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QUALIFICATIONS

KEY FIRM AND PERSONNEL :

Our firms, Di-namic Resources LLC (Principals Fredrick F and Diane M Wright), and Hale Environmental LLC (Principal Adrienne Hale) are erosion prevention and sediment control consulting companies. Fred has developed erosion prevention and sediment control manuals and training programs for numerous Oregon and Washington agencies, cities, and citizen’s groups over the past 9 years. These manuals and training programs are well recognized within the industry.

Fredrick F. Wright is well known throughout the region as an expert in erosion prevention and sediment control and was the driving force behind the Clean Water Services (CWS) www.cleanwaterservices.org, Washington County, Oregon model program. He is equally well known for his strong communication and customer service skills, and is a highly respected educator responsible for implementing innovative erosion prevention and sediment control programs for both public and private sectors. His spirit of teamwork in the industry generates useful tools for all parties, which is why his efforts in developing training materials and educational programs have won him respect in the public and private sectors.

Fredrick F. Wright is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), and CPESC representative for Oregon. As representative, he offers a local network of opportunities for potential candidates seeking professional status. Mr. Wright has been an active member of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) www.ieca.org since 1990, serving both as a Director of the Board and completing two terms as the President of the Pacific Northwest Chapter. Mr. Wright has taught a 10-week course on erosion prevention and sediment control through Portland Community College for 7 years. He was one of the original Tualatin River Rangers team members, responsible for educational outreach to over 4000 fourth grade students annually. Mr. Wright retired following 27 years of employment with the Clean Water Services District, a leading regulatory agency promoting clean water stewardship. Following his retirement he successfully authored his first field guide on erosion prevention and sediment control, which is used by numerous individuals in the construction industry.

Adrienne Hale (principle of Hale Environmental LLC) has recently joined forces with Di-namic Resources LLC. As an environmental consultant, Adrienne brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of erosion prevention and sediment control inspection and water quality monitoring and has provided these services on numerous projects in Oregon and Washington, over the past several years. Not only is Adrienne thorough with her inspection and monitoring, but provides guidance to contractors and follows up with detailed inspection reports.

The partnership between Di-namic Resources LLC and Hale Environmental LLC will provide numerous benefits for potential clients to draw from. Most important is the consistency and uniformity which is unique but rare in today’s industry. Having two consultants working together for the same goal increases the ability to handle numerous projects at any given time without losing sight of that goal. Another unique benefit is the educational opportunities. These educational opportunities can be specifically designed for classroom settings, preconstruction meetings, or one-on-one with the contractor.

INFORMATION ON FIRM AND PERSONNEL:

Developed and Administer Numerous Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Training Forums

Project Manager for the Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual, September 2000. Developed by Clean Water Services of Washington County and Water Environmental Services of Clackamas County.

Oregon Department of Transportation Erosion and Sediment Control Training Courses, 1999-present. Developed and delivered approximately (30) 2-day training sessions based on the ODOT Hydraulics Manual Volume 2 – Erosion and Sediment Control, to ODOT management, design and maintenance staff and members of private and other government agencies.

Develop Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Training Material, Review of Existing Storm Water Manuals, Deliver Training and Field Demonstration Sessions, 1999 and 2000. For coastal communities of Florence, Newport, Lincoln City, and Seaside.

Awarded RFP for the City of Gresham Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Manual Revision, January 2002. Project Manager and lead consultant contracted to revise the city’s Erosion and Sediment Control Technical Guidance Manual. Subcontract with Stevens, Ferrone, & Bailey Engineering Co. Inc.

Developed Field Guide Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control, Provided Training Sessions, 2000. Material and Trainings were designed for Tualatin River Keepers staff and members.

Simple Tools for NPDES Compliance on Construction Sites Phase I&II, September 2001. Developed and delivered 1-day Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Training Workshop for the City of Sacramento California and Morrison Homes. This project was a direct result of fines levied by the State of California Regulatory Authority. Contractors, Builders and City staff were required to attend this workshop. Developed and delivered numerous training courses.

Develop and Deliver (3) 1-1/2 day Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Training Sessions to include Field Demonstrations, 2002-2003. Project training courses and materials were developed through funding by DEQ 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Grant. Participating jurisdictions include the cities of Grants Pass, Medford, Central Point, Phoenix, Talent, Ashland, and the counties of Jackson and Josephine.

Awarded RFP – Regional Erosion Prevention Awards Program, 2002 & 2004. Lead consultant/ facilitator teaming with Award Committee members consisting of six local jurisdictions in the development of an awards program, which recognizes builders, developers, and contractors for outstanding erosion prevention and sediment control achievements.

Centex Homes – Provide erosion prevention and sediment control project management review for NPDES Phase II requirements. Evaluate and assess existing procedures and practices and development full scope program.

Bones Construction – Provide design and review of SWPPP for large project sites. Also provide ongoing monitoring and inspection with written reports.

Polygon Northwest Company - Provide design and review of SWPPP for large project sites. Also provide ongoing monitoring and inspection with written reports.

Brian Clopton Excavating - Provide design and review of SWPPP for large project sites. Also provide ongoing monitoring and inspection with written reports.

TCR (Trammel Crow Residential) – Provide design and review of SWPPP for large project sites. Also provide ongoing monitoring and inspection with written reports.

Kenzi Homes – Provide ongoing monitoring and inspection report writing for Single-family construction.

Our firms understand the importance of promoting consistent and uniform program structure throughout the region, and we also realizes that geographical influences require very specific applications and approaches. The subjective nature of erosion prevention & sediment control design, installation and inspection and maintenance makes this field both challenging and exceptionally rewarding as an educational opportunity. We understand the required project components and project objectives having spent 30-years in the construction industry, and we are confident they can be achieved without re-creating an entire resource base. In this sense our firms are uniquely qualified, performing similar projects for the Oregon Department of Transportation and other cities and agencies located throughout the region.

The primary objective of any proposal is to develop an educational training base to assist both public and private entities that are newly subject to Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) Phase II storm water regulations. These changes require specific jurisdictions and permit holders to develop new or more successful water quality programs, whose merits can be demonstrated and defended against legal action (especially by third party citizen’s groups). Through our work in the field of erosion prevention and sediment control projects we have learned that a permit holder can only achieve these goals by educating the involved parties about the program requirements and providing them with useful, sensible and dependable tools with which to achieve compliance.

It is impossible to implement any successful erosion prevention and sediment control program of such magnitude without technical and practical expertise. A successful program must provide technical guidance that is consistent with the latest available and accepted practices within the industry, however, this effort must reflect some uniformity within the field or standards will vary and the results will suffer. The goal and challenge is to make the best tools available – these are known in the industry as Best Management Practices (BMP’s - the name itself reflects the subjective and ever-changing nature of the program as set forth by EPA). These tools are programs, methods and technologies that have been subjected to the review and approval of leaders within the regulatory community and are recognized as effective and practicable. They represent the best common wisdom and experience rather than numerical limits. Thus these tools are dynamic and will be continually reviewed, revised and developed. In order to be viable, effective and defendable, a program must promote uniformity while acknowledging various accepted regional practices, be consistent with those of other leading agencies and cities, and embrace continual development and experimentation with new ideas and technologies.

Obviously the most effective way to advance such a program is through education. Once knowledgeable, participants understand the program and responsibilities that go along with it, and once equipped with the proper tools they become more competent administrators. A major challenge to this process is changing the behavior of a workforce or program that has performed in relative stasis (or been non-existent) for many years but must now adjust to a stricter inspection and enforcement regiment. Again, education is the key to behavior modification. Perhaps the most useful deliverable will be the Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Field Guide. If this document is truly user-friendly and illustrative, it may go the furthest in promoting changes in the field. The current field guide includes many color photographs demonstrating proper BMP implementation and visual observation/inspection techniques. It has proven extremely helpful in training installation and maintenance personnel who rarely receive formal training from their employers. Successful programs are built on the premise that a strong commitment to educational outreach will ultimately change behavior.

Development of local ordinances and compliance program language is therefore inherent in any erosion prevention and sediment control program. As part of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA), Phase II municipal storm water regulations, local municipalities are required to develop and administer construction and post-construction regulatory and enforcement programs within their jurisdictions. This requirement seeks to assure that compliance goals will be met and are defendable. To do so, it must set forth procedures and performance standards that can be used by local jurisdiction inspectors in evaluating construction site activities. This objective will be accomplished by incorporating program ordinances and regulations that have been recognized as successful and have demonstrated effectiveness.

The scope of work and approach outlined in any proposal must meet or exceed the minimum requirements for a successful outcome. It will provide all the basic requirements to accomplish the stated objectives of the proposal. On similar projects we have used this same approach with great success, ensuring that the best elements of existing materials and programs will be applied. Whatever the specific need is: design, installation, inspection, monitoring, maintenance, or educational opportunities, Di-namic Resources LLC and Hale Environmental LLC have the edge.

Frances Brindle
Erosion Control Specialist
Oregon Department of Transportation
301 Transportation Building
Salem, OR 97310
(503) 986-3370
Frances.BRINDLE@odot.state.or.us

Scott Bernhardt
President
Bones Construction
3508 SW 209th
Aloha, OR 97007
(503) 649-5682
Scott@bonesco.com

Robert Goings
City of Albany PW
333 Broadalbin SW
Albany, OR 97321-0144
(541) 917-7657
rob.goings@cityofalbany.net

Matt Koozer
Henderson Land Services LLC
200 North State Street, Suite 103
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 699-8999
mkoozer@hendersonlandservices.com