FIRST AMENDMENT TO
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC.
Laboratory Testing and Analytical Services; RFP No. 1794
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
RECITALS
The City and Consultant entered into that certain Professional Consultant Service greement dated June 20, 2018 ("Agreement"), for Laboratory Testing and Analytical Service RFP No. 1794.
B. The Agreement included the option to extend the term of the Agreement for up to two additional one-year periods.
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NOW, THEREFORE, incorporating the recitals set out above, the parties hereto mutually agree to the following amendment to the Agreement.
Section 2, "Term," is hereby amended to extend the term of the Agreement for one year to June 30, 2022.
compensation by dio 3 or peace years bedy ended a fi handed Ninety-One Dollars ($596,591.00) for the extended term of the Agreement.
All other terms and conditions of the Agreement between the parties which are not inconsistent with the terms of this First Amendment shall remain in full force and effect as if fully set forth herein.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE.]
1 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this First Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement to be duly executed the day and year first above CITY OF RIVERSIDE, BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC.,
a California charter city and municipal a California corporation corporation
By: By: iffany Fomes
City Manager Its:CEO/President
Eva Arseo Its: Corporate Secretary
Interim City Clerk
Certified as to Availability of Funds:
By:
Chief Financial Officer
Approved as to Form:
Susan D. Wilson
By:
Susan D. Wilson
Assistant City Attorney
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2 RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES
RIVERSIDE Board Memorandum
PUBLIC UTILITIES
BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES DATE: JUNE 11, 2018
ITEM NO:
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 1794 PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR WATER QUALITY LABORATORY TESTING AND ANALYTICAL SERVICES WITH BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC., OF RIVERSIDE, CA FOR THE
DURATION OF THREE-YEARS, WITH THE OPTION OF TWO ONE-YEAF EXTENSIONS, IN THE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $596,591.
ISSUE
Approve a Services Agreement, Request for Proposal No. 1794 with Babcock Laboratories, Inc., of Riverside, California, to provide water quality laboratory testing and analytical services to comply with the Federal and State Safe Drinking Water Act water testing requirements, for three years, with two one-year extensions, in the annual amount of $596,591.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Approve the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Babcock Laboratories, Inc. of Riverside, California, from Request for Proposal No. 1794, Water Quality Laboratory Testing and Analytical Services, for a three year term, for an annual amount of $596,591; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Babcock Laboratories, Inc., and;
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the two one-year extensions to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement under the same price, terms, and conditions.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Utilities Department Water Division is required by the United States and California Environmental Protection Agencies to comply with both the Federal and State Safe Drinking Water Acts and environmental laws pertaining to drinking and environmental water quality. The water division collects over 25,000 water samples for laboratory testing from its drinking water sources, treatment plants, distribution system, and non-potable sources. The testing results from these samples are required to be reported to various regulatory agencies by a state certified laboratory. The current Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Eurofins Eaton Analytical, Inc. expires on June 30, 2018.
RFP No. 1794 - Laboratory Testing and Analytical Services - Page 2 DISCUSSION:
Request for Proposal No. 1794 was posted on the City's Online Bid System (Planet Bids) on February 5, 2018, and closed February 27, 2018. Three vendors submitted proposals and presented virtual tours of their facilities. Key staff members reviewed the proposals based on the criteria described in the RFP. Staff utilized a predetermined scoring methodology, as outlined in the RFP to rank the laboratories. The evaluation scores from Babcock Laboratories, Inc. and Eurofins Eaton Analytical, LLC., were deemed a tie with BSK Associates ranking third. A best and final offer was requested from the top two laboratories which resulted in Babcock Laboratories, Inc., being the best overall solution. The proposal amount is within the allotted Public Utilities Department Water Operations annual budget for laboratory testing and analytical Services. The proposals are summarized in the table below:
Laboratory Evaluation Result Ranking
Babcock Laboratories, Inc. 1
Eurofins Eaton Analytical, LLC. N/M
BSK Associates
The Purchasing Services Manager concurs that the recommended actions comply with Purchasing Resolution No. 22576.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total fiscal impact is $596,591. Sufficient funds are available in Public Utilities Account No. 6200000-421000, in fiscal year 2018/19 and 2019/20 budgets, pending Council budget approval in May 2018. The subsequent year will be budgeted as part of the budget process.
Prepared by: Michael Plinski, Interim Assistant General Manager - Water Approved by: Todd Jorgenson, Interim Utilities General Manager Approved by: Marianna Marysheva, Assistant City Manager Approved as to form: Gary G. Geuss, City Attorney
Certifies availability
of funds: Laura Nomura, Utilities Assistant General Manager/Finance & Administration Attachments:
1. Presentation
2. RFP Award Recommendation
3. Services Agreement
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC.
[Laboratory Testing and Analytical Services; RFP No. 1794] THIS PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this 20th day of June _, 2018 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF RIVERSIDE ("City"), a California charter city and municipal corporation and BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC., a California corporation ("Consultant").
Scope of Services. City agrees to retain and does hereby retain Consultant and Consultant agrees to provide the services more particularly described in Exhibit "A," "Scope of Services" ("Services"), attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, in conjunction with Laboratory Testing and Analytical Services; RFP No. 1794 ("Project").
2. Term. This Agreement shall be effective on the date first written above and shall remain in effect until July 1, 2021, with the option of two (2) one-year extensions, unless otherwise terminated pursuant to the provisions herein.
Compensation/Payment. Consultant shall perform the Services under this Agreement for an annual amount not to exceed $596,591, with the total sum not to exceed One Million Seven Hundred and Eighty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy-Three Dollars ($1,789,773), payable in accordance with the terms set forth in Exhibit "B." Said payment shall be made in accordance with City's usual accounting procedures upon receipt and approval of an itemized invoice setting forth the services performed. The invoices shall be delivered to City at the address set forth in Section 4 hereof.
Notices. Any notices required to be given, hereunder shall be in writing and shall be personally served or given by mail. Any notice given by mail shall be deemed given when deposited in the United States Mail, certified and postage prepaid, addressed to the party to be served as follows:
To City To Consultant
Riverside Public Utilities/Water Operations Babcock Laboratories, Inc.
City of Riverside Attn: Allison Mackenzie
Attn: Robin Glenney 6100 Quail Valley Court
2911 Adams Street Riverside, CA 92507-0704
Riverside, CA 92504
1 Labor Code and implemented by Resolution No. 13346 of the City Council of the City of Riverside determination www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/DPreWageDetermination.htm and is referred to and made a part hereof; the wage rates therein ascertained, determined, and specified are referred to and made a part hereof as Contract Administration. A designee of the City will be appointed in writing by the City Manager or Department Director to administer this Agreement on behalf of City and shall be referred to herein as Contract Administrator.
7. Standard of Performance. While performing the Services, Consultant shall exercise the reasonable professional care and skill customarily exercised by reputable members of Consultant's profession practicing in the Metropolitan Southern California Area, and shall use reasonable diligence and best judgment while exercising its professional skill and expertise.
Personnel. Consultant shall furnish all personnel necessary to perform the Services and shall be responsible for their performance and compensation. Consultant recognizes that the qualifications and experience of the personnel to be used are vital to professional and timely completion of the Services. The key personnel listed in Exhibit "C attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference and assigned to perform portions of the Services shall remain assigned through completion of the Services, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties in writing, or caused by hardship or resignation in which case substitutes shall be subject to City approval.
Assignment and Subcontracting. Neither party shall assign any right, interest, or obligation in or under this Agreement to any other entity without prior written consent of the other party. In any event, no assignment shall be made unless the assignee expressly assumes the obligations of assignor under this Agreement, in a writing satisfactory to the parties. Consultant acknowledges that any assignment may, at the City's sole discretion, require City Manager and/or City Council approval. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the work required by this Agreement without prior written approval by the responsible City Contract Administrator.
Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement, including without limitation, the insurance obligations set forth in Section 12. The Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the City is an intended beneficiary of any work performed by any subcontractor for purposes of establishing a duty of care between any subcontractor and the Independent Contractor. In the performance of this Agreement, Consultant, and Consultant's employees, subcontractors and agents, shall act in an independent capacity as independent contractors, and not as officers or employees of the City of Riverside. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the City has no obligation to pay or withhold state or federal taxes or to provide workers' compensation or unemployment insurance to Consultant, or to Consultant's employees, subcontractors and agents. Consultant, as an independent contractor, shall be responsible for any and all taxes that apply to Consultant as an employer. 2 11. Indemnification.
11.1 Design Professional Defined. For purposes of this Agreement, "Design Professional" includes the following:
A. An individual licensed as an architect pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 5500) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code and a business entity offering architectural services in accordance with that chapter.
B. An individual licensed as a landscape architect pursuant to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 5615) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code, and a business entity offering landscape architectural services in accordance with that chapter.
C. An individual registered as a professional engineer pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 6700) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code, and a business entity offering professional engineering services in accordance with that chapter.
D. An individual licensed as a professional land surveyor pursuant to Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 8700) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code, and a business entity offering professional land surveying services in accordance with that chapter.
11.2 Defense Obligation For Design Professional Liability. Consultant agrees, at its cost and expense, to promptly defend the City, and the City's employees, officers, managers, agents and council members (collectively the "Parties to be Defended"') from and against any and all claims, allegations, lawsuits, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, or other legal proceedings to the extent the same arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Consultant, or anyone employed by or working under the Consultant or for services rendered to the Consultant in the performance of the Agreement, notwithstanding that the City may have benefited from its work or services and whether or not caused in part by the negligence of an Indemnified Party. Consultant agrees to provide this defense immediately upon written notice from the City, and with well qualified, adequately insured and experienced legal counsel acceptable to City. Consultant will reimburse City for reasonable defense costs for claims arising out of Consultant's professional negligence based on the percentage of Consultant's liability. This obligation to defend as set forth herein is binding on the successors, assigns and heirs of Consultant and shall survive the termination of Consultant's Services under this Agreement.
11.3 Indemnity For Design Professional Liability. When the law establishes a professional standard of care for Consultant's services, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, protect and hold harmless the City and the City's employees, officers, managers, agents, and Council Members ("Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claim for damage, charge, lawsuit, action, judicial, administrative, regulatory or arbitration proceeding, 3 damage, cost, expense (including counsel and expert fees), judgment, civil fines and penalties, liabilities or losses of any kind or nature whatsoever to the extent the same arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Consultant, or anyone employed by or working under the Consultant or for services rendered to the Consultant in the performance of the Agreement, notwithstanding that the City may have benefited from its work or services and whether or not caused in part by the negligence of an Indemnified Party.
11.4 Defense Obligation For Other Than Design Professional Liability.
Consultant agrees, at its cost and expense, to promptly defend the City, and the City's employees, officers, managers, agents and council members (collectively the "Parties to be Defended"') from and against any and all claims, allegations, lawsuits, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, or other legal proceedings which arise out of, or relate to, or are in any way connected with: 1) the Services, work, activities, operations, or duties of the Consultant, or of anyone employed by or working under the Consultant, or 2) any breach of the Agreement by the Consultant.
This duty to defend shall apply whether or not such claims, allegations, lawsuits or proceedings have merit or are meritless, or which involve claims or allegations that any or all of the Parties to be Defended were actively, passively, or concurrently negligent, or which otherwise assert that the Parties to be Defended are responsible, in whole or in part, for any loss, damage or injury.
Consultant agrees to provide this defense immediately upon written notice from the City, and with well qualified, adequately insured and experienced legal counsel acceptable to City. This obligation to defend as set forth herein is binding on the successors, assigns and heirs of Consultant and shall survive the termination of Consultant's Services under this Agreement.
Indemnity For Other Than Design Professional Liability. Except as to the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, Consultant agrees to indemnify, protect and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any claim for damage, charge, lawsuit, action, judicial, administrative, regulatory or arbitration proceeding, damage, cost, expense (including counsel and expert fees), judgment, civil fine and penalties, liabilities or losses of any kind or nature whatsoever whether actual, threatened or alleged, which arise out of, pertain to, or relate to, or are a consequence of, or are attributable to, or are in any manner connected with the performance of the Services, work, activities, operations or duties of the Consultant, or anyone employed by or working under the Consultant or for services rendered to Consultant in the performance of this Agreement, notwithstanding that the City may have benefited from its work or services. This indemnification provision shall apply to any acts, omissions, negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct, whether active or passive, on the part of the Consultant or anyone employed or working under the Consultant.
12. Insurance.
12.1 City's Risk Manager or City Attorney, or a designee, unless such modification is prohibited by law.
12.1.1 Limitations. These minimum amounts of coverage shall not constitute any limitation or cap on Consultant's indemnification obligations under Section I1 hereof. 4 12.1.2 Ratings. Any insurance policy or coverage provided by Consultant or
12.1.3 Cancellation. The policies shall not be canceled unless thirty (30) days' prior written notification of intended cancellation has been given to City by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid.
12.1.4 Adequacy. The City, its officers, employees and agents make no representation that the types or limits of insurance specified to be carried by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement are adequate to protect Consultant. If Consultant believes that any required insurance coverage is inadequate, Consultant will obtain such additional insurance coverage as Consultant deems adequate, at Consultant's sole expense.
12.2 Workers' Compensation Insurance. By executing this Agreement, Consultant certifies that Consultant is aware of and will comply with Section 3700 of the Labor Code of the State of California requiring every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation, or to undertake self-insurance before commencing any of the work. Consultant shall carry the insurance or provide for self-insurance required by California law to protect said Consultant from claims under the Workers' Compensation Act. Prior to City's execution of this Agreement, Consultant shall file with City either 1) a certificate of insurance showing that such insurance is in effect, or that Consultant is self-insured for such coverage, or 2) a certified statement that Consultant has no employees, and acknowledging that if Consultant does employ any person, the necessary certificate of insurance will immediately be filed with City. Any certificate filed with City shall provide that City will be given ten (10) days' prior written notice before modification or cancellation thereof.
12.3 Commercial General Liability and Automobile Insurance. Prior to City's execution of this Agreement, Consultant shall obtain, and shall thereafter maintain during the term of this Agreement, commercial general liability insurance and automobile liability insurance as required to insure Consultant against damages for personal injury, including accidental death, as well as from claims for property damage, which may arise from or which may concern operations by anyone directly or indirectly employed by, connected with, or acting for or on behalf of Consultant. The City, and its officers, employees and agents, shall be named as additional insureds under the Consultant's insurance policies.
12.3.1 Consultant's commercial general liability insurance policy shall cover both bodily injury (including death) and property damage (including, but not limited to, premises operations liability, products-completed operations liability, independent contractor's liability, personal injury liability, and contractual liability) in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and a general aggregate limit in the amount of not less than $2,000,000. 5 12.3.2 Consultant's automobile liability policy shall cover both bodily injury and property damage in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and an aggregate limit of not less than $1,000,000. All of Consultant's automobile and/or commercial general liability insurance policies shall cover all vehicles used in connection with Consultant's performance of this Agreement, which vehicles shall include, but are not limited to, Consultant owned vehicles, Consultant leased vehicles, Consultant's employee vehicles, non-Consultant owned vehicles and hired vehicles.
12.3.3 Prior to City's execution of this Agreement, copies of insurance policies or original certificates along with additional insured endorsements acceptable to the City evidencing the coverage required by this Agreement, for both commercial general and automobile liability insurance, shall be filed with City and shall include the City and its officers, employees and agents, as additional insureds. Said policies shall be in the usual form of commercial general and automobile liability insurance policies, but shall include the following provisions:
It is agreed that the City of Riverside, and its officers, employees and agents, are added as additional insureds under this policy, solely for work done by and on behalf of the named insured for the City of Riverside.
12.3.4 The insurance policy or policies shall also comply with the following provisions:
a. The policy shall be endorsed to waive any right of subrogation against the City and its sub-consultants, employees, officers and agents for services performed under this Agreement.
b. If the policy is written on a claims made basis, the certificate should so specify and the policy must continue in force for one year after completion of the services. The retroactive date of coverage must also be listed
c. The policy shall specify that the insurance provided by Consultant will be considered primary and not contributory to any other insurance available to the City and Endorsement No. CC
20010413 shall be provided to the City.
12.4 Errors and Omissions Insurance. Prior to City's execution of this Agreement, Consultant shall obtain, and shall thereafter maintain during the term of this Agreement, errors and omissions professional liability insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 to protect the City from claims resulting from the Consultant's activities.
12.5 Subcontractors' Insurance. Consultant shall require all of its subcontractors to carry insurance, in an amount sufficient to cover the risk of injury, damage or loss that may be caused by the subcontractors' scope of work and activities provided in furtherance of this Agreement, including, but without limitation, the following coverages: Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Errors and Omissions, and Automobile liability. Upon City's request, Consultant shall provide City with satisfactory evidence that Subcontractors have obtained insurance policies and coverages required by this section.
Business Tax. Consultant understands that the Services performed under this Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
City's Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves the right to employ othe Consultants in connection with the Project. If the City is required to employ another consultant to complete Consultant's work, due to the failure of the Consultant to perform, or due to the breach of any of the provisions of this Agreement, the City reserves the right to seek reimbursement from Consultant.
16. Accounting Records. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable.
Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
17. Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other materials tim bad to Constant What onese known by onlal.
generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential.
Consultant shall not use City's name or insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or the Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production, website, or other similar medium without the prior written consent of the City.
Ownership of Documents. All reports, maps, drawings and other contract deliverables prepared under this Agreement by Consultant shall be and remain the property of City.
Consultant shall not release to others information furnished by City without prior express written approval of City.
19. Copyrights. Consultant agrees that any work prepared for City which is eligible for copyright protection in the United States or elsewhere shall be a work made for hire. If any such work is deemed for any reason not to be a work made for hire, Consultant assigns all right, title and interest in the copyright in such work, and all extensions and renewals thereof, to City, and agrees to provide all assistance reasonably requested by City in the establishment, preservation and enforcement of its copyright in such work, such assistance to be provided at City's expense but 7 without any additional compensation to Consultant. Consultant agrees to waive all moral rights relating to the work developed or produced, including without limitation any and all rights of identification of authorship and any and all rights of approval, restriction or limitation on use or subsequent modifications.
20. Conflict of Interest. Consultant, for itself and on behalf of the individuals listed in Exhibit "C," represents and warrants that by the execution of this Agreement, they have no interest, present or contemplated, in the Project affected by the above-described Services. Consultant further warrants that neither Consultant, nor the individuals listed in Exhibit "C" have any real property, business interests or income interests that will be affected by this project or, alternatively, that Consultant will file with the City an affidavit disclosing any such interest.
21. Solicitation. Consultant warrants that Consultant has not employed or retained any person or agency to solicit or secure this Agreement, nor has it entered into any agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee to be paid to secure this Agreement. For breach of this warranty, City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without liability and pay Consultant only for the value of work Consultant has actually performed, or, in its sole discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or otherwise recover from Consultant the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or commission fee. The remedies specified in this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of those remedies otherwise specified in this Agreement.
22. General Compliance With Laws. Consultant shall keep fully informed of federal, state and local laws and ordinances and regulations which in any manner affect those employed by Consultant, or in any way affect the performance of services by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall at all times observe and comply with all such laws, ordinances and regulations, and shall be solely responsible for any failure to comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has obtained all necessary licenses to perform the Scope of Services and that such licenses are in good standing.
Consultant further represents and warrants that the services provided herein shall conform to all ordinances, policies and practices of the City of Riverside. o day fred in under his are or al any eating.
Agreement or as may be otherwise agreed in writing.
Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written agreement and/or change order executed by the Consultant and City.
Termination. City, by notifying Consultant in writing, shall have the right to terminate any or all of Consultant's services and work covered by this Agreement at any time. In the event of such termination, Consultant may submit Consultant's final written statement of the amount of Consultant's services as of the date of such termination based upon the ratio that the work completed bears to the total work required to make the report complete, subject to the City's rights under Sections 15 and 26 hereof. In ascertaining the work actually rendered through the termination 8 date, City shall consider completed work, work in progress and complete and incomplete reports and other documents only after delivered to City.
25.1 Other than as stated below, City shall give Consultant thirty (30) days' prior written notice prior to termination.
25.2 City may terminate this Agreement upon fifteen (15) days' written notice to Consultant, in the event:
25.2.1 Consultant substantially fails to perform or materially breaches the Agreement; or
25.2.2 City decides to abandon or postpone the Project.
Offsets. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that with respect to any business tax or penalties thereon, utility charges, invoiced fee or other debt which Consultant owes or may owe to the City, City reserves the right to withhold and offset said amounts from payments or refunds or reimbursements owed by City to Consultant. Notice of such withholding and offset, shall promptly be given to Consultant by City in writing. In the event of a dispute as to the amount owed or whether such amount is owed to the City, City will hold such disputed amount until either the appropriate appeal process has been completed or until the dispute has been resolved.
27. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon City and its successors and assigns, and upon Consultant and its permitted successors and assigns, and shall not be assigned by Consultant, either in whole or in part, except as otherwise provided in paragraph 9 of this Agreement.
Venue. Any action at law or in equity brought by either of the parties hereto for the purpose of enforcing a right or rights provided for by this Agreement shall be tried in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Riverside, State of California, and the parties hereby waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in such proceedings to any other county. In the event either party hereto shall bring suit to enforce any term of this Agreement or to recover any damages for and on account of the breach of any term or condition of this Agreement, it is mutually agreed that each party will bear their own attorney's fees and costs.
29. Nondiscrimination. During Consultant's performance of this Agreement, Consultant shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, including the medical condition of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or any condition related thereto, marital status, sex, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, military and veteran status, in the selection and retention of employees and subcontractors and the procurement of materials and equipment, except as provided in Section 12940 of the California Government Code.
Further, Consultant agrees to conform to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act in the performance of this Agreement.
30. Severability. Each provision, term, condition, covenant and/or restriction, in whole and in part, of this Agreement shall be considered severable. In the event any provision, term, condition, covenant and/or restriction, in whole and/or in part, of this Agreement is declared invalid, unconstitutional, or void for any reason, such provision or part thereof shall be severed from this Agreement and shall not affect any other provision, term, condition, covenant and/or restriction of this Agreement, and the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
Authority. The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced herein on behalf of Consultant each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right and actual authority to bind Consultant to the terms and conditions hereof and thereof.
32. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the final, complete, and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings or agreements of the parties. Neither party has been induced to enter into this Agreement by and neither party is relying on, any representation or warranty outside those expressly set forth in this Agreement.
Interpretation. City and Consultant acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is the product of mutual arms-length negotiations and accordingly, the rule of construction, which provides that the ambiguities in a document shall be construed against the drafter of that document, shall have no application to the interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement.
33.1 Titles and captions are for convenience of reference only and do not define, describe or limit the scope or the intent of the Agreement or any of its terms. Reference to section numbers, are to sections in the Agreement unless expressly stated otherwise.
33.2 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California in effect at the time of the execution of this Agreement.
33.3 In the event of a conflict between the body of this Agreement and Exhibit "A" - Scope of Services hereto, the terms contained in Exhibit "A" shall be controlling.
34. Exhibits. The following exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein to this Agreement by this reference:
Exhibit "A" - Scope of Services
Exhibit "B" - Compensation
Exhibit "C" - Key Personnel
10 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Consultant have caused this Agreement to be duly executed the day and year first above written.
CITY OF RIVERSIDE, a California BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC. charter city and musicipal corporation a California corporation a California corporatio
By:
City Manager
Allison Mackenzie
[Printed Name]
Chief Executive Officer
[Title]
Certified as to Availability of Funds: By:
Bradley Meadows
By: Mane Riii [Printed Name]
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Vice President & Laboratory Director [Title]
Approved as to Form:
By: _ Susan Wilson
Assistant City Attorney
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11 EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services
The City of Riverside is seeking a full service Laboratory to analyze raw and treated water based on State Water Resources Control Board - Division of Drinking Water (DDW), California Code of Regulations Title 22, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Regional Water Quality Control Board regulations. The City of Riverside serves over 300,000 people with approximately forty-seven (47) Groundwater Wells and five (5) Groundwater Under the Influence of Surface Water Wells (GWUDI), six (6) treatment plants and a blending program to ensure that the water meets all State and Federal regulations. The city also operates and maintains Non-Potable wells and two canals. Due to the complexity of the system, a quick Turn Around Time (TAT) is imperative; some samples require three (3) day rushes. A standing rush TAT towards the end of the month to ensure data is available for final reporting to DDW by the 10# of the following Month will also be required.
A Full Service Laboratory will offer the following services. An assigned Project Manager.
Sample kits including pre-labeled bottles in coolers with ice packs. A sampling technician to collect distribution Field Free Chlorine, Field Temperature, Field pH and Bacteriological samples Weekly on Monday, Tuesday if Monday falls on a Holiday, average time about 4.5 hours. See Exhibit E for list of sample sites and locations. Laboratory must maintain a Sample Drop off time Monday - Friday until 4:00 p.m., Weekends and Holidays until noon. Entry of all field data from Chain of Custody forms (COC) into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and included in the final report and Electronic Data Deliverables (EDDs). Delivery of final report and invoice in PDF format via email, WaterTrax uploads, possible future CSV EDDs, and a secure client portal to LIMS. Electronic Data Transfer (EDT) to the State Database when applicable. Laboratory shall ensure all Data is properly transferred to EDD and EDT formats. Provide a daily email including all preliminary hits over the DLR.
The City of Riverside is an innovative workplace. In addition to the services listed, we would like to collaborate with a Laboratory to drive towards possible paperless COC's, sample barcoding and other streamlining functions.
The City's Project Manager and/or Microbiology staff should work quickly to learn Historical Values and notify the appropriate personnel whenever a sample is positive for total coliform, positive for E. coli, a Heterotrophic Plate Count over 200 CFU, and/or MCL Exceedance for 7th and Chicago compliance samples.
In addition to Routine samples this Laboratory RFP will include Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2) testing for a GWUDI that was offline during the LT2 monitoring period, Fourth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR4) sampling, and School Lead Testing per AB-746. Estimated number of samples included in the Routine section include Potable Wells, Non-Potable Wells, Monitoring Wells, Canal, Treatment, Distribution and Storm Water samples.
If there is a need to resample due to an error on behalf of the Laboratory, QA/QC, analyses not performed within holding time, sample misplaced or container broken, the resample shall be done expediently and at no charge to the City.
EXHIBIT "B"
COMPENSATION
City of Riverside RFP 1794 Fee Schedule
Routine Monitoring (annual estimate, actuals can be more or less) Analysis Method Oty. Price Total
CI Residual (Field) Provided on COC 6072 N/C $
pH (Field) Provided on COC 6072 N/C
Temperature (Field) Provided on COC 6072 N/C $
Cl Residual (Field) Collected by Lab 728 N/C
pH (Field) Collected by Lab 728 N/C
Temperature (Field) Collected by Lab 728 N/C $
Bacti P/4) SM 9223B 6400 S 6.50 41,600.00
Bacti (Quantitray) SM 9223B 440 $ 15.00 6,600.00
Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) SM 9215B 6800 4.75 $ 32,300.00 EDB/DBCP EPA 504 480 $ 44.00 21,120.00
EDB/DBCP 3 day RUSH (include Rush Charge) EPA 504 840฿ 66.00 55,440.00 VOC: EPA 524 500 50.00 25,000.00
VOC - PCE & TCE Only 3 day RUSH (include Rush Charge) EPA 524 1000$ 66.00 66,000.00 123-TCP EPA 524-M 1100$ 46.00 50,600.00
Total Trihalomethanes EPA 524 48 $ 36.00 1,728.00
Haloacetic Acid EPA 551 48 $ 64.00 3,072.00
Total Organc Carbon (TOG) SM 5310B 48 $ 34.00 1,632.00
Nitrate (NO3-N) BPA 300.0 920| $ 8.50 7,820.00
Nitrite (NO2.N) EPA 300.0 1 S 15.00 15.00
Low Level Perchlorate EPA 332 2000 S 24.00 $ 48,000.00
Low Level Perchlorate 3 Day RUSH (Include RUSH charge) EPA 332 650$ 36.00 23,400.00 Perchlorate (DLR of 4) EPA 314 10| 3 24.00 240.00
Hexavalent Chromium (Cro EPA 218.7 60$ 44.00 2,640.00
Arsenic EPA 200.8 25 $ 9.00 225.00
Iron & Manganese EPA 200.7 105 $ 18.00 1,890.00
Lead & Copper EPA 200.8 60 $ 18.00 1,080.00
School Lead Testing EPA 200.8 300 $ 10.00 3,000.00
PH SM 4500H +B 4 S 15.00 60.00
General Mineral Various 180|3 79.00 14,220.00
Inorganic Chemical Various 180| $ 75.00 13,500.00
General Physical (Color, Odor, Turbidity) Various 620 $ 10.00 6,200.00 Total Dissolved Solids (IDS) SM 2540G 80$ 9.75 780.00
Pesticides ЕРД 505 45 $ 28.00 4,410.00
Herbicides EPA 515.3 45/$ 110.00 4,950.00
Regulated SOCs EPA 525.2 55 $ 140.00 7,700.00
Atrazine & Simazine only EPA 525 148.00 296.00
Carbamates EPA 531 45$ 100.00 4.500.00
Glyphosate EPA 547 45 5 100.00 S 4,500.00
Endothall EPA 548 45 $ 4,500.00
Dioxin ]EPA 1613 45$ 10,350.00
Diquat TEPA 549 45 г 5,625.00
Asbestos 50 S
Gross Alpha SM 7110C 252$
Gross Alpha 5 day RUSH include Rush Charge) SM 7110C 48 S 105.00E 5,040.00 Uranium EPA 200.8 300 5 24.00 S 7,200.00
Radium 226 EPA 903.0 45 5 4,500.00
Radium 228 13000 г
TEPA Ra-05 45 $
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ISM 7500-Rn 30.00 г 120.00
dcrolein & Acrylonitrile EPA 624 54 $ 75.00 E 4,050.00
Total Inorganic Nitrogen (TIN Verious 4 S 34.00 г 136.00 Total Suspended Solids (ISS) SM 2540G 4$ 15.005 60.00
Various 35 3,997.00 F 31,976.00
Anions Various 60 5 40.00 S 2,400.00
Nitrosamines [EPA 521 55 5 250.00 S 13,750.00
*See artached 97-005 list and include pricing for all analyses Total 569,795.00 Analysis Method Oty. Price Total
L.T2 Cryptosporidium EPA 1622 24 $ 400.00 s 2,600.00
IT2 E. Coli SM 9223B 24 $ 144.00
LT2 Turbidity ISM 2130B 24$ 8.00 5 192.00
Total $ 9,936.00
UCMR4 (sce attached schedule)
Analysis Method /Price Total
Cyanotoxins EPA 546 85 95.00 5 760.00
Cyanotoxins EPA 544 124.00 = 992.00
Cyanotoxins EPA 545 85 175.00 S 1,400.00
Germanium EPA 200.8 4 S 14.00 3 56.00
Manganese EPA 200.8 45 14.00 S 56.00
Pesticides EPA 525.3 45 716.00
179.00 E
HAAS EPA 5523 or 557 48 5 30.00 ≤
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EPA 552.3 or 557 48 $ 30.00 E
HAA9 EPA 552.3 o 557 48 S 30.00 $
Alcohols BPA 541 150.00 S
SOCs EPA 530 4 $ 150.00 E
TOC SM 5310 20 5 24.00 S
Bromide EPA 300 20 $ 19.00 S
Total $
Rush Surcharge
Turn Around Time (TAT) Multiplier)
Routine TAT 0
5 Day Rush 1.25 25%
3 Day Rush 1.5 50%
2 Day Rush 100%
1 Day Rush 200%
Same Day Rush 300%
Miscellaneous Pees
Description Qty Price Total
Prelabeled bottles in cooler with icepacks 1 N/C
Sample Pick Up 1 N/C
Sample Bottle Delivery 1 N/0
Sampling Fee 4.5 Hours Weekly (Exhibit E) 523 125.00 5,50.000 Babcock Client Online Data Access Training & Tutorial as needed N/C E Custom On-Site 3-4 hour training seminars (see Innovation) 2 N/C Attendance for two individuals at Babcock TEAM events and workships 4 N/C City of Riverside RFP 1794 Fee Schedule
No charge fos
Babcock In-house IT support hourly rate Erst 10 hours 175.00 ≤ Outside IT support hourly rate Billed at rate + 10%
Total 6,500.00
Grand Total 596,591.00
N/C = No additional Charge
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KEY PERSONNEL
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Director of Client Services - Cathy lijima
Ms. Cathy lijima holds a B.A. from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) and has over 30 years of experience in the environmental laboratory business working for Babcock Labs. Ms. lijima oversees and assists in project coordination, develops and maintains functions of CRM and LIMS databases, and coordinates with field staff to set up sampling schedules. Ms. lijima participates in Business Development, assisting staff with price quotations, marketing materials, as well as coordinating client training programs, such as Babcock Labs' UCMR 4 and Drinking Water Workshops. She is well versed in customer service and works with the Project Management team to successfully implement a variety of client projects.
Contact: Cathy lijima, Director of Client Services
Phone: 951-653-3351 x235
Email: [email protected]
Customer Service & Field Department Manager - Caroline Sangari Ms. Caroline Sangari holds a B.S. degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).
She has 17 years of laboratory experience, including time spent in the roles of customer service manager, lab manager, chemist, microbiologist, project manager, and analyst. Her experience managing client services personnel enables Babcock Labs to maintain focus on technical excellence on a daily basis. As the Customer Service & Field Department Manager, Ms. Sangari is responsible for overseeing the departments of Project Management, Sample Receiving, and Field Services. Ms. Sangari ensures that client needs are satisfied by overseeing the coordination of departments and developing and implementing process improvements.
Contact: Caroline Sangari, Customer Service & Field Department Manager Phone: 951-653-3351 x259
Email: [email protected]
UCMR Project Director - Susann Thomas
Ms. Susann Thomas holds a B.S. degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). She has 30 years of experience in the environmental laboratory testing business working for Babcock Labs. Ms. Thomas has expertise in environmental analytical chemistry, specializing in the areas of trace metals, wet chemistry, chromatography, quality assurance, laboratory operations, and employee management. As UCMR Project Director, Ms.
Thomas oversees UCMR project coordination, UCMR 4 method compliance, project/sample status monitoring, and final reports and deliverables. She supervises and approves all data uploaded to the Safe Drinking Water Accession & Review System (SWARS 4) via the Central Data Exchange (CDX). She also ensures that all samples are analyzed and reported according to UCMR 4 requirements.
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Ms. Thomas has served as Babcock Labs' UCMR Project Director since 2012 and has been instrumental in ensuring the method development, certification, and adherence to program requirements for UCMR 3 and UCMR 4, as well as management of the UCMR 3 EPA small systems contract. As the UCMR Project Director Ms. Thomas' duties include: setting up the initial UCMR system including LIMs, documentation flow, and staffing; ensuring proper certification and adherence to method and UCMR requirements; creation and validation of data deliverables; quality control monitoring; communication with the EPA regarding sampling/QC issues and technical direction; compiling weekly and monthly reports; monitoring sample holding time and due dates; ensuring proper training of staff. Working directly with the EPA, Ms.
Thomas also played an integral role in the development of UCMR4 methods, reporting limits, and certification.
Contact: Susann Thomas, UCMR Project Director
Phone: 951-653-3351 x277
Email: [email protected]
Field Department Supervisor - Omar Sosa
Mr. Omar Sosa began working for Babcock Labs in 2012. He has received detailed training from seasoned environmental field technician veterans with Water Distribution Operator and Water Treatment Operator training in the protocols of sampling, preservation, hold-times, maintenance of chain of custody records, and the proper documentation of the sample collection process. He adheres to all safety and sampling SOPs, which are informed by AWWA, State, and Federal regulatory requirements. He also performs various analytical tests in the field such as chlorine residual, pH, and temperature.
As Field Services Supervisor, Mr. Omar oversees Babcock Labs' in-house department of field technicians. He is responsible for coordinating sampling schedules and ensuring prompt and satisfactory client service.
Contact: Omar Sosa, Field Department Supervisor
Phone: 951-653-3351 x244
Email: [email protected]
Field Technician - Robert D'Alessandro
Mr. Robert D'Alessandro joined the Babcock Labs team in 2017. In addition to the extensive training that he has received as part of Babcock Labs' field training program, Mr. D'Alessandro also holds his Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator Certification (Operator #40170) and Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator Certification (Operator #48031). As a Field Technician, Mr.
D'Alessandro collects and transports raw and treated water samples on a daily basis, adhering to all safety and sampling SOPs, which are informed by AWWA, State, and Federal regulatory requirements.
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Project Manager - Kayelani Deener
Ms. Kayelani Deener holds an A.A. degree from Chaffey Community College. She has eight years of experience in the environmental laboratory business working for Babcock Labs, all of which have been spent in a customer service role. Ms. Deener has specific expertise in sample receiving and project management. As a Project Manager, Ms. Deener is responsible for overall project performance. She will serve as the primary contact to the City, coordinating all aspects of service, including project specific requirements, field and courier services, reporting, sample analyses, and questions or other customer service needs.
Contact: Kayelani Deener, Project Manager
Phone: 951-653-3351 x263
Email: [email protected]
LABORATORY MANAGEMENT
Quality Assurance Manager - Stacey Fry
Ms. Stacey Fry received her B.S. from the University of California, Riverside (UCR). Ms. Fry has 23 years of experience in quality assurance/quality control, laboratory accreditation, ISO17025 Standards, conformity assessment, operations management, client project deliverables, and analytical methods. Her duties include overseeing the lab's Quality Assurance program including the Quality Systems and Management Systems, maintaining NELAP, ELAP and ISO 17025 certification and other certifications. She is an active member of the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Council (NELAC) Institute and serves on several subcommittees, including the Performance Testing Board Sub-committee and the NELAC Institute Quality Manual Template Committee.
As Quality Assurance Manager, Ms. Fry is responsible for maintaining the organization's Ethics and Data Integrity Program and providing Ethics training for all staff. She is also responsible for ensuring adherence to all company policies and procedures regarding QA document control, personnel training, corrective action, SOPs, internal audits, client complaints or inquiries, and performance testing. Additionally, Ms. Fry is responsible for overseeing new hire training of all staff.
Contact: Stacey Fry, QA Manager
Phone: 951-653-3351 x238
Email: [email protected]
Inorganics Department Manager - Julia Sudds
Ms. Julia Sudds holds a B.A. degree from California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB).
She has 24 years of experience in laboratory operations supervision, quality assurance/quality control management, ISO 17025 Standards, internal/external audit and root cause analysis, employee development, and analytical methods. As the Inorganics Department Manager, Ms. 19 @38
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Sudds is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Department, which consists of wet chemistry, ion chromatography, and metals chemistry.
Contact: Julia Sudds, Inorganics Department Manager
Phone: 951-653-3351 x229
Email: [email protected]
Organics Department Manager - Valerie Sierzchula
Ms. Valerie Sierzchula holds a B.A. from California State University, Fullerton (CSUF). Ms.
Sierzchula has 25 years of laboratory experience in operations management with an emphasis control, and methods for the determination of trace organic constituents. As Organics Department Manager, Ms. Sierzchula is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Organics Department, which consist of semi-volatile and volatile organics analyses.
Contact: Valerie Sierzchula, Organics Department Manager Phone: 951-653-3351 x241
Email: [email protected]
Senior Chemist - Justin Reed
Mr. Justin Reed holds dual B.S. degrees from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) in Chemistry and Environmental Studies. Additionally, Mr. Reed holds a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) certificate from San Bernardino Valley College. He has 10 years of laboratory experience, the majority of which have been spent in the field of environmental chemistry analysis. Mr. Reed has played an integral role in Babcock Labs' UCMR 4 method development and has 4 years of experience with the UCMR program. As the Senior Organics Chemist, Mr. Reed is responsible for performing and overseeing the performance of UCMR 4 analyses (AM lists 1-3).
Mr. Reed can be contacted through his Manager, Ms. Valerie Sierzchula.
Microbiology Department Manager - Carol Kase
Ms. Carol Kase holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) and an A.S. in Chemistry from San Bernardino Valley College. She has 34 years of experience in the environmental laboratory testing business working for Babcock Labs. Specifically, Ms. Kase's expertise is in the area of microbiological determinations. As Microbiology Department Manager, Ms. Kase is responsible for the analysis of drinking water, wastewater, soil and sludge to determine the presence and densities of coliform bacteria, fecal coliform, E. coli, fecal streptococcus, enterococcus, pseudomonas, HACH BART analysis and the speciation of coliform bacteria. In addition to her knowledge of data and LIMS systems, she is proficient with the use of 3M Petrifim for the analysis of APC, total coliform, generic E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, yeast and mold in food products. Ms. Kase has been trained in basic food microbiology 20 SB
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and operation of mini-Vidas ELFA assay instrumentation for the detection of Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli 0147:H7.
In her role as department manager, Ms. Kase is in constant contact with State and County Health Departments, municipalities, local water companies and private customers providing time-sensitive bacteriological results. Ms. Kase has developed an excellent reputation for her professionalism and outstanding performance, and has been frequently requested by the Riverside County Health Department, San Diego State Health Department and the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project to handle special projects.
Contact: Carol Kase, Microbiology Department Manager
Phone: 951-653-3351x260
Email: [email protected]
CORPORATE OFFICERS
President & Chief Executive Officer - Allison Mackenzie Ms. Allison Mackenzie holds a B.A. from the University of California, Riverside (UCR). She has over 39 years of experience in the environmental laboratory business working for Babcock Labs. Of those years, 23 were spent in the role of Vice President and General Manager and 8 were spent in analytical method development for both inorganic and organic determinations in drinking water and wastewater. She is an advocate for high ethical standards and quality in the testing industry, and currently serves as a member on the Environmental Laboratory Technical Advisory Committee (ELTAC) to the California State Water Boards' Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (CA ELAP).
As CEO, Ms. Mackenzie is responsible for policy objectives and strategy for the operation and expansion of the business, including the development of operating budgets, sales and profitability targets, product development, quality assurance, and the development and retention of customer relationships.
Contact: Allison Mackenzie, CEO
Phone: 951-653-3351 x230
Email: [email protected]
Laboratory Director & Vice President - Brad Meadows
Mr. Brad Meadows holds a B.S. and an M.A. degree from the California State University, Fresno (Fresno State). He has 29 years of experience in laboratory management, operations management, quality assurance, analytical methods, IT, and database design.
At the operational level, Mr. Meadows' has a strong background in ISO-based Quality Systems and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). He has operated most equipment in the laboratory and is well-versed on the methods utilized in the environmental laboratory community. Mr. Meadows' knowledge of these test methods also extends significantly into the 21 B
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regulatory side of the environmental industry. He is particularly well-versed on the applicability of test methods to regulatory programs, including the US EPA's UCMR Program, and serves as a resource to both clients and staff on regulatory matters. At the executive level, Mr. Meadows provides input on strategic direction to corporate executive management.
As Laboratory Director & Vice President, Mr. Meadows is responsible for overseeing all laboratory operations, as well as for the promotion of a culture of quality, customer service, and timely delivery of laboratory services. He is particularly focused on operational efficiencies, equipment investment, and quality improvements that enhance the services Babcock Labs provides its clients. Mr. Meadows currently serves on the US EPA Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board (ELAB) and the board of the Environmental Sciences Section (ESS) of the American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL).
Contact: Brad Meadows, Lab Director & VP
Phone: 951-653-3351 x228
Email: [email protected]
Chief Financial Officer - Tiffany Gomez
Ms. Tiffany Gomez holds a B.A. from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and an M.S. from Texas A&M University. She has over 15 years of experience in human resources, risk management, safety, finance, and accounting. As CFO, Ms. Gomez plays a vital role in the leadership of the company. She is responsible for leading the company's corporate financial and staff organization, which includes accounting, treasury, banking relationships, tax, risk management, and Human Resources. In addition, Ms. Gomez works closely with the CEO and Lab Director & VP to assist in the development and execution of the company vision, corporate strategy, and business plans.
Contact: Tiffany Gomez, CFO
Phone: 951-653-3351 x234
Email: [email protected]
SUBCONTRACTOR INFORMATION
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Gross Alpha, Radium 226, Radium 228, Radon 35+ years
EMSL Analytical 20+ years
North Coast Laboratories 20+ years
Maxxam Analytics 10 years
Biovir Laboratories LT2 Cryptosporidium 15 years
Weck Laboratories Nitrosamines, Explosives, Ethylene Glycol, 20+ years Exova 95-007 Organic Solvents 15 years
GEL Laboratoires 95-007 Radiological 1 year
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19 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 1794 PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR WATER QUALITY LABORATORY TESTING AND ANALYTICAL SERVICES WITH BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC., OF
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA FOR THE DURATION OF THREE-YEARS, WITH
THE OPTION OF TWO ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS, IN THE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $596,591
Nater Operations Manager David Garcia reported on the water quality laboraton testing and analytical services that the consultant services do for RPU and answered questions from the Board members.
Following discussion, the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Awarded Request for Proposal No. 1794 for Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Babcock Laboratories, Inc. of Riverside, California, for Water Quality Laboratory Testing and Analytical Services, for a three-year term, in the annual amount of $596,591; and
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Babcock Laboratories, Inc. including making minor non-substantive changes and to execute the extensions under the same price, terms, and conditions.
Motion - Crohn. Second - Walcker.
Ayes: Russo-Pereyra, Austin, Crohn, Foust, Hernandez, Oceguera, Sanchez- Monville, and Walcker.
Absent: Jennifer O'Farrell (absence due to illness)
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DATE: April 26, 2018 MAY 10 2018
PARTIES: Babcock Laboratories, Inc.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Laboratory Testing and Analytical Services SCOPE OF CONTRACT/SERVICE: Full service Laboratory to analyze raw and treated water based on State Water Resources Control Board - Division of Drinking Water, Environmental Protection Agency, and Regional Water Control Board requirements.
IF AN AMENDMENT, REASON FOR AMENDMENT (e.g., more time needed, additional scope added, extension permitted from original contract, etc.):
DEPARTMENT: Riverside Public Utilities, Water Operations BUDGET ACCOUNT (GL Key and Object): 6200000-421000
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DATE SUBMITTED: June. 112018
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1794 Laborafory Testing and Analytical Services Public Utilities
DATE RFP OPENED
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BSK Associates San Bemardino, CA
LFP DESCRIPTION: The project consists of laboratory testing and analylical seryices to comply with th 'ederal and state Safe Drinking Water Act waier testing requirement:
RFP Recommended For Award (Iocludes Sales Tax) • 10% Surety Included & Contract Lowest Responsible Proposer • 10% Surety not required • Purchase Order Amount of Award
abcock Laboratories $596.591.00
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BACKGROUND
1. Drinking Water must be tested to ensure compliance
with State and Federal Regulations.
2. Over 25,000 water samples are collected from source
water, treatment plant processes, and water within
the distribution system before itisserved to customers.
3. Samples must be analyzed by a state certified
laboratory and reported to regulatory agencie........
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DISCUSSION
1. Three laboratories submitted proposals.
2. City staff with experience in working with environmental laboratories reviewed and scored the proposals.
3. The scoring deemed a tie between the top two
laboratories.
4. A best and final offer was received from the laboratories the best overal solution. Laboratories, Inc., being found to be
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Signature: Todd L Jorgenson
Email: [email protected]
Recommendations
That the Riverside Public UtilitiesBoard:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Babcock Laboratories, Inc., for Laboratory Testing and Analytical Services for an annual amount of $596,591.;
Laboratories, Inc., and;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute two one year extensions to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement under the same price, terms, and conditions.
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Babcock Labs DHA
Final Audit Report 2021-03-02
Created: 2021-83-02
By: Cheri Hom ([email protected])
status: Signed
Transaction ID: CBICHBCAABAASJV/L12P4FVdt611xDJYBWD3_wRQAOMY "Babcock Labs DHA" History
• Document created by Cheri Hom ([email protected]] 2021-03-02 - 4:52:59 PM GMT- IP address: 192.248.248.55 C, Document emailed to Todd I Jorgenson ([email protected]) for signature 2021-03-02-4:53:44 PM GMT
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