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22B-002 Due Diligence and Bankruptcy Court Auction Andrew Church~* ,.~.._. i he&Bond Consuliin En 'veers 9 9j Environmental Specialists City of Northampton Planning Office City Hall 210 Main St. Northampton, MA 01060 Attn: Wayne Feiden Re Dear Mr. Feiden: G-250-0-35 February 11, 1995 ~~ ~~ l~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~T~T _~~ ~:.~ . Proposal for Phase I Site Assessment Former Sand & Gravel Property Northampton, MA Following up on your conversation with Evan Johnson of our office, Tighe &Bond is pleased to submit the following proposal for performing a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment at a 90 acre parcel in Northampton, Massachusetts. We understand that the property contains approximately 45 acres which previously had been used for sand and gravel mining. The remaining 45 acres consist of woodland and other undeveloped property. There are no buildings on the property, but there is a history of unauthorized access and at least two abandoned vehicles have been observed on the site. •-._F Tighe &Bond will furnish two (2) copies of the Phase I report within 4 weeks of our notice to proceed. Our report will be accompanied by a cover letter summarizing our conclusions and recommendations. If further assessment or other additional activities are recommended to ensure environmental compliance at this site, we will clearly state our recommendations in the cover letter and provide our estimate of the associated time frames and costs. The details of our Phase I report format are outlined below, followed by our cost proposal. If submittal of draft reports is requested, Tighe &Bond will contact you following the submittal of the Draft Phase I Report to respond to any questions that may arise following your review of the report. We will make requested clarifications or modifications to reports provided that those revisions conform with our professional opinion regarding our observations. Phase I Report Format Tighe & Bond's format for historical site assessments reflects the general content of ASTM Standard E 1527-94 for Phase I Environmental Assessments. We recognize that each site is unique, however, and our approach for this site will focus on areas of significance relative to the present and past uses at this site. Records Review: Tighe &Bond will examine all relevant site records available from your files, as well as records available in files and databases maintained by local, state and Federal agencies, to determine known conditions at the site and in the surrounding area that may impact environmental conditions at the site. Westfield Executive Park 53 Southampton Road Westfield, MA 01085-5308 Tel. 413-562-1600 Fax. 413-562-5317 Original printed on recycled paper. ~~fii he&Bond g ins ultcng Engineers Environmental Specialists The site assessment report will include a summary of information available in State and Federal listings for sites of potential environmental concern near the parcel. Listed sites within a radius of one-half mile to one mile of the subject site, in accordance with the ASTM Standard Practice, will be identified in the Phase I report. Records and listings of registered underground storage tanks and registered hazardous waste generators (RCRA Generators List) will also be reviewed relative to the subject parcel and adjacent properties. If no listed facilities are identified within the search radius, a statement of that fording will be included. The source of drinking water and the wastewater disposal methods in the surrounding area will be identified as either public utilities or private installations. We will also determine from DEP records of both community and' non-community water supplies whether any public water supply wells are located near the site if this information is deemed to be relevant in the context of the site conditions. The means of wastewater disposal in the area will also be identified as being a public utility or on-site disposal system. Historical Site Use: Historical information regarding past uses of the parcel and surrounding neighborhood will be determined through review of records available from your files, review of assessors' records, or research of other publicly available information (such as Town histories, Sanborn Fire Insurance Mapping, maps and aerial photographs). Copies of pertinent maps showing the area surrounding the site will be provided in the Phase I report. The findings of any previous reports or assessments performed for the property, if available, will be reviewed and summarized. Physical Setting: The physical setting of the site will be documented in the Phase Z report in the form of a site locus plan illustrating the site on a USGS topographic map. Mapped soil units, site topography and site drainage will be characterized, and flooding potential will be discussed if relevant. We will also state whether the site is located above an area classified as a Potentially Productive Aquifer as defined in the Massachusetts Contingency Plan. Based on your discussions with Evan Johnson, it is our understanding that at least a portion of the property is located over the Northampton municipal aquifer. Site Reconnaissance: A site visit is a central part of the Phase I Investigation. We will document the current conditions at the site by photographs to be reproduced in the report. Current conditions and uses of adjoining properties will also be documented in appropriate detail. In addition, we have included the collection of three soil samples for total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) analysis as part of the field work for this project. These samples will be collected from areas of obvious soil staining, stressed vegetation or other areas indicative of a release of petroleum products. The general environmental condition of the property will be assessed by visual inspection using typical indicators. As noted above, this includes inspection for the presence of stained soil or pavement, areas of dead or stressed vegetation, odors, areas of apparent fill, or evidence of waste disposal or burial. Again, soil samples will be collected in these areas as part of the 2 Original printed on recycled paper. ~.. i he&Bond g ins ultcng Engineers Environmental Specialists investigation. If more than three areas of concern are encountered during the site visit, we will contact you to discuss the collection of additional soil samples in these areas. The presence of any wetlands or water courses in direct proximity to the site will be noted, if present. If previous assessments have been performed and monitoring wells have been previously installed, we will attempt to locate those wells and determine their condition. Conclusions: At the conclusion of the Phase I report we will provide a summary of relevant findings. We will then provide an opinion, based solely upon the information presented in the report, whether any evidence was observed of conditions that may be of environmental concern, and whether further investigation of those conditions is warranted. Cost Pro osal Based upon the approach and format described above and our experience in performing ftiea (environmental site assessments, we estimate that the cost to perform this work will be ~~~# ~~~~~ $2,300, including the collection of~he three (3) soil samples. We anti,~ipate that this project will take ~~e1y four t~"'weeks to complete. w-.~ This cost proposal is based upon a scope of work encompassing primarily a site visit and a review of published and other historical data, and the collection of three surficial soil samples. This proposal specifically does not address areas requiring deeper soil sampling and groundwater investigations. We will undertake this work on a per diem basis, and you will be billed at three times our direct labor costs, plus expenses such as mileage. Our Schedule of Conditions for performing this work is attached to this letter agreement and made a part thereof. If this proposal is acceptable, please sign and date one (1) copy of this letter agreement as confirmation of your authorization to proceed and return it to my attention. If you have any additional questions or comments, please feel free to contact Evan Johnson or me at your earliest convenience. Very truly yours GH & BO C. 1M. ~Z~~ ohn W. Powers, P.E. resident Accepted by: ~~~~ ~~ Wayne Feiden Date: ~/~%f ~~ ~' G250\LTR\ETJ. MIV1 Original printed on recycled paper. z~ . Tighe8cBond SCHEDULE OF CONDITIONS Right of Entrv -Unless otherwise agreed, you will furnish right-of-entry on the land for us to make the planned borings, explorations, or field tests. We will take reasonable precautions to minimize damage to the land from use of equipment, but have not included in our fee the cost for restoration of damages that may result from our operations. If we are required to restore the land to its former condition this will be accomplished and the cost plus five percent will be added to our fee. Damage to Latent Underground Structures -Reasonable care will be exercised in locating underground structures in the vicinity of proposed subsurface explorations. This will include contact with the local agency coordinating subsurface utility information and a review of plans provided by you or your representatives for the site to be investigated. We shall be entitled to rely upon any plans provided. If the locations of underground structures are not known or cannot be confirmed, then there will be a degree of risk to you associated with conducting the explorations. In the absence of confirmed underground structure locations, you agree to accept the risk of damage and possible costs associated with repair and restoration of damage resulting from the exploration work. - Samples -All soil, rock and water samples will be discarded 30 days after submission of our report, unless you advise us otherwise. Upon request, we will ship or deliver the samples, charges collect, or will store them for you for an agreed storage charge. Invoices -Invoices will generally be submitted on~re a moth for services performed during the previous month. Payment will be due within ~d' days of invoice date. Interest will be added to accounts in arrears at the rate of one and one-half (1.5) percent per month (18 percent per annum) or the maximum rate allowed by law, whichever is less, of the outstanding balance. In the event we engage counsel to enforce overdue payments, you will reimburse us for all reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs. Ownership of Documents -All reports, field data and notes, laboratory test data, calculations, estimates, and other documents which we prepare, as instruments of service, shall be our property. You agree that all reports and other work we furnish you or your agents, which are not paid for, will be returned upon demand and will not be used for any purpose whatsoever. Reports and other materials resulting from our efforts on this project or site are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by you or others on extensions or modification of this project or for any other projects or sites. Reuse of reports or other materials by you or others on extensions or modifications, of this project or on other sites, without our written permission or adaptation for the specific purpose intended shall be at the user's sole risk, without liability on our part, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from all claims, damages, and expenses, including attorney's fees, arising out of such unauthorized reuse. Any reuse or adaptation of the instruments of service occurring with our permission shall entitle us to further compensation in amount to be agreed upon. We will retain pertinent records relating to the services performed for a period of six (6) years following submission of our report, during which period the records will be made available upon reasonable request. Insurance -Except for claims related to pollutants or asbestos, we are protected against most risks of liability exposure by Workmen's Compensation Insurance, Professional Liability Insurance with respect to liabilities arising from negligent errors and omissions, and by Standard Public Liability Insurance. We will furnish information and certificates at your Original panted on recycled paper.