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R2002-0094 06-10-02RESOLUTION NO. R2002-94. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, APPROVING WORK AUTHORIZATION #.4 SUPPLEMENT #2 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES, TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY AND DEVELOPMENT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY DOCUMENTS FOR THE CORRIGAN DRAINAGE PROJECT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS: Section 1.. That certain contract by and between the City of Pearland and Turner, Collie and Braden, Inc., ("T C & B) for Program Management of the Pearland Mobility and Drainage Bond Program was authorized by the City Council on December 10, 2001. Section 2. That T C & B has developed work authorization #4 Supplement #2, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A". Section 3. That work authorization fi4 Supplement #2 for environmental services, geotechnical services, topographic survey and development of right-of-way documents for the Corrigan Drainage Project is hereby approved. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED thisthe l0 dayof JUt~E , A.D., 2002. t~.~" ~EID MAYOR ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: DARRIN M. COKER CITY ATTORNEY ATTACHMENT D WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 4 SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 Exhibit "A" R2002-94 This Work Authorization is made pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Pearland Mobility & Drainage Bond Program, hereinafter identified as the :'Contract", entered into by and between the City of Pearland ("City"), and Turner Collie & Braden Inc. ("Engineer). PART 1. Work Authorization No. 4, is related to The Corrigan Subdivision Drainage Improvement Project. The Engineer will perform Environmental Services, Geotechnical Engineering Services, Topographic Survey and ROW Document Services. PART 2. The maximum amount payable for services under this Work Authorization Supplement No. 2 is $180,872. This amount is based on the attached fee proposals submitted by Quadrant Consultants Inc. dated May 17, 2002, in the amount of $24,462.00, Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. dated May 20, 2002, in the amount of $19,910.00 and LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc. dated May 30, 2002 in the amount of $136,500.00. PART 3. Payment to the Engineer for the services established under this Work Authorization shall be "Lump Sum" PART 4. This Work Authorization shall become effective on June 11, 2002 and shall terminate on November 12, 2005, unless extended by a supplemental work authorization. PART 5. This Work Authorization does not waive the parties' responsibilities and obligations provided under the contract. PART 6. This Work Authorization is hereby accepted and acknowledged below. ENG_..._~ER_ CITY OF PEARLAND By: "~ ~ BY: -- ~~~-~ Bill Eisen Larry F. J~nak. p.E. _ Typed or Printe~ Name Typed or Prin[ed Name Sr. Vice President Tire City Manager Title June 11, 2002 June 13,2002 D~e Dme LIST OF EXHIBITS Exhibit A - Fee Schedule Exhibit B - Work Schedule Turner Collie Braden Inc. 5/30/2002 EXHIBIT A FEE SCHEDULE Pearland Mobility & Drainage Bond Program Work Authorization No. 4 Supplement No. 2 Summary Proiect Corrigan Subdivision Drainage Improvements En.qineerin.q Services Hydrologic & Hydraulic Environmental Compliance Topographic Survey Geotech ROW Maps & Documents PS&E Basic Services Traffic Control SWPPP Direct Cost ROW Acquisition Assistance Materials Testing Subtotal Total to Date LJA Engineering & Surveying Quadrant Consultants Tonunay-Wong LAN Previous Authorization $68,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $159,200.00 $0.00 $227,200.00 Current Authorization $24,462.00 $102,900.00 $19,910.00 $33,600.00 $180,872.00 $4O8,072.OO Page I of 1 "Engineer's Copy" LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc. , ............ 2929 8darpark Ddve Phone 713.953.5200 Suite 600 Fax 713,953.5026 Houston, Texas 77042-3703 www,ljaengineering.com May 30, 2002 PROPOSAL Mr. James W. Keller, P.E. Turner Collie & Braden, Inc. P.O. Box 130089 5757 Woodway Houston, Texas 77057-1599 Re~ Surveying Proposal for Topographic Surveys & Right-of-way Mapping, Corrigan Subdivision Pearland, Texas LJA Proposal No. 02-343 Dear Mr. Keller: LJA Engineering and Surveying, Inc. is pleased to submit this proposal to provide professional surveying services for the above referenced project. All work will be performedby or under the supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor. The scope of services, schedule and fees are as folloWs: 1. Right-of-way Mapping: 1.1 Perform field surveys necessary to prepare certified land title surveys and descriptions of the area within the proposed right-of-way for the by pass channel suitable for the acquisition of real property. 1.2 Prepare an exhibit and description of a temporary easement for construction of the flood wall. 2. Topographic Surveys: 2.1 Topographic surveys from right-of-way to right-of-way on the following streets: Chester, Woodville, Trinity, Groveton, Fite, Neches River, Rockland, Camden, Corrigan and Hatfield. 2.2 Topographic survey of the detention pond, proposed drop structure and pump station. 2.3 Topographic survey of the area for proposed flood wall. O:\PROPOSAL\2002\Turner Collie & Braden\02-343PRO.doc Mr. James W. Keller, P.E. May 23, 2002 Page 2 2.4 Topographic survey of the areas for the proposed and existing storm sewer. 2.5 Topographic survey of the proposed right-of-way for the by pass channel. 2.6 Cross-section of Mary's Creek at the centefline of the proposed by pass channel and at 100 feet each side. Our compensation for the items listed in the above scope of services will be on a lump sum basis in accordance with the attached Professional Services Agreement. The estimated fees are as follows: Description 1. Right-of-way mapping 2. Topographic surveys Total Fees $ 33,600.00 $102,900.00 $136,500.00 Any additional tasks specifically requested by Turner Collie & Braden, Inc. that do not fall under the services described above will be provided on a time and material basis. These additional services shall be approved in writing prior to commencement. We anticipate that the topographic surveys can be completed within twelve weeks and the right- of-way maps within twenty weeks after written authorization to proceed. If this proposal meets with your approval please execute both copies of the attached Professional Services Agreement, returning one copy to our office, and keeping one for your records. Again we appreciate this opportunity. If there are questions or you need additional information, contact me at 713.953.5229. Sincerely, Jerry A.tDavis, R.P.L.S. Director of Surveying JAD/sc' \\ljah£s02Xarchive~PROPOSAL\2002\Tumer Collie & Braden\02-343PRO.doc Tolunay-WOng Engineers,Inc. May 20, 2002 TWEI Proposal No: P02-308 Mr. James W. Keller, P.E. Turner Collie & Braden, Inc. 5757 Woodway Houston, Texas 77057-1599 PROPOSAL FOR GEOTECHNICAL STUDY coRRIGAN SUBDIVISION CITY OF PEARLAND MOBILITY AND DRAINAGE PROGRAM PEARLAND, TEXAS Dear Mr. Keller: Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc., is pleased to submit this proposal to provide geotechnical services for the referenced project. The project consists of construction of a drainage ditch, a concrete water diversion wall, widening and deepening of an existing detention pond, and storm sewer installation for the Corrigan Subdivision located in Pearland, Texas. The project also includes three bridge crossings over the proposed drainage ditch. You provided project details in your transmittal package dated May 10, 2002. Scope of Services Our scope of services covered in this proposal will consist of field exploration, laboratory testing and the preparation of a geotechnical engineering report documenting our findings and geotechnical design recommendations. Field Exploration. As requested by you, we will drill six (6) 10-ft deep, four (4) 15-ft deep, five (5) 20-ft deep, and two 25-ft deep soil borings within the tract to evaluate the subsurface conditions. We will also drill three (3) 60-ft deep borings at the proposed drainage ditch bridge crossings. A total of 450 vertical ft drilling is included. The boring program is summarized in the following table. Storm sewer alignments 4 ~ 10' 4 ~ 15' 140 2~20' Concrete diversion wall and 2 ~ 10' 220 Drainage Ditch alignment (including bridge crossings) 3 ~ 20' 3~60' Detention Pond 2 ~ 25' 50 TOTAL 450 1o710 s. Sam Houston Pkwy W., Suite 100, Houston, TX 77031 (713) 722-7064 Fax (713) 722-0319 t Mr. James W. Keller, P.E. TWEI Proposal No.: P02-308 May 20, 2002 Page 2 We will be responsible for staking boring locations at the project sites, checking the underground utilities and preparing for traffic control during drilling. We will core the existing pavement at thirteen boring locations prior to soil sampling. Drilling will be performed in accordance with the appropriate ASTM procedures. We will obtain representative portions of the recovered soil samples and transport them to our laboratory for testing. We will backfill the open boreholes with the cuttings 24 hours after completion, and after obtaining the water- level readings. We will provide an approximately 6 in. cement plug at the surface for borings that are drilled from the pavement. Laboratory Testing. We will perform soil mechanics laboratory tests to measure physical and engineering properties of selected representative soil samples. The testing wilt generally include measurement of the shear strength, total unit weight, in sim moisture content, fines content and plasticity characteristics of the soils. All laboratory tests will be performed in accordance with appropriate ASTM standards. We will keep the samples for 30 days after the final report is presented. We will discard the samples after that time, unless instructed otherwise. Engineering, Report. Our engineering report will present our findings and provide you with geotechnical design recommendations for the proposed drainage improvements including: · Subsurface stratigraphy and groundwater conditions · Bedding and backfill criteria for utility lines based on City of Houston requirements · Excavation retention and groundwater control · Excavation of the drainage ditch and slope stability recommendations · Detention Pond excavation and sideslope recommendations · Erosion control of sideslopes · Bridge foundation design · Foundation settlement estimates and construction criteria · Diversion wall foundation support · Pavement subgrade preparation · Concrete pavement design Budget Our budget to perform the above listed services is included in the table included below: 1 Mobilization of TWEI personnel and drilling Job $300 $300 equipment 2 Coordination and Utility Clearance Job $500 500 Mr. James W. Keller, P.E. TWEI Proposal No.: P02-308 May 20, 2002 Page 3 3 Drilling and sampling of project borings 450 1.f. 14.00/1.f. 6,300 sampled continuously to boring completion depth 4 Coring of existing pavement 13 $75 975 Subtotal 8,095 5 Laboratory testing Water Content (ASTM D 2216) 125 7.00 875 Atterberg Limits (ASTM D 4318) 40 42.00 1,680 Unconfined Compression (ASTM D 2166) 40 30.00 1,200 Unconsolidated Undrained (ASTM D 2850) 3 50.00 150 Percent Passing No. 200 Sieve (ASTM D 20 30.00 600 1140) Subtotal 4,505 4 Engineering and support services Project Engineer 56 hr 85.00/hr 4,760 Project Manager 16 hr 100.00/hr 1,600 Principal 4 hr 150.00/hr 600 Draftsman 6 hr 35.00/hr 210 Word Processor 4 hr 35.00/hr 140 Subtotal 7,310 Total Budget Estimate $19,910 The cost for the geotechnical study assumes that ingress and egress to the site and access to the site is provided by others. Mr. James W. Keller, P.E. TWEI Proposal No.: P02-308 May 20, 2002 Page 4 Schedule We can mobilize our drill crew within two to three days of project authorization. We can complete the field work in two to three days and issue our engineering report within about fifteen to twenty working days after completion of the field work. We can furnish you with verbal preliminary design information upon completion of the field work. Acceptance of Proposal If you accept our proposal, please sign below and return one copy to our office. The terms and conditions of this proposal are included in Exhibit A. Closin~ Remarks We appreciate opportunity to submit this proposal and look forward to serving you on this project. Sincerely, TOLUNAY-WONG ENGINEERS, INC. Jo~hn D. Brown, P.E. .D., P.E. Accepted by: Name: Date: Attachments: Exhibit A JDB/DOW: j db EXHIBIT A TERMS FOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES THE AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT is made by and between TOLUNAY-WONG ENGINEERS, INC., hereinafter referred to as GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER, and the CLIENT of the attached PROPOSAL. This AGREEMENT between the parties consists of these TERMS, the attached PROPOSAL and any exhibits or attachments noted in the PROPOSAL will constitute the entire AGREEMENT. Any changes to this AGREEMENT must be mutually agreed to in writing. STANDARD OF CARE The CLIENT recognizes that subsurface conditions vary from those observed at locations where borings, surveys, or explorations are made, and that site conditions may change with time. Data, interpretations, and recommendations by the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER will be based solely on information available to the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER. The GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER is responsible for those data, interpretations, and recommendations, but will not be responsible for other parties' interpretations or use of the information developed. Services performed by the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER under this AGREEMENT are expected by the CLIENT to be conducted in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the engineering profession practicing contemporaneously under similar conditions in the locality of the project. No other warranty, expressed or implied, is made. SITE ACCESS AND SITE CONDITIONS CLIENT will grant or obtain free access to the site for all equipment and personnel necessary for the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER to perform the work set forth in this AGREEMENT. The CLIENT will notify any and all possessors of the project site that CLIENT has granted GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER free access to the site. The GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER will take reasonable precautions to minimize damage to the site, but it is understood by CLIENT that, in the normal course of work, some damage may occur and the correction of such damage is not part of this AGREEMENT unless so specified in the PROPOSAL. SAMPLE DISPOSAL The GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER will dispose of all soil and rock samples 30 days after submission of report covering those samples. Further storage or transfer of samples can be made at Client's expense upon CLIENT'S prior written request. All hazardous materials will be returned to CLIENT for disposal, unless other arrangements have been made by CLIENT. CONSTRUCTION MONITORING If the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER is retained by the CLIENT to provide a site representative for the purpose of monitoring specific portions of the construction work as set forth in the PROPOSAL then this phrase applies. For the specified assignment, the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER will report observations and professional opinions to the CLIENT. No action of the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER or GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER's site representative can be construed as altering my AGREEMENT between the CLIENT and others. The GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER will report any observed work to the CLIENT which, in the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER's professional opinion, does not conform with plans and specifications. The GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER has no right to reject or stop work of any agent of the CLIENT. Such rights are reserved solely for the CLIENT. Furthermore, the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER's presence on site does not in any way guarantee the completion or quality of the performance of the work of any party retained by the CLIENT to provide construction related services. The GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER will not be responsible for and will not have control or charge of specific means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction selected by any agent or AGREEMENT of the CLIENT, or safety precautions and programs incident thereto. BILLING AND PAYMENT CLIENT will pay GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER the lump sum amount indicated in the PROPOSAL or, if no lump sum amount is indicated, in accordance with the Schedule of Fees, as shown in the PROPOSAL and its attachments. Invoices will be submitted to CLIENT by GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER, and will be due and payable upon presentation. If CLIENT objects to all or any portion of any invoice, CLIENT will so notify GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of the invoice date, identify the cause of disagreement, any pay when due that portion of the invoice not in dispute. The parties will immediately make every effort to settle the disputed portion of the invoice. In the absence of written notification described above, the balance as stated on the invoice will be paid. Page 1 of 2 Invoices are delinquent if payment has not been received within thirty (30) days from date of invoice. CLIENT will pay an additional chhrge of 1-1/2 (1.5) percent per month (or the maximum percentage allowed by law, whichever is lower) on any delinquent amount, excepting any portion of the invoiced amount in dispute and resolved in favor of CLIENT. Payment thereafter will first be applied to accrued interest and then to the principal unpaid amount. All time spent and expenses incurred (including any attorney's fees) in connection with collection of any delinquent amount will be paid by the CLIENT to GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER per GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER's current fee schedule. In the event CLIENT fails to pay GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER within sixty (60) days after invoices are rendered, CLIENT agrees that GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER will have the right to consider the failure to pay the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER's invoice as a breach of this AGREEMENT. TERMINATION The AGREEMENT may be terminated by either party seven (7) days after written notice. In the event of termination, GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER will be paid for services performed prior to the date of termination. INDEMNIFICATION Except for the gross negligence or intentional misconduct of the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER, CLIENT will indemnify and hold the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER harmless from any claim by or liability from a third party for injury or loss, arising out of the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER's performance of the services described in this AGREEMENT. This indemnity shall not limit, restrict or prevent CLIENT from asserting any claims for liability against the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER, under any one or more theories of recovery, including breach of contract, negligence, strict or statutory liability or any other cause of action LIMITATION OF LIABILITY The CLIENT will limit any and all liability or claim for damages, cost of defense, or expenses to be levied against GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER to a sum not to exceed $50,000, or the amount of his fee, whichever is greater, on account of any design defect, error, omission, or professional negligence. The CLIENT agrees to notify any contractor who perform work in connection with the study prepared by the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER of such limitation of liability and require a like limitation on their part in favor of the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER. In the event the CLIENT fails to obtain a like limitation of liability provision, the liability of the CLIENT and the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER to such contractor shall be allocated between the CLIENT and the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER such that the aggregate liability of the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER to all parties, including the CLIENT, shall not to exceed $50,000 or the amount of the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER's fee, whichever is greater. The GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER makes no warranties, either expressed or implied, except as set forth above. DISCOVERY OF UNANTICIPATED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CLIENT warrants a reasonable effort to inform GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER of known or suspected hazardous materials on or near the project site. Hazardous materials may exist at a site where there is no reason to believe they could or should be present. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER and CLIENT agree that the discovery of hazardous materials constitutes a changed condition mandating a renegotiation of the scope of work or termination of services. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER and CLIENT also agree that the discovery of hazardous materials may make it necessary for GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER to take immediate measures to protect health and safety. CLIENT agrees to compensate' GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER for any equipment decontamination or other costs incident to the discovery of hazardous waste. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER agrees to notify CLIENT when hazardous materials or suspected hazardous materials are encountered. CLIENT agrees to make any disclosures required by law to the appropriate governing agencies. CLIENT also agrees to hold GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER harmless for any and all consequences of disclosure made by GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER which are required by governing law. In the event the project site is not owned by CLIENT, CLIENT recognizes that it is the CLIENT's responsibility to inform the property owner of the discovery of hazardous materials or suspected hazardous materials. Not withstanding any other provisions of the AGREEMENT, CLIENT waives any claim against GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER, and to the maximum extent permitted by law, agrees to defend, indemnify, and save GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER harmless from any claim, liability, and/or defense costs for injury or loss arising from GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER's discovery of hazardous materials or suspected hazardous materials including any costs created by delay of the project and any costs associated with possible reduction of the property's value. CLIENT will be responsible for ultimate disposal of any samples secured by the GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER which are found to be contaminated. GOVERNING LAW AND SURVIVAL The law of the State of Texas will govern the validity of these TERMS, their interpretation and performance. If any of the provisions contained in this AGREEMENT are held illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the enforceability of the remaining provisions will not be impaired. Limitations of liability and indemnities will survive termination of the AGREEMENT for any cause. Page 2 of 2 QUADRANT CONSULTANTS ~NC. 7322 Southwest Freeway, Suite 470 Houston, TX 77074 713.779.2990 713.779.3727 ~consultants~com www.qconsultants.¢om May 17, 2002 Mr. Jim Keller, P.E. Turner Collie & Braden, Inc. 5757 Woodway Houston, Texas 77057-1599 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Threatened and Endangered Species, and Wetland Delineation South Corrigan By-Pass Ditch Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas QCI Proposal 02-24 Dear Mr. Keller: In response to a request from Tumer Collie & Braden, Inc. (TCB) to provide environmental services, Quadrant Consultants Inc. (QCI) is pleased to submit this proposal regarding the above referenced project. We understand that the City of Pearland is considering rerouting a drainage ditch around the Corrigan Subdivision (hereafter referred to as "Site"). We understand that the City of Pearland is interested in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), a Wetland Delineation with a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination report, and a Threatened and Endangered species survey. The objective of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is to gather information and render an opinion regarding the absence or presence ofpotential environmental concerns associated with past or current activities on or near the Site. These objectives will be accomplished through the completion of various tasks under different phases as discussed in the following Work Plan. Should the results of the Phase I ESA indicate that additional site characterization is warranted, our report will indicate the need for further investigations. QCI will prepare a ASTM Phase I Environmental Site assessment (modified), Standard Practice E 1527-00. The Scope of Work for this Phase I ESA will be based on the Scope of Work and letter provided by TCB, dated May 10, 2002, and is included here by reference. We have prepared a Scope of Work to reflect an environmental database search radius of 500 feet, except for Federal NPL, RCRA TSD facilities, and Texas HaTardous Waste sites, which shall be kept at a 1.0-mile search distance. In addition to the Phase I ESA, QCI will conduct a wetland delineation, and will prepare a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) report to provide to the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The Scope of Work for the wetland delineation will also include a field verification site visit with the USACE. This Scope of Work does not include wetland function and value determinations or permitting and mitigation for wetland impacts. QCI will also look for Threatened and Endangered species on the Site. After the initial site visit, QCI will prepare coordination letters requesting site information regarding threatened and endangered species from the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Texas Parks and Wildlife - Endangered Resources Group. Information on the potential to impact threatened and endangered species will be included in the Phase I ESA. Proposal 02-24 · Phase I ESA South Corrigan By-Pass Ditch May 20, 2002 Page ~ BACKGROUND It is QCI's understanding that the City of Pearland is considering the purchase of the required acreage of property to construct a by-pass ditch around the South Corrigan Subdivision. The ditch would be relocated and would by- pass the subdivision to the west. The existing drainage ditch through the Corrigan Subdivision would be dammed at the confluence w/th Mary's Creek on the south end. The proposed project would also construct a berm/dam along the northem perimeter of the subdivision. The site location information was provided by TCB. The site is located within the City of Pearland. TASK 1 - WORKPLAN - PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT Presented below is QCI's proposed scope of work for conducting site investigations and preparing a Phase I ESA report for the City of Pearland's South Corrigan By-Pass Ditch site. Upon completion of all research, evaluations and site investigations, QCI will prepare a Phase I ESA Report for the Site, documenting all work performed, the findings and results, and the conclusions and recommendations. The scope of work presented below also represents the format of the Phase I ESA Report. The Phase I ESA Report will be consistent w/th the standard practices for the preparation of Phase I ESA (ASTM Standard Practice E1527-00) and the standards set forth in the Scope of Work provided by TCB. Introduction The introduction will state the purpose and objectives of the Phase I ESA, identify and describe the proposed project, identify the limits of the subject properties, and briefly outline the scope of services provided. A site location map(s) will be provided which identifies the Site with respect to local/regional roads, significant landmarks, and other points of interest. The maps will also include a scale, source, date and north arrow. The site location maps and all other exhibits will be no larger than 11" x 17" and folded to an 8 ½" x 11" size for inclusion into the report and for ease of reproduction. Historic Site Conditions Understanding the historic use of a property is one of the most important aspects of a Phase I ESA. Because most existing environmental problems are the result of historic practices or activities, investigation into past activities is essential. The main avenue to the identification of historic activities is through the review of historic aerial photographs, review of ownership records (if required) and personal interviews. Historic Aerial Photographs- Available historic aerial photographs of the project area and vicinity will be obtained. Photographs at approximately 10-year intervals, as far back as possible (at least 50 years), will be sought. Attempts will be made to obtain photographs before and after suspected or documented land use changes for tracts for which there are meaningful indications of potentially significant environmental contamination. The aerial photographs will be observed for activities with a potential for environmental contamination as exhibited by ground disturbances, stained soils, waste piles, drams, etc. · Previous Ownership - Previous ownership records can be determined from the property's chain of title reports. Review of land title records or a Chain of Title search in not included in this Scope of Work. Personal Interviews - Individuals familiar with the subject study area and adjacent properties will be interviewed if there is reason to believe that a potential envkonmental problem may exist. These individuals may include cun'ent or previous site owners, tenants and employees. Individuals occupying nearby properties may also provide valuable information on historic activities. Proposal 02-24 :Phase I ESA South Corrigan By-Pass Ditch May 20, 2002 Page 3 Potential Environmental Threats Environmental threats are active or abandoned operations, facilities or land uses that may have an impact on the environmental quality of the subject site and its environs. Potential environmental threats will be identified by the review of environmental databases and contacts with regulatory agencies. The following databases are available on a nationwide basis and can be obtained from the appropriate Regional Office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or through commercial vendors. A commercial vendor will be utilized to provide the database information available on the Site. The databases will be reviewed during the Phase I ESA to determine if the subject site or nearby properties are listed. EPA CERCLIS (CERCLIS) (500 feet_) - This database is a comprehensive listing of known or suspected uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites. These sites have either been investigated, or are currently under investigation by the federal EPA for the release, or threatened release of, hazardous substances. Once a site is placed in CERCLIS, it may be subjected to several levels of review and evaluation and ultimately placed on the National Priorities List (NPL). EPA National Priorities List (NPL) (1 mile) - The NPL, also known as the Superfund list, is an EPA listmg of uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites. The list is primarily based upon a score, which the site receives from the EPA's Hazardous Ranldng System. These sites are targeted for possible long-term remedial action under the Superfund Act. RCRA CORRACTS (CORRACTS) (1 mile) -The CORRACTS database contains information on RCRA facilities that have conducted, or are currently conducting a corrective action where there has been a release of hazardous waste or constituents into the environment fi.om a RCRA facility. CERCI,I~No Further Remedial Action Planned Report (NFRAP) (500 feet) - The CERCLIS NFRAP list contains information pertaining to sites which have been removed fi.om the CERCLIS database. NFRAP sites mat be sites where, following an initial investigation, either no contamination was found, contamination was removed quickly, or the contamination was not serious enough to require federal Superfund or NPL consideration. State Equivalent CERCLIS (SCL) (500 feet) - This database is a comprehensive listing of known or suspected uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites. These sites have either been investigated, or are currently under investigation by the State of Texas for the release, or threatened release of, hazardous substances. · RCRA Generators 01CRIS-GNRTR) (500 feet)- Lists RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) facilities that report the generation, transportation, treatment, storage or disposal of hazardous waste. EPA RCRA TSD Facilities 0ICRA-TSD) (1 mile) - This report contains information pertaining to facilihes which either treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste. Information pertaining to the status of facilities tracked by the RCRA Administrative Action Tracking System is included in the report. EPA Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS] frar~et Property}- This database is used to store information on the sudden and/or accidental release of hazardous substances, including petroleum, into the environment. State Superfund Sites (SPL) (1 mile) - The Texas State Superfund report contains information pertaining to sites that have been placed on thc state priority list by thc TNRCC. Proposal 02-24: Phase I ESA South Corrigan By-Pass Ditch May 20, 2002 Page ~$ · State Solid Waste Landfills List (SWLF} (500 feet) - This database is a comprehensive listing of all facilities that have filed for a permit with the TNRCC for the operation of a solid waste landfill. · TNRCC Underground Storage Tank (UST) Facilities (500 feet) - The Texas Petroleum Storage Tank Report is a comprehensive listing of all registered underground storage tanks located within the State of Texas. · TNRCC Aboveground Storage Tank (AST} Facilities (500 feet) - The Texas Petroleum Storage Tank Report is a comprehensive listing of all registered aboveground storage tanks located within the State of Texas. TNRCC Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Facilities (500 feet)- The Texas Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank Report is a comprehensive listing of all reported leaking underground storage tanks located within the State of Texas. · TNRCC Spill Response List (SPILLS) (Target Property) - The Texas Spills Report is a comprehensive listing of all reported spills which have occurred within the State of Texas from 1986 to the present. · Fire Department Response Records (Target Proper~y) - The local Fire Department will be queried for information on emergency responses to the site. State environmental agencies may also maintain valuable databases, which will be reviewed. These databases may address underground storage tank notification records, state-permitted landfills, and other solid waste disposal sites. Other regulatory agencies may be contacted directly by telephone or in writing. Government agency contacts will be made to further determine if there are any outstanding environmental violations or issues related to the subject property or offsite regulated businesses that may pose a threat to the property, and to verify any allegations related to environmental contamination. Government agencies normally contacted include the local fire department, health department, and local, county, state and federal environmental agencies. Site Reconnaissance Before the site reconnaissance can be conducted, legal right of entry must fa'st be obtained (if required). The site reconnaissance will focus on signs of potential contamination and to assess the site location in relation to surrounding property uses and natural surface features. The site reconnaissance will be conducted by an experienced environmental professional(s) whose evaluation emphasizes the identification of past or present hazardous material usage and waste disposal practices; visible signs of stressed vegetation, soil or water contamination; site conditions or activities which could potentially result in soil or groundwater contamination; presence of surface and subsurface storage tanks, drams, barrels, and other storage containers, waste generated onsite and hazardous material handling practices; and inspecting the site for electrical or hydraulic equipment that may potentially contain PCBs (Polychlormated Biphenyls). Should any indications of potentially significant environmental contamination be observed, photographs will be taken and some locational ground measurements will be made. Environmental Setting The environmental setting of each of the adjacent properties showing significant indications of contamination will be characterized to evaluate potential routes of exposure to or the migration pathways of contaminants, and to assist in the development of recommendations for a Phase II ESA (if required). The components of the environmental setting that will be addressed and potential sources of information are listed below: Proposal 02-24: Phase I ESA South Corrigan By-Pass Ditch May 20, 2002 Page 5 Topography - Discuss the range of site elevations of the project, overall site topography or slope, and significant physiographic features, such as ridges and stream valleys. In the absence of site-specific hydrogeologic data, surface topography will be used to infer the direction of groundwater flow (and therefore, the direction of flow of contaminated waters) in near-surface aquifers. The U.S. Geologic Survey's (USGS) 7.5-minute topographic maps would be used. Soils - Identify soil types and general characteristics, such as drainage, permeability, soil mantle depth, and depth to bedrock. Soils data assist in determining the ease at which contaminants may migrate laterally and downward, depth to groundwater, and suitability for underground storage tanks (some soils are highly corrosive to metals, and thus, may expedite the failure of steel tanks). The soil data would be obtained fi.om the Soil Survey of Brazoria County, Texas, published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Soil Conservation Service. Geology- Geologic data may be limited for some sites. If possible, the physiographic province within which the property is located and the characteristics (e.g., rock types, impermeable layers, bedrock characteristics) of local geologic formations would be described. These characteristics assist in determining the susceptibility of groundwater to contamination. Potential data sources include the USGS and state and local environmental agencies. Hydrology - Hydrologic data may also not be readily available for all sites, but would be addressed to the extent possible. Regarding groundwater, determine approximate depth to groundwater, water quality, direction of flow, aquifer productivity, and its suitability for domestic consumption. For surface water, describe site drainage, water quality, and any obvious wetland concerns. Potential sources of hydrologic data include the USGS and state and local environmental or water resource agencies. Additional Services to Phase I ESA Threatened and Endangered Species QCI will also survey the Site for the potential to impact Threatened and Endangered species. These services will include an opinion by QCI with regard to the potential to impact Threatened and Endangered species. After the initial Site visit, QCI will prepare coordination letters requesting specific site information regarding threatened and endangered species fi.om the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Texas Parks and Wildlife- Endangered Resources Group. Information on the potential to impact threatened and endangered species will be included in the Phase I ESA. Wetland Delineation A summary of the potential to impact wetlands will be included in the Phase I ESA. A separate wetland delineation report will be prepared, that will include a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination report for coordination with the USACE. A detailed wetland scope is included as Task 2. Data Evaluation and Final Report Pertinent data and observations will be compiled and presented in a Final Report. The report will include an opinion by QCI with regard to the absence and/or presence of potential environmental concerns. Conclusions and recommendations will be presented conceming the key observations and findings of the investigation. The conclusions and recommendations would emphasize any environmental threats or suspect activities (current or historic) identified at the subject site and vicinity. Appropriate recommendations for additional investigations and/or environmental sampling and analysis under Phase II ESA will be made (if required). Two (2) copies of a draft report will be submitted to TCB for review and comment prior to finalizing the report. Six (6) copies of the Final Report will be submitted to TCB, for distribution as appropriate to the City of Pearland Proposal 02-24, Phase I ESA South Corrigan By-Pass Ditch May 20, 2002 Page 6 by TCB. Additional copies can be provided at cost for printing and reproduction. The Phase I ESA Report will be formatted as follows: A. Table of Contents B. Executive Summary- Include brief summary of investigation results and recommendations. C. Objective/Scope of Services D. Site Overview E. Site Reconnaissance 1. Visual Observation 2. Surrounding Land Use 3. Survey Results F. Historical Review/Site Background * 1. Chain of Title (can be provided as an additional scope if requested) 2. Aerial Photograph Review 3. City Directories 4. Sanborn Maps 5. Personal Interview 6. Historical Review Summary G. Environmental Setting 1. Soil and Ground Water Quality 2. Topographical and Surface Water Characteristics 3. Wetlands 4. Geologic and Soil Characteristics 5. Floodplain Data 6. Hydrological Characteristics H. Regulatory Agency Review I. Threatened and Endangered Species J. Conclusions and Recommendations K. Appendices 1. Site Location Maps 2. Aerial Photographs 3. Other figures and maps (i.e. FEMA maps, National Wetland Inventory Maps, etc.) 4. Regulatory Database Information 5. Photographs 6. Coordination Letters (USFWS/TPWD) L. References and List of Preparers *Chain of Title records are not included in these cost estimates. TASK 2-WETLAND DELINEATIONS AND PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION QCI will conduct a wetland delineation and will prepare a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) report to provide to the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the South Corrigan By-Pass Ditch. The Scope of Work for the wetland delineation will also include a field verification visit with the USACE. Th/s Scope of Work does not include wetland function and value determinations or permitting and mitigation for wetland impacts. This Scope of Work does not include su~eying the wetland areas, however, sufficient data will be collected to estimate the potential wetland impacts. Surveying will be provided by others if required. Based on a preliminary review of information available on the Site, most of the proposed alignment for the by-pass ditch lies within the 100-year floodplain of Mary's Creek. The 1995 Digital Ortho Quarter Quad (DOQQ) of the project area indicates that there could be other potential wetland areas within the Site study area. According to the USFWS National Wetland Inventory map there is a pond near Mary's Creek that is classified as Palustrine, Open Propo~sal 02-24 ~ Phase I ESA South Corrigan By-Pass Ditch May 20, 2002 Page 7 Water, Semipermanent, Excavated. This pond lies within the 100-year floodplain and could be determined to be Jurisdictional by the USACE. Mary's Creek is classified as Rivefine, Lower Perennial, Open Water, Permanent, Excavated (R2OWHx). The project also proposes to place a dam at the confluence of the existing drainage ditch and Mary's Creek. The existing drainage ditch is classified as Riverme, Intermittent, Streambed, Seasonal (R4SBC). It is likely that the existing ditch would be considered a jurisdictional waterway to the point where the Mary's Creek Ordinary High Water level would extend into the existing drainage ditch. Wetland Delineation The wetland delineation will be conducted according to USACE methodologies published in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (Technical Report Y-87-1) using the routine determination methodology. The wetland delineation will include sufficient data points to def'me the upland-wetland boundaries. In addition, the data points will be selected to represent the various soils and vegetative habitats identified on the Site. The wetland bonn&aries will be staked and flagged in the field to allow for subsequent surveying of the wetlands. The preliminary wetland boundaries will be indicated on a map of the Site. Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Upon completion of the fieldwork, a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) report will be prepare for the Site. Two copies of the PJD report will be provided to TCB and the City of Pearland for review and comment prior to submittal to the USACE. PROJECT SCHEDULE The most limiting time constraint for completion of the Phase I ESA is the acquisition of historical regulatory information and aerial photographs, which may require up to ten days after notification to proceed. QCI is prepared to begin work on this project immediately following receipt of written notification to proceed. Issuance of the final reports is anticipated within forty-five (45) days after commencement of work contingent on standard conditions. We anticipate that the PJD will be completed within 45 days after commencement of work. LIMITATIONS The fundings and opinions of QCI's Phase I ESA will not be scientific certainties, but rather opinions based on our professional judgment conceming the significance of the data gathered during the course of the site assessment. QCI will not be able to represent that any of the sites contain no hazardous or toxic substances, or other latent conditions beyond that observed by QCI during and within .the scope of work of the assessment. The Phase I ESA Report shall be prepared on behalf of and for the exclusive use and reliance of Turner Collie and Braden, Inc. and the City of Pearland, solely for use in environmental evaluation of the Site. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, and third party reliance is limited to the agreed upon scope of the work by and between QCI, Tumer Collie and Braden, Inc., and the City of Pearland. COST ESTIMATE We propose to provide the above services on a lump sum basis. The cost estimate is based on the location information provided by TCB, which is included as Attachment B. We estimate a total price of $24,462.00 for the Phase I ESA, Threatened and Endangered Species Survey, and Wetland Delineations. The cost is based on labor and other expenses such as travel and material charges. Should the results of the Phase I ESA indicate that additional site characterization be warranted, the report will include recommendations for further investigation. This proposal is valid for 120 days. Proposal 02-24: Phase I ESA South Corrigan By-Pass Ditch May 20, 2002 Page 8 The following table provides details for the total cost generated for our proposal. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES COST Phase I ESA with Threatened and Endangered Species Survey $ 9,490.00 Wetland Delineation and PJD $ 14,972.00 TOTALI $ 24,462.00 We are prepared to begin work irmnediately upon receipt of your written authorization. We look forward to the opportunity of assisting you in this matter. Please call Mr. Bill Jackson or me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Vice-President PRJ:WTJ Attachment A - Information required from TCB Attachment B -TCB Letter (May 10, 2002), TCB-Scope of Work for City of Pearland Projects Propo.sal 02-24 ~ Phase I ESA South Corrigan By-Pass Ditch May 20, 2002 Page 9 ATTACHMENT A Information Required From TC&B South Corrigan By-Pass Ditch Phase I ESA 1. a surveyed site map, or other map, detailing the exact property boundaries; 2. flag and/or stake property comers and proposed alignment of the ditch; 3. copies of any previous environmental, geotechnical, and hydrogeological reports (if any); 4. copies of any environmental permits, registrations, and notifications (for example: hazardous waste, solid waste, wastewater, storm water, and petroleum storage tanks); 5. copies of any correspondence with environmental regulatory agencies; 6. information of any known recognized environmental conditions; 7. information regarding and pending or past notices of violations, administrative proceedings, or litigation relevant to hazardous substances or petroleum products; 8. property access arrangements; 9. name and telephone number of the current property owner; 10. the names of previous property owner(s), if available; 11. the name(s) of any other person(s) knowledgeable of the property; and 12. information regarding the planned use or development of the property. ATTACHMENT B Turner Collie Braden Inc. ENGINEERS,PLANNERS.PROJECT MANAGERS PO Box 130089 Houston, Texas 77219 5757 Woodway 713-780-4100 Fax 713-780-0838 TRANSMITTAL To: Michael Chou Quadrant Consultants Inc. 7322 Southwest Freeway, Suite 470 Houston, TX 77074 Date: May 10, 2002 Re: Pearland Mobility and Drainage Bond Program Job No.: 13-11256-004 Transmitted By: Hand Delivered We are sending you the following: Copies 1 1 Description Aerial Photograph of site Environmental Compliance Studies Scope Remarks: Please prepare a proposal including a complete scope of services to complete a Phase I ESA for the By-Pass Ditch route that the City of Pearland is considering acquiring for the Corrigan Drainage Project and Creek Detention Facility reconfiguration. The schedule f~ starting this project has been accelerated; please submit your proposal no latter than Tuesday May~', 2002 so that we will be able to get the authorization for this Task on the next City Council Agenda. Copies To: Craig Hester Rod McCrary B~.~ K%ller~C~- ATTACIIME~'T SCOPE OF WORK E~'¥IROh'>IENT.-kL COMPLIANCE STUDIES (Performed by Turner Collie & Brade- Inc.) Turner Collie and Braden, Inc., will conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for each project that includes property, or right-oF-way acquisition. The scope of work will include a modified ASTM Phase ! Environmental Site Assessment, Standard Practice E 1527-00, with records search modifications. The modifications will include limiting the agency database records review to a 500-foot radius of the project alignment or area for all records except the National Priorities List (NPL), the RCRA Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD) Facility database, and the Texas Hazardous Waste Sites (TWS) database. The records for the NPL, RCRA, TSD and TWS databases will be reviewed f6r an area within one mile of the subject property. In addition, the historical use of the properties will be assessed based on the historical aerial photographs, historical topographic maps, and Sanbom fire insurance maps. In addition, the Phase I ESA will also include a review of' fault maps, oil and gas well records, and preparation and issuance ora draft and final versions of the report. The assumptions used in developing the scope of'work for this project are detailed below. · If access is required, Turner Collie & Braden, Inc. will arrange for access to the properties along the right-of-way prior to our site visit. · If available, Turner Collie & Braden, Inc. will provide a copy of any previous environmental reports. · Interviews will not be conducted with residential property owners. Site interviews will be performed during the site visit and will be limited to the available personnel at each commercial property where access is obtained prior to the site reconnaissance. · Two copies of the draft report will be provided to Turner Collie & Braden, Inc. and, upon receipt of comments, six copies of the final report will be provided. · The draft reports will be provided within 45 days upon receiving authorization to proceed, and the final reports will be provided within ten days upon receiving comments. Item 1: Records Review Based on maps that detail the boundaries of'the project area and any properties that will be acquired, available historical aerial photographs and historical topographic maps, for 5 to 10 year intervals dating back to the 1940s or 1950s, will be obtained for review. Local fault maps will also be obtained and reviewed. This historical information will be supplemented with Sanborn fire insurance maps..Oil and gas exploration maps will be obtained from commercial vendors and RRC, well records will be obtained and reviewed, as appropriate. A-3-1 The following environmental regulatory agency records will be reviewed: Federal Records Search Distance Superfund (NPL) Site CERCLIS Site RCRA TSD Sites RCRA Generator Sites ERNS Sites 1.0 mile 500 feet 1.0 mile 500 feet Target Property. State Records Search Distance Superfund Sites (TX Haz. Waste) Leaking UST Sites Registered UST Sites R~gistered AST Site Landfill Sites 1.0 mile 500 feet 500 feet 500 feet 500 feet Additional Records Search Distance State Spills Voluntary Cleanup Pro,am Records Fire Department Response Records Target Property 500 feet Key Maps Item 2: Site Reconnaissance After reviewing historical data, Turner Collie & Braden, Inc. will conduct the site visit. During the site visit, the portion of the street segment which can be readily accessed, and the adjoining properties, will be visually inspected for the presence and management of hazardous substances and/or petroleum products, and any obvious signs ofenvironmentaI releases on the property. Structures identified within the fight-of-way will be documented. Site interviews with commercial facility occupants, will be conducted during the site visit to obtain information on current and historical uses of the property. During the inspection, field notes, copies of any pertinent facility and regulatory records, and site photographs will be obtained. Item 3: Environmental Site Assessment Report Upon reviewing all information obtained during the records review and the site visit, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Report will be prepared. The reports will clarify the scope of work and limitations, and will detail the procedures and results. Copies of relevant information will be included in the appendices. Two copies of the draft report will be provided. Upon receipt of comments, six copies of the final report will be provided. SECTION 404 CObIPLIANCE For each project that has the potential to impact jurisdictional waters of the United States, including wetlands, we will perform a reconnaissance level investigation or complete preliminary jUrisdictional determination (PJD) to meet the requirements of the U.S. Amy Corps of Engineers (USACE). The appropriate Section 404 permits that will be required for each project will be identified, and the A-3-2 notiiScation or application for the permits ',','ill be prepared. This scope of'work includes preparation of conceptual mitigation plans tbr submittal with permit applications, but does not include pt~eparation of engineering or construction plans or specifications for construction of mitigation. PI-L~SE I. WETLA.ND DELINEATION A. Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) I. Field Delineation Prior to the fieldwork, the centerline (where appropriate) and right-of-way (ROW) boundaries must be staked in the field by others. The consultant will obtain right-of- entry. The field effort and approach will follow the requirements of the USACE - Galveston District as specified by their Enforcement Section. Identification of potential jurisdictional wetlands will be based upon the routine determination methodology published in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (Technical Report Y-87-1) as amended by the USACE memoranda dated 23 and 27 August, 1991 and March 6, 1992, and Questions & Answers to the 1987 Manual, 16 September, 1991, and 7 October, 1991. This methodology includes documentation of the changes of both wetland and upland communities with representati,~'e data points (soil stations). The following parameters will be documented on the field data forms as required by the USACE manual. Soils. Work will consist of establishing locations for soil stations utilizing data from Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) soils reports and available aerial photography of the area. Soil stations will be sampled with augers or soil probes to depths of 16 or more inches or more depending upon NRCS and USACE guidance on what should be discemible in the soil profile. Soils at each of the proposed stations will be examined and compared with NRCS descriptions and hue/value/chroma using the Munsell color chart. These data will be recorded on field data forms. Vegetation. Dominant vegetation in an area around the soil station as specified by the federal manual will be identified according to species. These data will be recorded on field data forms. Hydrology. Field indicators of inundation and/or saturation as specified by the federal manual will be the focus of the determination of whether wetland hydrology is present. This information will be recorded on the data forms. Staking and Surveying of Wetland Boundary. Following USACE- Galveston District guidance for linear projects, the entire ROW will be reviewed. Each soil station Will be marked in the field to indicate its location and the location will be surVeyed. The wetland boundaries will be staked in the field to allow for subsequent surveying. The wetlands flagged in the field will need to be re-flagged just before the USACE verification, especially in areas that have a high potential of disturbance because of weather, animals, or human activities. A-3-3 The preliminary surveyed wetland boundaries will be located on a map of the ROW and sealed or .certified by the sur~'eyor. The location of the ROW boundaries will be required for any wetlands that are adjacent or cross these boundaries. Photos will also be taken of the areas around soil stations. If field access is not possible on all proposed ROW parcels, the Consultant will utilize (but will not be limited to) other available resources such as soil surveys, infrared photography, topographic maps, and national wetlands inventory data to delineate potential wetlands within the project area. Windshield surveys or other remote sensing techniques will be used to validate the size, classification, and location o~'wetlands identified through these other resources. 2. Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Report Preparation The consultant will prepare the PJD report for each project. A PJD report will include the following: · Shbrt description of the project, methods/sampling procedures, and results as required by USACE - Galveston District · Acreage of the project area investigated with boundaries indicated · Prelim/nary wetland delineation map on a recent infrared aerial photograph · Transects indicated on the delineation map · Data forms for each change in dominant vegetative community within the boundaries of. the proposed ROW (for both wetlands and uplands) · Location (surveyed) of each observation point/data point on delineation map · Preliminary acreage of each wetland and total potential jurisdictional areas (all waters of' United States, including wetlands) The consultant will submit a copy of the PJD report to the City for review and comment. Afl:er incorporating the review comments and upon City approval, the consultant will submit the report to USACE on the City's behalf'asking the USACE -Galveston District for their concurrence on the report. USACE Verification Verification of the preliminary jurisdictional delineation will be requested by the consultant from the USACE - Galveston District. It is anticipated that the USACE would require at least six site visits to verify the preliminary jurisdictional delineation and the consultant will accompany them. IJSACE requests for changes in wetland boundaries will be identified in the field and surveyed, and ~vill be included in the final sealed survey map. C. ' Field Review of Wetland Function and Value The consultant will prepare a RAPID wetland evaluation that documents the actual function and value of the wetlands within the project ROW for each project. Function and value will notbe determined on other waters of the U.S. such as ditches, ponds, and streams. This review °fthe fitnction and value is needed for the mitigation design and to show in the permit(s) that the mitigation replaces the 'function and value' of the wetlands that will be filled. The consultant will use the A-3-4 L;rSACE's ~'edand Functions and ;/alttes: A Description Approach method that has been used with other ~ permit(s) in the USACE - Galveston District. This method quickly assesses 13 functions: o Groundwater Recharge/Discharge o Floodflow Alteration Fish and Shellfish Habitat · Sediment/Toxicant Retention · Nutrient Removal · Production Export · Sediment/Shoreline Stabilization · Wildlife Habitat · Recreation · Educational Scientific Value · Uniqueness/Heritage · Visual Quality/Aesthetics · Endangered Species Habitat Representative photographs of each wetland type will be taken to be included in the final report and permit(s) where necessary. TxDOT will review the report that will be prepared by the consultant before the permit(s) pre-application meeting. PH. ASE II PERMITTING A. Preparation of Mitigation Plans/Documentation The consultant will prepare the permit application packages for the permits required for construction and act as the Agent for the City in the coordination process. The USACE will determine the types of permits required for the various projects. The consultant will prepare mitigation proposals in coordination with the City. The consultants will work with the City to identify areas for the potential mitigation. Site visits may be necessary to review the potential mitigation area(s). The consultants will prepare the conceptual mitigation plans to include with the permit application. The mitigation plan will include discussion of monitoring and management and compliance reporting activities that are planned to be part of permit conditions. B. USACE Pernfit Application Preparation 1. Pre-Application Meeting Prior to the pre-application meeting, a rapid wetland evaluation report that documents the actual function and value of the wetlands to be filled will be prepared .for the A-3-5 e e City's review. The consultant will accompany representatives of the USACE, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on a site visit to view wetlands to be filled as well as review the proposed mitigation site(s). Preparation of Permit(s) Application Documentation/Report The consultant will work with the City to prepare the necessary permit application documentation and report, for submission to the USACE. This documentation and report will include identification of the applicant, point of contact, project description and location, direct and indirect environmental effects, avoidance and minimization efforts, preparation of permit(s) documentation including an Analysis of Practicable Alternatives, Section 404 (b) (1) Environmental Evaluation, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) 401 Certification Questionnaire and Alternatives Analysis Checklist, site photo~aphs, proposed mitigation, and other agency coordination. The text of the permit(s) report will refer to exhibits (maps) that will also be prepared and included. The consultant(s) will prepare the permit(s) for review by the City. USACE Permit(s) Coordination The permit(s) application for the projects will be provided by to the USACE and TNRCC to follow the requirements of the General Conditions of an individual permit application or a nationwide permit notification. The consultant will assist the City with responding to comments on the permit(s) application(s). TNRCC Coordination for Water Quality Evaluation/Certification The consultant will coordinate with the TNRCC regarding the proposed fills, mitigation, and impacts to state water quality. Phase II ESA Based on the results of the Phase I ESA, additional assessment may be recommended. Ifa Phase [I ESA is determined to be necessary, Turner Collie & Braden Inc. will obtain prior authorization to clarify and confirm the scope of work for the Phase II ESA without incurring unnecessary delay in the project. We will meet with you after obtaining the site reconnaissance portion of the Phase I ESA. At that time, we willreview any additional concerns that were identified during the Phase I ESA and discuss recommendations for the Phase II ESA. E~N~VIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NEPA The Engineer will prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for two projects: 1) Pearland Parkway from Oiler Road to the Galveston County Line 2) A second project, yet to be determined A-3-6 Th~ EA will be prepared in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and t~.e requirements of the Texas Department of Transportation. The scope of services will include the tOollowing general tasks. Identify and Confirm Issues Within the Project Area Ac Conduct data collection from existing data sources and by conducting a site visit. Existing data sources will include maps, inventories and records related to environmental concerns, such as wetlands, hazardous waste, and historic properties. This effort will assist with identifying environmental constraints during preliminary schematic development. Bo Develop a constraints map showing features that could possibly affect mute selection. The map will be based on a compilation of available information and will show the project study area. II. Meeting with Affected Property. Owners Ac Prepare a mailing list of residents, businesses and other property owners within the study area. Bo Schedule, advertise, and conduct a public meeting with potentially affected property owners and other interested individuals or groups. Co Prepare a memorandum summarizing the public comments/questions recorded by Engineer's staff'. III. Prepare Preliminary Environmental Assessment The applicable procedures of the National Environmental Policy Act and Federal Highway Administration Technical Advisory 6640.8A will be followed. A brief description of the proposed report format per TxDOT guidelines is as follows: · Cover Sheet · Table of Contents · Project Setting/Existing Environment · Descriptionofthe Proposed Action a. Roadway Construction b. Right-of-Way c. Utility Construction d. Project Funding · Purpose of and Need for the Proposed Action/Reasonable Alternatives · Potential Social, Economic, and Environmental Impacts a. Socioeconomic Data b. Land Use A-3-7 c. Regionaland Communiry GrOwth d. Public Facilities and Services e. Community Cohesion f. Environmental Justice o Economic Impacts h. Conservation and Presev,'ation i. Displacement of People, Businesses, and Farms Water Qualit2,'- Section 404 Permits, Wetlands, Floodplains, SW3P, and Surface Water Hydrology k. AirQuality Analysis 1. Traffic Noise Analysis m. Vegetat ion Impacts n. Wildlife and ThreatenecbEndan=ered Species Impacts o. Section 4(0 Properties p.. Prime Farmlands q. Archaeological/Historical Structures r. Construction Impacts s. Hazardous Waste/Materials Secondary Impacts Comments and Coordination - Description of public and agency comments and coordination. Conclusion Exhibits will include photos, typical sections, layouts, and a project location map. The Engineer will submit the preliminary draft EA to the City for review. A. draft EA will then be prepared, incorporating changes and comments. The draft EA will then be submitted to TxDOT for review, if requested by the City. The EA will then be revised to address TxDOT comments. The scope of services for some of the elements of the EA is described in more detail below. A. Archaeological and Historical Structures The Engineer will take photographs o fall structures adjacent to the project ROW, and will provide them to TxDOT with a location map. Two views of each structure will be provided, with address if available. A Phase I archeological study will be preformed if'required. B. Hazardous blaterials~Vaste To evaluated the potential for hazardous materials/waste, a Phase I ESA will be conducted in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard E 1527-00: Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process. This work is described in more detail above. A-3-8 C. Endangered Species and Ecological Assessment The assessment of the relative impacts of each of the project alternatives will be based primarily on a review of aerial photog'raphy and topog-raphic and soils maps and a field reconnaissance. This effort will be designed to provide pertinent biological information to support the alternatives analysis in the EA. It is not anticipated that this project would impact threatened or endangered species; therefore, Section 7 consultation is not included in this scope of services. D. Waters of the U.S., including Wetlands (for preferred alternative only) The Engineer will identify and delineate the Waters of the U.S. (including wetlands) potentially affected by the proposed project as described above. E. Vegetation Survey and Mitigation Plan TxDOT's memorandum of ag-reement with the TPWD requires evaluation of project impacts to forested areas. If the preferred alternative affects these areas, a tree survey and mitigation plan may be required. This work would be negotiated as an additional service in a supplemental agreement. F. 4f Analysis If the preferred alternative impacts the park, or any other 4fproperty, this work would be negotiated as an additional service in a supplemental a~eement. IV. Public Hearing After completion and preliminary approval of the Draft Final Environmental Assessment and the approval of the schematic desig-n, the Engineer will support the City ifa public hearing is requested. Ao Prepare a mailing list of residents, businesses and other property owners within the study area. Schedule, advertise, and conduct a public meetin'g with potentially affected property owners and other interested individuals or groups.' The meeting will consist of an informal "open-house" prior to the TxDOT introduction. Assistance in ansvcering questions and recording public comments will be provided. Provide assistance to Rig in preparing ~aphics and displays to be shown at the meeting. The workshop will be advertised t~vice in the two local newspapers prior to the meeting. A court reporter will be provided if requested by TxDOT. -C. Prepare a memorandum summarizing the public comments/questions recorded by Engineer's staff. V.' Prepare Final Environmental Assessment After the public hearing and the approval of the preliminary schematic design, the Engineer will prepare the Final EA. This work will include incorporating information on the public hearing, and responding to public comments. A-3-9 PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT COST ESTIMATE CORRIGAN BY-PASS DITCH City of Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas Item A Data Collection Process/Obtain and Review Records Classification Manhours Rate Principal I $ 130.00 Senior Env Planner 2 $ 100.00 Environmental Planner/Biologist 4 $ 100.00 Staff Planner/Biologist 4 $ 55.00 Admin/Clerical 2 $ 45.00 Subtotal 13 Expenses Unit Cost Number Regulatory Database Search $ 300.00 1 Historic Aerials $ 75.00 1 Current Aerial $ 75.00 1 Chain-of-Title $ 250.00 0 Sanborn Fire Insurance $ 135.00 0 City Directories $ 125.00 1 Oil and Gas Records $ 200.00 1 Water Wells $ 75.00 0 Toxic Release Inventory $ 50.00 1 Floodplain Map $ 25.00 1 USGS/NWl Maps $ 15.00 1 Word Processor Usage $ 5.00 /hour 4 Deliveries, Supplies, etc. $ 20.00 /delivery 1 Subtotal Cost $ 130.00 $ 200.00 $ 400.00 $ 220.00 $ 90.00 $ 1,040.00 Cost 300.00 75.00 75.00 125.00 200.00 50.00 25.00 15.oo 20.0o 2o.o0 $ 905.00 Item B Site Visit - Environmental Site Assessment Classification Manhours Rate Principal 0 $ 130.00 Senior Env Planner 8 $ 100.00 Staff Env Planner 8 $ 55.00 Senior Biologist 0 $ 100,00 Staff Biologist 4 $ 55.00 Senior Archeologist 0 $ 100,00 Staff Archeologist 0 $ 55.00 Admin/Clerical 0 $ 45.00 Subtotal 20 Expenses Unit Cost Number Mileage $ 0.35 /mile 200 Film and Developing $ 25.00 /roll 1 Per Diem $ 100.00 /day 0 Subtotal Cost 800.OO 440.00 220.00 - $ 1,460.00 Cost $ 70.00 $ 25.00 $ $ 95.00 Page 1 05/20/02 ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT CORRIGAN BY-PASS DITCH Item C Preparation of Environmental Site Assessment Report Classification Manhours Rate Principal 4 $ 130.00 Senior Env Planner 8 $ 100.00 Staff Env Planner 24 $ 55.00 Senior Biologist 8 $ 100.00 Staff Biologist 4 $ 55.00 Admin/Cledcal 8 $ 45.00 CADD Tech 12 $ 50.00 Subtotal 68 Expenses . Unit Cost Number Word Processor Usage $ 5.00 /hour 40 Photocopies $ 0.10 1000 Color Copies $ 1.00 100 Deliveries, Supplies, ect. $ 20.00 2 Subtotal ESA Cost Spreadsheet Cost 520.00 800.00 1,320.00 800.00 220.0O 360.00 600.00 $ ~620.00 Cost $ 200.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 40.00 $ 440.00 Item D Additional Services - Threatened and Endangered Species Survey Classification Manhours Rate Principal 0 $ 130.00 Senior Env Planner 0 $ 100.00 Staff Env Planner 0 $ 55.00 Senior Biologist 4 $ 100.00 Staff Biologist 8 $ 55.00 Admin/Cledcal 2 $ 45.00 CADD Tech 0 $ 50.00 Subtotal 14 Cost 4O0.O0 440.00 90.00 $ 930.00 Page 2 05/20/02 ESA Cost Spreadsheet - Summary ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT CORRIGAN BY-PASS DITCH Summary of Costs Item A - Data Collection B - Site Visit C - ESA Report D - T&E Survey Subtotal Total Labor Cost $ 1,040.00 $ 1,460.0O $ 4,620.00 $ 93O.00 $ 8,050.00 Direct Expenses Per Diem (@ $100/day) ..... > Mileage (@ $0.35/mile) ..... > Car Rental/Travel ..... > Reproduction and Color Copies ..... > Deliveries, Supplies, etc. - .... > Chain-of-Title ..... > Maps ..... > Regulatory Database Search ..... > Other Databases ..... > Aerials .... 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