statement of qualifications - pioneer technical

Pioneer | Statement of Qualifications

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Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Environmental Engineering

Field Inspection

Geotechnical Engineering

Geotechnical Investigations

Geotechnical Testing

Greenways and Open Spaces

Groundwater Investigations

Hydrogeology

Hydrology and Hydraulics

Land Surveying

Mining Engineering

Municipal Engineering

Non-Motorized Transportation

Permitting and Compliance

Solid Waste/Landfills

Soil Investigations

Storm Water Management

Water Resource Engineering

Statement of Qualifications Engineering and Environmental Services

Pioneer | Statement of Qualifications


Contents

1 Company Overview (Who We Are) ........................................................................................................ 1

Key Service Areas ........................................................................................................................................................... 1

2 Facilities and Resources (How We Serve Clients) .................................................................................... 2

Professional Staff ............................................................................................................................................................ 2 Laboratories ................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Drilling, Direct-Push Services .......................................................................................................................................... 2

3 A Word About Safety (How We Work Safely)......................................................................................... 3

4 Engineering and Environmental Services (What We Do) ......................................................................... 4

Engineering ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Environmental Engineering ............................................................................................................................................ 4

5 Specific Services (What We Do) ............................................................................................................. 5

Construction Administration and Management ........................................................................................................ 5 Design-Build Contracting ............................................................................................................................................ 5 Foundation Inspections .............................................................................................................................................. 5 Geotechnical Engineering........................................................................................................................................... 5 Municipal Engineering ................................................................................................................................................ 6 Non-Motorized Transportation Engineering (NMT) ................................................................................................... 6 Site Development/Engineering .................................................................................................................................. 6 Solid Waste/Landfills .................................................................................................................................................. 7 Storm Water Management ........................................................................................................................................ 7 Surveying .................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Water Resource Engineering ...................................................................................................................................... 8 Abandoned Mine Reclamation ................................................................................................................................... 9 Environmental Site Assessments................................................................................................................................ 9 Field Inspection, Construction Materials, and Geotechnical Testing ....................................................................... 10 Greenways and Open Spaces ................................................................................................................................... 10 Hydrogeology ........................................................................................................................................................... 11 Hydrology and Hydraulics ........................................................................................................................................ 11 Mining Engineering Services .................................................................................................................................... 12 Oil and Gas Industry ................................................................................................................................................. 12 Permitting and Compliance ...................................................................................................................................... 13 Underground Storage Tanks .................................................................................................................................... 13 Wetlands Services .................................................................................................................................................... 14 Safety and Health ..................................................................................................................................................... 14

6 Representative Client List ..................................................................................................................... 15

7 Projects (Representative) .................................................................................................................... 16

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1 COMPANY OVERVIEW (WHO WE ARE) Pioneer Technical Services, Inc. (Pioneer) is a full-service engineering and environmental services firm servicing clients across the Rocky Mountain Region. Incorporated in 1991 in Montana, Pioneer is employee owned with a staff dedicated to providing innovative solutions for clients. From surveying to environmental site assessments to remedial design to field investigations to groundwater investigations to permitting to contract management and oversight, we offer cradle-to-grave support so clients can confidently address their environmental issues. Founded by 3 individuals on the principle of quality and customer service, Pioneer has grown to ~122 employees. However, we strategically control our growth to preserve our founding principles and meet our clients’ needs. Our corporate strategy is to complete each project as quickly and efficiently as possible without compromising quality or safety. This strategy results in a large percentage of return business, allowing employees to maintain productivity and minimize marketing-related overhead expenses. As technology advances and our world changes, we stand ready to solve problems, meet deadlines, and deliver superior performance to all our clients.

Key Service Areas Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Construction Management Field Inspection Geotechnical Engineering (Direct Push

Technology (for soil, groundwater, and geotechnical investigations)

Geotechnical Testing Laboratory Greenways and Open Spaces Hydrogeology

Hydrology and Hydraulics Land Surveying Mining Engineering Services Municipal Engineering Permitting and Compliance Solid Waste/Landfills Storm Water Management Structural Engineering Water Resource Engineering

Pioneer has earned a reputation for technical excellence and client responsiveness. We have a track record of major accomplishments in environmental remediation, stream restoration, and construction management. Our success is the product of listening to clients and an outstanding staff dedicated to providing a high level of engineering expertise. GSA Contract No. GS-10F-050AA:

SIN Codes 899-1, 899-7, and 899-8 NAISC Code: 562910 in the SAM Database.

Small Business under 562910.

Pioneer:

Founding principle to complete projects quickly and efficiently without compromising quality or safety. Servicing clients across the Rocky Mountain Region Professional team with full-service solutions. Safety First attitude and commitment for all projects.



2 FACILITIES AND RESOURCES (HOW WE SERVE CLIENTS) Successful projects incorporate the right experience, resources, and capabilities. Headquartered in Butte, Montana, Pioneer serves the Rocky Mountain Region with strategic offices across Montana (Anaconda, Billings, Bozeman, Helena, and Missoula) and Idaho (Kellogg), and project offices in Nevada and Alaska. Two Montana offices include geotechnical laboratories. From our offices, we provide clients with the right resources for each project.

With offices strategically located, we respond quickly. With a pool of professional engineers certified to work in multiple states, we provide

certified professionals with demonstrated knowledge to start your project quickly. With equipment and teams that can quickly mobilize, we save you time and keep

your project on schedule.

Professional Staff Pioneer employees are empowered to find the right solution for clients. We have Professional Engineers licensed in Montana, Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. Our staff also includes a Professional Land Surveyor, natural resource scientists, and safety/industrial hygiene specialists. Supporting the professional staff are CADD and Geographic Information System (GIS) specialists, technicians, technical editors, IT technicians, and administration specialists.

Laboratories Our Montana geotechnical laboratories are located in Helena and Bozeman. The laboratories conduct geotechnical strength parameters, consolidation history, construction materials, and permeability testing. Our certifications and accreditations include NICET, ACI, AASHTO, ASTM International, and WAQTC. To assure efficiency, we maintain an extensive sampling, surveying, and engineering testing equipment inventory. Laboratory equipment includes triaxial, direct shear, permeability apparatus, geotechnical testing equipment, Trimble receivers and software, nuclear densometers, portable coring machines, assorted geotechnical sampling equipment, and health and safety equipment. Visit our website for specific tests we offer and a complete list of accreditations.

Drilling, Direct-Push Services Pioneer uses a Geoprobe Model 66DT track-mounted, direct-push machine to collect soil and groundwater samples and set small diameter wells and soil vapor probes into the subsurface. We can drill in locations with limited room and access, collect soil samples under buildings and other surface improvements (probe slant holes), and mobilize to client sites quickly. We transport all the equipment in a well-stocked support trailer.

Serving the

Rocky

Mountain

Region

Professional Engineers licensed in multiple states

Certifications and Laboratory Accreditations include: NICET, ACI, AASHTO, ASTM International, and WAQTC. Geoprobe Direct Push unit to collect soil and groundwater samples even in tight, hard to reach areas

Pioneer serves clients across the Rocky Mountain region from offices across

multiple states.



3 A WORD ABOUT SAFETY (HOW WE WORK SAFELY) Work Safe is not just a motto – it is our reality every day. At Pioneer, working safely is a priority and ingrained into every task and activity we perform. Our priority is to provide a safe workplace for every employee. Our commitment is to maintain an atmosphere that promotes safety and encourages each employee to follow a safety philosophy. Our goal is zero health and safety incidents. At Pioneer, we train and empower managers, supervisors, and employees to take charge and identify and eliminate hazards that could develop during a project. If anyone sees a real or potential unsafe condition, they are obligated to Stop Work, and must report it and get it resolved before re-starting work. Each employee has a personal responsibility to work safely, and all employees, together, have the responsibility to create and maintain a safe workplace. We work for many clients with their own safety programs, and we integrate our safety practices to align with those of our clients. We use these opportunities to learn and improve our own program. Pioneer recognizes that ingraining a strong safety culture into our work force allows us to reduce liability exposure to our clients and ourselves. Because of our safety program and practices, Pioneer has an exemplary safety record, as reflected by our extremely low Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Total Recordable Incident Rate and worker’s compensation Experience Modification Rate. To make our safety statistics and practices readily available, we maintain membership in these safety and health auditing and compliance programs: Avetta, ISNetworld, and PEC Safety.

Goal is zero

health and

safety

accidents

Our EMR over the last four years is 0.7 or under.

Safety and control of work is integrated into every stage of our work, from planning site investigations and sampling to designing improvements to promote safe construction and operations.

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4 ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (WHAT WE DO)

Engineering Pioneer has planned, designed, and provided construction oversight for an array of civil engineering projects. From this experience, we have a first-hand understanding of large-scale and small civil engineering projects in public and private sectors. Mirroring this experience is a competent and highly trained staff who successfully assist clients through every phase of a civil engineering project. We also maintain a collaborative network of other design professionals that work with us to offer additional services to clients. Services Civil Engineering Construction Administration and

Management Design-Build Contracting Foundation Inspections Geotechnical Engineering (using Direct

Push Technology Drilling) Municipal Engineering Non-Motorized Transportation

Engineering Site Development/ Development Engineering

Solid Waste/Landfills Storm Water Management Structural Engineering Surveying Water Resource Engineering

Environmental Engineering Offering clients a wide spectrum of environmental engineering services, we are dedicated to providing innovative solutions to today’s complex environmental issues with a philosophy of professionalism and total client-based service. Our team of environmental engineers, scientists, and technicians offer many years of extensive and diverse project experience with the ideology of providing honest, responsive, high quality, and cost-effective services. Services Abandoned Mine Reclamation Environmental Site Assessments Field Inspection Construction Materials/Geotechnical

Testing Greenway and Open Space Assessments/

Restoration Hydrogeology Evaluation Services Hydrology and Hydraulics Services Mining Services Oil and Gas Services Permitting and Compliance Underground Storage Tank Assessments/

Investigations Superfund Cleanup Support Wetland Design and Construction

Pioneer supports clients from the beginning of a project to its completion. We can assess the current state of your project, identify any complications, answer your questions, and find solutions. Award Winning 2016 Montana Contractors’ Association Award: Water Quality Special Project 2014 ACEC Montana Engineering Excellence Award 2014 Montana Business of the Year Award



SPECIFIC SERVICES (WHAT WE DO)

Construction Administration and Management

Pioneer has provided oversight for large and small-scale construction projects in some of the most remote and challenging locations in the northwest U.S. Our resume includes planning and coordinating large dirt-moving remediation efforts, high-mountain mine closures, and municipal rehabilitation projects. Specific Services Construction Drawing Development Specification Preparation Contract/Bid Document Development Bid-Phase Services Contract Administration Construction Inspection/Documentation Change Order Reviews Contractor Pay Request Reviews Budget Tracking Materials Testing Project Reporting

Design-Build Contracting We offer design-build services to help clients minimize project risk, improve efficiencies, and reduce overall cost by overlapping the design and construction phases of a project—essentially one stop shopping for the project. Specific Services Preliminary Assessments Civil Design Surveying Drafting Excavation Utility Installation Site Grading Testing Mine Reclamation/Site Restoration Land Development Mechanical Construction

Foundation Inspections We provide foundation inspection services to certify that foundation systems for homes meet HUD and FHA requirements. Inspections New/Existing Construction Pre-construction Inspection/Certification Phase I - Footing Inspection Phase II - Foundation Inspection Phase III - Tie Down Inspection Remedial recommendations

Geotechnical Engineering Our geotechnical engineering services include subsurface investigations, recommendations, and designs for streets and parking lots, earthen dams, bridge foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, and structure foundations. Specific Services Subsurface Investigations Geophysical Investigations (Seismic

refraction) Deep and Shallow Foundation Design Retaining Wall Design Underpinning Design Pavement Design Slope Stability Evaluation Soil, groundwater, and geotechnical

investigations using direct-push drilling technology.

Pioneer provides quality services in a complete package.

Through design-build contracting, Pioneer offers owners the benefit of a “one stop” shopping” approach that unifies designers and constructors together to meet the specific goals, constraints, and demands of their construction projects.



SPECIFIC SERVICES

Municipal Engineering Pioneer delivers sound, comprehensive municipal infrastructure services with an insight necessary to help public officials achieve their project goals. We are dedicated to providing turnkey municipal engineering services (designs, plans, evaluations, improvements) for clients. Services Water/Wastewater/Storm Water Solid Waste/Landfill Site Development Grant Writing

Non-Motorized Transportation Engineering (NMT)

Pioneer understands and supports goals to establish safe, comfortable, and convenient ways for pedestrians and bicyclists to travel throughout communities. We have planned, designed, and provided oversight for dozens of NMT projects, many of which integrated multi-use trails, sidewalks, bridges, and recreational facilities into the existing, natural landscape. Specific Services Pedestrian Paths NMT Engineering Haul Road Design Parking Lot Design Sidewalk Design and Improvements Recreational Trail and Bicycle Path Design Construction Admin and Management Hydrology/Hydraulic Analysis and Modeling

Site Development/Engineering Our expertise includes completed all aspects of site development including permitting, planning, traffic flow, safety, drainage, site utilities, landscaping, and construction administration. We gained this experience through a wide variety of projects ranging from industrial parks, to commercial centers, to private residences. Pioneer can enhance the investment value of a property for our client– financially, environmentally, and politically. Services Environmental Site Assessment Geotechnical and Materials Reports Boundary and Topographic Surveys Site Planning Feasibility Assessment Reporting Government Approvals and Permitting Wetland and Floodplain Delineation Grading and Earthwork Design Utilities Design Roadway Design Streets Sidewalks Curb and Gutter Water and Sewer Storm Drainage Parking Landscaping Project Engineering Construction/Contract Documentation Construction Management Cost Estimates and Value Engineering

Through established practices and conscientious reviews, Pioneer maintains low rates by minimizing overhead expenses, thereby, benefiting the client. We provide realistic cost estimates so that modifications to project task orders are minimized.



SPECIFIC SERVICES

Solid Waste/Landfills With a broad base of experience involving all phases of solid waste landfill planning, design, construction, and operation, we have designed and managed the construction of numerous mine waste disposal repositories, with design criteria very similar to Class II Landfills. Services - Site Characterization Geologic, Hydrogeologic and Geotechnical Facility Layout and Design Permitting

Services - Engineering Design Disposal Cell Layout Liner Systems Leachate Management Systems Storm Water Management Systems Vertical and Lateral Expansions Static and Seismic Stability Evaluations

Services - Construction Bid Documents and Bid Phase Services Quality Assurance Plans Construction Staking

Services – Operation and Maintenance Groundwater, Storm Water and Methane

Monitoring and Reporting Engineer’s Inspection Reporting Financial Assurance Reporting “Special Waste” Disposal Review

Storm Water Management We offer clients effective storm water management solutions to protect public health and welfare while enhancing the value of their property. We help maximize your investment. Services Storm/Surface Water Hydrology Hydraulic Structures Open Channel Design

Surveying Pioneer provides land surveying services (Control and Boundary surveys) to homeowners, developers, contractors, municipalities, and state and federal agencies. We offer clients the latest land surveying technology and an experienced full-time professional staff. Survey Services Primary Control Networks Photogrammetric Control Precise Leveling Construction Control Deformation Surveys Certificates of Survey Subdivision

Pioneer has completed projects on fast-track schedules, as dictated by our client’s specific needs. We know the importance of costs and budgets. We consider value in our work. Our reputation is based on our quality of work. Each of us has a vested interest in our company, so we demand the highest quality of work from ourselves.



SPECIFIC SERVICES

Water Resource Engineering Our experience includes leading the evaluation, design, and construction oversight for a myriad of groundwater and surface water projects throughout the northwest. Many of these projects include developing, enhancing, preserving, and managing water resources to benefit public health, safety, and welfare, but also provide economic growth and educational outreach opportunities. Services – Planning and Management Groundwater and Surface Water Quality

Assessment and Remediation Watershed Management Studies Water Resource Feasibility and Site Studies Water System Operation Planning Flood Insurance Studies (LOMR, CLOMR) Permitting

Services – Hydraulics/Hydrology Water System Design – Supply, Distribution,

and Storage Open Channel Surveying, Modeling,

Analysis, and Design Erosion Protection Design Hydraulic Control Structures Detention, Retention and Sedimentation

Ponds Bridge Opening Evaluation and Design Storm Water Hydrology Storm Drainage System Design

Services - Streams/Floodplains/Wetlands Streambank Stabilization and Erosion

Control Stream Restoration Stream Reconstruction Scour and Sediment Transport Analysis Infrastructure Protection Floodplain Modeling and Mapping Wetland Evaluation and Design Wetland and Stream Delineation Flood Routing

Pioneer uses proven, internal structuring to assure that projects are completed on time and within budget. We have a system of awards and incentives that gives each employee the attitude to perform as efficiently and effectively as possible—benefiting each client.



SPECIFIC SERVICES

Abandoned Mine Reclamation Providing a wide range of mine reclamation services for 25 years, Pioneer assists various state and federal agencies (state departments of environmental quality, EPA, Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management , and Army Corp of Engineers) with all aspects of abandoned mine reclamation. This includes initial site identification through reclamation construction efforts. Services – Inventory, Ranking, Planning Field Reconnaissance, Mapping and Initial

Site Characterization Site Scoring and Ranking using Abandoned

and Inactive Mine Scoring System (AIMSS), similar to EPA’s Hazard Ranking System

Comprehensive Site Characterization Chemical, Geologic, Hydrologic,

Hydrogeologic and Geotechnical Conditions Cost Benefit Analyses

Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis to Evaluate Alternatives

Services – Engineering Design Infrastructure and Site Access (roads,

bridges, etc.) Mine Waste Capping Waste Excavation/Disposal Waste Disposal Facility Design Static and Seismic Stability Evaluation Groundwater Dewatering Stream Diversion Stream Reconstruction Water Treatment Soil Amendment and Revegetation

Services - Construction Preparation of Bid Documents Preparation of Bid Phase Documents Construction Administration and Quality

Assurance Construction Staking As-Built and Quantity Surveying Final Reporting

Environmental Site Assessments Based on a 25-year track record of meeting the diverse needs of a wide array of clients, Pioneer has developed in-depth experience and expertise in environmental assessments to satisfy the requirements of the innocent landowner defense to liability imposed by the CERCLA. We complete assessments for property transfers or changes in property usage, all according to client specifications or to ASTM standards Services – Phase I, II, II Background Record Check Preliminary Site Evaluation Visual Inspection Historical Review Interviews with Owners/Managers Reporting (Phase II) Detailed Site Inspection (Phase III) Mitigation of Environmental

Problem

Pioneer We are dedicated to providing innovative solutions to today’s complex environmental issues with a philosophy of professionalism and total customer service. Site Characterization Reclamation Alternatives Engineering Plans Construction Management



SPECIFIC SERVICES

Field Inspection, Construction Materials, and Geotechnical Testing

Pioneer provides testing services for a broad spectrum of projects. With a certified team of experts, our accredited laboratory provides clients with all the materials testing, quality control, and construction observation services needed to see projects through from beginning to end. Visit our website for a list of accreditations and certifications. Services – Field Inspections Compaction Control for Soils, Aggregates,

and Asphalt Fresh Concrete Sampling Coring of Asphalt and Concrete Rebar Placement Weld Inspection Floor Level Inspection Swiss Rebound Hammer

Services – Asphalt Testing Superpave and Marshall Mix Designs Field Verification of Mix Designs

Services – Concrete Testing Concrete, Grout, and Mortar Mix Designs Compressive Strength Flexural Strength Control Testing of Fresh Concrete

Services – Soil, Aggregate, Rock Testing Soil Engineering Classifications Standard and Modified Proctor Moisture/

Density Relationships Corrosivity Potential Micro-Deval and Sodium Sulfate Soundness LA Abrasion California Bearing Ratio Consolidation Permeameter (constant and falling head)

Greenways and Open Spaces Our professional staff have addressed a broad range of needs for greenway and open-space projects. We offer a range of services from designing and planning to assessing site conditions to determining restoration alternatives to final construction. Services – Environmental Environmental Assessments/Impact

Statements Support Wetlands Delineation/Mitigation Design Vegetation Assessment/Monitoring Stream Channel Assessment Floodplain Management Hydrology/Hydraulic Analysis and Modeling Stream Channel, Wetland, Floodplain, and

Section 404 Permitting Surveying and GIS Mapping Storm Water Modeling and Management

Services – Site Design Master and Conceptual Planning Community and Stakeholder Involvement Feasibility Studies/Engineering Evaluations Permitting Land Acquisition/Easement Assistance Surveying and GIS Mapping Geotechnical Investigations/Assessments Geotechnical Engineering/Testing Bridge and Structural Design Civil/Environmental Engineering Water/Wastewater Engineering Stream Channel/Floodplain Restoration Wetlands and Planting Design Trailhead and Access Design Parking Areas and Site Access Controls Directional and Informational Signage Grant Writing and Technical

Support

Pioneer Services

Accessing site conditions Developing project alternatives Providing full services to design/construct environmentally sensitive site developments including wetlands, bridges, paths, access areas, and other site amenities. Pioneer will work closely with you to create open spaces that blend into the local fabric and character of the area and fulfill the public’s needs and expectations.



SPECIFIC SERVICES – ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Hydrogeology Offering a wide range of hydrogeology services, our staff have the training and knowledge to evaluate almost any groundwater problem. We have completed hydrogeologic analyses and designed monitoring wells, production wells, and groundwater capture systems. We offer comprehensive services that include groundwater resource assessment, well design, and permitting. Services – Groundwater Production Testing/Design for Optimal Productivity Impact Evaluations (to groundwater users) Permit Applications for Water Rights Closed Basin Analysis Evaluation of Water Quality Challenges Wellhead Protection Regional and Localized Model Generation

using Different Methods – GMS, Aqtesolv, Interactive Groundwater

Services – Groundwater Remediation/ Dewatering Technical Characterization of Aquifers Install and Monitor Wells, Piezometers,

French Drains, etc. Water Quality Sampling/Monitoring Tracer-Dilution Investigation (natural trace

elements and man-made tracers) Applications for Technical Impracticability

Waivers Assessments Leading to Petitions for

Controlled Groundwater Areas Familiar with Federal Requirements

Services – Other Septic Field Permit Applications and Design Landfill Monitoring and Cap Design,

including Alternative Final Covers (AFCs)

Hydrology and Hydraulics Pioneer provides a wide range of hydrology and hydraulics services. Our staff can evaluate almost any water resources problem. We have completed hydrologic analyses and designed hydraulic structures. Our services include CAD modeling and system design. Services – Storm Water Hydrology Urban and Rural Site Runoff Computations Regional and Localized Models Different Methods – Rational, NRCS TR55,

TR20 Models; XP SWMM; HEC-HMS; and USGS.

Soil Loss Computations/Sedimentation Estimates

Services – Surface Water Hydrology Stream Gauging and Sampling Peak Flow Prediction Hydrograph Development Flood Routing

Services – Open Channel Stream Channel Surveying Storm Water Channel Design HEC-RAS Flow Profile Modeling Erosion Protection Design

Services – Structures/System Design Detention/Retention/Sedimentation Ponds Inflow/Outlet Control Structures Emergency Overflow Spillways Well and Tank Control Evaluation/Modeling Gravity Flow, Pipe, Culvert, etc. Design Bridge Opening Evaluation and Design Water Hammer Evaluation Irrigation Diversion

Structures

Pioneer Experience Faced with relocating a significant quantity of saturated and structurally unstable tailings for a remote, site, Pioneer designed an efficient, cost effective construction dewatering system. The design included hydraulic characterization of the tailings and the surrounding groundwater aquifer. We also designed a chemical water treatment system to minimize the chemical impacts to a nearby creek. (McLaren Tailings Abandoned Mine Site Project – details on our website.)




Mining Engineering Services We offer a full spectrum of mining and environmental services includes design, water management, remediation, site closure planning, and third-party bond reviews. Services – Engineering Site Characterization Feasibility Studies/Engineering Evaluations Third-Party Reclamation Bond Calculations Exploration Permits Small Miner Exemption Permits Operating Permit Revisions Explosives Permitting Geotechnical Engineering and Testing Field Assessments and Monitoring Surveying and GIS Mapping Haul Road and Route Design Waste Dump Design Construction Administration/Management Site-Wide Sediment Control

Services – Environmental Environmental Assessments and

Environmental Impact Statement Support Reclamation and Closure Planning Pollutant Discharge Permitting Wetlands Delineation and mitigation design Hazardous Waste Management Storm Water Modeling and Management Stream Channel Permitting Stream Channel Diversion Design Water Balances and Materials Balances Groundwater Modeling and Monitoring Air quality Permitting Emissions and Toxics Release Inventory Spill Prevention Control Countermeasure

Plans

Oil and Gas Industry Pioneer offers truly integrated environmental solutions to the oil and gas industry: from developing process strategies to managing projects to designing work plans to preparing reports, to working with stakeholders to conducting oversight. We can deliver turnkey services by using our own construction crews or provide management services to client contractors. Services Facility Decommissioning Design Site Assessments and Investigations Surface Reclamation Design Regulatory Approval End of Life Studies Closure Reports ArcGIS and Database Services Baseline Studies Civil and Environmental Planning Civil and Environmental Cost Estimating Civil Design including Roads, Storm Water

Controls, Site Development Geotechnical Investigations and Design Site Permitting (SWPPP, SPCC, Drilling

Permits, etc.) Regulatory Approvals, Compliance and

Progress Updates Safety Bid Documents and Bid Phase Support Construction Management, Oversight,

Inspection As-Builts and Final Reports Landowner and Agency Relations

Pioneer Experience For the oil and gas industry, Pioneer takes client problems and develops workable value added solutions. Assessing and managing liabilities associated with abandoned or inactive oil and gas facilities Site assessments Cost estimates Prioritization and scheduling Design Bidding, construction management Regulatory approval and landowner approvals.




Permitting and Compliance With extensive experience working with numerous federal, state, and local agencies and regulatory agencies, we offer straightforward air quality and water quality permitting guidance. Our focus is obtaining valid permits for clients in various industries to maintain compliance with standards. Services Site Findings of No Significant Impacts Environmental Assessments Environmental Impact Statements Technical Expertise/Client Representation Creation of Technically Viable Documents Air Quality Compliance Baseline Studies - Ambient Air Quality Establishing Monitoring Guidelines Reporting and Monitoring Quality Assurance Audits Design/Implement Air Pollution Controls National Pollution Discharge Elimination

System (NPDES) Permitting Montana's Groundwater Pollution Control

System Permitting Storm Water Permitting, Total Maximum Daily Loading: Permitting Safe Drinking Water Act Permitting Wetlands/404 Permits/310 Permitting Permits, Design, and Implementation to

Minimize Impact Due to Necessary Activities Associated with Streambeds, Floodplains, and Riparian Areas

Underground Storage Tanks We have completed numerous site assessments, remedial investigations, and corrective action plans for underground storage tank (UST), leaking underground storage tank (LUST) sites, and petroleum releases throughout the northwest. Our experience includes working with regulatory agencies to meet compliance objectives and deadlines, using thermal remediation technologies (electrical resistance heating and steam injection), and vapor intrusion (VI) monitoring within surface and subsurface structures to safeguard the health and safety of workers around petroleum hydrocarbon release sites. Services – Storage Tanks Field reconnaissance and mapping Site history research Utility research Access agreements Surveying Receptor/exposure evaluation Soil sampling and testing Groundwater sampling and monitoring Surface water sampling Soil vapor monitoring Structure vapor intrusion monitoring Remedial alternatives analysis Report preparation Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for

sampling and monitoring Excavation/disposal/treatment of

contaminated soils Groundwater pumping and treatment Soil amendment and revegetation Vapor intrusion prevention/mitigation Soil vapor extraction systems Free product recovery systems Thermal treatment systems Air sparging systems Liner systems Multiple technology treatment systems Bioremediation Permitting

Pioneer Experience Prepare corrective action plans Soil and groundwater characterization Design and oversight for remedial actions, Work with regulatory agencies to meet compliance objectives and deadlines. Offer direct-push drilling technology for soil, groundwater, and geotechnical investigations -- an efficient method to install boreholes without bringing any undesired soil to the surface.




Wetlands Services Pioneer has led the design and construction of some of the largest wetland creation, restoration, and enhancement projects in the northwest. With experience in both wetland mitigation and wetland resource preservation, we can help clients restore damages caused by past land use and prevent impacts from future use. We successfully guide clients through the many regulatory processes and into the design, construction, development, and monitoring of high quality, functioning wetlands. Services Standards/Compliance Checks Wetland Quality Monitoring Functionally Effective Wetland Area (FEWA)

Assessments, Monitoring, and Reporting. Permitting Mitigation Site Selection and Development Wetland Planting and Vegetation Design Hydrologic Modeling Wetland Design Wetland Construction GPS-Controlled Heavy Equipment Support Wetland Restoration and Enhancement Stream Design and Construction Invasive Species Control

Safety and Health The personal safety and health of each employee, client, and subcontractor of Pioneer is of primary importance. Prevention of occupational injuries and illnesses is a core management value that we all focus on. Safety is integrated into every stage of our work, from planning site investigations and sampling to designing improvements in such a way as to promote safe construction and operations. Pioneer maintains a safety and health program that emphasizes injury and illness prevention. We are familiar with the guidelines of both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Our safety staff is also certified to provide various services. Services Conduct OSHA Mandated Training Conduct 40-Hour/8-Hour Hazardous Waste

and Emergency Response Training Develop Written Safety Programs Develop OSHA-Mandated Written Plans Conduct Industrial Hygiene Exposure

Assessments Perform Industrial Hygiene Sampling Conduct Asbestos Inspections Provide CPR and First-Aid Training

Pioneer Experience

We work safely, and our safety record and work culture prove it. Our professional staff can provide training in various areas. For clients, we routinely develop the required plans to complete work safely and efficiently.



6 REPRESENTATIVE CLIENT LIST Private Industry Advanced Silicon Materials, Inc. (ASiMI) Atlantic Richfield Company/British Petroleum (BP) Basin Creek Power Blackjack Oil, Inc. FedEx Golden Sunlight Mine Harrington Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company Idaho Pole Company Thompson Creek Mine Williams Field Services (Wyoming) City and County Affiliations City of Belgrade, Montana City of Billings, Montana City of Butte, Montana City of Conrad, Montana City of Great Falls, Montana City of Helena, Montana Government and State Affiliations Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Montana Department of Environmental Quality Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Montana Department of Environmental Quality/Mine Waste Cleanup Bureau Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) Montana Department of Transportation Hazardous Waste Bureau (MDT/HWB) U.S. Department of Agriculture/Forest Service U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) U.S. Department of Interior/Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

Pioneer prepares meaningful project and task schedules. At the beginning of each effort, a project and task schedule is prepared and approved by the client so that all parties are aware of the tasks necessary. This eliminates potential time-consuming misunderstand-ings that ultimately could throw a schedule off track.



7 PROJECTS (REPRESENTATIVE) For a list of projects, please visit our website at www.pioneer-technical.com.

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