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The ordinary high water level (OHWL) will be reviewed to determine the full jurisdictional extent of the MnDNR throughout the project area. These applications will include GIS-based figures, permit narrative, and project plan set. The anticipated aquatic resource permits will trigger state and federal threatened/endangered species review. To ensure the city is in compliance with Minnesota's Endangered Species Statute and the Federal Endangered Species Act, Bolton & Menk will complete an NHIS request on the Minnesota Conservation Explorer website and coordinate with MnDNR. We will employ the Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) tool to complete preliminary federal threatened and endangered species coordination with USFWS. Our proposal assumes threatened and endangered species field surveys will not be required as part of the project. In some cases, the reviewing agencies request additional information and/or a technical evaluation panel meeting during the review process. If our attendance is requested at a meeting to discuss the acceptance of the delineated boundaries or the agencies request additional information, this service will be provided on an estimated hourly basis. Once plans are nearing completion, we will submit RCWD grant applications for the three eligible items identified by city staff, assuming the applicable grant application window is open and one application with three components will be submitted: • BMP 1 – Phase 2 as identified in the watershed study for Karth Lake (Phase 1 remediated the slope and erosion issues in the area; Phase 2 will treat the water prior to entering the lake) • Retaining wall replacement as identified in the watershed study for Karth Lake • New storm structure BMP installations (anticipated to be sump structures with SAFL baffles installed) TASK 9: BIDDING ADMINISTRATION Bolton & Menk will prepare the advertisement for bids for the city to send to the required publications. We will also provide plans and specifications for electronic distribution to QuestCDN by the city. Bolton & Menk will answer all written and verbal questions from potential bidders. If necessary, we will issue addenda to address project-related questions during bidding. We will conduct an online bid opening, tabulate bids, and prepare a letter of award recommendation. Bolton & Menk, including this specific proposed project team, is well respected by contractors in the industry for having constructable improvements. We will carefully monitor the list of plan holders and gauge the market during the bidding process to best position the City of Arden Hills for bottom line success. TASK 10: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Bolton & Menk will assist the city through the construction phase by providing construction administration, observation, and staking services. Our practical and pragmatic approach during design is built from our team’s thorough understanding and background working on the construction phase of projects, which allows us to excel in this area. We will plan and lead the project’s pre-construction meeting and review shop drawings as they are submitted by the contractor. Our survey crew will complete the following field staking tasks during construction: • Control verification • Staking hydrant replacements and the identified watermain realignment, if necessary • Staking storm sewer structures and improvements, as identified • Staking new retaining wall • Staking for trail improvements • Staking new stormwater management BMP pond grading • Providing control points at each of the five storm outlet locations in Karth Lake for contractor’s equipment to complete pond dredging via GPS, if requested • Verification survey at conclusion of sediment excavation/grading (assumes two per delta location) Survey crews will provide construction stakes with alignment and grade, as necessary, and documentation of all survey points installed. If the assumptions above change or other facilities are requested for staking, our 14 2026 PMP STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS | CITY OF ARDEN HILLSWorK Plan and Project aPProach EXHIBIT A