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RFP #24-038A: On-Call Environmental Review Services for C HAM B E RS
<br /> the Housing Division
<br /> City of Santa Ana GROUP
<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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