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RFP #24-038A: On -Call Environmental Review Services for CHAMBERS
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<br />City of Santa Ana
<br />Additionally, Chambers Group paleontologists have extensive experience in providing services involving initial surveys,
<br />mitigation plans, surface collection, construction monitoring, fossil salvage, laboratory preparation, cataloguing and
<br />transferring, technical reports, and exhibits.
<br />Cultural/Paleontological Assessments: The Chambers Group team has extensive experience in cultural resources
<br />management services including, archaeology (both historic and prehistoric), historic structures, and ethnography, and
<br />has extensive experience throughout Southern California.
<br />Chambers Group brings experience in coordinating with the SHPO, Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC),
<br />Native American groups, and other land management agencies such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Bureau of
<br />Land Management (BLM), California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), HUD, USACE, USFWS, and US Forest
<br />Service (USFS). Additionally, the team has an excellent working relationship with tribal representatives throughout
<br />California.
<br />Chambers Group team is prepared to support the City in all areas of cultural resources as required under CEQA, and/or
<br />Section 106 of the NHPA, as amended.
<br />Should a project involve HUD, cultural and paleontological assessments will include a discussion of the project's
<br />compliance with statutes, executive orders, and regulations listed at 24 CFR 50.4, 58.5 and 58.6.
<br />Archaeological Reconnaissance Surveys: To satisfy State requirements, Chambers Group archaeologists will conduct
<br />Archaeological Reconnaissance Surveys (if necessary) of project areas. Our archaeologists are equipped with sub -meter
<br />accurate Global Positioning System (GPS) units that can have proposed project boundaries delineated ahead of time to
<br />document areas assessed, areas with limited access/visibility, and to develop a sensitivity map based on the literature
<br />review and survey. Survey notes include descriptions of the survey area(s), site conditions, and other relevant
<br />observations.
<br />Archaeological/Paleontological Technical Reports: After completing Archaeological Literature Reviews and Archaeological
<br />Reconnaissance Surveys, Chambers Group will prepare project -specific CEQA Archaeological Technical Reports which
<br />summarize literature reviews, survey results, and will include the following sections: (a) introduction, (b) proposed
<br />project description, (c) Summary of literature reviews, (d) methods used to conduct the surveys, (e) results of the
<br />existing conditions of cultural resources on the site, (f) recommendations, and (g) references cited. The reports will
<br />include current photographs and maps documenting site conditions summary of any archaeological resource findings
<br />observed.
<br />AB 52 Consultation: Chambers Group will perform AB 52 Tribal Consultation Support on behalf of the City if requested.
<br />As the Lead Agency, the City is required to provide formal notification to the designated contact or tribal representative
<br />of traditionally and culturally affiliated Native American tribes within the geographic area(s).
<br />Our team will prepare notification letters that include a brief project description and a map of the proposed project.
<br />Then, we will consult with the tribes to develop appropriate mitigation measures to avoid or minimize impacts to TCRs.
<br />Historical Resources Survey and Documentation: As needed, Chambers Group will conduct historical resources
<br />surveys to photo document and assess the current condition of historical resources. The historical resources will be
<br />recorded on appropriate DPR 523 series forms. In preparing the DPR 523 forms, the existing condition of the resources
<br />will be photographed and described in detail. We will prepare technical reports in compliance with CEQA standards.
<br />The reports will include historic contexts, a summary of field methods and results, significance evaluations of historic
<br />period resources under appropriate criteria.
<br />Air Quality, GHG, and Noise Analysis (Vista Environmental)
<br />Vista Environmental will provide the following tasks for conducting an air quality analysis, GHG analysis, and noise
<br />analysis for a project. The results of these studies would then be incorporated into the appropriate CEQA document, or
<br />in a standalone report. These tasks may vary depending on the project to be analyzed. Vista Environmental is also
<br />qualified to provide Energy and HRAs if required for a project. A detailed scope will be provided on a project basis.
<br />Air Quality and GHG Analysis: Santa Ana is located within the South Coast Air Basin and the air emissions in the Air Basin
<br />are regulated by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). Specifically, the City is responsible for
<br />the assessment and mitigation of air emissions resulting from its land use decisions. The City relies on the expertise of
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