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Home My WebLink AboutNORTHFIELD FILING 1, EXPANDED - PDP - PDP180011 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 2 -LANDSCAPING TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 LANDSCAPING SERVICES 4 PAST PROJECTS 6 BUSINESS PARKS AND UTILITY SUBSTATIONS 6 HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS WITH OPEN SPACE OR GREEN BELT AREAS 12 MAINTENANCE 12 PARKS AND GOLF COURSES 21 SCHOOLS AND ATHLETIC FIELDS 26 STREETSCAPES 29 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF NATIVE GRASS AND XERISCAPE 32 WETLANDS 35 APPENDIX A: RESUMES 41 DAVID R. CHENOWETH 42 ELIZABETH A. CHENOWETH 45 BRYAN ROE 46 COLBY REID 47 JOE SCHNEIDER 48 CHELSEA DENOBLE 49 JOSH MILNER 50 CLINTON SNOW 51 ANTONIO GARCIA 52 JUSTIN KEITH 53 AARON BRACK 54 TYLER AMEN 55 APPENDIX B: SAFETY DATA 56 APPENDIX C: LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION 58 APPENDIX D: EQUIPMENT LIST 63 APPENDIX E: MAP OF OFFICE LOCATIONS 70 Western States Reclamation, Inc. (WSRI) is a full- service environmental contracting corporation consisting of landscape and reclamation divisions. We are able to implement a variety of revegetation and landscaping techniques, using state-of-the-art equipment operated by skilled personnel. Our management team consists of leading industry professionals with academic backgrounds and years of experience in the fi eld. WSRI manages several concurrent projects supervised by highly qualifi ed foremen and superintendents. WSRI has completed high-profi le, award- winning reclamation and landscaping projects for municipalities and private corporations since 1983. WSRI is licensed or has permits to work in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, South Dakota, and Wyoming. INTRODUCTION LANDSCAPING SERVICES PROJECTS Highway projects School and offi ce campuses Streetscapes New home developments with greenbelts or open space Urban greenbelts SERVICES Landscaping Concrete bike paths Decorative boulders Finish grading (laser capability) Light earth-shaping Retaining walls Sod installation Soil preparation Tree and shrub planting Turfgrass seeding Wetland mitigation Xeriscape installation IRRIGATION Drip irrigation systems Electric and solar controllers Networked irrigation control systems Pump stations Turf irrigation systems MAINTENANCE Aerating Annual fl ower planting Edging Fertilization Herbicide applications Irrigation system operation and repair Native grass and weed mowing Parking lot sweeping Tree and shrub pruning Turfgrass mowing 6 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 BUSINESS PARKS AND UTILITY SUBSTATIONS PAST PROJECTS CLIENT | Walsh Construction LOCATION | Fort Collins, CO DESCRIPTION | Created nature preserve in conjunction with new offi ce campus. Included stream bank restoration and landscaping. Planted over 400 trees, 2,500 shrubs, and 80,000 plugs. Built custom irrigation system. OWNER | Woodward Technology/City of Fort Collins PROJECT: WOODWARD TECHNOLOGY CENTER LANDSCAPING WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 7 CLIENT | Level 3 Communications LOCATION | Broomfield, CO DESCRIPTION | WSRI contracted to complete this large office campus landscape project. Scope of work included planting several hundred trees, shrubs, and groundcovers around buildings, medians, and entry roadway. Keystone retaining walls were constructed in areas around buildings to mitigate steep grade changes. Installed complete irrigation system which included spray zones, rotor zones, shrub misters, and drip zones throughout the office campus. Irrigation system included central computer system controllers. Completed 28 acres of soil compost application, finish grading, rock picking, native grass seeding with straw mulching, bluegrass seed, and bluegrass sod. Project was completed in less than three months’ time. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $1,100,000 ARCHITECT | Studio 3 Design OWNER | Level 3 Communications PROJECT: LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION 8 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 CLIENT | Xcel Energy LOCATION | Parker, CO DESCRIPTION | Installation of a complete landscape and irrigation system around an electric substation. There was no water source on or near the project, so WSRI designed an irrigation system that could connect to hydroseeder trucks to increase efficiency. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $70,000 ARCHITECT | Xcel Energy OWNER | Xcel Energy PROJECT: SURREY RIDGE SUBSTATION CLIENT | Xcel Energy LOCATION | Aurora, CO DESCRIPTION | Installation of a complete landscape and irrigation system around a power substation. WSRI worked with the client to value engineer and redesign many areas of the project to provide a pleasant atmosphere around the substation. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $110,000 ARCHITECT | Xcel Energy OWNER | Xcel Energy PROJECT: FITZSIMMONS SUBSTATION WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 9 CLIENT | CDOT and Boulder County Open Space & Mountain Parks LOCATION | Boulder, CO DESCRIPTION | The goal of this project was to create a wetland on Boulder Open Space property that mitigated the environmental impacts of the large CDOT project on Hwy 36 into Boulder. WSRI worked with Rocky Mountain Excavating to turn the 25-acre cattle pasture into a functional wetland area. 885 square yards of 12-inch-deep wetland sod and associated topsoil were transplanted to the wetland site from the Hwy 36 construction project, as well as 5 threatened Ute Ladies Tresses orchids. Other tasks on the project include 25 acres of native upland and wetland seeding, soil conditioning, mulching, and planting more than 18,000 shrubs, wetland plugs, and willow cuttings. WSRI is now in the 2-year maintenance phase of the project. CLIENT | Zak Dirt LOCATION | Loveland, CO DESCRIPTION | Planted 40 trees and 400 shrubs. Completed 17 acres of native seeding, mulching, and erosion control. Installed large limestone decorative rock slabs in an upright position secured in concrete footings. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $98,000 ARCHITECT | Stantech OWNER | CDOT PROJECT: US 36 WETLAND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: POUDRE REST AREA HIGHWAY PROJECTS (DOT) 10 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 CLIENT | SEMA Construction LOCATION | Aurora, CO DESCRIPTION | Installed large quantities of trees, shrubs, and ground cover on new flyover interchange at I-225 and Parker Rd. Installed comprehensive irrigation system complete with satellite control system. Completed 1-year maintenance period consisting of mowing, weed control, pruning, fertilization, and irrigation system operation. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $435,000 ARCHITECT | THK Associates OWNER | CDOT CLIENT | SEMA Construction LOCATION | Colorado Springs, CO DESCRIPTION | Completed all landscape and irrigation system installation behind sound walls from Fillmore to Uintah St. Scope of work included 15-acre bluegrass sod park site in a neighborhood adjacent to I-25. Irrigation system included central control clocks linked to the City of Colorado Springs Parks Department Office. WSRI crews completed all soil tillage, native seeding, straw mulching, and tackifier application on I-25 medians and road shoulders. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $2,100,000 ARCHITECT | Mike Banovich OWNER | CDOT PROJECT: I-225 AND PARKER — LANDSCAPE PROJECT: REALIGNMENT OF I-25 THROUGH COLORADO SPRINGS WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 11 CLIENT | Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) LOCATION | Lafayette, CO DESCRIPTION | Installation of 2.5 miles of irrigated landscape on Highway 287. Scope of work included installation of trees, shrubs, and ground cover. Over 24 acres of roadway received soil preparation, finish grading, and seeding or sod placement. WSRI set up an onsite mining and screening operation to meet CDOT specifications for a topsoil/ compost blend. The irrigation system consisted of over 5 miles of mainline and a satellite- controlled system linked to the City of Lafayette’s facilities. WSRI received a change order to block-repair a two-tier section of retaining wall that was failing. Wall repair required removal of block and poor soil, import of structural fill, soil nailing, and soil cement. WSRI completed a 1-year maintenance program that consisted of mowing, power edging, herbicide applications, fertilization, debris removal, irrigation system programming, and annual pruning of all plant materials. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $2,200,000 OWNER | CDOT PROJECT: STATE HIGHWAY 287 BASELINE TO HIGHWAY 42 – STREETSCAPE 12 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS WITH OPEN SPACE OR GREEN BELT AREAS CLIENT | Canterberry Crossing Metropolitan District LOCATION | Parker, CO DESCRIPTION | Installation of 211 trees, 1,023 shrubs, seeding, sod, complete irrigation system, playground, tennis court, retaining wall, concrete, shelter, and parking lot. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $540,000 ARCHITECT | Norris Dullea OWNER | Canterberry Crossing Metropolitan District CLIENT | Community Development Group of Erie LOCATION | Erie, CO DESCRIPTION | Installation of 690 trees, 41,915 shrubs, seeding, sod, and complete drip/ pop-up irrigation system. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $1,280,000 ARCHITECT | Nuszer Kopatz OWNER | Community Development Group of Erie PROJECT: CANTERBERRY CROSSING PROJECT: ERIE COMMONS WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 13 CLIENT | Community Development Group LOCATION | Dacono, CO DESCRIPTION | Installation of 166 trees, 7,954 shrubs/grasses/perennials, seeding, sod, complete irrigation system, and fencing. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $307,324 ARCHITECT | Nuszer Kopatz OWNER | Community Development Group PROJECT: SWEETGRASS PHASE I CLIENT | Marathon Land Company LOCATION | Erie, CO DESCRIPTION | Install trees and extensive irrigation system, seed entire project, and perform yearly maintenance and irrigation operation. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $366,000 OWNER | Vista Ridge Development Corporation PROJECT: VISTA RIDGE – TRAILSCAPE 14 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 CLIENT | Shaw Construction LOCATION | Aspen, CO DESCRIPTION | WSRI was selected to complete landscape and irrigation installation on this very luxurious condominium timeshare complex. Project scope included installation of 140 trees, 1,707 shrubs/grasses/perennials, sod, boulders, retaining walls, and complete irrigation system. A conveyor system was used to transport and drop soil into patio-level planters. A crane was utilized to place 16-foot spruce into a lower-level courtyard. All landscape and irrigation work efforts had to be completed on very tight spaces while working around and with other subcontractors. Also, the work schedule was very condensed due to the owner’s desire for an early opening of the facility for the holiday season. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $203,932 ARCHITECT | DHM Design OWNER | The Hyatt CLIENT | Melody Homes LOCATION | Erie, CO DESCRIPTION | Installation of 80 acres of native seed, 3 acres of sod, 2 playground drainage systems, over 3,000 plants, and over 2 miles of irrigation mainline. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $1,298,000 OWNER | DR Horton Melody Series PROJECT: HYATT GRAND ASPEN PROJECT: VISTA POINTE WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 15 CLIENT | Maryvale Village, LLC LOCATION | Fraser, CO DESCRIPTION | Rendezvous is a very prestigious mountain housing community close to the Winter Park ski area. The project focus was on installation of native grasses, wildflowers, trees, shrubs, and ground covers on mountain slopes adjacent to access roads. Superior erosion control products were utilized to stabilize steep slopes until grasses, wildflowers, and plant materials could be established. A very extensive spray-and- drip system was installed on steep and rocky terrain. The irrigation system was utilized to establish native grasses and wildflowers as well as irrigate newly installed plant materials. Most of the planting was completed on steep slopes of the development. Planting was done successfully by using ropes and pulleys to lower the trees into place. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $300,000 OWNER | Maryvale Village, LLC CLIENT | Gateway American Properties LOCATION | Brighton, CO DESCRIPTION | Installed 7 acres of sod in 2 city parks, plus 2 HOA areas with 3 acres of sod and irrigation, which included 240 trees, 1 mile of irrigation mainline, and 2 playground drainage systems. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $430,753 OWNER | City of Brighton PROJECT: RENDEZVOUS PROJECT: BRIGHTON EAST FARMS FILING I 16 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 CLIENT | Gateway American Properties LOCATION | Brighton, CO DESCRIPTION | Installation of over 500 trees, 1,200 shrubs, over 15 acres of sod, pipe, and complete irrigation system. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $1,063,000 OWNER | Bromley Park Metropolitan District PROJECT: BRIGHTON EAST FARMS FILING II WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 17 CLIENT | Silverbrook Estates LOCATION | Kalispell, MT DESCRIPTION | Landscape and irrigation installation in a housing development. Over 1,100 trees planted throughout the development. 182 irrigation zones installed and maintained over the 2-year building period. WSRI was able to team local labor with senior WSRI superintendents to complete the project on time and within budget. This project displays the ability of WSRI to work on projects throughout the western United States. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $2,750,000 OWNER | Silverbrook Estates PROJECT: SILVERBROOK ESTATES 18 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 CLIENT | CB Richard Ellis LOCATION | Broomfield, CO DESCRIPTION | Maintenance of approximately 11 acres of sod, shrub beds, and an irrigation system. A 1-year contract was awarded to us after the completion of the installation. Project area consisted of roadways, parking lot islands, and areas around buildings. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $32,500 OWNER | CB Richard Ellis CLIENT | Gateway American Properties LOCATION | Commerce City, CO DESCRIPTION | Landscaped a city park and numerous streetscapes involving 450+ trees, 2,000 shrubs, 4 acres of sod, 8 acres of native seeding, and irrigation that included booster pumps. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $992,794 OWNER | Gateway American Properties PROJECT: LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATION PROJECT: FRONTERRA VILLAGE WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 19 CLIENT | Douglas County School District LOCATION | Highlands Ranch, CO DESCRIPTION | Maintenance of a newly constructed school in Highlands Ranch. Duties included mowing sod, weed trimming, edging, fertilizing, tree pruning, winter watering, aerating, chemical applications, litter control, weeding, and irrigation startup and blowout. A 1-year contract was awarded after construction was complete. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $50,000 OWNER | Douglas County School District PROJECT: DOUGLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL #6 CLIENT | SEMA Construction LOCATION | I-225 and Parker, Aurora, CO DESCRIPTION | Maintenance of new plant material for a period of 1 year. Duties included mowing, trimming, irrigation maintenance, weeding, fertilizing, and winter watering. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $28,000 OWNER | Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) PROJECT: CDOT I-225 AND PARKER LANDSCAPE 20 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 CLIENT | SEMA Construction LOCATION | Colorado Springs, CO DESCRIPTION | Maintenance of over 20 acres for a newly constructed streetscape along I-25. Duties included mowing, fertilizing, chemical application, aeration, trash removal, winter watering, pruning, and irrigation maintenance. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $175,000 OWNER | Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) PROJECT: REALIGNMENT OF I-25 THROUGH COLORADO SPRINGS WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 21 CLIENT | Pitkin County LOCATION | Redstone, CO DESCRIPTION | Pitkin County wanted to highlight Redstone’s historic “coke ovens,” which are very important to the area’s heritage. After a lengthy bidding process, Pitkin trusted WSRI to turn a blighted piece of ground into a focal point for the community to celebrate its past and enjoy its open space. WSRI had to solve many challenges to develop the project, but foremost was the need to design a system to bring water to Elk Park from another park, which required irrigation lines to cross Crystal River. WSRI responded with a fully automated irrigation system that effectively addressed the water needs by bringing water under an existing bridge— providing water and avoiding an eyesore. To complete this project, WSRI had to remove an unsightly asphalt parking lot, do light earthwork, and put its design skills to the test. PROJECT: ELK PARK PARKS AND GOLF COURSES 22 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 “WSRI HAS DONE AN EXCELLENT JOB,” SAID LINDSAY UTTER, RECREATION PLANNER, PITKIN COUNTY OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS. “WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH WSRI TO FINISH A FEW DETAILS IN THE SPRING AND REDSTONE IS VERY EXCITED TO START USING THEIR NEW PARK.” PROJECT: ELK PARK WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 23 CLIENT | City of Aurora LOCATION | Aurora, CO DESCRIPTION | Project consisted of improving existing picnic shelters by the reservoir. Construction included installing a new irrigation system with Netafim for the drip portion. Also included in the construction were a new stone retaining wall, concrete mow strips, concrete edging, culverts, plastic fencing, drill-seeding, and hydromulching. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $80,000 ARCHITECT | John Sawatzke OWNER | City of Aurora CLIENT | Colorado State Parks LOCATION | Eldorado Springs, CO DESCRIPTION | Project consisted of removing contaminated soil, importing topsoil, native planting, native seeding, and an irrigation system around the new visitor center inside of the park. All material and equipment had to be brought in using small loads due to narrow dirt road access. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $40,000 OWNER | Colorado State Parks PROJECT: AURORA RESERVOIR PROJECT: ELDORADO CANYON STATE PARK 24 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 PROJECT: EASTLAKE RESERVOIR PROJECT: FOXSHIRE PARK CLIENT | RMA Group LOCATION | Thornton, CO DESCRIPTION | Project consisted of native planting (including on an island in the middle of the reservoir) and seeding around Eastlake Reservoir. All plants have survived without an irrigation system. ARCHITECT | Shapins Associates CONTRACT AMOUNT | $103,000 OWNER | City of Thornton CLIENT | City of Westminster LOCATION | Westminster, CO DESCRIPTION | Project included installation of trees and shrubs, irrigation system, crusher fines path, playground equipment, shelters, concrete, sod, and seed. All construction was done as a general contractor. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $450,000 ARCHITECT | George Pierce, Terrasan OWNER | City of Westminster WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 25 PROJECT: ASPEN GOLF AND TENNIS CLIENT | Shaw Construction LOCATION | Aspen, CO DESCRIPTION | Installation of plant material, complete irrigation system, seed, and sod for premier golf course. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $500,000 OWNER | Aspen Golf Company 26 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 PROJECT: PINEHURST TRIBUTARY AT COLORADO ACADEMY PROJECT: MONTEBELLO PARKFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL CLIENT | Trainer Construction LOCATION | Denver, CO DESCRIPTION | Installation of plants in natural habitat settings for educational purposes. Also included installation of a complete irrigation system and 4 different native seed mixes installed at different elevations along the tributary. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $125,000 ARCHITECT | Design Concepts OWNER | Urban Drainage CLIENT | Alvarado Construction LOCATION | Denver, CO DESCRIPTION | Installation of an 8-acre softball field and multiuse field, including all irrigation, soil preparation, finish grading, and sodding. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $224,000 ARCHITECT | DHM Design OWNER | Denver Public School District SCHOOLS AND ATHLETIC FIELDS WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 27 PROJECT: WARDER AND SECREST ELEMENTARY CLIENT | Arvada Excavating LOCATION | Arvada, CO DESCRIPTION | Installation of trees, shrubs, mulch, and a complete irrigation system for 2 school sites. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $104,000 ARCHITECT | Design Concepts OWNER | Jefferson County School District 28 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 PROJECT: DOUGLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL #6 PROJECT: GRAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CLIENT | JHL Constructors LOCATION | Highlands Ranch, CO DESCRIPTION | Installation of plant materials, complete irrigation system, soil preparation, finish grading, seed, and sod for the football, soccer, baseball, and softball fields for a new high school in Highlands Ranch. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $900,000 ARCHITECT | H+L/LKA Architects OWNER | Douglas County School District CLIENT | FCI Constructors LOCATION | Parachute, CO DESCRIPTION | Construction of soccer field, football field and baseball field. Included irrigation, soil preparation, finish grading (with laser equipment), sodding, and seeding. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $485,000 ARCHITECT | Fletemeyer & Lee, Inc. OWNER | Garfield County School District WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 29 144TH AVENUE – STREETSCAPE CLIENT | Brinkmann Constructors LOCATION | Brighton, CO DESCRIPTION | Placed over 3,000 cubic yards of backfill material in landscape medians, planted 160 trees and 10,000 shrubs and decorative grasses. Installed irrigation system to cover all plant materials and sod areas. Completed all soil preparation, finish grading, and sod installation that covered over an acre of area. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $374,000 ARCHITECT | Norris Design OWNER | Prairie Center Metropolitan District STREETSCAPES 30 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 PROJECT: E-470 TOLL PLAZA – LANDSCAPING PROJECT: FLATIRONS CROSSING – US 36 AND US 96 INTERCHANGE CLIENT | E-470/City of Thornton LOCATION | Brighton DESCRIPTION | Installed 460 trees and 1,600 shrubs at toll stations on E-470 between I-70 and I-25. Installed irrigation system consisting of spray heads and drip-pipe to water trees and shrubs during growing season. WSRI completed a 3-year landscape and irrigation maintenance program to sustain plant materials. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $800,000 ARCHITECT | DHM Designs OWNER | E-470 Authority CLIENT | Tarco LOCATION | Broomfield, CO DESCRIPTION | Installed 639 trees and 5,713 shrubs, complete drip and pop-up irrigation system, and laid over 12 acres of seed and sod for underpass, overpass, parking lots, and streetscapes. Construction was completed while all road access remained open. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $900,500 ARCHITECT | Downy Thorpe and Associates OWNER | City of Broomfield WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 31 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF NATIVE GRASS AND XERISCAPE PROJECT: CASTLE PINES VILLAGE LAKES PROJECT: MEADOWS DEVELOPMENT CLIENT | Fidelity Castle Pines, Ltd. LOCATION | Castle Rock, CO DESCRIPTION | Chenoweth & Associates, LLC was initially hired through DHM Design Corporation to perform soil testing and interpretation, preparation of numerous native grass seed mixtures, (including a manicured turf-type seed mixture), and for short-term/long-term maintenance specifications. WSRI was hired to complete all soil preparation, seeding, and mulching of native grass areas. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $425,000 OWNER | Fidelity Castle Pines, Ltd. CLIENT | Castle Rock Development Company LOCATION | Castle Rock, CO DESCRIPTION | Chenoweth & Associates, LLC provided environmental consulting on a planned community. Soil sampling and analysis were used initially to evaluate trouble spots on previously revegetated areas. A comprehensive revegetation plan was designed with multiple native grass seed mixtures to fit site-specific soils and geographic conditions. Attended and participated in several meetings with HOA personnel. WSRI assisted clientele in educating homeowners and Castle Rock officials on requirements and timeframes for establishment of a native grass. WSRI has completed several revegetation projects within the community over the past several years. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $200,000 OWNER | Castle Rock Development Company 32 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 PROJECT: STROH RANCH DEVELOPMENT CLIENT | Paradigm Affiliates, Ltd. LOCATION | Parker, CO DESCRIPTION | Chenoweth & Associates, LLC, working as a sub-consultant to Paradigm Affiliates to design a new community around the use of manicured turf. Numerous native grass seed mixtures were utilized in order to resemble a medium grass and tall grass prairie image. Chenoweth & Associates, LLC also designed numerous wildflower seed mixtures for high-visibility sites, such as bike paths, park sites, etc. WSRI was been retained to complete native grass seeding and landscape maintenance for this project. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $178,000 OWNER | Stroh Ranch Development WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 33 PROJECT: SADDLEBACK DEVELOPMENT CLIENT | DHM Design Corporation LOCATION | Evergreen, CO DESCRIPTION | Chenoweth & Associates, LLC worked as a sub-consultant to DHM over a 3-year period to permit the new Saddleback development through Clear Creek County. Clear Creek County and the Colorado Division of Wildlife had numerous concerns over revegetation and erosion control relative to land stability and impacts to resident elk herds during and after construction completion. Chenoweth & Associates, LLC prepared a comprehensive report, which covered revegetation, erosion control, noxious weed management, and revegetation monitoring/maintenance of the site over 2 years. Chenoweth & Associates, LLC was able to design a mixture of soil amendments critical to revegetation success due to the lack of topsoil on steep slopes of the project site. Chenoweth & Associates, LLC helped the client integrate the revegetation and erosion control plan into a permit application for Clear Creek County. Chenoweth & Associates, LLC attended and testified at County planning meetings and hearings during the permitting process. WSRI completed hydroseeding and bonded fiber matrix installation on cut-and-fill slopes of the project site. OWNER | Saddleback Development 34 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 PROJECT: BELLVUE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, POUDRE RIVER STREAM BANK RESTORATION PROJECT: FOUNTAIN CREEK RESTORATION AT GOLD HILL MESA CLIENT | City of Greeley LOCATION | Greeley, CO DESCRIPTION | Restored stream bank eroded by heavy flooding. Added boulders to slow river flow near berm, protecting water supply (barb installation). Applied coir mat erosion blankets to prevent erosion and establish vegetation. Used native soil and cobble from the riverbed to recreate land eroded by water. OWNER | City of Greeley CLIENT | City of Colorado Springs LOCATION | Colorado Springs, Colorado DESCRIPTION | Streams enhancement project, 84 trees, 12,810 willow cuttings, 38 boulders placed in stream for fish habitat, 2 acres of seeding, and temporary erosion control measures. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $123,598 OWNER | City of Colorado Springs WETLANDS WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 35 PROJECT: HERITAGE TODD CREEK PROJECT: CHERRY CREEK WETLANDS 3 CLIENT | Nolte Associates, Inc. LOCATION | Thornton, CO DESCRIPTION | WSRI contracted to complete wetland mitigation along Todd Creek Golf Course. Work included soil prep and seeding and mulching of 17 acres of upland areas and 12.5 acres of wetland areas. 16,720 deciduous shrubs were planted throughout the site. Combinations of hand-watering from a water truck and Dri-Water cross-link polymer tubes were utilized to sustain plant material in a healthy condition. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $639,180 OWNER | Heritage Todd Creek Metropolitan District CLIENT | Weaver General Construction Company LOCATION | Parker, CO DESCRIPTION | WSRI built an 8-acre wetland area, which included striping 10,000 cubic yards of topsoil, 75,000 cubic yards of subsoil, followed by topsoil replacement and regarding. The site included drill-seeding 5 acres of lowland/upland area and hand- seeding 3 acres of wetland area. Planting consisted of 212 five-gallon deciduous shrubs, 1,158 one-gallon deciduous shrubs, 8,877 wetland tubelings, and 13,488 willow cuttings. 12 piezometers were placed onsite to monitor groundwater levels and various erosion control methods were used to control sediment. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $678,162 OWNER | Parker Water and Sanitation District 36 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 PROJECT: THORTON GRAVEL QUARRY – WETLANDS MITIGATION CLIENT | Aggregate Industries LOCATION | Thornton Gravel Quarry, Thornton, CO DESCRIPTION | Planting of over 9,000 ten-cubic-inch wetlands plants in a reclaimed section of the Thornton Gravel Quarry. Species included: beaked sedge, creeping spike rush, baltic rush, poverty rush, hard stem bulrush, American three square, soft stem bulrush, water sedge, wooly sedge, tufted hair grass, fowl mannagrass, creeping spike rush, rocky mountain iris, torrey’s rush, and blue joint reed grass. Scope of work also included seeding and mulching of transition and wetlands areas, installation of safety fence, and silt fence. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $44,495 OWNER | Aggregate Industries WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 37 PROJECT: STRUCTURE 12 OVER ROCK CREEK – FLATIRON CROSSING MALL PROJECT: BIG DRY CREEK – WETLANDS MITIGATION CLIENT | Lawrence Construction LOCATION | Flatiron Crossing Mall, Broomfield, CO DESCRIPTION | Project included planting over 10,000 ten-cubic-inch wetlands species (including spike rush, Nebraska sedge, prairie cordgrass, three square bulrush, small fruit bulrush, arctic rush, Colorado rush, blue vervain, and switchgrass), 80 cottonwood trees, 700 five-gallon shrubs, soil preparation and seeding of enhanced drainage areas, and maintenance for 1 year. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $188,735 ARCHITECT | Downing Thorpe & James CLIENT | Neatline Structures LOCATION | Westminster, CO DESCRIPTION | Planted approximately 4,000 ten-cubic-inch wetlands plants (species included mannagrass, three square bulrush, spikerush, baltic rush, Nebraska sedge, woolly sedge, and prairie cordgrass), 300 willow cuttings, and transition area seeding and mulching. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $14,614 ARCHITECT | Julie Eck, City of Westminster 38 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 PROJECT: HAHN’S PEAK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – REVEGETATION AND WETLANDS MITIGATION CLIENT | Mendez, Inc. LOCATION | Steamboat Springs, CO DESCRIPTION | This project included the revegetation of steep slopes and planting of several thousand wetlands tubelings in a high-altitude environment. Limited access and mucky conditions required the use of all-terrain vehicles to haul plant materials and crews to planting zones. Erosion control treatments on the steep slopes included hydroseeding and the installation of erosion control blankets. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $125,000 OWNER | Federal Highway Administration PROJECT: RICHMOND HILLS – WETLANDS MITIGATION CLIENT | Jefferson County Open Space LOCATION | Jefferson County, CO DESCRIPTION | This project consisted of channel shaping, placement of approximately 1,700 cubic yards of topsoil, rip-rap placement, installation of turf reinforcement mat, installation of erosion control blanket, willow stakes, wetland and upland seeding, 10,500 wetlands plugs, and cottonwood trees. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $73,525 OWNER | Jefferson County Open Space WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 39 PROJECT: FOUNTAIN CREEK DRAINAGE PHASE B CLIENT | Tezak Heavy Equipment LOCATION | Colorado Springs, CO DESCRIPTION | Completed approximately 6 acres of wetlands and upland construction work. The wetlands scope of work included 5,600 willow stakes, 734 one-gallon shrubs, 444 five-gallon shrubs, 31,000 square yards of erosion control blanket, 30 salvaged cottonwood branches, and 5 acres of wetland seeding. WSRI installed over 60,400 lineal feet of drip pipe to maintain the wetlands plantings during the establishment period. WSRI also installed a temporary irrigation tap utilizing a fire hydrant and backflow preventer, and installed battery-powered irrigation controllers. OWNER | City of Colorado Springs CONTRACT AMOUNT | $181,879 ARCHITECT | Dave Blauch, Ecological Resource Consultants 40 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 PROJECT: HOUTS RESERVOIR CLIENT | Ecological Resource Consultants LOCATION | Loveland, CO DESCRIPTION | WSRI worked with Ecological Resource Consultants to perform earth work, erosion control, seeding, and planting. Tasks included shoreline stabilization, 2.6 acres of wetland bed preparation, 7,000 feet of temporary wildlife fence, erosion control blanket, shrub plantings, and 22,000 wetland plugs. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $63,000 PROJECT: FORT COLLINS NATURAL AREA PROJECT: COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CLIENT | Ecological Resource Consultants LOCATION | Fort Collins, CO DESCRIPTION | Restoration of 4 areas that included 9 acres of grading, soil amendments, and revegetation. WSRI installed 11,000 wetlands plugs, 1,000 shrubs, and 3,000 willows. WSRI used fine grading, organic soil amendments, tilling and soil pits for plant bed preparation. Wire fencing was installed to protect planted areas from wildlife. CONTRACT AMOUNT | $120,000 OWNER | City of Fort Collins DESCRIPTION | WSRI has completed an average of 4 state highway revegetation projects per year since 1983. A large percentage of these projects have included wetlands seeding and mulching, wetlands plantings, brush layer cuttings (willow cuttings), willow wattles, 1-gallon and 5-gallon shrub plantings, 1.5” to 3.0” cottonwood plantings, and wetland plug transplants. RESUMES 42 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 DAVID R. CHENOWETH Certified Professional Soil Scientist #25041 Corporate President, Western States Reclamation, Inc. & Chenoweth & Associates Environmental Consultants, LLC EDUCATION M.S. in Plant Ecology University of Colorado – Denver, Colorado Colorado School of Mines – Golden, Colorado B.S. in Natural Resource Management, minor in Soil Science Kansas State University – Manhattan, Kansas SPECIALTIES • Comprehensive planning and construction management for reclamation and revegetation of drastically disturbed lands • Analysis and implementation of revegetation programs to mitigate problems with acid-bearing or alkaline soils • Open-space planning and management with native plants • Wildlife habitat design and construction EXPERIENCE • 36 years of overall experience • 33 years of soil surveying and interpretation • Professional Accomplishments • Periodic guest speaker at various universities on revegetation and erosion control • Served as expert witness regarding natural resource issues on 7 different cases • General oversight and project management for a vast array of revegetation and reclamation projects and conditions in 16 states • Authored numerous mining and reclamation plan permit applications for coal and gravel mines • Completed work on Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs) PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS General oversight and project management for a vast array of revegetation and reclamation projects and conditions in 17 states Completed work on Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs) Completed numerous soil surveys and soil interpretations over 36 years Served as an expert witness regarding natural resource issues on 7 different cases Authored numerous mining and reclamation plan permit applications for coal and gravel mines Periodic guest speaker at various universities on revegetation and erosion control topics Served 3 years as President of the American Society of Mining Reclamation Served on Kansas State University’s Crops, Soils, and Agronomy Board of Directors WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 43 EMPLOYMENT President January 1983–Present Western States Reclamation, Inc., Frederick, Colorado Responsibilities include overall management, hiring, training, supervision, and assessment of staff members. Also responsible for all client coordination, marketing, sales, financial controls, and project management for environmental contracting and consulting projects. Specific environmental contracting includes reclamation and revegetation of construction and mining projects. Research proper seed mixes for the utilization in minimizing erosion problems. Perform soil and vegetation studies. President July 1990–Present Chenoweth & Associates Environmental Consultants, LLC, Broomfield, Colorado Complete order 1, 2, and 3 soil surveys for clients as a part of comprehensive topsoil management plans for energy development projects. Determine adequacy of soil quality and quantity for reclamation plans. Oversee staff and subconsultants performing environmental baselines studies, which include vegetation mapping, vegetation qualitative and quantitative field data collection and analysis, and noxious weed mapping. Oversee the completion of comprehensive reclamation plan preparation, including monitoring and maintenance plans to help ensure successful reclamation efforts for energy development clients. Review and comment on new state and federal agency regulations and advice energy clients as to fairness of proposed new regulations during public comment period. Complete reclamation feasibility assessments for various clients and projects. Prepare erosion control and storm water management plans. Oversee field studies to evaluate current range conditions and current grazing practices to determine proper livestock stocking rates. Serve as expert witness on land reclamation and natural resource issues involving private and public land damage and cost estimates for damage claims. Permits Coordinator/Project Coordinator July 1981–October 1982 ARCO Coal Company, Denver, Colorado Responsibilities included departmental coordination of in-house activities regarding the preparation of mining and reclamation plan permit applications. Functioned as liaison between company and regulatory agencies for coal mine development. Provided technical guidance to subordinate staff. Worked with Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming regulatory programs. Authorized several comprehensive permit applications for surface and underground coal mines. Project management responsibilities included evaluation of prospective, established, and new coal mines regarding potential environmental complications in the areas of threatened or endangered species and lack of adequate reclamation potentials. Also was involved with the assessment and hiring of reclamation contractors for the demolition, backfilling, grading, reclamation, and revegetation of mining facilities and sites. Environmental Coordinator/Soil Scientist July 1979–July 1981 ARCO Coal Company, Denver, Colorado Responsibilities included conducting major environmental baseline studies that contained soil surveys, vegetation studies, air quality studies, surface and groundwater reviews, meteorological studies, and wildlife impact assessments. Also managed outside consultants in the completion of some of the studies. Involved with the project coordination, direction, scheduling, budgeting, assessments, and final work products. Completed the work for two surface coal mines, five underground coal mines, one coal preparation plant, and two oil shale properties in three western states. Served as staff soil scientist regarding soil reclamation and soil chemistry issues. 44 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 Environmental Technician October 1978–July 1979 ARCO Coal Company, Gillette, Wyoming Responsibilities included conducting big-game surveys and monitoring all hydrologic and meteorology facilities on two surface coal mines covering a 4,000 acre tract. Conducted topsoil stripping management plans and reclamation research on in-house test plots in Wyoming. Soil Conservation Aide U.S. Department of Agriculture, Topeka, Kansas Responsible for designing, field surveying, and on-site construction management of terraces, waterways, diversions, and stock water ponds. Also, utilized the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) to identify and implement control measures for soil loss from wind and water erosion. Responsible for designing farm management plans, including wind and water erosion. Responsible for designing farm management plans, including crop and pasture rotation programs, water conservation improvements for farm productions, and wildlife habitat enhancement. Performed soil compaction testing and construction oversight on five different watershed flood protection dams in four different counties. SELECTED PUBLICATIONS AND WORKSHOPS Chenoweth, D.R. “Industrial Development with a Conscientious Effort to Control Erosion.” Proceedings of Conference XV International Erosion Control Association, Inc. Chenoweth, D.R. “Designing an Effective Native Seed Mixture.” Colorado Green-Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado, Inc., Spring 1986, Vol. 2, No. 1. Chenoweth, D.R. “New Reclamation Technology From a Contractor’s Point of View: What Works, What’s Questionable.” Fifth Billings Symposium on Disturbed Land Rehabilitation, 1990, Vol. 2. “Beyond Jute, Hay Bales, and Rip-Rap.” Team instructor for Mountain States Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association, first training workshop on erosion control technologies, Denver, Colorado. Chenoweth, D.R. “Adapting Technology and Confronting Logistical Problems on Linear Restoration Projects.” Proceeding of Conference 28 International Erosion Control Association, Nashville, Tennessee. Chenoweth, D.R., M. Clelland, and G. Datka. 2003. “Straw Mulch Certification Myths, Production, Delivery and Storage Challenges for Fire Restoration Projects.” Post-Fire Rehabilitation Treatments Conference and Expo. Mountain States Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association, Denver, Colorado. Chenoweth, D.R. “The Art and Science of Revegetation at Castle Pines.” Colorado Green Magazine, summer 2004, Vol. 20, No. 3. Chenoweth, D.R., D. Holland, G. Jacob, L. Kruckenberg, J. Rizza, and B. Whiteley. “Economic Benefits of Completing Reclamation Successfully the First Time for Oil and Gas Sites.” Proceeding of Conference 41st International Erosion Control Association, Dallas, Texas. WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 45 ELIZABETH A. CHENOWETH Corporate Vice President Western States Reclamation, Inc. Frederick, Colorado EDUCATION B.A. in Business Administration Fort Hays State University – Hays, Kansas BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Metro State College – Denver, Colorado EXPERIENCE • 36 years of overall experience • 30 years of management experience • 6 years of mining industry work • 30 years of experience with Davis Bacon payroll, government reporting, affirmative action program • 30 years as a corporate EEO Officer EMPLOYMENT Vice President 1983–Present Western States Reclamation, Inc., Frederick, Colorado Responsibilities include general management of administrative employee staff. This includes hiring, supervision, and project management. Coordinate all bank loans, insurance, and bonding requirements. Oversee all payroll, accounting functions, purchases, and bidding. Process monthly cash flows and financial statements. Coordinate on a regular basis with company’s loan officer and accountant. Review newly awarded contracts with company estimator and process performance and payment bonds and change orders. Interface between estimator and foremen to ensure projects are properly executed while maintaining cost controls. Attend pre-construction meetings to display company’s methodology in approaching projects, and receive feedback from project engineers. Evaluate the need for rental or purchase of machinery to maintain field operation. Senior Management Administrative Assistant 1979–1984 Atlantic Richfield Company/Anaconda Minerals Company, Denver, Colorado Assisted in the preparation of reports for senior management, including marketability of mineral reserves, reclaim ability of mined areas, operational requirements, and budgeting needs for new mining acquisitions. This involved working closely with the Manager of Business Opportunity Development and all levels of management. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado International Erosion Control Association High Altitude Revegetation 46 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 COLBY REID Reclamation Division Manager Western States Reclamation, Inc. Frederick, Colorado EDUCATION B.S., Environmental Restoration and Waste Management Mesa State College, Grand Junction, Colorado Minor in Geology CERTIFICATIONS • Trench shoring • CPR • Visible Emissions Evaluator • OSHA 40 hour training for hazardous waste sites • MSHA 40 hour training • Certified pesticide applicator in Colorado • CDOT Erosion Control Supervisor EXPERIENCE • 16 years of reclamation work with Western States Reclamation, Inc. • 2 years of environmental mine project with Atlantic Richfield Company/West Elk Mine. • 5 years self-employed custom farming. SPECIALTIES • Aerial mulching • Pipeline restoration • Management of large fast tracked projects EMPLOYMENT Reclamation Manager–Western States Reclamation, Inc., Frederick, Colorado 2002–Present Responsible for overseeing and executing reclamation bids and projects in a timely manner while maintaining budget control. Manage and coordinate employees in large and small reclamation and erosion control projects. Projects include erosion control, wetlands plantings, native seeding, mulching and landscaping. Superintendent–Western States Reclamation, Inc., Frederick, Colorado 1999–2002 Responsible for executing reclamation projects in a timely manner while maintaining budget control. Manage employees in large and small reclamation projects. Environmental Project Representative–Atlantic Richfield Company/ West Elk Mine, Somerset, Colorado 1996–1998 Responsibilities included developing and implementing state required gas, soil, coal, and water sampling and analysis. Over site of reclamation and compliance projects on mine site and forest service ground. Custom Farming–Self-employment, Loma, Colorado 1993–1998 Duties included accounting and all aspects of ground preparation, seeding and harvesting of crops. Reclamation of drill sites for drilling companies on the Western Slope of Colorado. Wildlife habitat construction for private land owners. RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE Supervision and Management on over 22 major pipeline projects crossing five different states. Recent projects include: ONEOK Douglas and Niobrara Laterals, Douglas, WY Southern Delivery System in Pueblo, CO, Apex Expansion in Salt Lake City, UT, Overland Pipeline in Northwestern Colorado/South Central Wyoming. WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 47 JOE SCHNEIDER Project Manager/Estimator Chenoweth & Associates Environmental Consultants, LLC & Western States Reclamation, Inc. EDUCATION Masters of Science: Landscape Architecture Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Bachelor of Science: Landscape Horticulture Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO SPECIALTIES • Project estimation and procurement • Microsoft Project Management • GIS Capabilities EXPERIENCE • 6 years of project management and coordination • 6 years of project estimating and procurement • 3 years of residential landscape design build EMPLOYMENT Project Estimator/Project Manager December 2008–Present Western States Reclamation, Inc., Frederick, Colorado Responsible for executing reclamation projects in a timely manner while maintaining budget control. Provide costs through the bidding process with potential customers and work to see where costs savings can be achieved through efficiencies and savings. Provide estimates of large and small scale environmental reclamation projects to varying industries in the Western United States. Estimated items include: erosion control, revegetation, landscape installation and noxious weed management. Estimates for services provided to a range of customers including: oil, gas, land development, waste facilities (landfills), mining and governmental agencies. Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2005–December 2007 Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas Assisted professors with teaching and evaluating technology labs and planting design courses. Assisted Dr. Tim Keane with surveying and data collection on stream reference reaches in eastern Kansas. Project Foreman January 2003–May 2005 Teufel Landscape, Seattle, Washington Managed and installed small design build projects in Seattle and surrounding areas. Projects consisted of high- end residential and small commercial projects. Field Technician May 1999–December 2002 Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, Berthoud, Colorado Established, managed, and maintained research projects and equipment across Northern Colorado. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member of American Society of Landscape Architects Member of American Water Works Association Recent projects include: ONEOK Douglas and Niobrara Laterals, Douglas, WY Southern Delivery System in Pueblo, CO, Apex Expansion in Salt Lake City, UT, Overland Pipeline in Northwestern Colorado/South Central Wyoming. 48 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 BRYAN ROE Project Manager/Estimator Western States Reclamation, Inc. EDUCATION B.S., BioMedical Sciences, Minor Business Administration St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN SPECIALTIES • Project estimation and procurement • Project management EXPERIENCE • 8 years project management experience with both reclamation and landscaping projects • 4 years of high end residential landscape design build • 4 years of project estimating and procurement EMPLOYMENT Project Manager/Estimator June, 2014-Present Western States Reclamation, Inc. Responsibilities include providing estimating and project management for large and small-scale environmental reclamation and landscaping projects to various industries throughout the western United States. President of Operations April, 2009-March 2014 Landscape Innovations, LLC Responsibilities included efficiently planning, coordinating and facilitating all projects associated with Landscape Innovations, LLC. Successfully designed and built high-end projects for various clients. Project Manager/Installation Division Manager August, 2005-April, 2009 Minnesota Native Landscapes, Inc. Responsibilities included managing, scheduling, coordinating and implementing all aspects of secured projects within the Installation Division. Worked closely with customers, including General Contractors, Engineers, Landscape Architects, Ecologists and local Government Agencies. CERTIFICATIONS First Aid/CPR Erosion/Sediment Control Specialist-Site Management WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 49 CHELSEA DENOBLE Soil Scientist/Project Manager/Estimator Western States Reclamation, Inc. and Chenoweth & Associates Environmental Consultants, LLC EDUCATION B.S. in Soil and Land Management, minor in Water Resources University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, Wisconsin EXPERIENCE • 3 years of reclamation planning and soil interpretation • 1 years of project management and coordination • 3 years of project estimating and procurement CERTIFICATIONS • MSHA Surface: Coal, Metal, Nonmetal • Safeland USA • First Aid, CPR, AED SPECIALTIES • Coursework in wetland soils, soil/plant analysis, soil genesis and morphology, soil physics, soil survey interpretation, wetlands ecology, and soil profile description writing • Field experience in describing, mapping, classifying, and interpreting soils as well as delineating wetlands EMPLOYMENT Soil Scientist May 2012–Present Chenoweth and Associates Environmental Consultants, LLC., Frederick, Colorado Performed soil and vegetation field work including soil interpretation and profile description writing, and assisted with vegetation cover transects and biomass collections. Generated reclamation plans including topsoil handling procedures, revegetation, amendment recommendations, and seed mix creation. Project Estimator/Project Manager May 2012–Present Western States Reclamation, Inc., Frederick, CO Responsible for executing reclamation projects in a timely manner while maintaining budget control. Provide costs through the bidding process with potential customers and work to see where costs savings can be achieved through efficiencies and savings. Provide estimates of large and small scale environmental reclamation projects to varying industries in the Western United States. Estimated items include: erosion control, revegetation, landscape installation and noxious weed management. Estimates for services provided to a range of customers including: oil, gas, land development, waste facilities (landfills), mining and governmental agencies. 50 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 JOSH MILNER Equipment Logistics Coordinator Western States Reclamation, Inc. EDUCATION B.S. in Computer Information System Security Devry University – Denver, Colorado B.S. in Landscape Horticulture Colorado State University – Fort Collins, Colorado CERTIFICATIONS • CompTIA A+ • MSHA 40 hour training • DOT Training EXPERIENCE • 6 years of reclamation equipment operation and repair • 2 years of mining equipment operation • 2 years of carpentry EMPLOYMENT Equipment Logistics Coordinator 2008–Present Western States Reclamation, Inc., Frederick, Colorado Provides oversight, management, and execution of all maintenance and repairs of equipment related to large and small-scale environmental reclamation projects. Responsible for purchase and sale of equipment for company operations. Manages equipment, parts, and tool inventory related to equipment operations. Mechanic’s Aid 2007–2008 Western States Reclamation, Inc., Frederick, Colorado Operated a variety of equipment in a safe, efficient manner related to the completion of reclamation projects. Provided vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair. Coal Mine Equipment Operator 2004–2006 Bowie Resources, Somerset, Colorado Operated equipment related to mining activities, including setting pillars and building seals and stoppings to provide a safe work environment. Carpenter 2003–2004 C&M Construction, Paonia, Colorado Provided customers with quality framing, roofing, and concrete services. WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 51 CLINTON SNOW Irrigation Superintendent Western States Reclamation, Inc. EDUCATION A.A.S. in Agronomy and Spanish Glendale Community College – Glendale, Arizona SPECIALTIES • Landscape irrigation installation and maintenance • United States Air Force training programs EXPERIENCE • 6 years as WSRI Landscape and Reclamation Superintendent • 16 years of golf course and landscape construction and maintenance • 6 years of working with USAF construction equipment • 6 years as pavement superintendent EMPLOYMENT Irrigation Superintendent May 2006–Present Western States Reclamation, Inc., Frederick, Colorado Provides irrigation installation on large and small scale environmental reclamation and landscaping projects to a variety of customers. Assistant Superintendent May 2005–October 2005 Niebur Golf, Colorado Springs, Colorado Assisted in all aspects of golf course construction. Installed irrigation, electrical, pump, and transfer stations to meet specifications. Coordinated and scheduled crews for irrigation and electrical construction. Pipe Fitter/Equipment Operator December 1999–October 2003 American Landscape, Inc. Canoga Park, Arizona Installed and renovated irrigation and drainage systems on golf courses and recreation areas in California, Nevada, and Utah. Operated heavy equipment and coordinated projects to ensure high productivity. Construction Equipment and Pavement Superintendent November 1993–May 2005 Vinnel-Brown & Root (USAF), Incirlik Air Force Base, Turkey Supervised, managed, and scheduled support staff on maintaining golf course, air field, roads, and other paved areas. Operated, maintained, and repaired related construction equipment. Recognized for increasing efficiency and performance during contract. Parks Groundskeepe September 1983–April 1991 Cave Creek Golf Course, Phoenix, Arizona Constructed and maintained systems and grounds of championship golf course built on an existing landfill. 52 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 ANTONIO GARCIA Field Foreman Western States Reclamation, Inc. SPECIALTIES • Irrigation installation and troubleshooting • Landscape planting and maintenance • Native ecosystem restoration • Bilingual (English and Spanish) • ConocoPhillips safety and environmental training • Class A CDL • Encana safety and environmental training EXPERIENCE • 9 years of reclamation work • 30 years of sprinkler/irrigation system installation • 30 years of traditional and native landscape installation and maintenance EMPLOYMENT Field Foreman 2004–Present Western States Reclamation, Inc., Frederick, Colorado Responsible for meeting production quotas while controlling material cost. Train numerous coworkers on safety procedures, operation of equipment, and company policies. Responsible for assisting office with preparing estimates, setting up projects, and tracking jobs. Foreman/Laborer 1984–2004 R.W. Adams, Inc., Denver, CO Supervised up to a 10-person team of installers. Managed training and operation of equipment and company vehicles. Maintained budget and staffing for installation and maintenance of residential sprinkler systems. WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 53 JUSTIN KEITH Project Superintendent Western States Reclamation, Inc. EDUCATION B.S., Agriculture- Crop Science Option Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas CERTIFICATIONS • Qualified Supervisor of Pesticides in Colorado and Wyoming • Certified Applicator of Pesticides in Kansas EXPERIENCE • 6 years of reclamation work with Western States Reclamation, Inc. • 4 years of agronomist work with Ryan Lawn & Tree EMPLOYMENT Project Foreman 2009–Present Western States Reclamation, Inc., Frederick, Colorado Record information such as personnel, production, and operational data on specified forms and reports. Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities. Train workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, and company policies. Examine and inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met. Agronomist/Route Manager 2005–2009 Ryan Lawn & Tree, Overland Park, Kansas Schedule work for crews depending on work priorities, crew and equipment availability, and weather conditions. Identify diseases and pests affecting landscaping, and order appropriate treatments. Plant and maintain vegetation through activities such as mulching, fertilizing, watering, mowing, and pruning. Prepare services estimates based on labor, material, and machine costs, and maintain budgets for individual projects. Direct or perform mixing and application of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. Negotiate with customers regarding fees for landscaping, lawn service, or grounds keeping work. Recent projects include: ONEOK Douglas and Niobrara Laterals, Douglas, WY Southern Delivery System in Pueblo, CO, Apex Expansion in Salt Lake City, UT, Overland Pipeline in Northwestern Colorado/South Central Wyoming. 54 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 AARON BRACK General Superintendent Western States Reclamation, Inc. EDUCATION A.A.S. in Crop and Animal Science Dale Carnegie Management Training SPECIALTIES • Class A CDL license: N (Liquid/cargo tank) and T (doubles/triples) • Qualified Supervisor of Pesticides in Colorado • Advanced welding skills • Operational/mechanical knowledge of T-300 roll-back and 35-ton heavy wreckers • Extensive knowledge of most makes and models of common farm and construction equipment, semi-trucks, and trailers EMPLOYMENT General Superintendent 2012–Present Western States Reclamation, Inc., Frederick, Colorado Train workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, and company polices. Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities. Record information such as personnel, production, and operational data on specific forms and reports. Examine and inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and ensure that specifications are met. General Manager 2009–2013 Elite Field Services, Grand Junction, CO Managed and maintained operations in North Dakota, Texas, and Colorado. Managed office and field personnel, bid work, and reviewed completed work. Managed customer and vendor relationships. Part Time Operator 2008–2013 M&H Towing, Montrose, CO Operated and maintained tow trucks, both roll-back and heavy wrecker, on a variety of calls. Farming 2001–2012 Brack Cattle, Olathe, CO Managed and maintained 500+ acres of crops (plow through harvest), up to 300 head of cattle, and a small feedlot. Operated and maintained truck fleet and managed trucking operations as needed. WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 55 TYLER AMEN Project Superintendent Western States Reclamation, Inc. EDUCATION B.S. in Construction Management Colorado State University – Fort Collins, CO SPECIALTIES • Class A CDL license • OSHA training • CPR-certified • TransCanada safety and environmental training • El Paso safety and environmental training EXPERIENCE • 3 years of major pipeline construction, focused on reclamation • 5 years of residential contractor experience • 15 years of livestock breeding EMPLOYMENT Reclamation Foreman 2013–Present Western States Reclamation, Inc., Frederick, Colorado Record information such as personnel, production, and operational data on specific forms and reports. Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities. Train workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, and company policies. Examine and inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met. Foreman 2010–2013 Arnold’s Custom Seeding, Keenesburg, CO Experience in operating and transporting heavy machinery, managing reclamation operations, performing mechanical tasks, quantity take-offs, job safety analysis reports, and daily progress reports. Owner 2009–2010 Amen Construction, Fort Collins, CO Owner of a small residential contracting company Project Management Intern/Laborer The Neenen Company, Fort Collins, CO Managed commercial buildings ranging from $1 to $40 million, including: schools, hospitals, residential lofts, office buildings, resorts, and production shops. Experience in quantity take-offs, scheduling, RFP contracts, purchase orders, tracking, and data reports. Owner Amen Family Livestock, Fort Morgan, Colorado Recent projects include: ONEOK Douglas and Niobrara Laterals, Douglas, WY 56 WESTERN WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION STATES RECLAMATION | 02 At WSRI, every member of our team plays a vital role in our commitment to safety. Our superintendents, foremen, and associate foremen all have a vital role in the welfare of our most valuable asset: our people. To that end, WSRI has implemented a progressive safety action plan that keeps the safe and careful operation of equipment top of mind. Our crew members routinely attend safety training at the beginning of each and every job. Our supervisors hold daily crew meetings to discuss on-site safety hazards, issues, and concerns, which are followed up by weekly toolbox safety meetings to reinforce safety procedures and address any questions or concerns employees may have. Supervisors also meet weekly with the owner to re-cap any issues and discuss any new safety items. We have put together a comprehensive safety manual that is to be followed by all employees and is available upon request. All rules of common sense and good construction practice are followed to attain and maintain safe working conditions, and to provide the best service possible to our clients. We participate in ISNetworld, DISA (drug testing), BROWZ, and other safety programs. SAFETY DATA WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION 57 SAFETY DATA LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION WSRI EQUIPMENT LIST WSRI EQUIPMENT LIST WSRI EQUIPMENT LIST PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Elk Park Phase II Lindsey Utter, Pitkin County Recreation Planner lindsey.utter@pitkincounty.com (970) 920-5224 CDOT Barnum Park Wetlands and Streetscape John Murnan, Senior Project Manager, Scott Contracting john@scottcontracting.com (720) 490-7417 Jeru Parikh, Senior Landscape Architect, Denver Parks jeru.parikh@denvergov.org (720) 913-0619 Lora Rice Archuleta, Engineer, CDOT lora.ricearchuleta@state.co.us (720) 570-8089 Cherry Creek – Eco Park Creekside Quest John Leone, Project Manager, Naranjo johnjr.naranjocivil@gmail.com (970) 397-7968 Brent Kaslon, Landscape Designer/Planner, Valerian LLC brent@valerianllc.com (303) 347-1200 Hwy 34 and I-25 Interchange at Centerra Rick Suer, Project Manager, New Design Construction rsuer@newdesignconstruction.com (303) 286-8500 LOMA, CO FREDERICK, CO KAYENTA, AZ States Worked In Oce Location COLORADO FRONT RANGE OFFICE 3756 Imperial Street Frederick, CO 80516 Tel: 303-833-1986 Fax: 303-833-4447 www.wsreclamation.com