As part of its qualification to provide the environmental services below, a contractor is obligated to remain current with all standards related to such services and to perform in accordance with current requirements. The activities that may be conducted under master contracts pursuant to this RFQ include, but are not limited to: 1. Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) Phase I ESA Reports must be completed in accordance with the most recent applicable ASTM standard and in accordance with the EPA’s All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) Rule. At the request of the City, Phase I ESA reports may be required to include regulatory file reviews, recommendations, and/or other information regarding real property, such as asbestos and hazardous materials surveys. 2. Phase II Environmental Site Assessments Phase II ESA activities may include magnetometer surveys; ground penetrating radar (GPR); underground storage tanks (UST) assessments; soil boring and groundwater monitoring well installation; surveying; soil and groundwater sampling and analysis; hazardous building materials sampling and analysis; report preparation and submission; air and vapor sampling; and public health risk assessments. All Phase II investigations must be performed within all applicable regulatory guidelines and extra care must be taken to use the most cost-effective means to conduct the investigation. The selected environmental consulting company must utilize all applicable reimbursable programs or other similar resources to minimize cost expenditures...
