US Ecology submittal.pdf

COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION No. 06419:

HOMELESS CAMP CLEANUP SERVICES

Proposal Provided To:

August 31, 2021

9520 10TH Avenue, Suite 150

Seattle, WA 98108

P (206) 607-3000 F (206) 607-3001

24-hour Emergency Response (800) 899 4672

August 31, 2021

Washington State Department of Enterprise Services

PO Box 41411

Olympia, WA 98504-1411

Submitted via email only to: DESContractsStrategy@des.wa.gov

RE: COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION NO. 06419: HOMELESS CAMP CLEANUP SERVICES

Proposal Evaluators:

Like many states in the U.S., Washington has experienced an increase in homelessness in recent years and the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the problem. Recognizing the seriousness and complexity of this social problem, and the time it will take to address it effectively, DES is taking the necessary interim step of maintaining human health and safety by cleaning up encampments throughout the State. We recognize and appreciate the important role DES fulfils in helping government agencies throughout Washington by delivering quality services and cost savings through strategic asset management. Consequently, we commit to performing all services to a high-level of professionalism at a competitive price.

Through our NRC Environmental Services Inc. subsidiary, US Ecology has performed homeless encampment, biohazard, and illegal dumping cleanup services throughout the West Coast since 1982.

We would like to offer our services in Category 1 and 2 in all three regions.

The NRC Group of companies merged with US Ecology (USE) on November 1, 2019. For correct licensing purposes all services will be performed by NRC Environmental Services Inc. All required forms have been completed in the name of NRC Environmental Services Inc. NRC Environmental Services Inc. (hereinafter referred to as US Ecology or USE) is the most experienced hazardous spill response company on the West

Coast and the world’s largest commercial Oil Spill Response Organization (OSRO). USE employs 3,450 personnel in 141 locations and is traded on the NASDAQ stock market under the ticker symbol ECOL.

Expertise in the Exact Scope of Services

US Ecology is a Washington State licensed contractor (No. NRCENSI963CR) and licensed vendor (No.

SWV0266890-00) permitted to recover, transport, and dispose of hazardous materials and hazardous waste.

We have held a contract with DES since 2014. To date, we have completed many hundreds of projects for numerous participating agencies.

In the Pacific Northwest, in the last 5 years in, we have completed:

• 100+ homeless encampment & related biohazard cleanup projects.

• 500+ hazardous waste, industrial cleaning, and COVID-19 decontamination projects.

• 1,000+ emergency responses (oil spills, chemical releases, accidents, explosions, fires, etc.)

Highly Qualified Project Team

Our 50-person, in-house Project Team that will serve you on the contract consists of a well-balanced blend of senior and mid-level hazardous waste professionals.

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WASHINGTON STATE DES

Cover Letter

MBE, WBE, and VBE Subcontractors

While we typically perform homeless encampment cleanups using in-house personnel, we appreciate DES’s commitment to supporting disadvantaged businesses in Washington and have added four such firms to our Project Team. These firms were selected with care based on their areas of expertise, geographic reach, and commitment to meeting our expectations for responsiveness, work quality, competitive pricing, and overall professionalism.

• White Shield Inc. (MBE), Pasco, WA – Field Support/Labor (all three regions).

• MPe Transportation, Inc. (WBE), Everett, WA – Transportation (all three regions).

• Pavement Surface Control (WBE), Kennewick, WA – Traffic Control (all three regions).

• North Star Enterprises, Inc. (VBE), Liberty Lake, WA – Traffic Control (Central & Eastern regions).

The number, type, and location of work orders that may be assigned to US Ecology is unclear at this time. However, assuming we receive an average or above-average number of work orders, we will make a good faith effort to meet DES’s diversity subcontracting goals each year, which are:

• MBE: 10%

• WBE: 6%

• VBE: 5%

We have a strong bench of over 50 well-trained and experienced hazardous waste professionals and disadvantaged small businesses subcontractors available to serve you on the contract.

US Ecology owns a fleet of specialized vehicles and a comprehensive inventory of equipment, tools, and supplies (including for confined space entry). We can perform complex and routine homeless encampment cleanups safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, regardless of terrain. A summary of the vehicles and equipment we are likely to use on the contract is provided in Table 3 on page 14.

Required DES Forms

The below-listed forms are included in Appendix A:

• Bidder’s Certification

• Bidder’s Profile

• Bidder Qualifications

• Work by Region

Commitments to DES

• This proposal is valid for 90 days. All statements and content contained therein are true and correct.

• As Vice President of US Ecology’s operations throughout the Pacific Northwest, I am authorized to commit US Ecology to this proposal and to execute any contract associated therewith

• John Bige will serve as your Client Relationship Manager during the contract term. John will act as coordinator and facilitator for all questions you might have, either addressing the matter

• personally, or putting you in contact with the right US Ecology representative. In the event John is not immediately available, you are welcome to contact me. Our contact details are provided below.

• Because we are national experts in hazardous materials removal and disposal, environmental remediation, and emergency response services, we are highly confident in the ability to meet or

HOMELESS CAMP CLEANUP SERVICES | RFP NO. 06419

exceed your expectations for availability, responsiveness, attention to detail, ease of communication, accurate documentation and reporting, and overall high-quality work performance and customer service.

• We know from first-hand experience the sensitivity, and, at times, danger involved in performing these kinds of services. We have the people, vehicles, equipment, tools, technology, subcontractor relationships, and environmental hazard and emergency response knowledge to execute all project work safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• We will adhere to all terms and conditions stated in the contract governing project work and will seek feedback at regular intervals to promptly identify and implement adjustments, if needed, for the immediate benefit of all parties.

• Project details and Work Orders issued by individual Purchasers will be fully understood and agreed to before we begin project work.

• When used, subcontractors will be supported, as needed, and supervised closely.

• We will strive to provide DES with maximum value for each dollar spent.

• We will strive to minimize headaches and maximize peace of mind for all DES personnel we interact with.

• The safety of our personnel, our subcontractors’ personnel, and your personnel and property will always be of paramount importance when we complete project work.

If you have any questions concerning any aspect of this proposal, please do not hesitate to let John or me know.

Respectfully, Bob Keesee John Bige

Vice President, Pacific Northwest Client Relationship Manager p: (503) 283-1150 c: (503) 302-1108 c: (206) 247-4080 bob.keesee@usecology.com john.bige@usecology.com mailto:bob.keesee@usecology.com mailto:john.bige@usecology.com

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Contents

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION

EXHIBIT A-2 – BIDDER’S PROFILE

EXHIBIT B-1 – BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS

US Ecology Overview

Homeless Encampment Cleanup Experience on the West Coast

Project Team Overview

Organization Chart

Response to the Four Scenarios

Project Management & Quality Assurance

EXHIBIT B-2 – WORK BY REGION

EXHIBIT C – BID PRICE

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

Acceptance of Contract Terms & Conditions

Tables

Table 1. Project Team Table 2. Experience Modification Rates (2021, 2020, 2019) Table 3. Vehicles & Equipment Table 4. Waste Disposal Facilities

Figures

Figure 1. Organization Chart Figure 2. Spill Response Flowchart

APPENDICES

A Required Forms

B Project List

C Resumes

D Training Log & Certificates

E Evidence of Insurance

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EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION

Please see Appendix A.

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EXHIBIT A-2 – BIDDER’S PROFILE

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EXHIBIT B-1 – BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS

In addition, a concise summary of our relevant experience, capabilities, and qualifications is provided below.

US Ecology Overview

US Ecology was founded in 1952 and has grown to become one of the leading hazardous waste, emergency response, industrial cleaning, and environmental services companies in the nation.

US Ecology is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock market under the ticker symbol ECOL.

The NRC Group of companies merged with US Ecology

(USE) on November 1, 2019. Through our NRC

Environmental Services Inc. subsidiary, US Ecology has performed homeless encampment, biohazard, and illegal dumping cleanup services throughout the West

Coast since 1982.

US Ecology is the most experienced spill response company on the West Coast and the world’s largest commercial Oil

Spill Removal Organization (OSRO).

We employ 3,450 personnel, operating from over 140 locations nationwide, including six hazardous and radioactive waste landfills, 22 treatment facilities, and over

100 service centers. While we are an international company, we have particular strength along the U.S. Coastline. In the

State of Washington, over 200 hazardous waste professionals work in six locations: Seattle, Richland, Tacoma, Spokane, Pasco, and Burlington.

Engineering News Record (ENR), the engineering industry’s pre-eminent rankings organization, ranks US Ecology the No.

5 All-Environmental firm and No. 6 Hazardous Waste firm in the nation.

Homeless Encampment Cleanup Experience on the West Coast

In the Pacific Northwest, in the last 5 years in, we have completed:

• 100+ homeless encampment & related biohazard cleanup projects.

• 500+ hazardous waste, industrial cleaning, and COVID-19 decontamination projects.

• 1,000+ emergency responses (oil spills, chemical releases, accidents, explosions, fires, etc.)

• 30+ YEARS PROVIDING:

✓ Emergency Spill Response Services

✓ Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Waste

Disposal Services

✓ Industrial Cleaning Services, including Homeless Encampment

Cleanups

• Over 7,000 Emergency Responses

Performed Annually.

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A list of just some of the homeless encampment projects we have completed in Washington and

Oregon in the last three years is provided in Appendix B.

Project Team Overview

A team of up to 50 in-house hazardous waste management professionals and field staff will serve you on the contract. To strike the right balance between coverage ability, expertise in the scope of work, and cost control, our team consists of a well-balanced blend of senior and mid-level industry professionals.

To further strengthen and supplement our capabilities, our in-house team will be supported by four

Washington area disadvantaged subcontractors:

• White Shield Inc. (MBE), Pasco, WA – Field Support/Labor (all three regions).

• MPe Transportation, Inc. (WBE), Everett, WA – Transportation (all three regions).

• Pavement Surface Control (WBE), Kennewick, WA – Traffic Control (all three regions).

• North Star Enterprises, Inc. (VBE), Liberty Lake, WA – Traffic Control (Central & Eastern regions).

DES can be confident that we have a strong bench of resources and full range of specialized vehicles, equipment, tools, and PPE (including for confined space entry). We will meet your 72-hour response time expectation and complete all work to your full satisfaction, regardless of site access and topography challenges.

The key personnel that will manage and supervise our services to you on the contract are noted below in Table 1. Resumes are provided in Appendix C. The roles and reporting relationships for these key personnel are shown in the Organization Chart, immediately below Table 1.

Table 1. Project Team

Name Years of

Experience Availability

Bob Keesee 33 As needed for sr. management decision-making

John Bige 31 As needed for contract administration, sales, and service

Scott Mullan 35 As needed to manage work completion & client service

Ryan Dickson 21 As needed to manage work completion & client service

Ray Wilson 32 As needed to manage work completion & client service

Shawn Estrada 32 As needed to manage work completion & client service

Johnathan Oliveira 8 As needed to manage H&S

Robert Ransdell 30 As need for technical analysis & advisory support

Lance Baza 25 As needed to supervise project work

Richard Guerrero 17 As needed to supervise project work

Andy Truong 10 As needed to supervise project work

Phil Heppner 7 As needed to supervise project work

Jeff Bentz 24 As needed to supervise project work

Jeff Main 9 As needed to supervise project work

Anthony Grandberry 11 As needed to supervise project work

Subcontractors

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Name Years of

Experience Availability

White Shield Inc. (MBE) As needed to support field cleanup labor needs

MPe Transportation (WBE) As needed for transportation

Pavement Surface Control (WBE) As needed for traffic control

North Star Enterprises, Inc. (VBE) As needed for traffic control

Organization Chart

An Organization Chart is provided below in Figure 1.

Figure 1. Organization Chart

All Team members that will work on the contract have significant experience performing homeless encampment and similar biohazard cleanup projects, where safe and cost-effective removal and

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And because we are the most experienced environmental emergency response company on the West

Coast, our hazardous waste professionals are highly skilled in assessing the resources, equipment, time, and costs associated with cleaning up a wide spectrum of contaminated sites.

Response to the Four Scenarios

The Management Work Plan and Decontamination Procedures described below would guide and inform how we approached and executed our response to each of the four scenarios. Each response assumes initial site assessment meetings with Purchasers occurred after the sites had been been vacated, allowing us unhindered access to all parts of the camp to develop a detailed work plan.

Management Work Plan

Site-Specific Health and Safety Plans

When our assigned Supervisor meets with the DES Purchaser at a cleanup site to provide a detailed scope of work and photograph the site, we will also complete a Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan

(SSHSP) at that time. The scope, photographs, and SSHSP will be provided to the Purchaser for review and approval. Once our work plan has been reviewed and approved, our project team will arrive on-site to start the cleanup. Before beginning work and when/if there is a change in shift personnel, a site-specific safety briefing will be conducted. This will allow our on-site supervisor to communicate the anticipated hazards of the site, possible hazards that could be experienced, appropriate use of Stop

Work Authority (SWA), and the reporting procedure for any accidents/incidents. The timeframes for each of these procedural steps will be agreed to with each Purchaser individually, will be incorporated into the work order for the project, and will be adhered to by US Ecology throughout each project.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

PPE will be task-specific and included in the SSHSP. COVID-19 safety precautions as recommended by

CDC will also be included in the SSHSP. All PPE and COVID-19 safety precautions will be followed diligently by all team members, at all times.

Personnel Training

US Ecology will provide trained personnel to manage the safe and efficient assessment, categorization, removal, bagging, labeling, and disposal of biohazards, sharps, human waste, non-regulated waste, and other hazardous materials. In addition, we will ensure that all US Ecology field personnel involved in site cleanups are educated in the correct handling of all material types likely to be encountered during cleanup work.

At a minimum US Ecology personnel will have the following training:

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER w/ current 8-hr refresher

• Bloodborne Pathogens

• COVID-19 Awareness

• Fall Protection

• First Aid/CPR

Certifications and training completed by our key personnel are detailed on individual resumes.

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As required, we have provided a Training Log that shows the training completed by each key team member in recent years, as well as copies of relevant training certificates. These documents are provided in Appendix D.

Decontamination Procedures

Personnel

Personnel decontamination will be addressed in the Health and Safety Plan.

US Ecology will follow CDC recommendations and US Ecology Guidance for consistent cleaning operations to minimize the threat of the COVID-19 virus.

Equipment

Equipment decontamination will occur at the end of each shift. Decontamination water will be captured and containerized in 55-gallon drums and disposed of separately.

Scenario 1 – High Complexity

This work would be priced for four (4) 10-hour workdays with regulatorily mandated rest periods, as detailed below:

Equipment, Materials, and Crew Assembly

For a two-acre homeless encampment with steep terrain, in parts, US Ecology would mobilize the following personnel and equipment to the site for performance of the work.

• Three (3) Field Supervisors.

• Twelve (12) HAZWOPER Bio-Hazard Technicians.

• Two (2) Roll off Trucks.

• Three (3) Gear Trucks.

• Three (3) 2-ton Flatbeds.

• Six (6) 20 yd Roll Off Bins with Liners.

• Six (6) 8 cu. ft./1100 lbs. Capacity Diesel-Powered Rubber-Tracked Dump Carts.

• Two (2) Mini Excavators.

• Two (2) Skid Steers with Grapples.

• Eight (8) Sets of Hand Tools.

• Eight (8) Sets of Power Tools.

• Twelve (12) Level C PPE with Cartridges.

• Three (3) Small Decontamination Stations.

• Six (6) Hudson Sprayers.

• Twelve (12) Roll Bags.

• Eight (8) Gallons of EPA List N Disinfectant.

• Assorted Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste Containers.

Approach to Performing the Work

• Conduct the initial site assessment meeting with the Purchaser to include written and photographic reconnaissance of the site, creation of a site map showing the locations of waste materials (human waste, medical waste, hazardous and non-hazardous chemical waste) and personal belongings; the location of environmentally sensitive areas and sensitive flora not already destroyed by occupants of the homeless encampment; and areas of steep terrain.

Develop a work plan and SSHSP.

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• Confirm both parties fully understand and agree to the Work Order issued by the Purchaser.

• Upon authorization, mobilize crew, equipment, and materials to the site.

• Conduct a SSHSP safety brief before starting cleanup work.

• Install measures to protect sensitive receptors, such as waterways. Cordon off areas of sensitive flora.

• Photograph and catalog personal belongings, in accordance with the definitions and criteria agreed to with the Purchaser. Coordinate with the Purchaser the transfer of personal belongings to an approved storage facility.

• Collect and containerize human waste, medical waste, and hazardous and non-hazardous wastes. Stage these wastes for inventory and to be transported for proper disposal.

• Break down structures and collect solid waste (garbage) and debris using a combination of hand labor and mechanized equipment and store in an area accessible to a roll-off truck. This assumes that the terrain is not too extreme for tracked equipment. If the terrain is not workable for tracked equipment, other approaches can be used depending upon access points and the specific demands of the location.

For example, if the terrain is extremely steep, we could use a crane to lower a basket for technicians to throw debris into and bring it up to a staging area for loading into roll-off boxes. This would depend on the access and the lateral reach required. Another tactic that we have used successfully is to build a high line and run a basket back and forth on that. This could be used if the lateral reach is too far for a crane.

• Load solid waste and debris into roll-off containers and transport to an appropriate local facility for proper disposal or recycling.

• Transport human waste, medical waste, and hazardous and non-hazardous chemical wastes to appropriate approved facilities for proper disposal.

• Decontaminate personnel and equipment as necessary for breaks, end of shift, and end of project.

• Demobilize crew, equipment, and leftover materials from the site at the conclusion of the work.

• Take “after” photographs and complete final reporting, invoicing, and other project close-out responsibilities, in accordance with the Work Order agreed to with the Purchaser.

Cost Estimate

The following good faith cost estimate has been generated based on our experience performing similar cleanups and using what we believe to be various realistic assumptions about the project. Labor costs are based on Washington State Prevailing Wages Rates for King County.

Item Description Estimated Quantity Units Unit Rate Total

1 Labor 4 Days $15,490.00 $61,960.00

2 Equipment 4 Days $6,124.00 $24,496.00

3 Materials & Misc. 4 Days $856.00 $3,424.00

ESTIMATED TOTAL $89,880.00

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Note: Pricing does not include any applicable taxes. Pricing also does not include waste disposal or waste containers other than roll-off boxes. Quantities of waste can vary widely depending on the size of the encampment, number of occupants, and duration of encampment existence.

Scenario 2

10-25 Person Medium-High Complexity Camp: This work will be priced for up to three (3) 10-hour workdays with regulatorily mandated rest periods:

Equipment, Materials, and Crew Assembly

For this scenario, US Ecology would mobilize the following personnel and equipment to the site for performance of the work.

• One (1) Field Supervisor;

• Four (4) HAZWOPER Bio-Hazard Technicians;

• One (1) Roll off Truck;

• One (1) Gear Truck

• One (1) 2-ton Flatbed

• Four (4) 20 yd Roll off bins w/ liners;

• One (1) Mini-Excavator w/ trailer;

• Two (2) 8 cu. ft./1100 lbs. Capacity Diesel Powered Dump Cart;

• Four (4) Sets of Hand Tools;

• Four (4) Sets of Power Tools;

• Four (4) Level C PPE w/ cartridges;

• One (1) Small Decontamination Station;

• Two (2) Hudson Sprayers;

• Four (4) Roll Bags;

• Four (4) Gallons of EPA List N Disinfectant.

• Assorted Hazardous and non-Hazardous waste containers

Approach to Performing the Work

Similar to Scenario 1, with the exception of:

(a) Not requiring as much heavy equipment.

(b) Not requiring the same acute-level of attention for environmentally sensitive areas and nearby waterways.

Cost Estimate

The following good faith cost estimate has been generated based on our experience performing similar cleanups and using what we believe to be various realistic assumptions about the project. Labor costs are based on Washington State Prevailing Wages Rates for King County.

Item Description Estimated Quantity Units Unit Rate Total

1 Labor 3 Days $5,335.00 $16,005.00

2 Equipment 3 Days $2,018.00 $6,054.00

3 Materials & Misc. 3 Days $350.00 $1,050.00

ESTIMATED TOTAL $23,109.00

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Scenario 3

1-10 Person Moderate Complexity Camp: This work will be priced for one (1) 10-hour workday with regulatorily mandated rest periods:

Equipment, Materials, and Crew Assembly

For this scenario, US Ecology would mobilize the following personnel and equipment to the site for performance of the work.

• One (1) Field Supervisor;

• One (1) Driver;

• Four (4) HAZWOPER Bio-Hazard Technicians;

• One (1) Roll off Truck;

• One (1) Gear Truck

• One (1) 2-ton Flatbed

• Two (2) 20 yd Roll off bins w/ liners;

• One (1) Mini-Excavator w/ trailer;

• One (1) 8 cu. ft./1100 lbs. Capacity Diesel-Powered Dump Cart

• Four (4) Sets of Hand Tools;

• Four (4) Level C PPE w/ cartridges;

• One (1) Small Decontamination Station;

• Two (2) Hudson Sprayers

• Two (2) Roll Bags

• Four (4) Gallons of EPA List N Disinfectant.

• Assorted Hazardous and non-Hazardous waste containers

Approach to Performing the Work

Similar to Scenario 2, with the exception of a much shorter duration to complete the project work and:

(a) Requiring marginally less equipment, materials, and supplies.

(b) Requiring little to no consideration for environmentally sensitive areas and nearby waterways.

Cost Estimate

The following good faith cost estimate has been generated based on our experience performing similar cleanups and using what we believe to be various realistic assumptions about the project. Labor costs are based on Washington State Prevailing Wages Rates for King County.

Item Description Estimated Quantity Units Unit Rate Total

1 Labor 1 Day $5,335.00 $5,335.00

2 Equipment 1 Day $2,066.00 $2,066.00

3 Materials & Misc. 1 Day $568.00 $568.00

ESTIMATED TOTAL $7,969.00

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Scenario 4

Small Low-Complexity Camp: This work will be priced for one (1) 8-hour workday with regulatorily mandated rest periods:

Equipment, Materials, and Crew Assembly

For this scenario, US Ecology would mobilize the following personnel and equipment to the site for performance of the work.

• One (1) Field Supervisor;

• One (1) Driver;

• Four (4) HAZWOPER Bio-Hazard Technicians;

• One (1) Roll off Truck;

• One (1) Gear Truck

• One (1) 2-ton Flatbed

• One (1) 20 yd Roll off bins w/ liners;

• One (1) Mini-Excavator w/ trailer;

• One (1) 8 cu. ft./1100 lbs. Capacity Diesel-Powered Dump Cart

• Two (2) Sets of Hand Tools;

• Four (4) Level C PPE w/ cartridges;

• One (1) Small Decontamination Station;

• Two (2) Hudson Sprayers;

• Two (2) Roll Bags;

• Four (4) Gallons of EPA List N Disinfectant.

• Assorted Hazardous and non-Hazardous waste containers

Approach to Performing the Work

Similar to Scenario 3, with the exception of:

(a) Requiring marginally less equipment.

(b) Requiring no consideration for environmentally sensitive areas and nearby waterways.

Cost Estimate

The following good faith cost estimate has been generated based on our experience performing similar cleanups and using what we believe to be various realistic assumptions about the project. Labor costs are based on Washington State Prevailing Wages Rates for King County.

Item Description Estimated Quantity Units Unit Rate Total

1 Labor 1 Days $3,880.00 $3,880.00

2 Equipment 1 Days $1,981.00 $1,981.00

3 Materials & Misc. 1 Days $568.00 $568.00

ESTIMATED TOTAL $6,429.00

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Project Management & Quality Assurance

Response Process

We understand that most, if not all, cleanups will be scheduled, estimated, authorized, and executed in accordance with the Work Orders issued by participating Purchasers. Contact information for our four

Regional Response Managers (Primary Points of Contact for DES and all Purchasers) is provided in the completed Bidder’s Profile form.

However, If DES or any participating Purchaser requires an urgent response for a specific cleanup, you can make use of our 24/7 emergency response number 900-899-4672 to initiate an immediate response.

The process illustrated below in Figure 2 is primarily used by US Ecology for environmental emergency spills and chemical releases on a national basis. However, you can use this process if you need an immediate response. These types of calls are routed to the Response Manager closest to the incident site that is on duty at the time. This process works extremely well and is a critical component of our global emergency response services.

Figure 2. Spill Response Flowchart

Communication

DES will enjoy excellent communication with US Ecology during the lifetime of the contract. Our project managers follow a closed loop communication process (see diagram to right). By promptly seeking feedback at regular intervals, adjustments can be made sooner rather than later for the benefit of all parties.

After executing a contract, US Ecology typically requires a project kick-off meeting to confirm the scope of work, review project nuances and client preferences, establish a

Communication Plan, and re-affirm understanding of our client’s overall expectations.

The Communication Plan for the proposed contract will include:

• Emergency and non-emergency phone and email contact details (US Ecology and DES).

• Preferred methods/times for communication.

• Frequency and type of communication.

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Our project managers are issued company cell phones and laptops. Company trucks are equipped with tools, equipment, and PPE used on a regular basis. Project managers use a variety of communication devices and software to manage assignment of resources and to control project schedules and budgets, including phone, text, email, MS Teams, MS Outlook Calendar, and MS Project.

Safety

As clarified in DES’s response to multiple bidders’ question, the presence of police officers during cleanups is a matter for negotiation between the contractor and the Purchaser at the time each Work

Order is developed and agreed to. As DES will appreciate, the safety of our personnel is of paramount importance. Belligerent and sometimes violent residents of homeless encampments return to camps during cleanups. Industry best practice is for cleanup crews to avoid all engagement with such individuals. A police presence not only improves site safety significantly, but avoids the necessity of stopping work, which is in no one’s best interest. We anticipate Purchasers sharing these concerns when

Work Orders are executed and being reasonable in how a police presence is established and paid for.

This daily commitment to the safety of our employees, our subcontractors’ employees, and our customers’ employees and property is evidenced by our better than industry average Experience

Modification Rates over the last three years, as shown below in Table 2.

Table 2. Experience Modification Rates (2021, 2020, 2019)

Year EMR

2021 0.73

2020 0.78

2019 0.73

Vehicles, Equipment, and Tools

Safe work practices include using appropriate equipment and tools in the correct way. Just some of the specialized vehicles and equipment US Ecology uses on a routine basis are noted below in Table 3.

Table 3. Vehicles & Equipment

Office Equipment

▪ Ergonomic desks and chairs

▪ Secure computers, laptops, smart phones

▪ Copiers & printers (recycled paper)

▪ Filing cabinets & bookshelves

▪ Misc. office supplies

Transportation

▪ Pick-up trucks (heavy, light, vacuum, tractor)

▪ Vessels (for marine/waterway responses)

▪ Cranes (hired when needed)

▪ Drum Dollies

▪ Container Dunnage Material

Waste Characterization

▪ HazCat Kit or equivalent

▪ Ph Meter or equivalent

▪ Chemical Reference Material

▪ Hand-Held Refractometer

Waste Collection and Sorting

▪ Carts for off-loading

▪ Sorting Tables

▪ PPE (gloves, Tyvek suits, respirators, etc.)

▪ Traffic Cones

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Waste Packaging/Consolidation

▪ 85-gallon DOT open-top drums

▪ 55-gallon DOT open-top drums

▪ 30-gallon DOT open-top drums

▪ 15-gallon DOT open-top drums

▪ 10-gallon DOT open-top drums

▪ 5-gallon DOT open-top drums

▪ Cubic Yard Bins (covered) & Boxes

▪ Vermiculite/FloorDry

▪ DOT/EPA approved waste labels

▪ Hazardous waste manifests

▪ Crayons/Paint Sticks

▪ Secondary Containment Pads

▪ Drum Funnels

▪ Miscellaneous Hand Tools

Emergency Spill Response

▪ Brooms/Shovels

▪ Absorbent (FloorDry)

▪ Absorbent Pads

▪ Visqueen

▪ Fire Extinguishers

▪ Miscellaneous Hand Tools

▪ First Aid Kits

▪ Eye Wash Stations

Personal Property Identification & Storage

As clarified in answers to bidders’ questions, what does and does not constitute “personal property” will be agreed upon when Work Orders are issued by Purchasers. At this time, Purchasers will also provide a list of storage facilities for the personal property to be delivered to. Management and access thereafter will rest with Purchasers.

Project Documentation & Reporting

For each encampment cleanup, we will complete the documentation and reports DES requires, including before and after photographs. All documentation will be completed carefully and provided to DES in a timely fashion.

Hazardous Waste Disposal

US Ecology has performed removal, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste management services for nearly 70 years. Our field technicians and project managers have handled, containerized, labeled, and inventoried all types of hazardous waste. When needed, we conduct fingerprint analyses to correctly identify materials that are not immediately recognizable.

Our HAZMAT professionals are equipped with the latest equipment and training to handle all levels and types of biohazard, human waste, and human trauma cleaning safely, reliably, and efficiently.

And because US Ecology owns and operates waste treatment and disposal sites as a core service, we are familiar with the various disposal sites in California and throughout the nation. Consequently, we know where to take all types of hazardous and non-hazardous waste to meet our clients’ needs for economically and environmentally friendly disposal. The facilities we will likely use on the proposed contract are shown below in Table 4. (If DES would like us to consider other facilities, we would be pleased to discuss alternatives following project award.)

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Table 4. Waste Disposal Facilities

Facility Name, Location Waste

Classification Accepted Materials

• US Ecology, Beatty NV

RCRA Hazardous

Waste, Non-RCRA

Hazardous Waste

Solvents, mercury-laden debris, corrosive liquids, lab-packs, heavy metal-contaminated wastes.

• Waste Management Columbia

Ridge Landfill, Arlington, OR

Non-RCRA

Hazardous Waste Contaminated soil, non-regulated liquids

• Waste Management Health

Solutions, Portland, OR Medical Waste Biohazardous Waste Recycling & Disposal

• Eco-Lights Northwest LLC, Kent, WA E-Waste Televisions, CRT monitors, printers, computers, other household electronics.

Cost Control

US Ecology has an extensive and successful history of working collaboratively with our clients to explore and implement cost savings on contracts awarded to us. We will strive to closely control and manage operational costs and efficiencies by holding ourselves and any subcontractors and vendors used during the project accountable for labor efficiencies and for using appropriate technologies to save time and money. We will also keep annual cost of living increases to a reasonable level.

Project Administration

We will adhere to all contractual terms and conditions, complete required reports correctly and in a timely fashion, maintain detailed project records and documentation, and pay special attention to the importance of accurate invoicing.

Quality Assurance

The US Ecology QA Program addresses three major elements: managing, performing, and assessing work activities, with Safety and Continuous Improvement as the overriding driving force. The management element includes personnel training and qualifications, continuous improvement, documents and records, and planning, scheduling, and resource considerations. The performance element includes work processes, design, procurement, inspection, and acceptance testing. And the assessment element includes surveillance and both management and independent assessments.

This QA program was developed and organized to provide emphasis on maximizing worker safety, eliminating off-site releases, collecting data that meets Data Quality Objectives (DQOs), and minimizing overall project costs. QA criteria are applied in a graded manner to achieve a balance between the rigor of application of quality assurance measures and the scale and complexity of the work involved.

All US Ecology personnel have the authority to stop working if conditions are not safe and the responsibility to report such conditions that, if work were to continue, would produce or conceal inferior results and/or pose an imminent safety hazard to employees, the environment, or the general public.

Accountability for quality, as well as health and safety, are the responsibility of each team member.

Project personnel are encouraged and expected to:

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• Identify and communicate quality problems, deficiencies, non-conformances, and non-compliance with regulatory and performance objectives.

• Ensure work stops, or proceeds under more strictly controlled conditions until safety levels return to a higher level of acceptability.

• Verify accurate and complete implementation of designed solutions.

• Follow best practices for specific work situations.

• Maintain appropriate training levels to safely and effectively fulfill their job responsibilities.

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EXHIBIT B-2 – WORK BY REGION

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EXHIBIT C – BID PRICE

US Ecology’s rates to perform the required Category 1 and 2 services in all three regions are provided below.

Notes

1. The Client Relationship Manager, Vice President, and Environmental Health & Safety Manager positions will support project work, as needed, at no charge to DES.

2. If DES is leaning towards awarding us this project but would like us to revisit one or more aspects of our pricing, we would appreciate the opportunity to try and meet your request before you decline to award this project to our company.

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OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

Acceptance of Contract Terms & Conditions

As a DES contractor since 2014, we highly value our relationship with you and see this project work as an excellent fit for us to strengthen and grow that relationship for our mutual benefit.

US Ecology does not have any requested changes to the standard professional services contract provided with the RFP. However, if we are awarded this contract, we would appreciate an opportunity to negotiate mutually acceptable final terms and conditions. We have entered into thousands of contracts with government agencies in California over the years and expect to reach mutual agreement quickly and efficiently.

Evidence of Insurance

Please see Appendix E.

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APPENDIX A

REQUIRED FORMS

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION PAGE 1

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION

Competitive Solicitation: No. 06419 – Homeless Camp Cleanup Services

Bidder: NRC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC.___________________________ Type/print full legal name of Bidder

Bidder’s Address: 9520 10TH Ave., Suite 150, Seattle, WA 98108_____________________ Type/print Bidder’s address

Bidder Organization Type:

Check appropriate box

Corporation: X Domestic

Foreign

Limited Liability Company (LLC): Domestic Foreign

Partnership: Domestic Foreign

Sole Proprietorship:

State of Formation: WASHINGTON_________________________________ Type/print the state where the corporation, LLC, or partnership is formed – e.g., ‘Washington’ if domestic and the name of the state if ‘Foreign’ (i.e., not Washington)

Bidder, through the duly authorized undersigned, makes this certification as a required element of submitting a responsive bid. Bidder certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the following are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith:

1. UNDERSTANDING. Bidder certifies that Bidder has read, thoroughly examined, and fully understands all of the provisions in the Competitive Solicitation (including all exhibits) and the terms and conditions of the Master Contract and any amendments or clarifications to the Competitive Solicitation, and agrees to abide by the same.

2. ACCURACY. Bidder certifies that Bidder has carefully prepared and reviewed its bid and fully supports the accuracy of the same. Bidder further understands and acknowledges that Enterprise Services shall not be responsible for any errors or omission on the part of Bidder in preparing its bid. Bidder certifies that the facts declared here are true and accurate. Bidder further understands and acknowledges that the continuing compliance with these statements and all requirements of the Competitive Solicitation are conditions precedent to the award or continuation of the resulting Master Contract.

3. NO COLLUSION OR ANTI-COMPETITIVE PRACTICES. Bidder certifies that Bidder has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with this Competitive Solicitation.

Bidder certifies that Bidder’s bid prices have been arrived at independently, without engaging in collusion, bid rigging, or any other illegal activity, and without for the purpose of restricting

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competition any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other bidder or competitor relating to (a) those prices, (b) the intention to submit a bid, or (c) the methods or factors used to calculate the prices offered. Bidder certifies that Bidder has not been and will not knowingly disclose its bid prices, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder or competitor before award of a Master Contract, unless otherwise required by law. Bidder certifies that Bidder has made no attempt and shall not make any attempt to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition. Bidder, however, freely may join with other persons or organizations for the purpose of presenting a bid.

4. FIRM OFFER. Bidder certifies that its bid, attached hereto, is a firm offer which cannot be withdrawn for a period of 90 days from and after the bid due date specified in the Competitive Solicitation.

Enterprise Services may accept such bid, with or without further negotiation, at any time within such period. In the event of a protest, Bidder’s bid shall remain valid for such period or until the protest and any related court action is resolved, whichever is later.

5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Bidder certifies that, in preparing this bid, Bidder has not been assisted by any current or former employee of the State of Washington whose duties relate (or did relate) to this Competitive Solicitation, or prospective Master Contract, and who was assisting in other than his or her official, public capacity. Neither does such a person nor any member of his or her immediate family have any financial interest in the outcome of this bid.

6. NO REIMBURSEMENT. Bidder certifies that Bidder understands that the State of Washington will not reimburse Bidder for any costs incurred in the preparation of this bid. All bids become the property of the State of Washington, and Bidder claims no proprietary right to the ideas, writings, items, or samples unless so stated in the bid.

7. PERFORMANCE. Bidder certifies that Bidder understands that its submittal of a bid and execution of this Bidder’s Certification certifies bidder’s willingness to comply with the Master Contract, if awarded such. By submitting this bid, Bidder hereby offers to furnish the goods and/or services solicited pursuant to this Competitive Solicitation in compliance with all terms, conditions, and performance requirements contained in this Competitive Solicitation and the resulting Master Contract or, if applicable, as detailed on a Contract Issues List, if permitted, in this Competitive Solicitation.

8. INSURANCE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

BIDDER HAS REQUIRED INSURANCE. Bidder has attached a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Master Contract (note: Bidder must attach the Certificate of Insurance).

OR

X BIDDER WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED INSURANCE. Bidder does not have a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Master Contract but, if designated as the Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will provide such a Certificate of Insurance, without exception of any kind, to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE REQUIRED INSURANCE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder does not have a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Master Contract

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and, if designated as the Apparent Successful Bidder would not be able to provide such a Certificate of Insurance to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation.

9. DEBARMENT. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

X NO DEBARMENT. Bidder and/or its principals are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from contracting with any federal, state, or local governmental entity.

OR

DEBARRED. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder and/or its principals presently are debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from contracting with a federal, state, or local governmental entity.

10. CRIMINAL OFFENSE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

X NO CRIMINAL OFFENSE. Bidder has not, within the three-year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against Bidder for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a governmental contract;

violation of any federal or state antitrust statute; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property. Bidder further certifies that it is not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in this paragraph.

OR

CRIMINAL OFFENSE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), within the three-year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, Bidder has been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against Bidder for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a governmental contract; violation of any federal or state antitrust statute; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property.

11. WAGE THEFT PREVENTION. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

X NO WAGE VIOLATIONS. Bidder has NOT been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries or through a civil judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully violated, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, any provision of RCW chapters 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 within three (3) years prior to the date of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation date.

OR

VIOLATIONS OF WAGE LAWS. Bidder has been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries or through a civil judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully violated, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, a provision of RCW chapters 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 within three (3) years prior to the date of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation date.

http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48.082 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.46 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.52 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48.082 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.46 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.52

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12. PAY EQUALITY. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

X PAY EQUALITY FOR SIMILARLY EMPLOYED WORKERS. Bidder’s similarly employed individuals are compensated as equals. For purposes of this provision, employees are similarly employed if the individuals work for the same employer, the performance of the job requires comparable skill, effort, and responsibility, and the jobs are performed under similar working conditions. Job titles alone are not determinative of whether employees are similarly employed. Bidder may allow differentials in compensation for its workers based in good faith on any of the following: a seniority system; a merit system; a system that measures earnings by quantity or quality of production; a bona fide job-related factor or factors; or a bona fide regional difference in compensation levels. A bona fide job-related factor or factors may include, but not be limited to, education, training, or experience that is:

consistent with business necessity; not based on or derived from a gender-based differential; and accounts for the entire differential.