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SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — IVY TOWER FACILITY RENOVATION PROJECT Proposal for Environmental Strvices Indiana RISC Residential closure goals. WPI also completed a ground penetrating radar survey for the Site to identify the potential presence of features such as previously abandoned and/or removed USTs, cisterns, and tunnels, as well as the presence of possible fill materials from prior demolition activities. The results of the survey indicated no indications of subsurface anomalies consistent with the presence of buried USTs but there were some areas of buried backfsll. In addition, south of Building 113 numerous foundations were identified from previous buildings that once stood across the Site. Within one foundation there are indications of significant debris, possible finm the historical demolition activities. WPI also completed a lead -based paint survey and asbestos inspection. WPI confirmed that the Site contains lead -based paint and asbestos that will need to be addressed as part of any planned renovation activity. The City also stated to Weaver Boos that there are seven PCB - containing transformers located within the buildings. The buildings are contained inside three transformer rooms. Weaver Boos completed a site reconnaissance of the transformer room including a fourth former transformer room. Two rooms currently contain Ieaking transformers as visually indicated by the stained concrete floor. Weaver Boos understands that the City may solicit bids from qualified firms to complete the necessary environmental abatement activities including asbestos removal, removal of the transformers, etc. prior to the developer proceeding with the planned renovation activities. 1.2 Purpose and Objective As part of the Project, the City has requested a proposal to provide environmental consulting services to the City. As part of this proposal, the City has identified several objectives in their RFP which are itemized as follows: • Create environmental abatement bid documents; • Review all existing environmental reports related to Site; • Determine if additional environmental screening activities are required as part of the creation of the bid document; • Investigate present site conditions; • Oversee environmental abatement activities; Weaver Boos Consultants, LLC 3 4085 Meghan Beeler Court South Bend, IN 46628