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HomeMy WebLinkAbout51-10 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 51-10 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LOOMACRES WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,109.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF A WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT AT THE FAYETTEVILLE EXECUTIVE AIRPORT -DRAKE FIELD, CONTINGENT ON THE AWARD OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS. Section I. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a contract, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein as if set out word for word, with Loomacres Wildlife Management in the amount of $58,109.00 for the provision of a Wildlife Hazard Assessment at the Fayetteville Executive Airport -Drake Field, contingent on the award of grant funds for the project. PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of April, 2010. APPROVED: ATTEST: &a By 044444t) SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer .................... ' \-- ... 0 '>•• es,‘ C.:. ti Y 0,;-• ..0,PS tic... • cia‘S Sc.): • -A 1: . — 7:- : FAYETTEVILLE.: ! Veil .3 !pi 1 I 4. 7; (%).3): .. ST011 ....... • WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT The agreement will be with the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Loomacres Inc. for a project generally described as: Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Management Plan for the Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field. Consisting of: a Wildlife Hazard Assessment (Comprehensive Ecological Study), update/develop a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, establish a Wildlife Hazard Monitoring Program, alert airport personnel of potential wildlife hazards, remove/reduce wildlife hazards on an as -needed basis, conduct FAA required Wildlife Hazard Training, assist airport personnel with the maintenance and renewal of wildlife permits. ARTICLE 1. SCOPE OF' SERVICES BIOLOGIST will perform all all services as enumerated in the RFQ attached hereto Attachement I. A detailed listing of the scope of work is provided in the BIOLOGIST's proposal and response to RFP 10-03, in Attachment I. The BIOLOGIST shall provide all necessary equipment and human resources that are requirx1 to fulfill the contract. ARTICLE 2. COMPENSATION OWNER will compensate BIOLOGIST as set forth in Attachment II. ARTICLE 3. TERMS OF PAYMENT OWNER will pay BIOLOGIST as follows: 3.1 Invoices and Time of Payment BIOLOGIST will issue monthly invoices as outlined in Attachment II. Invoices are due and payable within 30 days of receipt 3.2 Interest In the event of a disputed billing, only the disputed portion will be withheld from payment, and OWNER shall pay the undisputed portion. OWNER will exercise reasonableness in disputing any biU or portion thereof. No interest will accrue on any disputed portion of the billing until mutually resolved. ARTICLE 4. OBLIGATIONS OF BIOLOGIST 4.1 Standard of Care The standard of care applicable to BIOLOGIST Services will be the degree of skill and diligence normally employed by professional biologists or consultants performing the same or similar Services at the time said services are performed. BIOLOGIST will reperform any services not meeting this standard without additional compaisation. The tasks assigned shall be completed in a timely and efficient manner. 4.2 BIOLOGIST's Personnel at Airport Site EXHIBIT I A The presence or duties of BIOLOGIST's personnel on the airport property, whether as onsite representatives or otherwise, do not make BIOLOGIST or BIOLOGISTs personnel in any way responsible for those duties that belong to OWNER and/or other entities. 4.3 BIOLOGIST Insurance BIOLOGIST will maintain throughout this AGREEMENT the following insurance: (a) Workers compensation and employes liability insurance as required by the state of Arkansas. (b) Comprehensive automobile and vehicle liability insurance covering claims for injuries to member of the public and/or damages to property of others arising from use of motor vehicles, including onsite and offsite operations, and owned, nonowned, or hired vehicles, with $1,000,000 combined single limits. (c) Commercial general liability insurance covering claims for injuries to members of the public or damage to property of others arising out of any covered negligent act of omission of BIOLOGIST or of any of its employees, agents, or subcontractors, with $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate. (d) Professional liability insurance of S1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate. (e) OWNER will be named as an additional insured with respect to BIOLOGISTs liabilities hereunder in insurance coverages identified in items (b) and (c) and BIOLOGIST waives subrogation against OWNER as to said policies. ARTICLE 5. OBLIGATIONS OF OWNER 5.1 OWNER -Furnish Data OWNER will provide to BIOLOGIST all data in OWNER's possession relating to BIOLOGISTs services on the PROJECT. BIOLOGIST will • reasonably rely vice vise upon the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the information provided by OWNER. 5.2 Access to Facilities and Property OWNER will make its facilities accessible to BIOLOGIST as required for BIOLOGISTs performance of its services. 53 Timely Review OWNER will examine BIOLOGIST's studies, reports, sketches, drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documents; obtain advice of an attorney, insurance counselor, accountant, auditor, bond and financial advisors, and other consultants as OWNER deans appropriate; and render in writing decisions required by OWNER in a timely manner. 5.4 Prompt Notice OWNER will give prompt written notice to BIOLOGIST whenever OWNER. observes or becomes aware of any development that affects the scope or timing of BIOLOGISTs Services, or of any defect in the work of BIOLOGIST or construction contractors. 5.5 OWNER's Insurance 5.5.1 OWNER will maintain property insurance on all physical facilities. 5.6 Litigation Assistance The Scope of Services does not include costs of BIOLOGIST for required or requested assistance to support, prepare, document, bring, defend, or assist ID litigation undertaken or defended by OWNER. All such Services required or requested of BIOLOGIST by OWNER, except for suits of claims between the parties to this AGREEMENT, will be subject to a separate agreement. ARTICLE 6. GENERAL LEGAL PROVISIONS 6.1 Authorization to Proceed Execution of this AGREEMENT by OWNER will be authorization for BIOLOGIST to proceed with the work. 6.2 Reuse of PROJECT Documents All reports, drawings, specifications, documents, and other deliverables of BIOLOGIST, whether in hard copy or in electronic form, are instnunents of service for this PROJECT, whether the PROJECT is competed or not. 63 Force Majeure BIOLOGIST is not responsible for damages or delay in performance caused by acts of God, strilces, lockouts, accidents, or other events beyond the control of BIOLOGIST. In any such event, BIOLOGISTs contract price and schedule shall be equitably adjusted. 6.4 Termination 6.4.1 This AGREEMENT may be terminated ftir convenience on 30 days' written notice, or for cause if either party fails substantially to perform through no fault of the other and does not commence correction of such nonperformance within 5 days of written notice and diligently complete to correction thereafter. 6.4.2 On termination, BIOLOGIST will be paid for all authorized services performed up to the termination date. 6.5 Suspension, Delay, or Interruption of Work OWNER may suspaid, delay, or interrupt the Services of BIOLOGIST for the convenience of OWNER. In Such event, BIOLOGISTs contract price and schedule shall be equitably adjusted. 6.6 No Third -Party Beneficiaries This AGREEMENT gives no rights or benefits to anyone other than OWNER and BIOLOGIST and has no third -party beneficiaries. 6.7 Indemnification 6.7.1 BIOLOGIST agrees to indemnify OWNER for any claims, damages, losses, and costs, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees and litigation costs, arising our of claims by third parties for property damage or bodily injury, including death, caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of BIOLOGIST, BIOLOGISTs employees, affiliated corporations, and subcontractors in connection with the PROJECT. 6.7.2 OWNER agrees to indemnify BIOLOGIST from any claims, damages, losses, and costs, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees and litigation costs, arising out of claims by third parties for property damage or bodily injury, including death, caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of OWNER, or its employees or contractors in connection with the PROJECT. 6.13 Assignment This is a bilateral personal Services AGREEMENT. Neither party shall have the power to or will assign any of the duties or rights or any claim arising out of or related to this AGREEMENT, whether arising in tort, contract or otherwise, without the written consait of the other party. Any unauthorized assigrunent is void and unenforceable. These conditions and the entire AGREEMENT are binding on the heirs, successors, and assigns of the parties hereto. 6.9 Waiver 6.9.1 No waiver by either party of any breach of this AGREEMENT, or of any warranty or representation hereunder, shall be deemed to ba a waiver by the same party of any other breach of any kind or nature (whether preceding or succeeding the breach in questions, and whether or not of the same or similar nature). • 6.9.2 No failure by a party to exercise any right it may have under this AGREEMENT or under law upon another party's default, and no delay in the exercise of that right, shall prevent it from exercising the right whenever the other party continues to be in default. No such failure or delay shall operate as a waiver of any default or as a modification of the provisions of this AGREEMENT. 6.10 Jurisdiction The substantive law of the state of Arkansas shall govern the validity of this AGREEMENT, its interpretation and performance, and any other claims related to it. 6.11 Severability and Survival 6.11.1 If any of the Provisions contained in this AGREEMENT are held for any reason to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be impaired thereby. 6.11.2 Limitations of liability, indemnities, and other express representations shall survive ternination of this AGREEMENT for any cause. 6.12 BIOLOGIST'S Deliverables BIOLOGISTs deliverables, including record drawings, are limited to the sealed and signed hard copies. Computer-generated drawing files furnished by BIOLOGIST are for OWNER or others' convenience. Any conclusions or information derived or obtained from these electronic files will be at user's sole risk. 6.13 Dispute Resolution The parties will use their best efforts to resolve amicably any dispute, including use of alternative dispute resolution options. ARTICLE 7. ATTACHMENTS, SCHEDULES, AND SIGNATURES This AGREEMENT, including its attachments, and schedules constitutes the entire AGREEMENT, supersedes all prior written or oral understandings, and may only be changed by a written amendment executed by both parties. Phase I: Wildlife Hazard Assessment: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties execute below: For OWNER, dated this 44. d y of Signature Name (printed) Title City of Fayetteville, AR For BIOLOGIST, BIOLOGIST, dated this 2 9 1" day of I' Signature catio Name (printed) GOA/ Illax—itt-514,c., Title Pr•es AeAt Signature Name Title 20)0 Signature Name Title csoadra g, „e.g. e4 att. !!!! ** • .. , op. •. • • ,s • = :FAYETTEVILLE: ."1". , kJ, •.KANs..,..,•,)v •• ... Oct 144 ** ,**** %%%%%% n2S CI e teri- Phase II: Wildlife Hazard Manaaement Plan (If required by FAA): IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties execute below: For OWNER, City of Fayetteville. AR dated this day of Signature Signature Name (printed) Name Title Title For BIOLOGIST, dated this 29 911 day of March Signature (a.,‘ Name (printed) 1 v.5 K c•-• Title PCES,:clarTV 20/0 Signature NameKr/5. 477-21 gOI C /IUSka- Title ga e Vice ,4esider-1- Phase I: Wildlife Hazard Assessment: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties execute below: For OWNER, City of Fayetteville. AR dated this (0,4d day of Signature Or.L...ria.... ..._ar • Name (printed) J a a der Title e9.010 vageew, .5'ondeez 6, SAWA, Signature Name Title For BIOLOGIST, dated this 2r day of Martin , Signature (X*2) ITIS_ Name (printed) COati 1 el."-C(v5?-01/4. Title Pi -t4 06(4 c,\1 Y op • cry -f- • -73 . E FAYETTEVILLE: E 20/0 c -it if: K ANS* .S.7 Signature -gtAidtt a --„ise.1/4•,• • • • Name Kris -kin 8e;( kci._ Title Vibe Pre6idett+ Phase II: Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (If required by FAA): IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties execute below: For OWNER, City of Fayetteville, AR dated this day of Signature Signature Name (printed) Name Title Title For BIOLOGIST, dated this 29 4 day of Ala Signature A 20,o a • \ Name (printed) Coda, L (acc.,;LAs Kc,s Title Pres()tiff Signature Name Title -46.12-kt &10:calljt krisk el ie C e Presiden4 As. &nu)* Ray M. Boudreaux Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form City Council Agenda Items and Contracts, Leases or Agreements 4/6/2010 City Council Meeting Date Agenda Items Only Aviation Division Action Required: Transportation Department Action Required: Approve Contract with Loomacres Wildlife Management in the amount of $58,109. Contact: Cody L Baciuska, President, PO Box 361, Wamerville, NY 12187; 607-760-8748; 518-234-8547 fax; www.loomacres.com. 58 109 00 Cost of this request 5550.3960.7820.39 Account Number 10022 1 Project Number Budgeted Item Category/ Project Budget Wildlife Hazard Assessment Program Category / Project Name D8100_AVED Funds Used to Date Program / Project Category Name Airport Remaining Balance Fund Name Budget Adjustment Attached Finance and Internal Services Director Date 5-3o- lei Date 3 -10 -tato Date 3-3o-/ Date Date Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Original Contract Date: Original Contract Number: Received in Mayor's Office Comments: Budget Adjustment included with grant funding item associated with this Contract. Revised January 15,2009 • Wetevi le THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS AVIATION DIVISION 4500 5 School Ave, Ste F Fayetteville, AR 72701 P (479)718-7642 ARKANSAS www.accessfayetteville.org CITY COUNCIL MEMO To: Mayor Jordan Thru: Chief of Staff, Don Marr Thru: Transportation Director, Terry Guile From: Ray M. Boudreaux, Aviation Date: March 29, 2010 • Subject: Award of Wildlife Hazard Assessment Contract to Loomacres Wildlife Management PROPOSAL: The FAA directed that all Part 139 Airports conduct a Wildlife Hazard Assessment (WHA) and if deemed necessary following review of the assessment, develop a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan. This item requests authority to award the contract to Loomacres Wildlife Management for Phase 1 of their proposal which is to conduct a Wildlife Hazard Assessment. Loomacres Wildlife Management was selected on qualifications from 10 submittals utilizing the City purchasing procedures and selection process. The company is currently working at XNA performing their WHA. Our FAA Program Manager has reserved the funds for this project and is awaiting our application. Arkansas Department of Aeronautics pays the 5% match for FAA funded projects. We will give notice to proceed when the grants are assured. The Airport Board approved this project and our request at their March 11, 2010 meeting. RECOMMENDATION: Approve contract award to Loomacres Wildlife Management for a Wildlife Hazard Assessment for Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field. The Wildlife Assessment will cover twelve months of field work to document the type and quantity of wildlife present on and near the airport. Once documented, an analysis of the hazards will take two additional months with the report submitted to the Airport and the FAA for review and approval. Once approved, tasks will be assigned to airport staff and staff will receive training in the control of hazardous wildlife. BUDGET IMPACT: This project is fully funded by Grants from the FAA (95%) and Arkansas Aeronautics (5%) in the amount of $58,109.00. Should a Wildlife Management Plan be directed by FAA, a new grant application will be initiated for the Plan cost of $4,671.00 or FAA may initiate a modification to the WHA Grant. FAA is authorized to amend grants up to 15% of the grant amount. Attachments: Staff Review Wildlife Hazard Assessment Agreement w/ Loomacres Wildlife Management (2 cys) RFQ Wildlife Hazard Assessment Telecommunications Device for the Deaf TDD (479)521-1316 113 West Mountain - Fayetteville, AR 72701 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LOOMACRES VVILDLIFE MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,109.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF A VVILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT AT THE FAYETTEVILLE EXECUTIVE AIRPORT - DRAKE FIELD, CONTINGENT ON THE AWARD OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a contract, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein as if set out word for word, with Loomacres Wildlife Management in the amount of $58,109.00 for the provision of a Wildlife Hazard Assessment at the Fayetteville Executive Airport -Drake Field, contingent on the award of grant funds for the project. PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of April, 2010. APPROVED: ATTEST: By: By: LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer • Ta3ZreeRyle RFP (REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL) City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Purchasing Division — Room 306 113 W. Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 Phone: (479) 575-8289 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: RFP, 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment DEADLINE: Wednesday, February 24 2010 at 2:00 PM, Central Standard Time DELIVERY LOCATION: Room 306 — 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, AR 72701 PURCHASING AGENT: Andrea Foren, CPPB, aforen@ci fayetteville.ar.us, 479.575.8220 DATE OF ISSUE AND ADVERTISEMENT* Monday, February 08, 2010 '41111. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment No late proposals will be accepted. RFP'S shall be submitted in sealed envelopes labeled "RFP 10- 03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment with the name and address of the Proposer. RFPs shall be submitted in accordance with the attached City of Fayetteville specifications and RFP documents attached hereto. Each Proposer is required to fill in every blank and shall supply all information requested; failure to do so may be used as basis of rejection. The undersigned hereby offers to fumish & deliver the articles or services as specified, at the prices & terms stated herein, and in strict accordance with the specifications and general conditions of bidding, all of which are made a part of this offer. This offer is not subject to withdrawal unless upon mutual written agreement by the Proposer/Bidder and City Purchasing Manager. Name of Firm: Contact Person: Title: E -Mail: Phone: Business Address: City: State: Zip: Signature: Date: City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 1 of 12 City of Fayetteville RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Advertisement City of Fayetteville, Arkansas NOTICE: Request for Proposal RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment The City of Fayetteville is requesting proposals from qualified firms or groups of firms interested in performing a Wildlife Hazard Assessment and a VVildlife Hazard Management Plan for the Airport. The City intends to select a firm to provide these services at Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field. The consulting services will be administered by the Airport staff, and will commence following the execution of a Professional Services Contract with the selected respondent and approval by the Fayetteville City Council. Interested parties should submit proposals to the Fayetteville Purchasing Division in City Hall, Room 306, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72701. Proposals are due before Wednesday. February 24, 2010 before 2:00 PM CST. Copies of the requirements for RFP 10-03 can be obtained by visiting our website at www.accessfavetteville.orq and clicking on "Business" then "Bids, RFP's and RFO'e under the "Services" category (then click the RFP tab). The City reserves the right to reject any proposal and to waive formalities deemed to be in the City's best interest. "Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated §22-9-203 The City of Fayetteville encourages all qualified small, minority and women business enterprises to bid on and receive contracts for goods, services, and construction. Also, City of Fayetteville encourages all general contractors to subcontract portions of their contract to qualified small, minority and women business enterprises." City of Fayetteville By: Andrea Foren, CPPB Purchasing Agent 479.575.8220 City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 2 of 12 • City of Fayetteville RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Terms and Conditions 1.) All Proposers shall be in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local requirements and regulations. 2.) No payments or Proposals may be based on time and material costs. 3.) Awarded Proposer shall submit invoices regularly. Payment terms shall be net 30 days from date of invoice. 4.) All contract amendments and modifications shall be made in writing and properly approved by the City of Fayetteville Mayor and City Council. 5.) Proposals shall be received at the address listed below and are due Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 2:00 PM, CST. City of Fayetteville Attention: Andrea Foren — Room 306 Reference: RFP 10-03 113 W. Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 6.) It is the responsibility of the Proposer to have its sealed proposal at the Purchasing Office prior to the date and time of opening. No late proposals will be accepted. Proposals received after the scheduled proposal deadline will remain unopened and will not be considered. 7.) The City of Fayetteville reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive formalities and make the award based on the best interest of the City. 8.) It shall be clearly understood that any costs incurred by the Proposer in responding to this request for proposal is at the Proposer's own risk and expense as a cost of doing business. The City of Fayetteville shall not be liable for reimbursement to the Proposer for any expense so incurred, regardless of whether or not the proposal is accepted. 9.) Any inquiries or requests for explanation in regard to the City's requirements should be made promptly to Andrea Foren, City of Fayetteville, Purchasing Agent via e-mail (aforenci.favetteville ar.us) or telephone (479.575.8220). No oral interpretation or clarifications will be given as to the meaning of any part of this request for proposal. All questions, clarifications, and requests, together with answers, if any, will be provided to all firms via written addendum. Names of firms submitting any questions, clarifications, or requests will not be disclosed until after a contract is in place. 10.) Any conditions or expectation on the part of the Proposer for performance by the City must be set forth in the proposal. The City is not obligated to consider the Proposer's post submittal terms and conditions. 11.) At the discretion of the City, one or more firms may be asked for more detailed information before final ranking of the firms, which may also include oral interviews. NOTE: Each Proposer shall submit an "Authorized Negotiator Information" form. 12.) The City will not be responsible for misdirected proposals. Proposer should call the Purchasing Office at (479) 575-8220 to insure receipt of their proposal documents prior to opening time and date listed above. City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 3 of 12 13.) Any information provided herein is intended to assist the Proposer in the preparation of proposals necessary to properly respond to this RFP. The RFP is designed to provide qualified Proposers with sufficient basic information to submit proposals meeting minimum specifications and test requirements, but is not intended to limit a RFP's content or to exclude any relevant or essential data. 14.) The RFP and any addenda issued may be obtained from www.accessfavetteville.orq and clicking "Bids, RFP's and RFQ's" under the "Businesses" category then tab titled "RFP s". Proposers are at liberty and are encouraged to expand upon the details, qualifications and proposals to give additional evidence of their ability to perform and provide a system as described in this RFP. All updates and changes to the RFP will be posted on the website and Proposers are encouraged to check daily for new information or updates. Each Proposer is required before submitting a proposal to be thoroughly familiar with the requirements and specifications listed in this RFP. Additional allowances will not be made due to Proposers lack of knowledge relating to the terms, conditions and specifications contained within this RFP. It is the responsibility of the Proposer to determine if any component(s) of this specification do not meet the required standards of applicable federal, local, state law or specifications. 15.) The proposal must contain the signature of a duly authorized officer or agent of the Proposer's company empowered with the right to bind and negotiate on behalf of the Proposer for the amounts and terms proposed. 16.) The Proposer is required to submit one (1) original and five (5) copies of the proposal. In addition, one (1) electronic copy of all submitted documents shall be submitted on a properly labeled CD. The use of Adobe (PDF) is highly recommended but not mandatory. All electronic copies shall be compatible with Adobe and Microsoft Windows applications. 17.) It is intended that the all documents pertaining to this request for proposal shall define and describe the complete services to which they relate. 18.) The Proposer is advised to examine all documents and current parameters of the services in becoming fully informed as to their conditions. This includes the conformity with specific standards and the character, quality and quantity of the reports and services required. Failure to examine these areas will not relieve the successful Proposer of his obligation to fumish all deliverables and services necessary to carry out the provisions of the contract. 19.) The City of Fayetteville will consider the degree to which each Proposer has submitted a complete proposal without irregularities, excisions, special conditions, or alternative proposals for any item unless specifically requested in the RFP. 20.) Proposers irrevocably consent that any legal action or proceeding against it under, arising out of or in any manner relating to this Contract shall be prevailed by Arkansas law. Proposer hereby expressly and irrevocably waives any claim or defense in any said action or proceeding based on any alleged lack of jurisdiction or improper venue or any similar basis. 21.) The successful Proposer shall not assign the whole or any part of this Contract or any monies due or to become due hereunder without written consent of City of Fayetteville. In case the successful Proposer assigns all or any part of any monies due or to become due under this Contract, the Instrument of assignment shall contain a clause substantially to the effect that is agreed that the right of the assignee in and to any monies due or to become due to the successful Proposer shall be subject to prior liens of all persons, firms, and corporations for services rendered or materials supplied for the performance of the services called for in this contract. City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 4 of 12 22.) The successful Proposers attention is directed to the fact that all applicable Federal and State laws, municipal ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over the services shall apply to the contract throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the contract as though written out in full herein. The successful Proposer shall keep himself/herself fully informed of all laws, ordinances and regulations of the Federal, State, and municipal govemments or authorities in any manner affecting those engaged or employed in providing these services or in any way affecting the conduct of the services and of all orders and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or authority over same. If any discrepancy or inconsistency should be discovered in these Contract Documents or in the specifications herein referred to, in relation to any such law, ordinance, regulation, order or decree, s/he shall herewith report the same in writing to City of Fayetteville. City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 5 of 12 City of Fayetteville RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Authorized Negotiator Information — TO BE SUBMITTED WITH ALL PROPOSALS At the discretion of the City, one or more firms may be asked for more detailed information before final ranking of the firms, which may also include oral interviews. NOTE: Each Proposer shall submit to the City a primary contact name, e-mail address, and phone number (preferably a cell phone number) where the City selection committee can call for clarification or interview via telephone. Caroraarjj Name of Firm: Name of Primary Contact: Title of Primary Contact: Phone#1 (cell preferred): E -Mail Address: Phone#2: RAW iitCootactifor Le ally Bindirigeorrffigt Is the primary contact (listed in Part I) able to legally bind contracts? YES NO (circle one) If no, please list contact that can legally bind a contract for the firm: Name: Title: Phone#1 (cell preferred): Phone#2: E -Mail Address: Date: Signed: • Name: Does this person have professional training or extensive experience in wildlife hazard management operations? YES NO (circle one) City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 6 of 12 City of Fayetteville RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Project Information The City of Fayetteville is requesting proposals from qualified firms or groups of firms interested in performing a Wildlife Hazard Assessment and a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan for the Airport. The City intends to select a firm to provide these services at Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field. The consulting services will be administered by the Airport staff, and will commence following the execution of a Professional Services Contract with the selected respondent and approval by the Fayetteville City Council. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular No: 150/5100-14D provides guidance to the Airport in the selection and employment of these services. Deadline for submittals is Wednesday. February 24, 2010 before 2:00 PM, CST. I. SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT Aircraft collisions with birds and other wildlife are a serious economic and public safety problem. The City of Fayetteville seeks a Professional Consulting firrn to conduct a Wildlife Hazard Assessment in accordance with 14 CFR 139.337. The City of Fayetteville is seeking: (1) A wildlife hazard assessment, conducted by a qualified wildlife damage management biologist haying experience In wildlife hazard management In airports Such assessment must include at least the following: a. An analysis of the events or circumstances that prompted the assessment. b. Identification of the wildlife species observed and their numbers, locations, local movements, and daily and seasonal occurrences. c. Identification and location of features on and near the Airport that attract wildlife in consultation with local, state, and federal jurisdictions and authorities. d. A description of wildlife hazards to air carrier operation. e. Recommended actions for reducing identified wildlife hazards to air carrier operations. f. The wildlife hazard assessment must be submitted to the FAA. (2) Since the FAA has previously determined that a wildlife hazard management plan is needed, when the wildlife hazard assessment is approved by the FAA, the consultant will be required to formulate a wildlife hazard management plan using the wildlife hazard assessment as a basis. The wildlife hazard management plan must provide measures to alleviate or eliminate wildlife hazards to air carrier operations and must include at least the following: a. A list of the individuals having authority and responsibility for implementing each aspect of the plan. b. A list prioritizing the following actions identified in the wildlife hazard assessment and target dates for their initiation and completion: 1. IMIdlife population management; ii. Habitat modification; and iii. Land use changes. c. Requirements for and, where applicable, copies of Local, State, and Federal wildlife control permits. d. Identification of resources that the Airport will provide to implement the plan. e. Procedures to be followed during air carrier operations that at a minimum include i. Designation of personnel responsible for implementing the procedures; ii. Provisions to conduct physical inspections of the aircraft movement areas and other areas critical to successfully manage known wildlife hazards before air carrier operations begin; iii. Wildlife hazard control measures. iv. Ways to communicate effectively between personnel conducting wildlife control or observing wildlife hazards and the air traffic control tower; v. Measures to notify pilots and other relevant agencies, person or agencies of potential wildlife threats to aviation; and City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 7 of 12 vi. Measures to coordinate wildlife control with relevant local, state, and federal jurisdictions and authorities. f. Procedures to review and evaluate the wildlife hazard management plan every 12 consecutive months or following an event in which an air carrier aircraft experiences multiple wildlife strikes, substantial damage from striking wildlife, engine ingestion of wildlife; or wildlife of a size or in numbers, capable of causing one of the above events is observed to have access to any Airport flight pattem or aircraft movement area These procedures should include: i. The plan's effectiveness in dealing with known wildlife hazards on and in the Airport's vicinity and ii. Aspects of the wildlife hazards described in the wildlife hazard assessment that should be reevaluated A training program conducted by a qualified wildlife damage management biologist to provide Airport personnel with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully carry out the wildlife hazard management plan. 9. (3) Before the plan is accepted by City of Fayetteville it must be approved by the FAA. (4) The Wildlife Damage Management Biologist(s) conducting the Wildlife Hazard Assessment and conducting the training program for airport personnel involved in controlling Wildlife Hazards at the Airport must be qualified according to AC 150/5200-36. (5) The consultants will comply with all FM Advisory Circulars in the 150 series including those that contain standards and procedures for wildlife hazard management at airports and the current version of the FANUSDA document -Wildlife Hazard Management at Airports. II. ADDITIONAL PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS This project will be partially financed by grants administered by the Arkansas Department of Aeronautics and the FAA. This project is contingent upon receipt of such a grant(s) or other grants along with the securing of other required approvals. Because the professional services may necessitate access to the secure areas of the airfield, it will be necessary for the selected respondent to coordinate activities with the Airport Administration Office. III. PROJECT APPROACH AND SELECTION CRITERIA To be considered to provide Wldlife Hazard Assessment services a Letter of Interest containing a concise but detailed narrative indicating the proposed approach to providing the required services must be submitted, in addition to the other information described below. Each interested firm must present its qualifications for hazardous wildlife studies. The approach may be structured in any way deemed to be responsive to the needs of the City of Fayetteville as generally described herein as the Scope of Services The Project Approach" section should demonstrate an understanding of the project and provide an explanation of previous experience with airport hazardous wildlife studies and/or similar Wildlife Hazard Assessment efforts. Firms should explain any proposed coordination between the prime and proposed sub -consultants as well as explain coordination with the Airport's operational needs, and provide any other information that may assist the Selection Committee in making a selection. The criteria and the weighted values to be used by the Selection Committee in evaluating responses for the selection of a firm(s) to perform this service(s) are listed below. Each point value is adjacent to the criterion and totals 100 points Please address each criterion in your Project Approach. 1) 30% Qualifications In Relation to Specific Project to be Performed: Information reflecting qualifications of the firm. Indicated specialized experience and technical competence of the firm in connection with the type and complexity of the service required. Subcontractors, if used, must be listed with information on their organization. Firrn's demonstrated ability to meet requirements within 14 CFR 139.337. **REQUIREMENT: Proposal documents shall list ALL Wildlife Damage Management Biologists who would be assigned to this project that have professional training or experience in wildlife hazard management in airports. City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 8 of 12 2) 20% Experience, Competence, and Capacity for Performance: Information reflecting the names, titles, and qualifications (including experience and technical competence) of the major personnel assigned to this specific project. Provide detailed breakdown of subcontractor's staff to be used and how they are to be used to supplement your staff. 3) 20% Proposed Method of Doing Work: A proposed work plan (description of how the project would be conducted as well as other facts concerning approach to scope you wish to present) indicating methods and schedules for accomplishing each phase of work. Include with this the amount of work presently underway. This criteria includes anticipated participation due to the desire of the City to work with Disadvantaged Business Enterprises 4) 20% Past Performance: Previous evaluations shall be considered a significant factor. If previous evaluations with the City are not available, the professional firm's past performance records with the City and others will be used, including quality of work, timely performance, diligence, ability to meet past budgets, and any other pertinent information. Firm will provide a list of similar jobs performed and person whom we can contact for information. 5) 10% Price IV. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION The City of Fayetteville, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 19641 42 U.S.C. Section 2000d et. seq. and 49 CFR Part 26 issued pursuant to The Airport and Airway Development Act, affords Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) full opportunity to submit an indication of interest in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any interested firm on the ground of race, creed, color, sex, age, or national origin in a contract award. In addition, the City of Fayetteville has established annual goals for DBE participation on Airport projects. Prospective consultants should review the Airport's DBE Program and 2010 Goal Update documents during their preparation of a response to this Request for Proposal (RFP). The City of Fayetteville, in order to encourage the use of DBE firms, has set a DBE participation goal of 2.3% for this contract. The Airport desires to achieve, to the greatest extent possible, quality participation by certified DBE firms in order to achieve its 2010 updated goal. Although DBE participation is not a requirement for this contract, respondents are challenged to present a creative and responsive plan that provides for DBE participation that is commercially meaningful and useful. The Airport encourages and favors the following arrangements to ensure quality participation: (1) Participation as a prime consultant, (2) Joint Venture, (3) Partnership, and (4) Sub - consultant. Proposals will be evaluated, in part, on the respondent's stated intention to ensure quality participation. The DBE firm(s) that may be participating in this project must be certified by the State of Arkansas. DBE Proposals at the time of submittal. Joint ventures and partnerships must be in existence at the time of submittal. The identity of the proposed certified DBE participant(s) and their participation percentage shall be indicated. At least ten (10) days prior to award, the successful respondent shall provide the City of Fayetteville with copies of executed subcontracts, certified copies of articles of incorporation, partnership agreements, and/or joint venture agreement if a DBE (minority or woman) is a shareholder/officer, partner or one of the ventures. The DBE firm(s) participating in this project must perform a commercially useful function. The failure of a DBE firm(s) to perform a commercially useful function, as defined in 49 CFR Part 26, shall constitute grounds for the City of Fayetteville to impose appropriate legal remedies. The respondent is required to perform and submit documentation of Good Faith Efforts as described in the City of Fayetteville's DBE Program, Subpart C, and 49 CFR Part 26.53 in order to secure DBE participation. The City of Fayetteville affords no preference based upon the geographical area in which a DBE firm is located. City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 9 of 12 V. SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSAL An interested firm must provide references showing relevant capabilities and experience for the preceding 3 years. Elaborate qualifications statements and brochures are not desired. Any sub -consultants proposed to be used, including DBE sub -consultants, must also submit references containing information pertinent to the work to be performed The prime firm must specify which areas of work will be accomplished by each sub -consultant and the percentage of the total contract this work effort will constitute. Please ensure that an organizational chart is included. The Letter of Interest that supplements the references should discuss the extent of the firm's experience in the disciplines of hazardous wildlife studies especially at air -carrier airports. If an association or joint venture of firms is contemplated, the expertise of each individual firm in hazardous wildlife studies should be clearly defined as well as the level of involvement of each firm in the services and the proposed means of coordination between firms. A joint venture will be considered a "firm". Respondents are required to adhere to the FAA's Wildlife Hazard Assessment procedures and systems and the mitigation program currently utilized by the Airport. Only timely received proposals, meeting the requirements of this RFP, will be considered. No Proposals will be considered or accepted that are submitted by a firm that is in default under the terms of any existing agreement with the Airport or other similar agency, or has failed to perform its obligations faithfully under any previous agreement with the Airport or other similar agency. Each lead consultant firm or lead member of a joint venture shall submit only one Proposal. Sub -consultant or sub -joint venture firms may submit their proposals with more than one lead consultant firm and/or joint venture. A Proposal will be rejected if there is any evidence of collusion with another firmloint venture. A firm that responds as a prime or as a partner in a joint venture responding as a prime cannot as a sub -consultant submit its qualifications to another responding prime. Furthermore, a firm that responds as a prime or as a partner In a Joint venture team responding as a prime cannot be a partner In a joint venture that submits its qualifications as a sub -consultant to another responding prime. Proposals shall be signed by an authorized representative of the firm. Submission Requirements Elaborate qualifications statements, proposals, and brochures are not desired. Clarity and concise, orderly treatment are important and must contain the following: a. Letter of Interest indicating proposed approach to the required professional services, previous experience approach to project coordination, list of DBE participants and percentage participation, and responses to each of the Selection Criteria. Each interested firm must present its qualifications for hazardous wildlife studies. b. Complete 3 year reference listing for each prime firm, joint venture firm, and sub -consultant and an organizational chart. c. Statement of Agreement to background investigation and criminal history record check. d. A "Project Approach" that identifies the suggested structure of the organization and management methods. e. A description and identification of the firm's relationship to or with other firms (Subsidiary of another firm, Partner in Joint Venture etc) Also include the Primary Location, Address Telephone, Email, and Facsimile numbers of the organization. f. Identification of the key personnel assigned to this project. At a minimum, identify the Principal -in -Charge and any other key personnel you see fit. Provide a biographical sketch of these individuals describing their relevant background Also provide the following for each individual, Employer — if different than firm (i.e., parent company or consulting firm), Address — if different than firm, Telephone, Email, Fax. g. Description of your cost management systems and their relationship. Your proposal should exhibit the means and mechanisms to be used in the management and verification/monitoring of construction and schedule information for the program. h. Limit submission to 20 pages- resumes may be included as an appendix. i. The Proposer is required to submit one (1) original and five (5) copies of the proposal. In addition, one (1) electronic copy of all submitted documents shall be submitted on a properly City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 10 of 12 labeled CD. The use of Adobe (PDF) is highly recommended but not mandatory. All electronic copies shall be compatible with Adobe and Microsoft Windows applications. All proposal documents shall be received prior to the deadline stated in this document. Courier/Hand Delivery: Mall Delivery: Any response that is received after the stated deadline will not be considered by the City of Fayetteville. The time will be tracked according to the City of Fayetteville's electronic clock located in the Purchasing Division. Furthermore, any submission that fails to include all required documentation may be considered non-responsive. Faxed or e-mailed responses will not be accepted. VI. QUESTIONS ON SCOPE OF SERVICES Questions concerning elements described in the Scope of Services section of the RFP should be addressed in writing to Andrea Foren via e-mail at aforen(aci.favetteville.arus. Questions shall be directed as soon as possible. VII. SELECTION OF CONSULTANT Following receipt of the Proposals, a Selection Committee will review all responses and recommend an applicant(s) to the City of Fayetteville. The Selection Committee may schedule interviews with the most qualified firms in order to make a final selection. The City of Fayetteville will accept or reject the Selection Committee's recommendation. The City of Fayetteville reserves the right to cancel this RFP, accept or reject any/all submissions, waive any technicalities and/or informalities or re -advertise, for any reason, particularly, when deemed in the best interest of the City of Fayetteville. The law of the State of Arkansas shall govem the Agreement. Any disputes relating to this RFP or related agreement must be resolved accordingly. In the process of developing a scope and fee for these services the selected consultant, each sub -consultant and/or sub -contractor, and/or member of a joint venture may be asked to submit a statement of auditable overhead expenses, certified by the consultant's auditor, the Airport's auditor, a state auditor, or a federal government auditor. The statement shall be in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 48 CFR Part 311 Contract Cost Principle and Procedures, and be based on an audit performed within the consultant's last two fiscal years. VIII. PREPARATION COST OF QUALIFICAITONS Costs associated with preparation of each submittal shall be bome by the applicant(s). The City of Fayetteville is not responsible for any costs with responding to this RFP and considers all submittals accepted as non-retumable. IX. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST Please be sure that all items listed below are included in the response to this RFP and are fully completed and properly executed. if any of these Items are not included or are partially completed or not properly executed, the Selection Committee can declare the response not responsive or request clarification, and may remove the submittal from further consideration. 1. Letter of Interest. Each submittal shall include a letter of interest as outlined in Sections III and V of this RFP. A duly authorized representative of the prime firm should sign the letter. 2. Project Approach. Each response should include a detailed project approach section. Limit project approach to 5 pages. See Sections III and V. City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 11 of 12 3. Organizational Chart. The response should include an organizational chart illustrating project organization and areas of responsibility by firm and person -in charge. The chart should be clear and concise with individuals identified. See Section V. , 4. Three Year Reference List. Each prime and each sub -consultant (including sub -consultant to a sub -consultant) must provide City of Fayetteville with a list of references for similar projects completed in the past 3 years. This must be completed and signed by a duly authorized representative of the firm. If the prime and/or any sub - consultants fail to submit these references, the response will be declared non -responsive. See Section V. NOTE: A Joint Venture is considered a "firm" and requires submission of only one reference list; however, experience and project history for all joint venture partners must be outlined. If the Joint Venture has any sub - consultants, these sub -consultants must submit separate reference lists. 5. DBE Certification: All identified DBE sub -consultants must be Arkansas DBE certified at the time the response is submitted. If any identified DBE sub -consultants are not Arkansas certified, they must submit their complete certification package to the State of Arkansas to become certified. 6. Letter of DBE Certification. All identified DBE sub -consultants must include the most current DBE Certification/Re-certification letter for each currently certified DBE sub -consultant to be used on the project. X. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST FORM Yes No 1. Authorized Negotiator Info. Form - - 2. Letter of Interest - - 3. Project Approach - - 4. Organizational Chart - - 5. Three Year Reference List - - 6. DBE Certification Submit - - 7. Letter of Current DBE - - Certification (Encouraged, but not required)\ City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 12 of 12 Phase I: Wildlife Hazard Assessment: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties execute below: For OWNER, City of Fayetteville. AR dated this day of Signature Signature Name (printed) Name Title Title For BIOLOGIST, dated this day of Signature Signature Name (printed) Name Title Title Phase II: Wildlife Hazard Manaeement Plan (If required by FAA): IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties execute below: For OWNER, City of Fayetteville. AR dated this day of Signature Signature Name (printed) Name Title Title For BIOLOGIST, dated this day of Signature Signature Name (printed) Name Title Title Attachment I: [ITIAlat. Wildlife Management "Bringing wildlife management to a higher level"T. Proposal to Conduct a Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Wildlife Hazard Management Plan for the Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field . . . .. 0• PO Box 361 Warnerville, NY 12187 Warnerville, NY • Gainesville, TX • Worland, WY -Profession a l- R e l i a b l e- E t h i c a l- Table of Contents Page (s) Letterof Interest......... •... S CSSS•••S • S •• • • S •ISSS••s S5S•SSS.S. . . • • 5IC•SSCS •sS5tS• .3-4 Key Personnel & Qualifications...... ............... ............... RecentProjects & References..............................................................6 7 Licenses & Permits. . . . . . . .. •... ........ . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • • ........ Insurance..... 5s5s•s• S • C •5C5-SCS S -••S ssse •SsS•ss -5•S•CS5 • S S .. ......................8 Disadvantage Business Enterprise Information....................................8 Scope of Services Phase I WHA & Training....................................... .8-10 Scope of Services Phase!! WHMP ...................................................4.10 Term.... ...S•s•e S.5•S.... ••s••Sses• S S s •55s55•5 S •5SS•SS S s s•ssSSe ...................... 10 Contact Info...... 5s5ssSsSs .......... . •......... .. . . . . . . ............. e5 .............. S_il Appendix I Qualifications of Key Biologists.........................................12-15 Appendex II Outline of Training.......................................................16 Appendix III ETC Inc. DBE Certification letter & references;. 17-19 Appendix IV Authorized Negotiator Information.................. . .. Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field-L/8?0 2 OOMACRE Wildlife Management February 15, 2010 City of Fayetteville Attn: Andrea Foren- Room 306 113 W. Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 RE: RFP 10-03 Wildlife Hazard Assessment Ladies & Gentlemen, It is with great pleasure that I introduce our company, Loomacres Wildlife Management Inc. Loomacres Wildlife was the first private company to be approved by the FAA to perform Wildlife Hazard Management services on airports. Since 2005 Loomacres Wildlife Management's primary mission has been to provide government agencies, municipalities, and the private sector with the highest quality of environmental consulting available. Loomacres Inc. was created by Airport Wildlife Biologists and thus focuses solely on Airport Wildlife Management. We at Loomacres feel that it is essential to have a qualified airport wildlife biologist performing all services at all times. Our qualified airport wildlife biologists are able to immediately react to any unforeseen wildlife hazards with success. Loomacres Wildlife Management is a company that understands the needs of airport managers to provide a safe environment for the operation of aircraft. Loomacres staff also understands the requirements that animals need. Often these problems collide creating an unsafe environment for people and wildlife. Our employees utilize their extensive experience and training in order to provide the utmost quality in wildlife management. They use sound, ethical practices to help alleviate the risk to human health and safety. Loomacres' foundation is based upon three basic principles: professionalism, ethics, and reliability. Ethics: Loomacres Wildlife Management sets the standard for ethics in the industry. Loomacres efficiently serves our clients with safe, ethical, and innovative solutions that work. Reliability: Loomacres Wildlife Management provides reliable service by consistently reacting to unforeseen conditions. Professionalism: Our staff has the experience and credentials to meet the high standards that are required by the FAA and your airport. Only the most professional company can provide quality services in the unique environment found on airports. Wildlife are attracted to an area depending on several circumstances. Some of these include the availability of food, water and cover or more geographically significant features such as large bodies of water, mountain ranges or migratory routes. Each of these factors will have an effect on the type of species, their numbers and the time of year that they occur in your location. Being able to identify these conditions and the species associated with them is just the first step in our multilevel approach to wildlife Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field-2/I8/I0 management. Loomacres takes an integrated approach to wildlife management often referred to as Integrated Wildlife Management. Loomacres combines both active and passive management techniques. Through data collection, onsite observations, and other sources of information and with the cooperation of airfield staff; Loomacres will carry out a Wildlife Hazard Assessment and create a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan as per the requirements of FAA 14 CFR 139.337. In addition to passive and active management techniques utilized on site, Loomacres also assists airports with offsite wildlife management to ensure, as per FAA AC 150/5200-33A Hazardous Wildlife Attractants on or near airports and AC 150/5200-34 Construction or establishment of landfills near public airports, that wildlife attractants within 5 miles of the airfield are limited. Through regular communication, monthly reports and quarterly meetings with the staff at Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field, Loomacres will be able to keep all informed of the success of the project and will be able to address any issues, concerns or updates. Loomacres Inc. is not a certified disadvantaged business enterprise however, to assist the airport in reaching their DOT 49 CFR Part 26 DBE Participation Goal, Loomacres is able to utilize the services of ETC Engineers & Architects Inc. ETC Inc. is a certified DBE based out of Little Rock, AR and will be able to provide up to 3% of the work in this project. Specifically, ETC Inc. will provide GPS,GIS & habitat mapping services for this contract. Detailed descriptions of all above information can be found in the following proposal. Loomacres Wildlife Management looks forward to establishing a relationship with the City of Fayetteville and Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field. Sincerely, Cody L. Baciuska President & Airport Wildlife Biologist Loomacres Wildlife Management PO Box 361 Wamerville, NY 12187 607-760-8748 www.loomacres.com Profession a l- R e l i a b l e- E t h i c a l- Loomacres Wildlife Management • P.O. 361 • Warnerville, NY 12187 Phone: 607-760-8748 • Fax: 518-234-8547 www.Loomacres.com • info@loomacres.com Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -2/78//0 U Key Personnel & Organizational Chart Loomacres Inc. puts its reputation in the selection and the performance of our employees. Loomacres Inc. is proud that it has more FAA qualified wildlife biologists on staff than any other firm in the country. Loomacres Inc. currently utilizes the skills of four FAA Qualified Airport Wildlife Biologists. Loomacres Wildlife Management's biologists include the first non- governmental wildlife biologist qualified by the FAA, Cody L. Baciuska, who will be the supervisory airport wildlife biologist overseeing all services to be provided to the Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field (FYV). All of the personnel that will be operating on FYV have extensive experience conducting wildlife conflict resolution at airports. In addition, the personnel that will be assigned to FYV are trained on the safety and security procedures that must be followed at all times while working on airports. Loomacres Inc. is willing to provide extensive details on personal and company backgrounds and agrees to submit to criminal history record checks. Our employees work under the direct supervision of the lead Wildlife Biologist and President of Loomacres Inc., Mr. Cody Baciuska. Mr. Baciuska has conducted Wildlife Hazard Assessments, developed Wildlife Hazard Management Plans, and has conducted numerous airport related research studies. Mr. Baciuska has provided wildlife hazard mitigation for some of the largest airports in the United States; including John F. Kennedy International Airport, Nashville International Airport and LaGuardia International Airport. In addition to being a FAA qualified Airport Wildlife Biologist, Mr. Baciuska is a member of the National Wildlife Control Operators Association, the Wildlife Society and is the current president of the NYS Wildlife Management Association. In addition, Mr. Baciuska is a certified National Rifle Association firearms instructor. Mr. Baciuska will be the primary Biologist overseeing all services offered to FYV. Mr. Baciuska exceeds the requirements outlined in AC No: 150/5200-36. Please see appendix I. for more information regarding the qualifications of Mr. Baciuska. Biologist Kristin Dorsch has been with Loomacres since it was established in 2005. Kristin has a diverse background in the biological sciences to include fisheries and wildlife, wetlands and plant science. Kristin Dorsch holds a Master's of Science degree in Biology and has been working on a FAA grant funded research project titled "Native and Naturalized grasses Suitable for use on airports managed for Wildlife". Kristin has presented her research at numerous venues including the 2009 USA/Canada Bird Strike Conference in Victoria, BC as well as the 2009 Wildlife Damage Management Conference. Kristin's research in the plant sciences has made her a valuable asset to our company in her ability to assess both vegetation and habitat on and around airports. Kristin is confident in her ability to make vegetation management and planting recommendations to airfields across the United States. In addition to her graduate work, Kristin has taken numerous continuing education credits in the wetland sciences at Rutgers University and is a certified wetland delineator as well as a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator. Kristin's previous employers include USDA Wildlife Services and several landscape architects. Ms. Dorsch meets the requirements outlined in AC No: 150/5200-36. In addition to having four FAA qualified airport wildlife biologists, Loomacres utilizes the experience of our scientific staff to carry out its services. Loomacres utilizes the experience of Oklahoma resident and botanist Adam Ryburn, PhD who assists Loomacres in vegetation identification on projects throughout the southern states. A plant taxonomist by training, Dr. Ryburn has been a Co -Principal Investigator for several grant funded flora studies and has conducted numerous flora studies throughout the state of Oklahoma. Dr. Ryburn holds memberships in the American Society of Plant Taxonomists, the Botanical Society of America and the Southwest Association of Naturalists. Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -2/1840 Entomologist Jeff Heilveil, PhD oversees all identifications of insects collected during the course of our Wildlife Hazard Assessments as well as survey methods. Dr. Heilveil oversees a staff of qualified technicians who assist with insect collections and data entry. With similar work already being conducted locally, Loomacres will be able to provide efficient on call service and at a lower cost than that of our competitors. Loomacres Inc. Organizational Chart for FYV Mr. Cody L Baduska Title: Supervisory Airport Wildlife Biologist Project Task: Project Oversight & Surveys Mr. Michael F. Ndl Ms: Kristin M_ Dorsch Title: Qualified Airport Wildlife Biologist e` Title: Qualified Airport Wildlife Biologist Project Task: Surveys & Collection y Project Task Surveys & Data Collection ........ �.^v S.cIIs!ncAr ti•••.S�am��^;.esssSfiC'�^:�.1^.,.t' ^cn^.^.^�xsaac:^.L^.f�m.•••nt• .C,f r acreecueaxaxcxa:v�eee Dr. Jeff Helvell r ( Dr. Adam Ryburn Title: Entomologist Title: Botanist Project Task: Insect Identification Project Task: Vegetation Identification :Y.N^.• :!i1:...... iX!i nm.�n.:fi±�iY.ti>a![fn1J: '�aawrw:,cccaFURw5ccuccr.:awQRagr:Fpu y�yGGC.C.C.rGY.CX.C.FGGG •KYFFC.w'GGFGFGG,G,C.KKtih Mrs. Wendy Dorsch V Title: Office Administrator Project Task: Administration & Accounting Recent projects & References: -Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport: Loomacres Inc. is currently conducting a Wildlife Hazard Assessment for the airport. Loomacres Inc. also assists the airport with direct control projects and Wildlife Hazard Management training. For more information please contact Steve Keith, Operations Director at 479-790-9929. -Nashville International Airport: Loomacres Inc. is currently conducting a Wildlife Hazard Assessment for the Nashville International Airport. Loomacres will also develop/update the airport's Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, and provide the airport's staff with the FAA required wildlife hazard management training. For more information please contact Chris Ricketts, Operations Coordinator, 615-218-3870. -Plattsburgh International Airport: Loomacres Inc. has conducted a Wildlife Hazard Assessment and developed a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan for PBG. AIP funding was used to Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Fietd-LI8 IO fund this project. This project was completed in September 2009. Loomacres Inc. is currently the prime consultant providing wildlife conflict resolution and Wildlife Hazard training for the airport. For more information please contact Frank Dietz, Assistant Manager, Plattsburgh International Airport, at 518-565-4015. -Syracuse International Airport: Loomacres Inc. is currently conducting a Wildlife Hazard Assessment for the airport. Loomacres Inc. also assists the airport with direct control projects and Wildlife Hazard training. This project is set to be complete April 2010. For more information please contact John Carni, Operations Manager, Syracuse Department of Aviation, at 315- 455- 3680. -Buffalo Niagara International Airport: Loomacres Inc. is the prime consultant providing Wildlife Hazard Management training and consulting services. Loomacres Inc. also provides onsite wildlife conflict resolution. For more information please contact Dave Macy, Operations Supervisor, Buffalo International Airport at 716-863-3586. -Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport: Loomacres Inc. is currently conducting a Wildlife Hazard Assessment for Greenville -Spartanburg International Airport. Loomacres will also develop the airport's Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, and provide the airport's staff with the FAA required wildlife hazard management training as well as provide the airport with direct control services. For more information please contact Larry Holcomb, Airport Manager, 864-848- 6262. -Elmira-Corning Regional Airport: Loomacres Inc. is the prime consultant providing Elmira - Coming Regional Airport with an assessment of wildlife hazards at their airport. We have also assisted with the development of their Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, which has been approved by the FAA. Elmira -Coming Regional Airport has also contracted Loomacres Inc. to provide direct control of hazardous wildlife for the past several years. For more information please contact Bill DeGraw, Director of Operation, Elmira -Coming Regional Airport, at 607-426-5622. -List of Airports that Loomacres Inc. has provided Airport Wildlife Consulting Services; JFK International, Stewart International, LaGuardia International, Teterboro International, Republic, Sullivan County, Jamestown International, Poconos Regional, Johnstown -Cambria County, Blair County, Plattsburgh International, Massena International, Ogdensburg International, Binghamton Regional, Elmira -Corning Regional, Ithaca -Tompkins Regional, Warren T. Eaton, Buffalo International, Niagara Falls International, Lebanon Regional, Manchester -Boston International, Shenandoah Valley Regional, Syracuse International, Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, Greenville -Spartanburg International Airport, Owensboro Regional Airport, Nashville International Airport, Columbia Regional Airport, Enid Woodring Regional Airport Additional references are available on request Licenses and Permits Loomacres Inc. maintains all necessary permits and licenses to conduct wildlife management activities on airports. It is the responsibility of the airport to maintain all appropriate state and federal permits that will be required to remove and harass wildlife on airport property. Loomacres Inc. should be listed as a sub-permittee on all appropriate permits. Loomacres Inc. will act as a Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Fie/d-1//8/10 liaison with both State and Federal agencies to assist the airport with necessary application, permitting and reporting procedures. Loomacres Inc. will assist airport personnel with the maintenance and renewal of Wildlife Permits. Insurance Loomacres Inc. maintains liability insurance coverage consisting of 2,000,000.00 per incident, 4,000,000.00 aggregate and an additional 2,000,000 umbrella policy. We also carry 2,000,000 in professional and 500,000 in workmen's comp. If additional insurance is required Loomacres Inc. will acquire and present appropriate documentation prior to the start of this project. Please see Appendix III for insurance information. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise: Loomacres Inc. is not a Certified Disadvantage Business (DBE); however Loomacres Inc. has utilized the services of DBE's when it was necessary to reach DBE participation goals as per DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 26. Loomacres is prepared to utilize a Certified DBE to provide up to 3% of the services offered in this contract. Loomacres is able to utilize the services of ETC Engineers & Architects Inc. which is a certified State of Arkansas DBE located at 1510 South Broadway, Little Rock, AR 72202. The contact person for ETC Inc. is Mr. Mizan Rahman, 501-375-1786. Specifically, the company will provide GIS, GPS, and habitat mapping services. ETC will map out the various habitat types on and around the airport. Further information about ETC Inc. can be found in Appendix III. Scope of Services: Phase I Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Training: Loomacres Inc. will conduct a Wildlife Hazard Assessment, as required by the FAA, Title 14 139.337(b)(1-4). I. Avian surveys will be conducted to document the species, number, habitat use and seasonal activity of birds that inhabit the airport. The surveys will be conducted four times monthly and will continue for one year. The surveys will be conducted at 12 or more sites located on and adjacent to the airport property. Site selection will be determined at the start of the project. During the surveys each of the sites will be visited for 3 minutes. The birds that are observed during this time will be documented. The results will be analyzed and included in the final WHA report. Estimated dates of completion: March 2010 -February 2011. II. Large mammal surveys will be conducted 2 times per month. Spotlights/Night vision/Infra-red will be used to document the abundance and distribution of mammals such as white -tail deer and coyotes. A vehicle will be used to survey the AOA and surrounding property. The route the vehicle will travel will be determined during the first visit to the airport. The results will be analyzed and included in the final WHA report. Estimated dates of completion: March 2010 - February 2011. III. Small mammal surveys will be conducted during the spring and fall to document the small mammal population at the airport. Four, 100011, transects will be set up in varying habitat types within the airport property. Small mammal traps will be placed every ten feet along each of the transects. The transects will be set for a total of three nights. Each day the traps will be checked Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Fidd-L/8/JO and the species caught will be recorded. The results will be analyzed and included in the final WHA report. Estimated dates of completion: May 2010 & October 2010. IV. Vegetation surveys will be conducted to determine the dominant vegetation species on the airport. Grass height will be monitored at each survey location on a monthly basis to determine the average grass height for the growing season. Loomacres will also make planting recommendations as needed to ensure that no new attractants are created. The results will be analyzed and included in the final WHA report. Estimated dates of completion: May 2010 -August 2010. V. Insect surveys will be conducted to determine their potential to become wildlife attractants at the airport. Surveys will be conducted at 12 sites throughout the airport. Species composition and population index will be determined. The results will be analyzed and included in the final WHA report. Estimated dates of completion: June 2010 -October 2010. VI. Perimeter fence surveys will be conducted during each visit to the airport. If a breach in the fence is discovered, the location and recommendations will be provided to the airport immediately. A summary of the results will be provided in the final WHA report. Estimated dates of completion: March 2010 -February 2011. VII. Loomacres Inc. staff will also document all major wildlife attractants and wildlife hazards at the airport and within 5 miles of the airport. This data and mitigation recommendations will be presented in the final WHA report. Estimated date of completion: April 2011. Vlll. The Wildlife Hazard Assessment will also analyze the history of bird strikes that have occurred at the FYV. Estimated date of completion: April 2011. IX. A review of all wildlife -associated permits will be assessed and a historical review of their use will be presented in the Wildlife Hazard Assessment. Estimated date of completion: April 2011. X. Two months after completing the field work the findings of the surveys, and all above mentioned will be compiled into a detailed report and five copies will be presented to the consultant and to FYV. The report will also include a description of any potential wildlife hazards observed on and around the airport. In addition, the report will provide recommendations for reducing identified wildlife and their potential for causing wildlife strikes, and make recommendations for mitigating the wildlife attractants found on and around the airport. Estimated date of completion: April 2011. XI. Throughout the duration of the project Loomacres Inc. personnel will be available on -call to assist airport personnel with the dispersal or removal of potential wildlife hazards (whitetail deer, gulls, ect.), utilizing pyrotechnics, firearms, cage traps and body gripping traps. These methods will be discussed with airport management prior to their use. All of Loomacres Inc. personnel are trained, licensed, and experienced in the use of firearms, traps and pyrotechnics. Loomacres always adheres to all state and federal regulations including the Migratory bird treaty act of 1981. Estimated date of completion March 2010 -February 2011. *This is an additional service included as part of the contract. This service is unique to Loomacres Inc. Very few firms are able to offer these services. * XII. During the term of the contract Loomacres Inc. will conduct one, Bird Identification and Wildlife Hazard Management training course that is required by the FAA. The training will be conducted at FYV. If some airport personnel are unable to attend the training, they may attend one of our Fapeneville Executive Airport, Drake Field-2/J8/l0 c regularly scheduled trainings at other airports. All personnel that attend and pass the training will receive a certificate verifying their accomplishment. The names and grades of those in attendance will be provided to the Airport Manager and Loomacres Inc. will retain a copy. Please retain all documentation regarding this training for future reference. Please see appendix II for an outline of this training. Estimated date of completion: At airports convenience. XIII. In the event of a wildlife/bird strike, Loomacres Inc. will assist airport personnel with the identification of the animal struck. Loomacres Inc. will also aid in the reporting of the strike. Estimated date of completion: March 2010 -April 2011. XIV. When necessary, Loomacres Inc. can assist FYV with public relations. This includes public out- reach, and media relations. In addition, Loomacres Inc. will assist in acquiring land owner permission in the immediate area surrounding the airport in order to conduct wildlife conflict resolution. Scope of Services Phase II Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (if required): Upon completion of the Wildlife Hazard Assessment, Loomacres Inc. will be available to create a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan. Loomacres Inc. will develop the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan so that it will meet the requirements of FAA, Title 14 Part 139.337 (e) & (I) If required following the completion to the Wildlife Hazard Assessment Loomacres Inc. will develop a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan for FYV. The WI -IMP will be based on the data gathered during the Wildlife Hazard Assessment. A Wildlife Hazard Management Plan provides detailed procedures and guidelines for the airport to address wildlife hazards at the airport. It will also prioritize the goals of the plan and sets a timeline for the accomplishment of the goals. The plan will recognize the people that will carry out the established goals. Estimated date of completion: May 2011. Term Due to the time sensitive nature of FAA requirements and the importance of reducing potential wildlife hazards, Loomacres Inc. is available to initiate this project at the airports earliest convenience. Twelve months will be dedicated to the WHA and Wildlife Conflict Resolution, and two months will be dedicated to data analysis and the development of the Wildlife Hazard Assessment. An additional month will be dedicated to the creation of a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan. Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -21840 10 i lJ^t I' ♦ r 7r;? _ r / ��` v✓ c i J ^'v•y >• r r +p1 • l A • i L� � �.J� �' APPENDIX I KLOOMACRES Wildlife Management Dear Airport/Operations Manager, This letter was prepared to provide the Certificate Holder with documentation verifying that Loomacres' personnel meet the requirements of § 139.337(f)(7)(a-d) outlined in AC No: 150/5200-36 Subsection a: The lead Trainer/qualified airport wildlife biologist has the necessary academic coursework and work experience to meet the qualifications of a GS -0486 series wildlife biologist as defined by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management classification standards. Subsection b: The lead Trainer/qualified airport wildlife biologist has taken and passed an airport wildlife hazard management -training course acceptable to the FAA administrator. Subsection c: The lead Trainer/qualified airport wildlife biologist has conducted at least one Wildlife Hazard Assessment acceptable to the FAA administrator. Subsection d: The lead Trainer/qualified airport wildlife biologist has taken and passed an airport wildlife hazard management -training course acceptable to the FAA administrator. Sincerely, Cody Baciuska President - P r o f e s s i o n a l - R e l i a b l e - E t h i c a l Loomacres Wildlife Management • P.O. 361 • Warnerville, NY 12187 Phone: 607-760-8748 • Fax: 518-618-3129 www.Loomacres.com • info@loomacres.com Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -7/1840 12 Zn1embrp-3.lbbte &ronautttat Untber ttp5itp Center for Professional Education Hereby certifies that Cody Baciuska Has successfully completed 2.4 Continuing Education Units in Wildlife Hazard Management In Witness Whereof the signatures are authorized by the Board of Trustees and the Seal of the University are hereunto affixed at Daytona Beach, Florida this 18th day of May 2007 Anna Domini. It a Uarrin d. Smith. Chancellor Martin A. Smith. Chancellor I . _. I. _. :Jm. r____.....:...d r:____e•.. rc__ra.. :.J_ �� nd Gregory A. Popp. J.D.. Director nn .--------C_._ n._. .,__.r c.l._.__ Gregory A. Pop.JD.. Director Cn %r: r_..._ C._ n_.i....:.....r C.,.......:.... Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -1/18/10 13 Cody BaclusicA 134 Markley Road Cobleskill, NY 12043 518-234-8547 EDUCATION: • State CnhtrLty of New York, College of Agriculture and Technology at Coblesla0 Bachelor of TechnologyDegme In Animal Science- Concentmnon ATldhfa bfanagement Oct ofGnths ago- Dtc O2003 AnocMto ofApplied Science Degree- Concm/mnon Flsherter and WIldhfe rachnologv On of0rtloa�oa. Nag 1003 • Stale Udnnity of New York- at Oneonta Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Finance Expect On ofCm& ata May 2010 TOR ya is l a Batt.. I. -... .. .. .y 71 1 .1 rt. J Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -2/1810 • I. I .4'-. :aTh • Airyoa driving • Business admnustntion • Computer • CPR • Freams • Hikgg • Hinting • GPS. GISIArcView • Operation of snownrobdes and ATV's • Photography digitall5LR • Radio communication • Spotligbtingt igbt Vision, and Flea • Soilamiysis • Trapping • Tree pitying • Topd•evial map analysis • Watercraft Operation • Vaccination of Animals • Vegetmon sampling • Loomacrn Wildlife Management- Cobleskill, NY July 2003 to present President of Loomsacs Wildlife Managem nt. Loomacres provides wildlife and emirormtental consulting to the aviation industry, government agencies, municipalities, corporations and private individuals Services range from wildlife and vegetation surveys to development and irtrplememation of wildlife management plans. Loomacres also provides education and training to airport personnel invoked in wildlife management. • USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services- Castleton, NY Supervisor: Ted Igleheart February 2004w July 2003 Conducting wildlife surveys, habitat asscssmmtt and wildlife hazard •ssements on a number of airports throughout New York. Dam collection, entry, analysis. presentation. Assisting in the developmat of wildlife management plans. Identifying and addressing. damage. disease, and potential human heath and safety issues coated by wildlife. Use of pyrotechnics. firearms and traps to haze and remove hazardous wildlife. Public relations and outreach and education • National Audubon Society- Sharon, CT Supervisor: Laurie Fortin 21 May 2003 to 21 Augur: 2003 Operated 7 MAPS Bird Banding Stations, responsible for net snap, extracting birds, aging, sexing, banding, data recording and entry, and overall welfare of the birds captured in the nets. Also conducted point counts. breeding bird sun'eys. nest searching. and vegetation sun-ys. • Wetland Studies and Solutions- Chantilly, VA Supervisor: Dan Fisk 05 January to 17January 2003 Wetland restoration and mitigation. Planted a variety- of trees and shrubs • Stillman Lawn ran and Landscaping- Bainbridge, NY -Supervisor: Chris SNBman Mar 1994 toAugmt 2000 (searonal) From April 1w September 25 Constructed and maintained numerous lawns and landscapes • Raptor Project- Roxbury, NY-Superdsor: Jonathan Wood June 1995 to Augur 2000 (pan -time) Responsible for the health and daily care of the animals at the facility. Also assisted in the preparation and presentation of educational lectures LICENCES. TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS: - FAA Certified Airport Wildlife Biologist NRA Certified Firearms Instructor -Airport Driving Core, FAA Approved Wildlife Biologist Training. - NYS Pistol Permit. -NYS Wildlife Control Permit -NYS Hunting and Trapping License, Boater Safety Cert VOLUNTEER: State Unhwdtc of New York at Cobleskfl Spring 2007&2'008-Preerstadreveral lectors on Bird Ideanficarion and Mat netting April 2003 -Inspected and maintained kestrel nest boxes January 2003 —December 2003, - Care and maintenance of animals in herpetological museum Landis Arboretum Spring 2007-Innnned student: on ecology Neer York Slate Department of Eueironmeutal Conservation November2000- Assisted with the NYSDEC deer census September 2003- Assisted NYSDEC at waafowl banding station ACTNITTES: e 2009 -grunt, President of NYS Wildlife Management Association • 2007-2009. Director of NYS Wildlife Management Association • September 2002- January 2003. Secretary of the SUNY Cobleskill chapter of The Wildlife Society • January 2003 -May 2003, Vice President of the SUNY Cobleskill chapter of The Wildlife Society Fayetleville Executive Airport, Drake Field -2178/70 15 Appendix II Wildlife Hazard Management and Bird Biology Training General Outline 1 Introduction & Overview of Training Objectives A. Authority, Regulations, Legalities B. Wildlife Hazard Management Plan 2 General Challenges to Aviation Safety Presented by Wildlife A. Large and Small Mammals B. Various Avian Species C. On and Off -site Attractants 3 Practical Management Techniques A. Food, Cover, & Water B. Habitat Modification & Exclusion a. Grass Management b. Fencing c. Brush Removal C. Repellents a. Chemical, Audio, Visual D. Removal a. Lethal b. Non -Lethal 4 Reporting Procedures & Database A. Bird/Other Wildlife Strike Report 5 Maintenance of State & Federal Permits 7 Bird identification & Bird Biology A. Topography B. Flight and Feathers C. Molt and Migration B. Identification 9. Pyrotechnic usage and safety 8 Review and Exam Fayeaeville Executive Airport, Drake Field -2/18/l0 16 Appendix III a. Arkansas Unified DBE Certification Program Telephone (501)569-2000 Post Office Box 2261 Fm (501)569.2693 Little Rock, Arkansas 12203-2261 1ITTLE4&ROCK NATIONAL ^IVOtT I.iakto,4AIIpnA cep —irk—.gal. C n al "Wty Transit swaL.s," December 21, 2009 Mr. Mizan Rahman ETC Engineers and Architects, Inc. 1510 South Broadway Little Rock, AR 72202 Dear Mr. Rahman: This will acknowledge receipt of the annual affidavit stating there have been no changes in ETC Engineers and Architects, Inc.'s circumstances affecting its ability to meet size, disadvantaged status, ownership, or control requirements of Federal Regulation 49 CFR Part 26. Based on a review of this information, the fin's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification in Arkansas will continue through December 21, 2010. Any time the firm's circumstances change, a notarized statement setting forth the changes must be submitted to the Department within 30 days. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Natasha Halbert at (501) 569-2297. Sincerely, e venport�\� 1 DBE Hearing Committee Chair c: Chief Legal Counsel DBE Program Specialist Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -2118./10 17 flu ETC Engineers &Architects, Inc. I:XGINEERs • .\RCIl ITECTS ■ PLANNERS P.O. .. V....• .. .... r .: ..._:. o . - .1:1*,' ___ ,!frjhj ILL,: i:q. . . ..i.P •. . . •.. :..:.:,I. 6l II.I)ING :\ RF.TTER vORLI) f,d.z.i,fl77flITSJJtAV I: .. Steve Parke, Director of Public Works, City of Fat Smkh, AR —479-7842231 Mayor JoAnne Bush, City of Lake Village, AR —870-265-2228 Mr. Robot Cogdell, Director of Public Works, City of Maumele, AR —501-851-2500 We appredate your kder'ea in ETC Engineers and ArddMcts and look forward to working with you and your staff. Sincerely, Perry Can Vice President Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field-L18/I0 19 4OOMACRES Wildlife Management Fee Schedule for FYV WHA & WHMP Term Due to the time sensitive nature of FAA requirements and the importance of reducing potential wildlife hazards, Loomacres Inc. is available to initiate this project at the airports earliest convenience. The proposed term of the agreement will begin on signing of this proposal and conclude fifteen months later. Phase I: Twelve months will be dedicated to the WHA, and two months will be dedicated to data analysis and the development of the Wildlife Hazard Assessment. Phase If: One month (month 15) will be dedicated to the development of the airports Wildlife Hazard Management Plan. Fees -Senor Biologist $105.00/hr -Airport Biologist $69.84/hr Phase I: -Total Hours, 687 -Data collection portion of WHA, 582 hours -Senior Biologist, 35 hours -Airport Biologist 547 hours -Development of WHA, 105 hours -Senior Biologist, 10 hours -Airport Biologist, 95 hours Total Labor. Transportation and Supplies: $49,562.00 $8547.00 "Bringing Wildlife Management To A Higher Level" Loomacres Wildlife Management • P.O. 361 • Warnerville, NY 12187 Ph: 607-760-8748 • Fax: 518-618-3129 • www.loomacres.com E-mail:lnfo@loomacres.com Phase I Total: $58,109.00 Phase II (if required): -Development of WHMP, 40 hours -Senior Biologist, 18 hours -Airport Biologist, 32 hours. Total Labor: $4.125.00 Transportation and Supplies: $546.00 Phase H Total: $4.671.00 Project Total: 62.780.00 .Billing and Payment: The total cost of phase I is 58,109.00. The City of Fayetteville will be invoiced on a monthly basis in the amount of $4,150.66. If Phase II is required, the City of Fayetteville will be invoiced for $4,671.00 at the completion of the project. "Bringing Wildlife Management To A Higher Level" Loomacres Wildlife Management • P.O. 361 • Warnerville, NY 12187 Ph: 607-760-8748 • Fax: 518-234-8547 • www.loomacres.com E-mail: info@loomacres.com 4OOMACRES Wildlife Management Estimated Dates of Completion for Drake Field • Site Visit/ Meeting W/ Airport Staff: May 2010 • Project Start: May 2010 • Driver Training / Security Clearance: May 2010 • Wildlife Conflict Resolution: May 2010 —May 2011 • Wildlife Surveys: May 2010 —May 2011 Avian Surveys: May 2010 —May 2011 Large Mammal Surveys: May 2010 — May 2011 Small Mammal Surveys: May 2010 & October 2010 • Survey of Wildlife Attractants: May 2010— May 2011 • Strike History Analysis: June 2010 • Review of Wildlife Permits: May 2010 • Final WHA report: Date of Completion: July 2011 • Wildlife Management and Identification Training: At airports convenience • Meetings and Airport Management WHWG: Quarterly • Creation of WHMP (If required by FAA) August 2011 "Bringing Wildlife Management To A Higher Level" Loomacres Wildlife Management • P.O. 361 • Warnerville, NY 12187 Ph: 607-760-8748 • Fax: 518-618-3129 • www.loomacres.com E-mail: info@loomacres.com d m d m OJ d a • 00 V OI N A 41 N m pCj d J o 0m J n ry J d p 0•• 0 N S < 0 w m m w g b J J d O lil � i. 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Bou eaux Aviation Sub i ted By Division Action Required: n Required: Approve C6n1,ractwith Loomacres Wildlife Management1 th r L Baciuska, President, PO'Bqx 361, Wamerville, NY 12187; 607-765-874 $ 62,809.00 Cost of this request 5550.3960.7820.39 Account Number 10022 1 Project Number Budgeted Item EJ P Ca egory P Ject Budget $ Fuq s sed to Date tansportation Department amount of $62,809.00. Contact: 518-234-8547 fax; �S Wildlife Hazard Assessment Program Category / Project Name D8100 AVED Program / Project Category Name Airport Remaining Ba nce Adjustment ktta ed EJ Fund Name 3'ZZ'/d PrevPrevi&is Ordinance or Resolution # Date Original ntract Date: Z Original Con act Number: rneyV Date P 3-2z• zolo and Internal' ervices Director Date FReceiv�ed�in City 1/. , rks fice ofSte Date Received in Mayor's Office Date Comments: Budget Adjustment included with grant funding item associated with this Contract. Kln;,, cJ Revised January 15, 2009 THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS AVIATION DIVISION 4500 S School Ave, Ste F Fayetteville, AR 72701 CITY COUNCIL MEMO To: Mayor Jordan Thru: Chief of Staff, Don Man Thru: Transportation Director, Terry Gulley From: Ray M. Boudreaux, Aviation Di ctor Date: March 12, 2010 Subject: Award of Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Management Plan Contract to Loomacres Wildlife Management PROPOSAL: The FAA directed that all Part 139 Airports conduct a Wildlife Hazard Assessment (WHA) and develop a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan and has funded the requirement. This item requests authority to award the contract to Loomacres Wildlife Management. Loomacres Wildlife Management was selected on qualifications from 10 submittals utilizing the City purchasing procedures and selection process. The company is currently working at XNA performing their WHA. Our FAA Program Manager has reserved the funds for this project and is awaiting our application. Arkansas Department of Aeronautics pays the match for FAA funded projects. We will give notice to proceed when the grants are assured. The Airport Board approved this project and our request at their March 11, 2010 meeting. RECOMMENDATION: Approve contract award to Loomacres Wildlife Management for a Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Management Plan and Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field. The Wildlife Assessment will cover twelve months of field work to document the type and quantity of wildlife present on and near the airport. Once documented, an analysis of the hazards will take two additional months with the report submitted to the Airport and the FAA for approval. Once approved, tasks will be assigned to airport staff and staff will receive training in the control of hazardous wildlife. BUDGET IMPACT: This project is fully funded by Grants from the FAA (95%) and Arkansas Aeronautics (5%) in the amount of $62,809.00. Attachments: Staff Review Wildlife Hazard Assessment Agreement w/ Loomacres Wildlife Management (2 cys) RFQ Wildlife Hazard Assessment Telecommunications Device for the Deaf TDD (479) 521-1316 113 West Mountain - Fayetteville, AR 72701 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOOMACRES WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT $62,809.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF A ASSESSMENT AT THE FAYETTEVILLE E DRAKE FIELD, CONTINGENT ON THE FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT CONTRACT WITH IN THE AMOUNT OF WILDLIFE HAZARD XECUTIVE AIRPORT - AWARD OF GRANT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a contract, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein as if set out word for word, with Loomacres Wildlife Management in the amount of $62,809.00 for the provision of a Wildlife Hazard Assessment at the Fayetteville Executive Airport -Drake Field, contingent on the award of grant funds for the project. PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of April, 2010. APPROVED: By: LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor ATTEST: By: SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer : f03 co , , -7 03 2 ( 0.- %2|E% / ! - . a QQ % § (03 \ F!=#03 ■ o 2 k, - _ ■ �t k �� t _ o 03 "� K # o 03 CZ Q 2 (/! ° :®§ CD ;@k E ; « ! k o \ • ° 4a ! } - , 0 §�(� - 2 �� CD � 0 / $ , �\ \ -a }� 2 o \ k B � 0 §3 �! )\ / C or §_ }0| \ � m ow (� ( / (\ f - - r ! § k}! \In r ___ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ___ ___ ____ ! ) - r NaRFcF `FO WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT °° The agreement will be with the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Loomacres Inc. for a project generally described 'o4 as: Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Management Plan for the Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field. Consisting of: a Wildlife Hazard Assessment (Comprehensive Ecological Study), update/develop a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, establish a Wildlife Hazard Monitoring Program, alert airport personnel of potential wildlife hazards, remove/reduce wildlife hazards on an as -needed basis, conduct FAA required Wildlife Hazard Training, assist airport personnel with the maintenance and renewal of wildlife permits. ARTICLE 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES BIOLOGIST will perform all all services as enumerated in the RFQ attached hereto Attachement I. A detailed listing of the scope of work is provided in the BIOLOGIST's proposal and response to RFP # 10-03, in Attachment I. The BIOLOGIST shall provide all necessary equipment and human resources that are required to fulfill the contract. ARTICLE 2. COMPENSATION OWNER will compensate BIOLOGIST as set forth in Attachment II. ARTICLE 3. TERMS OF PAYMENT OWNER will pay BIOLOGIST as follows: 3.1 Invoices and Time of Payment BIOLOGIST will issue monthly invoices as outlined in Attachment II. Invoices are due and payable within 30 days of receipt. 3.2 Interest In the event of a disputed billing, only the disputed portion will be withheld from payment, and OWNER shall pay the undisputed portion. OWNER will exercise reasonableness in disputing any bill or portion thereof. No interest will accrue on any disputed portion of the billing until mutually resolved. ARTICLE 4. OBLIGATIONS OF BIOLOGIST 4.1 Standard of Care The standard of care applicable to BIOLOGIST Services will be the degree of skill and diligence normally employed by professional biologists or consultants performing the same or similar Services at the time said services are performed. BIOLOGIST will reperforrrt any services not meeting this standard without additional compensation. The tasks assigned shall be completed in a timely and efficient manner. 4.2 BIOLOGIST's Personnel at Airport Site I The presence or duties of BIOLOGIST's personnel on the airport property, whether as onsite representatives or otherwise, do not make BIOLOGIST or BIOLOGIST's personnel in any way responsible for those duties that belong to OWNER and/or other entities. 4.3 BIOLOGIST Insurance BIOLOGIST will maintain throughout this AGREEMENT the following insurance: (a) Workers compensation and employer's liability insurance as required by the state of Arkansas. (b) Comprehensive automobile and vehicle liability insurance covering claims for injuries to member of the public and/or damages to property of others arising from use of motor vehicles, including onsite and offsite operations, and owned, nonowned, or hired vehicles, with $1,000,000 combined single limits. (c) Commercial general liability insurance covering claims for injuries to members of the public or damage to property of others arising out of any covered negligent act of omission of BIOLOGIST or of any of its employees, agents, or subcontractors, with $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate. (d) Professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate. (e) OWNER will be named as an additional insured with respect to BIOLOGIST's liabilities hereunder in insurance coverages identified in items (b) and (c) and BIOLOGIST waives subrogation against OWNER as to said policies. ARTICLE 5. OBLIGATIONS OF OWNER 5.1 OWNER -Furnish Data OWNER will provide to BIOLOGIST all data in OWNER's possession relating to BIOLOGIST's services on the PROJECT. BIOLOGIST will reasonably rely upon the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the information provided by OWNER. 5.2 Access to Facilities and Property OWNER will make its facilities accessible to BIOLOGIST as required for BIOLOGIST's performance of its services. 5.3 Timely Review OWNER will examine BIOLOGIST's studies, reports, sketches, drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documents; obtain advice of an attorney, insurance counselor, accountant, auditor, bond and financial advisors, and other consultants as OWNER deems appropriate; and render in writing decisions required by OWNER in a timely manner. 5.4 Prompt Notice OWNER will give prompt written notice to BIOLOGIST whenever OWNER observes or becomes aware of any development that affects the scope or timing of BIOLOGIST's Services, or of any defect in the work of BIOLOGIST or construction contractors. 5.5 OWNER's Insurance 5.5.1 OWNER will maintain property insurance on all physical facilities. 5.6 Litigation Assistance The Scope of Services does not include costs of BIOLOGIST for required or requested assistance to support, prepare, document, bring, defend, or assist in litigation undertaken or defended by OWNER. All such Services required or requested of BIOLOGIST by OWNER, except for suits of claims between the parties to this AGREEMENT, will be subject to a separate agreement. ARTICLE 6. GENERAL LEGAL PROVISIONS 6.1 Authorization to Proceed Execution of this AGREEMENT by OWNER will be authorization for BIOLOGIST to proceed with the work. 6.2 Reuse of PROJECT Documents All reports, drawings, specifications, documents, and other deliverables of BIOLOGIST, whether in hard copy or in electronic form, are instruments of service for this PROJECT, whether the PROJECT is competed or not. 6.3 Force Majeure BIOLOGIST is not responsible for damages or delay in performance caused by acts of God, strikes, lockouts, accidents, or other events beyond the control of BIOLOGIST. In any such event, BIOLOGIST's contract price and schedule shall be equitably adjusted. 6.4 Termination 6.4.1 This AGREEMENT may be terminated for convenience on 30 days' written notice, or for cause if either party fails substantially to perform through no fault of the other and does not commence correction of such nonperformance within 5 days of written notice and diligently complete to correction thereafter. 6.4.2 On termination, BIOLOGIST will be paid for all authorized services performed up to the termination date. 6.5 Suspension, Delay, or Interruption of Work OWNER may suspend, delay, or interrupt the Services of BIOLOGIST for the convenience of OWNER. In Such event, BIOLOGIST's contract price and schedule shall be equitably adjusted. 6.6 No Third -Party Beneficiaries This AGREEMENT gives no rights or benefits to anyone other than OWNER and BIOLOGIST and has no third -party beneficiaries. 6.7 Indemnification 6.7.1 BIOLOGIST agrees to indemnify OWNER for any claims, damages, losses, and costs, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees and litigation costs, arising our of claims by third parties for property damage or bodily injury, including death, caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of BIOLOGIST, BIOLOGIST's employees, affiliated corporations, and subcontractors in connection with the PROJECT. 6.7.2 OWNER agrees to indemnify BIOLOGIST from any claims, damages, losses, and costs, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees and litigation costs, arising out of claims by third parties for property damage or bodily injury, including death, caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of OWNER, or its employees or contractors in connection with the PROJECT. 6.8 Assignment This is a bilateral personal Services AGREEMENT. Neither party shall have the power to or will assign any of the duties or rights or any claim arising out of or related to this AGREEMENT, whether arising in tort, contract or otherwise, without the written consent of the other party. Any unauthorized assignment is void and unenforceable. These conditions and the entire AGREEMENT are binding on the heirs, successors, and assigns of the parties hereto. 6.9 Waiver 6.9.1 No waiver by either party of any breach of this AGREEMENT, or of any warranty or representation hereunder, shall be deemed to ba a waiver by the same party of any other breach of any kind or nature (whether preceding or succeeding the breach in questions, and whether or not of the same or similar nature). 6.9.2 No failure by a party to exercise any right it may have under this AGREEMENT or under law upon another party's default, and no delay in the exercise of that right, shall prevent it from exercising the right whenever the other party continues to be in default. No such failure or delay shall operate as a waiver of any default or as a modification of the provisions of this AGREEMENT. 6.10 Jurisdiction The substantive law of the state of Arkansas shall govern the validity of this AGREEMENT, its interpretation and performance, and any other claims related to it. 6.11 Severability and Survival 6.11.1 If any of the Provisions contained in this AGREEMENT are held for any reason to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be impaired thereby. 6.11.2 Limitations of liability, indemnities, and other express representations shall survive termination of this AGREEMENT for any cause. 6.12 BIOLOGIST'S Deliverables BIOLOGIST's deliverables, including record drawings, are limited to the sealed and signed hard copies. Computer -generated drawing files furnished by BIOLOGIST are for OWNER or others' convenience. Any conclusions or information derived or obtained from these electronic files will be at user's sole risk. 6.13 Dispute Resolution The parties will use their best efforts to resolve amicably any dispute, including use of alternative dispute resolution options. ARTICLE 7. ATTACHMENTS, SCHEDULES, AND SIGNATURES This AGREEMENT, including its attachments, and schedules constitutes the entire AGREEMENT, supersedes all prior written or oral understandings, and may only be changed by a written amendment executed by both parties. IN WITNESS WI-IEREOF, the parties execute below: For OWNER, City of Fayetteville. AR dated this day of Signature Signature Name (printed) Name Title For BIOLOGIST, dated this ____R day of Signature Name (printed) C L &L u-6 k a Title Prgs i' Title 90/ Signature Name /'fir,'s4•'r- Oau µ,Solo Title V.'(,e- Arias ► c/Pe Attachement I: LOOMACRES Wildlife Management "Bringing Rrtldlife managemmlellt to a higher level" Proposal to Conduct a Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Wildlife Hazard Management Plan for the Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field . . . . . ... PO Box 361 %Varnerville, NY 12187 Warnerville, NY • Gainesville. TX s Worland, WY - Pro T e s s i o n a l- R e I i a b l e- E t G i s a 1- Table of Contents Page (s) Letter of Interest...........................................................................3-4 Key Personnel Sc Qualifications............................................................5-6 Recent Projects Sc References...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . ........ . . . . . . ...... 6-7 Licenses& Permits.........................................................................7 Insurance........................................0.000................... ....................8 Disadvantage Business Enterprise Information....................................8 Scope of Services Phase I WIIA & Training............................................8-10 Scope of Services Phase II WHMP.....................................................10 Term....... . . . . . . . . . . S S S S S• • • • • • • • • . . S • S S S S S• • • • • • • • • . . . .. S • • • • • • • S • • • • • • • • • • ................ 10 ContactInfo...... .... .. ... ....... .. .. .... ... •• SSSS•SS •••S •• •• • 5............... ..........l Appendix I Qualifications of Key Biologists..................................... 12-15 Appendex II Outline of Training....................................................... 16 Appendix III ETC Inc. DBE Certification letter & references.............S 17-19 Appendix IV Authorized Negotiator Information...... ... .. .. .. ...... Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -7/18/70 F1 OOMACRE Wildlife Management February 15, 2010 City of Fayetteville Attn: Andrea Foren- Room 306 113 W. Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 RE: RFP 10-03 Wildlife Hazard Assessment Ladies & Gentlemen, It is with great pleasure that I introduce our company, Loomacres Wildlife Management Inc. Loomacres Wildlife was the first private company to be approved by the FAA to perform Wildlife Hazard Management services on airports. Since 2005 Loomacres Wildlife Management's primary mission has been to provide government agencies, municipalities, and the private sector with the highest quality of environmental consulting available. Loomacres Inc. was created by Airport Wildlife Biologists and thus focuses solely on Airport Wildlife Management. We at Loomacres feel that it is essential to have a qualified airport wildlife biologist performing all services at all times. Our qualified airport wildlife biologists are able to immediately react to any unforeseen wildlife hazards with success. Loomacres Wildlife Management is a company that understands the needs of airport managers to provide a safe environment for the operation of aircraft. Loomacres staff also understands the requirements that animals need. Often these problems collide creating an unsafe environment for people and wildlife. Our employees utilize their extensive experience and training in order to provide the utmost quality in wildlife management. They use sound, ethical practices to help alleviate the risk to human health and safety. Loomacres' foundation is based upon three basic principles: professionalism, ethics, and reliability. Ethics: Loomacres Wildlife Management sets the standard for ethics in the industry. Loomacres efficiently serves our clients with safe, ethical, and innovative solutions that work. Reliability: Loomacres Wildlife Management provides reliable service by consistently reacting to unforeseen conditions. Professionalism: Our staff has the experience and credentials to meet the high standards that are required by the FAA and your airport. Only the most professional company can provide quality services in the unique environment found on airports. Wildlife are attracted to an area depending on several circumstances. Some of these include the availability of food, water and cover or more geographically significant features such as large bodies of water, mountain ranges or migratory routes. Each of these factors will have an effect on the type of species, their numbers and the time of year that they occur in your location. Being able to identify these conditions and the species associated with them is just the first step in our multilevel approach to wildlife Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -7/18/10 management. Loomacres takes an integrated approach to wildlife management often referred to as Integrated Wildlife Management. Loomacres combines both active and passive management techniques. Through data collection, onsite observations, and other sources of information and with the cooperation of airfield staff; Loomacres will carry out a Wildlife Hazard Assessment and create a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan as per the requirements of FAA 14 CFR 139.337. In addition to passive and active management techniques utilized on site, Loomacres also assists airports with offsite wildlife management to ensure, as per FAA AC 150/5200-33A Hazardous Wildlife Attractants on or near airports and AC 150/5200-34 Construction or establishment of landfills near public airports, that wildlife attractants within 5 miles of the airfield are limited. Through regular communication, monthly reports and quarterly meetings with the staff at Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field, Loomacres will be able to keep all informed of the success of the project and will be able to address any issues, concerns or updates. Loomacres Inc. is not a certified disadvantaged business enterprise however, to assist the airport in reaching their DOT 49 CFR Part 26 DBE Participation Goal, Loomacres is able to utilize the services of ETC Engineers & Architects Inc. ETC Inc. is a certified DBE based out of Little Rock, AR and will be able to provide up to 3% of the work in this project. Specifically, ETC Inc. will provide GPS,GIS & habitat mapping services for this contract. Detailed descriptions of all above information can be found in the following proposal. Loomacres Wildlife Management looks forward to establishing a relationship with the City of Fayetteville and Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field. Sincerely, Cody L. Baciuska President & Airport Wildlife Biologist Loomacres Wildlife Management PO Box 361 Wamerville, NY 12187 607-760-8748 www.loomacres.com Profess T o n a l- R e l i a b l e- E t h i c a l Loomacres Wildlife Management • P.O. 361 • Warnerville, NY 12187 Phone: 607-760-8748 • Fax: 518-234-8547 www.Loomacres.com • info@loomacres.com Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -L/8/10 4 Key Personnel & Organizational Chart Loomacres Inc. puts its reputation in the selection and the performance of our employees. Loomacres Inc. is proud that it has more FAA qualified wildlife biologists on staff than any other firm in the country. Loomacres Inc. currently utilizes the skills of four FAA Qualified Airport Wildlife Biologists. Loomacres Wildlife Management's biologists include the first non- governmental wildlife biologist qualified by the FAA, Cody L. Baciuska, who will be the supervisory airport wildlife biologist overseeing all services to be provided to the Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field (FYV). All of the personnel that will be operating on FYV have extensive experience conducting wildlife conflict resolution at airports. In addition, the personnel that will be assigned to FYV are trained on the safety and security procedures that must be followed at all times while working on airports. Loomacres Inc. is willing to provide extensive details on personal and company backgrounds and agrees to submit to criminal history record checks. Our employees work under the direct supervision of the lead Wildlife Biologist and President of Loomacres Inc., Mr. Cody Baciuska. Mr. Baciuska has conducted Wildlife Hazard Assessments, developed Wildlife Hazard Management Plans, and has conducted numerous airport related research studies. Mr. Baciuska has provided wildlife hazard mitigation for some of the largest airports in the United States; including John F. Kennedy International Airport, Nashville International Airport and LaGuardia International Airport. In addition to being a FAA qualified Airport Wildlife Biologist, Mr. Baciuska is a member of the National Wildlife Control Operators Association, the Wildlife Society and is the current president of the NYS Wildlife Management Association. In addition, Mr. Baciuska is a certified National Rifle Association firearms instructor. Mr. Baciuska will be the primary Biologist overseeing all services offered to FYV. Mr. Baciuska exceeds the requirements outlined in AC No: 150/5200-36. Please see appendix!. for more information regarding the qualifications of Mr. Baciuska. Biologist Kristin Dorsch has been with Loomacres since it was established in 2005. Kristin has a diverse background in the biological sciences to include fisheries and wildlife, wetlands and plant science. Kristin Dorsch holds a Master's of Science degree in Biology and has been working on a FAA grant funded research project titled "Native and Naturalized grasses Suitable for use on airports managed for Wildlife". Kristin has presented her research at numerous venues including the 2009 USA/Canada Bird Strike Conference in Victoria, BC as well as the 2009 Wildlife Damage Management Conference. Kristin's research in the plant sciences has made her a valuable asset to our company in her ability to assess both vegetation and habitat on and around airports. Kristin is confident in her ability to make vegetation management and planting recommendations to airfields across the United States. In addition to her graduate work, Kristin has taken numerous continuing education credits in the wetland sciences at Rutgers University and is a certified wetland delineator as well as a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator. Kristin's previous employers include USDA Wildlife Services and several landscape architects. Ms. Dorsch meets the requirements outlined in AC No: 150/5200-36. In addition to having four FAA qualified airport wildlife biologists, Loomacres utilizes the experience of our scientific staff to carry out its services. Loomacres utilizes the experience of Oklahoma resident and botanist Adam Ryburn, PhD who assists Loomacres in vegetation identification on projects throughout the southern states. A plant taxonomist by training, Dr. Ryburn has been a Co -Principal Investigator for several grant funded flora studies and has conducted numerous flora studies throughout the state of Oklahoma. Dr. Ryburn holds memberships in the American Society of Plant Taxonomists, the Botanical Society of America and the Southwest Association of Naturalists. Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -2/I8/10 Entomologist Jeff Heilveil, PhD oversees all identifications of insects collected during the course of our Wildlife Hazard Assessments as well as survey methods. Dr. Heilveil oversees a staff of qualified technicians who assist with insect collections and data entry. With similar work already being conducted locally, Loomacres will be able to provide efficient on call service and at a lower cost than that of our competitors. Loomacres Inc. Organizational Chart for FYV Mr. Cody L Bacluska Title: Supervisory Airport Wildlife Biologist Project Task: Project Oversight & Surveys Mr. Michael F. Noll s I $ Ms. Kristin M. Dorsch Title: Qualified Airport Wildlife Biologist a $ Title: Qualified Airport Wildlife Biologist Project Task: Surveys & Data Collection 9 'r Project Task: Surveys & Data Collection i' t!n%U% % Q1)'.`•yd:C"A:?:Y.}:?O9:gw!i}•ylC'2:`.:Kt KC.CY.C.Y.Y.C.C..MY.GKKKKKCKKY.Y.CCCC.\. .:X.CY.C.Ktl..:KKKKKCY..:K4'CC.CY.C.: Dr. Jeff Heilveil l; K' + r Dr. Adam Ryburn Title: Entomologist + r. Title: Botanist Project task: Identification 1; K s' r Project Task: Vegetation Identification + h!OCfl^R[)t)TO:�dOOiy}C:)4gCC4v!CPgNP tii4"4'4'KC.IFSCC{:{gaaA:{ L4'4'4'Y•K��K4'4R54�Y.la:C.i:KY.�. Mrs. Wendy Dorsch , Title: Office Administrator s Project Task Administration&Accounting Recent projects & References: -Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport: Loomacres Inc. is currently conducting a Wildlife Hazard Assessment for the airport. Loomacres Inc. also assists the airport with direct control projects and Wildlife Hazard Management training. For more information please contact Steve Keith, Operations Director at 479-790-9929. -Nashville International Airport: Loomacres Inc. is currently conducting a Wildlife Hazard Assessment for the Nashville International Airport. Loomacres will also develop/update the airport's Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, and provide the airport's staff with the FAA required wildlife hazard management training. For more information please contact Chris Ricketts, Operations Coordinator, 615-218-3870. -Plattsburgh International Airport: Loomacres Inc. has conducted a Wildlife Hazard Assessment and developed a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan for P13G. AIP funding was used to Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -1/18/10 fund this project. This project was completed in September 2009. Loomacres Inc. is currently the prime consultant providing wildlife conflict resolution and Wildlife Hazard training for the airport. For more information please contact Frank Dietz, Assistant Manager, Plattsburgh International Airport, at 518-565-4015. -Syracuse International Airport: Loomacres Inc. is currently conducting a Wildlife Hazard Assessment for the airport. Loomacres Inc. also assists the airport with direct control projects and Wildlife Hazard training. This project is set to be complete April 2010. For more information please contact John Carni, Operations Manager, Syracuse Department of Aviation, at 315- 455- 3680. -Buffalo Niagara International Airport: Loomacres Inc. is the prime consultant providing Wildlife Hazard Management training and consulting services. Loomacres Inc. also provides onsite wildlife conflict resolution. For more information please contact Dave Macy, Operations Supervisor, Buffalo International Airport at 716-863-3586. -Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport: Loomacres Inc. is currently conducting a Wildlife Hazard Assessment for Greenville -Spartanburg International Airport. Loomacres will also develop the airport's Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, and provide the airport's staff with the FAA required wildlife hazard management training as well as provide the airport with direct control services. For more information please contact Larry Holcomb, Airport Manager, 864-848- 6262. -Elmira-Corning Regional Airport: Loomacres Inc. is the prime consultant providing Elmira - Coming Regional Airport with an assessment of wildlife hazards at their airport. We have also assisted with the development of their Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, which has been approved by the FAA. Elmira -Coming Regional Airport has also contracted Loomacres Inc. to provide direct control of hazardous wildlife for the past several years. For more information please contact Bill DeGraw, Director of Operation, Elmira -Corning Regional Airport, at 607-426-5622. -List of Airports that Loomacres Inc. has provided Airport Wildlife Consulting Services; JFK International, Stewart International, LaGuardia International, Teterboro International, Republic, Sullivan County, Jamestown International, Poconos Regional, Johnstown -Cambria County, Blair County, Plattsburgh International, Massena International, Ogdensburg International, Binghamton Regional, Elmira -Coming Regional, Ithaca -Tompkins Regional, Warren T. Eaton, Buffalo International, Niagara Falls International, Lebanon Regional, Manchester -Boston International, Shenandoah Valley Regional, Syracuse International, Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, Greenville -Spartanburg International Airport, Owensboro Regional Airport, Nashville International Airport, Columbia Regional Airport, Enid Woodring Regional Airport Additional references are available on request Licenses and Permits Loomacres Inc. maintains all necessary permits and licenses to conduct wildlife management activities on airports. It is the responsibility of the airport to maintain all appropriate state and federal permits that will be required to remove and harass wildlife on airport property. Loomacres Inc. should be listed as a sub-permittee on all appropriate permits. Loomacres Inc. will act as a Fayetteville Executive Airyort, Drake Fidd-LI &!0 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise: Loomacres Inc. is not a Certified Disadvantage Business (DBE); however Loomacres Inc. has utilized the services of DBE's when it was necessary to reach DBE participation goals as per DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 26. Loomacres is prepared to utilize a Certified DBE to provide up to 3% of the services offered in this contract. Loomacres is able to utilize the services of ETC Engineers & Architects Inc. which is a certified State of Arkansas DBE located at 1510 South Broadway, Little Rock, AR 72202. The contact person for ETC Inc. is Mr. Mizan Rahman, 501-375-1786. Specifically, the company will provide GIS, GPS, and habitat mapping services. ETC will map out the various habitat types on and around the airport. Further information about ETC Inc. can be found in Appendix 111. Scope of Services: Phase I Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Training: Loomacres Inc. will conduct a Wildlife Hazard Assessment, as required by the FAA, Title 14 139.337(b) (1-4). Avian surveys will be conducted to document the species, number, habitat use and seasonal activity of birds that inhabit the airport. The surveys will be conducted four times monthly and will continue for one year. The surveys will be conducted at 12 or more sites located on and adjacent to the airport property. Site selection will be determined at the start of the project. During the surveys each of the sites will be visited for 3 minutes. The birds that are observed during this time will be documented. The results will be analyzed and included in the final WHA report. Estimated dates of completion: March 2010 -February 2011. I1. Large mammal surveys will be conducted 2 times per month. Spotlights/Night vision/Infra-red will be used to document the abundance and distribution of mammals such as white -tail deer and coyotes. A vehicle will be used to survey the AOA and surrounding property. The route the vehicle will travel will be determined during the first visit to the airport. The results will be analyzed and included in the final WHA report. Estimated dates of completion: March 2010 - February 2011. I11. Small mammal surveys will be conducted during the spring and fall to document the small mammal population at the airport. Four, 1000 ft, transects will be set up in varying habitat types within the airport property. Small mammal traps will be placed every ten feet along each of the transects. The transects will be set for a total of three nights. Each day the traps will be checked Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -2/18110 liaison with both State and Federal agencies to assist the airport with necessary application, permitting and reporting procedures. Loomacres Inc. will assist airport personnel with the maintenance and renewal of Wildlife Permits. Insurance Loomacres Inc. maintains liability insurance coverage consisting of 2,000,000.00 per incident, 4,000,000.00 aggregate and an additional 2,000,000 umbrella policy. We also carry 2,000,000 in professional and 500,000 in workmen's comp. If additional insurance is required Loomacres Inc. will acquire and present appropriate documentation prior to the start of this project. Please see Appendix III for insurance information. and the species caught will be recorded. The results will be analyzed and included in the final WHA report. Estimated dates of completion: May 2010 & October 2010. IV. Vegetation surveys will be conducted to determine the dominant vegetation species on the airport. Grass height will be monitored at each survey location on a monthly basis to determine the average grass height for the growing season. Loomacres will also make planting recommendations as needed to ensure that no new attractants are created. The results will be analyzed and included in the final WHA report. Estimated dates of completion: May 2010 -August 2010. V. Insect surveys will be conducted to determine their potential to become wildlife attractants at the airport. Surveys will be conducted at 12 sites throughout the airport. Species composition and population index will be determined. The results will be analyzed and included in the final WHA report. Estimated dates of completion: June 2010 -October 2010. VI. Perimeter fence surveys will be conducted during each visit to the airport. If a breach in the fence is discovered, the location and recommendations will be provided to the airport immediately. A summary of the results will be provided in the final WHA report. Estimated dates of completion: March 2010 -February 2011. VII. Loomacres Inc. staff will also document all major wildlife attractants and wildlife hazards at the airport and within 5 miles of the airport. This data and mitigation recommendations will be presented in the final WHA report. Estimated date of completion: April 2011. VIII. The Wildlife Hazard Assessment will also analyze the history of bird strikes that have occurred at the FYV. Estimated date of completion: April 2011. IX. A review of all wildlife -associated permits will be assessed and a historical review of their use will be presented in the Wildlife Hazard Assessment. Estimated date of completion: April 2011. X. Two months after completing the field work the findings of the surveys, and all above mentioned will be compiled into a detailed report and five copies will be presented to the consultant and to FYV. The report will also include a description of any potential wildlife hazards observed on and around the airport. In addition, the report will provide recommendations for reducing identified wildlife and their potential for causing wildlife strikes, and make recommendations for mitigating the wildlife attractants found on and around the airport. Estimated date of completion: April 201 I. XI. Throughout the duration of the project Loomacres Inc. personnel will be available on -call to assist airport personnel with the dispersal or removal of potential wildlife hazards (whitetail deer, gulls, ect.), utilizing pyrotechnics, firearms, cage traps and body gripping traps. These methods will be discussed with airport management prior to their use. All of Loomacres Inc. personnel are trained, licensed, and experienced in the use of firearms, traps and pyrotechnics. Loomacres always adheres to all state and federal regulations including the Migratory bird treaty act of 1981. Estimated date of completion March 2010 -February 2011. *This is an additional service included as part of the contract. This service is unique to Loomacres Inc. Veryfew firms are able to offer these services. * XII. During the term of the contract Loomacres Inc. will conduct one, Bird Identification and Wildlife Hazard Management training course that is required by the FAA. The training will be conducted at FYV. If some airport personnel are unable to attend the training, they may attend one of our Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field-2/l8/I0 9 regularly scheduled trainings at other airports. All personnel that attend and pass the training will receive a certificate verifying their accomplishment. The names and grades of those in attendance will be provided to the Airport Manager and Loomacres Inc. will retain a copy. Please retain all documentation regarding this training for future reference. Please see appendix II for an outline of this training. Estimated date of completion: At airports convenience. XIII. In the event of a wildlife/bird strike, Loomacres Inc. will assist airport personnel with the identification of the animal struck. Loomacres Inc. will also aid in the reporting of the strike. Estimated date of completion: March 2010 -April 2011. XIV. When necessary, Loomacres Inc. can assist FYV with public relations. This includes public out- reach, and media relations. In addition, Loomacres Inc. will assist in acquiring land owner permission in the immediate area surrounding the airport in order to conduct wildlife conflict resolution. Scope of Services Phase II Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (if required): Upon completion of the Wildlife Hazard Assessment, Loomacres Inc. will be available to create a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan. Loomacres Inc. will develop the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan so that it will meet the requirements of FAA, Title 14 Part 139.337 (e) & (f) If required following the completion to the Wildlife Hazard Assessment Loomacres Inc. will develop a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan for FYV. The WHMP will be based on the data gathered during the Wildlife Hazard Assessment. A Wildlife Hazard Management Plan provides detailed procedures and guidelines for the airport to address wildlife hazards at the airport. It will also prioritize the goals of the plan and sets a timeline for the accomplishment of the goals. The plan will recognize the people that will carry out the established goals. Estimated date of completion: May 2011. Term Due to the time sensitive nature of FAA requirements and the importance of reducing potential wildlife hazards, Loomacres Inc. is available to initiate this project at the airports earliest convenience. Twelve months will be dedicated to the WI -IA and Wildlife Conflict Resolution, and two months will be dedicated to data analysis and the development of the Wildlife Hazard Assessment. An additional month will be dedicated to the creation of a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan. Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -1/1&10 10 too / .,,, ( `vhf( \Lv / I r. li �� V ', ta ,v ice. { h APPENDIX I 4OOMACRES Wildlife Management Dear Airport/Operations Manager, This letter was prepared to provide the Certificate Holder with documentation verifying that Loomacres' personnel meet the requirements of §139.337(f)(7)(a-d) outlined in AC No: 150/5200-36 Subsection a: The lead Trainer/qualified airport wildlife biologist has the necessary academic coursework and work experience to meet the qualifications of a GS -0486 series wildlife biologist as defined by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management classification standards. Subsection b: The lead Trainer/qualified airport wildlife biologist has taken and passed an airport wildlife hazard management -training course acceptable to the FAA administrator. Subsection c: The lead Trainer/qualified airport wildlife biologist has conducted at least one Wildlife Hazard Assessment acceptable to the FAA administrator. Subsection d: The lead Trainer/qualified airport wildlife biologist has taken and passed an airport wildlife hazard management -training course acceptable to the FAA administrator. Sincerely, Cody Baciuska President Profession a l- R e l i a b l e- E t h i c a l- Loomacres Wildlife Management • P.O. 361 • Warnerville, NY 12187 Phone: 607-760-8748 • Fax: 518-618-3129 www.Loomacres.com • info@loomacres.com Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -7/1810 12 .Eiif mbrp-3.tbbte &.eronauttto.r ?&uibcr≤ttp5'ttp Center for Professional Education Hereby certifies that Cody Baciuska Has successfully completed 2.4 Continuing Education Units in Wildlife Hazard Management In Witness Whereof the signatures are authorized by the Board of Trustees and the Seal of the University are hereunto affixed at Daytona Beach, Florida this f 8th day of May 2007 Annrt Domini. It A- \Ltrrin A. Smith, Chancellor Marvin _\. Smith, Chancellor Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -]/18/10 nd Gregon A. Popp. I.D., Direcrnr n•. •�: ._n__. _>__.I r..t.. ......... Gregory A. Popp. J.D., Director Cn . r: r......._ :.._ n_.. c.:.....r rl......:.... 13 Cody Bnciuska 134 Markley Road Cobleskill, NY 12043 518.234.8547 EDUCATION: • State University of New York. College of Agatculture and Technology at Cobleskiil Bachelor of Technology Degree in Anbnal Science- Co,:cenrraaon II11dl fe Management Date ofGadivaoo. December d003 Amociar gfVplted Selene Degree- Concentration Fisheries and n'Udlfe Technolop' D.t• ofeaadnaroa. May 3003 • Stale University of New York at Oneonta Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Finance Expected Date of Cmduw.. Nor 2010 MAJOR COURSEIVORIC: • Biology I • Basle. • CbemittryI • Entomology • Emimmneaul Policy • Eavbuimary Biology • Fish\utrition • Fisheries Management • Fisheries Techniques • Heipetoogy • Integrated Pest \faoagemeM • Natural History of Veaebmtes • Ornithology • Principles of Parasitology FIELD EXPERIENCE: Aria • Bird iaddermy • Base net mmiag • Cr. of game buds • Cme oftvptan • F.. eI napping • hti.t netting k B.nding • Smgtwd idmef as agma S ,et, • Weerfawl thmrfra.®. aging & coming • Point co vets l Breeding bird suntyx • MAPS Rotoco 'Pyle Guide ♦ Bloodb k.thvcoaectca • Radio nleauty • Raptor idemiftotica Fisherin • Creel cewm • Estero fishing • Haah.eiomg''Y1'_ • Inaaztebmte•a d • Poodlaheeieam m•pPW4 • Water quality a.us.mecl • Specie ae age d<uam;cvtian Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -2118/10 • Woody Plana Material • Wetland Assetsmena and DeiSatims • Wetland Ecosystems • WildUe Law Enfotee,n • Wildlife Maagemem • Wildlife Techniques • Witdlite Policy • Wildlife Photography • Waretfow-I Ecology & Matugwziu • Statistics • Soi1Scieuce • Soil and WaterOmsavatioa • Terrestrial Ecology • Technical Cormmmicatiom Wildlife • Amphibian piths tapping • Den aging • Care ofhnpc 0i mavm.l4 • ReptZe & Auaphibim idvtfualian • Idemdkaaon of hog end road calla • ammay identification • Pelted brose, us.l • oe�pmg • ehaved Us. of inland mooitwtieg deices Us • Habiut Orpzovemt • Rocketnerin5 Wetluwdi • Delineation cf wetand bm.odmies • Fedeal and Sine chosifiaaon • Identihcaeon of hytie toils • tdemilcuon of wetland segeuuea • Iden1Jivaon ofwetlavd hydraicgy • WaeenSd &lineatico • Wetland Restcation and ®ten ice 14 • Airport driving • Business odminiseration • Computer • CPR • Firearms • Hiking • Henning • GPS, GISIAxView • Operation of snowmobiles and ATVs • Photography digitaL'SLR • Pyrotechnics • Radio communication • Spothghting,1 ight Vision. and Fleer • Sod analysis • Trapping • Tree paining • Topo'aedal map analysis • Watercraft Operations • Vaccination of Animals • Vegetation sampling • Loomacres Wildlife Management- CobleskW. NY July 2005 to present President of Loomacres Wildlife Management. Lootuacres provides wildlife and enciomucutal couwdting to the aviation induvny. government agencies, municipalities. corporations and private individuals. Services range front wildlife and vegetation surveys to development and implementation of wildlife management plans. Loonneres also provides education and training to airport personnel involved in wildlife management. • USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Senires- Castleton, NY -Supervisor: Ted lgleheart February 2004 to July 2005 Conducting wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, and wildlife hazard nsse meats on a number of airports throughout Nev York. Data collection. entry. analysis, presentation. Assisting in the development of wildlife management plans. Identifying and addressing, damage. disease, and potential lmnmn heath and safety issues created by wildlife. Use of pyyotechuics, fueatnns and naps to haze mid remove hazy rious wildlife. Public relations and outreach and education. • -National Audubon Society- Sharon, CT -Supervisor: Laurie Fortin 21 Mme 2003 to 21 August 2003 Operated 7 MAPS Bird Banding Station, responsible for net setup. extracting birds, aging, sexing, banding, data recording and entry, and overall welfare of die birds captured in the nets. Also conducted point counts, breeding bird surveys, nest Scalding. and vegetation surveys. • Wetland Studies and Solutions- Chantilly, VA -Supervisor: Dan Fisk 03 Jmrua,v to 17Jani ny 2003 Weiland restoration and mitigation. Planted a variety of trees and slnnsbs • Stillman Lawn care and Landscaping- Bainbridge. NY -Supervisor: Chris Stillman May 1994 to August 2000 (seasonal) From April 1 to September 23 Constructed and maintained numerous lawns and landscapes • Raptor Project- Roxbun', NY -Supervisor: Jonathan Wood June 1995 to August 222000 (pas t -time) Responsible for the health and daily care of the animals at the facility. Also assisted in the preparation and presentation of educational lectures LICENCES. TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS: - FAA Certified Airport Wildlife Biologist. NRA Certified Firearms Instructor -Airport Driving Cat. FAA Approved Wildlife Biologist Training. - NYS Pistol Permit. -NYS Wildlife Control Paonit. -NYS Hunting and Trapping License. Banter Safety Cut VOLUNTEER: Seale University of New York at Cobleskill Spring 20042008-A csented saver'al lecmrus on Btrd Idmutfrcation and Met netting April 2001- inspected and maintained kestrel nest boxes Jnnua,t 2003 —December 2003, -Care and maintenance of animals in herpetological nuneunn Landis Arboretum Spring 2007 -Lamed studenn on ecology Neu York State Department of Environmental Conservation November 2000- Assisted with the NYSDEC deer census September 2003- Assisted NYSDEC at waterfowl handing station ACTIVITIES: • 2009 -presage President of NYS Wildlife Management Association • 2007- 2009. Director of NYS Wildlife Management Association • September 2002- January 2003. Secretary of the SUNY Cobleakill chapter of The Wildlife Society • ✓anuar'r, 2003- Mm' 2003, Vice President of the SUNY Cobleskill chapter of The Wildlife Society Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -2/18/10 15 Appendix II Wildlife Hazard Management and Bird Biology Training General Outline 1 Introduction & Overview of Training Objectives A. Authority, Regulations, Legalities B. Wildlife Hazard Management Plan 2 General Challenges to Aviation Safety Presented by Wildlife A. Large and Small Mammals B. Various Avian Species C. On and Off -site Attractants 3 Practical Management Techniques A. Food, Cover, & Water B. Habitat Modification & Exclusion a. Grass Management b. Fencing c. Brush Removal C. Repellents a. Chemical, Audio, Visual D. Removal a. Lethal b. Non -Lethal 4 Reporting Procedures & Database A. Bird/Other Wildlife Strike Report 5 Maintenance of State & Federal Permits 7 Bird identification & Bird Biology A. Topography B. Flight and Feathers C. Molt and Migration B. Identification 9. Pyrotechnic usage and safety 8 Review and Exam Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -1/18/10 16 Appendix III Arkansas Unified DBE Certification Program Telephone 1501)569.2000 Post Office Box 2261 Fax ($01) 569-2693 Little Rock. Arkansas 72203-2261 Il TTLEL�ROCK NATIONAL All eOlT GWeRs AkpnAFRO cmttal&=TV transit tr ARKANSAS AWPORI S OPERATORS AAOA ASSOCIATION albua4fl.laAW ntwti Dccember21,2009 Mr. Mizan Rahman ETC Engineers and Architects, Inc. 1510 South Broadway Little Rock, AR 72202 Dear Mr. Rahman: This will acknowledge receipt of the annual affidavit stating there have been no changes in ETC Engineers and Architects, Inc.'s circumstances affecting its ability to meet size, disadvantaged status, ownership, or control requirements of Federal Regulation 49 CFR Part 26. Based on a review of this information, the firm's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification in Arkansas will continue through December 21, 2010. Any time the firm's circumstances change, a notarized statement setting forth the changes must be submitted to the Department within 30 days. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Natasha Halbert at (501) 569-2297. Since re ly , Se elr Davcnpo t r DBE Hearing Committee Chair c: Chief Legal Counsel DBE Program Specialist Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -2/18/10 17 iqi i sti a a • 1510 SOUTH BROADWAY, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202 • PHONE 501-375-1786 • FAX 501-375.1277 • February 17, 2010 Cody Baduska Loom Acres, Inc P.O. box 361 Wamerville, New York 12187 Dear Mr. Baduska: We are pleased to provide the following Information and references concerning previous mapping and 615 projects completed by our firm. In particular, Mr. William Andrews, PE, Mr. Mizan Rahman, PE and Dr. Shawkat Ni, PE of our staff have worked on G15/Mapping projects throughout the state and in Dr. Airs case in previous experience projects in the western United States and Europe. Dr. Shawkat All began working in GIS applications in 1883, when he developed Arclnfo (workstation) based floodplain mapping models In Bangladesh, Later, Dr. All developed numerous ArcView based GIS models for water and natural resources management projects in Bangladesh, Europe and the United States. He also waked as Project Leader and GIS Specialist in the tenter for Environmental & Geographic Information Services', Bangladesh, and Resource Analysis (RA). The Netherlands. Dr. All led a project that developed Remote Sensing (RS) and GIS based tools for mapping flood depth and duration (FDD). FDD has been extensively used In natural resources management In Bangladesh. He extensively used ArcView and ArmGIS for watershed, hydrological and hydraulic analysis. Dr. All also worked as an Instructor for several than courses on the application of GIS and RS In natural resource management He has several netionaL' international publications on GIS and RS application. • e-mail: etc RcIcengineersine.com •at MEIIER Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -2/18110 18 References for previous projects completed try ETC Include: Steve Parke, Director of Public Works, City of Fort Smith, AR -479.784-2231 Mayor JoAnne Bush, City of Lake Village, AR — 870-265-2228 Mr. Robert Cugdell, Director of Public Works, City of Maumelle, AR — 501.851.2500 We appreciate your Interest in ETC Engineers and Architects and look forward to working with you and your staff. Sincerely, Perry Carr Vice President Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field-2/l8/JO 19 Attachement II FEE SCHEDULE Fees Phase I: Wages and Administration $49,591.00 Transportation and Supplies: $8,547.00 Phase I Total: $58,138.00 Phase II: Wages and Administrative: $4,125.00 Transportation and Supplies: $546.00 Phase II Total: $4,671.00 Project Total: 62,809.00 Billing and Payment: The total cost of phase!, and Ills $62,809.00. Drake Field will be invoiced on a monthly basis in the amount of $4,187.26 is 16 in 11 :9 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: RFP, 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment DEADLINE: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 2:00 PM, Central Standard Time DELIVERY LOCATION: Room 306— 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, AR 72701 PURCHASING AGENT: Andrea Foren, CPPB, aforen d ci.fayetteville.ar.us, 479.575.8220 DATE OF ISSUE AND ADVERTISEMENT: Monday, February 08, 2010 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment No late proposals will be accepted. RFP'S shall be submitted in sealed envelopes labeled "RFP 10- 03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment", with the name and address of the Proposer. RFP's shall be submitted in accordance with the attached City of Fayetteville specifications and RFP documents attached hereto. Each Proposer is required to fill in every blank and shall supply all information requested; failure to do so may be used as basis of rejection. The undersigned hereby offers to furnish & deliver the articles or services as specified, at the prices & terms stated herein, and in strict accordance with the specifications and general conditions of bidding, all of which are made a part of this offer. This offer is not subject to withdrawal unless upon mutual written agreement by the Proposer/Bidder and City Purchasing Manager. Name of Firm: Contact Person: E -Mail: Business Address: City: Signature: City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 1 of 12 State: Title: Phone: Date: Zip: City of Fayetteville RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Advertisement City of Fayetteville, Arkansas NOTICE: Request for Proposal RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment The City of Fayetteville is requesting proposals from qualified firms or groups of firms interested in performing a Wildlife Hazard Assessment and a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan for the Airport. The City intends to select a firm to provide these services at Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field. The consulting services will be administered by the Airport staff, and will commence following the execution of a Professional Services Contract with the selected respondent and approval by the Fayetteville City Council. Interested parties should submit proposals to the Fayetteville Purchasing Division in City Hall, Room 306, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72701. Proposals are due before Wednesday, February 24. 2010 before 2:00 PM, CST. Copies of the requirements for RFP 10-03 can be obtained by visiting our website at www.accessfayetteville.org and clicking on "Business" then "Bids, RFP's and RFQ's" under the "Services" category (then click the RFP tab). The City reserves the right to reject any proposal and to waive formalities deemed to be in the City's best interest. "Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated §22-9-203 The City of Fayetteville encourages all qualified small, minority and women business enterprises to bid on and receive contracts for goods, services, and construction. Also, City of Fayetteville encourages all general contractors to subcontract portions of their contract to qualified small, minority and women business enterprises." City of Fayetteville By: Andrea Foren, CPPB Purchasing Agent 479.575.8220 City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 2 of 12 City of Fayetteville RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Terms and Conditions 1.) All Proposers shall be in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local requirements and regulations. 2.) No payments or Proposals may be based on time and material costs. 3.) Awarded Proposer shall submit invoices regularly. Payment terms shall be net 30 days from date of invoice. 4.) All contract amendments and modifications shall be made in writing and properly approved by the City of Fayetteville Mayor and City Council. 5.) Proposals shall be received at the address listed below and are due Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 2:00 PM, CST. City of Fayetteville Attention: Andrea Foren — Room 306 Reference: RFP 10-03 113 W. Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 6.) It is the responsibility of the Proposer to have its sealed proposal at the Purchasing Office prior to the date and time of opening. No late proposals will be accepted. Proposals received after the scheduled proposal deadline will remain unopened and will not be considered. 7.) The City of Fayetteville reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive formalities and make the award based on the best interest of the City. 8.) It shall be clearly understood that any costs incurred by the Proposer in responding to this request for proposal is at the Proposer's own risk and expense as a cost of doing business. The City of Fayetteville shall not be liable for reimbursement to the Proposer for any expense so incurred, regardless of whether or not the proposal is accepted. 9.) Any inquiries or requests for explanation in regard to the City's requirements should be made promptly to Andrea Foren, City of Fayetteville, Purchasing Agent via e-mail (aforen ci.fayetteville.ar.us) or telephone (479.575.8220). No oral interpretation or clarifications will be given as to the meaning of any part of this request for proposal. All questions, clarifications, and requests, together with answers, if any, will be provided to all firms via written addendum. Names of firms submitting any questions, clarifications, or requests will not be disclosed until after a contract is in place. 10.) Any conditions or expectation on the part of the Proposer for performance by the City must be set forth in the proposal. The City is not obligated to consider the Proposer's post submittal terms and conditions. 11.) At the discretion of the City, one or more firms may be asked for more detailed information before final ranking of the firms, which may also include oral interviews. NOTE: Each Proposer shall submit an "Authorized Negotiator Information" form. 12.) The City will not be responsible for misdirected proposals. Proposer should call the Purchasing Office at (479) 575-8220 to insure receipt of their proposal documents prior to opening time and date listed above. City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 3 of 12 13.) Any information provided herein is intended to assist the Proposer in the preparation of proposals necessary to properly respond to this RFP. The RFP is designed to provide qualified Proposers with sufficient basic information to submit proposals meeting minimum specifications and test requirements, but is not intended to limit a RFP's content or to exclude any relevant or essential data. 14.) The RFP and any addenda issued may be obtained from www.accessfavetteville.oro and clicking "Bids, RFP's and RFQ's" under the "Businesses" category then tab titled "RFP's". Proposers are at liberty and are encouraged to expand upon the details, qualifications and proposals to give additional evidence of their ability to perform and provide a system as described in this RFP. All updates and changes to the RFP will be posted on the website and Proposers are encouraged to check daily for new information or updates. Each Proposer is required before submitting a proposal to be thoroughly familiar with the requirements and specifications listed in this RFP. Additional allowances will not be made due to Proposers lack of knowledge relating to the terms, conditions and specifications contained within this RFP. It is the responsibility of the Proposer to determine if any component(s) of this specification do not meet the required standards of applicable federal, local, state law or specifications. 15.) The proposal must contain the signature of a duly authorized officer or agent of the Proposers company empowered with the right to bind and negotiate on behalf of the Proposer for the amounts and terms proposed. 16.) The Proposer is required to submit one (1) original and five (5) copies of the proposal. In addition, one (1) electronic copy of all submitted documents shall be submitted on a properly labeled CD. The use of Adobe (PDF) is highly recommended but not mandatory. All electronic copies shall be compatible with Adobe and Microsoft Windows applications. 17.) It is intended that the all documents pertaining to this request for proposal shall define and describe the complete services to which they relate. 18.) The Proposer is advised to examine all documents and current parameters of the services in becoming fully informed as to their conditions. This includes the conformity with specific standards and the character, quality and quantity of the reports and services required. Failure to examine these areas will not relieve the successful Proposer of his obligation to furnish all deliverables and services necessary to carry out the provisions of the contract. 19.) The City of Fayetteville will consider the degree to which each Proposer has submitted a complete proposal without irregularities, excisions, special conditions, or alternative proposals for any item unless specifically requested in the RFP. 20.) Proposers irrevocably consent that any legal action or proceeding against it under, arising out of or in any manner relating to this Contract shall be prevailed by Arkansas law. Proposer hereby expressly and irrevocably waives any claim or defense in any said action or proceeding based on any alleged lack of jurisdiction or improper venue or any similar basis. 21.) The successful Proposer shall not assign the whole or any part of this Contract or any monies due or to become due hereunder without written consent of City of Fayetteville. In case the successful Proposer assigns all or any part of any monies due or to become due under this Contract, the Instrument of assignment shall contain a clause substantially to the effect that is agreed that the right of the assignee in and to any monies due or to become due to the successful Proposer shall be subject to prior liens of all persons, firms, and corporations for services rendered or materials supplied for the performance of the services called for in this contract. City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 4 of 12 22.) The successful Proposer's attention is directed to the fact that all applicable Federal and State laws, municipal ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over the services shall apply to the contract throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the contract as though written out in full herein. The successful Proposer shall keep himself/herself fully informed of all laws, ordinances and regulations of the Federal, State, and municipal governments or authorities in any manner affecting those engaged or employed in providing these services or in any way affecting the conduct of the services and of all orders and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or authority over same. If any discrepancy or inconsistency should be discovered in these Contract Documents or in the specifications herein referred to, in relation to any such law, ordinance, regulation, order or decree, s/he shall herewith report the same in writing to City of Fayetteville. City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 5 of 12 City of Fayetteville RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Authorized Negotiator Information — TO BE SUBMITTED WITH ALL PROPOSALS At the discretion of the City, one or more firms may be asked for more detailed information before final ranking of the firms, which may also include oral interviews. NOTE: Each Proposer shall submit to the City a primary contact name, e-mail address, and phone number (preferably a cell phone number) where the City selection committee can call for clarification or interview via telephone. PARTtI r`imaryContactlnfoination Name of Firm: Name of Primary Contact: Title of Primary Contact: Phone#1 (cell preferred): E -Mail Address: Phone#2: PART�2��Confactjfo'r LegallyBinding�;C�onY�acts Is the primary contact (listed in Part I) able to legally bind contracts? YES NO (circle one) If no, please list contact that can legally bind a contract for the firm: Name: Title: Phone#1 (cell preferred): Phone#2: E -Mail Address: Date: Signed: PAR of assi ned¢P Idlfe Dama a Mana°ement Biolo' ist Mina cif multiple): a _ _ 4,bft,. ffi9 i�W! _ _9 g._ 9 b ry..�.,.,_ Name: Does this person have professional training or extensive experience in wildlife hazard management operations? YES NO (circle one) City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 6 of 12 City of Fayetteville RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Project Information The City of Fayetteville is requesting proposals from qualified firms or groups of firms interested in performing a Wildlife Hazard Assessment and a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan for the Airport. The City intends to select a firm to provide these services at Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field. The consulting services will be administered by the Airport staff, and will commence following the execution of a Professional Services Contract with the selected respondent and approval by the Fayetteville City Council. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular No: 150/5100-14D provides guidance to the Airport in the selection and employment of these services. Deadline for submittals is Wednesday, February 24. 2010 before 2:00 PM. CST. I. SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT Aircraft collisions with birds and other wildlife are a serious economic and public safety problem. The City of Fayetteville seeks a Professional Consulting firm to conduct a Wildlife Hazard Assessment in accordance with 14 CFR 139.337. The City of Fayetteville is seeking: (1) A wildlife hazard assessment, conducted by a qualified wildlife damage management biologist having experience in wildlife hazard management in airports. Such assessment must include at least the following: a. An analysis of the events or circumstances that prompted the assessment. b. Identification of the wildlife species observed and their numbers, locations, local movements, and daily and seasonal occurrences. c. Identification and location of features on and near the Airport that attract wildlife in consultation with local, state, and federal jurisdictions and authorities. d. A description of wildlife hazards to air carrier operation. e. Recommended actions for reducing identified wildlife hazards to air carrier operations. f. The wildlife hazard assessment must be submitted to the FAA. (2) Since the FAA has previously determined that a wildlife hazard management plan is needed, when the wildlife hazard assessment is approved by the FAA, the consultant will be required to formulate a wildlife hazard management plan using the wildlife hazard assessment as a basis. The wildlife hazard management plan must provide measures to alleviate or eliminate wildlife hazards to air carrier operations and must include at least the following: a. A list of the individuals having authority and responsibility for implementing each aspect of the plan. b. A list prioritizing the following actions identified in the wildlife hazard assessment and target dates for their initiation and completion: i. Wildlife population management; ii. Habitat modification; and iii. Land use changes. c. Requirements for and, where applicable, copies of Local, State, and Federal wildlife control permits. d. Identification of resources that the Airport will provide to implement the plan. e. Procedures to be followed during air carrier operations that at a minimum include i. Designation of personnel responsible for implementing the procedures; ii. Provisions to conduct physical inspections of the aircraft movement areas and other areas critical to successfully manage known wildlife hazards before air carrier operations begin; iii. Wildlife hazard control measures. iv. Ways to communicate effectively between personnel conducting wildlife control or observing wildlife hazards and the air traffic control tower; v. Measures to notify pilots and other relevant agencies, person or agencies of potential wildlife threats to aviation; and City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 7 of 12 vi. Measures to coordinate wildlife control with relevant local, state, and federal jurisdictions and authorities. F. Procedures to review and evaluate the wildlife hazard management plan every 12 consecutive months or following an event in which an air carrier aircraft experiences multiple wildlife strikes, substantial damage from striking wildlife, engine ingestion of wildlife; or wildlife of a size or in numbers, capable of causing one of the above events is observed to have access to any Airport flight pattern or aircraft movement area. These procedures should include: i. The plan's effectiveness in dealing with known wildlife hazards on and in the Airport's vicinity and ii. Aspects of the wildlife hazards described in the wildlife hazard assessment that should be reevaluated g. A training program conducted by a qualified wildlife damage management biologist to provide Airport personnel with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully carry out the wildlife hazard management plan. (3) Before the plan is accepted by City of Fayetteville it must be approved by the FAA. (4) The Wildlife Damage Management Biologist(s) conducting the Wildlife Hazard Assessment and conducting the training program for airport personnel involved in controlling Wildlife Hazards at the Airport must be qualified according to AC 150/5200-36. (5) The consultants will comply with all FAA Advisory Circulars in the 150 series including those that contain standards and procedures for wildlife hazard management at airports and the current version of the FAA/USDA document -Wildlife Hazard Management at Airports. . ADDITIONAL PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS This project will be partially financed by grants administered by the Arkansas Department of Aeronautics and the FAA. This project is contingent upon receipt of such a grant(s) or other grants along with the securing of other required approvals. Because the professional services may necessitate access to the secure areas of the airfield, it will be necessary for the selected respondent to coordinate activities with the Airport Administration Office. III. PROJECT APPROACH AND SELECTION CRITERIA To be considered to provide Wildlife Hazard Assessment services, a Letter of Interest containing a concise but detailed narrative indicating the proposed approach to providing the required services must be submitted, in addition to the other information described below. Each interested firm must present its qualifications for hazardous wildlife studies. The approach may be structured in any way deemed to be responsive to the needs of the City of Fayetteville as generally described herein as the Scope of Services. The "Project Approach" section should demonstrate an understanding of the project and provide an explanation of previous experience with airport hazardous wildlife studies and/or similar Wildlife Hazard Assessment efforts. Firms should explain any proposed coordination between the prime and proposed sub -consultants as well as explain coordination with the Airport's operational needs, and provide any other information that may assist the Selection Committee in making a selection. The criteria and the weighted values to be used by the Selection Committee in evaluating responses for the selection of a firm(s) to perform this service(s) are listed below. Each point value is adjacent to the criterion and totals 100 points. Please address each criterion in your Project Approach. 1) 30% Qualifications in Relation to Specific Project to be Performed: Information reflecting qualifications of the firm. Indicated specialized experience and technical competence of the firm in connection with the type and complexity of the service required. Subcontractors, if used, must be listed with information on their organization. Firm's demonstrated ability to meet requirements within 14 CFR 139.337. *'REQUIREMENT: Proposal documents shall list ALL Wildlife Damage Management Biologists who would be assigned to this project that have professional training or experience in wildlife hazard management in airports. City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 8 of 12 2) 20% Experience, Competence, and Capacity for Performance: Information reflecting the names, titles, and qualifications (including experience and technical competence) of the major personnel assigned to this specific project. Provide detailed breakdown of subcontractor's staff to be used and how they are to be used to supplement your staff. 3) 20% Proposed Method of Doing Work: A proposed work plan (description of how the project would be conducted as well as other facts concerning approach to scope you wish to present) indicating methods and schedules for accomplishing each phase of work. Include with this the amount of work presently underway. This criteria includes anticipated participation due to the desire of the City to work with Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. 4) 20% Past Performance: Previous evaluations shall be considered a significant factor. If previous evaluations with the City are not available, the professional firm's past performance records with the City and others will be used, including quality of work, timely performance, diligence, ability to meet past budgets, and any other pertinent information. Firm will provide a list of similar jobs performed and person whom we can contact for information. 5) 10% Price IV. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION The City of Fayetteville, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000d et. sea. and 49 CFR Part 26 issued pursuant to The Airport and Airway Development Act, affords Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) full opportunity to submit an indication of interest in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any interested firm on the ground of race, creed, color, sex, age, or national origin in a contract award. In addition, the City of Fayetteville has established annual goals for DBE participation on Airport projects. Prospective consultants should review the Airport's DBE Program and 2010 Goal Update documents during their preparation of a response to this Request for Proposal (RFP). The City of Fayetteville, in order to encourage the use of DBE firms, has set a DBE participation goal of 2.3% for this contract. The Airport desires to achieve, to the greatest extent possible, quality participation by certified DBE firms in order to achieve its 2010 updated goal. Although DBE participation is not a requirement for this contract, respondents are challenged to present a creative and responsive plan that provides for DBE participation that is commercially meaningful and useful. The Airport encourages and favors the following arrangements to ensure quality participation: (1) Participation as a prime consultant, (2) Joint Venture, (3) Partnership, and (4) Sub - consultant. Proposals will be evaluated, in part, on the respondent's stated intention to ensure quality participation. The DBE firm(s) that may be participating in this project must be certified by the State of Arkansas. DBE Proposals at the time of submittal. Joint ventures and partnerships must be in existence at the time of submittal. The identity of the proposed certified DBE participant(s) and their participation percentage shall be indicated. At least ten (10) days prior to award, the successful respondent shall provide the City of Fayetteville with copies of executed subcontracts, certified copies of articles of incorporation, partnership agreements, and/or joint venture agreement if a DBE (minority or woman) is a shareholder/officer, partner or one of the ventures. The DBE firm(s) participating in this project must perform a commercially useful function. The failure of a DBE firm(s) to perform a commercially useful function, as defined in 49 CFR Part 26, shall constitute grounds for the City of Fayetteville to impose appropriate legal remedies. The respondent is required to perform and submit documentation of Good Faith Efforts as described in the City of Fayetteville's DBE Program, Subpart C, and 49 CFR Part 26.53 in order to secure DBE participation. The City of Fayetteville affords no preference based upon the geographical area in which a DBE firm is located City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 9of12 V. SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSAL An interested firm must provide references showing relevant capabilities and experience for the preceding 3 years. Elaborate qualifications statements and brochures are not desired. Any sub -consultants proposed to be used, including DBE sub -consultants, must also submit references containing information pertinent to the work to be performed. The prime firm must specify which areas of work will be accomplished by each sub -consultant and the percentage of the total contract this work effort will constitute. Please ensure that an organizational chart is included. The Letter of Interest that supplements the references should discuss the extent of the firm's experience in the disciplines of hazardous wildlife studies especially at air -carrier airports. If an association or joint venture of firms is contemplated, the expertise of each individual firm in hazardous wildlife studies should be clearly defined as well as the level of involvement of each firm in the services and the proposed means of coordination between firms. A joint venture will be considered a "firm". Respondents are required to adhere to the FAA's Wildlife Hazard Assessment procedures and systems and the mitigation program currently utilized by the Airport. Only timely received proposals, meeting the requirements of this RFP, will be considered. No Proposals will be considered or accepted that are submitted by a firm that is in default under the terms of any existing agreement with the Airport or other similar agency, or has failed to perform its obligations faithfully under any previous agreement with the Airport or other similar agency. Each lead consultant firm or lead member of a joint venture shall submit only one Proposal. Sub -consultant or sub -joint venture firms may submit their proposals with more than one lead consultant firm and/or joint venture. A Proposal will be rejected if there is any evidence of collusion with another firm/joint venture. A firm that responds as a prime or as a partner In a Joint venture responding as a prime cannot as a sub -consultant submit its qualifications to another responding prime. Furthermore, a firm that responds as a prime or as a partner In a Joint venture team responding as a prime cannot be a partner In a joint venture that submits its qualifications as a sub -consultant to another responding prime. Proposals shall be signed by an authorized representative of the firm. Submission Requirements Elaborate qualifications statements, proposals, and brochures are not desired. Clarity and concise, orderly treatment are important and must contain the following: a. Letter of Interest indicating proposed approach to the required professional services, previous experience, approach to project coordination, list of DBE participants and percentage participation, and responses to each of the Selection Criteria. Each interested firm must present its qualifications for hazardous wildlife studies. b. Complete 3 year reference listing for each prime firm, joint venture firm, and sub -consultant and an organizational chart. c. Statement of Agreement to background investigation and criminal history record check. d. A "Project Approach" that identifies the suggested structure of the organization and management methods. e. A description and identification of the firm's relationship to or with other firms (Subsidiary of another firm, Partner in Joint Venture, etc.). Also include the Primary Location, Address, Telephone, Email, and Facsimile numbers of the organization. f. Identification of the key personnel assigned to this project. At a minimum, identify the Principal -in -Charge and any other key personnel you see fit. Provide a biographical sketch of these individuals describing their relevant background. Also provide the following for each individual, Employer — if different than firm (i.e., parent company or consulting firm), Address — if different than firm, Telephone, Email, Fax. g. Description of your cost management systems and their relationship. Your proposal should exhibit the means and mechanisms to be used in the management and verification/monitoring of construction and schedule information for the program. h. Limit submission to 20 pages- resumes may be included as an appendix. i. The Proposer is required to submit one (1) original and five (5) copies of the proposal. In addition, one (1) electronic copy of all submitted documents shall be submitted on a properly City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 10 of 12 labeled CD. The use of Adobe (PDF) is highly recommended but not mandatory. All electronic copies shall be compatible with Adobe and Microsoft Windows applications. All proposal documents shall be received prior to the deadline stated in this document. Courier/Hand Delivery: Mail Delivery: Any response that is received after the stated deadline will not be considered by the City of Fayetteville. The time will be tracked according to the City of Fayetteville's electronic clock located in the Purchasing Division. Furthermore, any submission that fails to include all required documentation may be considered non -responsive. Faxed or e -mailed responses will not be accepted. VI. QUESTIONS ON SCOPE OF SERVICES Questions concerning elements described in the Scope of Services section of the RFP should be addressed in writing to Andrea Foren via e-mail at aforen(&ci.fayetteville.ar.us. Questions shall be directed as soon as possible. VII. SELECTION OF CONSULTANT Following receipt of the Proposals, a Selection Committee will review all responses and recommend an applicant(s) to the City of Fayetteville. The Selection Committee may schedule interviews with the most qualified firms in order to make a final selection. The City of Fayetteville will accept or reject the Selection Committee's recommendation. The City of Fayetteville reserves the right to cancel this RFP, accept or reject any/all submissions, waive any technicalities and/or informalities or re -advertise, for any reason, particularly, when deemed in the best interest of the City of Fayetteville. The law of the State of Arkansas shall govern the Agreement. Any disputes relating to this RFP or related agreement must be resolved accordingly. In the process of developing a scope and fee for these services, the selected consultant, each sub -consultant and/or sub -contractor, and/or member of a joint venture may be asked to submit a statement of auditable overhead expenses, certified by the consultant's auditor, the Airport's auditor, a state auditor, or a federal government auditor. The statement shall be in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 48 CFR Part 31, Contract Cost Principle and Procedures, and be based on an audit performed within the consultant's last two fiscal years. VIII. PREPARATION COST OF QUALIFICAITONS Costs associated with preparation of each submittal shall be borne by the applicant(s). The City of Fayetteville is not responsible for any costs with responding to this RFP and considers all submittals accepted as non -returnable. IX. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST Please be sure that all items listed below are included in the response to this RFP and are fully completed and properly executed. If any of these items are not Included or are partially completed or not properly executed, the Selection Committee can declare the response not responsive or request clarification, and may remove the submittal from further consideration. 1. Letter of Interest. Each submittal shall include a letter of interest as outlined in Sections III and V of this RFP. A duly authorized representative of the prime firm should sign the letter. 2. Project Approach. Each response should include a detailed project approach section. Limit project approach to 5 pages. See Sections III and V. City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 11 of 12 3. Organizational Chart. The response should include an organizational chart illustrating project organization and areas of responsibility by firm and person -in charge. The chart should be clear and concise with individuals identified. See Section V. 4.Three Year Reference List. Each prime and each sub -consultant (including sub -consultant to a sub -consultant) must provide City of Fayetteville with a list of references for similar projects completed in the past 3 years. This must be completed and signed by a duly authorized representative of the firm. If the prime and/or any sub - consultants fail to submit these references, the response will be declared non -responsive. See Section V. NOTE: A Joint Venture is considered a "firm" and requires submission of only one reference list; however, experience and project history for all joint venture partners must be outlined. If the Joint Venture has any sub - consultants, these sub -consultants must submit separate reference lists. 5. DBE Certification: All identified DBE sub -consultants must be Arkansas DBE certified at the time the response is submitted. If any identified DBE sub -consultants are not Arkansas certified, they must submit their complete certification package to the State of Arkansas to become certified. 6. Letter of DBE Certification. All identified DBE sub -consultants must include the most current DBE Certification/Re-certification letter for each currently certified DBE sub -consultant to be used on the project. X. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST FORM Yes No 1. Authorized Negotiator Info. Form - - 2. Letter of Interest - - 3. Project Approach - - 4. Organizational Chart - - 5. Three Year Reference List - - 6. DBE Certification Submit - 7. Letter of Current DBE - - Certification (Encouraged, but not required)\ City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 10-03, Wildlife Hazard Assessment Page 12 of 12 RFc WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT A,RR /9 O 100 The agreement will be with the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Loomacres Inc. for a project generally describej* . as: Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Management Plan for the Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field. Consisting of: a Wildlife Hazard Assessment (Comprehensive Ecological Study), update/develop a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, establish a Wildlife Hazard Monitoring Program, alert airport personnel of potential wildlife hazards, remove/reduce wildlife hazards on an as -needed basis, conduct FAA required Wildlife Hazard Training, assist airport personnel with the maintenance and renewal of wildlife permits. ARTICLE 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES BIOLOGIST will perform all all services as enumerated in the RFQ attached hereto Attachement I. A detailed listing of the scope of work is provided in the BIOLOGIST's proposal and response to RFP # 10-03, in Attachment 1. The BIOLOGIST shall provide all necessary equipment and human resources that are required to fulfill the contract. ARTICLE 2. COMPENSATION OWNER will compensate BIOLOGIST as set forth in Attachment II. ARTICLE 3. TERMS OF PAYMENT OWNER will pay BIOLOGIST as follows: 3.1 Invoices and Time of Payment BIOLOGIST will issue monthly invoices as outlined in Attachment II. Invoices are due and payable within 30 days of receipt. 3.2 Interest In the event of a disputed billing, only the disputed portion will be withheld from payment, and OWNER shall pay the undisputed portion. OWNER will exercise reasonableness in disputing any bill or portion thereof. No interest will accrue on any disputed portion of the billing until mutually resolved. ARTICLE 4. OBLIGATIONS OF BIOLOGIST 4.1 Standard of Care The standard of care applicable to BIOLOGIST Services will be the degree of skill and diligence normally employed by professional biologists or consultants performing the same or similar Services at the time said services are performed. BIOLOGIST will reperform any services not meeting this standard without additional compensation. The tasks assigned shall be completed in a timely and efficient manner. 4.2 BIOLOGIST's Personnel at Airport Site The presence or duties of BIOLOGIST's personnel on the airport property, whether as onsite representatives or otherwise, do not make BIOLOGIST or BIOLOGIST's personnel in any way responsible for those duties that belong to OWNER and/or other entities. 4.3 BIOLOGIST Insurance BIOLOGIST will maintain throughout this AGREEMENT the following insurance: (a) Workers compensation and employer's liability insurance as required by the state of Arkansas. (b) Comprehensive automobile and vehicle liability insurance covering claims for injuries to member of the public and/or damages to property of others arising from use of motor vehicles, including onsite and offsite operations, and owned, nonowned, or hired vehicles, with $1,000,000 combined single limits. (c) Commercial general liability insurance covering claims for injuries to members of the public or damage to property of others arising out of any covered negligent act.of omission of BIOLOGIST or of any of its employees, agents, or subcontractors, with $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate. (d) Professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate. (e) OWNER will be named as an additional insured with respect to BIOLOGIST's liabilities hereunder in insurance coverages identified in items (b) and (c) and BIOLOGIST waives subrogation against OWNER as to said policies. ARTICLE 5. OBLIGATIONS OF OWNER 5.1 OWNER -Furnish Data OWNER will provide to BIOLOGIST all data in OWNER's possession relating to BIOLOGIST's services on the PROJECT. BIOLOGIST will reasonably rely upon the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the information provided by OWNER. 5.2 Access to Facilities and Property OWNER will make its facilities accessible to BIOLOGIST as required for BIOLOGISTs performance of its services. 5.3 Timely Review OWNER will examine BIOLOGIST's studies, reports, sketches, drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documents; obtain advice of an attorney, insurance counselor, accountant, auditor, bond and financial advisors, and other consultants as OWNER deems appropriate; and render in writing decisions required by OWNER in a timely manner. 5.4 Prompt Notice OWNER will give prompt written notice to BIOLOGIST whenever OWNER observes or becomes aware of any development that affects the scope or timing of BIOLOGIST's Services, or of any defect in the work of BIOLOGIST or construction contractors. 5.5 OWNER's Insurance 5.5.1 OWNER will maintain property insurance on all physical facilities. 5.6 Litigation Assistance The Scope of Services does not include costs of BIOLOGIST for required or requested assistance to support, prepare, document, bring, defend, or assist in litigation undertaken or defended by OWNER. All such Services required or requested of BIOLOGIST by OWNER, except for suits of claims between the parties to this AGREEMENT, will be subject to a separate agreement. ARTICLE 6. GENERAL LEGAL PROVISIONS 6.1 Authorization to Proceed Execution of this AGREEMENT by OWNER will be authorization for BIOLOGIST to proceed with the work. 6.2 Reuse of PROJECT Documents All reports, drawings, specifications, documents, and other deliverables of BIOLOGIST, whether in hard copy or in electronic form, are instruments of service for this PROJECT, whether the PROJECT is competed or not. 6.3 Force Majeure BIOLOGIST is not responsible for damages or delay in performance caused by acts of God, strikes, lockouts, accidents, or other events beyond the control of BIOLOGIST. In any such event, BIOLOGISTs contract price and schedule shall be equitably adjusted. 6.4 Termination 6.4.1 This AGREEMENT may be terminated for convenience on 30 days' written notice, or for cause if either party fails substantially to perform through no fault of the other and does not commence correction of such nonperformance within 5 days of written notice and diligently complete to correction thereafter. 6.4.2 On termination, BIOLOGIST will be paid for all authorized services performed up to the termination date. 6.5 Suspension, Delay, or Interruption of Work OWNER may suspend, delay, or interrupt the Services of BIOLOGIST for the convenience of OWNER. In Such event, BIOLOGIST's contract price and schedule shall be equitably adjusted. 6.6 No Third -Party Beneficiaries This AGREEMENT gives no rights or benefits to anyone other than OWNER and BIOLOGIST and has no third -party beneficiaries. 6.7 Indemnification 6.7.1 BIOLOGIST agrees to indemnify OWNER for any claims, damages, losses, and costs, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees and litigation costs, arising our of claims by third parties for property damage or bodily injury, including death, caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of BIOLOGIST, BIOLOGIST's employees, affiliated corporations, and subcontractors in connection with the PROJECT. 6.7.2 OWNER agrees to indemnify BIOLOGIST from any claims, damages, losses, and costs, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees and litigation costs, arising out of claims by third parties for property damage or bodily injury, including death, caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of OWNER, or its employees or contractors in connection with the PROJECT. 6.8 Assignment This is a bilateral personal Services AGREEMENT. Neither party shall have the power to or will assign any of the duties or rights or any claim arising out of or related to this AGREEMENT, whether arising in tort, contract or otherwise, without the written consent of the other party. Any unauthorized assignment is void and unenforceable. These conditions and the entire AGREEMENT are binding on the heirs, successors, and assigns of the parties hereto. 6.9 Waiver 6.9.1 No waiver by either party of any breach of this AGREEMENT, or of any warranty or representation hereunder, shall be deemed to ba a waiver by the same party of any other breach of any kind or nature (whether preceding or succeeding the breach in questions, and whether or not of the same or similar nature). 6.9.2 No failure by a party to exercise any right it may have under this AGREEMENT or under law upon another party's default, and no delay in the exercise of that right, shall prevent it from exercising the right whenever the other party continues to be in default. No such failure or delay shall operate as a waiver of any default or as a modification of the provisions of this AGREEMENT. 6.10 Jurisdiction The substantive law of the state of Arkansas shall govern the validity of this AGREEMENT, its interpretation and performance, and any other claims related to it. 6.11 Severability and Survival 6.11.1 If any of the Provisions contained in this AGREEMENT are held for any reason to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be impaired thereby. 6.1 1.2 Limitations of liability, indemnities, and other express representations shall survive termination of this AGREEMENT for any cause. 6.12 BIOLOGIST'S Deliverables BIOLOGIST's deliverables, including record drawings, are limited to the sealed and signed hard copies. Computer -generated drawing files furnished by BIOLOGIST are for OWNER or others' convenience. Any conclusions or information derived or obtained from these electronic files will be at user's sole risk. 6.13 Dispute Resolution The parties will use their best efforts to resolve amicably any dispute, including use of alternative dispute resolution options. ARTICLE 7. ATTACHMENTS, SCHEDULES, AND SIGNATURES This AGREEMENT, including its attachments, and schedules constitutes the entire AGREEMENT, supersedes all prior written or oral understandings, and may only be changed by a written amendment executed by both parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties execute below: For OWNER, City of Fayetteville, AR dated this day of Signature Name (printed) Title For BIOLOGIST, dated this 1 6fL day of Signature I Name (printed) CAD L. $2x x_ 1 1.4 k Cs. Title Pres J\(R Signature Name Title Name /fr "sn& r +Jac+ &t, Title VGe -Prasi dert- Attachement I: OOMACRE Wildlife Management "Bringing wildlife management to a higher level"-. Proposal to Conduct a Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Wildlife Hazard Management Plan for the Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field . . . . . ... PO Box 361 Warnerville, NY 12187 Warnerville, NY • Gainesville, TX • Worland, WY .Prof e s s i o it a 1- R e l i a b l e- E 1 /, i c a i- Table of Contents Page (s) Letterof Interest...........................................................................3-4 Key Personnel & Qualifications............................................................5-6 Recent Projects & References...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 6-7 Licenses& Permits.........................................................................7 Insurance...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disadvantage Business Enterprise Information....................................8 Scope of Services Phase I WHA & Training......................................... 8-10 Scope of Services Phase H WHMP.....................................................10 Term...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 ContactInfo...... .. .. .. .... .. ... . .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. ... .. . ... .. .. .. ... . . . ... .. .... .. . ... . . ..11 Appendix I Qualifications of Key Biologists.........................................12-15 Appendex II Outline of Training.......................................................16 Appendix III ETC Inc. DBE Certification letter & references..................17-19 17-19 Appendix IV Authorized Negotiator Information...... .. . . .. .. .. .. .. . Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -2/18/10 2 OOMACRES Wildlife Management February 15, 2010 City of Fayetteville Attn: Andrea Foren- Room 306 113 W. Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 RE: RFP 10-03 Wildlife Hazard Assessment Ladies & Gentlemen, It is with great pleasure that I introduce our company, Loomacres Wildlife Management Inc. Loomacres Wildlife was the first private company to be approved by the FAA to perform Wildlife Hazard Management services on airports. Since 2005 Loomacres Wildlife Management's primary mission has been to provide government agencies, municipalities, and the private sector with the highest quality of environmental consulting available. Loomacres Inc. was created by Airport Wildlife Biologists and thus focuses solely on Airport Wildlife Management. We at Loomacres feel that it is essential to have a qualified airport wildlife biologist performing all services at all times. Our qualified airport wildlife biologists are able to immediately react to any unforeseen wildlife hazards with success. Loomacres Wildlife Management is a company that understands the needs of airport managers to provide a safe environment for the operation of aircraft. Loomacres staff also understands the requirements that animals need. Often these problems collide creating an unsafe environment for people and wildlife. Our employees utilize their extensive experience and training in order to provide the utmost quality in wildlife management. They use sound, ethical practices to help alleviate the risk to human health and safety. Loomacres' foundation is based upon three basic principles: professionalism, ethics, and reliability. Ethics: Loomacres Wildlife Management sets the standard for ethics in the industry. Loomacres efficiently serves our clients with safe, ethical, and innovative solutions that work. Reliability: Loomacres Wildlife Management provides reliable service by consistently reacting to unforeseen conditions. Professionalism: Our staff has the experience and credentials to meet the high standards that are required by the FAA and your airport. Only the most professional company can provide quality services in the unique environment found on airports. Wildlife are attracted to an area depending on several circumstances. Some of these include the availability of food, water and cover or more geographically significant features such as large bodies of water, mountain ranges or migratory routes. Each of these factors will have an effect on the type of species, their numbers and the time of year that they occur in your location. Being able to identify these conditions and the species associated with them is just the first step in our multilevel approach to wildlife Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -7/18/10 management. Loomacres takes an integrated approach to wildlife management often referred to as Integrated Wildlife Management. Loomacres combines both active and passive management techniques. Through data collection, onsite observations, and other sources of information and with the cooperation of airfield staff; Loomacres will carry out a Wildlife Hazard Assessment and create a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan as per the requirements of FAA 14 CFR 139.337. In addition to passive and active management techniques utilized on site, Loomacres also assists airports with offsite wildlife management to ensure, as per FAA AC 150/5200-33A Hazardous Wildlife Attractants on or near airports and AC 150/5200-34 Construction or establishment of landfills near public airports, that wildlife attractants within 5 miles of the airfield are limited. Through regular communication, monthly reports and quarterly meetings with the staff at Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field, Loomacres will be able to keep all informed of the success of the project and will be able to address any issues, concerns or updates. Loomacres Inc. is not a certified disadvantaged business enterprise however, to assist the airport in reaching their DOT 49 CFR Part 26 DBE Participation Goal, Loomacres is able to utilize the services of ETC Engineers & Architects Inc. ETC Inc. is a certified DBE based out of Little Rock, AR and will be able to provide up to 3% of the work in this project. Specifically, ETC Inc. will provide GPS,GIS & habitat mapping services for this contract. Detailed descriptions of all above information can be found in the following proposal. Loomacres Wildlife Management looks forward to establishing a relationship with the City of Fayetteville and Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field. Sincerely, Cody L. Baciuska President & Airport Wildlife Biologist Loomacres Wildlife Management PO Box 361 Warnerville, NY 12187 607-760-8748 www.loomacres.com Pro f e s s i o n a l- R e l i a b l e- E t h i c a I Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field-7/IS/l0 4 Loomacres Wildlife Management • P.O. 361 • Warnerville, NY 12187 Phone: 607-760-8748 • Fax: 518-234-8547 www.Loomacres.com • info@loomacres.com Key Personnel & Organizational Chart Loomacres Inc. puts its reputation in the selection and the performance of our employees. Loomacres Inc. is proud that it has more FAA qualified wildlife biologists on staff than any other firm in the country. Loomacres Inc. currently utilizes the skills of four FAA Qualified Airport Wildlife Biologists. Loomacres Wildlife Management's biologists include the first non- governmental wildlife biologist qualified by the FAA, Cody L. Baciuska, who will be the supervisory airport wildlife biologist overseeing all services to be provided to the Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field (FYV). All of the personnel that will be operating on FYV have extensive experience conducting wildlife conflict resolution at airports. In addition, the personnel that will be assigned to FYV are trained on the safety and security procedures that must be followed at all times while working on airports. Loomacres Inc. is willing to provide extensive details on personal and company backgrounds and agrees to submit to criminal history record checks. Our employees work under the direct supervision of the lead Wildlife Biologist and President of Loomacres Inc., Mr. Cody Baciuska. Mr. Baciuska has conducted Wildlife Hazard Assessments, developed Wildlife Hazard Management Plans, and has conducted numerous airport related research studies. Mr. Baciuska has provided wildlife hazard mitigation for some of the largest airports in the United States; including John F. Kennedy International Airport, Nashville International Airport and LaGuardia International Airport. In addition to being a FAA qualified Airport Wildlife Biologist, Mr. Baciuska is a member of the National Wildlife Control Operators Association, the Wildlife Society and is the current president of the NYS Wildlife Management Association. In addition, Mr. Baciuska is a certified National Rifle Association firearms instructor. Mr. Baciuska will be the primary Biologist overseeing all services offered to FYV. Mr. Baciuska exceeds the requirements outlined in AC No: 150/5200-36. Please see appendix 1. for more information regarding the qualifications of Mr. Baciuska. Biologist Kristin Dorsch has been with Loomacres since it was established in 2005. Kristin has a diverse background in the biological sciences to include fisheries and wildlife, wetlands and plant science. Kristin Dorsch holds a Master's of Science degree in Biology and has been working on a FAA grant funded research project titled "Native and Naturalized grasses Suitable for use on airports managed for Wildlife". Kristin has presented her research at numerous venues including the 2009 USA/Canada Bird Strike Conference in Victoria, BC as well as the 2009 Wildlife Damage Management Conference. Kristin's research in the plant sciences has made her a valuable asset to our company in her ability to assess both vegetation and habitat on and around airports. Kristin is confident in her ability to make vegetation management and planting recommendations to airfields across the United States. In addition to her graduate work, Kristin has taken numerous continuing education credits in the wetland sciences at Rutgers University and is a certified wetland delineator as well as a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator. Kristin's previous employers include USDA Wildlife Services and several landscape architects. Ms. Dorsch meets the requirements outlined in AC No: 150/5200-36. In addition to having four FAA qualified airport wildlife biologists, Loomacres utilizes the experience of our scientific staff to carry out its services. Loomacres utilizes the experience of Oklahoma resident and botanist Adam Ryburn, PhD who assists Loomacres in vegetation identification on projects throughout the southern states. A plant taxonomist by training, Dr. Ryburn has been a Co -Principal Investigator for several grant funded flora studies and has conducted numerous flora studies throughout the state of Oklahoma. Dr. Ryburn holds memberships in the American Society of Plant Taxonomists, the Botanical Society of America and the Southwest Association of Naturalists. Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -2/1&'I0 5 Entomologist Jeff Heilveil, PhD oversees all identifications of insects collected during the course of our Wildlife Hazard Assessments as well as survey methods. Dr. Heilveil oversees a staff of qualified technicians who assist with insect collections and data entry. With similar work already being conducted locally, Loomacres will be able to provide efficient on call service and at a lower cost than that of our competitors. Loomacres Inc. Organizational Chart for FYV Mr. Cody L Bacluska Title: Supervisory Airport Wildlife Biologist Project Task: Project Oversight & Surveys Mr. Michael F. Noll 3F I i Ms. Kristin M_ Dorsch Title: Qualified Airport Wildlife Biologist a e Title: Qualified Airport Wildlife Biologist it YSS'� Project Task: Surveys & Data Collection c Project Task: Surveys & Data Collection M lnl?:!Y.!95!�^nRn5M?t?CA:�.!1!R:?L`P.:)Mhi?nL`nnni Yr9L`SRRni):?ant?nni!]nCi?:!:)1`P.i!CLM)CAAS?P.R^:!tb!L� rrrrrrrrr.,:rerrrrrrrcrrrrrrer.,,� ,a:\.crurrm.rr\.rrrr.rrrxxrr.r .rxr.4 Dr. Jeff Heilvell n Dr. Adam Rybum Title: Entomologist Title: Botanist Project Task: Insect Identification } e Project Task: Vegetation Identification 5M@!PCgh2it,:tTOOJ:Mq):,fOO5Y.Y.4)i� ':q:4i,i6fi4i4'4W.. W ;4\S QQQpfv lQ4iQO.iN:,4\QfvQ4 ,jj:{:4{iiGRlABN{CCGI'i:L4 W'G4'41{:GC•liR4'{SC•4'CC•4'Cf:4-\ rt Mrs. Wendy Dorsch Title: Office Administrator Project Task Administration & Accounting Recent projects & References: -Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport: Loomacres Inc. is currently conducting a Wildlife Hazard Assessment for the airport. Loomacres Inc. also assists the airport with direct control projects and Wildlife Hazard Management training. For more information please contact Steve Keith, Operations Director at 479-790-9929. -Nashville International Airport: Loomacres Inc. is currently conducting a Wildlife Hazard Assessment for the Nashville International Airport. Loomacres will also develop/update the airport's Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, and provide the airport's staff with the FAA required wildlife hazard management training. For more information please contact Chris Ricketts, Operations Coordinator, 615-218-3870. -Plattsburgh International Airport: Loomacres Inc. has conducted a Wildlife Hazard Assessment and developed a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan for PBG. AIP funding was used to Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -]/18/10 fund this project. This project was completed in September 2009. Loomacres Inc. is currently the prime consultant providing wildlife conflict resolution and Wildlife Hazard training for the airport. For more information please contact Frank Dietz, Assistant Manager, Plattsburgh International Airport, at 518-565-4015. -Syracuse International Airport: Loomacres Inc. is currently conducting a Wildlife Hazard Assessment for the airport. Loomacres Inc. also assists the airport with direct control projects and Wildlife Hazard training. This project is set to be complete April 2010. For more information please contact John Carni, Operations Manager, Syracuse Department of Aviation, at 3I5- 455- 3680. -Buffalo Niagara International Airport: Loomacres Inc. is the prime consultant providing Wildlife Hazard Management training and consulting services. Loomacres Inc. also provides onsite wildlife conflict resolution. For more information please contact Dave Macy, Operations Supervisor, Buffalo International Airport at 716-863-3586. -Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport: Loomacres Inc. is currently conducting a Wildlife Hazard Assessment for Greenville -Spartanburg International Airport. Loomacres will also develop the airport's Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, and provide the airport's staff with the FAA required wildlife hazard management training as well as provide the airport with direct control services. For more information please contact Larry Holcomb, Airport Manager, 864-848- 6262. -Elmira-Corning Regional Airport: Loomacres Inc. is the prime consultant providing Elmira - Corning Regional Airport with an assessment of wildlife hazards at their airport. We have also assisted with the development of their Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, which has been approved by the FAA. Elmira -Coming Regional Airport has also contracted Loomacres Inc. to provide direct control of hazardous wildlife for the past several years. For more information please contact Bill DeGraw, Director of Operation, Elmira -Corning Regional Airport, at 607-426-5622. -List of Airports that Loomacres Inc. has provided Airport Wildlife Consulting Services; JFK International, Stewart International, LaGuardia International, Teterboro International, Republic, Sullivan County, Jamestown International, Poconos Regional, Johnstown -Cambria County, Blair County, Plattsburgh International, Massena International, Ogdensburg International, Binghamton Regional, Elmira -Corning Regional, Ithaca -Tompkins Regional, Warren T. Eaton, Buffalo International, Niagara Falls International, Lebanon Regional, Manchester -Boston International, Shenandoah Valley Regional, Syracuse International, Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, Greenville -Spartanburg International Airport, Owensboro Regional Airport, Nashville International Airport, Columbia Regional Airport, Enid Woodring Regional Airport Additional references are available on request Licenses and Permits Loomacres Inc. maintains all necessary permits and licenses to conduct wildlife management activities on airports. It is the responsibility of the airport to maintain all appropriate state and federal permits that will be required to remove and harass wildlife on airport property. Loomacres Inc. should be listed as a sub-permittee on all appropriate permits. Loomacres Inc. will act as a Faycueville Executive Airport, Drake Field -]/18/10 liaison with both State and Federal agencies to assist the airport with necessary application, permitting and reporting procedures. Loomacres Inc. will assist airport personnel with the maintenance and renewal of Wildlife Permits. Insurance Loomacres Inc. maintains liability insurance coverage consisting of 2,000,000.00 per incident, 4,000,000.00 aggregate and an additional 2,000,000 umbrella policy. We also carry 2,000,000 in professional and 500,000 in workmen's comp. If additional insurance is required Loomacres Inc. will acquire and present appropriate documentation prior to the start of this project. Please see Appendix III for insurance information. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise: Loomacres Inc. is not a Certified Disadvantage Business (DBE); however Loomacres Inc. has utilized the services of DBE's when it was necessary to reach DBE participation goals as per DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 26. Loomacres is prepared to utilize a Certified DBE to provide up to 3% of the services offered in this contract. Loomacres is able to utilize the services of ETC Engineers & Architects Inc. which is a certified State of Arkansas DBE located at 1510 South Broadway, Little Rock, AR 72202. The contact person for ETC Inc. is Mr. Mizan Rahman, 501-375-1786. Specifically, the company will provide GIS, GPS, and habitat mapping services. ETC will map out the various habitat types on and around the airport. Further information about ETC Inc. can be found in Appendix III. Scope of Services: Phase I Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Training: Loomacres Inc. will conduct a Wildlife Hazard Assessment, as required by the FAA, Title 14 139.337(b) (1-4). Avian surveys will be conducted to document the species, number, habitat use and seasonal activity of birds that inhabit the airport. The surveys will be conducted four times monthly and will continue for one year. The surveys will be conducted at 12 or more sites located on and adjacent to the airport property. Site selection will be determined at the start of the project. During the surveys each of the sites will be visited for 3 minutes. The birds that are observed during this time will be documented. The results will be analyzed and included in the final WHA report. Estimated dates of completion: March 2010 -February 2011. II. Large mammal surveys will be conducted 2 times per month. Spotlights/Night vision/Infra-red will be used to document the abundance and distribution of mammals such as white -tail deer and coyotes. A vehicle will be used to survey the AOA and surrounding property. The route the vehicle will travel will be determined during the first visit to the airport. The results will be analyzed and included in the final WI -IA report. Estimated dates of completion: March 2010 - February 2011. III. Small mammal surveys will be conducted during the spring and fall to document the small mammal population at the airport. Four, 1000 it, transects will be set up in varying habitat types within the airport property. Small mammal traps will be placed every ten feet along each of the transects. The transects will be set for a total of three nights. Each day the traps will be checked Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field-2/l8/l0 and the species caught will be recorded. The results will be analyzed and included in the final WHA report. Estimated dates of completion: May 2010 & October 2010. IV. Vegetation surveys will be conducted to determine the dominant vegetation species on the airport. Grass height will be monitored at each survey location on a monthly basis to determine the average grass height for the growing season. Loomacres will also make planting recommendations as needed to ensure that no new attractants are created. The results will be analyzed and included in the final WHA report. Estimated dates of completion: May 2010 -August 2010. V. Insect surveys will be conducted to determine their potential to become wildlife attractants at the airport. Surveys will be conducted at 12 sites throughout the airport. Species composition and population index will be determined. The results will be analyzed and included in the final WHA report. Estimated dates of completion: June 2010 -October 2010. VI. Perimeter fence surveys will be conducted during each visit to the airport. If a breach in the fence is discovered, the location and recommendations will be provided to the airport immediately. A summary of the results will be provided in the final WHA report. Estimated dates of completion: March 2010 -February 2011. VII. Loomacres Inc. staff will also document all major wildlife attractants and wildlife hazards at the airport and within 5 miles of the airport. This data and mitigation recommendations will be presented in the final WHA report. Estimated date of completion: April 2011. VIII. The Wildlife Hazard Assessment will also analyze the history of bird strikes that have occurred at the FYV. Estimated date of completion: April 2011. IX. A review of all wildlife -associated permits will be assessed and a historical review of their use will be presented in the Wildlife Hazard Assessment. Estimated date of completion: April 2011. X. Two months after completing the field work the findings of the surveys, and all above mentioned will be compiled into a detailed report and five copies will be presented to the consultant and to FYV. The report will also include a description of any potential wildlife hazards observed on and around the airport. In addition, the report will provide recommendations for reducing identified wildlife and their potential for causing wildlife strikes, and make recommendations for mitigating the wildlife attractants found on and around the airport. Estimated date of completion: April 2011. XI. Throughout the duration of the project Loomacres Inc. personnel will be available on -call to assist airport personnel with the dispersal or removal of potential wildlife hazards (whitetail deer, gulls, ect.), utilizing pyrotechnics, firearms, cage traps and body gripping traps. These methods will be discussed with airport management prior to their use. All of Loomacres Inc. personnel are trained, licensed, and experienced in the use of firearms, traps and pyrotechnics. Loomacres always adheres to all state and federal regulations including the Migratory bird treaty act of 1981. Estimated date of completion March 2010 -February 2011. *This is an additional service included as part of the contract. This service is unique to Loomacres Inc. Very few firms are able to offer these services. * XII. During the term of the contract Loomacres Inc. will conduct one, Bird Identification and Wildlife Hazard Management training course that is required by the FAA. The training will be conducted at FYV. If some airport personnel are unable to attend the training, they may attend one of our Fayeneville Executive Airport, Drake Field -2/I8/10 9 regularly scheduled trainings at other airports. All personnel that attend and pass the training will receive a certificate verifying their accomplishment. The names and grades of those in attendance will be provided to the Airport Manager and Loomacres Inc. will retain a copy. Please retain all documentation regarding this training for future reference. Please see appendix 11 for an outline of this training. Estimated date of completion: At airports convenience. XIII. In the event of a wildlife/bird strike, Loomacres Inc. will assist airport personnel with the identification of the animal struck. Loomacres Inc. will also aid in the reporting of the strike. Estimated date of completion: March 2010 -April 2011. XIV. When necessary, Loomacres Inc. can assist FYV with public relations. This includes public out- reach, and media relations. In addition, Loomacres Inc. will assist in acquiring land owner permission in the immediate area surrounding the airport in order to conduct wildlife conflict resolution. Scope of Services Phase II Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (if required): Upon completion of the Wildlife Hazard Assessment, Loomacres Inc. will be available to create a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan. Loomacres Inc. will develop the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan so that it will meet the requirements of FAA, Title 14 Part 139.337 (e) & (1) If required following the completion to the Wildlife Hazard Assessment Loomacres Inc. will develop a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan for FYV. The WHMP will be based on the data gathered during the Wildlife Hazard Assessment. A Wildlife Hazard Management Plan provides detailed procedures and guidelines for the airport to address wildlife hazards at the airport. It will also prioritize the goals of the plan and sets a timeline for the accomplishment of the goals. The plan will recognize the people that will carry out the established goals. Estimated date of completion: May 2011. Term Due to the time sensitive nature of FAA requirements and the importance of reducing potential wildlife hazards, Loomacres Inc. is available to initiate this project at the airports earliest convenience. Twelve months will be dedicated to the WHA and Wildlife Conflict Resolution, and two months will be dedicated to data analysis and the development of the Wildlife Hazard Assessment. An additional month will be dedicated to the creation of a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan. Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field-LI8Q0 10 Bringing Wildlife Management to a Higher Lerel- f- J .cam 4_J' APPENDIX I ,LOOMACRES Wildlife Management Dear Airport/Operations Manager, This letter was prepared to provide the Certificate Holder with documentation verifying that Loomacres' personnel meet the requirements of § 139.337(f)(7)(a-d) outlined in AC No: 150/5200-36 Subsection a: The lead Trainer/qualified airport wildlife biologist has the necessary academic coursework and work experience to meet the qualifications of a GS -0486 series wildlife biologist as defined by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management classification standards. Subsection b: The lead Trainer/qualified airport wildlife biologist has taken and passed an airport wildlife hazard management -training course acceptable to the FAA administrator. Subsection c: The lead Trainer/qualified airport wildlife biologist has conducted at least one Wildlife Hazard Assessment acceptable to the FAA administrator. Subsection d: The lead Trainer/qualified airport wildlife biologist has taken and passed an airport wildlife hazard management -training course acceptable to the FAA administrator. Sincerely, Cody Baciuska President Profess ion a l- R e l i a b l e- E t h i c a l- Loomacres Wildlife Management • P.O. 361 • Warnerville, NY 12187 Phone: 607-760-8748 • Fax: 518-618-3129 www.Loomacres.com • info@loomacres.com Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -2/18/70 12 9fl1Embrp-tibble &ronautttat &.niber$i.tpSttp Center for Professional Education Hereby certifies that Cody Baciuska Has successfully completed 2.4 Continuing Education Units in Wildlife Hazard Management In Witness Whereof the signatures are authorized by the Board of Trustees and the Seal of the University are hereunto affixed at Daytona Beach, Florida this I8 h day of May 2007 Anno Domini. Ii /vt Uarria A. Smith, r:hancallor Martin A. Smith, Chancellor 11:..:... _-:... \\"__LI...:.J.' Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -1/18/10 �� nd Crrglirr A. Popp. ),D., Director I?"' r I._.._ .__ n__I' ...I ¢L..,.:__ (1regory A. Popp, J.D., Director Vol % I : r _....._ :,._ n_..:._...:_ __r c. L......:.... 13 Cody Bacinska 134 Markley Road Cobleskill, NY 12043 51S-234.8547 EDUCATION: • State University of New York. College at Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Bachelor of Technology Dagree In Anima! Sciairo- Cor.rnuruuon H]Idllfe .ifanagonamr Dare of Cmduaioa. Dece=Nm 2003 Auocime of Applied Science Degree- Concentration Fisher!" and H'ild!ffe Technology Dare ofCaadiati Mav 2003 • State Univenilr of New York at Oneonta Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Finance Expected Date of Gndm:mhlay 2010 MAJOR COURSE WORK: • Biology l • woody PLam M&eial • Botany • WetLwd Asurounnr nut Delimaon • Chemiwy I • Wetland Ecosystems • Emomology • Wildlife Law Enforcement • Emvomnental Policy • wildlife Managenxm • Evolutionary Biology • Wildlife Techniques • Fish Rutatim • Wildlife Policy • Fisberio Managemeat • Wildlife Photognpby • Fisheries Techniques • Watafoui Ecology & Management • Herpetology • Statistics • Intepated Pest \faugnixnt • SOB Science • Natural History ofyenebntn • Soil aodwataCoosn wtioo • Ornithology • Tennuial Ecology • Principles of Psasitology • Technical Cmtmnvriations FIELD EXPERIENCE: Arlag Rildlife • Bird taxidermy • Alottabiav pfrllnappmg • Bow"Iantlpefg • Dee.girg • Cage of game birds • Cue of betps had • Can ottgwon • Reptile & Anphsbiaw idemification • Fsmvel bopping • Ihaiacarioo of frog and bad calls • Min auevg & Bavdiva • Mammal idearifnuon • Saagbird idmdficatiuo, ag'mgS xsmg • R1411Mouss caution • Waterfowl idenifcnio0. aging S tests • 5oa mammal bappmg • Pam couan / Breedvsg bird swney. . Ose of mfrn,d o>eamioE denim • MAPS pwloccl We Guide • ,, ,.ta iegnmewne • Blood Ste•Nea couectieu • Rakes teeing • Radio telemetry • Raptor idemifintim Fisbenn W'edabds • Creel«nuw • Delineation ofwetiaM bomdvaes • Etecbo fidung • Fedeal and State caniftatim • Haul seining • tdemficaticn ofbydne wds • lnveaebnte tanplina • Identiftcanon of wetland vegetation . Pood-lake'sbenm tnsppng • ldeili5caDon ofuetiand bydlalegy • Waver groan• assesvmera • wateztd delineation • Speeee and age deeermr3tion • Welland tetmation and nitigatim Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Fie1d-218110 14 • Pyrotechnics • Airport driving • Radio communication • Business administration • Spotligbting•Night Vision- and Fleer • Computer • Soil anah'sit • CPR • Trapping • Firearms • Tree pnmug • Hiking • Topo'aeriol map analysis • Htmting • Watercraft Operation • GPS, GIS/ArcViea • Vaccination of Animals • Operation of snowmobiles and ATVs • Vegelation sampling • Photography digital/SLR WORK EXPERIENCE: • Loomacres Wildlife Management- Cobleskill. NY July 2005 to prsson President of Loom:ncrci Wildlife Management. Loon:acres provides wildlife and enviromnemal consulting to the aviation industry. government agencies, municipalities. corporations and private individuals. Services range from wildlife and vegetation surveys to developmenr and implementation of wildlife management plans. Loornacres also provides education and training to airport personnel involved in wildlife management. • USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services- Castleton. NY -Supervisor: Ted Igleheart Februoiy 2004 to July 2005 Conducting wildlife sur eys, habitat assessments. and wildlife hazard nssements on a number of airports throughout New York. Data collection. entry, analysis. presentation. Assisting in the development of wildlife management plans. identifying and addressing, damage. disease, and potential human heath and safety issues created by wildlife. Use of pyiotechuics, firearms and maps to haze and remove hazardous wildlife. Public relations and outreach and education. • Nalloal Audubon Society- Sharon. CT -Supervisor: Laurie Fortin 21 Afar 2003 to 21 August 2003 Operated 7 MAPS Bird Banding Stations, responsible for net setup. extracting birds, aging, sexing. banding. data recording and entry, and overall welfare of the birds captured in the nets. Also conducted point counts, breeding bird surveys. nest searching. and vegetation surveys. • Welland Studies and Solutions- Chaulilly, VA -Supervisor: Dan Fisk 05 January to 17 Jmrumv 2003 Wetland restoration and mitigation. Planted a variety of trees and shrubs • Stillman Lawn care and Landscaping- Balabtidge. NY Supen'hor: Chris Stillman May 1994 to Augusr 2000 (seasonal) From April Ito September 25 Consmeted and maintained numerous liiwus and landscapes • Raptor Project- Rosbury, NY -Supervisor: Jonathan Wood June 1995 to Angus: 2000 (part-time) Responsible for the health and daily care of tine animals at the facility. Also assisted in the preparation and presentation of educational lectures LICENCES. TRAP ING & CERTIFICATIONS: - FAA Certified Airport Wildlife Biologist. NRA Certified Firearms Instructor -Airport Driving Cot.. FAA Approved Wildlife Biologist Training. - NYS Pistol Pennit. -NYS Wildlife Control Pemdt, -NYS Hmuh:g and Trapping License, Boater Safety Cen VOLUNTEER: State University or New York at Cobleskul Spring 2007@2008.Prescntedseverul Iecwns on Bird Identification and Mist nemng April 2001- Inspected and maintained kestrel nest boxes Jmuarry 2003 —December 2003, -Care and maintenance of animals in herpetological lmtsemn Landis Arboretum Spring 2007-Intruted swdents on ecology New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Xosembe, 2000- Assisted with the NYSDEC deer census September 1003- Assisted NYSDEC at waterfowl banding station ACTIVITIES: • .009-preseuc President of NY$ Wildlife Management Association • 2007- 2009. Director of NYS Wildlife Management Association • September 2002- January 2003. Secretary of the SUNY Cobleskill chapter of The Wildlife Society • Januay 2003-Alar2003, Vice President of the SUNY Cobleslill chapter of The Wildlife Society Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -2/18/10 15 Appendix II Wildlife Hazard Management and Bird Biology Training General Outline 1 Introduction & Overview of Training Objectives A. Authority, Regulations, Legalities B. Wildlife Hazard Management Plan General Challenges to Aviation Safety Presented by Wildlife A. Large and Small Mammals B. Various Avian Species C. On and Off -site Attractants Practical Management Techniques A. Food, Cover, & Water B. Habitat Modification & Exclusion a. Grass Management b. Fencing c. Brush Removal C. Repellents a. Chemical, Audio, Visual D. Removal a. Lethal b. Non -Lethal 4 Reporting Procedures & Database A. Bird/Other Wildlife Strike Report 5 Maintenance of State & Federal Permits 7 Bird identification & Bird Biology A. Topography B. Flight and Feathers C. Molt and Migration B. Identification 9. Pyrotechnic usage and safety 8 Review and Exam Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Fieid-1//8/10 W Appendix III Arkansas Unified DBE Certification Program Telephone (501) 569.2000 Post Office Box 2261 Fax (501) 569-2693 Little Rock.Arkanws 72203-2_261 r Arxmnm lIN'AaM,1 d,l{a TTL E44LROCK M1AT*OVAL Alt FORT IidkJM4A1TInAPRO �R Gntral&Ranlary Trams( sus iMlli111tja„n n ARKANSAS Aa"RA AAOA ASSOCIATION flrbna4flaaAig,cnn.1 December 2l, 2009 Mr. Mizan Rahman ETC Engineers and Architects, Inc. 1510 South Broadway Little Rock, AR 72202 Dear Mr. Rahman: This will acknowledge receipt of the annual affidavit stating there have been no changes in ETC Engineers and Architects, Inc.'s circumstances affecting its ability to meet size, disadvantaged status, ownership, or control requirements of Federal Regulation 49 CFR Part 26. Based on a review of this information, the firm's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification in Arkansas will continue through December 21, 2010. Any time the firm's circumstances change, a notarized statement setting forth the changes must be submitted to the Department within 30 days. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Natasha Ilalbert at (501) 569-2297. liche Sincer4eavcnponb"A P DBE Hearing Committee Chair c: Chief Legal Counsel DBE Program Specialist Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field -2/18/10 17 • 1510 SOUTH BROADWAY. LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202 • PHONE 501-375-1786 • FAX 501.375-1277 February 17, 2010 Cody Baduska Loom Acres, Inc. P.O. box 361 Warnerville, New York 12187 Dear Mr. Bacluska: We am pleased to provide the following information and references concerning previous mapping and GIS projects completed by our firm. In particular, Mr. William Andrews, PE, Mr. Mlzan Rahman, PE and Dr. Shawkat All, PE of our staff have worked on GIS/Mapping projects throughout the state and In Dr. Airs case in previous experience projects In the western United States and Europe. Dr. Shawkat AO began working in GIS applications in 1993, when he developed Arcinfo (workstation) based Soodplain mapping models in Bangladesh. Later, Dr. All developed numerous AreVlew based GIS models for water and natural resources management projects in Bangladesh. Europe and the United States. He also worked as Project Leader and GIS Specialist in the 'Center for Environmental & Geographic Information Services', Bangladesh. and Resource Analysis (RA), The Netherlands. Dr. All led a project that developed Remote Sensing (RS) and GIS based tools for mapping flood depth and duration (FDD). FDD has been extensively used In natural resources management In Bangladesh. He extensively used ArcView and ArcGIS for watershed, hydrological and hydraulic analysis. Dr. All also worked as an Instructor for several shad causes on the application of GIS and RS In natural resource management. He has several ne9ona0 International publications on GIS mid RS application. 4t • e-mail: etc welcengineersinc. com a crc MEMBER Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field-]/l8/l0 18 References for previous projects completed by ETC Include: Steve Parke, Director of Public Works, City of Fort Smith, AR — 479-784-2231 Mayor JoAnne Bush, City of Lake Village, AR —870-265-2228 Mr. Robert Cogdell, Director of Public Work:, City of Maumelle, AR -501-851-2500 We appredate your interest in ETC Engineers and Architects and look forward to working with you and your staff. Sincerely, Perry Cart Vice President Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field-LI&IO M Attachement II FEE SCHEDULE Fees Phase I: Wages and Administration $49,591.00 Transportation and Supplies: $8,547.00 Phase I Total: $58,138.00 Phase II: Wages and Administrative: $4,125.00 Transportation and Supplies: $546.00 Phase 11 Total: $4,671.00 Project Total: 62,809.00 Billing and Payment: The total cost of phase I, and II is $62,809.00. Drake Field will be invoiced on a monthly basis in the amount of $4,187.26 WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT The agreement will be with the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Loomacres Inc. for a project generally described as: Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Management Plan for the Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field. Consisting of: a Wildlife Hazard Assessment (Comprehensive Ecological Study), update/develop a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, establish a Wildlife Hazard Monitoring Program, alert airport personnel of potential wildlife hazards, removelreduce wildlife hazards on an as -needed basis, conduct FAA required Wildlife Hazard Training, assist airport personnel with the maintenance and renewal of wildlife permits. ARTICLE 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES BIOLOGIST will perform all all services as enumerated in the RFQ attached hereto Attachement I. A detailed listing of the scope of work is provided in the BIOLOGIST's proposal and response to RIP # 10-03, in Attachment I. The BIOLOGIST shall provide all necessary equipment and human resources that are required to fulfill the contract. ARTICLE 2. COMPENSATION OWNER will compensate BIOLOGIST as set forth in Attachment II. ARTICLE 3. TERMS OF PAYMENT OWNER will pay BIOLOGIST as follows: 3.1 Invoices and Time of Payment BIOLOGIST will issue monthly invoices as outlined in Attachment II. Invoices are due and payable within 30 days of receipt. 3.2 Interest In the event of a disputed billing, only the disputed portion will be withheld from payment, and OWNER shall pay the undisputed portion. OWNER will exercise reasonableness in disputing any bill or portion thereof. No interest will accrue on any disputed portion of the billing until mutually resolved. ARTICLE 4. OBLIGATIONS OF BIOLOGIST 4.1 Standard of Care The standard of care applicable to BIOLOGIST Services will be the degree of skill and diligence normally employed by professional biologists or consultants performing the same or similar Services at the time said services are performed. BIOLOGIST will reperform any services not meeting this standard without additional compensation. The tasks assigned shall be completed in a timely and efficient manner. 4.2 BIOLOGIST's Personnel at Airport Site The presence or duties of BIOLOGIST's personnel on the airport property, whether as onsite representatives or otherwise, do not make BIOLOGIST or BIOLOGISTS personnel in any way responsible for those duties that belong to OWNER and/or other entities. 4.3 BIOLOGIST Insurance BIOLOGIST will maintain throughout this AGREEMENT the following insurance: (a) Workers compensation and employer's liability insurance as required by the state of Arkansas. (b) Comprehensive automobile and vehicle liability insurance covering claims for injuries to member of the public and/or damages to property of others arising from use of motor vehicles, including onsite and offsite operations, and owned, nonowned, or hired vehicles, with $1,000,000 combined single limits. (c) Commercial general liability insurance covering claims for injuries to members of the public or damage to property of others arising out of any covered negligent act of omission of BIOLOGIST or of any of its employees, agents, or subcontractors, with $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate. (d) Professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate. (e) OWNER will be named as an additional insured with respect to BIOLOGISTS liabilities hereunder in insurance coverages identified in items (b) and (c) and BIOLOGIST waives subrogation against OWNER as to said policies. ARTICLE 5. OBLIGATIONS OF OWNER 5.1 OWNER -Furnish Data OWNER will provide to BIOLOGIST all data in OWNER's possession relating to BIOLOGIST's services on the PROJECT. BIOLOGIST will reasonably rely vice vise upon the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the information provided by OWNER. 5.2 Access to Facilities and Property OWNER will make its facilities accessible to BIOLOGIST as required for BIOLOGISTS performance of its services. 5.3 Timely Review OWNER will examine BIOLOGISTS studies, reports, sketches, drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documents; obtain advice of an attorney, insurance counselor, accountant, auditor, bond and financial advisors, and other consultants as OWNER deems appropriate; and render in writing decisions required by OWNER in a timely manner. 5.4 Prompt Notice OWNER will give prompt written notice to BIOLOGIST whenever OWNER observes or becomes aware of any development that affects the scope or timing of BIOLOGIST's Services, or of any defect in the work of BIOLOGIST or construction contractors. 5.5 OWNER's Insurance 5.5.1 OWNER will maintain property insurance on all physical facilities. 5.6 Litigation Assistance The Scope of Services does not include costs of BIOLOGIST for required or requested assistance to support, prepare, document, bring, defend, or assist in litigation undertaken or defended by OWNER. All such Services required or requested of BIOLOGIST by OWNER, except for suits of claims between the parties to this AGREEMENT, will be subject to a separate agreement. ARTICLE 6. GENERAL LEGAL PROVISIONS 6.1 Authorization to Proceed Execution of this AGREEMENT by OWNER will be authorization for BIOLOGIST to proceed with the work. 6.2 Reuse of PROJECT Documents All reports, drawings, specifications, documents, and other deliverables of BIOLOGIST, whether in hard copy or in electronic form, are instruments of service for this PROJECT, whether the PROJECT is competed or not. 6.3 Force Majeure BIOLOGIST is not responsible for damages or delay in performance caused by acts of God, strikes, lockouts, accidents, or other events beyond the control of BIOLOGIST. In any such event, BIOLOGIST's contract price and schedule shall be equitably adjusted. 6.4 Termination 6.4.1 This AGREEMENT may be terminated for convenience on 30 dayswritten notice, or for cause if either party fails substantially to perform through no fault of the other and does not commence correction of such nonperformance within 5 days of written notice and diligently complete to correction thereafter. 6.4.2 On termination, BIOLOGIST will be paid for all authorized services performed up to the termination date. 6.5 Suspension, Delay, or Interruption of Work OWNER may suspend, delay, or interrupt the Services of BIOLOGIST for the convenience of OWNER. In Such event, BIOLOGISTS contract price and schedule shall be equitably adjusted. 6.6 No Third -Party Beneficiaries This AGREEMENT gives no rights or benefits to anyone other than OWNER and BIOLOGIST and has no third -party beneficiaries. 6.7 Indemnification 6.7.1 BIOLOGIST agrees to indemnify OWNER for any claims, damages, losses, and costs, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees and litigation costs, arising our of claims by third parties for property damage or bodily injury, including death, caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of BIOLOGIST, BIOLOGIST's employees, affiliated corporations, and subcontractors in connection with the PROJECT. 6.7.2 OWNER agrees to indemnify BIOLOGIST from any claims, damages, losses, and costs, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees and litigation costs, arising out of claims by third parties for property damage or bodily injury, including death, caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of OWNER, or its employees or contractors in connection with the PROJECT. 6.8 Assignment This is a bilateral personal Services AGREEMENT. Neither party shall have the power to or will assign any of the duties or rights or any claim arising out of or related to this AGREEMENT, whether arising in tort, contract or otherwise, without the written consent of the other party. Any unauthorized assignment is void and unenforceable. These conditions and the entire AGREEMENT are binding on the heirs, successors, and assigns of the parties hereto. 6.9 Waiver 6.9.1 No waiver by either party of any breach of this AGREEMENT, or of any warranty or representation hereunder, shall be deemed to ba a waiver by the same party of any other breach of any kind or nature (whether preceding or succeeding the breach in questions, and whether or not of the same or similar nature). 6.9.2 No failure by a party to exercise any right it may have under this AGREEMENT or under law upon another party's default, and no delay in the exercise of that right, shall prevent it from exercising the right whenever the other party continues to be in default. No such failure or delay shall operate as a waiver of any default or as a modification of the provisions of this AGREEMENT. 6.10 Jurisdiction The substantive law of the state of Arkansas shall govern the validity of this AGREEMENT, its interpretation and performance, and any other claims related to it. 6.11 Severability and Survival 6.11.1 If any of the Provisions contained in this AGREEMENT are held for any reason to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be impaired thereby. 6.11.2 Limitations of liability, indemnities, and other express representations shall survive termination of this AGREEMENT for any cause. 6.12 BIOLOGIST'S Deliverables BIOLOGISTS deliverables, including record drawings, are limited to the sealed and signed hard copies. Computer -generated drawing files furnished by BIOLOGIST are for OWNER or others' convenience. Any conclusions or information derived or obtained from these electronic files will be at user's sole risk. 6.13 Dispute Resolution The parties will use their best efforts to resolve amicably any dispute, including use of alternative dispute resolution options. ARTICLE 7. ATTACIIMENTS, SCHEDULES, AND SIGNATURES This AGREEMENT, including its attachments, and schedules constitutes the entire AGREEMENT, supersedes all prior written or oral understandings, and may only be changed by a written amendment executed by both parties. ►l Phase I: Wildlife Hazard Assessment: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties execute below: For OWNER, City of Fayetteville. AR dated this day of _ Signature Signature Name (printed) Name Title Title For BIOLOGIST, dated this day of Signature Signature Name (printed) Name Title Title Phase H: Wildlife Hazard Manaeement Plan (If required by FAA): IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties execute below: For OWNER, City of Fayetteville. AR dated this day of Signature Signature Name (printed) Name Title Title For BIOLOGIST, dated this day of Signature Signature Name (printed) Name Title Title