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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to authorize and consent to the re-assignment of Contract No.
06-3959, " Annual Contract for Analytical Laboratory Services for Collier County"
from ELAB Inc. to Pace Analytical Services Inc. and to release ELAB Inc. from
liability after the effective date of the Board's consent.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain approval from the Board of County Commissioner's to authorize and
consent to the re-assignment of Contract No. 06-3959, "Annual Contract for Analytical
Laboratory Services for Collier County", from the original party, ELAB Inc. to Pace Analytical
Services Inc. and approve the release of the original party, ELAB Inc. from liability after the
effective date of the consent,
CONSIDERATIONS: County staff was notified by letter dated July 8, 2008 that Pace Analytical
Services Inc. had acquired the assets of ELAB Inc, on August 1, 2007. This RFP No. 06-3959,
hereafter known as the "Agreement", was approved and dated at the May 23, 2006, BCC Board
Meeting, Agenda Item 16.C.3, by and between ELAB Inc. and Collier County. Following the
Procurement Administration Procedures, staff has acquired the necessary documents from
Pace Analytical Services Inc., for the Board to approve this re-assignment of the contract to
which Pace Analytical Services Inc. has become a successor in interest by assignment and
assumption from ELAB, Inc.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this Executive Summary
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management Impact associated with
this Executive Summary.
LEGAL CONSIDERATION: The Agreement is legally sufficient for Board action - JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners: (1) Authorizes and consents
to the re-assignment of Contract No. 06-3959 from ELAB Inc. to Pace Analytical Services Inc.;
thereby releasing ELAB Inc. from further liability as of the date of the re-assignment and (2)
authorizes the Chairman to sign the necessary documents.
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ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
This Assumption Agreement is made and entered into as of , 2008, by
and between Pace Analytical Services, Inc., and Collier County, a political subdivision of the
State of Florida ( "County ").
WHEREAS, on May 23, 2006, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners
entered into Agreement 06 -3959 "Annual Contract for Analytical Laboratory Services for Collier
County" (attached hereto as Exhibit A, and hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement "); and
WHEREAS, Pace Analytical Services, Inc. hereby represents to Collier County that by
virtue of an asset purchase agreement, Pace Analytical Services, Inc. is the successor in interest
to ELAB, Inc., in relation to the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to formalize Pace Analytical Service Inc., assumption of
rights and obligations under the Agreement, effective as of the date first above written
NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises in this Assumption
Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
are acknowledged by the parties, it is agreed as follows:
1. Pace Analytical Services, Inc. accepts and assumes all rights, duties, benefits, and
obligations of the Contractor under the Agreement, including all existing and future obligations
to pay and perform under the Agreement.
2 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. will promptly deliver to County evidence of
insurance consistent with insurance requirements for this Agreement.
3. Except as expressly stated, no further supplements to, or modifications of, the
Agreement are contemplated by the parties.
4. Notice required under the Agreement to be sent to Contractor shall be directed to:
CONTRACTOR:
Pace Analytical Services, Inc.
8 East Tower Circle
Onnond Beach, FL 32174
Attention: Steve A. Vanderboom, President
5. The County hereby consents to Pace Analytical Services, Inc., assumption of the
Agreement. No waivers of performance or extensions of time to perform are granted or
authorized. The County will treat Pace Analytical Services, Inc. as the Contractor for all
purposes under the Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed and delivered this Assumption
Agreement, effective as of the date first above written.
FOR COLLIER COUNTY:
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk
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Deputy Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
TOM HENNING, CHAIRMAN
FOR PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC.
By. Attest:
Date: Date: _
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Corporate Secretary
COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT 33oi EAST TAMIAMI TRAIL
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION NAPLES, FLORIDA 34112
(239) 417-6098
FAX (239) 530 -6596
www.colliergov.net
DATE: February 24, 2006
TO: Prospective Proposers
FROM: John P Curran
Public Utilities Purchasing Agent
;per 14, 2 0 G 3
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SUBJECT: RFP #06 -3959— "Annual Contract for Analytical Laboratory Services for Collier County"
Pursuant to County Manager action, the Board of County Commissioners desires to receive
proposals for Annual Contract for Analytical Laboratory Services for Collier County. These
professional services will include, but not be limited to the "Scope of Services" as described herein.
A non - mandatory pre - proposal conference shall be held at the Purchasing Department Conference
Room at 10:30 A.M. on the 6th day of March, 2006, at which time all prospective Proposer's may
have questions answered regarding the Proposal Documents for this Project.
Proposals submitted must include all requested information and documents as identified in this
Request for Proposal under Proposed Response Format and Required Submittals.
If you have any immediate questions regarding the intended Scope of Services, you may contact me
at, 239/417 -6098 or e -mail
We look forward to your participation in this RFP process.
cc: Jon A Flomerfelt, Water Reclamation Laboratory
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PUBLIC NOTICE OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Pursuant to action approved by the County Manager, Sealed Proposals for an Annual Contract for
Analytical Laboratory Services for Collier County will be received until 2:30 p.m. on March 17, 2006
at the Purchasing Department, Collier County Government Center, 3301 East Tamiami Trail,
Purchasing Building G, Naples, Florida 34112.
RFP #06 -3959
Annual Contract for Analytical Laboratory Services for Collier County
A non - mandatory pre - proposal conference shall be held at the Purchasing Department Conference
Room at 10:30 A.M. LOCAL TIME on the 6th day of March, 2006, at which time all prospective
Proposer's may have questions answered regarding the Request for Proposal for this Project.
All proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Proposers and the Request for
Proposal Specifications.
Collier County does not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national or origin,
disability or marital status.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY: /S/ STEVE CARNELL
Purchasing Director
This Public Notice was posted in the lobby of the Purchasing Building, Collier County Government
Center on February 24, 2006.
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NON- PROPOSER'S RESPONSE
RFP 06 -3959
"Annual Contract for Analytical Laboratory Services for Collier County"
For purposes of maintaining an accurate vendor's list and facilitating your firm's response to our RFP,
we are interested in ascertaining reasons for prospective proposer's failure to respond to this RFP.
If your firm is not responding to this RFP, please indicate the reason(s) by checking any appropriate
items(s) listed below and return this form to Mr. John P Curran, Purchasing Agent, Collier County
Purchasing Department, Purchasing Building G, 3301 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida 34112.
We are not responding to this RFP for the following reason(s):
❑ Services or materials requested not manufactured by us or not available to our
company;
❑ Our services or materials do not meet specifications;
❑ Circle one - Specifications were:
Not clearly understood, Not applicable, Too vague, Too rigid,
or
❑ Insufficient time allowed for preparation of RFP;
❑ Incorrect address used. Please correct:
Other reason(s):
Name of Firm:
Mailing Address:
City, State, ZIP:
Phone ( )
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FAX ( )
Signature of Representative
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Collier County, Florida requires Analytical Laboratory Services for its Public Utilities Division which
includes the following Departments: Pollution Control and Prevention (PC &P), Public Utilities Division
including Water (WAT), Wastewater (WW) and Solid Waste (SW) as well Pelican Bay (PB) Services.
Representative lists of the services to be provided are included (see tables). The services required
by this contract shall include but not be limited to the items on these exhibits. The County shall order
analytical services as required but makes no guarantee as to the quantity, number, type or
distribution of tests that will be ordered. Laboratory Services shall be requested as needed
throughout the year. A representative calendar of such services is attached as per Exhibit "A" but
should be used only as general information since the actual distribution may vary.
It is anticipated that approximately Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) will be spent by Collier County in
a one (1) year period for Analytical Laboratory services.
This contract shall be available for use by all County departments.
SCOPE OF WORK
Laboratory Requirements
Laboratories should prepare unit costs for specified parameters for the life of the Contract. The actual
numbers of samples to be analyzed for any given parameter may vary from the estimated number.
1. Laboratories must be certified by DOH and NELAC, and demonstrate participation in the NELAC Quality
Assurance and Quality Control Program for all parameters for which there is DOH and NELAC certification.
These certifications must be maintained for the life of the contract.
2. Results sent to the appropriate Collier County Department must be signed by the QA /QC officer or
designee of the company verifying the authenticity of the analyses.
3. For all parameters, the analytical method used (including quality controls) must provide for minimum
detection limits, be specified and approved by the Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). All
Drinking Water analysis must be per F.A.0 62 -550.
4. The laboratory must complete all Chain of Custody forms as appropriate and return the original completed
forms to appropriate Collier County Department.
5. Properly pre - cleaned sample containers and preservatives for samples that require them will be provided
by contracted lab.
6. Laboratories may subcontract a portion of the analysis to "other facilities ". The 'other facilities" are
subject to the same requirements listed herein.
7. The contracted lab must be responsible for the cost of all packing and shipping of samples and containers
that will be sent to other laboratories for subsequent analysis. All results must include the contract
laboratories name, address and state certification.
3. The contracted lab must supply, in good condition, the properly pre - cleaned sample containers (tightly
sealed), and coolers, for the samples to be shipped back to the contracted laboratory. All sample tags or
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labels must be provided by the contracted lab. The contracted lab will be responsible for all
-� shipping /handling charges for this only.
9. All results reported to the appropriate Collier County Department must include the program /project name,
the County's ID number, Station, Name of the Parameter, the EPA Storet #, Detection Limits,
Preservative(s) used, the date collected /received, date analysis performed and analyst performing
analyses and method used.
10. Laboratory must notify appropriate Collier County Department immediately if analysis cannot be
performed, i.e., loss of certification, broken bottles, samples received beyond acceptable holding times,
malfunctioning instrumentation /equipment, etc.
11. For chemical analysis, "Greater Thans ", will not be accepted.
12. Results of the laboratory analyses must be available within ten (10) working days after receipt of the
samples by the lab and the written report must be postmarked within fifteen (15) days. A mechanism
must also be available for electronic transmission of data via a modem using a database or spreadsheet
program compatible with Collier County's system (e.g., electronic mail or fax machine).
13. A telephone number of the lab director or responsible person will be provided so that the County can
make arrangements for special circumstances (i.e. after normal working hours, weekends, etc).
14.The contracted laboratory will submit invoices which provide a summary of the number of specific
parameters analyzed by name of Program /Projects, by the County's sample ID number, the assigned
Purchase Order number and date collected for each billing period.
Important: Since this contract will be utilized by multiple County departments, samples from
different sites must be invoiced separately.
15. In the event samples are lost by the Contractor or not properly analyzed (e.g. incorrect parameters
analyzed, samples analyzed beyond approved holding times without County lab authorization, etc.), the
Contractor will be liable for costs incurred by the County in collecting additional samples. These costs will
include human resources, transportation and any supplies associated with sampling the parameter(s) in
question. Any other associated cost incurred by Collier County as a consequence of improper /incorrect
analysis of samples shall be Contractor's responsibility and liability.
16. All Drinking Water Analytical results must be on, or accompanied by, signed "Public Drinking Water
Analysis Reporting Forms ". All reporting forms shall be current.
17. An DOH analyte sheet for all certified parameters must accompany each proposal submitted.
18. Results for samples that have multiple parameters shall be listed on one report sheet. Results for samples
with a single parameter can be combined in table form. Samples will be identified by the Departmental
I.D. Number, Program /Project Name, Station, Name of the Parameter, and the date collected and
analyzed.
19. Contractor(s) shall be responsible for providing appropriate shipping and sampling containers at no charge
to the County. Contractors shall also be responsible for the expense of shipping said containers as well as
samples, to and from County locations at no charge, as well as arranging the appropriate shipping
method.
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20. Data for projects (CCWQ, IMKS, and SGGE) will be submitted to the Pollution Control and Prevention
Laboratory in the Automated Data Processing Tool (ADaPT) electronic format (both EDD and LRD) as
specified in Appendix A.
21. All metals data submitted to the Pollution Control and Prevention Laboratory shall be in ug /L.
22. All laboratory analytical reports prepared for an industrial user or a control authority must comply
with Rule 62- 160.670, F.A.C. Wastewater samples should be analyzed using the approved
methods listed in 40 CFR 136. Also, in accordance with Rule 62- 4.246, F.A.C., the control
authority must ensure approved analytical methods that are used to achieve an appropriate
method detection limit (MDL) and practical quantization limit (PQL) for determining compliance
with parameter limits. Accordingly, industrial users and control authorities should refer to the table
located at ftp: / /ftp.dep.state.fl.us/ pub / labs /assessment /guidance /mdlpgl.pdf to determine the
correct analytical method, and appropriate MDL and PQL, for each pollutant. To ensure that the
contracted laboratory can meet the necessary MDLs and PQLs, the control authority should
consider requesting the documentation to support their claims for MDLs and PQLs.
The flow of work stated on the following pages is for proposers informational purposes only and no
guarantee is given or implied that this is an exact schedule of required services during the contract
period.
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TABLE I
List of Parameters, Detection Limits and estimated Number of Analyses Per Year: Estuarine
Water Samples, Environmental Water, Drinking Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste & Marine Water
REQUIRED DETECTION
PARAMETER LIMITS WAT PC &P WW PB SW
Total Solids
Total Sus. Solids
0.1
270
36
20
Total Dis. Solids
1
194
18
20
Volatile Solids
Turbidity
0.1 NTU
51
20
Color
5 PT CO Units
170
100
20
Aluminum
3 ug /1
30
20
10
8
Arsenic
1 ug /1
34
40
20
52
Barium
0.1
38
5
20
Cadmium
0.1 ug /1
200
40
20
48
Calcium
1
110
192
20
13
2
Chromium
1 ug /1
200
40
20
48
Copper
0.001
200
5
20
Hardness
1
100
3
20
10
8
Iron
0.01
100
76
20
15
6
Lead
1 u /1
200
70
20
48
Magnesium
0.1
110
48
20
10
8
Manganese
0.001
110
20
15
6
Mercury
0.2 ug /1
40
7
20
Nickel
0.01
70
7
20
48
Potassium
1
110
48
20
Selenium
0.01
40
7
20
Silver
0.05 u /1
70
114
20
Sodium
1
278
10
18
20
13
2
Tin
5 ug /1
20
20
Zinc
0.01
110
20
48
Alkalinity
1
110
20
13
2
Bicarbonate
110
48
20
24
Carbonate
48
24
Foaming Agent
3
Chloride
1
256
20
36
Fluoride
0.5
100
20
Ammonia Nitrogen as N
0.01
358
100
18
20
Nitrate Nit. NO3 as N
0.01
552
18
20
Nitrite flit. NO2 as N
0 01
280
20
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
0.05
374
300
18
20
36
Total Nitrogen
28
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pH
Total Phosphorus (P03 as P)
3 ug/1
348
96
18
20
10
— 8
Ortho Phosphorus (0 -PO4 as P)
3 ug/1
298
18
20
10
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Silicate as Si
0.01
300
20
Sulfate
1
260
138
20
Sulfide
1
110
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TABLE I
(cont.)
REQUIRED DETECTION
PARAMETER LIMITS WAT PC &P WW PR SW
Total Organic Carbon
0.1
434
12
20
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5 day)
1
120
Chemical Oxygen Demand
5
170
36
Fecal Coliform MF
1 organism/100 mis
100
Total Coliform MF
1 organism/100 mis
100
Fecal Streptococcus
1 organisum /100 mis
100
Chlorophyll a
0.1 mg/m3
225
Grease and Oil
50
Cryptosporidium
10
Giardia
10
Toluene
11
1,2- Dichloroethane
11
Chloroethane
it
Aldrin
11
Dieldrin
11
Diethylphthalate
11
Dimeth I hthalate
11
Butylbenzylphthalate
11
Napthalene
11
Anthracene
11
Phenanthrene
11
Phenol
11
2,4,8- Trichlorophenol
11
2- Chloro henol
11
Total Nitrogen
11
Soluble Orthophosphate
Antimony
11
Dissolved Oxygen
Herbicides
Thallium
Vanadium
Phaeophytin
011 mg /m3
225
Total Trihalomethanes
0.01
125
39
VOLATILE ORGANICS
Trichlorethene
3 ug /1
150
11
20
Tetrachchlorothane 13
ug /1
150
11
20
Carbon Tetrachloride
3 ug /1
150
11
20
Vinyl Chloride
1 ug /1
150
li
20
1,1,1- Trichooroethane
200 ug /1
150
11
20
1,2- Dichloroethane
3 ug /1
150
11
20
Benzene
1 ug /1
150
11
1=0
Ethylene Dibromide
0.02 ug /1
150
11
1
20
*mg /1 unless otherwise specified
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PARAMETER LINJITS 11C8P
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WW PB SW yX'AT
p- Dichlorobenzene
11
1,1- Dichloroethane
11
Trihalomethanes
39
+ All 15 metals and 47 volatile
organic compounds listed in 40
CFR, Part 258, Appendix I.
11
+ All 213 metals, volatile organics,
toxins, etc. listed in 40 CFR, Part
258, Appendix II.
li
Trihalomethane potential as per
FAC 62 -550
11
Bacteriological quality of lab pure
water
1
Heavy Metals (Cd, Cr, Pb, Cu, Ni,
Zn ) lab pure water
1
Fluoride as per FAC 62 -550
Trihalomethane's as per FAC 62-
550
28
Volatile Organic Compounds as
per FAC 62 -550
11
Radionuclides (gross alpha) as per
FAC 62 -550
11
Nitrate & Nitrite as per FAC 62 -550
Endrin
Lindane
11
Methoxychlor
j
11
Toxaphene
( 11
2,4,5 -TP (Silvex)
11
Gross Alpha Excl. /Radon &
Uranium
11
Radium -226
! 11
Group I Unregulated Organics as
I per FAC 62 -550
11
Group It Unregulated Organics as 11
per FAC 62 -550
Group III Unregulated Organics as 11
per FAC 62 -550 I
Pesticides & PCB's as per FAC
62 -550
11 f
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Asbestos as per FAC 62 -550
11
I
Lead as per FAC 62- 550,551
Copper as per FAC 62- 550,551
Radium 226 & 228 as per FAC
62,550
11
I
Secondary Contaminants as per
FAC 62 -550
I
11
i
I
Inorganics as per FAC 62 -550
11
Specific Conductance j
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TABLE I
(cont.)
REQUIRED DETECTION
PARAMFTFR-SI UDGF 1 TMTTS DrZD ww DR cuu WAT
Grease and Oil
2
Arsenic
2
Cadmium
2
Chromium
2
Copper
2
Lead
2
Mercury
2
Molybdenum
2
Nickel
2
Potassium
2
Selenium
2
Silver
2
Sodium
2
Total Solids
Zinc
2
Chloride
2
pH
2
Nitrate + Nitrite j
Total K•eldahl Nitrogen
2
Total Nitrogen
2
Total Phosphorus
REQUIRED DETECTION
PARAMETER - INFLUENT LTMTTS PrzD ww DR c1Ar WAY
Reactivity Corrosivity
3
Ignitability — TCLP Solid Matrix
EPA Priority Pollutant Metals
3
EPA Priority Pollutant VOCs (EPA
624)
3
EPA Priority Pollutant S (EPA
625/608
Dioxin Screen
1
Cyanide
3
Total Phenolics
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TABLE II
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Semi - Annual
Quarterly
Monthly
Trihalomethane potential
UCMR List 1
TTHMs
Ammonia Nitrogen
Bacteriological Quality
UCMR List 2
HAA5
Chloride
Heavy Metals
UCMR List 3
Radionuclides
Specific Conductance
Nitrate & Nitrite
20
Radium 226 & 228
Sodium
Inorganics
2
SOC's
Sulfate
Secondary Contaminants
2
VOC's
TDS
Group II Unregulated Organics
62
Student's ttest
TO
Lead and Copper
1
Fluoride as per FAC 62 -550
TOC
Cryptosporidium
5
Heavy Metals (Cd, Cr, Pb, Cu, Ni, Zn)
3
Giardia
72
Chloride
76
Specific Conductance
200
Sodium
I 200
The flow of work stated herein are for proposer's guidance only and no guarantee is given or implied that
this is an exact work plan during the contract period.
Parameters
Estimated Tests Per Year
Asbestos as per FAC 62 -550
1
Nitrate & Nitrite as per FAC 62 -550
4
Inorganics as per FAC 62 -550
2
Trihalomethane's as per FAC 62 -550
16
I Volatile Organic Compounds as per FAC 62 -550
8
Synthetic Organic Compounds as per FAC 62 -550
8
Radionuclides (gross alpha) as per FAC 62 -550
20
Radium 226 & 228 as per FAC 62 -550
20
Secondary Contaminants as per FAC 62 -550
2
UCMR List 1,2,3
2
Group I Unregulated Organics as per FAC 62 -550
1
Group II Unregulated Organics as per FAC 62 -550
2
Group III Unregulated Organics as per FAC 62 -550
1
Lead as per FAC 62- 550,551
62
Copper as per FAC 62- 550,551
62
Trihalomethane potential as per FAC 62 -550
1
Fluoride as per FAC 62 -550
4
Bacteriological quality of lab pure water
5
Heavy Metals (Cd, Cr, Pb, Cu, Ni, Zn)
3
Ammonia Nitrogen
72
Chloride
76
Specific Conductance
200
Sodium
I 200
Sulfate
200
TDS
I 200
TKN
72
Cryptosporidium
1
Giardia
1
TOC
36
HAAS
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List of Parameters, Detection Limits and Estimated Number of Analyses Per Year: Sediment
Samples (Wastewater, Environmental Water, Marine and Estuarine)
PARAMETER
ESTIMATED
DETECTION LIMITS ANNI JAI ANAI YCFc
Metals Digestion must follow FDEP protocol
see attached (strong acid digestion) (Attachment #1)
PAH's (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) 2 ug /kg dry/wt. 80
PC
Organic Carbon (modified COD) See Ballinger & McKee —
19711 Water Pollution Control Fed. 43:216
1 mg /kg dry wt.
40
Organic Nitrogen (modified TKN; See Ballinger & McKee —
1971)
1 mg /kg dry wt.
40
Sulfides
1 mg/kg mg/kg dry wt.
40
Total Phosphorus (APHA Methods 4500 -P B.3 & C.
1 mg/kg d wt.
40
Organochlorine Pesticide Residues
0.1 ug /kg dry wt.
40
Ag
0.1 ug/kg u /kg dry wt.
40
Al
3 ug/kg dry wt.
40
Sn5
ug/kg u /kg dry wt.
40
organotin
5 ug /kg dry wt.
40
Hg
0.2 ug/kg u /kg dry wt.
40
methyl -hg
0.2 ug/kg u /kg dry wt.
40
Zn
1 ug/kg dry wt.
40
Pb
1 u /k g dry wt.
40
Cr
2 ug/kg u /kg dry wt.
40
Cu
1 ug /kg dry wt.
40
Cd
0.1 uq/ka u /k da wt.
40
As
1 ug /kg dry wt.
40
Fe
1 ug/kg u /kg dry wt.
40
PAH's (poly cyclic aromatic hydrocarbons)
Metals Digestion must follow FDEP protocol
see attached (strong acid digestion) (Attachment #1)
PAH's (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) 2 ug /kg dry/wt. 80
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Unsatisfactory Work
In the event the work performance of the Contractor is unsatisfactory, the Contractor will be notified
by the County and be given seven (7) calendar days to correct the work. There will be no cost to the
County for re- works.
Licenses
The Proposer, at time of proposal submittal, shall possess the correct occupational licenses, all professional
licenses or other authorizations necessary to carry out and perform the work required by the project pursuant
to all applicable Federal, State and Local Laws, Statute, Ordinances, and rules and regulations of any kind.
Copies of the licenses should be submitted with the proposal indicating that the entity proposing is properly
licensed to perform the activities or work included in the contract documents. The vendor shall be licensed to
operate within Collier County.
Special Note: All laboratories which propose to perform work under this contract must be
Florida Department of Health (DOH) certified and must provide a certificate and analyte sheet.
All laboratories must additionally provide proof of NELAC certification. In addition, laboratories
must provide a current Laboratory Quality Manual. Proposers must currently possess and
continue to maintain the State of Florida's Water Certification Program in Drinking Water and
Basic Environmental.
If additional parameters are required at any time during the period of the contract, the proposal prices will
remain constant.
Late Results Penalty
It is critical that the contractor meet the schedule for delivery of Results and Reports. Consequently, the
County reserves the right to assess and charge late fees in the amount of five dollars ($5.00) or five percent
(5 %) of cost of report (whichever is greater) per working day for each Report postmarked after the deadline
specified above. Further, continual or protracted late submission may be grounds for termination of the
agreement by the County.
Subcontractors
If subcontracted laboratories are to be used for any portion of this work, a list of these subcontractors, along
with the type of analyses to be performed and a copy of the approved DOH /NELAC Quality Manual shall be
included in submittal. Plan and copies of the appropriate licenses for all subcontracted laboratories shall be
submitted to the Purchasing Department for review and approval by the County departments using this
contract. All subcontracted laboratories shall be required to meet the conditions and requirements of the
original RFP. The County reserves the right to refuse any subcontracted lab before or after contract inception.
Offer Extended to Other Governmental Entities
Collier County encourages and agrees to the successful proposer extending the pricing, terms and
conditions of this solicitation or resultant contract to other governmental entities at the discretion of
the successful proposer.
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Vendor Performance Evaluation
Collier County has implemented a Vendor Performance Evaluation System for all contracts awarded
in excess of $25,000. To this end, vendors will be evaluated on their performance upon
completion /termination of agreement.
Terms of Contract
This contract will commence on May 28, 2006, and be in effect for one (1) year.
Contract Renewal
The County retains the right to renew this contract, with the consent of the vendor, under the same
terms and conditions for three (3) additional years in one (1) year increments.
Award
The County reserves the right to award this contract through an approach which best serves the
interests of the County; i.e., to a single vendor, multiple vendors, or by a primary /secondary vendor
basis.
Termination
Should the contractor be found to have failed to perform his services in a manner satisfactory to the
- County, the County may terminate this Agreement immediately for cause; further the County may
terminate this Agreement for convenience with a seven (7) day written notice. The County shall be
sole judge of non - performance.
Prohibition Of Gifts To County Employees
No organization or individual shall offer or give, either directly or indirectly, any favor, gift, loan, fee,
service or other item of value to any County employee, as set forth in Chapter 112, Part III, Florida
Statutes, Collier County Ethics Ordinance No. 2004 -05, and County Administrative Procedure 5311.
Violation of this provision may result in one or more of the following consequences: a. Prohibition by
the individual, firm, and /or any employee of the firm from contact with County staff for a specified
period of time; b. Prohibition by the individual and/or firm from doing business with the County for a
specified period of time, including but not limited to: submitting bids, RFP, and/or quotes; and, c.
immediate termination of any contract held by the individual and /or firm for cause.
No Minimum Or Maximum
The services required by this contract shall include but not be limited to the items /services described
in the Scope of Services. The County shall order items /services as required but makes no guarantee
as to the quantity, number, type or distribution of items /services that will be ordered or required by
this contract.
Additional Items /Services
Additioi nal items and /or services may be added to this contract upon satisfactory negotiation of price
by the Contract Manager and Vendor.
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PROPOSER'S QUALIFICATIONS
1. All Proposers must be primarily engaged in providing the services outlined in this proposal for a
minimum of three (3) years.
2. All Proposers must have a demonstrated comprehensive understanding in areas listed in this
proposal. Understanding and previous experience is a very essential criteria in the qualifying
process.
3. The County reserves the rights to check all references furnished and consider the responses
received in determining the award of this proposal.
4. The proposer's personnel and management to be utilized in this service shall be knowledgeable
in their areas of expertise. The County reserves the right to perform investigations as may be
deemed necessary to ensure that competent persons will be utilized in the performance of the
contract.
Volume of Work Previously Awarded to Firm (Tie- breaker)
In the event of a tie, both in individual scoring and in final ranking, the firm with the lowest volume
of work on Collier County projects within the last five (5) years will receive the higher individual
ranking. This information will be based on information provided by the proposer, subject to
verification at the County's option. See below. If there is a multiple firm tie in either individual scoring
or final ranking, the firm with the lowest volume of work shall receive the higher ranking, the firm with
the next lowest volume of work shall receive the next highest ranking and so on.
Once the final ranking has been compiled, the Selection committee will choose the short listed firms
based on consensus, and not necessarily by the final ranking order of the firms.
Fees
List total fees for work done on all Collier County Government projects in the past five (5) years,
whether as an individual firm or as part of a joint venture. Fees must be listed individually by contract
or project and then summarized as a total dollar amount. Attach additional page if necessary.
Date:
Signed:
Title:
Total Fees for work done on all Collier County projects
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The services shall include, but not be limited to the "Scope of Services" as described previously.
Proposal submitted must also include the following:
1. The qualifications of the firm; including DOH and NELAC certifications and Laboratory
Quality Manual which may be provided in electronic format.
2. A list of the principals;
3. Names and qualifications of the professional associates proposed to perform the work for
this project including the name, telephone number and address of a primary and secondary
contact person for the County account;
4. A list of at least three (3) recent (within the past three (3) years), similar contracts in which
the firm has participated, and the size of such contracts;
5. A list of at least five (5) references which includes the following information:
Contact name, address and telephone number, name of contacting agency;
6. The location of the office that would serve the Collier County account, and an
indication of how quickly the proposer can respond to requests from the County.
Include a short narrative indicating how the firm views the County contract and how
they intend to ensure responsiveness to the County contract requirements
7. The earliest possible date the firm can commence with a contract.
8. Complete answers to all questions regarding litigation.
9. Pricing proposal includes a current price list for all analytical capabilities at the time of
proposal submittal. This price list will be used to establish pricing for those parameters not
included in Table I that may be requested for special projects. All additional charges
associated with rush projects that require a shorter turnaround time than that stated in
number 12 of the Scope of Work.
Supplemental Information
1. Statement of litigation that firm or staff is currently involved in, or has been involved in over the
past five (5) years, stating points of contention and results if available.
2. Proposer Qualification Form.
3. Insurance Requirements Certification.
— 4. Volume of Work Previously Awarded to Firm
5. Proposer's Checklist.
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6. Proposer Declaration Statement.
7. Qualifications and Credentials of Bidder and Staff Survey
8. Licenses: The proposer, at the time of proposal submittal, shall possess the correct occupational
licenses, all professional licenses or other authorizations necessary to carry out and perform the
work required by the project pursuant to all applicable Federal, State and Local Laws, Statutes,
Ordinances and rules and regulations of any kind. Copies of the licenses shall be submitted with
the proposal that indicate that they are properly licensed to perform the activities or work included
in the contract documents. The vendor shall be licensed to operate within Collier County.
EVALUATION PROCEDURE
Evaluation Criteria
Collier County procedure for selecting is as follows:
1. The County Manager shall appoint a Selection Committee to review all proposals submitted.
2. Request for Proposals
3. Subsequent to the closing of proposals, the Purchasing Agent and Project Manager shall review
the proposals received and verify whether each proposal appears to be minimally responsive to
the requirements of the published RFP. Should both the Purchasing Agent and Project Manager
be appointed to the committee as voting members, such meetings shall be open to the public and
the Purchasing Agent shall publicly post prior notice of such meeting in the lobby of the
Purchasing Building at least one (1) day in advance of all such meetings.
4. The committee members shall review each Proposal individually and score each proposal based
on the evaluation criteria listed below.
5. Prior to the first meeting of the selection committee, the Purchasing Agent will post a notice
announcing the date, time and place of the first committee meeting. Said notice shall be posted in
the lobby of the Purchasing Building not less than three (3) working days prior to the meeting.
The Purchasing Agent shall also post prior notice of all subsequent committee meetings and shall
endeavor to post such notices at least one (1) day in advance of all subsequent meetings.
6. The committee will compile individual rankings for each proposal to determine committee
recommendations. The committee may at their discretion, schedule presentations from the top -
ranked firm(s). The final recommendation will be decided based on review of scores and
consensus of committee.
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All Proposals will be evaluated and scored on the following criteria:
Grading Criteria Points
Qualifications and references of firm 20
Proximity to Collier County 5
Qualifications of key personnel assigned
to this contract 20
Turn around time 15
Pricing 20
Clarity and responsiveness of Proposal to the
Requirements of the County 20
Total Possible Points 100
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PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: The proposal shall be deemed an offer to provide services to Collier
County. In submitting a proposal, the proposer declares that they understand and agree to abide by
all specifications, provisions, terms and conditions of same, and all ordinances and policies of Collier
County. The proposer agrees that if the contract is awarded to their firm, they will perform the work in
accordance with the provisions, terms and conditions of the contract.
The proposer shall submit six (6) sets of the proposal, the original properly signed and the clearly
marked "ORIGINAL "; submitted in a sealed envelope with the RFP Number, Title and Due Date
clearly stated on the envelope.
By submitting a proposal, the proposer declares that he understands and agrees that this proposal,
specifications, provisions, terms and conditions of same, shall become a valid contract between
Collier County and the undersigned upon notice of award of contract in writing and /or issuance of a
purchase order by Collier County.
All proposals, including qualifications and other data pertinent to making an objective evaluation of
your firm's capabilities must be forwarded to the Purchasing Department, Collier County Government
Center, 3301 East Tamiami Trail, Purchasing Building G, Naples, Florida 34112 on or before 2:30
p.m. Collier County Time on March 17, 2006.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If you have any immediate questions regarding the intended Scope of
Services, you may contact me, at 239 - 417 -6098 or e -mail JohnCurrann collie roov.net. Written
questions must be received no later than ten (10) Collier County work days prior to Proposal
acceptance date. Should any questions or responses require revisions to the Request for Proposal
as originally published, such revisions will be by formal amendment only.
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INSTRUCTION TO PROPOSERS
PRINCIPALS /COLLUSION: By submission of this Proposal, the undersigned, as proposer, does
declare that the only person or persons interested in this proposal as principal or principals is /are
named therein and that no person other than therein mentioned has any interest in this Proposal or in
the contract to be entered into; that this Proposal is made without connection with any person,
company or parties making a Proposal, and that it is in all respects fair and in good faith without
collusion or fraud.
PROPOSAL WITHDRAWAL: No Proposal can be withdrawn after it is filed unless the Proposer
makes their request in writing to the County prior to the time set for the opening of Proposals, or
unless the County fails to accept it within sixty (60) days after the date fixed for opening.
PROPOSER'S CERTIFICATION: Submission of a signed Proposal is Proposer's certification that
the Proposer will accept any awards made to them as a result of said submission of the terms
contained therein.
EXCEPTIONS TO INSTRUCTIONS OR CONDITIONS: Proposers taking exception to any part or
section of these instructions or conditions shall indicate such exceptions on their Proposal. Failure to
indicate any exceptions shall be interpreted as the Proposer's intent to fully comply with the Scope of
Services as written. Neither the County Manager or his staff shall be responsible for oral
interpretation given either by himself or members of his staff. The issuance of a written addendum
shall be the only official method whereby such interpretation will be given.
LAWS AND REGULATIONS: It shall be understood and agreed that any and all services, materials
and equipment shall comply fully with all Local, State and Federal laws and regulations.
INSURANCE COSTS: Since these conditions include Insurance Requirements, there may be
additional insurance costs to the Proposer's firm. It is, therefore, imperative that the Proposer discuss
these requirements with the Proposer's agent, as noted on the Insurance Check List, so that
allowances for any additional costs can be made by the Proposer.
The Consultant's obligation under this provision shall not be limited in any way by the agreed upon
contract price, or the Consultant's limit of, or lack of, sufficient insurance protection.
EXPENSES INCURRED IN PREPARING PROPOSAL: The County accepts no responsibility for any
expenses incurred in the Proposal, preparation, or presentation; such expenses to be born
exclusively by the Proposer.
QUALIFICATION OF PROPOSERS: Before the award of any contract, each Proposer may be
required to show (to the complete satisfaction of the county Manager or their designee), that they
have the necessary facilities, ability and financial resources to furnish the service as specified herein
in a satisfactory manner, and they may also be required to show past history and references which
wiii enable the County Manager, or their designee, to satisfy themselves as to the qualifications.
Failure to qualify according to the foregoing requirements will justify the County in rejecting a
Proposal.
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS: Each proposer must complete and submit the Proposers Qualification
Form included in this Request for Proposal. Evidence that the proposer is fully qualified and competent to
carry out this service is required. Prospective proposers shall disclose any record of pending lawsuits, criminal
violations and /or convictions, etc., and shall not have conflicts of interest under Chapter 112, Section 112 -113
Paragraphs 1 through 7 of the Florida Statutes, and agrees that they will fully comply in all respects with the
terms of said laws.
AWARD CHALLENGE: All costs accruing from a Proposal or an award challenged as to quality, etc.
(test, etc.) shall be assumed by the challenger.
LOBBYING: As per County Ordinance #99 -22, all firms are hereby placed on NOTICE that the
Board of County Commissioners does not wish to be lobbied, either individually or collectively, about
a project for which a firm has submitted a proposal. Firms and their agents are not to contact
members of the County Commission for such purposes as meeting or introduction, luncheons,
dinners, etc. During the publication, evaluation and award phases, no firm or their agent shall contact
any other employee of Collier County in reference to this solicitation and their prospective or actual
Proposal, with the exception of the Purchasing Department except where otherwise expressly
permitted by County ordinance, resolution, or by the RFP document. Failure to abide by this
provision may serve as grounds for disqualification for this or a future award to the firm.
PROPOSAL FORM: Each Proposer must submit the proposal Form included in this Request for
Proposal.
SINGLE PROPOSAL: Only one proposal from a legal entity as primary will be considered. A legal
entity who submits a proposal as a primary or as part of a partnership or joint venture submitting as
primary may not then act as a sub consultant to any other firm submitting under the same RFP. If a
legal entity is not submitting as a primary, or as part of a partnership or joint venture as a primary, that
legal entity may act as a sub consultant to any other firm or firms submitting under the same RFP. If it
is found that a proposer is in violation of this section , all proposals in which such a proposer is listed
will be rejected.
SIGNATURE OF PROPOSER: The Proposer must sign the Proposal in the spaces provided for
signatures. If the Proposer is an individual, the words "Sole Owner" shall appear after their signature.
If the Proposer is a partnership, the word "Partner" shall appear after the signature of one of the
partners. If the Proposer is a corporation, the signature required is the Officer, Officers or Individual
duly authorized by its by -laws or the Board of Directors to bind the corporation with official corporate
seal affixed thereto.
INTERPRETATION OF PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS AND INVESTIGATION OF PROJECT: Each
Proposer shall thoroughly examine the Proposal Documents, and judge for themselves all matters
relating to the location and the character of the services they agree to perform. If the Proposer
should be of the opinion that the meaning of any part of the proposal Document is doubtful, obscure
or contains errors or omissions, they should report such opinion or opinions to the Purchasing
Director.
Neither the County manager nor his staff shall be responsible for oral interpretation given either by
themselves or members of their staff. The issuance of a written addendum shall be the only official
method whereby such interpretation will be given.
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REJECTION OR ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSALS: The right is reserved by Collier County to waive
any irregularities in the Proposal, to reject any or all Proposals, to re- solicit for Proposals, if desired,
and upon recommendation and justification by Collier County to accept the Proposal which in the
judgment of the County is deemed the most advantageous for the public and the County of Collier.
Any Proposal which is incomplete, conditional, obscure or which contains irregularities of any kind,
may be cause for rejection of the Proposal. In the event of default of the successful Proposer, or
their refusal to enter into the Collier County contract, the County reserves the right to accept the
Proposal of any other Proposer or to re- advertise using the same or revised documentation, at its
sole discretion.
PROTECTION RIGHTS OF COUNTY: The County reserves the right to include in any contract
document such terms and conditions as it deems necessary for the proper protection of the rights of
Collier County.
PROTEST PROCEDURES: Any actual or prospective respondent to an Invitation to Bid or Request
for Proposal who is aggrieved with respect to the former, shall file a written protest with the
Purchasing Director prior to the opening of the Bid or the due date for acceptance of Proposals. All
such protests must be filed with the Purchasing Director no later than 11:00 AM Collier County time
on the advertised date for the opening of the Bid or the acceptance date for the Request for
Proposals.
Award of contract will be made by the Board of County Commissioners in public session. Award
recommendations will be posted outside the offices of the Purchasing Department on Wednesdays
and Thursdays. Any actual or prospective respondent who desires to formally protest the
recommended contract award must file a notice of intent to protest with the Purchasing Director within
two (2) calendar days (excluding weekends and County holidays) of the date that the recommended
award is posted. Upon filing of said notice, the protesting party will have five (5) days to file a formal
protest and will be given instructions as to the form and content requirements of the formal protest.
A copy of the "Protest Policy" is available at the office of the Purchasing Director.
PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME: A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list
following a conviction for public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods
or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the
construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases or real
property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, or
subcontractor under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public
entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017 of Florida Statutes for Category
Two for a period of thirty -six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.
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LATE RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS; Proposals received after the published deadline shall not be
- accepted and will be returned unopened. However, the Purchasing /General Services Director (or his
designee) shall reserve the right to accept proposals received after the posted deadline under the
following conditions:
a) The tardy submission of the proposal appears inadvertent and;
b) The acceptance of said proposals does not afford any competing firm an unfair advantage in the
selection process.
PROPOSERS QUALIFICATION FORM
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Firm Name:
Address:
City:
Telephone:
FAX #:
Type of Work:
Type of Firm:
Corporation /Years in Business:
Partners hip/Years in Business:
Sole Proprietorship/Years in Business:
State Zip
Officers /Partners or Owners & Experience:
Years of
Experience
Name Title in Work Listed
Number of Personnel in Organization:
Administrative: Professional
References:
Bank(s) Maintaining Account(s):
Other References:
Office: Shop: Field:
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PROPOSERS QUALIFICATION FORM
(Continued)
Representative Contracts Completed During the Last Five Years:
Year /Project Agency Contact Person
List Major Work Presently Under Contract:
% Completed
Agency
Contact Person
List Current Projects for Which Your Firm is Candidate for Award:
Have you, at any time, failed to complete a project? ❑ yes ❑ no
Are there any judgments, claims or suits pending or outstanding
by or against you? ❑ yes ❑ no
If the answer to either question is yes, submit details on a separate sheet.
List all lawsuits that have been filed by or against your firm in the last five (5) years:
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PROPOSERS QUALIFICATION FORM
(Continued)
Pursuant to information for prospective bidders /proposers for the above - mentioned proposed project,
the undersigned is submitting the information as required with the understanding that it is only to
assist in determining the qualifications of the organization to perform the type and magnitude of work
intended, and further, guarantee the truth and accuracy of all statements herein made. We will
accept your determination of qualifications without prejudice.
Name of Organization:
By:
Title:
Attested By:
Title:
Date:
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Collier County Florida
Insurance Requirements
INSURANCE TYPE REQUIRED LIMITS
X 1. Workers' Compensation
X 2. Commercial General Liability
(Occurrence Form)
patterned after the current I.S.O.
form with no limiting endorsements
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Statutory Limits of Florida Statutes,
Chapter 440 and all Federal
Government Statutory Limits and
Requirements. Policy must include
Employers Liability with a limit of
$1,000,000 each accident
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
$1,000,000 Single Limit
Per Occurrence
X 3. Indemnification: The Consultant, in consideration of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), the
receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged through the signing of this document, shall
protect, defend, indemnify and hold Collier County and its officers, employees and agents
harmless from and against any and al losses, penalties, damages, professional fees,
including attorney fees and all costs of litigation and judgments arising out of any willful
misconduct or negligent act, error or omission of the Consultant, its subconsultants, agents
or employees, arising out of or incidental to the performance of this contract or work
performed thereunder. This provision shall also pertain to any claims brought against the
County by any employee of the named Consultant, any subconsultant, subcontractor, or
anyone directly or indirectly employed by an of them.
This section does not pertain to any incident arising from the sole negligence of Collier
County.
4. Automobile Liability
Owned /Non -owned /Hired
Automobile Included
$500,000 Each Occurrence
X 5. Other Insurance as indicated below:
a) Professional Liability $ 500,000
b) Builder's Risk $ -N /A-
Note: Proposer must provide evidence of Professional Liability coverage with the
proposal, or the proposal may be considered "non- responsive ".
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Collier County Florida Insurance Requirements
(Continued)
X 6. Contractor shall insure that all subcontractors comply with the same insurance
requirements that he is required to meet. The same contractor shall provide the County
with certificates of insurance meeting the required insurance provisions.
X 7. Collier County must be named as "ADDITIONAL INSURED" on the Insurance Certificate
for Commercial General Liability.
X 8. Collier County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as the Certificate Holder.
NOTE: The "Certificate Holder" should read as follows:
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
3301 East Tamiami Trail
Naples, FL 34112
X 9. Thirty (30) Days Cancellation Notice is required.
X 10. The Certificate must state the RFP Number and Title.
BIDDER'S AND INSURANCE AGENT STATEMENT:
We understand the insurance requirements contained in these specifications, and that the evidence
of said insurance may be required within five (5) business days of the award of RFP.
Proposer
Signature of Proposer
Insurance Agency
Signature of Proposer's Agent
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- THIS SHEET MUST BE SIGNED BY VENDOR
Board of County Commissioners
Collier County, Florida
Purchasing Department
PROPOSERS CHECK LIST
1 M P O R T A N T: Please read carefully, sign in the spaces indicated and return with your bid
proposal.
Proposer should check off each of the following items as the necessary action is completed:
1. The RFP has been signed.
2. The RFP prices offered have been reviewed.
I The price extensions and totals have been checked.
4. The payment terms have been indicated.
5. Any required drawings, descriptive literature, etc. have been included.
6. Any delivery information required is included.
7. If required, the amount of bid bond has been checked, and the bid bond or cashiers check has been
included.
s. Any addenda have been signed and included.
9. The mailing envelope has been addressed to:
Purchasing Director
Collier County Government Center
Purchasing Building G
3301 East Tamiami Trail
Naples, Florida 34112
10. The mailing envelope must be sealed and marked with:
• 06 -3959:
• Annual Contract For Analytical Laboratory Services for Collier County
• March 17, 2006, 2:30PM
11. The RFP will be mailed or delivered in time to be received no later than the specified opening date and
time.
ALL COURIER DELIVERED BIDSIRFPS MUST HAVE THE BID/RFP NUMBER AND TITLE ON THE
OUTSIDE OF THE COURIER PACKET.
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Date
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Declaration Statement
FROM:
DATE DUE: March 17. 2006 (d-) 2:30 PM
Board of County Commissioners
Collier County Government Center
Naples, Florida 34112
C.;r:er
4.
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RE: RFP NO. 06 -3959 — "Annual Contract for Analytical Laboratory Services for Collier County"
Dear Commissioners:
The undersigned, as Proposer hereby declares that he has examined the Scope of Services, and informed himself fully in
regard to all conditions pertaining to the work to be done. The Proposer further declares that the only persons, company
or parties interested in this Proposal or the Contract to be entered into as principals are named herein; that the Proposal is
made without connection with any other person, company or companies making a Proposal; and it is in all respects fair
and in good faith, without collusion or fraud.
The services to be furnished by us shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of the Request for Proposal
#06 -3959 as issued by Collier County on February 24, 2006.
The undersigned do agree that should this Proposal be accepted, to execute the form of contract and present the same to
the County Purchasing Director for approval within fifteen (15) days after being notified of the awarding of this contract.
The undersigned do further agree that failure to execute and deliver said forms of contract within fifteen (15) days will
result in damages to the County.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, WE have hereunto subscribed our names on this day
County of , in the State of
2006 in the
Firm's Complete Legal Name
Check one of the following:
❑
Sole Proprietorship
❑
Corporation or P.A.
❑
Limited Partnership
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General Partnership
Phone No.
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Address
City, State, Zip
By:
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Title
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2006 in the County of in the State of
Firm's Complete Legal Name
(Address)
(City, State, ZIP)
Phone No.
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Check one of the following:
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Title
Office Servicing Collier County Account
/Place Orders /Request Supplies
(REQUIRED ONLY if different from above)
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Title
(Company Name used as Payee)
(Address)
(City, State, ZIP)
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(Address)
(City, State, ZIP)
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TABLE I: PARAMETER
UNIT
# ANAL
ANNUAL
AFTER
COST
X
P /YR
=
COST
HOUR COST
Chemical Oxygen Demand
$
X
170
=
$
$
Cry tos oridium
$
X
=
$
$
Fecal Coliform
$
X
100
=
$
$
Total Coliform
$
X
100
=
$
$
Fecal Streptococcus
$
X
100
=
$
$
Chlorophyll a
$
X
225
=
$
$
Grease and Oil
$
X
20
=
$
$
Giardia
$
X
=
$
$
Toluene
$
X
=
$
$
1,2 Dichloroethh lene
$
X
=
$
$
Choroehane
$
X
=
$
$
Aldrin
$
X
=
$
$
Dieldrin
$
X
=
$
$
Diethyl phthalate
$
X
=
$
$
Dimeth I hthalae
$
X
=
$
$
Butylbenzylphtha late
$
X
=
$
$
Na thalene
$
X
=
$
$
Anthracene
$
X
=
$
$
Phenanthrene
$
X
=
$
$
Phenol
$
X
=
$
$
2,4,8- Trichlorophenol
$
X
=
$
$
2- Chlorophenol
$
X
=
$
$
Total Nitrogen
$
X
=
$
$
Soluble Orthophosphate
$
X
=
$
$
Antimony
$
X
=
$
$
Dissolved Oxygen
$
X
=
$
$
Herbicides
$
X
=
$
$
Thallium
$
X
=
$
$
Vanadium
$
X
=
$
$
Phaeo h tin
$
X
225
=
$
$
Total Trihalomethanes
$
X
15
=
$
$
Trichloroethylene
$
X
45
=
$
$
Tetrachloroethylene
$
X
45
=
$
$
Carbon Tetrachloride
$
X
45
=
$
$
Vinyl Chloride
$
X
45
=
$
$
1,1,1- Trichloroethane
$
X
45
=
$
$
1,2 — Dichlorethane
$
X
45
$
$
Benzene
$
X
45
=
$
$
Ethylene Dibromide
$
X
45
=
$
$
p-Dichloro benzene
$
X
10
=
$
$
1,1 — Dichloroethylen 1
$
X
10
=
$
$
Trihalomethanes
$
X
15
=
$
$
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TABLE I: PARAMETER
UNIT
COST
X
# ANAL
P /YR
=
ANNUAL
COST
AFTER
HOUR COST
All 15 metals and 47 volatile
organic compounds listed in
40 CRF, Part 258, Appendix I
$
X
1
=
$
$
All 213 metals, volatile
organics, toxins, etc. listed in
40 CFR, Part 258, Appendix II
$
X
1
=
$
$
Trihalomethane potential as
per FAC 62 -550
$
X
=
$
$
Bacteriological quality of lab
pure water
$
X
=
$
$
Heavy Metals (Cd, Cr, Pb,
Cu, Ni, Zn) lab pure water
$
X
_
$
$
Fluoride as per FAC 62 -550
$
X
—
$
Trihalomethane's as per FAC
62 -550
$
X
=
$
$
Volatile Organic Compounds
as per FAC 62 -550
$
X
=
$
$
Radionuclides (gross alpha)
as per FAC 62 -550
$
X
_
$
$
Nitrate & Nitrite as per FAC
62 -550
$
X
=
$
$
Edrin
$
X
=
$
Lindane
$
X
=
$
$
Methox chlor
$
X
=
$
$
Toxaphene
$
X
I
=
I$
$
2,4,5 -TP (Silvex)
X
=
$
$
Gross Alpha Excl.
$
X
_
$
Radon & Uranium
( $
X
=
$
$
Radium -226
$
X
=
$
$
Group I Unregulated Organics
as per FAC 62 -550
$
X
=
$
$
Group II Unregulated
Organics as per FAC 62 -550
S
_
X
=
$
$
Group III Unregulated
Organics as per FAC 62 -550
$
X
=
$
$
Pesticides & PCB's as per
FAC 62 -550
$
X
=
$
$
Asbestos as per FAC 62 -550
$
X
=
$
$
Lead as per FAC 62- 550,551
X
=
$
$
Copper as per FAC 62-
550,551
$
X
=
I $
$
Radium 226 &228 as per FAC
62 -550
$
1 X
=
$
Secondary Contaminants as
per FAC 62 -550
$
Inorganics as per FAC 62 -550
$
X
Specific Conductance
$
X
=
$
$
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TABLE I: PARAMETER
SLUDGE
UNIT
COST
X
# ANAL
P /YR
=
ANNUAL
COST
AFTER
HOUR COST
Grease and Oil
$
X
2
=
$
$
Arsenic
$
X
$
$
Cadmium
$
X
=
$
$
Dhromium
$
X
=
$
$
Copper
$
X
(1)
=
$
$
Lead
$
X
=
$
$
Mercury
$
X
=
$
$
Molybdenum
$
X
=
$
$
Nickel
$
X
=
$
$
Potassium
$
X
=
$
$
Selenium
$
X
=
$
$
Silver
$
X
=
$
$
Sodium
$
X
=
$
LL
Total Solids
$
X
=
$
-
$
Zinc
$
X
=
$
$
Chloride
$
X
=
$
$
pH
$
X
=
$
$
Nitrate + Nitrite
$
X
=
$
$
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
$
X
=
$
$
Total Nitrogen
$
X
=
$
$
Total phosphorus
$
X
=
$
$
TABLE I: PARAMETER
INFLUENT
UNIT
COST
X
# ANAL
P /YR
=
ANNUAL
COST
AFTER
HOUR COST
Reactivity Corrosivity
$
X
=
$
$
In nitabilit -TCLP Solid Matrix
$
X
=
$
$
EPA Priority Pollutant Metals
$
X
=
$
$
EPA Priority Pollutant VOCs
(EPA 624)
$
X
-
$
$
EPA Priority Pollutant SVOCs
(EPA 625/608)
$
X
=
$
$
Dioxin Screen
$
X
=
$
$
Cyanide
$
X
=
$
$
Total Phenolics
$
X
=
$
$
SUBTOTAL BASE BID-
TABLE[
$
$
TABLE II
WATER DEPARTMENT
TABLE II: PARAMETER
UNIT
COST
X
# ANAL
P /YR
=
ANNUAL
COST
AFTER
HOUR COST
Inorganics as per FAC 62-
$
X
2
=
$
$
550
Antimony
$
$
$
Arsenic
$
$
$
Asbestos
$
X
(1)
_
$
$
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Contract Pricing Proposal (continued)
TABLE II
WATER DEPARTMENT (continued)
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TABLE II: PARAMETER
UNIT
COST
X
# ANAL
P /YR
=
ANNUAL
COST
AFTER
HOUR COST
Barium
$
$
Beryllium
$
$
$
Cadmium
$
$
$
Chromium
$
$
$
Cyanide
$
$
$
Fluoride
$
$
$
Lead
$
$
$
Mercury
$
$
$
Nickel
$
(
$
$
Nitrate
$
X
(2)
_
$
$
Nitrite
$
X
2
=
$
$
Total Nitrate and Nitrite
$
$
$
Selenium
$
$
$
Sodium
$
X
(36 )
$
$
Thallium
Volatile Org. Compounds as
per FAC 62 -550
$
$
$
1,1- Dichlorethylene
!
!
1,1,1 - Trichloroethane
1,1,2 - Trichloroethane
! 1,2- Dichloroethane
I
1,2- Dichloropro ane
i
1,2,4 - Trichlorobenzene
Benzene
Carbon Tetrachloride
cis -1,2- Dichloroethylene
Dichloromethane
Ethylbenzene
Monochlorobenzene
o- Dichlorobenzene
para - Dichlorobenzene
Styrene
Tetrachloroethylene
!
I
Toluene
trans- 1,2- Dichloroethylene
Trichioroethvlene
Vinyl chloride
X lenes
C
Pesticides & PCB's as per
FAC 62 -550
I $
I
X
4
=
$
$
!
2,3,7,8 -TCDD (Dioxin)
2,4 -D
2,4,5 -TP (Silvex)
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Contract Pricing Proposal (continued)
TABLE II
WATER DEPARTMENT (continued)
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TABLE II: PARAMETER
UNIT
COST
X
# ANAL
P /YR
=
ANNUAL
COST
AFTER
HOUR COST
Alachlor
Atrazine
Benzo(a)pyrene
Carbofuran
Chlordane
Dalapon
Di(2 -eth Ihexyl)adi pate
Di02- ethylhexyl)phthalate
Dibromochloro ro ane DBCP
Dinoseb
Diquat
Endothall
Endrin
Ethylene dibromide EDB
Glyphosate
Heptachlor
Heptachlor epoxide
Hexachlorobenzene
Hexachloroc clo entadiene
Lindane
Methoxychlor
Oxam I b date
Pentachlorophenol
Pichloram
Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)
Simazine
Toxaphene
Radionuclides (gross alpha)
as per FAC 62 -550
$
X
6
=
$
$
Radium 226 & 228 as per FAC
62 -550
$
X
8
=
$
$
Radon
$
X
2
=
$
$
Secondary Contaminants as
per FAC 62 -550
$
X
2
=
$
$
Aluminum
I
Chloride
$
X
(36)
_
$
$
Copper
Fluoride
$
X
(24)
Iron
Manganese
Silver
Sulfate
$
X
36
=
$
$
Zinc
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TABLE II
WATER DEPARTMENT (continued)
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TABLE II: PARAMETER
UNIT
COST
X
# ANAL
P /YR
=
ANNUAL
COST
AFTER
HOUR COST
Color
Odor
pH
Total Dissolved Solids
$
X
(36 )
$
Foaming Agents
UCMR Monitoring List 1
$
X
2
=
$
$
2,4- dinitrotoluene
2,6- dinitrotoluene
Acetochlor
DCPA mono -acid degradate
DCPA di -acid degradate
4,4' -DDE
EPTC
Molinate
MTBE I
Nitrobenzene
Perchlorate
Terbacil
i
Group I Unregulated Org. as
per FAC 62 -550
$
X
1
=
$
$
Group II Unregulated Org.
as per FAC 62 -550
$
X
2
1,1- dichloropropylene
1,1- dichloroethane
1,1,1,2 - tetrachloroethane
1,1,2,2 - tetrachloroethane
1,2,3- trichIoropropane
!
1,3- dichloro ropane
2,2- dichloropro ane
Bromobenzene
BromodichIoromethane
Bromoform
Bromomethane
Chloroethane
Chloroform
Chloromethane
Dibromochloromethane
Dibromomethane
Dichlorodifiuoromethane
m- dichlorobenzene
Methvl tert-butvl -ether (MTBE)
o- chlorotoluene
p- chlorotoluene
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Contract Pricing Proposal (continued)
TABLE II
WATER DEPARTMENT (continued)
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UNIT
# ANAL
ANNUAL
AFTER
TABLE II: PARAMETER
COST
X
P /YR
=
COST
HOUR COST
Trich lorofl uorometha n e
$
X
1
=
$
$
Group III Unregulated Org.
$
X
1
=
$
$
as per FAC 62 -550
$
X
3
=
$
$
Lead as per FAC 62-550,551
$
X
62
=
$
$
Copper as per FAC 62 -550-
$
X
62
=
$
$
551
Trihalomethane's as per FAC
$
X
16
=
$
$
62 -550
$
X
36
=
$
$
HAAS
$
X
16
=
$
$
TOC /DOC
$
X
36
=
$
$
UNIT
# ANAL
ANNUAL
AFTER
TABLE II: PARAMETER
COST
X
P /YR
=
COST
HOUR COST
Trihalomethane potential as per
$
X
1
=
$
$
FAC 62 -550
Bacteriological quality of lab
$
X
3
=
$
$
pure water
Heavy Metals (Cd, Cr, Pb, Cu,
$
X
3
=
$
$
Ni, Zn
Ammonia Nitrogen
$
X
36
=
$
$
Specific Conductance
$
X
36
=
$
$
TKN
$
X
36
=
$
$
Cryptosporidium
$
X
1
=
$
$
Giardia
$
X
1
=
$
$
SUBTOTAL BASE BID -
TABLE II
$
5
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TABLE III
(AS Shown on Page 18)
Pay *e 40 " 5, yr 9
TABLE III: PARAMETER
UNIT
COST
X
# ANAL
P /YR
=
ANNUAL
COST
AFTER
HOUR COST
Organic Carbon (modified COD)
$
X
40
=
$
$
Organic Nitrogen (modified
TKN)
$
X
40
=
$
$
Sulfides
$
X
40
=
$
$
Total phosphorus (APHA
Methods)
$
X
40
=
$
$
Organochlorine Pesticide
$
X
40
=
$
$
Ag
$
X
40
=
$
$
Al
$
X
40
=
$
Sn5
$
X
40
=
$
$
Organotin
H
$
X
40
=
$
$
methyl -Hg (fish Tissue)
$
X
40
=
$
$
Zn
$
X
40
=
$
$
Pb
$
X
40
=
$
$
Cr
$
X 40
=
$
$
Cu
$
X
40
_
$
$
Cd
$
' X
40
=
$
$
As
$
X
40
=
$
$
Fe
X
40
=
$
$
PAH's (polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons)
' S
X
80
=
$
$
SUBTOTAL BASE BID-
j TABLE III
I
$
$
SUBTOTAL TABLE I
$
$
SUBTOTALTABLEil
$
$
SUBTOTAL TABLE III
$
$
TOTAL BASE BID
$
$
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Request For Proposal #06 -3959
"Annual Contract Analytical Laboratory Services for Collier County"
The proposer puts forth and agrees, if this proposal is accepted, to execute an appropriate Collier
County document for the purpose of establishing a formal contractual relationship between the
proposer and Collier County, for the performance of all requirements to which the proposal
pertains.
The proposer states that the proposal is based upon the proposal documents listed by RFP #06-
3959.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, WE have hereunto subscribed our names on this day of
2006 in the County of , in the state of
Bidder's Complete Legal Name
Circle one: Corporation, Sole
Proprietorship, Partnership
Phone No.
FAX No.
Address
City, State, Zip
Typed and Written Signature
Title
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Attachment A
Special Notice from the FDEP Sediment Research Group
The metal to aluminum tool, as outlined in the 1988 FDEP publication, requires use of a "total"
digestion technique of the sediment, which employs hydrofluoric (HF), nitric (HNO3), and perchloric
(HCLO4 acids. Total digestion of the sample is necessary in order to effectively use the metal to
aluminum normalization method. Proper use of HF acid insures dissolution of the silicate minerals
in the sediment. To liberate trace metals bound to organic molecules requires a strong oxidizing
dissolution stage, which can be accomplished through the use of either perchloric acid, or aqua
regia, which is a mixture of HNO3 and HCL acid. Organic molecules on sedimentary particle
surfaces enhance adsorption of toxic organic compounds, therefore sediments with high total
organic carbon (TOC) concentrations have greater capacity to bond with organic contaminants.
Given variation in other acid digestion techniques, such as different dissolution times, different
normality and type of acid used to dissolve the sediment, or variable temperatures at which
dissolution occurs, the FDEP strongly discourages the use of other sample digestion techniques,
commonly referred to as "weak," "partial," or "preferential" digestion. These techniques may not
produce comparable sediment chemistry data.
It has come to our attention that commercial labs do not always conduct total digestion procedures
unless required by contract. We suggest review of the laboratory procedures section in QA plans
to insure the plan contains a requirement of total digestion of sediment samples. Directly question
the lab to make sure they are employing HF to digest mineral phases, and aqua regia or perchloric
acid to digest organic matter.
Perhaps most importantly, ask your laboratory to analyze standard reference materials (e.g. the
NIST -SRM 1646 estuarine sediment standard or the NIST -SRM 2704 Buffalo River sediment
standard) to insure the accuracy of data from your own samples. If you can send it in as a "blind"
standard, that is even better. The use of reference materials provides the only adequate means of
judging analytical accuracy because it allows assessment of digestion efficiency, as well as
instrument calibration.
The FDEP conducted an intercalibration laboratory exercise in 1990 -1991, which illustrated the
variability of sediment data from different analytical laboratories. Four laboratories participated in
the exercise, which assessed accuracy and precision of reported metals data from "real- world"
samples, as well as sediment reference materials (standards). The laboratories selected for the
study represent facilities that typically report environmental data to state, regional and local
agencies. Results of the exercise indicate the sediment trace metal data from different labs are
usually not comparable, due to different sample digestion techniques, and that laboratories must
utilize standard reference materials as quality control check. Conclusions of the FDEP study are
supported by results of an international intercalibration exercise for trace metals analysis in
sediments.
Please contact FDEP (Tom Seal, Fred Calder, or Gail Sloane) at 904 - 488 -0784 if you have any
questions.
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ace Analytical ® - Minneapoliss, MN 55414
I V E D Phone; 612.607.1700
www.pacelabs.com Fax- 612.607.6444
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7/28/2008
To Whom It May Concern:
Pace Analytical Services, Inc. is excited to announce the acquisition of Elab, Inc. effective
August 1, 2008.
Please note there is a single remittance address for all payments:
Pace Analytical Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 684056
Milwaukee, WI 53268 -4056
Effective immediately, please remit all payments to this address.
The mailing and physical address for all other correspondence is:
Pace Analytical Services, Inc.
8 East Tower Circle
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
To update your records with the new tax ID related to all future payments made, we have
attached a copy of our W -9 for your convenience. If you have questions, please do not hesitate
to call (612- 607 -6434) or e -mail me at Stacy.Mcclintocknpacelabs.com
Sincerely,
t` h)�K
Stacy Mc lintock
Accounting Manager
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Request for Taxpayer
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Identification Number and Certification
requester. Do not
send to the IRS.
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Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on Line 1 to avoid social security number
backup withholding. For individuals, this is your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident I I E
alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the Part I instructions on page 3. For other entities, it is
your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN on page 1 or
Note. If the account is in more than one name, see the chart on page 4 for guidelines on whose Employ yer Identification number
number to enter. 1 4 1 1 } 1 18 1 2 11 6 1 1 7
Certification
Under penalties of perjury, I certify that:
1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me), and
2. 1 am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal
Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has
notified me that 1 am no longer subject to backup withholding, and
3. 1 am a U.S. person (including a U.S. resident alien).
Certification instructions. You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup
withholding because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not apply.
For mortgage interest paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement
arrangement (IRA), and generally, payments other than interest and dividen--s, you are no', required tc sign, the Certification, but you must
provide your correct TIN. (See the instructions on page 4 )
Sign Signature of �j�j n �� ` J X
Here U.S. person ► il k' 1 o ` - t^ � hj Ate— bate ► Q 1 )
Purpose of Form
A person who is required to file an information return with the
IRS, must obtain your correct taxpayer identification number
(TIN) to report, for example, income paid to you, real estate
transactions, mortgage interest you paid, acquisition or
abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, or
contributions you made to an IRA.
U.S. person. Use Form W -9 only if you are a U.S. person
(including a resident alien), to provide your correct TIN fo the
person requesting it (the requester) and, when applicable, to:
1. Certify that the TIN you are giving is correct (or you are
waiting for a number to be issued),
2. Certify that you are not subiect to backup withholding, or
3. Claim exemption from backup withholding if you are a
U.S. exempt payee.
In 3 above, if applicable; you are also certifying that as a
U.S. person, your allocable share of any partnership income
from a U.S. trade or business is not subject to the
withholding tax on foreign partners' share of effectivety
connected income.
Note. if a requester gives you a form other than Form W -9 to
request your TIN, you must use the requester's form if it Is
substantially similar to this Form W -9.
• An individual who is a citizen or resident of the United
States,
• A partnership, corporation, company, or association
created or organized in the United States or under the laws
of the United States, or
• Any estate (other than a foreign estate) or trust. See
Regulations sections 301.7701 -6(a) and 7(a) for additional
information.
Special rules for partnerships. Partnerships that conduct a
trade or business in the United States are generally required
to pay a withholding tax on any foreign partners' share of
income from such 'business. Further, in certain cases where a
Form W -9 has not been received, a partnership is required to
presume that a partner is a foreign person, and pay the
withholding tax. Therefore, if you are a U.S. person that is a
partner in a partnership conducting a trade or business in the
United States, provide Form !h1-9 to the partnership to
establish your U.S. status and avoid withholding on your
share of partnership Income.
The person who gives Form W -9 to the partnership for
purposes of establishing its U.S. status and avoiding
withholding on its allocable share of net income from the
partnership conducting a trade or business in the United
States is in the following cases:
For federal tax purposes, you are considered a person if you • The U.S. owner of a disregarded entity and not the entity,
are:
Cat. No. 10231X Form W -9 (Rev. 11-20C)5)