Subject: Request for Proposals, Environmental Projects Benefiting San Diego Bay Used Oil Recycling Stations Proposal

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2 19 March 2007 Proposal No.: 07PROPWATR-0010 Eileen Maher Environmental Services Department Port San Diego 3165 Pacific Highway San Diego, CA Subject: Request for Proposals, Environmental Projects Benefiting San Diego Bay Proposal Dear Ms. Maher: AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. (AMEC) is pleased to submit this proposal to the Port of San Diego (Port) in response to the Port s request for environmental programs that are beyond compliance and mitigation. We have assembled a team of highly qualified professionals having the expertise necessary to perform a feasibility study of establishing used oil recycling centers at San Diego Bay marinas. AMEC s San Diego-based Aquatic Sciences group is well qualified to assist the Port with the successful completion of all job task orders. By selecting the AMEC team, Port stuff will have access to: A project manager with experience in water quality and marina/recreational boating issues as well as several years of working throughout San Diego Bay A multidisciplinary team composed of marine scientists, chemists, and other technical experts who are tops in their field for this feasibility study A team with extensive experience working directly with the Port of San Diego in numerous fields (i.e. water quality, sediment investigations, marina surveys) A team well regarded by federal, state, and local agencies having jurisdiction over Port activities Thank you for providing AMEC the opportunity to provide the Port with our ideas to improve the water quality in San Diego Bay. Should you require additional information, please call me at (858) or via michelle.woo@amec.com. Best Regards, AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. Michelle N. Woo Marine Scientist Attachments: Proposal (3 hard copies, 1 CDROM) AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc Sky Park Court, Suite 200 San Diego, CA Tel 1 (858) Fax 1 (858) PROPWATR-0010/Letter_Oil Recycle_v1.doc Page 1

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Letter 1. Introduction... 1 Project Understanding... 1 Proposed Project Scope of Work... 2 Schedule Qualifying Experience Cost Proposal Personnel Non-Profit Status Subconsultants Applicant Disclosure Insurance Conflict of Interest Indemnification... 9 Appendices Appendix A. AMEC Rate Schedule Appendix B. Resumes of Key Personnel Appendix C. AMEC Certificate of Insurance Tables Table 1. Proposed Schedule... 3 Table 2. Cost Detail by Task... 6 Figures Figure 1. AMEC Team Project Organization... 7 POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page i

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5 1. INTRODUCTION In response to the Port of San Diego (Port) Environmental Committee (EC) request for environmental projects benefiting San Diego Bay, AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. (AMEC) is pleased to submit this proposal to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing oil recycling centers at San Diego Bay marinas. Currently there are no such centers co-located at San Diego Bay marinas, forcing boaters to take their waste oils and oil filters to off-site facilities. The need for such recycling centers appears to be acute: according to the San Diego Bay Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) there are 18 recreational marinas and over 8200 boat slips throughout San Diego Bay. The INRMP indicates that the occupancy rate of San Diego Bay marinas is greater than 85 percent. AMEC is uniquely qualified to conduct this study as we are currently managing the development of a Clean Marinas Program for the Port of Los Angeles. Our involvement in this program has brought us in close contact with the San Diego-based Clean Marina California Program, Leigh Taylor- Johnson of California Sea Grant, as well as numerous clean marina efforts throughout the rest of California. In addition to our well-established clean marina program experience, AMEC s San Diego-based scientists are well qualified to assist the Port with the successful completion of this important project. AMEC has been conducting studies of San Diego Bay since its inception in 1972 and has well over 20 years of providing ecological services to the Port of San Diego. To staff this project, AMEC has a highly experienced group of aquatic scientists, biologists, geographic information systems (GIS) technicians, chemists, and regulatory compliance specialists available. In addition to the need for a recycling center based on the shear numbers of pleasure craft occupying San Diego Bay, AMEC has also learned, through its involvement with the Clean Marina California Program, that the local boating community is very interested in seeing a conveniently located used oil recycling facility. This organization, composed of marina managers and owners, yacht club managers and owners, and boaters, was established to develop and implement marina and boating best management practices (BMPs) to ensure that their members are good environmental stewards. Collaboration with the Port in a well-planned and operated oil recycling centers is a win/win effort. Currently, boaters have limited/inconvenient access to businesses in San Diego County that accept used oil. Placing recycling stations at convenient/carefully selected marina locations would enhance the public s ability to properly dispose of waste oils and filters which, consequently, would decrease the likelihood of these waste products finding their way into San Diego Bay waters. In addition to promoting appropriate boating/marina BMPs, a carefully planned and executed recycling program would result in improved water quality, reduction or elimination of unsightly oil films and petroleum odors, lessening/elimination of impacts of waste oils on sensitive marine organisms, and enhanced public enjoyment of San Diego s number one resource San Diego Bay. To address the issues outlined above, AMEC is requesting Port EC funds to conduct a planning study that will focus on establishing a plan for used oil and used oil filter recycling stations at select San Diego Bay recreational marinas and yacht clubs. The following proposal outlines AMEC s proposed approach to studying the establishment of recycling centers, our schedule and deliverables, the project team, and our cost proposal. Project Understanding AMEC understands that the Port EC is seeking projects that protect and improve the environmental conditions of San Diego Bay and are beyond compliance and mitigation. We interpret this to mean projects that will improve/enhance the bay environment, but would normally fall through the cracks due to the absence of state or federal regulatory mandates and/or the lack of a funding vehicle. The study that AMEC is proposing falls into this category. Without question, directing used oil and oil filters to appropriate disposal locations will keep these waste products from degrading the San Diego Bay environment. At the present time, however, there is no legislative driver to mandate the placement of recycling centers at marinas, only the encouragement to do so as a clean POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 1

6 marina BMP. Although grant funding exists through the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) to help local governments establish or enhance permanent, sustainable used oil and used oil filter collection programs, there is no state funding available to conduct the feasibility studies needed to ensure that these recycling centers are successful. Proposed Project Scope of Work Using our previous experience with the Clean Marina Program at the Port of Los Angeles and involvement with the Clean Marina California Program and California Sea Grant, AMEC proposes to conduct a planning study to assess the feasibility of establishing used oil and used oil filter recycling stations at recreational marinas throughout San Diego Bay. AMEC s study will include the following six tasks: Task 1 - Detailed Scope of Work Task 2 - Station Locations/Placement Study Task 3 - Facilitate Communications Task 4 - Oil Recycling Grant Task 5 - Marina and Boater Education Task 6 - Draft and Final Reports Each project task is discussed in detail below. Task 1 Detailed Scope of Work Prior to initiating the study, AMEC will prepare a detailed scope of work to serve as the blueprint for conduct of the proposed study. The scope will be presented to the Port for review and approval prior to beginning any work. Task 2 Station Locations/Placement Study Initially, AMEC will conduct research to determine the best placement of oil recycling stations around San Diego Bay. We will consult with marina and yacht club managers to verify areas of heaviest use based on the number of berths, live-aboard tenants, and tenants who perform do-it-yourself boat maintenance. We will also review previous efforts by the Port to install used oil collection facilities and evaluate their effectiveness at certain locales. Task 3 Facilitate Communications AMEC staff will facilitate conversations between the local marinas, yacht clubs, boaters, and the Port to gain support for the program. AMEC will communicate with the boating public via the Clean Marina California Program meetings as well as direct contact with marina and yacht club managers. Task 4 Oil Recycling Grant AMEC will review the CIWMB Used Oil Recycling Block Grant program and will become thoroughly familiar with the grant application process. Based upon our Clean Marinas Program contacts, we will discuss how to efficiently and successfully move through the grant process with entities that have already done so (e.g., City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation). Our information gathering exercise will be used to assist the Port in its grant application process. Subtask 1 Grant Application (optional) AMEC will prepare the CIWMB used oil collection center grant application if directed by the Port. Task 5 Marina and Boater Education AMEC will work with San Diego Bay marinas, yacht clubs, and boaters as well as outside resources, such as Sea Grant, California Coastal Commission, Department of Boating and Waterways, and Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission to identify public education needs and materials availability regarding proper used oil and used oil filters disposal/recycling. In addition, we will review the most appropriate and cost-effective methods for distributing this information. POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 2

7 Task 6 Draft and Final Reports A comprehensive study report will be prepared at the conclusion of the investigation. The report will include: Detailed maps indicating possible recycling station locations Contact information for all marina and yacht club participants in the study All information regarding CIWMB funding All applicable educational material Deliverables The following deliverables will be provided over the course of the project: Detailed scope of work GIS maps of possible oil recycling station locations A list of marinas interested in participating in the program and all contact information All necessary information for applying for a used oil recycling grant All available pertinent educational material A list of gaps in educational material that may need to be created or updated Draft and final report Schedule AMEC s study will be completed over the course of approximately 8 months. The matrix below details the study schedule, by task, assuming project initiation occurs in July AMEC looks forward to working with the Port of San Diego on this exciting and environmentally beneficial program. Table 1. Proposed Schedule Task Description July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Task 1 Detailed Scope of Work Task 2 Station Locations/Placement Study Task 3 Facilitate Communication Task 4 Oil Recycling Grant Task 5 Marina and Boater Education Task 6 Draft and Final Reports POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 3

8 2. QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE On-call Aquatic Studies Contract, Port of San Diego AMEC was awarded a two year on-call contract to conduct various aquatic sciences related tasks. AMEC has been awarded this project three previous times. Past projects conducted by AMEC include analytical chemistry support, conducting eelgrass surveys and essential fish habitat analyses, and assisting the Environmental Services Department staff with preparation of the State of the Bay Report. AMEC has provided support for maintenance dredging projects, marine terminal and airport stormwater testing, dry weather runoff monitoring, and bay hotspot sediment evaluations. AMEC has also prepared Sampling and Analysis Plans for proposed dredging projects (America s Cup Harbor, 10th Avenue Marine Terminal) and remediation projects, conducted bioassay testing on stormwater samples from Chollas Creek, assisted with the America s Cup Harbor boatyard sediment remediation project, prepared a shoreline enhancement report, assisted with the permitting for the National City Marine Terminal Wharf Extension Project; conducted a copper boat paint study; and performed an evaluation of zinc anodes for the Marriott Seawall repair project. Client Name and Contact Port of San Diego Eileen Maher (619) Project Value Performance Dates $ 650, present AMEC Team Key Personnel Barry Snyder Michelle Woo Tyler Huff Clean Marinas Program, Port of Los Angeles AMEC is working with the Port of Los Angeles to establish a Clean Marinas Program for the marinas in Los Angeles Harbor based upon other successful clean marina programs across the country. AMEC has worked extensively with the Port to identify problem areas within each marina and establish a relationship with the marina owners, managers, and boat owners. An educational program was created to help integrate Best Management Practices that will eventually improve the overall visual and water quality within the Harbor. The educational program includes a Clean Marina Guidebook with local resources, state, federal, and local regulations and information about the Clean Marina certification program administered by the Clean Marina California Program. As part of the program a full marina and boat inventory will be conducted to identify and remove potentially problematic vessels from Harbor waters. Air quality at the Harbor will also be addressed in an engine exchange program for recreational boaters. Boaters will be able to turn-in their used 2-stroke engines for a discount on a new 4-stroke or new more environmentally sound 2-stroke. The project involves continual interaction with the local marinas and boaters. Client Name and Contact Port of Los Angeles Kat Prickett (310) Project Value Performance Dates $ 177, present AMEC Team Key Personnel Michelle Woo Barry Snyder Annie Hill Tyler Huff POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 4

9 San Diego Bay Copper TMDL AMEC was contracted by the Port to design, develop, and implement an in-situ testing program for measuring copper emissions generated as the result of the underwater hull cleaning of recreational boats. Shelter Island Yacht Basin (SIYB) contains over 2,000 recreational vessels that are typically painted with copper containing anti-fouling paints. SIYB has been listed as a CWA 303d impaired water body for exceeding the national ambient water quality criterion for total dissolved copper. The problem is so acute that the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) has established a copper specific TMDL for SIYB. The purpose of AMEC s study was to 1) confirm the validity of previous estimates of the passive release of dissolved copper from boat paints, 2) estimate the release of dissolved copper due to active in-water hull cleaning, 3) identify the benefits of using various hull cleaning BMPs for reducing copper discharges, and 4) quantify the particulate copper discharges to the sediments in SIYB. To accomplish this, in-situ samples were collected using an enclosed chamber system developed by AMEC and its study partner SPAWAR. The results of Client Name and Contact Port of San Diego Paul Brown (619) Project Value Performance Dates $ 100, AMEC Team Key Personnel Barry Snyder the study have been distributed to the Statewide Copper Antifouling Paint Subgroup and will be presented at the PORT s 07 Conference this spring. Proposition 13, Dominguez Channel Hydrodynamic Modeling AMEC is assisting the Port of Los Angeles with management of a State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)-funded Proposition 13 project. The Los Angeles Harbor Department (LAHD) was awarded $1.3 million to complete a hydrodynamic and water quality study of the Dominguez Channel, an impaired water body on the 303(d) list. The model will be used to describe the transport of stormwater runoff and dry and wet weather waters through the channel and into the Los Angeles Harbor. The model will eventually be used to help develop TMDLs for the Dominguez Watershed and other local surrounding areas. AMEC also supported the LAHD in Client Name and Contact Port of Los Angeles Andrew Jirik, (310) Project Value Performance Dates $ 180, present AMEC Team Key Personnel Barry Snyder Michelle Woo Tyler Huff writing the application and QAPP which in turn was reviewed by the RWQCB and SWRCB. AMEC is also participating in the water quality sampling, the scientific review board (a select group that reviews the process of sampling methods and model selection), as well as aiding in quarterly progress reports for the LAHD to the RWQCB. POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 5

10 Port-wide Water Quality Monitoring Project, Port of Los Angeles At the direction of the LAHD Board of Harbor Commissioners, LAHD staff is conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the impacts of Port operations on local communities and the surrounding environment, including an assessment of the LAHD s impact on the Los Angeles Harbor aquatic environment. Since the late 1960s, the LAHD has been conducting monthly, routine water quality monitoring of Los Angeles Harbor. These routine analyses have been limited to general water quality properties (e.g., dissolved oxygen, water clarity). Client Name and Contact Port of Los Angeles Kathryn Curtis (310) Project Value Performance Dates $ 330, present AMEC Team Key Personnel Barry Snyder Michelle Woo To date, sparse information has been gathered on the levels of chemical contaminants (e.g., heavy metals, pesticides) and fecal indicator bacteria in harbor waters. To address this important data gap, the LAHD conducted four rounds of enhanced monthly water quality monitoring. The purpose of the effort is to provide a general overview of harbor-wide water quality. The four testing events were performed quarterly over a 10-month period beginning in May 2005 through March Collection was done at times corresponding to dry and wet seasons. The enhanced monitoring included analysis for multiple priority pollutants and fecal bacteria. The LAHD intends to use this general overview to determine whether additional chemical and bacteria testing should be added to its monthly testing regime, and if additional sampling should be limited to certain geographic areas or during wet-weather time periods. 3. COST PROPOSAL AMEC s cost estimate to conduct the study outlined above is provided in Table 2. Costs are broken down by task as requested in the RFP. AMEC s rate schedule is provided in Appendix A. Table 2. Cost Detail by Task Hours Cost Task 1 Detailed Scope of Work 71 $ 6,290 Task 2 Station Locations/Placement Study 76 $ 6,995 Task 3 Facilitate Communications 44 $ 4,400 Task 4 Oil Recycling Grant 40 $ 3,350 Task 5 Marina and Boater Education 66 $ 5,545 Task 6 Draft and Final Reports 220 $ 20,305 Total $ 46,885 POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 6

11 4. PERSONNEL AMEC key project team member qualifications are summarized below. All key personnel are located in AMEC s San Diego office. Figure 1 depicts AMEC s proposed project team organization and responsibilities. Figure 1. AMEC Team Project Organization Michelle Woo Project Manager and Key Contact 8 years of experience; 5 years with AMEC Specialist in sediment/water quality issues Responsible for QA/QC of test results/reports Ms. Woo is a marine scientist with considerable experience in water quality and sediment toxicology studies. Her work includes wetland sediment quality assessment and benthic biota analysis, bay and open ocean water sampling and sediment collection along the southern California coast, and all aspects of aquatic toxicology bioassay testing following USACE, EPA, and ASTM methods. She has prepared sampling and analysis plans, health and safety plans, and characterization reports for water quality and dredging projects. Ms. Woo coauthored the Port of Los Angeles Clean Marina Guidebook which includes educational material for clean boating and environmental marina practices. She was instrumental in gathering data for a port-wide water quality database of over 60 years of Los Angeles Harbor water quality data. She has provided QA/QC review on many of AMEC s recent project deliverables. Ms. Woo currently manages the Clean Marinas Program and Port-wide Water Quality Study for the Port of Los Angeles. POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 7

12 Barry Snyder Quality Assurance/Control 20 years of experience; 18 years with AMEC Managed dozens of successful sediment/water quality investigations in southern California ports and harbors Will serve as an additional point of contact and be responsible for review of project deliverables Mr. Snyder is manager of AMEC s San Diego-based Aquatic Sciences Group. The six member team of scientists specializes in supporting port operators in complex sediment and water quality issues. Mr. Snyder specializes in aquatic toxicology and the conduct of sediment characterization studies in conjunction with dredging and toxic site remediation projects. His project management responsibilities include contracting and budgeting, pre- and post-dredge bathymetric surveys, sampling and analysis plan (SAP) preparation, team oversight, subcontractor procurement and scheduling, analytical and bioassay testing quality control, statistical analyses, report preparation, regulatory agency liaison, and permitting. Yuying Li GIS Specialist 5 years of experience; 4 years with AMEC Extensive experience preparing maps for sediment/water quality investigations SAPs and reports Responsible for innovative ways to present sediment chemistry results Tyler Huff Marine Scientist 3 years of experience; 2 years with AMEC Extensive experience in collection of sediment/soil/water samples Served as a Port of San Diego intern Annie Hill Marine Scientist 4 years of experience, 1 year with AMEC Detailed knowledge of San Diego Bay Served as a Port of San Diego intern Ms. Li has more than 5 years of experience developing and applying GIS analysis applications in multiple fields, such as environmental monitoring and planning, natural resource conservation and management, habitat preservation and restoration, land use planning, and socioeconomic development. Ms. Li has extensive knowledge about ESRI GIS products and experience in field data collection, data processing, GIS databases design and development, and customizing GIS applications using Avenue, AML, MapObjects, Java, Visual Basic, and C++. She designed and implemented spatial analyses using water quality data retrieved from a working database accommodating harbor water quality data back to the 1960s. The database included water quality studies from state and federal agencies, NPDES permit holder monitoring studies, as well as private studies done within the Harbor waters. Was responsible for GIS analysis in restoration of the highly contaminated sediment in the Port of Los Angeles referred to as Consolidated Slip. She prepared chemical contaminant maps using inverse distance weighted spatial interpolation methods and presented the results using detailed concentration contours at different depths in the sediment. Mr. Huff is a staff marine scientist in AMEC s Aquatic Sciences Group. Prior to joining AMEC, he was an intern with the Port of San Diego Environmental Services Division. He has experience with the field collection of data for sediment/water quality investigations. He has experience with all types of field sampling methods and has extensive boat handling experience. Mr. Huff is also experienced working with GIS including collecting and mapping field data. Mr. Huff has extensive application and knowledge of field sampling methods including vibracore, Van Veen grab, piston coring, secchi disks, electric pumps, and Van Dorn bottle. Ms. Hill has more than 4 years of experience as an environmental specialist and biologist in San Diego providing research and extensive field support for various coastal and inland projects. These include habitat creation, restoration, and enhancement projects; habitat characterization; vegetation mapping; storm water and water quality evaluations; and general biological surveys for plants and animals. Prior to joining AMEC, she was an intern with the Port of San Diego Environmental Services Division. Ms. Hill has also performed marina inspections for their Clean Marina program while she was with the Port of San Diego. POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 8

13 5. NON-PROFIT STATUS Not applicable. 6. SUBCONSULTANTS Not applicable. 7. APPLICANT DISCLOSURE AMEC s Western Region has not been issued a citation by any federal, state, or local regulatory agency at any time during the past 5 years. 8. INSURANCE AMEC acknowledges the insurance requirements of the RFP and will provide and maintain during the term of this Agreement, a commercial general liability policy covering any bodily injury, property damage, personal injury or advertising injury associated with all services to be provided under this Agreement, with a per occurrence limit of one million dollars ($1,000,000). Please see Appendix C for our current Certificate of Insurance on file for document number dated 19 March CONFLICT OF INTEREST To the best of our knowledge, AMEC does not have any existing or potential conflicts of interest (including other commitments or projects) that will undermine our ability to successfully complete the proposed project. 10. INDEMNIFICATION AMEC acknowledges the professional and nonprofessional indemnification provisions of the RFP. POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 9

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15 Appendix A. AMEC Rate Schedule AMEC EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL RATE SCHEDULE The hourly labor rates set forth below are valid from January 1, 2007 and are subject to annual revision thereafter. AMEC will provide CLIENT thirty days advance written notice of any such revisions. Professional Services CLIENT agrees to reimburse AMEC for all hours worked by professionals at the following classifications and associated hourly labor rates. For expert witness testimony and related services in connection with litigation, CLIENT agrees to reimburse AMEC for all hours worked by professionals at the following classifications, but at one and one half times the associated hourly labor rates. Classification Rate/Hour Classification Rate/Hour Professional Levels 1 $55.00 Professional Level 14 $ Professional Levels 2 $60.00 Professional Level 15 $ Professional Levels 3 $65.00 Professional Level 16 $ Professional Level 4 $70.00 Professional Level 17 $ Professional Level 5 $75.00 Professional Level 18 $ Professional Level 6 $80.00 Professional Level 19 $ Professional Level 7 $85.00 Professional Level 20 $ Professional Level 8 $90.00 Professional Level 21 $ Professional Level 9 $95.00 Professional Level 22 $ Professional Level 10 $ Professional Level 23 $ Professional Level 11 $ Professional Level 24 $ Professional Level 12 $ Professional Level 25 $ Professional Level 13 $ Professional Level 26 $ Technician Services CLIENT agrees to reimburse AMEC for all hours worked by technicians at the following classifications and associated hourly labor rates. Classification Rate/Hour Overtime Classification Rate/Hour Overtime Technician Level 1 $27.50 $40.50 Technician Level 10 $55.00 $82.50 Technician Level 2 $30.00 $45.00 Technician Level 11 $60.00 $90.00 Technician Level 3 $32.50 $48.75 Technician Level 12 $65.00 $97.50 Technician Level 4 $35.00 $52.50 Technician Level 13 $70.00 $ Technician Level 5 $37.50 $56.25 Technician Level 14 $75.00 $ Technician Level 6 $40.00 $60.00 Technician Level 15 $80.00 $ Technician Level 7 $42.50 $63.75 Technician Level 16 $85.00 $ Technician Level 8 $45.00 $67.50 Technician Level 17 $90.00 $ Technician Level 9 $47.50 $71.25 Technician Level 18 $95.00 $ Administrative Services CLIENT agrees to reimburse AMEC for all hours worked by administrative staff at the following classifications and associated hourly labor rates. Classification Rate/Hour Overtime Classification Rate/Hour Overtime Administrative Level 1 $35.00 $52.50 Administrative Level 6 $60.00 $90.00 Administrative Level 2 $40.00 $60.00 Administrative Level 7 $65.00 $97.50 Administrative Level 3 $45.00 $67.50 Administrative Level 8 $70.00 $ Administrative Level 4 $50.00 $75.00 Administrative Level 9 $75.00 $ Administrative Level 5 $55.00 $82.50 Administrative Level 10 $80.00 $ Miscellaneous Expenses 6% of Labor Charges CLIENT agrees to reimburse AMEC for miscellaneous expenses incurred, such as consumable supplies, telephone & facsimile charges, photo processing, and small tools, etc., not otherwise invoiced as other direct expenses, at the rate of 6% of labor charges. Other Direct Expenses CLIENT agrees to reimburse AMEC for all other direct expenses incurred at the following rates, except as otherwise specified by AMEC in its proposal: Travel Expenses: Transportation (mileage at $0.485 per mile, air travel, car rental, etc.), lodging, meals, and incidental expenses Subcontract Expenses: Supplies or services furnished to AMEC in support of project activities by any supplier or firm, except temporary agency or consultant staff charged at above hourly rates Cost plus 15% Cost plus 15% Direct Expenses: Other expenses in support of project activities Cost Plus 15% POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 10

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17 Appendix B. Resumes of Key Personnel Michelle Woo Barry Snyder Yuying Li Tyler Huff Annie Hill POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 11

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19 Michelle Woo Project Manager Professional Summary Ms. Woo has 8 years of experience in environmental assessment with the focus of her work in water quality and sediment toxicology. She has been with AMEC for 5 years. Her work includes wetland sediment quality assessment and benthic biota analysis, bay and open ocean water sampling, and sediment collection along the Southern California coast and all aspects of aquatic toxicology bioassay testing following ASTM methods. She has managed the 2003 and 2004 stormwater analysis and 2003 dry weather monitoring for the Port of San Diego. She is also managing the development of the Clean Marinas Program and the Port-wide water quality study throughout Los Angeles harbor. Ms. Woo has been involved in a variety of wastewater and soil bioassay testing following ASTM methods. She is well versed in bioassay and bioaccumulation testing. Ms. Woo has been involved in benthic invertebrate analysis. Major projects include the identification of marine and freshwater species from San Diego tidal wetlands, the Port of Long Beach, and throughout the Southern California Bight. She also performs data management, sample collection support, and prepares sampling and analysis plans, health and safety plans, and reports for water quality and dredging projects. Ms. Woo will fulfill the role of project manager. She will be the main point of contact for this project. Relevant Project Experience Education BS, General Biology, 1995 Certifications/Registrations OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certified (Section ), Initial Training 2002, Annual Refresher Training American Red Cross: Workplace Training First Aid and Adult CPR, Renewed 2007 SSI Open Water Certified SCUBA Diver, 1993 Lifeguard Certified, 2000 Specialized Training Thesis Research: Intracellular metal transfer analysis using coupled HPLC- ICPMS Microsoft ACCESS database training Memberships Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) Southern California Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Marina Recreation Association (MRA) Clean Marinas Program, Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Harbor, CA. As project manager, Ms. Woo is working with the Port of Los Angeles to establish a Clean Marinas Program for the marinas in Los Angeles Harbor based upon other successful Clean Marina Programs across the country. AMEC has worked extensively with the Port to identify problem areas within each marina and establish a relationship with the marina owners, managers, and boat owners. An educational program was created to help integrate Best Management Practices that will eventually improve the overall visual and water quality within the Harbor. The educational program includes a Clean Marina Guidebook with local resources; state, federal, and local regulations; and information about the Clean Marina certification program administered by the Clean Marina California Program. As part of the program a full marina and boat inventory will be conducted to identify and remove potentially problematic vessels from Harbor waters. Air quality at the Harbor will also be addressed in an engine exchange program for recreational boaters. Boaters will be able to turn-in their used 2-stroke engines for a discount on a new 4-stroke or new more environmentally sound 2-stroke. The project involves continual interaction with the local marinas and boaters. Ms. Woo is managing this project. Port of San Diego On-call Aquatic Studies Contract, San Diego, CA. Marine scientist on a 2 year on-call contract to conduct various aquatic sciences related tasks. AMEC is currently providing analytical chemistry support, conducting eelgrass surveys and essential fish habitat analyses in San Diego Bay, and assisting the Environmental Services Department staff with preparation of the State of the Bay Report. AMEC has provided support for maintenance dredging projects; marine terminal and airport stormwater testing; dry weather runoff monitoring; and bay hotspot sediment evaluations. AMEC has also prepared Sampling and Analysis Plans for proposed dredging projects (America s Cup Harbor, 10th Avenue Marine Terminal) and remediation projects; conducted bioassay testing on stormwater samples from Chollas Creek; assisted with the America s Cup Harbor boatyard sediment remediation project; prepared a shoreline enhancement report; and assisted with the permitting for the National City Marine Terminal Wharf Extension Project. Dry Weather Monitoring, Port of San Diego, San Diego Bay, CA. Dry weather storm drain monitoring is scheduled during the summers of 2003 and 2004 for four to five sites within San Diego Bay. Samples will be POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 12

20 collected three times over the course of the summer and analyzed for chemical and biological contaminants. Ms. Woo managed the analyses. Water Quality Monitoring NPDES Permit Monitoring for University of California at San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, San Diego, CA. Marine scientist for UCSD/SIO NPDES discharge monitoring program. As part of the AMEC team, periodically collects and analyzes water and sediment samples from various oceanside and underwater locations where return seawater from numerous aquariums and stormwater are discharged. In addition, AMEC scientists are helping SIO conduct special studies to understand any potential impacts to the ecosystem within the ASBS. Ms. Woo participated in the field collection of dry weather stormdrain samples. Proposition 13, Dominguez Channel Hydrodynamic Modeling, Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Part of AMEC team assisting the Port of Los Angeles with management of a State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)-funded Proposition 13 project. The Port was awarded $1.3 million to complete a hydrodynamic and water quality study of the Dominguez Channel, an impaired water body on the 303(d) list. The model will be used to describe the transport of stormwater runoff and dry and wet weather waters through the channel and into the Los Angeles Harbor. The model will eventually be used to help develop TMDLs for the Dominguez Watershed and other local surrounding areas. AMEC also supported the Port in writing the QAPP which in turn was reviewed by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and State Water Resources Control Board. AMEC is also participating in the water quality sampling, the scientific review board (a select group that reviews the process of sampling methods and model selection), as well as aiding in quarterly progress reports for the Port to the Regional Board. Port-wide Water Quality Study, Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Harbor, CA. The Los Angeles Harbor has a history of water quality issues dating as far back as the early 1900s. A study is being conducted to produce a working database that will contain historical water quality data. Data gaps were identified, and water quality studies will be performed to fill those gaps in the database. The database includes water quality studies from state and federal agencies, NPDES permit holder monitoring studies, as well as private studies done within the Harbor waters. Ms. Woo was instrumental in compiling all of the historical data in order to initiate and coordinate the database and determined which data gaps needed to be filled. Wet Weather Monitoring, Port of San Diego, San Diego Bay, CA. Routine stormwater monitoring during the winters of 2002 and 2004 occurred at four locations within San Diego Bay. The samples were analyzed for chemical contaminants and physical properties. Ms. Woo managed the stormwater sample testing for the Port of San Diego. 4H Shell Mound Sediment Characterization, Offshore Santa Barbara, CA. Four shell mound sites underneath removed oil and gas platforms were previously identified for removal off the coast of Santa Barbara, California. Ms. Woo wrote the Sampling and Analysis Plan, Health and Safety Plan and final report detailing the results of the sampling and chemistry testing performed on the shell mound sites. The fieldwork included pneumatic vibracore sampling following previously established methods. The toxicology studies included Tier III chemistry analysis and bioaccumulation and bioassay testing, established by the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers in the manuals Evaluation of Dredges Material Proposed for Ocean Disposal (Green Book) and the EPA Region 9 General Requirements for Sediment Testing of Dredged Material Proposed for Ocean Dumping. Berths Sampling and Analysis, Los Angeles Harbor, CA. The shoreline and dock area along Berths 145 through 147 were proposed for dredging. The proposed dredge material was identified for Tier I and II testing. Ms. Woo conducted the Tier I analysis, prepared the Sampling and Analysis Plan for the Tier II testing, and helped write the final report for the sediment characterization. Marriott Hotel and Marina Seawall Project, San Diego Bay, CA. The concrete seawall along the bay waters in front of the Marriott Hotel in downtown San Diego was suffering from acute seawater corrosion. Plans to protect the seawall using cathodic protection were investigated and it was determined that a passive system with aluminum anodes would be used. Ms. Woo coordinated with the subcontracted engineers on which system would be used and wrote the final report for the client. POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 13

21 Barry Snyder Aquatic Scientist, Group Manager Aquatic Sciences Professional Summary Mr. Snyder has over 22 years of experience in the field of aquatic sciences and currently manages AMEC s southern California Aquatic Sciences Unit. He oversees the day-to-day operations of a group of six aquatic scientists. His primary areas of technical expertise are in water and sediment quality investigations, dredged material characterization according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) (i.e., Green Book and Inland Testing Manual guidance), dredged material permitting, wetland soil reuse studies, and marine resources evaluations. Mr. Snyder manages projects for local and state government, commercial, and federal clients. His clients include the Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles, and San Diego, the U.S. Navy, the California Coastal Conservancy, other consulting firms, and commercial waterfront operations. He specializes in preparing studies plans, assembling field teams, interfacing with analytical laboratories, analyzing test results, project quality control/quality assurance, and preparing study reports for complex sediment and water quality investigations required by Clean Water Act and Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act regulations. He also prepares water quality sections for NEPA and CEQA documents. Prior to becoming Aquatic Sciences Unit Manager, Mr. Snyder managed a full-services aquatic toxicology laboratory for 10 years that specialized in the conduct of marine and freshwater toxicity tests employing plants, invertebrates, and fish. In his laboratory manager capacity, he oversaw tests conducted on sediments, water samples, chemicals, and wastes for state (e.g., Title 22, BPTCP) and federal (e.g., NPDES, Ocean Dumping Law) regulatory programs. Relevant Project Experience Education MS, Marine Environmental Research, 1985 BS, Marine Science, Richard Stockton, 1981 Certifications/Registrations Hazardous Materials Management, Professional Certificate, 1993 Memberships American Association of Port Authorities Consolidated Slip Restoration Task Force CalCOAST Los Angeles Contaminated Sediments Task Force SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Southern California SETAC Chapter founder and past president Western Dredging Association (WEDA) On-Call Sediment and Water Quality Studies Contract, Port of Los Angeles, CA. Program manager for a 3- year, $2.2 million task order contract to provide water and sediment quality expertise to the Environmental Management Department of the Port of Los Angeles. AMEC has held this contract since 1999 (contract was most recently renewed in 2004). Since 1999, the contract tasks that AMEC has completed include: support for a Costa- Machado Proposition 13 funded flow/water quality model of Dominguez Channel; pollutograph studies at the mass emissions station at Artesia; a product recovery study at a copper ore/coal terminal; the preparation of a clean marina program guidebook; assembling an ambient water quality database for Los Angeles Harbor; numerous maintenance and capital improvement dredged material studies (e.g., Berths Project; Berths Project); a wharf pile treatment study; support for the development of a hydrodynamic model study; and numerous eelgrass surveys. Mr. Snyder s program manager responsibilities include: point-of-contact with the Port; preparation of scopes of work and cost estimates; assigning staff to work assignments; tracking budgets and schedules; fulfilling contract requirements (insurance compliance, progress reports, invoice integrity); overseeing compliance with the Port s disadvantage business subcontracting program; and acting as regulatory liaison when needed. On-Call Sediment Study Contract, Port of Long Beach, CA. Program manager for a 3-year, $1 million task order contract to provide sediment quality and special project expertise to the Planning Department of the Port of Long Beach. AMEC has held this contract since 1997 (contract was most recently renewed in 2006). Since 1997, the contract tasks that AMEC has completed include: numerous maintenance and capital improvement dredged material studies (e.g., Cerritos Channel Widening Project; Back Channel and Inner Harbor Navigation Channel Improvements Project); conduct of a dredged sediment resuspension study; development of an in-harbor disposal site management plan (in progress); and support for the Port s annual Green Port s Open House. Mr. Snyder s program manager responsibilities include: point-of-contact with the Port; preparation of scopes of work and cost estimates; assigning staff to work assignments; tracking budgets and schedules; fulfilling contract requirements (insurance compliance, progress reports, invoice integrity); and acting as regulatory liaison when needed. POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 14

22 On-Call Sample Collection and Laboratory Analysis Contract, Port of San Diego, CA. Program manager for a 2-year, $600,000 task order contract to provide sediment and water quality, stormwater testing, and marine resources expertise to the Environmental Services Division of the Port of San Diego. AMEC has held this contract since 1998 (contract was most recently renewed in 2006). Since 1997, the contract tasks that AMEC has completed include: a study on the contribution of dissolved and particulate copper resulting from in-water hull cleaning operations; wet weather stormwater analysis at three marine terminals; analysis of zinc leaching from marina cathodic protection systems; numerous eelgrass surveys; dredged material evaluations for multiple maintenance and capital improvement projects (e.g., National City Wharf Extension Project; Central San Diego Bay Navigation Channel Deepening Project). Mr. Snyder s program manager responsibilities include: point-ofcontact with the Port; preparation of scopes of work and cost estimates; assigning staff to work assignments; tracking budgets and schedules; fulfilling contract requirements (insurance compliance, progress reports, invoice integrity); overseeing compliance with the Port s disadvantage business subcontracting program; and acting as regulatory liaison. Switzer B Street and Grape Street Sediment TMDL Toxic Hotspot Investigation, Port of San Diego, CA. AMEC teamed with the University of California Davis, the Marine Pollution Laboratory at Granite Canyon, and CRG Marine Laboratory to conduct a California Bay Protection Toxic Cleanup Program (BPTCP) hotspots study at three locations in San Diego. The hotspots study involved sediment collection, chemical and physical analyses, and bioaccumulation testing and tissue analysis. Mr. Snyder was the project manager responsible for all chemical, physical and bioaccumulation testing, as well as report preparation. The program involved an initial reference site investigation in order to select the most appropriate benchmark location for test site comparison. The hot spots evaluation was done three separate times during different seasons or climatic events (dry vs. wet seasons). Mr. Snyder prepared detailed data reports that were submitted to the Port in both hard copy and PDF electronic formats. Berths , Maintenance Dredging Project, Los Angeles Harbor, Port of Los Angeles, CA. The Port of Los Angeles is required to conduct periodic maintenance dredging of its channel and wharfs to allow safe vessel navigation and berthing. Mr. Snyder was program manager for a 6,000 cubic yard dredged material characterization study at Berths : the Exxon Mobil liquid bulk terminal. The study involved Sampling and Analysis Plan preparation for regulatory agency concurrence, field collection of sediment cores using a vibracore, and chemical and physical testing to assess disposal options. Mr. Snyder prepared a study report that summarized the collection and testing program, tests results, and suitability for upland disposal based upon California Title 22, and Clean Water and Porter-Cologne Act criteria. Tijuana Estuary Tidal Restoration Program, Soil/Sediment Reuse Evaluation, Tierra Environmental, Inc. for the Southwest Wetland Interpretive Association and the California Coastal Conservancy, San Diego County, CA. Mr. Snyder served as program manager for a soil/sediment reuse evaluation conducted as part of the Tijuana Estuary Tidal Restoration Program s (TETRP) feasibility study. The TETRP is a large multi-phased wetland restoration program involving up to 500 acres of restoration. Its primary objective is to restore habitat values that have been lost and to increase the exchange of water in a tidal cycle. This will enhance flushing, improve water quality and control sedimentation. Establishing the existing conditions of soils and sediments (chemically and physically) in the proposed restoration footprint, and potential reuse options for any excavated materials, is an essential component of the feasibility study. Mr. Snyder oversaw the preparation of a Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) that was submitted for agency review, and the collection of soil/sediment samples within the project footprint using hand auger, rig mounted hollow stem auger, and backhoe excavation techniques. Samples were analyzed for chemical contamination and grain size properties. A report was prepared that discussed the existing quality of the soil/sediments in the proposed restoration area, as well as potential beneficial reuse scenarios based on soil/sediments properties. Pier 12, Naval Station San Diego (P-327), Dredged Material Characterization for Ocean Disposal, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) for Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Navy Southwest Division, San Diego, CA. Program manager for a study to evaluate 400,000 cubic yards of dredged material located adjacent to Pier 12 at Naval Station San Diego for disposal at the LA-5 Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site (ODMDS). The purpose of the project was to remove the old, dilapidated Pier 12 and replace it with a new, state of the art pier able to berth deep draft, power intensive ships. The project also required dredging to POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 15

23 accommodate the deeper draft ships. Mr. Snyder oversaw the dredged material evaluation study, which included the preparation of a Sampling and Analysis Plan, sediment collection, followed by a series of physical, chemical, and biological tests conducted according to the procedures outlined in the ocean disposal testing guidance referred to as the Green Book. Mr. Snyder prepared a study result that described the results of the laboratory studies and discussed the suitability of the proposed dredged material for placement at LA-5 based upon Ocean Dumping Law criteria. Treated Wharf Pile Study, Port of Los Angeles, CA. Program manager for a study designed to predict the potential water quality impacts associated with the installation of timber wharf piles treated with the chemical mixture ammoniacal copper zinc arsenate (ACZA): a new type of wood preservative. The Port of Los Angeles is considering replacing old creosote-treated piles (which are no longer accepted for use) with ACZA, but must first evaluate potential impacts on harbor water quality from this new treatment technology. The project included a literature evaluation of the leach rates of copper, zinc, and arsenic, as well as the preparation of a study plan for a laboratory study of pile leaching. The laboratory study on ACZA involves highly control studies of pile leaching rates in ex situ environmental chambers using various pile wrapping BMPs. The results of the study will assist the client in determining if water quality compliance may be compromised by installation of these new treated piles. Paleta Creek Sediment Characterization Study, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) for Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Navy Southwest Division, San Diego, CA. Paleta Creek (also known as the 7th Street Channel), is a highly used berthing area at Naval Station San Diego that requires periodic maintenance dredging. Mr. Snyder was program manager for a 50,000 cubic yard maintenance dredging study of Paleta Creek. The study involved Sampling and Analysis Plan preparation for regulatory agency concurrence, field collection of sediment cores using a vibracore, and chemical and physical testing to assess disposal options. Mr. Snyder prepared a study report that summarized the collection and testing program, tests results, and dredged material disposal alternatives based upon Clean Water and Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act criteria. Port-wide Water Quality Study, Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Harbor, CA. Project manager. The Los Angeles Harbor has a history of water quality issues dating as far back as the early 1900s. A study is being conducted to produce a working database that will contain historical water quality data. Data gaps will be identified, and water quality studies will be performed to fill those gaps in the database. The database will include water quality studies from state and federal agencies, NPDES permit holder monitoring studies, as well as private studies done within the Harbor waters. Clean Marinas Program, Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Harbor, CA. Principal in charge as part of AMEC team working with the Port of Los Angeles to establish a Clean Marinas Program for the marinas in Los Angeles Harbor based upon other successful Clean Marina Programs across the country. The program includes the identification of problem areas within each marina, establishing a relationship with the marina managers and boat owners, and creating an educational program to help integrate Best Management Practices that will eventually improve the overall visual and water quality within the Harbor. Copper Loading Assessment for In-water Hull Cleaning Following Natural Fouling, Port of San Diego, CA. Program manager for a project where AMEC designed, developed, and implemented an in situ testing program for measuring copper emissions generated as a result of the underwater hull cleaning of recreational boats in Shelter Island Yacht Basin which contains over 2,000 recreational vessels that are typically painted with copper containing anti-fouling paints. The purpose of the study was to: (1) confirm the validity of previous estimates of the passive release of dissolved copper from boat paints, (2) estimate the release of dissolved copper due to active in-water hull cleaning, (3) identify the benefits of using various hull cleaning Best Management Practices (BMPs) for reducing dissolved copper discharges, and (4) quantify the particulate copper discharges to the sediments in SIYB. Pier J Maintenance Dredging Sediment Characterization, Port of Long Beach, CA. Program manager responsible for the management of a two-site composite effort to chemically characterize material with regard to identification of an appropriate disposal location for sediments at Berths 266 through 270. POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 16

24 Environmental Condition of Property Reports, Multiple Navy and Marine Corps Locations, U.S.A. Department of the Navy, BRAC Program Management Office. The 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) list included numerous Navy/Marine Corps facilities. AMEC was retained by NAVFAC Southwest to conduct environmental conditions of property (ECP) studies at 21 facilities nationwide. Mr. Snyder was project manager for the preparation of ECP reports for two facilities: Concord Naval Weapons Station, Concord, California, and Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center, Tacoma, Washington. Each ECP report addressed installation historical, cultural, and environmental conditions, including the existing natural resources conditions (e.g., threatened and endangered species, habitats and species of special concern, wetlands), hazardous materials, munitions and explosives of concern, archaeological and prehistoric sites, flood plains, and geological hazardous (e.g., faults, steep slopes) that would be of concern during the property transfer process. Mr. Snyder prepared comprehensive ECP reports for both facilities that included a discussion of the site-specific areas of concern along with a set of geo-referenced GIS map depicting these locations. Ormond Beach Wetland Restoration Project, Aspen Environmental Group and the California Coastal Conservancy, Oxnard, Ventura County, CA. Project manager responsible for review of all reports pertaining to soil/sediment quality within the proposed 500 acre Ormond Beach wetland restoration site. This included review of Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, RI/FS studies from Point Mugu Naval Air Weapons Station, subsurface geotechnical investigations, agricultural/industrial drain assessments, and master s thesis work from UCSB. The results were complied into tables and GIS maps. A report was prepared that compared the soil/sediment quality within the restoration area to available benchmarks. Based on the data reviewed, AMEC provided a general assessment of the sediment quality within the restoration area, identified data gaps, and made recommendations on additional studies needed to develop definitive restoration plans. The data review component of this project led into a site specific soil/sediment/site water characterization study of the proposed wetland restoration area. The site characterization involved collection of 30 soil borings and 10 surface waters samples. The samples were analyzed for physical properties and chemical contaminants levels. The test results were used to further evaluate disposal options. Biological Resources Constraints Report for the Proposed Discovery Lake Sediment Dredging Project, Moffat & Nichol, San Marcos, CA. Principal in charge. Developed a biological report for the client that involved an overview of local, state, and federal jurisdiction constraints of a proposed dredging project on species and habitats on-site. Additionally, performed a database search for potential sensitive species, gathered and organized relevant information relating to potential impacts and mitigation methods that the client could use to minimize these potential impacts. Aided in the mapping of various habitats onsite, and incorporated information regarding the need for future surveys. San Diego Regional Beach Sand Project, San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), San Diego, CA. Project manager for SANDAG s Regional Beach Sand Project. AMEC is serving as the environmental coordinator for SANDAG s 2-million-cubic-yard regional beach nourishment program that is providing sand to 12 severely eroded beaches in San Diego County. The program involved: monitoring plan preparation agency coordination bacteriological monitoring grunion surveys archaeological surveys water flow monitoring turbidity plume monitoring side-scan sonar and magnetometer surveys report preparation diver surveys of kelp and reef resources long-term monitoring station placement predator control The long-term monitoring study continues through mid-2005 POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 17

25 Yuying Li GIS Specialist/Programmer Professional Summary In addition to serving as the GIS specialist on the Port of Los Angeles Clean Marinas Program, Ms. Li has more than 6 years of experience developing and applying GIS analysis applications in multiple fields, such as environmental monitoring and planning, natural resource conservation and management, habitat preservation and restoration, land use planning, and socioeconomic development. Ms. Li has extensive knowledge of ESRI GIS products and has direct experience in field data collection, data processing, GIS databases design and development, and customizing GIS applications using Avenue, AML, MapObjects, Java, Visual Basic, and C++. With her knowledge of Internet programming, Ms. Li developed applications of Internet mapping using ArcIMS, and several web sites using HTML, ASP, XML, FrontPage, and Dreamweaver. She has participated in a variety of environmental projects for geodatabase design and development, data management, spatial and statistics analysis, and map editing and production using ArcGIS, ArcInfo, Spatial Analyst, and 3D Analyst, etc. Ms. Li s recent experience included a web-based GIS system integrated with SQL database for Orange Country Transit Authority, geodatabase design that complies with Tri-service standards for the Camp Pendleton exotic weed control program, and GIS development of a suite of data access tools to support the use of GIS data for decision support, analysis, and mapping. Benefiting from her cross-discipline knowledge and experience and strong spatial and statistical analytical capabilities, Ms. Li understands technical issues and develops applications tailored to special requirements. Relevant Project Experience Clean Marinas Program, Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Harbor, CA. GIS specialist as part of AMEC team working with the Port of Los Angeles to establish a Clean Marinas Program for the marinas in Los Angeles Harbor based upon other successful Clean Marina Programs across the country. The program includes the identification of problem areas within each marina, establishing a relationship with the marina managers and boat owners, and creating an educational program to help integrate Best Management Practices that will eventually improve the overall visual and water quality within the Harbor. Port-wide Water Quality Study, Port of Los Angeles, CA. Designed and implemented spatial analyses using water quality data retrieved from a working database accommodating water quality data back to 1960s. The database includes water quality studies from state and federal agencies, NPDES permit holder monitoring studies, as well as private studies done within the Harbor waters. GIS was used to map and analyze spatial and temporal distribution patterns of water quality data by different parameters and map preparation for public hearings. Berths Maintenance Dredging, Port of Los Angeles, CA. GIS specialist for this dredging project at Berths Dredging was necessary to maintain navigable access to an adjacent wharf. Sediments were collected using a vibracore and tested for chemical constituents and confirmed to be appropriate for upland disposal. Sample values were mapped and analyzed using Inverse Distance Weight. Western Anchorage SAP, Port of Long Beach, CA. AMEC is engaged by the Port of Long Beach to investigate the sediment quality at the Western Anchorage Sediment Storage Site (WASSS) as required by USACE. POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 18 Education MA., Geography (GIS concentration), 2003 BS, Environmental Science, 1997 Specialized Training Best Practices for Developing Geographic Information Models Certificate, 2007 ArcGIS and.net Application, ESRI, San Diego, 2005 Geoprocessing by Advanced Model Builder and Python Scripting, ESRI, San Diego, 2005 ASP.Net Applications and ADO.Net Applications, San Diego, 2005 Project Management Training, San Diego, 2004 Geodatabase Concept Design, ESRI, Redland, 2004 Customize ArcGIS Desktop Application, ESRI, Sand Diego, 2003 GIS Software ArcGIS software: ESRI suit of products and extensions, including ArcGIS 9.1, ArcEditor 9.1, ArcInfo 9.1, Spatial Analyst 9.1, 3D Analyst 9.1, Network Analyst 9.1, ArcIMS, ArcSDE Database Microsoft Access, SQL, Oracle Database Programming Languages ArcObject, python, VBscript, VB.Net, Java Web Design and Development Dreamweaver, Frontpage, ASP, ASP.Net Memberships Delta Chapter, Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars URISA (Urban Regional Information System Association)

26 Provided GIS support for sampling and analysis to determine the spatial distribution of various sediment qualities (e.g., low-level contaminants, grain size). Consolidated Slip Restoration Project, Port of Los Angeles, CA. Responsible for GIS analysis in restoration of the highly contaminated waterbody in the Port of Los Angeles referred to as Consolidated Slip. Inverse Distance Weighted spatial interpolation method was used to calculate and model the concentration contours at different depths in the sediment. 3D Analyst was used to map the concentration changes with depth for different parameters. GIS maps of chemical concentration contours in surface sediments and with depth in the sediment column were created and delivered to the client. UCSD/SIO SWMP Development Site, MACTEC Inc., University of California at San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, San Diego, CA. GIS specialist for UCSD/SIO NPDES discharge monitoring program. As part of the team, provide GIS support for field sample collection, mapping, and analyses. CTFP Database and Maintenance Technical Support, Orange County Transportation Authority, CA. GIS specialist/project manager providing technical support to OCTA for Combined Transportation Funding Programs (CTFP) database and application enhancement. CTFP Master Database, Website, and Internet Map System, Orange County Transportation Authority, CA. GIS specialist/programmer in developing and implementing a re-engineered Combined Transportation Funding Programs (CTFP) Call for Projects database from original simple forms-based Access database to stored procedure based SQL database, a web application for local jurisdictions to enter and submit project applications and OCTA staff maintain project information, and an integrated internet map system applying customized ArcIMS technology. The system enables the end users to search for overlapping projects and projects that are within certain proximity; submit the applications online; and evaluate, rank, approve, and manage the application. Wildland Fire Erosion Control, Camp Pendleton, CA. Designed and developed the GIS model to analyze the potential erosibility based on selected evaluation criteria, including slope, soil characteristics, and fire severity. 10-meter digital elevation model was used to calculate the slope. All the vector data were converted to the grid for spatial calculations and classifications. The resulting map shows the spatial distribution and hierarchy of potential erosibility, which guides the biologists through the procedure of identifying the erosion sites for restoration. Habitat Conservation North San Diego, County of San Diego, CA. GIS Analyst in developing an extensive GIS database in support of a Habitat Evaluation Model to assist in the creation of a suitable habitat species distribution within San Diego County. Performed analysis using Arc/Info AML and Grid functions. Used Vector and Raster data processing to produce Composite Habitat Factor Grid data layers. Transferred output data into County s ArcView Application using ArcView and Avenue. POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 19

27 Tyler Huff Marine Scientist Professional Summary Mr. Huff is a staff marine scientist with 4 years of experience in the environmental field. He has experience with several types of field sampling methods and has extensive boat handling experience. He also has experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) including field collection of data and post-processing to create data layers. Field Sampling Methods. Mr. Huff has extensive application and knowledge of field sampling methods. These include sediment clamshell grabs, vibracoring, piston coring, CTD (connectivity, temperature, dissolved oxygen) monitoring probe, secchi disks, horiba, electric pumps, and Van Dorn bottle, all while sampling from boat, kayak, shore, or mudflats. Geographic Information Systems. Mr. Huff s experience working with GIS includes collecting and mapping field data of endangered California least tern nesting sites, mitigation planting locations, using GPS in the aquatic environment to locate sediment and water sampling locations, and mapping the storm drain inlets and outfalls that flow into the San Diego Bay. Relevant Project Experience Clean Marinas Program, Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Harbor, CA. Marine scientist as part of AMEC team working with the Port of Los Angeles to establish a Clean Marinas Program for the marinas in Los Angeles Harbor based upon other successful Clean Marina Programs across the country. The program includes the identification of problem areas within each marina, establishing a relationship with the marina managers and boat owners, and creating an educational program to help integrate Best Management Practices that will eventually improve the overall visual and water quality within the Harbor. On-Call Aquatic Studies Contract, Port of San Diego, CA. Marine scientist on a 2-year on-call contract to conduct various aquatic sciences related tasks for the Port of San Diego. AMEC is currently providing analytical chemistry support, conducting eelgrass surveys and essential fish habitat analyses in San Diego Bay, and assisting the Environmental Services Department staff with preparation of the State of the Bay Report. AMEC has provided support for maintenance dredging projects; marine terminal and airport stormwater testing; dry weather runoff monitoring; and bay hotspots sediment evaluations. AMEC has also prepared Sampling and Analysis Plans for proposed dredging projects (America s Cup Harbor, 10th Avenue Marine Terminal) and remediation projects; conducted bioassay testing on stormwater samples from Chollas Creek; assisted with the America s Cup Harbor boatyard sediment remediation project; prepared a shoreline enhancement report; and assisted with the permitting for the National City Marine Terminal Wharf Extension Project. Naval Station San Diego Pier 12 Sediment Sampling and Testing, SAIC, San Diego, CA. The Navy is in the process of upgrading several piers to support deep-draft power-intensive vessels at Naval Station San Diego, including Pier 12, an outdated pier in need of replacement. AMEC was retained to investigate the sediment quality of approximately 404,000 cubic yards of material proposed for dredging. Mr. Huff provided sampling and report support for the project. Two investigations were necessary: the first set of data indicated that the sediments, while substantially clean, were toxic to marine organisms and that the majority of sediments would require upland disposal. However, a review of the data revealed that although the data met various quality control parameters and was deemed valid, several inconsistencies were present (for example a high level of toxicity was observed in the cleanest sediment sample). Following review of the data and consultation with the regulatory agencies, the Navy chose to resample and test the sediments. The second round of testing indicated a substantial lack of toxicity and the materials were subsequently permitted for disposal at the LA-5 Ocean Dredge Material Disposal POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 20 Education BS, Environmental Systems (Area of focus: Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution), 2003 Certifications/Registrations OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Training (Section ), Initial Certification May 2004, with Annual 8-Hour Refresher Training California Department of Fish and Game/NOAA, Caulerpa Survey and Monitoring Certification, Initial Certification July 2004; Renewed December 2006 American Red Cross: Adult CPR and First Aid certified (current) PADI Advanced Open Water Diver SCUBA Certification, June 2005 Memberships Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP), 2007 San Diego Environmental Professionals (SDEP), 2007

28 Site. The change in disposal site, while costing a significant amount in terms of time, expense, and effort to retest, saved the government approximately $30 million dollars. Pollutograph Chem Del Amo/Torrance, Port of Los Angeles, CA. The Dominguez Watershed drains a large portion of southern Los Angeles County with a long history of industrial land use. Mr. Huff, in coordination with a hydrodynamic modeling study, assisted in a pollutograph study which sought to document pollutant loading at a location just upstream of the estuary boundary. The study assessed contaminant loading under various flow conditions (including both the dry and wet weather conditions) and was used to develop the pollutant load component of the watershed model. Wet Season Storm Water Management, Amtrak, San Diego, CA. Amtrak operates a rail terminal in Downtown San Diego which is also used by Santa Fe freight lines. Amtrak s primary Best Management Practice (BMP) is a set of oil/grease drip pans that sit beneath the train tracks and capture drips from the parked engine cars. During rain events, this oil and grease is routed into an Oil Water Separator where the oil is held back and the stormwater is allowed to pass on and be discharged eventually into the San Diego bay. Mr. Huff led the San Diego effort for storm water monitoring and sampling in accordance with Amtrak s stormwater permit. Berths Maintenance Dredging, Port of Los Angeles, CA. Dredging at Berths was necessary to maintain navigable access to an adjacent wharf. Sediments were collected using a vibracore and tested for chemical constituents and confirmed to be appropriate for upland disposal. Mr. Huff provided support during the field effort and supported in the report generation process. Port of Los Angeles Channel Deepening Project, Manson Construction/LA Deepening Constructors/USACE, CA. Mr. Huff conducted the weekly field efforts and prepared monitoring report documents for the water quality portion of the project. The effort has included interaction with Port of Los Angeles, Manson Construction, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel regarding how to best accomplish the goals of the monitoring requirements. The multi-year 7-million-cubic-yard project is ongoing until mid-2006, and will be further extended in Water Quality Monitoring NPDES Permit Monitoring for University of California at San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, San Diego, CA. Marine scientist for UCSD/SIO NPDES discharge monitoring program. As part of the AMEC team, periodically collects and analyzes water and sediment samples from various oceanside and underwater locations where return seawater from numerous aquariums and stormwater are discharged. In addition, AMEC scientists are helping SIO conduct special studies to understand any potential impacts to the ecosystem within the ASBS. Proposition 13, Dominguez Channel Hydrodynamic Modeling, Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Part of AMEC team assisting the Port of Los Angeles with management of a State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)-funded Proposition 13 project. The Port was awarded $1.2 million to complete a hydrodynamic and water quality study of the Dominguez Channel, an impaired water body on the 303(d) list. The model will be used to describe the transport of stormwater runoff and dry and wet weather waters through the channel and into the Los Angeles Harbor. The model will eventually be used to help develop TMDLs for the Dominguez Watershed and other local surrounding areas. AMEC also supported the Port in writing the QAPP that in turn was reviewed by the Los Angeles RWQCB and SWRCB. AMEC is also participating in the water quality data collection, the Scientific Review Board (a select group of experts in the hydrodynamic modeling field who review the proposed study methods and model selection), as well as assisting the Port with all required reports to RWQCB and SWRCB. POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 21

29 Annie Hill Marine Scientist Professional Summary Ms. Hill has 5 years of experience as an environmental specialist and biologist in San Diego providing research and extensive field support for various coastal and inland projects. These include storm water and water quality evaluations; habitat creation, restoration, and enhancement projects; habitat characterization; vegetation mapping; and general biological surveys for plants and animals. She has also instructed and supervised crews and assisted in various forms of technical report preparation. Relevant Project Experience Clean Marinas Program, Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Harbor, CA. Aquatic scientist as part of AMEC team working with the Port of Los Angeles to establish a Clean Marinas Program for the marinas in Los Angeles Harbor based upon other successful Clean Marina Programs across the country. The program includes the identification of problem areas within each marina, establishing a relationship with the marina managers and boat owners, and creating an educational program to help integrate Best Management Practices that will eventually improve the overall visual and water quality within the Harbor. On-Call Aquatic Studies Contract, Port of San Diego, CA. Aquatic scientist on a 2-year on-call contract to conduct various aquatic sciences related tasks for the Port of San Diego. AMEC is currently providing analytical chemistry support, conducting eelgrass surveys and essential fish habitat analyses in San Diego Bay, and assisting the Environmental Services Department staff with preparation of the State of the Bay Report. AMEC has provided support for maintenance dredging projects; marine terminal and airport stormwater testing; dry weather runoff monitoring; and bay hotspots sediment evaluations. AMEC has also prepared Sampling and Analysis Plans for proposed dredging projects (America s Cup Harbor, 10th Avenue Marine Terminal) and remediation projects; conducted bioassay testing on stormwater samples from Chollas Creek; assisted with the America s Cup Harbor boatyard sediment remediation project; prepared a shoreline enhancement report; and assisted with the permitting for the National City Marine Terminal Wharf Extension Project. Water Quality Monitoring NPDES Permit Monitoring for University of California at San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, San Diego, CA. Aquatic scientist for UCSD/SIO NPDES discharge monitoring program. As part of the AMEC team, periodically collects and analyzes water and sediment samples from various ocean and beach locations where return seawater from numerous aquariums and stormwater outfalls are discharged. In addition, AMEC scientists are helping SIO conduct special studies to understand any potential impacts to the ecosystem within the ASBS. Wet Season Storm Water Management, Amtrak, San Diego, CA. Amtrak operates a rail terminal in Downtown San Diego which is also used by Santa Fe freight lines. Amtrak s primary Best Management Practice (BMP) is a set of oil/grease drip pans that sit beneath the train tracks and capture drips from the parked engine cars. During rain events, this oil and grease is routed into an Oil Water Separator where the oil is held back and the stormwater is allowed to pass on and be discharged eventually into the San Diego bay. Ms. Hill assisted in the San Diego effort for storm water monitoring and sampling in accordance with Amtrak s stormwater permit. Ormond Beach Wetland Restoration Project, California Coastal Conservancy, Oxnard, Ventura County, CA. Aquatic scientist as part of AMEC team for services including the review of reports pertaining to soil/sediment quality within the proposed 500-acre Ormond Beach wetland restoration site, and soil sampling on site. The POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 22 Education BA, Environmental Studies, 2002 Certifications/Registrations OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Training (Section ), Initial Certification January 2004, Annual 8-Hour Refresher Training, September 2004 Specialized Training School for Field Studies (coastal ecology and natural resource management) Baja California Sur, Mexico, 2001 Aquatic Bioassessment Training, 2003 Dock Walker Training, 2003 CEQA Basics Workshop, November 2003 San Diego County Sensitive Butterfly Workshop, December 2005 (passed Quino test April 25, 2006) Administration and Enforcement of the Wetlands in California, January 2006 Invasive Plant School, June 2006 Memberships Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP), 2007 San Diego Environmental Professionals (SDEP), 2007

30 results were complied into tables and GIS maps. A report was prepared that compared the soil/sediment quality within the restoration area to available benchmarks. Based on the data reviewed, AMEC provided a general assessment of the sediment quality within the restoration area, identified data gaps, and made recommendations on additional studies needed to develop definitive restoration plans. Coachella Canal Lining Project, Coachella Valley Water District, Southern California. Marine scientist for this environmental mitigation program. The CCLP is a $70M construction project involving multiple state and federal agencies. Currently developing the hydrologic monitoring network; preparing a GIS-based water management and operations plan; implementing mitigation actions to restore several hundred acres of impacted marshes, wetlands, and desert wash vegetation; and providing continuous biological monitoring and regulatory guidance. Imperial Irrigation District Wetland Enhancement and Monitoring. As field biologist, Conducted vegetation mapping, habitat classification, invasive plant removal, preparation and transplanting of cuttings, and nest clearance surveys. Otay Water District Habitat Management Plan. As field biologist, conducted maintenance, monitoring, plant salvaging, preparation of cuttings for transplanting, and native grass plug installation. Tijuana River Valley Invasive Plant Control Program. As field biologist, performed mechanical and manual removal of arundo and castor bean, identification of plant species for removal, and application of appropriate removal techniques (pesticide treatments). Imperial Irrigation District Ground Water Monitoring Project. As field biologist, performed data collection, monitoring, and reporting of ground water levels and parameters. Imperial Irrigation District Desert Habitat Mapping Project. As field biologist, conducted vegetation mapping to identify potential habitat for sensitive desert plant and animal species. Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve Habitat Management Plan. Biologist for services including plan preparation; provided background research and technical support for plant and wildlife sections of the plan. Valley Center Wetland Mitigation Plan Implementation. As field biologist, performed maintenance, monitoring, identification of plant species for removal, application of appropriate removal techniques (pesticide treatments), and preparation and transplantation of native plant cuttings. San Diego Pipeline Number Six/Johnson Ranch Quino Checkerspot Butterfly Monitoring and Surveys. As field biologist, performed construction monitoring at SD6, conducted Quino monitoring and surveys, and reporting. Imperial Irrigation District Pre-Construction Nest Surveys. As field biologist, conducted observation and monitoring of bird activity, survey for nests and nesting birds, and recorded nest locations on hand-held GPS unit. Yucaipa Specific Plan. As field biologist, conducted vegetation mapping, habitat classification, and report preparation. POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 23

31 Appendix C. AMEC Certificate of Insurance POSD_Oil Recycling Stations_v3.doc Page 24