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Army Corps Wetland Delineation Manual for altered sites larger than fivacres in size. This procedure requires the establishment of a minimum of 3 transects; with sample plots located on the transects and off the transects as needed, to document changes in elevation, soil, and plant communities. Information from the survey plots will be used to determine the location of all wetland/upland boundaries, with paired plots used to document wetland/upland boundaries. Vegetation, soils, and hydrology will be characterized for each plot: the vegetation will be identified and the coverage calculated by species, a soil profile will be described, and the hydrology characteristics will be evaluated. All wetland/upland boundaries and sample plots will be marked on the ground with flagging or wire pin flags. The boundary locations and sample plots will be surveyed and mapped by the city of Eugene, that cost has not been included with this estimate. Based on previous experience completing agricultural delineations, it is likely that Janet Morlan from the Department of State Lands will require a site visit to review the findings, hence a line item in the cost estimate for agency coordination. A Wetland Delineation Report will be completed which summarizes the field survey results and the available resource information. This report should satisfy the DSL and Corps requirements for the Clean Water Act. The Wetland Delineation report will include the following: • Discussion of site specific methods and techniques • Site map depicting the wetland/upland boundaries and location of sample plots • Aerial photographs as necessary, to indicate changes in the conditions of the site property and vicinity • Field data sheets (US Army Corps of Engineers' format fora three-parameter application) for each sample plot 3.0 LIMITATIONS TO THE SCOPE The following items are not included within the scope of work for this project: • Rare plant survey • Biological assessment • Archeological survey and assessment • Joint Removal Fill Permit application • Wetland Mitigation Plan • Preparation of other investigations, documents, reports, or presentations which may be required by local or other agencies during the course of the project 4.0 FEE The estimated fee for completion of the Wetland Delineation study is presented in detail below. The anticipated costs are presented as a range, based on typical site conditions in the vicinity of the project. The field visit estimate presents a range from 2 survey periods at 3 days each (6 days in the field for biologist and field assistant) to 3 survey periods at 5 days for the first survey and 3 days for each of the 2 following surveys (a total of 11 days in the field). The 2-survey period may be possible if the site is uniformly saturated or inundated such that the conclusions as to duration of saturation can be made within 2 survey periods. field work can be for a 14 dais for 2 survey periods based on the potential for a total of 6 days as 2 visits 3 days each should the site be very wet and the wetland determination enable to be The City of Eugene will be billed as time and materials expenses for completion of the project. Should the scope of the project change from what is outlined above such that additional costs would be incurred, this proposal can be amended with written agreement from both the City of Eugene and Environmental Solutions LLC. 1. Completion of Wetland Delineation* Field investigation: 48-88 hrs (2-3 visits biologist and field assistant) $5760.00-$10,560.00 Preparation of data sheets: 32-40 hrs biologist $2560.00-$3200.00 Data review and report preparation: 20-32 hrs biologist ............:.......................$1600.00- $2560.00 01 Environmental Solutions LLC: Proposal for City of Eugene Wetland Delineation on Tax Lot 100 of Tax Map 17-05-01, west of Eugene, Oregon -December 2005 Page 2