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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Soil Sampling & Site Assessment for Proposed Mohawk
Street Sewer Alignment Through Environmental Sites
12 and 24 located at Equilon's Bakersfield Refinery
For
City Of Bakersfield
Public Works Department
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Prepared For:
City Of Bakersfield
Purchasing Officer
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA. 93301
Attn: Darlene Wisham
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Proposal ENV00-32
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Prepared By:
Robert J. Becker, R.~. 5076, REA II 20076
Soils Engineering, Inc.
4700 District Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA. 93313
June 13, 2000
I 4700 DISTRICT BLVD. ° BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93313 ° PHONE (661) 831-5100 · FAX: (661) 831-2111
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General Information Sheet
Exhibit "A"
Soil Sampling & Site Assessment for the Proposed Mohawk Street Sewer Alignment
through Environmental Sites 12 and 24 located at Equilon's Bakersfield Refinery,
6451 Rosedale Highway Project for the City of Bakersfield, Bakersfield, California.
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Date: 6/1 3/2000
I Legal Name 0f Firm: Rickett, Reaves & Ward, DBA Soils Engineering, Inc.
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iType of Organization: Corporation
Individual, Parmership, or Corporation
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Federal Employer I.D. Number: 95-2429539
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Street Address:
4700 District Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA. 93313
4700 District Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA. 93313
I Mailing Address:
I Telephone Number:
(661) 831 -5100
I FAX Number:
(661) 831 -2111
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Tony Frangie, Vice President, C-57 License No. 253192, Gen. Contractor
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Name of Principal-in-Charge, Title, License Number
Robert J. Becker, Environmental Manager (661)
Primary Contact Person and Telephone Number
831-5100
No. 659286A HAZ
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S: MARCH 2000 Equilo. Rfq&p.w~d
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Response to RFQ & P
City of Bakersfield, Mohawk Sewer Alignment
Bakersfield, CA.
SOILS ENGINEERING, INC.
Proposal ENVO0-32
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
SECTION A: INTRODUCTION
In response to the Request for Qualifications & Proposal issued by the City Of Bakersfield
dated May 23, 2000, SOILS ENGINEERING, INC. (SEI) would like to submit this
Statement of Qualifications for your review in choosing a qualified consultant for the
proposed scope of work.
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
Soils Engineering, Inc. (SEI) has over 32 years of experience providing civil engineering,
geotechnical and environmental services to private, government and industrial clients
throughout California and Nevada. SEI's capabilities include a full range of environmental
services from Phase 1 site assessments to soil and groundwater remediation projects.
Soils Engineering, Inc. has a full service office located in Bakersfield, California and a
smaller branch office in Reno, Nevada providing engineering, geotechnical and
environmental services. Soils Engineering, Inc. is a Class A Haz and C-57 California and
Nevada State General Contractor. SEI has the necessary equipment and trained
professionals to complete complex projects efficiently and at low cost.
The following is a brief summary of SEI's departments and capabilities.
Civil & Geotechnical Engineering Department
SEI's Engineering Department has experienced civil and geotechnical engineers to help
develop site-specific, environmentally sound approaches to handle virtually any
geotechnical or environmental project. This department supplies both engineering
consulting and site-specific designs. They perform soils investigations, soil dynamic
testing and designs, pavement design and evaluation, retaining wall design, engineering
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geology and geophysical investigations, earthquake engineering, groundwater
investigations, rock mechanic testing, construction consulting including; grading plans,
evaluation of fill materials, and foundation designs. They provide engineering support to
the Environmental Service Department on soils and construction engineering.
Drilling/Field Services Department
In addition to the professionals listed above, SEI has a group of field technicians, fully
trained and experienced in hazardous materials operations. This department installs
numerous borings and monitoring wells each year utilizing high torque CME 75 and Mobil
B-53 solid and hollow-stem auger drilling rigs. They also perform all phases of materials
testing including soil, concrete, asphalt, and steel. Our field personnel are OSHA/SARA
trained, to ensure that the job is done safely and with minimum impact to the environment.
Environmental Services
SEI's Environmental Department is experienced in contaminant investigations at private,
public, industrial, military, and waste disposal facilities, involving petroleum, solvents,
pesticides, and heavy metals contaminants. Our state-registered geologist is experienced
in a wide variety of investigatory methods such as soil gas sampling, groundwater and
vadose zone monitoring well installation, and shallow groundwater probe sampling. They
also employ subsurface contaminant fate and transport models where appropriate to
support investigations and risk assessments. SEI's geologists are experienced in aquifer
testing and groundwater modeling using the latest software applications.
Our staff is experienced in soil and groundwater remediation technologies including; soil
vapor extraction (SVE), bioremediation of soil and groundwater, combination airsparging
and SVE, pump and treatment of groundwater, free-product recovery and bio-venting.
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Our organization includes the following personnel:
OWNERS/ENGINEERS:
L. Thomas Bayne, P.E., G.E., R.E.A.
President
Tony Frangie, P.E., R.E.A., C-57
Vice-President
TECHNICAL STAFF:
Robert Becker, R.G., REA II
Environmental & Geologic Manager
Scott Goehring
Field & Laboratory Supervisor
Chris Carrisalez
Project Geologist
Technicians:
Philip Ferdinand
Jim Cooter
Jack Brust
Mike Starr
Tommy Bishop
Drilling: Leonard Galvan
Services Bobby Carolina
Mark Voris
Joe O'Dell
OFFICE STAFF:
Mary Ann Bayne, Office Manager
Leonora Mushrush, Secretary
Carol Hughes, Secretary
Cristine Bayne, Secretary
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SECTION B: NAME & EXPERIENCE OF SEI PRINCIPAL'S
SEI employs a mixture of engineering and environmental professionals to provide
the best service possible to our clients. SEI's Environmental and Geological
Division Manager, Robert Becker, R.G., REA II, has over ten (10) years experience
in property evaluations, subsurface investigations and remediation of soil and
groundwater. Mr. Becker's background also includes over eight years of experience
in the oil and gas industry. Mr. Becker is a Registered Geologist (RG) in the States
of California and Oregon, a Certified Environmental Manager (CEM) in the State of
Nevada and a California Registered Environmental Assessor II (REA II).
Thomas Bayne, GE, RCE, REA is one of SEI's owners and principal engineers and
has experience in environmental site assessments, geologic hazard evaluations, and
geotechnical engineering. Mr. Bayne is a professional Geotechnical Engineer (GE),
Civil Engineer (RCE), and Registered Environmental Assessor (REA) with over 25
years of environmental and engineering experience. Mr. Bayne has a Bachelor
degree and Masters degree in Civil Engineering from the University of California,
Berkeley. Mr. Bayne is registered in the States of California, Arizona and Nevada to
conduct engineering services. Mr. Bayne is a licensed general contractor in the
states of California and Nevada with a hazardous endorsement (A Haz).
Tony Frangie, RCE, REA is one of SEI's owners and is a registered Civil Engineer
and Registered Environmental Assessor (REA) with over 18 years of environmental
and engineering experience. Mr. Frangie has a Bachelors of Science degree in Civil
Engineering from Loyola Marymount U. and a Masters degree in Civil Engineering
from the University of Southern California. Mr. Frangie is registered in the States of
California, Arizona and Nevada to conduct engineering services. Mr. Frangie is a
licensed Water Well Driller in the state of California.
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Robert Becker, R.G., REA II will be the project manager responsible for the
completion of the project per the proposed scope of work. Mr. Becker will prepare
the Site Sampling Workplan, oversee the drilling and sampling activities, and prepare
the Site Sampling Report. Mr. Becker has a Bachelor of Science degree in geology
from Oregon State University. His previous work experience includes managing
environmental projects for RESNA Industries and Smith Environmental. As the
district manager for Smith Environmental Mr. Becker managed environmental and
construction projects totaling over $1,000,000 per year. Mr. Becker is OSHA
certified for work in hazardous waste operations including 40 hour Hazwoper, 8-
hour supervisor training and annual 8-hour refreshers.
Mr. Bayne will review the Workplan and Report for accuracy and completion. Mr.
Frangie will provide support tbr the drilling activities and project coordination.
See Appendix A for the resumes of principles and key SEI personnel.
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SECTION C: NAME & EXPERIENCE OF KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL
As stated in Section B above Robert Becker, R.G., REA II will be the project
manager for this project. Mr. Becker will be directly involved in the project which
will include; preparing the Workplan, conducting the majority of the field work
including locating the soil borings, soil sample collection, description of soil samples,
preparation of boring logs, chain of custody and sample preparation for transfer to
the analytical laboratory, Report preparation and client and agency communication.
Chris Carrisalez, Project Geologist, will be involved in the majority of the field work
participating in soil sample collection, description of soil samples, and report
preparation. Mr. Carrisalez has a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from
California State University Bakersfield (CSUB) and is near completion on a Masters
Degree in Geology from CSUB. Mr. Carrisalez is experienced in environmental site
assessments, soil and groundwater remediation and geologic hazard investigations.
Leo Galvan, Chief Driller, will be in charge of the drilling activities for SEI. Mr.
Galvan has over 15 years of experience operating hollow-stem augers for the
purpose of soil sample collection on 100's of environmental and geotechnical
projects. Mr. Galvan utilizes SEI-owned and operated CME-75 or Mobile B-53
hollow-stem auger drilling rigs to conduct drilling activities through the State of
California. Mr. Galvan's experience has included advancing soil borings to over
200' in depth, completion of groundwater monitoring wells to over 150' in depth,
installation of vapor extraction wells and shallow peiszometers following State of
California regulations.
Mark Voris, Environmental Technician & Driller, will be involved in drilling and
sampling operations. Mr. Voris has over 10 years experience in environmental
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assessments, construction and drilling activities. Mr. Voris experience has included;
UST removals and installations, remedial excavations, the drilling of lO0's of soil
borings, the installation of numerous groundwater monitoring wells and vapor
extraction wells, conducting quarterly groundwater monitoring activities and the
operation and maintenance of remediation systems for soil and groundwater.
See Appendix A for the resumes of SEI principles and key SEI personnel.
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SECTION D: CURRENT PROJECT VOLUME
Soils Engineering Inc. has the capacity to complete the proposed project in an
efficient and timely manner out of SEI's Bakersfield, California office. The
following is a summary of SEI's current volume of work and the approximately
personnel involvement for each project and estimated duration. This includes the
majority of the environmental and geotechnical related projects the SEI is currently
involved with.
Current Volume Of Work
Project Description Services Performed Personnel Involved-
Estimated Duration
1 Env. Technician- Periodic
Groundwater Quarterly Groundwater Mont.
(2 days/Month
Assessment/Remediation Bi-monthly Product Removal
Lake Isabella 12/00
1 Env. Technician - Periodic
Former Gas Station Site Vapor Extraction Of Soil
(2 days/Month)
Lompoc, CA. Groundwater Sampling 12/00
Geotechnical Testing Inspection of Steel, Concrete, 1 Geotech - Periodic
Tejon Ranch Compaction Testing 12/00
1 geologist - Periodic
Geotechnical Investigation Aquifer Testing, Reporting
& Testing 1 Engineer - Partial
Castaic 8/00
1 Geotech - Periodic
Geotechnical Investigation Geotechnical Drilling,
& Testing Compaction Testing, Concrete 1 Engineer - Partial
Private Developer Testing, Reporting 8/00
1 Geotech - Periodic
Geotechnical Investigation Geotechnical Drilling,
& Testing Compaction Testing, Concrete 1 Engineer - Partial
Private Developer Testing 9/00
1 Env. Technician - 1 week
Remedial Oversight Excavation of Contaminated
1 Geologist - Partial
School District Soil, Report Prep.
Ending 7/00
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Current Volume Of Work
Project Description Services Performed Personnel Involved-
Estimated Duration
Phase 1 Site Assessments 4 PEA Investigations 1 Geologist - Periodic (1/5
time)
Various School Districts Ending 12/00
Texaco Exploration Compaction testing, concrete 1 geotech - Daily
Sec. 2-22 testing, reporting 1 engineer-Partial
Midway-Sunset Field Ending 12/00
PG & E Generating Compaction testing, concrete 1 geotech - Daily
La Paloma Facility testing, reporting 1 engineer -Partial
McKittrick,CA 1 geologist - Partial
Ending 6/01
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SECTION E: SIMILAR PROJECTS COMPLETED BY SEI PERSONNEL
The following are some of the drilling services, site assessment and remedial projects
that personnel from SEI have successfully completed over the last 5 years. This
sampling of projects should help to demonstrate our extensive experience in drilling
services, subsurface investigations, soil sampling, assessment of environmental
sensitive areas and the preparation of environmental reports.
DRILLING SERVICES- SOIL SAMPLING
TEXACO/EQUILON REFINERY, BAKERSFIELD, CA.
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
SEI has conducted numerous soil borings at the former Texaco Refinery and present
Equilon Refinery under the direction of various environmental or engineering
consultants (Jacobs Engineering & Fluor-Daniels, Inc.) or Texaco/Equilon personnel
over the last 5 years. Some of these projects include the following:
Geotechnical Investigation for Hot High Pressure Separator, in Area 1, July, 1997.
SEI performed a geotechnical investigation for a new administration building in
Area 3. This included advancing 1 soil boring to a depth of 41.5' below ground
surface with SEI's hollow-stem augers, sampling at appropriate depth intervals,
logging the soil samples for lithology, and backfilling the holes. Numerous
laboratory tests were performed on the soil samples including; maximum densities,
direct shear, and sieve analysis. Preparation of a Preliminary Geotechnical
Investigation Report which included the recommended earthwork for the separator
area.
Geotechnical Investigation for New Administration Building in Area 3, October,
1997. SEI performed a geotechnical investigation for a new administration
building in Area 3. This included advancing 3 soil borings to a depth of 20' below
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ground surface with SEI's hollow-stem augers, sampling at appropriate depth
intervals, logging the soil samples for lithology, and backfilling the holes.
Numerous laboratory tests were performed on the soil samples including;
maximum densities, R- Values, and percolation tests. Preparation of a Preliminary
Geotechnical Investigation Report which included the recommended earthwork for
the new building area.
Geotechnical Investigation for New Administration Building in Area 3, October,
1997. SEI performed a geotechnical investigation for a new administration
building in Area 3. This included advancing 3 soil borings to a depth of 20' below
ground surface, sampling at appropriate depth intervals, logging the soil samples
for lithology, and backfilling the holes. Numerous laboratory tests were performed
on the soil samples including; maximum densities, R- Values, and percolation tests.
Engineering and design of Coker Pad in Area 3, June - November, 1995. Included
sample collection in top 2 feet of soil, density, plate bearing test and R value
testing. Preparation of Geotechnical Investigation Report which included the
recommended design of the Coker Pad. Performed the field and laboratory testing
of the concrete while installing the Coker Pad. This included compaction testing,
concrete strength testing and slump determinations.
Additional drilling services have been performed by SEI at the refinery prior to
1995. This has included environmental related sampling utilizing SEI's hollow-
stem augers following Texaco/Equilon safety requirements.
In addition SEI has conducted numerous geotechnical and environmental
investigations at other Texaco Refining & Marketing & Equilon facilities over the
last 5 years which has included drilling numerous soil borings and the collection of
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soil samples at various depths to evaluate soil conditions. This has included
facilities located in; the Mid-way Sunset field, San Emidio Co-Generation, Kern
River Field, Section 2-22 and many others.
GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES
SEI has conducted numerous geotechnical investigations and performed geotechnical
services at numerous City of Bakersfield facilities and locations. The following is a
few of these projects.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
· Geotechnical Investigation
Northeast Water Project, Bakersfield, CA.
SEI conducted a geotechnical investigation for the City of Bakersfield in June-July,
1998. In this investigation the evaluation of soil conditions and depth to water
were evaluated for a future water retention basin. Five (5) trenches were dug to
depths of approximately 10 to 14' bgs. with lithologies recorded along with depth
to water. The report included a slope stability analysis.
Slope Stability Investigation
Bike Path - Manor St. to Points East, Bakersfield, CA.
SEI conducted a slope stability investigation for the City of Bakersfield in March,
1998. In this investigation the evaluation of slopes along portions of the bike path
where landslides, topples or slumps may occur due to heavy rainfall periods or
seismic activities. The report included regional and local geology, potential
hazards, and a stability analysis.
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Bakersfield, CA.
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Testing Services for Buena Vista Road Trunk Sewer Line
SEI provided testing services to the City of Bakersfield during the installation of a
sewer line trunk along Buena Vista Road in Bakersfield, CA.. A total of over 700
compaction tests were conducted along the sewer trunk line installation to verify
the proper compaction of the soil over the sewer line. Compacting Test Reports
were completed and submitted to the City of Bakersfield for review and approval.
Testing Services for Meridians - Wible Road & Harris
SEI provided testing services to the City of Bakersfield during the installation of
stamped concrete along the meridian of Wible Road in Bakersfield, CA.. A total
of 22 compaction tests were conducted along the meridian to verify the proper
compaction of the soil prior to concrete placement. Compacting Test Reports
were completed and submitted to the City of Bakersfield for review and approval.
Testing Services for Water Main Extension - Stockdale Highway - Old River
Rd. - July, 1996
SEI provided testing services to the City of Bakersfield during the installation of a
6" water main extension along Stockdale Highway in Bakersfield, CA.. A total of
28 compaction tests were conducted along the extension to verify the proper
compaction of the soil. Compacting Test Reports were completed and submitted
to the City of Bakersfield for review and approval.
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OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT PROJECTS
The following environmental site assessment projects have been conducted for clients
other than the City of Bakersfield or Texaco/Equilon and show SEI's experience in
subsurface investigations.
Educational Facility, Bakersfield, CA.
Conducted site characterization activities at
Bakersfield, CA..
this former brick making facility in
Conducted multiple trenches to define areas of potential fill and contamination at
the site.
Collection of numerous soil samples to de£me limits of petroleum hydrocarbon
contamination in soil.
Excavation of hydrocarbon impacted soil in former UST area at site.
Disposal of hydrocarbon impacted soil at recycling facility.
Removal of 2 brick underground storage tanks and the majority of oil stained soil
surrounding the UST's.
Evaluation of the limits of contaminated soil by excavation and soil borings,
collection of soil samples, analysis of samples, preparation of cross-sections, risk
analysis of potential pathways.
Preparation of Remedial Action Plan for the site involving the removal of a portion
of the hydrocarbon impacted soil and the placement of a cap over the remaining in-
situ plume.
Client:
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Attn.: Bob Frapwell
1300 17"' Street
Bakersfield, CA. (661) 636-4010
Agency Contact:
Date Of Services:
Howard Wines, Bakersfield Fire Department,
Environmental Services (661) 326-3979
1999 to 2000
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Bulk Fuel & Oil Facility, Bakersfield, CA.
Responsible for the characterization of petroleum impacted soil at this site of former
UST's. The work that was conducted included the following:
Preparation and submittal of a Site Characterization Workplan to the Bakersfield
Fire Department Office of Environmental Services which included a Health and
Safety Plan for the site.
The drilling of 8 soil borings to 30 to 81 feet bgs, collecting soil samples and
logging the soil conditions to define the vertical and lateral extent of hydrocarbon
impacted soil. Over 30 soil samples analyzed for Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons
(TPH) as gasoline (g) and diesel (d), and benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and
xylenes (BTEX), volatile organics (8260).
Preparation of a Site Characterization Report with boring logs, cross-sections,
analytical results, conclusions and recommendations.
Client:
Schwebel Petroleum Company
900 Sacramento
P.O. Box 512
Bakersfield, CA. 93302
(661) 323-8044
Attn: Dave Etter
Agency Contact:
Howard Wines, Bakersfield Fire Department, Office of
Environmental Services (661) 326-3979
Date Of Services:
1999 to 2000
SERVICE STATION, RIDGECREST, CA.
Conducted a site characterization of soil conditions beneath a former location of
underground storage tanks (UST's) at this former service station. The investigation
included the following:
Preparation and submittal of a Site Characterization Workplan to Kern County
Health Services Department which included a Health and Safety Plan for the site.
The drilling of five (5) soil borings with depths of 25 to 55 feet bgs, collecting soil
samples and logging the soil conditions to define the vertical and lateral extent of
hydrocarbon impacted soils from a leaking UST and dispensers.
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Analysis of over 15 soil samples for petroleum hydrocarbons.
Preparation of a Site Characterization Report for the site, with boring logs, cross-
sections, analytical results, conclusions and recommendations for the site.
Prepared Groundwater Assessment Workplan for the installation of groundwater
wells approved by the Kern County Environmental Health Services Department.
Permitted and installed 3 groundwater monitoring wells to a depth of 65 feet bgs..
Developed, sampled and surveyed the 3 groundwater monitoring wells.
Have performed subsequent quarterly monitoring of the 3 groundwater monitoring
wells.
Prepared a Groundwater Assessment Report describing the field activities
conducted, analytical results of soil and water samples, an evaluation of the soil
and groundwater plumes with conclusions and recommendations.
Have conducted subsequent Quarterly Groundwater Monitoring Events including
purging the wells, sample collection, analysis for gasoline constituents, with
conclusions and recommendations.
Principle For Project:
Project Manager:
Robert J. Becker, R.G.
Robert J. Becker, R.G.
Client:
Padgett's Chevron
Attn.: Barry Padgett
(760) 446-3571
Agency Contact:
Date Of Services:
Dan Starkey, KCEHSD - (661) 862-8700
10/98 to 6/00
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Former BP Station, Bakersfield, CA.
Conducted the site characterization of the soil conditions beneath the former location of
underground storage tanks (UST's), dispensers and piping at this former gas station. The
investigation included the following:
Preparation and submittal of a Site Characterization Workplan to the Kern County
Environmental Health Services Department which included a Health and Safety
Plan for the site.
The drilling of sixteen (16) soil borings with depths of 5 to 20 feet bgs, collecting
soil samples and logging the soil conditions to assess the site for hydrocarbon
impacted soils from UST's, dispensers and product lines.
Analysis of over 24 soil samples for TPHg, BTEX, MTBE, oil and grease and
solvents (where appropriate).
Preparation of a Site Characterization Report for the site, with boring logs,
analytical results, conclusions and recommendations for the site.
Date Of Services
7/96 to 8/96
SITE CHACTERIZTION & REMEDIAL ACTIVITIES
The following projects are a combination of both site assessment and remedial action
activities that SEI have performed at various sites.
Ace Financial Corporation, Bakersfield, California
Responsible for the characterization and remediation of petroleum impacted soil at this
site. The work that was conducted included the following:
Preparation and submittal of a Site Characterization Workplan to the Kern County
Environmental Health Services Department which included a Health and Safety
Plan for the site.
The drilling of 12 soil borings to 30 to 65 feet bgs, collecting soil samples and
logging the soil conditions to define the vertical and lateral extent of hydrocarbon
impacted soil. Over 50 soil samples analyzed for Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons
(TPH) as gasoline (g) and diesel (d), and benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and
xylenes (BTEX).
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Response to RFQ & P
City of Bakersfield, Mohawk Sewer Alignment
Bakersfield, CA.
Proposal ENVO0-32
June 13, 2000
Page 19
Installation of 3 groundwater monitoring wells to a depth of 65 feet. Groundwater
sampling and analysis.
Preparation of a Site Characterization Report/Remedial Action Plan for the site,
with boring logs, monitoring well logs, cross-sections, analytical results,
conclusions and recommendations.
Excavating approximately 1350 cubic yards of petroleum impacted soil,
bioremediating the soil, and placing the remediated soil back into the excavation
(saving backfdl expenses).
Design of a soil vapor extraction system using a 300 SCFM thermal oxidizer.
Permitting of remediation system through the Air Pollution Control District and
other applicable agencies.
Installation of the permitted system which included drilling and installing five dual-
completed vapor extraction wells, trenching and installing piping.
Maintaining the remediation system for a period of six months which included
weekly air sample collection and analyses.
Submitting monthly and quarterly progress reports to regulatory agencies and to
the client.
Obtained closure from the Kern County Environmental Health Services
Department on the soil plume.
· Performing quarterly groundwater monitoring and free-product removal services.
Installation of three additional monitoring wells to further assess groundwater
conditions.
Quarterly monitoring events of 5 wells including purging, sampling, analysis, and
reporting.
Installation and operation of product skimming system which removed the
remaining free-product at the site.
Preparation of a risk assessment of soil and groundwater pathways which lead to
the closure of the site.
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Response to RFQ & P
City of Bakersfield, Mohawk Sewer Alignment
Bakersfield, CA.
Proposal ENVO0o32
June 13, 2000
Page 20
Principle For Project:
Project Manager:
Robert J. Becker, R.G. (At Smith Environmental and SEI)
Robert J. Becker, R.G.
Client:
Ace Financial Corp.
Attn.: Walt Heisey
315 E. 18th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(805) 325-2231
Agency Contact:
Date Of Services:
Michael Driggs, KCEHSD - (661) 862-8700
1990 to 1999
White's Shell, Mojave, California
Responsible for the characterization and remediation of petroleum impacted soil at this
site. The work that was conducted included the following:
Preparation and submittal of a Site Characterization Workplan to the Kern County
Environmental Health Services Department which included a Health and Safety
Plan for the site.
The drilling of 3 soil borings to 70 to 150 feet bgs with a dual-tube percussion drill
rig, collecting soil samples and logging the soil conditions to de£me the vertical and
lateral extent of hydrocarbon impacted soil. Over 30 soil samples analyzed for
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) as gasoline (g), and benzene, toluene,
ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX).
Installation of 2 dual completed vapor extraction wells to a depth of 130 feet.
Preparation of a Site Characterization Report/Remedial Action Plan for the site,
with boring logs, cross-sections, analytical results, conclusions and
recommendations.
Design of a soil vapor extraction system using a 200 SCFM thermal oxidizer.
Permitting of remediation system through the Air Pollution Control District and
other applicable agencies.
Installation of the permitted system which included trenching and installing piping.
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Response to RFQ & P
City of Bakersfield, Mohawk Sewer Alignment
Bakersfield, CA.
Proposal ENVO0-32
June l3, 2000
Page 21
Maintaining the remediation system for a period of eleven months which included
weekly air sample collection and analyses.
Submitting monthly and quarterly progress reports to regulatory agencies and to
the client.
Drilling and sampling of 2 confirmation soil borings to 130 feet with a dual-tube
percussion drilling rig.
Closure received from the Kern County Environmental Health Services
Department on the soil plume.
· Abandoned the VEW's upon closure certification.
Principle For Project:
Project Manager:
Robert J. Becker, R.G. (At Smith Environmental and SEI)
Robert J. Becker, R.G.
Client:
White's Shell
Attn.: John White
16074 Sierra Hwy.
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-2355
Agency Contact:
Date Of Services:
Michael Driggs & Flora Darling, KCEHSD- (661) 862-8700
1992 to 1998
Lompoc Independence, LTD., Lompoc, California
Responsible for the characterization and remediation of petroleum impacted soil and
groundwater at this site. The work that was conducted included the following:
Preparation and submittal of a Site Characterization Workplan (Soil and
Groundwater) to the Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services
Department which included a Health and Safety Plan for the site.
The drilling of 15 soil borings to 40 to 70 feet bgs, collecting soil samples and
logging the soil conditions to define the vertical and lateral extent of hydrocarbon
impacted soil and groundwater. Over 40 soil samples analyzed for Total
Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) as gasoline (g), and benzene, toluene,
ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX).
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City of Bakersfield, Mohawk Sewer Alignment
Bakers[ield, CA.
Principle For Project:
Project Manager:
SOILS ENGINEERING, INC.
Proposal ENVO0-32
June 13, 2000
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Installation of 5 dual completed vapor extraction wells to a depth of 45 feet and 4
combination VEW/groundwater recovery wells to 65 ft..
Installation of 6 groundwater monitoring wells, soil sampling, groundwater well
development, and groundwater well sampling.
Preparation of a Site Characterization Report/Remedial Action Plan for the site,
with boring logs, 'cross-sections, analytical results, conclusions and
recommendations.
Design of a soil vapor extraction system using a 300 SCFM thermal oxidizer.
Permitting of remediation system through the Air Pollution Control District and
other applicable agencies.
Installation of the permitted system which included trenching and installing piping.
Maintaining the remediation system for a period of 18 months which included
monthly air sample collection and analyses.
Submitting quarterly progress reports to regulatory agencies and to the client.
Drilling and sampling of 4 confirmation soil borings to 35 feet to assess present
soil conditions.
Preparation of Groundwater Assessment and Remedial Status Report.
Quarterly monitoring of up to 11 monitoring wells, included purging, sampling and
reporting.
Installation of 2 additional monitoring wells to depths of 55 feet bgs..
Installation of 4 additional vapor extraction wells.
Installation and operation of vapor extraction system utilizing electric catalytic
oxidizer.
Robert J. Becker, R.G. (At Smith Environmental and SEI)
Robert J. Becker, R.G.
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Response to RFQ & P
City of Bakersfield, Mohawk Sewer Alignment
Bakers[ield, CA.
Proposal ENVO0-32
June 13, 2000
Page 23
Client:
Lompoc Independence, Ltd.
Attn.: Paul Trent
1215 De La Vina, Suite H
Lompoc, CA 93101
(805) 962-7638
Agency Contact:
Date Of Services:
Steve Nailor, Santa Barbara County (805) 346-8471
1990 to 2000
Site Characterization, Remedial Action (Soil & Groundwater)
Bakersfield, CA.
SEI performed a site characterization and remedial action of a crude oil pipeline spill in a
new housing development in Bakersfield, CA.. The project included the following:
Drilling of 25 soil borings to depths of 20 to 40 feet bgs.
Collection of approximately 100 soil samples.
Analysis of soil and groundwater samples for oil and grease, diesel and BTEX.
The preparation of a Site Characterization Report and Remedial Action Plan for
the approval of the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and the City
Of Bakersfield Fire Department (Environmental Services).
Oversight of the removal of approximately 25,000 cubic yards of petroleum
hydrocarbon impacted soil.
The collection of sidewall and bottom soil samples from the excavation for
chemical analysis.
The removal and on-site treatment of approximately 110,000 gallons of petroleum
impacted water.
The on-site bioremediation of approximately 25,000 cubic yards of petroleum
impacted soils (on-going).
Oversight and compaction testing of backfill for excavation from 35 feet bgs to
grade.
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Response to RFQ & P
City of Bakersfield, Mohawk Sewer Alignment
Bakersfield, CA.
Proposal ENVO0-32
June 13, 2000
Page 24
Preparation of a Remedial Action Report, documenting the remedial action
conducted and the results of soil and groundwater sampling with conclusions and
recommendations for the site.
Quarterly groundwater monitoring of 6 monitoring wells installed at the site.
Preparation of Request for Closure Report which led to closure of site.
Client:
Castle & Cooke California
Attn.: Steve DeBranch
10000 Stockdale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA. (661) 664-6503
Agency Contact:
Date Of Services:
Howard Wines, Bakersfield Fire Department,
Environmental Services (661) 326-3979
1997 to 2000
Office of
Site Characterization & Vapor Extraction Remediation
Bakersfield, CA.
SEI performed a site characterization and vapor extraction remediation project at a
roofing company in Bakersfield, CA.. The work conducted included the following:
The drilling of 4 soil borings to a maximum depth of 70 feet bgs.
The collection of numerous soil samples for chemical analysis.
The preparation of a Site Characterization Report detailing the work conducted
with conclusions and recommendations.
The preparation of a Vapor Extraction Test Workplan and Remedial Action
Workplan.
The installation of 5 vapor extraction wells (1 dual zone completed) to a maximum
depth of 45 feet bgs..
Conducted a vapor extraction test on the 5 vapor extraction wells to determine the
best remedial alternative for the removal of gasoline contaminated soil.
The preparation of a Vapor Extraction Test Report and Remedial Action Work
Plan which included a feasibility study.
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City of Bakersfield, Mohawk Sewer Alignment
Bakers[ield, CA.
SOILS ENGINEERING,
Proposal ENVO0-32
June 13, 2000
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The preparation of an authority to construct permit for the approval of the San
Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District.
Installation of vapor extraction piping, supplemental fuel line, thermal oxidizer.
Operation and' maintenance of thermal oxidizer for 6 months.
Preparation of Request for Closure and Risk Assessment which led to closure of
the site.
Principle For Project:
Project Manager:
Robert J. Becker, R.G.
Robert J. Becker, R.G.
Client:
San Joaquin Roofing Company
Attn.: Ray Graham
1501 E. 19th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(805) 324-2044
Agency Contact:
Date Of Services:
Howard Wines, Bakersfield Fire Department,
Environmental Services (661) 326-3979
January, 1997 to June, 1999
Office of
Site Characterization, Remedial Action (Soil & Groundwater)
Lake Isabella, CA.
SEI performed a site characterization and remedial action of a UST leak in Lake Isabella,
CA.. The project included the following:
- Drilling of 5 soil borings to depths of 30 to 40 feet bgs. and completing them as
monitoring wells.
- Collection of approximately 20 soil samples.
- Analysis of soil and groundwater samples for TPHg, BTEX and MTBE.
- Development, sampling and analysis of water samples to define groundwater
plume with migrating MTBE.
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Response to RFQ & P
City of Bakersfield, Mohawk Sewer Alignment
Bakersfield, CA.
Proposal ENVO0-32
June 13, 2000
Page 26
Performance of an aquifer test on an on-site monitoring well to determine aquifer
properties.
Performing quarterly monitoring of 15 wells which includes purging, sampling and
analysis of groundwater. Preparation of reports.
Bi-monthly removal of free-product and dissolved product from multiple wells on-
site and off-site.
Excavation of hydrocarbon impacted soil adjacent to UST's, collection of soil
samples, disposal of soil, backfilling and surface restoration.
The preparation of a Site Characterization Reports and Remedial Action Plans for
the approval of the KCEHSD,
Client:
Agency Contact:
Date Of Services:
Inyo Crude Inc.
Attn.: Ken Sample
621 West Line St.
Bishop, CA. (760) 873-4095
KCEHSD - Dan Starkey
1998 to 2000
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Response to RFQ & P
City of Bakersfield, Mohawk Sewer Alignment
Bakersfield, CA.
Proposal ENVO0-32
June 13, 2000
Page 27
SECTION F: REASONS TO EMPLOY SOILS ENGINEERING INC.
As stated previously b Section A, SOILS ENGINEERING INC. is a full service
environmental and geotechnical firm providing quality work at reasonable cost. Since
SEI's home office is in Bakersfield, CA. we are capable of responding quickly to the City
of Bakersfield and Equilon's needs or to changing conditions if applicable. SEI's
geologists, drillers and engineers are highly qualified to conduct the proposed scope of
work in an efficient manner with out subcontracting out any of the work except for the
analytical testing. This keeps our clients cost down limiting the markup and thus costs on
services you need.
SEI's drilling services has experience drilling at the Equilon Refinery and will be aware of
safety concerns and safety requirements of the facility. In addition, SEI is aware of typical
lithologies to be encountered in the subsurface and suspected utilities that may be present.
Since SEI is aware of typical drilling conditions at the site it limits the chance for Change
Orders due to unknown conditions, because these will be reduced to a minimum.
SEI's geologist have conducted numerous similar site characterization investigations at
former UST's sites, sumps, pipelines, housing developments, and local and federal
government facilities. Our registered professional have experience with local regulatory
agencies such as the Kern County Environmental Health Services Department
(KCEHSD), City of Bakersfield Fire Department Office of Environmental Health Services
(BFDOES) and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Based on this
experience SEI's Geologists can prepare a comprehensive Site Sampling Workplan
(Workplan) which will describe the proposed work to be conducted. The Workplan will
include; soil boring and sample locations, soil sampling procedures, proposed analytical
testing methods, decontamination procedures, quality assurance and quality control
procedures, a Site-Specific Health & Safety Plan and the proposed Site Sampling Report
content.
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City of Bakersfield, Mohawk Sewer Alignment
Bakersfield, CA.
SOILS ENGINEERING, INC.
Proposal ENVO0-32
June 13, 2000
Page 28
Once the Workplan has been approved by the City of Bakersfield and Equilon
personnel SEI will conduct the field work. It is expected to take between 8 to 10 days
of drilling to collect the proposed quantity of soil samples unless both of SEI's drilling
rigs are utilized at the same time. The shallow soil samples (6" bgs.) will be collected
with a hand auger or slide-hammer sampler. Sampling equipment will be
decontaminated between each sampling event. The soil samples will be labeled, sealed
and placed in iced storage until delivery to a State certified analytical laboratory for
analysis under a Chain Of Custody Document. Expected turnaround time is 14 days
for the analysis.
Following the receipt of the soil sample analytical results a Site Sampling Report
(Report) will be prepared by SEI's Registered Geologist and will include: soil
sampling procedures, soil sample locations, analytical results, cross-sections showing
analytical results at depth and locations, boring logs, with conclusions and
recommendations for the upcoming sewer line project. This report will be submitted
within 15 days of the receipt of the soil sample analytical results.
SEI's personnel working at the site will have all the required safety training including
up to date fit test for ½ or full-face air-purifying respirators. SEI will have the
appropriate respirator cartridges on-site for use if determined to be needed. In
addition self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA's) and/or supplied-ak respirators
with escape air cylinders will be available if needed. Employees will wear Nomex or
Indura Proban flame resistant clothing during the investigation.
Ail SEI employees working on this project will comply with the requirements of the
RFQ & P documents.
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Response to RFQ & P
City of Bakersfield, Mohawk Sewer Alignment
Bakersfield, CA.
Proposal ENVO0-32
June 13, 2000
Page 29
SECTION G: PERCENTAGE OF LOCAL WORK
Personnel from SEI's local Bakersfield, California office will conduct the proposed scope
of work.
This will include:
100% of the Professional Services - Geologists Workplan & Report Preparation, Field
Sampling
100% of the Drilling Services - Drill Rig, Supplies
100% of Analytical Services will be conducted in a local State certified analytical
laboratory.
So 100% of the project cost will be local.
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Response to RFQ & P
City of Bakersfield, Mohawk Sewer Alignment
Bakersl~eld, CA.
Proposal ENVO0-32
June 13, 2000
Page 30
SECTION H- INSURANCE
Statement of Insurance Coverage:
Soils Engineering is insured for $1,000,000 in Comprehensive General Liability, which
covers personal injury liability, property damage liability, and contractual liability. SEI
also maintains Worker's Compensation Insurance which complies with the California
Labor Code and has Professional Liability Insurance (errors and omissions) in the amount
of $1,000,000. SEI is insured by $1,000,000 of automobile liability insurance coverage
per occurrence. Proof of insurance certificates will be provided upon request.
In addition the City of Bakersfield, it's Mayor, City Council, Officers, Agents, Employees
and volunteers shall be named as additional insured on each of the insurance policies
described above, except for the Worker's Compensation Insurance and Professional
Liability Insurance.
SOILS ENGINEERING INC. certifies that the above statement is true and that these
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Sincerely,
SOILS ENGINEERING INC.
Tony Frangie
Vice president
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Response to RFQ & P
City of Bakersfield, Mohawk Sewer Alignment
Bakersfield, CA.
Proposal ENVO0-32
June 13, 2000
Page 31
APPENDIX A
RESUMES OF PRINCIPLES & KEY PERSONNEL
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K E Y P E R S O NNEL
4700 DISTRICT BLVD. ° BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA93313 ° PHONE (661) 831-5100 ° FaX: (661)831-2111
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L. THOMAS BAYNE, G.E., P.E.
President
EDUCATION:
University of California, Berkeley:
University of California, Berkeley:
M.S., Civil Engineering (Major Geotechnical), 1975
B.S., Civil Engineering, 1973
REGISTRATION:
Registered Civil Engineer, No. 26106, 1976 - California
Registered Geotechnical Engineer, No. 000125, 1987, - California
Registered Civil Engineer, No. 11090 - Nevada
Registered Civil Engineer, No. 29079 - Arizona
Registered Environmental Assessor, No. 05614
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
Soils Engineering, Inc., Bakersfield, CA. Owner and President, 1981-date
Soils Engineering, Inc., Office Manager, 1977-1981
BSK & Associates, Fresno, CA., Project Engineer, 1975-1977
County of Kern-Roads, Bakersfield, CA., Staff Engineer, 1971-1974
United States Navy Construction Battalions (SEABEES), Construction Surveyor, Design
Engineer 1967-1971
County of Kern-Roads, Bakersfield, CA., Engineering Aid 1 & 2, 1967-1969
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers
California Council of Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors
Engineer's Club of Bakersfield
Tau Beta Pi Fraternity
Kern County Environmental Health Association
American Petroleum Institute
Association of Soil and Foundation Engineers
Geotechnical Foundation Engineers Association
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TONY M. FRANGIE, P.E.
Vice President
EDUCATION:
University of Southern California:
University of Southern California:
Loyola Marymount University:
Graduate Courses in Management, 1979-1980
M.S. Civil Engineering (Major Geotechnical), 1979
B.S. Civil Engineering, 1977
REGISTRATION:
Registered Civil Engineer No. 39549 - California
Registered Civil Engineer No. 28787 - Arizona
Registered Civil Engineer No. 11154 - Nevada
Registered Environmental Assessor No. 05631
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
Soils Engineering, Inc., Bakersfield, CA., Owner and Vice President, July 1984-present
J.H. Kleinfelder & Associates, Fresno, CA., Staff Engineer, 1983-1984
Genco Contracting Co., Beirut-Lebanon, Project Engineer, 198 I- 1983
LeRoy Crandall & Associates, Los Angeles, CA., Assistant Project Engineer, 1978-1981
AFFILIATIONS:
American Concrete Institute
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Society of Testing Materials
California Council of Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors
Engineer's Club of Bakersfield
Association of Soil and Foundation Engineers
California Geotechnical Engineers Association
LICENSES:
Water Well Drilling License C-57 No. 253192
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ROBERT J. BECKER, R.G., REA II, C.E.M,
Environmental & Geologic Division Manager
EDUCATION:
Oregon State University;
B.S. Geology, 1981
REGISTRATION:
Registered Geologist, No. 5076, 1991 - California
Registered Geologist, No. G1428, 1992 - Oregon
Certified Environmental Manager, No. EM- 1282, 1993 - Nevada
Registered Environmemal Assessor II, 20074, 2000 - California
HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING:
40-Hour OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, 07/89
8-Hour OSHA Annual Refresher, 06/2000
8-Hour OSHA Manager Training
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
Soils Engineering, Inc., Bakersfield, CA.., Environmental & Geologic Manager, 1996-date
Smith Environmemal Tech Corp., Bakersfield, CA, District Manager/Project Manager, 1990-1996
Anania Geologic Engineering, Monrovia, CA., Project Geologist, 1989-1990.
Epoch Well Logging, Bakersfield, CA., Geologist/Mudlogger, 1987-1989.
Core laboratories, Denver, CO., Lab Teclmician, 1986
Exploration Services, Inc. & Geoservices, Inc., Geologist/Mudlogger, Denver, CO., 1981-1986
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Association Of Petroleum Geologists
National Groundwater Association
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Resume ['or Robert J. Becker, R.G., REA II
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KEY PROJECTS
Project Manager, UST Removals, Sod Remediation, and Groundwater Assessment, Bakersfield,
California, May, 1990 - 1996. Mr. Becker was the Project Manager for a remediation project at a former
oil field service facility in Bakersfield, California. He supervised the removal of UST's per local and State
regulations. He procured and supervised the excavation and bioremediation of hydrocarbon impacted soil,
the installation of 3 groundwater monitoring wells, and the assessment of solvent impacted soils. Mr.
Becket was responsible for writing and implementing Remedial Action Work Plans, and Assessment Plans.
Project Manager, UST Removal, Groundwater and Soil Remediation Lompoc, California, May, 1990-
Present. Mr. Becker was the Project Manager for a remediation project at a former gasoline station in
Lompoc, California. He supervised the removal of UST's per local and State regulations. He procured and
supervised subcontractors during the installation of 14 vapor extraction wells, 11 groundwater monitoring
wells, design, permitting and installation of a vapor extraction system (VES), operation and maintenance of
the VES, and disposal of hydrocarbon contaminated soil and groundwater. Mr. Becket was responsible for
writing and implementing the Remedial Action Work Plan, and the Authority To Construct permits. As site
conditions evolved and more information was gained, Mr. Becket was able to suggest changes in the
remedial methods which were more cost effective and gained the client cost savings. The total value of this
project is over $300,000.
Project Manager, Groututwater atul Soil Remediation, Commerce, California, August 1994- June
1995. Mr. Becket was the Project Manager for a remediation project at a forklift facility in Southern
California. He procured and supervised subcontractors during the installation of 8 vapor extraction wells, 3
groundwater monitoring wells, design, permitting and installation of a vapor extraction system (VES),
operation and maintenance of the VES, and disposal of hydrocarbon contaminated soil and groundwater.
Mr. Becket was responsible for writing and implementing both the Site Work Plan and the Site Safety
Plan. As site conditions evolved and more information was gained, Mr. Becket was able to suggest changes
in the remedial methods which were more cost effective and gained the client cost savings. The total value
of this project was $200,000.
Project Manager, Groundwater Remediation, Topaz, Nevada, April 1990 - January 1995. Mr. Becker
was the manager of a groundwater treatment project in Topaz, Nevada. He wrote the work plan and safety
plan and managed the design, installation and operation of a groundwater treatment system which removed
millions of gallons of diesel contaminated groundwater from multiple deep recovery/monitoring wells
utilizing granulated activated carbon (GAC). Also removed thousands of gallons of free floating diesel with
skimmer pumps. Involved permitting of injection wells, quarterly monitoring, writing progress reports to
State agencies and installation of deep monitoring wells in fractured metasediments by a subcontractor. The
site was located in a remote and often inaccessible area. An automated monitoring system was designed
and installed which reduced the number of costly visits to the site to check on the system. He prepared the
sampling and monitoring program designed to record the progress of the remediation. Throughout the life
of the project, Mr. Becker was responsible for controlling and reporting all project costs and preparing all
progress repons detailing monitoring and operating data. The total value of project was $1.5 million.
Project Manager, National Aeronautics and Space Adtninistration, Groundwater Remediation,
Edwards Air Force Base, California, June 1992 - June 1995. Mr. Becket supervised the installation of
an above-ground storage tank, operation of groundwater treatment system, quarterly groundwater
monitoring, disposal of hydrocarbon contaminated GAC, and the preparation of quarterly progress reports.
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Mr. Becker was responsible for the implementation of the Site Safety Plan. Total value of project was
$400,000.
Project Manager, Valencia, California, February 1993- January 1995. Mr. Becker was the Project
Manager for the excavation and disposal at a metal cutting facility of 1500 cubic yards of cutting oil
contaminated soil, collection of hundreds of soil samples for chemical analysis, demolition of block wall,
abandonment of groundwater monitoring wells, and the preparation of a Remedial Action Report that lead
to closure of the site. The total value of project was $75,000.
Project Manager, Chevron USA, Air and Soil Investigation, Bakersfield, California, October 1991 -
February 1992. Mr. Becker managed a $600,000 air and shallow soil investigation at an abandoned tank
farm and oil refinery. He was responsible for health and safety issues on this large, multi-faceted project.
This project involved: (1) Conducting an air screening survey near the surface With an Organic Vapor
Analyzer and a Hnu to detect hydrocarbon hot spots in 167 suspect areas over the 200 acre site; (2)
Performing a Vapor Flux Chamber Sampling at 40 suspect areas to calculate hydrocarbon emission flux to
be used in a Health Risk Assessment Analysis; (3) Supervising trenching of 167 suspect areas, which
included sampling, drawing cross-sections and interpreting data collected; (4) He designed the sampling
plan and then procured a subcontractor for the drilling of approximately 150 soil borings to assess the
vertical and lateral extent of petroleum hydrocarbon contamination discovered during the trenching
operations; (5) Performed EPA 418.1 analysis of over 2,000 soil samples by a mobile laboratory; (6)
Graphic representation of over 230 trench cross-sections and 150 borings logs; and (7) Involved in data
interpretation and report writing, and (8) preparing all daily cost reports.
Project Manager, Soil Remediation, Bakersfield, California, November 1991 - Novetnber 1992. Mr.
Becket managed a remediation project at a food processing plant. He prepared a solicitation for drilling
services, selected a driller through competitive bidding, and supervised them in the installation of three
vadose zone extraction wells. He was responsible for the design, permitting and installation of a vapor
extraction system (VES), as well as the operation and maintenance of the system Mr. Becker performed a
risk assessment on the in-place hydrocarbons in the soils that led to closure. This assessment saved the
client over $100,000 in additional remediation costs. As the Project Manager he was responsible for
preparation of all cost and progress reports. Total value of project was $80,000.
Project Manager, Soil Remediation, Buttonwillow, California, Septetnber 1990 - Septetnber 1991. Mr.
Becket was the Project Manager for this remediation project at an elementary school. He was responsible
for development and implementation of the site work plans, safety plans, and sampling and analysis plans.
He supervised the excavation of 20,000 cubic yards of gasoline contaminated soil at the site. This project
involved the field screening of excavated soil, collecting soil samples. He then supervised the aeration of
this soil on-site according to state and county regulations. This resulted in significant cost savings to the
client. He supervised a subcontractor in the installation of six additional groundwater monitoring wells at
the site and then conducted quarterly groundwater monitoring. He prepared all cost reports, progress
reports, and final closure reports. These actions eventually led to closure of the site. Total value of project
was $150,000.
Project Manager, Groumlwater Investigation, El Monte, California, September 1989 - April 1990.
Supervised the installation of deep monitoring wells by a Smith Environmental subcontractor at a tube-
bending facility. The project required the development and implementation of site work, safety, and
sampling plans. The site work involved the drilling of three monitoring wells, development and sampling of
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wells contaminated with chlorinated hydrocarbons (PCE, TCE, TCA), report writing, development of
waste profiles from the analytical data and the transportation and disposal of soil and groundwater from
investigation. Total value of project $100,000.
Project Manager, Site Characterization, Sod & Groundwater Remediation, Bakersfield, California,
February, 1997- Present. Mr. Becker was the Project Manager for this remediation project at a new
housing development in Bakersfield, CA. He was responsible for the development and implementation of
the site characterization and remedial action plans for the project. He supervised the excavation of
approximately 25,000 cubic yards of crude oil contaminated soil resulting from a pipeline leak to a depth of
35 feet. This project involved the drilling of 25 soil borings, installation of 3 monitoring wells, field
screening of excavated soil, collecting sidewall and bottom soil samples. Remediation of approximately
110,000 gallons of hydrocarbon impacted groundwater removed from the excavation with a GAC system.
Currently bioremediating this hydrocarbon impacted soil on-site according to state and county regulations.
Used the majority of bioremediated soil as backfill and covered with asphalt parking area. This method of
remediation is a significant cost savings to the client rather than disposal/recycling of the soil. He prepared
all cost reports, progress reports and remedial action reports. Total value of project is $200,000.
Project Manager, Soil Remediation, Bakersfield, California, 1995- Present. Mr. Becker was the Project
Manager for a site characterization and soil remediation project in Bakersfield, California. He procured and
supervised the installation of 4 soil borings, 5 vapor extraction wells, and the design, permitting of a vapor
extraction test. Mr. Becket was responsible for writing and implementing both the Site Work Plan and the
Site Safety Plan. Installed a vapor extraction system to remediate the gasoline impacted soil. Supervised the
operation and maintenance of the vapor extraction system for 6 months. Prepared risk assessment which
lead to closure of site. The total value of this project is $100,000.
Project Manager, Site Characterization, Soil & Groundwater Remediation, Lake Isabella, California,
February, 1998 - Present. Mr. Becket is the Project Manager for this site characterization and remedial
action project at an active service station in Lake Isabella, CA. He is responsible for the development and
implementation of the site characterization and remedial action plans for the project. He supervised the
excavation of approximately 120 cubic yards of gasoline & diesel contaminated soil resulting from a leak
in the UST's. This project involved the drilling and installation of 5 monitoring wells, aquifer testing,
punching 5 Hydropunch soil borings for the collection of soil and groundwater samples, collecting sidewall
and bottom soil samples from the excavation, and preparation of related reports. Remedial action has
consisted of the bi-monthly removal of free-product and dissolved product at up to 9 well locations. Has
conducted quarterly monitoring of this site for 2 years. He prepared all cost reports, progress reports and
remedial action reports. Total value of project is $100,000.
Project Manager, Site Characterization, Soil Retnediation, Bakersfield, California, 1999- Present. Mr.
Becket was the Project Manager for this site assessment and remediation project at a proposed school site
in Bakersfield, CA. He is responsible for the development and implementation of the site characterization
and remedial action plans for the project. He supervised the excavation of approximately 1000 cubic yards
of hydrocarbon contaminated soil resulting from a UST leak to a depth of 35 feet. This project involved the
drilling of 8 soil borings, field screening of excavated soil, collecting sidewall and bottom soil samples.
Also involved extensive trenching to determine areas of significant brick fill and contaminated soil areas.
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Disposal of 3 drums of mercury contaminated soil as hazardous waste. He prepared all cost reports,
progress reports, site characterization and remedial action reports. Total value of project is $30,000.
Multiple Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. Mr. Becker has performed Phase 1 Environmental
Site Assessments on new and existing properties as part of real estate transactions for many clients,
including School Districts. The projects have included data base searches, aerial photo reviews, site
reconnaissance, interviews with employees and owners, and historical research of each site. The Phase 1
Reports have included conclusions and recommendations for each site. Some of these projects have lead to
Phase II site assessments which have included soil and groundwater sampling, remedial action and risk
assessment analysis utilizing the Department of Toxic Substance Controls (DTSC's) Preliminary
Endangerment Assessment Guidelines.
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SCOTT A. GOEHRING,
Field and Laboratory Supervisor
EDUCATION:
Foothill High School, Bakersfield, CA.
Bakersfield, College, Bakersfield, CA.
REGISTRATION:
ICBO Certified Reinforced Concrete
ICBO Certified Structural Masonry
Registered Los Angeles County, Concrete and Masonry
No. 41280
No. 59516
No. 1065
American Concrete Institute, Grade I
Nuclear Gauge
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
February 1995 - Present:
SOILS ENGINEERING, INC. - Field and Laboratory Supervisor. Duties include: Supervision
and scheduling of all field and laboratory staff, report preparation and review, field trouble-
shooting and marketing technical services.
1984-1995:
THE TWINING LABORATORIES, INC. - Materials Supervisor (1989-1995): Duties included:
Supervision of staff, report preparation and review, personnel training, scheduling,, problem
solving and marketing. Senior Lab & Field Technician (1984-1989): Various field inspection
and lab tests as follows:
Concrete placement; rebar placement; batch plant inspection; masonry; air and unit weight
determinations; fireproofing; bolt torque; post-tensioning cables; and inspections for pond
liner systems.
Nuclear density testing, sand cone and drive tubes density tests, asphalt testing, resistance
value tests, plasticity tests, sand equivalent, sieve analysis, consolidation and shear tests,
asphalt extractions, concrete or asphalt coting.
1981-1984:
BSK AND ASSOCIATES, Bakersfield, CA. Lab and Field Technician: Duties included:
Various field inspections and lab. tests as mentioned above.
Seminars Attended:
Radiation Safety and Use of Nuclear Soil Gauge from Campbell Pacific Nuclear Corporation -
3/1982
Dale Carnegie Management Seminar - 3/1991
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CHRISTOPHER CARRISALEZ
Staff Geologist
EDUCATION:
University of California, Los Angeles
California State University, Bakersfield
Graduate Student of Geology
1987-1988
1988-1997
1995-Present
· Courses in Geochemistry, Applied Hydrogeochemistry, Groundwater Flow Modeling (Modflow) and
Contaminant Hydrogeology
· Research for a study on heavy metal contamination in the Kern Water Bank, Kern County, CA.
WORK HISTORY:
February 1998 - Present
Staff Geologist
Soils Engineering, lnc.
4700 Distri'ct Blvd, Bakersfield, CA
Summer 1996 and 1997
Geological Aide (Summer Hire Program)
Occidental Petroleum
January 1995 - Present
Substitute Teacher (various subjects)
Kern High School District
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LEO GALVAN
Chief Driller, Technician
EDUCATION:
High School
Bakersfield College
LICENSING:
Class B Commercial Driver's License
Troxler Certified
Arvin High School, 1981
AA degree in Industrial Arts
HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING:
Respirator Fit Testing
Texaco's/Equilon's Contractor Safety Orientation
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
1986-date
Soils Engineering, Inc., Bakersfield, CA.., Chief Driller, Technician - Responsible for the
operation of hollow-stem auger drilling rigs, welding, maintenance, asphalt testing and
other laboratory testing.
1983-1986
Permanent Deadman, Inc. Bakersfield, CA, Driller & Maintenance Technician.
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MARK VORIS
Environmental Technician / Driller
EDUCATION:
High School
LICENSING:
Class B Commercial Driver's License
Troxler certified
Ventura High School, 1981
HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING:
40-Hour OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, 07/89
8-Hour OSHA Annual Refresher, 03/99
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
1999 to Present:
SOILS ENGINEERING, INC - Environmental Technician./Driller
Duties include: Drilling and logger on. C.M.E. 75 Drill Rig and Mobil B-53 Drill Rig; soil and
groundwater sampling; UST removals and installations, operation and maintenance of remedial equipment;
consolidations, direct shears, etc.; concrete observation and testing: batch plant inspection, field
observation and sampling during placements, laboratory testing for compressive strength tests.
1997 to 1999:
AQUA GEOSCIENCES - Environmental Construction Superintendent
1990 to 1997:
SMITH ENVIRONMENTAL TECH CORP. - Environmental Supervisor / Driller
1988 to 1990:
MELTON DRILLING - Driller
1981 to 1988:
VETCO, Ventura, CA - Material handler