HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFI - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - 7436 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICESNovember 2, 2012
Financial Services
City of Fort Collins – Purchasing Division
215 North Mason Street, 2nd Floor
Fort Collins, CO 80524
RE: Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 7436
General Environmental Consulting Services
To Whom It May Concern:
CGRS, Inc. (CGRS) is pleased to submit to the City of Fort Collins – Purchasing Division this Proposal
for RFP No. 7436, General Environmental Consulting Services. CGRS, based in Fort Collins, Colorado,
is a full service environmental consulting firm with all of the qualifications to perform the required tasks
of this RFP. CGRS has been in business for 25 years and has been providing consulting services to the
City of Fort Collins and other clients throughout the western United States.
CGRS has received and reviewed Addendum No. 1 and 2 related to this RFP. If you have any questions
in regards to our proposal, please contact me at 970-493-7780.
Sincerely,
CGRS, Inc.
Randy S. Price, P.G., C.P.G.
VP Operations/Geologist
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1-A PROPOSAL UNDERSTANDING ................................................................................... 1
Project Team Management .............................................................................. 1
Technical Expertise .......................................................................................... 3
Experience ....................................................................................................... 3
Past Performance ............................................................................................ 3
Geographic Location ........................................................................................ 3
1-B SPECIFIC SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................... 4
1.0 Environmental Assessments and Investigation .......................................... 4
2.0 Remedial Technology Selection and Implementation ................................. 7
3.0 Ecological Assessment and Permitting....................................................... 10
4.0 Voluntary Cleanup ..................................................................................... 11
5.0 Environmental Auditing .............................................................................. 12
6.0 Human Health Risk Assessment ................................................................ 12
7.0 Air Quality Permitting, Monitoring, Modeling, and Compliance ................... 13
1-C RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE ........................................................................14
2-A CAPABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS ......................................................................20
Knowledge of Regulations ............................................................................... 21
Ability to Defend Statements and Conclusions ................................................. 23
UST/AST Removals ......................................................................................... 25
Operation, Maintenance and Monitoring .......................................................... 25
UST and AST Management ............................................................................. 25
Process Safety Management Plans ................................................................. 26
Expert Testimony Services .............................................................................. 27
Tracer Tight® Nonvolumetric Tank and Line Testing ....................................... 27
AcuRite® Volumetric Line Testing .................................................................... 27
UST 2000/P® Volumetric Tank Testing ............................................................ 27
Statistical Inventory Reconciliation (SIR) .......................................................... 27
Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG) ....................................................................... 27
Remote Polling ................................................................................................ 28
Data Management ........................................................................................... 28
Leak Location and Delineation ......................................................................... 28
Cathodic Protection Evaluation ........................................................................ 28
Compliance Services Personnel ...................................................................... 28
Construction Services ...................................................................................... 29
Design and Installation of New Fuel Systems .................................................. 29
Upgrade of Existing Fuel Systems ................................................................... 29
Installation of Environmental Remediation Systems ......................................... 29
Construction Management ............................................................................... 30
2-B STAFF .........................................................................................................................30
2-C REFERENCES ............................................................................................................33
2-D SUBCONSULTANTS...................................................................................................34
APPENDICES
3-A……Resumes
3-B……Detailed Project Descriptions
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1-A PROPOSAL UNDERSTANDING
CGRS, Inc. (CGRS) is pleased to submit this proposal in response to the solicitation by City of
Fort Collins Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 7436 for General Environmental Services. CGRS
and its Subconsultants understand the scope of services as outlined in sections one through three
of the RFP. CGRS will have a broad team of specialist who will be subcontracted on an as
needed basis. This team was carefully selected based on their experience and close proximity to
Fort Collins.
CGRS is a full service environmental consulting company with all of the qualifications to perform
the tasks required within this RFP. CGRS was founded in 1987 in Fort Collins and enjoys a 25-
year history and has grown to become a highly diversified firm, providing compliance,
assessment, construction, and remediation services covering the vast scope of environmental
health and safety regulations that affect commercial/industrial businesses and government
facilities. CGRS has completed countless projects in 40 of the 50 States in both the private
business and government sectors. By integrating resources from CGRS’ Environmental,
Compliance, and Construction departments, our experienced staff, including engineers,
geologists, hydrogeologists, field technicians, and support staff are able to offer a comprehensive
range of services tailored to meet the specific needs of our customers and cost-effectively
investigate, define, limit and/or eliminate environmental risks and liabilities.
CGRS is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, with satellite offices in Grand Junction,
Colorado; Sheridan, Wyoming; and Sacramento, California. Currently, CGRS has over 315 active
environmental projects. Our distribution of project locations allows CGRS to share mobilization
costs to even the most remote locations.
For services that CGRS does not directly perform, we have developed strong relationships with
various Subconsultants who specialize in those areas of expertise. For this particular RFP,
CGRS will contract with Hellman & Associates who will provide and/or assist with Environmental
Auditing and Human Health Risk Assessment. In addition, CGRS will contract with Windy Ridge
Enterprises, LLC and Advantage Environmental/Safety Resources, LLC who specialize in
asbestos and Pb-based paint issues. Finally, the last member of our team is Blue Mountain
Environmental Consulting, LLC who will provide services related to Ecological Assessment and
Permitting.
This diversity allows CGRS to competently perform turnkey environmental compliance
management for many different types of private companies and governmental agencies. Our firm
has developed a state-of-the-art database from off-the-shelf technology which allows us to
automate project management tasks, cost tracking, invoicing and other administrative tasks.
Computer technologies have allowed data communication from remote locations, thus expanding
our firm’s capabilities to manage large projects in a timely, professional and cost-effective manner.
Project Team Management
A management structure with clearly defined responsibilities, authorities, and lines of
communication is a vital prerequisite for successful performance on multi-task order contracts
such as this contract. CGRS has a proven track record and corporate experience in handling
large multi-disciplinary projects of a similar nature.
The project team views partnership as absolutely essential to ensuring quality service. By
working as true partners with our clients, we can be more responsive to their specific goals and
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objectives. Effective partnership entails commitment and planning. If selected for this contract, the
project team will initiate a post-award partnering planning session in which we will formally agree
on consistent programmatic criteria to govern all project activities. The end product of this session
will be a bound programmatic guidance manual. The manual will establish a set of protocols for
project management and technical activities to be used to ensure a consistent approach on each
contract.
A brief description of key project activities is presented below:
Technical Staff Assignments
Project Managers will be responsible for assignment of technical project staff and
developing a staffing plan for approval by the Contract Manager. The Contract Manager
will track the allocation of resources and the assignment of individuals to ensure that
sufficient resources are provided to support project needs and successes.
A key feature of Resource Allocation will be the identification of services of additional
subcontractors, such as drillers, specialty laboratories, surveyors, and so on. The
Contract Manager will work with the Project Managers to identify possible subcontractor
candidates for specific delivery order assignments. The purpose of early identification of
such candidates will be to ensure a suitable pool of possible subcontractors to help
expedite studies or respond to emergency situations. In all circumstances, competitive
bid procedures will be used.
Project Kickoff Meetings
Kickoff meetings for specific delivery orders will be arranged by the assigned Project
Managers. The Contract Manger will be directly involved in all kickoff meetings to ensure
consistency in the team’s approach to conducting all assignments with the City.
Consistent with our partnering philosophy, City staff will be encouraged to attend
delivery order kickoff meetings. This will ensure that everyone involved in the project
establishes an effective communication network up-front and that appropriate concerns
are addressed.
For projects involving analytical activities, we have found it to be particularly effective to
have separate kickoff meetings with laboratory staff during the work plan development
phase, so that methods, reporting limits, and special schedule concerns are
appropriately addressed.
Project Tracking, Reporting, Invoicing
The Contract Manager will retain full responsibility for approving/submitting progress
reports and invoicing financial data to the City. Once delivery orders are negotiated and
staffed, the management reporting process will be used to monitor program and delivery
order implementation.
Our management reporting system has enabled us to complete delivery orders on time
and within budget by:
• Detailed planning and estimating for all tasks,
• Measurement and reporting of actual performance vs. schedule and
budget, and
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• Maintaining performance within scope, schedule and budget.
At the center of our management reporting processes is our project financial reporting
software. Schedule and cost control will be accomplished through proper up front
planning, continuous monitoring of financial and schedule reports, and follow-up actions.
To keep projects focused and under control, our system provides for:
• Detailed or summary project financial reports,
• On-line access to key project information (i.e., labor costs to date;
subcontractor costs to date; materials cost to date),
• Comparisons of actual project cost and schedule performance against
budgets, and
• Roll up of total program resource commitments to plan for staffing and
review workload commitments.
Technical Expertise
The project team includes all of the required disciplines for this proposal. The resumes of the
individuals proposed for this project are presented as an Appendix. All of the field personnel have
the required Health & Safety training and medical surveillance certificates (these certificates are
not shown in this proposal but will be provided before any work is started).
Experience
The CGRS project team has all of the necessary experience and ability to perform the required
services listed in the RFP. A discussion of the required services is given in Section 1-B of this
proposal. It can be seen that the CGRS’ team as a whole has considerable experience in
performing similar services.
Past Performance
The past performance as given by the previous project experience is presented in Section 1-B of
this proposal. The project team has previous documented performance in working on similar
types and sizes of projects as the one for this proposal. We invite you to contact our references
for these projects. It is not our philosophy to low bid the proposal and then try to obtain change
orders. The team as a whole has a proven track record for performing similar type projects on
schedule, and within budget.
Geographic Location
CGRS is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, as is our team of subconsultants except
Hellman and Associates and Advantage Environmental/Safety Resources. This will allow for
reduced project costs as mobilization charges will be negligible. Also, CGRS uses local
businesses for subcontracted laboratory analysis and drilling services, including Technology
Laboratories, Inc., and Drilling Engineers, Inc. of Fort Collins.
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1-B SPECIFIC SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
1.0 Environmental Assessments and Investigation
Under environmental laws and regulations that went into effect in 1980, liabilities for hazardous
waste disposal and other site risks can be inherited by successor owners, lenders, insurers and
investors. The cost to remediate a contaminated property can be very expensive, and may cost
more than the value of the property itself. CGRS has in-depth experience in performing due
diligence environmental site assessments (ESAs) at undeveloped, industrial, commercial and
agricultural properties. CGRS has performed ESAs for a variety of clients, such as private
citizens, industrial corporations, investment firms, developers, law firms, insurance companies and
financial institutions throughout the Western United States.
Generally, ESAs are performed in a phased approach, with a Phase I ESA consisting of a
nonintrusive and qualitative investigation. The amount of quantitative data available depends on
the geographic location, federal, state and municipal laws and past site use. CGRS adheres to
the ASTM E 1527-05 standard for performing Phase I ESAs. Data incorporated into CGRS’ work
scope for Phase I ESAs include but are not limited to the following:
Site history documented by:
- Aerial photographs, historical to present day
- Land title search
- Interviews and records review
- Regulatory database search
Physical setting, regional geology and hydrogeology
Site reconnaissance of subject property and adjacent properties to identify current and
past use
Transformers/polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), drums, stormdrains and chemical
storage
Construction materials (i.e., asbestos, lead based paint, lead and copper piping)
Storage tanks (above and below ground)
If the Phase I ESA determines there is a potential environmental risk associated with the property,
a Phase II investigation is recommended. Phase II ESAs are site specific and usually involve
analytical testing of soil and water (depending on contamination source), building materials
(asbestos or lead-based paint), underground storage tanks and piping (tank integrity testing), or
electrical transformers (PCBs). There are a variety of methods for site investigations and CGRS
personnel have in-depth experience in the following:
Air sampling
Soil vapor surveys
Surface soil and water sampling
Subsurface soil and groundwater sampling
Groundwater monitoring well installation, sampling and testing
Sample collection of building materials for asbestos containing material (ACM)
Sample analysis dependent on source or contaminant type.
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CGRS has extensive experience in generating Work Plans, Quality Assurance Project Plans
(QAPP) and Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAP) which assures that the proper analytical data are
generated for each project, and that all sampling and handling are done in accordance with written
protocols. Each QAPP is prepared in accordance with the U.S. EPA RCRA QAPP instructions
and other relevant guidance documents. Assuring that samples are obtained and analyzed
according to written protocols allows for a systematic method of data interpretation. Reports are
prepared presenting data as specified in site specific Work Plans, which assures consistent and
adequate data presentation.
The overall objectives of a site assessment are to determine if remedial action is required and, if
so, to identify the most suitable approach. The purpose of a site assessment is to determine the
following:
The presence and distribution of the contaminant,
Sources, and directions of contaminant migration,
Hydrogeologic properties controlling contaminant movement, and
Sensitive receptors on which contamination can have adverse effects.
The success of any remediation project is directly dependent on defining the areal extent of the
expected or identified contaminants, determining the physical and chemical characteristics of
target compounds and of the medium from which target compounds are to be removed, and
understanding limitations of selected remediation technologies. In order to address the unique
problems at such sites, it is important to gather background information, develop a Site Sampling
and Analysis Plan, perform site characterization, and perform an exposure assessment through
receptor survey and fate and transport modeling. CGRS possesses the required skills, methods
and technologies for addressing each of these issues.
CGRS has extensive experience in regard to defining soil conditions and aquifer properties and
determination of hazardous chemical exposure routes. All of our project managers have college
degrees with strong backgrounds in chemistry, geology, hydrogeology, contaminant transport and
groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling.
CGRS has extensive experience in defining the extent of surface and subsurface petroleum
releases and holds a sixteen year award for assessing State of Colorado led leaking underground
storage tank (LUST) site investigations and remediation. We employ the most effective
investigation techniques, which may include soil gas surveys, hand auger investigations, geo-
probe investigations or conventional hollow stem auger drilling.
CGRS conducted a multi-million dollar environmental due
diligence for the purchase of two natural gas processing
plants and 18 associated compressor stations throughout
Oklahoma. The due diligence consisted of reviewing previous
environmental reports and conducting comprehensive
assessments at 20 of the facilities. The assessment consisted
of excavating and logging over 30 trenches and drilling 836
soil borings of which 239 were completed as groundwater
monitoring wells. Aquifer tests and periodic groundwater
monitoring were performed as well. The work was performed
within an eight month period demonstrating CGRS’ ability to
manage large complex projects in a timely and cost effective
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manner. Prior to the project start-up, CGRS developed a database by which all analytical data
was electronically received and managed, thus eliminating data entry.
CGRS provides on-site technical and regulatory services to its clients to meet the complex
requirements of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Superfund, Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA), and various state regulations. Some of the typical hazardous
waste management services offered by CGRS include waste characterization, manifesting and
disposal, development of waste inventory programs, development of hazardous material
management and contingency plans, and remedial investigations. We also act as liaison between
our clients and state and/or federal agencies.
Our capabilities include hazard analysis and spill prevention, control, and countermeasure
(SPCC) planning, and addressing possible on and off-site consequences of potential releases of
hazardous chemicals. The hazard analysis plan identifies specific undesirable consequences and
material, system, process and plant characteristics that could produce those consequences.
Issues such as human, environmental and economic impacts are also
addressed. The SPCC Plan is designed to help minimize the potential for
oil product discharges at petroleum facilities, which includes employee
training protocol, storage tank inspection guidelines, identifying failsafe
engineering to prevent discharges, secondary containment design to
prevent a discharge from impacting the environment in the event of a spill,
and spill response protocol.
Wherever chemicals, fuels, or other hazardous materials are stored, processed, or consumed,
there is a risk of release to the environment. In the event of a hazardous material (HAZMAT)
release, it is critical that emergency responders have all the information they need to safely
control the release and prevent injuries to the public or damage to the environment. For this
reason, federal and state regulations require facilities that manage hazardous materials to
maintain written HAZMAT Emergency Response Plans.
HAZMAT Emergency Response Plans may be required by any number of federal or state
agencies under different regulations. These plans may partially overlap in their requirements. A
partial list of plans that might be required at an installation includes:
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Oil Spill Prevention SPCC/Facility Response
Plan (FRP) - Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 112;
• Minerals Management Service (MMS) Facility Response Plan - Title 30 CFR Part 254;
• Department of Transportation (DOT) Research and Special Programs Administration
(RSPA) Pipeline Response Plan - Title 49 CFR Part 194;
• United States Coast Guard (USCG) Facility Response Plan - 33 CFR 154, Subpart F;
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Emergency Action Plan - Title
29 CFR 1910.38(a);
• OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
Emergency Response Plan - Title 29 CFR 1910.120;
• OSHA Chemical Hygiene Plan - Title 29 CFR 1910.1450;
• Clean Air Act (CAA) Risk Management Plan - Title 40 CFR Part 68; and
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Contingency Plan - Title 40 CFR
Parts 262/264/265.
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A 1994 Presidential review of federal release prevention, mitigation, and response authorities
found that the preparation of multiple and overlapping emergency response plans is complex,
confusing, and costly. On June 5, 1996, the National Response Team (NRT), made up of the
EPA, USCG, OSHA, DOT's Office of Pipeline Safety, and Minerals Management Service
(MMS), published guidance concerning preparation of a single HAZMAT Emergency Response
Plan. This guidance is referred to as the Integrated Contingency Plan (ICP) or "One Plan"
guidance. It is intended to fulfill the plan requirements of the following federal regulations that
might be applicable to a facility:
• Clean Water Act (CWA) Facility Response Plans as required by the EPA, USCG, DOT,
and MMS.
• EPA's Risk Management Program, Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation, and RCRA
Contingency Planning Requirements.
• OSHA's Emergency Action Plan and HAZWOPER regulations.
ICP plans can be developed to include state and local emergency planning requirements in
addition to the federal requirements. SPCC and ICP plans must be reviewed periodically, SPCC
plan every five years, and amended as needed whenever there is a change in the facility design,
construction, operation or maintenance which materially affects the potential to discharge
petroleum or regulated chemicals. All plan amendments must be certified by a Professional
Engineer and fully implemented within 6 months of the date of the facility change or plan review.
CGRS will team with Advantage Environmental/Safety Resources, LLC
(Advantage) of Pueblo, and Windy Ridge Enterprises, LLC (WRE) of Fort Collins
and in addressing asbestos and lead-based paint consulting, inspection, and
management planning projects. WRE and Advantage bring over 25 years of
experience in asbestos and lead-based paint consulting and have a long history of
providing cost-effective solutions for managing asbestos and lead-based paint compliance in
buildings, have worked on several asbestos-contaminated soils projects, providing on-site
assistance, remedial oversight, and development of a soils management plan.
In addition to commercial and residential clients, WRE and Advantage have extensive experience
providing asbestos and lead-based paint consulting services to colleges, universities, public
schools, federal, state, county, and city owned facilities throughout the Colorado front-range, where
budgets funded by tax-payer dollars are always a high priority. Service to these public entities
have been sustained over several years, largely due to their willingness to find creative solutions
that protect the health and safety of their schools and communities in an efficient and financially
responsible manner. Advantage has worked to find available funding for asbestos & lead removal,
inspection, and training through grants and other state programs, and have orchestrated numerous
efforts to combine costs with nearby districts to reduce the overall burden on strained educational
budgets. Detailed descriptions of WRE’s and Advantage’s capabilities and resumes are presented
in Section 2-D and Appendix 3-A.
2.0 Remedial Technology Selection and Implementation
Data obtained from Phase II ESAs or other site investigations determine whether or not
remediation of contaminated media is required. If clean-up activities are required, site
remediation should be based on sound engineering design and evaluation, as well as cost versus
benefit issues. CGRS’ staff of professionals has extensive experience in remediation system
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design, installation, permitting, construction management, operation and maintenance, and
remedial monitoring.
CGRS’ geologists, engineers, and hydrogeologists have
designed, permitted, installed, operated and maintained, and
monitored remedial systems throughout the State of Colorado
using air sparge, soil vapor extraction, in-situ chemical oxidation,
bio-augmentation, groundwater recovery and treatment methods,
and excavation. CGRS is currently managing over 70 active
remediation systems in Colorado. CGRS is one of a handful of
consultants selected by the Colorado Division of Oil and Public
Safety (OPS) to provide petroleum storage tank assessment,
remediation, and emergency response services for the State. In fact, CGRS has been awarded
this contract for the last 16 years. Those projects consist of “orphan tank” sites as well as facilities
owned by private entities that do not have the financial resources to absorb the costs associated
with the assessment and cleanup of their contaminated properties. CGRS manages
approximately 75% of the sites included in the inventory of the State-Led projects. Also, CGRS
provides turnkey reimbursement application services for clients with LUST remediation sites that
are eligible for cost reimbursement through the Colorado Petroleum Storage Tank Fund.
An operations and maintenance plan (O&M plan) is generated for every dedicated remedial
system which details step-by-step procedures required for system start-up, safe operation, and
shutdown. The project manager for each project is responsible for generating a site-specific O&M
plan. The plan includes but is not limited to a description of all on-site remedial equipment,
equipment manufacturer (with telephone numbers) as well as required work. Monthly, quarterly
and yearly maintenance requirements are described along with tools required to complete the
tasks.
CGRS is involved with hazardous material projects from first response through remediation
system closure. We are familiar with all aspects of permitting and have extensive experience in
working with local regulatory agencies that may have specific construction codes or permitting
requirements. Aesthetic considerations in system operation and design, weather, technical and
cost feasibility are all factors considered in selecting the remediation method.
Selected project summaries, which demonstrate our company's ability to perform storage tank
assessment and remediation projects, including operation and maintenance are presented below.
We can provide additional project experience if requested.
Table 1. Selected Active Petroleum Remediation Project Summary
Company Name Number of
Sites Remediation Methods
Cost
Colorado Division of
Oil & Public Safety
(State Award)
67
Air sparge, soil venting, excavation,
pump & treat, chemical oxidation,
dissolved oxygen enhancement,
anaerobic bio-augmentation, natural
attenuation/risk based closure
>$20,000,000
Since 2005
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Company Name Number of
Sites Remediation Methods
Cost
Western
Convenience Stores,
Inc.
10
Air sparge, soil venting, excavation,
enhanced fluid recovery, dissolved
oxygen enhancement, natural
attenuation/ risk based closure
$3,300,000
Peerless Tyre
Company
9
Air sparge, soil venting, excavation,
chemical oxidation, anaerobic bio-
augmentation, natural attenuation/risk
based closure
$3,600,000
Gasamat Oil
Corporation
5
Air sparge, soil venting, anaerobic bio-
augmentation, natural attenuation/risk
based closure
$1,300,000
Circle K Stores, Inc. 2 Pilot testing for hydraulic fracturing,
chemical oxidation, dissolved oxygen
enhancement, bio-augmentation, and
enhanced fluid recovery
$220,000
King Soopers 2 Natural attenuation/risk based closure $54,000
CGRS has completed numerous LUST site investigations and
remediation projects under the jurisdiction and review of OPS that
have been closed as a result of risk-based modeling. The most
conservative baseline cleanup guidelines used by OPS are based on
Tier-1 Risk Based Screening Levels (RBSLs), which assume steady
state parameters. However, OPS allows the use of site specific data
for use in fate and transport models to calculate Tier-2 site specific
target levels (SSTLs). The current modeling program used by
CGRS, and recognized by OPS, is RISC5 distributed by
GroundwaterSoftware.com. As part of each site investigation, CGRS obtains site specific data,
including source and contaminant plume characteristics, and hydrogeologic data required for fate
and transport modeling. Initial models are performed to identify whether or not the contaminant
plume poses a current or future risk to sensitive exposure pathways, such as groundwater
ingestion and vapor intrusion, based on existing contaminant concentrations. If model results
indicate a risk of exposure exists above action levels, fate and transport model calculations are
made to establish Tier-2 SSTLs for use in determining remediation cleanup goals required for risk-
based closure.
CGRS strives to minimize our overall environmental footprint and promote
environmentally friendly remediation strategies. To that end, CGRS has developed
company-wide practices that include a paperless filing system, integrated green
remediation system design, and O&M practices. CGRS also recently implemented a
bailer recycling program that diverts approximately 100 pound of plastic from the landfill per
month. CGRS makes every effort to reduce fuel usage by combining site visits, maintaining our
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• CGRS has developed a method of evaluating the cost effectiveness of using variable-
frequency drive motors to save energy over the life of a project;
• CGRS can minimize energy and installation costs by utilizing zoned remedial techniques: one
piece of equipment can be sized to address several smaller areas;
• CGRS has worked with various vendors to find cost-effective solar powered free product
recovery and SVE systems;
• CGRS has developed methods for evaluating and utilizing anaerobic bio-augmentation
methods to contribute to the remediation of residual petroleum hydrocarbon impacts in soil
and groundwater. These methods that do not use active electrical powered equipment are
proving to be an effective technology at sites where natural attenuation of petroleum
hydrocarbons is not a viable alternative due to anaerobic conditions;
• Utilize mobile remediation units to address several sites with one piece of equipment;
• Refurbish or recycle used or decommissioned remedial equipment.
• Recycle spent granular activated carbon (GAC) by recovering the spent fuels for recycling and
then regenerating the carbon;
• Develop multiple uses for existing or planned monitoring wells (i.e., use a monitoring well for
soil vapor extraction) where applicable;
• Use biodegradable solvents to aid in recovering high-viscosity fuels and oils;
• Utilize monitored natural attenuation as a remedial approach where technically feasible;
• Instead of costly and time-consuming oxygen bottle changes, inexpensive oxygen generators
and microbubblers achieve high dissolved oxygen levels and can be reused indefinitely. Our
oxygen generators can also be used with ozone generator systems;
• Utilize cycle timers to operate equipment at optimum conditions;
• Install inexpensive geothermal compressor cooling loops which eliminate heat exchangers,
reduce metal piping, and eliminate more expensive heat-resistant flow meters;
• Build enclosures with white roofs: the Department of Energy concluded 75% of sunlight can
be reflected with a white roof;
• Incorporate risk-based clean-up standards to avoid complex system installations; and
• Use recycled materials for trench backfill and pavement base.
Upon approval from the applicable regulatory agency that no further remediation is required,
CGRS will decommission the remediation system and properly plug and abandon remediation
and monitoring wells in accordance with Colorado Division of Water Resources, Department of
Natural Resources regulations. The plugging and abandoning of the wells will be completed using
clean, inert material such as washed sand in the saturated zone and casing sealed with bentonite
or grout, and surface completed to match the surrounding pavement or landscape material.
3.0 Ecological Assessment and Permitting
CGRS will team with Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting (Blue Mountain) of
Fort Collins in regard to ecological assessment and permitting projects. Since
2001, Blue Mountain has provided ecological services, conservation planning and
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environmental compliance services to landowners and managers throughout the Rocky Mountain
west. Blue Mountain’s team of resource professionals have experience in botany, ecology,
forestry, wildfire mitigation, ecosystem restoration, wildlife management, rangelands, erosion
control, wetlands, communications, policy and geographic information systems. The team’s
diverse capabilities, decades of experience, and integrated approach to management position
Blue Mountain to be able to provide insightful and practical solutions for a wide array of projects
large and small, tailored to fit the unique needs of each individual project.
Blue Mountain offers a variety of ecological and environmental
services to meet the needs of land holding agencies and private
sector project proponents. Functioning independently, or in
collaboration with other environmental organizations, Blue
Mountain has participated in National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) projects across western states addressing forest
management, oil and gas infrastructure development,
communication facility construction, water development and
conveyance. The team of ecological experts has conducted wetland delineations, threatened and
endangered species surveys, rare plant surveys, and ecological assessments.
The various environmental projects Blue Mountain has completed over the years have provided
an abundance of experience cooperating with federal agencies, state agencies, local
municipalities, non-governmental organizations, foundations, landowners, and other crucial
decision makers. Detailed descriptions of Blue Mountain’ capabilities and resumes are presented
in Section 2-D and Appendix 3-A.
4.0 Voluntary Cleanup
CGRS is familiar with the “Voluntary Cleanup and Redevelopment Act” and the provisions
provided under House Bill 94-1299. CGRS is familiar with the general provisions of this act and
will work with the City in establishing a program for the approval of voluntary cleanup plans for
contaminated real property or in establishing a no further action determination. CGRS’
experience with Colorado’s Voluntary Cleanup and Certification program is based on working with
developers of Brownfield properties on performing assessment and remedial activities. Examples
of recent projects CGRS has been involved in are:
CGRS, under contract to OPS, commenced soil and groundwater assessment activities at the
Former Pik Kwik Service Station (The Neighborhood Building) located at 73rd and Lowell in
Westminster, Colorado in 2003. The site was a former gas station built circa 1952, but had been
vacant 15 to 20 years until the Harris Park Historic area became part of the Urban Renewal Area
(URA) in 1997. Upon establishing eligibility to OPS’ State Lead program, the real estate
development was coordinated with the site remediation. In 2006 and 2007, CGRS coordinated
removal of petroleum impacted soil, an orphan UST, installation of soil vapor extraction, oxygen
diffusion and the design of a sub-slab vapor mitigation system. The work scope was unique in that
cleanup activities were coordinated with the developer, purchaser and the City as the property
was under development and the building was built over the contaminant plume.
The remediation system is still operational and as of May 2012 has removed approximately 3,775
pounds of hydrocarbons as vapor. CGRS is presently evaluating the remediation system as the
property owner is looking at further development of Lowell Plaza to the south of the Neighborhood
Building.
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CGRS represented Moffat County Road and Bridge Department in Craig, Colorado for
assessment and remediation of petroleum hydrocarbons in subsurface soil and groundwater at
their former shop (Transit Site). The city of Steamboat Springs had purchased the property in
order to build a park and ride facility in order to provide mass transit for the labor force to the
Steamboat Springs Mountain Resort. During construction activities, free product diesel fuel was
discovered on the property and almost canceled the project. However, the Colorado Brownfields
Foundation (CBF) provided assistance in negotiating an agreement to complete the project.
CGRS and Moffat County completed the cleanup of the site in conjunction with the redevelopment
of the property by Steamboat Springs.
5.0 Environmental Auditing
CGRS is a full-service environmental company offering a wide range of solutions specializing in
problem solving, and assisting or customers meet the complex requirements of the various State
and Federal environmental regulations. The diverse experience of CGRS’ professional staff
allows us to provide a wide variety of environmental compliance, investigative, and remedial
services. CGRS provides complete turnkey support on every project from the investigation to
corrective action selection, design, and implementation. Senior managers at CGRS who will be
assigned to this project have over 20 years of experience as environmental professionals, and
mid-level managers 8 to 10 years of experience, covering an extensive range of compliance
issues including, but not limited to the following and the various State of Colorado environmental
regulations:
• Clean Air Act
• Clean Water Act (1977)
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (1980)
• Department of Transportation Regulations Federal Water Pollution Control Act (1972)
• Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Oil Pollution Act of 1990
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976)
• Safe Drinking Water Act (1974)
• The 1987 Water Quality Act
• Toxic Substance Control Act (1976)
• Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
CGRS performs audits at various facilities to document whether or not the facility is in compliance
with existing regulations pertaining to that type of facility or industry. CGRS’ staff of environmental
professionals is able to assist clients in identifying areas of concern related to standard operating
procedures, training of site personnel, permitting and complying with corrective action plans.
6.0 Human Health Risk Assessment
CGRS will team with Hellman & Associates, Inc. (H&A) of Wheat Ridge, Colorado
in addressing human health and risk assessment projects. As a standard
operations procedure, CGRS prepares site specific health and safety plans for
each project based on recognized and potential safety hazards. Based on years of experience
working in diverse environmental project settings, including industrial, commercial, transportation,
construction, retail fueling, bulk storage, oil & gas exploration, production and processing, mining,
federal, state, and municipal facility, CGRS is fully capable of providing design, review, and
preparation of work plans for ecological and human health risk assessments.
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A health and safety program provides policies and procedures to assist in anticipating,
recognizing, and controlling health and safety hazards in the work environment. Written programs
are required by several OSHA regulations including, Hazard Communication (29 CFR
1910.1200), Emergency Action Plan (29 CFR 1910.38), Respiratory Protection (29 CFR
1910.134) and many other specific standards. H&A has significant experience developing and
accessing health and safety programs and procedures for our clients and our own internal health
and safety program. H&A has developed and implemented health and safety programs for
industry, construction, and hazardous waste operations.
An effective health and safety program is not only based on OSHA requirements but also on
sound industry practice which include management leadership, employee participation, worksite
analysis to identify safety and health hazards, effective elimination or control of identified hazards,
and safety and health training. To be effective, a health and safety program must protect and
promote worker health and safety in a manner that is compatible with the company culture and
objectives. Proper development and implementation will produce a successful health and safety
program that will eliminate or control hazards, thus reducing loss from injuries and illnesses and
contributing to productivity and employee morale. Detailed descriptions of H&A’ capabilities are
presented in Section 2-D.
7.0 Air Quality Permitting, Monitoring , Modeling, and Compliance
CGRS’ team of regulatory specialists and scientists works side by side with its
clients to guide them through the maze of air permitting processes, so clients
can concentrate on their business and ensure that projects are on time and on
schedule. CGRS has expertise with many types of air permitting applications;
permitting industries such as oil and natural gas exploration and production, to
water reclamation plants and small and large scale soil and groundwater
remediation systems.
CGRS has the ability and expertise to manage all, or part of, our clients’ air
quality challenges from permitting (State Construction and Operating, multiple
minor source APENs, GHG, Title V), and operating to the application of the latest engineering
controls (BART, BACT, MACT). CGRS has the ability to perform all of the modeling required to
complete our clients’ air permitting, monitoring, and operational requirements including emission
quantification, inventory tracking, data management and periodic reporting.
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1-C - RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Case histories of projects which demonstrate our company's ability to perform a variety of
environmental assessment and remediation projects are presented below. If not confidential,
client contacts are presented with each project description.
• Former C&F, 5451 W. 32nd Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO
• Project Type: LUST site remediation
• Client: Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, Division of Oil & Public Safety
• Contact: Mr. John Gould - Environmental Protection Specialist
• Phone: 303-318-8542
• Budget: $827,045 through 8/31/12.
• Incurred Costs: $736,927 through 8/31/12.
• Dates: Original Contract Date: 9/23/04. Current Contract End Date: On-going
CGRS has been retained to investigate for and to remediate petroleum hydrocarbon impacts to
soil, groundwater, and soil vapor associated with historic releases from the former underground
storage tank (UST) system. The site is located in Wheat Ridge, a predominately residential
suburb of Denver and the petroleum hydrocarbon contamination extended below multiple single-
family residences. CGRS has overseen the installation of 36 groundwater monitoring wells, 9 soil
vapor points, and 34 remediation system wells in order to
complete the project scope.
The project objectives were to define soil and groundwater
impacts to OPS-mandated levels; conduct pilot testing to
evaluate technically and economically feasible remedial
technologies; design and implement a Corrective Action
Plan (CAP); install, operate and maintain the remediation
system that utilizes the chosen remedial technology;
prepare and submit reports that summarize site
investigation and remediation system operations data; coordinate with local residents and
property owners, and OPS staff to ensure that all stakeholders are informed of the project status.
Project stakeholders include OPS, local residents/property owners, and city officials (due to
petroleum contamination under their right-of-ways).
CGRS utilized standard soil, groundwater, and soil vapor investigation techniques including the
installation of direct push and hollow-stem auger (HSA) soil borings, HSA groundwater monitoring
wells and soil vapor monitoring points. CGRS evaluated several potential corrective action
technologies due to the low permeability clay soil encountered at the site including: air sparge, soil
vapor extraction, high-vacuum extraction, oxygen diffusion, and groundwater extraction and
reinjection. The remedial methods selected combined groundwater extraction, treatment including
dissolved oxygen (DO) enhancement, and reinjection of the treated DO saturated water.
Company’s Role: CGRS was selected as the primary environmental contractor with
responsibilities that include investigation and remedial technology design and engineering,
permitting, subcontractor oversight, remediation system operations and maintenance,
environmental monitoring, and reporting. CGRS’ Construction Department installed the system.
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Risk Assessment: During the site investigation phase, CGRS completed a detailed evaluation of
all potentially complete human health exposure pathways. Based on that screening data, CGRS
designed and implemented a monitoring program that could be used to ensure that any potentially
complete exposure pathways remained incomplete. The chosen remedial technology was
partially selected to minimize the risk of completing the Soil Vapor and Groundwater Indoor Air
Inhalation exposure pathways.
Project Tracking and Reporting: With OPS’ input, CGRS specifies the project deliverables
timetable in the contract. CGRS then prepares quarterly monitoring and CAP Implementation
reports for submittal to OPS to track the status of the project, including presenting the most recent
sampling data, status of investigations or CAP implementation, and summarizes tasks that remain
to be completed, and outlines a schedule for the collection of additional data and additional
reporting. Additional stakeholders are copied on submitted reports and contacted via telephone to
follow-up.
Monthly invoices also list the percent of the total budget remaining and CGRS is required to notify
OPS when the percentage remaining drops to 5% or less. CGRS also reviews the project status
with OPS during quarterly meetings and meets with affected property owners as needed.
Project Deliverables: Project deliverables have included the Health and Safety Plan, Site
Characterization Report (SCR), Additional Site Assessment and Pilot Testing Work Plans,
Corrective Action Plan (CAP), and quarterly Monitoring and Remediation Reports (MRRs).
Haiston Oil Company, 225 Maple Street, Fort Collins, CO
• Project Type: Aboveground Storage Tank Removal, Phase II Environmental Site Assessment,
and LUST site remediation
• Client: Haiston Oil Company, Fort Collins, Colorado
• Contact: Jeff Haiston
• Phone: (970) 420-2210
• Cost Incurred: $169,096
• Dates: July 2008 through July 2010
In July 2008, CGRS, under contract with Haiston Oil Company (Haiston), removed 12
aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), loading rack equipment, pumps, associated piping, and
dispensers. During the AST removal, a confirmed release of petroleum hydrocarbons from the
AST system was identified based on elevated organic vapor concentrations in field screened
soil samples. A confirmed release was reported to the Colorado Division of Oil and Public
Safety (OPS). Subsurface investigation activities were performed to identify the areal extent of
soil and groundwater impacts, characterize hydrogeologic conditions, and identify potential
threatened points of exposure per OPS’ regulatory guidelines.
In September 2008, seven groundwater monitoring wells were installed and monitored. There
were benzene and methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) concentrations in groundwater that
exceeded the respective Tier 1 risk-based screening levels (RBSLs). One well contained free
product. Two enhanced fluid recovery (EFR) events were performed on that well. Between
September and December 2008, CGRS supervised excavation activities which removed
approximately 3,481 cubic yards (yd3) of petroleum-impacted soil from beneath the former AST
containment area, loading rack, and other areas across the site. It was agreed between Haiston
and the City of Fort Collins that the clean-up goal in soil would be the total petroleum
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hydrocarbons (TPH) threshold value of 500 mg/Kg. The excavated soil was transported to a
Waste Management landfill for disposal. The monitoring well that contained free product was
destroyed during the excavation activities. In March 2009, a new monitoring well was installed
to replace the destroyed well.
Groundwater was monitored on a quarterly basis. After the excavation, the benzene, toluene,
ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX) concentrations in the water quality samples obtained from
the groundwater monitoring wells were below the Tier 1 RBSLs for four consecutive quarters.
The MTBE concentrations in the water quality samples obtained from the groundwater
monitoring wells were below the Tier 1 RBSL for three consecutive quarters. A RISC model
was performed for MTBE and it was shown that MTBE would not pose a threat to any
downgradient receptors within the 100 year model simulation period. On March 26, 2010, OPS
issued a no further action determination for this site.
The facility qualified for remediation cost reimbursement through the Colorado Petroleum
Storage Tank (PST) Fund. CGRS prepared and submitted applications on behalf of Haiston for
cost reimbursement through the PST Fund.
Fort Collins Maintenance Facility, 835 North Wood Street, Fort Collins, CO
• Project Type: Aboveground storage tank (AST) secondary containment design, release
investigation, abatement, groundwater monitoring, and closure
• Client: City of Fort Collins
• Contact: Mr. Shane Armfield
• Phone: 970-221-6290
• Cost Incurred: $35,377
• Dates: December 2008 through June 2010
In response to AST secondary containment deficiencies at the site identified in a review of the
facility SPCC plan, CGRS prepared design and construction specifications for a concrete
secondary containment structure for the AST systems to meet the SPCC plan secondary
containment requirements.
On March 6, 2009, a confirmed release was reported to the Colorado Division of Oil & Public
Safety (OPS) following the discovery of a punctured subgrade diesel product pipe. The
puncture occurred when a concrete forming stake was inadvertently hammered through the pipe
by a third party contractor during the secondary containment construction activities. According
to inventory records, approximately 64 gallons of diesel fuel were reportedly released.
CGRS on behalf of the City of Fort Collins provided emergency response, which included
repairing the diesel product line, excavation of impacted soil in the vicinity of the pipe leak, and
recovery of approximately 10 gallons of diesel fuel. A subsurface investigation was performed
to assess the extent of petroleum impacts by obtaining soil samples from hand auger borings
below the release point and outlying locations. Based on the initial soil analytical data and
limited depth of the hand auger borings, additional subsurface investigation activities were
performed using direct-push and hollow stem auger drilling methods and three soil borings were
converted to monitoring wells.
Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX) concentrations were not detected above
the Tier 1 risk based screening levels (RBSLs) in soil. However, the total extractable petroleum
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hydrocarbon (TEPH) concentration detected in one soil sample location, beneath the line leak
location, exceeded the total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) threshold value of 500 mg/Kg. The
soil sample was further analyzed for polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and all PAH
concentrations were less than the applicable Tier 1 RBSLs.
Benzene and methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) concentrations exceeded the respective Tier 1
RBSLs in one monitoring well water quality sample. Due to the detection of benzene and MTBE
exceeding Tier 1 RBSLs, additional site investigation activities were conducted to define the full
areal extent of groundwater impacts at the site to Tier 1 RBSLs, which included the installation
of three additional monitoring wells. Supplemental groundwater monitoring results showed
benzene concentrations in groundwater declined below the Tier 1 RBSL
Based on the available soil and groundwater analytical data, OPS did not request a formal
Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for the release, but required four quarters for groundwater
monitoring to verify that petroleum hydrocarbon concentrations were naturally attenuating.
CGRS performed four quarters of groundwater monitoring and analytical data showed BTEX
and MTBE concentration were not detected above Tier 1 RBSLs, and OPS grant no further
action (NFA) for the release event on March 4, 2010. In addition to the release investigation,
CGRS prepared all applications for reimbursement from the Colorado Petroleum Storage Tank
Fund (PST) Fund, and the City of Fort Collins reimbursed for $21,856.90 of eligible expenses.
• Acme Precision Industries, Denver, Colorado
• Project Type: Heaxvalent Chrome Abatement
• Client: Acme Precision Industries, Eaton, Colorado
• Contact: Andy Brown, Owner
• Phone: 970-454-2291
• Budget: $300,000
• Cost Incurred: $96,000
• Dates: 12/29/03 through 6/30/05
CGRS was contracted to review the remediation plan submitted to abate a chrome plating
solution release beneath a foundry in northeast Denver, Colorado. The plan consisted of
demolishing the building above the release and excavating 5,000 cubic yards of soil and
stabilizing the chrome with kiln dust. The proposed cost varied between $600,000 and $800,000.
CGRS recommended in-situ chemical stabilization and was retained to complete the remediation.
CGRS conducted additional assessment activities to define the aerial
extent of soil and water contaminated with the plating solution. Pilot
tests were conducted to verify the effectiveness of the proposed
remediation, which was exposing the plating solution to a reducing
compound to convert hexavalent chrome to trivalent chrome.
The remediation consisted of injecting calcium polysulfide on five foot
vertical profiles until the water table was encountered (25 ft) through out the impacted area.
Borings were drilled on ten foot centers. An inflatable packer was used to seal the boring during
the injections. Confirmation samples were obtained in soil and water documenting the
effectiveness of the treatment. Site closure was granted from the Colorado Department of Public
Health & Environment, RCRA Corrective Action Unit, 12 months after remediation activities were
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completed. The total project cost was approximately $96,000, which is nearly one-eighth of the
original remediation budget.
• Western Convenience Stores #104, Castle Rock, Colorado
• Project Type: LUST Site Remediation in Sensitive Environment
• Client: Western Convenience Stores, Inc.
• Corrective Action Plan Budget: $1,250,000
• Cost Incurred to Date: $868,000
• Dates: 12/17/09 through Current
CGRS was contracted by Western on November 24, 2009 to investigate a suspected release
based on the detection of diesel range organic compounds in groundwater samples from another
release site to the west of the subject property, which historically had not sold diesel fuel. In mid-
December CGRS installed three groundwater monitoring wells – two of which had measurable
free-phase hydrocarbons. Compliance testing conducted by CGRS did not indicate that a recent
release had occurred. Therefore, the source of the release is unknown and is speculated to be
historical in nature. CGRS developed an extent assessment work plan and corrective action plan
related to the discovery of hydrocarbon impacted soil and groundwater. The extent assessment
consisted of drilling 31 soil borings and completing 27 of the borings as groundwater monitoring
wells. The wells were drilled with direct push and hollow stem auger methods. Six of the
groundwater monitoring wells had free product. CGRS performed enhanced fluid recovery (EFR)
events for free product recovery as an interim remediation measure. Data generated during the
extent assessment documented the presence of a hydrocarbon plume that extended
approximately 280 feet from the site to the northeast towards East Plum Creek.
The US EPA became involved due to possible impact to East Plum
Creek, as did the Town of Castle Rock, Douglas County, US Fish and
Wildlife Service. CGRS worked closely with OPS to satisfy the
requirements of all the regulatory agencies as well as public concerns.
The US EPA considered the site as an emergency response and
while the extent assessment was being performed, and per an
emergency response action mandated by EPA, CGRS installed a
temporary air sparge (AS) system near East Plum Creek to act as a
remedial barrier. The AS system consisted of 12 AS wells manifolded to a 7.5-HP AS compressor
located inside a portable trailer, which was brought into operation within 20 days of the EPA
issued a consent order.
Based on pilot test results AS and SVE were selected as the most
feasible remediation methods for the site. The remediation system
included a 20,000 pound carbon vessel connected to the SVE
system to reduce vapor emissions to acceptable levels in
accordance with air quality permit obtained by CGRS. The
corrective action plan was approved on June 3, 2010 and between
July and October 20, 2010 the remediation system was installed and
activated. A majority of the construction work was performed at
night to minimize business disturbance.
Operation, maintenance, and monitoring activities consist of maintaining the SVE and AS
systems; monitoring the SVE discharge; monitoring the AS pressure and flow; performing
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carbon change-outs; obtaining water levels, water quality samples, and monitored natural
attenuation parameters from 16 monitoring wells and providing OPS with quarterly monitoring
reports. During the initial eight months of operation, the SVE system removed approximately
18,782 pounds of petroleum hydrocarbons as vapor (pre-treatment), which equates to
approximately 3,141 gallons of gasoline. The facility was eligible for the Colorado Petroleum
Storage Tank fund and CGRS prepared and submitted the original reimbursement application
and continues to submit supplemental reimbursement applications on behalf of Western.
• Wyoming Department of Transportation, Cheyenne Airport, Cheyenne, Wyoming
• Project Type: Aircraft fueling system design, installation, and Spill Prevention, Control and
Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)
• Client: Wyoming Department of Transportation
• Contact: Ms. Cheryl L. Bean, P.E., Construction Staff Engineer
• Phone: 307-777-3960
• Budget: $209,145
• Cost Incurred: $200,385
• Dates: 4/16/07 – 5/23/07
CGRS furnished and installed a shop fabricated 12,000-gallon UL-2085 aboveground Jet - A
storage tank system capable of the following: Offloading transport delivery trucks, loading
aviation refueling trucks and re-circulate Jet Fuel at 200 gpm
through filtration. Refueling aircraft directly, over-wing - filtered at
40 gpm, or single-point - filtered at 100 gpm with quick connecting
interchangeable nozzles. All outbound fuel pumped through the
system will be “metered” and have the option to inject PRIST into
fuel outbound into aircraft. The fueling design considerations
included meeting US EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and
Countermeasure (SPCC) plan requirements for the aboveground
storage tank system.
For this project CGRS was provided the drawings and specifications for the fueling system.
CGRS then contracted with a tank supplier to furnish the tank and associated equipment. The
tank supplier provided shop drawings that were reviewed by the Owner, Architect, and CGRS to
ensure that the tank supplier was going to meet the design intent. Once the tank was fabricated
it was shipped directly to the project. At that point CGRS unloaded the tank and the associated
equipment. It took about 4 days to set the tank and get all of the equipment connected and
operational. After construction activities were completed CGRS prepared an SPCC plan for the
fueling system. After the system was operational there was training for the end client, including
implementation of the SPCC plan.
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2-A – CAPABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
CGRS was founded in 1987 by Mr. Joby Adams and Mr. Eric Hick. CGRS is headquartered in
Fort Collins, Colorado and provides its services nationally to many Western U.S. based
companies. CGRS personnel have experience in 40 states and are currently working on over 700
environmental investigation, remediation, compliance, permitting, and leak detection projects for a
variety of private companies and governmental agencies.
CGRS is a full service environmental firm, providing project management services aimed at
environmental problems. We offer:
Air dispersion modeling, analytical and numerical groundwater flow, fate and transport
modeling
AST/UST system inspection, testing and compliance management
AST/UST system installation/upgrade, specification and project oversight
Cathodic protection system installation and monitoring
Design services for permanent subsurface dewatering systems
Expert witness and litigation support services
Fuel system monitoring – System installation, startup and remote monitoring services
Intrinsic bioremediation solutions
Investigations to define the extent of, or potential for, contamination in soil, water and air
Leak Testing – volumetric and non-volumetric for tanks and piping systems
Leak Delineation – Tracer Tight and helium techniques
Operation and maintenance services for treatment systems
Project management services for soil and groundwater contamination assessments
Project management services, including general contracting, for treatment and
monitoring programs
Remediation plans that articulate the design, construction, and implementation of
remedial action systems
Site-specific field verification of treatment systems, both pilot and full-scale
Soil vapor surveys
Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans (SPCC)
State Reimbursement Support
Storm Water Management Plans (SWMP)
UST/AST installation, upgrades and removal
UST/AST tank cleaning and fuel rejuvenation
The broad experience of the CGRS professional staff allows us to provide a wide variety of
remedial services. CGRS’ geologists, engineers, and hydrogeologists have designed, permitted,
installed and monitored remedial systems using air sparging, bioremediation, chemical oxidation,
soil venting and conventional groundwater recovery and treatment methods. CGRS personnel
have designed, permitted, installed and monitored remedial systems in the states of Arizona,
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. We are
currently involved in over 70 corrective action projects in Colorado.
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CGRS is a turnkey company involved with hazardous material projects from first response through
site closure. We are familiar with all aspects of permitting and have extensive experience in
working with local regulatory agencies that may have specific construction codes or permitting
requirements. CGRS has in-house construction and compliance divisions, which allows us to
perform many tasks, which other firms must subcontract. CGRS uses its own personnel and
equipment to install remediation systems, which allows us to dictate schedules and provides for
greater cost control.
Our staff of professionals have held or currently hold compliance testing certifications or
professional registrations in twenty (20) states. Our firm has developed a state-of-the-art
database, which allows us to automate project management tasks, cost tracking, invoicing and
other administrative tasks. It can be modified for specific client requirements or projects as well.
The database can be accessed from remote locations, thus expanding our firm’s capabilities to
manage large projects in a timely, professional and cost-effective manner.
With a staff of over 50 highly skilled professionals, technicians, and support staff CGRS is well
positioned to tackle new and challenging projects. Our commitment to project staffing and our
approach to scheduling work elements, along with frequent work load reviews, will provide the
City of Fort Collins with the confidence that schedules are realistic. To facilitate strict adherence to
demanding timelines, CGRS conducts electronic project scheduling and we identify and address
potential schedule-related challenges by taking the following measures:
• Weekly staff load review;
• Monthly review of personnel chargeability verses project workload;
• Bundle site visits to minimize mileage and maximize utilization;
• Hire experienced staff sooner than when we expect our workload to expand;
• Integrate project phases, where possible;
• Maintain composite personnel schedules;
• Maintain a master list of deliverables and milestone dates;
• Emphasize strong internal team and client communications; and
• Interface frequently with client and regulatory authorities.
Knowledge of Regulations
CGRS personnel have designed, permitted, installed and monitored remedial systems in the
states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Idaho, New Mexico, Montana,
Washington and Wyoming. Our personnel are familiar with federal regulations pertaining to
underground storage tanks and hazardous materials as presented in 40 CFR parts 260 through
281. In addition we have experience with environmental legislation as follows:
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act (1977)
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (1980)
Department of Transportation Regulations
Federal Water Pollution Control Act (1972)
Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Oil Pollution Act of 1990
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976)
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Safe Drinking Water Act (1974)
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
The 1987 Water Quality Act
Toxic Substance Control Act (1976)
CGRS personnel are familiar with Colorado rules and regulations as outlined under Title 7 -
Department of Labor and Employment, Chapter 1101 - Division of Labor, Article 14 - Underground
Storage Tanks, Title 5 – Chapter 1001 Colorado Air Quality Control Commission rules and Title 6
- Department of Health, Chapter 1007 - Waste Management Division, Article 5 - Underground
Storage Tanks. Additionally, we have a strong working knowledge of the Storage Tank Facility
Owner/Operator Guidance Documents, the State of Colorado Underground Storage Tank
Statutes, and the reimbursement process under the LUST Trust Fund.
CGRS is also familiar industry-specific recommended practices and standards as follows:
American Industrial Hygiene Association - AIHA
American National Standards Institute - ANSI
American Petroleum Institute - API
American Society for Testing and Materials - ASTM
American Society of Mechanical Engineers - ASME
Compressed Gas Association
International Fire Code Institute - IFCI
National Association of Corrosion Engineers - NACE
National Fire Protection Association - NFPA
National Safety Council – NSC
Training and equipment manufacturer’s certifications held by CGRS staff include:
ASTM Risk Based Corrective Action
Acurite Volumetric Pressurized Line Tightness Tester
AST/UST Installers/Removers License – Utah and Wyoming
Encon and Veeder-Root Automatic Tank Gauge Installation/Maintenance Certifications
Gilbarco Dispensers/POS Certified Technician
Hastech Stage II Vapor Recovery Tester/Installer Certified
ILFC Tank Environmental Profile Certification (equivalent to ASTM G10)
International Code Council (ICC) UST decommissioning
NACE Cathodic Protection Tester Certification
Petrovend Card Guard Systems Certified
PSL Pressure/Vacuum Non-volumetric Tightness Testing
Red Jacket Mechanical/Electrical Products Technician Program
Ruby Verifone Point of Sale (POS) Certified
Tracer Tight Testing Certification and Affiliate Program
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Ability to Defend Statements and Conclusions
CGRS possesses the ability to defend its statements and conclusions regarding environmental
assessment, remediation, emergency response, and compliance issues as demonstrated by the
following:
CGRS is currently involved in over 700 projects and has provided its services in 40
states.
CGRS has obtained risk-based site closure on numerous UST/AST sites throughout the
United States.
CGRS has provided expert witness services in twelve states and civil hearings, and has
successfully defended its clients in all associated matters.
CGRS has been under contract 16 year with the State of Colorado to conduct state-led
investigations, design and install petroleum soil and groundwater remediation systems,
and conduct emergency response services. We are also pre-approved to perform
Remediation System Design, Construction Management, Operation and Maintenance
Oversight services for the States of Wyoming and Nebraska.
CGRS has successfully performed numerous projects under state and federal
contracts.
CGRS personnel have prepared and submitted numerous Corrective Action Plans to
various State agencies, which have been approved and implemented.
Our ability to procure and complete petroleum related investigation, abatement and compliance
projects for local, state and federal governments is further demonstrated by our experience with
the following agencies.
CLIENT PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Adams State College UST subsurface investigation, remedial
evaluation and CAP preparation
Boeing Aerospace Operations Hydrant system leak detection system
installation and testing oversight
Boulder Municipal Airport UST compliance inspection, testing, tank
removal and closure
Buckley Air National Guard AST vapor emissions monitoring and UST
tightness testing
City of Aurora, Colorado Fuel facility compliance management, UST
closure, tightness testing, subsurface
investigations, and SPCC plan generation
City of Colorado Springs, Colorado Compliance testing services, UST tightness
testing and cargo tank inspection services
City of Fort Collins, Colorado Compliance management and testing
services, AST installation, release
investigation, remediation, and SPCC plan
generation
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CLIENT PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Colorado Department of Labor, Oil
Inspection Section
UST investigation, remediation and
emergency response (three consecutive five
year contract awards)
Colorado Springs Airport UST compliance testing and inspection
Colorado Mental Health Institute UST tightness testing and subsurface
investigation
Colorado State Fleet Management UST tightness testing
Colorado State University UST closure, UST tightness testing, AST
installation, and SPCC plan consulting
Denver International Airport UST removal and UST installation
Denver International Airport Water/oil separation internal inspection,
testing and repair
Department of Energy Research grant, beneficial use of coal ash
(contract renewed for second year funding)
Fallon Naval Air Station Hot pit fueling system testing and inspection
Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center UST compliance inspection and testing
Health One - Air Life Helicopter fueling system installation, remote
monitoring, and UST removal and closure
Fort Carson Army Base UST tightness testing, leak delineation,
hazardous waste evaluation and disposal,
groundwater modeling, and health and safety
training
Malmstrom Air Force Base UST testing and inspection at (22) inter-
continental ballistic missile sites
Peterson Air Force Base UST compliance testing and inspection
Rocky Flats Closure Site Services AST cleaning, boiler pump installation and fuel
delivery piping
Schriever Air Force Base Tested (2) 700,000 gallon cut and cover
USTs, (2) miles of piping and offloading
headers
State of Idaho UST tightness testing and soil gas surveys
State of Kansas State award for UST tightness testing
Strategic Air Command UST and aircraft hydrant system tightness
testing
United States Air Force Academy UST compliance inspection and testing
University of Colorado Health Services
Center
UST tightness testing and subsurface
Investigations at four facilities
Warren Air Force Base UST tightness testing, leak delineation,
monitoring and spill response
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CLIENT PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Wyoming Department of Public Works UST tightness testing
Wyoming Department of Transportation AST installation and SPCC plan
CGRS is a Listed Environmental Consulting Company with the Colorado Storage Tank Petroleum
Fund (company #107) and all proposed project managers and site coordinators are Listed
Environmental Scientists. Specific registration numbers will be provided in personnel resumes
presented later in this section. CGRS is also registered with the Colorado Bids System and is in
good standing with the Department of State to conduct business in Colorado. CGRS was
incorporated in 1987 and has been conducting environmental investigations since its
incorporation.
UST/AST Removals
CGRS has closed by removal and closure in-place, countless
USTs and ASTs with capacities ranging between 500 and
100,000 gallons. All removals were performed in accordance
with recommended practices such as API 1604, API 2015 and
all applicable local codes. CGRS is familiar with all closure
permitting and assessment requirements for ASTs and USTs
as well as health and safety considerations.
Operation, Maintenance and Monitoring
An operations and maintenance plan (O&M plan) is generated for every dedicated remedial
system which details step-by-step procedures required for system start-up, safe operation, and
shutdown. A separate QAPP is generated for site monitoring activities such as water quality
monitoring, indoor air monitoring, soil vapor monitoring or such other activities as required by
OPS. The project manager for each project is responsible for generating a site-specific O&M plan
and QAPP. The plan includes but is not limited to a description of all on-site remedial equipment,
equipment manufacturer, with telephone numbers, as well as required work. Monthly, quarterly
and yearly maintenance requirements are described along with tools required to complete the
tasks. The O&M plan details all required measurements and measurement locations.
System data are recorded on checklists which become part of the O&M plan. Historical data are
provided on the check lists to ensure the measurements are reasonable and consistent with
previous data. If significant variations from previous data are noted the project manager is
contacted immediately. The O&M check list is updated after each data set are acquired. The
project manager requires that the manufacturer of all purchased equipment provide the
performance specifications for the equipment as well as warranty information. Troubleshooting
procedures are also included in the O&M plan. Photographs are included in the O&M plan when
appropriate. The instructions are written so that persons unfamiliar with the equipment can safely
shut down the system in the case of an emergency. The condensed operating instructions are
prepared and laminated in clear plastic and posted on the site.
UST and AST Management
CGRS is the expert in managing ASTs and USTs. From initial installation to final closure, CGRS is
well-versed in the complex federal, state and local regulations, and our extensive knowledge of
regulatory practices and policies at all levels can save our clients time and money. We offer a full
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range of services designed to meet every aspect of UST and AST management, from compliance
through investigation, testing, remediation, upgrading and closure. Areas of environmental
expertise provided by CGRS include:
Compliance evaluations
Operations record review
Tank removal and closure
Emergency response and initial abatement
Tank registration and permitting
Contamination assessment
Construction management
Mitigation and remediation design
Reimbursement fund eligibility review and application
Stormwater management plan
SPCC plan development
AST inspection.
CGRS is familiar with construction and operation standards for UST and AST systems and
performs almost every compliance service required for the installation and operation of petroleum
storage and distribution systems. As such, we have a working knowledge of regulatory issues and
can provide compliance strategies for our clients. We perform tightness testing for all types of
storage tank and line systems, including USTs, ASTs, giant underground storage tanks (GUSTs)
and pipelines. All of our test methods meet or exceed the requirements set forth in Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) 40 CFR Parts 280.43 and 280.44 and the National Fire Protection
Association, Bulletin NFPA 329.
CGRS was retained by the City of Aurora to evaluate all of its facilities with petroleum storage
USTs/ASTs. CGRS’ analysis consisted of conducting site visits at each site to verify site tankage,
operating protocol and documentation. CGRS made recommendations in regard to existing
compliance status for site operations, leak detection requirements and construction requirements.
We provided long term recommendations and cost analyses for upgrading or replacing site
tankage. Environmental sensitivity was also incorporated into our recommendations. The City
used the document generated by CGRS for its long-term compliance plan.
Process Safety Management Plans
Process Safety Management Plans address possible on-site and off-site consequences of
potential releases of a regulated substances from industry processes. These hazard evaluations
are prepared to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA's)
"Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Standard" (PSMs) (29 CFR
1910.119). The hazard identification involves two key tasks: (1) identification of specific
undesirable consequences and (2) identification of material, system, process, and plant
characteristics that could produce those consequences. The PSMs require that an industry
utilizing highly hazardous chemicals in excess of a threshold quantity, present process safety
information and perform a hazard evaluation.
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Expert Testimony Services
CGRS personnel have prepared numerous scientific documents in regard to environmental
litigation and have provided expert witness testimony in civil lawsuits and state administrative
hearings.
Tracer Tight® Nonvolumetric Tank and Line Testing
In 1991 CGRS purchased a license agreement from Tracer Research Corporation (Tracer), the
industry leader in non-volumetric testing. The Tracer Tight® method entails adding a small
amount of highly volatile, non-contaminating tracer to the system. After a short waiting period, soil
vapor samples are obtained adjacent to the tank and line systems. The soil vapor samples are
then analyzed for the specific tracer and the target contaminant (generally hydrocarbon based) by
gas chromatography (FID and ECD).
The Tracer Tight® method enables us to test without interruption of service. This is ideal for bulk
liquid fuel, petrochemical and chemical storage and hydrant systems, such as refineries, airports
and military facilities. It also gives us the ability to locate and characterize leak sources without
excavation. Tracer Tight® may also be used to fulfill the requirements of monthly monitoring. In
addition, the target chemical data obtained during the test can help in risk management, as an
effective tool to target possible problem sites for remediation.
AcuRite® Volumetric Line Testing
The AcuRite® testing method evaluates possible volume losses from pressurized product delivery
systems (generally retail petroleum outlets), including only the isolated portion of the pipeline
(typically between the leak detector slot and the fire valve, under the dispenser).
UST 2000/P® Volumetric Tank Testing
The UST 2000/P® volumetric tank testing method can test up to six tanks at once, having
capacities of 400 to 45,000 gallons and at product levels of at least 95%. In four hours or more,
the system's computer receives product level and temperature change data, then analyzes this
information to determine the leak rate.
Statistical Inventory Reconciliation (SIR)
CGRS uses the SirPro SIR method to perform 0.1 gph testing, 0.2 monitoring and for data quality
analysis. SIR provides the newest, most cost-effective means of meeting EPA monthly monitoring
requirements for fuel systems. Data is processed and analyzed by the SirPro package. Inventory
discrepancies of one percent (1%) plus 130 gallons are verified, investigated and ideally justified
as soon as they become evident.
Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG)
Operation of automatic tank gauge, and leak detection systems are evaluated in accordance with
the manufacturer’s recommended procedures. System setup information and applicable leak
detection monitoring equipment is checked and verified. All applicable sensors are fired,
acknowledged, reset and certified. CGRS’s certified technicians can install, calibrate, maintain
and repair various types of ATGs (i.e.,Veeder-Root), as well as verify the correct operation of
various ATG sensors.
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Remote Polling
CGRS provides remote polling and controlling for ATGs and corrosion prevention systems
through Microsoft Windows-based software and fax modems to manage and maintain compliance
standards for the client. Not only does this service provide the client more time to address other
business concerns, but it allows CGRS to monitor the fueling system at all times and respond
immediately when a problem arises.
Data Management
For companies who have numerous locations with several tank systems, tracking regulatory
compliance for each and every tank can be difficult and time-consuming. CGRS offers a Microsoft
Windows-based database filing program fully tailored to your company’s needs and specific
equipment. This allows your company to keep track of testing schedules, upgrade plans or any
other tank-specific compliance issues that may arise.
Leak Location and Delineation
CGRS commonly uses the Tracer Tight method for this service. A leak delineation is performed
to pinpoint the location of a leak after a tank has failed the Tracer Tight tightness test. For each
failing tank, one individual sample must be taken from the probe which contained the highest
concentration of tracer during the original test. Samples are then submitted to Tracer for analysis.
In addition to the Tracer Tight method, CGRS also utilizes the helium locate method for leak
location. The helium locate method enables us to locate a leak on-site, during the test itself.
Helium is used to pressurize the UST and/or the underground piping while readings are taken to
pinpoint the potential release.
Cathodic Protection Evaluation
Certified CGRS professionals provide cathodic protection evaluations for UST systems. The
system is evaluated by acquiring ground to structure potential readings from the steel portions of
the UST which routinely contain product. All testing is performed in accordance with NACE
(National Association of Corrosion Engineers) Standard RP-02-85, which complies with EPA 40
CFR Section 280.31 (b-2).
Compliance Services Personnel
All CGRS field personnel are required to successfully complete the following annual certifications:
OSHA Health and Safety Certification
First Aid / Safety / CPR Certification
All work is performed by CGRS field personnel who have current manufacturers’ training and
certification in the following test methods:
Tracer Tight Tank and Line Tightness Certification
AcuRite Volumetric Line Testing Certification
International Fire Code Institute (IFCI) UST Tightness Test Certification
NACE Certified Cathodic Protection Evaluation Specialist Certification
Veeder-Root Licensed Service Contractor Certification and successful completion of
Level III training
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Construction Services
CGRS has extensive collective experience in fuel system and
environmental remediation construction. We offer our clients a wide
range of options for new and existing fueling systems, and we work in
a timely and efficient manner to meet the construction needs of our
customers within the framework of local, state and federal regulations
using state-of-the-art technology. A recent project completed by
CGRS Construction was the design and construction of an oil and gas
produced water treatment facility near Rifle, Colorado.
Design and Installation of New Fuel Systems
CGRS provides the following services for new fuel systems:
Designing site-specific fuel systems
Placement of islands, dispensers, tanks, etc.
Canopy design
Supplying services for piping, tank installation, electrical work, excavation and flatwork
Consulting on state-of-the-art technology
Tank installation (including complete turnkey services)
Upgrade of Existing Fuel Systems
CGRS also offers the following services for existing fuel systems:
Tank excavation, removal and closure
Tank lining
ATG installation
Spill containment
Overfill protection
Vapor monitoring
Groundwater monitoring
Cathodic protection
Stage I and II vapor recovery
Corrosion evaluation of soil (ASTM ES 40-94)
Installation of Environmental Remediation Systems
CGRS performs all phases remediation system installation:
Sparge & vent systems
Pump & treat systems
All surface and subsurface appurtenances associated with the systems
Management of hazardous and nonhazardous waste including removal, storage,
transport and disposal
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Construction Management
CGRS provides complete turnkey construction management services, including bid specification
development, subcontractor selection and management, equipment installation and system start-
up. CGRS’s construction personnel include engineers, estimators, field supervisors and
technicians, all experienced in environmental remediation and fueling system upgrades and new
installations. All personnel involved in construction projects are fully trained in health and safety
practices and are well-versed in environmental regulations which pertain to each type of system
being installed.
2-B - STAFF
This section contains a description of the key personnel for environmental related projects,
showing their function on the project, relevant experience and professional background. The
organizational chart below depicts key personnel and support staff who will be teamed on the
project and resumes of project personnel are attached in Appendix 3-A.
KEY CGRS PERSONNEL
Project Engineer
Roger Sterling, P.E.
Randy Kenyon, P.E., P.G
Adam Geiger
Senior Geologist
Gregg Z. Neurohr, P.G.
Project Managers
Kevin Tautkus, P.G.
Craig Mulica
Monica Young
Mark Ward
Glen Vallance
Oren Doss
Contract Manager
Randy S. Price, P.G., CPG
Tara Brown
Christine Carlton
Administration
Coordinators
Eric Henning
Scott Neuenschwander
Construction
Management
Staff
Geologists/Scientists
Tadd Wales
Tyrell Grisel
Ken Rogowski
Paul Downey
Paul Graham
Luke Currell
CAD/Engineer
Drawings
Carey Belveal
Raymond Mullner
Compliance
Management
Dan Erickson
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CGRS’ key personnel and support staff are fully capable and have broad based experience and
training in performing all of the services listed in the RFP, with experience spanning 25 years.
Listed below are summaries of experience, education, training, and professional certifications,
which demonstrate the breadth of knowledge, qualifications, and competencies to perform each
service.
Randy Price, P.G., C.P.G. is CGRS’ Vice President of Operations who will serve as the contract
manager and provide staff coordination, contracting and technical review and support. Randy has
over 20 years of environmental and engineering geology experience and has extensive
assessment, remediation system design, operation, maintenance and environmental compliance
experience. Randy is a Professional Geologist in Wyoming (PG-537), as well as a Certified
Professional Geologist (CPG-8890).
Roger Sterling, P.E. is CGRS’ Senior Engineer/Project Manager who will serve as the Project
Engineer to provide engineering design services including the evaluation and proposal of
alternative remediation techniques, preparing pilot testing protocols, review and evaluation of pilot
testing results, development of remediation strategies, and preparation of system designs and
specifications. Roger is a Wyoming and Colorado Professional Engineer with 18-years of
professional engineering experience including leaking aboveground/underground storage tank
assessment and remediation, water resources engineering, groundwater monitoring network
design and installation, regulatory compliance management, groundwater modeling, spill
response plans, and construction management. He is a highly-experienced and effective team
leader and has managed multi-disciplinary professional staffs.
Gregg Neurohr, P.G. is a Senior Geologist with CGRS and will serve as the senior project
manager who will evaluate and prepare work plans, provide technical review, support and project
oversight, and assist the contract manager in staff and subconsultant selection on projects.
Gregg has over 20 years of environmental assessment and compliance experience. Also, he has
considerable experience in design, operation, and maintenance of remediation systems, and
design and implementation of pollution prevention plans. Gregg obtained his B.S. in Geology
from Texas A&M in 1983, is a licensed Utah Professional Geologist and certified as a Class C
Industrial Wastewater Operator in Colorado.
Kevin Tautkus, P.G. is a Project Manager/Geologist for CGRS who will serve as a Project
Manager, which will include performance and management of the services provided. Kevin has
over 12 years of experience as an environmental geologist and is a Wyoming Professional
Geologist (PG-3733) and Nebraska Professional Geologist (G-0375). Kevin has a broad base of
experience in performing various environmental assessments, subsurface soil and groundwater
investigations, aquifer characterization, remediation and permitting projects. Kevin is familiar with
dealing with a variety of stakeholders, including tank owners/operators, media, and innocent
landowners.
Mr. Craig Mulica is a Project Manager/Geologist for CGRS who will serve as a Project Manager,
which will include performance and management of the services provided. Craig received a B.S.
degree in Geology with an environmental geology concentration from Colorado State University.
Mr. Mulica has over 10 years of experience performing subsurface geotechnical investigations,
environmental assessments, regulatory compliance, air permitting, and remediation projects.
Monica Young is a Project Manager/Scientist with CGRS who will serve as a Project Manager,
which will include performance and management of the services provided. Monica received a B.S.
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in Soil and Crop Sciences with a concentration in Environmental Soil Science from Colorado State
University and was in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) UST/LUST program for
four and a half years. In addition, Monica has specialized experience in Phase I and Phase II
ESA’s, has over 13 years of UST/AST related investigation and corrective action experience and
is a technical and permitting specialist.
Mark Ward is a Project Manager/Geologist with CGRS who will serve as a Project Manager,
which will include performance and management of the services provided. Mark received a B.S.
in Geology from Colorado State University in 2002. Mark has over 9 years of UST/AST related
investigation and corrective action experience including the design, installation, and monitoring of
various remedial systems. In addition, Mark has specialized experience in oil & gas production
site investigations.
Supporting Personnel
In addition to the Key Personnel identified above, CGRS is capable of dedicating additional
supporting personnel to the City of Fort Collins Project. Each of these qualified individuals can be
seamlessly pulled into the project full time or as needed and CGRS’ commitment to proactive
project management ensures that each individual is familiar with each other’s duties and
responsibilities during each phase of the project. These personnel are committed to the success
of each of their projects and that dedication will extend to the City of Fort Collins Project:
Scott Neuenschwander is a skilled project manager with over 10 years of commercial
construction experience. Scott has a wide variety of construction project experience and is
responsible for the day to day management duties of the CGRS construction department. Scott
specializes in managing projects to achieve their unique goals and oversees project safety,
scheduling, cost control, risk management, change management, material procurement,
coordination of other contractors, and project relationships.
Randy Kenyon, P.E., P.G. Randy currently serves as manager of our Sheridan, Wyoming, office
and the GreenBack Produced Water treatment facility in Rifle, Colorado. Randy is a Wyoming
Professional Geologist, Colorado and Montana Professional Engineer with more than 20 years of
experience directing environmental projects including assessments, pilot testing, remedial system
design, and site closure at hundreds of sites.
Christine Carlton is the Environmental Department Coordinator for CGRS. Christine received a
B.A. in Sociology from Colorado State University in 2004 and has 4 years of increasing
responsibility managing department assets and financial systems. Christine supports the timely
upload of GIS data for WDEQ projects and has a proven track record in managing data transfer to
the Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety for several years, including maps, reports, and
analytical data.
Field Personnel: All field personnel hold bachelor degrees in geology, science or engineering,
are all trained by managers and senior technicians on environmental investigation and sampling
techniques, receive equipment-specific training on the proper equipment operation and
maintenance, and OSHA health and safety training. Specialized training includes hands-on
instruction in the field, which ensures that our field personnel are qualified to perform all task
assigned. Also, each CGRS field person is assigned a truck with all equipment required to
conduct assessment, remediation, and system maintenance.
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2-C - REFERENCES
We encourage the City to contact the following references in regard to our performance on past
environmental related projects.
Mr. John Gould - Environmental Protection Specialist
Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, Division of Oil & Public Safety
633 17th Street, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-318-8542
E-mail: john.gould@state.co.us
Mr. Dave Cannon
Peerless Tyre Company
5000 Kingston Street
Denver, CO 80239
Phone: (720) 274-0612
E-mail: d.cannon@peerlesstyreco.com
Mr. Bob Barwig
Aurora Public Schools
1369 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011-9314
Phone: 303-367-3000 x 28617
Mr. Shane Armfield
City of Fort Collins
300 LaPorte Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
(970) 221-6290
Ms. Jackie Nesby
First National Bank
155 East Boardwalk, Suite 200
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 282-9639
E-mail: jnesby@1stnationalbank.com
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2-D - SUBCONSULTANTS
As mentioned under Section 1-B, Subsections 1.0, 3.0, and 6.0, CGRS will team with the
following subconsultants for the defined service areas noted. Company information, capability,
experience, and expertise are detailed below.
• Advantage Environmental/Safety Resources, LLC of Pueblo, Colorado, and Windy Ridge
Enterprises, LLC of Fort Collins in addressing asbestos and lead-based paint consulting,
inspection, and management planning projects.
• Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting of Fort Collins, Colorado in addressing ecological
assessment and permitting projects.
• Hellman & Associates, Inc. (H&A) of Wheat Ridge, Colorado in addressing human health
and risk assessment projects.
Advantage Environmental/Safety Resources, LLC (Advantage)
7781 Pine Bluff Drive West
Pueblo, CO 81004
Contact: Ms. Donna L. Elsom
(719) 320-1652
Windy Ridge Enterprises, LLC (WRE)
10318 Miners Lake Road
Ft. Collins, CO 80524
Contact: Ms. Denise C. DeKrey
(970) 568-3916 office
(866) 517-6865 fax
As part of a larger team of consultants, Advantage and WRE understand that the required
services of this proposal, pertaining to our areas of expertise, include performing asbestos &
lead inspections for demolition, renovation and on-going management of asbestos materials,
and advising the City in matters associated with asbestos-contaminated soils.
Policy & procedural issues that may arise within our portion of this Scope of Services are
dependent upon the City's specific goals for long-term management of asbestos and lead at
their properties. Because it is the City's objective to proactively address its environmental
responsibilities with an integrated approach that combines both a high level of protection for
human health and the environment with cost effective, sustainable environmental practices, a
carefully crafted end result requires the ability to overcome both policy and procedural
challenges.
The most obvious of these challenges is likely to be the issue of asbestos-in soils. Because this
particular area of regulatory compliance has a large performance-based component, each
individual project can vary widely, depending upon the vision of future development planned for
the area, available funding to address the problem, and ability to work hand in hand with
regulatory agencies to find suitable solutions.
Specific Service Requirements
Advantage and WRE have a long history of providing cost-effective solutions for managing
asbestos and lead-based paint compliance in buildings, and we have worked on several
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asbestos contaminated soils projects, providing on-site assistance, remedial oversight and
development of a soils management plan. In addition to our commercial and residential clients,
we serve over 37 local and rural school districts where budgets funded by tax-payer dollars are
always a high priority. We feel our service to these public entities, which has sustained over a
ten-year period, is largely due to our willingness to find creative solutions that protect the health
and safety of their schools and communities in an efficient and financially responsible manner.
We have worked together to find available funding for asbestos & lead removal, inspection, and
training through grants and other state programs, and we have orchestrated numerous efforts to
combine or share consulting costs with nearby districts who have similar needs, in order to
reduce the overall burden on strained educational budgets.
We would pursue management of the City's environmental programs with the same vigor. We
are a small company that strives to keep overhead low and to provide quality services at
competitive rates. As a small business, we are able to provide a level of personalized service
that is not always possible with a larger firm. This business model has served us well over time,
resulting in more than 12 years of experienced service in managing asbestos and lead
compliance for clients, backed by more than 23 years of personal experience.
Relevant Project Experience
Advantage Environmental and WRE have provided environmental consulting services to public
and private entities, both large and small for over 12 years; a sampling of which is provided
below. Our clients have included:
• Colorado Dept. of Human Services, Facilities Div. - asbestos inspection, asbestos
abatement design, project management, and development of Management Plans; Home
Lake Veterans Center, Trinidad State Nursing Home, McCandless Nursing Home
• Olympic Training Center - asbestos inspection, abatement design, project management
• Lamar School District - asbestos inspection, Management Plan, lead inspection, asbestos
training
• Trinidad State Junior College - asbestos inspection, lead inspection, abatement project
design, abatement oversight
• Pueblo Community College - asbestos inspection, lead inspection
• Pueblo County Facilities Department - IAQ testing, asbestos inspection
• The City of Canon City - asbestos inspection, design & abatement oversight
• Pueblo Chemical Depot through Bhate Associates - asbestos inspection, project design,
abatement oversight
• Servpro-Pueblo/Servpro North Central Colorado Springs - over $100K/year in limited
asbestos and lead inspection for restoration services for 2011 & 2012
WRE serves public agencies such as: Colorado State University, University of Northern
Colorado, State of Colorado Department of Corrections, City of Louisville, General Services
Administration and others. WRE is on the State of Colorado’s As-Needed list for Industrial
Hygiene services and is a GSA Vendor.
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Public agency experience is additionally illustrated by the many years Ms. DeKrey spent as a
Colorado State employee at Colorado State University. The University is like a small city – it
has its own Facilities Operations and Construction department, a Police Department, University
Health Services, in addition to the academic and student oriented departments. Ms. DeKrey’s
duties as Safety and Industrial Hygiene professional demanded close working relationships with
all departments, employees, and levels of management.
Capabilities
Advantage has been providing environmental consulting services throughout Colorado since
2000 and WRE since 1993. Advantage includes two full-time environmental professionals and
one part-time administrative support staff. The company was founded by Ms. Donna Elsom,
who also serves as an active field inspector and Senior Project Consultant. Ms. Elsom has 23
years of experience in Environmental Health & Safety, specializing in asbestos management,
due diligence assessments, industrial hygiene, and safety. Ms. DeKrey founded WRE in 1993,
is a certified safety professional since 1995 and has over 25 years of professional experience in
safety and the industrial hygiene field. Resumes of key Advantage and WRE personnel are
included in Appendix 3-A.
Ms. Elsom's educational background includes current accreditation and training as an Asbestos
Building Inspector, Management Planner, Project Designer and Air Monitoring Specialist, in
addition to holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Master's of Science in Applied
Natural Science. Her project experience has included; asbestos inspection & management
planning for 37 school districts throughout Colorado; asbestos soils inspection & soils
management plan; asbestos inspection, project design and project management for demolition
of four buildings at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado; project design
and abatement oversight for demolition of four buildings at the Pueblo Chemical Depot;
inspection, project design and abatement oversight for the demolition of the Jr/Sr High School
campus of the Holly School District; current inspection and project design for abatement
oversight in the demolition of the Elementary & Jr. High School buildings at the Sanford school
district. Additionally, Ms. Elsom has also conducted numerous asbestos inspections and
abatement projects for the Colorado Department of Human Services, Facilities Management
Division, the City of Canon City, City of Pueblo, Colorado State University-Pueblo, Trinidad
State Junior College, as well as commercial and residential property inspections.
Mr. Chris Elsom serves as Advantage's certified Lead Inspector and also as an Asbestos
Building Inspector and Air Monitoring Specialist. Mr. Elsom has over six years experience
specializing in asbestos and lead services for residential renovations and restoration work, as
well as inspection and oversight for abatement projects at commercial and educational facilities.
Mr. Elsom's educational background includes current accreditation and training as an Asbestos
Building Inspector, Lead Inspector, and Air Monitoring Specialist. His experience includes
asbestos inspection, air monitoring and project oversight services for major pre-demolition
abatement projects, such as; decommissioning of several buildings at Fort Carson Army Post,
Colorado Springs Colorado; asbestos soil remediation at the Aneth Gas Plant, Montezuma
Creek, Utah; and decommissioning of four buildings at Pueblo Chemical Depot, Pueblo,
Colorado. In addition to lead inspection work for residential properties, Mr. Elsom has also
conducted comprehensive lead inspections of K-12 educational facilities and colleges.
Advantage's personnel and experience in primary service offerings directly correspond to those
requested by the City of Fort Collins in the areas of:
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1. asbestos sampling & inspection for renovations & demolitions. Available staffing - 2;
2. asbestos management and oversight, including development of Asbestos Management
Plans, abatement project design, abatement project management and air monitoring
services; Available staffing - 2;
3. lead-based paint inspections - Available staffing -1; and
4. Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. Available staffing - 1
In addition, Advantage is also an experienced provider of Indoor Air Quality investigations,
asbestos training, asbestos soils management, and development of health and safety training
programs.
Staff
Advantage Environmental/Safety Resources, LLC is comprised of the following staff members;
Staff Member Length & Type of Experience Areas of Expertise
Donna L. Elsom
Senior Project
Consultant
23 years - Asbestos, Industrial
Hygiene & IAQ , Safety Training
& Program Development, Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment
All aspects of asbestos inspection,
management planning and abatement
design, abatement project oversight, air
monitoring & IAQ Investigations, Phase I
Environmental Site Assessments
Chris Elsom
Project Consultant
6 years - Asbestos, Air
Monitoring, Lead, IAQ
All aspects of asbestos inspection,
asbestos air monitoring, abatement project
oversight
Brandy Rains
Bookkeeper/Admin
Support
20 years - Bookkeeping &
administrative support
Bookkeeping & administrative support
References
Bill Kennedy, Facilities Director Matt Hahn, Project Manager
Olympic Training Center Catalyst Planning Group, LLC
1 Olympic Plaza 669 South Pearl
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Denver, CO 80209
Phone: (719) 866-4648 Phone: (303) 588 3146
Kevin Ross, Mgr. of Projects & Const. Chris Paradisa, Facilities Mgr.
Colo. Dept. of Human Svcs. Home Lake Veterans Ctr.
4112 South Knox Ct 3749 Sherman
Denver, CO 80236 Monte Vista, CO
Phone: (303) 866 7291 Phone: (719) 852 5118
Chris Greene, Project Manager
NationView, Inc.
1608 13th Avenue S, Suite # 225
Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone: (205) 918 4000
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Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting
937 Mallard Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
970-224-0851
Since 2001, Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting has provided ecological services,
conservation planning and environmental compliance services to landowners and managers
throughout the Rocky Mountain west. Our accomplished teams of resource professionals have
experience in botany, ecology, forestry, wildfire mitigation, ecosystem restoration, wildlife
management, rangelands, erosion control, wetlands, communications, policy and geographic
information systems. Our diverse capabilities, decades of experience, and integrated approach
to management position Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting to be able to provide
insightful and practical solutions for a wide array of projects both large and small. Our project
teams are tailored to fit the unique needs of each individual project.
Ecological & Environmental Services - Capabilities and Expertise
Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting offers a variety of ecological and environmental
services to meet the needs of land holding agencies and private sector project proponents.
Functioning independently, or in collaboration with other environmental organizations, we have
participated in NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) projects across western states
addressing forest management, oil and gas infrastructure development, communication facility
construction, water development and conveyance. Our team of ecological experts has
conducted wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys, rare plant
surveys, and ecological assessments. We provide the following services:
• Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys
• Ecological Field Studies
• Baseline Biological Surveys
• Phase 1 Environmental Assessments
• Due Diligence
• NEPA Support
• Wildlife Management
• Stormwater Management Plans
• Regulatory Compliance
Experience
The various environmental projects we have completed over the years have provided us with an
abundance of experience cooperating with federal agencies, state agencies, local
municipalities, non-governmental organizations, foundations, landowners, and other crucial
decision makers. We have collaborated on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) projects
addressing power generation and transmission, water storage and conveyance and
communications infrastructure. We have also conducted watershed assessments, ecological
inventories, management planning and far more.
Stream Survey and Functional Condition Assessment - Elko County, NV
Blue Mountain was contracted by the Bureau of Land Management, Elko District, to monitor
riparian conditions within various grazing allotments.
Timeframe: August 2011 – December 2011; Contract Value: $46,500
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PROJECT SERVICES
• Proper Functioning Condition Assessment
• Aquatic Habitat Inventory & Monitoring Level III Survey
• GIS Database Development
Eleven Mile and Spinney State Park Noxious Weed Management Plan - Park County, CO
Blue Mountain was contracted to update the noxious weed inventory and create a new
management plan for two state parks, which comprised 7,545 acres of rangelands, forests,
wetlands and recreational facilities. Timeframe: May 2011 – July 2011; Contract Value:
$11,975
PROJECT SERVICES
• Noxious Weed Inventory
• GIS Database Development
• Noxious Weed Management Plan
Centennial Valley State Wildlife Area Wetland Delineation - Weld County, CO
Blue Mountain was contracted by Matt Reddy, Regional Biologist for Ducks Unlimited to
delineate 35 acres of atypical riverine wetlands along the South Platte River. Timeframe:
February 2011; Contract Value: $8,060
PROJECT SERVICES
• Wetland Delineation Per ACOE 1987 Manual and great Plains Regional Supplement
• Report Preparation
Gelvin Ranch Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Yuma County, CO
Gelvin Ranch is a 920-acre working ranch located in eastern Yuma County, Colorado. A
Phase I Environmental Assessment was initiated because the landowner transferred
developmental rights to The Nature Conservancy through a conservation easement.
Timeframe: October 2010 – November 2010; Contract Value: $4,300
PROJECT SERVICES
• Phase I Environmental Assessment in accordance with ASTM E-1527-05
• Interviews
• Site Reconnaissance
• Interior Observations
• Exterior Observations
• Government Records Review
• Report Preparation
• GIS Mapping & Database Development
Ladder Livestock (CAP) Grazing Plan - Carbon County, Wyoming, Routt and Moffat Counties,
CO
Ladder Livestock is a large and complicated transhumance operation in north-central
Colorado and south-central Wyoming that operates on over 140,000 deeded or leased
acres. Blue Mountain worked in conjunction with the ranch operators and the local Natural
Resource Conservation Service District conservationist to develop a comprehensive grazing
plan for the operation. Timeframe: August 2010 – February 2011; Contract Value: $17,500
PROJECT SERVICES
• Conservation Activity Plan (CAP) Grazing Plan in per NRCS 528 guidelines
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• Resource and Forage Inventories
• Forage Animal Balance
• Rotational Grazing Plan
• Contingency Plan
• Ecological Range Site Mapping
• GIS Mapping & Database Development
Legacy Land Trust Conservation Values (GIS) Model - Larimer, Jackson and Weld Counties,
CO
Blue Mountain was contracted by Legacy Land Trust to develop a Conservation Values
Model. This conservation values model was developed in a Geographic Information System
(GIS) database to identify places within Larimer, Jackson and Weld counties where
conservation values are represented on the landscape. Timeframe: Fall 2008 - Spring 2009;
Contract Value: $7,700
PROJECT SERVICES
• GIS Database Development and Modeling
• Obtained relevant spatial data for modeling processed (preliminary layers)
• Training and technical support
• Report Development
Poudre River Riparian Forest Assessment - Larimer County, CO
Blue Mountain was contracted by the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Program to conduct
a riparian forest inventory on approximately 15 miles of the Poudre River. Timeframe: April
2009 - July 2009; Contract Value: $5,250
PROJECT SERVICES
• Developed Custom Field Techniques
• Literature Review
• Riparian Forest Assessment
North Sterling State Park Stewardship Plan - Logan County, CO
Blue Mountain collaborated with Colorado State Parks to develop a new stewardship plan
for North Sterling State Park. The new stewardship plan will guide park management for the
next 10 to 15 years. Timeframe: August 2008 - May 2009; Contract Value: $16,000
PROJECT SERVICES
• Vegetation Inventory and Condition Assessment
• Rare Plant Survey
• Georeferenced GIS Database Development
• Wildlife Habitat Survey
• Comprehensive Park Stewardship Plan Development
Bald Mountain Communications Facility NEPA Assessment - Larimer County, CO
Blue Mountain assisted Mangi Environmental Group in NEPA planning and oversight for the
development of a communications tower on USFS land in Larimer County. Timeframe: May
2007 - December 2007; Contract Value: $20,000
PROJECT SERVICES
• Rare Plant Survey
• Raptor Survey
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• EIS Alternative Development
• Ecological site characterizations
• Affected environment and resource reports
• Public Meetings
• Road Sedimentation Assessment
Poudre River Restoration - Larimer County, CO
Blue Mountain aided Colorado Erosion Control in the implementation of biotechnical stream
stabilization practices on the Poudre River in Fort Collins, Colorado. Timeframe: March 2005
- July 2005; Contract Value: $4,000
PROJECT SERVICES
• Installation of erosion control mats
• Streambank stabilization
• Habitat construction
• Ecological restoration
Button Rock Watershed Ecosystem Plan - City of Longmont, CO
Blue Mountain was contracted to develop a comprehensive planning document for the
Button Rock Preserve, a 3,000-acre property located west of Lyons, Colorado. Timeframe:
March 2003 - August 2003; Contract Value: $5,000
PROJECT SERVICES
• Forest Restoration
• Wildfire Mitigation
• GIS Database
• Wildlife, Forest, Vegetation & Noxious Weed Inventory
• Management Plan Development
Key People
Matt Tobler, M.S., Natural Resource Specialist / Director
M.S. in Rangeland Ecosystem Science, Colorado State University
B.S. in Resource Management and Forestry, SUNY College of Environmental Science and
Forestry
Matt Tobler is a Society of American Foresters Certified Forester, an Ecological Society of
America Certified Ecologist, U.S.D.A. Natural Resource Conservation Service Technical Service
Provider, Colorado Department of Transportation Erosion Control Supervisor and has
completed the U.S. Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Training
Matt Tobler is a natural resource manager with over 21 years of experience; he currently serves
as principal instigator and project leader on numerous ecosystem management projects that
integrated forest restoration, wildfire mitigation, rangeland and noxious weed management,
wildlife management and riparian management initiatives. Matt Tobler has conducted
numerous field investigations and developed management programs that are based on existing
ecological conditions, historical conditions and landowner objectives for clients from the public
and private sectors throughout the Front Range of Colorado. He also has ecological project
experience in WY, UT, NE, KS, SD, MT, NY, NV, NM.
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Matt Tobler has participated in numerous NEPA projects across western states addressing oil
and gas infrastructure development, communication facility construction, FERC licensing, water
development and conveyance. In this capacity, he has conducted wetland determinations and
delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys, ecological assessments and
prepared documentation per NEPA and Section 404 requirements. Matt Tobler also has
experience conducting ecological investigations both regionally and internationally.
As a research associate with the USDA Forest and Range Experiment Station, he designed and
implemented original research studies to investigate causes of landscape diversity and
vegetative responses to disturbance within ponderosa pine forests of the Colorado Front Range.
As a research associate at the Woods Hole Research Center, he assisted in the implementation
of a pioneering study that assessed the fire susceptibility of primary tropical rainforest in the
northeastern Amazon of Brazil. Matt Tobler worked as ranger for the National Park Service,
administered conservation programs for the Natural Resource Conservation Service in New
York, and implemented wildfire mitigation and forest stewardship programs for the Colorado
State Forest Service. His earliest experiences with resource management come from growing
up on a dairy farm in upstate New York where he was a farm hand.
Dr. Kimberly Karish, LEED AP
PhD in Landscape Ecology and Environmental Planning, Harvard University
M.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Ecology, Utah State University
B.S. in Ecology, Behavior and Evolution, University of California, San Diego
Dr. Kimberly Karish has eight+ years of professional work experience involving open space
planning, natural resources planning, sustainable land use practices, impact analyses and
avoidance protocols, mitigation techniques, and surveys, monitoring, research, modeling, and
conservation for wildlife, plant species, and ecological systems. She has four+ years of
experience working in surveying, and developing minimum impact recommendations for riparian
systems, habitat continuity, migration corridors, ecosystems, and open space and conservation
properties in northern Colorado and several western states; familiarity with species includes
common, invasive, and state and federal threatened, endangered, and species of concern.
Dr. Kimberly Karish is a project manager and active contributor as a biological specialist to open
space, natural resources, environmental planning, regulatory compliance (NEPA: EIS, EA, and
BA projects and plans). She has successfully applied knowledge to delineate alternative
protection strategies, management techniques, or to present reduced impact opportunities. She
is a contributing author to land use, wildlife, vegetation, visual quality, and air quality
assessments.
Dr. Kimberly Karish has demonstrated ability to translate ecological data, theory, and research
to applied practice at a variety of input periods throughout a project’s lifetime. She can provide
insightful documentation, modeling, and interpretation of the potential threats and impacts to
natural resources, watershed processes, species and habitats, and ecosystems from proposed
land use changes, natural resource uses, and potential global warming trends.
Dr. Kimberly Karish is comfortable and highly adept at managing and conducting demanding
site analysis and assessment work and collecting physical, ecological, biological, hydrological
and other environmental information in the field employing multiple sampling and surveying
techniques, including the use of GPS/GIS technologies.
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Clint Hinebaugh, Wildlife Biologist and Habitat Specialist
B.S. in Wildlife Biology, Colorado State University
Clint Hinebaugh is a natural resource specialist with four years of experience and is a Certified
Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Inspector and Decontaminator. Clint Hinebaugh has
prepared due diligence reports for conservation easement transactions including baseline
reports, Wetland delineations and Phase 1 environmental assessments throughout Colorado,
and Wyoming. This work has included field investigations, correspondence with landowners as
well as state and federal authorities, extensive research, and the preparation of technical
documentation. Field work has included extensive use of ARC Pad as well as inventories of
flora and fauna. He has completed Riparian Assessment Workshops provided by the BLM and
is currently completing Technical Service Provider Training through the NRCS. Currently Clint
Hinebaugh has worked to conserve over 25, 000 acres throughout the western states.
As a Research Technician with the Colorado Division of Wildlife, Clint Hinebaugh assisted
biologists in an ongoing research project aimed at evaluating the effect of waterfowl hunting
restrictions on a cross section of State Wildlife Areas within the South Platte River Valley. Duties
included operating check stations; extensive public interaction; monitoring duck and goose
populations; and collaborating information between division wildlife managers, biologists, and
property technicians.
Clint Hinebaugh is an avid sportsman and conservationist whose travels have taken him
throughout the lower 48, Canada, and Africa. He has been invited to join the Worldwide Ethical
Hunters Association and is an active member of Safari Club International, Pheasants Forever,
Ducks Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Mule Deer Foundation.
Amy Randell, Botanist / Technical Communicator
B.S. in Rangeland Ecology & Restoration, Colorado State University
Amy Randell is a natural resource specialist with 14 years of experience. Amy Randell has
participated in diverse natural resource management and research projects throughout
Colorado, New Mexico and Washington, utilizing various vegetation sampling techniques for
biomass, cover, density, and frequency. Focal areas include plant identification, vegetation
assessment, rangeland and noxious weed management, threatened and endangered species
surveys, riparian management, ecosystem management and conservation planning.
In addition to conducting botanical surveys and developing rangeland management
prescriptions for Blue Mountain, she has worked as a research assistant for the Restoration
Ecology Laboratory at Colorado State University. In this capacity Amy implemented various
research projects including mine reclamation, metal toxicity thresholds of native plant species,
and integrated control of weed species on military lands. As a Research Associate with the
Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory at Colorado State University, Amy Randell collected
vegetation, soil, and photographic data in support of a landscape-scale assessment of the
Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, Utah, and a fire impact assessment for the
Hayman burn west of Denver, Colorado. She identified more than 300 grass, herb and shrub
specimens using taxonomic keys; prepared, mounted, labeled and organized herbarium
specimens for the Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument; conducted various soil
laboratory analyses and collected vegetation data utilizing the Forest Health Monitoring Plot and
Modified Whitaker Plot.
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In 2001, Amy completed an independent research project at the Institute of Ecology and Botany,
Hungarian Academy of Sciences, on invasive weed management strategies and the utility of a
flora database structure. Amy is a member of the Colorado Native Plant Society.
Hellman & Associates, Inc. (H&A)
11913 W I-70 Frontage Rd N
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 384-9828
A health and safety program provides policies and procedures to assist in anticipating,
recognizing, and controlling health and safety hazards in the work environment. Written programs
are required by several OSHA regulations including, Hazard Communication (29 CFR
1910.1200), Emergency Action Plan (29 CFR 1910.38), Respiratory Protection (29 CFR
1910.134) and many other specific standards. Hellman & Associates (H&A) has significant
experience developing and accessing health and safety programs and procedures for our clients
and our own internal health and safety program. H&A has developed and implemented health
and safety programs for industry, construction, and hazardous waste operations.
An effective health and safety program is not only based on OSHA requirements but also on
sound industry practice which include management leadership, employee participation, worksite
analysis to identify safety and health hazards, effective elimination or control of identified
hazards, and safety and health training. To be effective, a health and safety program must
protect and promote worker health and safety in a manner that is compatible with the company
culture and objectives. Proper development and implementation will produce a successful
health and safety program that will eliminate or control hazards, thus reducing loss from injuries
and illnesses and contributing to productivity and employee morale.
Human Health Risk Assessment
Hellman & Associates, Inc. (H&A) is providing this proposal to assist City of Fort Collins to
address RFP 7436 Enviromental Services. To accomplish this, H&A will conduct Safety and
Health Hazard assessments at specific locations. One of our EHS Consultants, along with a
Principal EHS Consultant, will complete the work described in this proposal.
H&A’s evaluation process consists of the following procedures:
• Written health and safety program review;
• Review of the past three years’ injury and illness data;
• On-site participation with City of Fort Collins’s management through an on-site assessment
at the facility to identify and evaluate loss claim trends and to identify conditions that require
correction in order to improve safety program and loss control management.
Written Health and Safety Program Review
H&A proposes to review City of Fort Collins existing health and safety programs for compliance
with OSHA standards and recommend changes as appropriate. By conducting a thorough
written program review, combined with a physical facility assessment, our technical approach
provides you with two major benefits:
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• Determine whether written programs comply with all OSHA requirements; and
• Assess how effectively the programs are implemented and being utilized, which is an
important component of our service.
The criteria used during the assessment will be Federal OSHA’s 29 1910 General Industry
standards. Examples of the types of written programs to be evaluated include:
• Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout);
• Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plan;
• Hazard Communication;
• Hearing Conservation;
• Fall Protection;
• Material Handling, Use, and Disposal
• Personal Protective Equipment;
• Permit Required Confined Spaces; and
• Respiratory Protection.
In our report, H&A will provide a brief overview of OSHA requirements for each program, the
current status of City of Fort Collins existing program and recommendations for improving the
existing program to bring it into compliance with OSHA standards and good industry practice.
H&A’s intent is to help you meet your regulatory obligations in a cost-effective manner. H&A
believes that breaking the program into key elements will allow you to prioritize those programs of
greatest importance.
Review of Existing Hygiene Data and Illness/Injury Data
H&A will review any existing personnel exposure data for City of Fort Collins. The purpose of this
review will be twofold. First, to determine whether the current exposure assessment program is
adequately covering all operations that require assessment. This determination will be made by
comparing operations that have been assessed to the findings of the Site Assessment which will
include identification of operations where there is potential for significant exposure to physical or
chemical hazards. If necessary, H&A will provide recommendations for including additional
operations in the exposure assessment program. Second, the results of existing exposure
assessments will be compared to established occupational exposure standards (i.e., permissible
exposure limits, threshold limit values, recommended exposure limits) to evaluate whether
over-exposures are occurring. Recommendations will be made for controlling any over-exposure
and for conducting periodic follow-up monitoring to document the effectiveness of control
procedures.
H&A will review the past three years’ of injury and illness data and analyze the data to reveal any
trends. The review will identify the completeness of recordkeeping based on the OSHA
recordkeeping requirements and provide recommendations on recording practices. This
information will then be used during the Site Assessment to evaluate the areas of your operation
that have contributed to employee injuries or illnesses.
On-Site Project/Facility Assessments
H&A will conduct a walk-though assessment of City of Fort Collins facility to determine compliance
with specific written programs and for physical hazards. Applicable procedures will be evaluated
and verified to determine the level of compliance to written programs and specific physical
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hazards will be evaluated. Recommendations will be made based on our observations as to the
level of compliance. Examples of areas and items in the compliance checklist include:
• Compressed gas;
• Cranes;
• Egress routes;
• Electrical systems;
• Excavations;
• Fall protection;
• Fire protection;
• First aid/medical plan;
• General environmental controls;
• Hand and portable power tools;
• Hazardous materials;
• Ladders;
• Machine guarding;
• Material handling and storage;
• Occupational health controls;
• Personal protective equipment;
• Powered industrial trucks;
• Scaffolding;
• Walking/working surfaces;
• Welding/braising activities; and
• Written program implementation;
In addition to identifying inconsistencies with OSHA standards, we also provide a quantification of
potential risk. Practices or procedures deemed to be deficient, contrary to regulations, or
inconsistent with best health and safety risk management practices will be noted, classified, and
prioritized. The categorization is divided into three parts:
(A) Immediate action required due to an imminent hazard or risk of agency penalty;
(B) Action required soon due to possibility of serious injury, property damage, or regulatory
liability; and
(C) Action required for program improvements.
Within each category, the health and safety deficiencies will be prioritized as:
(1) High priority;
(2) Moderate priority;
(3) Low priority.
The prioritization is based on the potential threat to employees or the environment and the
regulatory stance of City of Fort Collins. H&A will provide a web-enabled interface for the real-
time management of observed compliance issues identified during our Compliance Action
Assessment. H&A will populate all observed deficiencies located in the Appendix A of our reports
into the EHS Compliance ManagerTM tool which will allow City of Fort Collins to have access for
providing comments on corrective actions and closing open deficiencies to allow for a centralized
tracking tool.
At the conclusion of our work, H&A will deliver to City of Fort Collins a written DRAFT report
describing the work that was performed, our findings, and recommendations for improvements to
City of Fort Collins health and safety program. H&A will schedule a meeting to review the DRAFT
report with you, agree on the appropriate corrective actions and develop a corrective action
implementation schedule. Once this information has been generated, H&A will issue the final
report to City of Fort Collins.
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Development
Objective: Provide strategic and tactical support for the oversight and management of your
Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with ISO 14001.
Deliverable: Written EMS in SMA document format and required implementation activity
completed.
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Other Subcontract Service Providers
Technology Laboratory, Inc., will be used as needed to perform contract analytical work.
Technology Laboratory is located at 1012 Centre Avenue, in Fort Collins,
Colorado, and is managed by Mr. Bill Betters. Mr. Betters has owned or
directed environmental testing laboratories since 1978. Technology Laboratory
is fully accredited and certified for the analysis of organics in drinking water by the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment.
If required, on-site drilling activities will be subcontracted to Drilling Engineers, Inc., (Drilling
Engineers) of Fort Collins, Colorado. Drilling Engineers was founded in 1965. Their experience
includes all types of investigative work, including monitoring well installations, hollow stem auger,
continuous auger, direct push, and rotary work to depths of 300 feet. The Drilling Engineers crew
chiefs have extensive experience in all types of subsurface drilling, all over the Rocky Mountain
region. Drilling Engineers has worked extensively in Fort Collins, Colorado and has served a wide
range of clients, including federal, state and local governmental agencies, consulting firms,
developers, utility companies and industrial organizations. Drilling Engineers’ mailing address is
P.O. Box 815, Fort Collins, Colorado 80522. Their phone number is (970) 484-5183. Mr. Rick
Rogers is the owner.
APPENDICES
3-A RESUMES
Vice President of Operations Resume of RANDY S. PRICE, P.G., C.P.G.
Introduction -
Randy Price is a co-owner as well as the Vice President of Operations in CGRS’
Fort Collins, Colorado, office. Mr. Price is responsible for day to day operations
of CGRS’ various departments, which consist of California, Compliance,
Construction, Environmental, and Wyoming. He has over 25 years of
environmental consulting experience and has been associated with CGRS for the
last 18 years. Mr. Price specializes in petroleum storage tank owner/operator
regulatory compliance; underground storage tank (UST)/aboveground storage
tank (AST) removal, closure and reporting; designing and installation of
remediation systems (i.e. air sparge (AS), groundwater recovery, oxygen
diffusion, and soil vapor extraction (SVE)); spill prevention, control, and
countermeasure (SPCC) plans; and Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments
(ESAs) throughout the United States.
Representative Experience –
• Mr. Price’s present responsibilities require coordinating with each
department manager to ensure policies and procedures have been defined
and adhered to, review of Health and Safety programs, review of annual
capital expenditures and budgets, job costing, working with departments for
seamless interfacing of multi-departmental projects and client
communication, and establish and identify training programs.
• Environmental Department Manager from 1998 to 2007 – Initially
responsible for supervising a group of five environmental professionals that
grew to fourteen by 2007. Evaluated and assigned project workload (200+
sites), tracked department budget and revenues, prepared proposals, and
reviewed ESA reports and corrective action plans (CAPs). Also, Mr. Price
represented clients at regulatory hearings and managed projects at various
stages.
• Mr. Price was project manager for a 40,000 gallon gasoline UST fuel release
that forced the evacuation of a bank, residential properties, and two schools.
Initial abatement activities consisted of installing SVE systems near and
around the impacted buildings to create a negative pressure gradient, thus
eliminating vapor migration into subsurface structures. Upon completion of
pilot testing and modeling, the dedicated remediation system consisted of
groundwater recovery system for hydraulic containment of the “free product”
plume and SVE. Remedial system required obtaining national pollution
discharge elimination system (NPDES) and air pollutant emission notice
(APEN) permits for treated groundwater discharge and thermal oxidation
destruction of SVE vapors.
• Project Manager for emergency response fuel tanker rollover on Berthoud
Pass, Colorado. Fuel release of approximately 4,500 gallons of gasoline
that impacted highway right-of-way and national forest service drainage
basin. Remediation consisted of excavating and disposing of 1,700 cubic
yards of soil and installing a passive SVE system along the highway and the
drainage area. Due to the steep grade and limited access on the forest
service property, remedial activities utilized a crane and bucket to remove
hand-excavated material. Modified level C health and safety equipment was
required. Obtained no further action (NFA) determination after one year.
• Mr. Price was responsible for managing and completing minimum site
assessment (MSA) activities on over 40 sites throughout Wyoming in the
Years of Experience
Total 25
CGRS Corporate Employee 18
Education
B.S. in Geology from Fort Lewis
College
Graduate level courses in
Hydrogeology from Colorado
State University
Registration/Certification
Vice President of Operations Resume of RANDY S. PRICE, P.G., C.P.G.
Assessment, Remediation and
Emergency Response
Direct Push Technology
Drilling/Monitor Well Installation
Excavate, Stage, and Cover
Soil and Monitor Well Sampling
Decontamination
Manifesting
Pilot Tests (SVE, AS, Slug and
Pump Tests)
Remedial Design
On-site Treatment
Planning
Project Management
Expert Testimony
Health and Safety Officer
late 1990’s.
• Supervised and managed the removal of hundreds of USTs ranging in size
from 500 to 50,000 gallon capacities.
• Project Manager of due diligence project for a major financial institution.
Work scope consisted of documenting site history and present day
conditions through aerial photograph interpretation, regulatory review, site
inspections/assessments, owner/employee interviews, and media sampling
for sites throughout Colorado, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Nebraska, Texas,
Utah, and Wyoming.
• Project Manager/geologist managing soil and groundwater remediation
projects for several leaking underground storage tank (LUST) sites
throughout Colorado.
• Project manager of an 8,300-gallon fuel release into a vapor monitoring
well. Site characterization consisted of drilling and installing 25 groundwater
monitoring wells. The remedial system consisted of installation of SVE and
groundwater pump and treat for hydraulic containment of the free product.
Obtained site closure in two and one-half years at a cost of less than
$250,000.
• Field team leader for subsurface investigation to evaluate 15 miles of
natural gas pipeline in southwestern Colorado. Sampling activities were
performed utilizing an ATV Geoprobe. Sample analysis was performed on
site in a mobile laboratory.
• Oil/Gas wellsite geologist/consultant – over seven years field experience
with interpretation and correlation of geophysical well logs, sample
descriptions, coring, testing, and drilling procedures throughout Colorado,
Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah,
and Wyoming.
Introduction –
Roger Sterling is a licensed professional engineer registered in Colorado and
Wyoming, practicing in both civil and environmental disciplines. He has managed civil
and environmental projects for over 18 years.
Specialization -
Assessment of contaminated sites including planning and executing
subsurface explorations
Evaluation of remediation methodologies for contaminated soils and
groundwater considering a wide variety of strategies
Design of active soil and groundwater remediation systems including
compilation of detailed construction plans and specifications
Construction of soil and groundwater remediation systems including
supervision of installation contractors as well as directing in-house
construction efforts
Operation and optimization of active remediation systems
Evaluation and interpretation of surficial and subsurface contamination
conditions prior to and during remediation operations
Groundwater surface and dissolved contamination modeling including
calculation of site specific target levels (SSTLs)
Statistical analyses, interpretation and reporting of contaminant and pollutant
data required for compliance reports
Budgeting and costing for engineering projects
Representative Experience -
Conducted site assessment and designed SVE system to remediate 400-foot
long free phase product (FPP) plume and associated 800-foot long dissolved
contamination plume. FPP plume was eradicated within 24-months of system
operation permitting the use of in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) to complete
remediation of site.
Conducted site assessment and designed AS system to remediate heavily
contaminated C-Store site. Benzene concentrations observed in groundwater
samples collected from site fell from 1.5 mg/L to less than 0.001 mg/L within
less than 12-months of system operation.
Conducted site assessment and designed dual phase extraction (DPE)
system to remediate 1,700 gallon UST release. FPP thicknesses observed in
wells located within the spill declined from over 3-feet in thickness to
non-detectable levels within 6-months of system operation.
Developed remediation strategy utilizing thermal desorption to remediate soils
contaminated with chlorinated solvents at equipment repair facility.
Project Manager/Engineer Resume of ROGER STERLING, P.E.
Years of Experience
Total 18
CGRS Corporate Employee 1
Education
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Colorado
State University
Registration/Certification
Registered Professional Engineer
Colorado No. 35718
Wyoming No. 9760
Colorado Petroleum Storage Tank
Committee Listed Consultant #6023
Additional Training
OSHA Health and Safety
40-hour HAZWOPER
8-hour Annual
Regulatory Experience
CERCLA CWA/OPA
RCRA CAA
TSCA OSHA
SDWA USDOT
Introduction -
Gregg Neurohr is a geologist and CGRS’ Environmental Department Manager
who has over 24 years of diverse environmental consulting experience.
Following is a summary of Mr. Neurohr's broad background.
Specialization -
Petroleum storage tank consulting
Phase I and II environmental site assessments
Soil / Groundwater assessments and aquifer characterization
Remediation design, planning, and implementation
Regulatory compliance, spill prevention, control, and countermeasure
(SPCC) plans, and RCRA emergency contingency
Pollution control design, construction, and contingency planning
Industrial and hazardous waste management
Management of projects, personnel, and subcontractors
Representative Experience -
Project manager/geologist performing and managing various subsurface
investigations, remediation design and installation, due diligence, SPCC
plan, and decommissioning projects at petroleum storage tank and pipeline
facilities in states including Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas,
Utah, and Wyoming.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments throughout the south, southwest,
and central United States.
Regulatory compliance inspections, consulting, design, and preparation of
SPCC plans for aboveground storage tank systems at bulk, retail, and
airport facilities.
As project geologist performed environmental due diligence on several
natural gas compressor stations and process plants in Oklahoma including
over 600 soil borings, 250 monitor wells, sample QA/QC, and aquifer
characterization.
As project manager performed due diligence assessments, remediation and
RCRA waste disposal at vacated oilfield service facilities in Kansas,
Oklahoma, and Texas, spanning a four year period, for an international
oilfield service company. Projects included soil and groundwater
assessments, remediation, characterization and disposal of industrial and
hazardous wastes.
Spanning a five year period for an international oilfield service company,
performed environmental assessments, remediation, industrial waste
cleanup, regulatory compliance services, design and installation of pollution
prevention controls at several active oilfield service facilities in Kansas,
Oklahoma, and Texas. Assisted in the development of waste management
and spill prevention protocols. Installed wastewater-recycling systems to
implement waste reduction and eliminate non-compliant discharge.
Environmental Department Manager/Geologist Resume of GREGG NEUROHR, P.G.
Years of Experience
Total 24
CGRS Corporate Employee 15
Education
B.S. in Geology from Texas A&M
University
Registration/Certification
Colorado Petroleum Storage Tank
Fund Registered Professional
Environmental Scientist # 5651
Colorado UST Class A&B Operator
Certified
State of Utah Licensed Professional
Geologist # 5319597-2250
Colorado Certified Class C Industrial
Wastewater Operator # 9139
Oklahoma Certified Class D Water
Introduction -
Kevin Tautkus is a Professional Geologist and Project Manager/Geologist in the
CGRS Fort Collins office. Mr. Tautkus has conducted site investigations and
remedial activities for private and government clients throughout the United
States, including Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Nebraska, Ohio, Texas, West
Virginia, and Wyoming. As a Project Manager, Mr. Tautkus’ duties include:
proposal preparation, project tracking, scheduling field tasks and on-site
subcontractors, supervising field investigations, managing laboratory data, and
preparing written reports for submittal to regulatory agencies.
Specialization -
Project management of various environmental projects including: Phase I
and Phase II environmental investigations, remediation design through
implementation, permitting, and regulatory reporting and consultation.
Subsurface environmental assessments to investigate groundwater, soil, and
soil vapor impacts.
Underground and aboveground storage tank decommissioning coordination,
release investigation, remediation, and closure.
Regulatory compliance investigations and consultation.
Representative Experience -
Design and implementation of soil and groundwater remedial pilot studies;
Design, construction, and installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of
soil and groundwater remediation systems using dual-phase, high vacuum
extraction (DPHVE), oxygen enrichment, and air sparge/soil vapor extraction
(AS/SVE) remedial technologies.
Coordinated environmental investigations with state regulatory agencies such
as the Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety (OPS), Nebraska
Department of Environmental Quality, and Wyoming Department of
Environmental Quality.
Permitting such as National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES), publicly-owned treatment works (POTW), and Permit-to-Install
(PTI) permits from state regulatory agencies.
Multi-media sampling and sample management protocols;
Evaluation and management of laboratory analytical data;
Preparation of baseline human health and ecological risk assessments;
Contaminant fate and transport modeling;
Preparation of site-specific reports, including Discharge Monitoring Reports,
Corrective Action Plans, and No Further Action requests;
Site reconnaissance and mapping;
Regional and site health and safety officer;
Subcontractor oversight; and
Soil classification and groundwater flow modeling.
Project Manager/Geologist Resume of KEVIN TAUTKUS, P.G.
Years of Experience
Total 12
CGRS Corporate Employee 4
Education
B.S.-Geological Sciences from
University of Michigan, Ann
Arbor, Michigan
Registration/Certification
Wyoming Professional Geologist,
PG-3733
Nebraska Professional Geologist,
G-0375
Colorado Petroleum Storage
Tank Committee Registered
Consultant #6189
Colorado UST Class A&B
Operator Certified
American Red Cross Certified
Introduction -
Craig Mulica is a Project Manager/Geologist at CGRS with experience completing and
managing remedial design and system installation oversight as well as soil and
groundwater sampling, drilling and excavation operations oversight, technical
reporting, and a background as follows:
Specialization -
Project management of a variety of projects including fuel tank
decommissioning; subsurface assessment, characterization and corrective
action; Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments; storm-water
management and spill, prevention, control, and countermeasure plans.
Site investigations utilizing groundwater, soil, soil vapor and indoor air
sampling for organic analyses.
Design and installation of remediation systems (i.e., soil vapor extraction, air
sparge, pump-and-treat, oxygen diffusion, in-situ submerged oxygen curtain,
and anaerobic bio-degradation solution injections) as well as the management
of remedial system implementation, personnel and subcontractors.
Manage and implement oil and gas industry air permitting and sampling
programs including preparation and submittal of Air Pollutant Emission
Notices (APENs).
Underground and aboveground storage tank removal, closure, sampling and
reporting.
Petroleum storage tank regulatory interpretation, consultation, and
professional representation.
Soil and groundwater drilling and investigation including field data
interpretation, groundwater monitoring, well design and installation.
Representative Experience -
Completed and contributed to all aspects of State of Colorado site
investigation reports including Site Summary, Site Characterization,
Corrective Action Plan, No Further Action, Fate and Transport Modeling,
Drilling, Pilot Testing and Quarterly Monitoring and Remediation reports.
Participated in and managed all aspects of commercial and private petroleum
site remediation projects and investigations involving extensive soil,
groundwater, and vapor sampling.
Designed drilling locations, sampling depths, and accurately logged soil cores
and samples for environmental and geotechnical engineering analyses.
Obtained soil samples using various sampling techniques and methods.
Performed geophysical investigations using resistivity meters.
Participated in geologic and environmental site investigations including
ecosystem assessment, wetland restoration, and endangered species studies.
Completed hydrologic measurements using various equipment and methods
in addition to water sample collection in lake and wetland restoration projects.
Performed landfill investigation and closure projects.
Project Manager/Geologist Resume of CRAIG MULICA
Years of Experience
Total 12
CGRS Corporate Employee 10
Education
B.S. Environmental Geology from
Colorado State University
Registration/Certification
Colorado Petroleum Storage Tank
Committee Registered Consultant
#6038
Colorado UST Class A&B Operator
Certified
Additional Training
EPG Electronic Panels and
Groundwater Pumps training school
OSHA Health and Safety
40 Hour
Introduction -
Monica Young is a Project Manager/Scientist at CGRS’ Fort Collins office. She
has over 14 years of environmental experience and specializes in site investigation
and remedial activities related to organic and inorganic products. Ms. Young’s
background is as follows:
Specialization -
Project management of a variety of projects including fuel tank
decommissioning; corrective actions; Phase I and II environmental site
assessments; and spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plans.
Site investigations utilizing groundwater, soil, soil vapor, and indoor air
sampling for organic and inorganic analyses.
Groundwater monitoring well design and installation.
Design and installation of remediation systems (i.e., soil vapor extraction, air
sparge, in-situ submerged oxygen curtain, oxygen diffusion, oxygen enriched
water recirculation, chemical oxidation injection remedial systems).
Underground storage tank removal, closure, and reporting.
Petroleum storage tank regulatory interpretation, consultation, and
representation.
Representative Experience -
Environmental Protection Specialist – over 4 years experience with the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Underground Storage Tank/Leaking
Underground Storage Tank (UST/LUST) Program as an inspector; prepared
enforcement documents; managed contractors and obtained soil and
groundwater samples at LUST sites; and project officer for states and/or tribes
in Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah. Provided expert
testimony on behalf of the EPA at an administrative hearing.
Assisted in developing the Automatic Tank Gauging Guidance Document for
the State of Colorado, Division of Oil and Public Safety.
Supervised and managed the removal of numerous USTs ranging in size from
250 to 25,000 gallon capacities.
Project manager/scientist managing soil and groundwater remediation projects
for numerous LUST sites throughout Colorado
Publications/Papers -
Co-authored article entitled “Soil Characteristics of Cropland Fertilized with
Feedlot Manure in the South Platte River Basin of Colorado” which was
published in the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, September-October
1997, p. 327-31.
“Proposal for a Feasibility Report Regarding the Adverse Effects of
Pentachlorophenol in Soil and Groundwater and Possible Remediation
Tactics”, entered on the Internet as a writing sample for the Technical
Communication course (JT300) at Colorado State University (Spring 1997)
Project Manager/Scientist Resume of MONICA G.L. YOUNG
Years of Experience
Total 14
CGRS Corporate Employee 10
Education
B.S. in Soil and Crop Sciences from
Colorado State University
Registration/Certification
Colorado Petroleum Storage Tank
Committee Registered Professional
Environmental Scientist, #5805
Colorado UST Class A&B Operator
Certified
Colorado Brownfields Foundation
Rocky Mountain Association of
Environmental Professionals
Society of Women Environmental
Professionals
Additional Training
Introduction -
Mark Ward is a Project Manager/Geologist in the CGRS Fort Collins office. He
has experience in performing and managing site investigation and remedial
activities related to hydrocarbon recovery, with a background as follows:
Specialization -
Project management of petroleum storage tank closures; subsurface
investigation, characterization and corrective action; Phase I and Phase II
environmental site assessments in Colorado and Nebraska; and spill,
prevention, control, and countermeasure plans.
Site investigations utilizing groundwater, soil, and soil vapor sampling for
organic analyses.
Design and installation of remediation systems (i.e., soil vapor extraction,
air sparge, in-situ oxygen enrichment) as well as the management of
remedial implementation personnel and subcontractors.
Underground and aboveground storage tank decommissioning and
reporting.
Petroleum storage tank regulatory interpretation, consultation, and
representation.
Soil and groundwater drilling and investigation including field data
interpretation, groundwater monitoring, well design, and installation.
Representative Experience –
Completed and contributed to all aspects of State of Colorado site
investigation reports including Site Summary, Site Characterization,
Corrective Action Plan, No Further Action, Drilling, Pilot Testing, and
Quarterly Monitoring and Remediation reports.
Participated in and managed all aspects of commercial and private
petroleum site remediation projects and investigations involving extensive
soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling.
Designed drilling locations, sampling depths, and accurately logged soil
cores for subsurface stratigraphy and mapping. Obtained representative
soil samples using various sampling techniques and methods.
Conducted site specific area surveying and mapping.
Managing subsurface soil and groundwater remediation and due diligence
projects at several leaking underground storage tank (LUST) facilities and
oil & gas (O&G) production sites in Colorado.
Perform and oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of
groundwater and soil vapor remediation systems all related to
hydrocarbon/volatile organic compound recovery.
Evaluate laboratory analytical reports and consult with clients and
regulators concerning future remedial actions.
Conduct both groundwater and soil vapor step tests, and extraction pilot
studies.
Site Health and Safety officer.
Project Manager/Geologist Resume of MARK WARD
Years of Experience
Total 8
CGRS Corporate Employee 6
Education
B.S. Geology from Colorado State
University
Registration/Certification
Colorado Environmental Listed
Consultant #6176
Colorado UST A&B Operator
Certified
Nebraska Licenced Water Well
Monitoring Well Technician #79527
American Red Cross Certified
Additional Training
OSHA Health and Safety
Introduction -
Glen Vallance is a Project Manager/Staff Scientist at CGRS’ Fort Collins
office. He has over seven years of environmental experience, including
surface water quality studies, and specializes in site assessment and
remedial activities. Mr. Vallance’s background is as follows:
Specialization -
Project management of a variety of projects including fuel tank
decommissioning; corrective actions; Phase I and II
environmental site assessments; and spill prevention, control, and
countermeasure plans.
Site investigations utilizing groundwater, soil, soil vapor, and
indoor air sampling for organic and inorganic analyses.
Groundwater monitoring well design and installation.
Design and installation of remediation systems (i.e., soil vapor
extraction, air sparge, oxygen diffusion, oxygen enriched water
recirculation, chemical oxidation injection remedial systems).
Underground storage tank decommissioning and reporting.
Petroleum storage tank regulatory interpretation, consultation, and
representation.
Representative Experience -
Project manager/staff scientist managing soil and groundwater
remediation projects for numerous LUST sites throughout
Colorado.
Supervise and manage State mandated UST site excavations and
remediation system installations with a working knowledge of soil
vapor extraction, air sparge, air stripper, pump & treat, and
oxygen diffusion systems and their corresponding electronics.
Regularly perform contaminant fate and transport modeling.
Assisted in developing the UST Class A&B Operator Training
Manual for the State of Colorado, Division of Oil and Public
Safety.
Performed drought and water quality assessments. Collected,
compiled, and analyzed hydrologic data for publication in various
hydrologic data reports.
Utilized ADAPS relational database and TKG2 graphing/plotting
software for development of hydrographs and hydraulic ratings.
Acquired collection and evaluation procedures for hydrologic
sediment samples.
Prepared and analyzed precipitation and bacteria samples in lab
environment.
Project Manager/Staff Scientist Resume of GLEN VALLANCE
Years of Experience
Total 7
CGRS Corporate Employee 6
Education
B.S. Watershed Science, College of Natural
Resources from Colorado State
University
Registration/Certification
Colorado Petroleum Storage Tank Committee
Registered Consultant # 6213
Colorado UST Class A&B Operator Certified
Additional Training
OSHA Health and Safety
40 Hour
8 Hour Annual Refresher
First Aid/CPR
Active Electrical Apprentice
Professional Seminars:
Applied Hydrogeologic Site Characterization &
Introduction -
Orren Doss is a Project Manager in the CGRS Fort Collins office. He has
experience performing soil and water sampling, drilling and excavation operation
oversight, remediation system installation, operation and maintenance, chemical
injections, technical reporting, and a background as follows:
Representative Experience –
Perform and oversee the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair
of soil and groundwater remediation systems, such as soil vapor
extraction, air sparge, oxygen diffusion, pump and treat, chemical
oxidation injection, all related to hydrocarbon/volatile organic compound
recovery.
Soil, water, and air sampling, and scheduling lab pick-up and analysis of
samples.
Evaluate lab analytical reports and consult with project managers
concerning future remedial actions.
Prepare site specific reports including quarterly monitoring and
remediation reporting.
Conduct hydraulic conductivity, air sparge, and soil vapor extraction pilot
tests.
Site area surveying and mapping.
Electrical and plumbing experience on remediation systems.
Site health and safety officer.
Scheduling subcontractors and evaluating project bids.
Design and construction of groundwater flow meters for remedial projects.
Perform and oversee well installations using drill rigs, air knife rigs, and
geoprobe rigs.
Obtained soil samples using various sampling techniques and methods
such as split spoon and continuous tube samplers, logging and
classifying subsurface soil based on Unified Soil Classification System.
Plug and abandon monitoring and remediation wells in accordance to
industry and regulatory standards.
Completion of boring logs in the field for sub-surface stratigraphy and
mapping.
Schedule and perform underground storage tank (UST) removal, and
system upgrades. This includes scheduling and overseeing
subcontractors, ordering appropriate equipment for the project, soil
sampling, scheduling any over-excavation required, and completion of the
project including soil removal and report writing.
Completed and contributed to all aspects of State of Colorado site
investigation reports including Site Summary, Site Characterization,
Corrective Action Plan, No Further Action, Drilling, Pilot Testing, and
Quarterly Monitoring and Remediation reports.
Project Manager/Staff Scientist Resume of ORREN DOSS
Years of Experience
Total 9.5
CGRS Corporate Employee 4.5
Education
M.S. Soil and Crop Sciences from
Colorado State University
B.S. Geological Land Use from
Metropolitan State College of
Denver
Additional
Training/Certifications
OSHA Health and Safety
40 Hour
8 Hour Supervisor
8 Hour Refresher
Colorado Petroleum Storage Tank
Committee Listed Consultant #6253
937 Mallard Drive, Ft. Collins, CO 80521 • (970) 224-0851 • www.bluemountain1.net
MATT TOBLER
M.S., Natural Resource Specialist / Director
Education
M.S. in Rangeland Ecosystem Science, Colorado State University
B.S. in Resource Management and Forestry, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Professional Experience
Matt Tobler is a Society of American Foresters Certified Forester, an Ecological Society of America Certified
Ecologist, U.S.D.A. Natural Resource Conservation Service Technical Service Provider, Colorado Department of
Transportation Erosion Control Supervisor and has completed the U.S. Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation
Training
Mr. Tobler is a natural resource manager with over 22 years of experience; he currently serves as principal
instigator and project leader on numerous ecosystem management projects that integrated forest restoration,
wildfire mitigation, rangeland and noxious weed management, wildlife management and riparian management
initiatives. Mr. Tobler has conducted numerous field investigations and developed management programs that are
based on existing ecological conditions, historical conditions and landowner objectives for clients from the public
and private sectors throughout Colorado. He also has ecological project experience in WY, UT, NE, KS, SD, MT, NY,
NV, NM.
Matt Tobler is a natural resource manager with over 21 years of experience; he currently serves as principal
instigator and project leader on numerous ecosystem management projects that integrated forest restoration,
wildfire mitigation, rangeland and noxious weed management, wildlife management and riparian management
initiatives. Matt Tobler has conducted numerous field investigations and developed management programs that
are based on existing ecological conditions, historical conditions and landowner objectives for clients from the
public and private sectors throughout the Front Range of Colorado. He also has ecological project experience in
WY, UT, NE, KS, SD, MT, NY, NV, NM.
Matt Tobler has participated in numerous NEPA projects across western states addressing oil and gas
infrastructure development, communication facility construction, FERC licensing, water development and
conveyance. In this capacity, he has conducted wetland determinations and delineations, threatened and
endangered species surveys, ecological assessments and prepared documentation per NEPA and Section 404
requirements. Matt Tobler also has experience conducting ecological investigations both regionally and
internationally. As a research associate with the USDA Forest and Range Experiment Station, he designed and
implemented original research studies to investigate causes of landscape diversity and vegetative responses to
disturbance within ponderosa pine forests of the Colorado Front Range. As a research associate at the Woods
Hole Research Center, he assisted in the implementation of a pioneering study that assessed the fire susceptibility
of primary tropical rainforest in the northeastern Amazon of Brazil. Matt Tobler worked as ranger for the National
Park Service, administered conservation programs for the Natural Resource Conservation Service in New York, and
implemented wildfire mitigation and forest stewardship programs for the Colorado State Forest Service. His
earliest experiences with resource management come from growing up on a dairy farm in upstate New York where
he was a farm hand.
937 Mallard Drive, Ft. Collins, CO 80521 • (970) 224-0851 • www.bluemountain1.net
DR. KIMBERLY KARISH
LEED AP
Education
PhD in Landscape Ecology and Environmental Planning, Harvard University
M.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Ecology, Utah State University
B.S. in Ecology, Behavior and Evolution, University of California, San Diego
Professional Experience
Dr. Kimberly Karish has eight+ years of professional work involving open space planning, natural resources
planning, sustainable land use practices, impact analyses and avoidance protocols, mitigation techniques, and
surveys, monitoring, research, modeling, and conservation for wildlife, plant species, and ecological systems. She
has four+ years of experience working in, surveying, and developing minimum impact recommendations for
riparian systems, habitat continuity, migration corridors, ecosystems, and open space and conservation properties
in northern Colorado and several western states; familiarity with species includes common, invasive, and state and
federal threatened, endangered, and species of concern.
Dr. Kimberly Karish is a project manager and active contributor as a biological specialist to open space, natural
resources, environmental planning, regulatory compliance (NEPA: EIS, EA, and BA projects and plans). She has
successfully applied knowledge to delineate alternative protection strategies, management techniques, or to
present reduced impact opportunities. She is a contributing author to land use, wildlife, vegetation, visual quality,
and air quality assessments.
Dr. Kimberly Karish has demonstrated ability to translate ecological data, theory, and research to applied practice
at a variety of input periods throughout a project’s lifetime. She can provide insightful documentation, modeling,
and interpretation of the potential threats and impacts to natural resources, watershed processes, species and
habitats, and ecosystems from proposed land use changes, natural resource uses, and potential global warming
trends.
Dr. Kimberly Karish is comfortable and highly adept at managing and conducting demanding site analysis and
assessment work and collecting physical, ecological, biological, hydrological and other environmental information
in the field employing multiple sampling and surveying techniques, including the use of GPS/GIS technologies.
Donna L. Elsom
7761 Pine Bluff Drive West
Pueblo, CO 81004
Phone: (719) 320-1652
Email: advantage@daeo.net
QUALIFICATIONS
Proven managerial skills, strong background in Safety & Environmental Health. Excellent verbal
and written skills, proven success as a team player in multi-site, multicultural environment.
EDUCATION
1985 Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts/Psychology, Colorado Mountain College, Leadville, CO
1989 Bachelor Of Science, University of Southern Colorado, Pueblo, CO
1996 Master of Applied Natural Science, abd, Colorado State University-Pueblo, Pueblo,CO
2004 Certified Vocational Instructor, Career & Technical Education
Certifications:
Hazardous Materials / OSHA 40 Hour
AHERA Asbestos Inspector
AHERA Management Planner
AHERA Project Designer
Air Monitoring Specialist
EMPLOYMENT
2000-2012 Owner/Sr. Consultant, Advantage Environmental/Safety Resources, LLC
Owner and operator of this limited liability company. Personally performs
approximately 60% of all project work including site investigations, field services and
sampling, report writing, business development, administrative oversight and general
project management. Company services include; Environmental Site Assessments,
Facility Safety Audits, Occupational Safety Training, Asbestos Inspections, Asbestos
Management Plans, Abatement Oversight, Safety Program Development,
Environmental Compliance Audits, and Conservation Services. Additional capabilities
include Indoor Air Quality Investigations, Hazardous Waste Characterization,
Emergency Planning and Hazardous Materials Management.
2002-2005 Adjunct Instructor, Trinidad State Junior College
Online Instructor for “Environmental Regulatory Framework OSH 155” and “Fire
Protection & Analysis OSH 145” courses. Appointed to campus OSH Advisory
Committee.
1997-2001 Senior Environmental Scientist, RMC Consultants, Inc.
Specific responsibilities included Phase I Site Assessments, Phase II sampling,
technical report writing, IAQ investigations, contractor oversight, asbestos
inspections and sampling, abatement oversight, lead-based paint investigations, and
general project management. Worked for RMC between 1997 and 2001 as both a
contract employee and full-time employee.
1999-2000 Environmental Services Manager, Versar, Inc.
Supervised project administration and staff for all asbestos and lead-based paint
services. Provided Phase I Assessments, IAQ investigations, occupational safety
training, hazardous waste disposal coordination, and other consulting services.
1990-1999 Director of Environmental Health & Safety, Colorado State University-Pueblo (formerly
University of Southern Colorado)
Managed all areas of occupational safety and environmental compliance including;
accident investigation, policy development, training, program implementation, safety
inspections, oversight of EHS capital construction projects, budget, administration of
programs, and supervision of six full-time staff members. Acted as liaison to all local,
state and federal regulatory agencies, and provided interface with institutional
governing bodies. Provided same services for Pueblo School District #60, under a
unique public education alliance.
Specific program oversight included:
Hazardous Materials - waste disposal and minimization, Hazard Communication
implementation, Air Pollution Emissions Notices/Permits and Air Quality Control,
SARA Title Three reporting, employee training, establishment of PPE and Engineering
Controls, emergency response.
Asbestos Management – three-year AHERA re-inspections for school district and
charter school, employee training, contractor oversight, emergency response, and
implementation of building management plans.
Occupational Safety – Fall Protection, Confined Space, Ergonomics, Bloodborne
Pathogens, Hearing Conservation, Lock-out/Tag-out, Driver’s Safety, employee new-
hire orientations, hazard assessment, and accident investigation for all Physical
Plant/Boiler Plant employees, and other campus support staff.
Facility Safety – semi-annual building inspections, indoor air quality investigations,
periodic shop safety inspections, third party injury/accident investigation,
underground storage tank closures and upgrades, project management for capital
improvements, fire alarm systems. and Chairperson of campus safety committee.
Emergency Planning – LEPC interface, institutional emergency plans, first aid and
CPR training, practice drills.
1989-1990 Environmental Health Protection Technician, Pueblo City/County Health Department
Performed regulatory inspections and enforcement in the following programs; Solid
Waste, Air Quality and Vector Control.
Miles C. Elsom
12127 West Cooper
Littleton, Colorado 80127
Phone: (719) 994-4036
Email: advantage@daeo.net
QUALIFICATIONS
Proven skills in asbestos/lead inspection and oversight of active abatement, strong
communication skills, proven success as a team player in multi-site, multicultural environment.
EDUCATION Florence High School
Colorado Mountain College
Certifications:
Asbestos Building Inspector
Air Monitoring Specialist
Lead Inspector
EMPLOYMENT
2006-2012 Advantage Environmental/Safety Resources, LLC
Pueblo, CO
Project Consultant. Conducts field inspections for asbestos and lead. Completes
project reports. Performs final visual and final clearance air monitoring for asbestos
abatement projects. Performs air monitoring for mold, dust, ambient asbestos levels,
lead. Has performed on-site inspection for asbestos soils projects and oversight of
remediation.
2003-2006 Cereus Graphics
Phoenix, AZ
Senior Pressman for full-service printing company. Completed print projects,
repaired equipment, client proofing, and project estimating.
2000-2003 My Friend the Printer
Pueblo, CO
Pressman promoted to business manager. Managed work crews, all scheduling of
employees and printing projects, customer relations & bidding.
Denise C. A. DeKrey, CSP 10318 Miner’s Lake Road
Ft. Collins, CO 80524
(970) 568-3916
windyridge@frii.com
Ms. Denise DeKrey is a Certified Safety Professional since 1995. She has over 25 years
of professional experience in the safety and industrial hygiene field.
Professional Experience
Consultant; Windy Ridge Enterprises, LLC (1993 – Present)
CSP duties on governmental environmental remediation sites
Asbestos Inspection, Management Plans, Project Designs, Air Monitoring, Project
Management
Provide safety training and written safety programs for private companies
On-site safety evaluations; mock OSHA inspections, ergonomic evaluations
Site Safety
o CSP duties; liaison for owners, contractors, consultants on sites
o Provide safety technicians and support
o Environmental remediation sites – government client
o Post disaster remediation site – private client
Post OSHA inspection support to private companies
EPA/Colorado approved course provider for all asbestos disciplines
o Instructor since 1995
o Colorado Asbestos Training Provider
Provide asbestos air and bulk sampling services
o Full and Limited Building Inspections for asbestos and lead
o Operations & Maintenance and/or Management Plans for building owners
o Project design and contract specifications for asbestos abatement projects
o Air monitoring services for asbestos abatement projects
Air sampling for other work place contaminants (lead, silica, etc.)
Environmental Site Assessments, Phase I evaluations on commercial properties
Lead Inspector & Risk Assessor
Certified and Trainer in/for Lead Renovator and Lead Dust Technician
Environmental Services Manager – Commercial Accounts: Versar, Inc. 11990 Grant
Suite 500 Northglenn, Colorado (2000-2001).
Project management of existing and new accounts
Marketing contacts and proposals, continuation of asbestos services and expansion
into other health and safety services
Waste characterization for a small college, as an example
Supervision and mentoring field personnel on technical skills, report writing, and
contractor oversight
Denise C. A. DeKrey, CSP 10318 Miner’s Lake Road
Ft. Collins, CO 80524
(970) 568-3916
windyridge@frii.com
Safety and Industrial Hygienist for Colorado State University (1986 – 2000)
In charge of occupational health and safety for university employees
University Asbestos Coordinator: bulk sampling, building inspections, air
monitoring, oversight of in-house and contract personnel
Assist university departments in interpreting and applying OSHA standards for
general and construction industry (29 CFR 1910 and 1926)
Establish EHS policy, university guidelines for respiratory protection, other programs
Provide training in: respiratory protection, confined spaces, asbestos awareness,
asbestos 16 hour O&M, asbestos Inspector/Management Planner, asbestos
Contractor/Supervisor, Right-To-Know, Back safety, personal protective equipment,
laboratory safety
Evaluate over 500 chemical fume hoods for face velocity and annual Evaluate new or
remodel construction plans for: overall occupant safety, asbestos or lead issues,
laboratory ventilation or storage needs
Assisted university Biosafety officer in writing and developing policy and
procedures, plus implementation and training for blood borne pathogens
Industrial hygiene sampling for air contaminants: VOCs, CO, CO2, ozone,
formaldehyde, etc.
Emergency Responder duties for the campus
Ergonomic evaluations for office and other work sites
Accident and Hazardous Condition investigations
Established roof clearance protocols for potentially hazardous air pollutants
Advised and based Facilities Departmental safety programs on OSHA 1910 and 1926,
ANSI and other applicable standards (some examples): Confined space entry;
protocols, equipment purchases, and training and Hearing Conservation program
Denise C. A. DeKrey, CSP 10318 Miner’s Lake Road
Ft. Collins, CO 80524
(970) 568-3916
windyridge@frii.com
Education and Certifications
B.S. in Microbiology, 1980 from Colorado State University
Graduate courses in Environmental Health and Industrial Hygiene; CSU 1993 to 2001.
Certified Safety Professional, 1995 - present
40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and refreshers (1992 – present)
40 Hour Radiation Safety at Superfund sites, 1995. Radiation Worker II, 2003
EPA and Colorado certified for Asbestos: Inspector/Management Planner,
Contractor/Supervisor, Project Designer, and Air Monitoring Specialist
NIOSH 582E and AIHA (Laboratory # 160090) PAT program for PCM fiber analysis
EPA/Colorado certified Lead Inspector and Risk Assessor; Certified Renovator, Lead
Dust Technician
Professional Memberships
American Society of Safety Engineers, 2001to Present
Colorado Environmental Professional Association
MITCHEL W. LITTLE
Summary of Qualifications
• Over twenty-five years of environmental, health and safety (EHS) responsibilities in construction, manufacturing,
private consulting, federally-funded consultation for small business and private industry.
• OSHA Construction Outreach trainer for 10 and 30 hour courses.
• Proven record in developing, implementing and managing comprehensive EHS programs.
• Demonstrated skills in organizing and prioritizing activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with many personal computer hardware configurations and software applications.
• Significant experience in interpreting and implementing regulations and recommendations for EHS.
• Working experience with employee supervision and fiscal management.
Education
Master of Science, Environmental Health (Industrial Hygiene)
Colorado State University (4/86)
Research - ”A Comparative Analysis of Flow Rates on the Outcome of Asbestos Sampling”
Presented at the American Industrial Hygiene Association National Conference - 1987
Published in Applied Industrial Hygiene - November, 1987
American Industrial Hygiene Foundation Fellowship
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Fellowship
Industrial Hygiene Internship - Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (6/84 through 8/84)
Bachelor of Science, Zoology
Colorado State University (12/80)
Professional Experience
Hellman & Associates, Inc / EHS Consulting Company
Principal EHS Consultant
12/11 through Present
Mr. Little is the Principal EHS Consultant and Project Manager for Hellman & Associates, Inc. He has over 20
years experience in the disciplines of industrial hygiene, safety, and air quality. His experience includes regulatory
requirement applicability analyses, health and safety compliance audits, industrial hygiene sampling, data
management system development, OSHA written program development, and health and safety training.
Connell Resources, Inc. / Paving, Dirt and Pipeline General Contractor
EHS Manager
07/01 through 12/11
Develop and manage comprehensive EHS programs for heavy highway construction contractor (280 employees)
with aggregate mining, trucking, asphalt production, pipeline construction and paving.
Manage workers’ compensation program including post-offer screening, case management and return to work.
Program development, implementation, training and review includes drug and alcohol, trenching and excavation,
confined spaces, hearing conservation, hazard communication, fall protection, personal protective equipment,
energy control (LOTO), respiratory protection, fleet safety, exposure monitoring and others. Manage all
environmental permitting activities.
Hellman and Associates, Inc. / Private Health and Safety Consultation
Vice President/COO
11/99 through 07/01
Provide technical safety and health consultation to business clients generating revenue of $180,000 annually.
Develop and implement safety and health management systems and other required programs for clients.
Conduct safety and health hazard audits and provide technical reports and recommendations to clients.
Provide training for management, staff and employees.
Manage activities, time and expenses to maintain profitability in the company.
Develop and manage an e-commerce website providing consultation to clients nationwide.
Colorado State University / Occupational Health and Safety Consultation Program
Senior Industrial Hygienist - 11/87 through 11/99
Researched, organized and performed health and safety audits for small businesses in Colorado under contract to
U.S. Department of Labor OSHA.
Provided technical assistance to employers through audits, training and program development.
Identified and evaluated diverse health and safety hazards and recommended correction methods.
Assisted employers in correction of hazards and establishment of necessary health and safety programs.
Developed professional relationships with employers, employees, government agencies and the general public.
Trained new employees on field procedures and computer applications.
Acted as the Region VIII representative to the OSHA National Office for computer applications.
Managed student employees and Department laboratories and equipment.
Intel Corporation / Chandler, Arizona / Semi-Conductor Manufacturing Facility
Industrial Hygienist / Safety Engineer - 4/86 through 11/87
Continuing Education
OSHA 502 Outreach Trainer Update (RMEC) - 2011
40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (Compliance Solutions) - 2011
Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis (TapRoot®) - 2009
Solutions in Construction Safety Symposium (ASSE) – 2008
Exposure Assessment Strategies and Statistics (AIHA) - 2007
Safety Performance Measurements Symposium (ASSE) - 2007
Incident Investigation: A Management Approach (ASSE) – 2002
Balanced Scorecard Strategy Implementation for Safety (ASSE) – 2002
HVAC and Indoor Air Quality (AIHA) - 2000
Introduction to Behavioral Based Safety (AIHCE) - 1999
Ergonomic Job Analysis (University of Michigan) – 1998
Lighting and Vision as Ergonomic Issues in the Workplace (AIHCE) - 1997
Hazardous Substances Management and Response (RMCOEH) - 1994
What Every Industrial Hygienist Should Know About Process Safety Management (AIHCE) - 1994
Safety and Health Programs Assistance (OTI) - 1994
Hazardous Waste: A Technical Overview of the RCRA Regulations (AIHCE) - 1993
Agricultural Safety and Health (RMCOEH) - 1992
Industrial Laser Safety (Rockwell Associates) - 1991
Overview of Laser Safety for the Industrial Hygienist (AIHCE) – 1991
Semiconductor Hazards/Process Based Training (AIHCE) - 1991
Indoor Air Quality (OTI) - 1991
Construction Standards (OTI) - 1991
Hazardous Materials (OTI) - 1990
Course Instructor/Presentations
Flood and Peterson Insurance Seminar – Changes to the OSHA Respiratory Protection Regulations - 2007
AIHA Quantitative Industrial Hygiene Short Course - 1990 through 1999
AIHA Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene Short Course - 1991 through 1994
Guest Lecturer for Graduate EHS Courses at Colorado State University – 1994 through 2008
National Migrant Seasonal Farm workers Conference - Pesticide Safety -1993
Small Business Seminar - OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Regulation - 1993
Rocky Mountain Horticultural Conference - OSHA Regulations - 1993
Occupational Safety and Health Update for Small Business (Co-Chair) - 1991
Rocky Mountain Section AIHA Industrial Hygiene Technical Seminar (Chairman) - 1990
Certifications
Certified in Comprehensive Practice - American Board of Industrial Hygiene
Certified Safety Professional – Board of Certified Safety Professionals
3-B DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
Appendix B - Detailed Project Descriptions
1) Sanford School District - Currently in progress
Description: Asbestos Inspection , project design & abatement oversight (including
air monitoring) for the demolition of the district's Administration Building, High
School , and Wrestling Building, and renovation of the Vocational / Technology
Building and historic Gymnasium. Complete LBP inspection of historic WPA
Gymnasium.
Total size (sq. ft.) - approx. 30,000 sq. ft
Total cost of consulting, approx. $25,000
2) Holly School District Asbestos Abatement & Demolition, Holly, CO - Aug 2011 & currently on-going
Description: Asbestos Inspection , project design & abatement oversight (including
air monitoring) for the demolition of the district's Administration Building, High
School , and Wrestling Building, and renovation of the Vocational / Technology
Building and historic Gymnasium. Complete LBP inspection of historic WPA
Gymnasium.
Total size (sq. ft.) - approx. 60,000 sq. ft
Total cost of consulting, approx. $25,000
3) Olympic Training Center - Jan-May 2011
Description: Abatement inspection/design & oversight (including air monitoring) of three buildings
scheduled for demolition. Removal included pipe fittings & pipe insulation in ceilings and tunnel,
contaminated soil, exterior Transite siding, textured drywall, and floor tile.
Total size (sq.ft.): approx. 38,536 sq. ft.
Total cost consulting, approx. $20,000
4) Trinidad State Junior College Boiler Room Banta Building - Summer 2010
Description: Inspection, project design and abatement oversight (including air sampling) for the removal
of pipe fitting insulation, boiler insulation, and areas of CMU walls from the Banta building on the
campus of Trinidad State Junior College.
Total size (sq. ft.) - approx. 165 square feet (including 145 fittings + boiler breaching)
Total cost of abatement/consulting, approx. $32,000
5) Olympic Training Center (OTC), Colorado Springs, CO- Summer 2010
Description: Abatement oversight and air monitoring of four buildings scheduled for demolition.
Removal included pipe fittings & pipe insulation in crawlspaces, contaminated soil, exterior Transite
siding, linoleum, and drywall joint compound. Inspection work and Project Design had been completed
previously by another consulting firm.
Total size (sq. ft.) - approx. 20,914 of asbestos materials
Total cost of consulting, approx. $52,000
.
USDA Pre-demolition Inspection: 2012
Asbestos Building Inspection
Client Contact: Greg Graham (970) 492-7035
Project Contact: Denise C. DeKrey, CSP
Provided asbestos building inspection for three buildings (one residence, garage and pump house) prior
to demolition. Advised client on options for demolition of asbestos containing materials. Provided full
asbestos building inspection report per federal and state requirements. Signed State demolition
notification form.
Pre-renovation inspections – emergency response inspections
Asbestos inspections, air sampling as needed for Restoration contractors along the front range and
Wyoming.
Upon contact from a restoration contractor post water/fire event, provide limited asbestos inspections
of affected materials. Provide air clearance or emergency air sampling as needed for the specific
project. Provide report of limited bulk sampling and/or air sampling as applicable.
Pueblo Chemical Depot – Bhate Environmental 2009 - 2011
Asbestos Consulting Services
Client Contact: Tom Peck, PE (205) 918-4000
Project Contacts: Denise C. DeKrey, CSP; Donna Elsom
Worked in partnership with Advantage Safety and Environmental to provide inspections, project designs
and project oversight for the removal of asbestos containing materials in 25 buildings throughout the
Pueblo Chemical Army Depot in Pueblo, Colorado. Provided bid specifications to select asbestos
contractor. Worked with out of state Environmental Firm and asbestos abatement contractor to
familiarize them with Colorado regulations. Daily on sight AMS/Inspector presence during asbestos
abatement activities, including weekend and holiday shifts. Meetings with contractor and Army
representative and asbestos Project Manager. Provided report detailing work activities per building.
Cornerstone Housing Alliance: Boulder project: 2011
Asbestos Consulting Services
Client Contact:Mr. Kyle McDaniel; Four Star Realty; 1938 Pearl Street, Suite 200, Boulder CO
Project Contact: Denise C. DeKrey, CSP
Provide bid specifications following an Environmental Site Assessment identifying Presumed and known
asbestos containing materials for four buildings in Boulder, CO. Provide project design, follow-up bulk
sampling, daily on sight air monitoring during demolition. Used non-asbestos roofing sealant on highly
damaged asbestos roof sealant so that the roof was removed intact and could be disposed in the non-
friable asbestos landfill. This tactic was approved by CDPHE and saved on labor and disposal costs.
Provided final report.
SlaterPaull Architects: CSU Clark Building 2009 – 2010
Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Consulting Services
Client Contact:Ms. Jennifer Cordes, AIA (303) 607-0977
Project Contact : Denise C. DeKrey, CSP
Prepared bid specifications per Colorado State requirements for selection of asbestos – Lead-Based
Paint removal contractor for multiple projects involving the CSU Clark Building classroom upgrade.
Sampled for asbestos and lead based paint materials affected by the remodels. Conducted pre-bid walk
throughs with client and contractors. Project Manager and daily on sight AMS/Inspector presence.
Timing for the B wing project was critical. 25,000 square feet of flooring and ceiling tiles needed to be
removed in a short construction window. By combining specific resources and capabilities of the
abatement contractors and abatement design techniques, the project was completed early and in a
shorter time frame than what had been originally anticipated.
UNC Parsons Hall Windows: 2010 – 2011
Asbestos Consulting Services
Client Contact: Jimmy Mock; Campus Box 95, Parsons Hall, UNC
Project Contact: Denise C. DeKrey, CSP
Prepared bid specifications per UNC and State of Colorado requirements for removal of windows with
asbestos containing glazing from the Parsons Hall building. Prepared final design for the project,
provided daily oversight and air monitoring by a Colorado/EPA accredited asbestos Building Inspector
and Air Monitoring specialist. Building remained occupied and open for business during the project.
Final report detailing daily log notes, air sampling and final inspections.
Colorado State University, Facilities Operations; April 2001 – 2010
Asbestos Consulting Services
Client Contact: Mike Davis, (970) 491-0075
Project Contact: Denise C. DeKrey, CSP
Provide full range of asbestos consulting services for remodel projects on campus.
• Bulk sampling of materials to determine asbestos content. EPA/Colorado certified asbestos
Inspector using applicable protocols for sampling and submittal of samples to NVLAP certified
laboratories for Polarized Light Microscopy analysis.
• Contractor oversight and air sampling during asbestos abatement projects:
o pre-abatement background air sampling,
o inspection of containment and engineering controls
o verification of abatement worker asbestos credentials
o ambient air monitoring during abatement
o on-site presence during entire abatement to address contractor and building occupant
concerns and problems
o final visual inspections, aggressive air sampling, and clearance by Phase Contrast
Microscopy
o reports contain air sampling results in Excel format, daily log notes of work performed,
methods and data, findings and recommendations.
Hazardous Material Transport
Training Module
Colorado UST Class A&B Operator
Certified
ICC UST Decommissioning Certified
Regulatory Experience
CERCLA CWA/OPA
RCRA CAA
TSCA OSHA
SDWA USDOT
Assessment, Remediation and
Emergency Response
Direct Push Technology
Drilling/Monitor Well Installation
Excavate, Stage, and Cover
Soil and Monitor Well Sampling
Decontamination
Manifesting
Pilot Tests (SVE, AS, Slug and
Pump Tests)
Remediation (SVE, AS, Pump &
Treat, O2 Diffusion/Injection)
Remedial Design
On-site Treatment
Planning
Project Management
Expert Testimony
Monitoring Well Construction - 2 CEUs
Direct Push Well Technology for Long Term
Monitoring
Systematic Approach for Evaluation of Capture
Zones at Pump and Treat Systems
Vapor Intrusion Pathway: A Practical Guideline
Enhanced Attenuation of Chlorinated Organics
In Situ Bioremediation of Chlorinated Ethene
Frequently Asked Questions regarding
Chlorinated Solvents in Soil and Groundwater
An Improved Understanding of LNAPL Behavior
in the Subsurface - State of Science vs. State of
Practice
LNAPL Characterization and Recoverability -
Improved Analysis
Accelerated Site Cleanup Using a Sulfate-
Enhanced In Situ Remediation Strategy
Regulatory Experience
CERCLA CWA/OPA
RCRA CAA
TSCA OSHA
SDWA USDOT
Assessment, Remediation and
Emergency Response
Direct Push Technology
Drilling/Monitor Well Installation
Excavate, Stage, and Cover
Soil and Monitor Well Sampling
Decontamination
Manifesting
Pilot Tests (SVE, AS, Slug and Pump Tests)
Remedial Design
On-site Treatment
Planning
Project Management
Expert Testimony
40 Hour
8 Hour Supervisor
8 Hour Refresher
First Aid/CPR
EPG Service School - “Operation &
Maintenance of Remediation
Equipment”
Professional Seminars
Performanced Based
Environmental Management
Direct Push Well Technology for
Long Term Monitoring
Stormwater Best Management
Practices
Disolved Oxygen Technologies
Parts I and II
Enhanced Attenuation of
Chlorinated Organics
In Situ Bioremediation of
Chlorinated Ethene
An Improved Understanding of
LNAPL Behavior in the
Subcurface – Parts I and II
Integrated Site Remediation and
Vapor Intrusion
Regulatory Experience
CERCLA CWA/OPA
RCRA CAA
TSCA OSHA
SDWA USDOT
Assessment, Remediation
and Emergency Response
Direct Push Technology
Drilling/Monitor Well Installation
Excavate, Stage and Cover
Soil and Monitor Well Sampling
Decontamination
Manifesting
Pilot Tests (SVE, AS, Slug and
Pump Tests)
Remedial Design
On-site Treatment
Planning
Project Management
Cathodic Protection Training
OSHA Health and Safety
40 Hour
8 Hour Supervisor
8 Hour Refresher
First Aid/CPR
Professional Seminars:
In Situ Permeable Reactive
Barriers: Application &
Deployment
Environmental Site Assessment
for Commercial Real Estatei
Colorado Brownfields
Conference 2010iiA
23rd National Tanks Conference
& ExpoSTM requir
Regulatory Experience
CERCLA CWA/OPA
RCRA CAA
TSCA OSHA
SDWA USDOT
Assessment, Remediation
and Emergency Response
Direct Push Technology
Drilling/Monitor Well Installation
Excavate, Stage and Cover
Soil and Monitor Well Sampling
Decontamination
Manifesting
Pilot Tests (SVE, AS, Slug and
Pump Tests)
Remedial Design
On-site Treatment
Planning
Project Management
Expert Testimony
8 Hour Supervisor
8 Hour Refresher
First Aid/CPR
Professional Seminars
Vapor Intrusion Pathways and
Assessment
Direct Push Well Technology for
Long Term Monitoring
Stormwater Best Management
Practices
A Systematic Approach for
Evaluation of Capture Zones at
Pump and Treat Systems
Anaerobic Attenuation of Petroleum
Contamination
Enhanced Attenuation of
Chlorinated Organics
In Situ Bioremediation of
Chlorinated Ethene
Regulatory Experience
CERCLA CWA/OPA
RCRA CAA
TSCA OSHA
SDWA USDOT
Assessment, Remediation
and Emergency Response
Direct Push Technology
Drilling/Monitor Well Installation
Excavate, Stage, and Cover
Soil and Monitor Well Sampling
Decontamination
Manifesting
Pilot Tests (SVE, AS, Slug and
Pump Tests, Injections)
Remedial Design
On-site Treatment
Planning
Project Management
Expert Testimony
West Virginia Voluntary
Remediation/Redevelopment
Program Licensed Remediation
Specialist #197
West Virginia Certified Monitoring
Well Driller
Additional Training
OSHA Health and Safety
40-Hour
8-Hour Refresher
8-Hour Supervisor
First Aid/CPR
Regulatory Experience
CERCLA CWA/OPA
RCRA CAA
TSCA OSHA
SDWA USDOT
Assessment, Remediation
and Emergency Response
Direct Push Technology
Drilling/Monitor Well Installation
Excavate, Stage and Cover
Soil and Monitor Well Sampling
Decontamination
Manifesting
Pilot Tests (SVE, AS, Slug and
Pump Tests)
Remedial Design
On-site Treatment
Planning
Project Management
Expert Testimony
Works/Wastewater Works Operator #
30085
Additional Training
OSHA Health and Safety
40 Hour
8 Hour Refresher
Confined Space Entry
First Aid/CPR
DOT, EPA, and OSHA Hazardous
Material and Waste Management
Compliance training
EPA training program "Basic Ground
Water", Robert S. Kerr Research
Center
EPA 24-Hour Courses, AHERA,
Asbestos Inspection and Air
Monitoring
Environmental Resource Center's
"Environmental Audits Seminar"
Regulatory Experience
CERCLA CWA/OPA
RCRA CAA
TSCA OSHA
SDWA USDOT
Assessment, Remediation and
Emergency Response
Direct Push Technology
Drilling/Monitor Well Installation
Excavate, Stage, and Cover
Soil and Monitor Well Sampling
Decontamination
Manifesting
Pilot Tests (SVE, AS, Slug and
Pump Tests)
Remedial Design
On-site Treatment
Planning
Project Management
Expert Testimony
Assessment, Remediation
and Emergency Response
Direct Push Technology
Drilling/Monitor Well Installation
Excavate, Stage and Cover
Soil and Monitor Well Sampling
Decontamination
Manifesting
Pilot Tests (DPE, SVE, AS, Slug
and Pump Tests)
Remedial Design (DPE, SVE,
AS, dissolved oxygen, in-situ
chemical oxidation, land
farming, thermal desorption)
On-site Treatment
Planning
Project Management
Expert Testimony
American Institute of Professional
Geologists, CPG-8890
Association of Groundwater
Scientists and Engineers, National
Groundwater Association
Colorado Petroleum Storage Tank
Committee Registered Professional
Environmental Scientist, #503
Wyoming Professional Geologist,
PG-537
Colorado UST Class A&B Operator
Certified
Additional Training
ASTM RBCA Training
Cathodic Protection Training
OSHA Health and Safety
• 40 Hour
• 8 Hour
• Confined Space Entry
• Supervisory Training
Professional Seminars
• EPG Service School - “Operation
& Maintenance of Remediation
Equipment”
• “Groundwater Investigations
Using Portable Gas
Chromatography and Other Field
Instrumentation”
• “Soil Gas: The State of the Art
and Beyond”
• “Site Assessments and Remedial
Action for Petroleum
Contaminated Soils”
Regulatory Experience
CERCLA CWA/OPA
RCRA CAA
TSCA OSHA
SDWA USDOT
fleet of late-model service trucks, and using one vehicle when possible. A few examples of how
CGRS is a leader in green remediation strategies are below: