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ORANGE COAST ANALYTICAL, INC. 3002 Dow, Suite 532, Tustin, CA 92780 • (714) 832-0064 • Fax (714) 832-0067 4620 E. Elwood, Suite 4, Phoenix, AZ 85040 • (480) 736-0960 • Fax (480) 736-0970

Statement of Qualifications

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Orange Coast Analytical, Inc. January 20132

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 3

LABORATORY LOCATIONS 4

SCOPE OF SERVICES 5

SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS 6

PROJECT EXPERIENCE 7

KEY CLIENTELE 8

MAJOR INSTRUMENTATION 9

STAFF RESUMES 11

Laboratory Director 11

QA/QC Director 12

CERTIFICATIONS 13

LICENSES 17


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INTRODUCTION

Orange Coast Analytical is a state-certified, independent testing laboratory built with a

commitment to excellence. Evidence of this commitment is our extensive program of quality

assurance and quality control that guarantees the production of valid data. We strive to achieve

this quality through cooperative working relationships and multi-level reviews. Responsibility of

QA/QC activities begins with the bench scientist and extends to the President of the Company.

We have our analytical and field quality control procedures on standards for good laboratory

practice, specific WPA and other approved analytical methods and the Handbook for Analytical

Quality Control in Water and Wastewater Laboratories (EPA 600/49-109).

Our laboratory services include sample collection and analysis of air, water, wastewater, soil and

hazardous waste. Each analysis is performed using only the most modern, state-of-the-art

equipment available. Our sample tracking system is designed for smooth, efficient sample flow

and rapid turnaround for any type of analysis.

At Orange Coast Analytical, we have established a superior record and reputation in both the

private and public sectors for the quality of our work, our ability to meet schedules and control

costs, and the close cooperation we maintain with our clients. We assist you in meeting your

analytical requirements to your complete satisfaction.


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LABORATORY LOCATIONS

California LaboratoryCA License #2576 AZ License #0646

3002 Dow AvenueSuite 532

Tustin, CA 92780Phone: (714) 832-0064Fax: (714) 832-0067

Lab e-mail: [email protected]

Contact:Mark Noorani

(714) [email protected]

Arizona LaboratoryAZ License #0558

4620 East Elwood StreetSuite 4

Phoenix, AZ 85040Phone: (480) 736-0960Fax: (480) 736-0970

Lab e-mail: [email protected]

Contact:Tara Touvell

(480) [email protected]


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SCOPE OF SERVICES

Our laboratory services include sample collection and analysis of AIR, WATER, WASTEWATER,STORMWATER, SOIL, and HAZARDOUS WASTE. Each analysis is performed using the mostmodern, state of the art equipment available. Our sample tracking system is designed for smooth,efficient sample flow and rapid turnaround for any type of analysis.

Our analytical capabilities include:

I. Compliance services for:

California Air Resource Board (CARB)Calderon Act (Landfill Testing)Proposition 65 (Toxic Enforcement Act)Title 22 (Drinking Water and Hazardous Waste Assessment)Clean Water Act (NPDES)Resource Recovery and Conservation Act (RCRA)Underground Storage Tank Regulations (UST)

II. Consultation and Method Development

III. Quality Control / Quality Assurance / Data Validation


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SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS

• Woman-owned business and State-certified Very Small Business (Micro-Business).

• California Department of Health Services ELAP Certification.

• Arizona Department of Health Services Environmental Laboratory Certification.

• U.S. Department of Agriculture license for international sample receipt.

• Conducting business in CA, AZ, CO, AL, WA and NM, among other states.

• Experience analyzing stormwater, wastewater, and marine water samples.

• Analysis of complex matrices such as hazardous drum waste, acids, and paint.

• EPA Method 504.1 – Certified laboratory for EDB/DBCP analysis of drinking water, and

subcontractor of many labs for this analysis.

• ICP-MS technology to combine the fast analysis of ICP with the low detection of Mass

Spectrometry for multi-element detection.

• Standard 5 day Turn-Around-Time, which includes FINAL report.

• Final reports available for download at www.ocalab.com through personalize “Client Portal”.

• Extremely competitive rush TATs and prices to make your project more efficient.

• Laboratory arranged sample pick-up available upon request.

• Sample Container Delivery.

• Electronic Data Deliverables in any requested format.

• Responsive client service!!!


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PROJECT EXPERIENCE

CLIENT ANALYTICAL SERVICES PROVIDED

Northrop Analytical services were performed on both water and soil samples for a variety of tests at aremediation site. Analyses included Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), Volatile FuelHydrocarbons (VFH), Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) and TTLC Cam Metals.

LAUSD Assisted consulting firms and provided analytical services for both water and soil samples atvarious school sites. Samples were analyzed for VOC, VFH/BTEX, SVOC, Metals, andvarious inorganic tests.

POLB Performed Carbon Chain analysis to determine hydrocarbon identification at a bio-remediation site in Signal Hill. Using EPA 8015m for diesel, conducted carbon chain C7-C30.

Unocal Provided analytical services for various consulting firms for underground storage tankinvestigations. Analytical services included VFH/BTEX, Total Recoverable Hydrocarbons,Extractable Fuel Hydrocarbons, VOC, total and organic lead.

ITT Cannon Provided quarterly analysis of groundwater monitoring wells for VOC and SVOC (SemiVolatile Organic Compounds).

Confidential Client(Colorado)

Performed analytical services on stack samples and impinger solutions for determination ofmetals emissions in exhaust gases from a stationary source combustion process.

Naval Shipyard Provided analytical support on a wide range of parameters until site closure. Analyticalservices included SVOC, VOC, PCB’s, Cam Metals and General Minerals for soil, water, andair samples.

Caltrans Provided analytical support and site assessment for proposed extension of an existinghighway. Analytical services included SVOC, VOC, TTLC/STLC Metals, and unknownsubstance identification.

Army Corps ofEngineers

Provided analytical support for an existing wastewater treatment facility at Ft. Irwin, CA.Analytical scope covered a wide range of tests including BOD, COD, full anion/cation scan,various metals, VOC, and SVOC.

Confidential Client Provided analytical services on a continual basis for air samples collected in Tedlar Bags.These samples were analyzed for fixed gases (N2, CH4, CO2, and O2) and VFH/BTEX.

Arizona Public Services(APS)

Provided analytical services for a variety of methodologies which include EPA 8310(Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons). Also, performed mobile laboratory work onnumerous occasions for various job-site locations.

Boeing Provide a wide scope of analytical procedures for various locations designated for futuredevelopment. Tests include: VOC’s, SVOC’s, TTLC Metals, and Total ExtractableHydrocarbons with CCID.

San Diego CountyNaval Facilities

Provide routine stormwater analysis of up to 250 samples per rain event for an extensive listof both organic and inorganic analytes.

ConocoPhillips Both fixed and mobile laboratory services for underground storage tank investigations.


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KEY CLIENTELEPast and Present

Tetra Tech, Inc.Michelle Oakley – Phoenix, AZ Office

Kennedy- Jenks ConsultantsPeter Murphy – Irvine, CA Office

Veolia Environmental ServicesChuck Schroeder – Fremont, CA

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc.Byron Baden – Phoenix, AZ Office

Weston Solutions, Inc.Barbara Wethington – Tempe, AZ Office

AMEC, Inc.Kevin Korstad – San Diego, CA Office

Chris Loughman – San Diego, CA Office

TRC Solutions, Inc.David Lennon – Irvine, CA OfficeRoss Surrency – Irvine, CA Office

Eco & Associates, Inc.Mohammad Estiri – Orange, CA Office

Environmental Response, Inc.Nick Christofferson – Phoenix, AZ Office

HDR Engineering, Inc.Dave Atteberry – Phoenix, AZ Office

Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.Richard McIver – Miami, AZ

Port of Long Beach

Port of Los Angeles


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MAJOR INSTRUMENTATION

INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURER QUANTITY

Analytical Balance Sartorius, OHaus 7

Atomic Absorption Perkin Elmer, Varian 2

Auto SamplerHP, Varian, and O.I., Perkin Elmer,Dionex, Dohrmann 26

Autoclave Napco 1

BOD Incubator VWR, Fisher 2

BOD/DO Meter Hach 1

Centrifuge Damon 1

Chem Station Hewlett Packard 6

COD Block Digestor Hach 1

Computerized Data Processing & Document Generation CRC, Epson, IBM 7

Cyanide Auto Distiller Tech Glass 1

Data Acquisition HP, CRC, IBM 14

Gas Chromatograph (NPD, FID, PID, ECD, TCD, Hall) Hewlett Packard, Agilent 13

Gas Chromatograph/Mass Selective Detector (GC/MS) Hewlett Packard, Agilent 8

Headspace Analyzer Tekmar 1

HPLC Analyzer HP, Dionex 2

ICP-AES Perkin Elmer 2

ICP-MS Perkin Elmer 1

Ion Chromatograph (w/ Autosampler) Dionex 2

IR Spectrophotometer Beckman, Horiba 3

Kjeldahl Analyzer Hach 1

Mercury Analyzer Bacharoch, Perkin Elmer 3

Metals Block Digestor Environmental Express 2

Micro Incubator Fisher 1

Microscope Fisher 1

Moisture Analyzer Sartorius 1

Nelson Turbo/Total Chrom Perkin Elmer 8

PeakNet Dionex 1


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Major Instrumentation (continued)

Pensky-Martens Flashpoint Apparatus Precision 1

pH Meter Bechman, Hach 3

Purge and Trap O.I. Analytical, Tekmar 10

Rotary Extractor Lars 1

Roto Evaporator Buchi 3

TOC Analyzer Rosemount Dohrmann 1

Turbidimeter Monitek 1

UV/VIS Spectrophotometer Hach 2

Waterbath Fisher 1

Winlab Perkin Elmer 2

Zero Headspace Extractor Gelman 7


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STAFF RESUMES

Mark NooraniLaboratory Director

Mr. Noorani is an environmental chemist with over 30 years of experience in the chemical industry,including over 20 years experience as a bench chemist. As Laboratory Director, Mr. Noorani is directlyresponsible for all laboratory operations and business development.

Mr. Noorani has been involved in method development for Mass Spectroscopy products (i.e. HighResolution, Isotope ratio, and MS/MS mass spectrometry), Gas Chromatography using a variety ofdetectors such as PID, FID, NPD, PFPD, FPD, ELCD, ECD, and TCD; High Pressure LiquidChromatography (HPLC) both UV and Fluorescent; Ion Chromatography, and Wet Chemistry. He alsohas extensive experience in air analysis (i.e. NIOSH methodologies and stationary source combustionsamples.)

Mr. Noorani has an excellent knowledge of quality assurance and quality control (QA\ QC)requirements common to environmental laboratories. His expertise includes statistical data evaluation,calculation of control limits, audit of raw data, and coordination of QA \ QC requirements. With thisworking knowledge, Mr. Noorani is able to provide technical assistance to all laboratory personnel andprovide competent and beneficial information during client consultation.

Mr. Noorani completed his chemistry degree at California State University at Fullerton. He is an activemember of several professional associations including the American Chemical Society, SouthernCalifornia Environmental Chemists Society and American Water Works. For relevant past projectexperience, please refer to “OCA Project Experience”. Mr. Noorani has overseen all projects listed inthe “OCA Project Experience” portion of this proposal.

CLIENT REFERENCES

Client Name: Chris Loughman & Kevin KorstadCompany: AMECOffice Location: San Diego, CAContact Number: (858) 278-3600

Client Name: Mohammad EstiriCompany: Eco & AssociatesOffice Location: Orange, CAContact Number: (714) 289-0995


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Chris TisseratQA/QC Director

Mr. Tisserat has nearly 15 years of experience in environmental related chemistry as both a benchchemist and QA/QC director. He is responsible for monitoring the quality of the laboratory’s work andtaking appropriate actions to ensure that quality standards are being met.

Mr. Tisserat is responsible for all aspects of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC)coordination, implementation and evaluations. He is also responsible for the development of projectspecific QA plans. He has extensive experience with a variety of analytical techniques including GasChromatography (GC), Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS), Atomic Absorption (Flame)and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP). As a bench chemist, he has performed analysis on drinkingwater, wastewater, soil, sludge, hazardous waste, and vapor samples utilizing the above equipment. Mr.Tisserat has also analyzed these matrices in mobile laboratories and is familiar with immediate responsesituations.

Mr. Tisserat reviews all data produced at Orange Coast Analytical for compliance with the EPArequirements and assessment of accuracy, precision, and completeness. As a QA/QC Director, he auditsdata packages prepared by the analysts, and all the laboratory procedures. Furthermore, Mr. Tisseratissues summaries of proficiency results, audit results and status of QA objectives and other QAinformation as needed for the laboratory director and the laboratory managers.

Mr. Tisserat completed his chemistry degree at California State Polytechnic University at Pomona. Forrelevant past project experience, please refer to “OCA Project Experience”. Mr. Tisserat has overseenQA/QC portions of all projects listed in the “OCA Project Experience” portion of this proposal.


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