. Lynch Office Coordinator / Technical Specialist

Education: D.C., 1996 Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa

B.S., 1991 Exercise Science, Cook College, Rutgers University, NJ

Years in Profession: 6 Years with Firm: 6

Experience: Michael Lynch is a Technical Specialist with 6 years of professional experience and a broad range of skills related to municipal infrastructure development and permitting. His experience with well installation projects includes oversight of swab and airlift rig development, pump development, and performance of aquifer testing. He performs field inspections of construction activities, field surveying, instrumentation observations, infrastructure inspections, assists with report writing and regulatory permitting. Mr. Lynch regularly interfaces with a broad range of technical personnel and agencies. His geographical experience includes New York City, the State of New Jersey, and Maricopa County, AZ.

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

Production Well Construction Oversight & Testing, Mark Anthony Brewing, Glendale, AZ – Field technician responsible for documentation of swab and airlift rig development.

Installation and Testing of Recharge Well RW-3, Ken McDonald Golf Course, Tempe, AZ – Field technician responsible for oversight of well installation, pump development, and aquifer testing of City of Tempe recharge Well RW-3.

Well Evaluation, Patten Place Estates, Whittman, AZ – Field technician responsible for evaluation of an existing well which included recording water levels during performance of a constant-rate discharge test and water level recovery test.

LUST Site Investigation and Corrective Action, Fatima Mini Mart, Glendale, AZ – Performed low-flow purge sampling of groundwater monitor wells at the Fatima Mini Mart (ADEQ Facility ID #0- 004343; LUST File Nos. 4130.01-.03) in Glendale, AZ. Collected and submitted samples to the analytical laboratory using proper sample handling, preservation, and chain-of-custody protocol.

Municipal Infrastructure Development and Permitting

Jackson Twenty-One, Jackson, NJ – Field technician responsible for overseeing construction of test pits dug with an excavator to the required depth.

Documented changes in the soils, identified the shallow high-water table, if available, and recorded the static water level. The test pits were subsequently backfilled to a specified depth, and then infiltration testing was performed using the double-ring infiltration method. Recorded infiltration rates during testing documented backfilling of the pit and site cleanup, compiled collected data.

Green Streets Projects, New York City, NY – Field sampling and surveying for implementation of multiple Green Streets projects. Work included drilling of geotechnical borings, infiltration testing and environmental sampling.

Brielle Anchorage Dredging Sediment Sampling, Brielle, NJ – Field sampling and laboratory sample preparation for a dredging project.

Jenkinson’s Seawall, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – Provided construction inspection, assisted with surveying, and construction administration for a 5,000-foot-long steel seawall with rock scour protection. Project included construction of multiple recreational boardwalk amenities (decks, ramps, stairs, railings, etc.), a rock revetment and dune reconstruction.

Chassis Rack Facilities, Port Jersey Port Authority Marine Terminal, NJ – Provided technical support for design and installation of a chassis rack yard serving the Port Jersey deepwater container terminal.

Michael G. Lynch

Hudson Rebuild by Design Coastal Resiliency Project, Hudson County, NJ – Provided construction inspection, assisted with surveying, and technical support for design of this post-Superstorm Sandy resiliency project in Hudson County, NJ. Project elements included installation of flood walls, stormwater management improvements, utility resiliency, and flood gates.

Bayonne Ferry Terminal, Bayonne, NJ – Assisted with permitting of a ferry terminal at the former Military Ocean Terminal – Bayonne (MOTBY). The project included a ferry barge, gangway, bulkhead improvements, support facilities and parking. Regulatory requirements addressed for Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, NJDEP, US Corps of Engineers, and US Coast Guard.

Living Shoreline Project, Sylvan Lake, Burlington, NJ – Provided construction inspection and contract administration for a Living Shoreline project located on this NJ coastal lake. Project elements included shoreline stabilization, stormwater quality improvements, and long-term ecological monitoring.

Financial District and Seaport Coastal Resiliency Master Plan, New York City, NY – Provided technical support for development of the Resiliency Master Plan, which included evaluation of existing data and field inspections. Worked as part of a multi-disciplined team focused on developing flood resistance alternatives, and land in lower Manhattan.

US Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Cressy Pier & Seawall Reconstruction, Kings Point, NY – Provided regulatory and survey support for reconstruction of the historical USMMA pier, boathouse, breakwater, and seawall. Work elements included bathymetric surveying, architectural design, structural design, coastal engineering, geotechnical investigation, procurement, and construction administration. Design included consideration of climate change and sea level rise by incorporating resilient structural elements.

Linden Marine Bio-Energy Facility Development, Linden, NJ – Performed field investigations, assisted with permitting and construction inspection/administration for design and construction of a 50-acre waterfront bio-reactor facility that converts food waste to energy.

Governors Island Utility Investigation, New York City, NY – Provided regulatory permitting support and technical evaluation of proposed submerged utility services.

NYCEDC Bush Terminal Pier 6 Reconstruction, Brooklyn, NY – Served as field inspector/coordinator providing technical support for reconstruction of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) Pier 6 at Bush Terminal Project. The purpose of this project was to rehabilitate the pier by stabilizing the shoreline to address significant deterioration and erosion of platformed portions, while considering future public access uses including passive recreation, educational opportunities, and ecological improvements. Potential development after reconstruction may include a new docking facility, walking paths, boardwalk, paved parking area on a portion of the pier, and implementation of an ecological pier concept.

Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, New York, and New Jersey – Provided technical support and served as field investigator for route mapping and feasibility of cable landings at multiple NY & NJ locations.

NYCEDC Manhattan Cruise Terminal, New York, NY – Provided technical support and performed inspections for maintenance and dredging operations at the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) Manhattan Cruise Terminal.

Brookfield Properties, Ridgefield, NJ Provided regulatory permitting support for a NJDEP FHA Emergency Permit for the excavation and removal of

VOC/PCB impacted soils on a former wastewater lagoon.

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certified OSHA 8-Hour Excavation Safety Awareness certified

OSHA 8-Hour Annual HAZWOPER refresher HSI Adult First Aid | CPR AED

Jessica L. Eyrich

Education: B.S., 2021 Geology, Northern Arizona University – Flagstaff

Years in Profession: 3 Years with Firm: 3

Experience: Ms. Eyrich is a Matrix geologist with 3 years of professional experience performing a variety of activities including oversight of well construction, installation, development, and testing for groundwater production wells located in the Phoenix area. In the office, Ms. Eyrich prepares well spacing and well impact investigations in support of various well permits and site hydrogeology reports in support of applications for Aquifer Protection Permits (APPs). She also provides technical office support by assisting with report preparation, editing, and production. She prepares hydrogeologic maps, cross-sections, compiles, processes, and analyzes soil and water quality data. With strong computer skills and proficiency in geographic information system (GIS) mapping, she prepares graphics, maps, and tables for assured water supply investigations and technical reports.

She has experience using MS Office, Google Earth Pro, and other geological specialty software.

Listed below are the specific tasks Ms. Eyrich has performed pertaining to installation, development and testing of groundwater production wells, Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) wells, and monitor wells.

• Oversee surface casing installation

• Oversee pilot hole drilling

• Document installation of downhole casing and annular materials

• Oversee downhole geophysical logging • Rig development – swab and airlift

• Collect drilled cuttings for lithologic logging • Pump development – pump and surge

• Collect drilled cuttings for sieve analysis

• Collect zonal groundwater quality samples

• Aquifer testing – step-rate discharge, constant-rate discharge, and water level recovery tests

• Perform slug testing in constructed zones • New Source water quality sampling

• Collect water samples and deliver to labs • Oversee final gyroscopic survey

• Oversee well construction activities per Technical Specifications

• Oversee downhole video survey

• Confirm well site cleanup

Representative Projects: Wells / Site Characterizations

Tucson Water Wells C-117B, C-128A, and C-120B, Tucson, AZ – One of the field geologists for multiple contracts with the City of Tucson to provide professional services for oversight during drilling, installation, and testing of production wells. Tasks included documentation of field activities per well drilling and completion specifications, management of drilling contractors and subcontractors, aquifer testing and analysis, and assisted in preparation of detailed Well Installation Completion reports.

PGA-North Superfund Site, MW-06R, SAR MW-4, MW-23R, MW-37C, MW-36C, MW-04R, Goodyear, AZ – Field geologist that provided professional services for oversight during drilling, installation, and completion. Tasks included lithologic logging, documentation of field activities per well drilling and completion specifications, and management of drilling contractors and subcontractors.

Frito-Lay Casa Grande Facility Sampling and POC Well MW-7R, Casa Grande, AZ – Field geologist responsible for providing professional oversight services for drilling, installation, development, and testing of replacement point-of-compliance (POC) monitor well MW-7R. Prepared a detailed well installation report for POC Well MW-7R. Assists with gauging groundwater levels and collecting compliance groundwater samples from the monitor well network. Performs data compilation and analysis, preparation of quarterly and annual groundwater monitoring reports for submission to regulatory agency. Ms. Eyrich also plays a key role in performing ongoing Aquifer Protection Permit (APP) compliance assistance activities and has prepared a renewal application for the Facility’s Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) permit.

Ken McDonald Golf Course RW3C and RW-3, Tempe, AZ – Provided professional oversight services for drilling and lithologic logging at RW3C as well as installation at RW-3 for the City of Tempe.

GRIC Romic, Chandler, AZ – Conducted gauging and HydraSleeve sampling of groundwater in monitoring wells.

Jessica L. Eyrich

GRIC Aerodyne AD-12, AD-13, and AD-14., Chandler, AZ – Performed lithologic logging and provided oversight and documentation of well construction and completion for multiple monitor wells.

Farallon Test Boreholes TB-1, TB-2, and TB-4, Buckeye, AZ – Field geologist responsible for providing oversight and documentation for drilling at three test borehole sites.

Conducted slug testing in constructed zones and collected zonal groundwater quality samples. Prepared detailed lithologic logs and stratigraphic columns.

MAB Well Evaluation, Maricopa County, AZ – Field geologist responsible for the documentation and oversight of vertical turbine removal. A new pump was installed for pump development including a step-test, constant-rate, and recovery test. Monitored water level drawdown and conducted periodic water quality parameter measurements.

MAB Recharge Well RW-2, Chandler, AZ – Assisted in providing oversight and documentation of well installation for recharge well RW-2.

AZDOT Well Abandonment, Avondale, AZ – Provided professional oversight services for a well abandonment. Tasks included documentation of field activities per abandonment specifications and management of drilling subcontractors.

NXP Orchid Lane Well Abandonment, Chandler, AZ – Provided professional oversight services for a well abandonment. Tasks included documentation of field activities per abandonment specifications and management of drilling subcontractors.

ADEQ Cottonwood, Cottonwood, AZ – Conducted low flow purge sampling of groundwater in monitoring wells in the City of Cottonwood.

ADEQ Fatima, Glendale, AZ – Conducted low flow purge sampling of groundwater in monitoring wells in the City of Glendale.

ADEQ Miller-Valley Hillside ERA, Prescott, AZ – Provided oversight and documentation of well construction, alongside water sampling and lithologic logging of two injection wells INJ-1 and INJ-2 and two monitor wells MW-17S and MW-17D. Assisted in the pump development of the injection wells. Prepared detailed lithologic logs and stratigraphic columns.

Westwind Well # 1, Buckeye, AZ – Field geologist responsible for oversight of pump development including a step-rate discharge test, constant-rate discharge test, and water level recovery test. Monitored water level drawdown and conducted periodic water quality parameter measurements. Collected a New Source sample kit during the constant-rate discharge test.

Mayfield, Buckeye, AZ – Assisted in conducting slug testing in constructed zones, monitoring water level recovery, and collected zonal groundwater quality samples.

Regulatory Permitting and Compliance

APP Assistance, Frito-Lay, Inc. Casa Grande Facility, Casa Grande, AZ – Preparation of Significant and Other Amendments to the APP. Performance of compliance schedule items including completion of quarterly Self-Monitoring Report Forms (SMRF), annual groundwater monitoring reports, work plans, and closure plans for the former Land Disposal Area.

AZPDES Permit Renewal, Frito-Lay, Inc. Casa Grande Facility, Casa Grande, AZ – Preparation of Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) permit renewal application.

APP Assistance, CoreCivic, Inc. Eloy, AZ – Preparation of an Other Amendment to the APP. Performance of compliance schedule items includes annual groundwater monitoring reports.

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certified Defensive Driving Safety

OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher Arizona Hydrological Society member

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety & Health HSI Adult First Aid | CPR AED

Blake E. McConnell

Education: B.S., 2021 Geophysics, University of Arizona – Tucson

Years in Profession: 3 Years with Firm: 3

Experience: Mr. McConnell is a Matrix geologist with 3 years of professional experience performing a variety of activities including oversight of well construction, installation, development, and testing for several groundwater production wells located in the Tucson, Phoenix, and Prescott Active Management Areas. In addition, Mr. McConnell has provided oversight, documentation, and soil/groundwater sampling activities associated with excavation and removal of underground storage tanks (USTs) and site characterization/remediation of leaking UST sites under Matrix’s TANKS contract with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). In the office, Mr. McConnell assists with preparation of project reports, compiles, processes, and analyzes soil and water quality data, and aquifer test data using Excel tables and charts. He also assists with preparation of maps, figures, and tables.

Listed below are the specific tasks Mr. McConnell has performed pertaining to installation, development and testing of groundwater production wells, Aquifer Storage & Recovery (ASR) wells and monitor wells.

• Oversee surface casing installation

• Oversee pilot hole drilling

• Document installation of downhole casing and annular materials

• Oversee downhole geophysical logging • Rig development – swab and airlift

• Collect drilled cuttings for lithologic logging • Pump development – pump and surge

• Collect drilled cuttings for sieve analysis

• Collect zonal groundwater quality samples

• Aquifer testing – step-rate discharge, constant-rate discharge, and water level recovery tests

• Perform slug testing in constructed zones • New Source water quality sampling

• Collect water samples and deliver to labs • Oversee final gyroscopic survey

• Oversee well construction activities per Technical Specifications

• Oversee downhole video survey

• Confirm well site cleanup

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

• Geophysics Exploration – Well 24 Investigation Report, City of Tempe Proj. No. 320502B, AZ – Hydrogeologist responsible for data evaluation, interpretation and report preparation for this City of Tempe project involving the use of surface geophysical methods (a combination of time-domain electromagnetic (TEM) and seismic refraction surveys) to increase understanding of the subsurface geology and thereby identify favorable conditions for siting a future municipal production well.

• Installation of Multiple Municipal Production Wells, City of Tucson, Pima County, AZ – Field geologist for multiple contracts with the City of Tucson to provide professional services for well drilling oversight during drilling, installation, and testing of three high-capacity production wells: C-117B, C-128A, C-120B. 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.

• Production Well Installation, GRIC Casino Well, City of Buckeye, Maricopa County, AZ As field geologist, provided construction oversight, documented drilling, zonal sampling, well construction and testing operations.

• Production Well Installation, Apache Campus Well #6, City of Buckeye, Maricopa County, AZ – As field geologist, assisted with well permitting, design, installation, and testing oversight, and reporting for a new municipal supply well. Prepared detailed lithologic logs to supplement geophysical logging, zonal testing and calculation of production estimates.

Blake E. McConnell

• Drilling, Testing, and Well Installation - Liberty Utilities Multiple Wells, Goodyear, AZ – As field geologist, 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. Assisted with preparation of Technical Specifications and well design, oversight of well installation and testing, and reporting for several new municipal water supply wells.

• Production well installation, Sundance Well #10, Buckeye, AZ

• Production well installation, Miller Heights Well, Buckeye, AZ

• Production well installation, Van Leeuwen Well, Buckeye, AZ

• Production well installation, Core Civic Well, Eloy, AZ

• Production well installation, Arcadia Well, Pinal County, AZ

• Production well installation, Quartzsite New Kofa Well #4, Quartzsite, AZ

• Production well installation, Florence Well 5B, Florence, AZ

• Recharge and monitor well installation, Mark Anthony Brewing RW-1, RW-2, and POC-1 Monitor well, Glendale, AZ

• Recharge and production well installation, RRB RW-1 and Justice Bros. Replacement Well, Glendale, AZ

• Production well installation, Liberty Utilities Monument Point Well, Litchfield, AZ

• Recharge well installation, Tempe KMGC Wells RW-3 and RW-4, Tempe, AZ

• Production well installation, GRIC Casino Well, Pinal County, AZ

• Monitor well installation, ADEQ MVH (6 wells), Prescott, AZ

• Monitor well installation, ADEQ Cottonwood Circle K (5 wells), Cottonwood, AZ

• Monitor well installation, GRIC Aerodyne (3 wells) and River Wetlands (1 well), Pinal County, AZ

• Monitor well installation, Rosevelt School District (2 wells), Phoenix, AZ

• Exempt production well installation, AFCA Well, Maricopa County, AZ

Site Characterizations

• Permanent Closure of USTs and Confirmation of Suspected Releases at Fueling Facilities in AZ – Under an on-call contract with the State of Arizona, Matrix receives Task Orders from the ADEQ State Lead Unit to complete permanent tank closures or confirmation of suspected releases at numerous fueling facilities throughout the State. Per the scope of work for some of these sites, Mr. McConnell provided oversight and documentation of UST excavation and removal activities including the removal of fuel dispensers and product piping, collection of soil samples, data analysis, and report preparation.

Professional Certifications / Affiliations:

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Annual Refresher Training

ASHI Adult, Ped, Infant First Aid | CPR/AED

Defensive Driving Safety