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Because the scope of this effort is unknown, for budgeting purposes, we assume up to 62 hours
will be required to complete the post-application coordination. If required due to an agency
request not anticipated, reallocation or an adjustment to the original Scope of Services and fee
may be necessary if the follow-up services are more than the initial allocation.
Task 12. Archaeological Survey and Coordination (Optional)
Early coordination with NHDHR suggests that archaeological field surveys are likely not
necessary. However, recognizing that some historical archaeological deposits may be affected,
under this task we propose to carry an allowance of $5,000 for an archaeological subconsultant
if the NHDHR response to the RPR requests any such work.
Task 13. Soil & Groundwater Desktop Study
VHB will conduct a review of the searchable online environmental database (“OneStop”)
maintained by the NHDES, to identify contaminant sources with the potential to significantly
impact the project. The database will be queried to select State-regulated sites located within
1,000 feet of the estimated project limits of disturbance (i.e., study area). For these sites,
pertinent information/data available in the database will be reviewed to identify those sites with
the potential to create contaminated environmental media (soil, groundwater) within the project
limits of disturbance. VHB will prepare a brief technical memorandum to summarize the findings
of this desktop study, including a supporting figure and summary table to identify: the study
area; NHDES sites identified within the study area; and, the sites that, in VHB’s opinion, have the
potential to impact the project. The memorandum will also include recommendations for further
investigation and/or construction management planning, as appropriate. VHB's opinions of
potential project impact are not certainties as we expect they will be based on observations
made by others from widely spaced exploration and testing.
Follow-up exploration and testing may be recommended based on the OneStop database
review. Given that the necessity and scope of potential testing is unknown at this time, the costs
for additional investigation (e.g., confirmatory pre-construction soil or groundwater sampling
within the project area), should it be recommended, are not included in this proposal. We
understand that any such required environmental sampling may become the responsibility of
the construction manager, although VHB can assist with or conduct those investigations upon
amendment of this scope.
Task 14. Soil & Groundwater Management Planning
Building on the findings from the Soil and Groundwater Desktop Study, and in consideration of
project requirements, VHB will prepare a Soil and Groundwater Management Plan (SGMP) for
use during construction. The purpose of the SGMP will be to provide guidance to the Contractor
