Statement of requirement Project title: Groundwater dependent Ecosystems in North East Area Project Manager: xxxxxxxx Project No: (1B1S cost code) RESE000149 Contact details for Environment Agency PM: Groundwater, Hydrology & Contaminated Land team Apollo Court, 2 Bishops Square Business Park, St. Albans Road West, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9EX xxxxxxxxx: 01707 632517 [email protected] xxxxxxxxx: 01707 632585 [email protected] 1. Brief description of problem: Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystems (GWDTEs) monitoring to assess if they have been significantly damaged as a result of groundwater pollution. Evidence for groundwater body status related to GWDTE protected areas. At present, there is a lack of information on the impact of groundwater quality on the GWDTE. Drilling required at WRAYSBURY & HYTHE END GRAVEL PITS, FRAY'S FARM MEADOWS, SAWBRIDGEWORTH MARSH, RYE MEADS, MOOR HALL MEADOWS, TEWINBURY, DENHAM LOCK WOOD, SARRATT BOTTOM. 2. Brief description of services required: It is proposed to drill some new boreholes in areas where there is a paucity of groundwater quality information and we think there may have been potential source areas and to undertake up to 2 rounds of surface and groundwater monitoring of some existing boreholes. These boreholes would need to be up to 8 metres deep to intersect the aquifer and 100 mm diameter. We would proposed up to 3-4 new boreholes per location (see Appendix A for locations) 1) Wraybury & Hythe End Gravel Pits 2) Moor Hall Meadows 3) Tewinbury 4) Sarratt Bottom 5) Denham Lock Wood & Fray’s Farm Meadows 6) Ryemeads Doc No : SSDM SBI Version 1 Last printed 18/01/12 Page 1 of 4 7) Sawbridgeworth Marsh Groundwater monitoring of 1. up to 4 new boreholes per location 2. Existing boreholes per location wherever possible (assume up to 2) Surface Water monitoring: • Up and down stream of each surface water course per location • Springs if present 3. Objectives The primary objectives and purpose of the inspection are to obtain sufficient information for the regulator to refine the conceptual site model and groundwater body status. 3.1 Tasks Task 1: Start Up Meeting & Site Visit The consultant is required to attend a start up meeting at our offices at Hatfield. This will be an opportunity to discuss the requirements of the project and clarify any queries about the project or contract. Any further background information will be provided for review. An initial site visit with Environment Agency officers will also be included in this Task. It will be scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the award of the contract to the successful consultant. Task 2 Producing the final specification Following the review meeting, the consultant is required (if necessary) to make any final amendments to the inspection proposal and submit an updated version, including any supporting documents for our approval. Task 3 Carrying out the inspection Following confirmation that the Environment Agency has sufficient funds to proceed, the consultant is required to carry out the inspection in accordance with the final proposal as documented and agreed under Task 2. Task 4 Producing the factual report (draft) The consultant is required to compile a draft factual report, detailing all of the findings of the inspection. The factual report shall comprise sections 1 – 8 of the Minimum Reporting Requirements highlighted in Appendix B. Task 5 Review 1 The consultant is required to discuss the findings of the inspection so far with the Environment Agency. Evidence of the actual existence of pollutant sources and receptors identified will be given particular attention. Task 6 Production of final report The consultant is required to produce the final version of the interpretative report as agreed in task 5. 3.2 Health and safety requirements The consultant is required to provide the services in the capacity of designer, planning Doc No : SSDM SBI Version 1 Last printed 18/01/12 Page 2 of 4 supervisor, and, where applicable, principal contractor, necessary to comply with CDM Regulations. Works shall be carried out in accordance with the health and safety plan agreed as part of the final design for inspection (see Task 2). 3.3 Other regulatory requirements The consultant must identify and obtain all necessary consents, licences, permits and approvals needed to carry out the work. Furthermore, the consultant is responsible for advising us on complying with any conditions or obligations that may be imposed and amending the investigation accordingly. The consultant is also responsible for ensuring that we comply with our statutory duties under both the Countryside and Rights of Way (CROW) Act 2000 and the Habitats Regulations. 3.4 Service location and intrusive works The consultant is responsible for ensuring that all exploratory locations are clear of services or that appropriate measures are taken to avoid any damage to such services during the investigation work. The consultant shall provide us with details of any services discovered prior to, or found during, the works. 3.5 Project management The Environment Agency project manager will be Theresa Cory (and Chris Ford). All communications between the consultant and the Environment Agency will be via the project manager. Environment Agency, Apollo Court, 2 Bishops Square Business Park, St. Albans Road West, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9EX xxxxxxxx: External tel - 01707 632517, Email - [email protected] xxxxxxxx: External tel - 01707 632585, Email - [email protected] The consultant must nominate a lead member of staff who will act as their project manager responsible for managing the works, liaising with sub-consultants and suppliers. If the consultant’s project manager changes, then our project manager must be notified immediately. 3.5 Reports 3.5.1 Project progress reports The consultant must submit monthly financial progress reports should be submitted to the Environment Agency project manager using the appropriate Environment Agency ESF framework templates. 3.5.2 Technical reports The report must be in the format suggested in Appendix B, or in an alternative format agreed in advance with our project manager. We require 2 hard copies of the each of the draft and final version of the report and 1 electronic copy. The final report must be produced within four weeks of agreeing the changes to the draft. Appendices Doc No : SSDM SBI Version 1 Last printed 18/01/12 Page 3 of 4 Appendix A Site location plan Appendix B Minimum reporting requirements (from CLR11) Appendix Risk assessment Environmental considerations: (including sustainable procurement strategy) There are no environmental designations. Outline programme Commencement date 06/02/12 Key milestones: Meeting & possible site visit within 1-2 weeks of award of contract Completion date: 31/03/12 Contract strategy: Preferred contract type: (ESF) Option G Response time for return of initial proposal: 12 noon on Wednesday 1st February 2012 Preferred consultant(s) being approached: 1. URS Scott Wilson 2. Amec (Entec 3. SKM Enviros Attachments: Appendices The consultant shall provide a response consisting of the following information: Section 1: Key people to be used and their roles (please provide an organisation organogram) together with CVs for key people identified. Section 2: Methodology and approach (please provide a clear and concise demonstration of similar projects that the consultant has delivered successfully). Section 3: Outline programme. Section 4: Outline assessment of consultant project risks. Section 5: Price for carrying out the services including allowance for consultant project risks. Doc No : SSDM SBI Version 1 Last printed 18/01/12 Page 4 of 4 .