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PROPOSAL FOR

STATEWIDE ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR STATE AND LOCAL FEDERAL-AID

PROJECTSSUBMITTED TO

Nebraska Department of Roads

RFP # 1511

December 2, 2015

Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. 1111 N 13th Street, Suite 205 \ Omaha, NE 68102

O 402-502-7571 \ F 402-502-8527 \ burnsmcd.com

December 2, 2015

Randy El Dorado, Consultant Services Engineer Nebraska Department of Roads Planning and Project Development Division 1500 Highway 2, PO Box 94759 Lincoln, Nebraska 68502

Re: Proposal for Professional Services – Statewide On-Call Environmental Services for State and Local Federal-Aid Projects

Dear Mr. El Dorado:

Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. (Burns & McDonnell) is pleased to describe its experience and qualifications to support the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) in the completion of environmental studies and permitting services listed under this Statewide On-Call contract. We value our working relationship with the NDOR under our current On-Call Environmental and Wetland Services contracts and hope to continue our partnership.

Burns & McDonnell has what NDOR is looking for to complete the requested environmental services across Nebraska:

► Experienced Project Manager – Our proposed project manager is located in our Omaha office and brings more than 25 years of environmental studies and permitting experience to NDOR projects. Randy is overseeing all of the NDOR projects requiring CE’s and other related environmental documents. He has completed the NDOR/FHWA Programmatic Agreement/Categorical Exclusion Training. Randy brings strong communications skills and the ability to manage a variety of on-going and fluctuating tasks.

► Qualified Principle NEPA Author – Our proposed NEPA technical leads will serve as the principle document authors. They have completed the online review of the NDOR CE training video and will be supported by our QA/QC lead reviewer along with our top notch technical leaders to develop concise and legally sufficient documents and technical reports.

► Diverse and Experienced Support Team – Burns & McDonnell brings depth in every area anticipated for completion of required studies from our offices in Omaha, Kansas City and Denver. In keeping up with the needs of our clients we have added environmental studies and permitting staff members in our Denver office that can support NDOR projects in western Nebraska. Additionally, our field staff is multi-disciplined and conducts wetland, threatened and endangered species, and hazardous materials surveys, studies, and evaluations following NDOR protocols simultaneously to provide economies of scale on NDOR projects.

Burns & McDonnell is positioned to deliver superior service and outstanding team work to compete any assignment under this on-call services contract. We look forward to serving the NDOR.

Please feel free to contact our Project Manager, Randy Root, at (402) 346-6882 or via email at [email protected] with any questions regarding this proposal.

Sincerely,

Randy Root Project Manager

Statewide On-Cal l Environmental Serv ices for State and Loca l Federal-Aid Projects

Professional Qualifications of the Proposed Team 1

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS OF THE PROPOSED TEAM Project Team For the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR), Burns & McDonnell’s Omaha and Kansas City offices provide regionally recognized broad-based experience in numerous environmental and engineering disciplines. More than 178 employee-owners within the Environmental Studies and Permitting (ES&P) Global Practice prepare documentation, conduct field studies, obtain permits and approvals, and engage agencies and the public in compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) decision-making process and related federal and state statues.

Burns & McDonnell has supported the NDOR during the past three years providing environmental studies and permitting services under the On-Call Wetland Permitting Mitigation Contract and On-Call Environmental Services Contract. We understand NDOR’s way to complete the requested work and exceed expectations. Our team of multi-disciplined specialists (depicted below) is focused on continuing to provide paramount service on your projects in compliance with NDOR/Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Programmatic Categorical Exclusion Agreement (April 2015).


Professional Qualifications of the Proposed Team 2

Project Manager Randy Root, PWS is located in our Omaha, Nebraska, office and will apply his extensive environmental permitting and studies experience to the management and oversight of this contract. His experience includes Title 117 (State Water Quality Standard), Section 10, 402, 404(b)(1), 408 and lake, wetland and stream restoration. Randy manages Burns & McDonnell’s current NDOR On-Call Environmental effort, and he will continue to oversee field investigations, the development of documents, permitting processes, public outreach, and agency coordination required for completion of assigned task orders. He completed the FHWA NEPA and Transportation Decision Making training in 2000, NDOR NEPA Overview Training Course in 2013, and NDOR/FHWA Programmatic Agreement/Categorical Exclusion Training in September 2015.

Project Leaders Burns & McDonnell has extensive experience preparing Categorical Exclusions (CEs) in accordance with NDOR’s Programmatic Agreement for NEPA Categorically Excluded Transportation Projects (December 2008). We are familiar with recent changes to the NDOR NEPA process, per the April 2015 NDOR/FHWA Programmatic Categorical Exclusion Agreement. Our Project Leaders are ready to implement the required changes necessary to complete deliverables assigned under new task orders, as well as make revisions to projects already in progress. Our Project Leaders and support staff are ready to implement the new “Smart Form” in addition to making submittals, as required, through more traditional means.

Shari Cannon-Mackey, CEP, ENV SP will apply her substantial NEPA, Section 4(f), Sections 9/10, and 404(b)(1) experience to assigned projects. As the previous manager of NDOR NEPA Task Orders, she will provide NEPA oversight in support of Randy’s leadership role. She completed the NDOR NEPA Training Course in August 2011, the NDOR Biological Evaluation Process Training in September 2012, and the NDOR On-Call Environmental Training in February 2013. She attended the 2012 National Highway Institute (NHI)-FHWA Advanced Seminar on Transportation Project Development: Navigating the NEPA Maze.

Renee Kuruc manages the development, coordination, and review of NEPA documentation for transportation and infrastructure projects on a daily basis. She specializes in environmental justice analyses, Section 106 processes, and socioeconomic and land use assessment. Renee previously worked at the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); this regulatory experience helps shape Renee’s approach to successful project completion. She has viewed the online NDOR/FHWA Programmatic Agreement Categorical Exclusion Training video for completing the new “Smart Forms.”

Jennifer Bell will apply her expertise in land use, socioeconomic analyses, and technical writing in leading designated task orders and specialized tasks. Jennifer led development of the CE for US 77 over the Platte River in Saunders County – our first NDOR-approved CE. She has been a major contributor to a number of NEPA documents prepared for highway, power plant, transmission line, substation, telecommunication, railroad, airport, and water resource projects. Jennifer has completed the NDOR NEPA and Biological Evaluation Process Training.

Katelyn Kowalczyk has been the primary author and point of contact for the most recent NDOR task orders; preparing Supplemental CE Checklists, Hazardous Material Reports (HMRs) and Draft CEs in accordance with the NDOR/FHWA Programmatic Categorical Exclusion Agreement. Katelyn has experience with Section 9/10, and 404(b)(1) and natural resources management including wetland and waters of the U.S. delineations. She has viewed the online NDOR/FHWA Programmatic Agreement Categorical Exclusion Training video for completing the new “Smart Forms.”


Support Staff and Technical Capabilities 3

SUPPORT STAFF AND TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Wetland Delineation/Determinations and Permitting Under our current Statewide On-Call NEPA and Wetland Services Contract, Burns & McDonnell has completed delineations and permitting support for more than 30 3R (Resurfacing, Restoration and Rehabilitation) road improvement projects throughout Nebraska, covering more than 180 highway miles. We have extensive experience completing wetland delineations in accordance with the NDOR guidance and procedures, including the 2013 Wetland and Water Resource Delineation and Water Conveyance Structure Investigation, as well as the 2015 Consultants Day Training presentation. Also, our wetland specialists are trained in delineating wetlands and special aquatic sites in accordance with the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual, the 2010 Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Midwest Region and Great Plains Region. Each delineation team uses a sub-meter-accurate Global Positioning System (GPS) unit with a field tablet data logger capable of displaying aerial and topographic background displays and accessing pertinent reference data including National Wetland Inventory maps, National Hydrography Dataset, floodplain mapping, etc. These tablets allow field teams to quickly review reference materials and display collected data in real time. As part of the report preparation, our team creates project maps in ArcGIS to support the data analysis. Our wetland delineation reports and permit application packages undergo a rigorous and comprehensive multi-step quality review process prior to submittal to NDOR. Our team has substantial experience developing application packages to obtain Section 404 nationwide and individual permits through the Omaha District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Section 401 water quality certifications/NE Title 117 Anti-degradation approvals through Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ).

Wetland and Stream Mitigation Design and Monitoring Burns & McDonnell worked with NDOR to develop a 20-year strategic plan for future mitigation requirements and develop a planning tool to better understand future wetland mitigation bank needs for NDOR projects. Under this contract, our team looks forward to continuing this effort at the project-specific level. Our wetland specialists are trained to identify potential mitigation opportunities while in the field and, when necessary, work closely with hydrologists and civil engineers to design compensatory wetland and stream mitigation sites in accordance with agency requirements. We have worked with agencies and private entities to obtain mitigation credits in established wetland and stream banks and are experienced in developing stormwater treatment and detention systems that satisfy mitigation commitments for improving water quality.

Burns & McDonnell’s wetland specialists continue to be involved with interagency coordination and mitigation monitoring for the Platte River West Water Production Facilities Project in Douglas and Sarpy Counties. We have also completed stream bank restoration and stabilization design for the Sheldon Station Wastewater Treatment Project.

Threatened and Endangered Species Reviews Our wildlife and aquatic biologists have completed 20 surveys and biological evaluations for NDOR to obtain project authorizations under the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and the Nebraska Non-game and Endangered Species Conservation Act. Leading the effort for NDOR projects are Brain Roh and Meg Trowbridge; both have completed the NDOR Biological Evaluation Process Training. Brian and Meg are well-versed in species and habitat issues, having conducted surveys for infrastructure projects across Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota. Meg is also an aquatic ecologist and has conducted studies associated with the Pallid Sturgeon Recovery Management Program on the Missouri and Platte Rivers. Our team includes a number of experienced wildlife biologists including: Bryan Gasper, a senior wildlife biologist, who is part of the mitigation monitoring team for the Platte River West Water Production Facilities Project; and Jeff Miller and Josiah Maine, USFWS-permitted bat surveyors who have developed appropriate mitigation, defined Best Management Practices (BMPs), and developed monitoring programs for implementation during construction.



Air Quality and Noise Studies Burns & McDonnell’s air and noise group has extensive experience conducting analyses for transportation projects.

Air Quality Our air permitting engineers have used various models to predict traffic air quality impacts. Our team has completed the Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) training required as a part of calculating the Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) emissions for projects. In addition to MOVES, our team conducts air modeling for traffic air quality analyses using CALINE3, CAL3QHC and/or MOBILE6 (for hot spot analyses). We are conversant in transportation conformity and non-attainment area requirements, as well as air permitting for various industrial and power projects across the U.S.

Noise Our noise team has conducted traffic noise analyses for transportation improvements across the Midwest and is experienced in the use of FHWA’s Traffic Noise Model (TNM) (Version 2.5). They have completed training in TNM usage (NHI training on Highway Traffic Noise (FHWA-NHI-142051)) along with state-specific trainings on developing transportation noise policy. Noise studies have included ambient surveys that follow FHWA guidance; validation models; existing, future build, and future no-build model analyses; and feasible and reasonable abatement analyses for impacted receptors. The noise team has attended public meetings to support project evaluations and to explain in plain language the intricacies of noise analysis and the potential effects of traffic noise on neighboring receivers. Burns & McDonnell owns a Type I noise meter (Larson-Davis Model 831), capable of all metrics and 1/3 octave band measurements, as required for the noise projects we perform.

Section 4(f)/Section 6(f) Our Project Leaders understand FHWA has a heightened awareness regarding Section 4(f)/6(f) issues. Burns & McDonnell Project Leaders have experience in addressing Section 4(f) and Section 6(f) issues on simple as well as complex projects. They have received training on completing the Section 4(f) reviews in accordance with the NDOR’s Guidance for Completing Section 4(f) Reviews Process in Nebraska for Federal-Aid Projects. Our team will use this comprehensive experience to support the NDOR in navigating through issues associated with the use of public land and historic resources.

Coast Guard, Floodplain and Stormwater Permitting Burns & McDonnell permitting specialists have extensive experience in collecting data, conducting analyses, and coordinating with agencies to obtain Section 9/Section 10 Permits under the Rivers and Harbors Act; floodplain permits and Letters of Map Amendment or Revision (LOMR/LOMA); and Section 402/National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and approvals for roadway and bridge projects.

Section 9 Permit (Bridge Work in Navigable Waters of the U.S.) Julie Sarson and Doug Waltemath lead the structural and waterway opening analyses and design for major bridge crossings. Both are supported by Brain Roh and other wetland and threatened and endangered species (T&E) scientists in developing information for review by the U.S. Coast Guard and the companion Section 10 Permit issued by the USACE. Doug has served as lead bridge designer and led the Section 9 permitting process for numerous new bridge crossings of the Missouri River including U.S. 275 Veterans Memorial Bridge in Omaha, U.S. 159 Bridge in Rulo, and Chief Standing Bear Memorial Bridge in Niobrara. We also have experience completing USACE Section 408 review processes for impacts to federal levees.

Floodplain Permitting Rick Besancon and George Hunt lead hydraulic and hydrological modeling and evaluations for floodplain permitting. They work closely with wetland, T&E, and mitigation specialists to review longitudinal encroachments, identify effects on riparian and in-stream habitats, and determine appropriate locations and designs of compensatory storage required to achieve “no-



rise” and address project mitigation needs. Our team has extensive experience in obtaining approved Conditional and Final LOMR/LOMA.

Section 402/NPDES Permitting We have experienced environmental permitting specialists that have assisted our clients with submitting applications for construction authorizations under general land disturbance permits issued by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality and local agencies. They have considerable experience in developing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and prescribing cost-effective and proactive BMPs to address water quality, erosion, and sedimentation issues resulting from construction activities.

Hazardous Materials Review Burns & McDonnell has experience preparing HMR reports on several NDOR projects. Most recently, our team has been preparing HMRs in accordance with the NDOR’s Hazardous Materials Review Guidance Manual (September 2015). In addition, our team is reviewing and revising existing HMRs to comply with the current HMR guidance. Section 106 – Historic Preservation and Cultural Resources Coordination Burns & McDonnell has a staff of professional and field archaeologists that have provided Phase I/II/III surveys, testing, and mitigation for all types of sites across the country. John Fulmer and Mark Latham lead our archaeological field surveys and author and review technical reports, study protocols, and submissions to State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) in consultation with Department of Transportation (DOT) staff to obtain concurrence on determinations of eligibility and to develop mitigation requirements and structure memoranda of agreement under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Burns & McDonnell has in-house specialists to address tribal/cultural coordination, architectural/historic resources, and geomorphologic assessments. John and Mark have completed training on consultation and management of Traditional Cultural Properties through the National Park Service (NPS). Doug Shaver has extensive experience with Native American Tribes of Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota. Brandy Harris, lead architectural historian, works regularly with bridge designers to evaluate the eligibility of bridges and other structures affected by roadway projects. She has been instrumental in the streamlining of project reviews and issuance of project approvals by SHPOs across the Midwest for various infrastructure projects. Andrew Gottsfield serves as our lead geomorphologist and leads numerous intensive field surveys as well as the analysis and recovery of deeply deposited artifacts.

Socioeconomic Studies, EJ, Farmland, Wild & Scenic Rivers and Other Specialty Areas Carrie Barton and Jennifer Bell will lead the socioeconomic, environmental justice (EJ), and other specialty area analyses. Both have completed land use and demographic inventories, EJ analyses, socioeconomic assessments, and visual assessments for rural and urban transportation projects. They both are well-versed in the application of CEQ, DOT, and FHWA guidance on completing EJ analyses. Carrie and Jennifer completed an EJ analysis for the Kansas City Downtown Streetcar Project following FTAs new guidance. FTA is using that analysis as an approved example in its ongoing EJ training.

Carrie and Jennifer are supported by staff members with backgrounds in soil science, water quality, geography, and GIS mapping to complete specialty analyses required by specific projects. Team members are experienced in addressing farmland conversion issues using both NRCS AD-1006 and AD-106 forms and determining project impacts using GIS applications. Shari Cannon-Mackey and Harold Draper, D.Sc., bring experience in coordinating with the NPS, U.S. Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management regarding project impacts to designated wild and scenic rivers, national forests, and wilderness areas.



Public Involvement Public outreach and stakeholder engagement is important in the transportation decision-making process to maintain transparency and promote an open public process. Burns & McDonnell has a Stakeholder Management group that plans and implements public outreach programs for all types of projects. From public workshops and open houses to kitchen-table discussions, engagement of the public, stakeholders, and agencies is crucial to obtaining project acceptance. Joab Ortiz and Julie Lorenz have designed and implemented numerous programs for all types of transportation projects. Currently, Julie is leading the NDOR Strategic Transportation Planning Services Project.

On-Site Visits As Project Manager, Randy will oversee coordination with NDOR to arrange on-site visits and surveys. Project Leaders, working with their respective NDOR NEPA Manager, will arrange for rights of entry and coordinate property owner contacts to access properties for surveys and other field assessments.

Safety is a priority for Burns & McDonnell in everything we do from daily office operations and field surveys to construction management and monitoring. All employee-owners are required to successfully complete a safe driver course, maintain clean driving records, and follow applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and property owner safety protocols and procedures that are warranted for a particular instance. All site visits will be conducted with the safety of project staff as the top priority.

Team Member Certif ications and Training Team Member Certification and Recent Training Randy Root Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)

FHWA NEPA and Transportation Decision Making (July 2000) NDOR NEPA Overview Training (February 2013) NDOR/FHWA Programmatic Agreement/Categorical Exclusions Training (September 2015)

Shari Cannon-Mackey Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) NDOR NEPA Overview Training (February 2013) NDOR Biological Evaluation Process Training (September 2012) NDOR NEPA Training (August 2011) NHI/FHWA Administrative Record NHI Course 142062 (September 2012) NHI/FHWA Advanced Seminar on Transportation Project Development: Navigating the NEPA Maze (April 2012) Embry-Riddle Airport Wildlife Hazard Management Workshop (June 2010) FHWA Resource Center Section 4(f)/NEPA Workshop (July 2005)

Harold Draper Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) NDOR NEPA Overview Training (February 2013) NDOR NEPA Training (August 2011)

Justin Bailey Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) Wetland Delineator and Plant Identification Training (2005-2007)

Richard Besancon, PE Professional Engineer (NE)

Jennifer Bell NDOR NEPA Overview Training (February 2013—by phone) NDOR Biological Evaluation Process Training (September 2012) NDOR NEPA Training (August 2011)


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Bryan Gasper NDOR Biological Evaluation Process Training (September 2012)

George Hunt, PE Professional Engineer

Steve Haler Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ)

Brandy Harris Category 2.8.1: Surveys, Research and Documentation of Historic Buildings, Structures, and Objects Category 2.11.1: Historical and Archival Research MSHA Certified

Chris Howell MNDOT/FHWA MOVES 2010A Training (April 2011)

Amber Javers Register of Professional Archaeologists

Mark Latham Register of Professional Archaeologists

Brain Roh NDOR Biological Evaluation Process Training (September 2012)

Sarah Soard Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)

Meg Trowbridge NDOR/FHWA Programmatic Agreement/Categorical Exclusions Training (September 2015) NDOR Biological Evaluation Process Training (April 2015)

Katelyn Kowalczyk NDOR/FHWA Programmatic Agreement/Categorical Exclusions Training (Online Video - 2015)

Renee Kuruc NDOR/FHWA Programmatic Agreement/Categorical Exclusions Training (Online Video - 2015)

Tess Fuller MDOT/FHWA-NHI-142051 Highway Traffic Noise (March 2013)

Mary Hauner-Davis ADOT Highway Traffic Noise Analysis Training (August 2001)

Andrew Gottsfield Register of Professional Archaeologist

COMPARABLE PROJECTS/SERVICES NDOR On-Call Contracts; Nebraska Environmental Services In 2013, Burns & McDonnell was awarded our first on-call contract for environmental services, which included NEPA CE, T&E species surveys, wetland delineations surveys, cultural resources surveys, hazardous waste reviews, agency coordination, public involvement, environmental permitting (Section 10, Section 404, Title 119, etc.), and wetland and stream mitigation planning. Burns & McDonnell has received four task authorizations to provide environmental studies and permitting services for 24 highway improvement projects.

Wetland Services In 2012, Burns and McDonnell was awarded an on-call contract for wetland studies and permitting services for 15 road improvement projects throughout Nebraska. Wetland services included conducting wetland preliminary determinations of routes and conducting wetland delineations in accordance with the guidelines of the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual, the 2010 Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Midwest Region and Great Plains Region, and guidance provided by NDOR. Wetland delineation reports were prepared in accordance with specific NDOR guidance, and Section 404 Permit applications were prepared and submitted to the USACE for a Nationwide Permit 14, where necessary.

NDOR determined that a strategic plan was needed for the development for future wetland mitigation banks to meet the needs of future projects. NDOR contracted with Burns & McDonnell to provide an assessment of wetland mitigation banking needs for 5-, 10-, 15-, and 20-year road improvement programs. Also, in that assessment, we were to develop a mitigation



banking tool that evaluated proposed wetland impacts, available wetland mitigation credits, and wetland credit deficiencies at each wetland bank.

Burns & McDonnell staff involved and included in this qualifications statement: Services provided: ► Bri Richards ► Brian Roh ► Hanna O’Callaghan ► Jennifer Bell ► Justin Bailey ► Katelyn Kowalczyk ► Meg Trowbridge ► Randy Root ► Renee Kuruc ► Sarah Soard ► Shari Cannon-Mackey

► NEPA documentation ► T&E species review ► Section 4(f) Evaluation ► Section 6(f) Land Conversion ► Wetlands and Waters of the U.S.; Section 404(b)(1) coordination ► Hazardous waste review ► Wetland delineations ► Wetland mitigation ► Section 10 permitting ► Section 404 permitting

I-35 Interchange EA; Johnson County, Kansas Burns & McDonnell led the Location Study, Break-In-Access Study, and the Environmental Assessment (EA) for a new interchange on I-35 southwest of Kansas City. The study, initiated in 2007, was placed on hold while the USACE and BNSF prepared an EA for development of a new Intermodal Freight Facility and Logistics Park in the area to be served by the proposed interchange. When work was re-initiated on the interchange EA in 2009, the NEPA process was completed in fewer than 14 months with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued by FHWA KS Division on March 21, 2011. Preparation of the EA and associated Break-In-Access Study included review of three locations and more than eight interchange types, including a diverging diamond interchange (DDI).

The EA was prepared following a merged NEPA-Section 404 approach, with Burns & McDonnell staff working closely with FHWA and USACE to include information in the EA that could be used by the USACE to complete their 404(b)(1) Guidelines review and issue the appropriate Section 404 permit to allow construction of the project. Key issues evaluated in the EA included: land acquisition, traffic noise, water quality, and air quality. The re-evaluation also included public workshops to obtain input and comments from the local business community and residents. Coordination with SHPO and the Johnson County Parks and Recreation District alleviated the need to prepare a Section 4(f) Evaluation for a historic barn and parkland.

Burns & McDonnell staff involved and included in this qualifications statement: Services provided: ► Harold Draper ► Jennifer Bell ► Joab Ortiz ► Mary Hauner-Davis ► Shari Cannon-Mackey

► NEPA documentation ► Wetland delineation, USACE coordination and permitting ► Hazardous materials site review and recommendations, MDNR and

EPA coordination ► Noise modeling ► MoDOT/FHWA coordination ► Public outreach



8t h Street Improvements EA; Bentonville, Arkansas Burns & McDonnell completed an EA and Section 4(f) Evaluation for improving 8th Street from SW I Street to U.S. 71/I-540 in Bentonville. The improvement include widening a two-lane suburban roadway with open ditches to a four- and five-lane section with center turn lane, curb-and-gutter, sidewalks, and a multi-use path. A portion of the project would be constructed on new alignment to provide an interchange connection at US 71/I-540.

The EA involved wetland delineations/jurisdictional determinations, Section 106 coordination and completion of a Section 4(f) Evaluation for unavoidable impacts to the Bentonville National Guard Armory/Readiness Center Vehicle Storage Shed. Socioeconomic and EJ analyses were also conducted. An extensive public outreach program was also implemented.

The EA and Section 4(f) Evaluation were approved on October 19, 2011, and a Location Public Hearing was completed on December 15, 2011. Due to project area changes, the Section 4(f) Evaluation was revised and approved August 1, 2012. The EA included the evaluation of impacts to a historic National Guard Vehicle Storage Shed under Section 4(f) of the DOT Act, development of alternatives to avoid the historic structure and minimize residential relocations, and completion of an EJ analysis. FHWA issued a FONSI on August 26, 2013.

Burns & McDonnell staff involved and included in this qualifications statement: Services provided: ► Cydney Millstein ► Harold Draper ► Jennifer Bell ► Sarah Gilstrap ► Shari Cannon-Mackey ► Susan Houghton ► Tyler Beemer

► NEPA documentation ► EJ analysis ► Section 106 coordination ► Section 4(f) and MOA ► Land Use Inventory ► Public outreach

Kansas City Downtown Streetcar EA; Kansas City, Missouri Burns & McDonnell worked jointly with another consulting firm to prepare the EA for a 2.2-mile long starter streetcar line in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The project included extensive coordination with the City, the FTA, MoDOT (for crossings of I-35/I-70 and I-670), and Missouri Department of Natural Resources SHPO to obtain concurrence on a “no adverse effect” finding for 145 National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)-listed and 42 properties newly or already determined NRHP-eligible. More than 12 hazardous material and waste sites were identified adjacent and upgradient to the existing street right-of-way where the streetcar line will be constructed; these sites require additional testing to determine presence and/or extent of possible contamination within the right-of-way. Burns & McDonnell also evaluated three potential sites for location of a vehicle maintenance facility. We also led coordination with Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department to reach a determination that Section 4(f) would not be applicable to the use of existing boulevards for placement of the streetcar car line.

Burns & McDonnell also completed the socioeconomic and EJ analysis for the project following FTA’s newest guidance released on July 14, 2012. The analysis revealed that no disproportionate impacts on minority and/or low income populations would result from the streetcar project. FTA has used this analysis in their ongoing EJ training.



Prior to initiation of the EA and the Advanced Conceptual Engineering phase of the project, Burns & McDonnell conducted the project environmental review as part of the Alternative Analysis phase of the study. The EA was completed in eight months with issuance of the FONSI by FTA on October 30, 2012.

Burns & McDonnell staff involved and included in this qualifications statement:

Services Provided:

► Carrie Barton ► Greg Gorman ► Harold Draper ► Jennifer Bell ► Sarah Shea-Cahir ► Shari Cannon-Mackey

► NEPA documentation ► EJ analysis ► Section 106 coordination ► Hazardous materials site review and recommendations, MDNR

and EPA coordination ► Section 4(f) avoidance ► Land Use Inventory ► MoDOT coordination ► Public outreach

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Name Role LocationJustin Bailey Wetlands, Mitigation MO l l l l

Carrie Barton Quality Assurance, NEPA MO l

Jennifer Bell Project Leader CO l l l

Rick Besancon Mitigation/Monitoring NE l

Shari Cannon-Mackey Project Leader TX l l l l

Samantha Clark Wetlands, Protected Species CO l l

Harold Draper NEPA, Socioeconomics MO l l l

Jerrad Dringman GI/ Mapping MO l

Tess Fuller Air/Noise MO l l

John Fulmer Cultural Resources MO l

Bryan Gasper Protected Species MO l

Sarah Gilstrap Permitting MO l l

Greg Gorman Hazardous Materials MO l

Steve Haler Permitting MO l l l

Brandy Harris Cultural Resources TX l

Mary Hauner-Davis Air/Noise MO l

Chris Howell Air/Noise MO l

Amber Javers Cultural Resources MO l

Katelyn Kowalczyk Project Leader TX l l l

Renee Kuruc Project Leader MO l l l

Mark Latham Cultural Resources MO l

Josiah Maine Protected Species MO l

Jack Middleton Permitting IA

Jeff Miller Protected Species MO l

Hanna O’Callaghan Wetlands MO l

Joab Ortiz Public Involvement MO l

Kasey Randle-Biehler Public Involvement MO l

Bri Richards Wetlands MO l

Brian Roh Permitting, Protected Species MO l l l

Chad Ronchetti GIS/Mapping MN l

Randy Root Project Manager NE l l l l l

Gordon Shaw Wetlands MO l l

Sarah Sizemore Hazardous Materials MO l

Sarah Soard Wetlands IL l l l

Meg Trowbridge Protected Species NE l

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5. Total number of employees, by discipline, in the submitting office. While some personnel may be qualified in several disciplines, each person should be counted only once in accordance with his or her primary function. Include clerical personnel as “Administrative.” Write in any additional disciplines on the blank lines provided, along with the number of employees in that discipline.

6. Name, office address and certificate information of key personnel of the firm holding a certificate of registration granted by the Nebraska State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Architects, the Nebraska Board of Landscape Architectural Examiners, or the Nebraska State Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors. Such individuals must have full authority to make all final engineering, architectural or surveying decisions on behalf of the firm with respect to the designated work categories.

7. List not more than ten projects which demonstrate the firm’s competence in the relevant work categories. The most recent projects completed for the Nebraska Department of Roads are preferred. Information must include: a. Name and location of the project. b. Brief description of the firm’s responsi-

bilities on the project. c. Name and address of the owner of the

project. d. Estimated or actual project completion

date. e. Total construction cost of the completed

project, (or where no construction was involved, the approximate cost of your work) and that portion of the cost of the project your firm was/is responsible for.

8. Brief resumes of key personnel expected to participate in the advertised projects. Each resume must include:

a. Individual’s name and title. b. Project assignment that person will be

expected to fulfill.

c. Years of relevant experience with this firm and other firms.

d. Highest academic degree achieved, the year, and the discipline covered (if more than one highest degree such as two PhD’s, list both).

e. Active registration as an architect, engineer, surveyor, etc., the field of registration, year such registration was acquired and the state(s) granting such registration.

f. Experience, training and other qualifications which reflect the individual’s potential contributions to the advertised projects. Include such data as: familiarity with NDOR procedures and engineering techniques, similar types of work performed in the past, and management abilities. Please limit synopsis of experience to relevant work categories.

9. Brief narrative discussion indicating the primary reasons your firm is especially qualified to complete the advertised projects. Information provided might include such data as specialized equipment and computer software, awards or recognition received by the firm or individuals in the relevant work categories, or special approaches or concepts developed by the firm in the relevant work categories.

10. Name of any firms you intend to sub- contract a portion of the project work to and work they will perform.

11. This completed form must be signed and dated by principal of the firm.

1. FIRM NAME AND ADDRESS: Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. 9400 Ward Parkway Kansas City, MO 64114

1a. SUBMITTAL IS FOR: X Parent Company Branch1b. FEDERAL I.D. NO. OR SOCIAL SECURITY NO.: 43-0956142

2. WORK CATEGORY NUMBER(S) AND NAME(S): RFP Professional Services Statewide On-Call Environmental Services for State and Local Federal-aid Projects

2. ADDRESS OF SUBMITTING OFFICE: (If different from Item 1)

Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. 1111 North 13th Street, Omaha, NE 68102

3. NAME, TITLE, TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBER OF PRINCIPALS TO CONTACT: Mark Van Dyne, Vice President – Environmental Studies & Permitting (816) 822-4343 – office, (816) 822-4299 - fax

5. PERSONNEL BY DISCIPLINE: (Submitting Office)

Architect, Engineer, & Related Services Supplement to Statement of Qualifications

Nebraska Department of Roads • Planning & Project Development Division • Attn: Agreements Engineer

1500 Hwy 2 • PO Box 94759 • Lincoln NE 68509-4759

DR Form 498, Sep 08

46 Environmental Engineers

7 Cultural Resources Specialist 255 Mechanical Engineers

3 Planners: Urban/Regional

Sanitary Engineers

Social Scientist

Soils Engineers

162 Structural Engineers

Surveyors, RLS

Systems Engineers

82 Transportation Engineers

353 Electrical Engineers

17 Engr. Technicians/Aides

54 Environ. Scientist

65 Estimators

34 Geologists

3 Hydrologists

Instrument/Rod/Chain Persons, etc.

11 Interior Designers

3 Landscape Architects

182 Administrative

52 Architects

20 Biologists

122 Chemical Engineers

158 Civil Engineers

80 Construction Inspectors

151 Drafters

35 Ecologists

20 Economists

1915 Total Personnel in Submitting Office

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Name of Firm:

6. KEY PERSONNEL: CERTIFICATE:

NAME AND ADDRESS NUMBER DATE TYPE Randy Root Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. 1111 North 13th Street Omaha, NE 68102

1. Certificate #2076

2. N/A

3. N/A

1. 11/9/2015 – 11/10/2015

2. 2/7/2013

3. 7/11/2013 – 7/13/2000

1. NDOR/FHWA Programmatic Agreement/ Categorical Exclusion Training

2. NDOR On-call Consulting Firm NEPA Overview Training

3. National Highway Institute Certificate of Training for NEPA and Transportation Decision Making

7. WORK BY FIRM, OR NEW EMPLOYEES OF THE FIRM, WHICH BEST ILLUSTRATES CURRENT QUALIFICATIONS RELEVANT TO THIS CATEGORY OF WORK.

a. Project Name

and Location

b. Nature of Firm’s

Responsibility

c. Owner’s Name and Address

d. Completion Date (actual or estimated)

e. Estimated Cost (in thousands)

Entire Project Work for which

firm was/is responsible

(1) Nebraska Department of Roads – On-Call Environmental Services Contract (7 Highway Improvement Projects)

NEPA/CE Section 4f T&E Species Review Hazardous Material Review Wetland Delineations Section 404 Permitting

John Barber Nebraska Department of Roads 1500 Highway 2 Lincoln, NE 68509

2018 Completion $400 ALL

(2) Nebraska Department of Roads – On-Call Environmental Services Contract (9 Highway Improvement Projects)

NEPA/CE Section 4f T&E Species Review Hazardous Material Review Wetland Delineations Section 404 Permitting

John Barber Nebraska Department of Roads 1500 Highway 2 Lincoln, NE 68509


(3) Nebraska Department of Roads – Wetland Mitigation Bank Assessment

Wetland Mitigation Bank Assessment for 5, 10, and 20 Year Road Improvement Projects

Tony Ringenberger Nebraska Department of Roads 1500 Highway 2 Lincoln, NE 68509


(4) Nebraska Department of Roads – On-Call Wetland Studies and Permitting Contract Wetland Delineations

Wetland delineation reporting and permitting

Tony Ringenberger Nebraska Department of Roads 1500 Highway 2 Lincoln, NE 68509


(5) I-35 Interchange EA and Break-In-Access Study Johnson County, KS

NEPA/EA, Location Study/BIA, Purpose and Need Alternatives Development, Screening and Evaluation, Agency Coordination, Public Involvement, Project Management, Preliminary and Final Design

1. Steven King, PE Kansas Dept. of Transportation Dwight D. Eisenhower Office Building 700 SW Harrison Street Topeka, KS 66603 2. John Knowles, P.E. FHWA – 6111 SW 29th Street, Suite 100 Topeka, KS 66614

March 21, 2011 – received FONSI

2014 construction completion

$500 - location study

$30 million construction cost

ALL

(6) US 69 Bridges over the Missouri River EA Platte County, MO and Wyandotte County, KS

NEPA/EA, Location Study, Purpose and Need Alternatives, Screening, Agency Coordination, Public Involvement, Section 4(f), Programmatic Project Management, Preliminary Design, Design-Build Procurement, Environmental support during construction

Randy Johnson, PE Missouri Dept. of Transportation Kansas City District 600 NE Colburn Road Lees Summit, MO 64086

November 13, 2013 – received FONSI

August 2016 - Anticipated construction completion

$860 – EA

$500 – Post-FONSI design support

$78 million - estimated construction cost

ALL

(7) Kansas City Downtown Streetcar EA Kansas City, MO

NEPA/EA, Purpose and Need Alternatives Development, Section 4(f), Agency Coordination, Public Involvement, Project Management, Preliminary and Final Design

Ralph Davis, P.E, City Engineer City of Kansas City, MO 414 East 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106

October 30, 2012 – FONSI received

2016 – Anticipated construction completion

$800 - EA ALL

(8) US 83/Broadway Viaduct Replacement CATEX Minot, ND

NEPA, 4(f), Waters of the US, Threatened and Endangered Species, Public Outreach, Agency Coordination

Peter Christensen North Dakota Dept. Of Transportation Environmental and Transportation Services Division 608 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, ND 58505

2015 completion $300 ALL

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8. BRIEF RESUME OF KEY PERSONNEL: (Duplicate this sheet, if necessary)

a. NAME AND TITLE: Randy Root, Senior Project Manager

a. NAME AND TITLE: Jennifer Bell, Environmental Scientist

a. NAME AND TITLE: Katelyn Kowalczyk, NEPA Specialist

b. PROBABLE WORK ASSIGNMENT: Project Manager

b. PROBABLE WORK ASSIGNMENT: Socioeconomics and Land Use Specialist, Project Manager – NEPA/EA/CATEX

c. PROBABLE WORK ASSIGNMENT: Project Manager – NEPA/EA/CATEX

c. YEARS EXPERIENCE: c. YEARS EXPERIENCE: c. YEARS EXPERIENCE:

With this Firm 16 With Other Firms 10 With this Firm 5 With Other Firms 1 With this Firm 2 With Other Firms 5d. EDUCATION: Degree(s)/Year/Specialization:

BA, 1987, Biology

d. EDUCATION: Degree(s)/Year/Specialization: MURP, 2002, Urban and Regional Planning BS, 1999, Environmental Studies

d. EDUCATION: Degree(s)/Year/Specialization: MS, 2011, Environmental Science BS, 2008, Environmental Science

e. ACTIVE REGISTRATION: Year First Registered/Discipline/State e. ACTIVE REGISTRATION: Year First Registered/Discipline/State

e. ACTIVE REGISTRATION: Year First Registered/Discipline/State

f. OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS RELEVANT TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT.

Randy has experience with the NEPA process for NDOR highway improvement projects. He has managed multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating field investigations and background research to support of developing a strong Purpose and Need and analyzing impacts of a full range of feasible alternatives. He has gained extensive experience in preparing Section 4(f) and Section 6(f) Evaluations, Section 106 MOU’s and mitigation plans, Section 404 permits and associated water quality approvals, and Section 7 consultations for threatened and endangered species. He has coordinated with local, state, and federal agencies including: ACHP, BLM, USEPA, USACE, USFS, and USFWS.

Recent Projects: On-Call Environmental and NEPA Services | NDOR

Southeast Nebraska | 2014-Present On-Call Environmental Permitting Services | Missouri Gas

& Electric Kansas City, Missouri | 2012-2014 Whitewater River Wetland and Stream Mitigation Bank |

J&S Leasing, LLC Wichita, Kansas | 2010-Present


Jennifer is experienced in conducting environmental studies for a wide variety of projects. She specializes in NEPA compliance, as well as socioeconomic, environmental justice, land use and aesthetic impact assessments.

Recent Projects: Statewide On-call Environmental Services | Nebraska

Department of Roads Nebraska | 2013 U.S. 69 Bridges Over the Missouri River Environmental

Assessment (EA) | Missouri Department of Transportation / Kansas Department of Transportation Missouri and Kansas | 2012-2013

Callaway County Connector Environmental Assessment (EA) | Ameren Corporation and Missouri Department of Transportation

Callaway County, Missouri | 2009–2012 8th Street Improvements and New Highway 71

Interchange Environmental Assessment (EA) | City of Bentonville

Bentonville, Arkansas | 2007–2012


Katelyn has experience with the NDOR NEPA process and preparing NEPA documents including environmental assessments (EA), environmental impact statements (EIS), and categorical exclusions (CE). She has experience with Section 404and natural resources management including wetland and waters of the United States delineations. Recent Projects: Statewide On-call Environmental Services | Nebraska

Department of Roads Nebraska | 2013 Blanket Categorical Exclusion (BCE) Checklist for Heath

Safe Routes to School Walkway Improvements Heath, Texas Categorical Exclusion for Greenville Safe Routes to

School Project Greenville and Hunt County, Texas Categorical Exclusion for the Main Street Improvement |

City of Lake Dallas Lake Dallas, Texas

a. NAME AND TITLE: Renee Kuruc, Project Manager

a. NAME AND TITLE: Shari Cannon-Mackey, CEP, ENV SP, Project Manager

a. NAME AND TITLE: Sarah Shea-Cahir, PE, Senior Environmental Engineer

b. PROBABLE WORK ASSIGNMENT: Technical Lead – NEPA/EA/CATEX

c. PROBABLE WORK ASSIGNMENT: Project Manager – NEPA/EA/CATEX

b. PROBABLE WORK ASSIGNMENT: Hazardous Materials/Waste Specialist


With this Firm 1 With Other Firms 10 With this Firm 6 With Other Firms 19 With this Firm 13 With Other Firms 10c. EDUCATION: Degree(s)/Year/Specialization:

MS, 2012, Environmental Management and Sustainability BS, 1991, Environmental Biology

d. EDUCATION: Degree(s)/Year/Specialization: MLA, 1990, Landscape Archit./Animal Ecology BLA, 1989, Landscape Architecture BS, 1986, Fisheries and Wildlife Biology

d. EDUCATION: Degree(s)/Year/Specialization: MS, 1999, Environmental Engineering BS, 1996, Chemical Engineering

e. ACTIVE REGISTRATION: Year First Registered/Discipline/State e. ACTIVE REGISTRATION: Year First Registered/Discipline/State Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) Environmental Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)

e. ACTIVE REGISTRATION: Year First Professional Engineer (MO, KS)

e. OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS RELEVANT TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT.

Renee has extensive experience managing the development, coordination and review of NEPA documentation for transportation and infrastructure projects. She specializes in environmental justice, Section 106 and socioeconomic and land use assessment. Prior to her work as a consultant, Ms. Kuruc worked on the regulatory side with FTA and EPA Recent Projects:

City of Grandview MO 150 Outer Road Categorical Exclusion (CE) | City of Grandview

Grandview, Missouri | 2015 South Dakota Department of Transportation On-call

Consultant | South Dakota Department of Transportation Pierre, South Dakota | 2014–2015

Waverley Road Project | Kansas Department of Transportation and City of Edgerton

Edgerton, Kansas | 2014–2015


Shari has experience with the NDOR NEPA process and preparing NEPA documents including environmental assessments (EA), environmental impact statements (EIS), and categorical exclusions (CE). She has managed multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating field investigations and background research to support of developing a strong Purpose and Need and analyzing impacts of a full range of feasible alternatives.

Recent Projects: Mined Lands Wildlife Area Land Disposal EA to Support

K-7 Highway Improvements | Kansas Department of Transportation

Cherokee County, Kansas | 2014 US 69 Bridges Over the Missouri River EA | MODOT/

KDOT Missouri and Kansas | 2012-2013 I-540/Highway 62/102 Interchange and 8th Street

Improvements EA and Section 4(f) Evaluation | Arkansas Highways & Transportation Department

Bentonville, Arkansas | 2009-2013 I-35 Interchange EA Study | KDOT

Johnson County, Kansas | 2009-2011


Sarah has conducted Phase I ESA’s under the currently accepted ASTM Standard (ASTM 1527-05), which satisfies the All Appropriate Inquiry regulations at 40 CFR 312, as well as the previous ASTM standards. Her Phase I ESA experience includes both developed and undeveloped sites. She has also prepared Compliance Audits, SPCC Plans, SWPPPs, and Risk Management Plans.

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a. NAME AND TITLE: Tess Fuller, Staff Environmental Engineer

a. NAME AND TITLE: Mary Hauner-Davis, Air and Noise Department Manager

a. NAME AND TITLE: Brian Roh, ENV SP, Environmental Scientist

b. PROBABLE WORK ASSIGNMENT: c. Noise Specialist

b. PROBABLE WORK ASSIGNMENT: Air Quality Specialist

b. PROBABLE WORK ASSIGNMENT: Threatened & Endangered Species Lead


With this Firm 7 With Other Firms 0 With this Firm 11 With Other Firms 4 With this Firm 15 With Other Firms 0d. EDUCATION: Degree(s)/Year/Specialization: BS, 2009, Chemical Engineering

d. EDUCATION: Degree(s)/Year/Specialization: MS, 1996, Environmental Engineering BA, 1994, Chemistry

d. EDUCATION: Degree(s)/Year/Specialization: MS, 1995, Biology BS, 1991, Biology

e. ACTIVE REGISTRATION: Year First Registered/Discipline/State e. ACTIVE REGISTRATION: Year First Registered/Discipline/State e. ACTIVE REGISTRATION: Year First Registered/Discipline/State USFWS American Burying Beetle Survey Permit TE125620-3 EnvisionTM Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)


Tess specializes in noise analyses and air quality permitting and serves industrial and utility clients. She is fluent with FHWA’s/FTA’s TNM and noise barrier modeling for transportation projects. She also has extensive experience in using the industry accepted noise modeling program, CADNAA. Recent Projects: Traffic Noise Study | Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc., and

Missouri Department of Transportation Missouri | 2011–2012

Traffic Noise Study | Missouri Department of Transportation

Missouri | 2011 Noise Study | Mid-American Energy Company

Iowa | 2009–2010 Traffic Noise Study | Oglethorpe Power Corporation

Georgia | 2009


Mary Hauner-Davis has led and completed numerous noise and air quality analyses for transportation projects using TNM and CALINE/MOBILE6, respectively. She has completed several BACT analyses, Greenhouse Gas Emission studies, and dispersion modeling for power plants. She is strongly versed in national and state air quality regulations. Recent Projects: Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Air Permit

Application (Reciprocating Engines) | Akin Energy, LLC Illinois | 2013–Present Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Air Permit

Application (Combustion Turbine) | Alliant Energy Iowa | 2012–Present Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Air Permit

Application (Reciprocating Engines) | Mid-Kansas Electric Kansas | 2011–2013 Synthetic Minor Air Construction Permits | Power

Ventures Group, LLC Illinois | 2009–2012


Brian has experience with NDOR NEPA process and prepared T&E species reports for several NDOR highway improvement projects. In addition to being a T&E Species Specialist, he is also a Wetland Scientist, and Aquatic Ecologist. He has conducted numerous environmental studies in support of NEPA documentation and permitting across KS, CO, NE, and MO. He is a Certified Wetland Delineator. Recent Projects: Biological Assessments | Oklahoma Department of

Transportation Oklahoma | 2008 – 2012 State Highway 78 Allison to Durant Bypass Improvement

Project | Oklahoma Department of Transportation Bryan County, Oklahoma | 2012 Bridge Replacement Project | Oklahoma Department of

Transportation Oklahoma and Texas | 2010

a. NAME AND TITLE: Bryan Gasper, Environmental Scientist

a. NAME AND TITLE: John Fulmer, Cultural Resources Department Manager

a. NAME AND TITLE: Brandy Harris, RPA, Cultural Resources Specialist

b. PROBABLE WORK ASSIGNMENT: Threatened & Endangered Species Specialist

b. PROBABLE WORK ASSIGNMENT: Cultural Resources Specialist

b. PROBABLE WORK ASSIGNMENT: Cultural Resources Specialist


With this Firm 10 With Other Firms 2 With this Firm 3 With Other Firms 15 With this Firm 1 With Other Firms 9d. EDUCATION: Degree(s)/Year/Specialization: BS, 1999, Biology

d. EDUCATION: Degree(s)/Year/Specialization: BA, Anthropology MA, Anthropology

d. EDUCATION: Degree(s)/Year/Specialization: MA, Public History BA, History

e. ACTIVE REGISTRATION: Year First Registered/Discipline/State WAFWA TSP for Lesser Prairie Chicken Consults

e. ACTIVE REGISTRATION: Year First Registered/Discipline/State e. ACTIVE REGISTRATION: Year First Registered/Discipline/State


Bryan has experience in a wide variety of environmental consulting issues including: NEPA compliance (EIS and EA’s), environmental monitoring, threatened and endangered species surveys, habitat assessments, and agency consultations. As an Environmental Scientist, Bryan’s tasks include analyses and guidance in regard to natural resources, sensitive species issues impacts to a project, and management of client-natural resource agency interface for a project. Recent Projects: Dakota Access Pipeline Biological Permitting | Energy

Transfer Partners Multiple Counties, Illinois | 2015-Present Water Well Field Lesser Prairie Chicken WAFWA

Consultation | City of Hays, Kansas Hays, Kansas | 2015-Present US 69 Highway Missouri River Bridge Crossing EA and

Permitting | MODOT Jackson County, Missouri and Wyandotte County, Kansas

| 2013-Present


John has 18 years of experience in archaeology. He has managed or supervised archaeology projects in 14 states, the U.S. Territory of Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. He has experience in managing cultural resources services for a range of transportation, energy, military, and municipal projects. He is dedicated to assisting clients in meeting their obligations under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits, the National Historic Preservation Act, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission permits, and other Federal and state regulations. Recent Projects: Cultural Resources Evaluation for the Replacement of

Two U.S. 69 Bridges Over the Missouri River | Missouri Department of Transportation Platte County, Missouri, and Wyandotte County, Kansas | 2013–2014

National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Eligibility Testing of a Portion of Site 41AU86 | TxDOT

Austin County, Texas | 2008


Brandy has ten years of professional experience in all aspects of cultural resource management. She currently serves as lead historian and principal investigator for Burns & McDonnell. Brandy leads multiple historic resource survey and assessment projects and archival research projects for a variety of local, state, federal, and private sector clients under an array of regulatory contexts. Brandy has developed a high level of skill in historical investigation and historic building documentation. She also serves as the lead technical professional performing and directing archival research efforts, property history and archival research for large-scale archeological survey, testing, and mitigation projects, reconnaissance and intensive-level historic architecture surveys, evaluation and assessment of properties for National Register of Historic Places eligibility, and the production of technical reports. Recent Projects: Highway 65 Improvement Project | Arkansas Highway

and Transportation Department Boone and Newton Counties, Arkansas Loop 9 Southeast | TxDOT, Texas Turnpike Authority

Dallas, Ellis, and Kaufman Counties, Texas

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a. NAME AND TITLE: Joab Ortiz, IAP2, Public Outreach Department Manager

a. NAME AND TITLE: b. Julie Lorenz, Public Outreach Department Manager

a. NAME AND TITLE: Justin Bailey, PWS, Ecological Permitting Department Manager

b. PROBABLE WORK ASSIGNMENT: Public Involvement and Outreach Specialist

b. PROBABLE WORK ASSIGNMENT: Public Involvement and Outreach Specialist

b. PROBABLE WORK ASSIGNMENT: Wetlands and Section 404 Technical Lead


With this Firm 7 With Other Firms 11 With this Firm 4 With Other Firms 18 With this Firm 10 With Other Firms 2d. EDUCATION: Degree(s)/Year/Specialization: BA, 2005, Political Science

d. EDUCATION: Degree(s)/Year/Specialization: MA, 1989, Organizational Psychology BA, 1986, Business Administration and Psych

d. EDUCATION: Degree(s)/Year/Specialization: BS, Environmental Science

e. ACTIVE REGISTRATION: Year First Registered/Discipline/State International Association for Public Participation Certification

e. ACTIVE REGISTRATION: Year First Registered/Discipline/State e. ACTIVE REGISTRATION: Year First Registered/Discipline/State Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)


Joab is responsible for the development, design, and execution of public involvement and communication plans for transportation, infrastructure, and transmission line projects. His experience includes marketing and communication serving a variety of clients, including municipalities, government agencies, non-profits and small businesses with a deep understanding of government relations.

Recent Projects: Lewis and Clark Viaduct Phase I Design | Kansas

Department of Transportation Kansas City, Missouri | 2013–Present U.S. 69 Bridges EIS | Missouri Department of

Transportation Kansas City, Kansas | 2012–2013 U.S. 77 Improvements | Kansas Department of

Transportation Geary County, Kansas | 2011–2012 I-35 Interchange at Homestead Lane | KDOT

Edgerton, Kansas | 2010–2012


Julie joined Burns & McDonnell after serving as the Director of Public Affairs for the Kansas Department of Transportation. She has developed and implemented public involvement and outreach programs for transportation projects and programs within the state of Kansas and as a contractor to other DOTs and state agencies.


Justin has experience performing wetland delineations on NDOR projects and permitting for projects pertaining to highway, railroads, pipelines, electric transmission lines, commercial, and residential developments. He has designed, constructed, and/or monitored the development of wetland and stream mitigation projects in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Recent Projects: Interstate Crude Oil Pipeline Project Biological Permitting

| Dakota Access Pipeline, LLC Iowa, and Illinois | 2014-present

Wetland Delineation and Permitting Services | Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR)

Nebraska | 2012–Present Midwest Transmission Project | Kansas City Power &

Light and Omaha Public Power District Missouri and Nebraska | 2013–Present

a. NAME AND TITLE: Gordon Shaw, PWS, Environmental Scientist

a. NAME AND TITLE: Rick Besancon, PE,

a. NAME AND TITLE: Steve Haler, CPSWQ, Environmental Monitoring DepartmentManager

b. PROBABLE WORK ASSIGNMENT: c. Wetlands Specialist

b. PROBABLE WORK ASSIGNMENT: Stormwater Design/BMPs/Alternatives

b. PROBABLE WORK ASSIGNMENT: Stormwater Management


With this Firm With Other Firms With this Firm 19 With Other Firms 0 With this Firm 9 With Other Firms 1d. EDUCATION: Degree(s)/Year/Specialization: d. EDUCATION: Degree(s)/Year/Specialization:

MBA, 2008 BS, 1995, Civil Engineering

d. EDUCATION: Degree(s)/Year/Specialization: BS, 2004, Fisheries and Wildlife Management

e. ACTIVE REGISTRATION: Year First Registered/Discipline/State e. ACTIVE REGISTRATION: Year First Registered/Discipline/State Professional Engineer- NE, MO, KS, IA

e. ACTIVE REGISTRATION: Year First Registered/Discipline/State Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality


Gordon’s primary responsibilities at Burns & McDonnell include wetland assessments and delineations, biological and botanical surveys, tree surveys, wetland mitigation plans, and report writing. This work involves plant identification, plant community determination, technical writing, and mapping using a GPS and GIS. His work also includes training of wetland staff and technical review of wetland reports. Gordon has performed wetland delineations and/or permitting efforts across the U.S., including in Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska. Recent Projects: Lewis & Clark Expressway | Cities of Sugar Creek,

Kansas City, and Independence, Missouri Jackson County, Missouri | 2009-Present Little Blue Parkway Wetland Delineation and Permitting |

City of Independence, Missouri Independence, Missouri | 2006-2014


Rick is a senior project manager in our Water Group and manages Burns & McDonnell’s Omaha Office. His experience includes design and management responsibilities for a variety of projects for federal, state, and local government agencies and private clients, including several high profile storm and sanitary sewer projects in the Missouri River Basin. He is proficient in computer applications such as USACE’s HEC 1, HEC 2, HEC RAS, Geopak, and Microstation. Rick is also trained in GIS and XPSWMM. Recent Projects: Forest Lawn CSO Project Stormwater Design | City of

Omaha Omaha, Nebraska | Ongoing Gilmore Avenue Sewer Separation Project | City of

Omaha Omaha, Nebraska | Ongoing Phase 3 Watershed Study, NE Industrial District | City of

Kansas City, Missouri Kansas City, Missouri | 2008 Citywide Stormwater Master Plan | City of Ottawa

Ottawa, Kansas | 2007


Steve is a permit manager and environmental specialist. He leads permitting activities typically include, but is not limited to Sections 404 and 401 (water quality certification) of the Clean Water Act; Section 402 (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System – construction stormwater discharge); Section 106, Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899); and threatened and endangered species reviews. Recent Projects: Missouri MS4 Permit Renewal and Stormwater

Management Plan | City of Grandview Grandview, Missouri | 2013 Sterling Line – Booster Station Storm Water Pollution

Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Monitoring | ONEOK Texas and Oklahoma | 2011–2012 Missouri City Power Station Permitting, SWPPP, and

Wetland Delineation | Independence Power and Light Independence, Missouri | 2011–2014

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9. USE THIS SPACE TO PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR DESCRIPTION OF RESOURCES SUPPORTING YOUR FIRM’S QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT: Burns & McDonnell’s Environmental Science and Permitting (ES&P) Division has more than 180 people who specialize in environmental studies and permitting for projects involving transportation (highway, rail, and aviation), electrical transmission line routing, renewable energy strategies (wind and solar), power generation, and pipelines. Our planners, scientists, and ecological specialists work daily on inter-disciplinary teams evaluating project alternatives and documenting the impacts associated with them. Burns & McDonnell maintains registered copies of all software packages – MOBILE6, CALINE, MOVES,TNM, ArcView, GIS, Google Earth, etc. - used in the completion of analyses and the preparation of study graphics in support of development of environmental documents and the conduct of the NEPA process.

10. SUBCONSULTANTS AND THEIR WORK:

11. THE FOREGOING IS A STATEMENT OF FACTS. (Signature)

TYPED NAME AND TITLE: Mark Van Dyne, Vice President of Environmental Studies and Permitting

DATE: 12/1/2015

REQUIRED FORMS

Project No. EXHIBIT “__” Control No. Sheet 1 of 3 ______________________________ ______________________________

EXHIBIT " "

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS

Consultant agrees to:

(1) Make a detailed review of its existing insurance coverage,

(2) Compare that coverage to the expected scope of the work under this contract,

(3) Obtain the insurance coverage that it deems necessary to fully protect

Consultant from loss associated with the work. Also, Consultant shall have at a

minimum the insurance described below:

General Liability –

Limits of at least:

$ 1,000,000 Per Occurrence

$ 2,000,000 General Aggregate

$ 2,000,000 Completed Operations Aggregate (if applicable)

$ 1,000,000 Personal/Advertising Injury

Consultant shall be responsible for the payment of any deductibles.

Coverage shall be provided by a standard form Commercial General Liability Policy

covering bodily injury, property damage including loss of use, and personal injury.

General Aggregate to apply on a Per Project Basis.

The State of Nebraska, Department of Roads, shall be named as Additional Insured on a

primary and non-contributory basis including completed operations (the completed

work/product) for three (3) years after the work/product is complete.

Consultant agrees to waive its rights of recovery against the State. Waiver of

Subrogation in favor of the State shall be added to, or included in, the policy.

Contractual liability coverage shall be on a broad form basis and shall not be amended

by any limiting endorsements.

If work is being done near a railroad track, the 50' railroad right of way exclusion must be

deleted.

In the event that this contract provides for consultant to construct, reconstruct or produce

a completed product, products and completed operations coverage in the amount

provided above shall be maintained for the duration of the work, and shall be further

maintained for a minimum period of five years after final acceptance and payment.

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Policy shall not contain a total or absolute pollution exclusion. Coverage shall be

provided for pollution exposures arising from products and completed operations (as per

standard CG0001 Pollution Exclusion or equivalent). (If the standard pollution exclusion

as provided by CG0001 has been amended, please refer to the following section entitled

“Pollution Coverage.”)

Pollution Coverage –

In the event that the standard pollution exclusion as provided by CG0001 has been

amended, coverage may be substituted with a separate Pollution Liability policy or a

Professional Liability policy that includes pollution coverage in the amount of $1.0 million

per occurrence or claim and $1.0 million aggregate. If coverage is provided by a “claims

made” form, coverage will be maintained for three years after project completion. Any

applicable deductible is the responsibility of the Consultant.

Automobile Liability –

Limits of at least: $ 1,000,000 CSL Per Accident

Coverage shall apply to all Owned, Hired, and Non-Owned Autos.

Workers’ Compensation –

Limits: Statutory coverage for the State where the project is located.

Employer’s Liability limits: $100,000 Each Accident

$100,000 Disease – Per Person

$500,000 Disease – Policy Limit


Subrogation in favor of the State of Nebraska, Department of Roads shall be added to,

or included in, the policy

Professional Liability –

Limits of at least: $ 1,000,000 Per Claim and Annual Aggregate

Coverage shall be provided for three years after work/project completion.

Electronic Data and Valuable Papers –

Limits of at least: $100,000 Electronic Data Processing Data and Media

$25,000 Valuable Papers

Umbrella/Excess –

Limits of at least: $1,000,000 Per Occurrence and Annual Aggregate

Policy shall provide liability coverage in excess of the specified Employers Liability,

Commercial General Liability and Auto Liability.

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The State of Nebraska, Department of Roads, shall be an “Additional Insured”.


subrogation in favor of the State of Nebraska, Department of Roads shall be provided.

Additional Requirements –

Any insurance policy shall be written by a reputable insurance company acceptable to

the State or with a current Best’s Insurance Guide Rating of A – and Class VII or better,

and authorized to do business in Nebraska.

Evidence of such insurance coverage in effect shall be provided to the State in the form

of an Accord certificate of insurance executed by a licensed representative of the

participating insurer(s),

For so long as insurance coverage is required under this agreement, the Consultant

shall have a duty to notify the State when the Consultant knows, or has reason to

believe, that any insurance coverage required under this agreement will lapse, or may

be canceled or terminated. The Consultant must forward any pertinent notice of

cancelation or termination to the State, at the address listed below by mail (return receipt

requested), hand-delivery or facsimile transmission within 2 business days of receipt by

Consultant of any such notice from an insurance carrier. Notice shall be sent to:

Nebraska Department of Roads Construction Division – Insurance Section 1500 Highway 2, P. O. Box 94759 Lincoln, NE 68509-4759 Facsimile No. 402-479-4854

Failure of the owner or any other party to review, approve, and/or reject a certificate of

insurance in whole or in part does not waive the requirements of this agreement.

The Limits of Coverage’s set forth in this document are suggested minimum limits of

coverage. The suggested limits of coverage shall not be construed to be a limitation of

the liability on the part of the consultant or any of its subconsultants/tier subconsultants.

The carrying of insurance described shall in no way be interpreted as relieving the

consultant, subconsultant, or tier subconsultant of any responsibility of liability under the

contract.

If there is a discrepancy of coverage between this document and any other insurance

specification for this project, the greater limit or coverage requirement shall prevail.

AGRSCODING Rev. 4-11-11

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Our policies will provide notice of cancellation to the certificate holder 30 days prior to cancellation. It is recommend to amend this wording to align with our policies otherwise, it will be on the project team to notify the State.

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