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ENVIRONMENTAL 480 East Park Street
Butte, MT 59701
TECH40�NOLOGIES,NPC Phone: (406) 782-5220
Fax: (406)782-5188
February 21, 2014
City Engineer Office
City of Bozeman
PO Box 1230
20 East Olive Street
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
RE: Technical Proposal for Corrective Action Plan Services — Bozeman Landfill
Dear Selection Committee:
Water and Environmental Technologies (WET) is pleased to submit five copies of the enclosed
proposal for Corrective Action Plan Services for the Bozeman Landfill. WET Project Team has
worked on dozens of vapor mitigation and landfill related projects over the past several years,
and has developed timely and cost-effective solutions for its clients. We believe our team can
efficiently and effectively address environmental concerns at the Bozeman Landfill, as well as
provide a forward-thinking group to help mitigate existing and future exposure for the City of
Bozeman. The WET Project Team will serve as an extension of your staff and offers several
unique benefits to the City of Bozeman:
• A Remedial Investigation/Corrective Action Team Second to None. WET has a
qualified team with extensive knowledge of ground water and vapor mitigation issues,
including previous work on the Bozeman Landfill project. Our staff has been at the forefront
of vapor mitigation regulations and sampling procedures, and as a result, we will develop
an investigation and corrective action plan that is technically sound. Our landfill experience
spans several Rocky Mountain States with work at over 10 industrial landfills in Utah and
Wyoming and municipal experience as close as the Park County Landfill.
• A Proactive Approach to Addressing the Problem. Based on a review of project
information, the City has taken a proactive approach to addressing impacts and engaging
local landowners. Due to off-site impacts and a recent legal complaint, WET recommends
that the City of Bozeman continue with a swift and aggressive approach to addressing the
plume. WET recommends addressing contamination at the source, which will eliminate
additional off-site migration and allow the City to maintain access and control of any
corrective action infrastructure.
• Proven Experience on Environmental Litigation Projects. WET's Project Team has
long history of leading successful environmental litigation projects on behalf of its clients.
Our Principal-in-charge, Dave Erickson, has served as Lead expert witness on several
large and complex environmental sites, and our staff is used to working on sites with
impacts to private land owners. As a result, our Project Team can effectively assist the City
of Bozeman in developing a strategy to not only address and eliminate ground water and
vapor migration, but also represent you in legal proceedings, if necessary.
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ENGINEERING SERVICES PROPOSAL
Bozeman City Landfill Corrective Action Plan,
Bozeman, Montana
Prepared for:
City of Bozeman
City Engineer
P.O. Box 1230,
20 East Olive Street,
Bozeman,MT 59771
Prepared by:
WATER&
ENVIRONMENTAL
TECHNOLOGIES
Moonlight Professional Building
480 East Park Street, Suite 200
Butte, MT 59701
February 21, 2014
Engineering Services Proposal—Bozeman City Landfill CAP Water&Environmental Technologies
Table of Contents
1.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT CHART............................................................................................. 1
2.0 PROPOSED SCHEDULE................................................................................................................2
3.0 CURRENT WORKLOAD AND AVAILABILITY.........................................................................2
3.1 WORKLOAD...............................................................................................................................2
3.2 AVAILABILITY..........................................................................................................................3
3.3 PROFESSIONAL STAFF
4.0 QUALIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................................3
4.1 RELATED PROJECT EXPERIENCE.........................................................................................4
4.2 PROJECT TEAM QUALIFICATIONS.......................................................................................6
4.3 FIELD AND TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES..............................................................................8
5.0 PROPOSED PROJECT APPROACH..............................................................................................8
5.1 CONCEPTUAL SITE MODEL....................................................................................................8
5.1.1 Project Database and Analytical Data Evaluation................................................................8
5.1.2 Conceptual Model Report Preparation................ ...9
5.2 REMEDIAL DESIGN..................................................................................................................9
5.2.1 Corrective Action Plan Preparation ..........9
5.2.2 Supplemental Data Collection ............................................................................................ 10
5.3 DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION.................................................................................................10
5.3.1 Preliminary and Final Design .............................................................................................10
i5.3.2 Project Bidding................................................................................................................... 10
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5.3.3 Construction Engineering................................................................................................... I I
i 5.3.4 Post-Construction Activities............................................................................................... 11
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6.0 NON-DISCRIMINATION AFFIRMATION FORM.....................................................................I 1
List of Figures
Figure 1 Project Management Chart
Figure 2 WET Staff Experience Table
List of Appendices
Appendix A Signed Non-Discrimination Affirmation Form
Appendix B Project Team Resumes
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Water&Environmental Technologies
i INTRODUCTION
Water & Environmental Technologies, PC (WET) is pleased to submit this Engineering Services Proposal
for the City of Bozeman, in response to a publically advertised Request for Proposal (RFP), published on
January 22"d, February 2"d and February 9'h, 2014. This Proposal details WET's qualifications and proposed
approach to prepare a Corrective Action Plan(CAP) and provide subsequent remediation services to address
volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in soil gas beneath the Bozeman City Landfill and surrounding areas.
The Proposal is organized into the following major sections:
l. Project Management Chart;
2. Proposed Schedule;
3. Workload and Availability;
i 4. Qualifications
5. Proposed Project Approach; and
j 6. Non-Discrimination Affirmation Form.
f This Proposal also contains attached figures including a Project Management Chart (Figure 1) and a Staff
Experience Table (Figure 2); as well as appendices containing a signed Non-Discrimination Affirmation
Form(Appendix A)and Project Team Resumes(Appendix B).
WET has a thorough understanding of vapor mitigation and landfill corrective action requirements, and we
i understand the sensitive nature of this project. Our Proposal identifies an aggressive approach to the project
that will get a mitigation system in place to control vapors from the landfill.
1.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT CHART
WET utilizes an open management approach that allows principals and senior staff to stay engaged in day to
day operations while also encouraging staff-level personnel to weigh in on the overall direction of a given
project. This approach results in improved communications between clients, project stakeholders, and WET
team members.A chart depicting WET's proposed project management approach is provided on Figure 1.
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Dave Erickson is the President and Principal Hydrogeologist at WET. He will serve as project manager for
this project and will oversee all of its activities. In addition to overseeing all technical aspects of the project,
Dave's specific responsibilities as project manager will include contract administration, invoice preparation,
and formal communications between WET, the City of Bozeman, regulatory agencies, the public, and other
stakeholders.
Senior Hydrogeologists Pat Thomson and Marek Zaluski will act as lead technical personnel throughout the
project. Marek has almost unparalleled experience in characterizing and modeling subsurface contaminants,
and Pat has extensive experience with Vapor Intrusion sampling and mitigation. Pat and Marek will review
all historical analytical data and other relevant information for the site, develop the site-specific conceptual
model,and prepare the preliminary and final remedial designs.
Project Engineer Steve Nicholls will serve as WET's field team leader. He will oversee the collection of all
data that is needed to support remedial design, prepare bid specifications for remediation system
construction, manage contracts and contractors during construction, and conduct remediation system
operation,maintenance, and performance monitoring once construction is complete.
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2.0 PROPOSED SCHEDULE
WET will begin work immediately if selected for the project. A proposed schedule is presented below based
ion a Notice to Proceed date of March 21, 2014; however, the timing of project tasks may vary depending on
investigation results, potential additional data needs, client preferences, and agency review time. WET
realizes that many time-critical issues are involved in this project and will make every effort to compress the
schedule to accommodate those issues.
Task Start Date Completion Date
Project Kickoff Meeting March 28,2014 March 28,2014
Conceptual Site Model
Data Evaluation March 31,2014 April 11,2014
CSM Report Development Aril 7,2014 Aril 25,2014
Remedial Design
Corrective Action Plan April 28,2014 May 16,2014
Collect Data to Support Design June 2,2014 August 4,2014
Project Status Meeting August 4,2014 August 4, 2014
Preliminary Design(75%)
Prepare Preliminary Design July 7,2014 August 11,2014
75%Design Review August 11,2014 August 15,2014
Final Design(100%)
Incorporate Comments/Finalize Design August 18,2014 August 22,2014
Constructability Review August 25,2014 August 29, 2014
Project Bidding
Prepare Bid Specification August 25,2014 September 15,2014
Pre-bid Conference September 29,2014 September 29, 2014
Pre-construction Conference October 3,2014 October 3,2014
Construction Engineering
Contract Administration October 1,2014 November 21,2014
Construction Oversight October 6,2014 October 31,2014
Final Inspection November 3,2014 November 3,2014
Post Construction
System Optimization and Performance Monitoring November 3,2014 TBD
Construction Report and Record Drawings November 10,2014 1 December 12.2014
3.0 CURRENT WORKLOAD AND AVAILABILITY
3.1 WORKLOAD
WET's mission statement is to provide the highest quality services to our clients in a timely and cost effective
manner. In order to meet our mission,management pays close attention to the utilization rate of our employees.
As our professionals near an 80% billable workload, we add to our staff accordingly in service areas that are
most needed. WET currently has 31 full-time equivalent employees with an average total billable rate of 67.5%
for 2012 and 68.3% for 2013, which is below our utilization goal of 80%. Considering the available 12%
utilization capability, over the next two years our staff will have an average of 500 hours per employee to apply
to new projects,or approximately 15,500 total hours among the 31 employees.
WET understands the need to move quickly to the corrective action phase on this project. Our specific Project
Team will commit the appropriate time on this project to meet the schedule developed and agreed upon by the
City of Bozeman. WET's Project Manager will organize and engage the appropriate staff based on the project
task, staff expertise, and availability. Schedules, budgets, workplans, and reports will be developed in a timely
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manner and submitted to the City of Bozeman for review prior to sending to the appropriate regulatory agency
for approval,as applicable.
3.2 AVAILABILITY
WET will commit that work on this this project will be started within 10 days from the notice to proceed.
WET's Project Manager will be the direct point of contact and will assign project tasks to staff as needed. As a
commitment to the City of Bozeman on this project, WET has selected one of its principal owners as the lead
contact on the project, with our other principals and senior staff fully committed to supporting the project as
needed. In addition, WET has established a chain of communication within the office to ensure that the
appropriate staff will always be available to respond to the City of Bozeman's needs.
WET's main office is located in Butte, as such, our staff can mobilize for field work or meetings on short
notice while minimizing travel costs to the City of Bozeman. In addition, several ongoing WET projects in
areas like Livingston and Belgrade may allow for even further reductions in travel costs.
3.3 PROFESSIONAL STAFF
WET currently employs the following environmental professionals in our Butte, Great Falls and Anaconda,
Montana offices:
4—Senior Hydrogeologists(2-Professional Geologists, 1-PhD,2—Master's Degree, 1 —CGWP)
7—Senior Engineers(I —PhD,6—Professional Engineers, I —EI)
l —Senior Geologist(I —Professional Geologist w/Master's Degree)
1 --Senior Geographic Information Systems(GIS)/Database Manager
8—Project/Staff Engineers/Hydrogeologists(I PE,2—EI's,2 Masters Degrees)
3—AutoCAD Drafters
I —Wildlife Biologist/GIS Specialist
4—Administrative Staff(1 controller, l office manager, 2 admin assistants)
2—Engineering/Construction Technicians
31 Total Full-Time Equivalent Staff
4.0 QUALIFICATIONS
Water & Environmental Technologies is a full-service environmental consulting and engineering consulting
firm with locations in Butte, Great Falls and Anaconda, Montana. Our mission at WET is to provide
outstanding environmental and engineering services in a professional, timely, and cost effective
manner. Our business was formed by a diverse group of experienced environmental professionals serving a
wide variety of clients throughout Montana and the western United States. Our firm has been in business
since 2000, but our staff has worked in the environmental engineering and consulting field for over two
decades. Successful completion of the services requested in this RFP will require a flexible,yet disciplined
group of professionals who can apply high quality data collection and evaluation techniques under strict time
schedules and specific budgets.
Since its formation, WET has grown from the three original owners to over 30 full-time and part-time staff.
WET is headquartered in Butte,and we added branch offices in Great Falls and Anaconda to better serve our
clients throughout the state of Montana. If the City of Bozeman chooses WET for this project, we are
confident you will be satisfied with our professionalism and our performance.
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4.1 RELATED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
WET was founded on hazardous materials investigation and remediation projects,and it remains the primary
focus of our company. Our professional staff has been providing environmental and engineering solutions
on landfill projects since the company's inception. Although the company has grown and diversified
considerably since then, landfill work continues to make up a large portion of WET's business. Our landfill
services include:
• Permitting and compliance;
a Cell design,construction, expansion, and closure;
• Site Characterization; and
• Remediation system design,construction, and operation for gases and leachates.
Today, our broad range of clientele includes local governments and state agencies;heavy industrial facilities,
and private citizen groups. Specific to local governments, WET represents multiple other city/county
governments on large-scale environmental issues, and we understand municipal operations and transparency
requirements on public projects. WET personnel have designed, constructed, operated and/or evaluated
hundreds of remediation systems for impacted soil, soil gas,and groundwater, including:
0 Soil vapor extraction(SVE);
• Air sparge;
• Multi-phase remediation;
• Bioventing;
• Funnel and gate capture systems;
• Free product recovery;
• Groundwater pump and treat;
0 Enhanced bioremediation;
• In-situ chemical oxidation;and
• Monitored natural attenuation.
Some specific projects that highlight WET's relevant experience are listed below:
Recent Work for City of Bozeman
City of Bozeman—Landfill Support
As requested by Michael Nicklin, WET reviewed the current data from investigation work at the Bozeman
Landfill. Dave Erickson and Pat Thomson provided technical support on vapor intrusion and vapor sampling
issues, identified relationships between ground water concentration, soil gas concentrations, and potential
vapor intrusion pathways,and provided comment on the site conceptual model that was in place.This project
involved data analysis and several discussions with Mr.Nicklin.
City of Bozeman Municipal Separate Storm Sewer(MS4)Audit Bozeman Montana
Although not directly under contract for the City, WET conducted a comprehensive on-site audit of the City
of Bozeman's MS4 program (Permit #MTR040002) on behalf of MDEQ. WET personnel completed the
audit according to EPA's MS4 Program Evaluation Guidance document and additional information required
by MDEQ. One audit requirement was a Construction Site and Industrial Facility inspection, which was
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conducted at the City of Bozeman Landfill. The landfill was inspected for signs of erosion, pollutants that
could impact storm water runoff, and illicit waste water connections. No violations were observed. During
the project, WET personnel gathered a firm understanding of the City's operations, and developed a positive
working relationship with City personnel.
Related Exueriience on Similar Proiects
Landfill Remediation System Design and Monitoring Park County Montana
WET characterized and continues to remediate a plume of chlorinated solvents that leached from the Park
County Landfill. Remedial work included the design and installation of two groundwater remediation
systems. One system is comprised of a multi-well air injecting network to strip volatiles, while the second
system involves a funnel-and-gate groundwater capture system with air stripping of captured groundwater
prior to release to a discharge trench. WET personnel conducted system maintenance and monitoring on a
quarterly schedule, with two events coinciding with the semi-annual landfill monitoring. The systems have
i performed well with chemicals of concern near or below MCLs.
In addition to the remediation services described above, WET conducts monitoring and reporting associated
with Park County's solid waste landfill to adhere to ARM 17.50 Subchapter 7. WET investigated, delineated
and installed the current monitoring well system network and is responsible for maintenance of wells and
dedicated well pump systems, monitoring of the system, and reporting as required by the rules of Montana.
WETS current Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) for the site was completed in 2009 and is valid through
2014.
Landfill Remediation System Design Operation and Monitoring Naughton Power Plant Wyoming
WET personnel began working at PacifiCorp's Naughton Power Plant in 1993 with the permitting of the
Industrial Waste Landfill under Subtitle D regulations. The plant is a coal-fired power generation facility in
Kemmerer, Wyoming. Since that time, WET has been responsible for monitoring and reporting of ground
water and surface water quality at the facility, replacement of monitoring wells, investigation of potential
source areas, and the installation of a remediation system to collect seepage from a Flue Gas Desulfurization
pond. WET currently operates and monitors the remediation system and fulfills WDEQ reporting
requirements. Recently we have completed a detailed investigation into the landfill cover and provide
permitting and financial assurance calculations for their active landfill.
Sunburst Restoration Project Montana
WET began investigation work in Sunburst, Montana in 2002 with a detailed Geoprobe® and air rotary
drilling investigation to define a gasoline plume in a residential area. As a result of findings from data
collection activities, a citizen's restoration group (SRG) filed suit against the PRP and were awarded a
restoration and punitive settlement by the court that was later upheld by Montana's Supreme Court.
After litigation,the SRG contracted with WET to provide remediation services to remove the plume from the
residential neighborhood. WET instituted a two part remedial action: 1. Excavation of the shallow soil
plume, and 2. Multiphase extraction of the deeper soil and ground water plume. This project involved
permitting of a soil treatment land farm, treatment of contaminated ground water and discharge vapors from
the remediation system, removal of abandoned underground storage tanks and product lines, and a detailed
monitoring plan to track the effectiveness of remedial actions.
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Landfill Remediation.Permitting and Closure Design Jim Bridger Power Plant Wyoming
WET personnel have provided engineering/environmental consulting services at PacifiCorp's Jim Bridger
iPower Plant since 1992. This 4 burner, coal-fired power generator is one of the largest power generation
facilities in the northwestern US. The facility uses dry disposal of ash byproducts in a Subtitle D permitted
landfill and wet disposal of flue gas desulfurization waste in evaporation ponds.
WET has provided a wide range of services to the Jim Bridger facility including permitting, compliance,
monitoring, annual data reporting and reclamation of their waste disposal facilities. This includes permit
renewals, documentation of monitoring results, expansion of existing facilities, calculation of closure and
post-closure costs, financial assurance, and corrective measures to address issues from over 40 years of
operation. These services require an understanding of landfill and water quality regulations and direct
interaction with regulatory agencies to comply with State laws and regulations.
4.2 PROJECT TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
WET's Project Team consists of a multi-disciplinary group of highly trained and experienced professional
engineers, scientists, technical, and administrative personnel. Our professionals have both academic and
applied backgrounds in the areas of hydrogeology, hydrology, remedial investigation and design, solid and
hazardous waste characterization, construction management, watershed characterization, environmental and
geological engineering, earth science, geochemistry, land development, water production, and business
management,among others.
Our key personnel have attained many professional registrations and received advanced training and
continuing education, which has furthered their knowledge and perspective on a wide variety of
environmental projects. The following continuing education classes have been completed by WET personnel
over the past three years: water resource training, wetlands delineation, river assessment and monitoring,
monitored natural attenuation, environmental geochemistry, geochemistry of metals in water, fluvial
geomorphology, ground water modeling, environmental forensics, surface water quality, monitored natural
attenuation, NEPA/EA/EIS training, NPDES storm water permitting, ground water contaminant fate and
transport modeling, Montana water law, conjunctive surface water/ground water management, detention
pond design,and ArcGIS software training.
The personnel that make up the primary Landfill Group are listed below,along with a brief summary of their
qualifications. In addition, a table summarizing the qualifications of additional WET technical staff is
provided as Figure 2,and the resumes of key technical personnel are provided in Appendix B.
Dave Erickson,PG, Principal Hydrogeoloaist
Dave is a Principal Hydrogeologist and President of WET. He has over 26 years of experience in the
environmental consulting field, and is recognized as one of the lead hydrogeologists in Montana. He has
been managing a wide variety of projects for the past 22 years, and performs management and operations
duties for WET. He has been responsible for the management of several highly technical projects over the
years, ranging in complexity from multi-state contaminated site remediation, to industrial pond expansion
projects, to lead expert on environmental litigation teams. In recent years, more focus has been given to
ground water and surface water resource evaluation and mitigation projects. Dave's primary area of
expertise is in investigation, characterization, and mitigation of contaminated natural resources, and in the
evaluation,development,and conservation of water resources.
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Dave's remediation experience includes design, installation, and monitoring of various types of remedial
technologies or remedial methods including: air stripping, air sparging, vapor extraction, funnel & gate,
bioventing, bio-cell treatment, biostimulation (ORC), NAPL recovery, in-situ & ex-situ bioremediation,
1 natural attenuation, and excavation with off-site disposal. Mr. Erickson graduated with a degree in
Geological Engineering from Montana Tech. He is a Certified Professional Geologist (CPG 9402) and a
i Registered Professional Geologist in the States of Wyoming and Utah.
Pat Thomson,PG, Senior Hydrogeologist
Pat Thomson is a Senior Hydrogeologist in WET's Butte office. Mr.Thomson joined the WET team in 2002.
He is a Registered Professional Geologist and has 17-years of experience working primarily on
hydrogeology issues related to contaminated site investigation and remediation. Pat's project management
experience includes preparing workplans for remedial investigations and corrective actions,preparing reports
outlining investigative and monitoring results, and investigating and preparing reports for environmental site
assessments/audits. His fieldwork includes a variety of site investigation and characterization, remedial
activities,and sampling.
Pat has extensive experience working with governmental agencies, including Federal, State and Local, and
has directed investigation, remediation, and waste disposal issues on numerous facilities across Montana. He
received his Bachelor of Science degree in Hydrogeology from Montana State University in 1994.
Marek Zaluski,PhD,PG, Senior Hydrogeologist
Marek Zaluski has worked as a Senior Hydrogeologist in WET's Butte office since 2012. He is a Registered
Professional Geologist in WY, WA and WI; a certified Professional Hydrogeologist AIH; and has over 40
years of experience in the hydrogeology and environmental services fields. He has authored or co-authored
over twenty publications and holds two patents applicable for groundwater remediation. Marek is versed in
numerous modeling software packages that he uses to simulate groundwater flow and contaminant transport
in both saturated and unsaturated zones. His first step in the modeling process is usually establishing a
conceptual site model based on evaluation unbiased historical data.
Dr. Zaluski's site characterization work includes the application of a diverse suite of intrusive and remote
techniques including tracer tests, borehole and surface geophysics, and sampling of soil gas from unsaturated
zones. His remediation applications have included recovery/capture wells; vacuum enhanced groundwater
extraction; soil vapor extraction; bioreactors; and hydraulic, reactive, and impermeable barriers in saturated
and unsaturated zones.
Steve Nicholls, PE,Project En ig_neer
Steve is a Project Engineer and joined the WET team in 2012. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
Environmental Engineering from Montana Tech of the University of Montana in 2009 and is a Registered
Professional Engineer in Montana and Washington. Steve has gained extensive experience working on site
characterization and remedial design/remedial construction projects in Montana. Steve's responsibilities also
include remediation system operation, maintenance, and performance monitoring; preparation of bid
specifications; construction oversight and contract administration; and preparation of construction
completion reports for submittal to city/county governments and state and federal agencies. Steve also
specializes in conducting data quality assessments, and he provides project QA/QC support to clients and
WET team members.
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Steve has designed and carried out several remedial investigations and remedial design studies including
Geoprobe® and test pit investigations, monitoring well installation, aquifer testing, respirometry testing, and
air,soil, soil gas, and groundwater sampling. Some of the remediation systems he has designed, constructed,
and/or operated include SVE; air sparge; activated carbon adsorption; free product recovery; bioventing;
groundwater pump and treat; enhanced bio-remediation; and in-situ chemical oxidation systems.
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4.3 FIELD AND TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
WET owns a substantial equipment inventory that allows us to collect large amounts of field data without
relying on rental companies, subcontractors, or other specialty crews. The company owns and operates two
direct-push Geoprobe® drill rigs capable of collecting discrete soil, soil gas, and groundwater samples, as
well as installing piezometers, groundwater monitoring wells, and soil gas probes. These rigs can also be
coupled with onsite mobile laboratory equipment to provide rapid site characterization with reduced
analytical laboratory costs.
WET also employs an engineering survey crew, fully equipped with both standard optical and Global
Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)survey equipment. Once survey data is collected,the mapping and data
management specialists of WET's GIS department can develop customized GIS databases and software
applications,tailored to fit specific project needs.
Other field equipment in WET's inventory includes electric blowers and flow meters for SVE pilot tests,
groundwater pumps and water level/water quality meters for groundwater monitoring, pressure transducers
for aquifer tests; Geoprobe® tool strings for the collection of discrete soil gas samples at depth; and
photoionization detectors for quickly assessing the presence of VOCs in soils.
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In addition to our field capabilities, the scientists and engineers at WET utilize state of the art software
applications for site characterization and remedial design. They include:
• Groundwater flow and contaminant fate and transport models;
• Environmental visualization system (EVS) software; and
• AutoCAD Civil 3D design software.
WET will utilize its specialized equipment and software on this project to facilitate quick and accurate data
collection for the purposes of remedial design,construction oversight,and performance monitoring.
5.0 PROPOSED PROJECT APPROACH
WET has developed a proposed project approach that will meet the City of Bozeman's intention to design
and implement a comprehensive corrective action plan to mitigate the presence of vapors at, and in the
vicinity of,the landfill, in a timely manner. Specific project tasks are described below.
5.1 CONCEPTUAL SITE MODEL
5.1.1 Project Database and Analytical Data Evaluation
Project Database
Personnel from WET's GIS/Data Management Department will evaluate the functionality of the current
project database, as well as the quality of its data. Once the evaluation is complete, WET may recommend
an alternate database structure and management system, if appropriate. One potential alternative may
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include the use of a customized GIS and database application that promotes the seamless, user-friendly
collection of electronic field data. This approach has proven to be a very effective cost saving tool by
reducing or eliminating the need to transcribe hand-written field notes and manually input data such as GPS
coordinates. We will also evaluate compatibility of the existing database with the City's GIS system.
Analytical Data Evaluation
Once the quality and quantity of the current site database have been addressed, WET's technical team will
evaluate the historical analytical data that has been collected from the site. Based on a review of site data
from the City of Bozeman website, multiple ground water and soil gas monitoring events have been
conducted on both the landfill property and surrounding residential areas. WET will review monitoring data
to ensure it meets appropriate QA standards, as well as to determine whether previous assumptions related to
the Conceptual Site Model (CSM) are correct (source areas, migration pathways, etc). As discussed in
Section 4.1, WET has already reviewed site data and provided preliminary site interpretations, as requested
by Mr.Nicklin. WET has also provided Geoprobe®services at the site for the current consultant. Only data
collected in 2014 will need to be reviewed to bring the existing CSM up to date.
5.1.2 Conceptual Model Report Preparation
WET will prepare a Site-Specific Conceptual Model Report that provides a summary of current site
conditions. The report will be based on WET's interpretation of current and historical analytical data
collected from the site and will evaluate the following parameters:
• Contaminants of concern,
• Source areas,
• Fate and transport mechanisms,
• Magnitude and extent of soil gas and groundwater plumes, and
• Potential exposure pathways.
The report will also evaluate multiple remedial alternatives, identify any data gaps that must be addressed
prior to full-scale remediation system design, and recommend a preferred remedial option. Potential
remedial alternatives may include soil vapor capture system(s) in preferential flow paths and/or near property
boundaries or SVE/bioventing in source areas. WET will provide the CSM report to City of Bozeman
personnel for review and comment.
As with all projects, WET may propose and discuss with the City the possibility of combining the preferred
remedial alternative with another beneficial action. Specific to this site, if it is possible to extract gas directly
from the landfill waste and capture the methane gas for beneficial use, WET will recommend this as an
alternative action. This would address the current problem with a solution that benefits the City, its
residents, and the environment through generation of power from landfill gas.
5.2 REMEDIAL DESIGN
5.2.1 Corrective Action Plan Preparation
Upon approval of the recommendations provided in the abovementioned CSM Report, WET will prepare a
Corrective Action Plan(CAP)that presents a conceptual remediation system design and proposes methods to
collect additional data to fill gaps and support the design. The CAP will also include a brief summary of the
Site Conceptual Model,purpose and objectives of the proposed data collection effort,data quality objectives,
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and a proposed schedule of field activities. The CAP will include a 30% design level of detail, and will be
submitted to City of Bozeman personnel for review.
5.2.2 Supplemental Data Collection
After the CAP is approved, WET's field team will conduct the subsequent data collection activities, which
may include both passive and active sampling efforts. Passive sampling techniques may include shallow soil
gas survey using GoreTM Modules or other passive sampling devices to evaluate the distribution of soil gas
concentrations across suspected source areas and migration pathways. A passive survey may reduce overall
sampling costs as large amounts of data can be collected with limited equipment and labor requirements.
The objective of employing a passive survey is to identify areas of relatively high soil gas concentrations, or
"hot spots,"which can then focus subsequent activities such as active sampling or remedial action.
Active sampling techniques may include the use of WET's Geoprobe®rigs or a contracted drill rig to collect
soil, soil gas, and/or groundwater samples from beneath the landfill and adjacent areas. Samples may be
screened in the field to evaluate relative VOC impacts or submitted for laboratory analyses, and soil cores
extracted from the site will be evaluated for their physical characteristics including grain size and shape.
These properties will be used to determine the causes of elevated soil gas concentrations: either desorption
from impacted soils, off gassing from impacted groundwater, migration from nearby source areas through
preferential flow paths, or a combination of these.
5.3 DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION
5.3.1 Preliminary and Final Design
Based on the conceptual design provided in the CAP, and utilizing historical and supplemental data collected
from the landfill and surrounding areas, WET will prepare a preliminary remediation system design. The
design effort will include a draft engineering report, 75% design drawings, and draft technical specifications.
The draft engineering report will describe in detail the following:
0 Design criteria and alternatives;
• Construction methods and sequence; and
• System operation,maintenance,and monitoring procedures.
The 75% design package will be submitted to the City of Bozeman and other required stakeholders for
review and comment. WET will incorporate City and/or regulatory comments upon receipt and finalize the
design. A 100%final design package will be completed and submitted to the City and appropriate regulatory
agencies. At this time, WET will also complete a constructability review with the City to ensure that the
design can be effectively implemented.
5.3.2 Project Bidding
Per City of Bozeman and appropriate public bidding requirements, WET will perform all required project
bidding activities. Tasks will include preparation of a project bid package containing an Invitation to Bid;
Instructions to Bidders; Bid Form; Bid Bond; Agreement Form; Contract Conditions; Special Provisions;
Measurement and Payment Details; Construction Specifications; Construction Plans; and any required
attachments.
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WET will schedule and attend a pre-bid conference, address comments from potential bidders, review
qualified bids, and make a recommendation to the City of Bozeman regarding the selection of a qualified
contractor.
5.3.3 Construction Engineering
Once a contractor is selected, WET will provide turn-key contract administration and construction oversight
services for the City of Bozeman. To the extent that City personnel wish to be included in the project, WET
will work closely with City staff in its designated role. WET will assist with contract award, Notice to
Proceed,and a pre-construction meeting.
During construction, WET will serve as the City's Project Representative and will oversee all aspects of
remediation system construction. Oversight activities will include project scheduling, safety and health
updates, quality assurance (QA) testing and/or evaluations in accordance with project specifications, and
communication with City of Bozeman personnel on any issues that arise. Contract duties will also include
reviewing project submittals, budget tracking, processing pay requests, and recommending payments to City
officials.
A final inspection will be conducted upon substantial completion to identify and document punch list items
that remain and to assess the overall quality of the work performed.
5.3.4 Post-Construction Activities
Upon completion of construction activities, WET engineers will prepare a Construction Completion Report
(CCR) summarizing all aspects of the construction project. The report will be included in a Project
Completion Binder that will include all contract documents, specifications, submittals, as-built drawings,QA
testing results, and relevant project correspondence.
WET personnel will evaluate the baseline performance of the remediation system and optimize it. Once
operational, WET will conduct routine performance monitoring on the system and make necessary
adjustments.
6.0 NON-DISCRIMINATION AFFIRMATION FORM
WET is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate against prospective and current
employees or subcontractors on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national
origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. A signed Non-
Discrimination Affirmation Form is provided in Appendix A.
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Appendix A
Ikon-Discrimination Affirmation Form
NON-DISCRIMINATION AFFIRMATION FORM
Water&Environmental Technologies,PC [name of entity submitting]hereby affirms it will
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national
origin,or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation,gender identity or disability in the
performance of work performed for the city of Bozeman,if a contract is awarded to it,and also
recognizes the eventual contract, if awarded, will contain a provision prohibiting
discrimination as described above and that this prohibition shall apply to the hiring and
treatment of the Water & Environmental Technologies, PC [name of entity submitting]
employees and to all subcontracts it enters into in performance of the agreement with the city
of Bozeman.
Signature of Bidder: �_
Person authorized to sign on behalf of the bidder
Dave Erickson, PG
President
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Appendix B
Project Team Resumes
DAVID J. ERICKSON, PG, CPG WATER &
President/Principal Hydrogeologist
Water&Environmental Technologies,PC ENVIRONMENTAL
480 East Park Street,#200
Butte,NIT 59701 TTECHNOLOGIEES
(406)782-5220
derickson@wet-llc.com
EDUCATION
B.S. Geological Engineering Montana College of Mineral Science &Technology, 1988
Continuing Education Credits, 1990-08
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Water& Environmental Technologies, PC, Butte, MT: Member/Manager and Hydrogeologist,
2000-Present
• Atlad, Inc., Butte,MT: Principal Hydrogeologist/Project Manager, 1994-00
• Special Resource Management, Inc.,Butte,MT: Geological Engineer/Hydrogeologist, 1990-94
• Woodward-Clyde Consultants, Houston, TX: Staff Geological Engineer/Hydrogeologist, 1989-
90
• Petroleum Testing Service, Houston,TX: Geological Technician, 1988-89
EXPERIENCE FOCUS
Project Manager and Hydrogeologist responsible for site characterization,investigation,and remediation
of a dissolved solvent plume from a county landfill. Remediation consisted of in-situ air sparging and a
funnel-and-gate capture and an in-situ treatment system. Complex fractured bedrock and extremely
complex ground water flow characteristics required innovative investigation technology to understand
both the water and contaminant interaction between the bedrock and alluvial aquifers and the ground
water and surface water.
Project highlights include:
• The use of geophysical method to characterize the bedrock topography and the connection and
interaction between aquifers,
• The use of direct push subsurface investigation methods to characterize site conditions and test
remedial options,
• The installation of source specific remedial methods to control landfill leachate impacts,
• Long term responsibility for all surface water, ground water, remediation,and reporting
requirements for the site, and
• Presentation of site characteristics, model results, and site remediation costs in District Court.
Project Hydrogeologist and Lead Expert to investigate and characterize geologic,hydrogeologic, and
contaminant migration characteristics of solvent and fuel that was impacting a residential neighborhood.
Investigation goal was to determine contamination source and identify the responsible party.
Geophysical methods (soil conductivity logging)and depth specific profile samplings were used to
identify perchloroethylene migration and degradation in multiple production zones within the alluvial
aquifer. This subsurface investigation established a connection between historical lagoon leakage and
residential supply wells.
Project Manager and Lead Expert duties involved investigating impacts of historical mining and milling
activities on the quality of ground water and stream water. Dissolved metals concentrations impacting a
small town public water supply system prompted a complaint against the Mining Company. Tailings
investigations and in stream tracer testing established a direct connection between stream water
contamination and spring contamination.
Project Manager/Hydrogeologist responsible for designing, installing, and monitoring various types of
remedial technologies and methods that included air stripping, air sparging, vapor extraction, bioventing,
bio-cell treatment,biostimulation(ORC),NAPL recovery, in-situ and ex-situ bioremediation, natural,
and excavation and off-site disposal.
Project Manager responsible for investigation and remediation of 29 sites in Montana and North Dakota
where pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, fuels, and fertilizers were spilled.
Project Manager and Hydrogeologist for extensive study and ground water modeling of contaminant
effects from ash disposal ponds on an and Wyoming drainage. The study involved:
• Predication of contaminant transport,
• Simulation of remedial options,
• Design, installation, optimization and operation of remediation system,
• Permitting of facility expansion,
• Extensive presentations and negotiations with regulatory agencies, and
• Dispute resolution between the facility and potentially affected parties.
Project Hydrologist responsible for sediment transport and stream water quality modeling at a mine
tailing disposal project in Malaysia.
Project Hydrogeologist responsible for re-permitting several industrial landfills at large coal-fired
electric generating plants in Wyoming. Projects involved investigation of water quality degradation
from fly ash disposal activities and characterization of potential health risks. A statistical evaluation of
the water quality was completed to identify potential impacts.
Project Hydrogeologist to evaluate water chemistry changes resulting from the use of wastewater for
irrigation at a research farm in Utah.
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EXPERT WITNESS/LITIGATION SUPPORT EXPERIENCE
• Park County v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company, Montana Sixth Judicial District
Court,Park County, Cause No.DV 97-75,July, 1999
• C&P Packing v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company, Park County,January 2001
• Hepp v. Conoco Inc. et. al.,ADV-2003-14
• Town of Superior v. Asarco Incorporated, US District Court, Missoula Division
• Aguiar v. Burlington Northern, United States District Court, Great Falls Division
• Schammel et. al. v. CR Kendall Corporation, United States District Court, Great Falls Division.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Hazardous Waste and Geotechnical Sampling Seminar
Monitoring Well Installation Seminar
Analytical Laboratory Seminar(ENSECO)
Design& Construction of RCRA/CERCLA Final Covers
Enhanced Bioremediation(EPA)
Ground Water Pollution& Hydrogeology, The Princeton Course
Geostatistical Analysis in Hazardous Waste Site Evaluation
Landfill Gas Extraction& Ground Water Corrective Measures (Presenter)
National Ground Water Association Annual Conference—Heterogeneity
Environmental Geochemistry of Metals
Environmental Isotopes in Ground Water Resource and Environmental Contamination
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Geologist, Wyoming PG-3101
Professional Geologist, Utah
Certified Professional Geologist,American Institute of Professional Geologists, CPG#9402
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 Health& Safety
OSHA 29 CFR Certified Waste Site Supervisor
Certified Water System Operator
Certified Monitoring Well Constructor
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Association of Ground Water Scientists & Engineers
National Ground Water Association
American Institute of Professional Geologist
AWARDS
Montana Tech Alumni Recognition Award, 2003
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Marek H. Zaluski WATER
Senior Hydrogeologist
Water&Environmental Technologies,PC ENVIRONMENTAL
480 East Park Street,#200
Butte,MT 59701 TECHNOLOG9ES
(406)782-5220
mzaluski@wet-llc.com
EDUCATION
M.S. Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology,University of Warsaw,Poland, 1963
Ph.D. Hydrogeology,Polish Academy of Science, Warsaw, Poland, 1971
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Water&Environmental Technologies, PC, Butte,MT: Senior Hydrogeologist,2012-Present
• MSE Technology Applications, Inc., Butte,MT: Staff Hydrogeologist, Geoscience Group Lead, 1997-
2012
• Foth and Van Dyke, Green Bay, WI: Technical Director of Hydrogeology, 1995-97
• RUST Environment and Infrastructure, Inc., Minneapolis,MN and Chicago,IL: Senior Hydrogeologist,
1993-95
• ESE Corporation, Williamston,MI: Manager of Environmental Sciences Department;Director of
QA/QC Program for Williamston Office;and Associate Vice President for ESE Corporation, 1988-93
• Montana College of Mineral Sciences and Technology, Butte,MT:Associate Professor,Hydrogeology
Program Coordinator, 1982-87
• Consulting Office for Drilling and Water Investigations, Tripoli,Libya: Senior Hydrogeologist, 1976-82
• Research Institute on Environmental Development, Institute of Geology, Polish Academy of Science,
Rural Water Supply Enterprise, Warsaw, Poland: Assistant Professor, Doctoral Student,Hydrogeologist,
1963-75
EXPERIENCE FOCUS
Over forty years of diverse experience in hydrogeology and environmental services, including consulting,
teaching, and research gained in three countries: United States, Poland, and Libya. Versed in numerous software
programs for modeling of groundwater flow and contaminant transport for saturated and vadose zones;
performance of subsurface reactive and impermeable barriers; and geochemical processes. Knowledgeable in
contaminated site characterization, remediation, and closure including natural attenuation, for groundwater and
soils. Experienced in implementation and performance appraisal of cutting edge remedial technologies (e.g.
nanotechnology) for groundwater and acid mine drainage. Expertise includes water balance, water resources
evaluation, aquifer testing, surface water hydrology, mining hydrogeology, field methods, equipment, and
monitoring techniques. Used GIS for erosion and sediment deposition modeling. Developed graduate program in
hydrogeology for a university and training programs for industry. Taught courses in hydrogeology at both
graduate and undergraduate levels. Conducted research in applied hydrogeology. Developed Quality
Assurance/Quality Control program for technical services. Managed projects, personnel, and a profit center.
Worked for private sector, law offices, and on projects funded from Federal budget,CERCLA and RCRA. Author
of over 30 publications and 2 patents applicable for groundwater remediation.
Technical Proficiencies:
• Characterization of contaminated sites polluted with heavy metals,radionuclides, inorganic and organic
substances including light non-aqueous phase liquids and chlorinated solvents.
• Remediation, and its performance appraisal,of contaminated sites to remove dissolved organic and heavy
metals constituents as well as separate phase product from saturated and vadose zones. Remediation
applications included injection of nano-size ZVI, recovery wells,capture wells,funnel &gates,vacuum
enhanced groundwater extraction,hydraulic barriers,permeable and impermeable barriers, soil vapor
extraction,biopile,and bioreactor.Application of remediation through natural attenuation.
• Conducting hydrogeologic investigations for sites located in various hydrogeologic settings using numerous
intrusive and remote techniques that included: installation of deep water wells,exploratory boreholes and
monitoring wells;tracer tests;aquifer tests; groundwater and surface water monitoring programs; application
of borehole geophysical techniques and surficial geophysical methods for water supply as well as for
contaminated site characterization and landfill siting.
• Computer simulation of groundwater flow and solute transport,and geochemical processes. Simulations were
conducted using analytical,finite difference,and finite element codes to evaluate regional conditions,
performance of barriers,funnel and gates and other linear features. Modeling experience includes also
multiphase flow(DNAPL and LNAPL)and solute transport in saturated and vadose zones,infiltration
processes,contaminant and viral movement in vadose zone,remedial measures,and for risk assessment.
Specific experience includes use of the following modeling software: PORFLOW,MLAEM,MODFLOW,
MT3DMS,RT3D,UTCHEM,MARS,MOFAT, HYDRUS213, PLAZM,VIRAL,CANVAS,MULTIMED,
PHREEQC. Work was conducted for various clients including DOE, State agencies,and industry. Major
modeling projects are listed below.
o MODFLOW predictive computer modeling of an extraction-injection well field to simulate
containment of lixiviant(KCI)to be used for mobilizing strontium 90(90Sr)adsorbed to aquifer matrix
at Hanford Site N-Springs. This groundwater cleanup technology was one of the remedial alternatives
to prevent 90Sr entering the Columbia River.
o Laboratory and modeling studies using PORFLOW model to simulate the distribution of micro/nano-
size zero-valent iron(ZVI) injected into a highly permeable zone of the water table aquifer at DOE
Hanford site to mend the In Situ Redox Manipulation barrier. Work was conducted for Hanford-
CH2MHILL.
o Surface water hydrology analyses including floodplain delineation, storm events streamflow
determination,and installation of field monitoring structures including flumes and weirs.Work
required the use of appropriate software like HECA,HEC-RAS, RiverCAD, and HEC2000. Work was
conducted for US DOE Fernald Site.
o Modeling of soil erosion and sediment deposition using USPED model operating on Geographic
Information System(GIS)computational platform. Work was conducted for US DOE.
o Field investigations, laboratory studies,and modeling(PHREEQCI)of uranium mobility beneath the
UI/U2 Cribs at the 200 West Area at Hanford. Work focused on aqueous speciation and surface
complexation processes rather than on a traditional partition-coefficient approach. Work was
conducted for Hanford-Fluor.
o Designing and operation of sulfate-reducing bacteria bioreactors to remove heavy metals and treat acid
rock drainage. The design was facilitated by computer program,BEST,developed for the project.
Work was conducted for US EPA.
• Water supply including high capacity well field design and discharge optimization. Aquifer test design,
performance,and interpretation for various hydrogeologic settings.Application of computer software
packages. Work was conducted for the Government of Libya,and US industrial clients.
• Laboratory experiments that included determination of partition coefficient for sorption and desorption of
tracers to clastic sediments,reactivity and transport of micro/nano zero valent iron in porous medium,and
removal of metals by sulfate-reducing bacteria.
• Investigations on groundwater balance of saturated and vadose zones, impact of irrigation on groundwater,
artificial recharge of groundwater, and acid mine drainage
• Watershed analysis including hydrograph analyses and separation, surface water balance, surface-
groundwater interaction,and floodplain delineation.
• Management of projects and document preparation for Total Environmental Restoration Contract (TERC)
including preliminary assessment (PA), site inspection (SI), remedial investigations (RI), feasibility study
(FS),and closure including RCRA closure plan for explosive ordnance disposal range.
Operation Management:
• Managed consulting,research,and educational projects of a budget exceeding$1 million,for industrial clients
(steel,oil, automotive,chemical,and mining), U.S. Government(TERC), State government and land
developers.
• Leads the Earth Science Group at MSE Technology Applications Inc.
• Managed the Environmental Science Department for ESE Office in Williamston that was a profit center of$2
million budget.
• Coordinated a team of hydrogeologists working on a multimillion-dollar project in Libyan Sahara.
• Managed Groundwater Section of the Research Institute on Environmental Development.
Programs Initiated/Developed:
• Established QA/QC Program for a 100 staff consulting office.Implementation of the program resulted in a
significant improvement of quality of service,reduction of liability and labor cost.
• Coordinated the development of technical Standard Operating Procedures for an environmental company with
25 office locations.
• Organized training in hydrogeology for a consulting offices and monitored professional staff.
• Developed the first Field Hydrogeology summer course in the nation to prepare students for work in the
environmental industry.
• Developed graduate program in hydrogeology for Montana Tech of the University of Montana.Taught seven
different courses: Groundwater Flow Modeling,Analytical Modeling of Groundwater Flow, Flow through
Porous Media,Hydrogeology,Groundwater Resources Evaluation, Introduction to Hydrology,and Field
Hydrogeology.
• Designed regional groundwater observation network for Poland.
LITIGATION SUPPORT
Expert witness (hydrogeologist) retained by McLean& McLean Attorneys of Law of Anaconda, MT to
serve for litigation that was settled out of Court(2006).
Expert witness (hydrogeologist) retained by Crowley, Haughey, Hanson, Toole & Dietrich P.L.L.P of
Kalispell, MT to serve for litigation that did not go to Court(1999).
PATENTS
• Honeycomb Cell Structure for Fluid Solid Reactor; US Patent No.: US 6,258,261 B 1
• Bioreactor for Acid Mine Drainage Control;US Patent No.: US 6,325,923 B 1
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
• Professional Geologist and Hydrogeologist, State of WA;License#2139
• Professional Geologist, State of WY;License#PG-3280, State of WI;Registration#441
• Professional Hydrogeologist;Certificate#1053 issued by the American Institute of Hydrology
• Certified Ground Water Professional; Certificate#186 issued by the Association of Ground Water
Scientists and Engineers(AGWSE)
PUBLICATIONS
Author of over 30 publications; available on request
PATRICK J. THOMSON, PG WATER &
Senior Hydrogeologist
Water&Environmental Technologies,PC ENVIRONMENTAL
480 East Park Street,#200
Butte,MT 59701 TECHNOLOGIES
(406)782-5220
pthomson@wet-llc.com
EDUCATION
B.S.Geoloay & Hydro eology (Engineering Emphasis), Montana State University, 1993
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Water&Environmental Technologies, PC, Butte,MT: Senior Hydrogeologist, 2002-Present
Maxim Technologies, Inc.,Billings,MT: Environmental Project Scientist, 1994-2002
EXPERIENCE FOCUS
Project Manager responsible for preparing workplans for remedial action within floodplain and preparing
associated NEPA EA report. Project involved contaminants released from an industrial facility to a large
river in Montana resulting in contamination to streambank sediments. Remedial action plan included
sensitive design due to work within streambanks and floodplain as well as necessary permitting for work
within flood plain. EA preparation included extensive data research and compilation for potential adverse
affect to resources in the project area.
Project Scientist/Manager for the completion of environmental investigation and hazardous waste projects
for a State agency. Work includes preparation and implementation of project workplans, report
preparation, and administrative tasks. Projects include investigation work and oversight/consultation
response for historical contaminants encountered during construction within highway right of way.
Field geologist responsible for waste rock characterization, geologic exploration, monitoring well network
installation, and groundwater and surface water monitoring/gauging associated with high elevation mine
reclamation.
Project Manager responsible for conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
for a wide variety of facilities that included printing, automotive related, metal fabrication, retail shopping
centers, stockyard facilities, as well as subdivisions, ranches, and undeveloped tracts. Duties included
waste characterization, and oversight of both removal and disposal of hazardous waste from industrial
sites.
Project Manager/Field Supervisor for contract with Deer Lodge Valley Conservation District and
Watershed Restoration Council as administered by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
Project included both an assessment of nutrient and metals sources and loading estimates to determine
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Upper Clark Fork River. Work included sample collection
and characterization of flow regimes, documenting flows, bedload, and vegetative cover for multiple
streams within basin areas to be used in determining point source contributions that affected overall stream
chemistry.
Project Scientist/Field Geologist responsible for reconnaissance and mapping of multiple-mile stream
valleys in remote locations. Work included hydrologic and surface/subsurface geologic and
geomorphologic mapping.
Project Hydrogeologist responsible for locating, testing, designing, and supervising installation of large-
scale groundwater production wells.
Project Hydrogeologist for designing, testing, and supervising the installation of production and injection
wells which were used for heat exchange systems to cool large commercial buildings.
Project Manager/Scientist responsible for characterizing various petroleum hydrocarbon release sites.
Work included defining extent of petroleum hydrocarbon-impacted soil and groundwater and designing
pump and treat systems to treat and discharge high volumes of water originating from dewatering
activities. Work also involved investigating and establishing soil treatment facilities to treat large volumes
of petroleum-impacted soil.
Project Geologist responsible for conducting investigations, writing reports (including recommendations
for remedial options), and implementing remedial systems and activities for more than 40 leaking
aboveground and underground storage tank sites in Sheridan, Wyoming.
Project Scientist responsible for conducting remedial alternatives analyses for LUST facilities that were
scheduled for new building construction. Analyses included recommendations for remedial alternative(s)
to remediate soil and groundwater impacts and to mitigate potential exposures to workers and new
buildings that might result from petroleum-hydrocarbon impacted soil, groundwater, and hydrocarbon
vapors.
Project Manager/Scientist responsible for overseeing and conducting product recovery well rehabilitation
at a large oil refining facility. Work included both the hydrologic testing of wells and the physical and
chemical treatment of wells to remove physical and biological encrustations and to improve well
performance. Also responsible for monitoring and scheduling maintenance of all recovery well
equipment.
Project Scientist responsible for responding to emergency releases of petroleum hydrocarbons from
commercial pipelines, commercial production/storage facilities, and from tanker spills. Duties included
identifying and delineating extent of the petroleum release and implementing corrective action to mitigate
impacts to surrounding receptors.
EXPERT WITNESS/LITIGATION SUPPORT EXPERIENCE
• Town of Superior v. Asarco Incorporated, US District Court,Missoula Division
• Schammel et. al. v. CR Kendall Corporation, United States District Court, Great Falls Division
• Hallett Minerals v. BNSF Cause No. CV-03-161-BLG-RFC
• Ruggles Excavation v. BNSF Cause No. CV-03-160-BLG-RFC
• Burley, Nelson, Meridith v. BNSF
• Kerfoot v. Texaco et. al. Cause No BDV-08-1276
• City of Livingston et. al. v. BNSF Cause No. Montana 61h Judicial Court DV07-141
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
40-hour Occupational Safety and Health Act(OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency
Response(HAZWOPER)Training(Current)
Groundwater Pollution and Hydrology, 1998
Fundamentals of Groundwater Geochemistry,2003
Applications of Groundwater Geochemistry, 2003
Advanced Aquifer Testing Techniques,2006
Contaminant Vapor Migration and Intrusion, 2008
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Geologist, State of Utah
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120: Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120: 8-Hour Refresher(Current)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
National Ground Water Association
Association of Ground Water Scientists & Engineers
STEVEN R. NICHOLLS, PE WATER &
Project Engineer ENVIRONMENTAL
Water&Environmental Technologies,PC
480 East Park Street,#200 TECHNOLOGIES
Butte,MT 59701
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EDUCATION
B.S. Envirorunental Engineering, Montana Tech of the University of Montana, 2009
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
• Water&Environmental Technologies, PC, Butte,MT: Project Manager,
2012 -Present
• Olympus Technical Services, Inc. Helena, MT: Staff Engineer,
2009 -2012
• Olympus Technical Services, Inc. Helena,MT: Environmental Engineering Intern,
May -August 2008
• Rio Tinto Energy America, Antelope Coal Mine, Gillette, WY: Engineering Intern,
May -August 2007
QUALIFICATIONS
General
Civil and Environmental consulting experience in permitting and compliance;water treatment plant operation;
remedial investigation and design;heavy construction management and oversight;and emergency response to
chemical spills. Serve as Project Engineer/Project Manager at Water and Environmental Technologies,PC,and
provide technical and field support to Principle Hydrogeologists and Engineers.
Permitting and Compliance
Responsible for preparing permit applications and compliance plans and reports including Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plans(SWPPP),UST closure permits,open cut mine permits, Spill Prevention, Control and
Countermeasure(SPCC)Plans, and Toxic Release Inventory(TRI)Reports for industrial facilities including
railroad maintenance and fueling facilities,wind-electric generation facilities, gas and electric transmission
infrastructure, and a large surface coal mine.
Construction Management and Oversight
Schedule and manage activities, crews, subcontractors, and vendors for utility and other heavy
construction projects. Projects include sewer installation,tunnel rehabilitation, storm water treatment
device installation, and various earth moving projects.
Site Investigation
Responsible for conducting numerous remedial investigations and site characterizations including Geoprobe®and
test pit investigations,monitoring well installation,aquifer testing,respirometry testing,and air,soil,and
groundwater sampling.
Soil and Groundwater Remediation
Provided technical and field support for the operation of numerous soil and groundwater remediation systems
including a free product recovery/granular activated carbon(GAC)adsorption system,enhanced bio-remediation
systems,and numerous soil vapor extraction and air sparging systems.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Groundwater Treatment/Free Product Recovery/Soil Treatment Facility
Operated and maintained a large scale free product recovery,groundwater treatment,and soil venting facility in
Montana. Operation duties included maintaining desirable water levels,groundwater flow rates, and air flow
rates using a Primary Logic Controller and remote SCADA system; as well as monitoring and reporting
associated with MPDES permit requirements. Maintenance responsibilities included groundwater level and free
product thickness measurements,filter change-out,respirometry testing,recovery well redevelopment,regulated
waste handling and disposal, and general maintenance of filters,valves, fittings,gauges,pumps,and blowers.
SPCC Plans
Prepared and updated Spill Prevention,Control and Countermeasure(SPCC)Plans for industrial facilities
including railroad maintenance and fueling facilities,bulk fuel facilities,a wind-electric generation facility,a
lumber mill,and a large surface coal mine.
Remediation Construction Management and Oversight
Conducted construction oversight and discharge permit compliance monitoring for a hydraulic dredging
remediation project at Big Spring Creek near Lewistown,Montana. Duties included directing remediation
activities,soil and groundwater sampling,preparing progress reports,and communicating project goals and status
with landowners.
Sanitary Sewer Design and Construction Oversight
Designed,prepared bid specification,selected contractor, and oversaw construction for an approximately 1,000-
foot sanitary sewer main replacement in Butte. Design duties
Hydrodynamic Device Installation
Scheduled construction activities and oversaw construction crews during the installation of five large storm water
treatment devices in in Butte. Activities included excavation,shoring, dewatering, subgrade preparation,device
installation,backfill,and connection to storm water trunk mains. Crews included up to four construction
contractors on site,crane and forklift operators,regulators,and utility owners.
Tailings Facility Investigation
Coordinated subcontractors and assisted in collecting over 500 soil and groundwater samples at a former lead mill
site using Geoprobe®and in-situ XRF sampling methods. Prepared an investigation report summarizing
analytical results of over 1,000 samples collected over a period of 15 years. Constructed concentration maps to
identify concentration patterns and impacted zones. Established cleanup levels and other recommendations based
on chemicals of potential concern, leaching assessment data, and cumulative risk calculations.
Lead-Contaminated Soil Stabilization
Performed project management and design duties for numerous lead-contaminated soil stabilization and removal
projects in Montana. Project management duties included preparation of cost estimates and management of
project logistics,sub-contractors, and quality control. Design tasks included volume estimates,equipment
selection,and calculating desirable application rates for both liquid and granular stabilizing agents.
Emergency Spill Response, Site Characterization,and Remediation
Assisted with initial response,site characterization,and remediation of a 10,000+gallon underground gasoline
release in Miles City,Montana. Installed soil borings and oversaw the installation of free product recovery wells,
groundwater monitoring wells,piezometers, and soil vapor monitoring wells. Conducted a vapor intrusion
investigation that included soil,groundwater,soil vapor, ambient air,and indoor air sampling. Coordinated
vacuum truck recovery operations and assisted with the installation of five soil vapor extraction systems.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Montana(No. 29126PE)
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Washington(No. 50860)
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120: Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120: 8-Hour Refresher(Current)
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120: Supervisor Training
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120: Confined Space Training
Montana DEQ SWPPP Administrator,2012
Emergency HazMat Response Workshop—Security and Emergency Response Training Center,2011
Groundwater Flow Modeling—Carroll College,2010
Contaminant Chemistry Workshop—NETC,2010
US EPA SI 460—Introduction to Penn itting,2008