Ohio EPA is beginning work on a comprehensive update and evaluation of the Ohio Rapid Assessment Method (ORAM) for wetlands. The contractor will be tasked with assisting with assisting with the development of an updated user manual. The contractor will also assist with the evaluation of potential metrics for consideration, statistical analysis and re-calibration of the scoring breaks as needed. Knowledge of the development of ORAM specifically or of other wetland rapid assessment methods is an important qualification. TASK 1 - Assemble background Information to evaluate potential changes to ORAM; TASK 2 - Score Calibration Review; TASK 3 - Substantive Revisions to Background, Long Form, Short Form, Worksheets; TASK 4 - Revise User Manual Introductory Chapters; TASK 5 - User Manual Classification and Assessment Area (Scoring Boundary) Chapters
