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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPL-INT-2023-005424 06.20.23 AECOS, INC. SOQ CAT PL.2, PL.13 Araujo, Jaclyn From: Ann Mello <amello@aecos.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 7:52 AM To: Planning Internet Mail Subject: professional services Attachments: AECOS Qualification submittal to Planning department.pdf Aloha We are interested in qualifying for professional services for Botany, Wildlife Biology, and other environmental services. Please see our letter of interest and statement of qualifications submittal, attached. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Ann Mello AECOS, Inc. 45-939 Kamehameha Hwy#104 Kaneohe HI96744 (808)234-7770 1 AECOS, Inc. 45-939 Kamehameha Hwy, Suite 104 Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744 Phone: (808) 234-7770 Fax: (808) 234-7775 Email: aecosCa)aecos.com June 20, 2023 Planning Director, County of Hawaii nlanningPhawaiicoun ov ATTN: Mr. Zendo Kern 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, HI 96720 Re: Professional Services Qualifications for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Dear Mr. Kern; AECOS Inc. would like to take this opportunity to submit our qualifications for professional services to the County of Hawaii. AECOS performs terrestrial, stream, and marine flora/fauna and water quality surveys. AECOS also performs jurisdictional water determinations and provides biological monitoring, water quality monitoring, and laboratory services. The following itemized list corresponds to the numbered items in your Notice to Providers of Professional Services. 1) AECOS, Inc. 45-939 Kamehameha Hwy., #104 Kaneohe, HI 96744 There are no other office locations, however a few biologists work from home on 0`ahu and Hawaii island. Contact: Susan Burr sburr@aecos.com 2) AECOS was established in 1971 and is 52 years old. The average number of employees over the last five years is 20. 3) Resumes of these key employees are included in the attached statement of qualifications: Planning Director Department of Planning, County of Hawaii January 19, 2023 Page 2 of 3 Eric Guinther. Ecologist, BA in biology, over 48 years of experience designing, implementing biological surveys. Susan Burr, Environmental Scientist, BA in biology and MS in marine resources management; over 25 years of experience in the environmental field. Reginald David. Project Manager,vertebrate biologist; over 40 years in avian and mammalian surveys. Stacey Kilarski, Marine Resource Specialist, BA in biology and MS in marine resource management; over 13 years of experience in marine surveys. Bryson Luke, Biologist, BS in Natural Resources and Environmental Management; over 5 years of experience in biological surveys with AECOS, Inc. and additional experience with his prior employers. 4) A list of recent projects with brief project descriptions as well as additional client contact information can be found in the statement of qualifications. Listed here are a few that pertain to botany and wildlife biology: • Ongoing. Avian Monitoring, Predator Control, and Reporting for the Kealakehe WWTP. Contracted by County of Hawaii. AECOS No. 1627. • 2022-2023 Biological monitoring for threatened and endangered birds and seabirds at Punaluu during construction activity. Contracted by ICF Stokes. AECOS No. 1402. • 2020. Faunal survey for the proposed Circuit Hawaii Raceway Park, Kapolei, O`ahu, Hawaii. Prep. for HHF Planners, Inc., AECOS No.1619. • 2020. Natural Resource Assessment for Kapolei Parkway Lots, Ewa, Oahu, Hawai`i. Prep. for the Kobayashi Group, LLC.,AECOS No. 1614. • 2019. Marine Mammal Observation/Monitoring. Contracted by Sound and Sea Technology. AECOS No. 1399. • 2018.Endangered Species Act Monitoring at Hilea Gulch and Nanole Gulch Repair Project, Ka`u District, Hawai`i. Prep. for Hawaiian Dredging and Construction Co.,AECOS No. 1564 • 2018. Hanalei Bridge Biomonitoring, Hanalei, Kaua`i. Prep. for Hawaiian Dredging and Construction Co.,AECOS 1570. List of clients that can be contacted: • RM Towill Corp., Brian Takeda, BrianTPrmtowill.com. (808)842-1133 • Wilson Okamoto, Keola Cheng, KChengPwilsonokamoto.com. (808)946- 2277 Planning Director Department of Planning, County of Hawaii January 19, 2023 Page 2 of 3 • EKNA Services, Inc., Brian Ishii, BIshiiPeknahawaii.com. (808)591-8553 • HHF Planners, Scott Ezer, SEzerPhff.com. (808)457-3158 • G70,Jeff Overton, leffPg70At gn. (808)523-5866 5) A statement of qualifications with brief project descriptions and key employee resumes along with a company brochure is being submitted with this letter via email. A certificate of insurance is also included in this email. AECOS looks forward to working with the County of Hawaii. Any questions or comments regarding these submitted documents should be addressed to Susan Burr at sburrPaecos.com or via phone at cell (808)722-4145. Sincerely, %k3k?YM- Susan Burr President STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AECOS, Inc. 45-939 Kamehameha Hwy., Ste. 104 Kane'ohe, Hawaii 96744 Phone: (808) 234-7770 Fax: (808)234-7775 e-mail: aecosgaecos.com www.aecos.com June 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page INTRODUCTION TO AECOS 2 RECENT PROJECTS 3 PERSONNEL 11 RESUMES 12 AECOS, Inc. Statement of Qualifications Page i INTRODUCTION TO AECOS AECOS, Inc. is a small, Hawaii-based business providing environmental consulting and analytical laboratory services to government, industry, commercial, and private clients throughout the Pacific Basin. We offer a variety of services, with special emphasis in ecology, aquatic sciences, and water quality. Established in Hawaii in 1971, our company's dedication to excellence has produced a reputation for quality and integrity for 50 years. Our services include, and are not limited to, the following: ♦ Ecological Assessments ♦ Analytical Chemistry ♦ Biological Stream Surveys ♦ Toxicity Testing ♦ Marine Surveys ♦ Environmental Permitting ♦ Wetland OHWM Delineations ♦ Environmental Impact Assessment ♦ Natural Resource Inventories ♦ Essential Fish Habitat Assessment ♦ Water Quality Studies ♦ Biological Evaluation In our 50 years, AECOS has prepared over 1500 technical reports for clients, mostly in Hawaii but also covering work on numerous Pacific Islands, and as far west as Japan. Our staff includes biologists, ecologists, water quality specialists, chemists, microbiologists, oceanographers, database specialists, and technicians. AECOS scientists have extensive knowledge of terrestrial,marine, and freshwater ecology throughout the Pacific area. This collective expertise provides a multi-disciplinary capability for addressing a variety of environmental issues and challenges faced by our clients. AECOS maintains an extensive library of environmental reports, texts, and reference collections of marine and aquatic flora and fauna. Networked computers with a variety of database, spreadsheet, statistical, and word-processing software enable rapid data analysis and timely submission of reports. Documents are prepared using Microsoft® Word for WindowsTM. Data tables can be provided digitally in either Word or Microsoft® Excel formats. AECOS maintains a home page on the World Wide Web(www.aecos.com)which provides more information on our company,project experience,and various environmental data, and as a community service,maintains links to other environmental sites of interest. AECOS laboratory annually participates in EPA certified provider water pollution and water supply performance evaluation samples for the analyses we do in-house. Our microbiology laboratory is Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) certified for drinking water analyses. AECOS is an accepted laboratory for Underground Inj ection Control(UIC) sampling and analyses and is accepted by HDOH Clean Water Branch as qualified samplers for 401 WQC monitoring programs. AECOS, Inc. Statement of Qualifications Page 2 RECENT AECOS,INC. PROJECTS Flora/Fauna,Water Quality, Stream & Marine Surveys 2014—present.New Kapalama Container Terminal Wharf and Dredging Project, Essential Fish Habitat Assessment & Coral Transplantation, Honolulu Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii. Department of Army File No. POH-2012-00081. AECOS No. 1354A-H. Daniel Lutz, Senior Project Manager, Moffatt & Nichol. (808) 533-7000. William Makanui,HMP Engineer,DOT,Harbors Division,Special Projects Group,(808) 586-2525 (Office), (808)291-0356(cell) Designed and conducted marine surveys (including benthic composition, coral size frequency distribution macro-invertebrate density, and fish diversity, size, density and biomass)to quantify marine resources in the proposed dredge and fill areas and other areas that may be impacted indirectly. Supported NOAA-NMFS, USFWS, and Department of Transportation consultations and consisted of a MSA, EFH assessment, ESA Section 7 consultation, DA permit and amendment preparation, coral transplantation plan, and implementation of long-term monitoring.Long-term monitoring was built into project scope. AECOS organized coordination and communication among HDOT Harbors and planning team. 2012 — 2021. Pier 12 and 15 Improvements, Coral Transplantation, Honolulu Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii. AECOS No. 1300A-H. Ben Ahakuelo, P.E., Construction Manager,Yogi Kwong Engineers,LLC,(808)942-0001 Mel Travens,DOT,Harbors Division,(808) 586-2461 (Office),(808)291-0851 (Mobile) Conducted surveys identifying and quantifying coral reef species for preparation of an EA and to assist in developing project alternatives and selecting a design with the least amount of impact to marine resources. Prepared a coral transplantation plan and worked with commercial divers to transplant corals. A post construction assessment was conducted immediately following completion of the project work at each pier, and a one-, three-, and five- year postconstruction assessment of transplanted corals was conducted. Long-term monitoring to evaluate success was built into project scope. 2021. A natural resources assessment of two sites at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, North Kona, Hawaii Island. AECOS No. 1671. Landrum&Brown(513) 530-1271 The State of Hawaii,Department of Transportation,Airports Division is proposing to make improvements on two sites that are currently undeveloped within the airport footprint. The northern site is approximately 75 ac in size and the southern AECOS, Inc. Statement of Qualifications Page 3 site is approximately 33 ac. AECOS was tasked by Landrum & Brown with conducting flora and fauna surveys and assessing critical habitat and jurisdictional waters on the two sites for project permitting. Our report recommended appropriate avoidance and minimization measures to avoid impacts to listed species, including the endangered Blackburn's Sphinx Moth and threatened and endangered seabirds. 2021. Natural resources and functional assessment of Honouliuli Stream for the Ewa Shaft Tunnel Improvements Project `Ewa, Oahu. Prep for RM Towill Corp., AECOS No. 1557b. Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) proposes to use the `Ewa shaft irrigation system for a potable water supply. BWS consulted with the Honolulu District(HD) of the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers(USACE)in 2018 and the USACE determined a "functional assessment" of Honouliuli Stream would be required as part of the permit application. The purpose of a functional assessment is to allow the USACE and federal resource agencies to compare current conditions in Honouliuli Stream with anticipated functions and values of the stream after the Project has been completed. In 2019, AECOS was contracted by R. M. Towill Corporation to conduct water quality and biological surveys, delineate the CWA jurisdictional limits or ordinary high water mark (OHWM) of Honouliuli Stream in the Project area and conduct a functional assessment of the stream. In 2020, the Project area was expanded both up and downstream along Honouliuli Gulch and AECOS was contracted to extend the scope of the initial.The results of the survey and functional assessment will be used by USACE to make permitting decisions. 2020. Kamehameha Highway Resurfacing and Widening Project, Wahiawa, Hawai`i. Prep. for EKNA Services,Inc.,AECOS No. 1621. HDOT-Highways Division, together with the Federal Highways Administration, are preparing to repave and widen approximately 11.5 miles of Kamehameha Highway and portions of Kamananui Road and Wilikina Drive.AECOS, Inc. was contracted by EKNA Services, Inc. to conduct a natural resources survey of the project site along the length of the Project, including staging areas, to identify presence/absence and potential impacts to federal and state ESA-listed threatened and endangered species. AECOS prepared a report of findings to be submitted to USFWS. 2020. Faunal survey for the proposed Circuit Hawaii Raceway Park, Kapolei, Oahu,Hawaii. Prep. for Helber Hastert& Fee Planners,Inc.,AECOS 1619. Build The Track, LLC. proposes to construct "Circuit Hawaii Raceway Park" in Campbell Industrial Park, Kapolei, Oahu.AECOS, Inc. was contracted to survey fauna for the subject property by HHF Planners in support of the environmental AECOS, Inc. Statement of Qualifications Page 4 planning and permitting efforts for the Project.AECOS biologists used avian point- counts, time-dependent waterbird counts, and pedestrian transects through the property to determine if any fauna of concern, including listed threatened or endangered under federal or state ESA statutes occur on the Project site. AECOS prepared a report of findings to be included in a Conditional Use Permit application with the Hawaii Department of Planning and Permitting. 2020. Natural Resource Assessment for Kapolei Parkway Lots, Ewa, Oahu, Hawai`i. Prep. for the Kobayashi Group,LLC.,AECOS No. 1614. The Kobayashi Group propose to construct an apartment complex at three lots of an undeveloped parcel along Kapolei Parkway.AECOS,Inc. conducted preliminary survey of flora and fauna at the parcel to determine if any species of concern, including listed threatened or endangered under federal or state ESA statutes,occur on the Project site. 2020. Environmental surveys for Koa Ridge community development in Mililani, Oahu,Hawaii. Prep. for Engineering Concepts Inc.,AECOS 1186i. Castle & Cooke are developing former agricultural land in central Oahu into a residential community at Koa Ridge in Mililani. Development of Koa Ridge includes construction of several storm water drainage systems that will discharge into nearby Kipapa Gulch via offsite drain lines.AECOS most recently conducted biological surveys, CWA federal jurisdictional waters surveys, and prepared and implemented AMAPs for CWA Sec. 401 permitting for a storm drain for the Project. AECOS has conducted environmental surveys and reporting for the Koa Ridge Project effort since 2008. Biological surveys include a survey for aquatic species and riparian flora and fauna. 2020. Marine biological and water quality surveys for Kalaeloa Fuel Pier & Terminal Improvements,Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor, Oahu,Hawaii. Prep.for Belt Collins Hawaii,AECOS No. 1546. DOT-Harbors Division proposes to improve portions of Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor to improve function and capacity for liquid-bulk (i.e., petroleum products, biofuels and asphalt) and dry-bulk (i.e., coal, cement, sand and aggregate) cargo. The purpose of the Proj ect is to increase capacity,flexibility and reduce congestion. AECOS was contracted by Belt Collins Hawaii to conduct marine surveys at the Project to support the EIS development. Surveys included water quality assessments and marine SCUBA transects along the sea floor to identify species and quantify habitat. AECOS prepared a report to support Project preparation of Essential Fish Habitat Assessment and a Biological Evaluation. AECOS, Inc. Statement of Qualifications Page 5 2020.Natural resources assessment of an unnamed tributary to Kahauiki Stream for a project to replace a water line at Fort Shafter Flats, Honolulu, Island of Oahu. Prep. For R.M. Towill,AECOS No. 1615. The Department of Army proposes to replace a water line across a stream at Fort Shafter, Oahu. AECOS, Inc. conducted surveys of the biological flora/fauna resources at the site, assessed water quality, and delineated the extent of federal jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. Results of the surveys support the permitting process for the Project, and include compliance with Sec. 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, as well as Clean Water Act Sec. 402 NPDES, Sec. 404 permitting, and Sec. 401 water quality certifications. To delineate the federal jurisdictional limits of Waters of the U.S.,AECOS biologists marked stream ordinary high water mark, measured tidal shift to determine mean higher high water, and evaluated soil pits to determine the presence/absence of adjacent wetlands. 2019. Natural resources survey for the Waihe`e Riparian Learning Center in Kahulu`u, Ko`olau Poko District, O`ahu. Prep.for G70,AECOS No. 1559. The City and County of Honolulu Board of Water Supply proposes to create the "Waihe`e Riparian Learning Center" in Waihe`e Valley, Oahu. to educate the public about the importance of streams, watersheds, and regenerative agriculture. AECOS Inc., was contracted by G70 to complete a natural resources survey and assess potential environmental impacts from the proposed Project. Surveys included an assessment of water quality,and fauna surveys which included in-water snorkel surveys at several reaches of Waihe`e Stream at the Project site. 2019.Daniel K.Inouye International Airport Taxiway A Improvements at Manuwai and Kumumau`u Canal. Prep. For Jacobs Engineering Group — C142M,AECOS No. 1590. HDOT-Airports proposes to reconstruct Taxiway A at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Project work includes improvements in- and adjacent-to Manuwai Canal and Kaloaloa Canal.AECOS, Inc. was contracted by JACOBS to conduct natural resource surveys at the canals to identify species of concern and characterize water quality at the canals. AECOS also delineated boundaries of federal jurisdictional waters at Manuwai Canal and identify wetland function.Work supports CWA Sec. 401 WQC, 402 NPDES, and 404 permitting for the Project, as well as Sec. 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. 2019.A natural resources assessment of Maunawai Canal and Kaloaloa Canal for Taxiway A reconstruction at Daniel K.Inouye International Airport.AECOS No. 1590. Jacobs (808) 772-3606 AECOS, Inc. Statement of Qualifications Page 6 The Hawaii Department of Transportation proposed to reconstruct Taxiway A at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport; project components included construction of a structure over Manuwai Canal, removal and replacement of a culvert and headwall in Kaloaloa Canal, and regrading the infield area west of Manuwai Canal. AECOS was tasked by Jacobs with assessing the extent of"waters of the US," water quality in the two canals, sediment toxics in Manuwai Cana, flora and fauna, functions and values of Manuwai wetland. Results of our surveys and impact analysis were used for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and the Hawaii Environmental Policy Act(HEPA)process and Clean Water Act(CWA)permitting program. 2018 — 2019. Environmental surveys and jurisdictional delineation of waters of the U.S.for the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements project at Sand Island, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. AECOS No. 1516A-B. Brian Takeda,Planning Project Manager,R.M.Towill Corporation.(808) 842-1133. Conducted terrestrial and marine biological surveys, water quality analyses, and a jurisdictional waters determination and delineation at the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant to support the design of and permitting for proposed upgrades to the plant. Terrestrial surveys included botanical, avian, and mammals and biologists assessed project impacts upon endangered birds and those protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Marine surveys (including benthic composition, coral size frequency distribution macro-invertebrate density, and fish diversity, size, density and biomass) quantified marine resources in the direct and indirect impact areas. Our water quality analysis assessed construction-related impacts and suggested management measures to reduce impacts. We conducted a jurisdictional determination and delineation of surface waters, including a tidally-influenced drainage ditch and areas with ponded water. Our survey report supported NOAA-NMFS, USFWS, and CCH consultations, including, EFHA, ESA Section 7, and a DA permit. Each member of the AECOS team assigned to this project brought specialized expertise, including that in marine biology,wetland sciences,botany, and ornithology,allowing us to utilize local specialists and conduct the surveys at a competitive cost. In-water work in Honolulu Harbor requires advanced coordination with the Harbor Master and harbor tenants, scheduling around cruise ship and contain vessel arrivals and departures, and awareness and flexibility to work around tug boats. 2018. Endangered Species Act Monitoring at Hdea Gulch and Ninole Gulch Repair Project, Ka'a District, Hawai`i. Prep. for Hawaiian Dredging and Construction Co., AECOS No. 1564. Hawaii Department of Transportation and Federal Highways plan to reconstruct Hilea and Nnole Bridges along Mdmalahoa Highway on Hawaii Island. Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co. (HDCC) contracted AECOS to conduct preliminary biological surveys for Federal and State ESA-listed threatened and endangered species,F AECOS, Inc. Statement of Qualifications Page 7 specifically for Hawaiian Hoary Bat (Lasiurus cinereus semotus), Hawaiian Hawk (Buteo solitarius), Nine (Branta sandvicensis), listed waterbirds, and Blackburn's sphinx moth (Manduca blackburni). 2018. Hanalei Bridge Biomonitoring, Hanalei, Kauai. Prep. for Hawaiian Dredging and Construction Co.,AECOS 1570. AECOS was contracted by HDCC to provide Endangered Species Act construction monitoring guidance and training for several Hanalei Bridge repair projects along Kuhio Highway. The endangered and threatened species covered include Hawaiian seabirds, Hawaiian hoary bat, nini, waterbirds, and endangered Hawaiian monk seal and sea turtle. AECOS provided on-site training, reference material, ESA BMPs and site-specific guidelines, as well as performed initial preconstruction surveys for waterbird and nini nesting. 2018. Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) Delineation for the Koukou`ai Bridge ReplacementProject,Hana Maui. Prep.For Wilson Okamoto Corp.,AECOSNo.1537. The County of Maui, Department of Public Works are preparing to conduct repairs to the Koukou`ai Bridge on the Hana Highway.AECOS, Inc. was contracted by Wilson Okamoto Corp. to delineate the OHWM of Koukou`ai Stream in the vicinity of the Koukou`ai Bridge Repair Project. 2018. Waiahole Bridge Replacement Project. Wetland Delineation field assistance for Hart Crowser,AECOS No. 1519. AECOS was subcontracted by Hart Crowser, Inc. to provide wetland delineation assistance for the Waidhole Bridge Replacement Project on Kalaniana`ole Highway. AECOS provided field delineation guidance to Hart Crowser staff. Delineation work was conducted to accommodate an extension of the Area of Potential Effect for the Proj ect. 2017. Survey for Nine nesting activity and Blackburn's sphinx moth feeding activity in the Lahaina Bypass Road project area. Prep.for Hawaiian Dredging and Construction Co., and Wilson Okamoto Corp.,AECOS No. 1495. AECOS biologist conducted a survey to establish whether or not nests of the endangered Hawaiian goose or nini (Branta sandvicensis) were present in the proposed Lahaina Bypass and whether any tree tobacco (Nicotiana glauca)plants over 3 ft in height occur within the footprint of the grading plan for the Project.Tree tobacco AECOS, Inc. Statement of Qualifications Page 8 are a potential food source utilized by larvae of the endangered Blackburn's Sphinx moth (Manduca blackburni). 2014— 2016. Applicable Monitoring and Assessment Plan (AMAP) for Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) and construction monitoring for Ma`alaea Small Boat Harbor. AECOS No. 1080. Richard Aoki,Project Manager,HDCC.raoki@hdcc.com and Dickey H.Lee,HDLNR(808) 587-0280. Prepared an AMAP and received approval by Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) to support CWA Section 401 WQC for repairs at Ma`alaea Small Boat Harbor. Collected preconstruction, during construction, and post construction water quality samples from June 2015 through February 2016, and submitted data to HDCC and HDLNR (permittee), who then submitted them to HDOH to ensure the project was completed in compliance with the WQC. AECOS has HDOH-qualified field samplers who are skilled in collecting water samples and experienced in making field measurements to fulfill CWA Section 401 WQC monitoring requirements. AECOS laboratory director and staff worked closely with HDOH to modify required elements of the AMAP to adapt to field conditions. With over 50 years of business in Hawaii, AECOS has cultivated excellent relationships with state and federal natural resource agencies and has successfully worked with most of the construction contractors doing business in Hawaii. 2015. Biological surveys for the Mamalahoa Highway (Route 19) Widening Project, Kamuela (Waimea)Island of Hawai`i. Prep. for RM Towill,AECOS 1434. Biological surveys were conducted along Mamalahoa Highway (County Rte. 19) east of Kamuela, South Kohala,Hawaii Island. The biological surveys identified sensitive biological resources (flora, fauna, potential wetlands) located within or utilizing the Mamalahoa Highway right-of-way. 2013—2015. Coral surveys and follow-up surveys for Honolulu Harbor molasses spill damage assessment. AECOS No. 1369. David Gulko, Director, Hawaii Coral Restoration Nursery HDLNR,(808) 587-0318. Designed and conducted reconnaissance surveys and a census of coral resources from the 2013 molasses spill in Honolulu Harbor. Supported HDLNR's impact assessment of state resources in Honolulu Harbor, which resulted in a $15.4 million settlement package. AECOS dive team was able to quickly mobilize and work with HDLNR to conduct in-water surveys immediately after the molasses spill. Open lines of communication and excellent coordination between HDLNR and the AECOS team enabled a successful rapid assessment and data exchanges. Legal ramifications of the project required a substantial amount of QA/QC and data storage. Due to the number AECOS, Inc. Statement of Qualifications Page 9 of photos,videos,and data collection,this project required significantly more oversight and management than previous projects. AECOS biologists and management were able to cooperatively work with HDLNR to quickly and thoroughly assess impacts and maintain clear communications, expectations, and project needs. AECOS biologists learned techniques to collect and store data such that they will be admissible evidence for litigation. Our experience from this project led AECOS to apply for and obtain American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS)certification for scientific diving in 2020 AECOS, Inc. Statement of Qualifications Page 10 PERSONNEL AECOS employs a diverse staff of personnel who are highly experienced in designing and implementing environmental studies and conducting analyses in support of such studies. Personnel are cross trained in different fields. Key personnel are listed below. Brief resumes of senior staff are provided on the following pages. Name Title/Field of Expertise Eric B. Guinther CEO, Ecologist, Botanist,Project Manager Susan Burr President Environmental Scientist, Project Manager Ann Mello Secretary/Treasurer, Office Manager, Data Technician Dr. S. Allen Cattell Water Quality Specialist Jessica Withrow Laboratory Manager, Biologist Rachel Knapstein Microbiologist, Marine Biologist Stacey Kilarski-Jacobson Marine Resource Management Specialist, Marine Biologist Reginald David Vertebrate Biologist, ESA Specialist Bryson Luke Biologist Carmen Hoyt Biologist Kamryn Yoneshige Biologist Gioconda Lopez Vargas Botanist AECOS, Inc. Statement of Qualifications Page II RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL ERIC B. GUINTHER Eric B. Guinther, AECOS CEO, is an ecologist/botanist and aquatic biologist with over 4S years of experience conducting environmental studies throughout the central Pacific Basin. His responsibilities at AECOS include corporate and project management, as well as the production of environmental survey reports, water quality assessments, and plant and animal identifications. Mr. Guinther does the final QA review of all AECOS reports prior to sending to clients. His educational background encompasses geology and botany in addition to his major area of study in invertebrate zoology. In recent years, Mr. Guinther has been involved mostly with conducting surveys assessing the distribution of aquatic biota, conducting plant surveys to document potentially sensitive species (native or listed species),and interpreting water quality data to assess the impact of projects on the natural environment. Mr. Guinther has conducted marine,terrestrial,and coastal zone surveys forAECOS throughout the Hawaiian Islands and in other parts of the western and central Pacific, including Guam, American Samoa, Kwajalein Atoll, Canton Atoll, Fanning Atoll, Christmas Island, Yap, Saipan, Tinian, Palau, and Japan. He has completed numerous terrestrial botanical resource and aquatic resource (streams and wetlands) surveys in the Hawaiian Islands. Recent projects underway or completed include numerous botanical surveys for private and public clients on Lanai, Maui, Hawaii, Oahu, and Kauai. He was a technical advisor to the TMDL studies for Kawa, Kaneohe, and Waikele streams funded by the State of Hawaii, Dept. of Health, and is recently served as botanist for stream improvements under an Army Corps project involving Honolulu urban stream (Manoa and Palolo streams) and an assessment of the impacts of invasive plants on Kawai Nui Marsh on windward Oahu. Mr. Guinther has completed the 40-hour basic health and safety training required for hazardous waste workers under OSHA 1910.120 and continues to maintain his certification through the annual refresher courses. He is also certified in Standard First Aid, CPR/AED and Wilderness First Aid. Mr. Guinther is an active participant at Na Pohaku o Hauwahine in Kailua, a community project to restore native vegetation and marsh habitat in Kawai Nui Marsh. AECOS, Inc. Statement of Qualifications Page 12 SUSAN BURR Susan Burr, Environmental Scientist, is President of AECOS and has over 25 years of experience in the environmental field. Her responsibilities at AECOS include project management, marine and freshwater biology, preparation of environmental survey and assessment reports,and wetland delineations. Ms. Burr has been project manager atAECOS for numerous environmental and water quality studies throughout the Pacific area. Her project list includes projects in nearshore coral reefs, deep-draft and small boat harbors, mangroves and coastal wetlands, sandy beaches,perennial and intermittent streams,and various construction sites. Ms. Burr received a B.A. degree in Biology in 1991 from Pomona College and a M.S. degree in Marine Resources Management in 1993 from the College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University. She has worked for the Washington State Office of Marine Safety,Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Division of Environmental Quality, Hawaii Department of Health Environmental Planning Office, and has been with AECOS since 2001. Recent projects Ms. Burr has managed while at AECOS include coral reef monitoring for beach nourishment projects in Waikiki; assessment of marine biotic resources for harbor development in Guam; wetland delineations for public works and development projects; and stream surveys on 0`ahu, Kauai, Maui, Molokai, and Hawaii. Ms. Burr is a member of the Society of Wetland Scientists, Hawaii Association of Environmental Professionals, and The Wildlife Society Hawaii Chapter. Ms. Burr is currently certified for OSHA hazardous waste site worker (1910.120), open water SCUBA, NITROX diving, first aid, CPR/AED, Wilderness First Aid, oxygen administration for divers and she holds a transportation worker identification credential (TWIC) for working in and around harbors. AECOS, Inc. Statement of Qualifications Page 13 REGINALD DAVID Reginald David is biologist specializing in avian and mammalian fauna with over 40 years of experience conducting environmental studies throughout the central Pacific Basin. He has worked with AECOS for over 30 years under his company, Rana Biological Consulting, and started employment with AECOS as an integral employee in February 2020. Mr. David is our senior biologist conducting vertebrate surveys. He specializes in avian species with an emphasis on endangered species. His responsibilities at AECOS include project management, designing and implementing faunal surveys as well as the production of environmental survey reports and fauna identification. Mr. David reviews faunal reports from staff prior to final edits. His educational background includes attending the University of Denver. His experience includes conducting faunal studies for the USFWS, State of Hawaii DOFAW, and private entities on all of the Hawaiian Islands. Mr. David has conducted over 1000 terrestrial faunal surveys under Rana Biological Consulting, many in collaboration with AECOS throughout the Hawaiian Islands and in other parts of the western and central Pacific, Korea, eastern Siberia and the western United States. He is the co-discoverer of a seabird new to science which has been described as Bryan's Shearwater (Puf�naus bryanii). Mr. David has a good working knowledge of USFWS, State of Hawaii, and the Federal Department of Transportation environmental laws and regulations. He is experienced in preparing biological assessments (BAs) required under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and in negotiating mitigation under Section 7 and Section 10 of the ESA as well as under Hawaii State Statute 19SD. Mr. David also has experience in preparing Natural Resource Management Plans (NRMP), DOD Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans (INRMP), Habitat Conservation Plans (HCP), and State of Hawaii Section 343 Environmental Assessments. He has experience in writing faunal sections for NEPA and HEPA documents. Mr. David is certified in Standard First Aid, CPR/AED and Wilderness First Aid. Mr. David has served on numerous boards and committees of agencies and private NGO groups. AECOS, Inc. Statement of Qualifications Page 14 STACEY KILARSKI-JACOBSON Stacey Kilarski is a Marine Resource Management Specialist/Marine Biologist with AECOS and has has been with the firm since 2009. She has experience in the marine resource management field in positions including Applied Scientist, Sustainable Fisheries Support Associate, and Marine Biologist. She is experienced in SCUBA- based coral reef surveys, knowledgeable in resilience concepts for incorporation into monitoring protocols and strategies, and has an understanding and working experience with marine and coastal management policies of the Pacific Islands region. Her primary responsibilities at AECOS include: project coordination, marine biological surveys and analysis, water quality surveys, and preparation of environmental surveys, assessment reports, Biological Evaluations, Essential Fish Habitat Assessments, coral transplantation and mitigation plans. She has experience working with federal and state resource agencies on ESA Section 7 and MSA consultations. Her project experience includes projects in nearshore coral reefs, deep-draft and small boat harbors, mangroves and coastal wetlands, sandy beaches, and various construction sites Stacey received a B.A. degree in Natural Resources in 2002 from the University of Michigan and a M.S. degree in Marine Resources Management in 2006 from the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management from the University of California. Before joining AECOS, Stacey was an Applied Scientist with The Nature Conservancy's Global Marine Team. In this role, Stacey worked with international teams and scientists in coral reef and fisheries management and conservation initiatives. Specifically, she provided technical support to projects related to marine protected areas (MPAs), coral reef resilience, climate change adaptation strategies and socioeconomics of coral reef systems. Stacey also worked with NOAA NMFS Pacific Islands Regional Office of Sustainable Fisheries where she consulted with Federal and state agency scientists and managers to draft enforceable Federal regulations of fishery resources in the western Pacific region. Stacey is currently certified for open water SCUBA, NITROX diving, first aid, CPR/AED, oxygen administration for divers and she holds a transportation worker identification credential (TWIC) for working in and around harbors. AECOS, Inc. Statement of Qualifications Page 15 Bryson Luke Bryson Luke joined the AECOS team in 2017 and brings over 8 years of experience in the environmental field. His work includes wetlands and jurisdictional waters delineations for U.S. Army Corps permitting, water quality monitoring for Hawaii Dept. of Health permitting, and numerous project work involving endangered species conservation,biological surveys, and stream biology. His work experience is centralized in Hawaii, but ranges as far west as Midway Atoll in the Papahanaumokuakea National Monument, and as far east as Oklahoma. Bryson contributes a variety of natural resource skills and local knowledge to AECOS projects. His responsibilities include conducting reconnaissance surveys for biological resources (flora/fauna) and identifying potential impacts to species from project-related activities.Field surveys and reporting for aquatic resources (streams, wetlands) that involve examinations of water quality, USACE jurisdictional determination, and biology. Preparation, planning, and execution of project deliverables. Bryson has experience with projects under his previous employer where he worked with a team to delineate the jurisdictional extent of anchialine pools and survey `bpae `ula and other biological resources at the Makalawena site. He also procured Special Activity Permits (SAPS) from the Hawaii Dept. of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Div. of Aquatic Resources (DAR) for the collection of larval `o`opu in an ongoing evaluation of streams managed by Kamehameha Schools. In his work with AECOS, Bryson has done jurisdictional waters delineations, aquatic and terrestrial biota surveys, water quality monitoring, and biological monitoring of endangered water birds. Bryson graduated from Kamehameha High School Kapalama Campus in 2005, and received a B.S. in Natural Resources and Environmental Management from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2010. Bryson has training in hazardous waste operations (HAZWOPER), first aid, CPR, basic helicopter safety, and work in airport AOAs. He also holds a Maritime Security (MARSEC) badge and Transportation Workers Identification Credentials (TWIC) card for working in and around harbors. AECOS, Inc. Statement of Qualifications Page 16 ALLEN CATTELL Dr. Allen Cattell is formally trained in oceanography and has 30-years experience in water quality studies. His primary responsibilities at AECOS include senior review, statistical analysis, and preparation of environmental survey and water quality assessment reports. He has participated as a major contributor in numerous water quality studies throughout the Pacific area including: Alaska, British Columbia, California, Hawaii, Christmas Island, Johnston Island, Canton Island, Fanning Island,American Samoa, Kwajalein, Palau, Guam, and Thailand. Dr. Cattell received his B.S. degree in Biology in 1963 from the University of the Pacific a M.S. degree in Marine Science in 196S from the University of the Pacific, and a Ph.D. in Oceanography in 1969 from the University of British Columbia. While at AECOS his consulting experience has included a wide variety of water quality studies in Hawaii and throughout the Central and Western Pacific area, including: the effects of disposal of thermal and sewage effluents and also dredge spoils into aquatic environments; the effects of various land development and watershed uses on the water quality of rivers, streams and coastal environments. Dr. Cattell served as an original member of the Technical Committee on Water Quality Standards for the State of Hawaii Department of Health and was responsible for the development of the State's marine water quality standards. AECOS, Inc. 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