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E. RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSED FOR THIS CONTRACT <br /> (Complete one Section E for each key person.) <br /> 12.NAME 13.ROLE IN THIS CONTRACT 14.YEARS EXPERIENCE <br /> a.TOTAL b.WITH CURRENT FIRM <br /> Richard Pender Natural Resources Team Lead/Ecologist 18 3 <br /> 15. FIRM NAME AND LOCATION(City and State) <br /> SWCA Environmental Consultants; Honolulu Office, Honolulu, HI <br /> 16. EDUCATION(Degree and Specialization) 17. CURRENT PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION(State and Discipline) <br /> Ph.D., Botany <br /> B.S.with honors,Biology N/A <br /> 18. OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS(Publications,Organizations, Training,Awards,etc.) <br /> Dr. Pender has over 17 years of experience working as an ecologist in Hawaii and New Zealand.This experience has involved undertaking environmental <br /> impact assessments and the development of habitat and species management plans for federal,state,native Hawaiian and Maori land management <br /> agencies,and private landowners.These plans and permitting requirements have been undertaken for infrastructure projects such as highways and roads, <br /> pipeline developments,and pathways within protected areas. Dr. Pender has specialist experience in invasive species management and ecological restoration <br /> and has managed numerous land rehabilitation projects. <br /> 19. RELEVANT PROJECTS <br /> (1)TITLE AND LOCATION(City and State) (2)YEAR COMPLETED <br /> Statewide Noxious Invasive Pest Program; Multiple Counties, Hawaii PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION(If applicable) <br /> 2007-Ongoing N/A <br /> (3)BRIEF DESCRIPTION(Brief scope,size,cost,etc.)AND SPECIFIC ROLE E Check if project performed with current firm <br /> a. <br /> SWCA is providing consultation services to the Hawai'i Department of Transportation Highways Division for developing and implementing the SNIPP, <br /> which includes the prevention,early detection,and control and management of invasive species along state highways. Specific services and <br /> deliverables include the following: 1)prevention of the spread and establishment of invasive species along highway rights-of-way(ROWs)2)early <br /> detection and rapid response to identify,report,and respond to newly detected species before they become a detriment to highway ROWs 3)control <br /> and management of already established species to reduce their harmful impacts along state highways 4)restoration using non-invasive or appropriate <br /> native plants on highway ROWs that reduce risk from harmful invasive plants;and 5)community outreach and organizational collaboration with other <br /> state agencies, non-profit organizations,and neighboring landowners to ensure long-term solutions for the invasive species problem in Hawaii. Role: <br /> Project Manager:Report preparation,strategic planning,technical input, and peer review. Cost:$9,586,608. <br /> (1)TITLE AND LOCATION(City and State) (2)YEAR COMPLETED <br /> Waimea Canyon Drive/Koke`e Road Improvements Flora Survey;Grace Pacific LLC; PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION(If applicable) <br /> Kauai, Kauai County, Hawaii 2023-2024 N/A <br /> b (3)BRIEF DESCRIPTION(Brief scope,size,cost,etc.)AND SPECIFIC ROLE ® Check if project performed with current firm <br /> SWCA conducted a flora survey in advance of the Hawaii Department of Transportation's 2.5-mile Koke'e Road improvements project located between <br /> Mile Markers 11.5 and 14.0,on the island of Kauai. SWCA surveyed 15 pull-off areas within the project corridor that may be impacted by vegetation <br /> clearance.The purpose of the survey was to identify any special-status species and native tree species within the site.This information would then be usi <br /> to inform the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures or adjustments to the project design,with the goal of minimizing potential impacts on <br /> native flora and their habitats within the project footprint. Role:Project Manager/Botanist. Conducted survey work and report preparation. Cost:$13,581. <br /> (1)TITLE AND LOCATION(City and State) (2)YEAR COMPLETED <br /> Kauai Mosquito Suppression Environmental Assessment; Kauai County, Hawaii PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION(If applicable) <br /> 2021-2023 N/A <br /> (3)BRIEF DESCRIPTION(Brief scope,size,cost,etc.)AND SPECIFIC ROLE ® Check if project performed with current firm <br /> c. <br /> SWCA is assisting the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources(DLNR)and US Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS)with the preparation <br /> of an Environmental Assessment and an accompanying Cultural Impact Analysis(CIA)for using the Wolbachia-based Incompatible Insect Technique <br /> for the suppression of southern house(Culex quinquefasciatus)mosquito populations on Kauai.This EA is needed to acquire the necessary state <br /> and federal permits for the application of Wolbachia IIT mosquitoes.Role:Project Ecologist/Botanist. Primary author of natural resources component <br /> of the assessment.Cost$108,439. <br /> (1)TITLE AND LOCATION(City and State) (2)YEAR COMPLETED <br /> PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION(If applicable) <br /> Munitions Response Site Draft Ecological Resource Plan and Ecological Monitoring; 2022-Ongoing N/A <br /> Honolulu City and County, Hawai'i <br /> d (3)BRIEF DESCRIPTION(Brief scope,size,cost,etc.)AND SPECIFIC ROLE ® Check if project performed with current firm <br /> SWCA provided ecological survey and monitoring for an unexploded ordinance(UXO)survey project conducted by GSI on Oahu. SWCA ecologists <br /> undertook initial surveys for federal-and state-listed threatened and endangered species,which was followed by weekly monitoring of ongoing UXO <br /> survey operations.Role:Project Ecologist/Botanist. Project management,client liaison,report writing,peer review. Cost$34,097. <br /> (1)TITLE AND LOCATION(City and State) (2)YEAR COMPLETED <br /> PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION(If applicable) <br /> Bellows Field Wetland Restoration;Oahu County, Hawai'i 2022-Ongoing N/A <br /> (3)BRIEF DESCRIPTION(Brief scope,size,cost,etc.)AND SPECIFIC ROLE ® Check if project performed with current firm <br /> e' SWCA is assisting with the 8-acre wetland restoration on the Former USAF base Bellows Field on the windward side of the Hawaiian island of Oahu. <br /> The site was formerly used as a shooting range and will be restored for endangered waterbird habitat.Role:Project Manager. Report preparation. Cost <br /> $63,293. <br /> STANDARD FORM 330(REV. 8/2016) PAGE 2 <br />