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RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR Continuing Professional Consulting Engineering Services -Environmental Engineering #BID 20-07-01 7 GBTS professionals are concerned with both health hazards and the immediate economic impact of the health hazards. Every IAQ situation is unique; many variables may need to be considered to address a specific issue. Accordingly, GBTS utilizes a phased study approach to economically evaluate IAQ. The initial phase includes visual inspections and a preliminary air quality screening. Based on the data collected in this phase, recommendations for corrective action or additional testing are prepared. The phased approach reduces client expense and focuses on res ults. IAQ Services include: • Preliminary building assessments. • Development of written scope of work for remedial actions. • On-site supervision of contractors. • Post remediation assessments. • Collections of air and surface samples and chemical testing and work hazard evaluations. • Water intrusion evaluations including Infra-Red scanning. • Diagnostics of Heated, Venting, and Air Conditioning systems. GBTS uses state-of-the art air sampling techniques for identifying and characterizing airborne and surface contaminants. Utilizing a nationally accredited laboratory, GBTS provides the following assessments: • Airborne particulate characterization. • Surface microbial organisms. • Dust mites. • Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOCs). • Carbon monoxide. • Airborne microbial organisms. • Bioaerosols (skin cell fragments, insect parts, fibers, dust and aero- allergens). • Radon gas. The remediation of IAQ problems often requires the combined efforts of engineers and industrial hygienists. While each case is unique, the implementation of one or a combination of remedial steps, frequently eliminate complaints. Typical actions include the following: • Test and Balance of HVAC System; Adjustment of HVAC system to provide higher quality of air. • Retrofit of HVAC system to allow more fresh air to enter the space. • Restructure maintenance activities, including training of staff. • Comprehensive cleaning and decontamination of duct systems, Air Handlers when necessary. • Removal of water-damaged or mold impacted building materials. Methodology - Scope and Budget Development Once a request for services is received from a City representative / department, GBTS will develop an understanding of the project needs, objectives, scope of work, implementation schedule and an itemized budget will be presented in a proposal for City approval. Once a Purchase Order is received, GBTS will immediately initiate the project – coordinating directly with the City Project Manager. On larger projects, GBTS initially schedules and conducts a kickoff meeting, and then proceeds with the execution of the project, providing periodic status reports. The work product deliverable, which will typically consist of a Draft Report (for City internal review), followed by a Final Report to be delivered to City upon completion of the scope of work. This process is illustrated in Figure 1. Process Project Diagram. In the event of an “emergency” project, we can move forward with project execution ahead of the actual Purchase Order issuance, based on an “Authorization to Proceed,” as illustrated in Figure 1 below.