Task 1 – Project Development - The Consultant shall ensure regulatory compliance before starting technical work. Consultant Responsibilities: • Determine Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) Requirements: o Lead discussions with Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) to confirm if a QAPP is required. o If required, develop and submit a project-specific QAPP for approval. County Responsibilities: • Submit required QAPP documentation to Ecology. Deliverables: • Approved QAPP or written waiver from Ecology. Task 2 – Project Administration & Reporting - The Consultant will oversee project management, monitoring, and communicating the status of the Project scope, schedule, and budget to the County to ensure smooth execution. Consultant Responsibilities: • Facilitate one (1) initial project meeting with County staff (and potentially Ecology staff) to confirm project scope. • Conduct one (1) project closure/post-project review meeting. • Hold bi-weekly project management check-ins (virtual or in-person). • Submit monthly invoices and Ecology-compliant progress reports, including: o Summary of work completed per task. o Deliverables submitted. o Scope, schedule, and budget status. o Financial summary by task, including outstanding issues. • Assist the County in meeting Ecology grant administration requirements: o Backup documentation for reimbursement requests. o Quarterly reports tracking costs and activities. o Data reporting for FEATS, WQX, and EIM systems. o Development of the Final Project Fact Sheet, Project Outcome Summary Report, and Closeout Report...
