The scope of work is to provide professional and technical assistance to the Inland Wetlands Agency in its review of applications. Such applications include but are not limited to: activities within wetlands; activities within the 150-foot upland review area; and proposed changes to the official map. While most applications are reviewed solely by the designated Inland Wetlands Agent, the Agency generally seeks outside professional assistance for applications involving changes to the official map of Inland Wetlands and Watercourses and for licenses associated with large and complex developments that have the potential to significantly impact wetlands and/or watercourses. While the specific scope of services will be identified for each individual application, typical services include but are not limited to: • Field review of delineated wetlands to confirm the boundary identified by the applicant. • Review of application materials for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with the Connecticut Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act (https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_440.htm) as well as Mansfield’s Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations (http://www.mansfieldct.gov/filestorage/1904/1932/2036/20171115_iwa_regs.pdf). • Determination regarding the impact of the proposed development on wetlands and watercourses and recommended measures to reduce impacts. Such determination may require the assistance of a Professional Engineer with experience in the design of stormwater management systems, wastewater disposal systems; and/or erosion and sedimentation controls. • Review of impacts on existing areas of soil and/or groundwater contamination and the potential for said contamination to impact wetlands and watercourses as a result of the development. • Presentation of findings and recommendations to the Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands Agency. • Respondents shall recognize that projects often proceed through the Inland Wetlands Agency as a first permit followed by the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC), or concurrently with the Planning and Zoning Commission, which may require additional review services and/or coordination with another consulting team. The PZC maintains its own separate on-call list. Respondents to this RFQ may opt to partner/team with a consultant from the PZC on-call services list to offer a complete suite of services in response to a specific RFP.
