Writing Contract Specifications to Achieve Environmental Compliance

Dave Jenkins

Writing specifications is always challenging. Writing specifications that incorporate environmental permit requirements is especially challenging. After this presentation, attendees will understand the difference between contract and permit language, how to determine what parts of a permit should be in a contract, and how to translate permit language into enforceable contract language.

Presented by Dave Jenkins  |President IECA Pacific Northwest Chapter

Dave Jenkins, CPESC Dave has worked in construction erosion control for over 27 years. He recently retired after 22 years as the Port of Seattle Erosion Control/Stormwater Engineer. Prior to the Port, he was the WSDOT Statewide Erosion Control Coordinator, responsible for developing and implementing their first contractor erosion control certification program. All of Dave’s experience is in heavy civil, public works construction, primarily seaport, airport, and roadway infrastructure.