The scope of work under these contracts shall encompass, but not be limited to; the preparation of environmental documents in accordance with the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (“CEPA”), the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) of 1969, as amended, in cases where the project is a joint state and federal action, DCS’s CEPA Procedure Manual, as amended, and attending and presenting information at public meetings and hearings. The scope also includes the drafting of the Record of Decision, which includes response to public comments received during pubic review of the CEPA/NEPA phase. The Consultant team shall have expertise in all aspects of environmental documentation and analysis - including but not limited to - Traffic Studies, State Traffic Commission Permit Applications, Archeological and Historical Surveys, Geological and Natural Resources Assessments, Biological Assessments, and Socio-Economic Data Development. The CEPA/NEPA process typically is done concurrently with the schematic design phase of the project