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RFQ #20-100: Environmental and Planning Services CHAMBERS City of Santa Ana GROUP with a Record of Decision that outlines that federal agency's decision, describes alternatives considered, and discusses any necessary mitigation or monitoring plans. B. Technical Studies The following studies and services are in response to services listed in the RFP, however, if additional studies (such as visual impact assessments and simulations or hydrologic/hydraulic assessments) are required as part of completing CEQA compliance and documentation, we would be happy to provide those services through a combination of in-house and subconsultant personnel. Biological and Resource Technical Reports Biological Resources Chambers Group's biology task may utilize our deep bench of well-rounded biologists allowing for scheduling of simultaneous tasks at multiple sites. Our biological resources staff hold permits from the USFWS and CDFW for collecting select species, conducting protocol surveys for sensitive species, and following specialized habitat evaluation procedures. The biology staff includes botanists and restoration ecologists who survey for sensitive plant species as well as specialize in restoration, revegetation, and soil analysis. In addition, Chambers Group staff are certified to perform wetland delineations. Our staff have conducted numerous database searches, Habitat Assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys, mitigation monitoring, and reports in Orange County. Chambers Group biologists will prepare biological technical documents, develop mitigation measures during the final design to avoid, minimize, and/or compensate for impacts to biological resources, and prepare any required restoration and mitigation monitoring plans. Chambers Group biologists will coordinate with wildlife agencies and assist in a full range of consultant services under federal and State endangered species acts. Our staff provides permit assistance for all project aspects (including a USACE Clean Water Act Section 404 permit, CDFW Section 1602 Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement, and RWQCB Section 401 Water Quality Certification). In addition, our staff will communicate and coordinate with the City's engineer and environmental staff, resource agencies, and construction contractors regarding project schedules and the effects of design changes on the environment. Our staff will anticipate issues and provide solutions to avoid conflict. sUAS Supported Surveys Chambers Group has successfully utilized sUAS technology for pre- and post -maintenance activities, nesting bird surveys (see As -Needed Section for nesting birds), vegetation mapping, native and nonnative vegetation assessments, and success criteria monitoring. Chambers Group proposes to utilize a sUAS to assist our foot surveys of the concrete and earthen bottom channels. The utilization of sUAS technology allows for multiple aspects that set us apart from our competitors. We have sUAS pilots that are also trained botanists by profession to expedite our analysis of the vegetation. Through the use of our Drone Services Department, not only can we provide high -resolution imagery with a guaranteed 1.0 inches per pixel (in/px) final image resolution, but we can also provide an objective view of project success criteria. Surveys are often conducted in less than 30 minutes with approximately 20 minutes of flight time that can map an area approximately 50 acres in size. By creating a static image of the project area, we can help the City analyze the area and identify potential design changes to avoid sensitive resources, or if impacts are not avoidable, we can use the high - resolution imagery to calculate impacts at a square foot level to reduce costly backend mitigation costs and identify potential on -site mitigation opportunities. Cultural and Paleontological Resources Chambers Group can provide Cultural Site Evaluations, Cultural Resource Mitigation, Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record (HABS/HAER) mitigation of Built Environment Resources, Ethnographic Studies, Historic Resource Treatment and/or Mitigation Plans, and Paleontological Resource Recovery, Analysis, and Restoration. 1979 63552 www.chambersgroupinc.com