Design-Build Firing Range Upgrades

Idaho Department of Corrections, ID

Overview: MT2 was contracted to provide design build services at the Idaho DOC South Boise Firing Range.

MT2 Services: Tasks associated with achieving project requirements included: Site coordination; Quality Assurance/ Quality Control; recycling; and construction including erosion control measures. Post-construction services include owner training, internal DBC system commissioning, support for internal DBC post-installation measurement and verification of building systems; and warranty services. Project tasks included: Project scoping (A/E services), Remediation including assessment, excavation, lead removal and recycling; and Construction Management including soils work (berm construction) and installation of Eco-block wall to meet the safety and tactical requirements of the range, preparation of subcontractor bid specifications, subcontractor oversight and management, issuance of completion notice and closeout permit, and provide post-construction training and or oversight.

Outcome: MT2 recovered and recycled 101,704 lbs of lead.

Range Specification Development and Lead Maintenance

Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Summerhaven Shooting Range Firing

Overview: MT2 was contracted to provide turnkey specification development and lead maintenance.

MT2 Services: Specification Development: MT2 conducted a review of historical site data, and onsite assessment and characterization, including sampling to determine lead concentrations. MT2 developed specifications for health & safety, excavation of lead-impacted soils, lead reclamation, and soil treatment. Site Clearing: Site clearing and grubbing to remove obstructions including pulling and stockpiling tree stumps. Lead Removal and Recycling: Excavation and soil processing of range materials to separate debris, gravel, rock and lead shot; Containerization and recycling of recovered lead. Site Restoration: MT2 re-installed processed soils onto the range for beneficial re-use in the construction of new berms.

Environmental Assessment

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Dept. Firing Range, VT

Overview: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department operates shooting ranges at the two State Conservation Camps located at Buck Lake and Camp Kehoe near Lake Bomoseen as well as two informal shooting ranges. The Department contracted MT2 to support its management of these ranges to provide for ongoing operations in a safe, enjoyable, and environmentally sustainable manner.

MT2 Services: MT2’s tasks included 1) visit to each existing and proposed shooting range sites, (2) description of current conditions and site usage, and (3) recommendations and suggestions pertaining to firing range upgrades, safety, environmental stewardship of the sites, and range operations & maintenance.