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Bladen County Request for Qualifications for Geotechnical Engineering, Testing, Environmental Assessments, and Inspection Services

July 15, 2015

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Attn: Gregory J. Martin, County Manager PO Box 1048

Elizabethtown, NC 28337 910.862.6700

gmartin@bladenco.org

July 15, 2015

Letter of Transmittal RE: Request for Qualifications: Geotechnical Engineering, Testing, Environmental Assessments, and Inspection Services

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Mr. Gregory J. Martin, County Manager PO Box 1048 Elizabethtown, NC 28337

Dear Mr. Martin,

In the last 5 years, ECS Carolinas, LLP (ECS) has had the pleasure of working on over 150 jail and courthouse projects throughout the Carolinas. We have also completed 122 projects in Bladen County, including 47 projects in Elizabethtown.

Through our project experience, ECS has come to understand the needs and response time associated with this type o f contract. The references included in this submittal can attest to our knowledge and skill in dealing with these processes.

Additionally, ECS maintains proprietary computer software known as our "Field Report and Electronic Distribution (FRED)" that expedites and tracks projects to assist in up-to-date project status, budget, and reporting information. ECS field technicians utilize our FRED system on projects, making a completely digital method of information transmittal. The FRED system is a quick, efficient and accurate process. This allows us to provide site details in a timely fashion and promptly distribute results. More detailed information about FRED can be found later in this submittal.

We feel certain that ECS can offer unparalleled service and value to Bladen County over the course of this contract. For the purposes o f this contract, we have appointed Mr. Dustin Locklear to serve as the Point-of-Contact. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact him.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Respectfully,

Mr. Dustin J. Locklear Project Engineer, Point-of-Contact dlocklear(a)ecslimited.com

Mr. Scott G. Dowell, PE Principal Engineer sdowell(5)ecslimited.com

FACTS 156 JAIL/COURTHOUSE PROJECTS IN THE

CAROLINAS IN THE LAST 5 YEARS

4 7 COMPLETED

PROJECTS IN ELIZABETHTOWN

122 COMPLETED

PROJECTS IN BLADEN

COUNTY

ECS Carolinas, LLP | 726 Ramsey Street, Suite 3 | Fayetteville, NC 283011910.401.3288 1

Brief History of Firm

ONCE AGAIN, ECS HAS DELIVERED. THANKS FOR YOUR

HARD WORK.

- ROBERT TITUS GVEST CAPITAL

LOCAL: ECS Carolinas, LLP is a premier provider of environmental, engineering, and construction services across North and South Carolina. Our offices and over 25 years of service enable us to deliver responsiveness, accomplishment, and growth to both the private and public sectors.

C O M P A N Y : ECS Carolinas, LLP is an operating entity of the ECS Group of Companies. The ECS Group of Companies (ECS) is comprised of six operating entities providing subsurface exploration, geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, environmental consulting, and facilities engineering services for a wide array of projects and clients. ECS currently operates in 49 locations, throughout Eastern, Southeastern, and Midwestern states.

PEOPLE: ECS Carolinas, LLP currently employs over 325 talented and experienced registered professional engineers, geologists, and scientists; project level engineers, geologists, and scientists; as well as certified field and laboratory engineering technicians, and support staff. ECS is heavily invested in computer technology; we also maintain an in-house IT staff for hardware and software programming in support of our proprietary systems.

VALUE: The professional staff at ECS is dedicated to providing responsive and reliable services. It is our corporate philosophy to "Set the Standard for Service" for our clients. We truly embrace providing our

services "on time and under budget", but also realize that our services must bring value to our clients. ECS has earned the reputation for being responsive and having the ability to "think outside the box" to provide solutions to problems on projects. Our current initiatives with regard to generating timely reports are truly innovative in the consulting industry.

ACCOMPLISHMENT: The employees o f ECS are proud to be ranked among the Top 100 Pure Design Firms by ENR. Hard work and dedication to serving our clients has allowed ECS to become one of the largest consulting firms in the country.

SAFETY: ECS understands that the best safety cultures are driven by employee commitment, not just compliance. Safety has been and continues to be a priority at ECS. In 2010, we launched a new initiative to ingrain safety as a core value and integral part of our culture. Our Behavior Based Safety process known as STAR places safety at the forefront of everything we do.

PRINCIPALS: ECS has 24 principals throughout the Carolinas. Due to the page limit of this submittal, we have included resumes of the principals that will be responsible for this project.

For more information on ECS and our complete office listings, please visit: www.ecslimited.com.

Scott G. Dowell, PE

Principal-ln-Charge Principal Engineer

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, 2004, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

REGISTRATIONS

Professional Engineer: NC

Mr. Dowell has over 10 years experience in geotechnical engineering, quality control management, and construction materials testing (CMT) services. He has performed subsurface explorations and managed CMT projects in the fields of education, commercial, military, industrial, healthcare, and residential (multifamily). These projects involved both in-situ and laboratory testing of soil and rock, for the design and construction of both new facilities and additions to existing structures. Integral to the subsurface explorations, he has performed analyses for deep and shallow foundations (settlements and bearing capacity), pavements (section thicknesses), retaining wall design (lateral pressures), and site seismic classification. Responsibilities also include preparing proposals for geotechnical and construction materials testing services, and training staff engineers and field technicians.

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING - Mr. Dowell has experience managing and executing a wide variety of subsurface exploration programs. These projects involved both in-situ and laboratory testing of soil and rock for the design and construction of new facilities and additions to existing structures. He has performed analyses for deep and shallow foundations (settlements and bearing capacity), pavements (section thicknesses), retaining wall design (lateral pressures), slope stability, and site seismic classification.

CONSTRUCTION TESTING - Mr. Dowell has provided senior consultation, peer review and management on hundreds o f projects involving construction testing services. He has extensive experience working with owners, construction managers, architects, engineers, and contractors to facilitate resolution of questions and problems encountered before and during construction. His relevant experience includes construction testing on commercial, industrial/ manufacturing, institutional, military, healthcare, utility, and municipal projects. Mr. Dowell has design and testing experience with soil fill and backfill operations, shallow and deep foundation systems, reinforced and pre-stressed concrete structures, structural masonry, structural steel, fireproofing, and asphalt pavement systems.

SAMPLE PROJECT EXPERIENCE • Tabory City Correctional, Tabor City, NC

• Columbus County Court Annex Building, Whiteville, NC

• SOF North Operations Additions, Fort Bragg, NC

• Southport Marina, Southport, NC

• Wayne Memorial Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, Goldsboro, NC

• FirstHealth Medical Office Building, Raeford, NC

• Southeastern Agricultural Center Multi-Purpose Pavilion, Lumberton, NC

• 7th Battalion Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facility, Fort Bragg, NC

• 3rd Brigade Combat Team Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facility, Fort Bragg, NC

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Derek L. Clyburn, PE

Principal Engineer

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, 2014, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

Bachelor of Science, 1996, Civil Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

REGISTRATIONS

Professional Engineer: SC, NC

Mr. Clyburn has over 20 years of experience and is a Principal Engineer for ECS Carolinas, LLP. Mr. Clyburn is responsible for the financial management, training, business development, and quality of service for ECS' operating units, which provide professional engineering and design services, construction materials engineering, special inspections and environmental services. Mr. Clyburn has experience as a construction engineer and geotechnical engineer and has managed numerous construction testing and geotechnical engineering projects including troubleshooting problems with soils, concrete, masonry, pavements and roofing systems.

SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATIONS - Mr. Clyburn has extensive experience preparing proposals, managing, and executing a wide variety of subsurface investigation projects. His experience includes coordinating field personnel, adapting fieldwork to adverse conditions, evaluating subsurface conditions, and developing detailed recommendations for foundations and site development. His project experience ranges from residential projects to multi-story office buildings, large industrial and manufacturing buildings and municipal water and wastewater storage and treatment facilities and highway and rail bridges. His foundation experience includes a variety of shallow and deep foundation types.

TESTING A N D INSPECTION- Mr. Clyburn has managed hundreds of construction and testing projects. He has consulted with clients, architects and engineers in developing testing programs for all types of construction projects. He has managed testing programs for

manufacturing, mid-rise structures, commercial and retail development. He has reviewed construction testing reports, resolved problems related to construction materials and construction problems. Mr. Clyburn specializes in innovative uses of low grade fill soils and the usage of high plasticity clays and topsoil.

FOUNDATION INVESTIGATION - Mr. Clyburn has performed numerous geotechnical explorations. He has determined field exploration requirements, directed drill crews, evaluated soil test boring data and prepared geotechnical recommendations. Mr. Clyburn has provided recommendations for shallow, deep and pile foundations.

ROLLER COMPACTED CONCRETE (RCC) - Mr. Clyburn is experienced in the placement methods, testing, and inspecting of RCC. Due to the unique composition of RCC, Mr. Clyburn has been trained in density testing to ensure RCC has been sufficiently compacted to achieve optimal strength as well as the various placement methods for the RCC mix to meet the design and performance objectives.

SAMPLE PROJECT EXPERIENCE

• Indefinite Delivery Contract, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

• Palmetto Elementary School Addition, Anderson County, SC

• On-Call Contract, City of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

• Eddies Mini Mart, Anderson County, SC

• Cypress Park, Anderson County, SC

• On-Call Contract, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare

C. Brian Smith, PG

Principal Geologist

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Geology, 1996, Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste Marie, M l

REGISTRATIONS

Professional Geologist: NC (#2241); Professional Geologist: SC (#2627); Professional Geologist: TN (#5788); 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training

Mr. Smith is the Environmental Department Manager and Principal Geologist of ECS Carolinas, LLP Raleigh Branch. As the Environmental Manager, Mr. Smith is responsible for management, oversight, and technical review of ECS environmental services, including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), soil and groundwater remediation, underground storage tank (UST) assessment and removal, risk and remedial assessments, asbestos, mold and hazardous materials surveys, contaminant delineations, developing corrective action plans (CAPs), hydrogeologic studies, Environmental Impact Statements, natural resources, and wetlands delineation studies.

TRANSACTIONAL E N V I R O N M E N T A L SITE ASSESSMENTS

- Mr. Smith has performed over one hundred transactional ESAs since 2005. Phase I ESAs have consisted of observation/ research/ inquiry studies to identify potential environmental liabilities. He has experience performing preliminary environmental site assessments to evaluate on-site and off-site concerns that may impact the site soil and/or groundwater, and assisting with Phase II environmental assessments. Types of assessments include leaking underground storage tanks (USTs), oil and hazardous material spills, and wastewater discharges. On-site activities include locating and drilling soil borings, collecting and screening soil samples, installing monitoring wells, and collecting groundwater samples.

Project types range from residential developments to commercial business properties, industrial facilities, and publicly owned facilities. Clientele includes buyer/ seller private owners and developers, commercial developers, trucking companies, industrial entities, insurance companies, banks, realtors, and legal firms.

REGULATORY ASSESSMENTS/REMEDIATION - Mr. Smith has completed hundreds of environmental investigations to satisfy State regulatory requirements relating to documented contamination of soil, groundwater, surface water, and vapor. Investigations include risk-based assessments, and soil and groundwater contaminant delineations. Mr. Smith has completed dozens of CAPs, remedial action plans (RAPs) and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) to remediate contaminated soil and groundwater from sources including, but not limited to, petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, metals, and PCBs.

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS - Mr. Smith has managed dozens of UST assessments, removals, and remedial activities to applicable State regulatory guidelines and assisted with the reimbursement to applicable State UST Trust Funds.

GROUNDWATER HYDROGEOLOGY - Mr. Smith has conducted groundwater investigations for geological, geotechnical, and environmental projects. Hydrogeologic studies have involved the installation of monitoring wells, observation of rock coring, dewatering, groundwater monitoring and sampling, aquifer testing (aquifer, step-drawdown, specific capacity, and slug tests), and pilot testing (air sparging and vapor extraction).

Similar Work Completed Over the Last 5 Years

ECS has worked on 156 courthouse/jai l projects throughout the Carolinas in the last five years. Below is a sample listing w i t h more available upon request.

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

PROPOSED BURKE C O U N T Y JAIL

Size: 60,000 sq f t Scope: Geotechnical Engineering Cost: $5,600 Location: Morganton, NC Dates: 10/06/2014-11/21/2014 Time Adherence: Owner Contact: Burke County, Mr. Bryan Steen, 828.764.9350, bryan. steen@burkenc.org

COLUMBUS C O U N T Y COURT A N N E X

Size: 40,700 sq f t Scope: Geotechnical Engineering Cost: $6,800 Location: Whiteville, NC Dates:06/21/2011 - 07/08/2011 Time Adherence: Owner Contact: Columbus County Administration, Mr. William Clark, 910.640.6630, bclark@columbusco. org

PROPOSED HERTFORD C O U N T Y

COURTHOUSE

Size: 25-30 acres, 2-3 story building Scope: Geotechnical Engineering Cost: $4,900 Location: Winton, NC Dates: 06/29/2012-07/18/2012 Time Adherence: Owner Contact: Ware Bonsall Architects, Inc, Mr. Glenn Ware, AIA, LEED AP, 704.846.1977, gware@ warebonsall.com

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING

A N D SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

TABOR CITY CORRECTIONAL

INSTITUTE

Size: NA Scope: Construction Materials Testing Cost: $71,804 Location: Tabor City, NC Dates: 01/14/2011 - 03/31/2014 Time Adherence: Owner Contact: NC Dept of Correction, Mr. William Yinger, PE, 919.716.3400, ywl03@doc.state.nc.us

M O O R E C O U N T Y CORRECTIONAL

FACILITY

Size: NA Scope: Construction Materials Testing Cost: $1,500 Location: Carthage, NC Dates: 09/09/2011-10/31/2011 Time Adherence: Owner Contact: Speer Concrete, Inc, Mr. Mike Gaddy, 910.947.3144, david@accmud.com

C O L U M B U S C O U N T Y COURT A N N E X Size: 40,700 sq f t Scope: Construction Materials Testing Cost: $75,126.50 Location: Whiteville, NC Dates: 01/01/2013-12/31/2013 Time Adherence: Owner Contact: Columbus County Maintenance, Mr. Tony Soles, 910.640.6623, tsoles@columbusco. org

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING

PROPOSED ORANGE COUNTY JAIL

Size: 6.8 acres Scope: Phase I ESA Cost: $2,350 Location: Hillsborough, NC Dates: 11/06/2013-01/24/2014 Time Adherence: Owner Contact: Orange County Asset Management, Mr. Jeff Thompson, 919.245.2625, jethompson@ orangecountync.gov

DAVIDSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S

OFFICE

Size: 5.8 acres Scope: Phase I ESA Cost: $1,700 Location: Lexington, NC Dates: 07/03/2013-08/20/2013 Time Adherence: Owner Contact: Davidson County, Mr. Dwayne Childress, 336.242.2030, dwayne.childress@davidsoncountync. gov

B U M C O M B E C O U N T Y SHERIFF'S

OFFICE Size: 11,000 sq ft Scope: Phase I ESA Cost: $1,900 Location: Asheville, NC Dates: 04/07/2015 - 05/01/2015 Time Adherence: Owner Contact: PHG Asheville, LLC, Mr. Shaunal Patel, 919.854.2797, shaunak.patel@parkshotels.com

Similar Work Completed Beyond 5 Years

ECS has worked on 146 courthouse/jai l projects throughout the Carolinas before 2010. Below is a sample listing w i th more available upon request.

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

HENDERSON COUNTY LAW COMPLEX

Size: N/A Location: Hendersonville, NC Year Completed: 2010

ALAMANCE COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Size: N/A Location: Graham, NC Year Completed: 2009

CHATHAM COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER

Size: N/A Location: Pittsboro, NC Year Completed: 2008

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY JAIL TOWER

Size: N/A Location: Reidsville, NC Year Completed: 2007

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY N E W JUDICIAL

CENTER

Size: N/A Location: Wentworth, NC Year Completed: 2007

SURRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Size: N/A Location: Dobson, NC Year Completed: 2000

BURLINGTON POLICE STATION

Size: N/A Location: Burlington, NC Year Completed: 1996

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING

A N D SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG CIVIL

COURTHOUSE

Size: N/A Location: Charlotte, NC Year Completed: 2009

BUTNER FEDERAL PRISON

Size: N/A Location: Butner, NC Year Completed: 2008

CHRISTIANSBURG TOWN HALL

Size: N/A Location: Christiansburg, VA Year Completed: 2003

FORSYTH COUNTY GOVERMENTAL

BUILDING

Size: N/A Location: Winston-Salem, NC Year Completed: 2001

ONSLOW COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Size: N/A Location: Jacksonville, NC Year Completed: 2000

CASWELL COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Size: N/A Location: Yanceyville, NC Year Completed: 2000

RANDOLPH COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Size: N/A Location: Asheboro, NC Year Completed: 1999

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING

STONEWALL JACKSON DEPARTMENT OF

JUNVENILE JUSTICE

Size: N/A Location: Concord, NC Year Completed: 2010

YADKIN COUNTY EMS JAIL FACILITY

Size: N/A Location: Yadkinville, NC Year Completed: 2009

UNION COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Size: N/A Location: Monroe, NC Year Completed: 2009

YORK COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Size: N/A Location: York, SC Year Completed: 2008

ASHE COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Size: N/A Location: Jefferson, NC Year Completed: 2004

FEDERAL CORRECTION INSTITUTION

Size: N/A Location: Butner, NC Year Completed: 2004

GUILFORD COUNTY PRISON FARM

Size: N/A Location: McLeansville, NC Year Completed: 2004

Proposed Staff

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Dustin Locklear Point-Of-Contact Project Engineer

C. Brian Smith, PG Principal Geologist Derek L. Clyburn, PE

Principal Engineer

Scott G. Dowell, PE Principal in Charge

Jonathan M. Prevatte Project Manager

M. Aaron Cain Project Manager

Environmental Engineering Team

Geotechnical Engineering Team

Special Inspections and Construction Materials

Testing Team

Project Engineer's Work Completed in Last 5 Years

Dustin Locklear has worked on 21 projects this year. He has been with ECS for two years, starting as a field technician. Below is a sample listing of his project experience. SOF ENGINEERING T R A I N I N G D I V I S I O N 8 OFFICE BUILDING METHODIST UNIVERSITY W O R L D

FACILITY Size: NA M I N I S T R Y CENTER Size: NA Scope: Geotechnical Engineering Size: NA Scope: Geotechnical Engineering Cost: $1,200 Scope: Geotechnical Engineering Cost: $5,000 Location: Carthage, NC Cost: $3,600 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Owner Contact: NCDOT, Mr. Arsalan Location: Fayetteville, NC Owner Contact: Cape Fear Sabbouri, 919.707.4540, asabouri@ Owner Contact: Methodist University, Engineering, Mr. Jeff Williams, ncdot.gov Mr. Charles Gourlay, 910.630.7156, 910.383.1044, jeff.williams@ Budget: on budget cgourlay@methodist.edu capefearengineering.com Budget: on budget Budget: on budget O W E N A N D VILLAGE DRIVE

LIGHTPOLES GENTILE ROAD PAVEMENT

H A M P T O N I N N A N D SUITES Size: NA DESIGN Size: NA Scope: Geotechnical Engineering Size: NA Scope: Geotechnical Engineering Cost: $2,375 Scope: Geotechnical Engineering Cost: $4,500 Location: Fayetteville, NC Cost: $2,400 Location: Fayetteville, NC Owner Contact: Fulcher Electric, Mr. Location: Seymour Johnson Air Force Owner Contact: Naman Hotels, Louis Fulcher, 910.483.7772, louis@ Base, NC 843.669.0855, ashok@namanhotels. fulcherelectric.com Owner Contact: Seymour Johnson com Budget: on budget Air Force Base, Brian Cooke, Budget: on budget 919.722.5579, brian.cooke.5@us.af.

INNOVATIVE 64 mil EASTOVER T O W N HALL Size: 222 acres Budget: on budget Size: NA Scope: Geotechnical Engineering Scope: Geotechnical Engineering Cost: $5,500 POPE FIRESTATION

Cost: $4,700 Location: Clinton, NC Size: NA Location: Eastover, NC Owner Contact: FLS Energy, Inc, Ms. Scope: Geotechnical Engineering Owner Contact: Town o f Eastover, Bru Weber, 828.233.8150, bweber@ Cost: $1,350 Mr. Kim Nazarchyk, 910.323.0707, flsenergy.com Location: Fort Bragg, NC townmanager@eastovernc.com Budget: on budget Owner Contact: Zapata, Inc, Budget: on budget Budget: on budget

Project Engineer's All Other Work Completed Dustin Locklear has been with ECS for two years. Previously, he was a student.

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Dustin J. Locklear

Project Engineer Geotechnical Project Manager

EDUCATION

Associates in Applied Science, 2013, Civil Engineering Technology, Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC

CERTIFICATIONS

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician- Grade 1; NCDOT Concrete Testing- Level 1; Wacel Soils testing; NCDOT Erosion Control- Level 1

TESTING A N D OBSERVATION - Mr. Locklear has experience with the observation and testing of concrete and soil in a field setting, allowing the ability to correlate testing done in the laboratory to testing performed in the field. He has performed Nuclear Moisture/Density Testing, Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) Testing, and Proofrolling of Subgrades on soils in the field. He has also cast Concrete Cylinders, Grout Prisms, Mortar Cubes and performed Slump, Air, Temperature, and Unit Weight test of fresh concrete.

Mr. Locklear is currently a Geotechnical Project Manager for ECS Carolinas, LLP. He is responsible for coordinating and managing geotechnical projects, writing geotechnical reports and analyzing soils.

SUBSURFACE EXPLORATIONS - Mr. Locklear also has experience executing a wide variety of subsurface exploration projects. Mr. Locklear is responsible for the management of geotechnical projects from proposal writing to report writing through project completion. His experience also includes coordinating drilling personnel, coordinating utility locators, adapting fieldwork to adverse conditions, site reconnaissance, and performing soil classification.

SAMPLE PROJECT EXPERIENCE

• VA Care Center, Fayetteville, NC

• Wal-Mart Supercenter, Fayetteville, NC

• Wal-Mart Neighborhood Marke, Various Locations throughout NC

• Hoke County Water treatment Plant, Rockfish, NC

• Solar Farm Projects, Various Locations throughout NC

• KC Sausage Plant, Eastover, NC

• Hampton Inn and Suites, Fayetteville, NC

LABORATORY TESTING - Mr. Locklear has experience in laboratory soil testing including Moisture-Density Relationship Test, Grain Size Analysis, Visual Classification o f Soils, and Atterberg limits.

M. Jonathan Prevatte

Staff Geologist

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, 2012, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, NC

Master of Science, Geology, 2015 (expected) East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

CERTIFICATIONS

40Hour HAZWOPER; WACEL Soils Level 1; Troxler Radiological Safety

Mr. Prevatte serves as a Staff Geologist responsible for management and oversight of ECS environmental services, including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, soil and groundwater remediation, underground storage tank assessment and removal, risk and remedial assessments, asbestos, mold and hazardous materials surveys, contaminant delineations, developing corrective action plans, hydrogeologic studies, Environmental Impact Statements, natural resources and wetlands delineation studies.

SOIL TESTING - Mr. Prevatte is experienced in density testing o f soils using various techniques including the drive tube method, nuclear density gauge and sand cone method. He is also experienced in proofrolling, inspecting subgrades, and contaminate/nutrient testing.

TESTING A N D INSPECTION - Mr. Prevatte has managed environmental clean-up/sampling projects. He has consulted with clients on testing for numerous types of environmental projects including residential, industrial, and commercial.

I N D O O R A I R Q U A L I T Y ASSESSMENTS - Mr. Prevatte has conducted indoor air quality assessments at various locations throughout the Carolinas. These assessments have been completed in various property types, including banks, retail facilities, single- and multi-family residential buildings. His responsibilities include identifying sampling locations, sample collection, coordination with laboratories, interpretation of

analytical data and report development.

ENVIRONMENTALSPILL RESPONSE & REMEDIATION -Mr. Prevatte has been involved in numerous projects, evaluating subsurface contamination using soils and groundwater testing and has also conducted the remediation of contaminated soils and groundwater.

PHASE I A N D PHASE II E N V I R O N M E N T A L ASSESSMENTS

- Mr. Prevatte has been involved in numerous projects executing Phase I site assessments. He also has completed and managed numerous Phase II and sampling/monitoring events.

SAMPLE PROJECT EXPERIENCE

• Campbell Soup, compliance monitoring, Maxton, NC

• PWC Fayetteville soil/groundwater sampling, Fayetteville, NC

• Perdue Chicken compliance testing, Dillon, SC

• Fort Bragg Spill Clean-up, Fort Bragg, NC

• M.J. Soffe UST removal and closure, Fayetteville, NC

• Multiple Residential and Commercial UST removal/ remediation, Various Locations across NC

• Mclleod Medical mold testing, Florence, SC

• Town of Red Springs GPR, Red Springs, NC

• Groundwater Monitoring, Coastal and Piedmont Regions, NC

• Radon Testing, Bankruptcy Courthouse, Greenville, NC

Aaron Cain

Project Manager

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Technology, 2008, UNC- Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

AAS, Civil Engineering Technology, 2006 Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst, NC A

AS, Surveying Technology, 2006 Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst, NC

CERTIFICATIONS

NICET Level I Asphalt; NICET Level II Soils; Concrete ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Level I; ACI Strength Testing Technician; ACI Aggregate Testing Technician; ACI Laboratory Testing Technician Level I; NCDOT Conventional Density Testing Technician Level I; NCDOT Concrete Field Testing Technician Level I; NCDOT Bridge Coating Level I

Mr. Cain is a Project Manager for ECS Carolinas, LLP. Mr. Cain is skilled in the following disciplines: on-site evaluations and testing of commercial and residential construction work pertaining to material testing; evaluation of foundation bearing conditions; reinforcing steel evaluations; structural masonry field testing; soil testing and evaluations; and field concrete sampling and testing. Laboratory: perform verifications for laboratory accreditation, i.e. AMRL, CCRL & COE. Calibrated concrete and soil laboratory equipment per calibration schedule. Maintain equipment inventory files and calibration schedule. Laboratory soils testing: Standard Proctor, Modified Proctor, Atterberg Limits, Specific Gravity and Absorption o f Fine/Coarse Aggregates, Particle Size Analysis, Moisture content of soils and aggregate and Sieve analysis of Fine/Coarse Aggregates. Laboratory concrete testing: curing concrete cylinders and beams, compressed strength o f concrete cylinders, flexural strength, testing drilled cores and sawed beams o f concrete, compressive strength o f hydraulic cement mortar, and cap concrete specimens.

SAMPLE PROJECT EXPERIENCE

• 3rd BCT - Brigade and Battalion HQ Fort Bragg, NC Mr. Cain was the Laboratory Manager during this project. The project required multiple laboratory soil, concrete, and masonry evaluations per ASTM and USACE guidelines and specifications.

• Summit Healthcare-Office Building Dunn, NC Mr. Cain was the Laboratory Manager during this project. The project required multiple in depth laboratory soil evaluations per ASTM specifications i.e. California Bearing Ratio, Atterberg Limits, Grain Size Analysis, and Standard Proctor

• Concrete Mix Design - Central Load Out Fort Bragg, NC Mr. Cain was the Laboratory Manager during this project. The project required a three point, strength versus water to cement ratio curve. These three concrete mixes were established at different water to cement ratios in accordance with ACI 301

References "The project was complicated by an extremely tight timeline and ECS mustered the resources to make it happen. I received great service and very good results. Thanks to ECS for partnering with us to get the job done!"

- Peterson Management

M R . BENJAMIN JONES

First Federal Bank 200 E. Divine Street P.O. Box 1049 Dunn, NC 28335 910.891.2811 biones(a) firstfederalbanknc.com

M R . LOUIS FULCHER

Fulcher Electric 1744 Middle River Loop P.O. Box 2799 Fayetteville, NC 28302 910.483.7772 louis(5)fulcherelectric.com

MRS. PRISCILLA WILLIAMS

NCDOT 1525 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 919.707.4540 ptwilliamslOncdot.gov

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Current Workload ECS' principals lead all project teams and are intimately involved in all day-to-day decisions and interactions with clients. We are available and easily reached at any time of the day or night. We also have the resources and capacity to comfortably implement the anticipated workload throughout this contract.

The company's current workload is stable and manageable and is below our production capacity. While the current recession has impacted the entire industry, we are glad to state that we still maintain a staff of over 300 professionals throughout the Carolinas with expertise in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and special inspections. We are pleased that the diversity and talent of our staff, as well as and abundance of resources at our disposal, allows ECS to commit itself fully to the needs of Bladen County.

The Fayetteville office currently has 205 active projects. Typically, projects are $15-$30,000 in fees and last 8 months to 1.5 years.

Percent of time that will be devoted to this project by each staff member: Scott G. Dowell -10% C. Brian Smith -10% Derek L. Clyburn -10% Dustin Locklear - 80-100%

° "h"'*••** 8"°" Response to Proposed Schedule

We pride ourselves on the timely and effective services we provide to our clients. They know that we are part of the team that will help them access and analyze current field conditions, determine an appropriate course of action, and assist them in reaching their project goals with cost-effective, professional, and practical solutions.

ECS has the ability to provide timely, efficient, and high-quality of service to Bladen County With 10 technicians in the Fayetteville office and an additional 140 technicians throughout the Carolinas, ECS has the staff to provide services to meet the time and budget requirements of Bladen County.

Inspections are scheduled with the project construction team on a day-to-day basis by established communications procedures between our scheduling director and the authorized person(s) on the contractor or construction management team. Once a task is scheduled, such as a concrete placement, then the assigned technician is scheduled to be at the placement location at the appropriate time to accomplish the necessary observation and sampling indicated in the contract documents.

Levels of Technology Used by Our Office

ECS has an IT Division centralized in our corporate headquarters with a support staff in the Carolinas. As such, we have customized internal systems based on a wireless platform. ECS utilizes fully integrated data processing programs, calculation programs and CADD programs allows for the efficient handling of projects and allows for schedules to be met. ECS is proficient in both AutoCADD and Microstation. Since ECS uses an electronic platform for data analysis and CADD generation, the connectivity between offices makes load leveling a seamless process which allows us to perform ahead of schedule. ECS is an industry leader in the use of Shear Wave Velocity Testing and Seismic Refraction Studies. A brief summary of our geotechnical engineering analysis software includes GeoStudio, MSEW, SRW, WEAP, LPILE and glNT.

ECS has extensive CAD capabilities and has developed in-house programs to automate many drafting tasks. We are primarily an AutoCAD shop, but can work with Microstation files as well. We produce many different kinds of drawings, including geotechnical boring log profiles that are automatically generated by a third party boring log application. Boring location diagrams that are created using GPS technology to ensure accuracy and can include data imported from our REMI devices. We also create retaining wall plans and details, Architectural plans, Environmental site plans and many other kinds of drawings.

ECS field technicians utilize our proprietary Field Report and Electronic Distribution (FRED) system. This is a completely digital method of construction materials testing information transmittal. The FRED system is a quick, efficient and accurate process. Using a hand-held electronic distribution, the Field Technician writes the report on the construction site and transmits it to the office. The Project Manager/Principal Engineer then reviews and approves the report. The Client will then receive the report via email, within hours of completion. These reports can also be faxed or mailed as needed. With FRED, finalized reports are typically delivered in 2 business days or less (often less than one day) from when the work was performed. Also, everyday construction problems in the field can be resolved quickly by the project engineer, thus saving the client time and money. The reports are written on-site, resulting in more precise data and observations. Our paperless reporting system can be instantly forwarded to all parties involved.

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Vendor Information and Signature Form Vendor Information & Signature Form

Vendor Name ECS Carolinas, LLP

Trade License # N/A

Contact Person(s) Dustin Locklear

Street Address with City, State & Zip Code 726 Ramsey Street, Suite 3, Faytteville, NC 28301

Mailing Address (if different than above)

Same as above

Phone# 910.401.3288

Fax# 910.323.0539

Email DLocklear@ecslimited.com

Proposer will do the work as:

• Individual • Joint Venture x Partnership • Corporation

Date & state of incorporation

Date 1988 State Virginia

Name of partnership or joint venture

ECS Carolinas, LLP

By signing below, the submission of a proposal shall be deemed a representation and certification by the Proposing Vendor that they have investigated all aspects of the RFQ, that they are aware of the applicable facts pertaining to the RFQ process, its procedures and requirements, and they have read and understand the RFQ. No request for modification of the proposal shall be considered after its submission on the grounds that the Proposing Vendor was not fully informed as to any fact or condition.

Authorized Signature: ^ ) j 0

Date Signed: 07/13/2015

Title of Signatory: Principal Engineer

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Professional Fee Rates 2015 FEE SCHEDULE - GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

PERSONNEL Note: Charges for engineering and technical personnel will be made for time spent in the field, in engineering analysis, in preparation and review of reports, and in travel to and from the office to the job site.

Principal Engineer $150.00/hour Senior Engineer $115.00/hour Project Engineer $ 95.00/hour Staff Engineer $ 85.00/hour Draftsman/Engineering Assistant, regular rate (**) $ 47.00/hour Engineering Technician, regular rate (**) $ 38.00/hour Secretary, regular rate (**) $ 45.00/hour Mileage $ 0.65/mile

* * = Overtime = Standard Rate x 1.50 for services performed exceeding 8 hours per day, outside our normal business hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, holidays, Saturday, and Sunday.

DRILLING Mobilization and moving of equipment on and off site: Truck or Trailer-Mounted Drill Rig $400.00 ATV-Mounted Drill Rig $450.00 CPT Track Drill Rig $400.00 Flat Plate Dilatometer $400.00 FECON Clearing Machine $400.00

Mobilization to jobs over 50 miles from Fayetteville: Truck or Trailer Mounted or ATV-Mounted Drill/CPT Rig $5.00/mile

Soil sampling using split-barrel sampler (ASTM D-1586) at five (5) foot intervals: Soil, SPT0 to 50 feet $12.50/lf Soil, SPT>50 feet, additional per foot $7.50/lf

Marsh Buggy All Terrain Drilling Rig Daily Rate $3,750.00 Requires one day for mobilization/demobilization and can perform approx. 150 linear feet of drilling a day

Soil testing using Flat Plate Dilatometer DMT $22.50/lf

Soil testing using Cone Penetration Testing and Shear Wave Velocity Measurements SCPTu $10.00/lf

Shear Wave Velocities at three (3) foot intervals $27.50/test

Soil sampling using Geo-Probe GPT $12.50/lf Auger probing with no split-barrel or Shelby tube sampling - 4" diameter (generally for probing rock surface): 0'-40' depth $7.00/lf

Professional Fee Rates Charge for Shelby Tube samples:

0' - 20' depth 20'-40' depth

$85.00/attempt $95.00/attempt

Crew Time; standby, cleanup, difficult moving, hand clearing $175.00/hour* Crew per diem $175.00/day Grouting boreholes $8.50/foot Steam Cleaning Drill Rods $75.00/hole

* Overtime, if required by client, increases hourly and footage rates by 1.25 x regular rates (hourly or footage)

SOILS Identification Atterberg Limits Determination (LL, PL) Grain size combined analysis (Hydrometer and Sieve) Hydrometer Analysis Organic Content pH test Sieve Analysis (with wash 200) Wash 200 sieve analysis only Specific Gravity Determination Moisture Content Determination Direct Shear Tri-Axial

Compaction and Density California Bearing Ratio at Optimum Moisture Content (includes compaction test) Standard Proctor (ASTM D-698, 4 or 6 inch mold) Modified Proctor (ASTM D-1557 4 or 6 inch mold)

Permeability Test Hydraulic Conductivity Test (ASTM D 5084)

Field Resistivity Test Mobilization and moving of equipment on and off site: Resistivity Box/4 Pins

Field Infiltration Test and Seasonal High Water Observation Mobilization, moving of equipment on and off site and report: One infiltration test with SHWL Additional infiltration tests with SHWL Site visit to meet NC DENR personnel

Private Locator One site visit (2 hour minimum) to locate utilities at boring locations

PDA Testing with CAPWAP and WEAP analysis PDA testing per day $3,000 Re-Strike testing per day $1,000 CAPWAP and WEAP analysis $750 per report

$65.00/test $125.00/test $65.00/test $25.00/test $25.00/test $65.00/test $25.00/test $50.00/test $12.00/test $550.00/test $l,050.00/test

$500.00/test $115.00 each $135.00 each

$400.00 each

$300.00/day

$600.00 $200.00/test $500.00/visit

$150/hr

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Previous Litigation

FIVE YEAR LOOKBACK ON LITIGATION INVOLVING ECS CAROLINAS. LLP

lleard-Ratzlaff Const. Co. v. Emerson Joseph, LLC

County of Mecklenburg (NC)

Superior Court

Case Stayed Indefinitely.

Third party Complaint containing vague allegations of unspecified obligations to indemnify. This has been stayed indefinitely due to plaintiffs bankruptcy.

Charlotte February 2010

Blythe Development Company v. Vertical Walls, et al

Mecklenburg County (NC)

Superior Court

Settled. Allegations involved the improper design (not ECS') and testing of a 90' retaining wall which had to be

rebuilt.

Asheville April 2012

Bragg Communities, LLC v. ECS Carolinas, RLLP

Harnett County (NC) Superior Court

Stayed pending arbitration

Non-specific allegations about the performance of a BMP Pond

Fayetteville July 2014

Live Oak Apartments, LLC v. Blythe Construction, et al

Mecklenburg County (NC)

Superior Court

Recently served Alleges a failure to properly test and inspect fill in areas that were not within ECS' scope of work

Charlotte September 2014

We have not included collection and lien actions filed by ECS Carolinas or bankruptcy matters in which ECS Carolinas is a creditor.

Statement of Conflict of Interest I

We are unaware of any history or present condition that would put the firm in a conflict of interest in the design and/or construction of the project.

Supporting Materials Supporting materials can be found on the following pages.

Professional Engineering License Number Our professional engineering license number is F-1078.

Geotechnical Engineering

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ECS' Geotechnical Group strives to provide innovative engineering solutions and to be responsive to our client's needs. Our engineering expertise provides design teams a thorough understanding of the geotechnical issues that may affect a project.

The geotechnical engineering group can provide services such as:

• Subsurface Explorations (Test Borings, Test Pits, Rock Coring, and Geophysical

• Site Development Feasibility Studies

• Geological Studies

• Design Recommendations for Site Grading, Foundations, Slabs, Slope Stability, Dewatering, and Pavements

• Stormwater Infiltration Studies

• Forensic Services

(Building, slab or pavement settlements, defective concrete, etc.)

• Deep Foundation System Load Tests

• Value Engineering Review

• Air Photo Interpretation

• Soil/Materials Specifications

• Seismic Design Considerations

• Lateral and Vertical Movement Monitoring of excavations and construction

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Construction Materials Testing

The Construction Materials Testing Group provides testing services required by code and/or project specifications. Our unique electronic reporting system delivers field and laboratory reports rapidly, giving the construction team valuable information on a timely basis. The majority of all test reports are reviewed by ECS engineers and delivered via email to the project team within 24 to 36 hours of the test and/or observation. Services offered by the Construction Materials Testing Group include:

• Shallow and Deep Foundation System Testing

• Quality Control Testing and Observation for Soils, Asphalt, Concrete, Steel, Roofing, Masonry, EIFS, and Fireproofing

• Observation of Construction Materials for conformances with Specifications

• Evaluation of Construction Materials Engineering Properties

• Nondestructive Testing of Steel and Concrete

• Building Movement and Earth Retention System Monitoring

• Floor Flatness Surveys

• Structural System Load Test Monitoring

• Special Inspections

• Forensic Services - Building, Slab, or Pavement Settlements, Defective Concrete, etc.

• Concrete Maturity Method

• Ground Penetrating Radar Services

Special Inspections

ECS is capable o f providing Special Inspections on your project. Our special inspectors are responsible for performing concrete testing, bolt and welding testing/inspections, masonry/precast inspections, and other quality control testing services. All necessary personnel maintain the necessary certifications as well as any certifications (NICET, ACI, ICC, CWI, etc.) applicable to the testing/inspection services being performed.

ECS is qualified to perform Special Inspections (SI) projects and provides testing and special inspection services based on NCBC Chapter 17 Structural Tests and Special Inspections.

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS

In order to meet the requirements of the Special Inspections program, ECS has developed in-house training programs that produce certified technicians at all levels. ECS currently has staff holding the following certifications and registrations available for Special Inspection projects:

• ICC - Reinforced Concrete • ICC - Bolting Certification • ICC - Prestressed Concrete Certification • ICC - Structural Steel and Welding Certification • ICC - Masonry Certification • ICC - Spray-Applied Fire Proofing Certification • NICET - Levels I, II & III (soils, concrete & asphalt) • PCI - Levels I & II • PTI - Levels I & II • American Concrete Institute • AWS Certified Welding Inspector Certifications • Nuclear Density Gauge • 40-Hour HAZWOPER • ElFS Certifications • FACE Company Certified Floor Flatness Certifications • Registered Professional Engineers • Registered Professional Geologists • Engineering Interns

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Safety Culture

ECS understands that the best safety cultures are driven by employee commitment, not just compliance.

Safety has been a priority at ECS. In 2010, we launched a new initiative to ingrain safety as a core value and integral part of our culture.

Our Behavior Based Safety process known as STAR places safety at the forefront of every­thing we do.

Lower Incident Rate As a result of our STAR process, we have lowered our Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) by over 50%.

Safety Observations Performed Focusing on reinforcing safe practices and increasing safety awareness, ECS conducts over 25 Safety Observations daily.

Targeted Safety Behaviors Observed Targeting safety behaviors has enabled us to address and potentially avert over 2,900 at-risk behaviors, including 3 serious-threats.

ECS' Current EMR Rating We currently hold an EMR rating of .88 which falls below the industry average of 1.0.

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STAR Safety Results

STAR includes many of the same components of world-class safety programs, such as:

• Activity hazard analyses and pre-task planning • Hazardous waste operations and • Weekly, monthly, and annual refresher field and emergency response

supervisory training, including: • Materials handling • Radiation safety for non-users • Regular onsite safety observations • Fall protection • Monthly office safety observations • Defensive driving • Radiation safety

At ECS, we believe that "Nothing We Do Is Worth Getting Hurt."

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