SOLVING CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES--ONE SITE AT A TIME

Prestige Environmental is pleased to offer a wide array of environmental services. Our firm specializes in government contracts, so we understand the sometimes complex process of government bidding and project completion. Because of this, our professionals can work with you to organize a project management time line that takes into consideration other regulatory needs--and still gets the job done on time and within budget. 

Government Projects
Here is some information about the environmental contracting jobs we have completed for government entities:

• For the National Park Service (NPS), Prestige Environmental replaced the fuel oil distribution system at the Statue of Liberty. Old fuel oil tanks were removed and new tanks were connected. Contract #1443CX-1940-99-003: $266,890
• At the McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey, the firm removed ten 25,000-gallon and two 5,000-gallon jet fuel underground storage tanks (USTs) and piping. The firm closed fuel hydrant pits, demolished a pump house, and restored concrete apron. Contract # F28609-98-C0008: $262,775.
• For United States Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, New York, Prestige Environmental demolished an aboveground oil tank (AST) and designed, fabricated and erected a 500,000-gallon aboveground tank. The firm completed associated site work. Contract # DAAG60-99-C0026: $799,136.
• Prestige Environmental completed several petroleum tank removal and installations at Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island; Floyd Bennett Field and Fort Tilden in Fire Island, New York; Sandy Hook, New Jersey; and Morristown, New Jersey. The job was completed for the National Park Service (NPS), and also included new boiler installation, site remediation, long-term monitoring, and compliance activities. Contract # C1770-98-0700 $252,000 Contract # C1770-99-007: $628,898. Contract # C1770-00-0100: $255,934. Contract # C1770-01-0619 $707,066
  Contract # C1770-99-007: $82,500. Contract # C1775060472: $98,177. Contract # Q1750070021 $53,635
  Contract # C18300700009: $5,925.
• For the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Prestige Environmental completed the following at the Lyons and East Orange facilities of the New Jersey Health Care Systems: Precision tests, cathodic protection survey and repairs of petroleum tanks. Various contracts: $46,745. Supply and installation of Veeder-Root systems for petroleum tanks. Contract # VA-243-07-RQ-0016: $152,792. Grease trap treatment and cleaning
  Contract # VA10N3P-2306 $44,000. Sludge removal and disposal Contract # VA10N3P-2453: $153,000.
• For the State of New Jersey, Division of Property Management and Construction (DPMC), the firm removed USTs and installed new ASTs at several state facilities throughout the West Region, and conducted site remediation. South Region Contract: $253,500.
• The Passaic Valley Water Commission awarded a contract to Prestige Environmental for the removal of USTs and installation of new ASTs. The scope of work also included upgrading of the fueling system and drainage basin, and demolition of a chimney. Contract Value: $356,315.
• In Somerset County, New Jersey, the firm was hired for the removal of USTs, waste characterization and disposal of contaminated soil, installation of a new fueling facility, and construction of a new canopy with concrete island, curbs and pavement. Contract Value: $262,785.
• Burlington County, New Jersey, engaged Prestige Environmental for the removal of USTs, waste characterization and disposal of contaminated soil, installation of a new fueling facility, and construction of concrete island, curbs and pavement. Contract Value: $366,025.
• In Paterson, New Jersey, the firm removed and replaced USTs, disposed contaminated soil, installed a new fueling facility, and constructed concrete island, curbs and pavement. Contract Value: $168,245.

Commercial Projects
Our professionals also provide a turnkey solution for commercial projects. Here are details about some of the commercial projects we have completed:

• PROJECT TITLE: Commercial Warehouse and Office Building, Edison, New Jersey:
SINs 899-1, 899-2, 899-4, and 899-8

Prestige Environmental was retained to perform remedial investigations to evaluate the soil and groundwater quality at the site and environmental impact on the nearby brook due to discharge of petroleum products from a 4000-gallon diesel tank, a 2000-gallon gasoline tank, and a 2000-gallon heating oil underground storage tank (UST). The scope of services included:

* Baseline environmental assessment
* Wetlands survey and environmental impact statement
* Identification of receptors and impact to wetlands and brook
* Feasibility and risk analysis
* Pollution prevention plans and countermeasures
* Hazardous substance assessment
* Waste characterization and disposal of contaminated soil and liquid waste
* Product recovery and disposal
* Design and implementation of soil boring program
* Installation of groundwater monitoring wells
* Soil and groundwater investigation
* Surface water and sediment sampling
* Evaluation of migration pathways and off-site sources of contamination
* Design of a dual-phase soil/vapor extraction (SVE) system
* Permit applications and approvals for the soil/vapor extraction (SVE) system * Preparation of Remedial Workplans and Investigation Reports
* Liaison with the regulatory agencies
* Successful negotiations with the State of New Jersey for remediation grant

Twelve monitoring wells were installed and several soil borings were advanced by Prestige Environmental in April 2000. Several rounds of soil, groundwater, and sediment sampling were conducted between April 2000 and May 2004 to evaluate environmental quality and impact to the brook; to determine groundwater flow direction; to delineate free product impacted soils; and to identify other areas of concern and off-site sources of contamination. A pilot test for the dual-phase SVE system was conducted, and based upon successful results a conceptual design for the full-scale SVE remedial system to reduce the concentration of soil and groundwater contaminants was developed. Prestige Environmental has obtained permits from the NJDEP Air Quality Program for the installation and operation of the SVE system, and a discharge permit from the local Middlesex County Utilities Authority (MUA). The next phase of site remediation, i.e. installation and operation of remedial system is scheduled to start from August 2006.

• PROJECT TITLE: Former Westinghouse Facility, Newark, NJ: SINs 899-1, 899-2, 899-4, and 899-8

Prestige Environmental provided comprehensive environmental consulting services for the 500,000 square-foot former Westinghouse facility including expert witness and litigation support services from 2000 until 2005. The scope of services included:

* Environmental site assessment
* Hazardous substance assessment and risk analysis
* Asbestos and lead-based paint survey
* Development of remedial options
* Health and Safety Plans (HASP) and contamination mitigation measures
* Waste characterization and disposal of chemical drums
* Removal of waste oil, diesel, and gasoline tanks
* Excavation and disposal of contaminated soil and liquid waste
* Design and implementation of soil boring program
* Installation of groundwater monitoring wells
* Soil and groundwater investigation
* Evaluation of migration pathways and off-site impact of contamination
* Preparation of Remedial Investigation Reports and Expert Report
* Liaison with the regulatory agencies
* Preparation of cost estimates for site remediation
* Successful negotiations with the State of New Jersey for remediation grant 
* Negotiations with responsible parties during settlement of a lawsuit

On behalf of New West Urban Renewal Company Ltd.,  Prestige Environmental prepared a report to give its opinion as to who and what caused the soil and groundwater contamination at the site located at 95 Orange Street in Newark, New Jersey. The facility was owned and occupied by Westinghouse from the late 1800s/early 1900s until December 29, 1983, to manufacture electric meters, electrical instruments, recording instruments, protective relays, voltage regulators, automotive generator motor equipment, street arc lamps, and ventilating motors.

After purchasing the property in December 1983, New West discovered that the building and the soil and groundwater at the site were contaminated. New West subsequently commenced litigation against Westinghouse for the contamination at the site. The expert opinions expressed in Prestige Environmental were based upon the results of field investigations and a review of relevant documents. Based upon correlation between contaminants detected and chemicals and substances used by Westinghouse during its many years of operations at the site, Prestige Environmental successfully concluded, with a reasonable degree of scientific certainty, that Westinghouse caused the contamination at the site.

• PROJECT TITLE: Petroleum Storage Tank Closure and Upgrade, The Colorado Building, New York City, NY:
SINs 899-1, 899-2, 899-4, and 899-8

Prestige Environmental provided comprehensive environmental consulting and contracting services for the in-place closure of a large UST system and installation of new AST system in a high-rise apartment building in New York City, New York. There was one 10,000-gallon tank and one 15,000-gallon tank. The scope of services included:

* Preparation of tank closure plans, Health & Safety Plans, and permits
* Waste characterization and disposal of liquid petreum waste and sludge
* Confined space entry and cleaning of tank interior
* In-place closure of the tank system
* Installation of new tank systems and connection to the boilers
* Liaison with the regulatory agencies regarding compliance
* Preparation of Site Investigation Reports

• PROJECT TITLE: Pond Dredging and Restoration Services - Mountain Lakes & Montville Corporate Centers, NJ:
SINs 899-1, 899-2, 899-4, and 899-8

Prestige Environmental was engaged to provide labor, materials, and equipment for pond dredging and restoration services for two large corporate centers located in Montville and Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. The scope of services included:

* Wetlands identification and delineation, and endangered species analysis
* Stream encroachment permitting - N.J.A.C. 7:13-2.5
* Pond water lowering permit from NJ Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife
* Wetlands General Permit 13 for pond dredging - N.J.A.C. 7:7A-9.2(a)13
* Soil erosion and sediment control plan and permits
* Development of technical approach and cost estimates
* Economic and technical analysis
* Excavation, waste characterization, and disposal of sediments
* Wetlands and slope stabilization and restoration
* Compliance monitoring and environmental impact statement