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Nevada CityCorporate Headquarters792 Sear l s avenuenevada ci ty, c a 95959(530) 478-1305(530) 478-1019 fax

Jackson 435 Sutter StreetJackson , c a 95642

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Holdrege & Kull is a multi-discipline

consulting firm with a reputation for responsive,

innovative, yet practical design approaches

to complex geotechnical and environmental

problems. Holdrege & Kull (H&K) was founded

in 1993 to provide geotechnical engineering,

environmental engineering, solid waste

engineering, construction quality assurance,

and geologic services. Our corporate office is

Professional Registrations GE Geotechnical Engineer - CA CEG Certified Engineering Geologist - CA CE Civil Engineer - CA, NV, OR, UT PG Professional Geologist - CA CHG Certified Hydrogeologist - CA CEPSC Certified Professional in Erosion and

Sediment Control - CA QSP Qualified SWPPP Practitioner - CA QSD Qualified SWPPP Developer - CA Field Technician Certifications Nuclear Moisture/Density Gauge American Concrete Institute (ACI) International Code Council (ICC) Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Structural Steel, Welding, Fireproofing

American Welding Society (AWS) Occupational Safety & Health Administration

(OSHA) American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technicians (NICET) California Division of State Architect (DSA) California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

Laboratory Accreditations DSA Caltrans Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Materials Reference Laboratory American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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H&K Principals

located in Nevada City, California, with branch

offices located in Truckee, Yuba City, Chico,

and Jackson, California. We are licensed to

practice in California, Oregon, Washington,

Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Hawaii.

H&K’s clientele include municipal and

government agencies, land development

firms, construction companies, architecture

and engineering firms, schools, hospitals,

non-profit organizations, and private property

owners. From the beginning, we have relied

on sound fundamental engineering principles

coupled with common sense approaches

to problem solving. Clients sit up and take

notice when cost savings are realized

through innovative design approaches. Value

engineering and efficient project management

form the core of our company philosophy, and

our success with client retention is directly

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Geotechnical Engineering

» Design Level Geotechnical Investigations

» Preliminary Geotechnical Investigations

» Foundation Engineering » CIDH Pile Mitigation » Retaining Wall Design » Slope Stability Evaluations » Earth Dam Design » Shoring Design » Distressed Structure Evaluations » Litigation Support

Solid Waste Engineering

» Landfill Design » Construction Quality Assurance » Regulatory Compliance » Water Quality Monitoring & Reporting » Landfill Gas Monitoring & Reporting

Geology & Hydrogeology

» Geologic Hazards Reports for Schools and Hospitals

» Geologic Mapping » Alquist-Priolo Fault Zone Studies and

Fault Evaluation Reports » Geophysical Services » Ground Penetrating Radar

Environmental Consulting

» Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)

» Soil/Groundwater Contamination Evaluations

» Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Sites

» Abandoned Mine Land Assessments (AMLs)

» Preliminary Endangerment Assessments (PEAs)

» Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis (EE/CA)

» CERCLA Remedial Site Investigations » Groundwater Modeling and

Hydrogeology Evaluations » Storm Water Pollution Prevention

Plans (SWPPPs) » Soil and Groundwater Remediation » Solid and Liquid Waste Treatment

Facilities » Asbestos Dust Mitigation Plans

(ADMPs) » ADMP Construction Support » Litigation Support

Despite the recent economic challenges, H&K continues to employ nearly 50 engineers,

geologists, field engineering technicians and inspectors, laboratory technicians, and

administrative support personnel. Our professional and technical staff strive to improve our

level of service through continuing education, participation in professional organizations,

community and client outreach, use of technology, and the practice of innovative business

approaches.

Contract Holder - Multiple award Schedule899-1 Environmental Consulting and 899-8 Remediation and Reclamation

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GeotecHnic al enGineeRinGHoldrege & Kull provides geotechnical engineering services throughout California,

Oregon, Nevada, Utah and Arizona. Our client base and spectrum of geotechnical projects

have grown significantly since our inception in 1993. While we still perform foundation

distress investigations for single family residences, our project breadth has grown to include

such high profile projects as the east span of the

San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and Caltrans’

first two-lane roundabout at the intersection

of Interstate 80 and State Route 89 in Truckee,

California. In addition, we work closely with

energy sector giants who are investing in America

with massive photovoltaic arrays in California,

Oregon and Nevada. Sound engineering principals

combined with common sense, guide our approach

to problem solving. We have a reputation for

uncompromising integrity, innovative design and

straight-forward communication. Our principals

and project managers are in-the-field, hands-on, get-dirty professionals, some of whom

also help write and grade the professional Geotechnical Engineer and Certified Engineering

Geologist exams for the State of California. Our relationships with regulators at the state,

county, and city levels expedite the review process, saving our clients time and money.

Design Level Investigations » Subsurface Investigations

(Drilling/Trenching)

» Literature and Map Reviews

» Undisturbed and Bulk Soil/Rock Sampling

» Laboratory Testing of Representative

Samples

CIDH Pile Mitigation » Gamma-Gamma and Cross-Hole Review

» Down-Hole Video Review

» Pile Mitigation Plans

» Construction Observation

foundation Design for Photovoltaic arrays

Design Level Reports » Grading & Drainage Recommendations

» Foundation & Retaining Wall Design

Criteria

» Recommended Cut and Fill Slope

Gradients

» Allowable Bearing Capacity

» Pavement/Slab-on-Grade Design Criteria

» Rock Doweling Recommendations

Litigation Support » Forensic Engineering

» Expert Witness Testimony

» Peer Review

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Retaining Wall Design » Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) Walls

» Reinforced Concrete Walls

» Dry Stacked Rockery Walls

» Proprietary Walls

» Soil Nail Walls

» Tie-Back Walls

» Gabion Walls

» Soldier Beam and Wood Lagging Walls

Rock Slope Stability Evaluations » Discontinuity Measurement and Mapping

» Subsurface Investigations

(Drilling or Coring)

» Rock Sampling

» Laboratory Testing of Rock Samples

» Rock Quality Designations (RQD)

» Stereonet Stability Analysis

» Rock Mechanics Wedge, Topple, and

Planar Failure Analysis

» Rock Bolt Design

» Tie-Back Design

» Mechanical and Grouted Anchor Designs

» Rockfall Netting Design

Soil Slope Stability Evaluations

» Subsurface Investigations (Drilling/

Trenching)

» Undisturbed Soil Sampling

» Laboratory Testing of Soil Samples

» Stability Analysis

» Slope Remediation Alternatives and

Design

» Landslide Debris Wall Design

Shoring Design » Sheetpile Walls

» Rock Bolts/Soil Nails

» Rock Fall Netting

» Tie-Back Anchors

Earth Dam Design » Borrow Soil Evaluations


(Drilling/Trenching)

» Soil Sampling

» Laboratory Testing of Soil Samples

» Stability Analysis

» Spillway Design

» Plans and Specifications for Construction

» Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD)

Regulatory Compliance

» Construction Quality Assurance

Distressed Structure Evaluations » Liquid Level Surveys


» Underpinning Design

» Shore and Jacking Design

modesto levee Geotechnical investigation

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Holdrege & Kull specializes in hazardous materials site characterization and remedial

design. We work extensively with the California EPA and hold a federal General Services

Administration (GSA) multiple award schedule for environmental consulting and remediation

services. H&K has a strong rapport with the

Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC),

the Regional Water Quality Control Boards, and

local health departments. We work efficiently

with these agencies to develop cost effective

solutions that are protective of human health and

the environment. H&K’s strong presence in the

Sierra Nevada and our extensive experience with

abandoned mine lands and agricultural pesticide

residuals compliments our knowledge of the more

urban-centered environmental conditions such

as solvent and petroleum hydrocarbon release.

Our experience is reinforced by our background

in the characterization and remediation of

solid waste, including the characterization and

remediation of unpermitted waste sites, landfill

design and closure, and groundwater monitoring

and fractured-flow hydrogeology. Pi t tsbur g - l iber ty mi l l S i te

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Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

» Site Reconnaissance

» Historical Literature Review

» Environmental Database Searches

» Title Searches

» Historical Aerial Photo Review

» Interviews and Questionnaires

environmental engineering services

Soil/Groundwater Contamination Evaluations

» Phase II ESAs

» Site Specific Health and Safety Plans

» Subsurface Investigations (Drilling or

Trenching)

» Soil Sampling and Analysis

» Groundwater Monitoring Well Design and

Installations

» Groundwater Monitoring and Analysis

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Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Sites

» Site Contamination Work Plans

» Preliminary Investigation and Evaluation

Reports

» Problem Assessment Reports

» Corrective Action Plans

» Soil, Groundwater Remedial Action Plans

» Final Closure Reports

» Soil/Gas Surveys

Abandoned Mine Land Assessments » Mining Literature and Map Review

» Surface Reconnaissance

» Geologic Mapping

» Mine Waste Rock Sampling and Analysis

» Mine Tailings Sampling and Analysis

» Physical Hazard Evaluations

» Closure Design of Mine Adits and Shafts

» Field Observation of Mine Closures

» Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis

(EE/CA)

» CERCLA Remedial Site Investigations

Preliminary Endangerment Assessments (PEA)

» Voluntary Cleanup Agreements

» Community Profiles

» Site Specific Health & Safety Plans

» PEA Work Plans

» Soil and Groundwater Sampling and

Analysis

» Health Risk Assessments

» Water Quality Evaluations

» PEA Reports

» Remediation Recommendations

» Removal Action Work Plans (RAWs)

» CEQA Coordination

» Site Closure Reports

Groundwater Modeling and Hydrogeology Evaluations

» Borehole Geophysical Evaluation Studies

» Fractured Rock Aquifer Studies » Aquifer Pumping Tests and Data Analysis

» Aquifer Boundary Determinations

» Contaminant Fate Transport Modeling

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)

» SWPPP Design

» Site Risk Level Determination

» Rain Event Action Plans (REAPs)

» SWPPP Inspections and Sampling

» Numeric Action Level (NAL) Exceedance

Reporting

» Weather Monitoring

» SWPPP Record Keeping and Data

Management

» Data Upload to California Stormwater

Multiple Applications and Report Tracking

System (SMARTS)

Soil and Groundwater Remediation » Soil Removal and Disposal Coordination

» In-Situ Remedial Technologies

» Full Scale System Design and Permitting

Solid and Liquid Waste Treatment Facilities

» Regulatory Compliance

» Groundwater Monitoring and Analysis

» Soil-Pore Moisture and Pan Lysimeter

Design and Monitoring

» Hydrogeological Evaluation Studies

» Monitoring Well Installation and Sampling

Asbestos Dust Mitigation

» Geologic Mapping

» Document and Geologic Map Review

» Dust Mitigation Plans

» Soil Sampling and Analysis

» Air Monitoring

» Regulatory Compliance and

Documentation

» Onsite Geologist Construction Support

Litigation Support » Peer Review

» Expert Witness Testimony

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conStRuction QualitY aSSuRance

Holdrege & Kull has provided construction

quality assurance (CQA) services on thousands

of projects since the company was founded.

Our CQA services include construction

observation, special inspection, and materials

testing services, both in the laboratory and

the field. We perform inspection services on

a variety of projects, from simple foundations

to multi-story buildings requiring extensive

structural steel and concrete inspection. We

have provided testing and observation services

on thousands of grading projects, from simple

driveway fills to one million cubic yard mass

grading operations. We also perform a variety

of soil and materials testing services at our in-

house laboratory.

certifications & accreditations

Tahoe Forest Hospital Structural Steel

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Our technicians and inspectors have technical certifications from the following agencies:

» California Department of Transportation

(Caltrans)

» International Code Council (ICC)

» National Institute for Certification of

Engineering Technologies (NICET)

» American Concrete Institute (ACI)

» American Society of Nondestructive

Testing (ASNT)

» American Welding Society (AWS)

» Occupational Safety & Health

Administration (OSHA)

» Division of State Architect (DSA)

Our laboratory is approved by or participates in programs with the following agencies:

» California Department of General

Services, DSA

» Cement and Concrete Reference

Laboratory (CCRL)

» American Association of State Highway

and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

» California Council of Testing and

Inspection Agencies (CCTIA)

» Caltrans








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Guideline Test Description

Astm c31 Preparing and Curing of Concrete Test Specimens

Astm c138Unit Weight, Yield, and air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete

Astm c143 Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete

Astm c172 Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete

Astm c173air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method

Astm c231air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method

Astm c375 Relative Compaction of asphalt Concrete

Astm c1019Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Grout

Astm c1064Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete

» Structural Masonry » Structural Steel and Welding » High Strength Bolting » Epoxy Anchor Embeds » Reinforced and Pre-stressed Concrete » Anchor Bolt / Tie-back Testing » Spray-applied Fireproofing

» Grading Observation and Testing » Compaction Testing » Procedural Specification » Soil Specification Verification » Chemical Additives » Materials Special Inspection » Structural Concrete


cAl 216 California Impact Compaction Curve

Astm c39 Concrete Compressive Strength

Astm c127 Specific Gravity & absorption of Coarse aggregate

Astm d422 Full Sieve Only

Astm d422 Long Hydrometer Only

Astm d422 Full Sieve with Long Hydrometer

aSTM d698 & d1557 Compaction Curves (4 & 6-Inch Mold)

Astm d854 Specific Gravity

Astm d1140 No. 200 Mesh Sieve Wash

Astm d2166 Unconfined Compression Shear Strength

Astm d2216 Oven Moisture Content

Astm d2419 Sand Equivalent (CaL 217)

Astm d2434 Constant Head Permeability

Astm d2435 One-dimensional Consolidation

Astm d2487Standard Classification of Soil for Engineering Purposes


Astm d1452 Soil Investigation and Sampling by auger Borings

Astm d1587 Thin-walled Tube Geotechnical Sampling of Soil

Astm d6938density of Soil and Soil-aggregate in Place by Nuclear Method

Astm d2937density of Soil in Place by the drive-Cylinder Method

Astm d2488description & Identification of Soil (Visual-Manual Procedure)

Astm d4220 Preserving and Transporting Soil Samples

Astm d5093 Sealed double Ring Infiltrometer

Astm d6391 Two-Stage Borehole Infiltrometer


Astm d2488Standard Practice for description & Identification of Soil

Astm d2844 Resistance Value (CaL 301)

Astm d2850Unconsolidated-Undrained, Triaxial Shear Strength (UU)

Astm d3080 direct Shear Strength (3 Points Minimum)

Astm d4318 atterberg Indices (dry Method)

Astm d4437 HdPE Peel and Shear (10 Points Per Set)

Astm d4546 One-dimensional Settlement or Swell

Astm d4767Consolidated, Undrained, Triaxial Shear Strength (CU)

Astm d4829 Expansion Index (UBC Expansion Index)

Astm d5084 Falling Head Permeability

Astm d5321Coefficient of Soil & Geosynthetic by direct Shear Method

Soil & materials testing - field

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Sanitary landfills bring together all of the disciplines in which Holdrege & Kull has

expertise, including engineering design,

special inspection and materials testing,

geology, hydrogeology, and environmental

engineering. H&K provides consulting

services for public and privately owned

landfills throughout California. Through

value engineering and innovative design,

we have improved operations and reduced

construction costs at various project sites.

In addition, our experience and reputation

with regulators has been instrumental

in reducing monitoring and reporting

requirements at many of our sites, saving

our clients thousands of dollars annually.

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Landfill Design » Landfill Siting Studies

» Service Life Calculations

» Module Phasing and Sequencing

» Base Liner and Final Cover Design

» High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

» Geomembranes

» Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCL)

» Low Permeability Clay Liners

» Cover and Liner Stability Analysis

» Landfill Gas Collection Systems

» Hydraulic Barrier Systems

» Leachate Collection and Recovery

Systems

» Sedimentation and Surface Impoundment

Design

» Engineer’s Estimates of Construction

Costs

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Regulatory Compliance » Reports of Waste Discharge

» Closure/Post-Closure Maintenance Plans

» Waste Discharge Requirement (WDR)

Evaluation & Negotiations

solid waste eNGiNeeRiNG seRvices

Construction Quality Assurance » Low Permeability Borrow Soil

Investigations

» Exploratory Trenching & Laboratory

Testing

» Test Fill Pad Construction Monitoring &

Testing

» Sealed Double Ring Infiltrometer (SDRI)

Testing

» Two-Stage Borehole Permeameter Testing

» Compaction Testing - Nuclear and Sand

Cone Methods

» HDPE Seam Testing and Observations

» Laboratory Testing

» Contractor Submittal and Invoice Review

» CQA Documentation and Repository

Water Quality Monitoring and Reporting » Monitoring Well Design and Installation

» Hydrogeologic Characterizations

» Groundwater Modeling

» Groundwater Sampling and Analysis

» Leachate Sampling and Analysis

» Surface Water Sampling and Analysis

» Lysimeter Sampling and Analysis

» Corrective Action Plans

» Quarterly and Semi-Annual Monitoring

Reports

» Statistical Analysis

» Tolerance Limit Determination/Evaluation

Landfill Gas Monitoring and Reporting » Landfill Surface Methane Studies

» Landfill Gas Sampling and Monitoring

» Methane Monitoring for Structures

» Landfill Gas Monitoring Reports







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GeoloGY & HYDRoGeoloGYThe State of California is one of the most diverse geologic settings on earth. California’s

rich history can be tied directly to geologic processes associated with the Gold Country of

the Sierra Nevada Foothills and the Gold Rush era of the mid-1800s. In the 21st century,

more dynamic geologic processes such as earthquakes, active volcanoes, and tsunamis have

defined the way we engineer projects. Following catastrophic seismic events like the 1906 San

Francisco earthquake, the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the 1994 Northridge earthquake,

building codes changed to account for lessons

learned in each event. Recent seismic events

in Haiti, Chile, and Japan have been stark

reminders of the value that geologists have

in our society. Geologic hazards evaluations

are now required for the design of schools,

universities, and hospitals.

H&K applies the understanding of geology

and geotechnical engineering to hydrogeology

issues. The interaction between groundwater

flow and geology can be quite complex.

Surface topography does not necessarily

define the flow of subsurface groundwater, and

aquifers certainly do not follow any geographic

or geopolitical boundaries. Pressure gradients,

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we use a combination of tools such as historical information, bore hole logging, geophysical

methods, aerial and satellite photography, fluid dynamics calculations, and computer modeling.

As water rights and water quality issues become more prevalent, the value of hydrogeology

expertise increases. H&K’s team of certified hydrogeologists, engineering geologists and

geotechnical engineers have the education and experience necessary to tackle complex

hydrogeology issues.

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» Geologic Mapping

» Aerial Photo Interpretation

» Liquefaction Analysis

» Seismically Induced Landslide Risk

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» Ground Shaking Risk Analysis

» Fault Rupture Risk Analysis

» Lateral Spreading Risk Analysis

» Tsunami Risk Analysis

» Seiche Risk Analysis

landslide investigation - cascade Shores Waste Water treatment Plant, nevada county, ca

Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone Studies/Fault Evaluation Reports


» Literature and Map Review


» Trenching

» Soil/Rock Sampling

» Trench Sidewall Logging

» Carbon-14 Dating

Geophysical Services » Seismic Refraction Studies

» Subsurface Strata Determination

» Depth to Bedrock

» Landslide Investigations

» Electrical Resistivity Studies

» Rock Rippability

» Ground Penetrating Radar

» Underground Storage Tank & Utility

Location

» Reinforcing Steel Location in Foundations,

Walls, and Slab-on-Grade Floors

» Stratigraphic Surveys

» Highway and Bridge Surveys

» Snow and Ice Thickness Determination

» Mine Shaft Location

Groundwater Modeling and Hydrogeology Evaluations

» Borehole Geophysical Evaluation Studies

» Fractured Rock Aquifer Studies

» Aquifer Pumping Tests and Data Analysis

» Aquifer Boundary Determinations

» Contaminant Fate Transport Modeling

GEOLOGICAL & HydrOGEOLOGICAL sErvICEs

Geologic Mapping » Surface Reconnaissance


» Structural Geology / Fault Mapping

» Geologic Unit Delineation

Mining Reclamation Plans » Mining Operation Plans

» Legal Description of Mining Operation

Lands

» Geologic Mapping

» Geotechnical Evaluations

» Grading and Erosion Control Plans

» Reclamation Plans

» End Land Use Plans







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are well educated and highly trained. Many professionals have multiple degrees and state

registrations and certifications. We are licensed to work in California, Oregon, Nevada, Utah,

Arizona and Washington. Our professionals and technical staff have completed OSHA 40-

hour safety training and annual 8-hour refresher courses. Many staff members are active

in national professional organizations such as American Council of Engineering Companies

(ACEC), The Geoprofessional Business Association (ASFE), American Society of Civil Engineers

(ASCE), Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), and the Association of

Environmental & Engineering Geologists (AEG) to name a few. We also participate in regional

and local organizations such the California Geotechnical Engineering Association (CGEA),

Tahoe Truckee Engineers’ Association (TTEA), and Engineers’ Association of Nevada County

(EANC). Several staff members are current or former officers, board members and recipients

of awards such as the EANC Engineer of the Year.

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Rob fingerson nevada city • • • • • ∆ ∆

Jason muir nevada city • • • • ∆ ∆

Jake Hudson truckee • • • • • • •Dan Keller truckee • • ∆ ∆

Pam Raynak truckee • • • • ∆ ∆

Don olsen Yuba city/chico • • • • ∆ ∆ ∆

Shane cummings chico • • • • • ∆ ∆

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∆ 40-HOUR ∆ ANNUAL 8-HOUR REFRESHER ∆ CONFINED SPACES

PG - Professional Geologist, PE - Professional Engineer, CEG - Certified Engineering Geologist, GE - Geotechnical Engineer, CHG - Certified Hydrogeologist, CPESC - Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control, QSD - Qualified SWPPP Developer, QSP - Qualified SWPPP Practitioner, CEM - Certified Environmental Manager, REA - Registered Environmental Assessor, OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration








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on-the-job training, continuing education through trade organizations, and lab and field work

experience. Our deep bench of qualified personnel allows H&K to pursue a variety of projects

in diverse geographic locations. In addition to excellent education and training, field personnel

are equipped with the tools and technology required for the tasks at hand including hard hat,

Caltrans approved safety vest, hearing and eye protection, steel-toed boots, smart phone,

digital camera, GPS unit, laptop or iPad, 4-wheel drive vehicle, etcetera.

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Ron Schwilke • • • • • • • ∆ ∆

John Samp • • • • • • ∆ ∆

chris o’malley • • •

brooks martin • • • • • • • • ∆ ∆

flint olsen • • ∆ ∆

Justin Klein • • • ∆ ∆

michelle Holub • • • ∆ ∆ A-I, C-I, S-I

Paul meyn • • •

curt Johnson • • • • • • • ∆ ∆

brenda Pelton • • ◊ • ∆ ∆ C-I, C-II, S-I

chris comer • • • • • • ∆ ∆

bobby anthony • • • ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆

lee miller • •••••••• •

Jake Hannon • • •

toby Phillips • • • • •

chad borean • • •

Nuclear - Nuclear Moisture/Density Gauge: * - Radiation Safety Officer

ACI - American Concrete Institute: • - Concrete Field Testing-Grade 1, ◊ - Concrete Strength Testing

ICC - International Code Council: • Reinforced Concrete • Prestressed Concrete • Masonry • Structural Welding

• Structural Steel & Bolting • Structural Steel & Welding • Spray-applied Fireproofing • Soils • Master of Special Inspection

AWS - American Welding Society: Certified Welding Inspector

Caltrans - California Department of Transportation

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration: ∆ 40-hr HAZWOPER ∆ Annual 8-hr Refresher ∆ Confirned Spaces

∆ Trench Safety ∆ Tunneling and Underground Operations ∆ OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry

NICET - National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies: A-# - Asphalt Level #, C-# - Concrete Level #,

S-# - Soils Level #







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Tom Holdrege, PE, CEG, QSD, has completed over 1,000

environmental, hazardous materials, solid waste, geotechnical

and geologic site characterizations in California since 1986. His

experience in environmental site characterization ranges from initial

site assessment to complex fracture flow modeling and soil and

groundwater remediation.

Title: Principal-in-Charge

Education:M.S. Engineering Geology, Purdue University

B.S. Geology, Colorado State University

Certifications:

Registered Civil Engineer, CA

Certified Engineering Geologist, CA

Professional Geologist, CA

Qualified SWPPP Developer, Practitioner

Professional Experience:Founding Principal with Holdrege & Kull in April 1993

7 years with other firms

Chuck Kull, GE, CEG, has designed and overseen construction

projects throughout California and Nevada since 1984. His professional

background includes consolidation analysis of bay mud in the San

Francisco Bay region, structural design and rock bolting for large

penstock thrust blocks and bridge abutments, and extensive grading

projects in difficult soil.

Title: Principal-In-Charge

Education:M.S. Civil Engineering, San Jose State University

B.S. Engineering Geology, San Jose State University

Certifications:

Registered Geotechnical Engineer, CA

Registered Civil Engineer, CA, NV, OR, HI



Professional Experience:Founding Principal with Holdrege & Kull in 1993

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Jake Hudson, PE, CEG, QSD, CPESC, is a principal of Holdrege &

Kull and currently manages the Truckee office. Since 1989 Jake has

been involved with over 1,000 geotechnical engineering, engineering

geology, erosion control and materials testing projects. The majority

of his career has been in the Reno / Lake Tahoe regions of Nevada and

California.

Title: Principal Engineer, Project Engineer

Education:B.S. Civil Engineering, California State University Sacramento

B.S. Geology, University of Nevada, Reno

Certifications:

Registered Civil Engineer, CA, NV



Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control, CA

Qualified SWPPP Developer/Practitioner, CA

Professional Experience: With Holdrege & Kull since May 2002, 16 years with other firms

Don Olsen, PE, CEG, CHG, is a principal of Holdrege & Kull and

General Manager of the Yuba City and Jackson offices. He has

managed a wide variety of geotechnical, environmental, and solid

waste engineering projects throughout California. Don has provided

services for slope stability analyses, retaining walls, shallow spread

and deep pile foundations, rock anchors and tie-back systems,

consolidation settlement, lime and cement treatment of expansive

soil, road pavements, earth dams, levees, groundwater seepage, and

contaminant transport remediation.

Title: Principal Engineer, Project Manager

Education:M.S. Civil Engineering, San Jose State University

B.S. Engineering Geology, San Diego State University

Certifications:

Civil Engineer, CA



Certified Hydrogeologist, CA

Professional Experience: With Holdrege & Kull since January 1998, 16 years with other firms








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Jason Muir, GE, QSD, is a Project Manager and Principal at H&K’s

Nevada City corporate headquarters, is a registered Civil Engineer and

Geotechnical Engineer, and holds a Masters degree in Environmental

Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. He manages

H&K’s Environmental Division, and has overseen the assessment

of more than 3,000 acres of abandoned mine land. Mr. Muir has

obtained Cal/EPA approval for over two dozen site investigations

and engineering evaluations under the expedited CERCLA process,

including hydrocarbon releases, pesticide residuals and unpermitted

waste disposal sites.


Education: M.S. Environmental Engineering, U.C. Berkeley

Certifications:

Registered Geotechnical Engineer, CA

Registered Civil Engineer, CA


Professional Experience: With Holdrege & Kull since July 1995

Rob Fingerson, GE, is a Principal of Holdrege & Kull and Manager

of the Geotechnical Division in the Nevada City office. He provides

expertise on geotechnical, solid waste, waste water treatment and

disposal, and alternative energy projects throughout California,

Oregon, Utah and Arizona. Rob also provides consultation to the

State of California regarding development and standardization of the

Geotechnical Engineering licensing examination.


Education: B.S. Civil Engineering, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Certifications:Registered Civil Engineer, CA, UT, OR, AZ

Geotechnical Engineer, CA

Professional Experience: With Holdrege & Kull since June 1996







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David Sullivan has over 15 years of experience in construction

engineering. He has a unique background in Construction Services

and Geotechnical Engineering that allows him to provide innovative

design and project management solutions with a practical focus on

constructibility.

Title: Construction Services Manager

Education:M.B.A. University of Phoenix, Reno

B.S. Geological Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno

Certifications: Professional Civil Engineer, CA, NV

Professional Experience: With Holdrege & Kull since April 2011

John Atkinson is a Principal with Holdrege & Kull and manages the

Lab and Field Operations in the Nevada City and Jackson offices. Since

1993 he has performed engineering technician services on a variety of

grading and materials testing projects throughout the Sierra Nevada

foothills, Central Valley, and Bay Area regions. John is currently

serving as President of the California Council of Testing and Inspection

Agencies.

Title: Laboratory and Field Manager

Education: General Education, Nevada Union High School

Certifications:

American Concrete Institute, Strength Testing Technician

American Concrete Institute, Field Testing Technician - Grade I

NICET Levels I and II

ICC Structural Steel Inspection

ICC Masonry Inspection

ICC Concrete Special Inspection

Nuclear Moisture-Density Testing

AWS/CWI Inspector

Multiple Caltrans Test Methods

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Shane Cummings, PG, CEG, CHG, QSD, is Operations Manager

of the Chico office. Mr. Cummings performs and oversees field

investigations for geotechnical and material testing projects, geologic

hazards evolutions, environmental investigations, earthquake fault

and surface rupture hazards, environmental site assessments, and

remediation of contaminated sites.

Title: Project Geologist

Education: B.S. Geology, California State University at Chico

Certifications:



Certified Hydrogeologist, CA


Professional Experience: With Holdrege & Kull since July 2003, 6 years with other firms

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Pittsburg-liberty mill Site

integrated Site assessmentHumboldt-toiyabe

national forest, california

San francisco-oakland bay bridge Yerba buena island

San francisco, california

Red bluff Pumping Station and fish Screens Sacramento River, Red bluff, california

Houghton-berry bluff Stabilization Rubicon bay, lake tahoe, california

tahoe forest Hospital truckee,california

Highway 65/Sunset blvd. interchange Roseville,

california

neal Road landfill butte county,

california

Wildcat Dam Removal battle creek, tehama &

Shasta counties, california

Sierra college campuses Grass valley & truckee,california

Washington Road fHWa Project nevada county,

california

avenal Solar Power Plant avenal, california

modesto Water treatment Plant levee San Joaquin River,

modesto, california

caltrans Projects caltrans District 3

folsom lake emergency Spillway folsom,

california

elizabeth George Water treatment Plant nevada city,california

mccourtney Road landfill nevada county,

california

cooperstown Quarry tuolumne county,california

butte community college SWPPP butte county,

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San andreas ball field mine Shaft closure San andreas, california

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mccourtney Road landfill

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Washington Road fHWa Project

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Pittsburg-Liberty Integrated Site Assessment,

Mono County, CA - H&K provided an Integrated

Site Assessment (ISA) of the Pittsburg-Liberty

Millsite and adjacent Masonic Gulch on behalf of

the USDA Forest Service. The site is located in the

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest approximately

10 miles northeast of Bridgeport, California.

The purpose of the ISA is to analyze site conditions

and to provide information that will be used to

determine whether a removal action should be conducted. Specifically, the ISA evaluated the

nature, extent and magnitude of the release of hazardous substances at the site; the threat

posed to human health and the environment by its release; and quantified relevant ranking

factors to determine whether a removal/remedial response is warranted. H&K prepared a

Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP), Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), Health and Safety

Plan (HSP) and ISA Report pursuant to CERCLA guidelines.

San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge Foundation

and Utility Tunnel Shoring (2003-2004) – As

part of seismic safety improvements, a new east

span of the San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge is

being constructed between Oakland and Yerba Buena

Island near San Francisco. Holdrege & Kull provided

shoring design to retain rock exposed in vertical cut

faces of the new bridge foundation excavations. H&K’s

preliminary investigations included geologic mapping,

use of stereonets, and computer modeling to determine

wedge, planar, and toppling failure potential. H&K

designed a tensioned anchoring system that prevented

slope failure and catastrophic collapse by compressing

rock exposed in the excavations. Manual scaling

dislodged loose material not secured by the anchoring

system. Maccafferi rock-fall netting was draped over the vertical faces of the excavation to

prevent material dislodged by blasting from free-falling into the hole. H&K also performed

soil sampling and testing, slope stability analysis, and shoring design for a new utilities tunnel

under Interstate 80 just below the east portal of the Yerba Buena Island tunnel.


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Red Bluff Pumping Plant & Fish Screens,

Red Bluff, CA - In July 2010, West Bay

Builders (WBB) contacted H&K to help them

complete a temporary shoring plan for this

Bureau of Reclamation project near the

Sacramento River. The project required the

retention of approximately 20 feet of water

during removal of a concrete retaining wall.

Previous design for the retention system by

another civil engineer had been rejected by

the Bureau due its complexity and cost. H&K was asked to provide an alternate design in a

short period of time. H&K’s system was estimated to be 1/10 the cost of the original shoring

design, was constructed in less than a week, and eliminated the interference of steel shoring

members during wall demolition. During other phases of the project, we provided sheet pile

shoring design for excavations up to 25 feet deep. H&K also prepared a dewatering plan for

the concrete siphon beneath Red Bank Creek.

Houghton-Berry Residence Bluff Stabilization, Rubicon

Bay, CA - H&K provided geotechnical engineering services

for this private residence located on the southwest shore of

Lake Tahoe, California. The project involved redevelopment

of an approximately 5-acre parcel that included a planned

pedestrian path along a bluff that had a history of rotational

landslide failures. To help reduce the amount of disturbed

area, near vertical cut slopes were designed for the path.

The stabilization approach had to consider surface erosion

and rotational block failure of the bluff face and meet Tahoe

Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) approval. A biotechnical

solution using launched soil nails and custom pre-vegetated

mats was chosen as the stabilization and restoration

technique. H&K provided geotechnical engineering design

of soil nails used in slope stabilization as well as residential design for the redevelopment

of the property. H&K also provided construction observation and special inspection services

during bluff stabilization and redevelopment of the parcel. The project was granted the “Best

in Basin” award under the Residential Modification/Shorezone category by TRPA in February

2011, and was featured on the front cover of Geosynthetics magazine, June/July 2011 issue.


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Tahoe Forest Hospital, Truckee, CA - Holdrege & Kull

provided materials testing and special inspection services

to the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development

(OSHPD) for the Tahoe Forest Hospital Western Addition

project in Truckee. This $19 million project consisted of a

50,000 square-foot, steel frame structure supported on

conventional spread foundations and large diameter drilled

caissons. Our scope of services for this project included fill

placement testing and observation; drilled pier observation;

and special inspection of the ready-mix batch plant, reinforced

concrete, structural steel and welding, structural masonry, and

spray-applied fireproofing. We have continued to provide special inspection services during

subsequent hospital expansion projects.

Highway 65 at Sunset Boulevard Interchange - Placer County, CA - H&K provided quality

assurance (QA) services for Placer County Department of Public Works under subcontract

with the County’s construction management firm during construction of a new interchange at

the intersection of State Highway 65 with Sunset Boulevard between Roseville and Lincoln,

California. The project involved construction of an overpass over Highway 65, requiring fills

up to 22 feet on the bridge approaches, on-ramps, and abutment areas.

H&K’s QA services included density testing of fill material

during placement using Caltrans test methods, sampling and

testing of aggregate baserock to confirm compliance with

project specifications; field sampling and laboratory testing

of concrete during construction of cast-in-drilled-hole (CIDH)

piers; field sampling and laboratory testing of concrete for the

bridge girders, bridge deck, and bridge abutments; hot mix

asphalt (HMA) testing during placement; laboratory testing of

aggregate and sand products used in the HMA; and oversight

of asphalt batch plant operations. H&K also coordinated

laboratory testing of post-tensioned tendons for the bridge

and QA testing of HMA samples. To facilitate the contractor’s

expedited schedule, H&K soil and materials testers performed

laboratory tests onsite, allowing for faster turnaround time on field test results. All field and

laboratory tests were performed by Caltrans certified personnel from H&K.


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Neal Road Landfill, Butte County, CA - H&K

provided construction quality assurance (CQA)

engineering services on three separate projects

involving construction of final cover, base liner,

and leachate surface impoundment at the landfill

between 2004 and 2007. H&K provided field testing

and construction quality control observations services

during placement and compaction of low permeability

clay layers; deployment of geomembrane and

geocomposite layers; placement and compaction of

the vegetative soil layer; installation of storm water

drainage and collection system; and installation of

landfill gas extraction wells, perimeter monitoring wells, and the gas flare and collection

system. Our CQA Monitor provided oversight of field testing and observation, laboratory

material testing activities, and report preparation. Following completion of the construction

activities, H&K prepared final construction certification documents.

Wildcat Dam Removal, Battle Creek Salmon and Steelhead Restoration Project,

Tehama and Shasta Counties, CA - This US Bureau of Reclamation project involved the

removal of an existing dam and approximately one mile of 30-inch diameter steel pipeline and

concrete support structures from within the steeply sloping Wildcat Canyon. H&K developed

a rock fall mitigation plan to address the potential for hazardous rock fall during demolition

and site work, and performed observation and identification of hazardous geologic conditions

throughout the project. H&K also performed hydraulic analysis and design for stream diversion

during dam removal. To address containment of lead paint and asbestos during the pipeline

removal process, we developed planning

documents and workplans and performed

construction quality control to verify the

implementation of the containment plan. H&K

performed baseline and post-construction

characterization of soil, surface water and

sediment; developed the statistical protocol

used for comparison of pre- and post-removal

analytical data, and prepared a clear, concise

and informative closure report.


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Sierra College Campuses, Grass Valley

and Truckee, CA – H&K provided Phase

I and II Environmental Site Assessments,

seismic hazard evaluation and geotechnical

investigation and design, and construction

quality assurance services during Phase I

and Phase II expansion at the Grass Valley

campus. Phase I included construction

of additional classroom buildings, a

performing arts center, health and fitness

center, student service and administration

buildings, and a public safety training facility. Phase II expansion included a new multi-

purpose building, gymnasium, wellness center and corporation yard. Appurtenant construction

included underground utilities, drainage and infiltration systems, and asphalt concrete paved

parking areas and roadways. Our services included review of plans and specifications, special

inspection of engineered fill, masonry and structural steel; and field sampling and testing of

concrete and steel reinforcement. Daily field reports and correspondence were uploaded to

Constructware, a web-based construction management tool.

The Truckee campus project involved developing portions of a 70-acre, previously undeveloped

property into a college campus consisting of lecture halls, classrooms, laboratories, learning

resource centers, student service facilities, administrative offices, and housing. Other

construction included underground utilities, drainage and infiltration systems, asphalt concrete

paved parking areas, roadways, and a pedestrian bridge across Donner Creek.

H&K performed a geologic hazards study,

geotechnical investigation, Phase I

environmental site assessment, and provided

geologic input to the environmental impact

statement report for the project. H&K provided

geotechnical engineering recommendations

for the installation of micropiles for the

pedestrian bridge and provided oversight

during installation of the micropiles. We also

performed construction and materials testing

services during development.


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Washington Road FHA Project, Nevada County, California - H&K provided earthwork,

concrete, and asphalt construction quality control (QC) services for the Washington Road

Rehabilitation Project, which was funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) through

ARRA in 2009. The project involved rehabilitation of 5.5 miles roadway including regrading

and straightening to increase safety. H&K performed geologic mapping, prepared an asbestos

dust mitigation plan, and developed soil management

criteria that saved thousands of dollars by identifying

an area for burial of asbestiform material onsite,

rather than off-hauling the material.

H&K played a key role in coordinating between

project contractors, FHA inspectors, construction

managers, and the project QC supervisor. H&K used

AASHTO, ASTM and Caltrans test methods during

the course of the project. Services provided by H&K

included field sampling and laboratory testing fill material, density testing of fill, development

of procedural specifications for use of oversized fill material, field sampling and laboratory

testing of aggregate, concrete batch plant inspections, compressive strength testing of

concrete, testing during placement of cold, recycled asphalt, HMA testing during placement,

and laboratory testing of aggregate and sand products used in the HMA. The project required

an onsite materials testing laboratory using FHA laboratory testing equipment. Power issues

and equipment failure in the FHA laboratory necessitated using H&K’s Nevada City laboratory

for a number of laboratory tests during the course of the project.

Avenal Solar Power Plant, Kings County, CA - H&K

provided geotechnical engineering consultation on this

45-megawatt photovoltaic project, the largest solar

power plant in California. We performed a supplemental

geotechnical investigation to facilitate economical

foundation design, evaluate site seismicity, and

assess soil corrosion potential and thermal resistivity

characteristics for the design of buried electrical conduits.

We also provided engineering consultation to the contractor to support value engineering and

cost saving proposals, which included evaluation of pile installation methods, observation and

review of pile testing to reduce required pile embedment depths, and recommendations for

alternate access road treatments and sections to meet emergency response requirements.


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Modesto Water Treatment Plant Levee, Modesto, CA - The Modesto Department of

Public Works contracted with Holdrege & Kull to evaluate the stability of an existing San

Joaquin River levee adjacent to their water treatment chlorination facility. During the 2006

high flood stage, excessive seepage through

the levee was observed, which caused sand

boils at the toe of the levee and settlement of

the chlorination facility and surrounding land.

H&K assisted the city with acquiring permits

from the US Bureau of Reclamation and began

a subsurface investigation of the site, which

included drilling exploratory borings, installing

nested monitoring wells and performing

cone penetrometer tests. H&K’s engineering

analyses focused on slope stability, seepage forces, liquefaction and settlement of both the

levee structure and chlorination facility. Our mitigation recommendations included chemical

grout stabilization of the levee and compaction grouting beneath foundations. H&K provided

construction quality assurance services during site mitigation, which was completed in 2011.

Caltrans Highway Projects, Northern CA - Holdrege & Kull has provided Caltrans-certified

technicians to perform daytime and nighttime testing and inspection services for several

Caltrans District 3 highway projects. H&K’s materials testers are certified to perform field

(or batch plant) sampling and sample preparation of hot mix asphalt (HMA), rapid strength

concrete (RSC), Portland cement concrete (PCC), native

soil, aggregate baserock, and aggregate. Samples are

transported to the Caltrans laboratory where H&K personnel

perform tests on soil, concrete and asphalt using Caltrans

test methods. H&K technicians have received praise from

Caltrans personnel for their competency and efficiency. We

have recently been involved with the following Caltrans

projects.

» Interstate 5 in Southern Sacramento County

» Interstate 5 at Florin Road and 42nd Street

» Highway 99 and Mack Road

» Highway 70 in Oroville

» Interstate 5 at Interstate 505


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Folsom Lake Emergency Spillway, Folsom, CA - H&K was contacted to review preliminary

rock bolt design and provide an alternate design during Phase 3 of the Folsom Lake Emergency

Spillway project. Preliminary plans from the Army Corps

of Engineers (Corps) specified over 150 3-inch diameter

bolts with a 25-foot bond length and an unbonded

length of 30 feet. The Corps’ design required a 5.5-

inch diameter coupling, which in turn required a costly

7-inch diameter drilled hole. We determined that the

most likely failure mode of the bolts would be between

the grout and the bolt, rather than the rock itself. We

provided a design with a 13-foot bond length. Our

design not only reduced the bolt length (and drilling) by

12 feet, but also eliminated the need for couplings. In

the absence of couplings, the drilled hole diameter was

reduced to 5.5 inches, further reducing drilling time and

expense. H&K worked with the installation contractor

to provide a bolt testing protocol and the design of test

loading equipment for the project.

Elizabeth George Water Treatment Facility, Nevada City, CA – Holdrege & Kull

performed a geotechnical investigation, provided geotechnical engineering recommendations

for earthwork and structural improvements, prepared a storm water pollution prevention

plan (SWPPP), and provided materials

testing and special inspection services

during construction improvements at

the Elizabeth George Water Treatment

Facility near Nevada City, California.

Improvements included reinforcement

and upgrades of existing facilities

and construction of new structures,

including a flocculation/sedimentation

basin, gravity filter, and clarification

basin; and paved roadways and

underground utilities.


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McCourtney Road Landfill, Nevada County, CA - McCourtney Road Landfill is founded

in an extremely complex geologic and hydrogeologic region of the Sierra Nevada Foothills.

Holdrege & Kull has provided a wide variety of services at the landfill, including performing

geophysical investigations; performing

stability analyses and providing stabilization

recommendations for a 40-foot high refuse

embankment; investigating and overseeing

remediation of non-permitted waste cells; and

preparing workplans, providing construction

quality assurance during waste cell closures

and preparing closure reports. Since 1996, we

have performed monitoring and sampling of

groundwater monitoring wells, surface water

sampling locations, leachate extraction wells, surface impoundments, lysimeters, and leachate

pump stations. We have prepared quarterly, semi-annual and annual water quality reports

required by the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Based in part on our input

to the RWQCB, the reporting frequency was changed to semi-annually, which has resulted in

significant cost savings to the county. Our reports have received high marks from the RWQCB

for their content and format.

Cooperstown Quarry, Tuolumne County, CA - H&K prepared the reserves estimate,

reclamation plan, Surface Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and mining sequence

plan for this open-pit mine in Tuolumne County. The project site encompasses approximately

272 acres out of a total land holding of approximately 600 acres. This reclamation plan was

prepared to meet the requirements of the

Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA)

of 1975, California Code of Regulations

Surface Mining and Reclamation Standards

as well as Tuolumne County Surface Mining

and Reclamation Ordinance. H&K is currently

performing water quality monitoring and

evaluation of background data pre-mine

production.


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Holdrege & Kull’s success is due in part to our excellent working relationship with many

of California’s public and commercial organizations. One frequently hears, “no job is too big

or too small” when companies market their service or brand. With Holdrege & Kull, our list of

clientele speaks for itself. H&K’s average client satisfaction rating is 4.2 on a scale of 1 to 5,

with 5 being Excellent. We are very proud of this score, but we are also constantly striving to

improve it. Regardless of the project, our clients receive prompt and courteous attention from

our professional, technical, and administrative staff.

“Holdrege and Kull’s shoring plan for the New Bay Bridge W2 foundation excavations came through with flying colors despite two earthquakes and a dozen and a half explosive blasts.”

Mr. Leonard Fiji, PE, Caltrans

“I want to extend a belated thank you to you and your staff for your assistance with the emergency at the Cascade Shores waste water treatment plant last month. Your professional expertise and your willingness to work under difficult and unstable conditions were critical to the effectiveness of the response. Please accept the County’s and my personal thanks to your prompt and effective response to the emergency.”

Mr. Michael Hill-Weld, DirectorCounty of Nevada DOTS

“Our sincere thanks and appreciation for the efforts that your organization has provided Butte College....The timeliness, flexibility and professionalism your team has shown us are very positive and exemplify a collaborative approach to public works projects that is a critical part of our successes.”

Mr. Michael Miller, Facilities Planning and Management Director Butte-Glenn Community College District

“H&K’s digital daily field reports are well laid out. I have never seen field reports so easy to read.”

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Industrial/CommercialAllied Waste, Inc.Applied Forest ManagementBear Creek QuarryBig Cut MineBlack Rock EnterprisesCalCom SystemsCalifornia Timber CompanyCingular WirelessConAgra FoodsCrown CastleDoppelmeyer Ski LiftsHabitat for HumanityIdaho Maryland Mining CompanyIndian Springs VineyardsMiners FoundryMt. Rose Ski AreaNetcomNextel CommunicationsNorcal Waste SystemsNorthstar at TahoeResource Exploration & Drilling, LLCRidge Rock QuarryRoyal Gorge Cross Country Ski ResortSierra Pacific IndustriesSierra Pacific Power CompanySquaw Valley Ski CorporationSugar Bowl CorporationSunshine Canyon LandfillTDK Semiconductor CorporationUnited Parcel ServiceURSYuba Sutter Disposal, Inc.

ContractorsAberdeen BurrisAnderson Drilling, Inc.Artisan Pacific Builders, Inc.Bruce Ivy ConstructionC&D ConstructionCase Pacific CompanyCC Myers, Inc.Cinecon Group, Inc.Colich ConstructionDeSilva Gates ConstructionDMCE Concrete & EngineeringHansen Brothers, Inc.Kimmel ConstructionKirkwood-Bly, Inc.Krump ConstructionM.P. AllenMBI Ready MixMcGuire Pacific ConstructorsNeil’s Controlled BlastingParsons Brothers Rockeries, Inc.R.J. Miles CompanyScott Rice HomesSeghezzi EnterprisesSierra Foothills ConstructionSummit BuildersSyblon Reid ContractorsTeichert ConstructionTintle, Inc.Tru-Line BuildersWest Bay BuildersWestcon ConstructionYubacon, Inc.

DevelopersAmerican Capital EnergyAvenal Solar Holdings, LLCCal Sierra DevelopmentCarville Sierra, Inc.Cobblestone HomesConkey Real Estate DevelopmentDMG DevelopmentDonner Crest, LLCErickson PropertiesGold Country LendersGranlibakken Management Co.Incline Property ManagementJ.P. & AssociatesJMA Ventures, Inc.J&S Custom HomesPacific Land EnterprisesSierra Land DevelopmentSierra Pacific IndustriesSkislope Investments, Inc. Tahoe Donner AssociationTerra Alta DevelopmentTreasure HomesWinchester Properties

Law FirmsBallard, Spahr, Andrews & IngersollBerding & Weil Attorneys at LawBolling, Walter, & GawthropBriner Law OfficesChristensen Ehret LLPGreve, Clifford, Wengel, and ParasHerum, Crabtree & BrownHollingshead & AssociatesLewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & SmithMinasian, Spruance, Meith, Soares & SextonPaul Petrovich

Architectural & Engineering FirmsAndregg GeomaticsAR AssociatesBarrish, Pelham and Partners, Inc.Bickett EngineeringBlack & VeatchBuehler & BuehlerCALTROP CorporationCDMGary Davis & GroupGiuliani and KullJeff Gold & AssociatesK.B. Foster EngineeringKennedy/Jenks ConsultantsKing EngineeringMcCamant & Durrett ArchitectsMWA Architecture & EngineeringNevada City EngineeringNTD Strickler ArchitectsNutt, Redfield, & ValentinePacific Municipal ConsultantsPsomasRyan Group ArchitectsSauers EngineeringSCO Planning and EngineeringStantecSummit EngineeringThe Engineering Group

InstitutionsAcademy of Art CollegeAnanda ChurchButte Community CollegeCatholic Bishop of SacramentoChapa-De Indian Health Program, Inc.Chico Unified School DistrictFeather River Hospital Grass Valley School DistrictJubilee on the Ridge ChurchNevada City School DistrictNevada Joint Union High School DistrictPleasant Ridge Union School DistrictPlumas County HospitalSierra Joint Community CollegeSierra Nevada Memorial HospitalSisters of MercySutter Union High School DistrictTahoe Forest Hospital Church of the NazareneTrinity Episcopal ChurchTwin Cities ChurchUnion Hill School District

Municipalities/Public AgenciesAmador Water AgencyButte CountyCalaveras CountyCalifornia Dept. of Parks and RecreationCaltransCity of AuburnCity of Citrus HeightsCity of ColusaCity of Grass ValleyCity of HughsonCity of LincolnCity of Nevada CityCity of OrovilleCity of Yuba CityColusa County Office of EducationEastern Plumas Parks & Rec. DistrictEl Dorado County Dept. of TransporationGeorgetown Divide Public Utility DistrictJamestown Sanitary DistrictNevada County Dept. of Public WorksNevada County Dept. of SanitationNevada Irrigation DistrictNorth Tahoe Public Utility DistrictNorthstar Community Services DistrictOakdale Irrigation DistrictOakwood Lake Water DistrictPeardale/Chicago Park Fire DepartmentPenn Valley Fire DistrictPlacer Co. Health & Human ServicesPlacer County Department of Public WorksPlacer County Dept. of Facility ServicesPlacer County Water AgencySierra CountySierra County Fish and Game CommissionSquaw Valley Public Service DistrictTahoe Donner Recreation & Park DistrictTown of TruckeeTruckee Donner Public Utility DistrictTruckee Donner Recreation & Park DistrictTruckee Sanitation DistrictTurlock Irrigation DistrictUnited States Bureau of Land ManagementUnited States Forest ServiceYuba County Department of Public Works

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Nevada CityCorporate Headquarters792 Searls avenueNevada City, Ca 95959(530) 478-1305, 478-1019 fax www.HoldregeandKull.com

Truckee10775 Pioneer Trail, Suite 213Truckee, Ca 96161(530) 587-5156, 587-5196 fax

Yuba City1282 Stabler Lane, Suite 630-300Yuba City, Ca 95993(530) 820-9234, 820-9234 fax

Chico8 Seville Court, Suite 100Chico, Ca 95928(530) 894-2487, 894-2437 fax

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