Envirospec, Inc.

 

Environmental Specialists
3600 South Congress Avenue Suite O
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
(561) 369-8885

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

 

Envirospec, Inc. is a qualified firm of environmental professionals offering consulting in the administration and management of environmental compliance.  Envirospec specializes in the assessment and remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum products, solvents, pesticides, metals and other hazardous materials.  Our mission is simple:  provide outstanding customer service and a quality work product at a fair price.

 

Envirospec, Inc. is a minority small business owned and operated by licensed professionals.  The staff of Envirospec offers practical experience in the fields of chemistry, geology, hydrogeology, engineering, environmental science and hazardous materials management.  Envirospec offers its clients the personal attention and response of not only senior project personnel but also the opportunity to directly interface with management who has the authority to make critical decisions regarding contractual agreements.  Typically our clients include banks, attorneys, real estate professionals, engineers, environmental service firms, utilities, public administrations and private commercial entities.

 

Specific Envirospec services include:

  • Phase I/Phase II Investigations – for real estate transactions and/or due diligence activities)
  • Assessment Data Acquisition - in air, soil and/or water – for interpretation
  • Remediation Services - feasibility studies, remedial design, construction drawings and specifications, permitting, remedial construction management and oversight, remedial system troubleshooting, operation and maintenance, and site monitoring.
  • Hazardous Materials Management Services - emergency response and management, training programs, compliance audits, and establishment of policies and procedures for minimization and/or disposal of hazardous waste.

 

Envirospec’s staff has established long term working relationships with key regulatory personnel at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), at the State, District and County levels.  Envirospec’s staff has exceptionally strong relationships with FDEP personnel in Palm Beach, Broward and Dade Counties for direct interpretation and interfacing for immediate project management.  Envirospec’s reputation in the local and regional environmental industry is testimony to our professional and technical competence.

 

 

 

M/WBE CERTIFICATIONS

 

 

Envirospec, Inc.  is a minority owned and operated firm.  Envirospec, Inc. has been certified by the following firms: South Florida Water Management District, Palm Beach County, Palm Tran, School Board of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach County Airports, City of West Palm Beach and the Department of Corrections.

 

Minority certifications held by Envirospec, Inc. are available upon request.

 

 

 

 

SERVICES PERFORMED

 

ASSESSMENTS AND REMEDIAL ACTION

 

 

When contamination has resulted from accidental or intentional discharge(s), Envirospec, Inc. excels at the planning, implementation and execution of project activities geared towards the determination or assessment of the impact to air, soil, surface water and groundwater from the discharged contaminant(s).

 

In circumstances where remedial action is required, Envirospec will review all aspects of the project to assist in negotiations with regulatory agencies over citations and response requirements.  At Envirospec the main goal and objective of any remediation effort is cost effective compliance with regulatory requirements.

 

Envirospec has the experience in dealing with environmental compliance issues assuring our clients of effective and knowledgeable assistance in the management of non-hazardous or hazardous materials and wastes.

 

Assessment, remediation and permitting services are available for the following areas:

 

à        Aboveground Storage Tanks - register, monitor, closure assessment

à        Closure of Discharge/Infiltration Structures

à        Contamination Assessments

à        Contingency and Emergency Response Plans

à        Environmental Drilling Services

à        Free Product Recovery

à        Groundwater Modeling

à        Hazardous Materials Management and Training Programs - RTK

à        Hazardous Waste - process design, analysis, minimization, disposal

à        Interface with State and Local Authorities

à        Inspection Plans and Checklists

à        Manifest Preparation and Periodic (biennial) Generator Reports

à        Mobile Laboratory Services

à        Monitoring Programs – air, soil and/or water

à        Permits and Licenses – acquire and/or renew

à        Permitting - ground water monitoring and well field protection ordinances

à        Record Keeping Requirement Programs

à        State Petroleum Cleanup Programs – assessment, monitoring, remediation

à        Underground Storage Tanks - register, monitor, closure assessment

à        Environmental Drilling Services

à        Mobile Laboratory Services


ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS AND AUDITS

 

Envirospec, Inc. offers Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I and II) and Facility Audits that focus on the specific needs for transactions or land utilization.  Adhering to ASTM Standard E-1527, unless otherwise specified by the client, all assessments and Audits will typically include:

 

à        Historical review of property usage, development and improvements;

 

à        Review applicable building, zoning, environmental or other department's records for information relative to the subject site and/or neighboring sites;

 

à        Review of the records and files of State, regional, and local Boards or Agencies (Health, Solid Waste, Water Quality, Air Quality, etc.) whose actions may affect the subject property and neighboring properties;

 

à        Investigation of the subject property and neighboring properties relative to the Environmental Protection Agency's National Priority List (NPL), Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Information System (CERCLIS) list and associated federal environmental database lists.  State environmental regulatory database lists are also accessed for records pertaining to the subject site or neighboring sites;

 

à        Visual site inspection noting all improvements with particular attention to the use of hazardous materials within structures or operating equipment;

 

à        Review of historical aerial photographs to determine the property's use, mis-use, development and/or condition over the available years;

 

à        Interviews with available neighbors to determine prior uses of the subject property (if appropriate and only if deemed acceptable by the parties involved in the transaction).  Client's confidentiality always recognized;

 

à        Determination of past ownership of the subject property via Chain-of-Title.

 

à        Additional services include: non qualifying visual inspection of the building(s) to determine the potential for asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and/or lead containing paint; non qualifying inspection of property for wetlands; and sample acquisition for lead in paint and drinking water, radon, ACM.

 

 

RIGHT TO KNOW TRAINING

 

     Envirospec, Inc. offers Right To Know training to ensure compliance with both State and Federal Hazard Communication regulations and which address both the legal and technical aspects of the regulations in a format which is easy to read and understand.

 

      Envirospec provides customized training manuals which detail the specific chemicals found in the workplace and their associated hazards.  Site specific Contingency Plans are developed for compliance with emergency response requirements.

 

      Training sessions include:

  • Intent of the Law

  • Responsibilities of the Employer

  • Rights of the Employee

  • The signs and symptoms of chemical exposure

  • Material Safety Data Sheets

  • Procedure for requesting material safety data sheets

  • First Aid

  • Emergency Response Procedures

  • Small Spill Cleanup Procedures

  • Contingency Plan Details

     

     

     

     

RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL

 

CINDI   BRUNOT, P.G.

3600 S CONGRESS AVENUE, SUITE O

BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 33426

(561) 369-8885

 

SUMMARY

 

·         Obtained Professional Geologist License (#1791) in March of 1995

·         Obtained Certified Florida Environmental Assessor (#260) and Registered Environmental Property Assessor (#6103) in June of 2000

·         Dedicated, responsible and success driven management professional with over twelve years of project management skills. 

·         Maintained effective client relations with proficient management and accountability.  Negotiated costs, supervised billing and coordinated subcontractors competently.  Structured billing systems and controlled payroll and bookkeeping operations.

·         Possesses extensive organizational skills with a high level of energy and expertise. 

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

 

·        Envirospec, Inc.; Lantana, Florida

May, 1995 - Present

President/P.G./Sr. Project Manager

Responsible for Project Management on all projects.  Ensure all projects are performed in accordance with generally accepted professional requirements.  Interpret laboratory analytical reports, determine aquifer characteristics, supervise soil, water, air and hazardous waste sampling and subsurface drilling activities.  Interface with regulatory personnel and clients.  Generate project proposals, complete and review final project reports.

 

·         Environmental Consulting Services, Inc.; Lake Worth, Florida

November, 1987 - June, 1995

Vice President/P.G./Sr. Project Manager

 

EDUCATION

 

·        FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, Boca Raton, FL

Masters of Geology – May of 1997

Courses Completed: - Modeling of Groundwater Movement * Environmental Geochemistry * Shore Erosion and Protection * Groundwater Solute Transport Modeling * Advanced Engineering Geology * Geology of Florida * Marine Geology * Geostatistics * Groundwater Remediation * Coastal Hazards

 

·        YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY, Youngstown, OH

Bachelor of Science - Geology           August of 1986

 

·        WAYNESBURG COLLEGE, Waynesburg, PA

Colorado Field Camp                           July of 1984

 

EMPLOYMENT PROFILE

 

·        Environmental Consultant

Experienced in preparation of all types of Contamination Assessment Plans and Reports, Monitoring Only Plans, No Further Action Plans, Emergency Responses, Initial Remedial Actions, Tank Closure Assessment Reports and Environmental Site Assessments.

·        Hydrologist/Geologist

Responsible for interpreting laboratory analytical reports and determination of aquifer characteristics including hydraulic conductivity, transmissivity, hydraulic gradient and estimation of contaminant plume velocity.

·        Project Manager

Preparation of proposals and detailed technical reports, determination of soil boring and monitoring well placements, selection of proper EPA analytical methods, scheduling and performing field work, consultation with clients and regulatory personnel.  Review and investigate of historical and regulatory files relating to environmental site assessments.

·        Operations Manager

Coordination of all field crews on a daily basis.  Requisition supplies when necessary.  Delegation of new project management responsibilities.  Approved payroll and billing.

·        QA Officer

Development, implementation and revised Comprehensive Quality Assurance Plan.  Maintained and ensured proper calibration of all equipment.  Verification of all field sampling and cleaning protocols utilized during assessment activities.

·        Field Technician

Performed OVA and PID soil screening surveys, supervision of drilling and construction crews, including well installations, subsurface soil penetrations, soil excavations, lithologic interpretations, site specific aquifer testing, groundwater and soil sampling activities, groundwater and well elevation surveys, monthly monitoring well inspections and site reconnaissance for environmental property assessments.

 

MEMBERSHIPS

 

·         Florida Professional Geologists

·         Florida Association of Environmental Professionals

·         Geological Society of America

 

CERTIFICATIONS

 

·         Florida Professional Geologist #1791

·         Certified Florida Environmental Assessor (#260)

·         Registered Environmental Property Assessor (#6103) in June of 2000

·         OSHA 40 hour Certified/8 hour Supervisor Refresher

·         Confined Space Entry Certified

 

EXCELLENT REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST


David J. Chuslo, P.E.

 

Education / Licensure 

> BS Mechanical Engineering
> MS Environmental Engineering
> Licensed Florida Professional Engineer
> Over 11 years experience

Areas of Expertise

 

            F Regulatory Liaison

                        [ Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)

                        [ Palm Beach County Dept. of Environ. Resource Management

            F Remedial Designs

[ Pump&Treat, Air Sparging, Soil Vapor Extraction, Dual Phase Extraction, Free Product Recovery, Innovative Technology

            F Feasibility Evaluations

[ Natural Attenuation Studies, Modeling, Cost Benefit Analysis

          F Construction Drawings and Specifications

[ Piping, equipment, electrical, structural, mechanical

          F Remedial System Construction

[ Construction oversight, health and safety, subcontractor management, scheduling, record drawings

          F Remedial System Troubleshooting and Optimization

[ System start ups

          F Remedial System Operation and Maintenance

[ Monthly/weekly O&M, system upgrades, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting

          F Permitting

[ City, county, and state permitting experience

          F Innovative Technology Research

[ Radio frequency soil heating, ozone sparging, chemical oxidation, bioventing

 

Representative Projects

 

          F Petroleum Site Remediation

[ Managed remedial cleanup of more than 50 sites in Florida for clients such as Chevron, El Paso Energy, Coastal, United Parcel Service, Pratt & Whitney, Tenneco, and Palm Beach County.

          F Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Site Remediation

[ Managed remedial cleanup projects on sites contaminated with PCE, TCE, Vinyl Chloride and other chlorinated hydrocarbons for clients such as National Linen Service, US Navy and United Technologies.

          F Free Product Removal

[ Experienced with both passive and active free product removal technologies including the conceptual and final design phases, permitting, system installations and system optimization and troubleshooting.

          F Source Removal

[ Experience with oversight, sampling and direction of small and large excavation projects up to 4,000 cubic yards.

          F Pay For Performance Contracting

[ Negotiated over 50 Pay For Performance cleanup contracts with the Florida DEP.  Negotiated and managed over 30 PFP contracts with private industry clients.

          F Innovative Site Remediation

[ Designed remedial solutions that incorporated technologies such as pneumatic fracturing, Radio Frequency soil heating, biosparging, horizontal recovery trenches and chemical oxidation.

          F Expedited Regulatory Reviews/Approvals

[ Over 6 years of experience as a regulatory liaison.  Long time working relationships established with the Florida DEP staff in Tallahassee, as well as the staff at the Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resource Management. 

          F Health and Safety      

[ Conducted environmental audits at manufacturing plants, storage facilities and industrial facilities.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL LICENSING

REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

 

 

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM

 

QUALITY ASSURANCE

 

Envirospec, Inc. warrants that all environmental services are conducted in a competent and professional manner in accordance with sound consulting practices.

 

Envirospec, Inc. is licensed by the State of Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation (#GB0000251) to provide geologic services.

 

Envirospec, Inc. utilizes a fully approved Comprehensive Quality Assurance Plan (CompQAP #960008G) with the State of Florida's Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).

 

Envirospec, Inc.’s licensed Professionals manage all our environmental assessment and remediation projects.  Assigning project management and execution exclusively to staff professionals permits Envirospec to internally monitor the quality of services rendered to each client.  Thereby, adherence to QA requirements never varies and the reliability of services rendered, data generated and the ultimate results of the project will withstand even the most intensive scrutiny.

 

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE


INSURANCE PROGRAM

Assurance of appropriate insurance for professional environmental services is a must have that not all competitor companies can provide to potential clientele.

 

Envirospec, Inc. retains insurance policies that cover all of our environmental services.  Our insurance coverage includes: Professional and Pollution Liability; Comprehensive Liability; and Auto Liability policies to $1,000,000.00 per occurrence that meet all typical client requirements for the provision of environmental consulting and hazardous/non-hazardous materials management services.

 

A generic copy of our Certificate of Insurance is attached.  Additional information regarding our insurance program is available upon request.

 

REFERENCES

 

 

1.   Delta Petroleum & Industrial, Inc.

4827 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL  33415

Pete Delderfield                  561-683-5970

 

2.   Custom Solutions, Inc.

      902 Clint Moore Road, Boca Raton, FL  33487

      Mike Fisher, P.G.               561-998-1699

 

3.   Atlantic Industrial Services

1411 NW 13th Street, Pompano Beach, FL  33069

Jeff Ross                            954-971-9010

 

4.   Synergetic Environmental Serv.

      PO Box 470, Hobe Sound, FL  33475

      Herman Taube, P.G.           561-546-0720

 

5.   Petroleum Management Inc.

2681 NE 4th Ave, Pompano Beach, FL  33064

Judd Gilbert                        954-581-4455

 

6.   Royal Petroleum, Inc.                                

6741 South Military Trail, Lake Worth, FL  33463

Ed Morstadt                       561-642-0100

 

7.  Testing Lab of the Palm Beaches, Inc.   

PO Box 211, Lake Worth, FL  33460

Laurie Rogers                     561-585-7515

 

8.   Envirodyne, Inc.

      NW 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, FL  33431

      Mike Rentoumis                 800-713-7737

 

CLIENT LIST

(Partial)

 

 

Delta Petroleum

Capella Farms

Black & Veatch

Gleneagles Country Club

Hvide Marine

Testing Lab of the Palm Beaches

Morse Operations, Inc.

Petroleum Management, Inc.

Petrotech Southeast

Magnum Environmental Services

Kirchman Oil

Rinker Materials Corporation

Palm Beach Community College

American Environmental Engineering of Florida

Lantex Realty Corp

Hawthorne Industries

Morosso Motorsports Park

Royal Petroleum, Inc.

RW Custom Builders

Petroleum Services & Management, Inc.

Delray Lincoln Mercury

Lake Harbor Condominium

Synergetic Environmental Services, Inc.

South Florida Grassing, Inc.

Yacht & Racquet Club of Boca Raton

Ranger Construction Corp

Fischer-Gaeta-Cromwell

Port of Palm Beach

Atlantic Industrial Services, Inc.

Globe Communications

Gold Coast Beverage

Gilbert Oil Company

City of Okeechobee

Apperson Chemicals, Inc.