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FY2026-48 Long Term Care Fuel Spill Site Field Work With NWFF9-A Page I of 2 Kodiak Island Borough Agreement Page 1 of 2 Project: Long Term Care Fuel Spill Site Field Work Project Number: 19014 / Contract Number: FY2026-48 This CONTRACT ("Contract"), between the Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, herein called the Borough, acting by and through its Borough Manager, and NWFF Environmental Company Name 2795 Mill Bay Road, Kodiak, AK 99615 Company Address (Street or PO Box, State, Zip) a/an ❑ Individual ❑Partnership ❑Joint Venture ❑Sole Proprietorship ❑Corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Alaska, its successors and assigns, herein called the Contractor, is effective the date of the signature of the Borough Manager on this document. The Contractor, for and in consideration of the payment or payments herein specified and agreed to by the Borough, hereby covenants and agrees to furnish and deliver all the materials and to do and perform all the work and labor required in the construction of the above - referenced project as bid by the Contractor, which bid and prices named, together with the Contract Documents (as hereinafter defined) are made a part of this Contract and accepted as such. 2. It is distinctly understood and agreed that no claim for additional work or materials, done or furnished by the Contractor and not specifically herein provided for, will be allowed by the Borough, nor shall the Contractor do any work or furnish any material not covered by this Contract, unless such work or materials is ordered in writing by the Borough. In no event shall the Borough be liable for any materials furnished or used, or for any work or labor done, unless the materials, work, or labor are required by the Contract or on written order furnished by the Borough. Any such work or materials which may be done or furnished by the Contractor without written order first being given shall be at the Contractor's own risk, cost, and expense and the Contractor hereby covenants and agrees to make no claim for compensation for work or materials done or furnished without such written order. 3. Payment under this Contract will be for One Hundred Ten Thousand, Nine Hundred Ninety - Two Dollars ($110,992.001. The Parties acknowledge that funds for the payment of this contract are subject to the availability of funds lawfully appropriated for that purpose. 4. The Contractor further covenants and agrees that all materials shall be furnished and delivered and all work and labor shall be done and performed, in every respect, to the satisfaction of the Borough. [The Borough's signature below shall constitute notice to proceed.] It is expressly understood and agreed that in case of the failure on the part of the Contractor, for any reason, except with the written consent of the Borough, to complete the furnishing and delivery of materials and the doing and performance of the work before the aforesaid date, the Borough shall have the right to deduct from any money due or which may become due the Contractor, or if no money shall be due, the Borough shall have the right to recover Liquidated Damages as described in the Special Conditions for each calendar day elapsing between the time Page 2 of 2 stipulated for achieving substantial completion of an individual phase and the actual date of completion of that phase in accordance with the terms hereof, such deduction to be made, or sum to be recovered, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages. Provided, however, that upon receipt of written notice from the Contractor of the existence of causes over which the Contractor has no control and which must delay furnishing of materials or the completion of the work, the Contracting Officer may, at his or her discretion, extend the period specified for the furnishing of materials or the completion of the work, and in such case the Contractor shall become liable for liquidated damages for delays commencing from the date on which the extended period expires. 5. The Contractor further covenants and agrees that the entire construction will be done under the administration of and to the complete satisfaction of the Borough subject to the inspection at all times and approval by any regulatory agency, and in accordance with the laws of the State of Alaska and the Borough. 6. For purposes of this Contract, Contracting Officer means Borough Manager, or any other person designated by the Borough Manager. 7. The Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee or agent of the Borough. 8. Contract Documents shall have the meaning ascribed by the General Conditions of the Construction Contract which can be found at Projects Office I Kodiak Island, AK - Official Website, and include but are not limited to this Contract, the General Conditions of the Construction Contract, the Special Conditions, and the following listed documents: (1) Exhibit A: NWFF's Proposal Dated 2.19.2026 (2) Exhibit B: Site Characterization Work Plan Dated 10.27.2025 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Contract and agree to its terms and conditions. KJAK ISL'A�NrD BOROUGH Signature of Borough Manager &yKej,- W; (l i awes Printed Name 23A -M" Da g1R1,6 Borough Clerk (A est) S K A `/ CONTRACTOR NWFF Environmental Company Name Signature of Authorized Representative Buck Castillo Printed Name of Authorized Representative 3.12.2026 Date N W F F ENVIRONMENTAL 33979 Texas Street, Albany, OR 97321 2135 Henderson Loop, Richland, WA 99354 2795 Mill Bay Rd, Kodiak, AK 99615 24/7 Emergency Response: 1-800-942-4614 EIN:93-1071177 1 DUNS: 802709220 Kodiak Island Borough 2.19.2026 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 Attention: Codi Allen Re: Professional Environmental Services —Site Investigation for Spill ID 20249906202 Codi, This proposal presents NWFF Environmental's scope of work and pricing to support the Kodiak Island Borough with the execution of the approved Site Investigation Workplan for 1915 East Rezanof Drive. The scope and pricing are based on the approved workplan, regulatory requirements under 18 AAC 75, and the anticipated field schedule, and are organized by Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) to establish NWFF's Schedule of Values for this engagement. Briefly, during the investigation phase, NWFF will provide a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) to oversee all subsurface investigation activities, including drilling oversight, soil screening, soil and groundwater sample collection, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) implementation, and investigation -derived waste (IDW) management. These services are intended to ensure regulatory defensibility, compliance with the approved Workplan, and efficient execution of field activities. Environmental drilling services will be provided by a qualified subcontractor under NWF oversight to advance soil borings, install groundwater monitoring well, and support sample collection activities. Upon completion of field activities, NWFF will prepare a Site Characterization Report suitable for ADEC review and regulatory decision-making. Respectfully, Buck T. Castillo, Ph.D., PMP NWFF I State Operations Manager Ethics Disclosure: Ryan Sharratt is the CEO of NWFF Environmental and a former sitting Assembly member of the Kodiak Island Borough. During Mr. Sharratt's tenure as an assembly member he, nor other assembly members, provided any input, direction, plans, or specifications for this project. Mr. Sharratt stepped down effective September 2, 2025, and has had no involvement in political affairs since. This project remains sterile from Mr. Sharratt's involvement while on the assembly and in the planning stages of this proposal. This disclaimer will remain on NWFF-related projects until September 1, 2026. I Background The Site Investigation at 1915 East Rezanof Drive involves subsurface investigation activities intended to delineate the lateral and vertical extent of petroleum impacts associated with a historic heating oil release. The site is regulated under 18 AAC 75 and is subject to ADEC Contaminated Sites Program oversight. Successful completion of the investigation requires implementation of the approved Workplan under the direct supervision of an ADEC-Qualified Environmental Professional. 2 Scope of Work 2.1 Environmental Activities 2.1.1 CLIN.01-Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) Field Oversight NWFF will provide an Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Qualified Environmental Professional (ADEC-QEP) to provide direct, continuous oversight of all subsurface investigation activities performed under the approved Site Investigation Workplan. The QEP will be responsible for ensuring that field activities are executed in strict accordance with 18 AAC 75, ADEC Field Sampling Guidance, and the approved workplan, and will retain STOP WORK AUTHORITY throughout field execution to address any condition that may compromise regulatory compliance or data defensibility. The QEP's responsibilities will include oversight of environmental drilling activities, confirmation of boring and monitoring well locations, and documentation of subsurface GPS coordinates for each soil boring and groundwater monitoring well location. Drill tooling will be decontaminated between each borehole using Alconox detergent and potable water to prevent cross -contamination, and the QEP will oversee the collection of a decontamination blank at the conclusion of drilling activities. During advancement of soil borings, the QEP will screen soils at two -foot intervals using a calibrated photoionization detector (PID), supplemented by visual and olfactory assessment to evaluate the presence and relative intensity of petroleum contamination. PID screening results and field observations will be documented contemporaneously in field logs and used to guide the selection of soil samples for laboratory analysis. Where field indicators of contamination are present, the QEP will direct the collection of a laboratory sample from the interval exhibiting the strongest evidence of impact. In the absence of observable contamination, the QEP will direct sampling immediately above the first confining layer encountered or at the approximate groundwater depth, consistent with the approved workplan sampling rationale. The QEP will also oversee groundwater monitoring well installation, development and sampling activities. This includes measuring static water levels, evaluating free product, collecting groundwater samples using dedicated disposable sampling equipment, and containerizing purge water for IDW management. Soil and groundwater samples will be collected, preserved, labeled, and managed under strict chain of custody protocols to ensure data integrity. In addition to field oversight, the QEP will be responsible for the implementation of field QA/QC procedures, coordination with the drilling subcontractor, and confirmation that all sampling activities align with the approved analytical program. These services are intended to produce defensible data suitable for ADEC review and regulatory decision-making and to support efficient execution of the Site Investigation. For the purposes of this proposal, a QEP day rate is defined as deployment of one QEP on a single calendar day, consisting of up to an eight-hour work period, including the use of a project vehicle. The QEP day rate is based on NWFF's CN4 Rate Tier 3 labor category, billed at $188 per hour. A standard eight-hour field day equates to $1,504, in addition to the required project vehicle charge of $483 per day, and field instrumentation and consumables billed at $191 per day. Combined, this results in a fully burdened QEP day rate of $2,178. Based on the anticipated scope and duration of field activities, NWFF estimates seven days of QEP field support ($15,246) coupled with its subcontractors for a total projected cost of $115,246. Environmental drilling is particularly difficult to forecast durations, which vary in response to geological conditions at the site, site contamination, and weather conditions. NWFF recognizes that keeping pace with a drilling subcontractor is critical to minimizing KIB's cost on this undertaking. In the event that alternative working hours are needed in order to capitalize on the contractor's mobilization to Kodiak, NWFF will authorize contingent overtime work for its personnel. NWFF has assumed that a maximum of four hours per day, for five drilling -days is the potential overtime commitment for this effort. This proposed scope will only be invoiced in the event that overtime work is triggered to complete the fieldwork portion of the project. • CLIN.01— QEP Field Oversight: $2,178/day x 7 days = $15,246 • CLIN.0113 — QEP Overtime: $282/hour x 20 hours = $5,640 2.1.2 CLIN.02- Environmental Drilling Services (Subcontractor) Drilling services will be provided by Discovery Drilling Inc. and will include mobilization of drilling equipment and crew, advancement of soil borings, installation of one groundwater monitoring well, and cut -and -patch surface restoration where required. Contingent on ADEC's approval of the disposal location, Discovery Drilling will backhaul investigation -derived waste (IDW) to STT for thermal treatment. NWFF will provide all bentonite and drums required to complete drilling and monitoring well installation activities. Drilling services are provided on a lump -sum basis in accordance with the subcontractor's quote and will be invoiced at actual cost plus a 15% surcharge. • CLIN.02- Drilling Services (LS): $76,496 2.1.3 CLIN.03 Soil and Groundwater Sample Laboratory Analysis and Submittal Soil and water sample laboratory analysis costs under this proposal are based on current third -party laboratory pricing for standard turnaround services only. All sampling activities will be conducted under the direct oversight of a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) to ensure regulatory compliance, data defensibility, and consistency with the requirements of 18 AAC 75. Analysis for both water and soil samples include DRO, RRO, and PAHs. Soil samples will be collected from soil borings advanced during subsurface investigation activities. Soils will be screened at 2 -foot intervals, and one laboratory sample will be collected from each boring at the depth showing the strongest indication of petroleum contamination. Soil samples will be collected directly from macro core liners using clean, dedicated sampling tools and placed into laboratory -supplied, sterile containers. Sampling equipment will be decontaminated between samples to prevent cross - contamination. Soil samples will be analyzed for Diesel Range Organics (DRO) by AK Method 102, Residual Range Organics (RRO) by AK Method 103, and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) by EPA Method 8270. Field quality control samples, including duplicates and decontamination blank, will be collected in accordance with the approved Workplan and submitted for analysis as required. Groundwater samples will be collected from existing and newly installed monitoring wells following well development and adequate recharge. Static water levels will be measured prior to sampling, and wells will be evaluated for the presence of free product. All groundwater sampling activities will be conducted in accordance with ADEC guidance and the approved Site Investigation Workplan. Groundwater samples will be analyzed for DRO by AK Method 102, RRO by AK Method 103, and PAHs by EPA Method 8270 For the purposes of this cost proposal, NWFF anticipates collecting and analyzing a total of 10 soil samples: 9 primary samples collected from soil borings and 1 soil field -quality control sample, all analyzed for DRO, RRO, and PAHs. The cost of individual soil sample analyses is $346, totaling $3,460 for the 10 soil samples. In addition, NWFF anticipates collecting and analyzing 5 groundwater samples: 3 monitoring well samples, 1 groundwater field duplicate, and 1 field quality control sample, all analyzed using the same analytical suite. The cost of individual groundwater sample analyses is $346, totaling $1,730 for the 10 soil samples. Any deviation from these assumed quantities due to field conditions or regulatory direction will be addressed through written authorization and adjusted accordingly. In addition, NWFF has included an allowance for routine sampling event support costs associated with courier services, temperature control, and laboratory work order processing fees. These logistical costs are estimated at $300 per sampling event. Assuming approximately 5 samples collected per event, the total program of 15 samples equates to 3 sampling events, resulting in an additional $900 in courier and handling costs • CLIN.03A — Soil samples - $346/sample x 10 samples, Total - $3,460 • CLIN.03113 — Groundwater Samples - $346/sample x 5 samples - $1,730 • CLIN.03C — Sampling Events (courier, temperature control, and laboratory processing fees) - $300/event x 3 sampling events, Total - $900 2.1.4 CLIN.04- Investigation Derived Waste (IDW) Management of Disposal All soil cuttings generated during drilling activities will be managed as IDW. During demobilization, Discovery Drilling Inc. will backhaul all containerized soil cuttings to STT for thermal treatment (burning) in accordance with applicable waste acceptance criteria and regulatory requirements. Purge water generated during monitoring well development and groundwater sampling, as well as decontamination fluids, will likewise be containerized pending characterization and final disposition. IDW disposal, transportation, and treatment costs will be billed at actual cost incurred plus a 15% surcharge. • CLIN.04- IDW Disposal: Cost + 15% 2.1.5 CLIN.05- Site Characterization Report Preparation Upon completion of field activities, receipt of validated laboratory analytical data, and waste disposal, NWFF will prepare a Site Characterization Report documenting field methods, analytical results, QA/QC evaluation, and professional conclusions regarding site conditions. The report will be suitable for submission to ADEC for regulatory review. Report preparation is based on an estimated 40 hours of professional labor billed at NWFF's CN4 Rate Tier 3 labor category of $188 per hour • CLIN.05- Reporting and Regulatory Interface: 40 hours x $188/hour = $7,520 3 Cost Summary Table CLIN Cost CLIN.01- QEP Day Rate $15,246 • $2,178/Day, 7 days CLIN.0113- QEP Day Rate OT $5,640 $288/Hr, 20 Hours CLIN.02- Drilling Services $76,496 • Lump sum $76,518 CLIN.03A- Soil Samples $3,460 • $346/sample x 10 samples CLIN.0313- Groundwater Samples- $1,730 • $346/sample x 5 samples CLIN.03C- Courier, temp control, and laboratory processing $900 fees) • $300/event, 3 sampling events CLIN.04- Waste Disposal — TBD Actual Cost + 15% surcharge CLIN.05- Summary Report $7,520 • $188/hour x 40 hours Total: $110,992 4 Organizational Qualifications The NWFF Alaska operations are supported by a dedicated Kodiak -based office team of Qualified Environmental Professionals (QEPs), Project Management Professionals (PMP), Certified Hazardous Material Managers (CHMM), and Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) with active experience supporting complex construction activities in remote environments. This local presence and institutional knowledge allows NWFF to efficiently provide responsive on-site support throughout all phases of work. We appreciate your consideration. 5 Limitations and Exclusions • Any QEP field oversight, laboratory samples, sampling events, or reporting hours required beyond those expressly included in this proposal, whether due to field conditions, analytical results, or regulatory or agency direction, are excluded form the base scope. Such services shall e performed only upon written authorization and will be invoiced in accordance with the labor rates, unit pricing, and cost structure presented in the Cost Summary Table in Section 2. • Drilling activities under this proposal are limited to the scope described herein and the associated subcontractor quote. Any additional drilling scope, including but not limited to added borings, deeper advancement, additional monitoring wells, standby, remobilization, or extended drilling durations required is excluded in the base scope. Approved additional drilling services will be invoiced at Discovery Drilling Inc.'s actual invoiced cost plus a 15% surcharge, consistent with CLIN.02. • Field activities are assumed to occur during normal daytime working hours. Work outside these hours, including weekend or after-hours mobilization, will require prior authorization and may result in additional costs. • Invoices are issued on a pay upon receipt basis. Late payments may result in suspension of services and/or the assessment of applicable late fees, as permitted by contract and law. • Subsurface exploration is limited to the planned soil borings and one monitoring well installation described in the approved workplan. Encountering buried utilities, undocumented infrastructure, or hazardous materials not previously identified may require modification of the scope and schedule and may incur additional expense, to be presented to KIB in the form of a change order. • This proposal assumes that site access will be provided by the owner without restriction. • All samples will be processed within standard turnaround time • IDW transportation, treatment, and disposal costs are not included as a fixed price and will be billed at actual cost incurred plus a 15% surcharge. Final disposal methods are contingent on analytical results and regulatory acceptance. • Laboratory pricing is based on standard turnaround time only. Expedited analysis, reanalysis due to laboratory error, data validation packages beyond standard deliverables, or additional analytes not specified in the approved workplan are excluded. • QEP day rates assume deployment of a single QEP for an eight-hour field day, or portion thereof, inclusive of transportation. If concurrent operations require multiple QEPs, NWFF will invoice separately for each deployed professional according to the rates provided in the Cost Summary Table in Section 3. • This proposal excludes assessment or remediation of areas outside the defined Site Investigation limits, including the storm drain system, Potatopatch Lake, or downgradient properties beyond those identified in the approved workplan. • Regulatory review durations and agency response times are outside NWFF's control. Delays associated with ADEC review or requests for additional information beyond the approved Workplan are excluded and may require scope modification. • Laboratory Unit pricing is based on current third -party standard turnaround rates only, and excludes sample kits, administrative surcharges, expedited turnaround, data validation, and laboratory method modifications. • Sampling event courier fees, materials, and logistics are estimated at $300 per sampling event, assuming 5 samples per event. Changes in sampling frequency, increased event mobilization, or split shipments are excluded. Additional sampling events beyond the defined scope will be invoiced at $300 per sampling event. • Force Majeure. Kodiak is a remote community, and this specialized fieldwork requires mobilization of a licensed drilling firm from mainland Alaska. NWFF will not be held liable for additional standby caused by logistical delays or project schedule due to weather, ferry or barge scheduling, or other developments beyond its control. In the event of Force Majeure, NWFF will notify KIB immediately and seek a mutually -agreed change order in response to these conditions. Vol. FY2026, No. 16 Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Newsletter March 06, 2026 At Its Regular Meeting Of March 5, 2026, The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Took The Following Actions. The Next Regular Meeting Of The Borough Assembly Is Scheduled On Thursday, March 19, 2026, At 6:30 p.m. In The Borough Assembly Chambers. ADOPTED Ordinance No. FY2026-19, Amending The Kodiak Island Borough Code Of Ordinances Title 3 Revenue And Finance Chapter 3.15 Public Finance — Budget Section 3.50.030 Budget And Capital Program To Change The Budget And Capital Program Submittal Date AUTHORIZED The Borough Manager To Execute Contract No. FY2025-43 Change Order #1 With TK Elevator Corp. For The Additional Payment Of Tariff Fees For Shipping Materials To Kodiak For The Elevator Modernization Project In The Amount Of $4,302.51 AUTHORIZED The Borough Manager To Award Contract No. FY2026-47, With Koniag Cyber Solutions For The Kodiak Island Borough Cybersecurity Infrastructure Project In The Amount Of $219,453 AUTHORIZED The Borough Manager To Execute Contract No. FY2026-48 With NWFF For The Long - Term Care Fuel Spill Site Investigation, Field Work, And Reporting In The Amount Of $110,992 AUTHORIZED The Borough Manager To Execute Contract No. FY2026-49 With 3 -Tier Alaska To Implement The Work Plan For Karluk School UST Fuel Spill AUTHORIZED The Borough Manager To Execute Contract FY2026-50 For The Purchase Of Baler Rebuild Parts From Blankenship Equipment In The Amount Of $100,439 View our website: Visit our Facebook page: www.kodiakak.us www.facebook.com/KodiakislandBorough