MAS - Hamer Environmental L.P - GS10F087AA

Multiple Award Schedule Federal Supply Group:

Professional Services Contract Number: GS-10F-087AA GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION FEDERAL AQUISITION SERVICE Authorized Federal Supply Schedule FSS Price List

Contract Period: February 1st, 2023 to January 31st, 2028 For more information on ordering go to the following website: https://www.gsa.gov/schedules.

On-line access to contract ordering information, terms and conditions, up-to-date pricing, and the option to create an electronic delivery order is available through GSA Advantage!™, a menu-driven database system. The INTERNET address for GSA Advantage!™ is: http://www.GSAAdvantage.gov.

OFFICE LOCATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION

WA, 98273, USA

Price List current as of Modification #PS-0026 effective March 15, 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 CUSTOMER INFORMATION

1a. Table of Awarded Special Item Number(s) with appropriate cross-reference to page numbers:

SIN

Recovery SIN Description 1b. Identification of the lowest priced model number and lowest unit price for that model for each special item number awarded in the contract. This price is the Government price based on a unit of one, exclusive of any quantity/dollar volume, prompt payment, or any other concession affecting price. Those contracts that have unit prices based on the geographic location of the customer, should show the range of the lowest price, and cite the areas to which the prices apply. N/A.

1c. If the Contractor is proposing hourly rates a description of all corresponding commercial job titles, experience, functional responsibility and education for those types of employees or subcontractors who will perform services shall be provided (see table below). If hourly rates are not applicable, indicate “Not applicable” for this item. For hourly rates see table below.

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2. Maximum Order: $1,000,000.00 (Contact the contractor for orders over $1,000,000.00).

3. Minimum Order: $100.00

4. Geographic Coverage (delivery Area): Domestic Only

5. Point(s) of production (city, county, and state or foreign country): Same as company address

6. Discount from list prices or statement of net price:

Government net prices (discounts already deducted).

7. Quantity discounts: 3% for Task Orders exceeding $150K: 4% for Task Orders exceeding $500K; and 5% for Task Orders exceeding $1M

8. Prompt payment terms: Net 30 days. Information for Ordering Offices: Prompt payment terms cannot be negotiated out of the contractual agreement in exchange for other concessions.

9. Foreign items (list items by country of origin):

None 10a. Time of Delivery (Contractor insert number of days): Specified on the Task Order 10b. Expedited Delivery. The Contractor will insert the sentence “Items available for expedited delivery are noted in this price list.” under this heading.

The Contractor may use a symbol of its choosing to highlight items in its price list that have expedited delivery: Contact Contractor 10c. Overnight and 2-day delivery. The Contractor will indicate whether overnight and 2-day delivery are available. Also, the Contractor will indicate that the schedule customer may contact the Contractor for rates for overnight and 2-day delivery: Contact Contractor 10d. Urgent Requirements. The Contractor will note in its price list the “Urgent Requirements” clause of its contract and advise agencies that they can also contact the Contractor’s representative to effect a faster delivery: Contact Contractor

11. F.O.B Points(s): Destination 12a. Ordering Address(es): Same as Contractor 12b. Ordering procedures: See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-3

13. Payment address(es): 1510 S 3rd St., PO BOX 2561, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.

14. Warranty provision.: Contractor’s standard commercial warranty.

15. Export Packing Charges (if applicable): N/A

16. Terms and conditions of rental, maintenance, and repair (if applicable): N/A

17. Terms and conditions of installation (if applicable): N/A 18a. Terms and conditions of repair parts indicating date of parts price lists and any discounts from list prices (if applicable): N/A 18b. Terms and conditions for any other services (if applicable): N/A

19. List of service and distribution points (if applicable): N/A

20. List of participating dealers (if applicable): N/A

21. Preventive maintenance (if applicable): N/A 22a. Environmental attributes, e.g., recycled content, energy efficiency, and/or reduced pollutants: N/A 22b. If applicable, indicate that Section 508 compliance information is available on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) supplies and services and show where full details can be found (e.g. contactor’s website or other location.) The EIT standards can be found at:

www.Section508.gov/. N/A

23. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number: JJPUNWLKBRC6

24. Notification regarding registration in System for Award Management (SAM) database.

Registered Final Pricing:

The rates shown below include the Industrial Funding Fee (IFF) of 0.75%.

Service Contract Act: The Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) is applicable to this contract as it applies to the entire Multiple Award Schedule and all services provided.

While no specific labor categories have been identified as being subject to SCLS due to exemptions for professional employees (FAR 22.1101, 22.1102 and 29 CRF 541.300), this contract still maintains the provisions and protections for SCLS eligible labor categories. If and / or when the contractor adds SCLS labor categories / employees to the contract through the modification process, the contractor must inform the Contracting Officer and establish a SCLS matrix identifying the GSA labor category titles, the occupational code, SCLS labor category titles and the applicable WD number. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the contract.

2.0 – Hamer Environmental Price List

(including IFF)

3.0 – Labor Categories Below is a list of all offered labor categories, which matches all offered labor categories identified in the Proposal Price List, as well as a detailed description for each labor category. All offered position descriptions include functional responsibilities, minimum years of experience, minimum education/degree requirements and any applicable training or certification requirements.

Program Manager: Master’s Degree and 14 years of experience. Oversees and manages environmental projects and environmental consulting services associated with the company. Provides environmental consulting services to state and federal agencies, counties and cities, private companies, universities, tribal corporations and other entities. Reviews new contracts and the insurance requirements in each contract for the company. Signs new contracts. Manages environmental programs budgets, personnel schedules, and project logistics. Keeps in contact with clients on any issues with a project and updates clients on the progress of each task assigned. Reviews and tracks project budgets with the company administration person and ensures invoicing is completed on time and that invoices are structured correctly. Acts to control costs when necessary and finds way to reduce project costs. Makes major purchasing decision for the project. Develops and tracks project personnel schedules with Project Managers to ensure projects are completed on time and that each project has enough people to complete the assigned tasks on time. Assembles expert teams and subject matter experts (SME’s) to ensure each project has the expertise it needs to be successful. Hires new SME’s when needed to fulfill a projects needs and expectations and to keep it on schedule. Troubleshoots and solves logistical problems for a project with the Project Manager. Drafts technical research proposals and applies for grant funding. Writes and reviews environmental studies (NEPA/SEPA documents, mitigation and monitoring plans, adaptive management plans, natural resource management plans and others) for technical accuracy and clarity of writing. Develops methodologies for environmental studies and monitoring programs. Oversees quality analyses and quality control plans. Edits and reviews draft reports. Prepares professional presentations and gives these presentations at public meetings, hearings, and scientific workshops. Assists with routine inspections of ongoing environmental projects and personnel working on those projects. Prepares and edits scientific papers for submission to professional technical publications. Communicates with clients to ensure they are satisfied with services performed.

Project Manager: Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of experience. Oversees and manages specific environmental projects and environmental consulting services associated with the company. Communicates project progress to clients and troubleshoots project issues. Drafts technical research proposals, develops responses to request for proposals, develops budgets for these proposals, and hires new staff for specific projects and to complete specific tasks. Manages the personnel working on the project and solves any personnel issues. Develops and tracks schedules for a project to ensure all work will be completed on time. Makes decision regarding adding temporary personnel to a project to keep it on schedule. Troubleshoots and solves logistical problems for a project. Keeps track of bi-monthly budgets to ensure budgets are balanced as the project progresses. Reviews timesheets and expense reports of everyone working on the project to ensure billing is done correctly. Tracks safety on a project, documents and reviews the results of safety meetings, and determines if additional safety measures need to be implemented. Reviews data being generated by a project and oversees the quality of analyses and data produced. Develops and/or reviews project final deliverables such as reports, GIS data, maps, and databases. Assists with routine inspections of ongoing environmental projects and personnel working on those projects. Communicates final results to clients and associated agencies.

Senior Planning Specialist: Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of experience. Assists in the development of environmental resource plans, environmental analyses, programs, reviewing permit policies, and regulations. Assists local, state, private and federal governments in analyzing planning needs and in developing plans and programs. Reviews and provides comments on resource management plans and programs proposed by other agencies. Assists in the development of Draft and Final Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, Biological Assessments and Biological Evaluations. Oversees and prepares reports and regulatory permits and approvals in compliance with various environmental laws such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act, Section 4(f), Clean Air Act, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, etc. Provide technical expertise in relevant climate change policy specific to the agency requesting contractor support as well as have an expert knowledge base of laws and regulations pertaining to climate change and provide advice and input on those law and regulations. Provides technical assistance on Environmental Impact analyses and Due Diligences involving Federal (NEPA) and State (SEPA and CEQA) in support of client’s projects. Collects and analyzes environmental, social and economic data to be used in developing alternatives to study under the NEPA and related federal and state environmental laws. Leads processes of internal and external scoping, developing purpose and need statements, developing and analyzing alternatives, preparing findings of no significant impact, developing administrative records, and preparing documents in compliance with NEPA. Leads or assists with conducting of public and agency involvement programs. Analyzes impacts from the alternatives and makes comparisons between them. Conducts tasks related to environmental compliance monitoring, site assessments, baseline studies, facility siting and permitting, risk assessment, and biological/cultural resources management. Performs project delivery activities such as report writing, undertaking, and organizing data collection, site visits, performing data and literature reviews, reviewing literature and technical reports, and developing recommendations for clients. Assists with public involvement, public meetings, makes public presentations, takes public comments, responds to public comments, schedules and coordinates with agencies, and assists project managers in completing and implementing a variety of other project-related tasks.

Fisheries Biologist: Bachelor’s Degree and 7 years of experience. Manages, supervises, leads, or perform professional, research, or scientific work that involves preserving, conserving, and managing fish and other aquatic species populations and their habitats for ecological purposes. Studies and analyzes fish life history, behavior, habitat requirements, and classifications. Collects information on fish populations and habitat quality and uses this information to assess and develop habitat management plans, mitigation plans, and adaptive management plans to reduce environmental and human impacts on the survival and growth of aquatic species and their habitats. Performs stream typing surveys and riparian habitat monitoring. Conducts surveys and population monitoring of ESA-listed fish species and other fish species of concern. Conducts adult and juvenile fish snorkel surveys to monitor populations and also conducts spawner and redd surveys for salmonids in streams and lakes. Conducts forage fish surveys in the nearshore marine environment. Coordinates management programs with other natural resources activities, such as forest management, range management, and land use planning to benefit fish populations. Designs and implements habitat restoration plans and stream-bank restoration projects. Helps develop recovery plans and other fish management plans. Prepares reports of results and findings, assesses and identifies aquatic habitats and associated and interconnected uplands that contribute to stream and lake habitat quality. Researches the habitat requirements and biology of aquatic species of interest. Evaluates wetlands and streams for fish habitat quality. Conducts detailed assessments of stream morphology and riparian conditions. Assesses the structural changes needed to streams and riparian areas for fish habitat restoration projects. Performs ambient water quality monitoring (stream flow, turbidity, water temperature) and hydrologic monitoring of wetlands and streams. Research work may involve studying various ecological systems in relation to the health, growth, and well-being of fish populations. Leads fish exclusion and removal operations (e-fishing and seining) for ESA listed species for in-water construction projects. Conducts fish passage evaluations. Conducts pre- and post-project stream habitat monitoring for a variety of projects including but not limited to barrier replacements, stream channel relocations, bank stabilization, and in-stream habitat enhancement projects. Drafts Biological Assessments and Biological Evaluations for listed fish and aquatic species. Performs endangered species act consultations. Considers other freshwater aquatic species such as amphibians, mollusks, and benthic macroinvertebrates. Conducts surveys and population monitoring of amphibians including egg mass surveys and point counts. Conducts benthic macroinvertebrate sampling and taxonomy to assess overall stream health (bioassessment). Considers the conservation, culture, nutrition, fish health, and habitat restoration of fish and other marine aquatic species such as crabs, shrimp, or oysters, in the context of their role in the ecosystems. Delineates and conducts evaluations of marine eelgrass beds via boat surveys and dive surveys. Evaluates eelgrass via remote sensing and high resolution (drone) aerial imagery.

Wetland Scientist: Bachelor’s Degree and 7 years of experience. Manages, supervises, leads, or performs professional, research, or scientific work that involves wetlands and wetland associated habitats. Works with landowners, land developers, private firms, tribal entities, and government agencies to delineate wetlands, conduct wetland rating assessments, identify and document wetland plants and hydric soil conditions, conduct hydrologic monitoring and make high watermark determinations. Performs endangered species act consultations. Conducts wetland and stream classifications, conducts critical area studies and research, and develops draft and final reports of these findings. Conducts reconnaissance and feasibility studies, impact assessments, and assesses wildlife and fish presence and use of wetlands. Develops stream and wetland mitigation and habitat restoration plans along with buffer mitigation plans and planting plans to protect wetlands and streams. Drafts habitat management plans and develops draft and final Biological Assessments, Biological Evaluations, and NEPA/SEPA documentation for threatened and endangered species and other biological resources based on research and results from field studies. Provides services associated with the environmental monitoring of wetlands/riparian areas and long-term monitoring of wetland and stream restorations. Conducts groundwater and surface water hydrologic monitoring and analysis of pressure transducer data from in situ data loggers such as Solinst and Hobo. Establishes vegetative monitoring plots for 5-year and 10-year habitat monitoring plans. Prepares state, local, and federal permit applications such as the Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application (JARPA) for Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) Section 404/Section 10, Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE) water quality approvals, and Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Hydraulic Permit Approvals. Prepares local shoreline and floodplain permits and ensures projects comply with Critical Areas Ordinances. Prepares final reports and permits for clients and regulatory agency review that are compliant with jurisdictional requirements.

GIS Analyst: Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of experience. Assists in the creation and development of GIS products, GIS information, and GIS/Landscape analysis for use in Biological Assessments, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements (NEPA and SEPA) and other scientific and technical reports. Assists in providing GIS analyses and GIS maps for Natural Resource Management Plans, Mitigation Plans, Habitat Conservation Plans, and Adaptive Management Plans. Provides GIS and mapping services to state and federal agencies, private companies, universities and tribal corporations. Develops and provides maps and GIS analyses of locations of threatened and endangered species, wetlands, and wildlife habitats. Develops vegetation cover-typing maps. Assists in complex landscape analyses using GIS skills to examine how landscapes and habitats would be expected to change with energy developments or other developments. Uses landscape analyses to examine how the conservation of landscapes would be expected to change the landscape in question over the long term. Enters and maintains basic GIS databases or landscape data. Assists in preparing maps and GIS analyses for public meetings, hearings and workshops. Evaluates and interprets GIS and landscape level data, writes reports, and assists higher level staff. Downloads and uploads GIS data to hand-held GPS units and Trimble GPS units. Performs other work as required.

Senior Environmental Scientist: Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years of experience. Supervises and manages environmental projects and environmental crews in the field. Develops project budgets, project proposals, project timelines/schedules, and statements of work. Troubleshoots issues with project safety, personnel or project delays. Assists with routine inspections of ongoing projects and personnel working on those projects. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Assists in the research and compilation of basic information for use in Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements (NEPA and SEPA), Biological Assessments, and Biological Evaluations. Assists in drafting and editing Natural Resource Management Plans, Mitigation Plans, Habitat Conservation Plans, and Adaptive Management Plans. Plans and supervises environmental studies for proposed developments. Provides environmental consulting services to state and federal agencies, private companies, universities and tribal corporations. Identifies threats and impacts to threatened and endangered species, wetlands, and wildlife habitat and suggests protective measures to mitigate impacts. Performs environmental risk analysis. Helps plan, facilitate and/or represent the company in public meetings, hearings and workshops. Installs, operates and maintains environmental monitoring/sampling equipment; assists in performing field and office surveys and studies and performs monitoring studies and other special projects. Performs basic sampling data review for precision and accuracy. Responds to routine inquiries or requests for technical assistance regarding the scientific background and technical implementation of environmental projects. Reviews environmental study and monitoring plans for technical accuracy and makes recommendations to higher level staff. Conducts routine sampling and test, analyzes, evaluates and interprets data, writes reports, and assists higher level staff. Maintains and utilizes computerized environmental databases in support of technical projects. Performs other work as required.

Research Biologist: Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience. Assists higher level staff in the research and compilation of basic information for use in Biological Assessments, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements (NEPA and SEPA). Assists higher level staff in drafting and editing Natural Resource Management Plans, Mitigation Plans, Habitat Conservation Plans, and Adaptive Management Plans. Assists in planning and developing environmental studies for proposed developments. Provides environmental consulting services to state and federal agencies, private companies, universities and tribal corporations. Conducts field work, biological surveys, and environmental sampling to identifying threats and impacts to threatened and endangered species, wetlands, and wildlife habitats. Assists with developing protective measures to mitigate impacts. Performs complex inspections or field investigations. Assists higher level staff in supervising and coordinating studies and monitoring programs, helps develop and track project schedules. Plans, develops, researches, and conducts or supervises technical data collection and analyzes, evaluates, and interprets environmental data. Assists in writing reports and/or edits and reviews draft reports. Determines database/inventory requirements; works with agency and non-agency sources on data submittals, evaluates databases/inventories for analysis, reporting or compliance purposes, may design and/or develop databases/inventories to be utilized in support of technical projects. Makes recommendations to senior staff regarding new or modified sampling and analytical testing methods and technical study design and methods. Evaluates data to determine technical compliance with regulatory requirements. Independently performs the installation, operation and maintenance of environmental monitoring/sampling equipment. Performs and/or provides guidance for surveys, field studies or other special data gathering activities. Performs complex equipment repair and calibrations; reviews monitored data for evaluation of equipment performance. Performs other work as required.

Biological Technician II: Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience. Conducts professional biological field studies, field research, or field monitoring programs and provides environmental analysis and assessment of fish, wildlife, habitats, botanical resources, wetlands and other natural resources. Organizes and conducts biological studies or carries out surveys using established procedures and protocols; determines extent of sampling necessary; performs office and or field investigations under the guidance of higher-level staff. Performs surveys and studies of threatened and endangered species and identifies threats to their populations or habitats. Records and maintains accurate field and laboratory records including logs and biological and chemical data as it relates to the particular project. Conducts habitat assessments in the field. The data collected is used for Biological Assessments, Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements (NEPA/SEPA documents) and other technical reports. Examines fish, birds, plants, and animals to determine life history, species composition, abundance, distribution, age, growth, and other basic biological data for management purposes. Drafts technical report sections for review by supervisory biologists. Develops database (i.e. queries, spreadsheets) and performs other work as required.

Biological Technician I: Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year of experience. Under close supervision, conducts professional biological field studies, field research, or field monitoring programs and provides environmental analysis and assessment of fish, wildlife, habitats, botanical resources, wetlands and other natural resources. Organizes and conducts biological studies or carries out surveys using established procedures and protocols. Performs surveys and studies of threatened and endangered species. Records and maintains accurate field and laboratory records including logs and biological and chemical data as it relates to the particular project. Conducts habitat assessments in the field. Examines fish, birds, plants, and animals to determine life history, species composition, abundance, distribution, age, growth, and other basic biological data for management purposes. Performs other work as required.

CORPORATE PROFILE

4.0 – Expertise and Services

4.1 Company Overview

Hamer Environmental is a federally-classified small business and a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting firm with offices in Mount Vernon, Washington, Portland, Oregon, and the Island of Hawaii. However, the firm provides services throughout the U.S. Since 1992, Hamer Environmental (Hamer) has resolved natural resource issues using a scientific and cooperative approach. Hamer’s philosophy is to work in close collaboration with clients, to provide superior services in a timely and cost-effective manner, and to maintain excellent professional relationships through all phases of the project. Hamer is committed to excellence in scientific research and maintaining our core values: providing integrity in our work, delivering quality in our products, and developing solid, useful solutions to solve today’s environmental problems.

Hamer Environmental has led many environmental studies for infrastructure management, construction projects, energy developments, agency programs, and resource inventories. We have established life-long relationships with our clients who provide us with a steady flow of repeat business, which is the hallmark of our success. Our work has included fish and wildlife studies, habitat assessments, modeling, stream studies, wetland studies, botanical studies, watershed studies, GIS analyses, statistical analyses, biological assessments for endangered and threatened species, permit preparation, NEPA and SEPA documentation, terrestrial and aquatic resource surveys, risk assessments, impact assessments, mitigation plans, monitoring plans, adaptive management plans, and wide-ranging long-term habitat conservation plans. Hamer offers custom-designed technology and studies, while solving problems with a professional, cost-efficient, and scientific approach. We provide timely results and present clear and comprehensive information to those who manage or develop natural resources.

4.2 Specialty Areas of Experience

Hamer Environmental has experience in a broad range of environmental studies, impact assessments, monitoring and environmental documentation related to:

We have assessed potential environmental impacts from roadway construction projects, commercial and residential development, transmission lines, fiber-optic cable installations, and pipelines. Examples of project experience include assessing and monitoring biological impacts from the construction of cellular tower installations, small hydro developments, large pier and bridge construction projects, oil spill restoration projects, geothermal and solar energy, small and large-scale wind energy, and dam relicensing projects. Hamer works in all ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii, including deciduous and coniferous forests, grasslands, riparian zones, wetlands, streams, shorelines, lakes, and estuaries. The firm earns outstanding quality ratings from customers and maintains an exceptional safety record. With a knowledgeable and experienced staff, Hamer Environmental offers personalized, professional, cost-efficient, and scientific services.

Hamer Environmental has specialized in providing biological data and decision support for compliance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The firm has analyzed potential impacts to a variety of biological resources and species. These include resident nocturnal and diurnal birds, neotropical migrants, nesting and migrating raptors, threatened and endangered species, amphibians, fish, marine mammals, wetlands, bat communities, small mammals, rare plants, and specialized wildlife habitats. Projects have involved reviewing site plans for development, preparing Tier 1 and 2 site characterization reports, developing study and survey work plans, conducting literature reviews, conducting specialized field wildlife and botanical surveys, land cover and habitat mapping, developing final reports, attending agency meetings to review plans and study results and developing protection/mitigation and enhancement measures to offset expected impacts. Hamer has also written complete biological assessments (BA’s), biological evaluations (BE’s), Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments, and conducted Section 10 ESA consultations.

4.3 List of Services

At Hamer Environmental, natural resource teams of wetland scientists, wildlife and fisheries biologists, botanists, ecologists, statisticians, GIS analysts, NEPA and permitting specialists, and environmental compliance experts provide professional services related to:

· Wetland Delineations, Mitigation & Monitoring

· Wetland Rating & Functional Assessments

· Lakes, Rivers, Streams & Riparian Areas

· Nearshore Marine Habitat Assessments

· Species & Habitat Conservation Plans

· Species & Habitat Surveys & Monitoring

· Species & Habitat Impact Analysis

· Species & Habitat Management Plans

· Environmental Conservation Planning

· Environmental Site Assessments

· Water Quality Sampling & Assessments

· Biological Assessments

· Riparian Assessments & Monitoring

· Fisheries & Aquatic Ecology Studies

· Fisheries & Wildlife Studies

· Terrestrial & Aquatic Plant Inventories

· Pre- & Post-Construction Monitoring

· Permit Assistance and Preparation

· NEPA/SEPA Environmental Review

· Categorical Exclusions (CEs)

· City/County Critical Areas Studies

· Fill/Grade Permitting

· FEMA Habitat Assessments

· Floodplain Permitting

· Shoreline Permitting

· Endangered Species Act Consultations

· Corps of Engineers Aquatic Applications

· WA DFW Hydraulic Project Approvals (HPA)

· Native Landscaping/Planting Design

· Habitat Restoration/Mitigation Plans

· Integrated Geographic Information Systems

· Avian and Bat Protection Plans

· Botanical and Noxious Weed Surveys

· Vegetation Cover Typing

· Energy Facility Siting Studies

· Watershed and Landscape Studies

5.0 – Availability and Capacity Hamer Environmental prides itself on an excellent history of completing both large and small-scale projects on time and within budget. The challenges in completing this type of work have been successfully met by employing qualified enthusiastic personnel, ensuring efficient coordination, maintaining effective communication, and establishing high morale. Hamer Environmental has a successful history of excellent relationships with contracting entities. Projects of a variety of scales are undertaken each year, from short-term habitat assessments of small sites, to long-term habitat evaluations of large federal landholdings. The firm accommodates project goals with a flexible schedule and clear communications with all clients, to provide each with the deliverable they need within a schedule that works for them.

Hamer Environmental employs full time staff of 10 but expands with seasonal staff up to a total of thirty or more personnel, many with four or more years of experience working for the firm. The firm also maintains affiliations with and employs professional subconsultants who hold advanced degrees and decades of experience. This ability to adjust in size allows Hamer Environmental to quickly put together qualified professional staff for client projects, and this expansion accommodates any need to achieve project goals. When permanent growth is necessary, the firm hires additional full-time staff to grow capacity for addressing projects and contracts in emerging areas. We employ staff with a range of expertise: from field technicians that we train, to experts in specialty areas of wildlife, statistics, and other areas. Our core staff assesses site conditions, conducts impact analyses, reviews alternatives, prepares mitigation plans, presents findings, prepares permits, and assists with specialized construction activities such as fish exclusion and habitat restoration/mitigation installation quality control.

6.0 – Past Performance The following project experience examples are a small sample of recent projects completed by Hamer Environmental.

PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT, AND MITIGATION PLANS FOR THE USFWS FOR A MOUSE ERADICATION PROJECT ON MIDWAY ISLAND, USFWS. 2017-2018.

Client: USFWS, 911 NE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97232-4181 Hamer Environmental. Work included providing NEPA services necessary for production of an EA to assess potential impacts to 21 species of seabirds, 6 species of migratory shorebirds, marine mammals (Hawaiian monk seal, several species of dolphins), and two species of sea turtles for a mouse eradication project. NEPA services for the USFWS Wildlife Refuge included evaluating alternatives and seeking public input. Rodent eradications are complex operations that require many considerations about alternatives and possible impacts. Hamer Environmental prepared all the NEPA documents, conducted impact assessments, technical reports, public scoping reports, and other required environmental clearance documents. We also organized, summarized and analyzed public comments and all other aspects of public involvement. We also drafted a Biological Assessment and Laysan duck Mitigation Plan. Contract Number: F17DD01056 Award Date: May 2017. Contract Amount: $157,421.03.

PLANNING, DESIGN, NEPA AND ESA ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE, AND INVENTORIES FOR MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST EMERGENCY RELIEF FOR FEDERALLY OWNED ROADS (ERFO) PROJECT AT 50 SITES, MT. BAKER, DARRINGTON, SKYKOMISH & SNOQUALMIE DISTRICTS, WASHINGTON. 2017 – 2018.

Client: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, 2930 Wetmore Ave, Suite 3A, Everett, WA 98201-4067 The principle objectives of this project were to provide project permitting and deliverables in support of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) preparation and compliance and conduct Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultation oversight at 50 discrete ERFO project sites with individualized complexity and scope. Field inventories and assessments were conducted at each site by a fisheries biologist, hydrologist and botanist. Hamer Environmental prepared Batched and Formal Biological Assessments (BA)/Biological Evaluations (BE), Informal Forest Programmatic Evaluation Forms (PCE), and/or No Effect Letters for the sites to meet NEPA compliance. For Forest Service Agency Lead projects, Hamer Environmental assisted and/or prepared National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) state and federal permits. Hamer Environmental contracted with hydrologists who assessed project plans for adequacy, conducted Q100 stormflow analyses, and assisted with permitting, as needed. Botanical inventories included documentation and mapping of rare and invasive plants, creation of a records database, QA/QC of all detections and a botanical findings report. This project required close coordination by Hamer Environmental with Forest Service ERFO team, scientists, engineers and permitting specialists. Contract Number: AG-046W-C-14-0024 & AG-05M6-D-17-0025. Contract Amount: $312,078.75.

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA OFFICE (NCAO) BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT UPDATES FOR THE TRINITY RIVER RESTORATION PROJECT IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. 2018-PRESENT.

Hamer Environmental is writing and managing the Trinity River Fish and Wildlife Biological Assessment update and ESA consultations. Hamer Environmental is updating the Draft and Final Biological Assessments for fish and wildlife for the Trinity River Restoration Program (TRRP), one of the largest river restoration projects in the U.S. designed to restore threatened and endangered fish populations. Hamer is working closely with TRRP personnel and collaborating partners such as the Yurok and Hoopa Valley Tribe and California DFW (Department of Fish and Wildlife) and California DWR (Department of Water Resources), USFWS, and NMFS to ensure BA’s meets BOR TRRP needs and standards. Contract Number: 140R2018F0093. Contract Amount: $154,397.00.

7.0 – List of a Few Past Clients

CITIES & COUNTIES

City of Bellingham City of Hoquiam Grays Harbor County Multnomah County Skagit County Chelan County PUD Douglas County PUD Clallam County PUD Snohomish County PUD Snohomish County, Public Works/Roads

STATE AGENCIES

CA Dept. of Fish and Game CA Dept. of Transportation OR Dept. of Forestry OR State Parks WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife WA Dept. of Natural Resources WA Dept. of Transportation WA State Ferries

FEDERAL AGENCIES

Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Department of Defense US Army US Coast Guard Department of Energy Federal Aviation Authority National Park Service USDA Forest Service USDA Forestry Sciences Lab US Environmental Protection Agency US Fish and Wildlife Service US Geological Survey US Navy (NAVFAC NW and Hawaii)

UTILITIES/RENEWABLES

Bonneville Power Administration Energy Northwest Kauai Island Utility Cooperative Iberdrola Invenergy LLC Pattern Energy

PSE&G

Puget Sound Energy Seattle City Light Sempra Energy

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

National Audubon Society The Nature Conservancy Western Rivers Conservancy Forterra

ENVIRONMENTAL FIRMS

Aecom/URS Applied Ecology Services, Inc.

Boulder Environmental Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.

CH2M/Jacobs David Evans and Associates Environmental Assessment Specialists, Inc.

Environmental Science Associates Ecology and Environment, Inc.

Environmental Resource Solutions EDM International, Inc.

HDR, Inc.

Herrera Environmental Consultants HHF Hawaii

ICF

LKE Corporation Louis Berger Lynker Technologies Planning Solutions, Inc.

Tetra Tech, Inc.

TRC

NATIVE CORPORATIONS

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Grand Ronde Conf. Tribes Lummi Nation Makah Tribal Council Nooksack Tribe Quileute Tribal Council Quinault Tribal Council Swinomish Office of Env. Protection

FORESTRY COMPANIES

Bloedel Timberlands Boise Cascade Inc.

Campbell Group Fruit Growers Association Goodyear Nelson Green Crow Green Diamond Resources Hancock Timber Resource Group Longview Timber Merrill and Ring Co.

Pacific Lumber Rayonier, Western Forest Resources Weyerhaeuser / Plum Creek

CONTRACTORS

Culbertson Marine Construction Goodfellow Brothers Construction Orion Marine Group Manson Construction Co.

Mowat Construction Co.

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