Enviromental Assessment ProposalEnvironmental Assessment Proposal ( #30882)
Proposed Business Park Properties
Blair, Nebraska
Omaha, NE
June 11, 2010
Thiele Geotech, Inc. (TG) is pleased to submit our proposal for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
for your project sites in Blair, Nebraska. The following sections detail our understanding of the project, our
proposed scope of services, and the estimated cost of the study. A fee schedule for the project is attached in
Exhibit A and the contract terms are attached in Exhibit B. This proposal will be held open for a period of 45
days from the above date.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
It is our understanding that you are an completing application for the City of Blair for the Certified Community
program and will need to have a Phase I ESA completed for the proposed business park locations. The North
Business Park is located northeast of the intersection of East 4 th Street and Dixon Road and contains
approximately 620 acres of agricultural land. The South Business Park consists of approximately 171 acres of
agricultural land located between Highway 75, on the south, and Union Pacific, on the north, in the southeast
quadrant of the City of Blair.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Our proposed Phase I ESA will consist of a records review of the property and surrounding area, site
reconnaissance, interviews, and a written report. The scope of services is intended to conform to ASTM E
1527 -05, the new format for conducting "all appropriate inquiry ". These services include a determination as to
whether a potential vapor intrusion condition may be present on site. These additional services are intended to
conform to the Tier 1 assessment of the newly published ASTM E 2600 -08 Standard for Assessment of Vapor
Intrusion into Structures on Property Involved in Real Estate Transactions.
The records review will attempt to obtain and review records that will help identify recognized environmental
conditions in connection with the property from current and historical uses. This review will be conducted by
examining available topographic or geologic maps and reports; aerial photographs (if available); public records
that are properly filed regarding permits, land use restrictions, activity use limitations, spills, underground
storage tanks, landfills, and hazardous substance /waste sites; and other government records. A chain of title of
former owners may be required in order to complete the historical research for the site.
A review of title documents will be conducted in order to identify any environmental lien or activity use
limitations that may be associated with the site. According to ASTM E 1527 -05, it is the user's responsibility to
provide title documents to the environmental professional for this review. These may be in form of a
Commitment for Title Insurance, a title search, an abstract opinion, or other review that searches for liens and
restrictions. These documents must be dated within 180 days of the Phase I ESA.
The site reconnaissance will consist of a visual investigation of the area. It will include a walkover of the entire
site, accessible areas in the interiors of the buildings, and adjacent public thoroughfares. The presence of
existing structures will be noted, along with evidence of below grade tanks, distressed vegetation (if possible),
signs or evidence of hazardous substances /wastes or petroleum products, presence of waste or rubble, and
evidence of illegal or questionable disposal practices. An attempt will be made to define the current and past
uses of the property, the adjoining properties, and the surrounding area.
The new format requires a user questionnaire be completed by all users of the report. In addition to interviewing
the user of the report, the current owners /occupants of the property will be contacted to obtain information in an
attempt to identify recognized environmental conditions in connection with the property. Attempts will also be
made to contact past owners /occupants.
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Our report will include documentation to support the analysis, opinions, and conclusions. The report will
attempt to characterize recognized environmental conditions on the property and to assess potential
environmental concerns caused by adjoining and /or nearby properties. The report will be based only upon
information obtained and observations made during the course of the records review, site reconnaissance, and
interviews described above.
In conducting this study, we may review and interpret information provided by third parties, including
government agencies and private firms. An independent evaluation of the accuracy or completeness of such
information will not be conducted. The scope of services will not include an analysis or determination as to
whether the client or site occupant is in compliance with federal, state, or local laws, statues, ordinances, or
regulations. These services also do not include identification or evaluation of asbestos, radon, mold, lead based
paint, endangered species, historical or archeological resources, or wetlands. This study specifically excludes
testing for the presence of hazardous substances, hazardous materials, hazardous wastes, petroleum, or
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
ESTIMATED COST & SCHEDULE
Based on the indicated work scope, the cost for each Phase I ESA is $1,600. The maximum amount of $3,200
will not be exceeded unless additional work is authorized by you.
With regard to the Phase I ESA, it does not appear that a chain of title will be necessary for this investigation. If
the other historical sources do not provide sufficient information regarding past uses, then a chain of title may be
warranted. An estimate cost will be provided to you for your approval if a chain is required. In addition, if you
wish us to obtain title information for the environmental lien search, we would be happy to provide an estimate
cost to you.
Approximately 3 weeks from your notice to proceed will be required to complete the study. The schedule is
somewhat dependent on weather, site access conditions, and other factors. If this proposed schedule does not
meet your project requirements, we would be happy to discuss alternate schedules.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Subsequent to completion of the Phase I report, additional services are often required that are not included in the
above estimate. These include consultation with the owner /developer or a possible Phase II ESA. If we are
requested to provide additional services including, but not limited to the above, you will be billed in accordance
with Exhibit A - Fee Schedule. We would be happy to provide cost estimates for any additional services at your
request.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A - Fee Schedule
Exhibit B - General Conditions
THIELE GEOTECH, INC
By:
Donna S. Matlock, P.G., CHMM
13478 Chandler Road
Omaha, Nebraska 68138 -3716
402/556 -2171 Fax 402/556 -7831
Phone:' u - V Y Fax: x V(
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FEE SCHEDULE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Principal Engineer
$175.00/hr.
Senior Engineer
$13 8.00/hr.
Senior Geologist
$138.00/hr.
Senior Project Engineer
$109.00/hr.
Senior Project Geologist
$109.00 /hr.
Project Engineer
$90.00 /hr.
Project Geologist
$90.00 /hr.
Staff Engineer
$75.00 /hr.
Staff Geologist
$75.00 /hr.
Assistant Engineer
$61.00/hr.
Senior Drafter
$56.00/hr.
Drafter
$46.00/hr.
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
Miscellaneous Expenses Cost + 15%
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Exhibit A
OTHER SERVICES
Any item or category not listed will be billed at our normal Fee Schedule rate in effect at
the time of service.
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Exhibit B
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. SCOPE OF WORK: Thiele Geotech, Inc. (including its
officers, directors, employees and subconsultants, hereafter
referred to as TG) shall perform the services described in the
contract and shall invoice the client for those services at the
Fee Schedule rates. Any cost estimates stated in this contract
shall not be considered as firm figures unless specifically
stated in this contract. If unexpected site conditions are
discovered, the scope of services may change. TG will
provide additional services at the contract Fee Schedule rates.
compliance with any court order or other governmental
directive; and /or 4) protection of TG against claims or liabilities
arising from performance of services under this contract. TG's
obligations hereunder shall not apply to information in the
public domain or lawfully acquired on a non - confidential basis
from others. TG's technical and pricing information are to be
considered confidential and proprietary, and shall not be
released or otherwise made available to any third party without
the express written consent of TG.
2. ACCESS TO SITES, PERMITS, AND APPROVALS: The
client shall furnish TG with right -of- access to the site in order
to conduct the planned exploration. Unless otherwise agreed,
the client will also secure all necessary permits, approvals,
licenses, and consents necessary to the performance of the
services hereunder. While TG will take reasonable
precautions to minimize damage to the property, it is
understood by the client that, in the normal course of work,
some damage may occur, the restoration of which is not part
of this agreement.
3. UTILITIES: In the performance of its work, TG will take
reasonable precautions to avoid damage or injury to
subsurface utilities or structures. This includes requesting
locates of utility owned lines and services. The client agrees
to hold TG harmless and indemnify TG for any claims,
payments, or other liability, including attorney fees, incurred by
TG for damage to any privately owned subsurface utilities or
structures which are not correctly identified to TG.
4. UNANTICIPATED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: It shall be
the duty of the client to advise TG of any known or suspected
hazardous substances which are or may be related to the
services provided; such hazardous substances including but
not limited to products, materials, or wastes which may exist
on or near any premises upon which work is to be performed
by TG. If TG observes or suspects the existence of hazardous
materials during the course of providing services, TG may, at
its option, terminate further work on the project and notify client
of the conditions. Services will be resumed only after a
renegotiation of scope of services and fees. In the event that
such renegotiation cannot occur to the satisfaction of TG, TG
may, at its option, terminate this contract. It is understood and
agreed that TG does not create, generate, or at any time take
possession or ownership of hazardous materials as a result of
its exploration services.
5. REPORTS AND INVOICES: TG will furnish up to 3 copies
of reports to the client. Additional copies will be provided at
the expense of the client. TG may submit invoices to the client
monthly and upon completion of services. Payment is due
upon presentation of invoices and past due 30 days from the
invoice date. Client agrees to pay a finance charge on past
due invoices of 1' /Z percent per month, but not exceeding the
maximum rate allowed by law.
6. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS: All reports, boring logs,
data, notes, calculations, estimates, and other documents
prepared by TG as instruments of service shall remain the
property of TG.
7. SAMPLE DISPOSAL: Unless otherwise agreed, test
specimens or samples will be disposed immediately upon
completion of the test.
8. CONFIDENTIALITY: TG will hold confidential all business
or technical information obtained from the client or generated
in the performance of services hereunder and identified in
writing by the client as confidential. TG will not disclose such
information without the client's consent except to the extent
required for; 1) performance of services under this contract; 2)
compliance with professional standards of conduct for
preservation of public safety, health, and welfare; 3)
9. STANDARD OF CARE: Services performed by TG under
this contract will be conducted in a manner consistent with the
level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the
profession currently practicing under similar conditions. No
other warranty, express or implied, is made or intended by the
proposal for services or by furnishing oral or written reports of
the findings made. The client recognizes that TG does not
owe any fiduciary responsibility to the client. The client further
recognizes that subsurface conditions may vary from those
encountered at the location where borings, surveys, tests, or
explorations are made by TG, and that the data,
interpretations, and recommendations of TG are based solely
upon the data available to TG. TG will be responsible for
those data, interpretations, and recommendations, but shall
not be responsible for the interpretation by others of the
information developed.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: In recognition of the relative
risks, rewards, and benefits to both the client and to TG, the
risks have been allocated such that the client agrees to limit
TG's liability to the client and all other parties claiming to have
relied on TG's work provided through the client to $50,000 or
TG's total fee for services rendered on this project, whichever
is greater. This limitation of liability is a business
understanding between the parties voluntarily and knowingly
entered into, and shall apply to all theories of recovery
including, but not limited to, breach of contract, warranty, tort
(including negligence), strict or statutory liability, or any other
cause of action except for willful misconduct or gross
negligence.
11. TERMINATION: This contract may be terminated by
either party upon 7 days prior written notice. In the event of
termination, TG shall be compensated by client for all services
performed up to and including the termination date and for the
completion of such services and records as are necessary to
place TG's files in order and /or protect its professional
reputation. If either party terminates this contract, these
General Conditions shall survive termination and shall remain
enforceable between the parties.
12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION: In an effort to resolve any
conflicts that arise during or following this project, the client
and TG agree that all disputes between them arising out of or
related to this agreement shall be submitted to nonbinding
mediation unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. The
client and TG also agree to include a similar mediation
provision in all agreements with independent contractors and
consultants thereby providing for mediation as the primary
method for dispute resolution for all parties on the project.
13. PRECEDENCE: These standards, terms, and conditions
shall take precedence over any inconsistent or contradictory
language contained in any proposal, contract, purchase order,
requisition, notice to proceed, or like document regarding TG's
services.
14. PROVISIONS SEVERABLE: In the event that any of the
provisions of these General Conditions should be found to be
unenforceable, it shall be stricken and the remaining
provisions shall be enforceable.
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