HomeMy WebLinkAboutTetra Tech, Inc. - OH.2 Community Planning (Environment Assessment)2019
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Procurement of Professional Services
COUNTY OF HAWAII
Housing and Community Development
FY26 ANNUAL NOTICE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
June 302025
Tetra Tech, Inc.
737 Bishop St., Suite 2000 | Pacific Guardian Center, Mauka Tower Honolulu, HI 96813-3201 www.tetratech.com
Tetra Tech, Inc.
737 Bishop Street, Suite 2000 | Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Tel 808.441.6600 Fax 808.536-3953 www.tetratech.com
Submitted via email only: ohcdprofserv@hawaiicounty.gov
June 30, 2025
Ms. Kehaulani M. Costa, Administrator
Housing and Community Development
County of Hawaii
1990 Kino‘ole Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
RE: Letter of Interest to Provide Professional Services for Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025
Ms. Costa:
Tetra Tech, Inc. is pleased to submit this letter of interest to provide professional consultant services for the
County of Hawai‘i during the fiscal year 2025 - 2026.
Tetra Tech, with a Honolulu, Hawaii presence for more than 35 years, has the appropriate experience necessary
to complete the tasks involved with the Professional Services category listed below:
OH.2) Community Planning (Environmental Assessment)
Please find enclosed DPW Form 120 for your review and consideration. Additionally, we have included a
Statement of Qualifications document which describes our company background, scope of services, our recent
project history, and representative clients.
The following table lists the names and phone numbers of clients who may be contacted, including two for whom
services were rendered during the past year:
Client Contact Phone
County of Hawai'i, Department of Planning Kevin Sullivan 808-961-8135
County of Maui, Department of Parks and
Recreation
Samuel Marvel 808-270-6173
Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Hazard
Evaluation and Emergency Response HEER)
Office
Harold Lao 808-586-4253
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. Rouen Liu 808-543-7245
Terraform Renewables Scott Rotman 646-992-2549
Please use the following e-mail addresses for notification of future projects to be posted on the State Procurement
website: eric.jensen@tetratech.com and alicia.oller@tetratech.com. If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact me at (808) 441-4784.
Sincerely,
Eric M. Jensen, CHMM
Operations Manager
•Attachments: Statement of Qualifications; DPW Form 120; Copy of State of HI, Professional Engineer License
DPW FORM 120 (Rev. 6/99) Page 1 of 17
STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR: (LIST DISCIPLINE)
OH.2) Community Planning (Environmental Assessment)
OTHER QUESTIONNAIRES SUBMITTED: (LIST DISCIPLINES)
DATE
06/30/2025
FIRM NAME
Tetra Tech, Inc.
ESTABLISHED YEAR
STATE
1966 DE
TYPE OF ORGANIZATION (Underline)
INDIVIDUAL PARTNERSHIP CORPORATION JOINT VENTURE OTHER
BUSINESS ADDRESS, TELEPHONE & FAX NO. OF HAWAII OFFICE
737 Bishop St., Suite 2000, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: 808.441.4784 / Fax: 808.536-3953
AGE OF FIRM
59 years
FEDERAL ID NO.
95-4148514
YEARS ESTABLISHED
IN HAWAII
35
PRINCIPALS OF FIRM: (NAMES)
Eric Jensen, CHMM / Alicia Oller
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF FIRM: (NAMES)
Not applicable
PRESENT BRANCH OFFICE(s): (ADDRESS, TELEPHONE & FAX NO.) PERSON IN CHARGE: (NAMES)
Eric M. Jensen, CHMM, Vice President, Operations Manager
Alicia Oller, Vice President, Environmental and Energy Programs
NUMBER OF PERSONNEL IN YOUR PRESENT ORGANIZATION
LOCATED AT
PRINCIPALS & KEY
PERSONNEL OTHER PERSONNEL
TOTAL
Architect
Engineer
Scientists
Architect Engineers
Draftsmen Spec.
Writer
Estimator
Inspector
Technician
Balance Mech. Electric Civil Others
Tetra Tech
Offices
(World -wide)
679
4886
1,234
679
788
706
2399
993
0
61
240
234
2767
12,296
27,962
Honolulu
Office
3 16 4 23
TOTAL 679 679 788 706 2399 0 61 240 234 2767
TECHNICAL PERSONNEL: NUMBER OF PERSONNEL WITH HAWAII LICENSES
Honolulu Office 1 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL WITHOUT HAWAII LICENSES
Honolulu Office 22
DPW FORM 120 (Rev. 6/99) Page 2 of 17
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT OF PRINCIPALS AND ASSOCIATES WITHIN YOUR FIRM
NAME
Eric M. Jensen, CHMM
RESIDENT OF
Hawaii
NAME
Alicia Oller
RESIDENT OF
Oregon
TITLE
Vice President, Operations Manager
TITLE
Vice President, Environmental and Energy Programs
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
36
AS PRINCIPAL IN THIS
FIRM
15
AS PRINCIPAL IN OTHER
FIRMS
0
OTHER THAN PRINCIPAL
21
YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
36
AS PRINCIPAL
IN THIS FIRM
9
AS PRINCIPAL IN OTHER
FIRMS
0
OTHER THAN PRINCIPAL
27
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
B.S. Geology, Ohio University, 1987
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
M.S. Ecology, University of Tennessee, 1990
B.A. Biology, Maryville College, 1987
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
SAME, HAEP, IHMM, AHMP
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy, National Association
of Environmental Professionals (NAEP), The Wildlife Society
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) Master Level, Current,
Certification #12655
Hawaii Certified Lead-Based Paint Inspector and Risk Assessor #PB-0972
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
DPW FORM 120 (Rev. 6/99) Page 3 of 17
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT OF TECHNICAL PERSONNEL WITHIN YOUR FIRM
NAME
Lisa Kettley
STATUS (Underline)
Full-Time
NAME
Catherine Courtney
STATUS (Underline)
Full-Time
TITLE OR POSITION
Project Manager, Environmental Scientist
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
27
TITLE OR POSITION
Marine Environmental Scientist
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
37
WITH THIS FIRM
6
WITH LAST FIRM
17
WITH OTHER FIRMS
4
WITH THIS FIRM
35
WITH LAST FIRM
2
WITH OTHER FIRMS
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
M.S. Biological Sciences, Stanford University, 2000
B.S. Environmental Studies, University of Oregon, 1996
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
Ph.D. Oceanography, University of Hawaii, 1985
M.A. Biology, San Jose State University, 1981
B.A. Biology, University of California, Santa Cruz, 1976
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE) REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
American Association of Underwater Scientists
NAME
Jason Burkett
STATUS (Underline)
Full-Time
NAME
Tiffany Agostini
STATUS (Underline)
Full-Time
TITLE OR POSITION
Civil /Structural Engineer
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
19
TITLE OR POSITION
Senior Biologist/Project Manager
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
18
WITH THIS FIRM
13
WITH LAST FIRM
6
WITH OTHER FIRMS
WITH THIS FIRM
7
WITH LAST FIRM
10
WITH OTHER FIRMS
1
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
M.S. Civil Engineering (Structures and Foundations), University of Central
Florida, 2005
B.S. Civil Engineering (Structures Emphasis), University of Central Florida, 2003
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
M.S. Botany, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2011
B.A. Urban Studies and Planning/Environmental Science, University of
California-San Diego, 2005
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
Professional Engineer (PE): AZ, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, KS, KY, MO, NM, OK, TX
Structural Engineer (SE): IL; NCEES Model Law Structural Engineer; NCEES,
Record No. 47938
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
DPW FORM 120 (Rev. 6/99) Page 4 of 17
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT OF TECHNICAL PERSONNEL WITHIN YOUR FIRM
NAME
Yvonne Katrin Parry
STATUS (Underline)
Part-Time
NAME
Michael Donoho
STATUS (Underline)
Part-Time
TITLE OR POSITION
Project Manager/Environmental Chemist
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
22
TITLE OR POSITION
Senior Planner/Natural Resources Specialist
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
25
WITH THIS FIRM
17
WITH LAST FIRM
2
WITH OTHER FIRMS
3
WITH THIS FIRM
5
WITH LAST FIRM
4
WITH OTHER FIRMS
16
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
M.S. Applied Chemistry, Fresenius European University of Applied
Sciences, 2002; B.A. Chemistry, Fresenius European University of
Applied Sciences, 1999
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
M.S. Urban and Regional Planning (MURP), UH Manoa, 2001
B.A. Anthropology; Environmental Science, UH Manoa, 1991
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
40-hour OSHA Environmental Health and Safety for Hazardous Waste
Site Operations; 8-hour Hazardous Waste Operations Management
and Supervisor Training
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
AICP (025660)
NAME
STATUS (Underline)
NAME
Douglas Lantz
STATUS (Underline)
Full-Time
TITLE OR POSITION
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
TITLE OR POSITION
Hydraulic Engineer/Principal Project Manager
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
36
WITH THIS FIRM
WITH LAST FIRM
WITH OTHER FIRMS
WITH THIS FIRM
27
WITH LAST FIRM
9
WITH OTHER FIRMS
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
PhD, Watershed Management, University of Arizona, 1998
MS, Watershed Management, University of Arizona, 1989
BS, Watershed Management, University of Arizona, 1986
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
Professional Engineer, Civil (PE)
AZ License No. 28850 (1995) Expires 3/31/22
CA License No. 63048 (2002) Expires 6/30/20
OR License No. 60864PE (1999) Expires 12/31/20
WA License No. 34547 (1997) Expires 8/8/20 Also
licensed in MD, ID, OK, and NM
Professional Hydrologist: License No. 98-H-1479 (1998) Expires 12/31/21
DPW FORM 120 (Rev. 6/99) Page 5 of 17
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT OF TECHNICAL PERSONNEL WITHIN YOUR FIRM
NAME
Jason Broderson
STATUS (Underline)
Full-Time
NAME
Joel Peters
STATUS (Underline)
Full-Time
TITLE OR POSITION
Program Manager
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
37
TITLE OR POSITION
GIS Specialist/Cartographer
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
29
WITH THIS FIRM
35
WITH LAST FIRM
1
WITH OTHER FIRMS 1
WITH THIS FIRM
29
WITH LAST FIRM WITH OTHER FIRMS
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
B. S. Geophysics, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1987
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, The Pennsylvania State
University, 2003
B.A., Geography, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, 1995
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
State of California, Professional Geologist (P.G.), No. 6262, 1994; State of
California, Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Developer (QSD),
No. 358, 2011
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
Certified GIS Professional (GISP) #00037616, The GIS Certification Institute,
2004
NAME
Jason Fussel
STATUS (Underline)
Full-Time
NAME
Susan Pankenier
STATUS (Underline)
Full-Time
TITLE OR POSITION
Vice President / Civil Engineer
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
22
TITLE OR POSITION
Client Manager/Operations Director
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
24
WITH THIS FIRM
22
WITH LAST FIRM
WITH OTHER FIRMS
WITH THIS FIRM
17
WITH LAST FIRM 7
WITH OTHER FIRMS
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
B.S. Civil Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo,
2003
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
B.A. Environmental Analysis and Design, University of California, Irvine, 2001
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
Registered Civil Engineer, 2007, CA; Licensed Land Surveyor, 2013, CA;
Registered Civil Engineer, 2013, HI
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
Air and Waste Management Association (AWMA)
DPW FORM 120 (Rev. 6/99) Page 6 of 17
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT OF TECHNICAL PERSONNEL WITHIN YOUR FIRM
NAME
Lara Reynolds
STATUS (Underline)
Full-Time
NAME
Kayla Yost
STATUS (Underline)
Full-Time
TITLE OR POSITION
Biologist
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
17
TITLE OR POSITION
Environmental Planner
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
14
WITH THIS FIRM
4
WITH LAST FIRM
3
WITH OTHER FIRMS
10
WITH THIS FIRM
4
WITH LAST FIRM
5
WITH OTHER FIRMS
3
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
M.S. Botany, University of Hawaii, 2011
B.A. Botany, Highest Honors, University of Hawaii, 2007
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
M.S. Environmental Technology, Imperial College London, 2010
B.S. Public Health, The George Washington University, 2009
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
NAME
Christopher Todd
STATUS (Underline)
Full-Time
NAME
Michelle Reynolds
STATUS (Underline)
Part-Time
TITLE OR POSITION
Wildlife Biologist
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
20
TITLE OR POSITION
Senior Wildlife Ecologist
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
30
WITH THIS FIRM
6
WITH LAST FIRM
1
WITH OTHER FIRMS
13
WITH THIS FIRM
5
WITH LAST FIRM
25
WITH OTHER FIRMS
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
PhD Island Ecology and Conservation, Hawkesbury Institute for the
Environment, Western Sydney University, 2020
M.S. Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science, University of
Hawai´i at Hilo, 2012
B.S. Natural Resource Management, Rutgers, The State University of New
Jersey, 2003
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
PhD Biology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2004
M.S. Ecology, Old Dominion University
B.S. Biology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
DPW FORM 120 (Rev. 6/99) Page 7 of 17
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT OF TECHNICAL PERSONNEL WITHIN YOUR FIRM
NAME
Jamie Tanino
STATUS (Underline)
Part-Time
NAME
Spencer Engler
STATUS (Underline)
Part-Time
TITLE OR POSITION
Biologist / Rare Snail Specialist
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
19
TITLE OR POSITION
Biologist
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
14
WITH THIS FIRM
4
WITH LAST FIRM
2
WITH OTHER FIRMS
13
WITH THIS FIRM
6
WITH LAST FIRM
4
WITH OTHER FIRMS
4
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
B.S. Natural Resource and Environmental Management, University of Hawaii
Manoa, 2005
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
B.S. Natural Resources Management (Emphasis Wildlife Management)
Grand Valley State University, Michigan, 2012.
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
NAME
Stephanie Nagai
STATUS (Underline)
Full-time
NAME
Meg Reesor
STATUS (Underline)
Full time
TITLE OR POSITION
Project Manager
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
12
TITLE OR POSITION
GIS Scientist
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
6
WITH THIS FIRM
2
WITH LAST FIRM
6
WITH OTHER FIRMS
4
WITH THIS FIRM
2
WITH LAST FIRM
2
WITH OTHER FIRMS
2
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
M.A. Urban and Regional Planning, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2016
B.S. Natural Resources and Environmental Management, University of Hawaii
at Manoa, 2013
EDUCATION (COLLEGE, DEGREE, YEAR, SPECIALIZATION)
B.S. Environmental Geography, (Minors in GIS and Environmental
Sustainability), Michigan State University, 2017
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
REGISTRATION (TYPE, YEAR, STATE)
DPW FORM 120 (Rev. 6/99) Page 8 of 17
OUTSIDE ASSOCIATES AND CONSULTANTS USUALLY EMPLOYED
DISCIPLINE NAME OF FIRM OR INDIVIDUAL DISCIPLINE NAME OF FIRM OR INDIVIDUAL
Hazardous Waste Removal
and Management
Pacific Commercial Services 808.545.4599 Environmental Field Equipment ONSITE Environmental Services
949.771.4136
Drilling Services GeoTek Hawaii, Inc. 808.223.9810 Environmental and Human
Health Risk Assessment
Gibb & O'Leary Epidemiology Consulting
(Herman Gibb) 703.888.6059
Cultural Consulting Aukahi (Lani Ma’a Lapilio) 808.540.5741 Land Surveying Park Engineering 808.593.1676
Cultural Resources Pacific Legacy, Inc. 808.263.4800 Land Surveying RM Towill 808.842.1133
Community Outreach Anthology/ FINN Partners 808.544.3000 Laboratory Analytical Services
(soil and groundwater)
Torrent Laboratory, Inc.
408.263.5258
Community Outreach The Accord Group 808.384.2468 Laboratory Analytical Services
(soil and groundwater)
Advanced Analytical Laboratory
808.836.2252
Certified Industrial
Hygienist
TRC Environmental Corporation
Bart Ashley, CIH 808.728.4111
Laboratory Analytical Services
(asbestos, lead)
Hawaii Analytical Laboratory
808.735.0042
Geophysical / Utility
Location Services
Hawaii Geophysical Services, LLC
808.845.3900
Laboratory Analytical Services
(asbestos, lead)
EMSL Analytical, Inc.
800.220.3675
Geotechnical Services Kokua Geotech LLC (Tim (Xiaobin) Lin)
808.214.9339 Laboratory Analytical Services
(soil, air)
Eurofins Environmental Testing of North
California
800.985.5955
Expert Petroleum
Forensics Services
NewFields Companies, LLC (Eric Litman)
781.424.5731
Laboratory Analytical Services
(soil, PFAS, PFOS Expertise)
SGS-AXYS Analytical Services, LTD.
888.373.0881
Environmental Field
Equipment
Geotech Environmental Equipment, Inc.
800.833.7958
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS INSURANCE
DOES YOUR FIRM HAVE ERRORS & OMISSION (E&O) INSURANCE? (Underline) AMOUNT OF COVERAGE PER
CLAIM
AMOUNT OF DEDUCTIBLE
YES
NO
PROJECT INSURANCE
$1,000,000
$250,000 Retention Claim
Submit proof of insurance or insurability from your insurance carrier with this form.
DPW FORM 120 (Rev. 6/99) Page 9 of 17
SUMMARY OF YOUR FIRM’S COMPLETED AND PRESENT PROJECTS DURING THE LAST TEN YEARS
AS A PRIME A/E CONSULTANT (Nationally)
TOTAL NUMBER OF COMPLETED PROJECTS >1,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST OF COMPLETED PROJECTS >$20B
TOTAL NUMBER OF PRESENT PROJECTS >1,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST OF PRESENT PROJECTS >$100M
AS AN ASSOCIATE WITH OTHER A/E CONSULTANTS (Nationally)
TOTAL NUMBER OF COMPLETED PROJECTS >1,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST OF COMPLETED PROJECTS (ONLY THE PORTION OF WORK FOR WHICH YOUR FIRM WAS RESPONSIBLE) >$100M
TOTAL NUMBER OF PRESENT PROJECTS >1,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST OF PRESENT PROJECTS (ONLY THE PORTION OF WORK FOR WHICH YOUR FIRM IS RESPONSIBLE) >$100M
CLASS OF WORK AND PROJECT TYPE SPECIALIZATION (Hawaii Office)
TYPE OF PROJECT TOTAL NO. OF COMPLETED
PROJECTS
TOTAL ESTIMATED
CONSTRUCTION COST
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT
SIZE (G.S.F.)
Environmental Support Services 250 $37M N/A
Coastal Natural Resource Management 40 $6M N/A
Emergency-Disaster Planning and Management 2 $1.7M N/A
Environmental Impact Statements 6 $10.5M N/A
Environmental Assessments 20 $2M N/A
Categorize your firm’s class for work during the last ten years by project type. Examples of project types include Educational, Industrial, Commercial Residential, Health Care,
Correctional and Judicial Facilities. Work may also be categorized as planning, civil sitework, renovation/alteration, architectural barrier removal, fire alarm system, etc.
DPW FORM 120 (Rev. 6/99) Page 10 of 17
PRESENT/COMPLETED PROJECTS IN WHICH YOUR FIRM IS/WAS DESIGNATED THE PRIME CONSULTANT (BY TYPE)
(LIST A MAXIMUM OF 10 PROJECTS FOR EACH DISCIPLINE/TYPE OF WORK BEING APPLIED FOR. LIST PROJECTS THAT REFLECT YOUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE QUALITY WORK FOR YOUR REQUESTED PROJECTS.)
TYPE: Environmental / Planning
YEAR
NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PROJECT NAME OF LEAD
DESIGNER
NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE & FAX NO.
OF THE OWNER
ESTIMATED
CONST. COST
($)
DURATION FOR
DESIGN
(MONTHS)
% COMPLETED
DESIGN CONST.
2010 Hawaii Watershed Guidance Catherine Courtney DBEDT, Office of Planning, Hawaii State
Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Program
Kenneth Roberts 808.587.2803
$40,000 7 months 100%
2004-2005 Waianae Ecological Characterization Catherine Courtney DBEDT, Office of Planning, Hawaii State
Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Program
Douglas Tom 808.587.2875
$100,000 12 months 100%
2006-2007 Hawaii Ocean Resource Management Plan
Update
Catherine Courtney DBEDT, Office of Planning, Hawaii State Coastal
Zone Management (CZM) Program
Mary Lou Kobayashi 808.587-2846
$120,000 12 months 100%
2007 Development of a Moku Management
Framework for the State of Hawaii
Catherine Courtney DBEDT, Office of Planning, Hawaii State Coastal
Zone Management (CZM) Program
Eileen Harada 808.586.9312
$130,000 6 months 100%
2008 Hawaii Community Stewardship Project-
Community Based Resource Management
(CRBM)
Catherine Courtney DBEDT, Office of Planning, Hawaii State Coastal
Zone Management (CZM) Program
Mary Lou Kobayashi 808.587.2846
$104,312 9 months 100%
2005-
present
Non-Emergency Environmental Services
for the State of Hawaii Department of
Health, Hazard Evaluation and Emergency
Response Office
Eric Jensen Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Hazard
Evaluation and Emergency Response HEER)
Office, Honolulu, HI
Harold Lao 808.586.4253
$14M Currently in
year 3 of 4th 5-
year contract
(at 240 months)
ongoing
2010-2013 RCRA Enforcement and Policy Assistance Eric Jensen U.S. EPA and Hawaii Department of Health
(DOH), Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch
(SHWB)
Josh Nagashima 808.586.4226
$390,608 38 months 100%
2013 Haʻena State Park and Na Pali Coast State
Wilderness Park Field Investigation and
Concept Report for Proposed Park
Improvements
Eric Jensen Hawaii Department of Land and Natural
Resources (DLNR)
Roger H. Masuoka 808.587.0276
$30,365 4 months 100%
2010-2011 Hilo Target Safeway Site Investigation and
Removal Action
Eric Jensen Target Corp., Pre Construction Environmental
Minneapolis, MN
Dan Barrett 612.730.6534
$300,000 13 months 100%
DPW FORM 120 (Rev. 6/99) Page 11 of 17
PRESENT/COMPLETED PROJECTS IN WHICH YOUR FIRM IS/WAS DESIGNATED THE PRIME CONSULTANT (BY TYPE)
(LIST A MAXIMUM OF 10 PROJECTS FOR EACH DISCIPLINE/TYPE OF WORK BEING APPLIED FOR. LIST PROJECTS THAT REFLECT YOUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE QUALITY WORK FOR YOUR REQUESTED PROJECTS.)
TYPE: Environmental / Planning
YEAR
NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PROJECT
NAME OF LEAD
DESIGNER
NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE & FAX NO.
OF THE OWNER
ESTIMATED
CONST. COST
($)
DURATION FOR
DESIGN
(MONTHS)
% COMPLETED
DESIGN CONST.
2008-2013 Technical Support to the
Papahanaumokuakea Marine National
Monument
Catherine Courtney NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program
Aulani Wilhelm 808.397.2660
$970,000 60 months 100%
2010-2012 Brownfields Redevelopment Support at a
Mixed-use Commercial Property with
Former Gas Station, Automobile Repair
Facility, and Suspected Dry Cleaning
Operations
Eric Jensen Target Corp., Pre Construction Environmental
Minneapolis, MN
Dan Barrett 612.730.6534
$200,000 24 months 100%
2007-
present
Environmental Support Services for
Military Housing Redevelopment, Joint
Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii
Yvonne Parry Hickam Communities LLC
Honolulu, HI 96818
Mladena Johnson Providence 808.853.3766
$4.3 million ongoing
(at 216 months
95%
2005-
present
Environmental Support Services for
Military Housing Redevelopment,
Various Army Installations, Oahu, Hawaii
Yvonne Parry Island Palm Communities, LLC
Schofield Barracks, HI
Iris KirkPilger 808.687.8315
$4.7 million ongoing
(at 240 months)
ongoing
2013-2014 Lalamilo Wind Farm Big Island, Hawaii Lalamilo Wind Company
Richard Horn 530.342.8545
Confidential 12 months 100%
2013-
present
Na Pua Makani Wind Farm Kahuku,
Hawaii
Alicia Oller/Leslie
McClain
AES Distributed Energy, 282
Century Place, Suite 2000,
Louisville, CO 80027
Confidential ongoing ongoing
2009-
present
Auwahi Wind Farm Maui, Hawaii Alicia Oller Auwahi Wind Energy, LLC
Marie VanZandt 619.228.7340
Confidential ongoing ongoing
2007-2014 Lanai Met Tower Wind Farm Project
Lanai, Hawaii
Alicia Oller Castle & Cooke
Doug McClaflin 808.559.3924
Confidential 84 months 100%
2014 Professional Services for Community
Planning
Alicia Oller DBEDT, Strategic Industries
Division 250 S. Hotel St., 5th
Floor, Room 501 Honolulu,
Hawaii 96813
Confidential 6 months 100%
2014-2021 Haena State Park and Na Pali Coast State
Wilderness Park Improvements, Kauai, HI
(Job No. F80C661B)
Eric Jensen Hawaii Department of Land and Natural
Resources (DLNR), Honolulu, HI
Roger H. Masuoka
808.587.0276
$240,896 72 months 100%
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PRESENT/COMPLETED PROJECTS IN WHICH YOUR FIRM IS/WAS DESIGNATED THE PRIME CONSULTANT (BY TYPE)
(LIST A MAXIMUM OF 10 PROJECTS FOR EACH DISCIPLINE/TYPE OF WORK BEING APPLIED FOR. LIST PROJECTS THAT REFLECT YOUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE QUALITY WORK FOR YOUR REQUESTED PROJECTS.)
TYPE: Environmental / Planning
YEAR
NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PROJECT NAME OF LEAD
DESIGNER
NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE & FAX NO.
OF THE OWNER
ESTIMATED
CONST. COST
($)
DURATION FOR
DESIGN
(MONTHS)
% COMPLETED
2015-2018 Hawaii Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and
Adaptation Report, Statewide, Hawaii
(Job No. J40AS99A)
Catherine Courtney Hawaii Department of Land and Natural
Resources (DLNR), Honolulu, HI
Brandon J. Kim 808.587.0248
$352,775 36 months 100%
2015-2016 Invasive Plant Control Plans, and
Implementation, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-
Hickam (JBPHH) &Pacific Missile Range
Facility (PMRF)
Yvonne Parry NAVFAC Pacific
Environmental Contracts Branch
258 Makalapa Dr., Ste. 100,
JBPHH, HI 96860-3134
April Teekell 808.471.1166
$498,295 12 months 100%
2014-2019 State of Hawaii, Commercial Harbors
Dredging Project, Honolulu District
Yvonne Parry US Army Corps of Engineers Fort Shafter, HI
John Hosaka 808.835.4026
$1.8 million 60 months 100%
2018-2020 Soil Stockpile Characterization, Kalaeloa
Heritage and Legacy Foundation Park,
Kalaeloa, Oahu, HI
Eric Jensen Hawaii Community Development Authority 547
Queen St., Honolulu, HI 96813,
Neal Imada 808.392.1401
$100,000 24 months 100%
2019-2021 Developing Economic Incentives for Green
Infrastructure Development Within the
Maunalua Bay Watershed, Oahu, HI
Catherine Courtney
Malama Maunalua, 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy.,
Suite A143A, Honolulu, HI 96825 Doug Harper
808.395.5050
$46,000
18 months
100%
2020-2022 Programmatic Agreements with Hawaii
SHPD and Natural Resource Agencies for
Management of Archaeological and Natural
Resources as Air Station Barbers Point, HI
Eric Jensen USCG FD&CC DET SEATTLE
Maria Colville, Contract Specialist
206.220.7426
$380,000
24 months 100%
2020-2021 City & County of Honolulu
Participation in the Community Rating
System, Oahu, HI
Catherine Courtney City & County of Honolulu, Office of Climate
Change, Sustainability and Resiliency
650 King St., 11th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813
Mathew Gonser, Chief Resilience Officer,
Executive Director 808.768.2276
$110,000
12 months
100%
2022-2024 Environmental Site Assessment –
Poamoho Fire Site
Eric Jensen
Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC)
235 S. Beretania St., Room 205, Honolulu, HI
96813
Mr. Ken Nakamoto 808.586.0087
$235,122
36 months
100%
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PRESENT/COMPLETED PROJECTS IN WHICH YOUR FIRM IS/WAS DESIGNATED THE PRIME CONSULTANT (BY TYPE)
(LIST A MAXIMUM OF 10 PROJECTS FOR EACH DISCIPLINE/TYPE OF WORK BEING APPLIED FOR. LIST PROJECTS THAT REFLECT YOUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE QUALITY WORK FOR YOUR REQUESTED PROJECTS.)
TYPE: Environmental / Planning
YEAR
NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PROJECT NAME OF LEAD
DESIGNER
NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE & FAX NO.
OF THE OWNER
ESTIMATED
CONST. COST
($)
DURATION FOR
DESIGN
(MONTHS)
% COMPLETED
2022-2023 Developing a Scoping Study for a
Regional Shoreline Strategy Specific to
the State of Hawaiʻi
Catherine Courtney
DBEDT, Office of Planning and Sustainable
Development, 235 South Beretania Street, 6th
Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813
Yusraa Tadj 808.587.2846
$200,000
12 months
100%
2023-
present
Waikiki Area Adaptation Plan
Catherine Courtney
City and County of Honolulu
Department of Planning and Permitting
660 S. King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Noelle Cole 808.768.8055
$399,557
30 months
50%
2024-
present
Oahu Flood Hazard Analysis
Catherine Courtney
City and County of Honolulu
Department of Planning and Permitting
660 S. King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Rodman Low 808.768.8060
$109,797
9 months
100%
2021-
present
Analysis to Establish Research-based
Shoreline and Riparian Setbacks for
Hawaii
Catherine Courtney
County of Hawai‘i
Department of Planning
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, HI 96720
Kevin Sullivan 808.961.8135
$371,621
42 months 75%
2023-2024 Specialty Laboratory and Field Support
for DOH – Ambient Community Air
Monitoring in Response to
Wildfire Cleanup Action,
Lahaina, Maui
Eric Jensen
Chelsea Saber
Hawaii Department of Health
Clean Air Branch
2827 Waimano Home Road, #130
Pearl City, HI 96782
Marianne Rossio 808.586.4200
$4MM 15 months 100%
2024-
present
Construction Environmental Support
Hawaii Public Housing Authority
Redevelopment Project
1002 North School Street
Yvonne Parry Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co., Inc.
605 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96813
Wes Asao 808.479.3199
$500,000
18 months
90%
2024-
present
Hale Moiliili Redevelopment,
Environmental Support Services,
Honolulu, Hawaii
Yvonne Parry Stanford Carr Development, LLC
1100 Alakea St, 27th floor
Honolulu, HI 96813
Mr. Kaloa Robinson
$ 160,000 18 months 90%
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PRESENT/COMPLETED PROJECTS THAT YOUR FIRM IS/WAS ASSOCIATED WITH OTHERS (BY TYPE)
(LIST A MAXIMUM OF 10 PROJECTS FOR EACH DISCIPLINE/TYPE OF WORK BEING APPLIED FOR. LIST PROJECTS THAT REFLECT YOUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE QUALITY WORK FOR YOUR REQUESTED
PROJECTS.)
TYPE: Environmental / Planning
YEAR
NAME AND LOCATION OF THE
PROJECT
NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE &
FAX NO. OF THE OWNER
ESTIMATED
CONSTRUCTION
COST
DURATION FOR
DESIGN
(MONTHS)
PRIME FIRM ASSOCIATED
WITH
% COMPLETED
ENTIRE
PROJECT
YOUR
FIRM’S
WORK
DESIGN
CONST.
2017-
2022
Marine and Terrestrial
Biological Surveys, EOD,
and Reporting,
EIS/Overseas EIS for the
Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands
Joint Military Training
Project
Naval Facilities Engineering
Command Pacific (NAVFAC PAC),
Makalapa, HI
$128M
$3M
60 months
Cardno-AECOM JV
100%
2024-
2025
Environmental Impact
Statement for Pacific
Missile Range Facility
(PMRF) Succeeding Leases
and Easements
Naval Facilities Engineering
Command Pacific (NAVFAC PAC),
Makalapa, HI
$128M $176,000 19 months Stantec-AECOM JV 100%
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Explain firm’s individual project assignment, project management structure, project execution (workflow and responsibilities) and quality control process. In
the event the spaces provided on this form are not sufficient for entries, or if you wish to furnish additional information, it may be inserted here or on separate sheets, with appropriate references.
Tetra Tech, Inc. (Tetra Tech) is a leading provider of management consulting and technical services, design and engineering,
and program and construction management services worldwide. including environmental planning and permitting,
engineering, community planning natural and cultural resource management, post-disaster economic recovery
management, risk assessment, and emergency management and community resilience. The company was founded in 1966
and became a publicly traded company (NASDAQ-TTEK) in 1991. Tetra Tech is incorporated in the State of Delaware, and
its Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is 95-4148514. The firm has annual revenues of nearly $5.2 billion and
employs 30,000 personnel in 550 offices worldwide.
Tetra Tech has maintained a continuous office presence in Hawaii since 1990 and has compiled an extensive portfolio of
local project experience assisting key decision makers with complex project and programmatic needs.
Tetra Tech's past performance record on contracts for federal and state agencies provides us with the experience to make
efficient use of all resources to maintain the quality of work, control cost, and provide timely performance to meet schedules. Tetra Tech is proud of our record
of repeat business from loyal clients who appreciate our work ethic, productive collaboration, and high-quality deliverables.
Our complete current active project list is too extensive to provide, as Tetra Tech is currently working on hundreds of diverse projects across the United States
and internationally. Similarly, we have provided a sampling of key personnel illustrating our capability and capacity to accomplish any project scope. Our
planning team is supported by an extremely ‘deep bench’ of professionals across the country who can provide appropriate support to the Hawaii office. Tetra
Tech staffs each project based upon the specific scope and requirements and has the personnel to accomplish nearly any objectives our clients identify.
As of this date June 30, 2025, the foregoing is a true statement of facts.
NAME OF FIRM OR INDIVIDUAL SUBMITTING QUESTIONNAIRE
Tetra Tech, Inc.
TYPE NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING
Eric M. Jensen, CHMM
Vice President Operations Manager
SIGNATURE
NOTE: It is to a firm’s advantage to maintain its experience record on a current basis. This may be accomplished by periodically forwarding current data to
DAGS.
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DPW FORM 120 SUPPLEMENT 1
PRINCIPALS ONLY - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NAME
Eric M. Jensen, CHMM
TITLE AND POSITION
Vice President, Operations Manager
YEARS WITH FIRM
15
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES WITH THIS FIRM
Honolulu Office Operations Manager in charge of senior technical review and oversight of environmental projects in the Honolulu office. Mr. Jensen manages
and coordinates fiscal, personnel, client management, business development, and operational aspects of the local profit center.
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT
(START WITH LATEST EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO JOINING THIS FIRM AND PROVIDE SIMILAR INFORMATION FOR EACH SEPARATE EMPLOYMENT OR MAJOR CHANGES IN DUTIES WITH THE SAME EMPLOYER.)
FIRM:
EBI Consulting
DATE
FROM: TO:
FIRM:
Earth Tech, Inc.
DATE
FROM: TO:
2003 2010 1995 2004
ADDRESS:
Burlington, Massachusetts
ADDRESS:
Hawaii, Massachusetts, Virginia
JOB TITLE:
Program Manager
JOB TITLE:
Senior Project Manager/Geologist
SUPERVISOR’S NAME AND TITLE:
William Gibbons, Remediation Section Director
SUPERVISOR’S NAME AND TITLE:
Bruce Tsutsui, Program Director (Hawaii); Barbara Lemos, Program Director
(Virginia and Massachusetts)
MAJOR DUTIES:
Client Manager and Senior Technical Reviewer of Environmental
Investigation and Due Diligence projects for Commercial and Municipal
projects throughout the Northeast Region (Massachusetts, Maine, New
Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut).
MAJOR DUTIES:
Project Manager and Senior Scientist for large environmental projects, including
commercial, Municipal, State, and Federal clients in all Hawaii, Massachusetts,
and Virginia.
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DPW FORM 120 SUPPLEMENT 1
PRINCIPALS ONLY - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NAME
Alicia Oller
TITLE AND POSITION
Vice President, Environmental and Energy Programs
YEARS WITH FIRM
18
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES WITH THIS FIRM
Business development, management, project and client management
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT
(START WITH LATEST EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO JOINING THIS FIRM AND PROVIDE SIMILAR INFORMATION FOR EACH SEPARATE EMPLOYMENT OR MAJOR CHANGES IN DUTIES WITH THE SAME EMPLOYER.)
FIRM:
Audubon Environmental
DATE
FROM: TO:
FIRM:
Hartman & Associates (acquired by Tetra Tech)
DATE
FROM: TO:
2000 2007 1997 2000
ADDRESS:
Orlando, Florida and Vancouver, Washington
ADDRESS:
Orlando, Florida
JOB TITLE:
Director of Technical Services
JOB TITLE:
Associate/Project Manager
SUPERVISOR’S NAME AND TITLE:
Bud Smart, President
SUPERVISOR’S NAME AND TITLE:
William Musser, Vice President
MAJOR DUTIES:
Led sustainability certification program, project management, technical and
client services
MAJOR DUTIES:
Project management, technical and client services, staff management
Hawai‘i Statement of Qualifications
Page i
awai‘i
Table of Contents
1. Experience and Professional Qualifications Overview ...............................................................1
1.1 Biological Surveys, Assessments, and Monitoring ........................................................................... 2
1.2 Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments ................................................. 3
1.3 Federal, State, and County Environmental Permitting Support .......................................................... 5
1.4 Habitat Conservation Plans for Incidental Take License and Incidental Take Permit ........................... 5
1.5 Invasive Species Services ............................................................................................................. 5
1.6 Ecosystem Restoration Services .................................................................................................... 6
1.7 GIS, Geospatial Technologies, and Mapping ................................................................................... 6
1.8 Environmental Site Investigations and Contaminated Media Management ......................................... 7
1.9 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation ...................................................................................... 9
1.10 Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment ....................................................................................... 9
1.11 Other Services ........................................................................................................................... 11
2. Project Experience ........................................................................................................ 11
3. Key Personnel .............................................................................................................. 34
4. Past Performance .......................................................................................................... 42
4.1 Cost Control ............................................................................................................................... 43
4.2 Quality of Work........................................................................................................................... 43
4.3 Compliance with Performance Schedules ..................................................................................... 43
4.4 Professional Staff ....................................................................................................................... 44
List of Tables
Table 1. Select Hawai‘i Project Experience ................................................................................................ 12
Table 2. Key Hawai‘i Staff ........................................................................................................................ 34
Hawai‘i Statement of Qualifications
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1. Experience and Professional Qualifications Overview
Tetra Tech, Inc. (Tetra Tech) is a full-service
environmental science, planning, and engineering firm
with more than 550 offices and approximately 30,000
employees worldwide, and a 5-year average of
approximately 25,000 employees. Our integrated team
of professionals provides technical experience based on
decades of work supporting a diverse base of
government agency and private industry clients across
the State of Hawai‘i, continental U.S., and
internationally.
The company was founded in 1966 and became a publicly traded company (NASDAQ-TTEK) in 1991.
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of environmental, permitting, engineering, and construction services for the
development, construction, and operational phases of development projects.
Our Hawai‘i operations are based in our Honolulu office, which has operated continuously since 1990, providing natural
resources management planning, environmental impact assessments, community involvement, regulatory compliance,
permitting, emergency management and community resilience management, environmental engineering, and other
environmental services. In 2019, we opened a project office in Hilo. With over 59 years of experience nationally, and
more than 35 years in the Hawaiian Islands, we have compiled an extensive portfolio of project experience assisting
key decision makers with complex project and programmatic needs related to environmental conservation and
engineering.
Tetra Tech offers the full suite of consulting services, and has performed environmental, civil, and planning support
work for local, state and federal agencies, as well as the private sector in Hawai‘i. We have provided full environmental
and construction support to developers such as Lend Lease and DR Horton; and environmental assessments and
environmental impact statements for clients such as Sempra Renewables/American Electric Power, Hawaiki
Submarine Cable LP, and DE Shaw Renewables. Tetra Tech has also supported the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response (HEER) Office,
the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), and Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic
Development and Tourism (DBEDT) in enhancing their programs.
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Tetra Tech has significant
experience in the following:
National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA) and Hawai‘i
Environmental Policy Act
(HEPA) compliance; terrestrial
and aquatic wildlife and
botanical surveys; state and
federally listed species
surveys; natural resource
assessment and management
services; Habitat
Conservation Plans (HCPs);
Endangered Species Act
(ESA) compliance; Environmental Investigation/Restoration; invasive species surveys, control, and prevention
planning; environmental construction support and quality control; county permitting; and other resources assessments.
Tetra Tech staff are dedicated to providing clients with the level of excellence required in today’s regulatory environment
and have earned a reputation in natural resource planning and evaluations that is unequaled by our competitors. We
pride ourselves in our ability to provide complete services that integrate surveying, planning, environmental permitting,
engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and construction services due to our global pool of extensive
resources.
1.1 Biological Surveys, Assessments, and Monitoring
While Tetra Tech staff have the ability to synthesize existing technical studies to prepare EAs and EISs, our
multidisciplinary team often conducts the baseline studies and research to support these documents. Our biologists
and ecologists specialize in providing scientifically based and legally defensible natural resource surveys to support
each project from initial planning through construction and operation. Tetra Tech’s diverse staff have extensive
experience developing and conducting a broad range of on-the-ground biological surveys and assessments and
desktop analyses in a wide variety of habitat types to fully characterize
natural resources and environmental conditions. These surveys
provide the foundation for developing cost-effective and
environmentally sound approaches for each aspect of a project,
including planning, permitting, mitigation, implementation, and
construction/post-construction monitoring. We are adept at conducting
species surveys that utilize various state and federal protocols, and
that enable information to be collected in a systematic manner.
Staff routinely execute fixed radius bird point counts, breeding bird
surveys, vegetation community mapping, invasive plant inventories,
and threatened and endangered plant and wildlife surveys. With
regards to threatened and endangered species, our staff have wide-
ranging experience from deploying acoustic detectors and analyzing
data for the endangered Hawaiian hoary bat, to conducting avian
surveys for the endangered Hawaiian hawk and Hawaiian petrel, and
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monitoring reproduction of various listed plant species. Tetra Tech has conducted numerous bat telemetry studies and
possesses a federal and state permit to capture and handle endangered Hawaiian hoary bats.
In addition to land-based work, our team has the capability to design and implement in-water marine surveys to
determine the status and condition of marine ecosystems including coral reef resources and marine listed or sensitive
species. Tetra Tech employs state-of-the-art methodology to map marine habitats. Our marine surveys provide
accurate data for status reports, impact assessments, and short-, mid- and long-term monitoring programs to inform
recovery, resilience and adaptive management, and assist our clients to make informed decisions about managing
resources and mitigating human impacts.
Tetra Tech assists federal, state, and county government agencies to develop management, mitigation, and restoration
plans for marine and coastal ecosystems around the world using cutting edge marine spatial planning tools and
management practices.
Virtually all of the necessary resources are in-house including scientific divers certified by the American Association of
Underwater Scientists and commercial divers certified by the Association of Diving Contractors International. All
equipment, divers, vessels, and remotely operated underwater vehicles are available.
Our team uses GPS technology for accurate, cost-
effective field data collection, with the capability to
create custom electronic field data collection forms to
download directly to databases to facilitate greater
accuracy and efficiency. Tetra Tech develops cost-
effective sampling programs using field-tested
protocols to ensure data quality and capitalize on
state-of-the-practice technologies to reduce costs and
meet project objectives. We assure that surveys and
monitoring programs meet regulatory requirements,
but do not include extraneous or duplicative data
collection or unproductive survey effort.
Our staff have direct experience with and an
understanding of the requirements of the ESA,
Magnuson-Stevens Act, NEPA, HEPA, Hawai‘i
Revised Statutes (HRS) 195-D, Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act, Clean Water Act (CWA), Coastal
Zone Management Act (CZMA), Marine Mammal
Protection Act, and related laws. We routinely use this broad experience to effectively assess project effects on federal
and state threatened or endangered species and to prepare Section 7 Biological Assessments/ Biological Evaluations,
Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Assessments, HCPs, and other similar regulatory documents.
1.2 Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments
Tetra Tech brings extensive environmental planning expertise nationwide, having completed more than 500 NEPA
EAs, EISs, and state equivalent documents. We have also conducted supporting technical studies for major projects
in resource management, energy (including wind, solar, hydropower, electric transmission, and oil and gas), water
resources, infrastructure, and other sectors. We have successfully prepared NEPA documents for various federal
agencies such the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, Department of Energy, Department
Hawai‘i Statement of Qualifications
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of Agriculture, and all U.S. Defense departments–Navy, Army and Army Corps, Marine Corps, Air Force, and National
Guard at installations nationally. Tetra Tech staff are also knowledgeable about the unique requirements for documents
prepared pursuant to HEPA in order to comply with Chapter 343 of the HRS and in accordance with Hawai‘i
Administrative Rules (HAR) § 11-200.
Our team’s strong multidisciplinary capabilities have
facilitated the preparation of technically accurate and legally
defensible analyses that evaluate the potential impacts of
proposed projects located throughout the U.S. on biological
resources, visual resources, sound, cultural and
archaeological resources, socioeconomics, and other
resources.
Tetra Tech understands that objective, thorough, and
scientifically-based resource assessments are a critical
component of environmental assessments and permitting.
Tetra Tech’s NEPA/HEPA analyses and supporting
materials are designed to meet the technical and procedural
requirements of NEPA, HEPA, and associated permitting
authorities and to clearly and objectively provide project
information to stakeholders and the public.
Tetra Tech’s EA/EIS experience includes several visible or
politically sensitive projects in the Pacific region. Tetra Tech
prepared the NEPA EIS and HEPA EIS for the Na Pua
Makani Wind Project on O‘ahu’s north shore. The separate
NEPA and HEPA EISs address potential impacts to various
resources, including eight federal or state listed species. To
support the NEPA/HEPA processes, eleven technical studies were prepared which incorporated several significant
project design changes, and the Tetra Tech team facilitated and/or participated in 10 public meetings and Board
approval hearings as well as numerous additional community association and agency meetings. Tetra Tech also
assisted the USFWS in drafting portions of the NEPA documentation for the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National
Monument Management Plan. This project included preparing detailed scoping reports summarizing the comments
received during three scoping periods, and developing a series of issue statements based on the input received during
the scoping. More recently, Tetra Tech completed a HEPA EA for the Hawaiki Submarine Cable System, an
approximately 9,313-mile-long submarine fiber optic telecommunications cable consisting of a trunk route extending
from Oregon to Australia, with a branch connecting to Kapolei, Hawai‘i. In support of this document and other state and
federal permitting requirements, Tetra Tech conducted biological and other resource studies such as a marine habitat
characterization in the nearshore environment and a terrestrial flora and fauna survey. Additional Hawai‘i project
experience related to EAs and EISs are listed in Table 1 below.
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1.3 Federal, State, and County Environmental Permitting Support
Tetra Tech has a nearly 15-year track record for leading
federal, state, and county environmental permitting in
Hawai‘i. Tetra Tech is one of the few consulting firms to
successfully permit an operational wind farm and manage
the federal, state, and local permitting process from project
inception through construction and operation.
Tetra Tech is currently leading the permitting process for
various project types in Hawai‘i, including solar, wind,
energy storage, electric power, and fiber optic cable. Our
permitting experience ranges from Nationwide Permit
authorization from the Honolulu District, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) to Conservation District Use Permits
from DLNR and CWA Section 401 Water Quality
Certifications from the Hawai‘i DOH.
1.4 Habitat Conservation Plans for Incidental Take License and Incidental Take
Permit
Tetra Tech has developed several multi-species
HCPs and HCP amendments and managed the
overall state and federal incidental take permitting
process (ITL/ITP) for threatened and endangered
species. These complex documents require
complex analysis in identifying minimization
measures, estimating potential impacts, and
developing appropriate mitigation for each Covered
Species. Tetra Tech also manages the HCP
compliance for several wind farm facilities on O‘ahu
and Maui to ensure the permittee meets the
conditions of the state and federal ITL/ITP.
1.5 Invasive Species Services
The Hawaiian Islands are particularly susceptible to invasive species for a variety of reasons, including high habitat
diversity, favorable climate, high resource availability, and small native populations. Our biologists and ecologists are
experienced in invasive species surveys, prevention, and control and management. We understand that identifying
appropriate strategies to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species is the least expensive and most
effective solution. Early detection of newly introduced invasive species, along with rapid response, is crucial to
successful and cost-effective eradication or containment. Because our staff are knowledgeable with local flora and
fauna, we are able to identify invasive species early and create a plan for landowners and managers to take appropriate
action.
Tetra Tech has first-hand experience developing and implementing predator control programs that target introduced
rats, cats, mongoose, and pigs using a variety of traps. For example, at the Auwahi Wind Farm on Maui, Tetra Tech
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developed and set-up the predator control program for a Hawaiian petrel colony on Haleakalā as part of the HCP
mitigation program. At the Kawailoa Wind Farm on the north shore of O‘ahu, our biologists conduct year-round predator
control as part of our post-construction mortality monitoring program. In addition to our on-the-ground experience, we
have drafted several NEPA documents that assess the potential effects of non-native species or predator control in
proposed mitigation areas.
1.6 Ecosystem Restoration Services
In partnership with our clients, Tetra Tech
brings together experts in science,
engineering, and permitting to ensure that the
biological and physical components of
restoration projects are addressed to achieve
all project goals. We develop cost-effective
restoration solutions, regardless of the
challenging goals or complexity of the project.
As a company on the forefront of stream
restoration, Tetra Tech’s aquatic restoration
specialists cover a broad spectrum of
disciplines necessary for well-planned and
implemented project. Our biologists also have
experience developing restoration plans,
providing site-specific species list suitable for
out-planting and reintroduction, and outlining management prescriptions to enhance project success.
1.7 GIS, Geospatial Technologies, and Mapping
Tetra Tech provides accurate mapping and data
measurement via remotely sensed technologies. Our
ASPRS-certified photogrammetrists, remote sensing
professionals and GIS analysts bring more than a century
of collective industry experience utilizing state-of-the-art
mapping software, airborne sensors (including UAS) and
camera systems and a robust IT infrastructure. Our
Hawai‘i team has a dedicated GIS specialist that is
supported by an extensive network of Tetra Tech
professionals specializing in a wide range of GIS
applications, data management and visualization,
programming, software development and all aspects of environmental consulting.
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1.8 Environmental Site Investigations and Contaminated Media Management
Tetra Tech assists landowners, site managers, and
project developers with identifying and evaluating the
potential for environmental contamination, and extent,
through a broad variety of site investigations, including
site history review and subsurface soil and/or
groundwater contamination investigations. Tetra Tech
is experienced in conducting Phase I and Phase II
(due diligence) environmental site assessments for
properties ranging from small gas stations with one
underground storage tank to renewable energy sites
to some of the largest Superfund sites in the country.
We adhere to the latest American Society of Testing
and Materials (ASTM) standards and the “All
Appropriate Inquiry” U.S. EPA rule to satisfy the requirements for the innocent landowner, contiguous property owner,
or bona fide prospective purchaser limitations on the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act (CERCLA). We also work with the client to create document templates that meet the client’s needs for
legibility, accuracy, and comparability, all in order to increase the efficiency and success of decision making. Phase I
and II ESAs are typically conducted during large-scale real estate transfers, requiring quick turnaround and reliable
conclusions. In all, Tetra Tech has completed thousands of Phase I and Phase II assessments, including soil and
groundwater sampling investigations for lending institutions, law firms, insurance companies, real estate developers,
construction firms, and other clients. Our experience goes beyond performing simple and quick property assessments,
and includes complex site characterization, as well as remediation. Where required as part of the due diligence process,
Tetra Tech also has extensive experience performing hazardous materials surveys for lead-based paint (LBP) and
asbestos containing materials (ACM).
In Hawai‘i alone, we have performed hundreds
of Phase I and Phase II investigations (soil and
groundwater investigations), as well as soil
import/export investigations for Hawaiian
Dredging Construction Company, Lend Lease,
DR Horton, Campbell Company, Verizon
Wireless, and a broad range of construction
firms and developers. Tetra Tech has
experience with all elements of the investigation
and remediation process, as required by the
DOH HEER Office, including: Sampling and
Analysis Plan (SAP; including Data Quality
Objectives [DQOs]); Site Investigation (SI);
Remedial Investigation (RI); Remedial
Alternatives Analysis (RAA); Response Action
Memorandum (RAM); Community/Public Outreach (via Public Meetings and Fact Sheets); Removal Action Report
[RAR]); Environmental Hazard Evaluation (EHE); Environmental Hazard Management Plan (EHMP); and Construction
Environmental Hazard Management Plan (C-EHMP).
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One of our hallmark environmental site investigations was performed for
DR Horton and University of Hawai‘i in advance of the redevelopment of
agricultural lands for the Ho‘opili master planned community and West
O‘ahu Campus. This investigation, which was comprised of several
phases over 3 years, included extensive soil sampling across a 2,132-
acre site to assess for the presence of agricultural chemicals. The final
outcome was a No Further Action determination by the Hawai‘i DOH,
such that the development could proceed.
As an example of our programmatic environmental support capabilities,
Tetra Tech has been providing environmental support program services
to Hickam Communities LLC (HC) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam,
O‘ahu, Hawai‘i continuously since 2006 to facilitate the characterization,
removal, and long-term management of pesticide-impacted soils.
During HC’s redevelopment activities, Tetra Tech provided the following
services: characterizing residual pesticides in soil using multi-increment
sampling; creating field sampling plans, health and safety plans, and an RI report; performing a risk assessment;
implementing soil management including import and export material characterization and soil disposal profiling; and
construction air monitoring.
Tetra Tech has also been overseeing pesticide-impacted soil management and excavation; long-term soil management
planning and implementation including creating a Land Use Controls Implementation Document (LUCID); leading
technical discussions and providing input to government and regulatory agencies; and conducting Phase I and Phase
II ESAs. Additionally, Tetra Tech has performed LBP and ACM surveys as part of a long-term renovation and
redevelopment project for over 800 community housing structures at Hickam Air Force Base.
With the extensive redevelopment taking place in the Honolulu
urban core, Tetra Tech has significant experience supporting
developers during site construction activities, specifically related
to characterization and management of contaminated soil prior to,
and during the redevelopment process. Many of these sites
require a C-EHMP and working closely with the DOH HEER Office
to ensure worker safety and proper assessment, handling and
disposal of contaminated soil under the supervision of a Qualified
Environmental Professional (QEP). Our longstanding relationship
with the DOH HEER Office, under a series of technical support
contracts for nearly 20 years, provides Tetra Tech with an intimate
understanding of State guidance regarding assessment and
management of contaminated sites, especially as related to the
unexpected conditions that arise during site redevelopment. Tetra
Tech has the expertise to handle the “unknowns” which arise during large construction projects, including: removal of
underground storage tanks (USTs) and performing associated closure assessments; assessment and remedial actions
associated with unexpected/unknown soil contamination encountered during excavation; management of
contaminated dewatering fluids; assessment of potential subslab vapor concerns; in-situ vertical characterization of
subsurface soil to plan for management prior to, and during construction; and, sampling of large stockpiles for on-site
or off-site re-use, and/or landfill disposal.
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In 2023/2024 Tetra Tech supported the DOH Clean Air Branch (CAB)
following the Maui wildfires in development of community air monitoring
and sampling plans for the impacted areas of Lahaina and Kula. The
plans were developed in consultation with CAB and Maui County.
Monitoring was performed for the duration of cleanup efforts, with
services including air monitoring, sample collection, and weekly
reporting. In addition, Tetra Tech provided extensive debris monitoring
support, post-debris removal soil sampling, and designed a new landfill
cell for the Maui fire debris.
1.9 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Tetra Tech realizes the importance of building resilience to the impacts of climate change, which requires technical
assessments, awareness of potential impacts, and creative solutions. We have been at the leading edge of climate
change analysis; our experts have developed first-generation climate change models, including the Global Carbon
Cycling Model, and supported flagship climate change pilot projects for several U.S. agencies, multilateral institutions,
and national and state governments. Our projects range from conducting scientific and policy assessments to
performing the full suite of greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk modeling services to develop and implement
effective adaptation and mitigation solutions.
In 2024, Tetra Tech received the Environmental Business Journal
(EBJ) Project Merit Award for our work with the
City of Dayton, Ohio, to address proposed regulations for
per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the City’s
water supply. In addition to the PFAS Project Merit Award,
Tetra Tech received four additional awards for excellent
performance, innovation, and industry leadership in
climate change, environment, and sustainable infrastructure.
In 2023, Tetra Tech was contracted by the City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting to
develop the Waikiki Area Adaptation Plan. The focus of this plan is to recommend near-term (30 years) design
guidelines and regulatory changes to the Waikiki Special Design District.
The Waikiki Area Adaptation Plan result in areawide design recommendations that will maintain Waikiki's “sense of
place”. The proposed guidelines and recommendations will reinforce Waikiki as a resort destination, pedestrian priority
place, and livable urban neighborhood. The Plan area generally aligns with the Waikiki Special Design District, while
includes consideration of adjacent parcels and areas that are relevant for adaptation planning purposes.
1.10 Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment
The impact of sea level rise resulting from climate change presents an imminent threat to the economy, sustainability,
security, and way of life in Hawai‘i, with the potential to cause loss of roads, utilities, and structures across the state. In
2014 the Hawai‘i State Legislature passed the Hawaiʻi Climate Adaptation Initiative, mandating the first statewide sea
level rise vulnerability assessment to provide a basis for recommendations on reducing exposure and increasing
adaptability.
The Hawai‘i DLNR contracted Tetra Tech to prepare the Hawai‘i Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation Report,
which DLNR submitted to the State Legislature in December 2017. For this report, Tetra Tech conducted a statewide
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sea level rise vulnerability assessment that included Hawai‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, and the
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and developed recommendations to reduce exposure and increase the capacity of the
state to adapt to sea level rise. Tetra Tech collaborated with multiple entities—including the DLNR, Office of
Conservation and Coastal Lands, University of Hawai‘i, state and county governments, and the Hawai‘i Climate
Mitigation and Adaptation Commission—to produce the Report.
In addition, Tetra Tech was contracted by the Hawai‘i Sea Grant College
Program to develop guidance for integrating sea level rise in county and
community plans. Working with county planners, the guidance will help
counties together with their communities and partners address sea level
rise through their existing planning processes. Case studies were used to
improve understanding of opportunities and challenges to increase
resilience to coastal hazards and sea level rise through planning and post-
disaster reconstruction.
In Spring of 2020, Tetra Tech was contracted by the Maui County
Department of Parks and Recreation to perform a Maui County Beach
Parks Vulnerability Assessment. This project includes a detailed analysis
of the vulnerability of Maui County’s beach parks and developing
recommendations to address short and long-term impacts of coastal
hazards, climate change, and other environmental threats.
In 2021, Tetra Tech was contracted by the County of Hawai‘i to develop the technical foundation to revise the County’s
shoreline setback rules to more effectively reduce risk to coastal hazards and climate change. Tetra Tech is developing
a coastal hazards typology island-wide to support the analysis of policy-induced vulnerabilities and identification data
gaps. In addition, a pilot study of using shoreline certification reports to determine shoreline changes rates has been
completed. Tetra Tech will integrate the results of new data collection provided by UH-Hilo Spatial Data Analysis and
Visualization Lab in defining shoreline typologies for the island that can be used to develop shoreline setback rules by
typology.
In 2021, Tetra Tech was subcontracted by Focused Planning Solutions to prepare the County of Hawai‘i Climate
Adaptation Plan. The first phase of this project, to develop a project work plan, was completed in November 2021. The
second phase of the project will be to prepare the Climate Adaptation Plan. Key activities conducted to develop the
Work Plan include identification of climate threats; identification of County assets and systems at risk (parks & beaches,
critical infrastructure, socio-economic, fiscal, etc.); and identification of criteria that can be used to prioritize assets for
adaptation projects.
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1.11 Other Services
In addition to the services mentioned above,
our multidisciplinary team regularly assists
with other related support services such as
strategy development, agency consultation,
stakeholder engagement, and public
meeting support. Our staff have positive
working relationships with numerous
county, state, and federal agencies. Other
highlighted services we can provide include:
• Wetland and Waters of the U.S.
determinations and delineations
• Wetland functional assessments
• Noise analysis (underwater and
terrestrial)
• GIS desktop screening analysis
• Critical Issues Analyses (CIA)
• Compensatory mitigation plans
• Construction environmental training
• Fish and aquatic macroinvertebrate surveys
• Instream Flow Studies
• Riparian habitat surveys
• Water quality sampling and monitoring
• Landfill Design, Permitting, and Management
• As-needed general technical and programmatic support, including embedded staffing and temporary staff
subcontracting (professional and administrative positions)
2. Project Experience
Table 1 lists select completed or active Tetra Tech projects that showcase our capabilities related to the selected scope
of service categories. Additional information on each of these projects, as well as additional project examples, is
available upon request.
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Table 1. Select Hawai‘i Project Experience
Client(s) Project Name Description Period of
Performance
Private Sector Clients
AES Clean
Energy
Waiawa Phase
2 Solar Plus
Storage Project
Tetra Tech is providing strategic planning and permitting support for the Waiawa Phase 2 Solar Plus Storage Project on
the island of O‘ahu. The Project consists of an approximately 30-megawatt (MW) ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV)
and battery energy storage system (BESS) and related interconnection and ancillary facilities. Tetra Tech is responsible
for conducting or overseeing a wide range of due diligence studies and associated agency consultation, including
biological resource surveys for vegetation and wildlife (including federal and state listed species), delineation of Waters
of the U.S. (including wetlands), visual simulations, a glare analysis, an archaeological investigation, a cultural impact
assessment, and a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. In addition, Tetra Tech also provided support for the
permitting process, including Land Use Commission approval and a Conditional Use Permit (minor).
2020 to present
AES Clean
Energy
Mountain View
Solar Plus
Storage Project
Tetra Tech is providing strategic planning and permitting support for the Mountain View Solar Plus Storage Project on the
island of O‘ahu. The Project consists of an approximately 7-MW ground-mounted solar PV and BESS and related
interconnection and ancillary facilities. Tetra Tech is responsible for conducting or overseeing a wide range of due
diligence studies and associated agency consultation, including biological resource surveys for vegetation and wildlife
(including federal and state listed species), delineation of Waters of the U.S. (including wetlands), visual simulations, a
glare analysis, a noise assessment, archaeological investigation, cultural impact assessment, and a Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment. In addition, Tetra Tech also evaluated the regulatory requirements and developed a
strategy permitting approach as needed to achieve the aggressive implementation schedule for the Project. Tetra Tech
was responsible for preparing and submitting application for the necessary zoning approvals, including a Conditional Use
Permit (minor) and zoning waiver.
2020 to present
Hawaiian
Electric
Company, Inc.
Strategic
Planning and
Permitting
Services
Through this on-call services contract, Tetra Tech provides strategic planning and permitting services for Hawaiian Electric
projects. Tetra Tech works closely with Hawaiian Electric staff to provide planning and permitting support on a wide range
of projects, including those related to substation, power plant, transmission and distribution line, and communication
facilities. Specific tasks include analysis of anticipated permitting requirements and potential environmental impacts,
development of strategic permitting plans, preparation of environmental reports and permit application packages, and
agency and stakeholder engagement. Regulatory compliance efforts relate to a variety of federal, state and county
permits, including Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting, Section 401 Water Quality Certification, Conservation District
Use Permits, Special Management Area (SMA) Use Permits, and Conditional Use Permits. Tetra Tech staff have also
developed and presented training programs for Hawaiian Electric staff specific to environmental and land use permit
requirements.
2018 to present
Bright Canyon
Energy
Kupono Solar
Project
The Kupono Solar Project is a 42 MW solar photovoltaic, and 168 MW-hour energy storage system located on the West
Loch of Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH). Tetra Tech has provided ongoing planning and permitting support for
the project through the initial competitive bidding process with Hawaiian Electric Company as well as the subsequent
project development process. Tetra Tech also conducted key technical due diligence studies, including a biological
resources survey and delineation of Waters of the U.S., as well as provided community outreach support.
2020 to present
Kaimana
Environmental
Solutions, LLC
Hale Makua
Project
(Subcontractor)
Tetra Tech was contracted by Kaimana Environmental Solutions LLC to conduct a biological survey to support an
Environmental Assessment for the proposed expansion of the existing Hale Makua Rehabilitation Facility in Kahului, Maui
involving construction of a new rehabilitation facility and associated infrastructure. Tetra Tech conducted and reported
results from a biological survey to characterize existing plant and animal habitat within the Project area and determine
2021
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Client(s) Project Name Description Period of
Performance
whether federally or state-listed plant and/or animal species were present or had the potential to occur and could be
impacted by construction or operation of the Project, including providing recommendations to avoid and minimize impacts
to federally and state-listed species.
Hawaiian
Electric
Company, Inc.
Koʻolaupoko
Resilience
Initiative
Koʻolaupoko, a region stretching from Waimanalo to Kualoa, is one of the most vulnerable communities on O‘ahu from a
critical infrastructure perspective. In particular, this windward area is vulnerable to prolonged disruptions of electricity,
communications, transportation, and other life-sustaining necessities in the face of a major hurricane. To identify
vulnerabilities and prioritize actions to improve community resilience, Hawaiian Electric Company convened a series of
meetings with community and government leaders, critical infrastructure owners, and emergency management and
response agencies. The Ko‘olaupoko Community Resilience Initiative, which was modeled after the Community
Resilience Building Workshop Guide developed by The Nature Conservancy and National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management, sought to raise awareness of the risks and with community input,
explore ways to strengthen the resilience of the Koʻolaupoko community through short-and long-term actions. Tetra Tech
provided support for the planning team, assisted with strategy development and meeting execution, documented the key
results and provided a summary report for the stakeholders.
2019 to 2021
Hawaiian
Electric
Company, Inc.
Missile
Defense
Agency
Homeland
Defense Radar
Project
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Homeland Defense Radar Project is one component of MDA’s worldwide missile
defense system and is intended improve homeland missile defense for Hawai‘i and the broader Pacific region. It involves
construction and operation of a radar system to identify, track, and classify long-range ballistic missile threats in mid-
course flight; an in-flight interceptor communication system that would connect with defense control and interceptor
facilities; and associated support facilities and infrastructure. Based on a preliminary siting process conducted by MDA,
potential locations considered for the project include Kuaokala Ridge and Kahuku Training Area on O‘ahu, and the Pacific
Missile Range Facility (PMRF; located near Kekaha on the west side of Kauai) and dismissed the Kuaokala Ridge site
from further consideration. Tetra Tech provided independent review and assessment of the permitting requirements and
advised Hawaiian Electric Company on the permitting process for the required substation and associated electrical
infrastructure. In addition to evaluating the State and local regulatory requirements, Tetra Tech staff participated in a multi-
day design charette and interfaced with the MDA team regarding the regulatory compliance strategy. Additional tasks
included review and input to the due diligence and technical resource documents, including those related to biological
and archaeological surveys, cultural assessments, and community outreach.
2018 to 2021
AES Distributed
Energy
Kuihelani Solar
Plus Storage
Project
Tetra Tech is providing strategic planning and permitting support for the Kuihelani Solar Plus Storage Project on the island
of Maui. The Project consists of an approximately 60-MW ground-mounted solar PV and BESS and related
interconnection and ancillary facilities. Tetra Tech is responsible for conducting or overseeing a wide range of due
diligence studies and associated agency consultation, including biological resource surveys for vegetation and wildlife
(including federal and state listed species), delineation of Waters of the U.S. (including wetlands), visual simulations, glare
analysis, archaeological investigation, cultural impact assessment, and a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment.
In addition, Tetra Tech also evaluated the regulatory requirements and developed a strategy permitting approach as
needed to achieve the aggressive implementation schedule for the Project. Tetra Tech was responsible for preparing and
submitting application for the necessary land use approvals, including a County Special Use Permit. Through the
permitting process, Tetra Tech helped to develop and execute detailed plans to address sensitive biological and
archaeological resources, as well as Important Agricultural Lands (IALs), and is assisting with permit compliance.
2018 to present
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Performance
AES Distributed
Energy
Waikoloa Solar
Plus Storage
Project
Tetra Tech is providing strategic planning and permitting assistance to AES Distributed Energy for a 30-megawatt storage
project in the Waikoloa District of Hawai‘i. Tetra Tech is responsible for conducting or overseeing a wide range of due
diligence studies and associated agency consultation, including biological resource surveys for vegetation and wildlife
(including federal and state listed species), delineation of Waters of the U.S., visual simulations, glare analysis, an
archaeological investigation, a cultural assessment, and a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. In addition, Tetra
Tech evaluated the potential permitting requirements and developed a strategic permitting approach. Consistent with this
approach, Tetra Tech provided support to AES Distributed Energy with obtaining the necessary federal, state, and local
permits, as well as compliance with the applicable permit conditions.
2018 to present
AES Distributed
Energy
West O‘ahu
Solar Plus
Storage Project
Tetra Tech is providing strategic planning and permitting support for the West O‘ahu Solar Plus Storage Project located
on the island of O‘ahu. The Project consists of an approximately 12- MW ground-mounted solar PV and BESS and related
interconnection and ancillary facilities. Tetra Tech is responsible for conducting or overseeing a wide range of due
diligence studies and associated agency consultation, including biological resource surveys for vegetation and wildlife
(including federal and state listed species), delineation of Waters of the U.S., visual simulations, glare analysis, an
archaeological investigation, a cultural impact assessment, and a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. In addition,
Tetra Tech conducted a permitting assessment, including identification of all permitting requirements, compilation of a
detailed Project schedule, and development of a strategic permitting approach. Tetra Tech prepared an HRS Chapter
343-compliant environmental assessment and assisted with obtaining approval of a State Special Use Permit from the
Honolulu Planning Commission and Land Use Commission. Tetra Tech also prepared and obtained a Conditional Use
Permit (minor) and zoning waiver from the Department of Planning and Permitting and assisted with compliance with the
applicable permit conditions.
2019 to present
Confidential
Client
Confidential
Project #1
Tetra Tech evaluated a shuttle program to deliver liquefied natural gas (LNG) to meet current and near-term demand on
O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. The shuttle program was envisioned to involve bulk transport of LNG to an offshore area on Oahu where
the LNG would be transferred to a floating storage unit (FSU). Tetra Tech conducted a high-level permitting assessment
to identify the potential permits and approvals that may be required for implementation to inform the program planning
and development process.
2018
Confidential
Client
Confidential
Project #2
Tetra Tech conducted a CIA for a proposed solar farm on Maui The CIA included analysis of biological resource data
including vegetation, wildlife, habitat, wetlands and water resources, and protected areas; archaeological and cultural
resources; land use resources including soils and geology and permit requirements (federal, state and local permits);
other potential issues such as transportation/traffic impacts, noise/visual impacts, or socioeconomic impacts; and
assessment of potential inference with military training routes and airport and weather radar systems. Biologists conducted
a site visit to assess potential presence of threatened or endangered Species and/or jurisdictional waters; the results of
which were incorporated into the CIA findings.
2017 to 2018
Confidential
Client
Confidential
Project #3
Tetra Tech conducted a CIA for a proposed solar farm on O‘ahu. The CIA included analysis of biological resource data
including vegetation, wildlife, habitat, wetlands and water resources, and protected areas; archaeological and cultural
resources; land use resources including soils and geology and permit requirements (federal, state and local permits);
other potential issues such as transportation/traffic impacts, noise/visual impacts, or socioeconomic impacts; and
assessment of potential inference with military training routes and airport and weather radar systems. Biologists conducted
a site visit to assess potential presence of threatened or endangered species and/or jurisdictional waters; the results of
which were incorporated into the CIA findings.
2017 to. 2018
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Performance
Confidential
Client
Confidential
Project #4
Tetra Tech conducted a CIA for a proposed solar farm and battery energy storage system on Maui. The CIA included
analysis of biological resource data including vegetation, wildlife, habitat, wetlands and water resources, and protected
areas; archaeological and cultural resources; land use resources including soils and geology and permit requirements
(federal, state and local permits); other potential issues such as transportation/traffic impacts, noise/visual impacts, or
socioeconomic impacts; and assessment of potential inference with military training routes and airport and weather radar
systems.
2017 to present
Innergex
Renewables
USA, LLC
Paeahu Solar
Project
Tetra Tech conducted a CIA for the proposed solar farm and battery energy storage system in east Maui. The CIA included
an analysis of biological resource data; archaeological and cultural resources; land use resources including soil
classification and permit requirements including the development of federal, state and local permit matrices; other potential
issues such as transportation/traffic impacts, noise/visual impacts, or socioeconomic impacts; and assessment of potential
inference with military training routes and airport and weather radar systems. Tetra Tech also conducted biological
surveys, wetlands and waters of the U.S. delineation survey, a visual impact assessment, and a glint/glare analysis. Tetra
Tech conducted additional technical resource studies and will be preparing federal, state, and local permit applications,
as applicable, for project development.
2017 to present
Innergex
Renewables
USA, LLC
Kuawehi Solar
Project
Tetra Tech conducted a CIA for a proposed solar farm and battery energy storage system on Hawai‘i Island. The CIA
included an analysis of biological resource data; archaeological and cultural resources; land use resources including soil
classification and permit requirements including the development of federal, state and local permit matrices; other potential
issues such as transportation/traffic impacts, noise/visual impacts, or socioeconomic impacts; and assessment of potential
inference with military training routes and airport and weather radar systems.
Tetra Tech also conducted other studies including biological surveys, wetlands and waters of the U.S. delineation survey,
a visual impact assessment, and a glint/glare analysis. Tetra Tech will be conducting additional technical resource studies
and preparing federal, state, and local permit applications, as applicable, for project development.
2017 to present
Confidential
Client
Confidential
Project #5
Tetra Tech is supported the development of a proposed confidential wind project. Services include biological surveys
(including bat acoustic monitoring, avian point count surveys, and general biological surveys), cultural resource surveys,
public outreach strategy, critical issues analysis, agency consultation, and permit strategies.
2017 to present
Na Pua Makani
Power Partners,
LLC
Na Pua Makani
Wind Project
Na Pua Makani Wind project is located near Kahuku, O‘ahu. Tetra Tech led the environmental permitting and planning
for the project which included a NEPA EIS, HEPA EIS, a joint federal and state HCP for ITP and an ITL, and county
discretionary permits. To support the HCP development and NEPA process, Tetra Tech conducted desktop and field-
based analyses for biological resources, visual impacts, shadow flicker, air quality impacts, and noise impacts, and
oversaw the preparation of technical studies focused on traffic and transportation, drainage, archaeological and cultural
resources.
The analysis in the EIS focused on the impacts associated with construction and operation of the wind project as well as
impacts from the issuance of an ITP and approval of an HCP, including the impacts of implementing avoidance and
minimization measures and mitigation on the protected species covered under the HCP. Tetra Tech led agency
coordination and negotiation efforts in support of the development of the HCP, completion of the NEPA and HEPA
environmental review processes, and acquisition of local permits and approvals. Tetra Tech supported Na Pua Makani
Power Partners with environmental compliance during construction and has continued this support into the operational
phase of the project which began in 2019. Tetra Tech continues to support in the project’s operational compliance with
the HCP.
2013 to present
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Performance
Hawaiki
Submarine
Cable LP
Tyco Electronics
Subsea
Communications
LLC
Hawaiki
Submarine
Cable
The Hawaiki Submarine Cable Project is a submarine fiber optic telecommunications cable system extending from
Australia to the U.S. Mainland and making landfall at several locations including Kapolei on O‘ahu. Tetra Tech completed
a HEPA EA to assess the potential environmental impacts of the project in both the terrestrial and marine environments.
Tetra Tech prepared and processed a Pre-Construction Notification to obtain a Nationwide Permit 12 authorization from
the Honolulu District, USACE, and prepared an EFH Assessment for the NOAA. Tetra Tech also led permit acquisition of
various state and county permits including a Conservation District Use Permit, Submerged Lands Lease, Section 401
Water Quality Certification, Special Management Area Use Permit, Shoreline Setback Variance, and Noise Variance.
Tetra Tech previously conducted a permit feasibility study and risk assessment for the cable system which included a
permit tracking matrix.
2015 to 2017
Kawailoa Wind,
LLC (D.E. Shaw
Renewable
Investments)
Kawailoa Wind
Farm
Tetra Tech supports Kawailoa Wind Power LLC in managing the overall HCP compliance and implementation of the post‐
construction mortality monitoring at the operational Kawailoa Wind Farm. As part of our ongoing responsibilities in
performing compliance activities, Tetra Tech conducts carcasses searches and bias correction trials, primarily using
trained dogs accompanied by their handlers. Tetra Tech prepares compliance reports, such as quarterly and annual HCP
reports and Migratory Bird Treaty Act reporting requirements and leads agency coordination and meetings. Furthermore,
Tetra Tech developed the HCP amendment and Chapter 343 Supplemental EIS (SEIS) for the Project.
2015 to present
Auwahi Wind
Energy, LLC
(Sempra
Renewables /
AEP)
Auwahi Wind
Farm
Auwahi Wind Farm Project has a generating capacity of approximately 21 MW, augmented with an energy storage system.
Tetra Tech conducted various biological surveys and led the environmental permitting for the 21-megawatt (MW) Auwahi
Wind Farm. Tetra Tech prepared an EIS compliant with Chapter 343 of the HRS and HAR § 11-200 to evaluate the
potential impacts to sensitive environmental resources associated with construction and operation of the wind farm.
Desktop and field-based analyses were conducted for potential biological, cultural, visual, air, and sound resources that
could be affected by the project. To address potential incidental impacts to four listed species, Tetra Tech worked with
the USFWS and the Hawai‘i DLNR/Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) to develop a joint HCP to obtain an ITP
and an ITL issued by these agencies, respectively. A NEPA-compliant EA for the USFWS was also prepared to evaluate
potential impacts associated with issuance of the ITP, approval of the HCP, and implementation of proposed mitigation
activities. Tetra Tech developed the HCP amendment and Chapter 343 SEIS for the Project. Tetra Tech continues to
support the project by providing ongoing environmental compliance support.
2009 to present
Brookfield
Renewable
Partners
(Terraform
Power)
Kaheawa Wind
Project I and II
Tetra Tech is managing the overall HCP implementation and take permit compliance at the operational facilities, each
with their own HCP. Ongoing responsibilities include implementation of post-construction monitoring for take of Covered
Species, onsite vegetation management and predator control, and acoustic bat monitoring, Tetra Tech conducts regular
canine carcasses searches and bias correction trials, prepares compliance reports per the projects’ HCPs, and leads
agency coordination. Furthermore, Tetra Tech supports HCP-required mitigation implementation for each of the covered
species.
2019 to present
Brookfield
Renewable
Partners
(Terraform
Power)
Kahuku Wind
Project
Tetra Tech is managing the overall HCP implementation and take permit compliance at the operational facility. Ongoing
responsibilities include implementation of post-construction monitoring for take of Covered Species, onsite vegetation
management and predator control, and acoustic bat monitoring, Tetra Tech conducts regular canine carcasses searches
and bias correction trials, prepares compliance reports per the projects HCP, and leads agency coordination. Furthermore,
Tetra Tech supports HCP-required mitigation implementation for the Hawaiian hoary bat.
2019 to present
Verizon
Wireless (VZW)
Environmental
Programmatic
Tetra Tech provides comprehensive environmental program support to VZW in Hawai‘i. This includes environmental
planning and impact analysis (NEPA, HEPA, and National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106, and ESA), including
2015 to present
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Performance
Support and
Mobi PCS
Acquisition
compliance with the Federal Communications Commission Nationwide Programmatic Agreement. The Project includes
conducting surveys for the endangered Hawaiian hawk at several sites. Tetra Tech also provides environmental due
diligence (Phase I ESAs), site investigation, site cleanup, hazardous materials surveys, abatement management
(asbestos and lead-based paint), and construction health and safety support for the VZW telecom portfolio. Tetra Tech
has supported work at over 75 VZW sites to date.
Confidential
Client
Confidential
Project #6
Tetra Tech prepared a City and County of Honolulu Conditional Use Permit and Waiver application as well as a Joint
Development Agreement Application for a solar project located in Waianae, O‘ahu. Tetra Tech also managed the
archaeological inventory survey and consultation process with State Historic Preservation District, the biological studies,
and the delineation of wetlands and waters. Tetra Tech also provided support with acquiring building permits for project
related transmission and substation infrastructure.
2013 to 2016
Hawaiian
Electric
Company
(HECO)
Mt. Kaala
Overhead
Distribution
Line Relocation
Project
Hawaiian Electric Company owns and operates the Mikilua #4 12kV electrical line, which is located on Mt. Ka‘ala and
provides service to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) tracking station. Approximately 1.8 miles of the existing line
near the top of Mt. Ka‘ala is being relocated to address safety and maintenance/access issues due to hazardous terrain
and the presence of endangered species and native vegetation. Tetra Tech is providing planning and permitting services
for the project including extensive biological surveys and other due diligence studies, preparation of an environmental
assessment in compliance with HEPA, compliance with endangered species regulations (Endangered Species Act and
HRS Chapter 195D), and agency consultation. Tetra Tech is also responsible for obtaining the necessary approvals
including a Conservation District Use Permit, Natural Area Reserve System (NARS) Use Permit, Forest Reserve Use
Permit, and an HCP.
2017 to present
Castle & Cooke Lāna‘i Met
Tower and
Wind Farm
Tetra Tech addressed a number of environmental and permitting issues associated with the installation and operation of
six meteorological (met) towers, the initial design of a 200 to 400-MW wind farm, and the initial siting studies for the
proposed submarine cable between Lāna‘i and O‘ahu. Tetra Tech conducted a variety of services including a feasibility
analysis, biological and cultural resource studies; identified federal, state, and local permits required for the wind farm and
cable project; obtained permits and completed studies for installation of six meteorological towers; prepared a joint
USFWS and DOFAW approved HCP and USFWS NEPA EA for the met tower project addressing four threatened or
endangered wildlife species; conducted post construction monitoring for listed species at met towers; and provided
environmental permitting support services for the proposed wind farm project.
2007 to 2014
Site
Constructors
Lalamilo Wind
Project
The Lalamilo Wind Project repowered a decommissioned wind farm located near South Kohala on the island of Hawai‘i.
Tetra Tech conducted a general biological survey of the project site, coordinated ESA consultation with USFWS and
DLNR, and prepared and submitted the HEPA Environmental Assessment. Tetra Tech also provided community outreach
support and visual simulations of the proposed wind farm.
2013 to 2014
Confidential
Clients
CIA for several
proposed
commercial
wind, solar,
hydro-pumped
storage, and
other energy
Tetra Tech has completed a number of CIAs for renewable energy developers in Hawai‘i for commercial solar, wind,
hydro-pumped storage and other energy projects. CIAs evaluate readily available data from public sources and typically
include: analysis of biological resource data including vegetation, wildlife, habitat, wetlands, and protected areas; analysis
of land use resources and permit requirements including the development of federal, state and local permit matrices;
identification of potential issues with surrounding communities, including transportation/traffic impacts, noise/visual
impacts, or socioeconomic impacts; and assessment of potential inference with military training routes and airport and
weather radar systems.
Various
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Client(s) Project Name Description Period of
Performance
projects in
Hawai‘i
Pacific Ocean
Producers, Inc.
Warehouse
Passive
Methane
Venting System
Design and
Field Quality
Control,
Honolulu, HI
Tetra Tech provided engineering support for the build-out of a structure with an existing passive methane venting system
where renovation activities would result in penetrations of existing system and new building additions not covered by the
existing system; Oversaw a team of engineers that designed a passive venting methane system for the building
expansion; Directed the preparation of the work plan, design drawings, technical details and construction specification for
retrofit system and submitted to HDOH for review; Conducted field quality control inspections during the two phases of
system installation; Provided routine status updates to HDOH during the project. Our cost-effective design saved Pacific
Ocean Producers approximately nine months and $80,000 compared to approach proposed by another consulting firm.
2011 to 2012
Merriman’s
Kapalua
Restaurant
Merriman
Parking
Variance
Tetra Tech prepared a County of Maui Variance Application requesting a variance from parking requirements for
Merriman’s Kapalua Restaurant located in Kapalua on the Island of Maui. Tetra Tech has also provided support with an
outreach strategy and a risk assessment and presented the variance request before the Board of Variances and Appeals.
2016 to 2017
D.R. Horton and
University of
Hawai‘i
Ho‘opili and
University of
Hawai‘i West
O‘ahu Campus
Environmental
Investigation
for
Redevelopment
of Agricultural
Lands, O‘ahu,
HI
Tetra Tech conducted environmental soil Investigations, including extensive multi-increment sampling (MIS) across a
2,132-acre site, to assess the property for presence of heavy metals (primarily to assess arsenic), organochlorine
pesticides, and dioxin/furans. The project included several phases of investigation over a period of approximately 3 years,
and use of field bioassay test kits for a detailed dioxin study. The final outcome was a finding of No Further Action by the
HDOH, such that residential and university construction could proceed.
2007 to 2012
Island Palm
Communities
LLC
Environmental
Support
Program at
Army
Installations,
O‘ahu
Tetra Tech has been providing Environmental Support Services to Island Palm Communities LLC (formerly Army Hawai‘i
Family Housing LLC) at over 23 neighborhood redevelopment sites located on various Army installations on the Island of
O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. Installations include Aliamanu Military Reservation, Tripler Army Medical Center, Fort Shafter Military
Reservation, Helemano Military Reservation, Schofield Barracks Military Reservation and Wheeler Army Airfield. Under
a Master Services Agreement with Island Palm Communities that began in 2005, Tetra Tech has been awarded over 190
Task Orders with a cumulative contracted value of approximately $6.3 million. Tetra Tech’s Environmental Support
Services primarily involve site investigations, oversight, and remediation of soil impacted with pesticides that were
previously applied at the Army installations.
Examples of these services are: Soil characterization using a MIS approach; Import and export material characterization
and soil disposal profiling; Stockpile management; Development of sampling and analysis plans, work plans, health and
safety plans, soil management plans, summary reports, site closure reports, and programmatic documents; Risk and
remedial assessments; Pesticide impacted soil management/excavation oversight;
Provide hazard communication/awareness training for site workers; Long-term soil management planning and
implementation including land use controls documentation; Technical discussions and input with government and
regulatory agencies; Comprehensive underground storage tank (UST) removal services; Environmental Condition of
2005 to present
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Performance
Property, Record of Environmental Consideration, and Finding of Suitability to Transfer reports pursuant to Army and
Residential Community Initiative’s regulations and policies; unexploded ordnance (UXO) surveys and clearance; Phase I
and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments; Indoor air quality assessments; and, Hazardous materials surveys.
Hickam
Communities
LLC
Environmental
Support
Program at
Joint Base
Pearl Harbor-
Hickam
Tetra Tech is contracted by Hickam Communities LLC to facilitate the characterization, cleanup, and management of
pesticide-impacted soil at housing units across JBPHH, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. In addition, Tetra Tech performs indoor air
sampling and hazardous materials surveys within Hickam’s historic neighborhoods. During HC’s redevelopment activities,
Tetra Tech has provided the following services: characterizing residual pesticides in soil using MIS; creating field sampling
plans (FSPs), health and safety plans (HASPs), and results reports; implementing soil management including import and
export material characterization and soil disposal profiling and completing reports; and air monitoring. Tetra Tech has also
been overseeing pesticide-impacted soil management/excavation; long-term soil management planning and
implementation including creating a LUCID; leading technical discussions and providing input to government and
regulatory agencies; collecting asbestos and air samples and conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site
Assessments.
2006 to present
U.S. Army
Residential
Communities
Initiative
Environmental
Condition of
Property (ECP)
Reports,
Various
Locations, HI
Tetra Tech performed several ECP reports for multiple locations on military properties in Hawai‘i in support of property
transfers.
2008 to 2010
Army Hawai‘i
Family Housing
Environmental
Closure Report
(ECR) for
Porter
Neighborhood,
O‘ahu, HI
Tetra Tech prepared an ECR that summarized site assessment and remediation related to pesticide-impacted soil
excavation in the Porter residential neighborhood at Schofield Barracks.
2009 to 2011
Target
Corporation
Hilo Target and
Safeway Stores
Site
Investigation
and Remedial
Action, Hilo, HI
The scope of this project included: devising a sampling plan to address potential soil contamination at the site; conducting
a Site Investigation, hazardous materials survey, soil and sediment sampling, using both multi-increment and discrete
sampling strategies; implemented remedial action; and providing oversight of all on-site demolition and redevelopment.
Perform annual EHMP inspections.
2011 to present
Target
Corporation
Brownfields
Redevelopment
Support at a
Mixed-use
Commercial
Property with
Former Gas
Station,
The scope of this project included: completing pre-transaction Site Inspection and Phase I ESA; completing site
investigation, including soil, groundwater, and soil gas sampling; collecting over 1,500 bulk samples for asbestos analysis
as part of the regulated hazardous material surveys at the three on-site structures; preparing the project deliverables and
submitted them to Hawai‘i DOH for review; directing the 10-week long removal action, which resulted in approximately
305 tons of ACM, 6 tons of hazardous materials, and 800 pounds of hazardous waste being removed and properly
disposed of at off-site facilities; coordinating field activities and directed multiple subcontractor crews; and providing
oversight of the 7-week long demolition phase including conducting real-time air monitoring and air sampling.
2011 to 2013
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Performance
Automobile
Repair Facility,
and Suspected
Dry Cleaning
Operations,
Kailua, HI
Target
Corporation
Target Pfresh
Renovation
Asbestos
Survey Support
Multiple Sites in
Hawai‘i
Tetra Tech provided asbestos survey support for three existing Hawai‘i Target stores that were renovated to include the
expanded “Pfresh” grocery concept. The scope also included: performing ACM surveys at three Hawai‘i Target stores on
multiple islands prior to Pfresh renovation activities; coordinating with store managers to schedule surveys during off-peak
hours to minimize business disruption; procuring a laboratory that could meet the high sample volume and quick turn-
around-time for sample results; collecting over 250 bulk samples for asbestos analysis; completing field activities for the
surveys within 1 week to meet Target’s accelerated schedule; and preparing all project deliverables.
2010 to 2013
Pahio
Development,
Inc.
Lihue Sugar
Mill
Kaua‘i, HI
Tetra Tech conducted Environmental Investigations of 11-acre property to evaluate future land redevelopment options;
Performed Phase I ESAs, and Phase II soil and groundwater contamination investigations, including MIS, to assess
potential for environmental impact based on historical use of the property for sugar mill operations since 1850.
2008 to 2010
Kamehameha
Schools
Peer Review
and Oversight
Services for the
School Street
Aloha
Petroleum
Facility,
Honolulu, HI
Tetra Tech provided expert review and advisory capacity for EPA and the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH), who were
providing oversight of Aloha Petroleum related to ongoing groundwater remediation activities at the property owned by
Kamehameha Schools and leased to Aloha Petroleum. Tetra Tech’s role was to ensure that Aloha Petroleum met all
responsibilities of the clean-up order.
2010 to 2012
The Trust for
Public Land,
Hawaiian
Islands Program
Phase I ESAs
O‘ahu, Maui,
Big Island, HI
Tetra Tech prepared Phase I ESAs (Due Diligence in accordance with AAI requirements) to assist in acquisition of
culturally and environmentally sensitive preservation properties throughout Hawai‘i.
2007 to 2020
Estate of James
Campbell and
Tetra Tech, Inc.
Kahuku Sugar
Mill Voluntary
Response
Program,
O‘ahu, HI
Tetra Tech conducted Environmental Investigations, Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments and Remedial
Design/ Remedial Action and performed 2 years of post-closure groundwater and soil gas monitoring.
1997 to 2020
Estate of James
Campbell
(James
Campbell LLC,
Aina Nui
Corporation,
Phase I ESA,
Phase II
Subsurface
Investigations,
and Peer
Review/
Oversight for
Tetra Tech performed Phase I (ESAs; Due Diligence in accordance with ASTM E1527-13 All Appropriate Inquiry [AAI])
and Phase II Subsurface Soil and Groundwater Investigations for various properties to facilitate real property transactions.
Other scope items included: review Phase I and Phase II Reports prepared by others for Campbell properties and provide
professional opinion and recommendations; provide soil import/export characterization and monitoring services; and
prepare Property Condition Assessment (PCA) reports.
2003 to present
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Performance
Kapolei
Properties, LLC)
Various
Properties,
Campbell
Industrial Park
and Proximity,
O‘ahu, HI
National
Disaster
Preparedness
Training Center
(NDPTC) at the
University of
Hawai‘i
Coastal
Community
Resilience
Training
Tetra Tech developed a high quality 1-day, DHS-certified awareness-level training. Conducted nationwide pilot testing of
the course for certification by the Department of Homeland Security. Collaborated with federal, state and county agencies,
and community stakeholders (FEMA, NOAA PSC, UH, DLNR, and the Waikiki Business Improvement Association) to
develop the training course. Purpose of the course is to enhance awareness of natural hazards and best practices to
enhance community resilience for state and local government agency staff that routinely interface with the community,
private sector, and other stakeholder groups.
2009 to 2010
Hawaiian
Dredging
Construction
Co., Inc.
Construction
Environmental
Support Hawai‘i
Public Housing
Authority
Redevelopment
Project
1002 North
School Street,
Honolulu, HI
Tetra Tech is providing construction environmental support for a 2-acre Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority (HPHA)
Redevelopment Project. Project work includes development of a site-specific CEHMP to ensure that all activities are
performed in accordance with environmental conditions previously identified at the site and under the purview of the
Hawai‘i DOH HEER Office. Activities included characterization of shallow soil across more than 20 Decision Units (DUs)
at the site, via a Geoprobe drilling rig using the MIS technique. The soil analytical data was then used for soil management
during the extensive excavation required for site redevelopment. Tetra Tech also performed hazardous materials surveys,
to evaluate the potential presence of LBP and ACM in buildings slated for demolition. A soil vapor study was also
performed in a building formerly used for vehicle maintenance, to characterize the potential presence of volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) prior to subsurface investigation activities planned following building demolition. Over the course of
the project three previously unknown underground storage tanks were discovered and successfully removed. This project
involves significant coordination between Hawaiian Dredging, HPHA, and the HEER Office due to the iterative nature of
the site construction activities.
2024 - ongoing
Stanford Carr
Development
LLC.
Construction
Environmental
Support
Hale Moiliili
Redevelopment
Project,
Honolulu,
Hawai‘i
Under the oversight of the Hawai‘i Department of Health (HDOH) and in concurrence with the site-specific construction
environmental hazard management plan (C-EHMP), Tetra Tech performed soil management efforts at the site. Tasks
included plan preparation, project execution, and stakeholder coordination. Tetra Tech’s sampling scope included the
collection of in-situ and stockpile MI soil samples via direct-push drilling and manual sample collection. Continuous dust
monitoring was performed during initial site activities. Installation and sampling of a groundwater monitoring well is
planned following initial building foundation work. The Tetra Tech team coordinated with the development and construction
teams to facilitate expedited soil removal, achieving cleanup goals within the required timeframe, successfully remediating
a site that was previously presumed to require long-term management.
2024 - ongoing
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Period of
Performance
State and County Agencies (Statewide)
Agribusiness
Development
Corporation
(ADC)
Environmental
Site
Assessment –
Poamoho Fire
Site
Tetra Tech is performed site characterization services at the former illegal dump site in Poamoho, near Whitmore Village. The focus
of the site assessment was characterization of shallow soil conditions in the 15 acres formerly used as an illegal dump, primarily for
stolen car staging and associated “chop-shop” operations. In addition, there was other random trash and debris scattered across the
Site, including boats, liquefied petroleum gas tanks, etc. A portion of the Site burned in summer 2021, with cars in place, creating the
possibility for releases of oil and/or hazardous materials associated with incineration/melting of a variety of car parts. In addition, prior
to the fire, the staging of abandoned vehicles alone represents a threat of impact as a result of leaks, and potential in-situ draining of
automotive fluids, including oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, and engine coolant. The site characterization included more than 800
borings in 20 decision units. The site characterization activities resulted in the DOH issuing a No Further Action, with no restrictions
for the site, allowing for the resumption of agricultural use of the entire 15 acres. In addition, Tetra Tech subcontracted removal of
residual solid waste across the site, which resulted in a final DOH inspection, confirming there was less than 1 cubic yard of solid
waste remaining across the entire 15 acres.
2021 to 2024
DLNR,
Engineering
Division
196D HRS
Action Plan Tetra Tech conducted a comprehensive evaluation of HRS 196D that identified the benefits, challenges, and limitations of
implementing the HRS 196D Consolidated Permit Application and Review Procedures for geothermal and cable system
development. As part of the evaluation, Tetra Tech met with stakeholders and DLNR to better understand the challenges and
opportunities of HRS 196D and its implementation. A summary report with findings of the evaluation and interviews was provided to
DLNR and included an evaluation of possible actions for repealing, amending, or preserving HRS 196D.
2015
DLNR,
Engineering
Division
Hawai‘i Sea
Level Rise
Vulnerability
and Adaptation
Report,
Statewide,
Hawai‘i (Job No.
J40AS99A)
Tetra Tech provided technical and administrative support to the DLNR and the Interagency Climate Adaptation Committee to prepare
the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation Report mandated by the Hawai‘i Climate Adaptation Initiative Act (Act 83, 2014).
Tetra Tech’s scope includes organizing and facilitation of ICAC meetings, conducting a state-wide sea level rise vulnerability
assessment and socioeconomic impact analysis, assisting in public education and outreach, and preparing the Report for submission
to the State Legislature by December 2017.
2015 to 2018
DLNR,
Engineering
Division
Haʻena State
Park and Nāpali
Coast State
Wilderness Park
- Park
Improvements
Tetra Tech provided technical support services to DLNR in support of Nā Pali Park improvements. The scope of services included:
preparing a HEPA EA and Site Plan Approval for the Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands; performing a hydrology and
hydraulics study, topographic survey, and geotechnical investigation; supporting public meetings and associated stakeholder
outreach; preparing a Design Development Report and bid specifications for a pedestrian bridge crossing Hanakāpī‘ai Beach;
preparing a Special Management Area Major Permit for the County of Kaua‘i.
2013 to 2021
DLNR,
Engineering
Division
Kaizen Process
Improvement
Training
Tetra Tech coordinated Kaizen Process Improvement services related to filling staff vacancies within the DLNR. The purpose of the
event was to enhance the ability of the Department to fill staff vacancies in a more timely in an effort to meet the overall Department’s
requirements and demands.
2017
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Client(s) Project Name Description
Period of
Performance
DLNR,
Engineering
Division
Kaizen Process
Improvement
Training
Tetra Tech coordinated Kaizen Process Improvement services related to the Bureau of Conveyances Land Court Certification Process 2018
DLNR,
Engineering
Division and
Federal
Emergency
Management
Agency
(FEMA)
Environmental
Review of 24
Sites with
Potential
Rockfall
Hazards,
Federal
Emergency
Management
Agency,
Lanikai, HI
(Team
Subcontractor)
Tetra Tech prepared a series of compliance documents for FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program in response to a proposed rockfall
mitigation project in Kailua, HI. Staff prepared an Executive Order compliance document for EO 11990-Protection of Wetlands, EO
11988-Floodplain Management, EO 12898-Environmental Justice, EO 13045-Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks
and Safety, EO 13089- Coral Reef Protection, and EO 13112-Invasive Species. The Project included a USFWS Requirements Report
for protected species and critical habitat, a Cultural Resources Technical Report and a State Historic Preservation Office Requirements
Report, as well as an EA for the action. Tetra Tech worked closely FEMA Region 9, DLNR (Engineering), State Civil Defense, and the
rockfall engineer proposed to execute the project.
2012 to 2013
DBEDT,
Office of
Planning and
Sustainable
Development
Developing a
Scoping Study
for a Regional
Shoreline
Strategy
Specific to the
State of Hawaiʻi
The focus of this contract is developing a scoping study to define criteria to inform future shoreline management strategies by assessing
and identifying Hawaiʻi-specific characteristics to inform a regional planning approach. The contract was recently awarded in Spring
2022, and work is only recently underway.
2022 -
ongoing
DBEDT,
Strategic
Industries
Division
Professional
Services for
Community
Planning
Tetra Tech updated the DBEDT Energy Office’s Renewable Energy Permitting Wizard, revised and developed permit briefs, updated
the Guides to Renewable Energy Facility Permits in the State of Hawai‘i and assisted DBEDT Energy Office with identifying strategic
operational goals and potential updates to HRS Chapter 201N.
2014
DBEDT,
Office of
Planning,
Hawai‘i State
Coastal Zone
Management
(CZM)
Program
Hawai‘i
Watershed
Guidance
Tetra Tech prepared the Hawai‘i Watershed Guidance to provide direction to agencies and community groups on the watershed
planning process and coastal nonpoint source pollution measures. Tetra Tech developed a profile of Hawai‘i’s Coastal Nonpoint
Pollution Control Program, and incorporated Hawai‘i’s management measures and practices designed to control runoff from six main
sources into the Guide. A needs assessment was conducted through interviews with individuals from selected watershed planning
organizations to identify obstacles and challenges in watershed planning, and to define areas that may require more focused attention
in the Handbook.
Tetra Tech prepared draft and final versions of the guidance for review by the Hawai‘i Coastal Zone Management Program, Department
of Health, and other stakeholders and prepared an outreach strategy to disseminate the Guidance throughout Hawai‘i.
2009 to 2010
DBEDT,
Office of
Planning,
Wai‘anae
Ecological
Characterization
Tetra Tech compiled and reviewed information and data on coastal and marine resources in the area and Federal, State and County
laws, regulations, and policies related to watershed and coastal resource management. Scope included conducting interviews with
community members; organizing partners group meeting to solicit data and information for the development of the WEC; preparing all
2003 to 2004
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Client(s) Project Name Description
Period of
Performance
Hawai‘i State
CZM Program
sections of the WEC; and developing recommendations for a moku management framework for improved implementation of ahupua‘a
management initiatives.
DBEDT,
Office of
Planning,
Hawai‘i State
CZM Program
Hawai‘i Ocean
Resource
Management
Plan Update
Tetra Tech compiled and reviewed information and data. Scope included: meeting with state and county agencies to identify
management priorities and lead agencies; developing innovative framework to reflect management goals and strategic actions;
preparing draft and final versions of the Hawai‘i Ocean Resources Management Plan incorporating comments from multiple agencies
and organizations; preparing public comment summary.
2005 to 2006
DBEDT,
Office of
Planning,
Hawai‘i State
CZM Program
Development of
a Moku
Management
Framework for
the State of
Hawai‘i
Tetra Tech conducted literature review on traditional management systems and practices; characterized existing legal and institutional
frameworks for natural resource management; and developed a framework for moku management that integrates traditional and
contemporary principles and best practices in managing watersheds and coastal resources.
2007
DBEDT,
Office of
Planning,
Hawai‘i State
CZM Program
Hawai‘i
Community
Stewardship
Project-
Community
Based
Resource
Management
(CRBM)
Tetra Tech reviewed numerous DOH, CZM DLNR, and other relevant documents in the development of guiding principles for an
integrated planning framework for place-based, culture-based, and community-based approaches to natural and cultural resources
management. Developed and conducted island-wide survey of community stewardship organizations focused on understanding
successes, obstacles and needs of these groups to develop means for the state to enhance these efforts. Conducted a meeting of 37
community groups and 13 federal, state and county program managers and staff to provide feedback and improve collaboration in
natural and cultural resource management. Incorporated public input from the survey and meeting into a Community Stewardship
Directory and Integrated Planning Framework Report.
2007 to 2008
City/County of
Honolulu
Office of
Climate
Change,
Sustainability
and
Resiliency
Participation in
the Community
Rating System
Tetra Tech was selected by the City/County of Honolulu through a competitive procurement process to develop the City/County’s initial
application to FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS) program. With over 38,000 flood insurance policies in force, the City/County
of Honolulu has long aspired to get into the CRS program but needed technical assistance to do so. With nationally recognized subject-
matter expertise in the CRS program, Tetra Tech was able to help the City/County navigate the tedious CRS application and
prerequisite process and helped the County secure a Class 8 rating, saving flood insurance policy holders $1.2 million per year in
annual premium beginning on April 1, 2022. This included the development of a Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (RLAA) that helped the
City/County to meet its repetitive loss prerequisites for participation as well as training for key staff on the implementation and
maintenance of its CRS program.
2020 to 2021
City and
County of
Honolulu,
Department of
Emergency
Management
(CCH DEM)
Hawai‘i
Regional
Catastrophic
Planning Grant)
RCPG FY09
Public Disaster
Awareness
Campaign
Project
Tetra Tech led a team of social scientists, emergency managers, market researchers, media producers (television, radio, print, and
Internet), and communications specialists to improve public disaster preparedness and resilience in Hawai‘i. Conducted initial research
to establish a baseline preparedness level. Outreach included more than 30,000 calls to local telephone numbers and meetings with
non-governmental organizations to better understand disaster preparedness in several hard-to-reach and under-served populations.
Developed a simple preparedness strategy to reach key demographics, including TV, radio, newspaper, social media and
environmental advertisement channels. Developed a disaster preparedness planning website – GetReadyHI.org. Ran a month-long,
statewide campaign and conducted post-campaign research to determine which campaign messaging vehicles were most effective.
Developed a refined template campaign plan for future use.
2011 to 2012
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Period of
Performance
CCH DEM State-wide
County-Specific
Hurricane
Planning
Tetra Tech developed four (4) County-specific Hurricane Planning Frameworks, with each set including: (1) Logistics Concept of
Operations and (2) a Logistics Annex. The county-specific scope included: Forming County-Specific Collaborative Hurricane Planning
Teams; Performing a Gap Analysis; Crosswalking State and Local Plans; Framework Development, and Logistics Planning. Significant
Stakeholder outreach was required, including county-specific team planning meetings, as well as Work Group meetings, comprised of
the following focus areas: Mass Care and Shelter; Ports and Fuel Resiliency; Tourist/Tourism Protection; Lifesaving and Sustaining
Measures; Power Infrastructure Protection; Debris Clearance; and Water Authorities.
2012 to 2013
CCH DEM Hawai‘i RCPT
Population
Redistribution
Analysis Report
Under contract with the City and County of Honolulu’s DEM, on behalf of the Hawai‘i Regional Catastrophic Planning Team (RCPT),
and inclusive of the Counties of Maui, Kaua‘i, and Hawai‘i, Tetra Tech identified capacities of each county to support evacuees from
neighboring islands in the event of a major disaster. In addition, Tetra Tech is engaging emergency management agencies from four
identified CONUS locations, including San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle, to determine the ability of these regions
to support large populations of displaced evacuees.
2014 to 2015
CCH DEM Hawai‘i RCPT
Regional
Resource
Database
Under contract with the City and County of Honolulu’s DEM, on behalf of the Hawai‘i RCPT, and inclusive of the Counties of Maui,
Kaua‘i, and Hawai‘i, Tetra Tech developed a web-based resource database integrating FEMA resource typing as well as customized
regional resource typing. The project included development and associated training modules.
2014 to 2015
CCH DEM
Hawai‘i RCPT
Strategic Plan
and Grant
Closeout
Deliverables
Under contract with the City and County of Honolulu’s DEM, on behalf of the Hawai‘i RCPT, and inclusive of the Counties of Maui,
Kaua‘i, and Hawai‘i, Tetra Tech developed a regional Strategic Plan and other deliverables related to closeout of the Regional
Catastrophic Grant Program (RCGP). Deliverables included a regional training and exercise plan, a grant linkage plan, and a
sustainment plan.
2014 to 2015
CCH DEM O‘ahu Coastal
Communities
Evacuation
Planning
Project,
Honolulu,
Hawai‘i
The O‘ahu Coastal Communities Evacuation Project is a critical preparedness effort for the residents and visitors of O‘ahu, to establish
tsunami evacuation routes, signage and designated Safe Sites correlated with updated tsunami modeling. Tetra Tech was contracted
to complete Phase 2, which was comprised of tsunami evacuation routing and Safe Site identification for the southern coast of Oahu.
To assist the city in promoting vertical evacuation, Phase 2 included the design and development of an engineering evaluation tool to
serve as the basis for a future Tsunami-Safe Vertical Evacuation Program.
2017 to 2019
CCH Dept. of
Planning &
Permitting
(DPP)
Waikiki Area
Adaptation Plan
Tetra Tech was contracted by the City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting to develop the Waikiki Area
Adaptation Plan. The focus of this plan is to recommend near-term (30 years) design guidelines and regulatory changes to the Waikiki
Special Design District. The Waikiki Area Adaptation Plan result in area-wide design recommendations that will maintain Waikiki's
“sense of place”. The proposed guidelines and recommendations will reinforce Waikiki as a resort destination, pedestrian priority place,
and livable urban neighborhood. The Plan area generally aligns with the Waikiki Special Design District, while includes consideration
of adjacent parcels and areas that are relevant for adaptation planning purposes.
2023-2026
CCH DPP O‘ahu Flood
Hazard Analysis
Under contract with the CCH DPP, Tetra Tech is developing a Hazus-compliant building inventory in O‘ahu for flood-prone areas,
which includes filling in data gaps, creating flood depth grids for modeling, running a Hazus Level 2 analysis, and developing a report
describing the potential for physical damage, economic loss, and social disruption, along with mitigation measures to reduce flood risk.
2023 to
present
Kaua‘i
Emergency
Kaua‘i County
Multi-Hazard
Tetra Tech is preparing a comprehensive update to the Kaua‘i County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. The focus of this project is a
comprehensive risk assessment of twelve natural hazards of concern. Hazus-MH will be utilized to assess the dam failure, tropical
cyclone, earthquake and flood hazards. Tetra Tech’s level II, user-defined protocol will be applied to the earthquake and flood analyses.
2020 to 2021
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Management
Agency
Mitigation and
Resilience Plan
The plan will be facilitated through a multi-member Steering Committee made up of planning partners and other stakeholders from
within the planning area. Due to COVID-19, this plan will include a virtual multi-media public involvement strategy.
Hawai‘i
County
Department of
Planning
Kilauea
Eruption
Community
Relief,
Relocation, and
Recovery
Planning
Tetra Tech assisted the County of Hawai‘i with a multiphase project to support recovery activities in the wake of the 2018 Kilauea
Eruption. The outcome of this planning engagement was an Action Framework for Recovery and Resilience (Action Framework) that
provided the County with a blueprint for a variety of strategies and projects to facilitate meaningful recovery to the County residents
and businesses that were displaced or impacted. The Action Framework considered and incorporated outcomes from planning studies
for use to inform future decisions on prioritizing expected federal and state grants available for long-term recovery as well as County
general funds being used to support recovery efforts. This includes more than $400M in state and federal recovery funding including
the Stafford Act, the Hazard mitigation Grant Program, and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs. In addition,
Tetra Tech provided Strategic Communications support to the County.
2019 to 2020
Hawai‘i
County
Department of
Planning
Volcanic Risk
Assessment
and Mitigation
Action Plan
Tetra Tech performed a volcanic risk assessment and identified mitigation strategies for the County of Hawai‘i. This included all hazards
associated with four volcanoes, including lava, ash and gas emissions (Vog). Outcomes from the risk assessment were designed to
inform and update of the County’s Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan with the resulting mitigation strategies also being incorporated into
concurrent recovery planning efforts subsequent to the 2018 Kilauea Eruption event.
2019 to 2020
Hawai‘i
County
Department of
Planning
Update Multi-
Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Tetra Tech conducted the HMP update using a planning process that met both Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA) of 2000 requirements
and CRS Activity 510 Comprehensive Floodplain Management Plan requirements. Tetra Tech performed the following tasks as part of
the 2020 update:
(1) completed an extensive repackaging of the County plan to increase readability, usability and integration opportunities with County
plans and programs that could support/enhance hazard mitigation actions identified by the plan; (2) organized a stakeholder working
group that oversaw the plan development processes and facilitated nine steering committee meetings; (3) Updated goals, objectives
and mitigation initiatives to more readily align with existing County and State goals, programs and priorities; (4) Conducted an enhanced
risk assessment using HAZUS-MH and GIS analysis as applicable for 12 hazards of concern, including an update of the general
building stock as well as the development of a critical facilities database; (5) Developed and employed a public participation strategy
that included a public survey, several public meetings, and a public comment period; and, (6) Updated hazard profiles with best
available data, the results of the risk assessment and a description of hazard events that have impacted the County since the
development of the previous plan. The plan identified and prioritized over 35 actions based upon the County’s core capabilities and
capacity to implement the actions.
2019 to 2020
Hawai‘i
County
Department of
Planning
Analysis to
Establish
Research-
based Shoreline
and Riparian
Setbacks for
Hawai‘i
Tetra Tech, in response to a Scope of Work provided by the County of Hawai‘i, is developing coastal and riparian management tools.
The focus of this project is to provide the technical foundation based on the best available information for revisions in regulatory and
non-regulatory tools, in particular, shoreline setbacks and riparian buffers, to more effectively reduce risk to coastal hazards. This will
be followed by adapting the Plan Integration for Resilience Scorecard (PIRS) as a decision-support tool for this project and for future
efforts that the County may undertake.
2021 to
present
Maui County
Department of
Parks and
Recreation
Maui County
Beach Parks
Vulnerability
Assessment
Tetra Tech is conducting a detailed analysis of the vulnerability of Maui County’s beach parks and develop recommendations to address
short and long-term impacts of coastal hazards, climate change, and other environmental threats. Specific goals of the Project are to:
(1) Identify county-owned or managed beach parks that are vulnerable to sea level rise, climate change, tsunami inundation, flooding,
and other environmental threats; (2) Determine the extent of this vulnerability through mapping and other analysis; (3) Assess the
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present
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impacts of these threats on structures, infrastructure, vegetation, cultural and archeological sites, and other assets; and (4)
Recommend policies, actions, and other ideas to address the short and long-term impacts.
Maui County
Department of
Environmental
Management,
Solid Waste
Division
Site
Investigation of
the Moloka‘i
Integrated Solid
Waste Landfill
Metals Facility
Tetra Tech performed site soil investigation to characterize and delineate the extent and magnitude of contamination associated with
historical metals processing operations at the Moloka‘i Metals Facility (MMF), related to the current MMF staging area and the former
baler operational area; required by the Hawai‘i DOH, Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch (SHWB) as part of the permitting for
construction of a new concrete pad.
2012
Maui County
Civil Defense
Agency
(MCDA)
Maui County
Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Tetra Tech completed a comprehensive update to the Maui County Hazard Mitigation Plan. This was a multi-hazard planning effort
covering all of the islands within the County. As with all Tetra tech plans, the cornerstone of this project was a comprehensive risk
assessment of twelve natural hazards of concern. Hazus-MH was utilized to assess the dam failure, tropical cyclone, earthquake and
flood hazards. Tetra Tech’s level II, user-defined protocol was applied to the earthquake and flood analyses. This plan was facilitated
through a 16-member Steering Committee made up of planning partners and other stakeholders from within the planning area. This
committee identified a multi-media public involvement strategy that was deployed by the Tetra Tech planning team during the course
of the project. The plan identified and prioritized over 60 actions to be implemented by the Maui County over the 5-year performance
period of the plan. The plan was sent to the State of Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency and FEMA Region IX for review and
was immediately approved with minimal comment.
2014 to 2015
Hawai‘i
Department of
Health (DOH),
Hazard
Evaluation
and
Emergency
Response
(HEER) Office
Non-Emergency
Environmental
Services for the
DOH HEER
Office
Tetra Tech provides technical support services to the HEER Office. More than 300 Task Orders have been completed to date. Tasks
performed under this contract include: various programmatic studies; pilot studies related to innovative field investigation methods;
policy development support, technical assistance; community and stakeholder outreach; comprehensive evaluation of DOH programs;
collaboration with HEER Office project managers to develop guidance and methods for the Technical Guidance Manual; and, extensive
temporary staffing support, including embedded and subcontracted professional and administrative positions.
2005 to
present
(4th 5-year
contract)
DOH HEER
Office
HMEP Grant
Support: Maui
County HazMat
Annex
Development
Tetra Tech reviewed and revised the Maui County Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Annex in order to support Local Emergency Planning
Committee (LEPC) requirements under the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Acts (EPCRA) and similar
provisions at the State level. Tetra Tech reviewed the completed gap analysis of the Maui County EOP and identified which required
elements were currently being met by the HazMat Annex. Tetra Tech worked with Kaua‘i County to identify appropriate stakeholders,
including representatives from Civil Defense, the Fire Department, the Police Department, and the LEPC. Tetra Tech developed a
HazMat Annex Outline that met LEPC requirements and was consistent with County HazMat operations as well as the larger County
EOP. Tetra Tech worked with the stakeholders to develop a Draft HazMat Annex consistent with the previously approved Annex
Outline.
2015
DOH HEER
Office
Kaua‘i County
HazMat Annex
Development
Similar process as Maui. Tetra Tech reviewed and revised the Kaua‘i County HazMat Annex in order to support LEPC requirements
under the federal EPCRA and similar provisions at the State level.
2016
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DOH HEER
Office
Hawai‘i County
HazMat Annex
Development
Similar process as Maui. Tetra Tech reviewed and revised the Kaua‘i County HazMat Annex in order to support LEPC requirements
under the federal EPCRA and similar provisions at the State level.
2017
DOH HEER
Office
City & County of
Honolulu
HazMat Annex
Development
Similar process as Maui. Tetra Tech reviewed and revised the Kaua‘i County HazMat Annex in order to support LEPC requirements
under the federal EPCRA and similar provisions at the State level.
2019
DOH
Bioterrorism
Preparedness
and
Response
Branch
Public Health
Preparedness
Program,
Baseline
Assessment
Tetra Tech examined the Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Branch strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement
relative to the entire DOH disaster preparedness enterprise. Provided two sets of recommendations: the second set using PHEP
metrics to evaluate program capability and opportunities for improvement; and one set using metrics derived from national program
standards (the EMAP Standard, the NFPA 1600 Standard, the NRF, and best practices) contained in numerous guidance document
(CDC Public Health Emergency Response Guide and the FEMA Comprehensive Preparedness Guide).
2011 to 2012
DOH Solid
and
Hazardous
Waste Branch
(SHWB) and
EPA
RCRA
Enforcement
and Policy
Assistance
Tetra Tech provided program-wide technical support to DOH SHWB UST Division. Provided expert support reviewing remedial
alternatives and cleanup action at high priority DOH sites. Designed informational brochures, handouts, and poster for National
Brownfields Conference. Geocoded 1,500 former sites and developed Google Earth-based geodatabase for easy desktop review and
analysis. Helped rectify significant data quality concerns at the Tripler Army Medical Center UST Site. Prepared QAPrP for UST
Division.
2007 to 2010
DOH Clean
Air Branch
(CAB)
Ambient
Community Air
Monitoring in
Response to
Wildfire
Cleanup Action,
Kula, Maui
Tetra Tech developed (in conjunction with the DOH CAB) a community air monitoring and sampling plan for the Kula fire area. The
plan was developed in consultation with the DOH Health and Maui County. Monitoring continued for the duration of cleanup efforts in
the Kula area (approximately 8 months). The specific monitoring locations were determined upon consultation with EPA/CAB/Maui
County. Tetra Tech conducted continuous air monitoring activities utilizing a E-BAM Mass Monitor, with daily calibration and system
checks. The system monitored three (3) locations for PM2.5 and PM10 to allow for comparison to the National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS) and agreed upon regulatory standards for the State of Hawai‘i.
2023 to 2024
DOH Clean
Air Branch
(CAB)
Ambient
Community Air
Monitoring in
Response to
Wildfire
Cleanup Action,
Lahaina, Maui
Tetra Tech developed (in conjunction with the DOH CAB) a community air monitoring and sampling plan for the Kula fire area. The
plan was developed in consultation with the DOH Health and Maui County. Monitoring continued for the duration of cleanup efforts in
the Kula area (approximately 8 months). The specific monitoring locations were determined upon consultation with EPA/CAB/Maui
County. Tetra Tech conducted continuous air monitoring activities utilizing a E-BAM Mass Monitor, with daily calibration and system
checks. The system monitored four (4) locations for PM2.5 and PM10 to allow for comparison to the National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS) and agreed upon regulatory standards for the State of Hawai‘i.
2023 to 2024
Hawai‘i
Community
Development
AuthoDrity
(HCDA)
Soil Stockpile
Characterization
-
Kalaeloa
Heritage and
Legacy
Tetra Tech was contracted by HCDA to provide stockpile characterization services at the Kalaeloa Heritage and Legacy Foundation
Park (KHLFP) site, in Kapolei, HI. Approximately 6,000 cubic yards of soil, including construction and demolition (C&D) debris, was
imported by the tenant (Kalaeloa Heritage and Legacy Foundation) to the site, which is owned by HCDA, without HCDA’s approval.
HCDA received a notice of violation (NOV) from the City and County of Honolulu, Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) for
unauthorized stockpiling; therefore, characterization was required to determine proper management of the material due to the presence
of C&D debris, and the unknown origin of the material. Activities required included: clearing and grubbing of the stockpile; a drone
2018 to 2020
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Foundation
Park
survey of the stockpile to more accurately quantify the volume of material, and to establish a sampling grid; and sampling of three
separate sub-piles using the MIS method, with 70 test pits advanced by an excavator for sample collection. The sample plan required
approval by the HEER Office; the HDOH Indoor and Radiological Health Branch (IRHB); and HDOH SHWB.
Hawai‘i
Emergency
Management
Agency
(HIEMA)
State of Hawai‘i
Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Tetra Tech completed a comprehensive update to the State Hazard Mitigation Plan. This was a multi-hazard planning effort covering
all of the islands within the state and included representatives from all of the counties as well as subject matter experts and the State
Hazard Mitigation Forum. As with all Tetra Tech plans, the cornerstone of this project was a comprehensive risk assessment of hazards
of concern. Although given a shortened project timeframe, and despite a number of real-world disasters, Tetra Tech integrated
stakeholder input while ensuring the project remained on track and was completed on time, thus ensuring the state remained eligible
for reimbursement and future mitigation funding.
2017 to 2018
Hawai‘i
Emergency
Management
Agency
(HIEMA)
State of Hawai‘i
Emergency
Operations Plan
(EOP) Annex
Update
Tetra Tech conducted stakeholder outreach and planning activities in support of rewrites to four major annexes to the State Emergency
Operations Plan (EOP). These Annexes included Search and Rescue, Hazardous Materials & Oil, Mass Casualty and Chemical,
Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE). Tetra Tech worked closely with stakeholders from state and local agencies
as well as non-profits and the military to identify and outline points of interface and objectives for managing a response. Key
Stakeholders included the State Department of Health, the National Guard and local fire and police agencies from the various counties.
2018 to 2020
University of
Hawai‘i
Institute for
Astronomy
and Pan-
STARRS
Environmental
Support
Services Mauna
Kea, Big Island,
HI
Haleakalā,
Maui, HI
Tetra Tech provided environmental support services at remote telescopes located at the summit of Mauna Kea and Haleakala that
were renovated as part of the Pan-STARRS project. Tasks for this project included: completing a Phase I ESA at the Mauna Kea
facility; completing a Site Investigation, including soil sampling underneath the concrete slab to assess potential impacts from historical
released petroleum products at both facilities; providing technical support and consulting services related to regulated hazardous
material surveys for ACM and LBP prior to renovation and demolition activities at both facilities; collecting over 350 bulk asbestos
samples and 80 paint chip samples during the surveys; and ensuring field activities complied with special management zone and
nature preserve protocols applicable to both facilities.
2010 to 2012
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Federal Agencies (in Hawai‘i)
National Oceanic
& Atmospheric
Administration
(NOAA), Office
of National
Marine
Sanctuaries
Kihei, Hawai‘i
Technical Support to
the
Papahānaumokuākea
Marine National
Monument
Tetra Tech provided a range of technical support to the Monument Program on developing the Monument Management
Plan, Evaluation Strategy, and environmental planning documents. Compiled and organized vast amounts of information
and data on Monument resource status and federal and state policies and laws for various planning documents related to
the Monument. Conducted interviews and meetings with federal and state entities to prepare planning and environmental
assessment documents for the Monument. Prepared scoping report summarizing comments and issues on the interim draft
Monument Management Plan. Conducted 3-day workshop for Co-Trustee agencies and partners to review Monument
Management Plan strategies and activities. Compiled draft Monument Management Plan for review by the planning team.
Prepared the Monument Natural Resources Science Plan working with scientists and managers. Prepared the evaluation
strategy to monitor implementation of the Monument Management Plan for all Co-Trustee agencies. Prepared State of the
Monument modules for various monument resources.
2004 to 2009
U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service
(USFWS)
Management
Planning Services for
the
Papahānaumokuākea
Marine National
Monument
Tetra Tech assisted the USFWS in drafting portions of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Management
Plan (MMP) and required NEPA documentation. Tetra Tech prepared detailed scoping reports, facilitated a 3-day workshop
to achieve consensus on the preferred management alternative, and worked closely with the USFWS to identify specific
management actions to be addressed. Tetra Tech compiled all components of the MMP and NEPA EA for review by the
USFWS Planning Team.
2004 to 2009
Naval Facilities
Engineering
Command
(NAVFAC)
Pacific
Invasive Plant Control
Plans, and
Implementation, Joint
Base Pearl Harbor-
Hickam (JBPHH) and
Pacific Missile Range
Facility (PMRF)
Tetra Tech assisted with control of invasive plant species at JBPHH and the PMRF on the islands of O‘ahu and Kaua‘i,
respectively. The scope includes: 1) Preparation of an Invasive Plants Control Plan for JBPHH; 2) Implementation of the
approved plan (short-term invasive plant control actions) at JBPHH; 3) Preparation of an Invasive Plant Control Plan for the
PMRF; and 4) Implementation of the approved plan (short-term invasive plant control actions) at PMRF. Both phases
involved conducting detailed surveys to assess current conditions and providing the best approach for invasive plant control
measures.
2014 to 2017
National Oceanic
& Atmospheric
Administration
(NOAA), Office
of National
Marine
Sanctuaries,
Kihei, Hawai‘i
National Sanctuary of
American Samoa
NEPA Support
Tetra Tech prepared an EIS for the expansion of the Fagatele Bay Sanctuary from one isolated unit to six units across the
archipelago. In developing the description of the Affected Environment, an extensive literature search of over 700 sources
was conducted as well as interviews with dozens of stakeholders and government agencies to obtain critical information
unavailable from published sources. Tetra Tech developed and analyzed six project alternatives, reviewed federal and
territorial regulations for consistency with the proposed action, and assisted NOAA with public hearings.
2010 to 2012
NOAA, Pacific
Services Center,
Honolulu
Hawai‘i Marine Debris
Action Plan and At-
Sea Detection
Strategy
Tetra Tech prepared the Hawai‘i Marine Debris Action Plan based on inputs from six stakeholder workshops planned and
conducted by Tetra Tech to define marine debris issues and identify strategies to address these issues. A background paper
with contributions from experts throughout the country on at-sea detection of derelict fishing gear was also designed,
compiled, and edited by Tetra Tech. After convening of a workshop of experts, an at-sea detection strategy was developed
and led to improved detection and removal of derelict fishing gear at sea.
2007 to 2011
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NOAA, Pacific
Islands Regional
Office, Honolulu
Federal Fisheries
Ecosystem Plan
Regulatory Analysis
and Reorganization
Tetra Tech conducted regulatory review on all Western Pacific Fisheries, addressing inconsistencies in regulations and
summarizing gaps in protection. Tetra Tech completed the following tasks: proposed and executed new structure in fishery
regulations to be more consistent with ecosystem-based management; provided a new structure for non-regulatory sections
of ecosystem-based management plans to function as a “living document,” facilitating a stream-lined plan updating system
for all regulatory amendments; provided general NEPA support for fishery actions.
2006 to 2010
U.S. Coast
Guard
Location Analysis
Report, Marine
Mammal Acoustic
and Visual Monitoring
Special Studies,
Various Locations, HI
Tetra Tech prepared a location analysis report, using GIS overlays, and developed an impact method to identify least impact
alternative water training areas (WTAs) in Hawai‘i waters.
2010 to 2012
NOAA, Pacific
Services Center,
Honolulu
Coastal Community
Resilience
Assessment,
Hilo, Hawai‘i
Tetra Tech worked with the County of Hawai‘i to increase awareness of coastal hazards in the Ka‘ū community and to
integrated resilience practices into the Ka‘ū Community Development Plan. Building on the methodology developed under
the U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program by Tetra Tech, NOAA, and other partner organizations, Tetra
Tech reviewed and assessed the resilience status of existing community development plans and met with community and
Hawai‘i County stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance community resilience through the community development
planning process.
2009 to 2010
NOAA / Office of
National Marine
Sanctuaries
Silver Spring,
MD
Development of a
Management Plan
and National
Environmental
Policy Act
Environmental Impact
Statement for the
Designation of the
Proposed Pacific
Remote Islands
National Marine
Sanctuary
Tetra Tech is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed designation of the Pacific Remote Islands
as a National Marine Sanctuary. The focus areas of the work include the physical environment, biological environment,
cultural and historic resources, and human uses, socioeconomic resources, and environmental justice. To meet the
requirements of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, Tetra Tech is also preparing the management that includes action
plans, goals, objectives, and activities. As part of its project support, Tetra Tech is also preparing a cost-benefit analysis
and analysis of the Regulatory Flexibility Act requirements and analyses focused on economic and socioeconomic
considerations. To date, Tetra Tech’s public involvement support has included reviewing scoping comments provided by
individuals, organizations, and government agencies in response to the published Notice of Intent and preparing a scoping
summary to document those comments and the scoping process. Tetra Tech supported and attended a workshop in
American Samoa to discuss issues associated with commercial fishing. The EIS and Management Plan is being developed
in coordination with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Navy, and US Air Force as cooperating agencies and with the
National Marine Fisheries Service.
2023 to
present
U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers
(USACE),
Honolulu District,
Fort Shafter, HI
(Sub to
Kennedy/Jenks
Consultants)
Hawai‘i Water
Systems Technical
Study North
Shore/Wahiawa
Irrigation Study
Tetra Tech, working as a subconsultant to Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, identified environmental concerns and permitting
requirements for four project alternatives for the North Shore/Wahiawa Irrigation Study. Tetra Tech also prepared cost
estimates for development and construction of each alternative.
2015 to 2016
USACE,
Honolulu District
Environmental Impact
Statement Military
Tetra Tech designed and carried out a wide range of associated scientific studies and prepared an EIS to address the
potential impacts of military live-fire training at the Mākua Military Reservation on O‘ahu. Work performed under this project
2002 to 2009
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Fort Shafter, HI Training Activities at
Mākua Military
Reservation, Hawai‘i,
and Various
Environmental
Studies
included preparing NEPA documents, conducting special scientific field studies, providing public involvement support to the
highly controversial practice of live-fire military exercises at the reservation, and supporting environmental planning at the
Mākua Military Reservation. Relevant project elements include analysis of airspace use, marine noise modeling, air
sampling, sediment sampling, profiling contaminants in marine resources and performing risk assessments. Tetra Tech
conducted field investigations to collect data on noise, air quality, contaminants, and marine environment and organized
and administered public involvement to meet the high level of public interest required for a controversial project.
United States
Army
Engineering and
Support Center,
Huntsville, AL
Kipapa Ammunition
Storage Tunnels
Munitions Response
Site
Remedial
Investigation
Mililani, O‘ahu,
Hawai‘i
Tetra Tech performed a RI/Feasibility Study (FS) for areas associated with the Kipapa Ammunition Storage Tunnels
Munitions Response Site (MRS). The primary objective of this project was to accurately characterize the interior tunnels
and exterior areas of the MRS; determine the presence, type, density, and distribution of chemical agent (CA), munitions
constituents (MC), and hazardous and toxic waste (HTW); and assess their potential risks/hazards to human health, safety,
and the environment. The RI/FS investigation included 80 storage tunnels, six former loading/unloading areas, and two
areas of potential concern for the presence of CA, Agent Breakdown Products (ABPs), and/or HTW. Field activities included:
surface clearance, vegetation removal, air monitoring for CA, tunnel inspection, field sampling, and closure of the tunnels.
2014 to 2016
USACE,
Honolulu District
Fort Shafter, HI
Five Commercial
Harbors Dredging
Project – O‘ahu,
Maui, Kaua‘i, Big
Island, Hawai‘i
Tetra Tech provided the full suite of both state and federal environmental compliance requirements related to the
maintenance dredging of the federally-managed areas of Hawai‘i’s five commercial harbors as well as one small boat harbor.
Tetra Tech developed and executed a sampling and analysis plan to conduct sediment sampling and provide sediment
analysis reports for EPA-approval of ocean disposal of dredge material. Tetra Tech prepared a Biological Assessment for
12 ESA species, an EFH Analysis, NEPA compliance documentation, and permit acquisition related to the maintenance
dredging of the federally-managed areas of Hawai‘i’s five commercial harbors and one small boat harbor. Tetra Tech also
performed vessel-based sediment sampling and performed informal and formal consultations with resource agencies.
2014 to 2019
NAVFAC,
Pacific Division
Pacific Marine
Resource
Assessment Update
Hawai‘i, Southern
California, Marianas
Islands, and
Japan/Okinawa
Training and Testing
Areas
Tetra Tech prepared marine-related sections of the EIS for Navy training and testing activities. Scope included: preparing
the Marine Resource Assessment Update for ocean and coastal areas of the Pacific Ocean to support regional ocean
planning and conduct Navy training and testing programs; identifying and reviewing scientific literature and global and local
datasets to update marine resource assessments in the Pacific; preparing species profiles and ecoregional descriptions for
the Hawai‘i and other ecoregions in the Pacific study area; and incorporating data into text and maps to allow the Navy to
implement marine spatial planning, including detailed habitat assessments, ecosystem descriptions and density data for
sensitive species.
2010 to 2012
NAVFAC,
Pacific Division
Comprehensive
Long-Term
Environmental Action
Navy (CLEAN) II,
Navy and Marine
Corps Sites
Throughout NAVFAC
Pacific Region
(Team Subcontractor)
Tetra Tech conducted a full range of environmental services at 17 installations throughout the PACDIV footprint, including
Hawai‘i, Japan, and Guam under CERCLA, and the Navy’s IR and BRAC programs. Prepared SIs, EE/CAs, AMs, FOSTs,
FOSLs, proposed plans, and RODs for 13 active and 4 closing installations. Performed the characterization and delineation
of hazardous contaminants at 14 Naval installations on O‘ahu. Negotiated with regulators and stakeholders to facilitate site
closure and transfer of over 2,000 acres of land at former NAS Barbers Point.
2003 to 2008
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Performance
U.S. Postal
Service
Sand Island Vehicle
Maintenance
Facilities
Groundwater
Investigation and
Monitoring, Honolulu,
HI
Tetra Tech conducted groundwater investigation and remediation system operation and maintenance (O&M); Performed
monthly O&M site visits to inspect/adjust free product skimmers and gauge groundwater/free product thicknesses; Prepared
quarterly summary reports.
2009 to
present
NAVFAC, Pacific
Division
Defense Program
Review Initiative
Hawai‘i Phase 2
Environmental and
Transportation/Traffic
Studies (Team
Subcontractor)
Tetra Tech is providing support to an internal Navy pre-planning project to further analyze proposed sites to accommodate
relocation of military forces and families to the island of Oʻahu. Tetra Tech biologists conducted terrestrial biological studies
and surveys of species and habitats at five installations to support future Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultation
with the USFWS and NEPA compliance activities, and to fulfill necessary requirements to comply with the federal
Endangered Species Act, the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), and with State of Hawaiʻi (SOH) law (Hawaiʻi
Revised statutes Chapter 195D) that protects federally endangered and threatened and state-listed endangered and
threatened species. Tetra Tech conducted surveys for three groups of federally and state-listed species: the Hawaiian hoary
bat, ESA-listed plants, and ESA/SOH/MBTA-listed birds. Results from biological studies are being analyzed and
summarized for inclusion in a comprehensive report to NAFVAC to support future decision-making, NEPA, and related
environmental and facility planning requirements.
2021 to
present
National Park
Service
Haleakala National
Park Avian Malaria
Suppression Efforts
Federally endangered birds in Haleakala National Park have rapidly declined in the last 20 years, with some reaching
perilously low numbers. Past and recent work has confirmed that the primary threat to native Hawaiian birds is non-native
avian malaria, transmitted by a non-native vector, the Culex mosquito. Recent advances allow for the possibility to use a
sterile insect technique, Wolbachia incompatibility, to suppress mosquitoes and their associated diseases. Based on this
approach, the National Park Service (NPS) and State of Hawai‘i are proposing to use of the Wolbachia technique at a
landscape level to suppress non-native mosquito reproduction or population size and thus avian malaria transmission to
native forest birds on East Maui. In addition to the NPS and State of Hawai‘i, the Nature Conservancy and U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service are key project stakeholders. Tetra Tech assisted with project planning and early outreach, including a
highly successful 3-day virtual Microsoft Teams workshop with more than 30 participants, and preparation of an
environmental assessment (EA) in compliance with both the NEPA and the HEPA (HRS Chapter 343). Specific tasks include
pre-NEPA environmental planning services, scoping meetings and materials, preparation of an EA for public review, EA
review meetings and materials, analysis of and response to EA comments, preparation of a decision document, and
compilation of the decision file for the project.
2020 to
present
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3. Key Personnel
We have an experienced team who can attest to many years of successful projects in Hawai‘i. Our extensive local
experience in Hawai‘i, coupled with our company-wide resources and subject matter experts, ensures that our team is
prepared to successfully meet the State of Hawai‘i’s project needs. Key staff members with Hawai‘i experience are
listed below in Table 2 in alphabetical order.
Table 2. Key Hawai‘i Staff
Staff Role Highest
Degree
Years of
Experience
Agostini, Tiffany Senior Biologist / Project Manager MS 18
Andrews, Jeremy, PE Civil Engineer BS 23
Brimacombe, Karen Botanist / Ecologist MS 24
Brodersen, Jason PG Program Manager / Geologist BS 37
Burkett, Jason PE Civil / Structural Engineer MS 19
Courtney, Kitty Senior Marine Environmental Scientist PhD 37
Damon, Madeline Wildlife Biologist / Statistician MS 4
Dick, Kristina GISP GIS Specialist MS 17
Donoho, Mike AICP Senior Environmental Planner MUPR 25
Dutton, Jacob Biologist BS 17
Engler, Spencer Biologist BS 12
Fussel, Jason PE Civil Engineer / Project Manager BS 22
Geelhoed, Theresa Biologist BS 13
Hurley, Susan Senior Biologist / Project Manager / Operations Manager MS 25
James, Chris Hydrologist / Aquatic Habitat Restoration and Fish Passage Specialist MS 20
Jensen, Eric CHMM Operations Manager / Senior Program Manager BS 36
Kettley, Lisa Senior Project Manager / Environmental Scientist MS 27
McClain, Leslie Senior Environmental and Urban Planner BA 19
Nagai, Stephanie Project Manager MA 12
Oller, Alicia Vice President / Environmental & Energy Programs MS 36
Parry, Yvonne Program Manager / Environmental Chemist MS 22
Peters, Joel GISP Senior GIS Specialist BA 29
Rahmig, Troy Senior Biologist/ESA Permitting Specialist MS 21
Recker, Ben PE Civil Engineer MS 24
Reesor, Meg GIS Scientist BS 6
Reynolds, Lara Biologist MS 17
Schwab, Nate Senior Bat Biologist PhD 22
Tanino, Jamie Biologist / Rare Snail Specialist BS 19
Taylor, Jenny Senior Biologist / Project Manager BS 18
Taylor, Phil Field Biologist MS 20
Todd, Chris Wildlife Biologist PhD 20
Yost, Kayla Environmental Planner MS 14
Young, Rich Wildlife Biologist BS 29
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Tiffany Agostini is a Senior Biologist, Project Manager, and Wetland Specialist. Tiffany has over 17 years of
experience in environmental consulting and natural resource management throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Tiffany
has wide-ranging technical and consulting skills from field work relating to plant ecology and identification; Waters of
the U.S. determinations and delineations for the Clean Water Act; stream biology and water quality surveys; threatened
and endangered species studies; impact assessments and resource condition assessments; environmental
compliance and planning; extensive literature reviews and report preparation; data analysis; and client liaison and
project management. She is experienced in the preparation and implementation of Hawai‘i’s various regulatory
requirements including Section 7 BAs, USACE permits, Water Quality Certifications (WQC), state and federal HCPs,
and HEPA EAs/EISs. Tiffany received a MS in Botany from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa in 2011. She also
possesses strong working relationships with regulatory agencies to facilitate permitting processes.
Jeremy Andrews, P.E. is a Professional Civil Engineer with more than 22 years’ experience in water resource
engineering projects in the Pacific Northwest and Colorado. His responsibilities include surface water planning, urban
stormwater, natural drainage system; with a particular emphasis on riverine, estuary and marine shoreline restoration.
Jeremy has been involved with numerous habitat restoration projects from the conceptual level to construction. He has
performed engineering activities that include hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, in-stream structure habitat design,
construction plan-set creation, updates, project specifications, and final construction bid packages, as well as
construction observation and field direction of in-stream habitat structures. Jeremy is a past member of the Seattle
Public Utilities Citizen Advisory Committee for Creeks, Drainage and Wastewater.
Karen Brimacombe is a Botanist and Ecologist with more than 23 years of experience performing research in the
fields of conservation, botany, ecology, and field biology. Karen is proficient in the design and implementation of
botanical and ecological field studies and surveys and has experience in a broad range of ecosystems including in
wetland, forest, riparian, desert, grassland, and shrub-steppe habitat across the western U.S., including Hawai‘i and
Alaska. She has a strong technical background in Hawaiian flora and ecology, and she received an MS in Botany with
an Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology Specialization, from the University of Hawai‘i in 2003. Karen has also
previously worked on several wind and other energy projects in Hawai‘i.
Karen has excellent technical writing and editing skills and has authored numerous technical reports and environmental
impact and assessment documents in support of local, state and federal permitting and project permitting including
NEPA and HEPA.
Jason Brodersen, PG, is a Program Manager with a wide range of experience in project and program management
and technical oversight for complex environmental investigation and cleanup projects, due diligence, guaranteed fixed
price remediation, and Phase I and II environmental assessment projects. Jason has worked in the environmental field
as a program manager, technical and regulatory specialist, and geologist for 36 years. He has been directly responsible
for project execution and negotiations, client and regulatory agency interface, technical strategies, and project
communications for over 100 projects with an approximate value of $50 million. Jason been responsible for coordinating
and overseeing the application of hazardous waste investigations, regulatory policy development, water resource
projects, innovative cleanup technologies, property transfer, conducting compliance inspections, site prioritization, risk
assessment, and engineering oversight. He is also a Tetra Tech Quality Assurance Manager.
Jason Burkett, PE, is a Structural Engineer who is experienced with many structural systems including: composite
steel, prestressed/precast concrete, concrete framing, steel framing, masonry, timber, tilt-up concrete panels, light-
gauge steel, and aluminum. He has completed projects for water treatment facilities, federal government, Department
of Defense (DoD), municipal, industrial, commercial, residential, health care, education, aviation, marine construction,
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performing arts, roofing components, hurricane shelters, high-velocity hurricane zones, renovations, additions, and
investigations. Mr. Burkett is a proficient user of RISA Software, Mathcad, SBEDS, PCA Wall, ENERCALC, Retain Pro,
NCMA Masonry, Revit Structure, AutoCAD, Hilti Profis, and RS Means Costworks.
Catherine Courtney, PhD is a Senior Marine Environmental Scientist with Tetra Tech, Inc. She has over
36 years of experience as a program manager, project manager, and technical lead for large and small projects on
marine and coastal management, climate change adaptation, and coastal community resilience in the U.S. and
internationally. Catherine has served as senior advisor on international projects funded by USAID, such as the Coastal
Resource Management Project, the US Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program, and the US Coral Triangle
Initiative. In Hawaiʻi, she prepared the Hawaiʻi Ocean Resources Management Plan, Hawaiʻi Watershed Guidance,
and the Hawaiʻi State Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment Adaptation Report and two supporting guidance
documents on addressing sea level rise and disaster recovery and reconstruction into state, county, and community
planning in Hawai‘i. She is currently working with the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation to assess
the sea level rise vulnerability of all county beach parks and identify adaptation strategies. Catherine also worked with
UH Sea Grant to design a dune restoration project for a beach park on Maui.
Madeline Damon is a wildlife biologist specializing in statistics and data analytics. She has experience providing
statistical insight and authoring code related to wind energy bat and bird fatality estimation, minimization effectiveness,
and strategic post-construction monitoring. Madeline also has also interacted with state and federal agency staff on
topics involving statistics and the most current and defensible scientific methods.
Kristina Dick, GISP is a Geographer with 16 years of experience in Geographic Information Systems. Her areas of
expertise include cartography, spatial analysis, remote sensing, GPS data collection, and natural resources data
management. More recent corporate experience is related to avian survey spatial and relational database management
and related desktop GIS analysis related to wind energy projects. Kristina specific skills include, but are not limited to
GIS analysis, remote sensing, geodatabase design and management, SQL database design, field data collection using
GPS, cartography, and website design.
Mike Donoho, AICP is an Environmental Planner and Natural Resources Specialist with extensive experience
directing and implementing complex conservation initiatives involving multiple endangered species, private
landowners, state and federal resource agencies, and stakeholders in Hawai‘i. Prior to joining Tetra Tech, Mike served
as a planner for Townscape, Inc., the US National Park Service, and Hawai‘i Department of Natural Resources. He
served as the Senior Vice President for Natural Resources for Pulama Lana‘i and successfully negotiation a
Comprehensive Conservation Agreement with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and Hawai‘i Department of Land and
Natural Resources to protect endangered plant and animal species on Lana‘i in lieu of designating Critical Habitat on
the island. Mike has owned two planning firms (Kukui Planning Company, LLC and Zen Planning Hawai‘i).
Jacob Dutton is a Biologist with more than 16 years of experience in field surveys, wildlife monitoring, and reporting.
Jacob has expertise with avian point count surveys, nest searching, bat acoustic surveys, and threatened and
endangered species surveys. He is currently responsible for managing on-site operational compliance of the Kawailoa
Wind Facility Habitat Conservation Plan on O‘ahu’s north shore, which involves implementing a post-construction
mortality monitoring program, conducting carcass persistence trials and predator control, conducting waterbird surveys,
and facilitating nearby mitigation activities at the nearby Ukoa Pond. Jacob also has expertise in water quality sampling
and analysis, fisheries biology, dog handling for invasive species detection, and Lepidoptera surveys. He possesses
the OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certification.
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Spencer Engler is a Biologist with more than 11 years of experience in field surveys, wildlife monitoring and reporting,
and predator control. Spencer has expertise managing on-site operational compliance of the Kaheawa Wind Facility
Habitat Conservation Plan which involves implementing a post-construction mortality monitoring program (using K9
searching), conducting carcass persistence trials and predator control, and facilitating nearby mitigation activities at
the Makamaka‘ole Seabird restoration site on Maui.
Jason Fussel, PE, is a Civil Engineer with a broad knowledge of civil engineering and has more than 21 years of
experience. He is a licensed PE in Hawai‘i and California and a licensed Land Surveyor in California. His experience
includes work on both public and private sector jobs of varying size and construction material types including the design
of sewer transmission systems, water distribution systems, street and storm drain improvements and grading activities
varying from mass grading to final precise grading plans. Jason has extensive and relevant experience in the
stormwater, Best Management Practice (BMP) and Low Impact Development (LID) arena, which includes successful
implementation of sustainable design practices for a vast array of improvement projects. Additionally, he is a LEED®
Accredited Professional, Envision™ Sustainability Professional and is serving as the Project Engineer for the DLNR
Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park Improvements Project in Kaua‘i.
Theresa Geelhoed is a biologist with over 12 years of experience in field surveys, wildlife monitoring, research and
reporting. Theresa has expertise with avian point count surveys, nest searching, and presence/absence surveys. She
specializes in Pacific species of birds and marine macrofauna and has worked in governmental, non-governmental,
logging, and infrastructure fields. Ms. Geelhoed's work experience involves planning environmental projects, managing
field crews, creating schedules, purchasing, inputting high-quality data, conducting data analyses, writing and editing
technical reports and working with people of all educational backgrounds. Theresa is an excellent communicator, shows
leadership and attention to detail.
Susan Hurley is a Senior Wildlife Biologist, Project Manager, and Operations Manager for the Portland/Honolulu office
who has been working in the scientific fields for 24 years. She has a technical background in general ecology, avian
ecology and behavior, bat ecology and acoustics, statistics, NEPA, and threatened and endangered species. Susan
has been involved in all aspects of projects, including field survey performance and coordination, siting, agency
coordination, impact analysis, and mitigation planning.
Chris James has over 19 years of experience focusing on aquatic habitat restoration and fish passage projects at
various locations throughout the United States. He manages and serves as technical lead/lead author for habitat
restoration and fish passage projects, bringing holistic approaches at the watershed-scale to improve fisheries
resources through fish passage, floodplain connectivity, riparian enhancement, streambank stability, large woody
debris and rock additions, while protecting existing infrastructure. Chris has on-the-ground expertise with data collection
techniques for fisheries, hydrologic, geomorphic, and riparian data necessary for assessments, habitat suitability
modeling, sediment and hydraulic modeling, and fish passage designs. He has managed the logistics and planning for
assessing, designing, permitting, and implementing these project types from concept through construction and post-
construction monitoring.
Eric Jensen, CHMM, is the Honolulu Office Operations Manager, a Senior Program Manager, and a Master Level
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM). He oversees senior technical review and oversight on environmental
projects in the Honolulu office. Eric has a history of 35 years of diverse program management experience in the
environmental consulting industry, including managing large scale contracts for state agencies, municipalities and
commercial clients. His experience includes work on projects requiring innovative approaches to solving unique
environmental issues. Eric possesses significant experience related to environmental characterization activities,
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including: Due Diligence portfolios for commercial, telecommunications, and financial lending institution clients;
hydrogeological investigations/ characterization of soil and groundwater contamination for commercial, private, and
public sector clients; all activities related to UST removal, replacement, and contamination abatement; investigations
related to "Brownfields" redevelopment activities; and, Federal projects (EPA, US Navy, US Air Force).
Lisa Kettley is an Environmental Scientist and Project Manager with more than 26 years of experience in
environmental permitting and planning, regulatory compliance, and biological resource issues. She has played a key
role in a wide variety of complex, high-profile projects including those related to renewable energy facilities, electrical
transmission and power generation systems, ecosystem restoration and watershed planning. Lisa’s breadth of
expertise includes scoping and preparation of environmental review documents in accordance with both the NEPA and
Hawai‘i environmental review regulations (HRS Chapter 343), coordination and consultation with resource agencies
and project stakeholders, and compliance with a variety of federal, state, and local regulations. Other specific skills
include strategic planning, impact avoidance and minimization, and mitigation development.
Leslie McClain is a Senior Environmental Planner as well as an experienced Project Manager with 18 years of
professional experience. She has experience in regulatory compliance and permitting in Hawai‘i and Oregon and under
state and federal regulations including the state HEPA and the federal NEPA processes. For the past 9 years, Leslie’s
career has focused on state and county regulatory compliance related to development of commercial wind and solar
projects in Hawai‘i including preparation of HEPA EISs and EAs, Conservation District Use Permits, HCPs and ITLs,
and Maui/Hawai‘i/Honolulu County land use permit applications. Leslie also has a background in community planning,
development code writing, and master planning. She has also worked closely with cultural consultants in Hawai‘i on
conducting Archaeological Inventory Surveys and State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) consultation.
Stephanie Nagai is an interdisciplinary practitioner and project manager for offshore and terrestrial renewable energy
projects in Hawai‘i and the western United States. Stephanie has experience in environmental planning, resource
inventory and assessment, and mitigation planning, and has successfully managed or contributed toward the
preparation of federal and state documents (e.g., EA/EISs and HCPs) while working closely with county and state
agencies in Hawai‘i as well as federal agencies like the USFS, USFWS, BIA, and the BLM.
Alicia Oller, Vice President, Environmental & Energy Services, is a Senior Project Manager with over 35 years of
experience. Alicia leads Tetra Tech’s energy and environmental services in the Pacific Rim and is responsible for
overall business development and client services and manages a variety of complex permitting projects. Her focus is
on building and supervising multidisciplinary teams, and strategic planning, in addition to project management, agency
coordination, technical oversight, and study design. She has managed and provided technical expertise for the siting,
development, construction, and operation of energy projects in Hawai‘i for the past 16 years including wind and solar
energy, undersea cable, and energy storage projects. Alicia has a strong technical background in environmental
impacts assessment; integrated environmental management; threatened and endangered species; environmental
planning and permitting including HEPA and NEPA; ESA Section 7 and 10 Endangered Species Act consultation and
compliance, habitat assessment and management; mitigation design and monitoring; mitigation bank development and
implementation, and sustainable development practices. Her expertise includes a wide array of land management and
development projects for private and public clients. Alicia uses her understanding of both the technical information and
policy to bridge differences between regulatory agencies and clients to meet project goals.
Yvonne Parry is a Senior Project Manager and Environmental Chemist with over two decades of expertise managing
environmental projects in Hawai‘i. Yvonne oversees site assessments and develops remediation strategies with a focus
on contaminated redevelopment sites. Yvonne is very adept at navigating complex regulatory processes, managing
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stakeholder relationships and implementing sustainable solutions to minimize costs and environmental impact while
supporting project goals. She has an extensive background working collaboratively with the Hawai‘i Department of
Health, ensuring strict compliance with state and federal regulations. Yvonne is a trusted leader with a deep
understanding of Hawai‘i’s unique environmental challenges and regulatory landscape.
Joel Peters, GISP has been supporting Tetra Tech offices with GIS development and support. Typical work product
includes site maps, facility layouts, soil and ground water sampling plans, and spatial data analysis using geographic
information. Acquisition of environmental data in the field, including wetland, and sampling locations, has also been
accomplished utilizing the Trimble Geo series handheld GPS devices, and mobile device data collection programs
such as iFormBuilder and Collector for ArcGIS. He has developed maps, geographic databases, electronic data
deliverables, web mapping applications and metadata for federal, state, private, and non-profit clients. Joel has
experience with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop software, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, ArcGIS Pro, and Trimble GPS Analyst,
and Autodesk Map. He has been an integral part of a team developing web-based mapping applications for a variety
of federal, state, and private clients. Using ArcGIS Server for web map publishing, ArcGIS for JavaScript for application
development, and ArcGIS Desktop for data development and display, the applications developed offer for the client a
content rich, easily accessible internet environment for geographic data display and query.
Troy Rahmig, Endangered Species Program Manager, has 22 years of experience supporting clients on endangered
species permitting issues. Troy is a biologist with a specialty in avian ecology but has spent his career working on long-
term conservation planning and permitting of endangered species of all types. Troy provides permitting support under
Section 7 and Section 10 of the Endangered Species Act for a variety of infrastructure projects, including residential
planning, transportation projects, and energy projects, including oil and gas, wind, and solar. Troy is currently leading
permitting efforts for wind, solar, and battery storage projects across the U.S., including complex impact assessments
and mitigation strategies. For each of these projects Troy helps clients strategize for how best to engage with the public
and regulatory agencies to achieve practical and durable permitting assurances.
Ben Recker, PE, LEED AP is a Civil Engineer with 23 years of experience in environmental management, specializing
in water quality compliance, pollution prevention, recycling, and solid waste management. His water quality expertise
encompasses several areas including industrial and municipal stormwater compliance, stormwater BMP evaluation
and selection, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) development, and industrial pre-treatment program
compliance. His pollution prevention, recycling, and solid waste expertise include compliance assessments, process
improvement identification, and economic evaluation of alternatives. Ben also has 3 years of experience as an
environmental management instructor for the United States Air Force. He was the primary water quality and pollution
prevention instructor for Air Force engineering and environmental professionals. Ben has served in a project
management role for both water quality and solid waste/recycling projects.
Meg Reesor has 5 years of experience working in a GIS environment and 3 years of experience conducting field work.
Her technical experience in GIS has helped her excel in a variety of disciplines such as environmental restoration,
integrative pest management, and volunteer coordination. Over the past 3 years working on the GIS team for an
invasive species response team in Hawai‘i, she streamlined informed decision making by connecting field data with
actionable insights, detailed reports, and custom dashboards. She is proficient in geospatial data management,
analysis, and cartography and specializes in creating maps and setting up field data collection tools in the Esri
environment.
Lara Reynolds has 16 years of experience in terrestrial plant ecology and natural resource management in Hawai‘i.
Her expertise includes island biology and conservation, botanical surveys and plant identification, endangered species
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habitat assessments and restoration, and invasive species management. She is trained in wetland identification and
delineation, and her experience also comprises conducting field surveys for listed wildlife species. Lara’s work supports
environmental compliance and planning projects. Ms. Reynolds has served in technical roles with the State of Hawai‘i
Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife as a District Botanist and Resource
Protection Forester, and internationally as a technical advisor (ecology) with the New Zealand Department of
Conservation.
Nathan Schwab is a Wildlife Biologist with more than 21 years of experience researching bats, including 12 years
conducting studies in the renewable energy sector (wind, solar, hydro). He is currently the Program Lead for Tetra
Tech’s Bat Program. Nathan specializes in bat-related issues and has designed and implemented acoustic monitoring
and telemetry studies in 15 states. He is an expert in the design and implementation of bat field studies and acoustic
data analysis. Nathan holds scientific collecting permits related to bat research and has helped design, coordinate, and
implement several large-scale bat monitoring projects across entire states, regions, and the nation. He has experience
consulting with the USFWS on northern long-eared bat issues and is currently investigating occupancy of this species
at Air Force installations across the nation. He also serves on the Board of the Western Bat Working Group and on the
Technical Advisory Committee for a wind energy project in Montana.
Jamie Tanino is a Biologist and Rare Snail Specialist with over 18 years of experience. Jamie previously worked as a
watershed resource specialist for the Board of Water Supply. She also assists with the Hawaiian Land Snail Species
Diversity Survey which includes snail surveys, live sample and leaf litter collection, and data collection of species
diversity, population size and habitat. Jamie has conducted snail work at various conservation and natural areas
throughout Hawai‘i including at Mt. Kaʻala. While working at OANRP, she assisted with rare snail management for
Achatinella mustelina which included monitoring, collecting, and translocating snails, we well as maintaining and
restoring snail enclosures and snail habitat. In 2018, Jamie assisted with the Capture-Mark-Recapture surveys for the
Mikilua #4 OH Relocation project as a Tetra Tech subcontractor.
Jenny Taylor has more than 17 years of experience as biologist in field research and analysis, project management,
and study design and document development. Her technical background is in general ecology. Jenny has extensive
experience supporting renewable energy projects with areas of expertise including post-construction fatality monitoring
at both wind and solar facilities (study design, study lead, data review and fatality modelling with the Huso Estimator,
EoA and GenEst), permit compliance monitoring study design, Bird and Bat Conservation Strategy (BBCS)
development and preparation, and the development of Eagle Conservation Plans (ECPs).
In addition, she regularly manages, designs, conducts, analyzes, and reports on pre-construction risk assessment
studies. Jenny has worked with state and federal wildlife agencies toward obtaining wildlife permits. She has extensive
experience with training operation and maintenance staff on wildlife issues at operational energy facilities and has 10
years of experience with data management systems and data quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC).
Philip Taylor is an Assistant Biologist with 19 years of experience in field surveys, wildlife monitoring, and biological
studies throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Philip’s expertise includes surveying, banding, and managing native Hawaiian
birds, particularly the endangered O‘ahu Elepaio. He has also managed small mammal predator control programs and
assisted in developing and implementing Hawaiian hoary bat management programs. Philip has experience monitoring
endangered tree snail populations and out-planting endangered plants. In addition to supporting Tetra Tech, he also
works for the O‘ahu Army Natural Resources Program as an avian conservation specialist. Philip previously worked on
the Palila Restoration Project on Hawai‘i Island and the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project on the Island of Maui.
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Chris Todd, PhD addresses ecological impacts associated with renewable energy (e.g., wind power, solar power,
geothermal) and develop strategies to address potential endangered species issues including preparing habitat
conservation plans, biological assessments, and mitigation plans. As a specialist in bat biology, Chris has led ecological
investigations aimed at assessing biodiversity of bat species across the Hawai‘i, Oceania, and South Asia. He has
helped prepare Habitat Conservation Plans, conduct consultation with resource agencies. Chris has conducted original
research and synthesis on ecology and distribution of endangered bats in Hawai‘i and the Pacific and on minimizing
risks to bats and birds from emerging threats including wind turbines, and acted as an agency expert on bats, and
distribution of endangered bats and on minimizing risks to bats and birds from emerging threats including wind turbines.
His experience in Papua New Guinea includes educating local clan leaders in proper techniques and methodologies
of capture, identification, and collection of biological and morphological data of bats and on ecological importance of
bats, their local ecosystem services and the importance of their conservation. Chris also helped to establish
conservation management areas within each of the clan districts and creating sustainable forestry practices.
Kayla Yost is an Environmental Planner with over 11 years of experience in the architectural/engineering and
environmental sectors. Her experience spans the Asia-Pacific Region including Hawai‘i, Marshall Islands, Federated
States of Micronesia, Guam, Palau, and American Samoa. Kayla has managed the planning and permitting for a variety
of infrastructure projects including water distribution and treatment, wastewater collection and treatment, solid waste
management, medical facilities, education facilities, and airport improvement projects.
Rich Young is a Wildlife Biologist with 28 years of experience involving scientific research and natural resources
management. During the past 13 years, Rich has designed and supervised a variety of studies involving wildlife
population inventories and sensitive and rare wildlife assessments for renewable energy projects throughout the United
States, including the islands of Maui and O‘ahu. In support of the Auwahi Wind Project, Rich supervised the monitoring
of a Hawaiian petrel colony located on the Kahikinui Forest Reserve and helped to develop a predator control program.
Rich formally worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife in support of restoration activities at Laysan Island.
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4. Past Performance
Past performance is the best indicator of future success.
The overall perspective of Tetra Tech’s performance is
reflected by the firm’s success and growth in a very
competitive marketplace and its effectiveness in reducing
costs. The business community has recognized this
superior performance and routinely cites Tetra Tech as
the top firm in publications such as Environmental News-
Record, Fortune and Forbes.
Our clients have recognized our performance through
commendations, awards, and most importantly, work.
Our current suite of government contracts has a
combined value of over $14B.
Tetra Tech has supported many government agencies
continuously for more than 58 years.
Tetra Tech's past performance record on contracts for
federal and state agencies provides us with the
experience to make efficient use of all resources to
maintain the quality of work, control cost, and provide
timely performance to meet schedules.
Our performance leads to future work, making our
satisfied customers our greatest asset in winning new
work. This is evident in our repeat business from clients
requesting our environmental services.
The four most critical elements for the successful
performance on environmental related contracts are cost
control, quality of work, professional staff, and timeliness
of performance. Each of these elements is discussed
below.
What clients say regarding Tetra Tech's performance:
• “The study was thoroughly documented and
meticulously detailed. It was an enormous help to our
planning, and was very well received by our regulator
… Tetra Tech has been very responsive to our
timelines, and to our need to discuss issues as they
emerged.” - Jay Silberman, Environmental Protection
Specialist, Civil Engineering Unit – Honolulu, US Coast
Guard
• “The USFWS Pacific Islands Office in Hawaii handles
permitting and compliance for eight complex wind
energy HCPs… Tetra Tech’s team has been an
integral part of this intensive effort. They are
knowledgeable of the applicable regulations and
science, and the documents we receive from them are
well written. Their staff is always responsive, keeping
timelines as succinct as possible, and working
collaboratively toward solution in the face of
opposition.” – USFWS Biologist
• “Fantastic job, and as always, thanks again for your
continued outstanding support of our project!!!” -
Brenda Zehr, Environmental Programs Manager, Army
Hawaii Family Housing
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4.1 Cost Control
Cost control is an important component of our continued
success with clients, and we have consistently estimated and
performed our tasks within our budgets. This is done by using
a Work Breakdown Structure system to define, organize, and
identify work activities to accomplish the required contractual
deliverables.
Tetra Tech uses a weekly cost reporting system to monitor
“pipeline” and incurred costs. In addition, our project managers
use project management software to supplement cost and
budget tracking, reporting, and control. Our company has
implemented innovative and efficient management procedures
that have allowed us to minimize overhead costs and pass
savings on to clients.
4.2 Quality of Work
Tetra Tech has a comprehensive Corporate QA/QC Plan that guides the preparation of all our projects and ensures
that all are completed with consistent quality and in accordance with appropriate regulatory requirements, codes,
standards, and criteria. The plan stresses continuous improvement: success stories and lessons learned on past
projects are communicated and shared with our staff, so that future projects can benefit. Under our QA/QC procedures,
all technical evaluations are planned, controlled, and documented in sufficient detail regarding purpose, method,
assumptions, and units so that a technically qualified person may review, understand, and verify the analyses.
Technical work is verified by peer review, alternative calculations, qualification testing, or senior review before final
release. Documents are prepared following style guides that are modified to meet our customers’ specific requirements.
What makes Tetra Tech and our staff qualified to manage the types of projects anticipated lies in the formal training
and supervision each receives and the time-tested corporate processes, procedures, and tools that allow them to be
efficient managers. Tetra Tech’s Quality Management Plan is attached, which fully documents our QA/QC process.
4.3 Compliance with Performance Schedules
Tetra Tech is well known for complying with time-sensitive project schedules and responding to clients work requests
efficiently, accurately, and with the highest level of quality. Some of these projects, such as the Auwahi Wind Farm and
Mākua Military Reservation EIS, had extremely demanding schedules. During surge periods additional staff was
mobilized from multiple offices. In spite of demanding deadlines, Tetra Tech works with our clients to develop
aggressive but achievable timelines in order to deliver high quality on-schedule documents.
Tetra Tech's cost control program includes the
following key features:
• Constant communication with project
management and the project team regarding
initial level of effort and budget constraints, in
addition to budget expended versus project
progress;
• Timely corrective action, such as redirecting
work effort or reassigning staff, when costs
begin to exceed progress on specific elements
of work;
• Staffing of projects based on the best match of
experience and project requirements, resulting
in a minimal learning curve;
• Assignment and delegation of work to the lowest
professional level qualified for that work,
practicable to minimize labor expenses.
Hawai‘i Statement of Qualifications
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Adherence to schedules is of utmost importance to Tetra Tech. Our Program Managers, Project Managers, and staff
understand funding limitations, and that the easiest way to stress a project budget is to let the schedule slip.
Furthermore, we understand the importance of supporting the regulatory and grant funding milestones of our clients.
The project management team works with our client points of contact to develop and maintain a project plan using
Microsoft Project and detailing project milestones.
4.4 Professional Staff
Tetra Tech’s staff combines a knowledge and familiarity of state, federal, and local regulations and personnel, with
sound scientific expertise to develop complete permit applications and effective solutions to environmental concerns.
Tetra Tech’s staff consists of a multidisciplinary group of environmental specialists who possess credibility, knowledge,
and abilities that come with advanced degrees and work experience; our staff includes natural resource specialists,
ecologists, geologists, environmental planners, environmental engineers, GIS analysts, and archaeologists, among
others.
Tetra Tech, Inc.
737 Bishop St., Suite 2000
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: 808.441.6600
tetratech.com