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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
CONTRACT#
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This Contract is entered into on, or as of,this date by and between the Town of North
Andover(the "Town"), and
Contractor: Weston & Sampson
Address: 55 Walkers Brook Drive, Suite 100
Reading,MA 01807
Telephone Number: 978-532-1900
Email: Martinb@wseinc.com
1. This is a Contract for the procurement of the following: 1987 Watershed Plan Update
2. The Contract price to be paid to the Contractor by the Town of North Andover is:
In accordance with attached proposal, not to exceed $59,680.00
3. Payment will be made as follows:
Upon completion of services and receipt of invoices (net 30 days).
. Definitions:
4.1 Acceptance: All Contracts require proper acceptance of the described
deliverables or services by the Town of North Andover. Proper acceptance shall be
understood to include inspection of deliverables and certification of acceptable
performance for services by authorized representatives of the Town to insure that the
deliverables or services are complete and are as specified in the Contract.
4.2 Contract Documents: All documents relative to the Contract including(where used)
Instructions to Bidders,Proposal Form,General Conditions, Supplementary General
Conditions, General Specifications,Other Specifications included in Project Manual,
Drawings, Request for Qualifications, Scope of Services, and all Addenda. The
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Contract documents are complementary,and what is called for by any one shall be as
binding as if called for by all. The intention of this Contract is to include all labor
and materials, equipment and transportation necessary for the proper performance of
the Contract.
4.3 The Contractor: The"other party"to any Contract with the Town. This term shall
(as the sense and particular Contract so require) include Vendor, Contractor,
Engineer, or other label used to identify the other party in the particular Contract.
Use of the term"Contractor"shall be understood to refer to any other such label used.
4.4 Date of Substantial Performance: The date when the work is sufficiently complete,
the services are performed, or the goods delivered, in accordance with Contract
documents,as modified by approved Amendments and Change Orders.
4.5 Goods: Goods, Supplies,Materials or other Deliverables.
4.6 SubContractor: Those having a direct Contract with the Contractor. The term
includes one who furnished material worked to a special design according to the
Drawings or Specifications of this work, but does not include one who merely
furnishes material not so worked.
4.7 Work: The services or materials contracted for, or both.
4.8 Services: Shall mean furnishing of labor,time, or effort by the Contractor. This term shall
not include employment agreements,collective bargaining agreements,or grant agreements,
4.9 Standard of Care: Contractor's services shall be performed in accordance with the
generally accepted professional standard of care ordinarily used by design
professionals performing similar scope of services in the same geographic area on
projects of similar size and complexity.
5. Term of Contract and Time for Performance:
This Contract shall be fully performed by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions
of the Contract Documents on or before September 30,2021, unless extended pursuant to a
provision for extension contained in the Contract documents at the sole discretion of the
Town, and not subject to assent by the Contractor, and subject to the availability and
appropriation of funds as certified by the Town Accountant. The time limits stated in the
Contract documents are of the essence of the Contract.
6. Subject to Armropriation:
Notwithstanding anything in the Contract documents to the contrary, any and all payments
which the To is required to make under this Contract shall be subject to appropriation or
other availability of funds as certified by the Town Accountant. In the absence of
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appropriation, this Contract shall be immediately terminated without liability for damages,
penalties or other charges.
7. Permits and At)Drovals:
Permits, Licenses, Approvals and all other legal or administrative prerequisites to its
performance of the Contract shall be secured and paid for by the Contractor.
8. Termination:
a. Without Cause. The Town may terminate this Contract on seven(7)calendar days
notice when in the best interests of the Town by providing notice to the Contractor,which shall be
in writing and shall be deemed delivered and received when given in person to the Contractor, or
when received by fax, express mail, certified mail return receipt requested, regular mail postage
prepaid or delivered by any other appropriate method evidencing actual receipt by the Contractor.
Upon termination without cause, Contractor will be paid for services rendered to the date of
termination.
b. For Cause. If the Contractor is determined by the Town to be in default of any term
or condition of Contract, the Town may terminate this Contract on seven (7) days notice by
providing notice to the Contractor, which shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered and
received when given in person to the Contractor, or when received by fax, express mail, certified
mail return receipt requested, regular mail postage prepaid or delivered by any other appropriate
method evidencing actual receipt by the Contractor.
C. Default. The following shall constitute events of a default under the Contract:
I any material misrepresentation made by the Contractor to the Town;2)any failure
to perform any of its obligations under this Contract including, but not limited to
the following: (i) failure to commence performance of this Contract at the time
specified in this Contract due to a reason or circumstance within the Contractor's
reasonable control, (ii) failure to perform this Contract with sufficient personnel
and equipment or with sufficient material to ensure the completion of this Contract
within the specified time due to a reason or circumstance within the Contractor's
reasonable control, (iii) failure to perform this Contract in a manner reasonably
satisfactory to the Town, (iv) failure to promptly re-perform within a reasonable
time the services that were rejected by the Town as unsatisfactory, or erroneous,
(v) discontinuance of the services for reasons not beyond the Contractor's
reasonable control, (vi) failure to comply with a material term of this Contract,
including, but not limited to, the provision of insurance and non-discrimination,
(vii)any other acts specifically and expressly stated in this Contract as constituting
a basis for termination of this Contact, and (viii) failure to comply with any and
all requirements of federal and/or state law and/or regulations, and Town bylaw
and/or regulations.
9. The Contractor's Breach and the Town's Remedies:
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Failure of the Contractor to comply with any of the terms or conditions of this Contract shall
be deemed a material breach of this Contract, and the Town of North Andover shall have all
the rights and remedies provided in the Contract documents, the right to cancel, terminate,
or suspend the Contract in whole or in part, the right to maintain any and all actions at law
or in equity or other proceedings with respect to a breach of this Contract,including damages
and specific performance, and the right to select among the remedies available to it by all of
the above.
From any sums due to the Contractor for services,the Town may keep the whole or any part
of the amount for expenses, losses and damages incurred by the Town as a consequence of
procuring services as a result of any failure, omission or mistake of the Contractor in
providing services as provided in this Contract.
10. Statutory Compliance:
a. This Contract will be construed and governed by the provisions of applicable
federal, state and local laws and regulations; and wherever any provision of the
Contract or Contract documents shall conflict with any provision or requirement of
federal, state or local law or regulation, then the provisions of law and regulation
shall control. Where applicable to the Contract,the provisions of General Laws are
incorporated by reference into this Contract, including, but not limited to, the
following:
General Laws Chapter 30B—Procurement of Goods and Services.
General Laws Chapter 30, Sec. 39,et seq: - Public Works Contracts.
General Laws Chapter 149, Section 44A, et seq: Public Buildings Contracts.
General Laws Chapter 7, Sections 38A V2 - 0: Designer Selection
b. Wherever applicable law mandates the inclusion of any term and provision into a
municipal contract, this Section shall be understood to import such term or
provision into this Contract. To whatever extent any provision of this Contract
shall be inconsistent with any law or regulation limiting the power or liability of
cities and Towns, such law or regulation shall control.
C. The Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all laws and regulations
bearing on the performance of the Contract. If the Contractor performs the Contract
in violation of any applicable law or regulation, the Contractor shall bear all costs
arising therefrom.
d. The Contractor shall keep itself fully informed of all existing and future State and
National Laws and Municipal By-laws and Regulations and of all orders and decrees
of any bodies or tribunals having jurisdiction in any manner affecting those engaged
or employed in the work, of the materials used in the work or in any way affecting
the conduct of the work. If any discrepancy or inconsistency is discovered in the
Drawings, Specifications or Contract for this work in violation of any such law,by-
law, regulation, order or decree, the Contractor shall forthwith report the same in
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writing to the Town. It shall, at all times, itself observe and comply with all such
existing and future laws, by-laws, regulations, orders and decrees; and shall protect
and indemnify the Town of North Andover, and its duly appointed agents against
any claim or liability arising from or based on any violation whether by him or its
agents, employees or subcontractors of any such law, by-law, regulation or decree.
e. If changes in the law occur during the term of the contract which require a change
in the scope of services,the parties may negotiate an amendment to the Contract in
accordance with the provisions contained in Paragraph 27..
11. Conflict of Interest:
Both the To and the Contractor acknowledge the provisions of the State Conflict of
Interest Law (General Laws Chapter 268A), and this Contract expressly prohibits any
activity which shall constitute a violation of that law. The Contractor shall be deemed to
have investigated the application of M.G.L. c. 268A to the performance of this Contract;
and by executing the Contract documents the Contractor certifies to the Town that neither
it nor its agents, employees, or subcontractors are thereby in violation of General Laws
Chapter 268A.
12. Certification of Tax Compliance
This Contract must include a certification of tax compliance by the Contractor,as required
by General Laws Chapter 62C, 49A (Requirement of Tax Compliance by All Contractors
Providing Goods, Services, or Real Estate Space to the Commonwealth or Subdivision).
13. Discrimination
The Contractor will carry out the obligations of this Contract in full compliance with all of
the requirements imposed by or pursuant to General Laws Chapter 151B (Law Against
Discrimination) and any executive orders, rules, regulations, and requirements of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts as they may from time to time be amended.
14. Assignment.
Assignment of this Contract is prohibited, unless and only to the extent that assignment is
provided for expressly in the Contract documents.
15. Condition of Enforceability Against the Town:
This Contract is only binding upon, and enforceable against,the Town if. (1)the Contract
is signed by the Town Manager or its designee; and (2) endorsed with approval by the
To Accountant as to appropriation or availability of funds; and (3) endorsed with
approval by the Town Counsel as to form.
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16. Co orate Contractor:
If the Contractor is a corporation, it shall endorse upon this Contract (or attach hereto) its
Clerk's Certificate certifying the corporate capacity and authority of the party signing this
Contract for the corporation. Such certificate shall be accompanied by a letter or other
instrument stating that such authority continues in full force and effect as of the date the
Contract is executed by the Contractor. This Contract shall not be enforceable against the
Town of North Andover unless and until the Contractor complies with this section.
The Contractor, if a foreign corporation, shall comply with the provisions of the General
Laws, Chapter 181, Sections 3 and 5, and any Acts and Amendments thereof, and in
addition thereto, relating to the appointment of the Commissioner of Corporations as its
attorney, shall file with the Commissioner of Corporations a Power of Attorney and duly
authenticated copies of its Charter or Certificate of Incorporation;and said Contractor shall
comply with all the laws of the Commonwealth.
17. Liability of Public Officials:
To the full extent permitted by law, no official, employee, agent or representative of the
To of North Andover shall be individually or personally liable on any obligation of the
To under this Contract.
18. Indemnification:
The Contractor shall indemnify, defend and save harmless the Town,the Town's officers,
agents and employees, from and against any and all damages, liabilities, actions, suits,
proceedings, claims, demands, losses, costs, expenses, recoveries and judgments of every
nature and description (including reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred by, brought or
recovered against them that may arise in whole or in part out of or in connection with the
services being performed or to be performed, and out of any negligent act or omission by
the Contractor, its employees,agents,subcontractors,material men, and anyone directly or
indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable,
regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by any party indemnified hereunder. The
existence of insurance shall in no way limit the scope of the Contractor's indemnification
under this contract.
19. Documents,Materials,Etc.
Any materials, reports, information, data, etc. given to or prepared or assembled by the
Contractor under this Contract are to be kept confidential and shall not be made available
to any individual or organization by the Contractor(except agents, servants, ore ployees
of the Contractor) without the prior written approval of the Town, except as otherwise
required by law. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions Chapter 66A of the
General Laws of Massachusetts as it relates to public documents, and all other state and
federal laws and regulations relating to confidentiality, security, privacy and use of
confidential data.
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A hard copy and an electronic copy (if requested by the Town) of Contractor's drawings,
plans,specifications and other similar documents, whether in written,graphic or electronic
form, shall be delivered to the Town. If there is a discrepancy between the electronic files
and the hard copies,the hard copies shall govern.
The Town shall have unlimited rights,for the benefit of the Town, in all drawings,designs,
specifications, notes and other work developed in the performance of this contract
including the right to use same on any other Town projects without additional cost to the
Town; and with respect thereto the Contractor agrees and hereby grants to the Town an
irrevocable royalty-free license to all such data which the Contractor may cover by
copyright and to all designs as to which it may assert any rights or establish any claim
under any patent or copyright laws. The Contractor shall not be responsible for changes
made in the documents by others without the Contractor's authorization,nor for the Town's
use of the document on projects other than the project which is the subject of this Contract,
unless this is a contract for design services for a master plan or prototype.
20. Audit, Inspection and Rec ordkee pin
At any time during normal business hours, and as often as the Town may deem it
reasonably necessary,there shall be available in the office of the Contractor for the purpose
of audit,examination, and/or to make excerpts or transcript all records, contracts,invoices,
materials,payrolls,records of personnel,conditions of employment and other data relating
to all matters covered by this Agreement.
22. Payment
The Town agrees to make all reasonable efforts to pay to the Contractor the sum set forth
in the Contractor's bid or proposal within thirty(30)days of receipt of an invoice detailing
the work completed and acceptance from the Town of the work completed.
23. Waiver and Amendment
Amendments, or waivers of any additional term, condition, covenant, duty or obligation
contained in this Contract may be made only by written amendment executed by all
signatories to the original Agreement,prior to the effective date of the amendment.
To the extent allowed by law, any conditions, duties, and obligations contained in this
Contract may be waived only by written Agreement by both parties.
Forbearance or indulgence in any form or manner by a party shall not be construed as a
waiver,nor in any manner limit the legal or equitable remedies available to that party. No
waiver by either party of any default or breach shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent
default or breach of a similar or different matter.
24. Forum and Choice of Law
This Contract and any performance herein shall be governed by and be construed in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any and all
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proceedings or actions relating to subject matter herein shall be brought and maintained in
the courts of the Commonwealth or the federal district court sitting in the Commonwealth,
which shall have exclusive jurisdiction thereof. This paragraph shall not be construed to
limit any other legal rights of the parties.
25. Notices
Any notice permitted or required under the provisions of this Contract to be given or served
by either of the parties hereto upon the other party hereto shall be in writing and signed in
the name or on the behalf of the party giving or serving the same. Notice shall be deemed
to have been received at the time of actual service or three (3) business days after the date
of a certified or registered mailing properly addressed. Notice to the Contractor shall be
deemed sufficient if sent to the address set forth in the Contract and to the To of North
Andover by being sent to the Town Manager,Town Hall, 120 main Street,North Andover,
Massachusetts 01845.
26. Binding on Successors:
This Contract shall be binding upon the Contractor, its assigns, transferees, and/or
successors in interest(and where not corporate,the heirs and estate of the Contractor).
27. Contract Amendments:
Any change in the scope of services or contract price shall be made only by a written
contract amendment executed by the Town and the Contractor.
28. Minimum Wage:
The Contractor will carry out the obligations of this Contract in full compliance with all of
the requirements imposed by or pursuant to General Laws Chapter 151, §1, et seq.
(Minimum Wage Law) and any executive orders, rules, regulations, and requirements of
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as they may from time to time be amended.
29. Insurance:
Failure to provide and continue in force the following insurance during the period of this
Contract shall be deemed a material breach of this Contract, shall operate as an immediate
termination thereof, and Contractor shall indemnify the Town for all losses, claims, and
actions resulting from the failure to provide the insurance required by this Article. The
Contractor shall furnish to the Town evidence of such insurance prior to the execution of
this Contract before the same shall be binding on the parties thereto, except if specifically
waived by the Town.
a. The Contractor shall provide by insurance for the payment of compensation and the
furnishing of other benefits under Chapter 152 of the General Laws of Massachusetts
(The Worker's Compensation Act)to all employees of the Contractor who are subject
to the provisions of Chapter 152 of the General Laws of Massachusetts.
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b. Broad Form commercial general liability insurance with limits of at least $1 Million per
occurrence and$2 Million aggregate,or such other amount as the Town may require,and which
shall cover bodily injury,death,or property damage arising out of the work.
c. Automobile Liability Insurance, including coverage for owned, hired or borrowed vehicles
with limits of at least $IM each person/each occurrence or a combined single limit of $1
Million.
d. Professional liability insurance covering errors,omissions and acts of the Contractor or of any
person or business entity for whose performance the Contractor is legally liable arising out of
the performance of the contract. The total amount of such insurance shall at a minimum equal
one million dollars or such larger amounts as the Town may require for the applicable period
of limitations. The Contractor shall obtain such insurance coverage at its own expense and
provide certificates of insurance to the Town prior to the execution of the Contract.
e. The intent of the Contract provisions regarding insurance is to specify minimum coverage and
minimum limits of liability acceptable under the Contract. However, it shall be the
Contractor's responsibility to purchase and maintain insurance of such character and in such
amounts as will adequately protect it and the Town from and against all claims,damages,losses
and expenses resulting from exposure to any casualty liability in the performance of the work.
f. All required insurance shall be certified by a duly authorized representative of the insurers on
the "MIIA" or "ACORD" Certificate of Insurance form incorporated into and made a part of
this Agreement. Properly executed certificates signifying adequate coverage in effect for the
duration of the contract with renewal certificates issued not less than 30 days prior to expiration
of a policy period,must be submitted to the Town prior to commencement of this agreement.
g. The Town shall be named as an additional insured on the above- referenced liability policies
and the Contractor's insurance coverage shall be the primary coverage. The cost of such
insurance, including required endorsements or amendments,shall be the sole responsibility of
the Contractor.
30. Complete Contract:
This instrument,together with the other components of the contract documents,constitutes
the entire contract between the parties, with no agreements other than those incorporated
herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have hereto and to two other identical instruments set
forth their hands the day and year first above written.
THE TOWN THE CONTRACTOR
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CERTIFICATION AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
Town Accounta — Date
Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Esq.
TOWN MANAGER
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CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION
The undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury that this bid or proposal has been made and
submitted in good faith and without collusion or fraud with any other person. As used in this
certification,the word "person" shall mean natural person, business,partnership, corporation,
committee, union, club or other organization, entity, or group of individuals.
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CERTIFICATE OF TAX COMPLIANCE
Pursuant to Chapter 62C of the Massachusetts General Laws, Section 49A,(b), I
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Name of individual Name of contractor
do hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that said contractor has complied with
all laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Town of North Andover, relating to
taxes,permit or other fees,reporting of employees and contractors, and withholding and
remitting child support.
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Weston osar' ri
55 Walkers Brook Drive,Suite 100,Reading,MA 01867
Tel:978.532.1900
Clerk's Certificate of Vote
The undersigned, Clerk of Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. hereby certifies that, at a meeting duly called in
accordance with the by-laws,the Board of Directors unanimously passed the following resolution on April 30,2020.
VOTED: To authorize
Bruce W. Adams David M. Elmer Blake A. Martin Michael J. Scipione
Jeffrey J. Alberti John A. Figurelli George D. Naslas Peter M. Smith
Prasanta K. Bhunia Donald G. Gallucci Kent M. Nichols Leah E. Stanton
John A. Bocchino Robert A. Goober Frank E. Occhipinti Daniel Tenney III
Eugene R. Bolinger Dean L. Groves Christopher M. Perkins Christopher B. Wester
Pompeo Casale Robert L. Horner Francis M. Ricciardi John J. Wright
Barbara K. Cook Hillary M. Lacirignola Cheri F. Ruane Francis W. Yanuskiewicz
acting individually, to execute and deliver on behalf of the Corporation, contracts for Professional Services which
are in the ordinary course of the Corporation's business, not including contracts exceeding$2,000,000, during the
fiscal year 2020.
VOTED: To authorize
Daniel P. Biggs Richard A. Campbell Eric T. Reitter Jeffrey A. Wilson
Kenneth J. Bisceglio Jay Gamble Michael J. Richard
acting individually, to execute and deliver on behalf of the Corporation, contracts for Professional Services which
are in the ordinary course of the Corporation's business, not including contracts exceeding $500,000, during the
fiscal year 2020.
VOTED: To authorize Peter Kolokithas
acting individually, to execute and deliver on behalf of the Corporation, contracts for Professional Services which
are in the ordinary course of the Corporation's business, not including contracts exceeding $75,000, during the
fiscal year 2020.
VOTED: To authorize
S. Roger Alcott Margaret A. McCarthy Daniel E. Sheahan Gary J. Thurman
James R. Fair Jeffrey W. McClure John M. Sykora Stephen P. Wiehe
Gordon R Matson Tara E. McManus Patrick A.Terrien
acting individually, to execute and deliver on behalf of the Corporation, contracts for Professional Services which
are in the ordinary course of the Corporation's business, not including contracts exceeding $50,000, during the
fiscal year 2020.
VOTED: To authorize
Scott R. Bruso Laurence F. Keegan Carl W. Stone
Tulin H. Fuselier Kevin A. MacKinnon Laurie R.Toscano
Kipling R. Gearhart Brian J. McCormack Paul V. Uzgiris
Thomas S. Hydro Steven K. Pedersen Anthony Zerilli
acting individually, to execute and deliver on behalf of the Corporation, contracts for Professional Services which
are in the ordinary course of the Corporation's business, not including contracts exceeding $25,000, during the
fiscal year 2020.
The undersigned further certifies that the above vote has not been amended or rescinded and remains in full force
and effect as of the date set forth below.
J?r y J."Ib e r t ii, LEEED AP, Clerk Date
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North Andover, MA 01845-2909
Re: North Andover-Lake Cochichewick Watershed Plan Update
To Jean Enright:
Weston & Sampson welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with the Town of North Andover in support of the
Lake Cochichewick Watershed Plan Update project. Our interdisciplinary team is ready and eager to help create
strategic, achievable, and sustainable plans to maintain and improve the Lake Cochichewick Watershed and to
provide the environmental,water resources,and engineering necessary to support this environmentally conscious
initiative.
A successful plan for this effort will recognize the vital role Lake Cochichewick plays in the town's drinking water
supply system as well as the current uses of its contributing watershed. Our plan will address water supply
concerns, provide opportunities for environmental stewardship and education, be consistent with Section 319
funding requirements, and create essential modifications to current and future development to address our
changing landscapes and help preserve this valuable asset.
Weston&Sampson offers several distinct advantages:
• Watershed and Lake Management Expertise-Weston &Sampson has assembled an interdisciplinary team
with tremendous expertise in developing plans for watershed and lake management, stream restoration
designs, lake improvement projects,and drinking water source protection plans.Our project team will include
water utility engineers familiar with the town's infrastructure and needs,permitting and grant-writing specialists,
planners, climate experts, and water resource scientists with extensive technical and regional leadership
experience in the fields of watershed management. Of particular note are:
- Joe McGinn, one of the fifteen original Project Managers under the EPA Nationwide Urban Runoff
Program.Joe has been a leader in the fields of watershed-based stormwater management strategies
and subbasin pollution control and stream remediation for the protection of critical water resources
both in New England and New Mexico.
- Jim Riordan has directed state and federal programs for the improved management of nonpoint
source pollution, decentralized wastewater, stormwater, wetlands, and habitat resources. Jim's
background in science, planning, public health, and psychology uniquely positions him to analyze
complex problems, engender stakeholder support, and implement powerful solutions.
- Steve Roy has more than 40 years of professional experience in the field of environmental program
management and administration, specializing in environmental impact assessment, water resources
management,stormwater management,and water conservation. For over 20 years,Steve has served
on the Board of Directors of the Low Impact Development Center, an organization that pioneered the
development of LID techniques, management,and policy.
- Ken Wagner, PhD, is a nationally recognized expert in water resource management (mainly lakes,
reservoirs,rivers and streams)for over 40 years. Ken served seven years as the Editor in Chief of Lake
and Reservoir Management, a peer reviewed scientific publication of the North American Lake
Management Society, devoted to all aspects of lake and watershed management. He collaborated
with Weston&Sampson on the 2012-2013 Stevens Pond study and can be available in a QA/QC role
on lake-related aspects of the Lake Cochichewick Watershed Plan Update.
■ Experience in North Andover-We are fortunate to have assisted the Town of North Andover on numerous
projects in and around Lake Cochichewick, including:
- Safe Yield Evaluation,evaluated contributing flow from surface waters and groundwater
- Stevens Pond Water Quality Study
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- Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for Water Supply Emergencies-assisted with original preparation
and subsequent updates per MassDEP
- Lake Cochichewick ERP &Subsequent Updates
- Office of Dam Safety Phase I Assessments & Reports for Lake Cochichewick Dam every two years
since 2006
- Lake Cochichewick Outlet Structure and Dam Improvements Project (Design, Bid, & Construction
Services)
- Water Conservation Grants which focus on customer conservation and therefore less pumping from
Lake Cochichewick
- Various Water Treatment Plant improvements design work over the years along with CMR on-call
maintenance and repair work
Our experience with your community,water resources,and water utilities will allow us to hit the ground running
as we are already familiar with several members of the town staff and with many of the needs and concerns
of the Lake Cochichewick Watershed,
Our team will provide the full scope of services in all of the discipline areas related to your project. We will work
cooperatively with town staff, the general public, and other stakeholders to develop an updated watershed
protection plan for Lake Cochichewick. Please contact me at 978-532-1900 or at martinb@wseinc.com if you have
questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
WESTON &SAMPSON ENGINEERS INC.
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We have outlined our approach to your project below.
Task 1 —Project Administration and Coordination
Weston & Sampson will schedule a kickoff meeting within two weeks of receiving a notice to proceed. The
kickoff meeting will introduce the Weston &Sampson project team and identify town staff and other stakeholders
that will play an important role in contributing to the body of information regarding the lake. The meeting will also
provide an opportunity to review the proposed scope, responsibilities, timelines, and expectations. While we
encourage our clients to reach out at any time with questions or concerns and we strive to communicate our
progress frequently, we will plan on conducting monthly progress calls with the town. Progress calls will allow us
to update town staff on our progress on their project, potential upcoming roadblocks, and opportunities for
collaboration with town staff and other stakeholders.
In addition, as called for in the RFQ, we will plan on conducting up to three stakeholder engagement meetings
as discussed under Task 4.
Task 2—Gap Analysis
Weston & Sampson will conduct a gap analysis to identify what additional information is needed to bring the
1987 Lake Cochichewick Watershed Plan up to date with the EPA's current requirements for Watershed-Based
Plans.A significant component of this type of analysis is an evaluation of the progress made towards the actions
that were proposed in the original 1987 plan. Such actions may include water quality testing efforts, public
outreach, erosion or stormwater management initiatives, or other infrastructure improvement projects among
others. In evaluating progress towards those proposed actions, Weston &Sampson will interview town staff and
review existing studies, plans, and data (Task 3). Ultimately, we will prepare a Gap Analysis memo which will
summarize our findings, and, in part, provide a roadmap for the proposed actions that will be incorporated into
the Watershed Plan update.
Task 3—Review of E)dsfing Studies, Plans,and Data
Through our previous work with the town, Weston & Sampson is aware of numerous existing studies and plans
related to Lake Cochichewick. In fact, we wrote some of those studies. We are also aware of the significant
volume of sampling data that the town gathers routinely in its management of Lake Cochichewick. We will gather
and review all the existing reports, plans, and data that are available, compiling and presenting that information
as a series of summary tables and watershed basemaps so as to summarize both trends and the current status
of the watershed's condition. Tables and basemaps can also be used to guide subsequent field assessments
(Task 5) and stakeholder engagement efforts (Task 4). Basemaps may include:
1. Boundaries of the Lake Cochichewick watershed and any hydrologically important sub-basins, such as
those associated with any stormwater drains, ditches, or outfalls that may discharge into the lake.
Delineation of these watershed and sub-basin boundaries will begin with publicly available LiDAR data
obtained from MassGIS and will be supplemented with visual observations made in the field.
2. Soil types within the watershed, with particular attention paid to the Hydrologic Soil Group, which will impact
runoff rates modeled under Task 5. Soil data will be derived primarily from the Gridded Soil Survey
Geographic (gSSURGO) Database, available through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
3. Land use and land cover within the watershed as determined from the National Land Cover Database,
available through the US Geological Survey (USGS) and NRCS. This dataset was most recently updated in
2011, so Weston & Sampson will conduct a windshield survey to ensure its continued accuracy, updating
the GIS as necessary.
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4. We will also conduct a site visit to identify, measure, and map any important natural features, man-made
drainage features (e.g. outfalls), or other potential point sources that discharge to surface waterbodies that
drain to the lake. The approximate location and type of these features will be incorporated into a GIS
database, For budgeting purposes, we assume that the city will provide a GIS database of any below-grade
storm drains, if they exist within the watershed.
5. In addition, while not called for in the RFQ, Weston & Sampson anticipates mapping the surficial and
bedrock geology of the watershed. This information is important for two reasons. First comparing these
geologic clatasets against topographic contours may indicate potential discrepancies between surface
watersheds and groundwater divides. Second, gaining a solid understanding of the underlying geologic
units will allow us to better incorporate both shallow and deep groundwater inflows and outflows from the
lake,which may impact the lake's water quantity and quality.
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Weston &Sampson will also conduct an audit of the town's existing bylaws and regulations to current standards
as they pertain to watershed management and drinking water source protection. We will also draw upon our
understanding of local regulations in nearby communities as we have performed similar evaluations in many
municipalities throughout the state.We will summarize the findings of our audit in a memo.
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Task 4—Stakeholder Engagement
Weston & Sampson understands that public outreach,
education, and information sharing will be an important
aspect of this program and will require communicating
with a variety of constituencies that may necessitate
different approaches to involve citizen science volunteers,
local residents (including families and young ones),
community organizations, and other stakeholders. As part
of our general practice, Weston &Sampson creatively and
successfully assists our clients with community education
and outreach programs. To effectively communicate
findings and technical information related to the
engineering and environmental elements of a project, Weston & Sampson draws from our select group of
marketing, communications, and graphics professionals. Presenting information in a user-friendly and
understandable manner, our staff has prepared and distributed informational pieces for projects with technical
and public relations goals similar to yours for many communities and clients. Early and frequent community
engagement events will be key to project progress. We anticipate coordinating up to three engagement
activities.
The first engagement activity should occur during the gathering existing information phase of the project, prior to
the watershed assessment (Task 5). Given the current social distancing environment, we anticipate this first
interaction will be a web-based event where Weston & Sampson will speak briefly to the goals and the scale of
the project as well as to present our preliminary findings regarding the current state of the watershed and trends
that have been observed since 1987 (Task 2). Residents and other stakeholders will have an opportunity to ask
questions before being urged to participate in a social media-based survey that where they can share their
observations and knowledge as well as any questions and concerns. We anticipate that the information obtained
through this engagement will help us coordinate and focus our field efforts.
We expect to conduct the second engagement mid-project where we will present the findings of both the field
assessment and watershed modeling efforts. Either a question-and-answer period or a follow-up web survey will
allow residents and other stakeholders the opportunity to weigh in on the findings of our watershed assessment.
A third and final stakeholder engagement activity will take place following preparation of the draft Watershed
Management Plan. Stakeholder comments will be combined with those of town staff in the final plan.
Task 5—Watershed Assessment
Weston & Sampson will assess the Lake Cochichewick Watershed through two phases. The first phase, a field
assessment, will identify sources of pollution, sediment, or other potential impacts to the lake water as well as
potential opportunities for restoration and conservation within the watershed. Field work will consist of:
• A windshield survey of the watershed to identify potential
discrepancies with GIS datasets of land cover/use, as well
as to identify potential site-specific sources of impacts to II
the lake;
• A combination windshield survey/walking survey of the
lake's shoreline to identify areas of erosion and natural or
piped discharge to the lake;
• A walking survey of tributary systems to the lake to identify
opportunities to improve the quantity and quality of water
entering the lake; and
• Water quality sampling effort to supplement existing
clatasets to provide a snapshot of the lake's current health.
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These field investigations will be conducted in close partnership with town staff given their extensive institutional
knowledge of the lake and its watershed. The findings of our field investigation will be documented in memo
form along with a series of tables and map that highlight how the current state of the lake and its watershed
compare to their condition in 1987 as well to corresponding water quality metrics in other surface water supply
sources, including the Quabbin, Sudbury, Wachusetts, and Foss Reservoirs.
The second phase of the watershed assessment will be to develop a preliminary model of the Lake
Cochichewick Watershed that is capable of evaluating basic hydrologic and watershed pollutant loadings. We
will review our modeling approach with the town ahead of time, but we anticipate using the EPA's Spreadsheet
Tool for Estimating Pollutant Load (STEPL), which calculates nutrient and sediment loads from different land
uses and the load reductions that would result from the implementation of various best management practices
(BMPs). Using this model and data gathered under Tasks 2-5, we will estimate watershed surface runoff under
baseline and future climate conditions, as well as resulting nutrient loads (i.e. nitrogen, phosphorus, and 5-day
biological oxygen demand) and sediment delivery. The model can then be used to evaluate the potential benefit
of an array of watershed wide BMPs, such as pervious pavement, rain barrels/gardens, detention/retention
swales, etc. Weston & Sampson will prepare a technical memorandum to summarize the findings of this
preliminary modeling effort and make recommendations on additional, more detailed, modeling that may be
useful to conduct under future phases of work.
Task 6—Watershed Action Plan
Based on the field investigations and modeling efforts of the Watershed Assessment(Task 5) and on information
obtained through Stakeholder Engagement (Task 4), Weston & Sampson will develop a prioritized list of
potential actions that could restore or conserve water quality throughout the watershed. Through coordination
with the town,Weston&Sampson will select ten of those potential actions and advance them to a 10%concept
level. Concepts will include detailed descriptions of the plans, preliminary sketches or plans, and planning level
cost estimates for design, permitting, and implementation. The original list of potential projects and the 10%
concept level plans will be compiled into a watershed action plan report.
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TIMELINE
With our professionally trained staff of nearly 700 environmental professionals, engineers, landscape
architects/designers, architects, surveyors, and construction specialists, Weston & Sampson has the capacity
and depth of resources to respond to your needs and assure the assignment of highly qualified and
appropriately licensed personnel for all your project tasks. We have outlined our proposed project timeline with
important milestones below.
Task Anticipated Completion Date
(assuming a Sept 28 start date)
Task 1 -Project Administration and Coordination By October 13
Task 2-Gap Analysis November 20
Task 3-Review of E)dsting Studies, Plans, and Data November 20
Task 4-Stakeholder Engagement 3 meetings throughout project
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Task 5-Watershed Assessment Field Assessment by December 18
Modeling by January 29
Task 6-Watershed Action Plan March 26
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INTRODUCTION
Weston & Sampson's focus is to provide the highest level of
consultant services to municipalities. Our firm has been providing
engineering, environmental, and construction services for well over
a century and landscape design services for more than two
decades. Our team has successfully completed
assessment/planning, engineering, urban design, landscape
architecture, and open space projects in complex municipal
environments for clients along the Eastern Seaboard. Specifically,
our projects have included lakes/ponds, watershed planning,
stormwater management, green infrastructure and low-impact
design, drinking water source protection, river and shoreline
restoration, multi-use trails, and signature parks. Weston &
Sampson has built a reputation based on the successful
completion of these.The combination of our creative and technical Stevens Pond Study I North Andover,MA
design expertise, wealth of in-house resources, ability to develop
and maintain valuable client relationships, and our highly
collaborative project approach has led to repeat assignments in
communities throughout the Northeast.
On all our projects, we strive to maintain the character of the
community and respect the individual essence of each specific
property while crafting project plans focused on creativity,
functionality, sustainability, and accessibility. Weston &
Sampson's corporate mission is to protect, improve, and sustain
the natural and built environment to enhance quality of life, and we
work tirelessly to bring environmental/natural resource protection
and awareness to the forefront of our work, whether it be on small
site-specific projects in individual communities; on larger, area- Pond Management at Spectacle Pond I
wide projects that affect multiple communities; or as part of our Wilbraham,MA
industry association work.
Our current and past work exemplifies our commitment to realizing
a successful project through an innovative, creative, and
collaborative effort. Weston &Sampson's body of work represents
decades of research and a collection of case studies that will
provide this project with a depth of knowledge that will allow for
the best and most successful results. Our capabilities and
specialized services include:
• Master planning, feasibility studies, and site analysis and
redevelopment
• Passive and active recreation facilities design and Charles River Riverbank Vegetation
construction, including watershed and conservation land Management Plan I Massachusetts
management as well as historic landmark restoration Department of Conservation&Recreation
• Existing conditions inventory/mapping and soil
assessments/remediation
• Comprehensive community education, public involvement/participation, and productive engagement,
including charrettes/websites and volunteer coordination
• Stormwater management
• Zoning review/revision
• Sustainable designs&resiliency planning
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• Environmental permitting and restoration/coordination with local, state, and federal agencies
• Multi-use trails,greenway, and recreational corridor master planning/design/construction
• Athletic/recreation and neighborhood park/playground design and construction
• Interpretive signage and wayfinding systems
• ADA-related design services and compliance
• Site/civil engineering
• Structural,electrical, plumbing design/municipal engineering
• Transportation/traffic/parking lot planning and multi-modal path systems
• Project inspection and construction monitoring
• Streetscape design, including street/sidewalk restoration
• High-quality illustrative graphics,renderings, and photo-realistic designs
• Urban forestry
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Watershed/Hydrology&Environmental Coordination
Weston & Sampson has specialized experience in watershed
studies for hydrologic balance and the evaluation of water quality
impairments. focusing on water resource protection and
watershed improvements. We have created innovative Geographic
Information System (GIS) approaches to mapping watershed
impacts from point and non-point sources, and our team also
supports our watershed work with as-needed graphics and
technical analysis. Weston & Sampson's hydrology, watershed,
and environmental professionals have experience with stormwater
management, bioretention, and pond/wetland/forest restoration.
To achieve success in projects such as yours, we take a proactive
approach to watershed health.
As part of our Hobbs Brook Reservoir Management Strategies project for the Cambridge Water District in
Cambridge, Massachusetts, Weston & Sampson provided in-lake monitoring in the Charles River Basin working
in close coordination with a limnological expert to evaluate algal assays to look at bloom cycles and their effect
on drinking water quality. We also evaluated nutrient loads affecting watershed water quality and looked at
nitrification rates for the reservoir system in Lincoln, Lexington,and Watertown.
For the Church Creek Watershed in South Carolina, we evaluated surface runoff and utility discharges
throughout the watershed. We performed modelling to evaluate current and projected storm events. The
watershed has been subject to severe flooding, which has resulted in disruptions to roadways and critical
infrastructure and has resulted in nutrient transport to sensitive receptors, including Charleston Harbor.
Invasive Species Control/Vegetation Management
We understand the challenges of managing waterside/waterway
vegetation and invasive species. Our certified arborists and
technical staff routinely conduct surveys to evaluate and
document species, as well as vegetation, along the site area.
Based on the data collected, we establish comprehensive
invasive species / vegetation management plans. These plans
include information on the removal, disposal, and planting
specifications needed to maintain the water's edge. With regard 0
to vegetation treatment, our experience also includes the
application of herbicide mixtures to targeted plants and species,
as well as manually pulling and cutting vegetation and plants. Riverbank Vegetation Management Plan along
the Charles River—DCR
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Community Education/Public Outreach&Engagement
Weston & Sampson regularly assists clients/communities with
education and outreach efforts and presents on a wide variety of
topics to many different audiences. Our experience ranges from
presentations at public meetings and hearings to full-day �
specialized training seminars. Our professionals routinely lead o y
seminars and clinics on important industry topics and provide
training, clinics, and presentations to a variety of audiences, `
including peers, regional planning agencies, local and national
industry associations, municipal clients,and residents.
In addition, our professional staff has extensive experience in Community Engagement at the Arlington
conducting public participation, community outreach/engagement, Reservoir Arlington,MA
and communication programs. We have successfully used a
°'community workshop" approach on a number of projects, through
which we have met with residents/neighbors and other interested
parties in an informal setting to defuse controversial issues on a
one-on-one basis. Many of our projects have required extensive
community participation and community-wide involvement by
individuals and extensive numbers of vested interest groups.
With the majority of our work in the public sector, Weston &
Sampson has worked extensively with public groups to gauge
public opinion and build consensus within a community. We
understand the need for public outreach and offer extensive
experience preparing and presenting legible plans, renderings,
photorealistic graphics, estimates, phasing options, 3D models, Public Participation Meeting Portsmouth,NH
studies, and other information to public officials, boards,
committees, and the general public through a community meeting m
or hearing process. Our ability to understand the needs of ourm µ
clients, create and deliver high-impact graphics and information,
and foster and achieve public understanding and support through
education invariably yields maximum project benefits.
We are deeply committed to engaging the community through
public presentations, and we believe it is imperative that the project " `:
be presented to the community in the appropriate format and venue
in order to gain input. We pride ourselves on engaging oral
presentations that educate, enroll, and entertain so the audience
develops an affinity for the presenters and the message is well
received. This relationship facilitates project progress and creates a
collective buy-in for a successful outcome.Through our experience,
we have developed solid working relationships with local agencies, governments/departments, and residents, and
have gained valuable and practical insight regarding urban infrastructure improvement projects.
Without input from the community, it is unreasonable to expect capital investments to provide maximum benefits
within the often-limited budget. Weston & Sampson has organized/moderated a wide variety of public processes,
and we are committed to achieving a critical level of cooperation and collaboration. Community interest and
involvement is never a guarantee, but a thoughtful approach that educates and engages citizens facilitates active
participation. Often, participation in the process enrolls residents and fosters a sense of ownership that continues
once projects are complete,and this ownership directly benefits the community.
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We are currently leading or have recently led the public education/participation, design development, bidding,
and construction administration process in a number of communities. Of particular note, our professionals have
consciously chosen to focus their careers on designing public (not private) spaces that benefit communities.We
believe that our current and past work on waterfront/waterside and open space properties exemplifies our
commitment to realizing a successful project through an innovative, creative,and collaborative effort.
Green Infrastructure&Low Impact Development(LID)
Our experienced professional staff implements LID techniques through project planning, permitting, and design.
Through collaboration, Weston & Sampson implements LID strategies and sustainable designs. Some of the
sustainable design elements we incorporate into our projects include:
• Careful Site Planning&Layout R Greenroofs
• Reduced Impermeable Surfaces E Porous Asphalt, Concrete, &Pavers
• Bioretention (raingardens, cisterns) 0 Soil Amendments
• Bioswales 0 Grey Water Reuse
• Vegetative Buffers 0 Stormwater Infiltration
• Gravel Wetlands 2 Location-Friendly Landscaping
• Biofilters & Disconnection of Permeable Surfaces
• Country Drainage N Preservation of Native Landscapes
Weston & Sampson's recent green infrastructure efforts include several
important projects, specifically the design and creation of targeted graphics
and educational signage that identifies green infrastructure/LID features and
provides engaging and educational information about them to the public on
behalf of the Boston Water & Sewer Commission and a Municipal
Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant-funded project for the City of Lynn,
MA evaluating the potential benefits of green and grey solutions on urban
flooding in West Lynn. Am
Climate Resiliency Services
Weston & Sampson's climate resiliency services support creating designs
that adapt, thrive, and survive both chronic and catastrophic changes in the
natural environment. Our climate resilience services include assessments
and planning, resilient design, resource management, and emergency
services. On every project, our team looks for innovative ways to incorporate
stormwater infiltration areas, reuse existing materials where possible, and
contribute to the vital fabric of the ecology and the community,
Weston & Sampson identified climate resilient design as a strategic initiative
in 2015. Since that time, we have trained our staff to incorporate relevant
climate models and data into the design of our infrastructure and facility
projects. As primarily an infrastructure consultant, we work with our
governmental (municipal and state) clients to study, plan, and implement
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Recreational Facility Design
Weston & Sampson's landscape architecture/design group specializes in
recreational amenities/facilities from master planning and feasibility studies to
preliminary and final designs. Our staff is capable of performing all aspects
of planning and design services for these projects
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Site/Civil Engineering
Weston & Sampson has provided planning and design meminmm for o
multitude of projects of varying complexity for municipal clients throughout
the Northeast. These services have included multi-use path design, amenity
deaign, park master planning, preparation o/ contract bid documentm, and
construction support, Other improvements designed include aquatic
facilities, ekh|eiio 0n|dm, greenweya, and associated site and utility relocation
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Permitting/Regulatory Compliance
VVe have assisted clients with e range of environmental permitting services io
comply with |nceL sta1e, and federal regulations. Our engineerm,
environmental moi*ndstm, and regulatory specialists have demonstrated
experience working with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Pro&*obnn, Army Corps of Engineers and various other state and local
agencies on projects involving inland water roeournes, aquifer protection
omnu, sensitive habitats, and protected species. Each project ieemanninedto
determine if proposed activities are within regulated or sensitive areas with
the intent of avoiding or reducing potential temporary and/or permanent
impacts,
Surveying&G|8Mapping
Weston & Sempmon has emu|id background in a range ofland surveying
and G|S mapping services and our ate0 has many years of experience
utilizing GPS and robotic survey equipment, which iareflected in the breadth
of surveying services weprovide. Our services include topographic mumoys,
field mumeym, utility aunmym. construction |eyoubo, preparation of legal
descriptions and certifications for easements for a variety nf other purpmuem.
Environmental Services
Weston & Smnnpson's environmental services include wetland delineations
and asueasmwntu, arboriculture eaaemnmentu. native / invasive species
esmemmmenta, environmental site aomeoamentm, feasibility studies, and
Brownfie|6mredeva|opment Our staff is capable ofperforming all aspects of
environmental services for construction projects including wetland flagging.
soil analysis, groundwater monitoring, and permitting.
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REFERENCES
Below, we provide contact information for clients for whom we have performed consulting services like those
anticipated for your project. We invite you to contact these references to discuss our teams capabilities and past
performance on similar projects, as well as our commitment to quality and dedication to client service. On the
following page is a list of related projects that our project team has worked on in recent years related to
watershed and lake protection and rehabilitation. We have also included detailed descriptions for several
relevant projects at the end of this section.
Project/Location Reference
Stevens Pond Study Bruce Thibodeau, Director of Public Works
North Andover, MA North Andover, Massachusetts
978-685-0950
Development of Management Strategies David Kaplan
for Hobbs Brook Reservoir Watershed Manager
Cambridge Water District, MA 617-349-4799 1 dkaDlan(a)cambridgDma.ggv
Riverbank Vegetation Management Plan Rick Corsi
Boston, Cambridge, Newton, and MA Department of Conservation and Recreation
Watertown, MA 617-626-1431 1 richard.corsiCu)state.ma.us
Arlington Reservoir Master Plan Jon Marshall, Director
Town of Arlington, MA Recreation Department
781-316-3880
Waban Hill Reservoir Robert DeRubeis, Commissioner
Newton, MA Newton Parks and Recreation
617-796-1640 1 rderubgiLs@—newtonma.gov
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LIST OF RELEVANT PROJECTS
State Town/Client Waterbody/Watershed Relevant E)perience
Norwell MA Lake Ellis Water Quality, Lake Management, Dredging Feasibility Study
Worcester MAI
Salisbury Pond Water Quality Sediment Analysis, Dredging Feasibility Study
Natick MA Lake Cochituate Watershed Nutrient Analysis, Stormwater BMPs, 319 Grant
Rutland MA Multiple Surface Water Protection Plan
Surface Water Protection Plan
Newburyport MA Artichoke Reservoir
Wrentham MA Lake Pearl Nutrient Load Analysis, Stormwater BMPs
Truro MA Pilgrim Lake Nutrient Load Analysis, Groundwater Model, Stormwater Runoff Evaluation
North Andover MA Lake Cochichewick j Source Water Protection Plan, Safe Yield Assessment,Water Quality Evaluation
North Andover A Stevens Pond
In-Lake Nutrient Model, Sediment Sampling, Limnologic Assessment, Hydraulic
M
Model
Westwood MA Buckmaster Pond Safe Yield Assessment,Water Quality Assessment, Drainage Study
In-Lake Limnological Assessment, Safe Yield Assessment, Watershed Nutrient
Cambridge MA Hobbs Brook
Anal sis
Leominster I MA Rockwell Pond Surface Water Management Study, Nutrient and Ecological Assessment
Pembroke I A Great Sandy Pond Hydraulic and Nutrient Modeling,Watershed Assessment
Athol A Lake Ellis Watershed Study,Water Quality Assessment
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Acton MA Nagog Pond Water Quality Sampling Plan
Wilbraham MA Spectacle Pond Pond Management
Manchester I CT Center Springs Pond Dredging
MassDCR MA Charles River j Riverbank Vegetation Management Plan
Kingston NY Hudson River Shoreline Stabilization
Rensselaer Co. j NY Hudson River Shoreline Erosion Assessment, Stabilization and Access Plan, Public Engagement
-dincton Bank Stabiliziation- River Restoration Design, Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling
A 4A Mill Brook
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Town/Client State Waterbody/Watershed Relevant ExpenenGe
Woburn MA Hood Pond Brook River Restoration Design, Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling
Arlington MA Arlington Reservoir Master Plan,Water Quality Assessment, Ecological Assessment
Watervliet NY Watervliet Reservoir i Watershed-Wide Invasive Species Management Plan
BPDA MA Chelsea Creek Wetlands/Salt Marsh Restoration, Habitat Assessment, Sediment Evaluation
Burlington VT Englesby Brook Watershed Delineation, Stormwater Infrastructure Inventory
Newton iMA I Town-Wide j Stormwater BMPs, Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Plan
Hopkinton I A Town-Wide Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Plan
MassDOT MA Spectacle Island Shoreline Erosion Assessment
Head of the Charles MA Charles River Vegetative Management Plan
Bristol Co. RI Various Public Outreach, Development of Ordinances,Water Quality Monitoring, Mapping
Boston, Cambridge, MA I Charles River DCR Charles River Riverbank Vegetation Management Plan and Aquatic Analysis
Newton,Watertown
Providence z RI Scituate Reservoir Watershed Assessment and NPS Management Plan
Kingston, Pembroke
MA 20 Water Bodies Nonpoint source contribution Assessments and Modeling
and Plymouth
Wilmington MA Silver Lake LID Stormwater Retrofits
Littleton MA Long Lake Long Lake Water quality Improvements/Lake Restoration
M Lake NH Silver Watershed Based Plan and Water Quality Improvements
Amherst NH Baboosic Lake Watershed-Based Plan
Wolfboro NH Rust Pond Watershed Based Plan and Water Quality Improvements
Wolfboro NH Mirror Lake Watershed Based Plan and Water Quality Improvements
[_Ww�innndhaqm �N H _Cobberts Pond Watershed Based Plan and Water Quality Improvements
Bedford I MA Fawn Lake Fawn Lake Restoration Plan and Improvements
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Town/Client State Wat6r..dyfflatershed I A-levant Experience
Shuiesbury Lake Wyola Lake Wyola Stormwater Improvement Project
Wayland' MA i Dudley Pond Dudley Pond LID Stormwater Retrofits
Peabody MA Crystal Lake Crystal Lake Stormwater Designs; Sediment/Bathymetric Mapping
Pilling Pond Nutrient Loading Assessment, Vegetation Survey and Public 1
Lynnfield A . Pillings Pond
Outreach
Jamestown RI +1 Sheffield Cove I Sheffield Cove Watershed Study
North Providence I RI Woonasquatucket River Woonasquatucket River Watershed Study and TMDL Response
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FOR HOBBS BROOK RESERVOIR
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The Hobbs Brook Reservoir represents a key source in the City of Cambridge's
water supply system. The reservoir is surrounded by a wide variety of land uses
characteristic of an urban-suburban setting in Eastern Massachusetts.The presence
of large transportation corridors (Route 2 and 1-95) as well as commercial and
residential properties makes water resource protection strategies complex.
Weston & Sampson was retained by the Cambridge Water District (CWD) to
evaluate limnologic conditions, characterize nutrient inputs from stormwater
systems and develop cost effective yet safe management strategies for this
drinking water reservoir. The characterization included an evaluation of nuisance
aquatic vegetation,water quality profiling and an evaluation of historic water quality
sampling efforts, both within the reservoirs embayments as well as from stormwater
systems. Recommendations for the development of Stormwater Best Management
Practice and an in-lake management program to maintain limnological health will
provide a low-cost plan for CWD now and in the future.
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North Andover, faced with a late summer agal bloom in Stevens Pond, was
forced to shut down the Town recreation area, including a newly renovated beach
front. Weston & Sampson was retained to evaluate pond hydraulics and access
current limnologic conditions that may have created the bloom. In-lake sampling,
bathymetric profiles, and a flushing analysis were performed to identify potential
management strategies to prevent the regrowth of cyanoacteria.
Weston & Sampson's long history of reservoir management for the nearby and
ugradient Cochichewick reservoir led to several viable options for reservoir
management and control of nutrient inputs to Stevens Pond. Coordination between
both the Health Department and the Water Department will be necessary for future
management of flow and releases. Coordinated efforts for algaecide treatments
and potential alum application were suggested remedies that could provide cost-
effective safe guards for swimming and recreational activities at Stevens Pond and
Lake Cochichewick.
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Since the 1900s,the City of Newburyport has relied on the Artichoke Reservoir and
its smaller neighbor the Indian Hill Reservoir to supply drinking water to its residents.
Although this surface water source is treated at the city's treatment plant, raw water
quality fluctuations and long-term water quality are of concern.
The water department obtained state grant funding, and the City of Newburyport
selected Weston&Sampson to map current conditions and develop recommended
changes to current land use practices within the watershed. The study followed the
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) guidelines for the
development of a Surface Water Supply Protection Plan. A key element of this plan
is to properly educate and inform the public of ways to manage activities within the
watershed. In addition, protection measures and emergency response plans for the
water department were developed to maintain source water quality.
Weston&Sampson identified land use impacts,stormwater issues,and final overlay
mapping. Our Geographic Information System ( IS) department provided data for
the mapping using ArcView/Arclnfo°" software. This information was transferred to
the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission to develop accurate base maps.
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RIVERBANK VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) selected ■ landscape architecture
Weston &Sampson, in collaberation with Offshoots, to provide consulting services
to develop a Riverbank Vegetation Management Plan for the Department's Charles ■ arboriculture
River Basin within the municipalities of Boston, Cambridge, Newton, and Watertown. ■ horticulture
The project area extends from the New Charles River Dam at Boston Harbor to the
Watertown Dam in Watertown along the northern and southern side of the river at ■ ecological restoration
a length of approximately 17 miles. Weston &Sampson conducted extensive field
and database inventories to identify invasive and native species, tree hazards, and ■ invasive species
shoreline stabilization issues.This data was subsequently used to develop a plan to management
restore the riverbank to a composition native to the Charles River Basin. ■ riverbank restoration
Viewsheds,pruning recommendations,and invasive species removal were additional
components of this plan. A series of test plots were developed along the shore ■ natural resource
Tt in each municipality, to develop a system of ecological restoration and shoreline science
stabilization that can be replicated among the various vegetative communities across ■ public outreach
the project area.Weston&Sampson is now developing construction documents for
ry the installation of these test plots in the spring of 2020. ■ environmental
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Boston, Cambridge, Newton, and Watertown. The Basin features several important„s recreational areas including Nashua Street Park, the Esplanade, and Herter Park client contact
in Boston; Magazine Beach in Cambridge; Daly Field in Newton; and Watertown Rick Corsi
Riverfront Park and Braille Train in Watertown. These are connected by a series of Department of Conservation and
DCR parkways and the Dr.. Paul Dudley White Bike Path. The Basin also abuts the Recreation
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WATERSHED AQUIFER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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Weston & Sampson successfully provided services to the Bristol County Water ■ development of local
Authority (BCWA) for their watershed-aquifer management program for a four-year ordinances
period. The majority of water supplied to Bristol County is from four reservoirs,
two located in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, one located in Swansea, Massachusetts, ■ surface water quality
and one located in Warren (Bristol County), Rhode Island, and has a connection to monitoring
the Providence water system. The BCWA also maintains groundwater supplies in n watershed mapping
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The management program for this project included patrolling the watershed-aquifer ■ patrolling the
areas, liaison activities, development of town ordinances,watershed mapping, and watershed aquifer
water quality monitoring. The watershed and aquifer areas were patrolled on a daily areas
basis. The watershed areas encompass the majority of Rehoboth, and portions
of Swansea and Warren, The aquifer is located in Barrington. Activities included
communication with local officials in the four towns such as the police department,
fire department, public works, planning board, and conservation commission;
Rhode Island and Massachusetts agencies; and private property owners. We
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■ Earth removal
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■ Watershed protection overlay districts
Weston & Sampson completed computer-generated watershed mapping using
USGS base maps and layers including hazardous materials facilities, 20-foot
elevation contours, water quality monitoring sites, watershed boundaries, and
zoning. Water quality monitoring included semi-annual trophic state sampling at
15 sites, semi-annual fecal coliform sampling at 15 sites, and annual toxic pollutant
sampling at 10 sites.
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ARLINGTON RESERVOIR MASTER PLAN
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The Town of Arlington selected Weston & Sampson to develop a master plan, ■ comprehensive master
prepare an environmental assessment, and conduct a land survey of the Arlington plan development
Reservoir property, a.k.a. "The Res." This site has long been an important open
space for Arlington from both recreational and environmental standpoints. It is an ■ active/passive
integral part of the community. Within the site's 47 acres, programmed activities recreational amenities
include a swimming beach, concession stand/bathhouse, a playground, and a
perimeter walking path/trail.Our multi-disciplinary team is currently working with the ■ invasive species
town and its residents through a robust public engagement process to create a survey/management
vision for equitable placeaking that builds on the sense of community while also plan
developing a strategy for appropriate ecological and environmental improvements. ■ ADA compliance
Our work at the Arlington Reservoir site includes:
Master Planning ■ comprehensive public
engagement and
■ Identifying and recommending improvements and renovations to the swimming visioning program
area beach and lawn amenities, including the bathhouse, playground,
concession stand, etc.
■ Determining year-round active/passive recreational opportunities at the site,
including upgrades to the natural walking paths and a feasibility study of a
potential boat launch area
■ Identifying ADA-compliant accessibility needs and developing plans to
incorporate improvements
■ Recommending a set of inclusive, nature-based outdoor environmental
amenities that take advantage of the site's terrain and ecological landscape
■ Providing suggestions for wayfinding and an interpretive sinage program
Environmental Assessment
■ Completing a water quality assessment,wetland survey, and evaluation of
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■ Identifying measures to control the shoreline and bank client contact
■ Completing an inventory of land and aquatic species Jon Marshall
r„ ■ Identifying and mapping invasive plant colonies, reviewing remove!options, Director
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recolonizing areas with native plantings, developing operations and Town of Arlington
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CHELSEA CREEK WETLANDS/SALT MARSH
RESTORATION & HABITAT CONSERVATION
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Weston & Sampson was selected by the Boston Planning & Development Agency ■ north american
(BPDA) (formerly known as the Boston Redevelopment Authority)to manage a major wetlands conservation
salt marsh and habitat restoration project in Chelsea Creek. Funded by a North act grant funding
American Wetlands Conservation Act (NA CA) grant, the project was intended to
reclaim this damaged urban environment. ■ salt marsh/wetland
Project goals included maximizing avian habitat, developing constructible plans, restoration
developing a public park space, and satisfying regulatory concerns while fulfilling m avian/shellfish habitat
NAWCA grant goals. Project challenges included:
■ Working within a designated port area(no linear park construction allowed) protection
■ Land ownership issues(i.e., City of Boston development plans for the area) m waterfront park
■ Identifying future sea level rise and storm surge events
■ Resource area impacts (creating a new avian habitat without significant damage m coastal resiliency
to the shellfish habitat)
■ Developing a flexible design concept including hardened structures and habitat considerations
barriers that would modify/evolve with changing environmental conditions 0 multi-disciplinary
■ Satisfying regulatory requirements for numerous agencies
collaboration
Weston&Sampson's team included the specialty firms of Bourne Consulting Engineers,
Applied Coastal Engineering, local historian Nancy Seasholes, and avian specialist
Nature Watch, LLC, in addition to the firms of AECOM and Durand &Anastas, who
listed with the original grant application.
Key staff from Weston &Sampson were familiar with the site from past project work
related to stormwater outfall monitoring and Brownfields petroleum site assessments. client contact
For this project,our team provided a thorough characterization of the site that included:
■ Detailed soil data evaluation Chris Busch
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■ Shellfish habitat assessment
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The Town of Arlington selected Weston & Sampson to provide schematic design ■ vegetation
and environmental restoration planning for the revitalization of this important linear management planning
corridor along the previously underutilized Mill Brook and adjacent Wellington
Park. Our team will provide a range of multi-disciplinary services, including ■ bank restoration
recommendations for general site improvements,vegetation management planning,
■ site improvements
feasibility of a pedestrian pathway, and recommendations for bank stabilization
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With the goal of contributing positively to the town's urban forest needs and its park design
3 aim to maximize its green infrastructure (and help alleviate flooding at Wellington
Park), Weston&Sampson will consider the substantial tree canopy coverage along ■ community
the corridor that provides shade, oxygen, and wildlife habitat. Our project efforts engagement
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include developing a clear vision for the area,developing a VMP for invasive species ■ ADA accessibility
removal/management, and providing safe linkages to the Minuteman Bikeway and
the adjacent streets.We are also leading a comprehensive community engagement ■ cost estimating J
program together with the town, the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA), evaluation of funding
and the community. strategies
Our team is responsible for site walk-throughs and evaluation/research, site survey,
T. and conducting workshops with the public. Our team has begun schematic design
of Wellington Park, feasibility studies of a Mill Brook path, phasing/cost estimating
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of the City of Newton, Massachusetts on a Master Plan for the southern portion of
Cheesecake Brook between Eddy Street and Watertown Street.
Weston & Sampson's design team, through a series of community meetings,
garnered many divergent opinions regarding the potential passive recreational
use of this historic corridor. Graphics were developed and presented by Weston &
Sampson for discussions. During the course of these meetings, we developed an
enhancement program to satisfy all interested parties.
Critical to the planning and conceptual design effort was the need to flush out the
full range of potential enhancements to the Cheesecake Brook corridor,which might
include the development of some or most of the following:
■ A safe and attractive amenity for the use and enjoyment of neighborhood
residents and visitors, including designating the extent of the corridor that is
accessible to non-residents and the extent of the corridor that may be left off
limits to residential abutters. Channel depth, channel slope,and maintenance
requirements of the new public access amenities are important considerations.
■ A manageable amenity in regard to the performance of regular stormwater
maintenance efforts by the public works department.
■ An open space resource that is more environmentally friendly and includes a
series of potential stormwater management improvements.
m1 Potential implementation of a series aesthetic improvements to enhance the
overall visual qualities of the Cheesecake Brook greenway that potentially include:
Replacement of an existing chain link fence with a more attractive fence system;
management of vegetation along the corridor to include removal of invasive
f` species, damaged or diseased vegetation, and improved visibility; management of client contact
the corridor to include a mix of open lawn, meadow, shrub, ornamental, evergreen
?' and deciduous plantings; and introduction of pedestrian crossings and points of Carol Schein
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CHESTNUT CONTROL STUDY
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Weston&Sampson created a report for the control and management of the invasive ■ ecological restoration
water chestnut, Trapa natans, in the Watervliet Reservoir in partnership with Gomez opportunity
Sullivan Engineers. As of July 2013, the water chestnut infestation covered nearly
half of the water surface of the reservoir.The control study contains the background ■ comprehensive
and history of Trapa natans in the northeast, impacts to the Watervliet Reservoir, overview of known
options for control measures, and recommendations for future monitoring and control methods
management.
is feasibility assessment
The Watervliet Reservoir is the Town of Watervliet's drinking water source, and
therefore, requires particular care and attention when proposing the appropriate ■ management
management approaches. The reservoir is located about 12 miles northwest of strategies for an
downtown Albany and contains roughly 350 acres of water, with approximately 170 aggressive invasive
acres covered with water chestnut. The site is surrounded by a mix of agricultural, species
residential,and commercial land.
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Weston & Sampson established a watershed-wide task force to combat the water
engagement, and
chestnut infestation and enact monitoring and reporting strategies to ensure the participation
successful eradication of this invasive species.Our efforts included a comprehensive
community outreach and local participation program to prevent and control new
infestations. These efforts contributed to our research on the effective control
methods for Trapa natans, which other municipalities may use as a resource in the
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information on our understanding of the opportunity; experience with projects of similar size and scope; and the
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