Exhibit A – Scope of Services Date: 02/24/2026

Scope of Work Issued: 6/22/2026 Solicitation No.AE141998 CEQA/NEPA and Environmental Compliance Services

Exhibit A - Scope of Services

CEQA/NEPA and Environmental Compliance Services

Section 1.0 Introduction

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority ("LACMTA") requires the services of a qualified contractor ("Contractor") to provide professional services involving California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations and/or execution of environmental compliance at any given LACMTA site. The Contractor shall be capable of providing any and/or all the services described in this scope of services ("Scope of Services" or "SOS") at LACMTA's direction (as more fully described in this SOS, "Work" or "Services"). The SOS may, during implementation of this contract ("Contract"), result in only part of the services being authorized by LACMTA. By execution of this Contract, the Contractor acknowledges and agrees to such implementation of this SOS.

Section 2.0 General Description of the Scope of Services

Section 2.1 Summary of the Scope of Services

Subject to Section 2.2, the Contractor shall provide qualified staff and all necessary equipment and perform professional services involving assessment, engineering, and/or execution of engineered solutions to identified environmental problems at any given LACMTA site as further described in this SOS, including:

(a) Providing qualified management, technical staff and labor, and all necessary physical materials and equipment to perform the Services.

(b) Providing detailed technical approaches, work description, and cost proposals for proposed Task Orders.

(c) Planning, organizing, and performing environmental services under the general direction of LACMTA staff and in cooperation with professional consulting firms, general construction contractors, and other contractors commissioned by LACMTA.

(d) Coordinating with regulatory agencies as requested by LACMTA. The Contractor shall be well informed on all regulatory requirements associated with each work task and should be able to reasonably anticipate any changes to such regulatory requirements and incorporate such anticipated changes to any work products being delivered to LACMTA at the end of each work task.

(e) Advising LACMTA on how to accomplish cost effective work related to any Task Order, for example through the required work plans.

(f) Providing all plant, labor, materials and equipment necessary to obtain environmental samples from whatever sources LACMTA identifies.

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(g) Performing environmental assessments and preparing small-or large-scale environmental documents including Initial Studies, Categorical Exclusions, Categorical Exemptions, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Findings of No Significant Impact, Notices of Preparation, Notices of Intent, Notices of Determination, special studies, amendments, addendums, and Supplemental Environmental Impact Reports/Statements, in each case as defined in the applicable CEQA/NEPA regulations.

(h) Supporting LACMTA in conducting preliminary review of projects and project changes under applicable CEQA/NEPA regulations.

(i) Assisting LACMTA with obtaining environmental-related permits, approvals, and agreements. Coordinating and providing necessary information for permit applications, including in relation to the most recent, or pending regulatory requirement.

(j) Providing environmental construction and technical support.

(k) Evaluating environmental, biological, and cultural resource impacts of a variety of transportation and capital improvement projects.

(l) Prepare white papers, technical reports, and data analyses in support of environmental studies as needed for the resource categories and any other environmental impact or professional scientific or engineering discipline needed to support LACMTA projects.

(m) Providing the services of Principal Archeological and Paleontological Investigators (as defined under CEQA) meeting industry certifications and qualifications.

(n) Evaluating wastes to determine proper disposal requirements. Determining hazard classifications in accordance with environmental regulations and the California Department of Transportation. Identifying and interpreting land restrictions/certifications.

Preparing appropriate documents for waste disposal.

(o) Providing support for construction, such as compliance with CALGreen Code, LEED and Envision tracking and certification, and project commissioning requirements, as requested.

(p) Providing as-needed staff support for technical, project, and program management assistance. Provide and cover costs for any required training and/or certifications required to perform the requested Services.

(q) Providing other support as described in this SOS and authorized under a Task Order.

This SOS is intended to highlight the primary services that the Contractor may be requested to perform. Additional ancillary duties, assignments, and services may be required and, if determined to be necessary, will be defined, documented, negotiated, and authorized in writing by LACMTA.

As further described in Section 2.2, each of the Services described in this SOS will be performed only at LACMTA's direction and only after issuance of a Task Order for those Services.

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Section 2.2 Authorization to perform Services

(a) This SOS encompasses a broad spectrum of services and work anticipated to be required and the Contractor must have the capability to provide the full range of services described in this SOS and to scale its workforce to be able to accommodate LACMTA's needs.

However, the actual required services will be subject to LACMTA's direction (exercised at its sole discretion) on whether or not a particular service or work activity is required and will vary according to LACMTA needs. LACMTA therefore makes no representation as to the actual services and work activities which the Contractor may be required to perform during the term of this Contract.

(b) LACMTA does not guarantee that any or all of the services, work, or staff positions described under this SOS will be authorized under this Contract and LACMTA may only authorize a portion of the services, work activities, and staff positions described in this SOS. The specific services, work activities, and elements of this SOS to be performed by the Contractor will be authorized in writing by LACMTA under each Task Order. Subject to Section 4.6(e) in the case of any Emergency Response, the Contractor shall not mobilize staff or perform or permit performance of any part of this SOS unless and until performance of that staff position and that part of the SOS has been authorized in writing by LACMTA.

(c) Upon request, the Contractor shall provide detailed technical approaches, work descriptions, and cost proposals for proposed Task Orders. The Contractor shall at all times exercise good faith efforts to minimize costs and maximize efficiency of work on all Task Orders.

Section 2.3 Period of Performance

The base contract duration will be fiveyears with no options. LACMTA shall have sole discretion regarding the exercise of these options.

Section 3.0 Manner of providing Services

Section 3.1 Staffing

(a) The Contractor shall provide qualified staff with the required knowledge, skills, experience, and technical and administrative expertise to perform the Services authorized under each Task Order.

(b) "Qualified" staff shall have all education, training, licensing, certifications, and other credentials necessary to perform the Services lawfully and in accordance with the Contract. The Contractor shall ensure that all staff possess or obtain the appropriate professional credentials for any employee or Subcontractor who will be working for the Contractor in performing any Services under this Contract. These credentials include those required by the State of California or any local jurisdiction within any LACMTA service areas in order to ensure that minimum requirements for the execution of the Services by the employee or Subcontractor are met. The Contractor shall upon request provide to LACMTA a certified copy of these. LACMTA will not pay for and/or reimburse

Solicitation No.AE141998 CEQA/NEPA and Environmental Compliance Services the Contractor for any training costs required of the Contractor in meeting employee, Subcontractor or supplier certification or education responsibility stated above. LACMTA will be responsible for costs associated with LACMTA-specific training requirements (e.g., Rail Safety Training).

(c) The staff that may be required under this Contract include the positions identified in Attachment 1 – Key Personnel. Exact staffing needs will be established in each Task Order.

(d) In accordance with the terms of the Contract, LACMTA shall have the right to review and accept Contractor staff (all levels) prior to their being assigned to the Contract, including approval of all Contractor staff substitutions as may be necessary over time. LACMTA's failure to exercise such review rights shall not be deemed a waiver and acceptance of a member of the Contractor staff. The Contractor shall identify during the preparation of its proposal for each Task Order, the staff and/or Subcontractors to be assigned for the performance of the Services for each Task Order. The Contractor shall not propose staff or provide any staff or Subcontractors whose skills are not applicable to the Services to be performed for each Task Order. The Contractor shall be able to reasonably demonstrate the expertise of its staff in each of the scope items under a Task Order by submitting detailed resumes and work credentials for each staff member outlining the specific skill of such staff member to properly execute the work identified in the scope.

(e) The Contractor shall be able to scale its workforce to accommodate LACMTA's needs set out in each Task Order. The Contractor can expect to be performing simultaneous Task Orders of varying scope, purposes and durations, and must provide enough staffing and other resources to perform those Task Orders in a manner so as to meet all applicable cost, time, quality, and Applicable Law requirements.

(f) In accordance with Section 3.3 below and GC-18 (Subcontractors and Suppliers) and GC- 19 (Standards of Performance) of the General Conditions, all Subcontractors shall execute their specific tasks according to the same standard applicable to the Contractor.

(g) Upon Contract execution and during the last quarter of each fiscal year, LACMTA will meet with the Contractor to discuss the anticipated parts of the SOS that are to be performed, level of effort, and estimated staffing requirements for the next fiscal year.

(h) LACMTA Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) represented employees will provide as-needed escort support as determined by the LACMTA Contract Manager.

Section 3.2 Chain of command and communication

(a) The Contractor shall designate a program manager ("Contractor Program Manager") with full authority to administer the Contract and assign staff, and who shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all Contract requirements. Other Contractor staff will coordinate directly with assigned LACMTA staff as specified.

(b) LACMTA will assign a project/program manager (the "ESD Program Manager") from LACMTA's Environmental Services Division ("ESD") to serve as the day-to-day manager

Solicitation No.AE141998 CEQA/NEPA and Environmental Compliance Services administering and overseeing the Contractor's performance of the Services. The Contractor's staff shall respond to and receive functional direction from the ESD Program Manager and other LACMTA staff on their day-to-day performance of the Services. Any such functional direction by LACMTA staff shall not relieve the Contractor from, or diminish, alter, or affect, the Contractor's liabilities, obligations, and responsibilities under this Contract or otherwise according to Applicable Law.

(c) In addition to coordinating with LACMTA staff, the Contractor shall coordinate and interface with any other LACMTA contractors and consultants as required to perform the Services under this Contract.

(d) The Contractor shall use the LACMTA Enterprise Management, Project Management Information Systems, Contract Management, and Document Management Systems as directed by LACMTA. If LACMTA email addresses are provided, the Contractor staff shall use such LACMTA-provided email addresses for all project communications.

(e) All communications to and from the Contractor shall be routed through the ESD Program Manager provided that all contractual matters shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer in accordance with the terms of this Contract.

(f) The Contractor shall not directly communicate with the media. All requests from the media shall be routed through the LACMTA communications department.

(g) The Contractor Program Manager will facilitate the development of a collaborative working relationship with the ESD Program Manager and meet with the ESD Program Manager on a regular basis to discuss in good faith any issues identified by the Contractor Program Manager or ESD Program Manager or referred to them by their respective staff in an attempt to come to an agreement on how to resolve the issue. If issues remain unresolved, Contractor Program Manager shall meet with ESD Executive Officer. Contractor Program Manager may discuss any unresolved issues with Vendor Contract Management Executive Officer. Failure to follow this protocol can be considered a breach of contract

Section 3.3 Standards for performance of the Services

(a) In the performance of this SOS, Contractor and Subcontractor staff shall adhere to and comply with all LACMTA current policies and procedures, and act in conformance with all Contract requirements, state, local and other funding requirements, Good Industry Practice, and Applicable Law.

(b) The Contractor and Subcontractor staff shall use and comply with LACMTA approved manuals, policies, and procedures as furnished by LACMTA staff.

(c) The Contractor agrees to be bound by a fiduciary duty to LACMTA for work efforts authorized under this Contract.

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Section 4.0 Detailed SOS

Services to be performed by the Contractor will include, but not limited to, the following:

Section 4.1 Administration and project management

(a) General: Provide adequate management of all work authorized under the Task Orders.

Coordinate work effort between LACMTA, LACMTA's other contractors, and the Contractor's own Subcontractors to execute the Services efficiently and effectively at the least possible cost according to the Task Order schedule. Submit the Task Order closure and completion reports. Notify LACMTA promptly (next Business Day) in writing when a Task Order is complete and cease charging to that Task Order upon such notice. Includes all invoicing, SBE / DVBE requirements, subcontracting, audit, and resolution of disputes.

(b) Document/ Data Management Systems: All sampling, testing, and monitoring results shall be maintained in an electronic database in the format directed by LACMTA (anticipated to be either Oracle or Access) and stored and maintained as directed by LACMTA under Section 3.2(d) above. The Contractor shall assure that data is correct and up to date.

(c) Work Plans: When required, develop written work plans for the Services authorized by LACMTA. Work plans will be representative of the standard of care the Contractor will implement in accomplishing the Services required. LACMTA may use work plans to evaluate Contractor's performance and assess damages against the Contractor for cited failures in the performance of the Services.

(d) Permits: Obtain and provide necessary permits or assist LACMTA in obtaining the necessary permits for any Services that the Contractor performs under this Contract.

(e) Project Control Requirements:

(i) Initial Schedule Preparation: The Contractor shall prepare a schedule to complete the work within the constraints of the Task Order Services request. The schedule shall depict the Contractor's overall plan for accomplishing the design and be capable of being updated monthly to show progress toward meeting milestones. The approved schedule shall be updated monthly thereafter and submitted to LACMTA along with the Contractor's Monthly Status Report.

(ii) Optional Detailed Schedule: As directed by LACMTA, and subject to negotiation of the Task Order, the Contractor will prepare a more detailed, one- or two-level schedule, using MS Project or other approved scheduling software. The schedule milestones will be keyed to completion of key tasks or submittal of major work projects. Progress against the schedule will be reported in the MSR required in paragraph (g) below.

(f) Cost Summary: The Contractor shall prepare and submit proposed costs distributed by task with their initial schedule utilizing LACMTA's Form 60 and Microsoft Excel spreadsheet model, as furnished by LACMTA to the Contractor. Once approved by

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LACMTA, this will constitute a contractual baseline budget subject to change only upon approval from LACMTA.

(g) Contractor's Monthly Status Report ("MSR"): The Contractor shall submit the following updated progress information to LACMTA no later than ten working days following the last workday of the month. All active Task Orders shall be combined into one report. Activities for each Task Order shall be reported in detail.

(i) Transmittal Cover Sheet

(ii) Items Provided

(iii) Calendar Period of Submittal

(iv) Contract Number, Contract Name, Contractor Name

(v) Narrative:

(A) For each Task Order and its associated tasks, identify activities accomplished during the month, days the activity was performed and the affected contract(s).

(B) For services contracts, identify report type, quantity, and results of samples taken, soils managed (e.g., tons of solid per given contract, number of manifests completed); water managed (e.g., gallons of water passing through treatment plant, gallons of water passing through vacuum truck, plus number of trucks.)

(vi) Activities planned for the following month.

(vii) Areas of Concern. List those issues that are considered items of delay or "showstoppers" and identify the person & organization that is assigned to take the action. Concerns about pending Task Orders should be included in this section.

(viii) Cost Summary and Variance Analysis

(A) Cost Summary: On a monthly basis, until completion of the task, the Contractor shall summarize costs and labor hours, including the following:

(aa) Approved baseline budget;

(bb) Cost expended for the period;

(cc) Cost and labor hours by rate and labor category expended to date;

(dd) Estimate to complete (to go);

(ee) Estimate at completion (forecast);

(ff) Variance, the difference between budget and forecast; percent complete; and

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(gg) Earned values.

LACMTA will provide an example of a Microsoft Excel spread sheet as model to be followed.

(B) Variance Analysis: The Contractor shall address the reason for variances with an absolute value of greater than 10%. For negative variances, the Contractor will provide a Recovery Plan with the MSR. In hours and dollars, prepare graphical representations of approved baseline budget (planned), running history of incurred costs (actual) and revised forecast (estimate at completion) from the current period to the completion of the Task Order.

Section 4.2 CEQA/NEPA

The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, and equipment necessary for analysis and completion for CEQA and NEPA regulatory compliance for projects LACMTA identifies. The following list is illustrative, but not exclusive, of the breadth of sampling that the Contractor may be called upon to do:

(a) Types: Categorical/statutory exemptions, initial studies, negative declarations, environmental impact reports, categorical exclusions, finding of no significance, or environmental impact statements.

(b) Training: Conduct training in subject matter to LACMTA staff and contractors.

Section 4.3 Environmental Compliance- Field Monitoring and Assessment

(a) Biology: The Contractor shall have available experts in the fields of biology, botany, ecology, aviary, habitat restoration, wetlands, and consulting arborist staff. Studies may include:

(i) Wildlife, bird, sensitive/listed/endangered species, wetland delineations, tree identification, habitat assessments, and appropriate landscaping consultation within LACMTA project boundaries.

(ii) Plant and wildlife inventory, vegetation community classification and mapping, bioassessments, population assessments, focused surveys, capture/relocate species under appropriate permits, sensitive species permitting and assistance with Natural Communities Conservation Plans/Habitat Conservation Plans (NCCPs/HCPs)

(b) Cultural Resources: The Contractor shall have available experts in the fields of archaeology, paleontology, historical resources, and historic architecture to provide National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 and CEQA compliance documents. Cultural resource management may include:

(i) Archival and research searches, field surveys, resource evaluations, constraints analyses, ethnography studies, cultural resource management plans, and mitigation compliance plans.

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(ii) Section 106 and Section 4(f) studies for historic properties, parklands, wildlife refuges and recreation areas, and drafting Memoranda of Agreement/Understanding, and coordinating/facilitating efforts with the State Historic Preservation Office, National Park Service, or with California Native American Indian Tribes.

(c) Geology and Soils: The Contractor shall have available experts in geology, seismicity, and hydrogeology. Tasks may include: regional background information, preparing project plans, conducting subsurface exploration, characterizing geologic site conditions, soil sampling and testing, and conducting geologic and seismic hazard assessments.

(d) Noise: The Contractor shall have available experts such as an Acoustical Engineer to provide technical construction and operational noise and vibration analyses to identify impacts from proposed linear transportation and transit projects that might impact sensitive receptors located within urban areas, including high-rise settings. Experience in complex noise measurement, mitigations and analysis for construction phase on linear transit projects is desired. Noise impacts are a prominent subject throughout all MTA projects; therefore, the Contractor should identify all staff experts and emphasize knowledge and skills associated with this subject. Tasks may include: Transit noise and vibration impact assessments, incorporating daily traffic volumes into noise studies, including existing and future baseline conditions, producing construction and operations noise level estimates, implementation of mitigation measures, conducting noise studies, acoustical modeling, and assisting with noise variance applications. The Contractor should identify solutions unique to your firm that may greatly assist LACMTA with these impacts.

(e) Hydrology and Water Quality: The Contractor shall have available water quality and hydrology experts, including staff to conduct wetland delineations. Tasks may include:

(i) Field investigations of water resources, groundwater, monitoring wells, and surface waters.

(ii) Preparing applications for 401/404 permits, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES") Industrial permits, and reviewing Special Area Management Plans (SAMPS).

(f) Transportation and Traffic: The Contractor shall have available experts with experience on linear transportation and transit projects. Tasks may include: data collection for vehicles, bicycle, and pedestrian studies for impact analyses, mitigation measure and compliance reporting, road safety audits, interchange studies, and parking supply and layout plans.

(g) Air Quality: The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, and equipment necessary for data analysis, modeling, and air quality samples from whatever sources LACMTA identifies. All spent samples and associated waste products are to be disposed of by the Contractor in accordance with all Applicable Law and industry procedures governing such disposal. When applicable, positional data (e.g., latitude, longitude, elevation) for samples will be collected. The following list is illustrative, but not exclusive, of the breadth of sampling that the Contractor may be called upon to do:

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(i) Types: Greenhouse gas emissions, point source emissions, PM10, or PM2.5, fugitive dust.

(ii) Modeling: Construction air quality, greenhouse gas, or atmospheric.

(iii) Monitoring: Ambient, carbon emissions, visual assessment, or nuisance.

(iv) Certification: All laboratory services utilized shall be certified under the requirements of State of California Health and Safety Code Sections 100825- 100915 and the Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP). The Contractor may be requested to develop a GIS system to manage and present data and convert all existing data into a format that can easily be input into a GIS system.

Section 4.4 Stormwater and Water Resources

(a) Low Impact Development/ Post-Construction BMPs

(i) Support LACMTA compliance with LID ordinances and post-construction BMP requirements under various appliable jurisdictions throughout LA County. This includes during the planning, design, construction, transition to operations, and operations and maintenance phases to ensure LACMTA complies with applicable requirements and BMPs are selected and sited in locations to minimize operational costs and difficulties. LID and post-construction BMPs may include Infiltration BMPs, Capture & Reuse BMPs, High Efficiency BMPs, pre-treatment systems, and other structural BMPs.

(ii) Provide expertise and guidance on local LID ordinance and other NPDES and permit post-construction requirements that may be applicable to LACMTA capital projects, including alternative compliance.

(iii) Provide expertise and guidance on selection of LID and Post-Construction BMPs, which may include: Infiltration BMPs, Capture & Reuse BMPs, Biofiltration BMPs, pre-treatment systems, and other structural BMPs. Ensure selected BMPs can be properly accessed and maintained by LACMTA.

(iv) Review LID Reports, hydrology calculations, hydrology/ hydraulics reports, Master Covenant and Agreements, and design plans and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable LID requirements and for operational ease and efficiency.

(v) Facilitate approvals of LID Reports with local jurisdictions.

(vi) Review construction work plans and submittals to ensure BMPs are constructed to project plans.

(vii) Assist in training and operational handoff to LACMTA Operations and Facilities Maintenance staff.

(viii) Inventory and track planned and existing BMPs throughout LACMTA's system.

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(ix) Develop forms and assist LACMTA Operations and Facilities Maintenance staff with BMP inspections and maintenance.

(x) Develop technical specifications, standard drawings, and updates to the Metro Rail Design Criteria ("MRDC")/ Metro Bus Rapid Transit Criteria ("MBRTC").

(b) Stormwater Management and Water Conservation Sustainability

(i) Assist LACMTA in identifying and developing regional stormwater management and water conservation/ efficiency projects throughout LA County.

(ii) Develop project concepts, engineering designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Provide expertise and support during the procurement and construction.

(iii) Facilitate and collaborate with project partners.

(iv) Develop feasibility studies and assist LACMTA in identifying and developing funding requests, which may include Safe, Clean Water Program (Measure W) and Caltrans funding.

(v) Identify, develop, and implement pilot demonstration water and stormwater resource projects.

Section 4.5 Permits

Assist LACMTA or obtain environmental related permits, approvals, and agreements. Coordinate and provide necessary information for permit applications, to most recent, or pending regulatory requirement. Give presentation on permit matters. Types of permits include:

(a) Local Low Impact Development ordinances and post-construction BMP requirements as dictated by NPDES MS4 Phase I and Phase II permits.

(b) South Coast Air Quality Management District ("SCAQMD")

(i) Rule 1166 (Volatile Organic Compounds Emissions from Decontamination of Soil)

(ii) Rule 1403 (Asbestos Emissions from Demolition/Renovation Activities)

(iii) Rule 403 (Fugitive Dust)

(iv) Rule 1466 (Control of Particulate Emissions from Soils with Toxic Air Contaminants).

(c) Department of Transportation ("DOT")

(i) Traffic Control

(d) Department of Toxic Substances Control ("DTSC")

(i) Voluntary Cleanup Agreement

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(ii) Consultative Services Agreement

(e) Regional Water Quality Control Board ("RWQCB") / State Water Resources Control Board

("SWRCB")

(i) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES")

(ii) Discharges of Groundwater from Construction and Project Dewatering

(iii) Waste Discharge Requirements

(f) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA")

(g) California Department of Public Health ("CDPH") for lead related construction

Section 4.6 Other Support

(a) Computer Applications

(i) CADD/GIS: Provide Computer-Aided Design/Drawing ("CADD") and Global Positioning System ("GPS") services when requested by LACMTA. All drawings are to be scaled, geo-referenced files of Bentley Microstation® format or other electronic format as requested by LACMTA. Prepare 2D and 3D shop drawings, design coverages, and renderings. Edit existing design files. Comply with LACMTA's CADD Criteria Manual. Submit electronic files to LACMTA for incorporation into LACMTA's GIS database.

(ii) Arclnfo: Prepare Arcinfo coverages and projects. Perform network and statistical analysis.

(iii) ArcView: Prepare project files and shape files on any task listed herein. Maintain links with databases containing environmental information.

(iv) Artificial Intelligence (AI): Explore and integrate AI to support various elements included in this SOS, including but not limited to data management, predictive modeling, process-level optimization, resource management (water, waste, energy, etc.), and other applicable areas.

(b) Environmental Technical Specifications: Prepare or recommend environmental technical specifications on construction contracts using existing LACMTA format.

Collaborate with LACMTA and others to develop clear and unambiguous language that cost effectively achieves LACMTA's environmental policies.

(c) Environmental Summary Reports: Prepare reports that describe the environmental conditions of a worksite both on the surface and subsurface. Interpret existing and available site, geotechnical, and hydrogeological analytical data to determine contaminant distribution (plume characteristics). Prepare contaminant concentration, hydrogeologic, and elevation contours.

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(d) Construction Contract Documents: LACMTA's construction program develops public transit facilities including bus maintenance facilities, busways, light or heavy rail systems and maintenance facilities throughout Los Angeles County. LACMTA produces extensive construction contract documents to build these facilities. Upon request, the Contractor shall review construction documents such as drawings, technical specifications, general provisions, and special provisions. Recommend where changes are needed to facilitate prudent general provisions and special provisions. Recommend where changes are needed to facilitate prudent environmental protection and limitation of LACMTA's liability regarding environmental concerns. Provide written review comments at each state of construction contract development.

(e) Environmental Emergency Response: When necessary, respond to environmental emergencies. Provide rapid response to mitigate and/or remove hazardous substances or waste.

(f) GPS: Perform elevation and GPS surveys as directed by LACMTA.

(g) CALGreen and Sustainability: Provide sustainability-related support for construction, such as compliance with CALGreen Code, LEED and Envision tracking and certification, and project commissioning requirements.

(h) Staff Support: Provide as-needed staff support for technical, project, and program management assistance.

(i) Other Duties: Perform other duties related to management of hazardous contaminated materials, including investigation, analysis, testing, installation, removal, waste classification, treatment or transport, and disposal.

Section 5.0 Definitions and Interpretation

In this SOS unless otherwise expressly stated:

(a) the singular includes the plural and vice versa (as the context may require);

(b) references to any Applicable Law include all statutory or regulatory provisions consolidating, amending, or replacing the Applicable Law referred to;

(c) the words "including", "includes", and "include" shall be deemed to be followed by the words "without limitation";

(d) references to persons include their permitted successors and assigns and, in the case of a Government Entity, entities succeeding to their respective functions and capacities;

(e) words of any gender shall include each other gender where appropriate;

(f) the word "or" is not exclusive;

(g) "shall" when stated is to be considered mandatory; and

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(h) in the computation of periods of time from a specified date to a later specified date, the word "from" means "from and including" and the words "to" and "until" mean "to and including".

Definitions of capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined in this SOS are set out in GC-01 of the General Conditions.

Term Definition

Applicable Law means any federal, state, or local statute, law, regulation, ordinance, rule, standard, judgment, order, executive order, decree, directive, guideline, policy requirement, or other governmental restriction or any similar form of decision of or determination by, or any interpretation or administration of any of the foregoing by, any court or Government Entity, which is applicable to the Contract or the Services or any relevant person, whether taking effect before or after the date of the Contract. An Applicable Law, when cited in the Contract, shall be as amended unless provided to the contrary.

Applicable Law excludes Governmental Approvals, customs, duties, and tariffs.

CEQA California Environmental Quality Act

NEPA National Environmental Policy Act

BMP Environmental Best Management Practices.

CADD is defined in Section 1.0

Caltrans California Department of Transportation.

CDPH California Department of Public Health

Contract is defined in Section 1.0.

Contractor is defined in Section 1.0.

Contractor Program Manager is defined in Section 3.2(a).

DOT Department of Transportation

DTSC Department of Toxic Substance Control

ESD is defined in Section 3.2.

ESD Program Manager is defined in Section 3.2(b).

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Term Definition

GIS is defined in Section 1.0.

Good Industry Practice means the exercise of the degree of skill, diligence, prudence, and foresight which would reasonably and ordinarily be expected from time to time from a skilled and experienced contractor seeking in good faith to comply with its contractual obligations, complying with all Applicable Laws and Governmental Approvals, using accepted design standards and criteria normally used on similar scopes of services or work in the State of California, and engaged in the same type of undertaking in the United States under similar circumstances and conditions.

Governmental Approvals means any approval, authorization, certification, consent, decision, exemption, filing, lease, license, permit, bond requirement, registration, or ruling, issued or required by any Government Entity having subject matter jurisdiction by Applicable Law or consent of LACMTA, required for performance of the Services or a part of it.

Government Entity means any federal, state, or local government and any political subdivision or any governmental, quasi-governmental, judicial, public, or statutory instrumentality, administrative agency, authority, body, or entity, other than LACMTA.

GPRS is defined in Section 4.3(b)(ii)(A).

GPS Global Positioning System.

Hazardous Substance means one or more of the following:

(a) any substance, product, waste, or other material of any nature whatsoever which is or becomes defined, listed, regulated, or addressed in or pursuant to any of the following Applicable Laws (which shall include any regulations either in the Code of Federal Regulations or the California Code of Regulations or other regulations implemented under the authority of such Applicable Laws):

(i) the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9601, et seq.

("CERCLA");

(ii) the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq.;

(iii) the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C.

§ 6901 et seq. ("RCRA");

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Term Definition

(iv) the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.;

(v) the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.;

(vi) the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.;

(vii) the California Hazardous Waste Control Act, California Health and Safety Code § 25100 et seq.;

(viii) the California Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances Act, California Health and Safety Code § 25280, et seq.;

(ix) the California Hazardous Substance Account Act, California Health and Safety Code § 78000 et seq. (with particular reference to the definition contained in California Health and Safety Code § 78075);

(x) the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, California Health and Safety Code § 25249.5 et seq.;

(xi) the California Hazardous Waste Management Act, California Health and Safety Code § 25170.1 et seq.;

(xii) the California Health and Safety Code § 25501 et seq.

(Hazardous Materials Response Plans and Inventory);

(xiii) the California Hazardous Substances Information and Training Act, California Labor Code § 6360 et seq.;

(xiv) the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, California Water Code § 13000 et seq.; or

(xv) any other federal, state or local Applicable Law, regulating, relating to, or imposing liability or standards of conduct concerning, any hazardous, toxic, or dangerous waste, substance, or material, as now or at any time hereafter in effect;

(b) any substance, product, waste, or other material of any nature whatsoever which may give rise to liability under any of the Applicable Laws under sub-paragraph (a) of this definition or under any statutory or common law theory based on negligence, trespass, intentional tort nuisance, or strict liability or under any reported decisions of a state or federal court;

(c) notwithstanding California Health and Safety Code § 25317, petroleum, petroleum by-products, waste oil, crude oil, and natural gas; and

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Term Definition

(d) other substances, product, waste, or material defined, or to be treated or handled, as a Hazardous Substance pursuant to provisions of this Contract.

Hazardous Waste means any waste or combination of wastes as defined in 40 C.F.R.

261.3 et seq., or regulated as hazardous waste in California pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Chapter 6.5, Division 20, or defined as hazardous waste in 40 C.F.R. 171.8, or listed by the U.S.

Department of Transportation and regulated as hazardous under 49 C.F.R. 172.101 and appendices (as amended, modified, or replaced from time to time).

LACMTA Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

LID Low Impact Development.

MRDC and MBRTC are defined in Section 4.4(a)(x).

MSR is defined in Section 4.1(g).

NPDES is defined in Section 4.3(e).

OSHA is defined in Section 4.5(f).

RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Boards.

SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District.

Scope of Services or

SOS

is defined in Section 1.0.

Services or Work is defined in Section 1.0.

SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board.

Solicitation No.AE141998 CEQA/NEPA and Environmental Compliance Services

Attachment 1– Key Personnel

To provide LACMTA with the services described in this SOS, the Contractor will need to provide highly qualified, technical, and administrative staff with expertise in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Program Director/Principal

Primary Functions/ Duties

Responsible for the supervision and oversight of the Contract in accordance with its terms. Serves as the primary point of contact for all management, financing and contractual issues. Be available to address issues and emergencies as they emerge, including outside normal business hours if required. Sample duties include:

Maintain and foster relationship with LACMTA representatives to ensure proper and timely involvement as well as maintain a professional and business-like relationship with LACMTA staff throughout the life of the Contract.

Monitor and supervise various Task Orders and/or projects and ensure they are completed on time and within budget.

Allocate resources to ensure timely completion of all assigned tasks.

Manage Contract budget and prepare reports as required.

Understand all aspects of the Contract and be readily available.

Minimum Qualifications/ Experience

Approximately 15 years of demonstrable experience managing CEQA/NEPA, environmental compliance, and/or environmental programs and contracts.

Master’s Degree – Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related field.

Relevant transit experience highly desired.

Possess organizational, technical and team building skills to manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.

Project Manager

Primary Functions/ Duties

Responsible for the execution of Task Orders and/or projects in accordance with the Contract. Serves as the primary point of contact for all project/task related management, financing, and contractual issues.

Sample duties include:

Directly involved with management of projects and staff on environmental Task Orders relating to all aspects of the SOS.

Review of environmental reports, documents, and invoices prior to submittal to LACMTA.

Allocate resources in a timely and cost-conscious manner.

Manage Task Order/Contract budget and prepare reports as required.

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Control and track project costs and schedule.

Minimum Qualifications/ Experience

Approximately 10 years of demonstrable experience managing environmental, engineering, and/or construction projects.

Bachelor’s Degree – Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Geology, Environmental Sciences or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Relevant transit experience highly desired.

Possess organizational, technical and team building skills to manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.

Quality Assurance Manager

Functions/ Duties

Responsible for the Contractor's effort to maintain continuous product and service quality through implementation of appropriate process controls, data analysis, and measurement devices. Sample duties include:

Ensure quality products/deliverables and services are provided by the Contractor to LACMTA on all tasks.

Develop and perform processes to enhance quality controls and maintain effective compliance and corrective action procedures.

Provide QA/QC on documents and reports being prepared on behalf of and/or submitted to LACMTA.

Provide QA/QC on CAD drawings prepared on behalf of and/or submitted to LACMTA.

Minimum Qualifications/ Experience

Bachelor’s Degree – Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field.

Master’s degree preferred.

Approximately 8 years of demonstrable experience in providing QA/QC on large environmental programs or contracts. Experience in environmental consulting preferable.

Principal Environmental Specialist/Planner

Functions/ Duties

Sample duties include:

Directly involved with management of projects and staff on environmental task orders relating to all aspects of the SOS.

Review of environmental reports, documents, and invoices prior to submittal to LACMTA.

Allocate resources in a timely and cost-conscious manner.

Manage Task Order/Contract budget and prepare reports as required.

Control and track project costs and schedule.

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Minimum Qualifications/ Experience

Approximately 10 years of demonstrable experience on environmental, engineering, and/or construction projects.

Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Geology, Environmental Sciences or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

California State Licensing for Civil Engineering or Professional Geologist/Engineering Geologist desired.

Possess organizational, technical and team building skills to manage and coordinate the work of a project team.

Relevant transit experience highly desired.

Experience with fuel storage tank systems desirable.

Strong knowledge and understanding of California and local environmental regulations.

Senior Environmental Specialist/Planner

Functions/ Duties

Responsible for providing technical assistance and consultation to LACMTA staff on various projects. Assume technical and project management responsibility for site investigation and compliance projects, including planning, design, scheduling, and coordination. Sample duties include:

Coordinate and oversee site characterization and remediation efforts.

Review and prepare reports, work plans, technical memorandums, analyze data, and develop supported conclusions.

Prepare, review, supervise and stamp engineering drawings and project-related specifications related to remediation systems, fuel storage tanks, and water treatment systems.

Conduct field visits to sites for job walks, trouble shooting and technical support.

Minimum Qualifications/ Experience

Approximately eight [8] years of demonstrable experience on environmental, engineering, and/or construction projects.

Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Geology, Environmental Sciences or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Possess organizational, technical and team building skills to manage and coordinate the work of a project team.

Relevant transit experience highly desired.

Experience with fuel storage tank systems desirable.

Strong knowledge and understanding of California and local

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Principal Biologist

Primary Functions/ Duties

Responsible for the development of biological management, of species and fauna. Assist LACMTA with compliance with applicable regulations, permits, and other legal requirements. Sample duties include:

Develop biological compliance and management programs.

Provide direction for related biological resources.

Prepare plans and related documents for applicable agency permits.

Provide training as required to LACMTA contractors and staff.

Review related documents and submittals.

Provide guidance and direction with regulatory agency engagement.

Identify, develop, and promote innovative technologies and methods for improving water quality and conservation.

Minimum Qualifications/ Experience

Approximately 8 years of demonstrable experience on environmental, engineering, and/or construction projects.

Bachelor’s Degree – Biology or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Knowledge and understanding of resource compliance in construction.

Principal Archeologist

Functions/ Duties

Responsible for the management of historic and cultural resources. Assist LACMTA with compliance with applicable regulations, permits, and other legal requirements. Sample duties include:

Develop cultural and historical compliance and management programs.

Provide direction for related cultural and historic resources.

Prepare plans and related documents for applicable agency permits.

Provide training as required to LACMTA contractors and staff.

Review related documents and submittals.

Provide guidance and direction with regulatory agency engagement.

Identify, develop, and promote innovative technologies and methods for improving water quality and conservation.

Minimum Qualifications/ Experience

Approximately 8 years of demonstrable experience on environmental, engineering, and/or construction projects.

Masters' Degree – Geology, Earth Science, Biology, or related field.

Principal Investigator

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Principal Paleontologist

Primary Functions/ Duties

Responsible for the development of paleontological resources on project and programs. Assist LACMTA with compliance with applicable regulations, permits, and other legal requirements. Sample duties include:

Develop paleontological compliance and management programs.

Provide direction for related paleontological resources.

Prepare plans and related documents for applicable agency permits.

Provide training as required to contractors and staff.

Review related documents and submittals.

Provide guidance and direction with regulatory agency engagement.

Identify, develop, and promote innovative technologies and methods for improving water quality and conservation.

Minimum Qualifications/ Experience

Approximately 8 years of demonstrable experience on environmental, engineering, and/or construction projects.

Masters’s Degree – Geology, Earth Science,…