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General Information

The vendor contract shall include the contract, the terms and conditions, special terms andconditions, any agreed upon amendments, as well as all of the sections of the solicitation and theawarded vendor's proposal. Once signed, if an awarded vendor's proposal varies or is unclear in anyway from the TIPS contract, TIPS, at its sole discretion, will decide which provision will prevail. Otherdocuments to be included are the awarded vendor's proposals, task orders, purchase orders and anyadjustments which have been issued.

The folfowing pages will constitute the contract between the successful vendors(s) and TIPS. Biddersshall state, in a separate writing, and include with their proposal response, any required exceptionsor deviations from these terms, conditions, and specifications. If agreed to by TIPS, they will beincorporated into the final contract.

The Vendor Contract ("Contract") made and entered into by and between The Interlocal PurchasingSystem (hereinafter referred to as "TIPS" respectfully) a government cooperative purchasingprogram authorized by the Region VIII Education Service Center, having its principal place of businessat 4845 US Hwy 271 North, Pittsburg, Texas 75686. This contract consists of the provisions set forthbelow, including provisions of all Attachments referenced herein. In the event of a conflict betweenthe provisions set forth below and those contained in any Attachment, the provisions set forth shallcontrol.

Definitions

PURCHASE ORDER is the TIPS member's approval providing the authority to proceed with thenegotiated delivery order under the contract. Special terms and conditions as agreed tobetween the vendor and TIPS member will be added as addendums to the PO. Items such ascertificate of insurance, bonding requirements, small or disadvantaged business goals are someof the addendums possible.

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PREMIUM HOURS are defined as those hours not included in regular hours or recognizedholidays. Premium hours are to be approved by the TIPS member for each delivery order andnoted in the delivery order proposal as a line item during negotiations.REGULAR HOURS are defined as those hours between the hours of 7 AM and 6 PM Mondaythru Friday.

Terms and Conditions

Freight

All deliveries shall be freight prepaid, F.O.B. destination and shall be included in all pricingoffered unless otherwise clearly stated in writing,

Warranty Conditions

All supplies equipment and services shall include manufacturer's minimum standard warrantyunless otherwise agreed to in writing. Vendor shall be an authorized dealer, distributor ormanufacturer for all products. All equipment proposed shall be new unless clearly stated inwriting.

Customer Support

The Vendor shall provide timely and accurate customer support to TIPS members. Vendors shallrespond to such requests within one (1) working day after receipt of the request. Vendor shallprovide training regarding products and services supplied by the Vendor unless otherwiseclearly stated in writing at the time of purchase. {Unless training is a line item sold or packagedand must be purchased with product.)

Contracts

All contracts and agreements between Vendors and TIPS Members shall strictly adhere to thestatutes that are set forth in the Uniform Commercial Code as most recently revised.Contracts for purchase will normally be put into effect by means of a purchase order(s)executed by authorized agents of the participating government entities.Davis Bacon Act requirements will be met when Federal Funds are used for construction and/orre pair of buildings.

Tax exempt status

A taxable item sold, leased, rented to, stored, used, or consumed by any of the followinggovernmental entities is exempted from the taxes imposed by this chapter:(l) the UnitedStates; (2) an unincorporated instrumentality of the United States; (3) a corporation that is anagency or instrumentality of the United States and is wholly owned by the United States or byanother corporation wholly owned by the United States;(4) the State of Texas; (5) a Texas


county, city, special district, or other political subdivision; or (6) a state, or a governmental unitof a state that borders Texas, but only to the extent that the other state or governmental unitexempts or does not impose a tax on similar sales of items to this state or a political subdivisionof this state. Texas Tax Code § 151.309.

Assignments of contracts

No assignment of contract may be made without the prior written approval of TIPS. Paymentcan only be made to the awarded Vendor or vendor assigned dealer.

Disclosures

1. Vendor affirms that he/she has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at anytime hereafter any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity,special discount, trip, favor or service to a public servant in connection with thiscontract.

2. Vendor shall attach, in writing, a complete description of any and alt relationships thatmight be considered a conflict of interest in doing business with participants in the TIPSprogram.

3. The vendor affirms that, to the best of his/her knowledge, the offer has been arrived atindependently, and is submitted without collusion with anyone to obtain information orgain any favoritism that would in any way limit competition or give an unfair advantageover other vendors in the award of this contract.

Renewal of Contracts

The General Services contract is for a period of one (1) year only. No option for renewal will beavailable.

Shipments

The Vendor shall ship ordered products within five (5) working days after the receipt of theorder. If a product cannot be shipped within that time, the Vendor shall notify TIPS and therequesting entity as to why the product has not shipped and shall provide an estimatedshipping date, if applicable. TIPS or the requesting entity may cancel the order if estimatedshipping time is not acceptable.

InvoicesThe Vendor or vendor assigned dealer shall submit invoices, to the TIPS participant. Eachinvoice shall include the TIPS participant's purchase order number. The shipment trackingnumber or pertinent information for verification of TIPS participant receipt shall be madeavailable upon request. The Vendor or vendor assigned dealer shall not invoice for partialshipments unless agreed to in writing in advance by TIPS and the TIPS participant.

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Payments

The TIPS participant will make payments directly to the Vendor or vendor assigned dealer at net

30 days after receiving invoice.

Pricing

The Vendor contracts to provide pricing to TIPS and its participating governmental entities that

is the lowest pricing available to like cooperative purchasing customers and the pricing shall

remain so throughout the duration of the contract.

The Vendor agrees to promptly lower the cost of any product purchased through TIPS following

a reduction in the manufacturer or publisher's direct cost to the Vendor. Price increases will be

honored. However, the Vendor shall honor previous prices for thirty (30) days after writtennotification to TIPS of an increase.

All pricing submitted to TIPS shall include the Two Percent (2%) participation fee to be remitted

to TIPS by the Vendor. Vendor will not show adding the 2% to the invoice presented to

customer.

Participation Fees

Vendor or vendor assigned dealer contracts to pay 2% of all sales to TIPS on a monthlyscheduled report. TIPS will email a Monthly Submission Report to each vendor. The Vendor orvendor assigned dealer is responsible for keeping record of all sales that go through the TIPS

contract. Report may be sent to TIPS electronically while check for 2% is mailed. Failure to pay2% participation fee will result in termination of contract.

Indemnity

1. Indemnity for Personality Contracts. Vendor agrees to indemnify and hold harmlessand defend TIPS, TIPS member(s), officers and employees, from and against ail claimsand suits for damages, injuries to persons (including death), property damages, losses,

and expenses including court costs and attorney's fees, arising out of, or resulting from,Vendor's performance of this contract, including all such causes of action based upon

common, constitutional, or statutory law, or based in whole or in part, upon allegationsof negligent or intentional acts on the part of the Vendor, its officers, employees,agents, subcontractors, licensees, invitees, whether or not such claims are based in

whole or in part upon the negligent acts or omissions of the TIPS, TIPS members),officers, employees, or agents.

2, Indemnity for Performance Contracts. The Vendor agrees to indemnify and holdharmless and defend TIPS, TIPS member(s), officers and employees from and against all


claims and suits for damages, injuries to persons (including death), property damages,losses, and expenses including court costs and attorney's fees, arising out of, or resultingfrom, Vendor's work under this contract, including all such causes of action based uponcommon, constitutional, or statutory law, or based in whole or in part, upon allegationsof negligent or intentional acts on the part of the Vendor, its officers, employees,agents, subcontractors, licensees, or invitees. Vendor further agrees to indemnify andhold harmless and defend TIPS, TIPS member(s), officers and employees, from andagainst all claims and suits for injuries (including death) to an officer, employee, agent,subcontractor, supplier or equipment lessee of the Vendor, arising out of, or resultingfrom, Vendor's work under this contract whether or not such claims are based in wholeor in part upon the negligent acts or omissions of the TIPS, TIPS member(s), officers,employees, or agents.

Attorney's Fees-Texas Local Government Code § 271.159 is expressly referenced.Pursuant to §271.159, TEXAS Loc. GOV'T CODE, in the event that any one of the Parties is requiredto obtain the services of an attorney to enforce this Agreement, the prevailing party, in additionto other remedies available, shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs ofcourt.

Multiple Vendor Awards

TIPS reserves the right to award multiple vendor contracts for categories when deemed in thebest interest of the TIPS membership. Bidders scoring 80% or above will be considered for anaward. Categories are established at the discretion of TIPS.

State of Texas Franchise Tax

By signature hereon, the bidder hereby certifies that he/she is not currently delinquent in thepayment of any franchise taxes owed the State of Texas under Chapter 171, Tax Code.

Miscellaneous

The Vendor acknowledges and agrees that continued participation in TIPS is subject to TIPS solediscretion and that any Vendor may be removed from the participation in the Program at anytime with or without cause. Nothing in the contract or in any other communication betweenTIPS and the Vendor may be construed as a guarantee that TIPS participants will submit anyorders at any time. TIPS reserves the right to request additional proposals for items already oncontract at any time.

Purchase Order Pricing/Product Deviation

If a deviation of pricing/product on a purchase order occurs, TIPS is to be notified within 24hours of receipt of order.

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Cancellation for non-performance or contract deficiency

TIPS may terminate any contract if TIPS Members have not used the contract, or if purchasevolume is determined to be "low volume" in any 12-month period. TIPS reserves the right tocancel the whole or any part of this contract due to failure by awarded vendor to carry out anyobligation, term or condition of the contract, TIPS may issue a written deficiency notice toawarded vendor for acting or failing to act in any of the following:

o Providing material that does not meet the specifications of the contract;o Providing work and/or material that was not awarded under the contract;o Failing to adequately perform the services set forth in the scope of work and

specifications;o Failing to complete required work or furnish required materials within a reasonable

amount of time;o Failing to make progress in performance of the contract and/or giving TIPS reason to

believe that awarded vendor will not or cannot perform the requirements of thecontract; and/or

o Performing work or providing services under the contract prior to receiving a TIPSreviewed purchase order for such work.

Upon receipt of the written deficiency, awarded vendor shall have ten (10) days to provide asatisfactory response to TIPS. Failure to adequately address all issues of concern may result incontract cancellation. Upon cancellation under this paragraph, all goods, materials, work,documents, data and reports prepared by awarded vendor under this contract shall becomethe property of the T!PS Member on demand.

TIPS Member Purchasing Procedures

Purchase orders are issued by participating TIPS member to the awarded vendor indicating onthe PO "Contract Number 01042315". Purchase Order is emailed to TIPS at [email protected].

• Awarded vendor delivers goods/services directly to the participating member.• Awarded vendor invoices the participating TIPS member directly.• Awarded vendor receives payment directly from the participating member.• Awarded vendor reports sales monthly to TIPS (unless prior arrangements have been

made with TIPS to report monthly).

Form of ContractThe form of contract for this solicitation shall be the Request for Proposal, the awardedproposal(s) and best and final offer(s), and properly issued and reviewed purchase ordersreferencing the requirements of the Request for Proposals. If a vendor submitting an offer

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requires TIPS and/or TIPS Member to sign an additional agreement, a copy of the proposedagreement must be included with the proposal.Vendor contract documents: TIPS will review proposed vendor contract documents. Vendor'scontract document shall not become part of TIPS's contract with vendor unless and until anauthorized representative of TIPS reviews and approves it.

Licenses

Awarded vendor shall maintain in current status all federal, state and local licenses, bonds andpermits required for the operation of the business conducted by awarded vendor. Awardedvendor shall remain fully informed of and in compliance with all ordinances and regulationspertaining to the lawful provision of services under the contract, TIPS reserves the right to stopwork and/or cancel contract of any awarded vendor whose license(s) expire, lapse, aresuspended or terminated.

Novation

If awarded vendor sells or transfers all assets or the entire portion of the assets used toperform this contract, a successor in interest must guarantee to perform all obligations underthis contract. TIPS reserves the right to accept or reject any new party. A simple change ofname agreement will not change the contractual obligations of awarded vendor,

Site Requirements (when applicable to service or job)

Cleanup: Awarded vendor shall clean up and remove all debris and rubbish resulting from theirwork as required or directed by TIPS Member. Upon completion of work, the premises shall beleft in good repair and an orderly, neat, clean and unobstructed condition.Preparation: Awarded vendor shall not begin a project for which TIPS Member has notprepared the site, unless awarded vendor does the preparation work at no cost, or until TIPSMember includes the cost of site preparation in a purchase order.Site preparation includes, but is not limited to: moving furniture, installing wiring for networksor power, and similar pre-installation requirements.Registered sex offender restrictions: For work to be performed at schools, awarded vendoragrees that no employee of a sub-contractor who has been adjudicated to be a registered sexoffender will perform work at any time when students are or reasonably expected to bepresent. Awarded vendor agrees that a violation of this condition shall be considered a materialbreach and may result in the cancellation of the purchase order at the TIPS Member'sdiscretion.Awarded vendor must identify any additional costs associated with compliance of this term. Ifno costs are specified, compliance with this term will be provided at no additional charge.Safety measures: Awarded vendor shall take all reasonable precautions for the safety ofemployees on the worksite, and shall erect and properly maintain all necessary safeguards forprotection of workers and the public. Awarded vendor shall post warning signs against allhazards created by the operation and work in progress. Proper precautions shall be taken


pursuant to state law and standard practices to protect workers, general public and existingstructures from injury or damage.Smoking

Persons working under contract shall adhere to local smoking policies. Smoking will only bepermitted in posted areas or off premises.

Invoices

The awarded vendor shall submit invoices to the participating entity clearly stating "Per TIPSContract". The shipment tracking number or pertinent information for verification shall bemade available upon request.

Marketing

Awarded vendor agrees to allow TIPS to use their name and logo within website, marketingmaterials and advertisement. Any use of TIPS name and logo or any form of publicity, inclusiveof press release, regarding this contract by awarded vendor must have prior approval fromTIPS.

Supplemental agreements

The entity participating in the TIPS contract and awarded vendor may enter into a separatesupplemental agreement to further define the level of service requirements over and above theminimum defined in this contract i.e. invoice requirements, ordering requirements, specializeddelivery, etc. Any supplemental agreement developed as a result of this contract is exclusivelybetween the participating entity and awarded vendor. TIPS, its agents, TIPS members andemployees shall not be made party to any claim for breach of such agreement.

Legal obligations

It is the responding vendor's responsibility to be aware of and comply with all local, state andfederal laws governing the sale of products/services identified in this RFP and any awardedcontract thereof. Applicable laws and regulations must be followed even if not specificallyidentified herein.

Audit rights

Awarded Vendor shall, at their sole expense, maintain appropriate due diligence of allpurchases made by TIPS Member that utilizes this Contract. TIPS and Region 8 ESC each reservethe right to audit the accounting for a period of three (3) years from the time such purchasesare made. This audit right shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of one (1)year from the effective date of termination. TIPS shall have authority to conduct random auditsof Awarded Vendor's pricing that is offered to TIPS Members. Notwithstanding the foregoing, inthe event that TIPS is made aware of any pricing being offered to eligible entities that ismaterially inconsistent with the pricing under this agreement, TIPS shall have the ability to


conduct the audit internally or may engage a third-party auditing firm. In the event of an audit,the requested materials shall be provided in the format and at the location designated byRegion 8 ESC or TIPS.

Force Majeure

If by reason of Force Majeure, either party hereto shall be rendered unable wholly or in part tocarry out its obligations under this Agreement then such party shall give notice and fullyparticulars of Force Majeure in writing to the other party within a reasonable time afteroccurrence of the event or cause relied upon, and the obligation of the party giving such notice,so far as it is affected by such Force Majeure, shall be suspended during the continuance of theinability then claimed, except as hereinafter provided, but for no longer period, and such partyshall endeavor to remove or overcome such inability with all reasonable dispatch.

Services

When applicable, performance bonds will be required on construction or labor required jobsover $100,000 and payment bonds on jobs over $25,000 or awarded vendor will meet the TIPSmember's local and state purchasing requirements. Awarded vendors may need to provideadditional capacity as jobs increase. Bonds will not require that a fee be paid to TIPS. The actualcost of the bond will be a pass through to the TIPS member and added to the purchase order.

Scope of Services

The specific scope of work for each job shall be determined in advance and in writing betweenTIPS Member and Awarded vendor. It is okay if the TIPS member provides a general scope, butthe awarded vendor should provide a written scope of work to the TIPS member as part of theproposal. Once the scope of the job is agreed to, the TIPS member will issue a PO with theestimate referenced as an attachment along with bond and any other special provisions agreedto for the TIPS member. If special terms and conditions other than those covered within thissolicitation and awarded contracts are required, they will be attached to the PO and shall takeprecedence over those in the base contract.

Project Delivery Order Procedures

The TIPS member having approved and signed an interlocal agreement, or other TIPSmembership document, may make a request of the awarded vendor under this contract whenthe TIPS member has services that need to be undertaken. Notification may occur via phone,the web, email, fax, or in person.Upon notification of a pending request, the awarded vendor shall make contact with the TIPSmember as soon as possible, but must make contact with the TIPS member within two workingdays.

Scheduling of Projects

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Scheduling of projects (if applicable) will be accomplished when the TIPS member issues apurchase order that will serve as "the notice to proceed". The period for the delivery order willinclude the mobilization, materials purchase, installation and delivery, design, weather, and sitecleanup and inspection. No additional claims may be made for delays as a result of these items.When the tasks have been completed the awarded vendor shall notify the client and have theTIPS member inspect the work for acceptance under the scope and terms in the PO. The TIPSmember will issue in writing any corrective actions that are required. Upon completion of theseitems, the TIPS member will issue a completion notice and final payment will be issued.

Support Requirements

If there is a dispute between the awarded vendor and TIPS member, TIPS or its representativeswill assist in conflict resolution or third party (mandatory mediation), if requested by eitherparty. TIPS, or its representatives, reserves the right to inspect any project and audit theawarded vendors TIPS project files, documentation and correspondence.

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Special Terms and Conditions

It is the intent of TIPS to contract with a reliable, high performance vendor to supply productsand services to government and educational agencies. It is the experience of TIPS that thefollowing procedures provide TIPS, the Vendor, and the participating agency the necessarysupport to facilitate a mutually beneficial relationship. The specific procedures will benegotiated with the successful vendor.

• Contracts: All vendor purchase orders must be emailed to TIPS at [email protected] an agency send an order direct to vendor, it is the vendor's responsibility to forwardthe order to TIPS at the email above within 24 business hours and confirm its receipt withTIPS.

• Promotion of Contract: It is agreed that Vendor will encourage all eligible entities topurchase from the TIPS Program. Encouraging entities to purchase directly from the Vendorand not through TIPS contract is not acceptable to the terms and conditions of this contractand will result in removal of Vendor from Program. Vendor is expected to use marketingfunds for the marketing and promotion of this contract.

• Dally Order Confirmation: All contract purchase orders will be approved daily by TIPS andsent to vendor. The vendor must confirm receipt of orders to the TIPS member (customer)within 24 business hours.

• Vendor custom website for TIPS: If Vendor is hosting a custom TIPS website, then updatedpricing must be posted by 1st of each month.

• Back Ordered Products: If product is not expected to ship within 3 business days, customeris to be notified within 24 hours and appropriate action taken based on customer request.

Check one of the following responses to the General Terms and Special Terms and Conditions:

We take no exceptions/deviations to the general and special terms and conditions.

(Note: If none are listed below, it is understood that no exceptions/deviations are taken.]

We take the following exceptions/deviations to the general and special terms andconditions. All exceptions/deviations must be clearly explained. Reference thecorresponding general or special terms and conditions that you are takingexceptions/deviations to. The proposer must clearly state if you are adding additionalterms and conditions to the general or special terms and conditions. Provide details onyour exceptions/deviations below:

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The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS Cooperative)Supplier Response

Bid Information Contact Information Ship to Information

Bid Creator Mr. David Mabe National Address Region VIII Education AddressCoordinator Service Center

Email [email protected] 4845 US Highway 271Phone +1 (903) 243-4759 North ContactFax +1 (866) 749-6674 Pittsburg, TX 75686

Contact Mr. David Mabe DepartmentBid Number 02042315 National Coordinator BuildingTitle Trades, Labor and MaterialsBid Type RFP Department Floor/RoomIssue Date 02/02/2015 Building TelephoneClose Date 3/12/2015 3:00:00 PM CT FaxNeed by Date Floor/Room Email

Telephone +1 (866) 839-8477Fax +1 (866) 929-4402Email [email protected]

Supplier Information

Company CRRCAddress PO Box 2686

Harlingen, TX 78551ContactDepartmentBuildingFloor/RoomTelephone 1 (956) 365-4252Fax 1 (956) 365-4412EmailSubmitted 3/12/2015 11:10:48 AM CTTotal $0.00

Signature David A. Hanawa Email [email protected]

Supplier Notes

Brownsville Public Utilities Board is one of our clients that require critical services on an emergency basis. Contact RamiroCapistran to verify their use of TIPS to facilitate the procurement of our services. Thanks.

Bid Notes

Bid Activities

Bid Messages

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Date Subject Message

02/02/15 PDF Files All PDF files are Fillable PDF Forms. You have to download the file to your computer, fill out the form, savethe form, and upload the form to the "response attachments" section.

If a signature is required you have to fill out the form, print the form, sign the form, scan the form, andupload the form to the "response attachments" section.

02/02/15 Appropriate Category TIPS reserves the right to move vendors from the Trades, Labor and Materials category to the GeneralServices category, if appropriate.

Please review the following and respond where necessary

# Name Note Response

1 Yes - No Disadvantaged/Minority/Women Business Enterprise - NoD/M/WBE (Required by some participating governmentalentities) Vendor certifies that their firm is a D/M/WBE?Vendor must upload proof of certification to the `ResponseAttachments` D/M/WBE CERTIFICATES section.

2 Yes - No Highly Underutilized Business - HUB (Required by some Noparticipating governmental entities) Vendor certifies thattheir firm is a HUB? Vendor must upload proof ofcertification to the `Response Attachments` HUBCERTIFICATES section.

3 Yes - No Certification of Residency (Required by the State of YesTexas) Company submitting bid is a Texas residentbidder?

4 Company Residence (City) Vendor's principal place of business is in the city of? Harlingen

5 Company Residence (State) Vendor's principal place of business is in the state of? Texas

6 Felony Conviction Notice: (Required by the State of Texas) My firm is, as outlined on (No Response Required)PAGE 5 in the Instructions to Bidders document:(Questions 7 - 9)

7 Yes - No A publicly held corporation; therefore, this reporting Norequirement is not applicable?

8 Yes - No Is not owned or operated by anyone who has been Noconvicted of a felony?

9 Yes - No Is owned or operated by individual(s) who has/have been Noconvicted of a felony? If answer is YES, a detailedexplanation of the name(s) and conviction(s) must beuploaded to the `Response Attachments` FELONYCONVICTION section.

10 Pricing Information: Pricing information section. (Questions 11 - 14) (No Response Required)

11 Yes - No In addition to the typical unit pricing furnished herein, the YesVendor agrees to furnish all current and future products atprices that are proportionate to Dealer Pricing. If answer isNO, include a statement detailing how pricing for TIPSparticipants would be calculated in the PRICING documentthat is uploaded to the `Response Attachments` PRICINGEXHIBIT section.

12 Yes - No Pricing submitted includes the 2% TIPS participation fee? Yes

13 Yes - No Vendor agrees to remit to TIPS the required 2% Yesparticipation fee?

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14 Yes - No Additional discounts to TIPS members for bulk quantities Noor scope of work?

15 Start Time Average start time after receipt of customer order is ____ 1working days?

16 Years Experience Company years experience in this category? 15

17 Yes - No The Vendor can provide services and/or products to all 50 YesUS States?

18 States Served: If answer is NO to question #17, please list which statescan be served. (Example: AR, OK, TX)

19 Company and/or Product Description: This information will appear on the TIPS website in the Chemical Response & Remediationcompany profile section, if awarded a TIPS contract. (Limit Contractors, Inc. (CRRC) is a750 characters.) multi-disciplinary company with

rapid response (24/7)capabilities forenvironmental services includingasbestos, mold, mercury spill,contaminated soils remediation,chemicallab packing and other highhazard chemical spills includinghazardous and non-hazardousmaterials waste disposal.Also,CRRC provides fire and waterdamage restoration including waterextraction, drying, odor control andbuild back of damaged areas.

20 Resellers: Does the vendor have resellers that it will name under this Nocontract? (If applicable, vendor should download theReseller/Dealers spreadsheet from the Attachmentssection, fill out the form and submit the document in theResponse Attachments RESELLERS section.

21 Primary Contact Name Primary Contact Name David A. Hanawa

22 Primary Contact Title Primary Contact Title President

23 Primary Contact Email Primary Contact Email [email protected]

24 Primary Contact Phone Primary Contact Phone - Format (xxx) xxx-xxxx (956) 365-4252

25 Primary Contact Fax Primary Contact Fax - Format (xxx) xxx-xxxx (956) 365-4412

26 Primary Contact Mobile Primary Contact Mobile- Format (xxx) xxx-xxxx (956) 535-9110

27 Secondary Contact Name Secondary Contact Name Juan Cadenas

28 Secondary Contact Title Secondary Contact Title Office Manager

29 Secondary Contact Email Secondary Contact Email [email protected]

30 Secondary Contact Phone Secondary Contact Phone - Format (xxx) xxx-xxxx (956) 365-4252

31 Secondary Contact Fax Secondary Contact Fax - Format (xxx) xxx-xxxx (956) 365-4412

32 Secondary Contact Mobile Secondary Contact Mobile - Format (xxx) xxx-xxxx (956) 778-2746

33 2% Contact Name 2% Contact Name David A. Hanawa

34 2% Contact Email 2% Contact Email [email protected]

35 2% Contact Phone 2% Contact Phone - Format (xxx) xxx-xxxx (956) 365-4252

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36 Purchase Order Contact: This person is responsible for receiving Purchase Orders (No Response Required)from TIPS. (Questions 37 - 39)

37 Purchase Order Contact Name Purchase Order Contact Name Juan Cadenas

38 Purchase Order Contact Email Purchase Order Contact Email [email protected]

39 Purchase Order Contact Phone Purchase Order Contact Phone - Format (xxx) xxx-xxxx (956) 365-4252

40 Company Website Company Website www.chemicalresponse.com

41 Federal ID Number: Federal ID Number also known as the Employer 74-2942932Identification Number.

42 Primary Address Primary Address 18635 Primera Rd, Unit 1

43 Primary Address City Primary Address City Harlingen

44 Primary Address State Primary Address State Texas

45 Primary Address Zip Primary Address Zip 78552

46 Search Words: Please list search words to be posted in the TIPS . Environmental, remediation,database about your company that TIPS website users emergency, spills, restoration,might search. Words may be product names, asbestos, mold, chemical, biological,manufacturers, or other words associated with the radiological, mercury,formaldehyde,category of award. YOU MAY NOT LIST hydrocarbon, oil, soils, labpack, tankNON-CATEGORY ITEMS. (Limit 500 words) (Format: cleaning, confined space,product, paper, construction, manufacturer name, etc.) hazardous materials, cleaning,

disinfecting, degreasing, biocidefungicide, demolition, extraction,disaster, floods, fire

47 Bonding Capability: Company should provide their total bonding capability and 24999must upload proof of bonding to the "ResponseAttachments" BONDING section.

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Response Total: $0.00

Statementof

Qualifications

Chemical Response &Remediation Contractors, Inc.

Intelligent Environmental Solutions

www.chemicalresponse.comUpdated January 2014

Chemical Response &Remediation Contractors, Inc.

P.O. Box 2686Harlingen, Texas 78551

Tel (956) 365-4252Fax (956) 365-4412

CRRC CONTACT NUMBERS

24 - Hour Emergency Response (866) 4ER-CRRC (437-2772)

Harlingen Office (956) 365-4252Harlingen Facsimile (956) 365-4412

Juan Cadenas (956) 778-2426 (Verizon Mobile)[email protected]

Joseph Flores (956) 244-5650 (Mobile)[email protected]

David A. Hanawa (956) 535-9110 (Nextel)(956) 778-8181 (T Mobile)[email protected]

EMERGENCY SPILL PHONE NUMBERS

TCEQ Region 15 – Harlingen (956) 778-5423Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (956) 778-6824

(Spills impacting land)

TGLO Region 4 – Brownsville (800) 823-8224Texas General Land Office (Spills impacting water)

DSHS Region 11 – Harlingen (800) 705-8868Texas Dept. of Health

National Response Center (800) 424-8802

Chemtrec (800) 424-9300

Poison Control Center (800) 764-7661

EPA Region 6 – Dallas (214) 738-8312Environmental Protection Agency

Dept. of State Health Services – Harlingen (956) 767-4710 (Pager)(Bio-Terrorism Response Laboratory) (956) 767-4711 (Pager)

FBI (210) 225-6741 (Main)Federal Bureau of Investigation (956) 546-6922 (Brownsville)

(956) 984-6300 (McAllen)

CRRCThis booklet introduces services provided by Chemical Response and Remediation Contractors,Inc. (CRRC). Our company specializes in four environmental areas. The Hazardous MaterialSection consists of emergency response teams, asbestos and mold remediation, and hazard-

ous waste management. Our Training Sec-tion provides bilingual, site-specific and in-dustry-specific classroom instruction, tab-letop exercises, and mock exercises for cli-ents in every area of industrial health andsafety. The Environmental and Occupa-tional Safety and Health Section designs,researches and prepares health and safetyplans, emergency planning activities, indus-trial contingency planning, safety manuals,standard operation procedures, user guides,

and question and answer brochures and multi-media presentations. Our Geologic and Con-struction Section provides subdivision planning and utilities installation, heavy equipmentrental (with operator), Geotech drilling and soil sampling, monitor well installation, water wells,and pressure washing. This booklet contains details and a complete listing of all services pro-vided by Chemical Response & Remediation Contractors, Inc.

Our staff and associates includes environmental and safety engineers, civil engineers, geolo-gists, biologists, environmental scientists,emergency planners, and law enforcement andfire suppression professionals. Our staff servesSouth Texas and Northern Mexico twenty-fourhours a day, every day from our corporate of-fice in Harlingen, Texas. Our division teamsemploy state-of-the-art technological equip-ment and maintain their qualifications throughexperience, practice, and continuing education.Our portfolio contains projects for the Environ-mental Protection Agency, The Texas Depart-ment of State Health Services, school districts,and the University of Texas at Brownsville.Chemical Response and Remediation Contractors offers cost-effective solutions to environmen-tal problems.

▲Hazardous Materials

▲Training Services

▲Environmental & OccupationalHealth & Safety

▲Geologic & Construction

▲Over 1000 projects completedsuccessfully since 1996

▲Serving South & South CentralTexas & Northern Mexico

▲24-Hour Emergency Response

Contents

Part I

CRRC Location Directory....................................................................... 1

CRRC Sections..................................................................................... 2

Hazardous Materials Section ................................................................. 2

Training Services Section...................................................................... 2

Environmental & Occupational Health & Safety Section ........................... 3

Geologic and Construction Section......................................................... 3

Certificates and Registrations................................................................ 4

Insurance............................................................................................ 4

Senior Management ............................................................................. 5

Key Management................................................................................. 5

Part II

Equipment and Materials ...................................................................... 7

Part III

Emergency Response Project Examples ................................................. 11

Course Descriptions & Training Project Examples.................................... 15

Occupational Health & Safety Project Examples ...................................... 17

Part IV

Remediation & Field Services Project Examples ...................................... 19

Part I

Location Directory

CRRC USA - Harlingen (Corporate Office)18635 Primera Rd. Unit 1 Tel: (956) 365-4252Harlingen, TX 78552 Fax:(956) 365-4412Website: www.chemicalresponse.com

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Response Map:253 mile radius (4-hour)from Harlingen Corp. Office

CRRC Harlingen

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Chemical Response & Remediation Contractors, Inc.

Hazardous MaterialsThe Hazardous Materials section specializes in emergency response,

asbestos and mold remediation,and hazardous waste manage-ment. Our emergency responseteams respond to industrial in-cidents in South and SouthCentral Texas and NorthernMexico. We respond to trans-portation incidents, chemicalreleases, industrial fires andexplosions, or other environmental emergencies. CRRCensures the safest, most effective means of recoveringmaximum product with minimal cross-contamination.

The Hazardous Materials Division performs all aspectsof asbestos and mold remediation. Our staff consists ofconsultants, inspectors, and technicians. CRRC conductssite or facility assessment and planning for remediation,all categories of media sampling, analysis, and interpre-

tation of environmental data. The Hazardous Materials section manages hazardous waste, im-plements remedial designs and actions at sites impacted by hazardous waste, and insures dis-posal in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Project examples of transportation and facility incidentsare outlined in Part III.

Training Services

Chemical Response and Remediation Contractors Train-ing section designs and delivers bilingual industry-specific and site-specific training for clients in every areaof industrial health and safety. CRRC instructors main-tain the skills they teach through experience, practice,

and continuing education.CRRC instructors meet strin-gent requirements whetherthey are OSHA Certifications,NFPA Certifications, DOT Com-pliance, or task-specific train-ing.

Remediation & Field RemediationServices

▲Mold Decontamination & Reme-diation▲Remedial Action Plans▲Facility Decontamination &Demolition▲Facility Closure▲Immobilization & Stabilization▲Bio-Remediation▲Soil Excavation▲Asbestos Consulting/WasteTransport▲Lab Packing Services▲Soil Oxidation▲Disposal Management▲Post-Disaster Cleanup

Emergency Response Services

▲Transportation Incidents▲Facility Incidents▲Hazardous Material Release

Cleanup▲Inland & Marine Oil Spills▲Hazardous Material

Transport/Escort▲Transfer of High/Low Pres-

sure Liquids▲Reactive/Explosive/

Energetic Materials Stabili-zation

▲Emergency Response ServiceAgreements

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CRRC’s training programs include all levels of Haz-ardous Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents,Incident Command, Hazardous Materials Recogni-tion & Identification, Confined Space Entry & Res-cue, Field Sampling Methodology, and Air Monitor-ing. A complete list of course offerings and a list oftraining examples are presented in Part III. CRRCprovides training at our facility or at our client’sfacility.

Environmental and OccupationalSafety and Health

Chemical Response & Remediation Contractors En-vironmental and Occupational Safety and HealthSection designs emergency plans, performs hazardvulnerability and risk assessments, writes healthand safety plans, contingency plans, standard op-

erating procedures, user guides, ques-tion and answer brochures, and cre-ates or revises safety manuals. Weconduct AHERA inspections and man-agement plans, accident investiga-tions, job safety analysis, and planfacility fire protection and engineer-ing.

Project examples such as air monitor-ing and industrial hygiene are out-lined in Part III.

Geologic and Construction

Our Geologic and Construction Sec-tion drills water, monitoring, and va-por wells, restores existing wells, and

conducts environmental drilling. We sample soils and underground water, including direct pushcontinuous sampling. We provide sub-division utility planning and installa-tion, heavy equipment rental (withoperator), and pressure washing.Equipment is listed in Part II.

Training Services

▲Emergency Response to HazardousMaterials Incidents

▲Incident Command▲Hazardous Materials Refresher▲Oil Spill Response▲Hazardous Material Recognition &

Identification▲Hazard Communication▲Introduction to RCRA▲Dangerous Goods Regulations▲Personal Protective Equipment▲Air Monitoring▲HM 181 & HM 126 F▲Confined Space Entry & Rescue▲Field Sampling Methodology

Environmental & Occupational Safety & HealthServices

▲Job Safety Analysis▲Workplace Hazard Identification▲Hazardous Materials Inventory Management▲Industrial & Hazardous Waste Minimization▲Solid Waste Management Plans▲Emergency Planning Activities▲Fire Protection & Engineering▲Hazard Vulnerability & Risk Assessments▲Worker’s Compensation Analysis▲Health & Safety Plans▲Industrial Contingency Planning▲Accident Investigation

Geologic Drilling & Construction

▲Geotech Drilling & Soil Sampling▲Environmental Drilling▲Monitor Well Installation/Underground Water

Sampling▲Installation of Vapor Wells with Turbine Vents▲Water Wells, Restoration, Plumbing, etc.▲Direct Push Continuous Sampling▲Subdivision Utilities Construction

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Certificates and Registrations

▲DSHS Asbestos Consultant Agency License (10-0373)

▲DSHS Asbestos Abatement Contractor License (80-0821)

▲DSHS Asbestos Laboratory PCM License (30-0367)

▲DSHS Asbestos Transporter License (40-0333)

▲DSHS Mold Remediation Company License (RCO0107)

▲DSHS Mold Remediation Contractor License (MRC0115)

▲DSHS Mold Assessment Company License (ACO0120)

▲UST Contractor License (CR0000019)

▲TCEQ Solid Waste Registration Number (86580)

▲EPA ID Number (TXR000040014)

▲TGLO Discharge Cleanup Organization Number (03-003)

Insurance Coverage

CRRC maintains the following insurance coverage:

General Liability .............................................................. $1 million per occurrence/aggregate

Professional Liability including Pollution Legal Liability ........$2 Million per claim/aggregate

Vehicle...........................................................................$1 million

Workers Compensation....................................................$1 million

Special Services

▲Heavy Equipment Rental (w/operator)▲Pressure Washing▲Ozone Treatment

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Senior Management

David A. Hanawa, Principal, has over twenty-three years of consulting experience. Heearned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1973 and an M.S. in 1974 at Texas A&M. Heworked six years as a facilities’ engineer on plant design and optimization of facilities that con-tained asbestos in thermal system insulation material with Exxon. His specific areas of exper-tise include asbestos inspections and management plans, abatement specifications, projectmanagement, air quality monitoring, environmental assessments/audits and underground stor-age tanks. He has extensive experience in industrial plants and commercial building construc-tion and has conducted hundreds of environmental assessments, audits, asbestos inspectionsand remedial investigations. Mr. Hanawa was one of the principals in Code 3, Inc., an environ-mental emergency response company established in 1993 and sold to Boots & Coots in 1998with offices in Harlingen, Laredo, El Paso, San Antonio, Fort Worth and La Porte, Texas. Mr.Hanawa's primary responsibilities are managing personnel and equipment resources along withbusiness development. Mr. Hanawa is a Texas Department of State Health Services LicensedAsbestos Consultant, a Certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor and a former TCLOSE Certi-fied Peace Officer (South Padre Island Reserve Police Officer).

Key Management

Joseph Flores, Response Supervisor, captain with the Harlingen Fire Department and in-structor for its ARFF Academy, has over five years of experience in hazardous materials emer-gency response and remediation. His specialization includes the identification of unknown sub-stances, Hazard Characterization (Haz-Cat), railcar emergency response, and grid samplingprocedures. Mr. Garcia achieved certification as an Advanced Fire Fighter, in Advanced Air-craft Rescue, as a Hazardous Materials Specialist, and as an Emergency Medical Technician.He attended over 100 hours of training in incident command and completed various courses atthe National Fire Academy. Mr. Garcia completed a 120-hour Emergency Response Course atTexas State Technical College, the American Association of Railroad Tank Car SpecialistCourse, and Amoco’s Tank Car Safety Course. Mr. Garcia has been a fire fighter since 1984,and he is a member of the Cameron County Local Emergency Planning Committee.

UnitNumber

Description Year License

312 (1) CM Trailer 32’ 1997 89VSYP309 (1) Wells Cargo 28’ 1997 86VPPS308 (1) Big Tex 24’ 1999 57WRKX310 (1) Boat Trailer (Custom Built) 1998 48WCZJ307 Boom Trailer (Custom Built)306 Pressure Washer Trailer 1999 16WN2M

18 ½ ft Southwest Gooseneck Car Hauler 2003(1) 31 ft Southwest Gooseneck Flatbed Trailer 2003(1) 12 ft Big Tex Dump Trailer 2003(1) Boat Trailer (Custom Built) 1998(2) 30 Yard Rolloff Containers(1) 40 Yard Rolloff Container

(2) Aluminum Flat Bottom Boats 7461JA/7458JA6

Part II Equipment and Materials

CRRC maintains a broad inventory of equipment, tools, vehicles, and monitoring equipmentdedicated to emergency response.Vehicles

Response Trailers / Vans

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VehicleNumber

Description Year License

1 Ford F350 Crew Cab 1999 3CGS142 Ford F150 Extended Cab 2002 AD905563 Chevy C1500 Extended Cab 1997 8MLN504 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab 1992 3SSR745 Ford F350 Crew Cab Flatbed 2000 4NNW476 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 2001 5SVJ757 Dump Truck (14 CY) 1995 36TLYZ

8 Ford E-350 15 Passenger Van 2002 486JCJ9 Mack Truck (Rolloff) 1997 2EG83810 Ford Ranger 1999 3FPC2311 Chevy 3500 Crew Cab 2001 9KTK921213

Air Compressor Trailer 1966

(1) 28 ft Wells Cargo Trailer 1997(1) Air Compressor “Trailer” 1966(1) John Deere 310 E-4X4 Back Hoe 1997(1) Milwaukee Diamond Coring Machine 20041-Arc Welder1-Oxygen Acetylene Cutting Rig2-Rae Systems: Multi-Rae Monitors(LEL,O2,H2S,and CO)1-1” Poly Diaphragm Pump 20033-Stainless Chemical Pumps (Diaphragm)3-Negative Air Machines1-Dehimidifier (Professional Grade)1-Ozone Machine 2004Hepa Vacuums1-Draeger Manuel Gas Detector1-Photo Ionization Detector1-Arti Airborne Particulate Counter1-Sound Level Meter2-Hazcat Kits1-Coleman Powermate Progen 5000 Generator1-Coleman Vertex 7500 Pro. Vertical Generator 20031-Miller Equipment Tripod Lifeline Hoist1-Campbell Hausfeld Dual Cylinder Air Compres-sor

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4-LibraTM Model L-4Air Sampling Pumps 20041-Hydro-Thermometer+InfraRed Thermometer 2004

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Response Vehicle Inventory

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VHF radio Assorted respirator cartridgesBooties Broom, StreetBrooms, Corn Butyl Rubber gloves(7) Cellular telephone Decon kits(1) Direct Reading Sample Pump Drum liners 6 mil.Full-face respirators Hand held company radioHand tools Leak repair kit(4) RAE Systems- Multi-Rae (LEL, O2,H2S andCO)

Neoprene gloves

Nitrile gloves pH paperPoly Sheeting (20’x100’) roll PVC coveralls, hoodedPVC gloves Reference library(4) S.C.B.A. Safety glassesSample gloves Sample JarsSaranex coveralls, hooded Siphon Pumps (disposable)Banner tape (Haz-Mat) Valve wrenches

Response Trailer Inventory

17-E Drum (steel) 17-H Drum (steel)20’ x 100 Poly Sheeting rolls 250 lbs. Soda Ash (7 bags)300 lbs. Oil Dry absorbent (10 bags) 8” x 10 Sorbent Booms4H Gloves Spare Air bottles85-gallon salvage drum (poly) 95-gallon overpack (poly)Barricade Encapsulated (Level B) Breathing air (size J bottles)Brooms Bung wrenches(2) Decon basin Decon kit(3) Drum dolly Drum liners, 6 mil.(2) Drum sling Drum wrenchDuct Tape Electrical extension cord(4) Eye and Face wash Fire extinguisherFlashlights Gas cans (5 gallon)Hand Tools (Shovels, etc.) Hazardous Material banner tapeLatex Booties Life Guard Responders (Level A)M2 Pump Neoprene Gloves No. 9-92Nitrile Gloves (Solvex) pH paper, roll or stickPoly high density sprayer PVC (Petroflex) gloves No. 12-214 24

Respirators and Cartridges S.C.B.A.'s (6)Safety glasses Sample jar, 4 oz. (glass)Saranex splash suit (Level C) Sorbent PadsTraffic Cones Trash bags (75 per box)Trauma kit Water cooler

Transfer EquipmentPumps / Compressors

2" Stainless Steel diaphragm pump (2) 2" Aluminum diaphragm pump2” Trash, gas-operated, pull start (2) 2" Polyethylene diaphragm pump185 CFM Compressor Composite Chemical Hose

Patch Tools and Equipment

Assorted pipe wrenches ½” & ¾” drive socket setsChlorine A, B, C kits Assorted pipe toolsTeflon tape Assorted plugs and patch

Oil Spill Equipment3 gallon pump sprayers Absorbent padsAbsorbent boom Anchor floats and anchorsAbsorbent sweep Corn broomsContainment boom Leaf rakesLeaf blowers Roll banner tapeLife jackets Roll trash bagsRoll 500 ¾”rope 6 mil polyRoll drum liners Utility work boatsScoop shovels Weed eaters

Sampling EquipmentHaz-Cat Sample Analysis Area/Personal Air MonitorCombustible/Oxygen Multiple Gas Detector Direct Reading Toxic Gas DetectorPhoto ionization Detector Stainless Steel Hand Auger

Miscellaneous EquipmentCoppus Fan/Air Driven Blower ComputersConfined Space Rescue Equipment Generator, 10 Kilowatt or lessPressure Washer – Heated 6,000 PSI Lights, Quartz DemolitionRadios, hand-held Phone, Mobile

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Materials

Absorbents, All Purpose (Granular) Absorbents, Boom OilAbsorbents, Mersorb Absorbents, Pads OilBags (HazMat), 6 mil Clear Bags (HazMat), 6 mil Clear (P.E.)Booties - Latex - XL Overshoe Boxes, D.O.T. ShippingBroom (Corn) Broom (Street)Brush, Decon Buckets, 5 gal, D.O.T.Buckets, Metal Open 5 gal Cartridge - GME Super CombinationChemicals - HCl Acid Chemicals - Degreaser (Mixed Solution)Chemicals - Muratic Acid Chemicals - Soda AshChemicals - Sodium Hypochlorite Cartridge - MersorbDecon Pools Drum, 16 gal Poly OpenDrum, 16 gal Poly Closed Drum, 30 gal Poly ClosedDrum, 30 gal Poly Open Drum, 55 gal 17E Steel ClosedDrum, 55 gal 17H Steel Open Drum, 55 gal Poly ClosedDrum, 55 gal Poly Open Top Drum, 85 gal Poly SalvageDrum, 85 gal Steel Salvage Gloves, LinersGloves, Butyl Rubber (11") Gloves, Neoprene (Neox - 14")Gloves, Nimble Fingers (Sample) Gloves, NitrileGloves, Petroflex Gloves- Raw Hide LeatherJars - 16 oz. Jars - 32 oz.Jars – 4 oz. Jars – 8-oz./6 oz.Jars - PCB Wipe pH SticksPlastic Sheeting (8' x 100' x 2 mil.) Plastic Sheeting (20' x 100' x 6 mil.)PPE - Chem Boots PPE - Safety GlassesPPE - Steel Toe Rubber Boots Pump, Barrel SiphonSample Scoops Suit - Responder (encapsulated), Level ASuit - CPF2 (with feet), Level C Suit - CPF3 (with feet), Level CSuit - CPF4 (encapsulated), Level B Suit - CPF1 (without feet), Level CSuit - Rain Slicker Tape, Caution (1000')Suit - Splash (PVC 500) Suit - TyvekTape, Duct Tape, Haz Mat (1000')Tubes, Coliwasa Tubes, Kitigawa DetectorVermiculite (6 cu ft bag) Wipes, Disposable

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Part IIIEmergency Response to 2003 Columbia Shuttle Material Recovery

CRRC's emergency response team responded to the Columbia Shuttle Disaster as a team sub-contractor for EPA Region 6. CRRC personnel and equipment mobilized and was first on-scenefor the HazMat responders. The team was responsible for the packaging, transport and decon-tamination as necessary of identified debris to the collection centers.

Emergency Response to 2005 Hurricanes Katrina & Rita

Hurricane Katrina; September 2005 to February 2006: Approximately 50 CRRC trainedhazardous material technicians worked with the EPA in the New Orleans, Louisiana, area torecover hazardous materials left by Hurricane Katrina. CRRC teams recovered and transportedhazardous materials to EPA collection sites.

Hurricane Rita; September 2005 to December 2005: Approximately 30 CRRC trainedhazardous material technicians worked with the EPA in the Lake Charles, Louisiana, area torecover hazardous materials left by Hurricane Rita. CRRC teams recovered and transportedhazardous materials to EPA collection sites.

Emergency Response to Customs and Border Protection

Narcotics Extraction, July 2010:CRRC's emergency response team responded to a request to remove a windshield washer fluidreservoir from an automobile reservoir at the Hidalgo Port of Entry.

Narcotics Extraction and decontamination, April 2009:CRRC's emergency response team responded to a request to decontaminate tar oil contami-nated narcotic packages from a tanker at the Falfurrias Checkpoint.

Emergency Response to Transportation Incidents

Diesel Spill; Transporter Company; September 2004:CRRC's emergency response team responded to a 200 gallon diesel fuel spill located at aWhataburger in Brooks County. CRRC personnel responded to the spill and remediated theparking area and street with clay sorbents and a microbial agent.

Diesel Spill; Transporter Company; March 2004:CRRC's emergency response team responded to a 250 gallon diesel fuel spill located on an Ex-pressway in Hidalgo County. CRRC personnel responded to the spill and remediated the sitethat included the rebuilding of road areas to TXDOT specifications.

Crude Condendate Spill; Transporter Company; January 2004:CRRC's emergency response team responded to 6,000 gallon crude condensate spill located ona Farm Road in Hidalgo County. CRRC personnel responded to the spill and remediated thesite that included the rebuilding of road areas to TXDOT specifications.

Aviation Fuel Spill; Cargo Plane; June 2003:CRRC's emergency response team responded to an aviation fuel spill from a jet cargo plane ina major airport in Cameron County. CRRC personnel responded to the spill and remediated thesite which included the removing the hazard of free product and remediation of the ramp area.

Diesel Spill; Transporter Company; May 2003:CRRC's emergency response team responded to a 250 gallon diesel spill located on an ex-pressway entry ramp in Hidalgo County. CRRC personnel responded to the spill and remediat-ed the site which included the rebuilding of entry ramp to TXDOT specifications.

Unleaded Gasoline Spill; Transporter Company; March 2003:CRRC's emergency response team responded to an overturned gasoline tanker in CameronCounty. CRRC personnel response included installing barriers for spill containment to preventthe hydrocarbon traveling to the water, transferring approximately 6,000 gallons of gasoline,up righting the tanker and tractor unit and remediation of adjacent pavement and surface soilsaffected by approximately 1,200 gallons of gasoline.

Crude Condendate Spill; Transporter Company; December 2002:CRRC's emergency response team responded to 7,500 gallon crude condensate spill located ona Farm Road in Hidalgo County. CRRC personnel responded to the spill and remediated thesite that included the rebuilding of road areas to TXDOT specifications.

Fuel Release; Helicopter Company; October 2002:CRRC's emergency response team responded to helicopter crash on a State University Campuscausing a release of jet fuel. CRRC personnel identified the fuel release and remediated thesite.

Diesel Spill and Fire; Trucking Company; February 2002:CRRC's emergency response team responded to tractor trailer accident causing a release ofdiesel fuel and fire. CRRC personnel conducted fuel transfer and site remediation on an emer-gency basis to allow the roadway to reopen to traffic.

Chemical Release; Texas Department of Transportation; Texas; September 2000:CRRC's emergency response team responded to a release of powdered sodium cyanide andpotassium cyanide on the roadside of a divided state highway. CRRC personnel identified andremoved cyanide and cyanide-contaminated debris and soils from the roadside covering ap-proximately 1/2 mile. CRRC performed the packaging of the waste materials according to DOTspecifications.

Chemical Transfer; Major Railroad Company; North Carolina, February 2000:CRRC personnel responded to a multi-car derailment involving 18 railcars of a flammable andtoxic pesticide. Product transfer specialists provided the expertise to transfer approximately20,000 gallons of product into a second rail car. The derailment took place in wetlands areafurther complicating the transfer procedures.

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Emergency Response to Facility Incidents

Facility Response; Water Plant; November 2003:CRRC personnel responded to a sulfuric acid spill within the facility. CRRC personnel pumpedthe acid that leaked from bulk tanks into drums. The leak was corrected and the containmentarea was decontaminated.

Facility Response; Power Plant; May 2003:CRRC personnel responded to a caustic spill within the facility. CRRC personnel excavated theaffected soils to a depth of twelve feet, neutralized the pit, tested the soils, backfilled andcompacted the excavated area.

Facility Response; Public Service Facility; March 2003:CRRC personnel responded to mercury spill within the facility. CRRC personnel provided clean-up and waste disposal.

Facility Response; Wastewater Plant; January 2003:CRRC personnel provided rapid response services for carbon black storage tanks within thefacility. CRRC personnel power washed and cleaned the storage tanks under confined spaceconditions.

Facility Response; International Call Center; August 2002:CRRC personnel responded to a suspicious powder unknown irritant release within the facilitycausing an evacuation of over 70 personnel. CRRC personnel decontaminated the area andpersonnel.

Facility Response; International Package Delivery Service; August 2002:CRRC personnel responded to a mercury spill within the sorting area causing an evacuation ofover 50 personnel. CRRC personnel decontaminated the area and the material handling equip-ment.

Facility Response; Abrasive Wheel Manufacturer; June 2002:CRRC personnel responded to a smoldering fire with toxic fumes involving iron pyrite. CRRCpersonnel extinguished the fire.

Facility Response; Apparel Manufacturer; September 2001:CRRC personnel responded to a spill involving 98% sulfuric acid. CRRC personnel performedneutralization procedures and removal actions. CRRC also performed facility decontamination.

Facility Response; Distribution Warehouse; November 2000:CRRC personnel responded to a fire involving a chemical containing methyl isobutyl ketoneand diisobutyl ketone. CRRC personnel performed containment measures to contain runoff wa-ter from fire-fighting operations performed by the Harlingen Fire Department. The contaminat-ed runoff was collected and pumped into frac tanks. This contaminated water was sampledand tested to make a waste characterization. CRRC arranged the transportation and disposalof the contaminated water based on the results of the laboratory analysis.

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Facility Response; Paint Distribution Facility, Texas; March 2000:CRRC personnel responded to a facility fire involving paint and solvent materials for the Envi-ronmental Protection Agency. Under the direction of CRRC personnel, environmental and Haz-Mat teams performed the containment and containerization of fire fighting runoff during thefire fighting operations at the facility. Following the fire-fighting efforts, CRRC personnel per-formed consulting services for the EPA in the proper handling and management of the hazard-ous waste materials at the site. Additionally, CRRC personnel performed the transportation anddisposal of 14 frac tanks of contaminated runoff.

Facility Response; International Forwarding House; October 1999:CRRC personnel responded to a seizure of non-conforming waste materials for the Environ-mental Protection Agency, Region VI. Eight tractor-trailers of hazardous and regulated wastematerials were detained due to improper and illegal packaging and loading of materials. CRRCpersonnel relocated the truckloads of waste to an abandoned warehouse in an effort to securethe materials and establish an exclusion zone. Among the wastes and materials, six out ofeight DOT hazard categories were present. Some chemicals included ketones, peroxides, ni-trates, nitrocellulose compounds, ethers in metal containers, hydrofluoric acid, acids reactingwith organic materials and combusting and igniting. CRRC personnel began segregating, con-solidating, and sampling containers. Under the direction of CRRC personnel, a six-man HazCatteam performed 297 HazCats over a four-day period. Once the materials were properly identi-fied, they were packaged according to DOT regulations and segregated in the new warehouseby DOT hazard class with like materials. The total number of containers encountered duringthe project exceeded 500. The containers were stored at the new warehouse until the RP wasable to facilitate the transportation and disposal of waste materials and the reassignment ofthe product. CRRC then performed the decontamination of the new warehouse.

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Courses Offered, Course Descriptions, &Project Examples

CRRC's training programs include:

Hazardous Materials Waste Operations& Emergency ResponseEmergency Response to Haz-Mat Incidents(Awareness Level)Emergency Response to Haz-Mat Incidents(Operations Level)Emergency Response to Haz-Mat Incidents(Technician Level)Emergency Response to Haz-Mat Incidents(Specialist Level)Incident CommandForklift Operators CertificationHazardous Materials RefresherOil Spill ResponseHM 181 and 126 FHazard CommunicationSelf-Contained Breathing ApparatusConfined Space Entry and RescueCPR and First AidToxicologyHazardous Materials Recognition and IdentificationResponse ChemistryField Sampling MethodologyAir MonitoringDangerous Goods Regulations (IATA)Use and Maintenance of Personal Protective EquipmentIndustrial Emergency PreparednessWorkplace ErgonomicsAccident Investigation and PreventionIntroduction to RCRACourse Descriptions:

Incident Command Training (8 Hour) 29 CFR 1910.120 Section q 6 (v)CRRC’s Incident Command System (ICS) training program addresses the following topics: needfor a management system; history of the ICS; development of regulations and standards; us-ing the ICS effectively; ICS operating requirements; and ICS structural chart. The major per-sonnel roles of the ICS for general staff, command staff and staging are addressed and includecommand, operations, planning, logistics and finance. Additional topics include contingencyplan activation and the ICS, implementation procedures, response procedures, emergency no-tification procedures, media considerations and material safety data sheets.

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HAZWOPER Technician (40 Hour) 29 CFR 1910.120 Section qThis program meets the requirements of 1910.120 Section q which states that hazardous ma-terials technicians, members of Haz-Mat teams, and all who respond to stop the emergenciesinvolved with hazardous chemical releases shall be competent in these areas: emergency re-sponse plan implementation; use of field equipment for classification, identification, and verifi-cation of chemicals; selection of personal protective equipment; risk and hazard assessmenttechniques; incident command system; decontamination; and the chemical and toxicologicalterminology and behavior.

HAZWOPER Refresher (8Hours) 29 CFR 1910.120 Sec-tions e, p, and qThis program is for personnel whohave previously completed thetraining in accordance with 29 CFR1910.120 Sections e and q. Thistraining meets the refresher re-quirements for site workers, TSDFworkers, and emergency responseworkers. This training addressessite specific health and safetyplans, hazards present on site, useof personal protective equipment,work practices for minimizing riskhazards, equipment safety, engi-neering controls, medical surveil-lance requirements and other topicsaddressed in the HAZWOPER 40 hour program.

Confined Space Entry and Rescue training (16 Hours) 29 CFR 1910.146CRRC’s training program will follow the guidelines set forth in 1910.146. Students will betrained to proficiency in the following areas: duties of entrants including knowledge of haz-ards, equipment usage, communication system, warning signs and symptoms, exit procedureand alarm system; duties of attendants including knowledge of hazards in space, equipmentusage, symptoms associated with hazard, communication system, monitoring system inside/outside space, how to summon the appropriate rescue service, how to guard against unau-thorized entry, non-entry rescue; duties of entry supervisors including knowledge of hazards,verification of all on site testing and monitoring equipment, entry termination, verification ofavailable rescue services, removal of unauthorized personnel, determination of appropriatetransfer of permit space dictated by hazard and operation; rescue and emergency services toensure that all members are trained, assigned duties, practice rescue procedures and trainedin first aid; communication with outside rescue service to inform of all entry hazards, provideaccess to permit space and facilitate all non-entry rescue retrieval systems; and review of pre-entry steps, personal protective clothing, breathing apparatus, emergency response plan andrescue equipment.

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Environmental & Occupational Safety and Health Services

CRRC provides its clients with proven and tested Environmental and Occupational Safety andHealth consulting services for both private and public institutions. CRRC assists its clients withthe difficult task of complying with the numerous regulations in place today. When it comes toproviding on-site specialists, very few do it better than CRRC. Our specialists have assistedclients with the reduction of workers’ compensation insurance premiums, responded to TCEQNotice of Violation letters, emergency contingency planning and expert witness testimony.

Specific services include:

Job Safety AnalysisWorkplace Ergonomic StudiesWorkplace Hazard IdentificationHazardous Materials Inventory ManagementIndustrial and Hazardous Waste MinimizationSolid Waste Management ProgramsEmergency Planning ActivitiesFire Protection and EngineeringHazard Vulnerability and Risk AssessmentsWorkers' compensation analysisHealth and Safety PlansIndustrial Contingency PlanningAccident InvestigationAHERA Inspections and Management Plans

Significant project examples are outlined below:

Air Monitoring / Industrial Hygiene

Asbestos Inspection and Abatement; University of Texas at Brownsville (UTB); On-Going:CRRC was contracted by a Clinic to inspect several facilities for ACM, develop abatement speci-fications for areas to be abated, and conduct area and clearance air monitoring.

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Investigation; Health Clinic; Texas; May 2003:CRRC was contracted by a Clinic to perform an IAQ investigation concerning respiratory dis-tress from employees. The investigation included sampling and analysis for mold, particulate,formaldehyde, total fibers and fiberglass.

Air Monitoring/Health and Safety Evaluation; Hospital Facility; August 2002:CRRC personnel responded to unknown noxious fumes within a hospital facility. CRRC's per-sonnel, working in conjunction with the local fire department and the TCEQ’s on-scene coordi-nator, conducted air monitoring and a site investigation for the source and type of fumes thatwere overcoming personnel.

Air Monitoring/Health and Safety Evaluation; Fixed Facility; August 1996:CRRC personnel responded to an incident involving a leaking tank containing 1,500 lbs. of an-hydrous ammonia. An early morning thunderstorm created a power shortage causing thecompressors to shut down. This created a build-up of pressure and subsequent release fromthe tank. A monitoring plan was designed and facilitated via CRRC's CAMEO system. CRRC'spersonnel, working in conjunction with the local fire department and the TCEQ’s on-scene co-ordinator, evacuated a four-block area (approximately 45 residents) based on air monitoring ofthe area. Team members then donned Level A protective gear and entered the hot zone toclose the main leaking valve. The entry team successfully controlled and mitigated the releaseof ammonia into the atmosphere without injury.

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Part IV Remediation & Field Services

Significant Project Examples:

Mold Remediation; Major School District; Texas; August 2004:A major School District in Cameron County contracted CRRC to perform emergency remedialservices (24 hours per day) including decontamination of mold contaminated surfaces and re-moval and disposal of contaminated sheetrock prior to the opening of the school year prevent-ing the closure and relocation of students.

Mold Remediation; Major Hospital; Texas; March 2004:A major hospital in Cameron County contracted CRRC to perform remedial services includingremoval and disposal of mold contaminated drywall, ceiling, flooring and HVAC system in offic-es near sensitive occupied areas.

Bio-medical Emergency Response; private; June, 2003:A CRRC emergency response team responded to a call from a private residence to decontami-nate areas affected by the death of an individual.

Mold Remediation; Health Clinic; Texas; November 2002:CRRC was contracted by a County to perform remedial services including removal and disposalof mold contaminated drywall, ceiling, flooring and HVAC system in a free standing publichealth clinic.

Tank cleaning; Major Manufacturing Company; Texas; October 2002:A major paper manufacturer contracted CRRC to perform remedial services to remove,transport and dispose of waste materials from an above-ground storage tank. Additionally,CRRC personnel performed the successful decontamination of the storage tank following re-moval of the wastes. CRRC has performed this service for this client several times to date.

Biological Emergency Response; Federal Courthouse; November, 2001:CRRC dispatched an emergency response team at the request of the GSA to package materialsand decontaminate exposed areas to a powder spill (suspect Anthrax) at a federal courthouse.

Biological Emergency Response; City of Harlingen; Texas; October 2001:CRRC dispatched an emergency response team at the request of the City of Harlingen to pack-age materials and decontaminate exposed areas to a powder spill (suspect Anthrax) at a resi-dence, office and a vehicle.

Mold Remediation; Major Medical Clinic; Texas; May 2001:A major medical clinic contracted CRRC to perform remedial services including removal anddisposal of mold contaminated drywall, ceiling, flooring and the HVAC system in the Cardiologyand Radiology Departments.

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Mold Remediation; Hotel Suite; Texas; April 2001:A new Hotel Suite contracted CRRC to perform remedial services including decontamination ofaffected surface areas in each suite.

Mold Remediation; Major Medical Center; Texas; December 2000:A major medical center contracted CRRC to perform remedial services including removal anddisposal of mold contaminated drywall in the emergency room area.

Comprehensive Site Assessment/Site Remediation/ Soil Stabilization; U.S. Govern-ment Agency; January 1997:A government agency contacted CRRC personnel initially to perform a sub-surface investiga-tion at a 4.4-acre construction site. During preliminary construction activities, the general con-tractor noticed small fragments of lead/acid batteries and subsequently retained CRRC for pro-fessional site investigation and consulting services.

CRRC’s personnel, consisting of environmental engineers, hydro geologists, and technicians,mobilized to the site for an inspection of the location. The team developed an extensive sub-surface design to fully delineate the vertical and horizontal extent of contamination at the site.CRRC personnel, utilizing its direct push-drilling rig, began extracting soil samples and estab-lishing monitor wells per the established sampling plan. Analytical results indicated high levelsof lead contamination throughout the site; however, the majority of the contamination waslocated in the subsurface parking garage of the facility. Therefore, the client requested thatCRRC personnel excavate the basement area and other contaminated areas that were abovelead background levels.

CRRC personnel excavated approximately 29,000 cubic yards of soil and 19,800 cubic yardswere considered to be Class I, II or hazardous. CRRC’s personnel excavated the basement toconstruction specifications in less than twelve days. During excavation activities, CRRC per-sonnel performed perimeter and personnel monitoring to ensure that levels of airborne con-taminates did not exceed regulatory standards. The contaminated soils were segregated ac-cording to hazard class and base line testing was performed to determine the most feasibletreatment process to lower the hazard level in the soil.

This was done to save the client money during the waste disposal phase of the project. Benchtesting indicated that soil stabilization was the most cost effective approach and the soil wastreated and stabilized, leaving less than 500 cubic yards of Class I soil which saved the clienthundreds of thousands of dollars in hazardous waste disposal. CRRC personnel are currentlystudying water treatment processes and options to mitigate any possible groundwater contam-ination.

Commodity Flow Studies; Bonding Agency; September 1996:A bonding agency contacted CRRC personnel to perform a hazardous material route and feasi-bility study. The purpose of the study was to specifically determine the volume of hazardousmaterial crossing the International Bridges in Laredo, Texas and to determine the feasibility ofa private hazardous material toll road.

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Lead Facility Decontamination: U.S. Border Patrol; March 1996:CRRC personnel performed the removal and disposal of bulk lead ammunition and lead dustfrom interior surfaces of an indoor shooting range. The shooting range was a 4,500-sq./ft.facility and required technicians to perform wall washing and steam cleaning. CRRC complet-ed the project below budget.

PCB Remediation; Utility Company; November 1996:CRRC personnel provided emergency response, regulatory support, and site remediation ser-vices for a 25-gallon release of polychlorinated biphenyl’s (PCBs). A flatbed trailer transporting80 transformers was involved in a mishap that caused the transformers to collide, subsequent-ly causing the release of PCB’s from five of the transformers. CRRC personnel arrived within16 minutes of notification and began containing the release.

The leaking transformers were unloaded from the flatbed, secured and transported separatelyto the utility company’s yard. Team members excavated a 40 ft x 36 ft affected area at theincident site. Samples were taken and transported to an environmental laboratory for analy-sis. Upon confirmation that the spill had been remediated in compliance with the TCEQ guide-lines, the excavation was backfilled and a hot mix was spread over the area.

Soil Oxidation; Major Railroad Company; May 1996:CRRC personnel provided remediation services in response to a train derailment that causedgross diesel contamination to an area 200 feet by 200 feet and approximately to a depth of 30inches. CRRC mobilized environmental engineers, technicians, and a proprietary delivery sys-tem to the site.

Upon arrival, personnel developed an in-situ remediation action plan consisting of soil oxida-tion and the injection of other nutrients to expedite the remediation process. The project du-ration was approximately 60 days and successfully reduced TPH levels from 350,000 mg/kg toless than 500 mg/kg, which saved the company thousands of dollars in remediation and dis-posal costs.

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ect Examples:

40-Hour HAZWOPER & Confined Space training; 2005: CRRC trained over 100 hazard-ous material technicians for the response to 2005 Louisiana Hurricanes Katrina & Rita.

Bilingual Bi-National Bioterrorism Exercises; First Responders; 2004:CRRC personnel conducted specialized table top exercises involving biological agents for firstresponders in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico, and in Rio Grande City and Eagle Pass, Texas,sponsored by the Texas Department of Health.

Bilingual Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Training; First Responders; 2003:CRRC personnel conducted a specialized WMD training program for first responders in El Paso,Eagle Pass and Laredo, Texas sponsored by EPA Region 6.

Bilingual Hospital Mass Casualty and Decon Training; Major Hospitals; 2003:CRRC personnel conducted a specialized mass casualty and decontamination training programfor health care providers in El Paso - Juarez, McAllen, Harlingen, Brownsville, Weslaco, Laredo,Nuevo Laredo, Eagle Pass, and Presidio, Texas and Las Cruces, New Mexico sponsored by EPARegion 6.

IATA Dangerous Goods Training; Industrial Clients; 2003:CRRC personnel conducted a dangerous good course to comply with the IATA regulations forvarious Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarding warehouses in Cameron County.

OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training; Industrial Clients; 2003:CRRC personnel conducted a Technician Level hazardous material training program for firstresponders working in fixed facilities in Cameron County.

Bilingual Training; First Responders; 2002-Present:CRRC personnel conducted a specialized hazardous material training program for first respond-ers in Matamoros, Reynosa and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

OSHA 8 Hour Refresher Course; November 2002:CRRC personnel conducted an 8 hour OSHA HazWoper refresher course for approximately 100people for the regional Local Emergency Planning Committee conference sponsored by EPARegion 6, Dallas Texas and held in McAllen Texas.

The undersigned hereby proposes and agrees to furnish goods and/or services in compliancewith the terms, specifications and conditions at the prices quoted unless noted in writing. Theundersigned further certifies that he or she is an authorized agent of the company and hasauthority to negotiate and contract for the company named below.

Company Name:

Mailing Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Email Address:

Authorized Signature:

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Chemical Response & Remediation Contractors, Inc.

PO Box 2686

Harlingen

TX

78551

(956) 365-4252

(956)365-4412

[email protected]

David A. HanawaPresident

This contract is for a total TERM of one year. Vendors shall honor the participation fee for any salesmade based on the TIPS contract. Failure to pay the fee will be grounds for termination of contractand will affect the award of future contracts.

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References

** Must have at least 3 References. References must be School, City, County, University, State Agency or Other Government.

Organization City State Contact Name Contact Phone Email AddressPublic Utilities Board Brownsville TX Ramiro Capistran (956) 983-6511 [email protected] Utilities Board Brownsville TX Diane Solitaire (956) 983-6366 [email protected] of Cameron Brownsville TX Mike Forbes (956) 544-0871 [email protected] of Hidalgo Edinburg TX Moises Salazar (956) 292-7000 x4863 [email protected] ISD Weslaco TX Americo Garza (956) 969-6515 [email protected] of Brownvsille Brownsville TX Robert Luna (956( 548-6087 [email protected]

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