Ecosphere Environmental Services, Inc

Durango, CO Pagosa Springs, CO Santa Fe, NM Farmington, NM

Ecosphere Environmental Services, Inc.

Ecosphere is a full-service environmental consulting firm that specializes in environmental compliance and permitting, natural resources consulting, public outreach and participation, and environmental planning and monitoring. For more than 30 years Ecosphere has provided environmental consulting services to a variety of industries, Tribes and governmental agencies across the western U.S. The company possesses a highly qualified and technically diverse staff with expertise in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analyses, Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA) compliance and permitting, and Geographic Information System (GIS) services. The firm has a diverse client base comprised of local and federal government agencies, public and private utilities (highway departments, electric utilities, and water districts), commercial developers, private industries (renewable energy companies, manufacturing, and telecommunications, including fiber optics), extractive industries (oil, natural gas, and mining), real estate developers, banks, tribal organizations, and private landowners.

For more detailed information, visit our website at www.ecosphere-services.com

Labor Categories/Descriptions

These labor categories and descriptions apply to SINs 899-1, 899-7, and 899-8.

Principal - Bachelor degree with minimum of 20 years of experience. Responsible for all operational and program aspects of the company. Oversees the schedule performance of environmental planning activities for projects. Provides and demonstrates leadership, clear communication, mentoring, and empowerment of staff. Analyzes local, state and national trends, policies and/or legislation to determine impact. Provides information and support to staff, governmental officials, clients, and the public. Makes presentations to clients, government officials, and industry representatives.

Program Manager - Bachelor degree with minimum 15 years of experience. Oversees the schedule performance of environmental planning activities for projects. Provides and demonstrates leadership, clear communication, mentoring, and empowerment of staff. Analyzes local, state and national trends, policies and/or legislation to determine impact. Provides information and support to staff, governmental officials, clients, and the public. Responsible for Quality Assurance/Quality Control.

Project Manager - Bachelor degree with minimum 5 years of experience. Responsible for implementing the schedule performance of environmental planning activities for projects. Provides and demonstrates leadership, clear communication, mentoring, and empowerment of staff. Duties typically include client interface, budget management, staff/project team management, and invoicing/project reporting. Has specialized area in the environmental sciences.

Hydrologist - Bachelor degree with minimum 2 years of experience. Conducts environmental site investigations and assessments. Studies distribution, disposition, and development of waters of land areas. Must understand the principles and practices employed in hydrology, water supply, drainage, flood control, surface water, ground water, conservation, and other related aspects of hydrology;

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statistical analysis methods; computer operations; basic legal requirements governing public hydrologic programs; the permitting and environmental review requirements of water development projects.

Senior Biologist - Bachelor degree with a minimum 10 years of experience or master’s degree with minimum of 5 years of experience. Serves as technical manager for projects and often works as a key client interface. Studies basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions: May collect and analyze biological data to determine environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water areas, record data, and inform public, state, and federal representatives regarding test results. May prepare environmental impact reports.

Biologist - Bachelor degree with minimum 2 years of experience. Studies basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions. May collect and analyze biological data to determine environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water areas, record data, and inform public, state, and federal representatives regarding test results. May conduct environmental studies and prepare reports.

Senior Botanist - Bachelor degree with minimum 10 years of experience or master’s degree with minimum 5 years of experience. Serves as technical manager for projects and often works as a key client interface. Responsible for managing technical project tasks. Identifies and classifies plants. Investigates environment and plant communities and effect of proposed projects. May conduct environmental studies and prepare reports.

Botanist - Bachelor degree with minimum 2 years of experience. Identifies and classifies plants. Investigates environment and plant communities and effect of proposed projects. May conduct environmental studies and prepare reports.

Senior Environmental Scientist - Bachelor degree with minimum 10 years of experience or master’s degree with minimum 5 years of experience. Serves as technical manager for projects and often works as a key client interface. Responsible for managing technical project tasks. Experienced with regulations and controls for prevention of air, land, and water pollution. Conduct research to find pollutants or hazards in the environment and then propose a plan to eliminate them, all the while maintaining a balance between the needs of the natural environment and the economic needs of workers and industries. May specialize in a particular aspect of the environment, such as land conservation, hazardous or toxic waste removal and disposal, groundwater contamination, acid rain, or wildlife preservation.

Environmental Scientist - Bachelor degree with minimum 2 years of experience. Experienced with regulations and controls for prevention of air, land, and water pollution. Conduct research to find pollutants or hazards in the environment and then propose a plan to eliminate them, all the while maintaining a balance between the needs of the natural environment and the economic needs of workers and industries. Works under direct supervision.

Environmental Planner - Bachelor degree with minimum 2 years of experience. Supports the work of planners and engineers performing complex planning activities. Analyzes local, state and national trends, policies and/or legislation to determine impact under direction of supervisor.

Geologist – Bachelor degree with minimum 2 years of experience. Conducts environmental site investigations and assessments. Responsibilities may include conducing soil borings and monitoring well installations; performing field tests and collecting field data and samples; monitoring remedial construction sites; and compiling data and preparing reports.

Auto CAD/GIS Specialist - Bachelor degree with minimum 2 years of experience. Must possess knowledge and have hands-on experience with GIS that includes ESRI ArcMap Software Suite for map production and spatial analysis. Experience with CAD, relational databases, or Visual Basic a plus. Responsibilities include map production, GIS data management, spatial analysis of environmental data using ESRI ArcMap software, GPS unit setup and tech support, data management and reporting using relational data bases. Works conducted under direction of supervisor.

Senior Technical Editor - Bachelor degree with minimum of 10 years of experience or master’s degree with minimum 8 years of experience. Manages editing and document production; coordinates with senior management team and may also serve as a direct client interface during the editing/ production process; oversees staff and/or contractors. Technical editing involves writing or editing technical materials. Draw on a substantial knowledge to develop informational materials and to select and present information in a form and at a level suitable for the intended audience. Requires knowledge of a broad range of sources of pertinent information; skill to analyze and present the information gathered; and knowledge of publishing practices, standards, and technologies for the media used.

Administrative Support - High school diploma with minimum 2 years of experience with accounting background; Bachelor degree in Accounting preferred. Performs administrative and office support activities for multiple supervisors. Duties may include fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, filing, and faxing. Extensive software skills are required, as well as Internet research abilities and strong communication skills. May also prepare reports and financial data.

General Services Administration – Federal Supply Service Authorized Federal Supply Schedule Price List Professional Services Schedule

Contractor: Ecosphere Environmental Services, Inc. 776 East Second Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Contract Number: GS-10F-0462N

Ecosphere maintains a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) environmental services contract #GS- 10F-0462N as a mechanism to offer our federal clients a best value contracting opportunity. Ecosphere holds a GSA contract for the following categories:

. 899-1 and 899-1 RC: Environmental Consulting Services

. 899-7 and 899-7 RC: Geographic Information Systems Services

. 899-8 and 899-8 RC: Remediation and Reclamation Services

Contract Period: June 20, 2003 through June 19, 2018 Business size: Small Business Telephone: 970-382-7256 Facsimile Number: 970-382-7259 Contract Administrator: Mike Fitzgerald E-mail: [email protected]

For more information on ordering from Federal Supply Schedules click on the FSS Schedules button at http://www.fss.gsa.gov

Labor Categories and Rates for all SINs Awarded: For SINs 899-1, 899-7, and 899-8 Labor Category GSA Hourly Rate Principal $ 99.75 Program Manager $ 78.35 Project Manager $ 67.91 Hydrologist $ 67.91 Senior Biologist $ 66.50 Biologist $ 57.47 Senior Botanist $ 66.50 Botanist $ 57.47 Senior Environmental Scientist $ 66.50 Environmental Scientist $ 54.73 Environmental Planner $ 54.73 Geologist $54.73 AutoCAD/GIS Technician $ 57.47 Senior Technical Editor $ 71.25 Administrative Support* $ 36.57 *SCA eligible category

SCA Eligible Contract Labor SCA Equivalent Code – Title WD Number Category Administrative Support 01020 – Administrative Assistant 05-2083

The Service Contract Act (SCA) is applicable to this contract and it includes SCA applicable labor categories. The prices for the indicated SCA labor categories are based on the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination Number(s) identified in the matrix. The prices offered are based on the preponderance of where work is performed and should the contractor perform in an area with lower SCA rates, resulting in lower wages being paid, the task order prices will be discounted accordingly.

GSA Contractor Customer Information

1a. 899-1 and 899-1 RC: Environmental Consulting Services

899-7 and 899-7 RC: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Services

899-8 and 899-8 RC: Remediation and Reclamation Services

1b. Not applicable

1c. Ecosphere is proposing hourly rates and has provided a description above under “Labor Categories/Description” of all corresponding commercial job titles, experience, functional responsibility and education for those types of employees or subcontractors who will perform the services.

2. Maximum order: $1,000,000.00

3. Minimum order: $100.00

4. Geographic coverage (delivery area): California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Kansas, Nebraska, and the Dakotas

5. Point(s) of production (city, county, and state, or foreign country): Not applicable

6. Discount from list prices or statement of net prices: Government prices with discounts already deducted are presented in the “Labor Categories and Rates for all SINs Awarded” table noted above.

7. Quantity discounts: Not applicable

8. Prompt Payment terms: Net 30 days

9a. Notification whether Government purchase cards are accepted at or below the micropurchase threshold. Yes

9b. Notification whether Government purchase cards are accepted or not accepted above the micro-purchase threshold. Yes

10. Foreign items: Not Applicable

11a. Time of Delivery. Services delivered per specifications in contract

11b. Expedited delivery: Services delivered per specifications in contract

11c. Overnight and 2-day delivery: Not applicable

11d. Urgent Requirements: Not applicable

12. F.O.B point(s): Destination

13a. Ordering address(es):

Mike Fitzgerald 776 East 2nd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Tel: 970-382-7256 Fax: 970-382-7259 Email: [email protected]

13b. Ordering Procedures: For services, the ordering procedures, information on blanket purchase agreements (BPA’s), and a sample BPA can be found at the GSA/FSS schedule homepage (fss.gsa.gov/schedules).

14. Payment address(es):

Mike Fitzgerald 776 East 2nd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Tel: 970-382-7256 Fax: 970-382-7259

15. Warranty provision: Standard Commercial

16. Export packing charges: Not applicable

17. Terms and conditions of Government purchase card acceptance (any thresholds above the

micro purchase level): Yes

18. Terms and conditions of rental, maintenance, and repair: Not applicable

19. Terms and conditions of installation: Not applicable

20. Terms and conditions of repair parts: Not applicable

20a. Terms and conditions for any other services: Not applicable

21. List of services and distribution points: Not applicable

22. List of participating dealers: Not applicable

23. Preventative maintenance: Not applicable

24a. Special attributes such as environmental attributes: Not applicable

24b. If applicable, indicate that Section 508 compliance information is available on Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) supplies and services and show where full details and be found (e.g. contractor’s website or other location. The EIT standards can be found at: www.Section508.gov/.

25. Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number: 06-2380485

26. Notification regarding registration in Central Contract Registration (CCR) database: Registered – Cage Code Established – June 2004

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