Consultant Recommendation for Valentine Park SRF Project Copyrighted
April 2, 2018
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 9.
ITEM TITLE: Consultant Recommendation for Valentine Park SRF
Project
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of the selection of
Applied Ecological Services as the consultant for the
Valentine Park SRF Project, and to authorize the City
Manager to negotiate a contract within the SRF budget.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Valentine Park SRF Project Consultant City Manager Memo
Recommendation-NNM Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Consultant Proposal Supporting Documentation
ConsultantSupplemental Information Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Consultant Recommendation for Valentine Park SRF Project
DATE: March 21 , 2018
Four proposals were received in response to a Request for Proposals for consultant
services to implement a $70,000 Catfish Creek Watershed State Revolving Loan Fund
(SRF) award for the Valentine Park SRF Project.
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens and the RFP Review Committee
recommend City Council approval of the selection of Applied Ecological Services as the
consultant for the Valentine Park SRF Project, and to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate a contract within the SRF budget of$70,000.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
Dubuque
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager `c�``�%
SUBJECT: Consultant Recommendation for Valentine Park SRF Project
DATE: March 20, 2018
INTRODUCTION
This memo transmits for City Council approval, the recommendation for qualified
consulting services to implement a $70,000 Catfish Creek Watershed State Revolving
Loan Fund (SRF) award for the Valentine Park SRF project. The proposal and
supplemental materials from the recommended consultant are enclosed.
BACKGROUND
Valentine Park is an 11-acre public neighborhood park located on the south side of
Dubuque and accessed off Valentine Drive. The City of Dubuque recently acquired an
8-acre residential property adjacent to Valentine Park accessed off Cody Drive for a
total of 19 acres of parkland.
The Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority manages a cost-share grant
program with funding from the SRF Sponsorship Program. The Watershed
Management Authority evaluates applications in terms of cost, feasibility, goals in the
Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan, visibility (public benefit), and City level of
participation. Public projects with educational components are funded 100% with SRF.
Management measures identified in the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan for
Valentine Park and neighborhood concerns with stormwater runoff prompted City staff
to initiate this SRF project for the entire 19-acre expanded parkland. The Watershed
Management Authority approved the City's request for a $70,000 SRF award for the
Valentine Park project.
DISCUSSION
The Valentine Park SRF Project involves installation of best management practices for
the entire 19-acre expanded parkland. The SRF ProjecYs management measures
include: Replant the northern half of slopes to prairie to reduce mowing/maintenance
costs; bioswales to be cut into perimeter of parking lot with curb cuts; existing parking
islands converted to depressed rain gardens with curb cuts, soil quality restoration and
additional native plantings to naturalize unused slopes throughout the 19-acre parkland.
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The Valentine Park SRF Project will remove non-native species and plant native
vegetation to help control erosion by stabilizing sloped areas. Soil quality restoration
and additional native plantings will reduce that contribute to stormwater runoff impacting
downstream neighbors. Creating rain gardens and vegetated swales (bioswales) to
capture water promotes infiltration and reduces the amount of runoff entering Catfish
Creek.
The City's intent is that the Valentine Park SRF Project also be a demonstration project
for landowners interested in similar practices. Educational costs are funded separately
from SRF. The Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority will help promote the
demonstration.
The City of Dubuque solicited competitive proposals from qualified consultants to
provide planning, permitting, design, construction and local engagement of neighbors
and Dubuque citizens for native restoration and soil quality restoration in Valentine Park
using the SRF funds. Qualified Proposals were received from the following firms:
Firm Location Base Fee Fee Alternates
Applied Ecological Services Dubuque, IA $45,990.00 $56,335.00
Earthview Environmental Coralville, IA $57,429.00 $62,699.00
Encap, Inc. DeKalb, IL $66,400.00 n/a
Sustainable Landscape Solutions Riverside, IA $61,563.75 n/a
The consultant selection committee included myself and the following members:
Stephen Fehsal and Jeff Ahlers, Leisure Services Department; Dean Mattoon,
Engineering Department; Tony Brietbach, Finance Department; and Eric Schmechel,
Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority.
RECOMMENDATION
The consultant selection committee reviewed the proposals submitted by the four
qualifying firms, and then ranked them. Fees were not considered until after the initial
evaluation. The committee then agreed to interview the top-ranked firm, Applied
Ecological Services. After reviewing the proposal, completing the interview, and
conferring with references, the committee recommends Applied Ecological Services for
the following reasons:
1. The project team's level of professional competence and proven track record in:
Ecosystem restoration; applying for and obtaining the permits that will be required for
this project; and working with native landscaping and soil quality restoration.
2. The proposed project team's experience working together on similar projects �
involving a public space adjacent to private properties, dealing with landowners'
encroachments into public parks, and hosting neighborhood meetings.
3. The quality of the proposal based on the:
. Demonstrated understanding of the City's overall objectives;
• Design approach/methodology in completing scope of service;
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. Level of interest;
. Knowledge of the project site;
. Proposed schedule;
. Creativity and problem-solving ability;
. Ability to demonstrate initiative and motivation; and
. Local economic impact.
BUDGETIMPACT
The $70,000 Catfish Creek Watershed State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) award for the
Valentine Park SRF project will cover 100% of the watershed management measures.
The City plans to commit $5,000 in funding from the regional Parks to People plan for
educational / interpretive signage about the watershed and the demonstration project.
There is no direct cost to the City for the Valentine Park SRF ProjecYs watershed
management measures or educational components.
The proposed base fee of $45,990 and the fee with alternates of$56,335 submitted by
Applied Ecological Services is well within the SRF budget, and both fees are below the
fees of the other three qualifying firms.
The base and alternate fees proposed by Applied Ecological Services leave sufficient
funds for potential project enhancements, such as a bird and bee pollinator garden, as
well as a contingency amount.
REQUESTED ACTION
The requested action is for the City Council to approve Applied Ecological Services as
the selected consultant for the Valentine Park SRF Project, and to authorize the City
Manager to negotiate a contract within the SRF budget of $70,000.
Enclosures
cc: Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager
Stephen Fehsal, Park Division Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
F:Wsers\LCARSTEN\WP\GRANTS\Valentine Park Expansion\SFR Grant\Memo MVM Valentine Park SRF ConsWtant Rec.doc
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) '
o��,q�e ISSUE DATE: January 19th, 2018
rHecavor F p� CONTACT: Dean Mattoon
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FAX NO: 563-589-4205
AMsteryiecennkheMississip�+i a�»�; EMAIL: dmattoon@Cityofdubuque.ofg �
SUBMIT PROPOSAL/OFFER PRIOR TO: SUBMIT TO:
CLOSING DATE: February 19th, 2018 SEE Section 6.0
CLOSING TIME: 4:00 P.M. local time
DESCRIPTION:
Design, permitting, construction and public input and education coordination of
Native field and soil quality restoration buffer in Valentine Park in Dubuque, lowa.
RECEIPT OF PROPOSAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
If you are considering a response to this RFP, please mark the box to
� The left, fill in the information below and return this sheet as a confirmation that
you received this RFP.
NO RESPONSE REPLY
❑ If you do not want to respond to this RFP at this time, please mark the box to
the left, fill in the information below and return this sheet onl .
COMPANY NAME: DATE:
Applied Ecological Services 2/15/2018
MAILING ADDRESS:
3186 Hughes Court
CITY/STATE: ZIP CODE:
Dubu ue, 52003
AUTHORI 'D URE:
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Steven Apfelbaum
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Dean Matoon February 19, 2018
City of Dubuque
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Dubuque, lA 52001
RE: Request for Proposal - Design, Permitting, and Construction Services for Native Vegetation and Soil �uality Restoration in Vaientine Park
Dear Dean,
Applied Ecological Services is pleased to propose our services in site preparation and seetling for Valentine Park, basetl on the general guidelines
in the RFP and our site visit. We have estimated acres for each practice, but final locations and quantities will need to be decided/verified with
the stakeholders.AES assumes that the City of Dubuque will be responsible for location of the property boundaries prior to restoration activities,
specificalry at the public and private property interface.
Our 40 years of native restoration experience has shown that proper site preparation is the key to successful seed establishment. Removal of
woody vegetation will be completed using a forestry mower and shreddec This will minimize the need for offsite disposal antl will return beneficial
biomass to the site.This needs to be done prior to any other site prep.We typicalry conduct this work in the winter months through early spring.
Removal of herbaceous vegetation will take place over an entire growing season. By reducing weed competition while prairie seedlings are
developing, the time investment put into proper site preparation will pay off with a more successful prairie establishment.
We will start with a site prep mowing before the spring growth begins to allow a more efficient herbicitle application. We recommend at least two
herbicide applications, one in spring and one in fall. Occasionalry,there can he a growth of noxious or invasive weeds during summer months that
comes from the seed bank.We have includetl an alternate task/cost for an additional spray in the summer if these weeds emerge and can onty be
wntrolled by chemicals. We have also included an alternate task for a mowing if weeds can be controlled mechanically(depending on species).
We have identified the need for three different seeding zones. First is a no-mow buffer with SoR to create space between the neighbors and
the prairie restoration. Second is a dry mesic mix that will perform well on slopes. Third is a wet mesic mix for the low areas that can tolerate
occasional inundation. Seed installations will be conducted at two different times. The no-mow mix is a cool season grass that would be installed
in September similar to turf grass. The native mixes(dry mesic/wet mesic)will be drilletl in the dormant season,typically mid-0ctober until mid-
May. Our recommended maintenance includes five regimes of mowing over the first two years of establishment.
Our base bid provides the building 6locks for a successful prairie restoration. We have also included altemates bids for enhancing the seed mixes
to include more forbs for pollinators.And, we have included an alternate bid for using a biodegradable erosion mat instead of a photo-degrading
mat for the buffer.
Our proposal will remain valid for ninety(90)calendar days from the proposal closing tlate.
Sincerel,y, �'' " " �
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Applied Ecological Services, Inc.
Phone (563)845-0779 I Fax: (608)897-8486 I Email: mathew@appliedeco.com
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a.o Certificate of Insurance ................................................................................ 10
5.o Sustainable Dubuque Initiatives................................................................... 11
s.o Federal Consent Decree................................................................................ 11
�,o Understanding of Final Contract Terms ....................................................... 11
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About AES
Applietl Ecological Services is one of the leatling ecological consulting,design and restoration contracting firms in the world,detlicated to bringing
the science of ecology to land-use decisions.
AES applies science to provide practical land-use solutions that strike the most favorable balance behveen ecological sustainability,community
needs,and cost efficiency.
Our knowledge ot ecological systems provides a solitl foundation for implementing balanced ecological designs and solutions that are sustainable,
cost-effective and enduring.
AES was established in 1978 by founder and owner Steven I.Apfelbaum,who has built a reputation as one of the country's leading ecologists.
Apfelbaum's earliest projects were groundbreaking remediation projects for which he designed redamation plans and inventetl new techniques
for implementation. Because no source existed for native seed and plants,he collected native grass and forb seed in the wiltl to establish a
nursery that was capable of protlucing vegetation materials to accomplish his reclamation plans.
Today,AES has grown into one of the nation's most respected ecological services companies,with a staff of 150 and offices in Wisconsin,Illinois,
Indiana,Minnesota, lowa,Kansas,Ohio,Pennsylvania,and New York.Consulting antl design services work in collaboration with our experienced
restoration contractors—playing a key role in implementing on-the-ground ecological projects.These hvo divisions are backed by our nursery
division—Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries—one of the largest,most diverse native seed and plant nurseries in the U.S.
This unique combination of in-house staff experience—bringing together ecology,landscape design and p�anning,GIS mapping and tlata
management,aerial imaging antl remote sensing,restoration contracting and nursery science—provides innovation,flexibiliry,streamlined project
management antl most importantly,projects that exceed client,stakeholder and regulatory objectives.
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Mathew Stone, B.S.
Construction Manager
' ;" - -�� � �� ��� - � c SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCF_
Mathew Stone has over 18 years of professional experience in the ecological restoration field
and has woiketl for AES since 2000.He has a solitl understantling of the applied science
Y'-`-"v of ecological restoration combinetl with a broatl range of field experience indutling site
constmction,maintenance and management as well as stream restoration and erosion control.
�w Matt is basetl out of AES'Dubuque,lowa,office.
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Matt is cu«ently leatling AES'work for the lowa Natural Resources Conservation Service(NRCS)
_ y,�¢.� as part of the state's Wetlands Reserve Program implementation.He also has extensive work
�� experience throu9hout the Midwest as well as North Carolina.His specialties inclutle project
- .� , , management,design implementation and review,wnstruction oversight and site management
for a witle range of habitats,including streambanks,shorelines,ravines,wetlands,prairies,
woodlands and savannas.Matt takes a client-ceMric approach to project development antl sales,
drawing from his technical expertise to develop soWtions for a wide variety of clients,including
municipalities,forest preserves,parks,museums,botanical gardens,universities,private
tlevelopers and others.
�[LECT PROJECT EXPERIENCF_
lowa NRGS Floodplain Restoration,Eastern lowa.Project Director.
Ravinia&Indian Creek Park Stream Hestoration,Lake County,IL,Project Manager.
�,� �� �� � � � Fort Sheridan Havine Restoration,Highland Park,IL.Project Manager.
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Seavy Uitch Streambank Restoratian,Village of Vernan Hills,IL.Project Manager.
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Lake Forest Cemetery Ravine Restoration,Lake Forest,IL.Project Manager.
� •i � � � Flint Creek/Fox Point Stream Restoration,Barrington,IL.Project Manager.
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Zona Hosa Development Stream Restoration,Kansas City,M0.Project Manager.
� Metra Wetland Mitigation,Antiach,IL.Project Manager.
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� �� ' � •�� Springbrook Nature Center Stream Restoration,Itasca,IL.Project Manager.
� • � � � •�� Raceway Woods Stream Restoration,Dundee,IL.Project Manager.
Pabst Farms Development Stormwater Treatment Basins,Oconomowoc,WI.Project Manager.
Lincolnshire Creek Restoratian Phase 1 and 2,Lincolnshire,IL.Project Manager.
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Dustin Wire, B.S.
Construction Supervisor
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Dustin Wire began his employment with AES as a seasonal employee while attending
UW-Platteville during the summers of 2000-2003.He was a full-time employee from
June of 2005 until 2011.In 2011,�ustin IeftAES briefly to work forthe McHenry Counry
� -f--� Conservation District(MCCD)in Illinois.While working for MCCD,he was responsible for
z managing 6,000 acres.Dustin returned to AES in 2014 to resume his role as a project
��'� ��n���*� supervisor working primarily in the IL counties oi Kane,McHenry,and Lake.
�.���� � Dustin has managed numerous work sites,interpreted maps,and managed crews.He has
x����Y . r. .i helped to develop numerous innovative techniques to ecologically restore prairies,wet�ands,
; � '�'� , woodlantls,antl stream6anks with methotls of fire,herbicitle,plantings,mowing,and erosion
' c."� . ..*fi controltlevices.HeisproficientinArcGIS,ArcMap,ArcCatalog,ArcView,Trim61e6PS,Atlas
�� � - --�.� GIS,TNT,MS Word,Excel,PowerPoint,Access,and MathCA�.
� SE�ECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
��, . �-� � � , Carpenters Creek Stream Restoration(Carpentersville,IL).
-����� --���-�� � � ���_�� Ceresco Dam Removal/Kalamazoo River Streambank Stabilization(Ceresco,Mp.
� , � Installed 700 linear feet of fa6ric encapsWated soil lift.
� ' ' ' �" '' ' Appleton Native Vegetation Restaration(Appleton,Wl).
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' � �� Sanctuary of Bull Valley Conservation Development(Wootlstock,IL). Restoration and
maintenance.
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Spring Bluff Forest Preserve Sand Savanna(Lake County,IL).Invasive species control
' � using hand tools on santly soils of 68acre savanna site for Lake Counry Forest Preserve
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�'� � ' ' Winchester Glen Conservatian Development(Carpentersville,IL).Restoration and
�� � '� �� �� management for 129 acres.
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Carrington Reserve Conservation Oevelopment(West Dundee,IL),Invasive species
• � control in a fetlerally protected fen wetiand.
� � � Ironwood Golf Course Ponds Shoreline Hestoration(Normal,IL).Work included planting,
seeding,and site preparation.
Penny Healy Prairie Restoration(Cook County,IL).Brushing for the Forest Preserve District
of Cook Caunry.
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NRCS Wetlands Reserve Easements
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,� �#,H�. '��$°�`� voluntary nationwide program administered by the
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��� � j ` �.. conservationist mandated the use of third-party
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, , ,,, ,,,, ,,, , ,,,,�,�,,.,, . ., .,,,,, , � � results. In2011,AESwashiredtoimplementWRP
�� •� I� projects in the eastem half of the state. In just four years of the program,
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we provided construction administration and oversight on more than 200
sites and 6,600 acres. In 2015, the lowa NRCS awarded the entire state
of lowa to AES, including the Prairie Potholes Region.
AES brings to the process its nationwide expertise in wetland science
� ' � ' � ' and wetland construction. At the outset,AES scientists worked closely
with the NRCS to establish protocols that ensure buildable projects
� with achievable metrics of restoration. With one of the largest native
plant nurseries in the nation,AES is able to source appropriate and
cost-effective materials that meet the rigorous lowa NRCS standards
calling for seed mixtures of 30-50 species. Our knowledgeable nursery
and contrecting staff make modifications in plant mixtures as needed
5 • (depending on the site)to further ensure success.
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�"�`"�"`"`�e }�� � � *.,; ` AES acts as construction manager for most tasks to make sure
�� ±^+.� _.�,����� restorations are done right, timed for the appropriate season and
� � '-- completed on schedule. AES Construction Manager visits the site,
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develop a plan consistent with the NRCS'plans and goals and compliant
� with budgetary constraints. Local contractors do the work,which lowers
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NRCS Wetlands Reserve Easements
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� . oxbow wetlands and prairie potholes restored,
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� � control), drainage tiles disabled to re-flood former
^�--=- . ��•;,R wetlands, rich wetland flora is re-established-the
_ ,� �x� list, long and creative, always keeps hydrological
- . , restoration as its focus. And,finally, the ecological
,- , '^,���,, landscape is seen as the ultimate client. AES builds
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�'_ The Role of AES'Restoration Nurseries
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� AES'sister company,Taylor Creek Restoration
` Nurseries, has played a key role in providing diverse
� - - � �- native seed mixes for WRE projects. When it
� comes to quality, lowa has gone well beyond the
. . � minimum requirements of the WRE. While most agencies require only
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- five species in a native seed mix, the lowa NRCS normalty seeks about
30-50 different species in each mix. Since a major part of the WRE
program is aimed at achieving optimum wildlife habitat on every acre
enrolled,AES helps modify seed mixes to restore wildlife habitat while
� '' also offering NRCS a product that is cost-effective and commercialty
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One of the main reasons the partnership between AES and lowa NRCS
works so well is the ability to source high-quality materials on an as-
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• •• • with appropriate, cost-effective materials that meet all the necessary
- - • - guidelines and standards.
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The idea is to do it right the first time. Installing a healthy plant palette
' " � at the onset increases the likelihood of the restoration remaining free
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of invasive species,which ultimately saves maintenance time and
money In the end. These restorations are meant to take hold and stand
� � _� � _ _� on their own after two years of management, though after this eariy
establlshment period,AES will make management recommendations
for future years. The projects are low-maintenance, but they are never
no-maintenance.
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� -., � �� � �s ;l ��: Eagle Point Park is a cherished destination for citizens
.gt _,� of Dubuque and the region beyond. In 1908,the
;�,s � �� �"# .. ��„�� first 100 acres were deeded to the City of Dubuque�,
- � � � ��;�: r � � � �� within a few years, street car traffic began to serve
,�,'�-ki•. 3 r � � .,' ,�,q =�F��t '""�,�!, � the Park. In the 1930s, the City received a Works
- "` xiR .� ';� z"'�..�. -�zary; '� �� ,s ProgressAdministrationgrantthatpermittedthemto
� � �. ,Y `�� > .; �i� hire a landscape architect to design park buildings and
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� =�-.T �:> _ gardens in the Prairie School architectural style. Over
�`.�t,s '�'�",zf� time additional park amenities were added, even as
�i',_�, ,tr�� � the park still maintained areas of significant natural
" � �� �>� � . vegetation of the Mississippi River bluff lands as well
�,,w��;. � - � � � 'r�t ��•. as the historic buildings.
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f; , �� � � . � .� - � Over 100 years of use has taken a toll on the Park's
"- � - � � � natural resources. In 2016,Applied Ecological
� Services partnered with Ayres Associates to conduct a
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- - (ERMP). The ERMP included prioritized approaches to control invasive
� � � � �� � plant species and restore native communities and presented sustainable
� solutions to the Park's ongoing problems of erosion and soil loss. Cultural
�`������~y+` Resources Avoidance Ratin s were a lied usin GIS ma
g pp g pping to ensure
protection of highty rated cultural resources during implementation.An
� �� .�� - ecological moniroring program was developed
_ _ _ to facilitate ongoing adaptive management.
� � The following outcomes are anticipated after plan implementation:
, . ._. :.,_. . "•....t' . _... .. . . . • Native ecosystems and landscapes are restored throughout
the park
• Wildlife habitat is improved and expanded.
�,�,�,,, ��� , y,� • Stormwater runoff is managed and erosion is minimized.
� ,`5�k�� ^�� j , � • Cultural resources and traditional park uses are protected.
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Carrington Reserve
Residential Development
� � � .=y� �.-� —�T� The Carrington Reserve residential development in
West Dundee, Illinois, is located in an ecologically
I� �� ' sensitive area with a high-quality stream system and
� � adjacent wet prairie and fen wetlands. Pulte Homes
��„ � Y"���; a t�� . faced strict requirements in order to develop the site,
, � �j�' � �i—.-� and hired Applied Ecological Services to assist with
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� residential areas. The BMP design promotes
stormwater cleansing and infiltretion before releasing
water into the high-quality stream and adjacent
- wetlands.
Prior to development,we also completed and successfully obtained an
�'� -��� individual permit from the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers.
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AES created open prairie and savanna areas for the residential
��� _ development, removing woody invasive brush from the sites in order to
- - - perform the restoration. In order to promote and foster recreational and
educational opportunities for residents,we installed educational signage
. . � '.-- and created trails.
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We also prepared and implemented a long-term plan,which focused on
� maintaining the created and restored natural communities on the site.
Existing natural areas such as the Jelkes Creek Corridor were restored
` ti . ''"` � by removing non-native and invasive vegetation and replacing it with
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Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager March 16, 2018
City of Dubuque
City Hall—50 West 13th Street
DubuquelA 52001-4845
VIA EMAIL: LcarstenQcityofdubuque.org
RE: Response for"Follow-up to Proposal for Dubuque Project at Valentine Park" letter
Ms. Carsten,
Thank you for your time and consitleration of our proposal for the prairie installation at Valentine Park.We look forward to tliscussing
the project with you in the next couple of weeks. Below are our responses to your questions and additional clarifications that you
requested in your 3/13/18 letter. I ditl try to go from bullet point to bullet point, but I combinetl a few responses tether and tried to call
aut when I did.
1. Explanation of Bid Alternates
a. A1 Site Preparation Herbicide Application#3(if needed): Site preparation is key to a successful prairie planting.We
typically recommend a full season of preparation in areas where there is undesirable perennial vegetation. While chemical
application can be effective in controlling the existing vegetation the first time,this does not control the existing seed bank
that has not emergetl yet. Often the plants can partially regenerate in the fall if not completely killetl in the spring. For this
reason,we recommentl a minimum of two applications. If after the fall evaluation there is still concern over perennial weed
pressure, we woultl recommentl a third application the following spring. This would slightly change the proposed schedule.
We have included an alternate schedule to reflect this change.
b. A2 Herbaceous Mowing Trip#2(if needed): Our first mow removes the oltl vegetation growth to provide a more effective
antl efficient herbicide application.There is a three-month periotl tluring the growing season between proposetl herbicide
applications where annual weeds can emerge from the seed bank. The purpose of the mow is to provide a mechanical
control of these weeds before they seetl out and become a nuisance to the park antl its neighbors. Because we do not know
what will emerge this summer(if anything), we provided the line as an alternate (if needed).
c. A3&A4 Enhancetl Pollinator Seed mixes:The base bid includes the seetl mixes that were provided after the site showing.
AES identified two native seed zones(Wet-Mesic and Dry-Mesic)that will be used on site.We took the mix and split the wet
and dry species to fit the zones. Our alternate provides budget for a more robust seed mix that uses more species of forbs that
will attract pollinators throughout the entire growing season.Seed supply is constantly in flux with demantl and commercial
availability.Our butlget should be adequate in providing enough room to work with the City of Dubuque in creating a diverse mix.
We have provided costs for both mixes to demonstrate a butlget friendly mix and a species tliverse mix.
d. A5 Wildiife Friendly Erosion Blanket(S75BN):There are many types of erosion blanket on the market, but the most
common is a single sided straw net. Our base bid inclutles a more budget friendly, photodegradable straw net.We have
found that this net will phototlegrade, but it can take longer than a year tlepending on site conditions. Snakes, birds and small
mammals can get caught in the plastic netting on occasion. Our alternate proposes a bio-tlegradable net which will last a
little more than a year.We felt there was enough tlifference in cost to present both options. I have also inclutled cut-sheets on
both products.
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e. A6 Broadleaf Weed Control Application(if needed): This alternate is the only post seetling management item for the cool
season buffer seeding.The buffer is an all grass mix. If broatlleaved plants(such as red clover)start to establish a population
in the grass mix where it threatens the success of the mix,a chemical application may be necessary.We do not know if this
will be necessary now, so we listetl the item as an alternate.
2. Public Engagement Plan and Experience
a. Neighborhood Meeting/Engagement: Whenever there is a change to a piece of grountl,the neighbors to the property
are stakeholders by default.This is especially true when tree removal is a part of the change.There can be an intense
emotional connection with trees, whether it is for screening or scenery, regardless of the ecological value of the intlividual
trees. Most of the tree removal is immetliately adjacent to lantlowner's properties. In some cases,the landowner has been
maintaining the property arountl the trees.We see two levels of engagement neetled prior to working on the property.
Both involve AES working with the City on the most appropriate venue and participant identification.The first level is a
general announcement which can be accomplished with a post card mailed with a crafted message along with a contact
to receive atlditional information.This is very similar service that we provide to our clients to announce an upcoming burn.
If any physical meeting at the park is necessary,AES can help arrange and leatl the plan tliscussion.The secontl level of
engagement is more tlirect with the few homeowners that have their lots backing up to this property. Prior to tree removal,
it will be important to discuss what will be removed antl what the tlevelopment plan is.The public/private interfaces are the
toughest places to perform work on and I woultl anticipate some resistance regarding the removal of these trees. It is hard
to speculate where and how much there may be.This is where adaptability of the plan is necessary and AES would assist in
the cost benefit analysis if the plan needs to change.
b. SQR Demonstration Day/Schedule:Our proposetl schedule for the installation is in September when it's appropriate to
seed the cool season buffer grasses.The tlisking antl soil amendments will be performed prior to seetl and erosion blanket
installation.AES can tailor our outreach to target the specific stakeholders that will be identifietl by the City.Communication
can be in the form of a mailer to the intentled audience along with direct calls to key stakeholtlers.The exact date of the event
will need to be fine-tunetl closer to the date to account for weather.The target woultl be in the last two weeks of September.
c. Project Contact/Coordinator: Mathew Stone will be the primary contact responsible for the communication, coordination
and outreach. Matt has been working in the ecological restoration field for almost 20 years.In those twenty years, he
has worked with private landowners, municipalities, NGO and federal clients. During his first 13 years at AES, he worked
for municipalities,forest preserve districts and tlevelopers in the Chicago-land region. One of his main focuses was in
stormwater related projects from simple detention pond retrofits to stream and ravine restorations. Stakeholder meetings
were an important part of planning,design and construction phases. He held informational meetings for neighborhoods to
discuss plans and schedule. For the past eight years he has primarily worked with the NRCS as a Construction Manager and
Restoration Ecologist. For the NRCS work, he has been responsible for restoring hydrology antl installing close to 10,000
acres of native seetl in either crop ground antl fallow fields. Stakeholder communication has been a key duty, keeping
neighboring landowners, HOA's, NGO's antl clients informed of plans and progress.
d. Project Example 1: 32nd Street Detention Pond I City of Dubuque I Contact:Deron Muehring I Phone:563-598-4276
Email:dmuehring@cityofdubuque.org
Matt Stone is the project manager and burn boss for management of one of the City's in-line tletention basins.Work
includes maintenance of the native vegetation and outreach for prescribed burning activities. Dusting Wire has provided
technical services for burning and herbicide application on this site.
e. Project Example 2:Wetlands Butterfly Enhancement Program I Natural Resource Conservation Service(lowa)
Department of Agricuiture(NRCS) I Contact:John Paulin I Phone:515-323-2237 I Email:john.paulin@ia.usda.gov
Matt Stone is the project director and project coordinator for the enhancement antl revegetation of multiple sites throughout
the state of lowa.The projects include removing untlesirable vegetation antl replacing it with native seedings that favor
pollinators,with special attention to the Monarch Butterfly. Other duties include landowner contact and education,working
with multiple stakeholders(including NGO's)to discuss planning antl construction.Site meetings with stakeholtlers, client
and contractors. Dusting Wire is performing a similar function for the Illinois NRCS under the direction of Matt Stone.
f. Project Example 3:Wedgewood Green Space Management Plan I City of Asbury I Contact: Elizabeth Bonz, City
Administrator I Phone: 563- 585-1867 I Email: ebonzQcityofasbury.com
Matt Stone is the Project Director responsible for the management of City of Asbury's green space located in the
Wetlgewood development.The Wetlgewood green space is in and amongst the houses in the development.The Wetlgewootl
HOA has a vested interest in maintaining the natural areas, but does not own it.AES plans and coordinated the management
activities with both the HOA and City of Asbury. Communication ranges from postcard notification of prescribed burn
activities city council meetings and direct contact with individual landowners that are atljacent to the green space.
3. Cost of Bid Alternates
We appreciate you bringing the discrepancies of our costs to our attention.There was an error in the formula that did not calculate
the project correctly with the bid alternates.We have provided a new Cost Summary with the corrected numbers.We apologize for
any confusion it created.As stated above in the Explanation of Bid Alternates,we provitled these as optional items as an alternate to
demonstrate a range of cost from a basic mix to a more tliverse mix.
Thank you again for your time antl consideration,
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Mathew Stone
Applied Ecological Services
608-214-2365 I mathew@applietleco.com
ATTACHED: Proposed Cost Bid (revised), Construction Schedule,Alternate Schedule, Erosion Blanket Data sheets(2)
Proposed Project Schedule
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Proposed Cost Bid
BASE BID
ITEM TASK DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT COST EXTENDED
Preconstruction
1 Neighborhood Meeting 1 LS no charge $0.00
2 Map Production 1 LS $200.00 $200.00
Native Prairie Restoration
3 Forestry Mow 1 LS $7,590.00 $7,590.00
4 Herbaceous Mowing 6.5 AC $220.00 $1,430.00
5 Site Preparation Herbicide Application #1 6.5 AC $290.00 $1,885.00
6 Site Preparation Herbicitle Application #2 6.5 AC $290.00 $1,885.00
7 Wet Prairie Seetling 1.5 AC $1,100.00 $1,650.00
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8 Dry Prairie Seeding 3.5 AC $750.00 $2,625.00
9 Mowing Maintenance Trip -Year One#1 5 AC $150.00 $750.00
10 Mowing Maintenance Trip -Year One#2 5 AC $150.00 $750.00
11 Mowing Maintenance Trip -Year One#3 5 AC $150.00 $750.00
12 Mowing Maintenance Trip -Year Two#1 5 AC $150.00 $750.00
13 Mowing Maintenance Trip -Year Two#2 5 AC $150.00 $750.00
Buffer Estahlishment
14 Apply 1/2" compost, Disk/Till to incorporate 1.5 AC $8,250.00 $12,375.00
15 No-mow Turf Seeding, including fertilizer antl rolling 1.5 AC $2,460.00 $3,690.00
16 Erosion Blanket(DS75) 1.5 AC $5,940.00 $8,910.00
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ITEM TASK DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT COST EXTENDED
A1 Site Preparation Herbicitle Application#3 (if needetl) 5 AC $290.00 $1,450.00
A2 Herbaceous Mowing Trip#2 (if needed) 5 AC $220.00 $1,100.00
A3 Wet Prairie Enhanced Pollinator Mix Seeding, replace item 7 1.5 AC $2,100.00 $3,150.00
A4 Dry Prairie Enhanced Pollinator Mix Seeding, replace item 8 3.5 AC $1,700.00 $5,950.00
A5 Wildlife Friendly Erosion Blanket(S75BN), replace item 16 1.5 AC $7,420.00 $11,130.00
A6 Broatlleaf Weed Control Application (if needetl) 1.5 AC $500.00 $750.00
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Norlh American Green
14649 Highway 41 North
Material and Performance Specification Sheet Evansville, IN 47725
NORTH 800-772-2040
AMERICAN FAX:812-867-0247
GREEN" www.naareen.com
DS75 Erosion Control Blanket
The ultra short-term single net erosion control blanket shall be a machine-produced mat of 100%o agricultural straw with a functional longevity of up to
45 days. (NOTE:functional longevity may vary depending upon climatic conditions, soil,geographical bcation, and elevation).The blanket shall be
of consistent thickness with the straw evenly distributed over �he entire area of the mat. The blanket shall be covered on the top side with a
polypropylene netting having an approximate 0.50 x 0.50 (1.27 x L27 cm) mesh with photodegradable accelerators to provide breakdown of the
netting wilhin approximately 45 days, depending upon geographical location and elevation. The blanket shall be sewn together on 1.50 inch (3.81
cm)centers with degradable thread.
The DS75 shall meet requirements established by the Erosion Confrol Technology Council (ECTC) Speciflcation and the US Department of
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway
Projects, FP-03 Section 713.17 as a Type 1.0 Ulfra Shorf-term Single Nef Erosion Control8lanket.
The blanket shall be manufactured with a colored lhread stitched along both outer edges(approximately 2-5 inches[5-12.5 cm]from the edge)as an
overlap guide for atljacent mats.
Material Content
Matrix 100%Straw Fiber 0.5 Ibsl dz 0.27 k /mz
Nettings Top side only,lighlweight photodegradable with 1.5 Ib11000 flz(0.73 kg/100 mz)
hoto acceleretors a rox.wei ht
Thread de radable
DS75 is available in the following standard roll sizes:
Width 4.0 ft(12 m) 6.67 ft(2.03 m) 16 ft(4.87 m)
Length 135 ft(41.14 m) 108 ft(32.92 m) 108 ft(32.92 m)
Weight±10% 30 Ibs(13.6 kg) 40 Ibs(18.14 kg) 961bs(43.54 kg)
Area 60 ydz(50.16 mz) 80.0 ydz(66.9 mz) 192 yd2(165.5 mz)
Index Value Pro eRies: Performance Design Values:
Pro ert Test Method T ical Maximum Permissible Shear Stress
Thickness ASTM D6525 0.391n 9.9 mm Unve et2tetl Shear Stress 1.55 Ibslftz 74 Pa
Resilienc ECTC Guidelines 78.8% Unve etated Velocit 5.00 ft/s 1.52 mis
WaterAbsorbenc ASTMD1117 435°/a
MasslUnit Area ASTM 6475 10.54 ozl dz 351.6 Im2
Swetl ECTC Guidelines 15°/a
Smolder Resistance ECTC Guidelines Yes Slo e Desi n Data:C Factors
Stiffness ASTM D1388 6.31 oz-in Slo e Gradients S
Li ht Penetration ECTC Guidelines 9.4% Slo e Len th L <_3:1 3:1 -2:1 >_2:1
Tensile SUen th-MD ASTM D6818 1021bs1ft 1.51 kNlm �20 ft 6 m 0.029 NA NA
Elon ation-MD ASTM D6818 20% 20-50 ft 0.11 NA NA
Tensile Stren th-TD ASTM D6818 68.4 Ibs/ft 1.01 kNlm ?50 ft 15.2 m 0.19 NA NA
Elon ation-TD ASTM D6818 23.6%
Bench Scale Testin ' NTPEP : Rou hness Coefficients-Unve .
Test Method Parameters Results Flow De th Mannin 's n
ECTC Method 2 50 mm 2 in/hr for 30 min SLR**=972 �0.50 ft 0.15 m 0.055
Rainfall 100mm 4 in/hr for 30 min SLR'*=8.80 0.50-2.0 ft 0.055-0.021
150 mm 6 in Ihr for 30 min SLR**=8.31 ?2.0 ft 0.60 m 0.021
ECTC Method 3 Shear at 0.50 inch soil loss 1.95 Ibslft2
Shear Resistance
ECTC Mefhod 4 Top Soil, Fescue,21 day 177°/o improvement of
Germination inabation biomass �
`Bench Scale�es�s should not 6e used for desi n ur oses
'"Soil Loss Ralio=Soil loss wilh Bare SoillSoil Loss with RECP soil loss is based on re ression anal sis Product PaRicipant of:
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DESCRIPTIDN
The short-term single net erosiom m�trol blanl<et shall be a ma�hine-
produredmatof1D0%agri�ulturalstrawwithafun[tianallongevityof � �
0.29in.
uptol2month5.(NOTE:functionallongevitymayvarydependingupon Thickness ASTM�6525 �.37mm)
dimati[mnditions,soil,geographical location,and elevatlon).The Resiliency EQC Guidelines 81.4%
blaN<et Shall be of mnsistent thi[kne55 with the straw evenly �n/ater Absorbency ASTM�1�i7 44�°�
distributed over the entire area of the mat.The blanket shall be g,t2 oz/sy
[overed on the top side with a 100%biodegradable woven natural Mass/UnitArea ASTM o6475 (3�0 g/sm)
organic fiber net.The netting shall mnsist of machine dire�tional
strands formed from two intertwined yams with across directional Swell ECTC Guidellnes �5��/
strands interwoven through the twisted machine strands(commonly Smolder Resistance EQC Guidelines Ves
referred to as a Leno weave)to form approximate 0.50 x 1,0 ia(1.27 x
2.54 cm)mesh.The blanl<et shall be sewn together on 150 in[h(3.81 Stiffness ASTM D1386 692 oz-in
cm)centers with de ratlable thread.The blanket shall be manufar
� Light Penetration ASTM 06567 9.1%
tured with a mlored thread stit�hed along both outer edges(approxi- �q5.q 16s/ft
mately 2-5 inches[5-125[m]from the edge)as an overlap guide for Tensile Strenqth-MD ASiM o6sta
(2.17 kN/m)
adjacent mats.
Elongation- MO ASTM�6818 ���9°�
The 575BN shall meet Type 2.0 spe[ifi[ation requirements established 109a Ihs/k
Tensile Streng[h-TD ASTM�6818 (�,62 I<N/m)
by the Erosion Control Technology Council(KTC)and Federal Highway
Administration's(PHWA) FP-03 5e[tion 713.17 Elongation-TO ASTM 06818 149%
eiomass Improvement ASTM�7322 398%
Matri■ 100%strawfiber ��Slhs/sqyd
(O.Ukg/sm) � � � � . -
Top side only�.Leno woven 10�% 9.31bs/100�sq k Slope Gndients(5)
Netting biodegradahle natural organic fiher (4.5 k /100 sm)
S Slope Length(L) 5 3:1 3.�-z�,� 'z.�
Thread Biodegrada6le <20ft(6 m) 0.�29 N/A N/A
20-50 k 0.11 N/A N/A
Width 6.67 ft(2.0 m) >50 ft(15.2 m) 0.19 N/A N/A
Length 108ft(32.92 m)
Weight±l0% 46.416s(21.051<g)
Area 80 sq yd(66.9 sm) Flaw Oepth Manning's n
<_0.50 ft(0.15 mJ 0.055
� - 0.50-2.0 ft 0.055-0.021
Unvegetated Shear 7.60 psf(76 Pa) ?z.0 k(0.6a m) ��Oz�
Stress
lJnvegetated Velocity 5.00 fps(1.52 m/s)
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