SEH Submittal - Technical Proposal RFP 8914-0-2020-BG.pdf

PROPOSAL FOR

Environmental Consulting Services

RFP #8914-0-2020-BG

CITY OF MADISON, WISCONSIN | FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Engineers | Architects | Planners | Scientists

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., 6808 Odana Road, Suite 200, Madison, WI 53719-1137

SEH is 100% employee-owned | sehinc.com | 608.620.6199 | 800.732.4362 | 888.908.8166 fax

February 14, 2020

City of Madison Purchasing Services City County Building, Room 407 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Madison, WI 53703

RE: �Environmental Consulting Services, RFP#: 8914-0-2020-BG

Dear Ms. Brynn Bemis and Members of the Selection Committee:

Strong environmental due diligence is the backbone of nearly every project in urban and suburban settings. Carefully prepared, thorough, and factually accurate due diligence reports provide key data for site selection and design, provide liability protection for the user, and protect against project cost overruns due to unforeseen site conditions. Many engineering firms view environmental due diligence as a box that needs to be checked in order to kick off a project.

However at SEH we fully recognize the ripple effects that quality environmental studies can have on our clients and their projects. In light of this recognition, SEH procedures dictate that every single due diligence product (Phase I, Phase II, Site Investigations) is prepared under the direct supervision of a seasoned, senior-level professional. We take pride in our work and rest easy knowing that all of the work we produce has been prepared and reviewed by the best in the industry.

The City of Madison “City” has solicited proposals from qualified vendors for Environmental Consulting Services. SEH is a qualified vendor for this project; however our attributes stretch far beyond “qualified”. We understand the social impacts that City procurement can have on our communities and recognize that the City has a mandate and strong desire to partner with firms that hold those social impacts in high regard. The following points describe the social impacts of teaming with SEH:

Diversity: SEH is committed to advancing the field for all professionals, regardless of their background. Our company has been recognized by the Minnesota Women’s Transportation Seminar as Employee of the Year. This award is given to companies that are recognized for having an outstanding record of affirmative action in hiring and promoting at all employment levels and encourages women students to enter the field by providing internships and advanced education opportunities. Our Women in STEM employee resource group brings diversity to the forefront of our professional lives and fosters an environment where women and men of all backgrounds can thrive. Our commitment to this diversity is embodied in the subconsultants we have selected for this pursuit.

Local: Hiring local firms for City work has a real economic impact. SEH has been part of the Madison community for more than 28 years and is registered under the City’s Local Preference Purchasing Policy. Our staff live, work, and play in and around the City. We have a personal stake in every project that the City undertakes because the City’s projects are our projects and the advancement of the City has direct impacts on our daily lives. Our commitment to providing local services extends to the local drilling subconsultant we have selected for this pursuit.

Building a Better World for All of Us®: The SEH mission statement is “Building a better world for all of us”. At SEH, this is more than a mission statement. We recognize that our work can literally build a better world, however the meaning spans beyond smart design and quality work. SEH leadership is committed to improving the lives of people in our communities.

Our charitable fundraising campaigns yield surprisingly generous contributions directly from our employee owners and our employee match program offers up to $10,000 match for employee contributions to charitable causes of their choice.

Additionally we lend our professional skills to vital projects in impoverished countries to bring clean water and sanitation to people in need. We believe we can build a better world one contribution at a time.

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We are excited for the opportunity to partner with the City on this project. Our technical acumen, commitment to quality, and fiscal responsibility meet or exceed the requirements for the project and the social impacts of hiring SEH align directly with the values that the City espouses. SEH is a company that the City can be proud to team with and together we can build a better world for all of us.

Respectfully submitted, SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC.

DARREN FORTNEY, AICP, LEED GA, NCI

CLIENT SERVICE MANAGER

The specific licenses and credentials of the team members are described in the personnel and/or resume section of this document.

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CONTENTS

FIRM BACKGROUND AND KEY STAFF

PROJECT TEAM

EXPERIENCE

REFERENCES

INSURANCE

COST PROPOSAL (submitted under separate cover)

SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES – CITY OF MADISON

Firm Background and Key Staff

HAS GROWN TO

locations

WHO WORK

TOGETHER TO SERVE

market areas: mobility, better places, clean water and renewing infrastructure

EMPLOYING

engineers, architects, planners, scientists and talented professionals

800+

AN IMPRESSIVE

of our clients are repeat customers

80%

SHORT ELLIOTT

HENDRICKSON INC.

Founded in

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®) is a 100% employee-owned company that comprises 31 offices across 9 states, including a City of Madison office that has housed our local staff for 28 years, which qualifies us for City of Madison Local Preference scoring. As a company, SEH provides engineering, architectural, planning and environmental services to public and private clients throughout the country. Our more than 800 employee-owners deliver valuable solutions in the Transportation, Environmental, Infrastructure, Energy, Buildings and Water markets. Our collective purpose and body of work is focused on Building a Better World for All of Us®.

SEH has had a presence on Madison’s west side since 1991, which qualifies us for the City of Madison’s Local Preference scoring, and has helped local cities, counties and towns build their infrastructure; track project funding; meet compliance requirements; and plan their communities’ futures. Our breadth of in-house technical disciplines enables us to integrate an array of professional skills into each project team and our strategic locations allow us to put staff in the field anywhere across our office network economically.

“Building a better world” embodies our commitment to improving quality of life through safer roads, bridges, parks and trails; renewable energy and sustainable design; and cleaner air, drinking water, rivers and lakes.

“For all of us” means we design customized solutions for our clients, including the residents and businesses in the communities we serve, employees in the companies we serve and citizens of the world. Since 1927, we’ve helped clients overcome challenges through strategically tailored services.

BUILDING A BETTER WORLD

FOR ALL OF US®

At SEH, our professional consultants connect government, commercial and industrial clients to solutions they need to succeed in the world today. Together, we’re Building a Better World for All of Us®. Day by day. Project by project.

At SEH, we’re simplifying the world’s complex challenges by improving mobility, designing better places, engineering clean water and renewing infrastructure.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE SERVICES

We help clients incorporate natural resources and environmental considerations in all of our projects. Although it is often associated with the early environmental movement, the term “conservation” is as applicable today as it has ever been. We deal daily with both renewable and nonrenewable resources, and appreciate that the prudent use them wisely. This philosophy is embedded on our responsibility to consider project footprints, alternatives and mitigation options through the phases of feasibility, design and implementation.

Working as an extension of our clients’ staff, we can manage projects from start to finish. We lead environmental work, manage the permitting process, provide design alternatives, manage the construction process and assist with compliance after completion of a project. We believe success is about working together in collaboration and partnership. We have longstanding relationships with our clients, serving as a strong member of their teams. We look forward to the opportunity to assist WDNR with the following capabilities and specialty services:

CAPABILITIES

○ Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

○ Phase II ESA

○ Remediation

○ Sediment remediation

○ Soil contamination including heavy-metal contaminated media

○ Monitoring and adaptive management strategies

○ Regulatory program management

○ Grants, easement acquisition processes, boundary survey and financial strategies

WHY SEH?

Integrating multiple in-house disciplines in a collaborative, solutions-based, team structure will allow us to serve as an extension of City staff and develop complete project solutions on your behalf.

Our Wisconsin employees (engineers, planners, scientists and architects) are located in nine Wisconsin offices. SEH’s deep Wisconsin roots have resulted in strong, lasting relationships with the agencies and entities we serve and significantly impact many of our projects. We understand that our local solutions have a global impact, and we strive to deliver projects in ways that protect, enhance and grow the communities we serve.

SEH Office for this Contract

6808 Odana Road, Suite 200 Madison, WI 53719 608.620.6199 17 Employees

Full Business Name Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®)

Address 6808 Odana Road, Suite 200 Madison, WI 53719-1137 608.620.6199

Contact Darren Fortney 608.620.6191 dfortney@sehinc.com

Legal Status Corporation

Year of Establishment

Local Vendor Preference Registered: Professional Services

Services Specialities

Proprietary Web-acessable GIS Databases Real Time Field Data Collection Interactive Map-Based Data Storage Bridges Public Involvement

NEPA

Dams and Reservoirs Geotechnical Engineering Retaining Walls Trail Planning/Design Water Treatment Plants Wastewater Treatment Plants

SEH plans to manage this project out of the Madison office. The team will be centered around Darren Fortney, one of the most senior members of the Madison staff and a highly regarded project manager. Darren’ resume’ is tightly focused on transportation projects and private client redevelopment, areas of practice that are heavily dependent on environmental due diligence. Over the course of his 27 year career with SEH. Darren has managed dozens of highway projects where the final design of the infrastructure is reliant on strong environmental due diligence data and interpretation. Darren manages all aspects of the aforementioned projects and has a track record for guiding successful projects. His project management acumen, combined with the technical expertise gained from years of reading, interpreting, and designing around recognized environmental conditions makes him a perfect fit for managing the project.

Technical oversight will be provided by Bruce Olson, Erin Borgschatz and Ryan Sauter. Bruce, the environmental practice center leader for SEH and Ryan and Erin, seasoned senior scientists, bring over 50 years of experience in preparing, reviewing and providing technical guidance for Phase I, Phase II and remediation projects.

Ryan was among the first in the state of Wisconsin to complete the ASTM International Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Course and has developed specific programs to assist local banks with addressing their programmatic due diligence requirements. Bruce, Erin and Ryan will review each report to assure consistent interpretation of data and report layout.

Project Team

John Guhl is the Phase II specialist on staff. John has over 38 years of experience leading environmental assessments and Phase II ESAs. Project tasks routinely include ch. NR 716 work plan preparation, subcontractor coordination and contracting, direction and oversight of subsurface investigation field work, soil screening and analytical sampling of various media, report preparation, and project communication. Remediation planning and remediation oversight are frequently required following site investigation completion. John is familiar with State and federal regulations pertaining to environmental investigations, and has a good rapport with members of various regulatory entities.

Anticipated field staff for the project include Mark Lee, Mike Rohlik and Michael Nied. Field staff for this project each have 5-10 years of experience in conducting field reconnaissance, writing reports, drilling oversight, and sample collection. The majority of their experience was acquired during their time at SEH under the supervision of experienced SEH Staff. Our approach to mentoring and training junior staff combined with our standardized form templates, results in detailed data acquisition and consistency in findings and report presentation.

YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Master of Science Urban and Regional Planning University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor of Science Political Science University of Wisconsin-Madison

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Planner, American Institute of Certified Planners

LEED Green Associate, U.S. Green Building Council

Charrette Facilitator, National Charrette Institute

Charrette System Certified, National Charrette Institute

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Institute of Certified Planners, Member

Urban Land Institute (ULI), Member

American Planning Association, Member

Institute of Transportation Engineers, Member

Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin, Member

DARREN FORTNEY AICP, LEED GA, NCI

CONTRACT PROJECT MANAGER/CLIENT SERVICE MANAGER

Mr. Fortney is a certified American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) planner whose project management experience includes leading complex public involvement, inter-governmental, access management, local traffic and parking circulation, land use, multimodal and transportation corridor planning studies across the State of Wisconsin. Darren has successfully led more than 100 land use/transportation planning studies with nearly every WisDOT district across Wisconsin. His projects consistently provide for proactive and meaningful public input; educational components and strategies; a high degree of inter-governmental cooperation and collaboration; development of local project ownership and implementation; and successful land use/transportation integration and balance. Projects led by Darren have received national attention, including awards and presentations at: National Transportation Public Affairs Workshop (NTPAW); Institute of Public Participation (IAP2); American Planning Association (APA); Transportation Research Board (TRB); Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE); and National Access Management Conference.

EXPERIENCE

STH 60 Corridor and Environmental Study (WisDOT Southeast Region) – Washington County, WI Project manager for this 18-month corridor preservation study on a 3.1 mile existing rural/suburban two lane facility, and planned for a future four-lane facility. Darren was responsible for the study which required preparation of Environmental Assessment and coordination with state and federal environmental review agencies. The project included a Design Study Report, and an Exception to Standards Report. Additional tasks included conceptual plans, innovative land use and transportation designs, access management, residential relocations, archaeological resources, wetland mitigation and community involvement and input.

USH 14/61 Westby/Viroqua Environmental Impact Study Reevaluation (WisDOT Southwest Region) – Vernon County, WI Project manager for the environmental impact study. WisDOT met, through the SEH team’s efficient completion of the Environmental Impact Statement re-evaluation documentation and analysis, FHWA and National Environmental Policy Act requirements allowing the construction of a needed four-lane facility between the communities of Westby and Viroqua. The four-lane, 7.0 mile project was designed in a timely manner to address existing capacity issues on the USH 14/61 highway corridor. WisDOT was able to build public trust and better plan for the timing and type of future bypass facilities through the direction of the SEH team.

US 53 Preservation Study, Environmental Assessment and 84.295 Implementation (WisDOT Northwest Region) – Spooner and Trego, WI Project manager for the preservation study to implement Wisconsin Statute

84.295 and develop a long-term plan for addressing safety concerns at corridor intersections along this 10.0 mile segment of US 53. Darren provided project management and oversaw the environmental review, reports, and analysis. The goal of the preservation study was to implement Wisconsin Statutes 84.295 and developed a long-term plan for addressing safety concerns at corridor

DARREN FORTNEY

(Continued)intersections along this 10-mile segment of US 53. The study addressed issues of business access, residential relocations, wetland avoidance and 4(f) and 6(f) property. It also involved extensive coordination with the WDNR on Wild River State Trail issues and environmentally sensitive areas. SEH worked with WisDOT to meet FHWA and National Environmental Policy Act requirements to complete an Environmental Assessment for the preservation and official mapping of the highway.

USH 53 Interchange Location and Freeway/Expressway Conversion Study (WisDOT Northwest Region) – Barron and Washburn Counties, WI Project manager for this 6.0mile corridor, including at-grade intersections. The project addressed issues of business access, wetland avoidance, a hazardous waste site and nearby streams. The goal of the study was to identify the best location for an interchange in the vicinity of the Village of Haugen and plan for freeway conversion in the nearby area. It involved coordination on several trail issues and minimizing effects to farming operations.

Seymour Cray Sr. Boulevard Extension Environmental Assessment (WisDOT Northwest Region) – Chippewa Falls, WI Senior transportation planner for the multi-jurisdictional coordination and official mapping for the design and construction of 1.3 miles of new four lane divided highway. The new facility enhanced local circulation and complimented land use plans that included a new business/industrial park and a new residential development. In addition, the facility provided a direct connection to regional transportation facilities. The project included land use analysis, preliminary and final design, environmental review and documentation, official mapping of a new transportation corridor and public involvement and agency coordination.

WIS 29 Environmental Assessment (WisDOT North Central Region) – Shawano and Marathon Counties, WI Project manager for the preservation plan for a 15.0 mile section of STH 29. Darren was responsible for the preservation plan which included preliminary alternatives, environmental documentation, collaboration with WDNR and innovative public involvement to build support from the communities along the corridor. This study’s goal was to identify the best location for interchanges, overpasses and local roads to convert this stretch of expressway to a freeway, and to plan for freeway conversion in the nearby area. The project addressed issues of business access, wetland avoidance, a hazardous waste site and nearby streams. The study involved coordination on several trail issues and minimizing effects to farming operations.

USH 10 Corridor and Environmental Assessment (WisDOT North Central Region) – Wood and Portage Counties, WI Environmental advisor for the USH 10 corridor which is identified as a Corridors 2020 Connector Route. Darren worked with the team to prepare an environmental assessment for an upgrade of a two lane highway to a four lane divided facility.

A Larson Davis sound level meter and FHWA Traffic Noise Model was used to predict both current and future noise.

USH 63 Corridor Study and Environmental Assessment (WisDOT Northwest Region) – Pierce County, WI Project manager on the 2.75 mile project which consisted of a study and investigation of the corridor. Darren was responsible for an intensive data collection, analysis of existing conditions (environmental, land use, traffic, safety/ crashes, existing facility, etc.) and the development of project purpose and need. He provided public/stakeholder coordination and input, and both short- and long-term alternatives. An 18-month follow-up environmental assessment was then undertaken, which successfully carried the preferred alternative through the environmental process.

YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Geology, Hydrogeology University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)

Asbestos Inspector, Wisconsin Department of Health Services

OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER (Refresher), Chicago Bridge & Iron Constructors Inc

Erosion/Sediment Control Specialist, University of Minnesota

Site Assessor for Underground Storage Tank (UST) Removal, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER (Specialist), Lindberg Compliance Services Group, LLC

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

International Erosion Control Association, Member

RYAN SAUTER

PHASE 1 LEAD

Mr. Sauter is a senior scientist with extensive environmental consulting experience. Ryan brings a background in hazardous waste management, construction stormwater compliance, due diligence, general hydrogeology and groundwater remediation.

EXPERIENCE

IAG Phase 1 (Sullivan DesignBuild) – Menomonie Falls, WI Mr. Sauter was the listed Environmental Professional and managed a team responsible for completing site reconnaissance, historical review, and writing the Phase I ESA report for the property. The ESA report reviews historical and current potential sites of contamination.

Wolf Paving, Multi-Site Phase 1 (Sullivan DesignBuild) – Dane and Jefferson Counties, WI Mr. Sauter was the project manager, technical lead, and listed Environmental Professional for the completion of six Phase I ESAs for this private client in Dane and Jefferson Counties. The highly sensitive project was completed using local Madison and Delafield area staff and was executed on time and on budget.

the listed.

Former Fire Burn Pit #2 (US Army - Fort McCoy) – Fort McCoy, WI Environmental scientist responsible for coordinating field activities related to an investigation to determine if residual concentrations of perfluorinated surfactants (PFOS) were present in groundwater due to the former use of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) for training in extinguishing fires at the former fire training pit. Investigation involved advancement of eleven direct push technology borings and collection of groundwater samples for perfluorinated surfactants utilizing United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Method 537. Investigation also involved development and adherence to a sampling plan to avoid cross contamination concerns.

IH-39/90 Reconstruction and Expansion, North Segment (Dane Partners LLC) – Dane County, WI Mr. Sauter managed a team of environmental professionals in compiling previous Hazardous Material Assessment (HMA) reports for I-39 corridor/ Beltline interchange into one comprehensive document.

IH 94, Newville Road to Rock Lake Road BRRPL (WisDOT Southwest Region) – Jefferson County, WI SEH provided complete preliminary and final design services for two bridge replacement projects on IH 94. Mr. Sauter completed two Phase I HMAs for the proposed bridge location properties.

RYAN SAUTER

(Continued)Hilton Home 2 Suites Due Diligence and Remediation (ESG Architects Inc) –

La Crosse, WI Project engineer who prepared a Phase I ESA, Phase II ESA and devised a plan for regulatory closure under a short timeline. Prior to construction Ryan identified past uses that were likely to contribute to soil impacts at the site. Within the course of several weeks, he designed a subsurface investigation, reported the discovered impacts to the WDNR and devised a plan to accommodate development while addressing soil impacts and keeping the construction schedule intact.

Genesee Street Phase I Environmental Site Assessment – City of Delafield, WI Mr. Sauter was the listed Environmental Professional and managed a team responsible for completing site reconnaissance, historical review, and writing the Phase I ESA report for the property. The ESA report reviews historical and current potential sites of contamination.

Riverfront Park Phase I Improvements – City of Chippewa Falls, WI Mr. Sauter was a technical environmental lead for the redevelopment of a former industrial site located along the Chippewa River in downtown Chippewa Falls. Ryan assessed historical data to create a conceptual model of site conditions and provided direction to the redevelopment planning and design team regarding construction limitations posed by existing impacted soils.

Former Martin Trucking Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (Citizens State Bank) – La Crosse, WI Project manager/project engineer who coordinated a Phase II ESA to substantiate recognized environmental conditions identified in a Phase I ESA. The results of the review indicated that contamination might exist on the property and soil sampling and a Phase II ESA was conducted.

Park Bank Small Business Administration Due Diligence Services (Park Bank) – La Crosse, WI Project manager/project engineer responsible for designing a program to provide the client with due diligence services specifically required by the US Small Business Administration. The project included completing records searches with Risk Assessments and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments on a quick turn basis over the course of an annual contract.

I-39/90 and US 12/18 Madison Beltline Interchange (Dane Partners LLC) – Madison, WI Project engineer who provided oversight to mid-level staff in completing a large scale summary of multiple existing Phase I HMAs for this project as well as preparation of new HMAs for portions of the corridor that were not covered under the previous reports. The objective of the Hazardous Material Assessment summary was to condense information compiled by multiple different consulting firms over the course of several years into a comprehensive document that summarized the potential environmental issues for the entire section of the corridor.

Riverside North Development Project – City of La Crosse, WI Project engineer who provided technical assistance for the development of a master plan for a former industrial site on the north side of La Crosse. Ryan provided guidance for redevelopment of the site with regards to restrictions posed by subsurface contamination. The project focused on redevelopment plans for a former 68-acre former Brownfield site at the confluence of the Mississippi, Black and La Crosse Rivers. The final design identifies strategies to reclaim and transform the strategic riverfront property into a livable, walkable neighborhood with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, and increased recreational, economic and tourism-related attractions. The plan featured a seven-day public charrette utilizing the innovative National Charrette Institute charrette process.

YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Geology and Geography University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Geologist in WI, IL IN

Certified Professional Geologist, American Institute of Professional Geologists

OSHA

8 Hour HAZWOPER (Refresher) OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor, E.G.

OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER

MSHA 8 Hour Refresher (2016), Mine Safety and Health Administration

MSHA 24 Hour New Miner, Mine Safety and Health Administration

NITON XRF Analyzer Certification, Thermo Fischer Scientific

Asbestos Inspector, Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Minnesota Department of Health

Nuclear Density Gauge Certification, Troxler Electronics Laboratories

JOHN GUHL PG

PHASE 2 LEAD

Mr. Guhl is a lead hydrogeologist with experience in heading subsurface investigations, and remediation projects on a variety of media including soils, groundwater, surface water, sediments, and soil gas. John’s experience includes coordination and oversight of field investigation, construction oversight, operation, maintenance and monitoring of remedial systems, sampling and testing activities; report and remedial action plan preparation; subcontractor coordination; and remedial action plan implementation. He has served as project manager on numerous projects achieving successful closure on sites impacted by a variety of contaminants. John meets the hydrogeologist criteria defined in chs. NR 500, 600 and 700 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.

EXPERIENCE

Newton Creek Sediment Investigation (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources) – Superior, WI Hydrogeologist on the investigation of creek sediments and floodplain soils to identify degree and extent of heavy oil and lead contamination in the Newton Creek drainage basin. John collected data on stream discharge contamination and contaminated sediment mobilization. He prepared site investigation report and assessed remedial action options, and provided direction to site resident project representative during remediation of contaminated creek sediments.

Coal Tar Impacted Fill Area and Pipe Investigation (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources) – Northern Wisconsin, WI Hydrogeologist on for a former coal gas plant located beneath a portion of an active rail line in northern Wisconsin. John was responsible for the investigation of coal tar contaminated soils and process pipes. He performed sonic pipe tracing (identifying an off-site contaminant source), contaminated soils removal, and installation of a recovery sump within the railroad right-of-way on behalf of the WDNR while working with Wisconsin Central Railroad to access the right-of-way and control rail traffic.

County Highway Shop Facility Investigation (Washburn County Highway Department) – Spooner, WI Hydrogeologist on the remedial investigation of two former diesel underground storage tank beds. John performed the investigation, identified degree and extent of soils contaminants, performed modeling to establish site-specific residual contaminant levels for compounds exceeding State soil standards, and attained site closure from WDNR.

Groundwater Investigation at Mirro Plant #20 (Newell Rubbermaid Inc) – Chilton, WI Hydrogeologist for investigation of former cookware manufacturing facility.

John identified degree and extent of chlorinated volatile organic compound groundwater impacts at the site. He performed long-term monitoring at the site and assessed impacts to groundwater flow patterns from large active sumps located in the basement of the facility. The project included soil and groundwater sampling (including PFOA and PFOS sampling) required by the VPLE program to characterize the site and satisfy the WDNR of the site’s environmental condition.

JOHN GUHL

(Continued)Site Investigation, I-35 Bridge Replacement (Minnesota Department of

Transportation) – Minneapolis, MN SEH provided MnDOT with full-service environmental support in the wake of the I-35W Bridge collapse. The project included multiple properties, multiple environmentally impacted sites and a project with a very fast schedule. Soil, groundwater and asbestos samples were collected at nearly 900 locations and then analyzed onsite for multiple parameters. In addition, approximately 3,000 analyses were completed, evaluated and compiled for this project. SEH completed a Phase II ESA including approximately 80 soil boring locations. SEH was available on call within two-hour notice, seven days a week, 365 days a year during demolition and construction activities. SEH consistently provided MnDOT with environmental staff and technical services to successfully advance the construction of the bridge, while maintaining a positive relationship with the MPCA’s VIC, PB, Superfund, Underground Storage Tank, Asbestos and NPDES Programs.

Former Service Station Properties – Village of Kendall, WI Hydrogeologist on remedial investigation and site remediation of two petroleum-impacted properties formerly operated as service stations. John performed the investigation for remedial activities that included excavation and thermal treatment of impacted soils and groundwater pump and treatment.

Grand Calumet River Combined Sewer Overflow Interceptor (Hammond Sanitary District) – Hammond, IN Hydrogeologist on the sediment investigation. John performed investigation of petroleum, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon, chlorinated volatile organic compounds, and metals impacted sediments along a proposed sewer force main alignment in the Grand Calumet River channel. He assessed remedial action options and coordinated proposed activities with EPA in advance of sediment remediation activities. John attained approval for landfill disposal of impacted sediments. Contaminated sediments are present along the construction alignment. It was necessary to document in the plans and specifications how to address the contaminated sediments and what impacts certain unknowns could have on the project.

Highway 64 Construction Debris Management (Natural Resource Technology, Inc.) – Somerset, WI Senior scientist who provided asbestos inspection of the waste materials and coordinated and observed waste removal during rerouting of Highway 64 outside Somerset. Upon completion of waste characterization, waste containing asbestos was segregated and removed from recyclable materials and the various waste streams were properly disposed without delaying highway construction.

YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Master of Science Environmental Science (Concentration: Water Resources) Indiana University-Bloomington

Bachelor of Science Environmental Geoscience (Concentration: Geophysics) Michigan State University- East Lansing

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA 40 HAZWOPER (Specialist)

MARK SHERRILL

DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Mr. Sherrill is a graduate scientist working in the St. Paul office. Mark’s responsibilities center on Phase I and Phase II Environmental Assessments (EA). He has extensive field experience includes using GIS, mapping, ground penetrating radar, gravimeter, electrical resistivity, seismic and magnetic gradiometer equipment. Some of the programs Mark is proficient in include:

ESRI ArcGIS, Mathematica, Phreeqc, GravMag, Refract, Resist, Diffract and Microsoft Office Suite.

EXPERIENCE

Highway 10 and Highway 59 Upgrades (MnDOT) – Detroit Lakes, MN Geologist/GIS specialist responsible for the Phase I and Phase II ESA.

Responsible for implementation and application of GIS/data management tasks relating to custom SEH tools. Specific tasks performed include laboratory data deliverables, GPS post processing, database management and queries, ESRI model builder, labeling scripts, Phase II report exhibits and tables, and integrating all data sources for evaluation and interpretation of results. SEH completed a Phase I and Phase II ESA and construction monitoring for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for the TH 10 and TH 59 Reconstruction. The project area covered approximately two miles in the downtown Detroit Lakes. The Phase I ESA identified 24 sites of concern on the project corridor. Properties of concern included bulk oil facility, auto repair shop, salvage yard, and razed neighborhood at the interchange.

The Phase II investigation included 27 Soil borings. Petroleum impacted soil and groundwater was encountered as well as PAH impacted soil and asbestos in buried demolition waste. SEH worked with MnDOT to incorporate contamination concerns into the design and construction contract. The reconstruction included a new bridge, frontage roads, storm water and other utilities. SEH completed field oversight of excavation in petroleum impacted soil and PAH hotspot removal. SEH also assisted in obtaining industrial pump-out approval from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for discharge of contaminated water.

Environmental Service – City of Pine City, MN Geologist/GIS specialist responsible for implementation and application of GIS/data management tasks relating to custom SEH tools. SEH has completed several Phase I and Phase II EEAs for the City of Pine City. Environmental due diligence was required prior to potential clearing, sale, and redevelopment of former grain mill. The sampling event positively identified asbestos-containing floor tiles, lead paint and mercury-contaminated wood at the mill. Other project examples include investigation of a former firing range for evaluating lead contamination in soil, and investigation of a former railroad depot.

TH 7/Louisiana Avenue Interchange – City of St. Louis Park, MN Geologist/GIS specialist responsible for implementation and application of GIS/ data management tasks relating to custom SEH tools. Mark was responsible for laboratory data deliverables, GPS post processing, database management and queries, ESRI model builder, labeling scripts, Phase II report exhibits and tables, and integrating all data sources for evaluation and interpretation of results.

Geologist responsible for environmental oversight during construction including air monitoring, soil screening, soil disposal tracking, confirmation sampling and documentation.

TH 371 Reconstruction, Cass Lake Phase I ESA and Phase II Investigation (MnDOT) – Cass Lake, MN Environmental scientist. The Phase I ESA identified 36 sites of concern on the project corridor, including the St. Regis Superfund site which was a former wood treating facility and used chemicals such as creosote and pentachlorophenol (PCP). Contaminants of concern included PAHs, dioxins, furans, PCBs and VOCs. SEH coordinated with MnDOT and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the St. Regis Superfund Site. Other sites of concern in the project area include active and former fuel stations with closed Leak files and various Spills. The Phase II Investigation included 13 soil borings.

TH 2 Improvements, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (MnDOT) – Bagley, MN Environmental scientist. The Phase I ESA identified 76 sites of concern (including some sites from Phase I ESA completed by SEH in 2016). Sites of concern within the project corridor include filling stations, auto repair services, concrete businesses, lumber companies, and salvage/junk yards. Several Leak sites were identified within the project corridor with known petroleum impacts to the right-of-way. Concentrations of PCE and TCE were also anticipated in right-of-way adjacent to a former dry cleaning facility which is now a bank. A crude oil pipeline also intersects the project corridor. SEH is currently working with MnDOT to develop a work plan for future Phase II investigative activities.

TH 27 and TH 75 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and Phase II Investigation (MnDOT) – Wheaton, MN Environmental scientist. SEH completed a Phase I ESA and Phase II Investigation for MnDOT for the TH 27 and TH 75 Improvements project. The Phase I ESA identified 74 sites of concern on the project corridor. Sites of concern within the project corridor include petroleum contamination plumes from associated Leak sites near right-of-way. The Phase II Investigation included 26 soil borings. SEH identified nine areas of contaminated soil and/or groundwater within the project corridor.

Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (Metropolitan Council Metro Transit) – Metro Area, MN SEH was retained to complete contaminated materials investigations for Metropolitan Council for the Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project. The project included a Phase II ESA and response actions for construction. The project area covers 14 miles of the northwest metro in areas with a long history of commercial and industrial use with impacted soil and groundwater. SEH completed more than 10,000 ft. of drilling, 430 soil samples and 180 groundwater samples.

Based on the findings SEH prepared a Response Action Plan and Construction Contingency Plan for the project.

Arden Hills Fire Station Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (Lake Johanna Fire Department) – Arden Hills, MN Geologist/GIS specialist responsible for implementation and application of GIS/data management tasks relating to custom SEH tools. SEH completed a Phase I ESA for the Lake Johanna Fire Department - Station #1 property located in Arden Hills. The subject property contains a fire station on-site with a smaller former fire station structure. Tasks conducted to complete the Phase I ESA include records review, site reconnaissance, interviews, and a technical report. A removed diesel underground storage tank (UST) with identified on-site. A limited site investigation was included with the Phase I ESA to characterize soil near the UST.

St. Cloud Veterans Affairs Health Care System Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (3-D Building Technologies LLC) – St. Cloud, MN Geologist/GIS specialist responsible for implementation and application of GIS/data management tasks relating to custom SEH tools. SEH completed a Phase I ESA for a proposed community cottage building located at the Veterans Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS) property in St. Cloud. The Phase I ESA included records review, site reconnaissance, interviews, and a technical report. The subject property consisted of a vacant lot owned by VAHCS.

MARK SHERRILL

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YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Geology University of North Dakota- Grand Forks

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

Asbestos Inspector, Minnesota Department of Health

OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER (Specialist)

OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER (Refresher)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Institute of Professional Geologists, Member

Minnesota Groundwater Association, Member

ERIN BORGSCHATZ

REPORTS AND DOCUMENTATION

Ms. Borgschatz is a geologist with experience at SEH as a Field Geologist and Field Lead on a variety of projects with contaminated soil and groundwater.

Erin’s main area of focus has been on planning, coordinating, and implementing Phase I ESAs, Phase II Environmental Investigations (Phase IIs) and construction oversight activities. Erin is capable of successfully completing tasks at several levels of responsibility, and demonstrates the organizational skills to effectively track project activities and produce thorough reports.

Erin’s extensive environmental experience includes having completed more than 80 single property, large-scale rural/forested and corridor Phase I assessments. Many of these projects led to Phase II and construction oversight activities. Erin has provided consulting services for a wide variety of sites that are being acquired, monitored or remediated. Erin has an exceptional understanding of American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) Standards, as well as regulatory/reimbursement agency requirements, standards and submittals.

Other projects Erin has worked on include inspection and sampling for regulated and hazardous materials (including asbestos) on bridges, buildings and road construction. Erin has completed Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, landfill monitoring and reporting, and often works on behalf of clients with regulatory agencies for assurances and liability protection.

EXPERIENCE

TH 371 Reconstruction, Cass Lake Phase I ESA and Phase II Investigation (MnDOT) – Cass Lake, MN Geologist. The Phase I ESA identified 36 sites of concern on the project corridor, including the St. Regis Superfund site which was a former wood treating facility and used chemicals such as creosote and pentachlorophenol (PCP).

Contaminants of concern included PAHs, dioxins, furans, PCBs and VOCs. SEH coordinated with MnDOT and the EPA regarding the St. Regis Superfund Site.

Other sites of concern in the project area include active and former fuel stations with closed Leak files and various Spills. The Phase II Investigation included 13 soil borings.

I-35W and Highway 96 Construction Admin Assistance (Ramsey County) – Ramsey County, MN Environmental geologist and project lead responsible for planning and implementing a Phase I ESA, Phase II Investigation, and Construction Monitoring for improvements of Highway 96 at I-35W. The project was located adjacent to an active Superfund site known as the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP). Although several potentially impacted sites were identified in the vicinity of the project, including a deep solvent plume; the only issue identified for proposed construction included marginally impacted fill material in one of the embankments. Concrete and asphalt was able to be segregated during construction and soil was reused on-site under the Beneficial Use Determination.

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and Phase II Investigation (MnDOT) – Mapleton to Mankato, MN SEH completed a Phase I ESA for the MnDOT for the TH 22 improvements. The project area covered approximately 12 miles from Mapleton to Mankato in Blue Earth County. The planned improvements include constructing turn lanes, drainage, bridges, and grading. The Phase I ESA identified 32 sites of concern on the project corridor. Properties of concern included filling stations, an unpermitted dump, agricultural facilities and razed structures.

2015-2016 Armstrong Street and Utility Improvements – City of Glencoe, MN Project geologist responsible for the Phase I, Phase II and Construction Monitoring for the project. The $4.0 million street and utility improvement project included the reconstruction of a Municipal State Aid route adjacent to Seneca Foods, one of the largest vegetable canning facilities in Minnesota. The design included phasing the project to maintain access to Seneca Foods. SEH assisted the City in securing $750,000 in grant dollars for the project. The project also included the implementation of a stormwater pond and a trail connection to improve pedestrian safety in the corridor.

Hopkins System Improvements Contract F, St. Louis Park Force Main (Metropolitan Council Environmental Services) – St. Louis Park, MN The Phase I ESA identified 28 sites of concern on the project area that included the Reilly Tar and Chemical Superfund Site. The Phase II ESA included 30 soil borings, soil and groundwater sampling. A Response Action Plan was prepared and special provisions incorporated into construction plans for the contaminated materials on the project. SEH obtained approvals from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Brownfield Program and Environmental Protection Agency.

Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, Southwest Light Rail Transit (Metropolitan Council Metro Transit) – Hennepin County, MN Geologist responsible for Phase I report preparation including regulatory records review, historical property research, interviews, site reconnaissance, and evaluation. Phase II activities included completing soil borings and test trenches, taking soil headspace measurements, submitting soil samples for laboratory analysis, soil classification, boring log preparation, and reporting for the Phase II ESA. The Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) Phase II ESA was a large-scale ESA for the planned SWLRT alignment spanning 16 miles from Minneapolis to Eden Prairie. The ESA included over 500 environmental borings and test trenches and include nine Phase II ESA reports, as well as Phase II ESA addendums and Response Action Plans.

ERIN BORGSCHATZ

YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Biological Systems Engineering University of Wisconsin-Madison

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Engineer in WI

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Tank-System Site Assessor, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

OSHA 10 Hour Construction

OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER (Refresher), Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc

OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER (Specialist), Compliance Solutions

MICHAEL NIED PE

REPORTS/FIELD STAFF

Mr. Nied is a graduate engineer who provides a wide range of environmental and engineering services. Michael’s training and work background allows him to take a broad based approach to environmental systems; keeping the customer’s needs at the forefront. Michael’s experience includes soil and groundwater sampling, environmental regulatory reporting, industrial hygiene, wetland restoration design, native vegetation management, hydrology data analysis, and erosion control implementation and monitoring. His educational experience includes concepts in Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Ecology, Stormwater Management and Design, and alternative energy analysis and design.

Software experience includes Civil3D, HydroCAD, gINT Geotechnical, RETscreen, Matlab, ArcGIS, Hoboware and Microsoft Office Suite.

EXPERIENCE

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (GPS Creek Holding LLC) – Barron County, WI Graduate engineer responsible for completing site reconnaissance, historical review, and writing the Phase I ESA report for the proposed mine, dry plant, wet plant and rail loadout facilities. The ESA report reviews historical and current potential sites of contamination.

WIS 29 Environmental Assessment (WisDOT North Central Region) – Shawano and Marathon Counties, WI Graduate engineer responsible for assisting in the historical review…