Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Project management –Environmental Consultant is requested to provide suggested meeting format and frequency over the life of the environmental process to expedite preparation of required documents and review process. Environmental Consultant will work with County Staff to manage and complete all required reviews, meetings and processes. The Environmental Consultant will maintain an up to date project schedule and work plan. • Conduct Scoping Process Under State Environmental Review – Environmental Consultant will review the submitted Scoping EAW and make necessary changes to address all issues needing to be identified and possible alternatives to be evaluated. As part of the work task, the Environmental Consultant will prepare for and assist the County in conducting required public meetings. Following the close of the Scoping comment period, the Environmental Consultant will prepare the revised draft and Final Scoping Decision Document. • Conduct Social, Economic and Environmental Analysis – The Environmental Consultant shall review existing condition data, and review environmental analysis, as defined in the Scoping Decision Document, and in compliance with Minnesota Rule 4410.2600. Specific issue areas that are anticipated to require more detailed technical analysis should be identified in the proposal. The impact analysis shall address both construction and operational phase impacts of the proposed action. • Develop Recommended Mitigation Measures – Based on the submitted findings of the impact analysis, the Environmental Consultant will review the recommended mitigation measures for consideration by the County. • Coordination/Consultation Activities – As part of the review of the technical analysis, the Environmental Consultant will meet with the County and appropriate stakeholders, including but not limited to resource agencies with permit approval authority for the proposed action. The Environmental Consultant will be responsible for accurately documenting decisions reached at project meetings. The Environmental Consultant will also be responsible for assisting the County preparing required notifications in the Environmental Quality Board Monitor and local newspapers.
