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Home My WebLink AboutPR 25116: ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS AND ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. (“EISG”) FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE OPERATIONS AT THE PORT ARTHUR LANDFILL P.R. NO. 25116 08/18/2026 RPC RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS To ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS AND ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. ("EISG") FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE OPERATIONS AT THE PORT ARTHUR LANDFILL LOCATED AT 4732 HIGHWAY 73 WEST, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS. (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRANK) WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur, Texas ("City") owns and operates the Port Arthur Landfill located at 4732 Highway 73 West,Port Arthur,Texas pursuant to Permit MSW 1815A issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ("Landfill"); and WHEREAS, the City desires to increase the utilization of the Landfill for the disposal of industrial wastes,including the acceptance of Class 1 industrial solid wastes,for disposal at the Landfill,so as to benefit financially from disposing of Class 1 Waste and additional Class 2 Waste; and WHEREAS,the City understands that designing,permitting,constructing,and operating a Landfill cell that accepts Class 1 Waste and complies with audit criteria established by industrial waste generators in the vicinity of the Landfill requires specialized knowledge and experience; and WHEREAS, the City published a Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") in the Port Arthur News on April 21,2025,and April 26,2025,for the study,design,permitting,construction,and operation of a facility/cell to receive waste not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit;and WHEREAS, the City received qualification statements from one(1) firm on May 14, 2025; and WHEREAS,the RFQ evaluation committee,after reviewing the submitted statements and applying the published evaluation criteria,recommended Environmental Industrial Services Group,Inc.(EISG)of Houston, Texas, to provide these services; and WHEREAS,on June 4,2025,the City Council approved Resolution No.25-233 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract with EISG for the study, design, permitting, construction, and operation of a facility/cell to receive waste not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill permit, subject to final approval by the City Council. See Exhibit A: and WHEREAS, the City,as authorized by the City Council,desires to enter into an agreement with EISG for EISG to design, permit, construct, operate Class 1 Cells at the Landfill and manage certain industrial waste operations at the Landfill, and to receive a royalty payment from the revenue received by EISG; and Page 1 WHEREAS,the City Council finds that the negotiated agreement promotes economic development, stimulates business and commercial activity, and is in the City's best interests. Now THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS: SECTION 1. The facts and above recitals in the preamble are true,correct,and incorporated for all purposes. SECTION 2. That the Mayor and City Manager are authorized, on behalf of the City of Port Arthur,to sign an agreement between the City of Port Arthur,Texas, and Environmental Industrial Services Group,Inc.,for industrial waste operations at the Port Arthur Landfill,in substantially the same form as Exhibit B attached hereto. SECTION 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED, this 25th day of August, 2026 AD, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur,Texas by the following vote: AYES: Mayor: • Councilmembers: ; • • NOES: . CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS Charlotte M. Moses, Mayor ATTEST: Christe Whitley Ned, City Secretary Page 2 APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY: Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO ADMINISTRATION: Ronald Burton, CPM, City Manager Page 3 EXHIBIT A CITY OF PORT ARTHUR RESOLUTION No. 25-233 PR No.24356 5/27/2025 JL Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUP (EISG) INC., OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, FOR THE STUDY, DESIGN, PERMITTING, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF A FACILITY TO RECEIVE WASTE NOT PERMITTED UNDER THE CURRENT CITY OF PORT ARTHUR LANDFILL PERMIT. WHEREAS,the City of Port Arthur published a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in the Port Arthur News on April 21, 2025, and April 26, 2025, for the study, design, permitting, ' construction, and operation of a facility to receive waste not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit; and, WHEREAS,the City of Port Arthur received qualifications statements from one (1)firm on May 14, 2025; and, WHEREAS,the RFQ evaluation committee,after reviewing the submitted statements and applying the published evaluation criteria,recommends Environmental Industrial Services Group, Inc. (EISG) of Houston, Texas to provide these services, as outlined in Exhibit A;and, WHEREAS, staff recommends that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Port Arthur to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract for these services, subject to approval by the City Council. NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS: THAT,the facts and recitals in the preamble are true and correct; and, THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate a contract on behalf of the City of Port Arthur with Environmental Industrial Services Group,Inc. (EISG) of a PR No.24356 5/27/2025 JL Page 2 of 3 Houston,Texas for the study,design,permitting,construction,and operation of a facility to receive waste not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit as set forth in Exhibit "B"; and THAT,the negotiated contract with Environmental Industrial Services Group,Inc. (EISG) will be presented to the City Council for final approval. THAT a copy of the caption of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council. READ,ADOPTED,AND APPROVED THIS •T day of � ,2025 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur,Texas,by the following vote: AYES: Mayor G%tom • • Councilmembers: • NOES: Y) e -e Thurman B. Bartle Mayor ATTEST: • ellar City Secretary r _ PR No.24356 5/27/2025 JL Page 3 of 3 APPROVED AS TO FORM: Roxann Pais Cotroneo City Attorney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: a� L 31,t171:9 Ronald Burt , CPM Pamela D. Langford City M er Assistant City Manger City of Port Arthur Waste Not Currently Permitted at the City Landfill Agenda Totals P25-046 Weight EISG Houston,TX Firm and Individual Qualifications 75 66 Experience on Similar Projects(and working with local government) 105 96 Capacity to perform work 45 43 Energy City of - City Government Relations and Regulatory �� Compliance 45 45 c� or rthu Firm Financial Status 30 20 411111 Texas Total 300 270 YOLAND4 SCYTION-&OUDTAUX FI28I20�5 Yolanda Scypion-Goudeaux,Purchasing Assistant Date , -, --- CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Request for Qualifications • , Study, Design, Permit Construct, And Operate A I. Facility That Will Receive Waste That Is Not - Permitted Under The Current City of Port Arthur ) Landfill Permit April 19,2025 April 26,2025 PUBLIC NOTICE .. . . !CITY:CEPORTARTBUK TEXAS: • 1 '. iktqut#EggcluAuncAriorq f ctls FfERp-iy GIV.EN-.er-IAT seatedietigtketibrilticliireeeect tri.the•City o•t.P`cirt:Arthue4 celved at,the Officer.6t the dlisk$ecifetjaryc'.01.1110 4440 Street arg$Dr'boi icaq,Port ti•.Teiestre4Wpflatii.ili7en0O'P.M.:;vviiiiiesAslyi May 14.2025 end all 1":0&'igictirreil Al . a'keOiapperlect4giakeecigeu.ctionsiltednilstiayiMaY14,:).105;gitt:15 RM.iNhe Ciiy.COuriclt . 8 er'i 51tOodifCliWall.porikrthut'laiikkirertah-fiegirearridosescii*Las: ' t -- .‘ f • ,, Y 4:: ',I : W.:-J:- . .4‘ s ... " ' „ • :', ' REQUtSTFORCAPOF,I,CATIgN .4. 1* il*betidR,PEliiid. 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THURMAN B BILL ARTLE,MAYOR RONALD BURTON,CPM DONEANE BILL BAR BECKCOM, CITY MANAGER Energy MAYOR PRO TEM City of cur SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC COUNCIL MEMBERS: CITY SECRETARY WILLIE BAE LEWIS,JR. TIFFANY L.HAMILTON EVERFIELD o rt rth u r ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO HAROLD L.DOUCET,SR CITY ATTORNEY THOMAS KINLAW,III Texas DONALD FRANK,SR. April 21,2025 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS STUDY,DESIGN,PERMIT, CONSTRUCT,AND OPERATE A FACILITY THAT WILL RECEIVE WASTE THAT IS NOT PERMITTED UNDER THE CURRENT CITY OF PORT ARTHUR LANDFILL PERMIT DEADLINE: Sealed proposal submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00p.m.,Central Standard Time,Wednesday,May 14,2025. (The clock located in the City Secretary's office will be the official time.) Applicant names will be read aloud beginning at 3:15 p.m.on Wednesday,May 14,2025 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 5th Floor,Port Arthur,TX. You are invited to attend. MARK ENVELOPE:P25-046 DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one (11 orisinal and three (31 exact duplicate conies of your RFO to: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY SECRETARY or CITY SECRETARY P.O.BOX 1089 ddd 4TH STREET,4th Floor PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641 PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77640 POINTS OF CONTACT: Questions concerning this Request for Oualifications and Scope of Work should be directed in writing to: City of Port Arthur,TX Clifton Williams,Purchasing Manager P.O.Box 1089 Port Arthur,TX 77641 clifton.williamsnaportarthurtx.gov Purchasing Division/Finance Department I Purchasing Manager,Clifton Williams, P.O.Box 10891444 4th Street! Port Arthur,Texas 776411 409.983.8160 1 Fax 409.983.8291 The enclosed REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) and accompanying GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS and SPECIFICATIONS are for your convenience in submitting qualifications for the enclosed referenced services for the City of Port Arthur. Qualifications must be signed by a person having authority to bind the firm in a contract. Qualifications shall be placed in a sealed envelope, with the Vendor's name and address in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE BEFORE OPENING DATE AND TIME. It is the sole responsibility of the firm to ensure that the sealed RFQ submittal arrives at the above location by specified deadline regardless of delivery method chosen by the firm. Faxed or electronically transmitted RFQ submittals will not be accepted. ��rL GlJu nd- Clifton Williams Purchasing Manager Page 2 of 21 Fr- REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS STUDY,DESIGN,PERMIT,CONSTRUCT,AND OPERATE A FACILITY THAT WILL RECEIVE WASTE THAT IS NOT PERMITTED UNDER THE CURRENT CITY OF PORT ARTHUR LANDFILL PERMIT (To be Completed ONLY IF YOU DO NOT BID.) FAILURE TO RESPOND TO BID SOLICITATIONS FOR TWO (2) BID PERIODS MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE VENDOR'S LIST. However, if you are removed you will be reinstated upon request. In the event you desire not to submit a bid, we would appreciate your response regarding the reason(s). Your assistance in completing and returning this form in an envelope marked with the enclosed bid would be appreciated. NO BID is submitted: this time only not this commodity/service only Yes No Does your company provide this product or services? Were the specifications clear? Were the specifications too restrictive? Does the City pay its bills on time? Do you desire to remain on the bid list for this product or service? Does your present work load permit additional work? Comments/Other Suggestions: Company Name: Person Completing Form: Telephone: Mailing Address: Email: City,State,Zip Code: Date: Page 3 of 21 r" Background Port Arthur is a city located in Jefferson County,90 mi (140 km)east of Houston, within the Beaumont— Port Arthur metropolitan area of the Golden Triangle in the State of Texas.According to the United States Census Bureau, the City has a total area of 144.1 square miles (373.1 km2), of which 76.9 square miles (199.2 km2)are land and 67.1 square miles(173.9 km2), or 46.61%,are covered by water.Port Arthur has a population of 56,039. I ' The City of Port Arthur, Texas seeks to enter into a long-term agreement with a qualified firm to study, design,permit,construct,and operate a facility that will receive waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit. The City of Port Arthur owns and operates the City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit No. 1815-A. The Port Arthur Landfill was originally permitted as a 266.816 acre Type I landfill in 1986. The Port Arthur Landfill's permit documents were revised in 1994 to address the Subtitle D regulations. These permit modifications provided updates to the disposal area. The City of Port Arthur is seeking qualified firms to form a joint venture for the development, construction,management,and operation of an MSW landfill.The successful respondent will demonstrate extensive experience in landfill construction engineering,management,government relations, permitting,operations and compliance with local,State and Federal and all related regulations.The successful Firm must demonstrate that they have been involved in major modifications, that include waste other than municipal waste application acceptances. The City is pursuing sustainable options in agreement with the City's Sustainable Strategy. One approach is to more fully utilize the Landfill to serve the industry in the area and generate additional revenue. The City is seeking Statements of Qualifications from highly qualified and experienced responding entities, teams, and/or joint ventures (firm) for a Turn Key Design, Permitting, Operation and Management of a facility that will receive waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit. Any information provided as part of this RFQ shall be considered confidential and shall not be reviewed by or shared with parties outside the City staff and consultant staff assisting in making the selection of the most qualified responding Firms.Firms are asked to mark any pages in their RFQ response as"confidential" if those pages are considered to contain sensitive technical information. 1 of 8 Scope of Project -Scope of Services The qualified Firm will be responsible for: I a I 1. The firm should have the full capacity to design,permit,construct, operate and manage the section of the Landfill that will be designated to receive waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit. 2. Maintain and operate equipment in a clean and sanitary condition and in accordance with all regulatory requirements. 3. Work cooperatively with the City to resolve any operation/maintenance type issues that may occur. 4. Provide specific details about the method and equipment used throughout the process. 5. Assume full responsibility and liability for the acceptance and disposal of waste at the facility. 6. Provide a description of the proposed markets or processers that will be utilized in the process of receiving and handling waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit. 7. The location of the facility will be determined by the City. 8. Provide operating hours of the facility it propose to receive materials.The City shall have the right to inspect the facility and its operating records to ensure contract compliance with all State and Federal Regulations. 9. Obtaining ALL necessary permits and approvals from local, State,and Federal authorities. 10. Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws,regulations,and standards,including local governments,TCEQ and EPA regulations. 11. Managing and operating the day-to-day activities,including: a. Marketing and maintaining client relations. Waste receipt and disposal. b. Hauling and transportation. c. Remediation and closure activities. d. Maintenance and monitoring. e. Providing regular reporting and updates to the City of Port Arthur and all regulating entities. f. All other activities for a complete operation without any involvement by City staff. Qualification instructions Pre-Submittal Meeting The City shall conduct a MANDATORY pre-submittal meeting on May 1,2025 at 10:00 a.m.. The intent of the pre-submittal meeting is to: • Review the Request for Qualifications • Review the City's Procurement procedures • Project Overview Presentation • Tour of the Landfill • Answer Questions Mandatory Site Visit The City shall conduct a site visit with the Interested Developers.The intent of the site visit is to: • Review the Project Location and site conditions 2 of 8 r • Answer Questions Required Qualifications Contents. All brochures and supplemental documentation shall be included with the original and all copies. If not,the Firm may be considered as non-responsive. Firms are required to submit the following information in their qualification package: • Letter of Transmittal. The firm shall provide a transmittal letter with authorizing signature for the qualifications. The letter must briefly summarize the Firm's ability and willingness to perform the services required by the RFQ. • Firm Profile and Background.Please provide the following information: o Name of Lead Respondent Company Firm and any teaming firms o Background/short biography of the Firm o Number of employees and amount of business conducted in the last 5 years o Services provided by Firm e—Approximate percentage of Firm's business from operating landfills that accept waste other than municipal waste. o Number of Years the Firm has been in business o Technical qualifications and experience of the Firm o Technical qualifications and experience of the Firm's key staff, including any certifications earned, special training taken, and memberships in professional groups o Organizational chart of key staff for this project for both design, permitting, construction,and operation o Name,title,mailing address,telephone number and e-mail address of the persons who will function as the City's primary contact and back-up contact person • Qualification Response o General description of business models used in the past to study, design, permit, construct and operate a facility that will receive waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit. Include brief description of intended methodology to be used. o Include a rough estimate of the amount of land(to the nearest 5 acres)required to support the business plan that would be leased from the city for$1.00 per year. Subleasing the City of Port Arthur's land will not be permitted. o Include any major exceptions, constraints, modifications, or preferred alternative strategies to the methodology of this RFQ. • What would the firm propose differently for the conceptual agreement framework described herein? • What additional features would the Firm want to include in such an agreement? • Experience on Similar Projects o Provide your company's background and experience in the following areas: • Projects of similar size as this project • waste experience with other than domestic waste • Provide three reference installations/projects with reference contact information as described in the References section below • Marketing • Waste permitting other than municipal waste • Engineering of waste facilities other than municipal waste • Equipment procurement and construction for facilities other than municipal waste 3 of 8 r ■ Waste hauling ■ Design, -construction and operation of a waste facility that receives waste other than municipal waste ■ Negotiating and crafting contracts for design, construction, and operations of a waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit regarding local, state, and federal regulations. ■ Permitting for construction and operation of proposed business model • Air permitting if applicable to the Firm's business model 1. Capacity to Perform Work o Project Management: Outline your company's project management which includes but is not limited to initial construction and installation of a turn-key operation,and ongoing project performance measurement/indicator systems. o Percent availability of key staff from the organization chart provided above. o Partnerships: Share your company's experience in working with state and local government and public-private sector collaborations. o Conflicts of Interest:Provide any information on potential conflicts of interests,including existing or financial relations with,manufacturers,installers,or other firms.This includes legal settlements,active or settled in the past. o References:Provide at least three references from previous similar and similarly sized projects.Complete form found in attached Exhibits.Provide name,email,and phone number of references as well as name and location of previous project being referenced. o Identify key personnel who will be primarily involved in this project.Highlight any experience successfully implementing your Firm's recommendations to state and local governments. o Identify an estimated timeline from notice to proceed until waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit will be received at the landfill. o Identify any local involvement and services expected to complete this project. o Identify areas of risk for this project based on the contractor's detailed work plan and schedule for all aspects of this project including but not limited to financial,construction, legal,product availability,environmental and archaeological. • Statement of Exceptions to RFQ requirements. Provide a detailed description of any exceptions taken to the requirements of this RFQ. Any other departures from the City's RFQ are to be identified and failure to do so shall make the qualification non-responsive. • References. Provide a list of references. The City is particularly interested in contacting your governmental clients in the state of Texas engaged with similar projects. • Financial Statements of the developer proving financial stability. Items that disqualify a firm immediately. o Incomplete or non-responsive qualification o Inexperience with waste other than municipal waste 4of8 Criteria. The selection committee will evaluate each qualification submitted based on the following criteria. After receipt and review of the written qualification, the City may elect to have the qualifications presented in person,or clarifications submitted in writing. Firms shall not assume that any information shared with the City prior to this RFQ will be considered in the evaluation process of this RFQ.Evaluation team may or may not have prior knowledge of any discussions and processes.Evaluation will be completed on the information submitted in response to the RFQ only. Evaluation Criteria for Statement of Qualifications Item Description Points Possible 1 Firm and Individual Qualifications 25 2 Experience on Similar Projects(and working with local governments) 35 3 Capacity to perform the work 15 4 Government Relations and Regulatory Compliance 15 5 Firm financial status 10 Total Points 100 Evaluation of the Statement of Qualifications will consider the following as summarized in Section 1.05 Criteria: Firm and Individual Qualifications 25%of Total Score • Number of Years Firm has been in business • Technical qualifications and experience of the respondent company • Technical qualifications and experience of the respondent's key staff Experience on Similar Projects 35%of Total Score • List of Turn-Key other than municipal Operations • Experience with marketing waste other than municipal waste. o Experience with waste permitting other than municipal waste, o Experience in other than municipal waste engineering o Experience in other than municipal waste equipment procurement and construction o Experience in other than municipal waste hauling. o Experience in Design,construction and operation of other than municipal waste facilities. o Experience in negotiating and crafting contracts for design,construction,and operation of other than municipal waste facilities. o Experience in Air permitting if applicable to the Firm's business model Capacity to Perform the Work 15%of Total Score • Ability to perform work within specified time and budget • Availability of key staff and resources to do the work • Proximity to project site 5of8 r Government Relations and Regulatory Compliance 15%of Total Score • History of regulatory compliance on similar projects • History of similar submittals to TCEQ and EPA Firm Financial Status 10%of Total Score Separate Reference Check:Reference Check is separate and independent of the RFQ Evaluation.Firm must achieve a minimum of 80% • Quality of Design 20% • Technical Innovation 20% • Meeting schedules and deadlines 20% • Controlling costs and meeting budgets 20% • Communication/Cooperation 10% • Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan 10% Next Steps: Short Listed Firms—Requirements and Submissions The City of Port Arthur will evaluate,rank and score the Statement of Qualifications of each firm.The City will then short list and select three(3)firms.Prior to issuance of Request for Proposals,the City will conduct one additional Q&A meeting with the selected firms. Each selected firm will be notified and will be provided further instructions. Firms are encouraged to provide suggested improvements/changes to the Project Scope to better enhance the process. RFQ Process The City is conducting the following four steps for this RFQ in the paragraphs that follow. Past performance with the City will be considered when qualifying firms. 1. Request for Qualifications 2. Request for Proposals 3. Entering into agreement 4. Design,permitting,Construction,Operation Step 1: Request for Qualifications This RFQ is the first step to entering into agreement with the City for the landfill waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit. It is the City's intent to review all Statement of Qualifications(SOQ's) submitted and short list a maximum of three(3) qualified Firms. The short-listed firms would then receive a Request for Proposal. It is anticipated that notification of the shortlisted firms would occur approximately 1 month following RFQ submission. Step 2: Request for Proposals The Request for Proposal will contain a proposed draft contract agreement (agreement) for review and comment by proposers.Firms would provide constraints, requirements, or exclusions to the draft contract agreement required to execute their business models.The waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit would also include the Firm's monetization"best price" offered to the City 6 of 8 for the waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit on a price per unit basis.If agreeable to the City,the most beneficial proposal could then be selected for the City to enter into a proposed agreement with the Firm, with the agreement terms including the Firm's markups considered binding. It is anticipated that notification of the selected Firm would occur approximately 2 months following RFP submission. Step 3:Enter into Agreement The agreement framework is anticipated to be similar to the following: Term of duration — The term anticipated is 20 years including 1 year for design, and 1 year of construction/startup to arrive at the"Beginning of Operation Date". It is anticipated that the Firm will have 20 years to design, permit and operate the Facility to arrive at the end of the useful life of the equipment installed.This shall be the end of the contract term as stipulated in the agreement. At the end of the contract term, the City shall have the option to take one of the following actions: • Purchase all equipment, pipeline and easements, and all spare parts, utility drops, improvements to the leased land,etc.at"fair market value"as determined by a third party. This would presumably be done to assume operations and maintenance of the equipment and process. • Enter an extension or renewal of the contract with the Firm with any significant items to be renegotiated as needed. • Instruct the Firm to remove all equipment and return the leased property to its original state at no cost to the City. Payment terms—Payment terms will begin at the"Beginning of Operation Date". The Firm shall pay for all waste taken on a unit price basis to be stated within the agreement. The payment terms will include increases for escalation via a referenced metric to use to calculate payment throughout the project. Land Lease Terms—Because this agreement will have a finite duration, and because it is anticipated to require development on land leased from the City,the terms of the land use and terms for demolition and/or turning over the developments on the land shall be stipulated in the agreement.If available,the City would lease nearby property for$1/year for the duration of the project. Additional Items regarding this project's agreement: • Firm would install infrastructure for their required utilities and would pay for all their own utility consumption through the duration of the agreement. • Firm would install,permit,operate,and report to regulators any required excess gas flares or waste gas flares. • The condensate resulting from any gas treatment would be captured and is the Firm's responsibility to dispose of. It is anticipated executing the agreement will take 2 months following selection of the best proposal from Firms. Step 4: Design,Construction,Operation 7 of 8 r. The Firm shall be wholly responsible for performing operations, preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, furnishing consumables, and maintaining all necessary regulatory compliance required to keep the waste facility in operation. It is anticipated to require 1 year for design and permitting of the Firm's waste and required supporting infrastructure. It is anticipated to take 1 year to construct the waste facility and required supporting infrastructure and conduct startup activities.At the completion of the 2-year period for design,permitting, construction,and startup,the"Beginning of Operation Date"shall be enacted in which receipt of waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit shall commence as stipulated in the agreement. • All Firms submitting qualifications will be notified, upon final determination by the City, of the Firm or Firms selected to the short-list for interview to perform the requested work. NOTE:If the construction is completed before the 2 year estimated time schedule,the receipt of waste shall start at such date. SUMMARY: Firm must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in landfill construction,operations and management including waste other than municipal waste; Proven track record of successful joint venture partnerships with other municipalities;Experience with government relations,State and Federal,including permitting and regulatory compliance; In-depth knowledge of TCEQ and EPA regulations governing waste other than municipal waste;Strong technical,operations and management capabilities. 8 of 8 am. „ETTER OF INTEREST 414 RFQ—STUDY,DESIGN,PERMIT,CONSTRUCT, AND OPERATE A FACILITY THAT WILL RECEIVE WASTE THAT IS NOT PERMITTED UNDER THE CURRENT CITY OF PORT ARTHUR LANDFILL PERMIT DEPARTMENTS:MAY 14,2025 The undersigned firm submits the following information(this RFQ submittal) in response to the Request for Qualifications (as amended by any Addenda), issued by the City of Port Arthur, TX (City) for Engineers for the City of Port Arthur Enclosed,and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part of this RFP,are the following: ❖ COMPLETED RFQ LETTER OF INTEREST FORM :• NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT(MUST BE NOTARIZED) ❖ AFFIDAVIT(MUST BE NOTARIZED) ❖ CONFLICT OF INTEREST ❖ HOUSE BILL 89 VERIFICATION ❖ SB 252CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION Firm understands that the City is not bound to select any firm for the final pre-qualified list and may reject any responses submitted. • Firm also understands that all costs and expenses incurred by it in preparing this RFQ and participating in this process will be borne solely by the firm, and that the required materials to be submitted will become the property of the City and will not be returned. Firm agrees that the City will not be responsible for any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or incomplete statements in this RFQ. Finn accepts all terms of the RFQ submittal process by signing this letter of interest and making the RFQ submittal. This RFQ shall be governed by and construed in all respects according to the laws of the State of Texas. EISG Houston,LLC 5/2/2025 Firm brain Date CtOMACa President Authorf ed Signature, Title Barry Esene 281-924-3644 Name(please print) Telephone 9900 Westpark Dr.Suite 348 Houston,TX 77063 Address City/State/Zip besene@gulfstoneservices.com Email Page 5 of 21 i NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT Q CITY OF PORT ARTHUR § § STATE OF TEXAS § By the signature below, the signatory for the bidder certifies that neither he nor the firm, corporation, partnership or institution represented by the signatory or anyone acting for the firm bidding this project has violated the antitrust laws of this State, codified at Section 15.01, et seq., Texas Business and Commerce Code, or the Federal antitrust laws, nor communicated directly or indirectly the bid made to any competitor or any other person engaged in the same line of business,nor has the signatory or anyone acting for the firm,corporation or institution submitting a bid committed any other act of collusion related to the development and submission of this bid proposal. Signature: q c 4.-.r Printed Name: a Esene Title: President CCompany: EISG Houston,LLC Date: 5/2/2025 SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me the undersigned authority by.koji the;anti of,a035. on behalf of said bidder. okuuuruui,/,,,, 011attlob,(26 =o Notary Public in and for the State of Texas s�i .A 4'O F 16 0 cxm My mission expires: I I- IS C C v,,49;,,111 131,,o'•\` 0 Page 6 of 21 Pr' AFFIDAVIT All pages in Offeror's Responses containing statements, letters,etc.,shall be signed by a duly authorized officer of the company whose signature is binding. The undersigned offers and agrees to one of the following: BE I hereby certify that I do not have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. I hereby certify that j dQ have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to pay said debts prior to execution of this agreement. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to enter into an agreement for the payment of said debts. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. EISG Houston,LLC 5/2/2025 Fi Name � Date �4C ` President orized Sign tare Title ® Barry Esene 281_924.3644 Name(please print) Telephone eiOg&aEcgirJttal.nef Email STATE: -re. COUNTY: )404rri.3 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me by the above named FO rry >; ,err on this the o2r1f'� day of 11009 ,20015 . Ndfacy Pablic GLE Naq'%,% RETURN THIS AFFIDAVIT AS PART OF THE BID �; • cs ��s N /" Q. Page 7 of 21 F'=�3.... �''''' %. CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIO OFor vendor doing business with focal govommsntai.ntity This questionnaire Mirada changes made to the law by HAL 21,tt4th Las.,Seyulr Session. OFRCEUSEOlLY This questionnaire is being Fled in accordance with Chapter 178,Lod Government Cods,by a vendor who oat,Reuiwd has a business relationship as defined by Section 170.001(1-a)with a local govensnenlai entity and the vendor meals requirements under Section 178.008(a). By taw this questionnaire must be filed with the records adminfstrata of the local governmental entry not later than tie 71h business day aftar the data the vendor becomes asrare of fads that require the statement to be Aced Sae Section 178.008(a-1),Loca3 Government Code. A vendor corrsrr)ts an offense if the vendor knowingly violates Seddon 178,008.Local Government Code.An offense under its section is a misdemeanor a lens of vendor who hoes business riationshipwithlocalgoveriiiui sniffy. 1:1Cheep this box ttyou are tiling an update to a previously Ledquesdonnete.(The lav requires that you file an updated completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority net Later than the 7th business day after the date on which you became aware that the originally filed quesdorrtaire was iloamplete or inaccurate.) ?I therms of loans government officer about dwmths i fennfon its baig disclosed. Neale ofM i J Desertbe ascft sehployn ent or other business relationship with the local government officer,or a family member of the officer,as described by Secgon 176.003(aX2XA). Also deearf a any tangy relagonstip with the local govesrnnent officer. Complete atbperte A and Star each enipioyment or business telationsfhip described.Attach ad6fonai pages to this Form CIO as necessary. O A Is the focal government otitcer or a tarml'j member of the officer receiving or likely to receive fax income. Other than i estment income,Man the vendor? El Yes ®ND B. Is the vendor receiving or Italy to receive taxatria income,other than investment itccme,from or at the direction of the local governmers officer or a family mentor of the officer AHD the taxable income is not received from the form govermtental entity? nYes nNo Desabseachemploymentorbusinessnlsfonstip&SimeredorimmeditSreFonIefietts»w imcommitt=or Ober business inspect le mikall Nis load geolonomit aliair smog am aneastatartrM e,erbstiae ehtwwl ktpiniieurtstoresprmitr=sr& QCheck this box if the vendor has given the focal gosumment officer a afarrtffy member d the officer one or more Ole as descited ttt Section 176-003(02)0 eschdutg gas dcsoribed in Seam 176.O03(a-f) ij 5I2/2025 d vendor bus:nese with tee gireerrrentil ererty Dab Cow poi edbyA aarSlim Corani egcn wawa/irsearl .di the Rshdsed itr3G201s O t - CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE For vendor doing business with local governmental entity Acomplete copy of Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code may be found at http:/twww.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/ Docs/LG/htm/LG,178.htm.For easy reference,below are some of the sections cited on this form. Local Government Code S 176.001(1-a):'Business relationship"means aconnection between two or more parties based on commercial activity of one of the parties. The term does not include a connection based on: (A) a transaction that is subject to rate or fee regulation by a federal,state,or local governmental entity or an agency of a federal,state,or local governmental entity; (B)a transaction conducted at a price and subject to terms available la the public;or (C)a purchase or lease of goods or services from a person that is chartered by a state or federal agency and that Is subject to regular examination by,and reporting to,that agency. Local Government Code§176.003(a)(2)(A)and(B): (a)A local government officer shall file a conflicts disclosure statement with respect to avendor if: (2) the vendor. (A)has an employment or other business relationship with the local government officer or a family member of the officer that results In the officer or family member receiving taxable Income,other than investment Income, that exceeds$2,500 during the 12-month period preceding the date that the officer becomes aware that (i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed; cr (ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the vendor; (B)has given to the local government officer or a family memberof the officer one or more gifts that have an aggregate value of more than$100 in the 12-month period preceding the data the officer becomes aware that (i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed;or (II) the local governmental entity Is considering entering into a contract with the vendor. ® Local Government Code§176.006(a)and(a-1) (a)A vendor shall file a completed conflict of interest questionnaire if the vendor has a business relationship with a local governmental entity and: (1) has an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer of that local governmental entity,or a family member of the officer,described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A); (2) has given a local government officer of that local governmental entity,or a family member of the officer,one or more gifts with the aggregate value specified by Section 178.003(a)(2)(B),excluding any gift described by Section 176.003(a-1);or (3) has a family relationship with a local government officer of that local governmental entity. (a-1) The completed conflict of interest questionnaire must be filed with the appropriate records administrator not later than the seventh business day after the later of: (1) the date that the vendor: (A) begins discussions or negotiations to enter into a contract with the local governmental entity;or (B)submits to the focal govemmentalentity an application,response to a request for proposals or bids,correspondence, or another writing related to a potential contract with the local governmental entity;or (2) the date the vendor becomes aware: (A) of an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer,or a family member of the officer,described by Subsection(a); (B) that the vendor has given one or more gifts described by Subsection(a);or (C)of a family relationship with alocal government officer. Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethtcs.state.tx.us Revised 11/30/20 t5 Page 13 of 21 SB 252 CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION 1, Barry Esene ,the undersigned an representative of EISG Houston,LLC (Company or Business Name) being an adult over the age of eighteen(18) years of age,pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2252, Section 2252.152 and Section 2252.153, certify that the company named above is not listed on the website of the Comptroller of the State of Texas concerning the listing of companies that are identified under Section 806.051, Section 807.051 or Section 2253.153. I further certify that should the above- named company enter into a contract that is on said listing of companies on the website of the Comptroller of the State of Texas which do business with Iran, Sudan or any Foreign Terrorist Organization,I will immediately notify the City of Port Arthur Purchasing Department Barry Esene :. a of Company Representative(Print) A ® —, a of Comp t • R-•resents ve 5/2/2025 Date Page 14 of 21 r House Bill 89 Verification 0 I, Barry Esene (Person name), the undersigned representative (hereafter referred to as "Representative") of £ L3(L Moosion,1-LC. (company or business name, hereafter referred to as `Business Entity"), being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, after being duly sworn by the undersigned notary,do hereby depose and affirm the following: 1. That Representative is authorized to execute this verification on behalf of Business Entity; 2. That Business Entity does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of any contract that will be entered into between Business Entity and the City of Port Arthur;and 3. That Representative understands that the term "boycott Israel" is defined by Texas Government Code Section 2270.001 to mean refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations specifically with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an Israeli-controlled territory,but does not include an action made for ordinary business purposes. ® fit', GNA OF REPRESENTATIVE SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME,the undersigned authority,on this c7hci day of V ,2045. ` +''�c4_E N0�1" . ��,,/� _ �' _ No Public ei9lf lec-r a£ 1 ® Page 15 of 21 GENERAL INFORMATION: Proposers are cautioned to read the information contained in this RFP carefully and to submit a complete response to all requirements and questions as directed. TERMINOLOGY: "Bid" vs. "Proposal"--For the purpose of this RFP, the terms "Bid" and `Proposal" shall be equivalent. AWARD: The City of Port Arthur will review all proposals for responsiveness and compliance with these specifications. The City reserves the right to award on the basis of the Lowest and Best Offer in accordance with the laws of Texas, to waive any formality or irregularity, and/or to reject any or all proposals. ALTERING BIDS: Bids cannot be altered or amended after submission deadline. Any interlineations, alteration, or erasure made before opening time must be initialed by the signer of the bid, guaranteeing authenticity. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL: The proposer may withdraw its proposal by submitting written request, over the signature of an authorized individual, to the Purchasing Division any time prior to the submission deadline. The proposer may thereafter submit a new proposal prior to the deadline. Modification or withdrawal of the proposal in any manner, oral or written, will not be considered if submitted after the deadline. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: No public official shall have interest in this contract, in accordance with Vernon's Texas Code Annotated,Local Government Code Title 5, Subtitle C,Chapter 171. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Provide a completed copy of the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ). The Texas legislature recently enacted House Bill 914 which added Chapter 176 to the Texas Local Government Code. Chapter 176 mandates the public disclosure of certain information concerning persons doing business or seeking to do business with the City of Port Arthur, including affiliations and business and financial relationships such persons may have with City of Port Arthur officers. The form can be can be located at the Texas Ethics Commission website: https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/conflict forms.htm By doing business or seeking to do business with the City of Port Arthur including submitting a response to this RFP, you acknowledge that you have been notified of the requirements of Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code and you are representing that you in compliance with them. Any information provided by the City of Port Arthur is for information purposes only. If you have concerns about whether Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code applies to you or the manner in which you must comply,you should consult an attorney. The following are the current City Council and City Employees who are anticipated to either recommend or ETHICS: Public employees must discharge their duties impartially so as to assure fair, competitive access to governmental procurement by responsible contractors. Moreover, they should conduct themselves in such a manner as to foster public confidence in the integrity of the City of Port Arthur's procurement organization. Page 16 of 21 r Any employee that makes purchases for the City is an agent of the City and is required to follow the City's Code of Ethics. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: A prospective bidder must affirmatively demonstrate bidder's responsibility. A prospective bidder must meet the following requirements: 1. Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery schedule. 2. Have a satisfactory record of performance. 3. Have a satisfactory record of integrity and ethics. 4. Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award. 5. Be engaged in a full time business and can assume liabilities for any performance or warranty service required. 6. The City Council shall not award a contract to a company that is in arrears in its obligations to the City. 7. No payments shall be made to any person of public monies under any contract by the City with such person until such person has paid all obligations and debts owed to the City,or has made satisfactory arrangements to pay the same. ADDENDA: Any interpretations, corrections or changes to the RFP will be made by addenda no later than 48 hours prior to the date and time fixed for submission of proposals. Sole issuing authority of addenda shall be vested in the City of Port Arthur Purchasing Manager.The City assumes no responsibility for the proposer's failure to obtain and/or properly submit any addendum. Failure to acknowledge and submit any addendum may be cause for the proposal to be rejected. It is the vendor's responsibility to check for any addendums that might have been issued before bid closing date and time. All addenda will be numbered consecutively,beginning with 1. PRICES: The bidder should show in the proposal both the unit price and total amount, where required, of each item listed. In the event of error or discrepancy in the mathematics,the unit price shall prevail. PURCHASE ORDER: A purchase order(s)shall be generated by the City of Port Arthur to the successful bidder. The purchase order number must appear on all itemized invoices. INVOICES: All invoices shall be mailed directly to the City of Port Arthur, Attn.: Accounts Payable, P.O.Box 1089,Port Arthur,Texas 77641. PAYMENT: Payment will be made upon receipt of the original invoice and the acceptance of the goods or services by the City of Port Arthur, in accordance with the State of Texas Prompt Payment Act, Article 601f V.T.C.S. The City's standard payment terms are net 30, i.e. payment is due 30 days from the date of the invoice. SALES TAX: The City of Port Arthur is exempt by law from payment of Texas Sales Tax and Federal Excise Tax;therefore the proposal shall not include Sales Tax. VENUE: This agreement will be governed and construed according to the laws of the State of Texas. This agreement is performable in Port Arthur, Texas, Jefferson County. The City of Port Arthur may request and rely on advice, decisions, and opinions of the Attorney General of Texas and the City Attorney concerning any portion of these requirements. Page 17 of 21 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, orders, regulations and codes of the federal, state and local governments relating to performance of work herein. INTEREST OF MEMBERS OF CITY: No member of the governing body of the City, and no other officer, employee or agent of the City who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the planning and carrying out of the program, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract;and,the Contractor shall take appropriate steps to assure compliance. DELINOUENT PAYMENTS DUE CITY: The City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances prohibits the City from granting any license, privilege or paying money to any-one owing delinquent taxes, paving assessments or any money to the City until such debts are paid or until satisfactory arrangements for payment has been made. Bidders must complete and sign the AFFIDAVIT included as part of this RFP. OUANTITIES: Quantities shown are estimated, based on projected use. It is specifically understood and agreed that these quantities are approximate and any additional quantities will be paid for at the quoted price. It is further understood that the contractor shall not have any claim against the City of Port Arthur for quantities less than the estimated amount. SHIPPING INFORMATION:All bids are to be F.O.B., City of Port Arthur,Port Arthur,TX 77640 INCORPORATION OF PROVISIONS REOUIRED BY LAW: Each provision and clause required by law to be inserted into the Contract shall be deemed to be enacted herein and the Contract shall be read and enforced as though each were included herein. If, through mistake or otherwise, any such provision is not inserted or is not correctly inserted the Contract shall be amended to make such insertion on application by either party. CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATIONS: The Contractor shall and will, in good workmanlike manner, perform all work and furnish all supplies and materials, machinery, equipment, facilities and means, except as herein otherwise expressly specified, necessary or proper to perform and complete all the work required by this Contract,in accordance with the provisions of this Contract and said specifications. The apparent silence of these specifications as to any detail or to the apparent omission from it of a detailed description concerning any point shall be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practices are to prevail. While the purpose of the specifications is to indicate minimum requirements in the way of capability, performance, construction, and other details, its use is not intended to deprive the City of Port Arthur the option of selecting goods which may be considered more suitable for the purpose involved. Under the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: If, through any cause, the Contractor shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner his obligations under this contract, or if the Contractor shall violate any of the covenants, agreements or stipulations of this contract, the City shall thereupon have the right to terminate this contract by giving written notice to the Contractor of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof, at least fifteen (15) days before the effective date of such termination. Notwithstanding the above, the Contractor shall not be relieved of liability to the City for damages sustained by the City by Page 18 of 21 r 1 virtue of any breach of the contract by the Contractor, and the City may withhold any payments to the Contractor for the purpose of set-off until such time as the exact amount of damages due the City from the Contractor is determined. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: The City may terminate this contract at any time giving at least thirty (30) days notice in writing to the Contractor. If the Contract is terminated by the City as provided herein, the Contractor will be paid for the service that it has performed up to the termination date. If this contract is terminated due to fault of the Contractor, the previous paragraph hereof relative to termination shall apply. LE SES_AND RECEIPTS: The City of Port Arthur before making payments may require the Contractor to furnish releases or receipts for any or all persons performing work and supplying material or service to the Contractor, or any sub-contractors for work under this contract, if this is deemed necessary to protect its interests. CARE OF WORK: The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to person or property that occurs as a result of his fault or negligence in connection with the work performed until completion and final acceptance by the City. SUB-CONTRACTS: The Contractor shall not execute an agreement with any sub-contractor or permit any sub-contractor to perform any work included in this Contract until he has received from the City of Port Arthur written approval of such agreement. INSURANCE: All insurance must be written by an insurer licensed to conduct business in the State of Texas, unless otherwise permitted by Owner. The Contract shall, at his own expense, purchase, maintain and keep in force insurance that will protect against injury and/or damages which may arise out of or result from operations under this contract, whether the operations be by himself or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable,of the following types and limits 1. Standard Worker's Compensation Insurance: 2. Commercial General Liability occurrence type insurance City of Port Arthur, its officers, agents,and employees must be named as an additional insured): a. Bodily injury$1,000,000 single limit per occurrence or$1,000,000 each person/$1,000,000 per occurrence;and, b.Property Damage$1,000,000 per occurrence regardless of contract amount;and, c. Professional Liability:$1,000,000. Contractor shall cause Contractor's insurance company or insurance agent to fill in all information required (including names of insurance agency, contractor and insurance companies, and policy numbers, effective dates and expiration dates) and to date and sign and do all other things necessary to complete and make into valid certificates of insurance and pertaining to the above listed items, and before commencing any of the work and within the time otherwise specified, Contractor shall file completed certificates of insurance with the Owner. Page 19 of 21 I f I None of the provisions in said certificate of insurance should be altered or modified in any respect except as herein expressly authorized. Said CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Form should contain a provision that coverage afforded under the policies will not be altered, modified or canceled unless at least fifteen (15) days prior written notice has been given to the City of Port Arthur. Contractor shall also file with the City of Port Arthur valid CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE on like form from or for all Subcontractors and showing the Subcontractor (s) as the Insured. Said completed CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Form (s) shall in any event be filed with the City of Port Arthur not more than ten (10) days after execution of this Contract. NOTICE TO PROCEED: Notice to Proceed shall be issued within ten (10) days of the execution of the Contract by OWNER. Should there be any reasons why Notice to Proceed cannot be issued within such period,the time may be extended by mutual agreement between OWNER and CONTRACTOR. DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTED PARTIES FORM 1295: A person or business, who enters into a contract with the City, meeting the conditions according to Texas Local Government Code Sec. 2252.908, is required to file Form 1295 with Texas Ethics Commission.This form is not required unless there is a contract between the vendor and the City of Port Arthur. Do not submit this form unless you receive an award letter from the City. PUBLIC INSPECTION OF PROPOSALS: The City strictly adheres to the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552.001, et seq.) and all other governing statutes, regulations, and laws regarding the disclosure of RFP information. Proposal Documents are not available for public inspection until after the contract award. If the Proposer has notified the City, in writing,that the Proposal Document contains trade secrets or confidential information, the City will generally take reasonable steps to prevent disclosure of such information, in accordance with the Public Information Act. This is a statement of general policy only, and in no event shall the City be liable for disclosure of such information by the City in response to a request, regardless of the City's failure to take any such reasonable steps, even if the City is negligent in failing to do so. PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND CONTRACT AWARD: Proposal Evaluation and Contract Award Process: An award of a contract to provide the goods or services specified herein will be made using competitive sealed proposals, in accordance with Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code and with the City's purchasing policy. The City will evaluate all proposals to determine which offerors are reasonably qualified for the award of the contract,applying the anticipated evaluation factors and emphasis to be placed on each factor as identified in the Scope of Services. A variety of factors may be used in the evaluation of the submitted proposals for this project. The City may, at its option, conduct discussions with or accept proposal revisions from any reasonably qualified proposer. Discussions may not be initiated by offerors. These discussions will be limited to issues and topics brought forth by the City. Any attempt by proposer or vendor at deviating from the issues and topics to discuss other issues and topics concerning the Proposal brought forth by the City of Port Arthur shall be grounds for disqualification. Vendors shall not contact any City of Port Arthur personnel during the proposal process without the express permission from the City's Purchasing Manager. AMBIGUITY: Any ambiguity in the Proposal Document as a result of omission, error, lack of clarity or non-compliance by the Proposer with specifications, instructions and all conditions shall be construed in the favor of the City. Page 20 of 21 COMPANY REFERENCE FORM SECTION 1 - REFERRING PARTY INFORMATION Name of Referrer: Lee Kuhn Title/Position: General Manager Company/Organization: Tiger Sanitation, LLC. Phone Number: (210)861-4722 Email Address: LeeKtcutiger-tx.com Relationship to Company: Former Colleague and Client (e.g., Former Client, Partner, Vendor, Municipal Contact, etc.) SECTION 2 -COMMENTS Please provide any comments or endorsements: I have worked with Mr. Harold Barber and Mr. Barry Esene as a client and, in the case of Mr. Barber,a colleague and co-worker. I endorse their knowledge of solid waste permitting, compliance, management,construction, and operations. SECTION 3 -SIGNATURE & CONSENT By signing below, I confirm that the information provided is truthful and based on my personal or professional experience with the company. Signature: -- Date: S(LI r)Zc 1 � r I COMPANY mcr-LmcNCEr:'R:VM 0 SECTION 1 -REFERRING PARTY INFORMATION Ccmpany:O►ganiz tion: ea h I:c. See'✓.'c& s Phone Number: li So 8 r 7 L/ I/ —1,.:iiitiV,i:i,i:j.) - CE.,t1Pt.iuiiiy. f i per Ctt rill (e.g., Former Client, Par:ner, Vendor, Muninin-.i Contact, etc.) SECTION 2 -COMMENTS 37SA:3co r rnuv I ara,✓r"..-..na..o etc nr A,-F. :44 6e'-)4- (on i fa c+c r ha v-e c',,,r den 14. kv:f ti . (-16.-5-4-. 0,1 --,'"e , 0A 60 cis e-f , Cv>+Q0,.x 4r Poca;ed . +4 J' r.cr he b. ci1 11. 4 � . T- /rice et,.ci - (4 1'5- k { ec u.K er,e d cl ► 1 SECTION 3 -SIGNATURE &CONSENT by signing aeio, i confirm mat me information provicied is truthful n,-,ai u,iit-:ii i.r. t:Ai is.?,min-,ni r,,pr,7,%=7,-,-,iir71+i =-.ii,:.c:i. irvii:,::,- -a,— -- ilipik____. 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Signature: Date: 5`! ! 0 OCOMPANY REFERENCE FORM SECTION 1 -REFERRING PARTY INFORMATION Name of Referrer: 276✓mac r Ze S � Title/Position: 40//e_Gi e2 R)t/t'ap,J .Se✓'/i'/t e-SS Company/Organization: Ch—y— Vic 70,2i/i2 Phone Number: 3 / S 5 O Z✓t•-'// Email Address: edf Psa.Li4 r r�,ej.97 Relationship to Company: 414,,Wie Oe, r de.t1%tcC�/ (e.g., Former Client, Partner,Vendor, Municipal Contact,etc.) SECTION 2-COMMENTS Please provide any comments or endorsements: OGVO/�c, d-=kb �u/'D1d � �.te t�aTo/1/79 0 4A.) 1)( I(: /� f2c5 f ,'y kN©tolgdyeaif.� al) le.e C !I 4014G1'u.7-;Ott? C 6 SECTION 3 -SIGNATURE&CONSENT By signing below, I confirm that the information provided is truthful and based on my personal or professional experience with the company. Signature- Dat . /2k- q Ze,ZS O I • COMPANY REFERENCE FORM 0 SECTION 1 -REFERRING PARTY INFORMATION Name of Referrer. D. Moreno r. Title/Position: President Company/Organization: IMPEL Environmental,LLC Phone Number. 727'359-2574 Email Address: Agustindmoreno@gmail.com Relationship to Company: Former co-worker of Mr. Harold P. Barber, P.E. Senior Vice-President of Tolunay-Wong (e.g., Former Client, Partner,Vendor,Municipal Contact,etc.) , SECTION 2-COMMENTS Please provide any comments or endorsements: Some years ago,I had the honor to work closely with Mr.Bather at a publicly traded company servicing the waste 4 I Illk— and recycling industry.Back then,I was the Operations Manager of a respectably sized landfill operation and Mr. s a t..4.• „a. ore•t. , t 'Ara ',•;al." .• : ' Barber was the Regional Environmental Manager.Mr.Barber not orgy showed complete dominance of his, , 4.4,1:r complex engineering duties,he showed unparalleled aminitment and integrity by making tough decisions:,.v-ilici.• - ,„.4 f .P.,;, 4#4 •-•.- - `---,-..-.-.. •'-'-i 4,'1- ' t0.doing the right thing at all times.Mr.Barber has my full support and having him around is a priceless ast1,' V • '0;74 - - '--;.---'-'47-4•-•`-it-17,-,,t4 f, : .V:A..44', ,. SECTION 3-SIGNATURE&CONSENT :.1,. 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Z Table of Contents Submitted by: Environmental Industrial Services Group(EISG) RE:Port Arthur Landfill Expansions-RFQ P25-046 1. Letter of Transmittal 2. Firm Profile and Background 3. Qualification Response 4. Experience on Similar Projects 5. Capacity to Perform Work 6. Letter of Interest 7. Non-Collusion Affidavit 8. Affidavit 9. Conflict of Interest Questionnaire 10.Chapter 2252 Certification 11.House Bill 89 Verification 12.References 13.Company Financials 14.Government Relations&Regulatory Compliance 15.Company Profile 16.Terms THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR RONALD BURTON,CPM DONEANE BECKCOM, CITY MANAGER MAYOR PRO TEM City of SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC :;.4t) COUNCIL MEMBERS: I q, CITY SECRETARY WILLIE BAE LEWIS,JR. • TIFFANY L.HAMILTON EVERFIELD o rt rth u r ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO HAROLD L.DOUCET,SR. CITY ATTORNEY THOMAs KINLAW,III Texas DONALD FRANK,SR. April 21,2025 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS STUDY,DESIGN,PERMIT,CONSTRUCT,AND OPERATE A FACILITY THAT WILL RECEIVE WASTE THAT IS NOT PERMITTED UNDER THE CURRENT CITY OF PORT ARTHUR LANDFILL PERMIT DEADLINE:Sealed proposal submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00p.m.,Central Standard Time,Wednesday,May 14,2025. (The clock located in the City Secretary's office will be the official time.) Applicant names will be read aloud beginning at 3:15 p.m.on Wednesday,May 14,2025 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 5th Floor,Port Arthur,TX. You are invited to attend. MARK ENVELOPE:P25-046 DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one (11 original and three (31 exact duplicate copies of your Mato: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY SECRETARY or CITY SECRETARY P.O.BOX 1089 1111 4TH STREET,4th Floor PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77641 PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77640 POINTS OF CONTACT: Questions concerning this Reauest for Oualifications and Scone of Work should be directed jn writing to: City of Port Arthur,TX Clifton Williams,Purchasing Manager P.O.Box 1089 Port Arthur,TX 77641 clifton.williams([l�,portarthurtx.gov 0 Purchasing Division/Finance Department I Purchasing Manager,Clifton Williams, P.O.Box 1089 1 444 4th Street 1 Port Arthur,Texas 776411 409.983.8160 1 Fax 409.983.8291 The enclosed REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) and accompanying GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS and SPECIFICATIONS are for your convenience in submitting qualifications for the enclosed referenced services for the City of Port Arthur. Qualifications must be signed by a person having authority to bind the firm in a contract. Qualifications shall be placed in a sealed envelope, with the Vendor's name and address in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN TIE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE BEFORE OPENING DATE AND TIME. It is the sole responsibility of the firm to ensure that the sealed RFQ submittal arrives at the above location by specified deadline regardless of delivery method chosen by the fine. Faxed or electronically transmitted RFQ submittals will not be accepted. CiL GIJi,�,�ht� Clifton Williams Purchasing Manager 0 Page 2 of 21 0 REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS O STUDY,DESIGN,PERMIT, CONSTRUCT,AND OPERATE A FACILITY THAT WILL RECEIVE WASTE THAT IS NOT PERMITTEI)UNDER THE CURRENT CITY OF PORT ARTHUR LANDFILL PERMIT (To be Completed ONLY IF YOU DO NOT BID.) FAILURE TO RESPOND TO BID SOLICITATIONS FOR TWO(2)BID PERIODS MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE VENDOR'S LIST. However, if you are removed you will be reinstated upon request. In the event you desire not to submit a bid, we would appreciate your response regarding the reason(s). Your assistance in completing and returning this form in an envelope marked with the enclosed bid would be appreciated. NO BID is submitted: this time only not this commodity/service only Yes No Does your company provide this product or services? Were the specifications clear? Were the specifications too restrictive? Does the City pay its bills on time? V Do you desire to remain on the bid list for this product or service? ODoes your present work load permit additional work? Comments/Other Suggestions: Company Name: EISG Houston, LLC Person Completing Form: 'Telephone: • Barry Esene 281-924-3644 Mailing Address: Email: 9900 Westpark Dr. Suite 348 eisg@sbcglobal.net City,State,Zip Code: Date: Houston, TX 77063 5/2/2025 0 Page 3 of 21 Background Port Arthur is a city located in Jefferson County,90 mi(140 km)east of Houston,within the Beaumont: Port Arthur metropolitan area of the Golden Triangle in the State of Texas.According to the United States Census Bureau, the City has a total area of 144.1 square miles (373.1 km2), of which 76.9 square miles (199.2 km2)are land and 67.1 square miles(173.9 km2),or 46.61%,are covered by water.Port Arthur has a population of 56,039. The City of Port Arthur, Texas seeks to enter into a long-term agreement with a qualified firm to study, design,permit,construct,and operate a facility that will receive waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit. The City of Port Arthur owns and operates the City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit No. 1815-A. The Port Arthur Landfill was originally permitted as a 266.816 acre Type I landfill in 1986. The Port Arthur Landfill's permit documents were revised in 1994 to address the Subtitle D regulations. These permit modifications provided updates to the disposal area. The City of Port Arthur Is seeking qualified firms to form a joint venture for the development, construction,management,and operation of an MSW landfill.The successful respondent will demonstrate extensive experience in landfill construction engineering,management,government relations,permitting,operations and compliance with local,State and Federal and all related regulations.The successful Firm must demonstrate that they have been involved in major modifications; that include waste other than municipal waste application acceptances. The City is pursuing sustainable options in agreement with the City's Sustainable Strategy.One approach is to more fully utilize the Landfill to serve the industry in the area and generate additional revenue. The City is seeking Statements of Qualifications from highly qualified and experienced responding entities, teams, and/or joint ventures (firm) for a Turn Key Design, Permitting, Operation and Management of a facility that will receive waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit. Any information provided as part of this RFQ shall be considered confidential and shall not be reviewed by or shared with parties outside the City staff and consultant staff assisting in making the selection of the most qualified responding Firms.Firms are asked to mark any pages in their RFQ response as"confidential" if those pages are considered to contain sensitive technical information. 1 of 8 0 Scope of Project -Scope of Services The qualified Firm will be responsible for: 1. The firm should have the full capacity to design,permit,construct,operate and manage the section of the Landfill that will be designated to receive waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit. 2. Maintain and operate equipment in a clean and sanitary condition and in accordance with all regulatory requirements. 3. Work cooperatively with the City to resolve any operation/maintenance type issues that may occur. 4. Provide specific details about the method and equipment used throughout the process. 5. Assume full responsibility and Iiability for the acceptance and disposal of waste at the facility. 6. Provide a description of the proposed markets or processers that will be utilized in the process of receiving and handling waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit. 7. The location of the facility will be determined by the City. 8. Provide operating hours of the facility it propose to receive materials.The City shall have the right to inspect the facility and its operating records to ensure contract compliance with all State and Federal Regulations. 9. Obtaining ALL necessary permits and approvals from local,State,and Federal authorities. 10. Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations,and standards,including local governments,TCEQ and EPA regulations. 11. Managing and operating the day-to-day activities,including: a. Marketing and maintaining client relations.Waste receipt and disposal. b. Hauling and transportation. c. Remediation and closure activities. d. Maintenance and monitoring. e. Providing regular reporting and updates to the City of Port Arthur and all regulating entities. f. All other activities for a complete operation without any involvement by City staff. Qualification instructions Pre-Submittal Meeting The City shall conduct a MANDATORY pm-submittal meeting on May 1,2025 at 10:00 a.m.. The intent of the pre-submittal meeting is to: • Review the Request for Qualifications • Review the City's Procurement procedures • Project Overview Presentation • Tour of the Landfill • Answer Questions Mandatory Site Visit The City shall conduct a site visit with the Interested Developers.The intent of the site visit is to • Review the Project Location and site conditions © 2 of 8 • Answer Questions Required Qualifications Contents. All brochures and supplemental documentation shall be included with the original and all copies. If not,the Finn may be considered as non-responsive.Firms are required to submit the following information in their qualification package: • Letter of Transmittal. The firm shall provide a transmittal letter with authorizing signature for the qualifications. The letter must briefly summarize the Firm's ability and willingness to perform the services required by the RFQ. • Firm Profile and Background.Please provide the following information: o Name of Lead Respondent Company Firm and any teaming firms o Background/short biography of the Firm o Number of employees and amount of business conducted in the last 5 years o Services provided by Firm e—Approximate percentage of Firm's business from operating landfills that accept waste other than municipal waste. o Number of Years the Firm has been in business o Technical qualifications and experience of the Firm o Technical qualifications and experience of the Firm's key staff, including any certifications earned, special training taken, and memberships in professional groups o Organizational chart of key staff for this project for both design, permitting, construction,and operation o Name,title,mailing address,telephone number and e,-mail address of the persons who will function as the City's primary contact and back-up contact person • Qualification Response o General description of business models used in the past to study,design,permit, construct and operate a facility that will receive waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit. Include brief description of intended methodology to be used. o Include a rough estimate of the amount of land(to the nearest 5 acres)required to support the business plan that would be leased from the city for$1.00 per year. Subleasing the City of Port Arthur's land will not be permitted. o Include any major exceptions, constraints,modifications, or preferred alternative strategies to the methodology of this RFQ. • What would the firm propose differently for the conceptual agreement framework described herein? • What additional features would the Firm want to include in such an agreement? • ExperIence on Similar Projects o Provide your company's background and experience in the following areas: • Projects of similar size as this project • waste experience with other than domestic waste • Provide three reference installations/projects with reference contact information as described in the References section below • Marketing • Waste permitting other than municipal waste • Engineering of waste facilities other than municipal waste • Equipment procurement and construction for facilities other than municipal waste 3 of 8 • Waste hauling OJ • Design, -construction and operation of a waste facility that receives waste other than municipal waste • Negotiating and crafting contracts for design, construction, and operations of a waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit regarding local, state, and federal regulations. • Permitting for construction and operation of proposed business model • Air permitting if applicable to the Firm's business model 1. Capacity to Perform Work o Project Management:Outline your company's project management which includes but is not limited to initial construction and installation of a turn-key operation,and ongoing project performance measurement/indicator systems. o Percent availability of key staff from the organization chart provided above. o Partnerships:Share your company's experience in working with state and local government and public-private sector collaborations. o Conflicts of Interest:Provide any information on potential conflicts of interests,including 1 existing or financial relations with,manufacturers,installers,or other firms.This includes legal settlements,active or settled in the past. o References:Provide at least three references from previous similar and similarly sized projects.Complete form found in attached Exhibits.Provide name,email,and phone number of references as well as name and location of previous project being referenced. o Identify key personnel who will be primarily involved in this project.Highlight any experience successfully implementing your Firm's recommendations to state and local iogovernments.o Identify an estimated timeline from notice to proceed until waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit will be received at the landfill. o Identify any local involvement and services expected to complete this project. o Identify areas of risk for this project based on the contractor's detailed work plan and schedule for all aspects of this project including but not limited to financial,construction, legal,product availability,environmental and archaeological. • Statement of Exceptions to RFQ requirements. Provide a detailed description of any exceptions taken to the requirements of this RFQ. Any other departures from the City's RFQ are to be identified and failure to do so shall make the qualification non-responsive. • References.Provide a list of references.The City is particularly interested in contacting your governmental clients in the state of Texas engaged with similar projects. • Financial Statements of the developer proving financial stability. Items that disqualify a firm immediately. o Incomplete or non-responsive qualification o Inexperience with waste other than municipal waste O 4 of 8 I - - 0 Criteria. The selection committee will evaluate each qualification submitted based on the following criteria. After receipt and review of the written qualification, the City may elect to have the qualifications presented in person,or clarifications submitted in writing. Firms shall not assume that any information shared with the City prior to this RFQ will be considered in the evaluation process of this RFQ.Evaluation team may or may not have prior knowledge of any discussions and processes.Evaluation will be completed on the information submitted in response to the RFQ only. Evaluation Criteria for Statement of Qualifications Item Description _ __ Points Possible 1 Firm andindividual Qualifications — - 25 2 Experience on Similar Projects(and working with Iocal governments) 35 3 Capacity toperform the work _ 15 4 Government Relations and Regulatory Compliance — 15 5 Firm financial status LO Total Points 100 Evaluation of the Statement of Qualifications will consider the following as summarized in Section 1.05 Criteria: Firm and Individual Qualifications 25%of Total Score • Number of Years Firm has been in business 't1 • Technical qualifications and experience of the respondent company • Technical qualifications and experience of the respondent's key staff Experience on Similar Projects - 35%of Total Score • List of Turn-Key other than municipal Operations • Experience with marketing waste other than municipal waste. o Experience with waste permitting other than municipal waste, o Experience in other than municipal waste engineering o Experience in other than municipal waste equipment procurement and construction o Experience in other than municipal waste hauling. o Experience in Design,construction and operation of other than municipal waste facilities. o Experience in negotiating and crafting contracts for design,construction,and operation of other than municipal waste facilities. o Experience in Air permitting if applicable to the Firm's business model Capacity to Perform the Work 15%of Total Score • Ability to perform work within specified time and budget • Availability of key staff and resources to do the work • Proximity to project site 0 5of8 O Government Relations and Regulatory Compliance 15%of Total Score • History of regulatory compliance on similar projects • History of similar submittals to TCEQ and EPA Firm Financial Status 10%of Total Score Separate Reference Check:Reference Check is separate and independent of the RFQ Evaluation.Firm must achieve a minimum of 80% • Quality of Design 20% • Technical Innovation 20% • Meeting schedules and deadlines 20% • Controlling costs and meeting budgets 20% • Communication/Cooperation 10% • Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan 10% Next Steps:Short Listed Firms—Requirements and Submissions The City of Port Arthur will evaluate,rank and score the Statement of Qualifications ofeach firm.The City will then short list and select three(3)firms.Prior to issuance of Request for Proposals,the City will conduct one additional Q&A meeting with the selected firms. Each selected firm will be notified and will be provided further instructions. Firms are encouraged to provide suggested improvements/changes to the Project Scope to better enhance the process. RFQ Process The City is conducting the following four steps for this RFQ in the paragraphs that follow. Past performance with the City will be considered when qualifying firms. I. Request for Qualifications 2. Request for Proposals 3. Entering into agreement 4. Design,permitting,Construction,Operation Step 1:Request for Qualifications This RFQ is the first step to entering into agreement with the City for the landfill waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit. It is the City's intent to review all Statement of Qualifications(SOQ's)submitted and short list a maximum of three (3) qualified Firms.The short-listed firms would then receive a Request for Proposal. It is anticipated that notification of the shortlisted firms would occur approximately 1 month following RFQ submission. Step 2:Request for Proposals The Request for Proposal will contain a proposed draft contract agreement (agreement) for review and comment by proposers. Firms would provide constraints,requirements,or exclusions to the draft contract agreement required to execute their business models.The waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit would also include the Firm's monetization"best price"offered to the City O 6of8 O for the waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit on a price per unit basis.If agreeable to the City,the most beneficial proposal could then be selected for the City to enter into a proposed agreement with the Firm, with the agreement terms including the Firm's markups considered binding. It is anticipated that notification of the selected Firm would occur approximately 2 months following RFP submission. Step 3:Enter Into Agreement The agreement framework is anticipated to be similar to the following: Term of duration — The term anticipated is 20 years including 1 year for design, and 1 year of construction/startup to arrive at the`Beginning of Operation Date". It is anticipated that the Finn will have 20 years to design,permit and operate the Facility to arrive at the end of the useful life of the equipment installed.This shall be the end of the contract term as stipulated in the agreement.At the end of the contract term,the City shall have the option to take one of the following actions: • Purchase all equipment, pipeline and easements, and all spare parts, utility drops, improvements to the leased land,etc.at"fair market value"as determined by a third party. This would presumably be done to assume operations and maintenance of the equipment and process. • Enter an extension or renewal of the contract with the Firm with any significant items to be renegotiated as needed. • Instruct the Firm to remove all equipment and return the leased property to its original state at no cost to the City. Payment terms—Payment terms will begin at the"Beginning of Operation Date". OThe Firm shall pay for all waste taken on a unit price basis to be stated within the agreement. The payment terms will include increases for escalation via a referenced metric to use to calculate payment throughout the project. Land Lease Terms—Because this agreement will have a finite duration,and because it is anticipated to require development on land leased from the City,the terms of the land use and terms for demolition and/or turning over the developments on the land shall be stipulated in the agreement.If available,the City would lease nearby property for$I/year for the duration of the project. Additional Items regarding this project's agreement: • Firm would install infrastructure for their required utilities and would pay for all their own utility consumption through the duration of the agreement. • Firm would install,permit,operate,and report to regulators any required excess gas flares or waste gas flares. • The condensate resulting from any gas treatment would be captured and is the Firm's responsibility to dispose of. It is anticipated executing the agreement will take 2 months following selection of the best proposal from Firms. Step 4:Design,Construction,Operation O 7of8 The Firm shall be wholly responsible for performing operations, preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, furnishing consumables, and maintaining all necessary regulatory compliance required to keep the waste facility in operation. It is anticipated to require 1 year for design and permitting of the Firm's waste and required supporting infrastructure. It is anticipated to take 1 year to construct the waste facility and required supporting infrastructure and conduct startup activities.At the completion of the 2-year period for design,permitting, construction,and startup,the"Beginning of Operation Date"shall be enacted in which receipt of waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit shall commence as stipulated in the agreement. • All Firms submitting qualifications will be notified,upon final determination by the City,of the Firm or Finns selected to the short-list for interview to perform the requested work. NOTE:If the construction is completed before the 2 year estimated time schedule,the receipt of waste shall start at such date. SUMMARY: Firm must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in landfill construction,operations and management including waste other than municipal waste; Proven track record of successful joint venture partnerships with other municipalities;Experience with government relations,State and Federal,including permitting and regulatory compliance; In-depth knowledge of TCEQ and EPA regulations governing waste other than municipal waste;Strong technical,operations and management capabilities. 0 /"� 8 of 8 Letter of Transmittal 0 Submitted by: Environmental Industrial Services Group(EISG) RE: Port Arthur Landfill Expansion-RFQ P25-046 Date: May 14, 2025 To the City of Port Arthur,Texas: Environmental Industrial Services Group (EISG) is pleased to submit this Statement of Qualifications in response to the City of Port Arthur's Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. P25-046 for the Study, Design, Permit, Construct, and Operate a Facility that will receive waste that is not permitted under the current City of Port Arthur Landfill Permit. EISG is a minority-owned firm established as a response to the ever-increasing demand for professional services relating to waste industries.We are committed to providing the Ohighest quality environmental and construction services available. Our objective is to revitalize landfill operations, ensure compliance, and transform such facilities into long- term, compliant, and sustainable operations.We understand the City's goal to utilize the Landfill to serve the industry in the area and generate additional revenue.We believe our capabilities in landfill construction, environmental services,and operations make us a highly qualified firm for this project. EISG is fully capable and willing to perform the services required by this RFQ, including the study, design, permitting, construction, and operation of a facility to receive waste not y permitted at the City of Port Arthur Landfill. 'AM OM Barry Esene President MSG O �r� Firm Profile and Background Submitted by: Environmental Industrial Services Group(EISG) RE: Port Arthur Landfill Expansion—RFQ P25-046 Date: May 14,2025 1. Lead Respondent and Team Structure Lead Firm: Environmental Industrial Services Group (EISG) Subconsultant:Tolunay-Wong Engineers (TWE) Second-Tier Subconsultant:Tetra Tech (under TWE) EISG will serve as the prime respondent and will lead the project's operations, contracting, site management, and compliance.TWE will support engineering,geotechnical, and regulatory permitting services.Tetra Tech will act as a subcontractor to TWE, providing specialized landfill permitting, gas and leachate design, and environmental support. 2. Firm Background Environmental Industrial Services Group(EISG),founded in 2006, is a Texas-based, minority-owned environmental and civil services contractor specializing in the full lifecycle of landfill development and operations.With headquarters in Houston, EISG has become a trusted partner for municipalities, industrial clients, and oil&gas companies seeking turnkey waste management and remediation services. EISG has provided professional services on projects exceeding$100 million in value and currently employs over 80 full-time staff throughout the United States. Our staff includes certified landfill operators, HAZWOPER-trained technicians, compliance officers, and experienced project managers. 3.Services Provided by EISG • Landfill operations and industrial waste acceptance • Construction and development of waste containment cells • Permitting and environmental compliance consulting • Site remediation and waste treatment • Waste hauling and logistics services • Project management and public-private partnership development • Emergency response and site closure services O 4. Market Focus Approximately 85% of EISG's business is derived from operating landfills and facilities that accept non-municipal and industrial waste, including grease trap sludge,grit trap waste, wastewater solids, and other Class I non-hazardous waste materials. 5.Years in Business I .. EISG has been in continuous operation since 2006(19 years), serving municipal and industrial clients throughout Texas. 6.Technical Qualifications and Experience EISG's team includes landfill managers, civil engineers,field technicians, and operations Ostaff with advanced training and experience in: • Waste stream assessment and special waste profiling • Landfill cell design, leachate collection systems,and flare gas systems • Permitting through TCEQ, EPA, and local jurisdictions • Regulatory liaison and compliance documentation • Public works and infrastructure contracts • Health &safety management(OSHA, RCRA, NPDES, HAZWOPER) Our team has managed over 50 industrial-scale landfill and remediation projects from design to completion. 7. Key Staff Qualifications and Affiliations • Barry Esene—President, EISG 1 Over 30 years in environmental and civil project delivery • Ken Esene—Chief Operating Officer, EISG 1 Business operations,finance, and • logistics • Dan Street—Director of Operations, EISG 1 Field execution,staff management, environmental safety • Peter Nwaokolo-Senior Project Manager, EISG I Project controls, permitting, and 0 day-to-day management • Harold Barber, P.E.-Principal Engineer,TWE I Civil and geotechnical engineering, landfill design expert • Jim Norstrom, P.E.-Senior Project Manager,Tetra Tech 130+years in landfill permitting, design, and expansion with multi-state certifications Certifications and Memberships: • TCEQ Class A and B Operator Licenses • OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER • Registered Professional Engineers(TX, LA, OK,CO) • Members of SWANA, NWRA,TPWA • American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians(ASCET) • Texas Board of Engineers • Port of Houston Small Business Enterprise (SBE) • City of Houston Minority/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/DBE) • State of Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) • METRO Small Business Enterprise (SBE) • City of Beaumont Minority Business Enterprise ( MBE) • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) • Industrial Fabrics Association International.(IFAI) • Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) • American Concrete Institute (ACI) • Fort Bend County Flood District 0 8. Organizational Chart for Project 0 •••• PORT ARTHUR LANDFILL EXPANSION ORGANIZATIONAL CHART EiSG BarryEsene � rndraayEmpoeermenr CO Dan Street CEO I Principal Engineer Drecta of Operations Environmental Industrial Services Group PecpondentCompany Ken Esene Peter Nwookolo Chief Operating Officer Senior Prolect Manager WONG Construction Team TOL E NGINUNAY E ERS DarnckafcGrir David Lopez Tolunay Wong Engineers Raul Stack It �tJl Martial Dino Ter_nnical Partner Tetra Tech Harold Barber,PE,MBA Tolunay Wona Sub-Contractor ® Jahna Hill,CFM Larry Lev;PhD,PG Robert Decker,PE Jfm t3orstron PE CeriffredFloodpiaei$000er Ter?ancalDrea:nr CrviFr)cpneer Seu�rProectl.+arrooer Found Hornmoud,PE Alan Perez Sere•:ce'remai n: CAD lead S.Crd • S�g�ee ng Designer • •• •• • Project Executive: Barry Esene—President, EISG • Chief Operating Officer: Ken Esene-COO, EISG '• Director of Operations: Dan Street-EISG • Senior Project Manager: Peter Nwaokolo-EISG • Lead Design&Permitting Engineer: Harold Barber, P.E.-TWE • Technical Engineering:Tolunay Wong lechnicalTeam-TWE • Permitting&Compliance Advisor:Jim Norstrom, P.E.-Tetra Tech • Construction Oversight: EISG Construction Division • Field Operations Management: EISG Field Crew and Compliance Team 9.City Contact Points 0 Primary Contact: Name: Barry Esene Title: Chief Executive Officer I President- EISG Address:9900 Westpark Dr.Suite 348, Houston,TX 77063 Phone: (713)622-3774 Email:contact@eisgusa.com Backup Contact: Name: Harold Barber, P.E. Title: Principal Engineer,Tolunay-Wong Engineers Address: 10710 S.Sam Houston Pkwy.W.,Ste. 100 Houston,Texas 77031 Phone:(713)722-7064 Email: HBarber@tweinc.com 0 0 Qualification Response Submitted by: Environmental Industrial Services Group(EISG) RE: Port Arthur Landfill Expansion-RFQ P25-046 Date: May 14, 2025 1. Business Model and Methodology Overview EISG utilizes a full-scope Design—Permit—Construct—Operate(DPCO)model that has been proven effective across multiple non-municipal waste projects throughout Texas.Our integrated approach ensures continuity from conceptual planning through long-term operations while maintaining compliance with all TCEQ and EPA standards. Our core model prioritizes: • Regulatory pre-engagement with TCEQ and local authorities • Risk-managed phased construction of Class I NHIW waste cells • Automated intake and haul tracking systems • Modular infrastructure that scales with site demand • Public transparency through dashboards, reporting, and quarterly review meetings Core Model Components: • Design: In-house and subcontracted engineering to develop Class I NHIW cell systems, leachate/gas collection, stormwater diversion, road access, and scales. • Permit: Early engagement with TCEQ and City permitting offices to manage submittals, hearings, and public reviews. • Construct: Phased development using modular cell systems to reduce up-front investment and ensure parallel operational start-up. • Operate: Fully automated intake, internal logistics, GPS-monitored equipment,and online client portals for real-time tonnage/revenue tracking. Roles: • EISG will serve as the lead developer, landfill operator, and waste logistics provider. • Tolunay-Wong Engineers (TWE)will oversee landfill design and geotechnicailpermitting compliance. • Tetra Tech, as a subcontractor to TWE,will support environmental permitting, air monitoring, and operational compliance. Past Use of Model: • Waste-to-cell lifecycle projects for industrial oil&gas residuals in Texas (2022- 2024). • Grease/grit/wastewater facility with hauling and solidification integration .(Beaumont,TX). • Non-MSW waste stream treatment cell near San Antonio (ongoing). 2. Proposed Methodology for Port Arthur Our approach to the City's landfill expansion includes: • Phase 1: Engineering design, regulatory alignment, public engagement. n • Phase 2:TCEQ/EPA submittals, cell design, access road construction. • Phase 3: Mobilization and phased cell construction, gas/leachate control systems. • Phase 4: Full operations by EISG with compliance monitoring and client onboarding. Technology Integration: • GIS tracking of fill progression and airspace. • Remote leachate and methane monitoring sensors. • Data dashboard shared with City for transparency. 3. Estimated Land Requirement To support operations and infrastructure for a non-MSW Class I landfill,we estimate the use of 25-30 acres, including: • Waste cells (phased) • Leachate/gas control infrastructure • Maintenance pad and access roads 1 • Scale house and tipping pad • Stormwater and buffer zones AR land would be Leased from the City of Port Arthur for$1.00 per year as per RFQ guidance. No subleasing would occur. 4. Constraints, Exceptions, and Strategic Alternatives No Major Exceptions: We are fully aligned with the RFQ structure and do not request any deviations from regulatory, operational, or financial expectations. Proposed Enhancements to the Conceptual Framework: 1. Joint Oversight Committee: o Establish a City-Contractor review panel to meet quarterly. o Ensure alignment on intake rates, compliance reviews, and public transparency. 2. Adaptive Cell Design: o Modular cell expansion triggered by fill thresholds rather than fixed timelines. 3. Optional Add-Ons for Long Term Value: o Solidification plant for wastewater sludges and grit/grease trap material. o Composting or resource recovery pads for selected industrial organics. o Co-mingled Class I cell pilot after regulatory and operational benchmarks are met. 4. Local Workforce Development: o Create internship and training programs through Port Arthur ISD or nearby technical colleges. o Partner with workforce boards to offer equipment certification and site safety training. C Conclusion EISG proposes a proven, scalable, and self-managed DPCO model tailored to meet the City of Port Arthur's goals. Our team is uniquely qualified and resourced to deliver this project on time, in full compliance, and with long-term operational integrity that benefits the City and its stakeholders. S 40 I O Experience on Similar Projects Submitted by: Environmental Industrial Services Group(EISG) RE: Port Arthur Landfill.Expansion-RFQ P25-046 Date: May 14,2025 Overview The following matrix outlines representative projects performed by EISG and its partners (Tolunay-Wong Engineers and Tetra Tech)that demonstrate direct relevance to the City of Port Arthur's landfill expansion needs.These projects collectively highlight our team's experience in non-municipal waste permitting, design, construction, operations, equipment procurement, air compliance, and regulatory contract structuring. 0 0 I Client/ Waste Firm Project gik Project Name Location Type Scope Role Key Services Year(s) Value Cell Blue Ridge Landfill Class I& 12AC MSW construction/ BFI-Allied Cell and 8AC EISG development, 2013- $50 Cell Construction/ Fresno,TX special Class 1 Cell (Prime) logistics, 2017 Million LCS&Underdrain industrial Construction sludge transport l West Odessa Class I& Design, development, Tervita/ Permit, EISG2017- $5.3 Landfill Evaporation special logistics, Pond Odessa,TX industrial Construct, (Prime) sludge 2020 million Operate transport Chocolate Bayou Ascend Landfill Cell Class I& Landfill Materials/ special Landfill Cell EISG Construction 2010- $2.1 Construction Multplie industrial Construction (Prime) /Landfill Cell 2015 million Sites,TX Capping Confidential Jefferson Davis Energy Drilling Design, DPCO,TCEQ Parish, I Landfill Client/ fluids, permit, EISG Permitting, 2022- $12 Cell Jefferson residual construct, (Prime) Hauling, 2024 million Davis oil waste operate QA/QC Parish,LA Grease Cell Solidification& Regional trap,grit Design, EISG development, 2020- $6.5 Wastewater Sludge Hauler/San construct, logistics, Treatment Facility Antonio,TX trap, operate (Prime) sludge 2023 million septage transport Private Plant Industrial Design& TWE Geotech, Gulf West Industrial sludges (Prime), 2021- $4.2 /Beaumont, engineeringand , gas/leachate, Waste Expansion TX EISG solids permitting (Sub) facility layout 2022 million Facility Municipal Class I& buildout, Non-MSW Transfer Construct& EISG 2019- &Disposal Facility Partner/ special operate (Prime) daily ops, 2021 $5 million East Texas industrial community outreach Landfill Gas Regional Air modeling, Tetra Air permitting, Landfill 2018- $2.8 Capture&Air Landfill/ flare system Tech compliance Permit Integration Louisiana gas(LFG) design (Prime) monitoring 2020 million Economic TWE Financial Class I Waste Multiple Class I forecasting, (Prime), modeling, 2020- $3.6 Planning&Cost Sites/TX LA NHIW Tetra Recovery Modeling permitting Tech NOD 2024 million IIrisk (Sub) responses Experience on Similar Projects Project Size&Type: Each project included in the matrix represents operations of similar or greater scale than the Port Arthur proposal, including Class I landfill cell footprints, multiple-phase buildouts, and integration of gas, leachate, and access infrastructure. Waste Experience Beyond Municipal: EISG and its team have worked extensively with: • Drilling fluids, sludges,grease trap waste,grit trap waste, septage. • Class I non-hazardous industrial waste from energy, manufacturing, and commercial sources. Three Reference Installations with Contact Information: 1. West Odessa Landfill Cell Construction o Contact: Harold Barber o Role: EISG as Prime,full DPCO 2. Gulf West Industrial Waste Expansion(Multiple Expansions) o Contact: Paul Floyd (Republic Waste Services) o Role:TWE Prime, EISG Sub 3. Ascend Materials Chocolate Bayou Landfill Construction o Contact:Jeff Afonde o Role: EISG Prime Marketing Expertise: • Waste sourcing strategies include direct-to-generator contracts, broker partnerships, and targeted marketing to haulers. • EISG currently markets to over 40 active waste generators across Southeast Texas. Permitting for Non-MSW Waste: • 40+ Class I or special.waste permits and amendments submitted with successful approvals. • Permit types include TCEQ MSW, Class I Non-Hazardous,Waste Transporter,Air Quality Permits. Engineering of Non-MSW Facilities: • Leachate collection systems,flare stations, cap systems, and erosion control. • TWE and Tetra Tech engineers have designed over 200 solid and industrial waste facilities nationwide. Equipment Procurement and Construction: • GPS-integrated landfill compactors, mobile tippers, teachate pumps,flare stack systems. • EISG procures and manages construction equipment under internal QA/QC oversight. Waste Hauling: • EISG maintains a fleet and uses regional subcontractors to transport grit trap waste,grease trap waste, and sludge. • Hauling contracts comply with TCEQ manifesting and transport requirements. Design-Build-Operate Experience: • EISG and partners have built and operated facilities from design through daily disposal, including: o Class I landfill cells (multiple phases). o Solidification and liquid waste treatment systems. o Non-MSW waste recycling pads and flare gas installations. Contract Structuring: • EISG has developed and executed turnkey contracts for non-MSW facilities with performance standards tied to regulatory and budgetary outcomes. Permitting for Construction &Operations: • Full lifecycle TCEQ and EPA engagement from pre-submittal to post-construction certification. Air Permitting(Tetra Tech): • Air modeling and permitting of landfill gas systems. • BACT analysis, emissions inventory, and Title V applicability review. 0 Capacity to Perform Work Submitted by: Environmental Industrial Services Group(EISG) RE: Port Arthur Landfill Expansion-RFQ P25-046 Date: May 14, 2025 1. Project Management Approach EISG will deploy a proven project management model that ensures delivery of a full turn- key landfill solution from initial mobilization through long-term operations. Initial Construction and Installation: • Dedicated Project Executive to oversee the full program. • Construction Manager assigned to cell construction, liner installation, and gas/leachate systems. • Daily field reporting via project management software (Procore/Buildertrend). O • QA/QC inspections managed through TWE under a certified CQA plan. Performance Measurement: • Real-time project dashboards tracking key performance indicators (KPI) • Metrics include budget vs. actuals, compliance deadlines, safety scores, and permitting timelines. • Quarterly performance summaries shared with the City. 2.Staff Availability • All key personnel identified in the Organizational Chart are available at 80-100%for the duration of the project. • Redundancy is built into both the construction and operational staffing model to ensure continuity of service and accountability. 3.Government&Public-Private Partnership Experience EISG, alongside its strategic partners Tolunay-Wong Engineers and Tetra Tech, brings a O commanding history of collaboration with public entities across Texas.We have delivered integrated waste solutions in full compliance with state and federal regulations, under complex public-private arrangements that required strategic communication, political coordination, and regulatory foresight. Proven Government Collaborations: • City of Houston: Emergency site remediation and regulated waste handling • City of Beaumont: Non-MSW materials recovery and industrial cleanup • Jefferson County: Design-build Class I cell development with local oversight EISG routinely manages engagements where performance,transparency, and legal clarity are paramount. Our experience includes compliance reporting, stakeholder coordination, and public meetings—ensuring that our clients meet not only their regulatory obligations but also their political and public responsibilities. f 4.Conflicts of Interest OEISG affirms that there are no existing or foreseeable conflicts of interest that would affect our ability to deliver this project in an impartial,transparent, and fully compliant manner. • EISG has no direct or indirect affiliations with manufacturers, equipment vendors, or haulers that would be used on this project. • We have no pending litigation or prior settlements related to landfill operations or regulatory enforcement. • Our subconsultants (TINE and Tetra Tech) similarly maintain a clear record of legal integrity and client independence. This clean compliance history affirms that our team can execute this work with full legal and ethical accountability to the City of Port Arthur. 5. References(Form Attached Separately) EISG proudly submits three reference projects that exemplify our leadership in non- municipal waste design, construction, and operations. Each reference reflects the scale, permitting rigor, and regulatory complexity comparable to the City of Port Arthur's landfill Oexpansion. 1. West Odessa Class I Landfill Cell o Role: Prime Contractor o Scope: Full DPCO lifecycle for Class I waste handling, cell construction, and hauling logistics o Contact: Harold Barber 2. Gulf Coast Industrial Waste Expansion, Beaumont TX o Role: Engineering/Construction Partner o Scope: Design, permitting, leachate and flare gas systems for Class I NHIW landfill expansion o Contact: Paul Floyd ( Republic Service) 3. Ascend Materials Chocolate Bayou Landfill Construction o Role: Developer and Operator o Scope: Facility construction and operations for grease trap, grit trap, and septage treatment o Contact:Jeff Afonte 6. Key Personnel Our delivery team has been purpose-built to match the scale, complexity, and regulatory requirements of the Port Arthur landfill expansion. Each member of this leadership team is O not only highly credentialed, but also has direct experience navigating TCEQ permitting, construction oversight, and operational compliance for non-MSW waste infrastructure. • Barry Esene-President, EISG: Executive oversight and owner interface; 35+years in waste and civil operations • Ken Esene-COO, EISG: Operational logistics, internal resource deployment, contractor coordination • Peter Nwaokolo-Sr. Project Manager: Construction and operational lead; accountable for day-to-day milestone execution • Harold Barber, P.E.-TWE: Regulatory liaison and engineering lead;35+years of landfill permitting, CQA plans, and design certifications • Jim Norstrom, P.E.-Tetra Tech:Senior environmental engineer specializing in air permitting, landfill gas systems, and compliance integration All staff listed above are committed at a minimum 80%allocation,with full continuity of service guaranteed through EISG's internal staffing protocol. 7.Timeline Estimate O EISG's projected timeline reflects our readiness and precision in bringing Class I waste Fi infrastructure online efficiently and compliantly. • Notice to Proceed (NTP): Month 0 • Engineering, Public Engagement& Design Submittals: Months 1-4 • TCEQ&EPA Review Period/Procurement/Mobilization: Months 4-5 • Phased Construction of Initial Cell+Ancillary Infrastructure: Months 5-10 • Operational Commissioning and Compliance Testing: Month 10 • Initial Waste Acceptance: Between Month 10 and 11 This delivery model enables the City of Port Arthur to begin accepting non-permitted waste within 11 months of NTP,fully compliant and without City operational burden. 8. Local Involvement EISG is committed to creating measurable value for the Port Arthur community. Our local involvement strategy prioritizes workforce development, business engagement, and long- term economic impact. Targeted Local Hiring: • Heavy equipment operators,facility technicians, and administrative support will be sourced locally • Partnerships will be initiated with: o Port Arthur Independent School District(ISD)for training and awareness o Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas for trade certification and job placement Local Business Engagement: • Equipment rental and fueling contracts to be awarded locally • Preference given to minority-and women-owned subcontractors based in Jefferson County Community Touchpoints: • Quarterly community briefings led by EISG and City staff • Educational tours and open house events once operational 9. Risk Identification EISG has proactively identified and mitigated all foreseeable risks associated with permitting, construction, and operation. Our experience managing complex, high- regulation projects informs our response structure to every risk category. Key Risk Categories& Mitigation Measures: • Financial Risk: Mitigated by phased development, bonded contracts, and guaranteed internal capital reserves. • Construction Risk: Managed through experienced crews, backup equipment, and TWE QA/QC protocols. • Legal Risk:Zero outstanding litigation; all contractual terms pass legal review before execution. • Product&Material Availability: Early procurement strategies already implemented; long-lead items identified and reserved. • Environmental/Archaeological Risk: Preliminary site screening conducted; mitigation plan includes environmental monitors and phased disturbance approval. This comprehensive, anticipatory approach ensures uninterrupted delivery and protects the City from unforeseen liabilities. 10.Statement of Exceptions EISG takes no exceptions to the RFQ requirements.We agree to the terms as outlined by the City of Port Arthur and will adhere to all compliance, reporting,and performance benchmarks. 11. Financial Statement EISG maintains strong financial health, demonstrated by a 19-year operational track record and a project portfolio exceeding$100 million in awarded contracts. • Full financial documentation, including balance sheet and insurance declarations, will be submitted under separate cover. • EISG holds active bonding capacity and general liability insurance sufficient to meet and exceed the financial requirements of the City of Port Arthur RFQ. Our financial foundation reinforces our ability to self-perform, absorb cost variability, and protect the City from fiscal risk throughout the project lifecycle. C Financial Statement Submission Cover Letter O Submitted by: Environmental Industrial Services Group(EISG) RE: Port Arthur Landfill Expansion-RFQ P25-046 Date: May 14,2025 To Whom It May Concern, In accordance with the requirements outlined in the City of Port Arthur's Request for Qualifications (RFQ)for the Landfill Expansion Project(RFQ P25-046), Environmental Industrial Services Group (EISG) respectfully submits our financial statements under separate confidential cover. These documents are being provided to demonstrate EISG's financial capacity to perform the scope of work described, including but not limited to the design, permitting, construction, and operation of the proposed landfill cell for non-permitted waste. EISG has a stable financial history, bonded capacity, and active insurance policies that meet or exceed the requirements set forth in the RFQ. We request that this information be treated as confidential and reviewed solely for the purpose of qualification evaluation. Should the City require additional financial detail or verification,we are prepared to furnish any supporting documentation upon request. Sincerely, Environmental Industrial Services Group (EISG) 9900 Westpark Dr.Suite 348, Houston,TX 77063 Email: contact@eisgusa.com O ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. Balance Sheet December 31,2024 Assets Current Assets Cash $ 7,583 Contracts receivable,net 1,441,935 Due from affiliates 1,669 Prepaid expenses 8,000 Total Current Assets 1,459,187 Property and Equipment,Net 1,609,855 Other Assets Property held for investment 432,631 Total Other Assets 432,631 Total Assets $ 3,501,673 Liabilities and Stockholders'Equity Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 3,464,757 Accrued liabilities 88,615 Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts 270,284 Lines of credit 1,423,489 Current portion of long term debt 150,920 Total Current Liabilities 5,398,065 Long-Term Liabilities Notes payable 268,194 Operating lease liability 40,379 Total Long-Term Liabilities 308,573 Stockholders'Equity Common stock,$10 par value; 100 shares authorized. 100 shares issued and 1,000 Paid in capital (350,191) Retained earnings (1,855,774) Total Stockholders'Equity (2,204,965) Total Liability and Stockholders'Equity $ 3,501,673 411. ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. Statement of Income and Retained Earnings For the Year Ended December 31,2024 Revenue Revenues $ 9,030,150 Sales discounts and adjustment (109,776) Total Revenue,net 8,920,374 Cost of Sales 8,008,846 Gross Profit(Loss) 911,528 Selling,General,and Administration Expenses (1,764,082) Income from Operations (852,554) Other Income (Expenses) Rental income 19,200 Gain on sale of an asset 6,500 Other revenues 85 Depreciation expense (407,689) Bad debt expense (1,367) Interest expense (56,422) Taxes expense (20,559) Total Other Income(Expenses) (460,252) f Net Income(Loss) (1,312,806) Retained Earnings Retained earnings, beginning of year (542,968) Retained earnings,end of year $ (1,855,774) 410 Pre-Qualification Form (PQF) GENERAL INFORMATION 1.Company Name: Tolunay-Wong Engineers,Inc. Telephone:713-722-7064 Fax:713-722-0319 Street Address: 10710 S.Sam Houston Pkwy W., Mailing Address:Same Ste.100 Houston,Texas 77031 Website:www.tweinc.com 2.Officers Years With Company President/Owner: Daniel O.Wong,PhD,PE 31 Vice President: Treasurer: 3. How many years has your organization been in business under your present firm name? 31 4. Parent Company Name: N/A Branch Offices: TWE Houston(Corporate):10710 S.Sam Houston Pkwy W.,Ste.100,Houston,TX 77031 TWE La Porte: 2301 Underwood Road La Porte,TX 77571 TWE Beaumont: 2455 W.Cardinal Drive,Ste.A,Beaumont,TX 77705 TWE Corpus Christi:826 South Padre Island Drive,Corpus Christi,TX 78416 O TWE Fort Worth:2426 Gravel Drive,Fort Worth,TX 76118 TWE Freeport:1821 Avenue J,Freeport,TX 77541 TWE Texas City:1002 34th Street North,Texas City,TX 77590 TWE Baton Rouge: 6037 Commerce Pointe Drive,Geismar,LA 70734 TWE Lake Charles:713 East Napoleon Street,Sulphur,LA 70664 TWE New Orleans: 524 Elmwood Park Blvd.,Ste.135 Elmwood,LA 70123 TWE Austin: 1092 Highway 21,Unit 1100,Cedar Creek,TX 78612 5. Under Current Management Since(Date): August 6,1993 6.Contact for Insurance Information: Tiffany Hamilton Title: Administrative Director Telephone:409-840-4214 Fax:409-840-4259 7. Insurance Carrier(s): SEE ATTACHED 8.Are you self insured for Worker's Compensation Insurance? Yes Ng 9.Contact for Requesting Bids: Nick Vastakis Title: Senior Vice President— Telephone:713-722-7064 Fax:713-777-0341 Operations and Safety 10. PQF Completed By: Tiffany Hamilton Title: Administrative Director Telephone: 409-840-4214 Fax:409-840-4259 O ORGANIZATION 11.Form of Business: Sole Owner❑ Partnership❑ Corporation El 12. Percent Minority/Female Owned: 100% EEO Category:Asian/Pacific 13. A. Describe Services Performed: SIC Code:8711 ❑ Construction ❑ Construction Design ❑ Original Equipment Manufacturer and ❑ Original Equipment Manufacturer and Installer Maintenance ❑ Service work(e.g.,janitorial,clerical,etc.) ❑ Project Maintenance ❑ Manpower and Resource ❑Maintenance ® Other: Geotechnical engineering,near- surface geophysical services, environmental services,construction materials testing,and deep foundations testing. B. Work Categories Check the categories in which you are interested in bidding and in which you are qualified to perform work. Feel free to attach additional information clarifying your capabilities and specialities. (C)denotes work done by company employees (S) denotes work done by subcontractors C S 1. Air Conditioning/Refrigeration C S 11. Field Maintenance D ❑ Comfort Cooling/HVAC 0 ❑ General ❑ ❑ Process Refrigeration ❑ ❑ Hot Tap/line stops ❑ ❑ Leak Sealing(online) 2. Buildings ❑ 0 Field Machining ❑ '❑ Remodeling ❑ ❑ TankNessel Code Y ❑ ❑ New(steel, brick, block, other) 0 0 Boiler Code ❑ 0 Exchanger Retubing 3. Cleaning ❑ ❑ Rotating Equipment ❑ 0 Industrial ❑ 0 Valve ❑ 0 Janitorial ❑ ❑ Cooling Tower ❑ ❑ High Alloy Welding(list type) 4. Civil ❑ ❑ Lead Lining ❑ ❑ Concrete ❑ ❑ Glass Lining ❑ 0 Excavation/Grading ❑ ❑ Heat Treating Paving ❑ ❑ Nonmetallic materials ❑ ❑ -Asphalt 0 0 Pipe Fabrication ❑ ❑ -Concrete 0 ❑ Mobil Equipment Repair ❑ 0 5. Demolition/Dismantling ® ❑ 12. New Construction 6. Electrical ❑ ❑ 13. Painting ❑ ❑ General ❑ ❑ High-voltage/High-line ❑ ❑ 14. Refractory/Acid Brick ❑ ❑ Heat Tracing ❑ ❑ Cathodic Protection ❑ ❑ 15. Rigging/Equipment Erection ❑ ❑ Grounding Systems I ❑ ❑ 16. Scaffolding 7. Inspection&Testing ❑ ❑ General NDT ❑ ❑ 17. Scale Maintenance ❑ ❑ Infared Scanning ❑ ❑ Eddy Current Testing ❑ ❑ 18. Structural Steel Fab/Erection ❑ ❑ Acoustic Emission ❑ ❑ Column Scanning ❑ ❑ 19. Tanks-Field Erection ® ❑ Civil/Soils O ❑ D High Voltage Electrical ® ❑ 20. Other:Geotechnical engineering, ❑ ❑ Electrical Ground Inspection near-surface geophysical services, environmental services, construction mateials testing, and deep foundations testing. ❑ ❑ Fiberglass Inspection 8. Instrumentation 21. Consulting n ❑ General ❑ ❑ -Mechanical P1 ❑ DCS Control.Systems ❑ ❑ -Electrical n — -Chemical 9. Insulation -Metallurgical ❑ General U -Controls ❑ Asbestos Abatement ® ❑ -Other: Deep Foundations Testing ® ❑ Geotechnical Engineering 10. Linings/coatings for: ® ❑ Construction Materials Testing ❑ ❑ Metal ® ❑ Environmental Services ❑ ❑ Concrete ® ❑ Geophysical Consulting 14.Describe Additional Services Performed: Soils and Materials Testing,QA/QC Management Services,QA/QC Inspection Services 15. List other types of work within the services you normally perform that you subcontract to others: Geotechnical and environmental drilling 16. A. Do you normally employ? Union Personnel❑ Non-Union Personnel ® Leased Personnel❑ B. Average number of employees for last 3 years: 385 COMPANY WORK HISTORY 17. Annual Dollar Volume for 2023 2022 2021 the Past Three Years: $56,573,162 $46,676,587 $38,211,323 18. Largest Job During the Last 3 Years: $5 M 19. Your Firm's Desired Project Size: Maximum: $10 M Minimum: $100,000 20. D&B Financial Rating: 1R2 Annual Sales:$60M Net Worth: $20.5M (estimated) 21. Major jobs in progress: CUSTOMER/LOCATION TYPE OF SIZE CUSTOMER TELEPHONE WORK $M CONTACT Testa Gigafactory Construction Materials Testing, CMT $2M Alex Kaehler akaehlerAbumsmc.com Austin,TX Kleinfelder King Ranch Environmental Drilling, Environmental $800,000 Dan Sincrope dsinicropeakleinfelder.com Kingsville,TX 512-926-6650 Geotechnical zane.sethna aC�keller- Recon CCL Stage 3 Stabilize,San Patricia County,TX Engineering $1.8M Zane Sethna na.com 281-773-0983 O MI 22. Major jobs completed in the past three years: CUSTOMER/LOCATION TYPE OF SIZE CUSTOMER TELEPHONE IArnrart rnr,iTAC'T Cheniere Major Projects Devleopment/Corpus Christi, Geotechnical Curll.Dowdeni cheniere.co TX Engirteeing $4.1M Curl Dowden m 713-375-5077 michelle.berglee( stantec.c Stantec Environmental Services,Pineville,LA Environmental $1.3M Michelle Berglee om 713-403-1614 Cajun Constructors LLC/SASOL Lake Charles Construction Chemical Complex-Westlake,LA Materials $5M Joey Goscha 225 753 5857 Testing 23. Are there any judgments,claims or suits pending or outstanding against your company?(If yes,please attach details.) No 24. Are you now or have you ever been involved in any bankruptcy or reorganization proceedings? No If yes,please attach details Yes❑ No SAFETY& HEALTH PERFORMANCE 25. Workers Compensation Experience Modification Rate(EMR)Data a. EMR is: b. EMR for three last years: ® Interstate rate ❑ Intrastate rate 0.71 Effective 8/1/2024 0.66 Effective 8/1/2023 ❑ Monopolistic State rate 0.65 Effective 8/1/2022 ❑ Dual rate c. State of Origin: Texas d. EMR Anniversary Date: August 1 26. Injury and Illness Data: a. Employee hours worked last three Hours/Year 2024 2023 2022 ® years excluding subcontractors) Total 839,829 763,460 671,445 b. Provide the following data(excluding subcontractor)using your OSHA 200 Forms from the past three(3)years: Notes:(1)Data should be the best available data applicable to the work in this region or area. (2)If your company is not required to maintain OSHA 200 forms,(please 2024 2023 2022 provide Information from your Worker's Compensation insurance carrier itemizing all claims for the No. Rate No. Rate No. Rate last 3 yesrs) Injury related fatality Total Col.1 x 200.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rate= Total Employee Hours Lost workday case injuries involving days away from work,or days of restricted work activity,or both. Total Cal. 2 x 200,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rate= Total Employee Hours Injuries Involving medical treatment only. Total Col.3 x 200,000 1 0.24 0 0.00 1 0.29 Rate= Total Employee Hours Total OSHA Recordable Injury Rate (Total Col. 1+2+3)x 200,000 0.24 0.00 II 0.29 Rate= Total Employee Hours Illness related fatality Total Col. 8 x 200,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rate= Total Employee Hours Lost workday case illnesses involving days away from work Total Col. 6 x 200,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rate= Total Employee Hours 27. Have you received any regulatory(EPA,OSHA,etc.)citations in the last three years? 01 If yes,please attach copies. Yes❑ No SAFETY & HEALTH MANAGEMENT 0 28. Highest ranking safety/health professional in the company: Nick Vastakis,CSHO Title:Sr.Vice President I Telephone: 713-722-7064 I Fax: 713-722-0319 Operations&Safety 29. Do you have or provide: a. Full time Safety/Health Director Yes® No❑ b. Full time Site Safety/Health Supervisor Yes® No❑ c. Full Time Job Safety/Health Coordinator Yes® No❑ 30. Do you have or provide: a. Safety/Health incentive program Yes® No❑ ' b. Company paid safety/health training Yes 'I, No SAFETY & HEALTH PROGRAMS & PROCEDURES 31. a. Do you have a written Safety and Health Program? Yes ® No ❑ b.Does the program address the following key elements? 1. Management commitment and expectations Yes ® No _ 2. Employee participation Yes ® No ❑ 3. Accountabilities and responsibilities for managers, supervisors,and employees Yes ® No ❑ 4. Resources for safety&health requirements Yes ® No n 0 5. Periodic safety and health performance appraisals for all employees Yes® No❑ 6. Safety Recognition Program Yes® No❑ 7. Hazard recognition and control Yes® No❑ c. Does the program satisfy your responsibility under the law for 1. Ensuring your employees follow the safety rules of Yes ® No ❑ the facility? 2. Advising owner of any unique hazards presented by Yes ® No ❑ the contractor's work,and of any hazards found by the contractor? 32. Does the program include work practices and procedures such as: a. Equipment Lockout and Tagout(LOTO) Yes ® No ❑ N/A ❑ b. Confined Space Entry Yes ® No ❑ N/A ❑ c. Injury&Illness Recording Yes ® No ❑ N/A ❑ d. Fall Protection Yes ® No ❑ N/A El e. Personal Protective Equipment Yes ® No ❑ N/A n f. Portable Electrical/Power Tools Yes ® No ❑ N/A ❑ g. Vehicle Safety Yes ® No ❑ N/A ❑ h. Compressed Gas Cylinders Yes ® No ❑ N/A ❑ i. Electrical Equipment Grounding Assurance Yes ® No N/A 0 j. Powered Industrial Vehicles Yes ® No ❑ N/A (Cranes, Forklifts,JLGs,etc.) k. Housekeeping Yes ® No 0 N/A 7 I. Accident/Incident Reporting Yes ® No ❑ N/A ❑ m. Unsafe Condition Reporting Yes ® No ❑ N/A ❑ n. Emergency Preparedness, including evacuation plan Yes ® No ❑ N/A ❑ o. Waste Disposal Yes ® No ❑ N/A ❑ p. Back Injury Prevention Yes ® No ❑ N/A ❑ 33. Do you have written programs for the following: a. Hearing Conservation Yes ® No ❑ b. Respiratory Protection Yes ® No I I N/A ❑ Where applicable,have employees been: Trained Yes ® No ❑ Fit tested Yes ® No ❑ Medically approved Yes ® No ❑ c. Hazard Communication Yes ® No ❑ Have employees been trained Yes ® No ❑ d. Program to support the contractor requirements of the Yes ® No ❑ OSHA Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals; Explosives and Blasting Agents Standard (29 CFR 1910). 34. Do you have a substance abuse program? Yes ® No ❑ If yes,does it include the following? • Pre-placement Testing Yes ® No ❑ • Random Testing Yes ® No ❑ • Testing for Cause Yes ® No ❑ • DOT Testing Yes ® No E 35_ Do your employees read,write,and understand English such that they can perform their job tasks safely without an interpreter? Yes ® No ❑ If no,provide a description of your plan to assure that they can safely perform their jobs. 36. Medical a. Do you conduct medical examinations for: • Pre-placement Yes ® No ❑ N/A ❑ • Preplacement Job Capability Yes ® No ❑ N/A ❑ • Hearing Function(Audiograms) Yes ® No ❑ N/A ❑ • Pulmonary Yes ® No ❑ N/A ❑ • Respiratory Yes ® No ❑ N/A ❑ b. Describe how you will provide first aid and other medical services for your employees while on-site. Specify who will provide this service: Contracted occupational medical clinics and/or client required facility;50% personnel trained for first aid and CPR. c. Do you have personnel trained to perform first aid and CPR? Yes ® No ❑ 37. Do you hold site safety and health meetings for. Field Supervisors Yes ® No ❑ Frequency as needed Employees Yes ® No ❑ Frequency daily/as needed New Hires Yes ® No ❑ Frequency daily/as needed Subcontractors Yes ® No ❑ Frequency daily/as needed Are the safety and health meetings documented? Yes ® No ❑ 38. Personal Protection Equipment(PPE) a. Is applicable PPE provided for employees? Yes ® No ❑ b. Do you have a program to assure that PPE is inspected Yes ® No ❑ and maintained? 39. Do you have a corrective action process for addressing individual safety and health performance deficiencies? Yes ® No ❑ 44. Safety&Health Training a. Do you know the regulatory safety and health training Yes ® No ❑ requirements for your employees? b. Have your employees received the required safety and Yes ® No ❑ health training and retraining and is it documented? c. Do you have a specific safety and health training program Yes ® No ❑ for supervisors? d. Are all employees trained in the work practices needed Yes ® No ❑ to safely perform his/her job? e. Is each employee instructed in the known potential Yes ® No ❑ of fire,explosion,or toxic release hazards related to his/her job,the process and the applicable provisions of the eme ,enc action •Ian? CRAFT TRAINING & ASSESSMENT Data as of -THIS SECTION NOT APPLICABLE- Notes 1. Data should be the best available applicable to the workforce in this region or area 2. Skills Assessment for the Houston area(including Baytown,Texas City,etc.)means the ABC/CMEF skill assessment process. For other areas,if applicable,it would be the skills assessment process approved in the area. 3. Skill assessment is not required for helper/trainer/laborers or for craft employees who have either 1)completed Wheels of Learning(VVOL)or Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship Training(DOL BAT)or 2)are participating in WOL or DOL BAT. 45. WORKFORCE # % a. Journeymen Craftsmen b. Helper/Trainees c. Total Workforce 46. TRAINING a. Do you have craft training records for employees? Yes ❑ No 0 b. %of Craft Employees who have completed Wheels of Learning or DOL Bureau of Apprenticeship Training 0% c. %of Craft Employees presently enrolled in Wheels of Learning or DOL BAT 0% d. If employees have not completed or are not enrolled in Wheels of Learning of DOL BAT have they been trained in appropriate Yes ❑ No 0 job skills(attach explanation) 47. ASSESSMENT # % a. Craftsmen who have been assessed through the 0 craft skills assessment process b. Craftsmen who have been assessed with"no deficiencies" 0 identified c. Craftsmen who have been assessed with training 0 (WOL modules)identified d. Craftsmen who have not been assessed through 0 the skills assessment e. For those employees for whom there is not a skills Yes ❑ No ❑ assessment available,do you have a process to assess the skills of your workers to assure they are qualified (attach explanation) f. Are employees job skills certified where required by Yes ❑ No ❑ regulatory or industry consensus standards. (attach a list of the crafts which have been certified) 48. HELPER/TRAINEES # % a. Helpers who are enrolled in Wheels of Learning or DOL 0 Bureau of Apprenticeship Training b. Helpers who are not enrolled in WOL or DOL BAT 0 - - INFORMATION SUBMITTAL Please provide copies of checked(0)items with the completed PQF: ® EMR documentation from your insurance carrier ® Insurance Certificate(s) ® OSHA 300/301 Logs(Past 3 Years) ® Safety&Health Program ❑ Safety&Health Incentive Program ❑ Substance Abuse Program(Include Substances Tested&Levels) ❑ Hazard Communication Program ❑ Respiratory Protection Program ❑ Housekeeping Policy ❑ Accident/incident Investigation Procedure ❑ Unsafe Condition Reporting Procedure ❑ Safety&Health Inspection Form ❑ Safety&Health Audit Procedure or Form ❑ Safety&Health Orientation(Outline) ❑ Safety&Health Training Program(Outline) ❑ Example of Employee Safety&Health Training Records ❑ Safety&Health Training Schedule(Sample) ❑ Safety&Health Training for Supervisors(Outline) This document must be signed by a company officer. Name:Nick Vastakis Title: Senior Vice President—Operations&Safety Date: 01/03/2025 PQF EVALUATION --OWNER USE ONLY -- DO NOT FILL OUT-OWNER USE ONLY Contractor is: ❑ Acceptable for Approved Contractor List ❑ Conditionally acceptable for Approved Contractor List Conditions: Reviewer Date: Government Relations&Regulatory Compliance 4111 Submitted by: Environmental Industrial Services Group(EISG) RE: Port Arthur Landfill Expansion-Non-Permitted Waste Management Date: May 14,2025 EISG and its strategic partners (Tolunay-Wong Engineers and Tetra Tech) bring unmatched depth of experience in managing complex permitting and compliance programs across Texas and the Gulf Coast. Our regulatory credentials are grounded in a 19-year history of working directly with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA), and numerous local government entities. 1. History of Regulatory Compliance EISG has a spotless compliance record: • 100% permit acceptance rate on over 40 submittals to TCEQ • Zero violations or Notices of Enforcement in the past 10 years • All prior projects received clean close-out reports or active compliance standing 110. with no unresolved citations TWE and Tetra Tech have similarly maintained high performance on large-scale permitting programs and environmental audits.Together, our team represents a gold standard in environmental integrity and responsiveness. 2. Permitting Experience We have directly handled permitting for: • Class I Non-Hazardous Industrial Waste Landfills • Solid Waste Transfer and Processing Facilities • Leachate Collection and Flare Gas Systems • Grease/Grit Trap Waste Treatment Infrastructure • Transportation/Manifesting for Special Wastes Types of Permits Regularly Managed: • TCEQ Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Facility Permits and Amendments • Class I Industrial Waste Registration and Facility Authorizations • NPDES Permits for stormwater discharges • EPA Title V and Minor Source Air Permits for landfill gas operations • Local development permits and zoning approvals ,46 3. Engagement with Government Agencies Our firm has: • Coordinated public meetings and environmental briefings in collaboration with TCEQ Region Offices • Participated in Notice of Deficiency(NOD)resolutions, responding to agency comments with a 100% approval follow-up rate • Developed submittals that passed internal TCEQ legal and engineering review on the first cycle • Supported local governments during post-permit compliance audits and annual performance evaluations 4.Compliance Framework for Port Arthur For this project,our team will implement a proactive compliance strategy that includes: • Pre-permit review workshops with the City and TCEQ • Early submission of technical data to minimize NOD risks • Dedicated compliance officer overseeing all regulatory deliverables • Monthly reporting dashboards for City review, including permit status, emissions, and tonnage metrics • 3rd-party environmental auditor retained for annual assessments EISG's reputation for regulatory precision is well-established. Our track record ensures the City of Port Arthur will experience no delays or compliance liabilities, and all permitting activities will be executed with speed, accuracy, and full transparency. INC© Industry Empowerment .. _ -�•- - _ _ .T '.s Yes: .". • i- ;' - _ . ..... ... _ ,}tea/Yr.._-,yn:�.[ a. i _ r ),nMow COMPANY ... • PROFILE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS • 172025 �- y Environmental Industrial Services Group. Environmental Construction, Landfill Development,Waste Management, Remediation, Civil Infrastructure 11 I _ MSG INC. Industry Empowerment 10 4 I I -; _'.� -- _-_7: - - _ ti ---1- +w ar+ • f is - -. - '� r�. —.� _ • -!�. %io1► `_- •^ a > 'V „ / � ... f _Lc tli - 0,"0"- 4.s= 5 {.'_c Y " � 3- ti,d.r yam^ -;:•' jy L ,•r i 3. ; '.5331 !FSc, v J impie.---,,;,, .-:.. ,),,,.:+..' ...-4 - r ttt - 4 ,, „, ...„ , „ o ,_,, . . ... ,• .. r. .1 e. i , , ii.i. it , re . ...,... .... % it s L ; 7c L J ♦, 'Ati 4 AIL 1S ', COMPANY OVERVIEW Environmental Industrial Services Group(EISG)is a full-service environmental construction and waste solutions firm with nearly two decades of experience managing complex infrastructure and landfill development projects. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Houston,Texas, EISG operates at the intersection of environmental compliance,construction precision,and operational efficiency.We are a certified minority-owned enterprise rooted in community-driven performance,regulatory integrity,and public-sector accountability. With more than$100 million in successfully delivered projects across the Gulf Coast region,EISG provides strategic solutions to local governments,energy producers,and industrial waste generators.Our portfolio includes landfill expansions,special waste infrastructure,oil&gas remediation,site closures,and ongoing operations of high- compliance disposal facilities. 0 Strictly Confidential,For Recipient Only 001 SSG INC, Industry Empowerment 0 1 � i i // \ i 7' 1 A Y t i% /J�/1"� +% IIII I , IN I — inGi1 ". "r �%}r ��a - + 7 —4 �� — ,"tip 'e Our Mission I . ma � i lIF MISSION ____. . , . . ‘ , , , , To provide innovative,compliant,and community-aligned environmental construction solutions that safeguard public health,advance sustainabitity,and deliver long-term value to our clients and the communities they serve. 0 Strictly Confider,For Recipient Only 002 ...c.f.... is — _ , INC, Industry Empowerment 1 4 ilia VIR Wit . iNN __ CAPABILIlI EISG's core environmental service capabilities include: -.....,, __. ear_.- • r � S. _ J " `• " �� ram `- ,1 „ce , � .* i � �u 0 .,..,?! - - ....,..;=...r.: .11-....i--4,,:,.:, -....11,-- IILAIOFILL CBL OOHSTBUCTIOB _ EONLROt TA1 (Pad IiCtASSTID z-C -.,6EMEDIATION Engineered Liner systems,leachate Contaminated soil removal, collection,gas flare systems,access groundwater treatment systems,and roads,stormwater controls,erosion site restoration for industrial and protection energy-sector sites WASTE!AGILITY BEOM AJOBT OPERATIONS PE ITINB ' Turn-key construction and management -' Full-cycle permitting through TCEQ, of solidification basins,special waste EPA,and local jurisdictions including transfer stations,grease/grit processing MSW facility permits,industrial waste facilities registration,NPDES discharge,and air . `. quality compliance .•>, POST-CLOSURE CORSTBUC1IOH `� &MD ,ii,6 :MABASEMENT „, Ongoing maintenance,environmental - Project planning,contractor oversight, monitoring,and regulatory reporting for QA/QC programs,and safety '`^ active and Legacy waste facilities compliance tailored to environmentally sensitive sites 1 Strictly Confidential,For Recipient Only 003 MSG wce Industry Empowerment O • r Nam' `•� �- - '. � �, ' ��_/_ " _err..,`-�_.�,as,'�'" • zr....�r.:w.. f �• +s •,•�f.'' i+- 7�iP"" LANDFILL CONSTRUCTION EXPERTISE EISG is a recognized regional leader in landfill infrastructure development. Our teams are experienced in designing, building, and operating specialized waste disposal sites that accommodate non- municipal waste, industrial sludge, septage, and regulated byproducts. 01 02 03 Phased cell Composite liner and Onsite leachate and development with geosynthetic methane management modular salability membrane installation systems 04 05 Internal haul roads, Integration of scales, fencing, and tip automation and remote pads sensor systems for compliance tracking 0 004 Staidly Confidential,For Recipient Only MSG INC° Industry Empowerment 0 p•�' § it'sc r � ,�'': iw. rb bi•_S.• t-�c- ,",�AfJ��?' ,lv .> _ 4 ri ,.a ,,, 7-1 .a,.,r;mot . T ^ 'i, 5-'r`;'. r•:;� - -r '� 1 `✓ r`,~. ; =..'tee 1_ . '¢�• 'C'' ti.` fir."§y r:fif+;fr1' u ; _, b o ;. // .' h .kpti . it C/„ :..- r' '7 e_- j ' s� t < • r�� C LLB" p� '{ 't f ram• .� Y�.:s� '� s- ,Yi�'�''� -F �. �.. ` c �a:> " • ... ? • lye.t� . s-w+c:�hT�'�� '7t�;,,�,_,'� i7 " .3 ( ;,q'r y�'_ a,+s '�_"Y'-`h 4t j,"r+ f .,.s ..x zrrf' ` - �' ems- si g= ifi .: , a� :s.. -4k,-: ..- '. .i.,- . - z--- - - -__------,„-- -,-,--4, „ -,..„...71,,,,,-*=:1-;'.:7._--:(0.,fro,,,,,- 44—_:_e_--,--t„.... .7.4—.4.--:: . PUBLIC SECTOR PERFORMANCE CLIENTS EISG has a long-standing history of working with INCLUDE local and regional governments to deliver waste and infrastructure solutions under publicly funded and PPP contract models. City of Houston Our approach emphasizes community City of Beaumont transparency,Local workforce development,and 1 operational self-sufficiency that minimizes Jefferson County municipal risk and maximizes long-term benefit. Regional waste management districts across Southeast Texas 0 Strictly Confidential For Recipient Only 005 EIS'G INCe Indust,y Empowerment 0- COMPLIANCE & SAFETY 1000/o TCEQ permit approval rate for all project submissions f , _�' 111 Zero violations or enforcement I Vag actions across all operating y a . projects over the past decade `� aE4-_r sc : `4 c ICS1 OSHA-compliant safety program with HAZWOPEB- oar Y; trained crews,in-field supervisors, and .F vs independent QA/QC auditing O Strictly Confidential,For Recipient Only 006 1 B1NCa Industry Empowerment PROJECT PORTFOLIO Blue Ridge Landfill, Fresno,TX: MSW and Class 1 Cell Construction including LCS and underdrain r� Tessman Rd Landfill,San Antonio,TX: MSW Cell y1 Construction including LCS and underdrain • ct - 11P11.1,771 tL La Gloria Ranch Landfill Cell 4A(TX): Disposal Cell 4A Construction ;--• i _ Odessa Landfill Evaporation Pond (TX): Evaporation Pond Construction C Southwest Landfill,Amarillo,TX: Containment Dike Construction and Barrier Layer Installation , - - -, - - - La Gloria Ranch Landfill Cell 2B (TX): MSW Cell T ,. Construction including LCS and underdrain Blueridge Landfill Sectors 5C1-4C1(TX): - _- Municipal Solid Waste Landfill _ Peggy Lakes Dewatering(TX): Coastal Navigation . and Environmental Restoration C Strictly Confidential,For Recipient Only 007 EIS€11 . Industry Empowerment WHY EISG . Proven landfill lilecycle delivery Deep local insight and Strong partnerships with rom design and community relationships top-tier engineers and fpermitting to operations rooted in Southeast environmental consultants and closure Texas O Turnkey pertormance model Commitment to environmental that allows municipalities to stewardship,compliance meet environmental mandates integrity,and public trust while enhancing fiscal return • Strictly Confidential,For Recipient Only 008 <D. 1 I I ' l. e, ._ - _ & .fI• - 1 WASTE,wE KNo _ _ FROM THE GROUND UP. .. EISG offers rot orly tactuacal expertise but also a local presence, vested community irteresr,and a full-service solution to complex lard illcnalla g Contact Us 1 Environmental Industrial Services Group (EISG) \% 9900 Westpark Dr. #348 Houston,TX 77063 713-622-3774 C www.eisgusa.com ,, 0SG INC• 0 .l Indus rEmpaiMeanent - Barry I . Esene 0 PROFESSIONAL RESUME - lert- (, 281-924-3644 II. www.ElSGinc.com ' G1 Besene@EJSGInc.com F01 9900 Westpark Dr.#348 � a Houston,TX 77063 w I,I A\ t'I 1,M., I ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING EDUCATION MANAGEMENT I CONSULTING Texas Southern University Over Thirty Two (32) years of extensive project management and construction experience in Civil / Geotechnical engineering Engineering Stucfies • development, domestically and internationally. Specialty includes Bachelors of Science design, construction,operations and permitting of solid, industrial and MSC Urban Planning hazardous waste facilities.Supervision and coordination of contractors, Continued Education surveyors,installers,government agencies and CQA inspectors.Assisted clients with project cost control I budgeting,contract negotiations,and Harvard University technical evaluations. Implemented training programs for field Financial Accounting engineers I technicians.Prepared technical reports to various clients for Continued Education government agencies review and approvaL Involved in the design and construction of several development projects in Texas. (Le.) Long O Rice University Meadow Farms,Maribella area,Cinco Ranch,Bridgeland,Igloo,etc.Also, • with the design and construction of the Boarder Watt levee, in the Rio Project Accounting&Consulting Grande Valley. Business Operations university of Texas PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Engineering Studies & CERTIFICATIONS Continued Education Geosynthetics for Advance Solutions GRI Certifications Associations Clay Liners and Covers • • Radiation Safety&Nuclear Gauge • For Bend County Flood District- Waste Disposal Facilities Operations Board of Directors • American Concrete Institute • Industrial Fabrics Associations Geosynthetic Liner Installation • 29 CFR 1910 OSHA International GCL • Hazardous Waste Site • American Society of Civil Hazardous Waste Site Investigation Investigation Engineers(ACSE)-Associate • Health&Safety Training ASCET Member • Texas Open Meetings Act • American Liver Foundation-Board Geotechnical/Foundation Certificate Member Engineering Studies • Field Control Manager • Tri-County Chamber of Slope Stability Commerce-Advisory Board CONTINUING EDUCATION Member Initial Review of Landfill Permit Application Design of Waste Containment Liners& OClosure Systems MI-Geosynthetic Materials Application (Geomembrane,Geotextile,GCL,Geo Grid, Geocomposite) • DOMESTIC PROJECT • EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Blue Ridge Landfill Process • Gulfstone En vironmental,Sentices,LLC and Facility,(BR-Allied) CEO:!Partn $100 Million :='; Houston,TX IIAugust 2021-Current • Golden Triangle Landfill. Performed design, construction quality assurance (CQA) services, (BR-Allied) material testing,and construction management for solid,industrial and $80 Millio I hazardous waste landfill cells. Also provided hydro geologic assessments, alternative liner, leachate collection system design, and Sunset Farms Landfill OR- underdrain dewatering systems, landfill gas/collection system, operational plans, and environmental monitoring plans. Provided Milled) bidding assistance and construction administration/management • $60 Million Provided project/construction managements for site development • works,which includes road expansion,detention pond/ditches,building Gulf West Landfill construction and interacted with various state agencies. $40 Million • Rio Grande Landfill(BF1-Rio Services Group,Inc. �) Senior Vice president Alli $50 Million Houston,TX I January 2006 August 2021 • Performed design, construction quality assurance (CQA) services, Galveston County Landfill material testing,and construction management for solid industrial,and (BR-Allied) hazardous waste landfill cells. Specialized in advanced professional $20 Million composting, initiating and overseeing large-scale composting facilities 0 tailored to manage organic waste effectively and sustainably. This McCarty Road Landfill(EiFi- • includes implementing cutting-edge techniques in compost aeration, Allied) temperature control, and nutrient management to enhance - • $70 Million decomposition processes and output quality. Also provided hydrogeologic assessments,alternative finer,leachate collection system Tessman Road Landfill(BR- design, and underdrain dewatering systems. Designed and managed Allied) landfill gas/collection systems, operational plans, and environmental monitoring plans emphasizing sustainable practices.Contributed.expert $10 Million bidding assistance and, construction administration/management services. Led comprehensive site development projects, including road Atascocita Landfil'(WM) expansion,detention ponds/ditches,building construction,storm drains, $20:Mlllion water/sewer lines,and detention ponds.Actively engaged with various state agencies to promote-regulatory compliance and advocated for Coastal Plain Landfill(WM) environmentally responsible waste management solutions. $7 Million • Tolunay.-Wong Engineers,Inc. Security Landf'(WM) Senior Project Manager $5 Million Houston,TX-1 June 2003 January 2006 Natchez Landfill(WM) Project Manager for geotechnical, geological, and hydro-9eological $4 Million evaluation for civil;solid and' hazardous waste construction projects. Facilitated :the inclusion of the new waste department Major ::: 1 responsibilities include supervision of Construction Quality Assurance vV, Plantation 0ails_Landfill services forxlcomposite lined facilities, facility design plans and ,.„1: -- (WM) constructionspecificationpreparation.Evaluation of material submittals $2 Million ,' 't and test+data to confirm conformance with project requirements. *-,- Prepared`ani�i.presented engineering reports to State regulatory y� Modem Landfill(WM) agencies.Respo sible for department planning,scheduling,training and , $2 Million business development Assisted clients with ;project budgeting and project,cesst n anagement Extensive interaction with State agencies "a DOMESTIC • PROJECT i. • EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Travis County Landfill • DannebdUm Engineering (CWMI) Projee't;Mariager S3 Million Houston;:TX'i-January 1999-June 2003 • Kettleman.City Landfill Managed:field;staff of 15,employees responsible for construction quality (CWMI) assurance, monitoring during construction of solid, industrial, and $3 Million hazardous;waste landfill facilities.Assisted in creation of the solid waste departrent!• responsible for solid waste ventures. Prepared and monitored department budget, presented engineering reports to TECO Landfill(TECO) . governmental agencies for permitting. Day to day operations of the Si Million •i. `aa-r��' department- - Berman Road Landfill Si Million GOlder.Associates Field CQAManagerl Project Manager . Crow Landfi l(wM) Houston,TX-I Januarya990-January 2002 $5 Million Managed the construction of over 950,000$Icres of composite finer systems.Responslilities,included supervision)documentation of daily Ford Motor Company construction activities involving contractors, installers, surveyors and Landfill(Ford) testing labs. Compiled and presented field data for review and F• $2 Milton • permitting to various government agencies. A Performed numerous site and civil development work.Constructed and . Industrial Landfill,(CWMI) upgraded concrete retaining walls, ditches and roadway construction •40 Si Million Upgraded solidification pit at Gulf West/Colonial Landfill and Beaumont Landfill Road improvement at Baytown Landfill (lime stabilization of Solutia Landfill[Ascend subgrade,crush rock placement,and concrete construction) • • Material Inc.(Saluda) • Commercial building:improvements at Colonial,Gulf West and wed Si Million Waste Landfills • Managedcoialiuction at Casco Landfill,Houston,Texas • Managed construction of a Subtitle D landfill cell at the Long Point e Landfill, Cell #8 Remediation/steam pressure washing of heavy INTERNATIONAL construction equipment of various waste containment vessels,which •PROJECT includes tanks and rolloffs • Currently managing construction of the hazardous waste landfill at EXPERIENCE McCarty, Gulf- West Colonial, Beaumont, Baytown and Solutia ChocolateBayou plant SENT Landfill(WM) Hong Kong,China S15-0 Millon k, High Prep.(NNPC) ,i Ogoni,Nigeria $150 Million .. , _ w; 'M, Kurntor Gold Mine(WBI) K. :Kyrgyzstan,Russia 1'Million SOFT of HOPE ' . e :Ili ••••;, .4. `. p,.r a ` I til ' •k...: .fir: i:",:, , INTERNATIONAL PROJECT - 0 EXPERIENCE. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - . ERIENCE Kimberly Clark(KC) • Rea1;.Estdite D`e•,yelopment.&Property Management Terrance Bay,-Canada Y BaseneiLLCi14�2005 500,000 SOFT of HOPE '':•:,... • i3epOtd hicalF,ocus: Ponce Landfill(BFl) o Houston,Beaumont,San Antonio,Texas 7 Acre Landfill Cell/20 acre Cap • Red; eveloprrient+Projects: o Successfullyled.the revitalization of multiple properties in Houston, Golder Associates enhan,ctng ,,c71, ommunity value and investor returns. London,France • • New Ccnstnretion: Head of Civil Infrastructure n Development and Landfill o DitecteszEthe development of diverse projects,ranging from urban design Training complexes to suburban residential communities, prioritizing sustainable design and.construction practices • Property Management o Excelled in tenant relations, proactive maintenance,and efficient operation,ensuring high occupancy rates and financial stability. • Financial&Contract Management • o Skilled in budget oversight, cost control, and negotiation, contributing to profitable and efficient project completions. II . Barry Esene, a distinguished figure in the civil construction industry,is renowned for his extensive expertise in environmental solutions,backed by robust training.in geotechnical science and engineering His prolific career spans successful direction and management of key projects across the globe including the United,States, Russia,Hong Kong,Puerto Rico,Japan,and Thailand Barrys,experience is further highlighted through his pivotal roles in oversccing multi--million dollar projects and his specializations in geotechnical and environmental investigations, landfill design and construction, and. the permitting of various waste facilities. His deep understanding of EPA,, state, and local environmental:16*S and regaldtions is testament to his stature in the field,particularly in landfill construction Equipped with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Engineering, Barry has continually expanded his knowledge* through studies in geosyrithelics, hazardous waste site i' , investigations, and nuclear gauge operation,including advanced education at UT-Austin,Rice University, and - Harvard Business Sit As a member of the American Association of CM! Engineers (ASCE), Barry's ,r . comprehensive education and vast international experiedce underscore his invaluable contributions and `. respected status in environmental and waste:managen]ent circles. 1 -5 !1S;_ . , _ ,_,...., 0 Barry I . Esene 0 ------------ , I, . _ f LEADING EXPERT IN ENVIRONMENTAL V" :, ENGINEERING AND SUSTAINABLE f ; lek. " 1 WASTE MANAGEMENT „dun \ 3 1 qd,l ,tier: t. 281-924-3644 101 www.ElSGlnc.com • '\; I GIBesene@EISGInccom QJ 9900 Westpark Dr.#348 � -------- _ t'. T-4` Houston,TX 77063 EXECUTIVE PROFILE • Barry I. Esene is a Senior Environmental Engineering Professional based in Houston, TX, I with over three decades of experience in civil and geotechnical engineering. An expert in designing, constructing, and managing solid, industrial, and hazardous waste facilities, Barry has also established large-scale composting operations that optimize organic waste processing. He has successfully led multi-million dollar projects domestically and internationally, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and sustainability. O Barry holds a BSc in Engineering Studies from Texas Southern University and has ' continued his education with courses in Financial Accounting at Harvard University and Project Accounting & Consulting at Rice University. He is also certified in Radiation Safety & Nuclear Gauge Operations and 29,CFR 1910 OSHA Hazardous Waste Site Investigation. As a board member of the Fort Bend County Flood District and the American Liver Foundation,and an associate member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Barry is committed to advancing environmentally responsible waste management practices that I promote public health and ecological sustainability. His professional and academic credentials make him a leader in environmental solutions, dedicated to pioneering • significant impacts in waste management technology and operations. s 0 INC0 0 . • 40 .,.., .. EISG o ' . Industry Empowerment r • PORT ARTHUR L F.,:•_t )y v.W yy�� ,• •• I i.,:.... .„, n4,,,i!•:4.1.6;., ,.•,_ N ASSET NOT A LIABILITY _ '- „Al • • --r' *,;.' l',,, i BUSINESS OVERVIEW Telephone Address Webslte October 2024 713-622-3774 9900 Westpark Dr.#348 www.elsginc.com Houston,TX 77063 I O 0 a TABLE OF ...,‘ . • CONT ..._..„..._... , z _.. _________.7....... _. , . ., ,..,.., •...._ . .... PRESENTATION OVERVIEW �,�___ 01 Assessment & Planning i 04 ) Financial & E! EmpowermenNCo Administrative Reform 02 ; Operational I 05 1 Community Engagement Improvements & Education 03 Environmental & i 06 Conclusion - Regulatory Compliance o 0 0 , , r PORT ARTHUR ••• ` ,.,,,,,., , ,,. ,, LANDFILL \ ,_ _____,_____,_,_________„_______ ____, _ t.r,„,,„.,,,,y, , . . ,,,„„,, , t` J�-�-y.4 . Vie, . This proposal outlines a comprehensive plan to enhance the ' <• ` \ ''} efficiency of the city's landfill operations, resulting in L �{ ��, ,,� `vJ�/ Y t Increased revenue and environmental benefits. Our approach ti //'. _ rr .� \�, ' '�' • focuses on optimizing waste management processes, 1 qii,- investing In technology, and implementing sustainable w ' i ` practices. yN. 44 ` '. �' • Landfill Average Revenue: $2,090,000 -4. ..'silo 1 ' f ` - " • Current landfill capacity: 10.2 Million Cubic Yards 0 �, ; y t ♦ ,p T • Average daily waste Intake: 253 Tons Per Day `d! . ', • Current operational costs: $3,400,000 • Net Loss: $1,310,000 0 • Projected Net Profit: $2.9M - $4.8M • Considering Plant Expansions: $5.3M - $8.5M IPP2_MNC. o o • o AN ASSET, ••• - NOTA LIABILITY j► L- 11 1 `" Importance of Waste Management: Waste management is 'N4:—.‘ 1 ,' ' essential for community health and sustainability. Proper \ * f a cleaner, safer ,,� ;r. �, 1 ,� � , waste disposal reduces pollution and promotes community. •c �` # ` , � � Objective: Revitalize landfill operations, ensure compliance, a J �' p '�. ,. `, and implement sustainable practices. Our approach will jai' ; 4' ' ', ' ,. L ,' y \ ,. �,,.,; transform the landfill into a long-term, compliant, and oi' is‘ ' °' '� sustainable operation. r I 'd {III i� �V 0 MSG INC. MNnv14ryw.t.n.a 0 0 0 ASSESSMENT O & PLANNING COMPREHENSIVE SITE EVALUATION • Site Inspection and environmental assessment „. " 4 it • Review of existing permits, regulations, and compliance Issues '' W;; `:� ' ,, .+. • •fir A:tf • Identify areas for Improvement and potential liabilities �•,; �� ;r , L .- . ' • _ • Develop a comprehensive business plan and budget • ` �� 1`' -- r -�: ,' ;tak elqgpC. _dig- A41111111MIIIMM. 0 0 a 1 MSG.. friflottyrnyearuntent OPERATIONAL ti=..�___ ._ IMPROVEMENTS • • . , .. ..... "...„,,..„,...... 0„,„„,,..,...,:.;,4.or ..r,....,•;:. ' . • . 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':'' '• ' , t"•s":1'-' ...,..:. ,,''.. et,,, ,' .. , " ' r‘st,; (1!'").' 1 '''1•4'r-'•: , '."'' 0 . , ''• 0 0 0 COIl IVI LJNIT'V BUILDING TRUST WITH THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION // -01 R s41Ir : 44'; 4.. ------ 0 ,er 1 \ , �-... r w 1 • r ^�/ rM� �7 r 1._.;f :1iti ;l� S7 k R � r `�1 N Foster positive Develop & Educate the public Establish a relationships with implement on landfill complaint resolution -' stakeholders community outreach operations & process programs environmental benefits INC, ivusny omaw..�vn � © 0 _ _ C O N C L U S I O N Revitalization Strategy Our proposal is based on a thorough revitalization of landfill operations, ensuring compliance with environmental laws and a focus on sustainability. Proposed Improvements Waste Management Process Optimization • Implement efficient sorting and separation systems • Enhance waste compaction techniques • Reduce labor costs through process automation °� Technology Integration • Implement efficient sorting and separation systems • Enhance waste compaction techniques • Reduce labor costs through process automation Sustainable Practices A N F W VISION FOR • Implement efficient sorting and separation systems PORT A RT N U R'S LANDFILL • Enhance waste compaction techniques • Reduce labor costs through process automation MSfi��. Ircburytnyo W'fl$ i 0 0 0 CONCLUSION Key Benefits Improved operational efficiency, reduced environmental impact, increased lifespan of the landfill, and enhanced community relationships. Long-Term Vision A landfill that not only meets today's environmental standards but serves as a model of sustainability for future generations. Profitability EISG stands to decrease expenses and increase revenue which will ultimately create a profit versus a loss for the city of Port Arthur A NEW VISION FOR PORT ARTHUR'S LANDFILL INC. 0 0 0 C O N C L u S I O N New Additional Anticipated Funds 1,Trees/ Brush (Mulch) 2,Grease Trap Waste 3.Grit Trap Waste 44,Composting Service 5.Roll-Off Service (Construction & Commercial) 6.Waste Water Sludge 7,In-House Landfill Cell Construction This is targeted to Increase additional income from waste hauling plant services. A NEW VISION FOR PORT ARTHUR'S LANDFILL r f EISG NC. . o 0 v KEY TEXAS REGULATIONS & AGENCIES TO HIGHLIGHT ._, _ ____,,, ..„ 1- ,, 1 i TCEQ EPA Vexes �'_ CI .n1 - 30 TAC Chapter 330 Regulatory oversight and Federal regulations on waste @O,r,G m A po al ON Specific regulations related to 1 permit management. management and1tl42g, i municipal solid waste. environmental protection, i 5ENYI RO,yy (Jj ) ar44s iFyf � l• G`t�,,l',1/�), 0 0 0 elliSG INC. Industry Empowerment i \ THANK I( U I f i FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND ATTENTION Telephone Address Webslte September 2024 713-622.3774 9900 Westpark Dr.#348 www.eisginc.com Houston,TX 77063 ftpTOLUNAY-WONG ENGINEERS Statement of Qualifications for: Landfill Design And Engineering Prepared by: Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. Houston, Texas 2025 Geotechnical Engineering Construction Materials Testing 0 Geophysical Services Deep Foundations Testing I www.tweinc.com Environmental Field Services 1-888-887-9932 1 1 ItpTOLUNAY-WONG ENGINEERS 0 COMPANY BACKGROUND Established in 1993, Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. (TWE) is one of the largest geosciences consulting firms in the Gulf Coast Region. Our offices are located across Texas and Louisiana. Our service lines include geotechnical engineering, marine geotechnical, geophysical services, constructions materials testing, deep foundations testing,and environmental field services. Our core areas of expertise include but are not limited to LNG plants,petrochemical facilities,landfills, pipelines,levees,commercial and other land development,universities,hospitals,transportation highways, roads, bridges, and tunnels. Our Mission is Leading the industry to superior safety standards and implementing cost-effective solutions with revolutionary engineering designs. TWE provides a broad range of engineering,design,and regulatory compliance services,including construction management and quality assurance services that aim to minimize potential risks, assure critical compliance,and provide solutions to complex operational and financial challenges, with a focus on sustainability and efficacy.With over 150 years of combined experience in landfill design, construction, operations, treatment, storage & disposal, and compliance, TWE's team possesses the technical expertise to provide innovative and niche solutions in the realm of landfill and disposal facility services. Our team has worked on over 50 landfills nationwide and more internationally. .-,�� _ Landfill Design and Permitting,cii3 - `_ �''* -- }' •= � Construction,Operations and Maintenance _ =:_ Landfill Operations Plans&Financial0 1 } -. Analysis "_ `-,;." ' ,f s. ,yY�'"�;� ''rfs-" ' 'tit. 'It. ,- Landfill Permit Modification,Expansion, �1rM -- % r, ., . ' sA..` Planning, and Design T"- Leachate Management and Treatment ` "why p = - r. _�`_� - y • Landfill Closures and Capping Design -=IP- _. - 0 '--- ----- at -;,..„. ,.--..,1 - 7 1 14) TOLUNAY-WONG ENGINEERS 0 LANDFILL DESIGN, LEACHATE MANAGEMENT, & TREATMENT RELATED SERVICES w _ -T' - - r Z_ ,z Landfill Design '4-c • Liner Design:Types of liner design1 . i -- . materials applied include Recompacted --- Clay, Geosynthetics, Geosynthetic Clay, and Geocomposites. • Hydrologic Evaluation of Landfill �,, , Performance (HELP) Modeling ,( A • Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) Model 1 ''i- J Applications \, tt 0 • Slope Stability Analysis emmt • Slurry Wall Designs ...... - �"� MK Leachate Management Services , I 1 • Leak Detection System design and - — construction • Leak Detection System monitoring, 1 \ operation &maintenance ; y ` -'-``. ------ ` " Leachate Treatment System �=;, .. k. • Leachate Treatment Systems design and N-4 '� construction for reuse/POTW disposal/discharge 1 3 • Leachate Treatment System example: ,',, 0 Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) \` — �'- ftpTOLUNAY-WONG ENGINEERS • LANDFILL CLOSURES & CAPPING DESIGN RELATED SERVICES Closure & Post Closure Plans • Final closure design, plans, and specifications for hazardous, non-hazardous, industrial and municipal landfills. • Post closure operation & maintenance. • Landfill gas management system. • Cover Systems: Includes multi-layer final cover systems (concrete, closure turf, etc.) and alternative daily cover systems. Settlement Services • Settlement analysis. • Monitoring and repair services. TOLUNAY-WONG ENGINEERS LANDFILL DESIGN & PERMITTING, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE RELATED SERVICES Site Design Services • Landfill designs include municipal solid waste (MSW), industrial waste, hazardous waste, and construction & demolition (C&D) waste landfills. • Site recommendations. • Site grading. • Drainage system design & recommendations. • Stormwater management. Regulatory Permitting Services `' • Includes permit development & modification services. Construction Management Services • Includes construction QA & QC. • Engineer of Record Services • Plans and specifications. • Landfill operational plans. • Contract documents. • Contractor bidding services. • Engineer's cost estimates. • Professional Engineer's certificate of completion. , 1 TOLUNAY-WONG ENGINEERS PROJECT SPOTLIGHTS • Design of a hazardous waste landfill for a Hazardous Waste chemical facility. Landfill Design • Services: Closure of Cell No. 3 and construction of Cell • No. 4,closure of Cell No.4, and construction of Cell No.5, in accordance with USEPA regulatory guidelines. • Construction QC& QA services were also provided. • Preparation of closure plan for spent asphalt refinery, Asphalt Pond Closure in accordance with TCEQ solid waste management rules. • In situ stabilization of landfill spent asphalt portion,to support an alternate cover system. • Included design and installation of lightweight concrete cover system overlain by a flexible membrane liner system and grassed synthetic cover layer. • Other key services: Detailed plans and specifications, regulatory approvals, contractor bidding services, contractor selection, construction management services, and regulatory services. • Design and construction of a perimeter slurry wall Leachate Management groundwater barrier system that surrounded four 40-acre discrete landfill areas. • Leachate from each of the four below-grade landfills was managed separately. • Below grade landfills were capped with a composite liner& leachate collection system. • A multi-layer final cover system was installed over the entire 1G0-acre landfill complex at closure. • Composite cap and closure design for a waste Waste Management management landfill. Landfill Design • Services include permitting, design, and planned construction QA. • i TOLUNAY—WONG ENGINEERS e PROJECT SPOTLIGHTS © i . - ' FF / 8Ir } l Y , .r i ■ 1- 4 i ▪ t e t. 1;1. /1aJ j I ��t i •SEC 30 It - pf 'f r}, i} q •4Ar.• 64 .. �SEfi129 �S {1 \ IA , 1 ]) _� Jt .` ss t JL I y-ir //r r... ~ s , ^mi .+ o t Y�' I d 4 s' 3 IZl aO , 3 1 4 E, 4Jei.\, { N 45 I I i 1 ss iolsmoigman noaccvoemor MOM = Ili �..M .1...,.�.�.«. ----- a_EN rr•MO .-•*met a.a.•ma wtm•mt,wa[t scums¢ONS 111 ,�a�� mr Design of a non-hazardous solid waste landfill, mixing basins (Type B surface impoundment), a Class Ill compost facility, a source separated materials recycling facility, a C&D material recovery facility and a non-hazardous Class I UIC well. e 1 OpTOLUNAY-WONG ENGINEERS RELEVANT RESUMES cy Geotechnicai Engineering Construction Materials Testing © Geophysical Services Deep Foundations Testing www.tweinc.com Environmental Field Services 1-888-887-9932 Tolunay-Wong 10 Engineers, Inc. HAROLD P. BARBER, PE, MBA PRINCIPAL ENGINEER SPECIALIZATION Mr.Barber has over thirty-five years of environmental and engineering experience.Mr.Barber's technical specialties include capital budgeting, capital management, asset management, engineering, construction, contact management,and environmental management. EDUCATION,REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Registered Professional Engineer State of Texas PE 79263/State of Louisiana PE 25928 BS Civil(Ocean) Engineering Texas A&M University PROFESSSIONAL HISTORY Principal Engineer,Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. (2025-Present) Principal Engineer, Roux(2024-2025) Vice President Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc. (2019-2024) Director,Asset Management for Environmental and Energy Services Division (2015-2019) Director, Engineering and Environmental Management(2012-2015) Area Environmental Manager Republic Services, Inc(2009-2012). Vice President Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. (2003-2009) Senior Engineer Fugo-Mcclelland Marine Geosciences, Inc. (1989-1991;2000-2003) Numerous positions Waste Management (1991-2000). REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS Championed full lifecycle geotechnical, geo-environmental, oil and gas permitting and solid and hazardous waste landfill projects in Texas and Louisiana,for the solid waste, oil and gas, public sector, manufacturing, and power industries. Maintained accountability for direct P&L performance of assigned operations by allocating resources and supervising department of professionals focused on engineering projects. Managed environmental project activities across South-Central United States, including planning, organizing, directing, and reporting for assessments, site investigations,feasibility studies, permitting, and construction. Created compliance strategy that met federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, liaising with state and federal agencies regarding permitting and compliance issues. Assessed environmental risk of activities at operating sites, providing advice on potential impacts and appropriate action. Mobilized team to develop system reducing accepted ammonia content at Golden Triangle Landfill in Beaumont, TX, eliminating surcharge to City of Beaumont for remediation and Oachieving savings of approximately$1.2M annually in operating costs. Houston,TX • DallasiFort Worth,TX • Beaumont,TX • LaPorte,TX • Texas City,TX • Brownsville,TX • Austin,TX • New Orleans,LA Page 1 of 2 L. Harold P.Barber,PE,MBA g Developed, rolled out, and directed capt11,11itic,Igets for corporate office, long-term 41, engineering budget models that attained-•approval for,projects scheduled to be completed in upcoming years. Championed full lifecycle geotechnical, geo emir nnmental, and solid and hazardous waste landfill projects in Texas, Louisiana, Russia and Sau'`di•Arabia for multi-disciplined engineering consulting firm headquartered in Houston • Managed team of professionals responsible-,for;executing capital projects for$20M-$25M EBITDA division, offering disposal services:in the upstream and downstream markets throughout United States. Developed, implemented, and 'monitored annual capital budgets, leading team to offer analysis, recommendations, and conclusions?,:operational effectiveness that led to approximately$1M-$2M cost savings anddirectP&Limpact • Established engineering strategy for future capitafallocation requirements by developing • long-term budget strategy and financial model that eventually-calculated amortization rate for overall assets. Interfaced directly with regulatory agencies (LDNR, LCEQ, TCEQ, TRRC, etc.) regarding permitting and compliance issues,eliminating delays and maintaining compliance to avoid asset impairment, potential fines,and consent• ,ocders; Through the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, permitted, operated, and constructed modifications to the CECOS International injection well in Willow Springs, Louisiana; Permitted, managed, and operated thirteen SWDs (saltwater disposal wells) in Texas, Wyoming, Louisiana,and North Dakota; and Performed due diligence on Class I wells targeted for acquisition in southeast Texas. Due diligence efforts included reviewing, existing.ppermits, analyzing the customer base, reviewing the existing well construction, and,dffering recommendations and conclusion includingfuture capital and operational expenditures. Directed compliance,and operational strategy. in Western and Southeastern United States markets for fortune 500 solid waste management company. Oversaw team of 31 regional and area staff: Developed annual capital budgets-valued at approximately$100M. Directed compliance and operational strategy;NinCVJestern and Southeastern United States markets for fortune 500 solid waste managernentcompany.:Oversaw team of 31 regional and area staff. Developed annual capital budgets valued:at approximately$100M. h. . • ^wf- Houston,TX • DallasiFort Worth,TX • Beaumont,TX • LaPorte,TX • Texas City,TX • Brownsville,TX • Austin,TX • New Orleans,LA Page 2;of 2 3 Tolunay-Wong Op Engineers, Inc. `J OJAHNA HILL, CFM CERTIFIED FLOODPLAIN MANAGER SPECIALIZATION Environmental Compliance and Permitting EDUCATION, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Certified Floodplain Manager,Association of State Floodplain Managers Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control,CISEC 40-Hour Wetland Delineation Course, Richard Chinn Basic Plus, Contractors Safety Council of the Coastal Bend 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Initial, Lion Technology RCRA Hazardous Waste Management, LION Technology, Inc. Hazardous Waste Manifest Training, Lion Technology Underground Storage Tank-Class A and B Operator, EPA Public Water System Operator-D,Texas Commission on Environmental Quality MS Environmental Science Oklahoma State University BS Fisheries and Wildlife Biology and Management Northeastern State University L'O REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS Environmental Compliance, Lion Elastomers, Orange, TX; Roux Associates (2024-2025), Civil and Environmental Consultants(2024); Role:Project Scientist Assist Environmental Manager with on-site support for on-going tasks; submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for various permits; analyzed lab reports with determination of non-compliance for reporting; file organization; developed task list for numerous permit requirements. Proficient with NPDES-Wastewater Discharge Monitoring Report; Public Water System-Disinfectant Level Quarterly Operating Report;RCRA-Hazardous waste storage,manifest, waste code;and Air Permit-Title V Compliance. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System(MS4),City of Tahlequah,Tahlequah,OK; 2017-2020; Role:Stonmwater Manager Compliance with NPDES-MS4 permit issued by Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality; wrote and submitted various annual reports. Implemented water quality protection for a tributary to Oklahoma's only Natural Scenic River-most strict small MS4 permit in Oklahoma. Performed numerous duties to comply with Oklahoma water quality standards, including the development of a successful water quality plan for potential de-listing of a waterbody on the EPA's 303(d) List of Impaired Waterbodies. Served as interim Floodplain Manager. Achieved NPDES compliance for pollution prevention with inspections at active construction sites and all municipal facilities. Coordinate and consult in technical review committee meetings to ensure city-wide environmental compliance with federal,state,and local regulations. Implemented code enforcement activities and provided extensive public outreach activities. Coordination with Section 408 permit for dredging of freshwater creek; developed and implemented erosion Houston,TX • DallaslFort Worth,TX • Beaumont,TX • LaPorte,TX • Texas City,TX • Brownsville,TX • Austin,TX • New Orleans,LA Page 1 of 2 Jahna Hill,CFM control plan; developed and implemented fish relocation plan prior to dredging activity; developed and implemented spill response plan during dredging activity. Tribal Environmental Coordinator,Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma,Durant,OK;2020-2021;Role: Environmental Coordinator Implement SWP3 program compliance and conduct inspections for 13 tribal counties in SE Oklahoma. Provide consultation specific to tribal language in the NPDES-Stormwater General Permit. Provide BMP consultation for tribal construction division to ensure compliance with NPDES permit. Developed the SPCC program and conducted inspections, as well as, conducted underground storage tank inspections for compliance with Clean Water Act - EPA 40 CFR. Provided spill response training for tribal employees. Reviewed the USACE permit for wetland remediation requirements to compensate for a new development site in the watershed. Conducted routine erosion control inspections and provided corrective actions. Provided consultation for compliance for a federally recognized waterbody within USACE jurisdiction. Consultation, Camacho Resources, Corpus Christi,P TX; Roux Associates (2024- 2025),Civil and Environmental Consultants(2024); Role:Project Scientist Assist with writing of SWP3; conduct quarterly and annual SWP3 inspections; prepare reports; provide SWP3 training for all employees; assist with spill response and BMPs; coordinate lab supplies, analyze lab results; submit annual compliance documents; provide assistance with compliance during state audit Stormwater Consultation,Confidential,Corpus Christi,TX;Civil and Environmental Consultants (2023-2024); Role: Project Scientist Conduct SWP3 quarterly and annual inspections; prepare reports; review SWP3 permit for compliance. Spill Response, Martin Marietta, Pasadena, TX; Civil and Environmental Consultants (2023- 2024); Role:Project Scientist Assist the project manager with SPCC inspections and complied data for annual compliance reporting, • Sediment Sampling, Confidential, SW Louisiana; Civil and Environmental Consultants (2023- 2024); Role:Project Scientist Assist with sediment boring for soil analysis. PRESENTATIONS Jahna Hill. "Stormwater Management for Construction Sites". Inter-Tribal Environmental Council, Tulsa, OK, 2019. Jahna Hill."Bridging the Gap between Land Development and Watershed Protection".Oklahoma Clean Lakes and Watershed, Stillwater, OK, 2019. Houston,TX • DallasiFort Worth,TX • Beaumont,TX • LaPorte,TX • Texas City,TX • Brownsville,TX • Austin,TX • New Orleans,LA Page 2 of 2 .ti 5 .^T Tolunay-Wong4 ' )Engineers,.Inc:: ,.,µ1...• . 0LARRY LEW,PhD, PG TECHNICAL DIRECTOR SPECIALIZATION „ For more than 39 years Dr. Lew has helped-clients permit, assess and remediate, and construct large complex projects by developing andrimpleementirig new cost-effective methods for proven methodologies and technologies. He has'asse' msand led multi-disciplinary teams across the US, the Caribbean, Latin America, and •thell;EW for clients in the petrochemical, waste management, oil-and gas, pipeline, utilities, manufacturing, legal, real estate,finance; insurance and government agency sectors, as well as industry-supported research institutes. Dr. Lew's projects involve complex regulatory issues related to RCRA, CERCLA, NPDES, OPA/SPCC, CWA, SDWA, NEPA, and FERC. He has developed,,,and implemented negotiation strategies with !Municipal,State and Federal regulatory agprAW- r EDUCATION, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATtIO NS, Registered Professional Geologist:Texas—NoD51'46 } CAM:Texas—No. PM0000226 PhD Geology MS Geology Pennsylvania State University t. BA Environmental Science ® with Honors, Magna.Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa;Wesleyan University REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS Waste-Management Campus and Disposal-Cell Siting, Principal Reviewer, Confidential Client, 441111tot 4Colorado '-- `' Reviewed geologic assessment reports, geologic data and analysis to permit a municipal solid waste disposal cell, injection wells,and other waste management facilities. Demonstrated that potential contaminant andgroundwater migration athwa s were not complete or problematic. g ...,� P Y P Tasks were completed to address state and federal regulatory concerns about site location. Provided subsurface geological and geophysical modeling to support selection of an area at the plant where a low-level radioactive waste-disposal cell would be constructed in association with remedial actions elsewhere at the plant. Employed boring Togs,geophysical well logs, and water level measurements to address permit application related questions. Innovative Waste.Characterization saved$19zmillion-in redevelopment of brownfields site into the downtown Houston Convention-Center. Hotel (Hilton Americas) from a former pesticide blending plant,Project Manager, Houston,TX Successful negotiations with TCEQ VCP'Project•Manager achieved acceptance of innovative waste characterization scheme and.achieved a Certificate of Completion in less than 6 months. Site 41.r " remediation was achieved without delay of fast-paced site redevelopment construction - schedule. AOY jV Houston„TX - Dallas/Fort Worth,TX • Beaumont,TX • LaPorte,TX • Texas City,TX • Brownsville,TX • Austin,TX • New Orleans,LA Page 1 of 3 r Larry Lew,PhD,PG ORisk-based Closure/On-site Landfills at Organic Lead Manufacturing Plant, Program Manager, PPG Industries,Inc., Beaumont,TX Conducted plant closure-related activities. In response to Agreed Order, developed work plans, health and safety plans, and QA/QC plans for site characterization, installation of plant interior and perimeter groundwater monitoring system,and soil gas surveying. Most field work was done in Level B PPE. Conducted remedial design for capping five areas within this active plant and obtained risk-based closure. Negotiated acceptance of asphalt as a capping medium for four landfill areas—the first time such caps were used in the state of Texas. Provided oversight of cap construction. For one of the areas to be capped, managed a multi-million-dollar program to remediate organic lead-contaminated soil under a negative-air environmental enclosure in the railroad shipping and receiving area of an active chemical plant. The project involved designing the cleanup, QA/QC program, enclosure, air handling system, soil treatability studies and treatment design,and a rigorous health and safety program. Trained site workers for the project which was conducted entirely in supplied air respiratory equipment. Developed plans and strategies to conduct remedial actions without impacting plant operations. Conducted groundwater fate and transport modeling to support site-specific risk assessment and Risk Reduction Standard 3 closure. Obtained closure almost fifteen years early and developed and implemented post closure care program. Landfill Closure Cap Design. Department of Energy-Pantex Nuclear Weapons Assembly Plant, Amarillo,TX O Managed a project to provide a specially-designed asphalt cap for a Risk Reduction Standard 2/3 closure of construction debris Landfill Number 3 at the Pantex Plant where the chemicals of concern were solvents and high explosives. The cap was designed to comply with TCEQ regulations and plant security requirements, including embedding special security fences in and under the cap. The cap also covered a major drainage ditch adjacent to the landfill. In order to place the cap, a major plant road needed to be relocated off of the landfill. Solid Waste Management Unit Closures,Task Manager,Air Force Base, Little Rock,AR Helped the client reduce their monitoring requirements and duration and obtained less stringent cleanup levels through strategic regulatory negotiations. Provided fast-track development of project plans for remediation, and operation and maintenance of existing systems at eight ISWMUs including base's closed landfills. Integrated new project data with extensive historical data. Radioactive Waste Disposal Cell Siting, Project Manager, DOE Plant, Fernald,OH Demonstrated that potential contaminant and groundwater migration pathways were not complete through the development of three-dimensional subsurface visualizations to show location and extent of sand bodies in glacial till. Tasks were completed to address state and federal regulatory concerns about site location. Provided subsurface geological and geophysical modeling to support selection of an area at the plant where a low-level radioactive waste disposal cell would be constructed in association with remedial actions elsewhere at the plant. Employed boring logs,geophysical well logs, and cone penetrometer data. `J Houston,TX • Dallas/Fort Worth,TX • Beaumont.TX • LaPorte,TX • Texas City,TX • Brownsville,TX • Austin,TX • New Orleans,LA Page 2 of 3 Larry Lew,PhD,PG RCRA Part B Permit Renewal Application for petrochemical facility, Port Lavaca, TX Area Developed application and associated reports for the Part B renewal application for the company's existing hazardous waste permit governing onsite industrial waste landfills and land treatment units. Provided QA/QC review of the entire permit application. The project included revising closure and post-closure plans and the development of updated closure/post-closure costs and schedules. RCRA Part B Permit Renewal Application for petrochemical facility,Alvin,TX Area Developed of various reports for the Part B renewal application for the company's existing hazardous waste permit governing an onsite industrial landfill and other waste management units. Provided QA/QC review of the entire permit application. The project included revising closure and post-closure plans and the development of updated closure/post-closure costs and schedules. Renewal permit was issued with no comments or NODs from TCEQ. RCRA Part B Permit Renewal Application for foundry and pipe company, Northeast Texas Oversaw development of facility groundwater and geology reports for the Part B renewal application for the company's existing hazardous waste permit. Provided QA/QC review of entire permit application. The project included revising closure and post-closure plans and the development of updated closure/post-closure costs and schedules. O O Houston,TX • Dallas/Fort Worth,TX • Beaumont,TX • LaPorte,TX • Texas City,TX • Brownsville,TX • Austin,TX • New Orleans,LA Page 3 of 3 4: Tolunay-Wong Op :Engineers, Inc,,,;-. _40 ;7,,,,;,:. :,_:.--..,,,:. ROBERT A. DECKER, PE CIVIL ENGINEER . : ` SPECIALIZATION Mr. Decker has over 46 years of experienceiin helping.clients through the permitting, design, construction and operations in the solid' waste :industry, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering and environmental engineering: . The; projects have ranged from greenfield development to permit amendments and'motlifications to existing facilities. Mr• Decker has performed these services in the:Gulf Coast,states of.Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi,and Florida, as well as in West Virginia,Arkansas, Oklahoma:aiidjColorado. . EDUCATION, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Registered Professional Engineer `' 'Texas/Colorado MS•.Civil Engineering • BS Civil Engineering Syracuse University BA Physical Geography University of South Florida REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS 411 Design, Construction Bid Documentation, Quality Assurance—Geomembrane Cap &Artificial Turf,Senior Project.Engineer,WV Design and construction oversight of a perrnapent cover system over a decades old wood "'';'.:, products landfill in West Virginia. Because of steep,slopes and remote location,the existing cover .. system suffered from lack of maintenance causing slope failures. The entire landfill area was Sregr'aded and a cover system utilizing a geomembrane.and artificial grass system was installed. The slope:was designed to manage runoff by redirecting"precipitation by using diversion berms to direct water to either side of the landfill and down drainage features constructed to handle , the runoff. The artificial turf provided for surface drainage to occur without causing erosion of the cap. The installation of the artificial turf minimizes long term maintenance on the landfill since mowing is not required and erosion is eliminated Design, Construction Bid Documentation,-Quality Assurance — Solidification, Geomembrane Cap&ConcreteWork Platform Designe,SeniordProject Engineer,AR A wood products facility in Arkansas had a pond filled with boiler ash sludge that they wanted to cap over and use as a working platform for other operations. A design involving the solidification of the boiler ash sludge and design of a structu,aalNeoncrete cap was developed to allow for the closure of the sludge pit and the use,of the area aspa;work platform. jr ,w Design, Construction Bid Documentation,�QuafityAssurance — Solidification, Geomembrane Cap&Artificial Turf,Senior Project Engineer,TN` A metals plating facility in Tennessee had several historic locations on site with buried metals sludge. A plan and design were developed to remoSiethe old sludge waste from the various pits and consolidate the material to one locationdrsolidify with cement. A grading plan was Houston,TX • Dallas/Fort Worth,TX • Beaumont,TX • LaPorte.TXr-:Texas'City,TX • Brownsville,TX • Austin,TX • New Orleans,LA Page 1"of 3 'a r Robert Decker,PE . 0 developed that included a containment berm, ucteiral fill to achieve a positive drainage grade and a compacted clay cap. An HDPE geomembrarie waskplace over the capped area,and artificial turf was installed. The artificial turf provided mr ace drainage to occur without causing erosion of the cap. The installation of the artificialHturf i iinimizes long term maintenance on the landfill since mowing is not required and erosion;is;,e ninated Landfill Construction Bid Documentation —,Geomembrane,& Soil Liners, Project Engineer, Municipal, FL,LA&TX Prepared documentation for more than 2t)..sites,Y,Tasks included preparation of plans, specifications and bid documents for con,strLuction -rand. overall project and construction management oversight. Landfill QC Monitoring,Project Manager, Municipal &Industrial,AR, LA,TX Prepared Soil and Liner Quality Control Plans (SLQCP), supervised the inspection, testing, and 1-. • review of construction methods, procedures„and.materials for soil and flexible membrane liner systems. Prepared necessary soil liner evaluatiorrreports (SEER), geomembrane liner evaluation reports(GLER),and ballast evaluation reportsr(BER)'for state agencies,as required. �` Transfer Station Construction Management, ProjectWanager, Municipal,Houston,TX Prepared construction bid documents for three solid waste transfer stations. Tasks included plans and specifications, project and construction management through construction and start- up for the Northwest,Southeast and Southwest Municipal Solid Waste Transfer Stations. 0 Slurry Wall Design&Construction, Project Engineer—Manager,Solid Waste,AR, FL,TX Performed initial field evaluation at five sites to determine suitability and depth of slurry wall construction. Tasks included slurry wall design and preparation of bid package for construction, "' :%. _ as well as oversight monitoring of construction and report preparation to submit to state , agencies. Compliance:Plans for SPCC,Facility Response&SWPP,Project Engineer,Municipal&Industrial, Southeast • Prepared Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans, Facility Response Plans,and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans for state and Federal National Discharge Pollution Elimination System permits at various landfills, transfer stations, hauling/transportation yards, pipe yards, and offshore support facilities. Performed annual audits of sites to determine compliance with regulations. Provided documentation and guidance to keep clients in compliance with regulations. Landfill Gas Monitoring,Sampling&Remediatibn/.Project,Manager/Municipal/TX,AR,LA Developed landfill gas monitoring plans, performed and monitoring, prepared reports r presenting results and submitted to appropriate,regulatory-agencies. Evaluated sites with landfill Y.. gas migration issues. Developed remediation.plans including slurry walls, passive and active landfill gas extraction systems. Prepared reports presenting findings and submitted to appropriate regulatory agencies. Houston,TX • Dallas/Fort Worth,TX • Beaumont,TX • LaPorte,,TX:-•.Texas City,TX • Brownsville,TX • Austin,TX • New Orleans,LA • Page 2of3 . ,. -....-.i..-x-- .t... i"...* • ..-.4. Robert Decker,PE .... , Ground Water Monitoring&SernpRng,Prpject ItilanagerAndustrial,AR,LA,TX 1 . Developed ground water sampling procedures including purging, sampling, decontamination, quality control,and quality assurance of sampling effort. Sites have monitor wells-from 30 to 150 feet deep and from four to 48 monitor wells per site.After analytical chemistry was performed, all date was summarized into tables and statistical analyses performed to determine possible 11 contamination due to ongoing activities attheseksites. Prepared reports presenting findings and L submitted to appropriate regulatory agencies.... . - .. • i. 1 . . •-• '.:•.i ' ., , ':. 4....„„',-* •,. .- • , ,, 1 • Amik...04 'IP •:. , ... i,. . . ,.... . . . r, .--•. .. s.-.1. 4:. 14111111N,. . . . . . • . , . . . . - .. . •, . . . .. . : , :, • t - - ,-4 -4..-• ••••••- ' • , -.:;'...1..•)....; . • . . d , -: • •. •. •"S • • K: 0 . • •,'r•4 '. . ... . • . • *A., • .1 . , _., ., •- : Houston,TX • Dallas/Fort Worth,TX • Beaurront,TX • LaPorte TX •,.'lexas My,TX • Brownsville,TX • Austin,TX • New Orleans,LA i ';'• PageTrofid. ii i. •/4 i :It : . . Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. 0 FOUAD HAMMOUD, P.E. SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION Geotechnical investigations for impoundment dikes, flood protection structures, canals, cut slopes bulkheads, roadways pavements, bridge structures, utility plants and utility lines, communication and power transmission towers, planned community infrastructures,and low to high rise structures. Geotechnical design of waterfront structures,bulkheads,and waste disposal facilities. Foundation design analysis of multi-lane highways bridges and overpasses, multi-story commercial buildings, and towers. Field inspection and monitoring of foundation systems. Mr. Hammoud's experience also includes the supervision of both field and laboratory geotechnical and construction materials testing. His responsibilities have included recommendations for levees bearing capacity, seepage and settlement estimates, foundation types and bearing capacities for different foundation types/depths, estimate foundation settlements, designing geotechnical investigation programs, determining a laboratory-testing program on selected geotechnical samples to define geotechnical properties for different soil strata. PROFESSIONAL HISTORY Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc., Houston,Texas, 2001-Present Terra-Mar, Inc., Houston,Texas, 1998-2001 HTS, Inc., Houston,Texas, 1985-1998 OEDUCATION, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Registered Professional Engineer,Texas(#66792) MS Civil Engineering University of Iowa BS Civil Engineering University of Iowa REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS Floodwall Improvements,Brownsville,Cameron County,TX—KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE SOUTH CENTRAL The project consisted of excavating a portion of the existing earthen levee to a depth of 20 ft to allow for the construction of a retaining wall and access roads on top of the wall. Provided global stability analyses and recommendations to maintain a stable levee during the retaining wall construction. Geotechnical Studies for Maintenance Yard Area for Levee Crossover—GULF INTRACOASTAL CONSTRUCTORS C/O THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS The crossover Levee was constructed to access the Open Celle sheet system (bulkhead) located at Hero Canal, New Orleans, Louisiana. Addressed the short-term stability and settlement of the existing levee and proposed access ramp. The access ramp was constructed on the protected side of the levee at 20 horizontal to 1 vertical (20H:1V)slope using cohesive materials. The ramp Owas about 90 ft wide and was used by heavy equipment to access the bulkhead located on the unprotected side of the levee. Houston,TX • Dallas/Fort Worth,TX • Beaumont,TX • LaPorte,TX • Texas City,TX • Brownsville,TX • Austin,TX • New Orleans,LA Page 1 of 4 /10 Fouad Hammoud,PE Geotechnical Studies for Anchor Yard Levee Crossover—GULF INTRACOASTAL CONSTRUCTORS C/O THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS The anchor yard crossover Levee was constructed for a heavy crane access to the unprotected side of the levee located at Hero Canal, New Orleans, Louisiana. Addressed the short-term stability and settlement of the existing levee and two proposed ramps. The access ramps were constructed on the protected side of the levee at 10H:1V and 20H:1V slopes using cohesive materials. The two ramps were about 90 ft wide and were used by heavy crane and heavy construction equipment to access a crane pad on the unprotected side of the levee and a concrete bulkhead. Open Cell Bulkhead (Steel Sheet Pile System), Hero Canal, New Orleans, LA - GULF INTRACOASTAL CONSTRUCTORS C/O THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS The Open Cells sheet pile system was constructed as part of constructing a large gate on the levee located at Hero Canal in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Open Cell sheet system project area soil stratigraphy consists of about 80 of very soft to firm clays. Within the Open Cell system heavy equipment (Manitowoc 777) was operating to construct the large gate. Performed global stability analyses for the bulkhead, designed a platform to support the heavy equipment, and calculated the settlement of the subgrade soils under the 5 ft thick sand/crushed limestone platform fill. Geotechnical Studies for Cofferdams —Algiers Canal — KIEWIT TEXAS CONSTRUCTION LP C/O O THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS Several cofferdams were constructed at Algiers Canal in New Orleans, Louisiana. These cofferdams were installed as part of the hurricane construction project which included T-Walls large pumps and raw water intake and siphon discharge system. Geotechnical Studies for Cofferdams — Lake Pontchartrain Hurricane Protection Project, Jefferson Parish, LA — KIEWIT LOUISIANA CO. C/O THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS Several cofferdams were constructed at Lake Pontchartrain in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana as part of the Hurricane Protection Project for New Orleans. These cofferdams were installed to allow for improvements and renovations to the Suburban Pumping Sta. No. 2. Levee Failure Investigation CPTs, Nederland,TX—SUNOCO LOGISTICS PARTNERS,L.P. This project consisted of the construction of a spill containment levee system in conjunction with a ground storage Tank No. 1569. A segment of this levee system located on the west side of Tank No. 1569 has undergone excessive settlement during construction. The segment which has undergone excessive settlement includes the west perimeter levee from the southwest corner of the containment area to approximately 500-feet north of the southwest corner. Performed a geotechnical study to determine the primary cause of the observed levee settlement and provided recommendations to repair the levee. Our services included Performing Piezocone Penetration Test(PCPT)Soundings. O Houston,TX • Dallas/Fort Worth,TX • Beaumont,TX • LaPorte,TX • Texas City,TX • Brownsville,TX • Austin,TX • New Orleans,LA Page 2 of 4 (10 Fouad Hammoud,PE Brays Bayou Channel Improvements for Discrete Segment 101, Harris County, TX — HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT(HCFCD) Discrete Segment 101 is a segment of Brays Bayou, which extends from Lawndale Street downstream about 13,900 feet to the confluence of Brays Bayou with the Houston Ship Channel. The channel improvements generally consisted of widening and re-grading the existing channel above approximate elevation 0. The projects included, in addition to the slope stability analyses of the regarded slope,the replacement or extension of two bridges crossing the bayou and the construction of a retaining wall. Provided geotechnical engineering services for the design of the regarded slopes,two bridges,retaining wall,and a slope stability study to determine the probable cause of the failure of a section of the slope as well as slope repair recommendations. 377 Acres Regional Detention Basin, Harris County,TX—HCFCD Managed the geotechnical investigation and providing design recommendations for the HCFCD Unit No.D500-04-00 proposed 377 acre regional detention basin site.The detention basin consist of an approximately 20 foot deep detention basin and a 6 foot deep water quality feature pond. In addition, the excavated material was used to construct 40 foot high and 60 foot high hills. Slope stability analyses for the basin, pond,and hill slopes was performed and recommendations were provided for the design of the basin, pond, and hills stable slope inclinations. Settlement and bearing capacity analyses for the proposed hills were performed and construction recommendations were provided. O Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Marine Facilities, Pelican Island, Galveston, TX — MOFFAT & NICHOL INTERNATIONAL c/o BP Energy Co. Conducted detailed geotechnical engineering studies including investigations, laboratory testing, and engineering analysis for a proposed LNG receiving terminal to be located in an area with about 80 ft of soft ground and dredge spoil materials.The berth area include a loading platform and approach trestle, breasting and mooring structures, a 50-ft deep dredged channel, stability analyses for the proposed dredged channel slopes,and a steel sheet pile bulkhead. LNG Terminal, Ingleside, San Patricio County, TX — BLACK AND VEATCH, INC. C/O OXY CHEMICAL Managed the in-situ and laboratory soil testing for the proposed LNG project involving construction of two 270-ft diameter and about 175-ft high tanks, berth area, which included a loading platform and approach trestle, breasting and mooring structures, and a 40-ft deep dredged channel. Geotechnical recommendations included site preparation, settlement analyses, and foundation recommendations for the proposed structures, and slope stability analyses for the proposed dredged channel slopes. Geotechnical Study for Proposed 60 ft High Coke Stock Pile and Dock Facility, Port Arthur,TX— TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS USA, INC.C/O RAINBOW TERMINAL, L.P. The project consisted of the construction of 60 ft high, 600 ft by 600 ft square area of coke handling system and ship loading dock facilities. Coke stockpile is located over about 60 ft thick very soft to soft clays. Ship loading dock facilities included loading platform and approach trestle, Obreasting and mooring structures,and about 45 ft deep dredged channel. Developed foundation Houston,TX • Dallas(Fort Worth,TX • Beaumont,TX • LaPorte,TX • Texas City,TX • Brownsville,TX • Austin,TX • New Orleans,LA Page 3 of 4 (10 Fouad Hammoud,PE recommendations for the dock facilities including driven piles axial and lateral load analyses. Performed Global slope stability analyses for the dredge slopes. Geotechnical Study for Proposed Retaining Walls and Slope Stability Analyses for Harrison Residence, Houston, TX—ANN & BILLY HARRISON C/O MONTGOMERY ROTH ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN,LLC The project consisted of the constructing retaining walls to protect a residential building located to the south of Buffalo Bayou in Houston,Texas. The site slope embankments were planned to be reinforced with cast-in-place concrete retaining walls supported on drilled shafts. The upper section(main wall)of the planned concrete retaining wall is about 672 linear feet with maximum height about 10-ft to 15-ft. The lower section (secondary wall)of the concrete retaining wall will be about 705 linear feet, and about 4-ft to 9-ft high. Provided foundation recommendations for retaining wall design including lateral load analyses and Global stability analyses. Flood Protection Levee and Storm Water Drainage System,Greatwood East Development,Fort Bend County,TX—WESTBROOK GREATWOOD, L.P. The project consisted of constructing 2.6 miles long levee to protect Greatwood East Residential Development which is located in the floodplain of the Brazos River. The flood protection is an earthen levee that varies in height from 5 to 9 ft and will be tied into an existing earthen levee. About 0.7 mile long section of the levee is within 33 ft from the top of bank of Brazos River which is about 19 ft deep. Our geotechnical recommendations included site preparation, settlement analyses, bearing capacity analyses,seepage analyses, and slope stability analyses for the levee. r a Houston,TX • Dallas1Fort Worth,TX • Beaumont,TX • LaPorte,TX • Texas City,TX • Brownsville,TX • Austin,TX • New Orleans,LA Page 4 of 4 I - Tolunay-Wong Op Engineers, Inc. ALAN PEREZ CAD LEAD&CIVIL DESIGNER SPECIALIZATION Mr. Perez is a Civil Designer and has over ten years of industry experience. Mr. Perez has ten years of Auto CAD and three years of Civil Design experience. His technical specialties include landfills, ponds,and other projects requiring geosynthetics,concrete, piping,drainage, erosion control,etc... EDUCATION, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Associates Degree Computer Aided Drafting in Piping Specialization Houston Community College- Houston,TX, 2017 Certificate Computer Aided Drafting in Piping Specialization Houston Community College-Houston,TX,2017 PROFESSSIONAL HISTORY CAD LEAD &CIVIL DESIGNER,Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. (2025-Present) Civil Designer- Roux(2024-2025) CAD Lead & Civil Design-Civil &Environmental Consultants, Inc. -Houston,TX(2022-2024) Drafter, Estimator-Tetra Tech- Houston,TX(2017-2022) Helper, Fitter-CLS FIRE PROTECTION - Houston,TX (2015-2016) REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS Waste Management—Greenshadow(Houston,TX) -Cell Phase Expansion (multi acre cell) Waste Management—Fairbanks(Houston,TX) Cell Phase Expansion (multi acre cell) Waste Management—Baytown(Houston,TX) Cell Phase Expansion (multi acre cell) Waste Management—Atascocita (Houston,TX) Cell Phase Expansion (multi acre cell) Waste Management—Coastal Plains(Houston,TX) Cell Phase Expansion (multi acre cell) Republic—Houston,TX 5 Year Plan and ABM for site yearly assessment Republic—Houston,TX O5 Year Plan and ABM for site yearly assessment Houston,TX • Dallas/Fort Worth,TX • Beaumont,TX • LaPorte,TX • Texas City,TX • Brownsville,TX • Austin,TX • New Orleans,LA Page 1 of 2 (110 ALAN PEREZ i Casco-Casco Landfill (Houston,TX) OCell Phase Expansion (multi acre cell) Lone Star-Lone Star Landfill (Houston,TX) Cell and Cap Expansion Site Redesign (-150 acre site) Highlands-Highlands Landfill (Denver,CO) Landfill and Facility Site Design (-1000 acre site) Houston,TX • Dallas/Fort Worth,TX • Beaumont,TX • LaPorte,TX • Texas City,TX • Brownsville,TX • Austin,TX • New Orleans,LA Page 2 of 2 1 "lit TETRA TECH 0 Solid Waste Management r 1 �, .' •''C.3 . ...; R • A._:Yb ,j:A 4 i • s i, Y .' ems-r —-- - _ _1 - 'Illifijklif. .2,1,4 r. :O.: -;. ii.a., G,.4....‘i... , . ice'`- '....,0 (�,J/(j\ c T_ o `r't -�'�=� �.✓".-._ `--'c'.a = _ 4., 14 i.... li u'* " / 4�. v1 Q Solutions for mail-:ipa[ commercial,and industrial waste management 'it., vL. ` .d ____}-, . 1141 complex world CLEAR SOLUTIONS- ° Strategic planning and support 0 for solid waste systems and facilities Tetra Tech is an international leader in solid waste management.We have the skill,breadth and depth of resources,and technical talent to help clients optimize management of their waste resources.Our expertise includes award-winning solid waste system planning,facility design,and daily operations support.Tetra Tech's broad experience complements our corporate strength to self-perform projects as an integrated team.Tetra Tech is your partner for practical,sustainable solutions that make the best use of available waste resources. • Tetra Tech's Hickory Ridge Exposed Solar Landfill Cover Tetra Tech installed a 45-acre closure system including 10 acres of thin-film solar panels in solid waste team Conley,Georgia.This is the world's largest solar landfill closure.The cover generates more includes 750 solid than 1 megawatt of electricity,enough to power 224 homes. Owaste engineers, City of San Diego Long-term Resource Management Options Plan planners, Tetra Tech prepared a comprehensive strategic plan for the city's solid waste management system,identifying feasible waste management options,evaluating Zero Waste program technicians,and promotion opportunities,and evaluating feasibility of programs,facilities,and technologies. construction Installation of Pipeline to LFGTE Plant personnel.We have Tetra Tech designed and installed a landfill gas collection and control system, 15 geosynthetic including 10,000 feet of 36-inch and 18-inch pipeline to transfer landfill gas from the installation crews APEX Regional Landfill. and 18 landfill gas Mountain View Landfill Sports Park construction crews. Tetra Tech designed a sports park on a closed landfill near San Francisco Bay.Work included design of final cover,landfill gas control systems,buildings,and lighting. Municipality of Whistler Zero Waste Plan Tetra Tech developed a Zero Waste Plan for the Resort Municipality of Whistler,British Columbia.The plan recommended waste reduction strategies,including program vision, management tools,operational infrastructure,and education programs. Ocean County Landfill Sustainable Design Tetra Tech provided critical engineering to develop a fully compliant facility with advanced environmental controls and several decades of anticipated life.Innovations included leachate recirculation and landfill bioreactor operations,landfill mining,overliners,and 0 effective operational LFG management. --tom. -,� ~ < Municipal Solid Waste • � �` ` C . �� Management Infrastructure 0 �^ �� 1 `x " r S Tetra Tech helps clients plan,design,build,and Mail" .=—` � " operate infrastructure to manage the processing, �j:-•lip, .� •�..�� i,� � f'__ •f .. lie r '. - - ' `.S, +:_' transfer,recycling,conversion,and disposal of 0.8,71fir - '. _: =,-). ;„ `� waste.This includes design of systems and facilities iy i Z,. .4r ,,- - that help communities meet new waste diversion --•- -----1 ! - - and greenhouse gas reduction requirements. w� n Commercial and Industrial solid __»; ' ` no. t Waste Management -__-- .� Waste 4--:r,r `,;)�- Tetra Tech has applied the industry-leading �': ` - ` methodologies it developed for municipal solid waste "r` as ranked by to commercial and industrial waste generators.We -- - Engineering News-Record support mining,oil exploration and production, manufacturing,health care,and military operations. 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Operations and Maintenance We lead with science in the design of liner,cover,drainage Tetra Tech provides operation and maintenance systems,and solid waste facility infrastructure,including services for landfills and landfill gas-to-energy facilities leachate management systems. throughout the United States.Our capabilities range from full-time operations to routine maintenance and major Landfill Gas Management and Construction overhauls of landfill gas collection and control systems, Tetra Tech designs,builds,and operates landfill gas leachate and condensate collection and pumping collection and control systems for some of the largest systems,and groundwater monitoring networks. municipalities and landfill operators in North America. Our expertise with multiple engine types gives us the flexibilityto quicklytroubleshoot and complete repairs We are at the forefront of compliance with greenhouse P P gas reduction requirements and are experts developing with customer satisfaction in mind. renewable natural gas(RNG)facilities,including more than 300 biogas-to-energy projects. 0 Learn more at tetratech.com/waste El © m a 0 TETRA TECH 3475 East Foothill Boulevard,Pasadena,CA 91107 USA +1(626)351-4664 I waste@tetratech.com El Ell CI Tetra Tech's innovative, technology-enabled solutions help our clients address their water, environment, sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy,and international development challenges.We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in every sector and to use that expertise throughout the project life cycle.Our commitment to safety is ingrained in our culture and at the forefront of every project.We combine the resources of a global,multibillion dollar company with local,client-focused delivery. tetratedt mm IN TETRA TECH Solid Waste and Environmental Services {tir Permitting s _ �'S3'."tl L ` ;ire �••4 'J, ! ..-_ 'a, = h�Y �� r_..-r'^ +..._ I � tt,Y iI:ctro L:' . �I.tiE x"_ ` — ner'' - t '^'°1p` --st`"'�;� rmpactMitigation j Ear wor esign ram- a 'i P annuli.; ErosionContrui ,t, - 4 M%CAA / , F - _ 7 , FnanciarAssurance ,t .- - -�-- .4. .:i,-j" °� � FliSenuencmg -.' +'Z '" scions Monitoring - Naar , Co strut ion PI. i l i, ems. �. —�. '' ` =^- ,; Closure Design f �,. -- f `,,_ a j,V - (i 1 Desig '�/.jl Pennitling I/_ Post-Closure Maintenance L r .• I -� —r 'r Lai' ''> -'� -��Paving ` -- x �t " �� `- •ti LeactlateManagement Roads �_ .. _ '. .`� - �...- Hydmla& Groundwater sampling - f x '�``i:an4-4- 474dfilt Gas Management E ; stonmvater Controls i = riiiiiggP _ • _:. . r 0 Tetra Tech - Houston Office Tetra Tech supports solid waste facility operators and local communities through the full lifecycle of facility planning, permitting, 15 - design, construction, and operation. Our 600 solid waste specialists are performing more than 1,600 solid waste projects. EngineeringE:!! . News-Record has ranked Tetra Tech as one of the top 3 solid waste Years consultants in the United States for 15 consecutive years. As A Tetra Tech combines the technical reach and resources of a national Top-Ranked ENR leader in waste management with the agility and presence of a local firm. We support clients with nationally recognized experts and have Solid WasteEagneenrg?Lem-Read the financial strength, personnel, and material assets to tackle the Consultant ; broadest range of solid waste challenges. so=act Our Houston office provides engineering and environmental consulting services to municipalities, private waste companies, and industrial clients.Our office leader is a Senior Project Manager with over 30 years of experience planning, designing, permitting, building, operating, and monitoring waste facilities and he has managed the environmental programs of industrial facilities. Office capabilities are listed on the next page. 0 complex world! SOLUTIONS" Waste Facility Permitting O Every aspect of solid waste facility planning,design,and operation is driven by regulations _owns_ and permits. Permitting documents are prepared using sound engineering principles and }Pik an understanding of operating conditions. Tetra Tech helps clients assemble and analyze i� site-specific data and performs engineering and design analyses to permit improvements to landfills and waste processing facilities through the Texas Commission on v�A Environmental Quality. -72.• aJ� N4rENSA Tetra Tech's landfill permitting team includes licensed landfill engineers,former regulatory enforcement officers,and staff previously employed by some of the largest landfill system operators in the world. We understand facility permitting from an operational and regulatory approval perspective. Specific experience includes the following: • Regulatory and policy research and analysis • Identification of permitting requirements and strategies for facility siting,development,and operation • Permitting through local planning and building departments,and state, regional,and local regulators • Development of automated tools to track permit compliance and reporting Waste Facility Engineering & Construction Support Tetra Tech has performed design and construction support services at more than 500 solid waste facilities in North America. We provide not only traditional landfill engineering services(liner,cover,drainage,landfill gas and environmental controls), but design and construction support for"next generation"facilities(composting, anaerobic digestion,waste conversion, landfill gas utilization). For the foreseeable future, landfills will be a necessary component of an integrated waste management strategy, backstopping new initiatives,and providing safe disposal of materials that cannot be recovered through other methods. We have more than 40 years of experience in the following key areas: • Landfill master planning,design,and permitting • Liner and final cover design and geosynthetics installation • Geotechnical site characterization • Leachate collection, recirculation,and bioreactor system design • Landfill gas collection and control system design and construction • Air permitting and compliance • Infrastructure and stormwater control design ` 6'.... =—, `- 1. �__� -1.111411114 �'-'`f-----f - - - :-� _ z - _J _ _, r . '+.. � �ti.' - ice___= r z = `_ ` v`\ 0 R r 4 ` • may -\. �. __..3 - .. • -� A ..�iq 'i�' I, t - *'fit t•G.-�• _^. 1`� - K •1 - t r a;- Representative Projects of the Houston Office v,10. 0 1'41. e ` b. "r 1 {� —' J I �]�`�'' ri m L o �.,=''i '°�'� 1 City of Houston `j _ Northeast Transfer Station Design Northeast Transfer Station,Houston,Texas-The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department selected RDLR Architects and Tetra Tech to design and permit the new Northeast Transfer station. Tetra Tech prepared the conceptual design and submitted an MSW Type V Registration Application for TCEQ's approval to construct and operate the facility. Registration No.40330 was issued on October 6,2022.Tetra Tech subsequently obtained a Standard Air Emissions permit from the TCEQ. t��_l:/ r C,= . 1,t '.. Ruffin Road Landfill Relocation, Houston,Texas-The City of Houston ... .. - planns to relocate buried waste from two historic landfills to create aOf; - t stormwater detention pond to reduce the potential for future flooding = 1 r- ' along Keegans arid Brays Bayous. Keegans Bayou runs along the site's it--• i `,�-7/.. ' a , _ north border. 13, The entire property being considered for stormwater detention is 150 �`=" ' --" acres and consists of two closed landfills. 1)The 75-acre City of Bellaire .;,(;- 0 Landfill property,owned by the City of Bellaire and operated as a "J i municipal solid waste landfill from 1954 to 1988.2)The 75-acre City of , West University Landfill which was owned by the City of West University • .1. �,�; ; Place and operated as a municipal solid waste landfill from 1959 to � k:- 1992. `L -y Tetra Tech conducted a feasibilitystudythat included document '`• S �'� 1. ' searches,subsurface investigations,and cost estimates for permitting and construction.Tetra Tech also prepared and submitted a Type IX MSW Landfill Mining Registration Application to the TCEQ who issued Registration No.40334 in 2025. Creekview Lofts Landfill Redevelopment,San Antonio,Texas-Tetra Tech submitted a TCEQ Form 20787 Application for approval to disturb the final cover at a closed landfill where a developer planned to construct an apartment building. The unpermitted landfill consisted of an unknown quantity of construction and demolition debris. TCEQ approval was required for _ _= modifications to the final cover to excavate and remove, _ r =. . - stabilize,or bypass the buried waste during the ?'` ��. -: •- r construction of foundations and buried utilities for the 35 - -- - proposed buildings. _ ,, F-f - Following TCEQ approval,Tetra Tech monitored ,+ -• V1-- excavation,waste disposal, compacted fill placement, - _ -sr -1'- -. .. .. • foundation construction,buried utility installation,and ,ti - ,- �-- -' prepared a Post Construction Report required by the 1 0 Houston Office Capabilities Solid Waste • Municipal - Long Term Solid Waste Plans ~ .s • Landfill&Transfer Station - Design, new permits and modifications, inspections, \ Or monitoring(groundwater,gas,surface water,waste), reporting • Landfill cell and final cover- Design, bid documents(construction drawings& specifications), construction management,geosynthetics installation,CQA ■ LandfillSpecial Optimization -m Airspace waste measurements,c,ompaprofilection monitoring andapproval improvement,alternative covers,optimal phasing and 5-year plans . 4 ■■ Gas Collection System-Master plans,expansioncharacterization design anddevelopment bid package& , t � construction,CQA,operating and maintenance '` • ■ Renewable Energy- LFG to energy/vehicle fuel W aste r: " 1 • TCEQ Industrial&Hazardous Waste Notice of Registration System(STEERS) ' • Closed landfill redevelopment&unauthorized waste removal projects • Leachate Disposal - identification of alternatives(e.g.Vetiver Grass) • Tier II (EPCRA)Chemical Inventory Reports • Organic Waste Management- Diversion planning&composting facility design • Air permits f� Industrial Indus i • Tanks and Spills-SPCC Plans, inspections,training,containment design 1 • Tier II Chemical Inventory Reports(EPCRA) �-' GIs • Title V and New Source Review Air Permits - compliance plan and training, O "'�' - monitoring, inspections, reporting • Air Emissions Inventory,Semi-Annual Deviation Reports,Compliance Certifications, MECT(NOx) monitoring and report 4111Plir.t.. Water 1- • Stormwater- permitting,SWPPP, monitoring, inspections, reporting • Public Water Systems(groundwater wells)- permitting, monitoring, reporting `r r cs--- 111.----- J • Detention pond repair and outlet design 7= '- • Creek crossing structure -design modifications to widen crossing Environmental Due Diligence • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments(ASTM E-1527) • Property Condition Assessments(ASTM E-2018) NI*�, • Landfill economic model development for acquisition feasibility ili. ta 41 ,,.., ,..,,-,, '''.1 Training ' ib`�- • RCRA(SQG &LQG), DOT Hazmat,SPCC,SWPPP,air permit compliance,waste ' facility permit compliance © TETRA TECH 1500 CityWest Boulevard,Suite 1000,Houston,TX 77042 Cell 936-202-0746 Tel 832-251-5165 jim.norstrom@`retratech.com C Learn more attetratech.com 0 13 © Q O TETRA TECH Jim Norstrom, PE • Senior Project Manager EXPERIENCE SUMMARY EDUCATION Mr. Norstrom has over 30 years of solid waste, civil, M.S.,Geotechnical Engineering 4 �)\ environmental, and geotechnical engineering experience. University of Illinois i His landfill engineering, construction, and operations ' B.S.,Civil Engineering a experience includes liner and final cover systems, leachate University of Illinois collection systems, and design of grading, drainage, and LICENSES earthwork improvements. He has prepared construction plans, specifications, bid documents, managed the bidding Professional Engineer process, and provided engineering support during landfill construction. He • Texas managed the design and construction of waste transfer, recycling, and • Colorado • Oklahoma collection facilities. • Louisiana He has conducted siting studies for new landfills, feasibility studies for landfill expansions and landfill mining projects, and managed permit applications and TCEQ MSW Class A Operator permit modifications. He directed permitting teams consisting of civil and SW0005859 expires 10/28/25 geotechnical engineers, geologists and hydrogeologists, attorneys, land , planners, real estate appraisers, traffic experts, ecological experts, PROFESSIONAL archeologists,and public relations firms.Mr.Norstrom has testified as an expert AFFILIATIONS witness and has represented landfill owners with regulatory agencies and American Society of Civil stakeholders in the United States and Canada. Engineers—Life Member OEXPERIENCE OFFICE LANDFILL PERMITTING AND EXPANSION Houston,Texas Atascocita Landfill Expansion Permit Amendment-Humble,TX YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Waste Management's Atascocita Landfill north of Houston sought an 80-acre Since 1986 expansion of the 120-acre permitted landfill. Mr. Norstrom directed selection of the permit amendment team that included design engineers, attorneys, � YEARS WITH TETRA TECH land use experts,traffic engineers, a real estate appraiser, hydrogeologists, Since 2017 and endangered species/wetlands consultants and directed the studies that were the basis for the permit amendment application and coordinated community outreach with a public relations firm.The application was successful and TCEQ issued the permit amendment. Mr. Norstrom was awarded the Waste Management, Inc. President's Award for Technical Excellence for this project. Rosillo Creek Landfill, New Landfill Permitting—San Antonio,TX Waste Management optioned a former gravel pit on the east side of San Antonio and sought to obtain an MSW landfill permit from the Texas Department of Health.As Waste Management's District Engineer, Mr. Norstrom directed selection of the multi-disciplined permit application team that included an archeologist.The archeologist was retained to investigate the "Battle of Rossillo"historical marker at the corner of the property and determined through discovery and review of new information(Spanish documents)that the Battle took place two miles south of the gravel pit property. He managed preparation of the permit amendment application and O Resume 1 Resume Jim Norstrom, PE spent two days testifying as an expert witness on landfill engineering during the administrative hearing. He coordinated community outreach including presentations to the public.The application was successful and TDH issued the permit. Covet Gardens Landfill, New Landfill Permitting—San Antonio,TX Waste Management acquired the private waste hauling and landfill company Garbage Gobbler which included a permit application project and property on the west side of San Antonio. Mr. Norstrom assumed the project manager role to lead the multi-disciplined permitting team. He managed preparation of the permit amendment application which resulted in the Texas Department of Health issuing the permit. Seabreeze Landfill Permit Modifications—Angleton,TX. Mr. Norstrom managed the two permit modifications described below for this Waste Connections landfill: • A modification to allow co-mingling of Class 1 non-hazardous wastes (solids and solidified liquids) with MSW. Prior to this permit modification, Class 1 wastes were segregated in separate cells and separated from MSW by clay barriers. The co-mingling modification improved operations by reducing the number of working faces,improved leachate flow to the collection system by eliminating clay barriers within the waste mass,and improved stability by eliminating the Class 1 monofill of low strength material. • The second modification was for a leachate irrigation system to feed a three-acre Vetiver grass plot on an intermediate-covered area on the landfill. Mr. Norstrom managed preparation of the permit modification application that included calculation of leachate consumption capacity of the Vetiver, stormwater runoff controls, pump house and transmission piping, drip irrigation system, and a plan of operations and monitoring.The initial three-acre plot was designed to consume three millions gallons of leachate per year. LANDFILL ENGINEERING&CONSTRUCTION Landfill Cell Construction — Camino Real (Sunland Park, NM), Seabreeze (Houston, TX), White Oaks (Monroe, LA) Landfills. Mr. Norstrom was Waste Connections project manager for cell development at several landfills in the southern U.S. His responsibilities included calculation of remaining capacity, design of new cell layout and capacity, selection of design engineering and CQA firms, preparation of construction bid documents, presiding over pre-bid meetings, bid tabulation and contractor selection, pre-construction meetings, construction monitoring site visits, presiding over construction progress meetings, final inspection, approver of Soil Liner Evaluation Reports and Geosynthetic Liner Evaluation Reports, and coordination with state agencies through approval to fill the new cells. Jefferson Davis Parish Landfill (BFI), New Landfill Engineering — Welsh, LA. As Project Engineer with McClelland Engineers, Inc., Mr. Norstrom scheduled and managed the drilling and sampling program for the geotechnical and groundwater investigations that formed the basis for the base grades, airspace calculations, and groundwater monitoring plan sections of the permit application. He conducted field sampling and testing, assigned geotechnical laboratory tests, interpreted test results, and designed landfill base grades and the groundwater monitoring network. Southern Plains Landfill GCCS Construction —Chickasha, OK. Landfill gas concentrations above the lower explosive limit were detected in perimeter gas probes in the buffer zone along one side of the landfill.A remediation plan that was submitted to and approved by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality called for installation of 16 gas collection wells, a blower/flare station, and a condensate collection and storage system. Mr. Norstrom managed design of the GCCS, identified installation contractors, directed preparation of bid documents, presided over the pre-bid meeting, evaluated bids, and selected the installation contractor. He obtained a blower/ flare skid and personally installed 16 QED wellheads. Sainte Sophie Landfill Bioreactor Research & Development— Sainte Sophie, Quebec. Mr. Norstrom was Waste Management's project manager responsible for concept development, engineering and environmental team Qselection, RD&D permit application and approval from the Quebec Ministry of Environment. The project objective nTETRA TECH 2 Resume Jim Norstrom, PE 0 was to demonstrate the effectiveness of a controlled landfill bioreactor operation at a landfill in a northern climate. Mr. Norstrom managed design of the 30-acre cell, leachate injection system, gas collection system, and bioreactor monitoring system. He selected, procured, and installed the monitoring system that included temperature sensors within the waste connected to dataloggers to indicate and record changes caused by biological decomposition. Mr. Norstrom presented the project concept and results at several SWANA and NSWMA conferences. Westside Landfill ET Cap Design &Construction—Fort Worth,TX. He worked with local Waste Management technical staff on permitting and development of a 40-acre evapotranspiration final cover approved by TCEQ's research & development regulations. Mr. Norstrom's contributions included evaluation of available soils for suitability for an ET cap, assignment of laboratory tests, and running unsaturated flow models (UNSAT-H) to determine acceptable combinations of soil type,thickness,and vegetation conditions. Plumb Thicket Landfill RD&D Engineer—Harper, KS. The landfill received approval under the KDHE Research, Demonstration, &Development Program regulations to accept non-hazardous liquid waste(primarily drilling fluids from oil &gas exploration)for direct application to the working face.As RD&D Engineer with Waste Connections, Mr. Norstrom reviewed proposed waste streams for regulatory and operational acceptability and prepared and sealed a report for each acceptable stream for submittal to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. SOLID WASTE TRANSFER&PROCESSING FACILITIES City of Houston's Northeast Transfer Station —Houston,TX. As Tetra Tech's project manager, Mr. Norstrom managed programming and design of the City of Houston's new 28,000 square foot MSW transfer station located at the City's North Environmental Service Center. Mr. Norstrom prepared the Registration Application that resulted in TCEQ issuing the Type V Registration on October 6,2022. Hardy Road Transfer Station operations—Houston,TX. Mr. Norstrom was the licensed operator(TCEQ Class A MSW Operator No. SW0005859) for this 27,000 square-foot transfer station for MSW transfer and cardboard recycling with below-grade loading tunnel. Sam Houston Transfer Station -design and construction—Houston,TX. Mr. Norstrom was a member of the project team for this new facility on Houston's west side to consolidate waste for transfer to a waste company's distant landfill.The site design included ingress and egress from a major tollway, below-grade loading tunnel,and 18,000 square foot steel building with office,break room,and locker room. Mavis Road Transfer Station demolition,design,and construction -Mississauga,ON, Canada.The existing 24,000 square-foot structure was damaged by fire leaving a twisted steel skeleton and concrete foundations. Mr. Norstrom managed waste removal and demolition, preparation of the new design (including splicing undamaged steel columns and using existing foundations), preparation of construction plans and bid documents, selection of contractors,and re-construction. Pulaski County Transfer Station demolition,design,and construction—Somerset, KY. Following a fire that destroyed the existing transfer station, Mr. Norstrom worked with the project team to manage demolition, site preparation, improved facility design, and construction of a 7,200 square-foot transfer station with at-grade loading area in rural Kentucky. CLOSED LANDFILL REDEVELOPMENT Ruffino Road Landfill Mining Project—Houston,TX. The City of Houston(COH) plans to relocate wastes from two closed landfills to allow construction of a stormwater detention pond to mitigate flooding along Keegans Bayou in southwest Houston.The property contains the closed City of Bellaire Landfill, closed City of West University Landfill, and an active transfer station. Mr. Norstrom is Tetra Tech's project manager responsible for investigation of the closed landfills, cost and schedule estimates,identification and quantification of alternatives,and obtaining TCEQ Type IX Landfill Mining Registration No.40334 issued in 2025. TETRA'TECH 3 L Resume Jim Norstrom, PE Creekview Lofts—San Antonio,TX. Tetra Tech's client is building a four-story apartment building on a 12-acre parcel in east San Antonio that includes buried construction debris from illegal dumping in the 1970s. Mr. Norstrom was responsible for obtaining TCEQ approval(30 TAC 330 Subchapter T)to disturb the buried debris, preparing plans for excavation,testing, and processing of soil beneath the proposed building footprint, design elements to prevent subsurface migration of landfill gas, and groundwater protection measures. He is responsible to monitor excavation and foundation construction and preparation of a post-construction report to the TCEQ. WASTE FACILITY OPERATIONS Jim Norstrom has over 30 years of experience as a consulting engineer and employee of large private waste companies as Senior Project Manager, Region Engineer,and Director of Engineering. He holds a Class A MSW Operator License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Mr. Norstrom's operations support responsibilities have included the following: • Preparing plans and conducting training to ensure compliance with permit and regulatory requirements • Heavy equipment recommendations based on operating conditions and waste volumes • Promoting safe operating methods and compliance with Site Safety Plans • Developing working face operations to maximize compaction and minimize cover volumes • Developing fill sequencing and equipment requirements to ensure efficient development of airspace • Determining efficient operating methods such as alternative daily cover • Special Waste Technical Manager responsible for assigning lab tests, industrial waste profiles, denying or approving applications, and assigning conditions for management of approved special waste • Preparing annual landfill and transfer station reports for state solid waste agencies STORM DEBRIS MANAGEMENT Hurricane Harvey and Solid Waste Planning - Mr. Norstrom worked with Tetra Tech's Disaster Recovery and Emergency Response Group on solid waste debris management following Hurricane Harvey. Mr. Norstrom collected,analyzed,and provided data on Houston and Harris County debris management,including the temporary debris management sites,to the team updating the City of Houston Long Term Solid Waste Management Plan. Sint Maarten Temporary Debris Storage&Reduction Site-Following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017,the Government of Sint Maarten(a Kingdom of Netherlands Country)established a program to manage reconstruction and establish a Temporary Debris Storage and Reduction Site(TDSR)to reduce and relocate debris stored at the MSW landfill on Pond Island. As project manager, Mr. Norstrom conducted site visits, met with the NRPB, and prepared a Preliminary TDSR Design Report that will become the basis for a future TDSR Works contract(Detailed Design, Equipment Procurement, earthwork,construction, operation). CML!GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING Offshore Platform Geotechnical Investigations—Atlantic Ocean off Brunswick,GA. As McClelland Engineers lead offshore engineer for this Brown & Root project, Mr. Norstrom assembled personnel and material for mobilization from Houston to Brunswick, GA to board the MV R.L. Perkins (180-ft oilfield workboat with a Failing 1500 drill rig, moon pool, four anchors, drill pipe, sampling equipment, and portable soil sampling lab). For each of the eight borings from mudline to about 300 feet,he managed soil sample retrieval and testing(unconfined&triaxial compression, vane shear), logged test results, calculated 36-inch and 48-inch pipe pile capacity while the borings were advanced. Based on calculated pile capacity, he determined terminal depths for the borings.After four weeks of field work, he prepared an engineering report of findings and recommendations. C AAA TECH 4 Resume Jim Norstrom, PE Kuykendahl Road Extension and Spring Creek Bridge, Harris and Montgomery Counties,TX. Mr. Norstrom developed the scope which included eight sample borings for the 5,000-ft road extension and nine borings for the 1,100-ft long bridge. In the field,he supervised a contract drilling crew,classified soil samples,and measured depth of water. He assigned geotechnical lab tests, interpreted test results, and developed recommendations for flexible and rigid pavement sections (based on County Pavement Design Guidelines), roadway and bridge embankments, subgrade preparation, and structural fill placement. He determined allowable axial capacity of driven precast concrete piles and cast-in-place drilled shafts. He did settlement analyses for the bridge and associated embankments considering immediate (elastic) settlements of sands and clays and long-term (consolidation) settlement of clays. He prepared two detailed reports containing data,findings, and recommendations. Hydrofluoric Acid Plant Remedial Investigation & Corrective Action — Paducah, KY. As a geotechnical engineer with McClelland Engineers, Inc. in Houston, Mr. Norstrom managed this project that included evaluation, investigation, and corrective action recommendations for a Pennwalt plant that produced hydrofluoric acid (HF). Over several years, leaks in pipe systems allowed HF to leak onto concrete slabs and floors which dissolved the silica in the concrete creating holes through which HF seeped into underlying soils and foundations. Plant facilities experienced differential settlement due to HF-induced damage to footings.The project required a site specific safety plan for drilling and sampling crews to collect soil samples to determine the extent of HF migration. Mr. Norstrom prepared an engineering report of findings and recommendations that included providing HDPE-lined containments beneath HF pipe racks. Mr. Norstrom directed or participated in a variety of geotechnical engineering projects including: • 65-story Transco Tower(presently Williams Tower), Houston, TX—field engineer, monitoring • 56-story RepublicBank Center, Houston,TX—field engineer,monitoring • Diamond Shamrock Greens Bayou wastewater treatment plant expansion,TX—project manager He conducted several offshore geotechnical investigations, including: • Jack-up rig footing penetration study(Keyes 303)and production platform axial pile capacity analysis-Gulf of Mexico East Cameron Area, Block 341 —Texoma • Jack-up rig footing penetration study(Vicksburg)-Gulf Matagorda Island Area, Block 657L—Exxon • Pile-supported platform-Gulf of Mexico Main Pass Area, Block 102—Kerr McGee • Pile-supported platform-Gulf of Mexico West Cameron Area, Blocks 164&173—Tenneco • Pile-supported platform-Gulf of Mexico West Cameron Area, Block 613—Aminoil • Jack-up rig footing penetration study(Galveston Key)—Mediterranean Sea, Sfax,Tunisia—Pennzoil RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY AND GENERATOR EXPERIENCE Hazardous Waste Landfill Closure, LaPorte, TX. For McClelland's diet Diamond Shamrock, Mr. Norstrom managed preparation of a plan for waste exhumation and closure of a small hazardous waste landfill outside of Houston. Following plan approval,he monitored contractor activity and plan compliance,including soil cap removal, waste excavation, manifesting, and transport to an approved hazardous waste incinerator. He monitored the excavation until all wastes were removed, collected soil samples from the excavation base and sidewalls for laboratory testing to confirm that no residual organic contamination remained. Mr.Norstrom supervised placement and compaction of select soil and the landfill was successfully closed. Large and Small Quantity Generators, TX & LA. At UTLX railcar manufacturing facilities in Houston and Alexandria, Mr. Norstrom managed collection, storage, recordkeeping, inspections, and transport for disposal of hazardous (including universal) wastes in compliance with RCRA Large Quantity Generator, Small Quantity Generator, TCEQ, and LDEQ regulations. He prepared emergency response plans, responded to spills, and conducted annual RCRA training for all plant personnel. ENVIRONMENTAL DUE DILIGENCE C 'D TETRA TECH 5 l - • Resume Jim Norstrom, PE As Director of Environmental Due Diligence for Waste Management and predecessor companies, Mr. Norstrom conducted Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments, permit reviews, and design and operations evaluations for the facilities listed below that were being considered for acquisition. Following his review, he wrote a report to management describing and quantifying risks, identifying restrictions to development and operation, remaining constructed and total waste capacity, short and long term capital costs and expenses,and opportunities to improve permit conditions and operational efficiency. Landfills Hauling Company Facilities Transfer Stations/MRFs Rio Rancho Landfill NM Waste Control-MA Courtesy T-Station-Ontario Fairbanks C&D Landfill-TX Serve Well Disposal-CA Atlas Riveria Beach TS-FL Rolling Meadows Landfill-AR Orange Disposal-CA Atlas Naples TS-FL Qualla Road C&D Landfill-VA Yaworski Hauling-MA Champion Paper-IL Hydes Ferry Pike C&D Landfill-TN Collins Trash-IN Tulare Co Recycling-CA Cedar Ridge Landfill-TN Newco-CA Speedway Transfer Station-IL Dickenson County Landfill—IA Hillside Rubbish-CA V. Ponte&Sons-NJ Crow Landfill—TX Clean Waste Sweeping-IL Wastetech MRF-OR El River Landfill—MN Sutton Disposal-IL Perrotti MRF-WI Wichita LF(operations bid)—KS AWD-NY Big Dipper Landfill—ND Refuse Service Inc-WI Corpus Christi LF (ops bid)—TX Manadnock Waste-NH Vinland C&D Landfill—PA Pena Disposal-CA Spruce Ridge Landfill—MN Kruse Industrial-IN Citizens Disposal Landfill—MI Aagard West MN Potomac C&D Landfill—VA Southern Scavenger-IN Glen's Landfill—MI Active Disposal-WI Doherty Landfill—OH Fanwood Disposal-NJ Deer Track Park Landfill—WI Connecticut Carting-CT Land Reclamation Co LF—WI Duncan Disposal-MI Cougar C&D Landfill-TX Harvey&Harvey-PA Cedar Ridge Landfill-TN Associated Hauling-PA Samia UNITEC Landfill-Ontario Ohio Hauling-OH Burnsville Landfill-MN Allied Prescott Hauling-AZ Homestead Landfill-FL Allied Flagstaff Hauling-AZ Palmdale Landfill-FL Allied Winslow Hauling-AZ Taunton Landfill-MA Star Sanitation-AK Proteco Landfill-PR USA Environmental-TX Keefe Valley LF(Ops contract)-ON Ecowest Hauling-MT Conservation Services Inc.-CO Mountain Trash-AZ Magog Landfill-QC Hite Construction Hauling-AK LeChute Landfill-QC Reno Disposal-NV West Carlton Landfill-ON City Sanitation- UT Oakwood Landfill-SC Anderson Inc.-AK Pen Rob Landfill-AZ Davie Disposal-FL Channel Landfill-AK Ocean County Landfill-NJ TETRA TEc,. 6 Resume Jim Norstrom, PE CDRabanco Roosevelt Landfill-OR Lockwood Landfill-NV Sullivan County Landfill-NY Matinuska Susitna Landfill-AK AIR PERMIT COMPLIANCE Mr. Norstrom managed permitting, monitoring, and reporting for the following manufacturing plant air quality compliance tasks: • • Standard Air Permit, MSW Transfer Station • Title V(Federal Operating) Permit renewal • New Source Review permit renewal (developed compliance plan for new permit) • Visible Emissions monitoring (EPA Method 9) • Title V permit reporting—annual compliance certification and semi-annual deviation reporting • Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer(RTO) stack test(VOC emissions) • Dust collector monitoring for compliance with PM conditions of NSR permit • RTO monitoring for VOC control as required by NSR permit • Mass Emission Cap and Trade(TCEQ)—natural gas consumption and NOx emissions reporting • Stress Relief Furnace stack testing(NOx emissions) PRESENTATIONS Evapotranspiration Final Cover Case Histories,TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair,Austin,TX O Sainte Sophie Bioreactor Landfill Research and Development Project Findings, Ontario Waste Management Association/SWANA Annual Conference, St. Catherines, ON Waste Management's Alternative Final Cover Program, Alternative Cover Workshop (sponsors USEPA, TCEQ, DRI, University of Wisconsin),Austin,TX Operation and Monitoring of a Bioreactor Landfill in Sainte Sophie,Quebec,with Hubert Bourque and Phillip Smith, SWANA 7th Annual Landfill Symposium Life Cycle Inventory Comparison of a Bioreactor Landfill and a Traditional MSW Landfill in Sainte Sophie, Quebec, with Mort Barlaz and Hubert Bourque, SWANA 6th Annual Landfill Symposium Properties of Leachate from Construction/Demolition Waste Landfills, with Charles Williams and Paul Pabor, Fourteenth Annual Madison Waste Conference • U TETRA TECH 7 EXHIBIT B AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS AND ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE OPERATIONS AT THE PORT ARTHUR LANDFILL COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS AND ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE OPERATIONS AT THE PORT ARTHUR LANDFILL This Agreement ("Agreement"), effective on , 2026 (the "Effective Date"), is entered into by and between the City of Port Arthur, Texas ("City"), a home rule municipality of the State of Texas, and Environmental Industrial Services Group, Inc. ("EISG"), a Texas corporation(each individually a"Party"and collectively, the"Parties"). RECITALS A. WHEREAS,the City owns and operates the Port Arthur Landfill pursuant to Permit MSW 1815A issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; B. WHEREAS, the City desires to increase the utilization of the Landfill for the disposal of industrial wastes, including acceptance of Class 1 industrial solid wastes, for disposal at the Landfill, so as to benefit financially from disposing of Class 1 Waste and additional Class 2 Waste; C. WHEREAS,the City understands that designing,permitting, constructing, and operating a Landfill cell that accepts Class 1 Waste and meets audit criteria established by industrial waste generators in the vicinity of the Landfill requires specialized knowledge and experience; D. WHEREAS, EISG has experience in designing, permitting, constructing, and operating a Landfill cell that accepts industrial waste, including Class 1 Waste,at other Landfills in the State of Texas; and E. WHEREAS, the City, as authorized by the City Council, desires to have EISG design, permit, construct and operate Class 1 Cells at the Landfill and manage certain industrial waste operations at the Landfill and to receive a royalty payment from the revenue received by EISG. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein, the Parties agree as follows: ARTICLE I: DEFINITIONS As used herein, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the following meanings. Any terms not specifically defined below or elsewhere in this Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with their usage in the following priority: first,as defined in this Agreement when set out in quotation marks and underlined; second, as defined in Environmental 1 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA Laws as those definitions may be revised from time to time; third, as commonly used and understood in the solid waste industry; fourth, as required by the context in which it is used in this Agreement, and finally, as commonly used and understood. 1.1. "Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that directly or indirectly, or through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such Person. "Control"for purposes of this definition includes,without limitation,the ability to vote fifty percent(50%) or more of the voting equity of a Person. 1.2. "Applicable Laws" means all laws, statutes, codes, rules, regulations, orders, permits, and approvals of any governmental authority with jurisdiction over the Parties or the Landfill, including but not limited to Environmental Laws. 1.3. "Business Day" means any day other than Saturday, Sunday and other days on which banks in Port Arthur,Texas are customarily closed for business. 1.4. "City's Permits" means all governmental issued permits or authorizations that regulate the activities at the Landfill including the Landfill Permit,but excluding EISG's Permits. 1.5. "Class 1 Cell"means a Landfill cell designed,permitted, and constructed to accept Class 1 Waste;the designated section of the Landfill to be used for the initial Class 1 Cell shall be within the existing footprint of the Landfill next to the existing waste mass and in the location to be agreed upon in good faith by the Parties during the Diligence Period, as defined in Section 4.3.2 below;the boundary of the initial Class 1 Cell shall be delineated by metes and bounds in a drawing produced at EISG's expense and signed by both Parties within ten(10) days following the end of the Diligence Period; later Class 1 Cells (if any) shall likewise be delineated by metes and bounds in a drawing produced at EISG's expense and signed by both Parties prior to any work being performed in such later Class 1 Cells; each Class 1 Cell includes all facilities and related appurtenances necessary and convenient for EISG to collect and dispose of Class 1 Waste and other EISG-Managed Wastes at the Class 1 Cell. 1.6. "Class 1 Waste"means solid waste meeting the definition of Class 1 waste pursuant to either 30 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 330 or 30 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 335, as those definitions may be changed from time to time. For clarity, if a solid waste does not meet both definitions,but meets either definition, it shall be considered Class 1 Waste under this Agreement. 1.7. "Class 2 Waste"means solid waste meeting the definition of Class 2 waste pursuant to either 30 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 330 or 30 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 335, as those definitions may be changed from time to time. For clarity, if a solid waste does not meet both definitions,but meets either definition, it shall be considered Class 2 Waste under this Agreement. 1.8. "Commercial Operations Date" means the date EISG begins accepting and disposing of EISG-Managed Waste in the initial Class 1 Cell. 1.9. "EISG-Managed Waste" shall mean (i) Class 1 Waste and (ii) contaminated soil and asbestos waste that is classified as Class 2 Waste. 2 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA 1.10. "EISG's Permits"shall mean all governmental issued permits or authorizations that regulate the activities at Class 1 Cells including the Landfill Permit after it has been amended to authorize the initial Class 1 Cell. 1.11. `Environmental Attribute" shall mean any current or future recognition, award, or allocation of offsets, credits, allowances, claims of voluntary emissions reductions, or other tangible rights issued under or benefits resulting from a state, regional, federal, or international program or private contract, resulting from or associated with the avoidance of emissions of greenhouse gases or with the production of renewable fuels; however, Environmental Attributes shall exclude any and all attributes related to Landfill Gas. 1.12. "Environmental Laws" shall mean any applicable federal, state, or local governmental law, statute, rule, regulation, order, consent decree, decree, judgment, permit (including the City's Permits and EISG's Permits), license, covenant, ordinance or other requirement or standard relating to pollution or the regulation or protection of health, safety, natural resources, or the environment, now existing or hereafter in effect, including, without limitation,those relating to the release,discharge,emission,injection,leaching,or disposal of solid waste or Hazardous Substances or pollution into air,water,land or groundwater;to the withdrawal or use of groundwater; or to the use, handling, treatment, removal, storage, disposal, processing, distribution,transport,or management of solid waste or Hazardous Substances.By way of example and no limitation,Environmental Laws shall include,but shall not be limited to,the Clean Air Act (including Federal Plan 000,NSPS XXX,and NESHAP AAAA requirements);the federal Water Pollution Control Act; the Safe Drinking Water Act; the Toxic Substances Control Act; the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act;the Occupational Safety and Health Act;the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act; the Oil Pollution Act of 1990; and similar Texas statutes and their implementing regulations, including Chapter 30 of the Tex. Admin. Code (including regulations regarding odor and landfill gas subsurface migration requirements); civil odor nuisance requirements, and any similar federal, state or local statutes, regulations or permits issues thereunder. For avoidance of doubt,Environmental Laws specifically includes the Landfill Permit. 1.13. "Force Majeure"means acts of God;winds;hurricanes;tornadoes;fires; epidemics and pandemics; landslides; earthquakes; floods; other natural catastrophes; strikes; lock-outs or other industrial disturbances; extended closures of banks and/or financial institutions; acts of public enemies; insurrections; military action; war, whether or not it is declared; sabotage; riots; civil disturbances; explosions;or any other cause or event,not reasonably within the control of the Party claiming Force Majeure (other than the financial inability of such Party), which precludes that Party from carrying out, in whole or in part, its obligations under this Agreement. Inability to make payments of amounts due and owing shall not be considered Force Majeure. 1.14. "GCCS" means the Gas Collection and Control System at the Landfill, as it might be expanded from time to time, and including any GCCS constructed in the Class 1 Cell,including but not limited to, extraction wells, horizontal wells, leachate riser or cleanout connections to the gas system, lateral and header piping, valves, sumps, wellheads, air supply piping, liquid force- main piping, pumps, blowers, motors, flares, air compressors, flow meters, flare facility controls, any monitoring and recording device, the blower-flare facility, meters, and all related appurtenances. 3 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA 1.15. "Good Engineering Practice(s)" shall mean any of the practices, methods and acts that comply with manufacturer's specifications and that, in the exercise of reasonable judgment by an independent engineering professional in light of the facts known, or that in the exercise of due diligence, should have been known at the time a decision was made,would have been expected to accomplish the desired result in a manner consistent with reliability, safety, environmental protection,expedition,project economics and applicable laws and regulations for similar facilities in the State of Texas. "Good Engineering Practice(s)" is not intended to be limited to the consideration of any one practice,method or act to the exclusion of all others,but rather is intended to require the consideration of a spectrum of possible practices, methods or acts that will yield the safest, most desired and cost-effective result. 1.16. "Gross Revenues"means all amounts,fees, charges, and other consideration of any kind received by or on behalf of EISG or its affiliates,determined in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles(GAAP)and applied consistently,arising out of or related to operations of EISG at the Landfill, including tipping fees, processing fees, solidification fees, storage fees,rental or use fees for containers and boxes, special waste handling fees,disposal fees, box wash or cleaning charges, surcharges, standby fees, and any other similar amounts, whether paid by generators,haulers,public entities, or third parties,but excluding: (i) sales, use, or similar taxes collected from customers and paid to a taxing authority, (ii) regulatory fees collected as a pure pass-through and remitted to a governmental authority, , and (iii) proceeds from insurance (other than business interruption insurance) and condemnation, except to the extent specifically stated in Article 10. Gross Revenues includes the fair market value(generally the highest gate rate charged by EISG) of any non-cash consideration including discounts and trade or barter (except for discounts to the City). By way of explanation and not limitation, if EISG accepts any solid waste from an Affiliate at a discounted rate or no charge,Gross Revenues shall include the amount that EISG would have charged the Affiliate if EISG had charged the Affiliate EISG's highest gate rate. For the avoidance of doubt, refunds of payments, bad debts, non-operating receipts and any proceeds and monies received by EISG in connection with financing, investment or other funding transactions (including grant or other incentive awards), shall be excluded from Gross Revenues. 1.17. "Hazardous Substances"means any substance defined as a"Hazardous Substance" or "Hazardous Waste" in any Environmental Laws, and shall further include polychlorinated biphenyls or substances containing polychlorinated biphenyls, asbestos or materials containing asbestos, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, petroleum or petroleum products, flammable or explosive substances,radon gas, and any other wastes,pollutant,contaminant, material, chemical, gas or other substance that could subject any person to liability for costs of clean-up, removal, response or remediation under any Environmental Laws or the exposure to which is prohibited, limited or regulated under any Environmental Laws. 1.18. "Interest Rate"means an annual rate of interest equal to the lesser of(i)two percent (2%) above the "Prime Rate" as announced from time to time by The Wall Street Journal, or if such publication ceases to exist or report a"Prime Rate", two percent (2%) per annum above the prime rate or reference rate announced from time to time by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (or any successor thereto) or such other major national banking institution selected by the City, or(ii) the maximum contract rate of interest then permitted by Applicable Law. 4 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA 1.19. "Landfill" means the Port Arthur landfill as the same may be developed in the future(including expansions, amendments, and modifications), permitted by the Landfill Permit, as that Permit may be renamed, modified, or amended from time to time. 1.20. "Landfill Gas" and "LFG" shall mean methane, carbon dioxide, and other gases produced by the decomposition of waste in the Landfill. 1.21. "Landfill Permit"means Permit MSW 1815A issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental, as that permit may be renamed, modified and/or amended as contemplated in this Agreement and from time to time thereafter. 1.22. "Landfill Permit Amendment" means the amendment to Permit MSW 1815A issued by the TCEQ contemplated by this Agreement to allow construction and operation of the initial Class 1 Cell. 1.23. "Losses" means claims, losses, liability, damages, penalties, fines, costs, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, expert witness fees, litigation expenses and court and other costs, whether taxable or not. 1.24. "Municipal Solid Waste"or"MSW"means waste defined as municipal solid waste pursuant to 30 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 330, as that definition may be changed from time to time. 1.25. "Net Revenues" shall mean Gross Revenues received for a twelve-month period less EISG's costs, expenses, taxes, losses and deductions for such period, determined in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applied consistently, arising out of or related to activities at the Landfill. 1.26. "Project" means the studying, designing, financing, permitting, constructing, equipping, operating, managing, and maintaining the initial Class 1 Cell and subsequent Class 1 Cells and ancillary facilities. 1.27. "Site"means the Class 1 Cell locations and the location for an approximately 1500- 1800 square foot administrative building for use by EISG in the location to be agreed upon in good faith by the Parties during the Diligence Period, as defined in Section 4.3.2 below; the boundary of the Site shall be delineated by metes and bounds in a drawing produced at EISG's expense and signed by both Parties (the Site may be shown on the same drawing as the initial Class 1 Cell). 1.28. "TCEQ" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, including its predecessor and successor agencies. 1.29. "Verified Capital Investment" means the total out-of-pocket capital costs paid or incurred by EISG and its equity holders in connection with the design, permitting, construction, and capital improvements for the Project as documented in a schedule approved by the Parties and updated annually, net of any grants paid directly to EISG by a third party for permanent capital improvements; Verified Capital Investment shall not include interest on financing. 5 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA ARTICLE II: SCOPE 2.1. For the duration of the Term, the City grants to EISG the exclusive right to, and EISG accepts the obligation to(i)design,permit,construct,equip, and operate Class 1 Cells in the Landfill and (ii) to accept, receive, process, store, manage, treat, and dispose of EISG-Managed Wastes at the Landfill; provided EISG-Managed Wastes must be disposed of only in the Class 1 Cells and shall be managed by EISG in coordination with the City and its MSW operations in accordance with the terms of this Agreement(though the City shall have no obligation to provide personnel, equipment, or other assistance expect as otherwise explicitly provided in this Agreement). The location of Class 1 Cells shall be established by the joint agreement of the City and EISG; provided EISG's and the City's approval of a location shall not be unreasonably withheld,conditioned,or delayed. EISG's withholding of approval of a Class 1 Cell or its location shall not be considered unreasonable if the location includes jurisdictional wetlands. The City's withholding of approval of a Class 1 Cell or its location shall not be considered unreasonable if the location will unreasonably interfere with the City's operations, or if the City determines that the air space is needed for future MSW disposal. The City shall have no obligation to prioritize EISG's disposal of Class 1 wastes over the City's need to dispose of MSW. EISG shall obtain at its cost a metes and bounds survey depicting the location of each Class 1 Cell, as well as for the location of any administrative building for EISG, promptly following the Parties' agreement on the location thereof and the Parties shall promptly add such agreed upon Class 1 Cell locations or administrative building location as addenda to this Agreement and such locations shall be included in the Site as of the date of the relevant addenda.Throughout the Term of this Agreement, the City will not solicit or accept for disposal,any EISG-Managed Waste in competition with EISG without EISG's prior written consent and EISG will not solicit or accept for disposal, any non-EISG- Managed Waste in competition with the City without the City's prior written consent. This Agreement does not limit the City's right to regulate as a governmental authority, but the City agrees to exercise its regulatory powers in good faith and will not impose conditions that single out EISG in a discriminatory manner. 2.2. EISG shall perform all of its obligations under this Agreement in a good and workmanlike manner, in accordance with this Agreement, and in accordance with all Applicable Laws (including without limitations Environmental Laws and the Landfill Permit). EISG's construction of the Project and operations at the Site shall not interfere with the City's operations at the Landfill. ARTICLE III: FACILITIES 3.1. EISG acknowledges that the Landfill's compliance with Environmental Laws, including,without limitation,those pertaining to solid waste management,water management,and air pollution, take priority over revenues. Consequently, each obligation of the EISG set forth in this Agreement is conditioned on maintaining the Landfill's safe operation and regulatory compliance, and EISG's obligations to comply with Environmental Laws are paramount to any rights granted to EISG under this Agreement.EISG agrees to take no action that would knowingly or reasonably foreseeably cause a violation of Environmental Laws. 6 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA 3.2. City's Facilities. 3.2.1. City shall remain the owner of the entire Landfill, including Class 1 Cells developed by EISG and all permanent improvements,except as provided in Section 12.3 regarding termination and capital recovery. EISG shall own movable equipment, rolling stock, and other personal property that it purchases, subject to any lender security interests. 3.2.2. City shall retain the sole right to process,treat, and/or sell any or all landfill gas produced by the Landfill, including that landfill gas produced by the Class 1 Cells, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Further, in the event other attributes, including Environmental Attributes, whether known or unknown, are created at the Landfill, whether or not such attributes (including Environmental Attributes)are created as a result of EISG's operations,shall be retained by the City, and may be shared with EISG in the City's discretion. 3.2.3. City shall remain the owner and operator of the Landfill Permit. 3.3. Class 1 Cells. 3.3.1. EISG shall have the exclusive right and obligation to design, permit, construct,equip, staff, and operate Class 1 Cells in the Landfill subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. 3.3.2. All costs to design,permit, construct,equip, staff, and operate Class 1 Cells shall be borne solely by EISG unless a cost is explicitly assigned to the City in this Agreement. EISG's costs shall include but not be limited to staff, utilities, maintenance, repairs, insurance, environmental compliance,and taxes that are not based on City ownership of the Landfill,but shall not include any costs for City's staff or for City's review of documents submitted to it by EISG, which shall be borne by the City. The City shall have the right but not the obligation to review documents submitted to it by EISG. If the City retains, at the City's option, a consultant to review any design documents (including the Draft Engineering Plans), the City shall pay the first twenty- thousand dollars ($ 20,000) of the consultant fees. Any consultant costs above that amount shall be split evenly between the City and EISG 3.3.3. Following issuance of an amendment to the Landfill Permit authorizing a Class 1 Cell and construction of such Class 1 Cell,EISG may place Class 1 Waste and other EISG- Managed Wastes in the Class 1 Cell. EISG shall confer and coordinate with the City regarding the placement of EISG-Managed Wastes, including the location of any Class 1 Cell (pursuant to Section 2.1), to avoid interference with the City's MSW operations. Class 1 Waste may be segregated or commingled with other EISG-Managed Waste and with MSW Waste and/or Class 2 Waste provided by the City at the request of EISG under Section 3.3.4 to the extent allowed by the Landfill Permit and Applicable Laws.EISG shall not use City equipment(other than the City's scale) to operate the Class 1 Cell. In the event EISG desires to use the City's scale,EISG shall be responsible for all costs of relocating and installing the scale to a location mutually agreed upon by the Parties and for operating, testing, calibrating, registering, maintaining, repairing and, as needed, replacing, the scale at EISG's sole cost. The City makes no representation or warranty to EISG regarding the condition of the City's scale. The City's scale shall remain the property of the City at the termination or expiration of this Agreement. 7 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA 3.3.4 The City agrees to provide EISG with MSW Waste and/or Class 2 Waste that is not EISG-Managed Waste to mix with Class 1 Waste in the Class 1 Cells to assist with further solidifying the Class 1 Waste provided such wastes are readily available to the City. EISG shall provide the City with no less than three Business Days' written notice requesting MSW and/or Class 2 Waste. EISG shall not charge the City for any MSW Waste and/or Class 2 Waste provided to EISG under this Section 3.3.4 nor shall the City have any liability for such wastes once they are accepted by EISG at the Class 1 Cells.There shall be no charge made by the City to EISG for providing MSW Waste and/or Class 2 Waste to EISG pursuant to Section 3.3.4 ARTICLE IV: TERM; PROJECT SCHEDULE AND MILESTONES 4.1. This Agreement becomes effective on the Effective Date set forth on the first page of this Agreement. 4.2. This Agreement shall continue for a period of twenty (20) years from the Effective Date unless terminated earlier pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement (the "Initial Term") and shall be automatically extended for one additional ten(10)year period followed by one further additional nine(9)year period(each such additional period,a"Renewal Term")unless either Party provides written notice to the other Party that it has elected not to extend the term for the upcoming Renewal Term at least one hundred eighty (180)days before the end of the then current term. The period from the Effective Date to the date the Agreement terminates, including the Initial Term and any Renewal Terms, shall constitute the"Term." 4.3. Diligence Option. EISG may review records relevant to the Project and to make such investigations, studies and tests with respect to the Landfill as EISG deems necessary or appropriate to evaluate the feasibility of the Project (the "Diligence Option"), in accordance with the following: 4.3.1. To exercise its Diligence Option, EISG shall place in escrow Thousand Dollars ($_,000.00) (the "Diligence Escrow") within seven (7) Business Days following the Effective Date. 4.3.2. EISG may conduct its diligence from the Effective Date until sixty-eight (68) days following the Effective Date, which period may be extended upon the mutual written agreement of both Parties for up to an additional forty-five (45) days, as needed, to allow the Parties to resolve any differences concerning the location of the Site, the initial or future Class 1 Cells,or an administrative structure or building or the conceptual plan as provided in Section 4.3.3 below (the "Diligence Period"). 4.3.3. During the Diligence Period, the City shall (i) afford EISG and its representatives reasonable access to and the right to inspect the Landfill and potential Class 1 Cell locations, and documents and data in the possession or control of the City relating to the condition and operation (including regulatory compliance) of the Landfill; and (ii) furnish EISG with such financial, operating, engineering, environmental compliance, and other data and information related to the Landfill as EISG may reasonably request, including, if requested, groundwater monitoring data and reports, waste receipts and waste profiles. EISG's access shall not interfere 8 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA with City operations. Prior to the end of the Diligence Period, the Parties, working cooperatively, shall complete the following items: 4.3.3.1 identification and agreement upon the location of the initial Class 1 Cell and the Site in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement; 4.3.3.2 agreement upon proposed areas for future Class 1 Cells and an administrative structure or building for use by EISG; and 4.3.3.3 development of a conceptual plan for how the disposal of MSW, Class 1 Waste and other EISG-Managed Waste will be managed in the Landfill and coordinated by the Parties. 4.3.4. If, during the Diligence Period, either Party determines, in its sole discretion,that the Project is not feasible then that Party may, at any time on or prior to the end of the final day of the Diligence Period (the "Diligence Period Termination Date"), terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other Party. Upon any timely termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 4.3 by one of the Parties, the Diligence Escrow shall be released to the other Party, except as provided in the following sentence, and neither Party shall thereafter have any further rights or obligations hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the City fails to provide material information or documents requested by EISG pursuant to Section 4.3.3 and the EISG terminated this Agreement pursuant to this Section 4.3, the Diligence Escrow shall be released to EISG rather than the City. 4.3.5. If, on or before the Diligence Period Termination Date, EISG notifies the City in writing that it is not terminating the contract or EISG does not exercise its right to terminate this Agreement prior to the expiration of the Diligence Period, the Diligence Escrow shall be released to EISG, and EISG shall be bound by this Agreement. 4.3.6. At the end of the Diligence Period, EISG shall restore any areas disturbed by EISG's investigation to the same condition as before the Diligence Period as authorized and approved by the City. 4.3.7 During the Diligence Period, notwithstanding that it will not yet have completed its diligence review, in the interest of timely securing the Landfill Permit Amendment and planning for the Project, EISG commits to work with the City commencing on the Effective Date to develop, in consultation with the City, (i) an application for the Landfill Permit Amendment and, if agreed upon by the Parties, an application to amend the Landfill Permit to provide for upgrades to the Landfill to meet the requirements of EISG's customers and facilitate the acceptance and disposal of EISG-Managed Waste in the Landfill by EISG and (ii) the initial project schedule contemplated by Section 4.5. 4.4. This Agreement may only be extended in writing signed by both Parties, but in no event shall the total Term extend beyond thirty-nine years. 4.5 During the Diligence Period, EISG, in coordination with the City will begin developing a detailed schedule for implementation of each stage of the Project (the "Project Schedule"), and regularly communicate concerning the status of the milestones included in the 9 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA Project Schedule.The Project Schedule shall be updated by the Parties from time to time as needed. The initial Project Schedule shall include, among other things, the following milestones: 4.5.1 Within ninety(90)days following the Effective Date,EISG will coordinate with the City on the development of written protocol and procedures to coordinate their joint use of the Landfill in a manner that does not interfere with the City's continued disposal of MSW Waste and allows EISG to dispose of EISG-Managed Waste in the Class 1 Cells. 4.5.2 EISG will seek to obtain the permit authorizations necessary for operation of the Landfill to support acceptance and disposal of EISG-Managed Waste, on or before the date that is the first anniversary of Diligence Period Termination Date. 4.5.3 EISG will commence construction of improvements to the Landfill within sixty (60) days following receipt of the necessary permit authorizations, and target completion of such improvements within twelve(12)months following the start of construction,subject to events of Force Majeure. ARTICLE V: REVENUE AND ROYALTY 5.1. Subject to the Royalty set forth in Section 5.3, EISG shall have the exclusive right to set,charge,collect,and retain all fees and other charges associated with accepting and disposing of EISG-Managed Waste at the Landfill, subject to payment of the City's Royalty. If the City delivers EISG-Managed Waste generated by City projects to EISG for disposal, EISG shall not charge the City more than fifty percent(50%) of the standard rate that EISG charges. 5.2. The City shall have the exclusive right to set,charge,collect, and retain all fees and other charges associated with accepting and disposing of all solid waste other than EISG-Managed Waste at the Landfill. 5.3. EISG shall pay the City the following royalty ("City's Royalty") based on Gross Revenues and Net Revenues, as applicable. The reference to "Year" below shall refer to each twelve-month period following the Commercial Operations Date,provided that if the Commercial Operations Date commences on a date that is not the first day of a calendar month, Year 1 shall include the initial partial calendar month and the following twelve calendar months and each Year thereafter shall consist of the ensuing twelve calendar month period. Commencing with Year 7, the City's Royalty shall include a Net Revenues component, as set forth below, which shall be in addition to the Gross Revenues component. 5.3.1. For Years 1 and 2, five percent (5%) of Gross Revenues. 5.3.2. For Year 3 through the balance of the Term, ten percent (10%) of Gross Revenues. 5.3.3. For Year 7(in addition to the Gross Revenue percentage set forth in Section 5.3.2), two percent(2%) of Net Revenues. 5.3.4. For Year 8(in addition to the Gross Revenue percentage set forth in Section 5.3.2), three percent(3%) of Net Revenues. 10 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA 5.3.5 For Year 9(in addition to the Gross Revenue percentage set forth in Section 5.3.2), four percent (4%) of Net Revenues. 5.3.6 For Years 10 through 14 (in addition to the Gross Revenue percentage set forth in Section 5.3.2), five percent(5%) of Net Revenues. 5.3.7 For Years 15 and 16 (in addition to the Gross Revenue percentage set forth in Section 5.3.2), six percent(6%) of Net Revenues. 5.3.8 For Year 17 and each subsequent Year for the balance of the Term (in addition to the Gross Revenue percentage set forth in Section 5.3.2), seven percent (7%) of Net Revenues, it being understood that the Net Revenues component of the City's Royalty will be capped at 7%. 5.4. Billing and Payments. 5.4.1. Following the Commercial Operations Date, within fifteen (15) days after the end of each calendar month, EISG shall provide the City with a statement detailing the Gross Revenue percentage payment owed by EISG since the Commercial Operations Date for the first statement and, thereafter, since the most recently invoiced period. The statement shall include (i) Gross Revenue for the calendar month, (ii) records itemizing and explaining any exclusions from Gross Revenue, (iii) records of the volume and weight of all EISG-Managed Waste accepted by EISG at the Landfill during the calendar month; (iv) all customer bills and payments for the preceding month; and(v) such additional information as the City may reasonably require. 5.4.2. The first partial month following the Commercial Operations Date if the Commercial Operations Date does not commence on the first day of a calendar month shall be combined with the first full month following the Commercial Operations Date, such that all Gross Revenue payment statements subsequent to the first statement will cover a period beginning on the first day of each calendar month and ending on the last day of each calendar month. 5.4.3. EISG shall pay to the City all amounts owed to the City based on Gross Revenues for a given calendar month within forty-five(45)days after the end of the month subject to Section 5.6(Disputed Amounts). 5.4.4 Beginning on the July 31st following the seventh(7th) anniversary of the Commercial Operations Date, and each July 31st thereafter, EISG shall prepare a statement detailing the Net Revenues for preceding calendar year and EISG's calculation of the Net Revenues component of the City's Royalty, which report shall be provided to the City no later than the next July 315t and which payment based on Net Revenues shall be made on or before the following September 15th. Documentation supporting the Net Revenues determination shall be made available to the City for review upon request and shall be kept in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. 5.4.5 If any payment of the City's Royalty is not paid prior to the date EISG receives a notice from the City that such payment is overdue, such payment amount shall bear interest at the Interest Rate from the date due until the date paid in full. 11 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA 5.5. Audit Rights. EISG shall keep such records and books of account in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices in the solid waste industry, such that the City may readily determine the amounts it is owed. The City shall have the right to audit and to examine all financial and related records (in whatever form they may be kept, whether written, electronic, or other) relating to or pertaining to this Agreement, and to make copies of any such records that do not include confidential or proprietary information, no more often than once per calendar year, and upon no less than seven(7)days' written notice. EISG shall, at all times during the Term and for a period of five(5)years after termination of this Agreement, maintain such records,together with supporting or underlying documents and materials. Upon either party's request, the other party, whether during or after termination of this Agreement, will make such records available for inspection and audit during normal business hours. If an audit reveals an underpayment by EISG greater than or equal to three percent(3%), EISG shall pay the shortfall and the cost of such audit shall be borne by EISG. If an audit reveals an underpayment by EISG of less than three percent (3%),EISG shall pay the shortfall but the cost of the audit shall be borne by the City. 5.6. Disputed Amounts. If a Party disputes an amount asserted to be due by it under this Agreement, such Party shall promptly notify the other Party in writing that an amount is in dispute,the amount in dispute, and the basis for the dispute. EISG and the City shall use diligent, good faith efforts to resolve any dispute regarding the amounts due to either Party. If any portion of any disputed amount is determined to be due and owing to the City,EISG shall pay such amount to the City within thirty (30) days. If it is determined that EISG overpaid the City, such overpayment may only be offset against future payments due to the City from EISG at the time such payments are due; provided, however, overpayments occurring in the last twenty-four (24) months of this Agreement will be paid within sixty(60)days if future payments are reasonably expected to be insufficient to provide for reimbursement by offset. ARTICLE VI: DESIGN 6.1. EISG shall be responsible, at its cost,for all design and engineering(and subject to City's review and approval as set forth in this Agreement) for Class 1 Cells and all facilities and related appurtenances necessary and convenient for EISG to collect and dispose of EISG-Managed Waste at the Landfill, which may include scale operations, box washing, storage facilities, access improvements and a portable or fixed administrative office building. 6.2. EISG shall have the right, at its cost and subject only to Applicable Laws, required governmental approvals,and this Agreement,to plan,design,engineer,permit,construct,modify, improve, equip, operate, and manage all facilities, systems, procedures, and improvements reasonably necessary or useful for EISG-Managed Waste operations at the Landfill, including EISG-Managed waste acceptance, treatment, processing, stabilization, solidification, storage, disposal, leachate management, box washing, access improvements, scale operations, customer intake, waste profiling, and other related commercial services. The City shall have the right to review and provide input on EISG's plans as set forth in this Agreement. EISG's designs shall 12 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA comply with all Applicable Laws and with Good Engineering Practices. The City shall have the right to monitor and, following reasonable (based on the circumstances at the time) prior notice to EISG,perform inspections of construction and operations conducted by EISG at the Site.EISG agrees to keep the City reasonably informed of any changes to EISG's plans. 6.3. Prior to the end of the Diligence Period, EISG shall provide to the City an initial project schedule for implementation of each stage of the Project. The schedule shall comply with all milestones set forth in this Agreement.EISG shall regularly communicate concerning the status of all of the milestones included in the schedule, and the schedule shall be updated by EISG and provided to the City from time to time. The Parties acknowledge that it is in their mutual interest for EISG to secure the Landfill Permit Amendment as soon as practicable and that they will act in good faith to facilitate this objective and,where possible,to take action quickly rather than waiting until the last day provided in the timeframes included in this Agreement. 6.4. Prior to the date that is one hundred twenty(120)days following the Effective Date, EISG shall prepare and provide to the City for its review and approval draft engineering and design plans and specifications for the initial Class 1 Cell (the "Draft Engineering Plans"). The Draft Engineering Plans shall include a draft of an application to be submitted to the TCEQ for the Landfill Permit Amendment, and shall designate the location of all proposed Class 1 Cells. The City shall have thirty days(30)days to complete its review(the"Review Period") and either grant its approval of,or provide written comments to EISG on,the Draft Engineering Plans. During the Review Period, EISG shall schedule a meeting with the City and/or its consultants to review the Draft Engineering Plans and answer questions and discuss preliminary comments. In the event the City provides written comments on the Draft Engineering Plans during the Review Period, EISG shall address the City's comments to the satisfaction of the City as confirmed in an email or other written communication from the City or its consultant. If the City does not approve the Draft Engineering Plans or provide comments on such plans prior to the end of the Review Period, the Draft Engineering Plans shall be deemed approved by the City. Within fifteen (15) days after receiving comments from the City on the Draft Engineering Plans, EISG and the City shall schedule a call or meeting to be held in such 15-day period to review the City's comments and changes proposed to be made by EISG to address the City's comments and have a good faith discussion and negotiation to resolve any of the City's comments that,in the City's judgment,were not adequately addressed. If at the end of the Review Period (as that period may be extended by written agreement signed by both Parties), the City's comments have not been adequately addressed in the City's sole discretion, either Party may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to the other within thirty (30) days following the Review Period and neither Party shall have any further obligations to the other Party. 6.5. Prior to the date that is one hundred ninety-five (195) days following the Effective Date,EISG shall provide the City with"Final Engineering Plans"sealed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Texas that include all changes made to address comments provided by the City following its review of the Draft Engineering Plans, as agreed upon by the Parties pursuant to Section 6.4. EISG acknowledges that the adequacy of the Final Engineering Plans is entirely EISG's responsibility; neither the City's review nor failure to review shall be construed as an endorsement by the City of the adequacy of the Final Engineering Plans and shall not impose any liability or responsibility on the City. EISG and the City acknowledge that the Final Engineering Plans will be reviewed and ultimately approved by the TCEQ as part of the Landfill Permit 13 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA Amendment process and that this Agreement shall not require any action with respect to the Final Engineering Plans that is not acceptable to the TCEQ. 6.6. EISG shall be responsible for obtaining all additional utility services necessary or convenient for its EISG-Managed Waste operations or associated construction activities at the Landfill (including the Site); provided the City shall reasonably cooperate with EISG in EISG's efforts to obtain such services,further provided that the City shall not be required to expend funds in doing so. 6.7 The engineering plans for the design of any additional cells permitted to be constructed in the Landfill by EISG pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to the same review process as the Draft Engineering Plans and the Final Engineering Plans for the initial Class 1 Cell. ARTICLE VII: PERMITTING 7.1. EISG shall,at its cost,prepare, submit, and manage all applications for permits and approvals needed for any Class 1 Cell, and obtain all permits required for Class 1 Cells. All permit applications shall identify the City as the owner and operator, except that EISG may be identified as the operator of Class 1 Cells where convenient or required, with the City's approval.EISG shall confer with the City in connection with the preparation of the application for the Landfill Permit Amendment and any future application for an amendment to the Landfill Permit for Class 1 Cells. The City shall provide reasonable assistance to EISG in preparing and prosecuting its permit applications, including promptly signing all reasonable documents to support permit applications, renewals and amendments, attending hearings and providing testimony as requested, but shall not be required to expend funds in so doing. For clarity, the Parties acknowledge that nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to obligate the City to agree to or allow any amendments to the Landfill Permit beyond the amendment application that is approved pursuant to the City's approval of the Draft Engineering Plans. 7.2. Within thirty (30) days following the date the City completes its review of the Landfill Permit Application, EISG shall submit applications (i) to TCEQ for the Landfill Permit Amendment, and(ii)for any other permits necessary or convenient for EISG to operate the initial Class 1 Cell. EISG shall confer with the City concerning any material changes to the Final Engineering Plans(which include the application to the TCEQ for the Landfill Permit Amendment to authorize the initial Class 1 Cell), including changes made to address TCEQ requests. 7.3. EISG will use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the Landfill Permit Amendment and any other permits necessary for EISG to perform its obligations under this Agreement within one (1) year following the end of the Diligence Period. If EISG does not meet this milestone, EISG shall continue to diligently pursue such permits and shall regularly update the City on the status and expected date of approval of all required permits. If the Landfill Permit Amendment is not approved within eighteen(18) months of EISG's submittal to the TCEQ, at the request of the City,EISG shall meet with the City and to show that what commercially reasonable efforts EISG has undertaken and why the application has not been approved; the Parties may then agree to extend the milestone for approval of this application; provided, however, the milestone shall automatically be extended for documented delays caused by or attributable to the TCEQ, requests for contested case hearings, litigation or other dispute resolution proceedings. 14 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA 7.4 The City and EISG shall cooperate in good faith on permitting matters relating to the Landfill.The Parties shall provide each other with copies of notices received by either relating to the Landfill Permit or Landfill Permit Amendment and access to or copies of permitting records reasonably requested by EISG. 7.5 In the event either Party reasonably believes that the other Party is taking or failing to take an action that puts the Landfill Permit in jeopardy, the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 15.13 of this Agreement to resolve such matter. ARTICLE VIII: CONSTRUCTION 8.1. EISG shall, at its cost,construct the Class 1 Cells. All construction shall be done in a good and workmanlike matter and in accordance with (i) the Final Engineering Plans, as those may have been revised during permitting, (ii) solid waste industry practices, (iii) all applicable permits, and(iv) all Applicable Laws. 8.2. EISG acknowledges that certain Environmental Laws may restrict or prohibit construction before permits are issued. Only to the extent allowed by Environmental Laws,EISG may begin construction of the initial Class 1 Cell as of the Effective Date. EISG further acknowledges that there is no guarantee that all permits will ultimately be approved, and EISG accepts all risks associated with any construction performed prior to permits being issued. 8.3. EISG shall begin and diligently pursue construction of the initial Class 1 Cell within sixty(60)days following TCEQ's issuance of the Landfill Permit Amendment, with the objective of beginning disposing of EISG-Managed Waste within one (1) year of the receiving TCEQ's issuance of the Landfill Permit Amendment. EISG shall provide monthly updates to the City on construction progress. 8.4. If EISG plans to materially deviate from the Final Engineering Plans and/or any governmental approvals, EISG shall provide revised engineering and design plans to the City for the City's approval in advance, to be deemed to have been given in the event the City does not respond within thirty (30)days following its receipt of the revised plans from EISG; which period shall be increased to sixty(60)days if the City notifies EISG that the matter requires City Council approval within such thirty (30)-day period. EISG shall obtain all necessary governmental approvals (including modification or amendment of the Landfill Permit) to the extent such governmental approvals are required prior to materially deviating from the Final Engineering Plans or the governmental approvals. 8.5. EISG shall provide the City with a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours' notice of planned construction activities. In lieu of providing forty-eight (48) hours' notice of specific construction activities, EISG may provide the City with notice through its monthly schedule of construction activities. 8.6. The City shall have the right but not the obligation to monitor all construction, at the City's cost. The City's monitoring shall not unreasonably interfere with EISG's construction. Observation by the City shall not relieve EISG of any of its obligations regarding the quality of its construction. 15 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA 8.7. EISG shall provide the City with as-built drawings of all final construction. For construction where as-builts are required to be provided to TCEQ,EISG shall provide the as-builts to the City no later than seven (7) days before submitting them to TCEQ. For all other as-builts, EISG shall provide them to the City within ninety(90) following the completion of construction. ARTICLE IX: OPERATION 9.1. EISG shall, at its cost, operate and maintain the initial Class 1 Cell and any future Class 1 Cells and conduct its operations at the Landfill in accordance with (i) Good Engineering Practices, (ii) solid waste industry practices, (iii) all applicable permits, and (iv) all Applicable Laws. 9.2. City Responsibilities. The City shall have sole responsibility for all MSW operations at the Landfill, except for MSW provided to EISG pursuant to Section 3.3.4. 9.3. EISG Responsibilities: 9.3.1. EISG shall have sole responsibility for all EISG-Managed Waste operations at the Landfill. 9.3.1.1. For clarity and not by way of limitations, such responsibilities shall include monitoring, reporting, and remedial actions required by Applicable Law attributable to EISG's operations. The City will retain only those regulatory responsibilities within Class 1 Cells that cannot legally be delegated to EISG,but EISG shall timely provide to the City all information necessary or convenient for the City to comply with any of the City's regulatory responsibilities (including but not limited to reporting, monitoring, and remediation requirements). EISG shall further assist the City in meeting all of the City's regulatory responsibilities related to Class 1 Cells and the disposal of EISG-Managed Waste in the Landfill. During the Term, EISG shall perform all operating, maintenance, and reporting duties related to Class 1 Cells, such that all facilities for which EISG is responsible are kept in good working order and condition; operated in a safe, secure, effective, and efficient matter, secure from hazards such as explosions, leaks and other dangers to human health and the environment; operated (including testing and reporting requirements) in strict compliance with all Applicable Laws. EISG shall provide all reports with respect to the Class 1 Cells that are required to be provided to any governmental authority to the City concurrently with providing them to the governmental authority. For EISG's TCEQ reporting responsibilities, unless otherwise agreed, EISG shall use the same software that the City uses for its TCEQ reporting responsibilities. If either the City or EISG is subject to fines or penalties related to EISG's compliance with Class 1 Cell regulatory requirements,EISG shall indemnify and hold harmless the City for said fines and penalties except to the extent such fines or penalties are attributable to an act or omission of the City. This Section 9.3.1.1 shall not be construed to reduce or limit the Parties' respective indemnification obligations under Article XI. 9.3.1.2. EISG shall provide the City with monthly reports summarizing tonnage received by category,key compliance activities, and any material incidents; and annual reports including financial statements for the Project and a summary of capital improvements; provided EISG shall not be obligated to provide copies of any documents that 16 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA contain proprietary or confidential information to the City but shall make such documents available for review by the City at the offices of EISG or a third party mutually acceptable to the Parties. The City agrees to use good faith efforts to treat as confidential and not to disclose customer information and data, pricing information and any EISG's proprietary operating information that may be provided to the City by EISG, provided EISG marked such information as proprietary or confidential, to any third party except: (a) as required by law, regulation, court order, or valid discovery request(provided the City gives EISG prompt notice,if legally permitted,to allow EISG an opportunity to seek a protective order); (b) with EISG's prior written consent; or (c) to the City's professional advisors, in each case on a need-to-know basis and subject to confidentiality obligations; provided, however, the City shall not guarantee that such information will not be disclosed and shall not be in breach of this Agreement in the event of a disclosure. Information that is or becomes publicly available other than through the City's actions shall not be deemed confidential. 9.3.1.3. Within a Class 1 Cell, even if allowed by Applicable Laws, EISG shall not install facilities for storing either LFG or processed fuel without the approval of the City. 9.3.1.4. Unless otherwise approved by the City in writing no less than three (3) days in advance, to be approved in the City's discretion, EISG shall operate a minimum of five(5)days per week eight(8)hours per day,excluding weeks that include federally recognized holidays. 9.4. EISG acknowledges that 30 Tex. Admin. Code § 330.173(e), provides that a Landfill may not accept Class 1 Waste in excess of 20%of the total amount of waste(not including Class 1 Wastes) accepted by the Landfill during the current or previous year unless specifically authorized by the Landfill Permit. The City shall cooperate with EISG in seeking and support the inclusion of language in the Landfill Permit Amendment that removes or is greater than the 20% limitation. EISG shall comply with terms of the Landfill Permit, as amended, or 30 Tex. Admin. Code§ 330.173(e),as applicable,with respect to the amount of Class 1 Waste that may be accepted at the Landfill. TCEQ allows the amount of waste to be determined by volume or by weight.EISG shall coordinate with the City on the determination of volumes and weights of Class 1 Waste and non-Class 1 Waste accepted at the Landfill to ensure that EISG does not exceed any applicable limits. The City shall have no obligation to accept any minimum amount of non-Class 1 Waste. This provision shall not be construed to establish a contractual limitation on the amount of Class 1 Waste EISG may accept and any such limitation shall be as set forth in the Landfill Permit, as amended, or 30 Tex. Admin. Code § 330.173(e), as applicable. ARTICLE X. SITE LEASE AND ACCESS 10.1. Site Lease. 10.1.1. Beginning on the first day following the Diligence Period Termination Date and continuing until the end of the Term or earlier termination of this Agreement, the City does hereby grant, demise, and lease unto EISG, the Site, solely for the purposes of constructing, operating, and maintaining Class 1 Cells and conducting administrative and operational activities relating to EISG's EISG-Managed Waste operations at the Landfill. 17 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA 10.1.2. The City hereby represents and warrants to EISG that the City has no knowledge of any conditions or issues, including environmental issues, with respect to the Site that would reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect EISG's use, development or operation of Class 1 Cells or conduct of EISG-Managed Waste operations at the Site. THE SITE IS LEASED TO EISG IN AN"AS-IS,WHERE-IS"CONDITION. THE CITY HAS MADE NO WARRANTIES TO EISG AS TO THE USE OR CONDITION OF THE SITE,EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND THE CITY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY THAT THE SITE IS SUITABLE FOR EISG'S INTENDED PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY(EXPRESS OR IMPLIED)REGARDING THE INITIAL CLASS 1 CELL OR THE LANDFILL EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE CITY AND EISG EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT THERE ARE NO, AND SHALL NOT BE ANY, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,HABITABILITY,FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER KIND, ALL SUCH OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN CONNECTION HEREWITH BEING EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED AND WAIVED. EISG ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS OWN DUE DILIGENCE. 10.1.3. This Lease shall not be recorded, however either Party may file for record with the recorder of the county in which the Site is located a memorandum of this Lease; provided that the form of memorandum has been approved by both Parties in advance and in writing,which approval may not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. An updated memorandum may be filed for record to reflect changes in the boundaries of the Site agreed upon by the Parties as contemplated by this Agreement. Upon termination or expiration of this Lease, if EISG does not promptly record a termination or cancellation of the memorandum of this Lease, the City is authorized to do so as EISG's attorney-in-fact. 10.1.4. The City acknowledges payment in advance of rent for the Term, including any extensions thereof, in the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00). 10.1.5. EISG shall permit the City and persons properly authorized by the City to inspect or access the Site at any time for the purpose of satisfying the City that EISG is complying with the terms of this Agreement, or for the purpose of preventing injury or damage to persons, property, or the environment. 10.1.6. The City shall allow EISG, its contractors,and its invitees access to the Site at all times. EISG shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with constructing and maintaining access facilities dedicated to Class 1 Cells or the EISG-Managed Waste operations of EISG. 10.1.7. EISG shall be solely responsible for obtaining and paying for utilities (including power, water, sewer, communications, and internet), including extensions of service, installation, and ongoing service, to serve the Site, which, as applicable, shall be separately metered. 10.1.8. Each Party shall be solely responsible for any taxes or assessments levied on any personal or tangible property owned by it. If the value of any part of EISG's personal property is assessed against the City, EISG shall promptly reimburse the City for any taxes paid 18 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA with respect to Class 1 Cells or EISG's property. If the value of any part of the City's property is assessed against EISG, the City shall promptly reimburse EISG for any taxes paid with respect to the City's property. EISG shall pay any taxes imposed on EISG's operations. EISG shall be responsible for any real property taxes levied against its leasehold interest in the acreage and any improvements included in boundary of the Site which shall be apportioned if needed based on the amount of land and the improvements located within the Site. 10.1.9. EISG shall not, and shall not permit any of its Affiliates, agents or representatives to, store, use, release, discharge, or deposit on any portion of the Site or Landfill, any Hazardous Substances other than EISG-Managed Wastes except with the City's prior written consent, and in all cases in accordance with all Environmental Laws and the City's Permits. 10.1.10. EISG shall not allow any condition to exist on the Site that constitutes a public or private nuisance. 10.1.11. If the Site or a part thereof sufficient to substantially interfere with the business for which the Site is used, shall be condemned, appropriated, or otherwise taken, or access to the Site be impaired by right of eminent domain, all damages and awards for condemnation of interests in the Site and the easement areas shall be paid to the City, and EISG shall have no claim thereto; provided, however, that EISG shall be entitled to any part of such award directly related to the EISG's operations. EISG shall be entitled, but shall not be obligated, to bring a separate claim against the condemning entity for reasonable removal and relocation costs of any removable personal property that EISG has the right to remove or for EISG's business damages. 10.1.12. EISG shall not in any way encumber(except to the extent this Lease creates such an encumbrance)the title of the City in and to the Site,nor shall the interest or estate of the City in the Site be in any way subject to any claim by way of lien or encumbrance, whether by operation of law or by virtue of any express or implied contract by EISG,and any claim to or lien upon the Site arising from any act or omission of EISG shall accrue only against the leasehold estate of EISG and shall in all respects be subject and subordinate to the paramount title and rights of the City in and to the Site. EISG shall not permit the Site to become subject to any mechanic's, laborer's or material man's lien; provided, however, that EISG shall have the right to contest in good faith and with reasonable diligence the validity of any such lien or claimed lien. If any lien is claimed, filed, or recorded with respect to the Site in violation of the provisions of this Section,EISG shall have forty- five (45) days to remove any such lien, or bond over the lien to the City's reasonable satisfaction. Upon request, EISG shall provide the City with copies of lien waivers evidencing payment for all labor and materials furnished with respect to Class 1 Cells. 10.2. Easements. 10.2.1 The City shall grant or cause to be granted to EISG promptly following EISG's request (such request to not be unreasonably denied or delayed) all easements, licenses, access, drainage, and utility rights within the boundary of the Landfill Permit reasonably required for the Project at no cost to EISG; provided such easements, licenses, access, drainage, and utility rights are identified by EISG and communicated to the City by EISG during the Diligence Period. The City's denial of an easement shall not be considered unreasonable if the requested easement would materially impact the City's operations at the Landfill, either at the time or in the future; 19 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA provided however that if the City denies an easement request, the City and EISG shall work cooperatively to determine an alternate easement. 10.2.2 EISG may request on a case-by-case basis, easements reasonably required for the Project outside of the Landfill Permit boundary. The City shall have no obligation under this agreement to provide easements outside of the Landfill Permit boundary. All easements granted by the City pursuant to this Section 10.2.2 shall be on commercially reasonable terms and conditions to be negotiated in good faith by the Parties and in recordable form so that either Party may place such easements of record. 10.2.3 Any easement granted under this Section 10.2 shall terminate concurrently with the termination or expiration of this Agreement. If any easement granted pursuant to this Agreement is placed of record, EISG shall promptly file a notice of termination or cancellation of such easement in the real property records of Jefferson County, Texas following such termination and in the event EISG fails to do so, the City shall be authorized to file such notice as attorney-in- fact for EISG. ARTICLE XI: RISK MANAGEMENT 11.1. The Parties acknowledge that,because the City will remain the owner and operator under the amended Landfill Permit, regulators (including the TCEQ), will likely cite the City for any alleged violation of Applicable Laws, even if the alleged violations relate to EISG's operations. THEREFORE,IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER INDEMNITIES SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, EISG SHALL INDEMNIFY (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS, ANY REGULATORY PENALTIES AND THE COST OF ANY CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED), AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CITY FOR ANY ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF APPLICABLE LAWS TO THE EXTENT THAT THE SAME MAY REASONABLY BE ATTRIBUTED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, TO EISG'S OPERATIONS, EVEN IF THE VIOLATION IS ALLEGED AGAINST THE CITY. 11.1.1. If either Party receives an allegation from a regulator that such Party believes may be attributable in whole or in part to the other Party's operations, the Party shall notify the other Party within fourteen(14)days and coordinate any response to the allegations with the other Party. The Parties agree to work together in good faith to resolve the allegations. The Parties will promptly meet to review any such notice and negotiate in good faith on allocation of responsibility for the matters included in the allegation. If responsibility for an issue cannot be readily determined, the Parties will work collaboratively to determine the source(s), which may include review of available evidence and records, testing or expert review, and to allocate responsibility between the Parties. In the event there is a dispute between the Parties on the allocation of responsibility, such dispute shall first be addressed under the informal negotiation and mediation procedures in Section 15.13. If the dispute is not resolved through those procedures, then, in lieu of litigation on that issue,the Parties shall submit only the disputed issue of allocation of responsibility to an arbitrator ("Arbitrator") certified by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") for final and binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the AAA under this Section 11.1.1.The Arbitrator shall have authority only to determine allocation of responsibility under this Agreement; all other disputes, remedies, defenses, and enforcement 20 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA matters shall remain subject to Section 15.13 and Applicable Law. Within fifteen (15) days after the Arbitrator is designated, each Party shall submit to the Arbitrator a written position statement and supporting materials,with a copy to be provided to the other Party.The Arbitrator may request additional information, submit written questions, or conduct an in-person, virtual, or telephone meeting,provided that both Parties are included in all substantive communications.The Arbitrator shall decide the matter based on causation,responsibility under this Agreement,the preponderance of the evidence, and any relevant regulatory findings, operational records, waste profiles, monitoring data, testing, expert materials, and other available evidence provided by the Parties. The Arbitrator shall issue written findings within forty-five(45) days after designation, subject to one extension of up to fifteen (15) days for good cause. The Arbitrator's written determination shall be final and binding on the Parties as to the submitted issue and may be enforced under this Agreement. The Parties shall initially share the Arbitrator's fees and expenses equally, subject to reallocation in the Arbitrator's determination in proportion to each Party's allocated responsibility. 11.1.1.1 The Parties shall first attempt to agree in writing on the Arbitrator. If they cannot agree within five (5) days after either Party requests appointment of an Arbitrator, then within seven(7) days after such request each Party shall provide the other Party with a written list of five (5) proposed Arbitrators meeting the requirements of Section 11.1.1.3. 11.1.1.2 If EISG and the City are unable to mutually agree on the selection of an Arbitrator from the respective lists,the Arbitrator shall be selected by an agreed upon third-party administrator or a mutually observable random selection method. 11.1.1.3 Unless the Parties otherwise agree in writing, the Arbitrator must be independent, must disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest, must not have performed material work concerning the Landfill or Project, and must not individually, or through the Arbitrator's firm, have billed or performed more than Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) in services for either Party or its Affiliates during the preceding five (5) years. 11.1.2. The Parties further acknowledge the source of allegations of odor violations (both civil and regulatory) can be especially difficult to identify; if allegations of odor violations are alleged against either Party,the Parties will work collaboratively to determine the source(s) of the alleged odors and to allocate responsibility between the Parties. If the Parties are unable to agree, the Parties will follow the procedures set forth in Section 11.1.1. 11.1.3. Neither Party shall enter into a settlement agreement, an agreed order (or similar document) with a regulator pursuant to which the other Party would have liability without the prior written consent of the other Party,which shall not be unreasonably withheld,conditioned or delayed. Each Party shall take any actions set forth in any agreed order (or similar document) to which it has consented, in response to any alleged violations of Applicable Laws, even if the actions go beyond the requirements of Applicable Laws. 11.1.4. Nothing in this Section 11.1 shall be construed as indemnification of either Party for violations to the extent attributable to negligence or intentional misconduct of the other Party. 21 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA 11.1.5. EISG shall be responsible for liabilities, violations,fines,penalties, claims, cleanup costs, corrective action, damages, or losses to the extent caused by EISG's operations at the Landfill, EISG's employees, EISG's contractors, EISG's accepted waste streams, EISG's equipment, or EISG's improvements. 11.1.6. The City shall be responsible for liabilities, violations, fines, penalties, claims, cleanup costs, corrective action, damages, or losses to the extent (i) related to conditions, violations or legacy contamination existing or occurring prior to the Effective Date, (ii) caused by the City's MSW operations, the City's employees, the City's contractors (other than EISG and EISG's employees and contractors), the City's accepted waste streams, the City's equipment, the City's improvements, or City-owned systems or (iii) landfill gas and groundwater conditions or leachate issues not caused by EISG. 11.2. Other Indemnification. TO THE EXTENT AUTHORIZED BY LAW,EACH PARTY SHALL INDEMNIFY THE OTHER PARTY AND ITS RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS,MANAGERS, PARTNERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS (EACH, A "PARTY INDEMNITEE") AGAINST ANY LOSSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS OF DEFENSE) INCURRED BY THE INDEMNIFIED PARTY FOR DAMAGES TO THE EXTENT THE DAMAGES ARE DIRECTLY CAUSED BY AN ACT OR OMISSION OF THE INDEMNIFYING PARTY, ITS EMPLOYEES OR CONTRACTORS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE LOSSES ARE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE COMPARATIVE, CONCURRENT, OR CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY OF THE INDEMNITEE, ITS EMPLOYEES OR CONTRACTORS, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF THE INDEMNIFIED PARTY. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, THE CITY SHALL INDEMNIFY EISG AND ITS RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, MANAGERS, PARTNERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS AGAINST ANY LOSSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS OF DEFENSE) INCURRED BY THE INDEMNIFIED PARTY FOR DAMAGES TO THE EXTENT THE DAMAGES ARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONDITIONS AT, UNDER OR FROM THE LANDFILL EXISTING AS OF OR OCCURRING PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE LOSSES ARE BASED ON STRICT LIABILITY OF EISG, ITS EMPLOYEES OR CONTRACTORS. EISG SHALL AT ALL TIMES REMAIN FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTS,INSURANCE,FEES,COSTS,BILLINGS,DECISIONS AND OMISSIONS OF ITS OWN EMPLOYEES AND SUCH THIRD PARTIES AS EISG MAY RETAIN, REGARDLESS OF THE EXTENT OF ITS CONTROL OVER THE PERFORMANCE OF SUCH THIRD PARTIES SO RETAINED. THE CITY SHALL AT ALL TIMES REMAIN FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTS,INSURANCE,FEES, COSTS,BILLINGS,DECISIONS AND OMISSIONS OF ITS OWN EMPLOYEES AND SUCH THIRD PARTIES AS THE CITY MAY RETAIN, 22 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA REGARDLESS OF THE EXTENT OF ITS CONTROL OVER THE PERFORMANCE OF SUCH THIRD PARTIES SO RETAINED. EACH PARTY HEREBY RELEASES THE OTHER PARTY FROM, AND COVENANTS NOT TO ASSERT A CLAIM AGAINST THE OTHER PARTY WITH RESPECT TO, ANY MATTER THAT WOULD BE COVERED BY THE RELEASING PARTY'S INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE ENFORCEABILITY OF SUCH INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION,EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT THERE MAY BE A DISPUTE AS TO THE EXISTENCE OR EXTENT OF SUCH INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION REGARDING SUCH MATTER IF SUCH OBLIGATION WERE ENFORCEABLE. NOTHING IN THIS ARTICLE OR ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL REQUIRE, OR BE DEEMED OR CONSTRUED AS HAVING REQUIRED, THE CITY TO ASSESS OR COLLECT REVENUE OR TO CREATE A SINKING FUND TO SATISFY ANY INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. 11.2.1. Notice of Claims. If any City Indemnitee or EISG Indemnitee believes that it has suffered or incurred or will suffer or incur any Losses for which it is entitled to indemnification,such Indemnified Party shall notify the Indemnifying Party within sixty(60)days after such Indemnified Party becomes aware of the Losses for which such Indemnified Party is claiming indemnification. The failure of any Indemnified Party to give any notice required by this Article shall not affect any of such party's rights,except to the extent that such failure is prejudicial to the rights of the Indemnified Party or to the ability of the Indemnifying Party to defend. 11.2.2. Third Party Claims. If an Indemnified Party gives notice to the Indemnifying Party of a proceeding by a third party, the Indemnifying Party may assume the defense of such proceeding (if agreed to by the Indemnified Party) with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, unless (i) the Indemnifying Party is also a party to such proceeding and the Indemnified Party determines in good faith that joint representation would be inappropriate, (ii) the Indemnifying Party fails to provide written assurance to the Indemnified Party of its acceptance of responsibility to defend such proceeding and provide indemnification with respect to such proceeding and of its financial capacity to provide such defense and indemnification, (iii) the claim is asserted by a governmental authority or (iv) the claim involves the seeking of an injunction that could affect the Indemnified Party's business, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to select counsel of its own choosing, reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to pay the fees and expenses of such counsel. 11.2.3. Except as set forth in Section 11.2.1 above, after notice from the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnified Party of its election to assume the defense of such proceeding, and agreement by the Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party will not, so long as it diligently conducts such defense,be liable to the Indemnified Party for any fees of other counsel or any other expenses with respect to the defense of such proceeding, in each case subsequently 23 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with the defense of such proceeding, other than reasonable costs of investigation. 11.2.4. If the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of a proceeding: (i) no compromise or settlement of such claims may be effected by the Indemnifying Party without the Indemnified Party's consent, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, unless the sole relief provided is monetary damages that are paid in full by the Indemnifying Party, and (ii) the Indemnified Party will have no liability with respect to any compromise or settlement of such claims effected without its consent. 11.2.5. Indemnification Rights Not Exclusive. The rights to indemnification set forth herein are not intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy otherwise available. All rights hereunder shall be cumulative and in addition to all other rights and remedies. 11.3. Insurance Policies. EISG shall maintain the following minimum insurance coverage, either by one or more policies, including in combination with an excess liability policy. Within ten (10) days of the Effective Date,and on each annual anniversary of the Effective Date thereafter,EISG shall provide Certificates of Insurance and Declarations pages of policies (including schedules attached to such Declarations pages)to the City evidencing the required coverage.Except for Worker's Compensation policy(ies), all insurance shall be primary and non-contributory, shall include completed operations coverage, and shall include contractual liability insurance covering EISG's indemnity obligations under Section 11.1. The City shall have the right at any time to review the coverage,form,and amount of insurance provided. The City, its agents, officials, and employees are to be named as "Additional Insured"to the following insurance policies maintained by EISG: Comprehensive Automobile Liability, Commercial General Liability/Pollution Incident, Installation and Materials Risk Liability, Environmental Liability, and Umbrella/Excess Liability policies. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City, its agents, officials, or employees. Those policies set forth above shall contain an endorsement listing the City as Additional Insured and further providing that EISG's policies are primary to any self-insurance or insurance policies procured by the City.The additional insured endorsement shall be in a form reasonably acceptable to the City. Waiver of subrogation in a form reasonably acceptable to the City shall be provided in favor of the City on all policies obtained by EISG in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. EISG shall be responsible for all deductibles which may exist on any policies obtained in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. All coverage for contractors/subcontractors shall be subject to the requirements stated herein, unless otherwise agreed by the City. All Certificates of Insurance and endorsements shall be furnished to the City's representative at the time of execution of this Agreement,and approved by the City before commencement of construction activities or operations by EISG. Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability This insurance shall protect EISG against all claims under applicable state worker's compensation laws.EISG shall also be protected against claims for injury,disease,or 24 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA death of employees which, for any reason, may not fall within the provisions of a Worker's compensation law.The liability limits shall be not less than: Worker's Compensation: Statutory Employer's Liability: $1,000,000 each occurrence Comprehensive Automobile Liability(applicable to owned,non-owned, and hired vehicles) This insurance shall be written in comprehensive form and shall protect EISG against all claims for injuries to members of the public and damage to property of others arising from the use of motor vehicles, and shall cover operation on or off the Site of all motor vehicles licensed for highway use,whether they are owned, non-owned, or hired. The liability limits shall be not less than: $500,000 combined single limit Commercial General Liability/Pollution Incident This insurance shall be written on a standard liability policy form but without exclusionary endorsements which may delete coverage for products/completed operations, personal and advertising injury,blanket contractual, fire, legal liability or medical payments. The policy shall include an endorsement adding coverage for sudden and accidental pollution. This insurance shall also not contain an "insured versus insured"exclusion.The liability limits shall be not less than: Bodily Injury: $1,000,000 each occurrence or $1,000,000 each person; $1,000,000 aggregate Property Damage: $1,000,000 each occurrence; $1,000,000 aggregate Excess or umbrella coverage: $2,000,000 per occurrence or in the aggregate. Professional Liability: $1,000,000 Errors and Omissions: Errors and omissions liability insurance shall cover the liability for design or other professional services performed by the Contractor or its employees,subcontractors, agents,advisors or consultants which cause either a failure of the Project to perform as specified or injury to persons or their property. The limits of errors and omissions liability insurance shall not be less than: Each occurrence: $1,000,000; Aggregate: $3,000,000 Environmental Liability Insurance 25 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA EISG shall procure, maintain, and keep in force at all times during the Term, at EISG's sole expense, Environmental Liability Insurance which includes coverage for sudden and accidental pollution arising out of the handling of Hazardous Substances. The limits of Environmental Liability Insurance shall not be less than: Each occurrence: $1,000,000; Aggregate: $5,000,000 11.3.1. Notification of Cancellation/Changes. The policies of insurance set forth in Section 11.1 shall contain a provision or endorsement that the coverage afforded will not be cancelled, materially changed or renewal refused until at least fifteen (15) days prior written notice has been given to EISG and the City.EISG shall provide notification of cancellation of or change in insurance carriers or agencies to the City at least 15 days prior to such cancellation or change. EISG's notification shall include current certificates of insurance satisfactory to the City. 11.3.2. Subcontractors. Unless otherwise agreed by the City,EISG shall require all subcontractors to provide insurance meeting the requirements of this Article XI. In lieu of this requirement,EISG may provide coverage for subcontractors by obtaining an endorsement to each policy which lists by name the subcontractors as additional insureds, provided the insurance afforded to such subcontractors is the same as that afforded to EISG. 11.4. Performance Bond. EISG, at its own expense, shall procure and maintain for the duration of construction of a Class 1 Cell, a performance bond in an amount of not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00). The Performance Bond shall be on forms reasonably acceptable to the City and shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Texas and listed in the current Federal Department of Treasury Circular 570. EISG shall provide evidence of the bond at least ten (10) days prior to the start of construction of a Class 1 Cell. 11.5. Payment Bond. EISG, at its own expense, shall procure, provide evidence of, and maintain a Payment Bond beginning no later than the date that any construction on the Site is planned to commence, and for the duration of that construction. Payment Bonds shall be in an amount of not less than the reasonable estimated actual direct cost of the construction to be performed during that phase of construction. The Payment Bond shall be on forms reasonably acceptable to the City. Bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Texas and listed in the current Federal Department of Treasury Circular 570. 11.6. In all instances of indemnification under this Article XI, each Party shall be represented by the attorney of that Party's choosing. ARTICLE XII. TERMINATION 12.1. This Agreement shall continue for the Term unless terminated early in accordance with any provision of this Agreement that explicitly sets forth a termination option, or in accordance with the provisions of this Section 12.1. Either Party's right to terminate shall not be exclusive and shall not prevent the Party from pursuing any other remedies to which it may be entitled at law or in equity. Failure of a Party to exercise its right to terminate shall not constitute a waiver of its right to terminate, or of any other remedy available to the Party, at law or in equity. 26 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA 12.1.1. This Agreement may be terminated by written agreement signed by both Parties. 12.1.2. City's Right to Terminate. The City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement under the following circumstances: 12.1.2.1. Failure of EISG to operate a Class 1 Cell or conduct its EISG-Managed Waste operations at the Landfill in a manner that complies with (i) Applicable Laws in any material respect,and,(ii)in all material respects,with this Agreement,unless in either case due to (a) Force Majeure or(b) an act or omission of the City, in each case following notice and opportunity to cure as set forth herein. In the event the City seeks to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 12.1.2.1, the City shall notify EISG in writing, (a "Default Notice"). If EISG cures the failure within thirty (30) days following receipt of the Default Notice (the "Cure Period"), the failure shall not constitute grounds for termination. If EISG is unable to cure the failure within thirty (30) days following receipt of the Default Notice, but initiates steps to cure the failure within thirty (30) days following receipt of the Default Notice, so long as EISG thereafter diligently pursues the cure, the failure shall not constitute grounds for termination. In the event there is a dispute between the Parties as to whether a failure exists, has been cured or EISG is diligently pursuing a cure, the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 15.13 shall apply. 12.1.2.2. The institution by EISG of proceedings to be adjudicated bankrupt or insolvent, or the consent by it to the institution of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings against it, or the filing of a petition or answer or consent seeking reorganization or relief under the federal Bankruptcy Code or any other applicable federal or state law,or the consent by it to the filing of such petition or to the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, or similar official or the making by it of an assignment for the benefit of creditors,or the admission by it in writing of its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, or the taking of action by any of them in furtherance of any such action. The foregoing notwithstanding, if any such proceeding is dismissed within ninety (90) days, such proceedings shall not create a default under this Agreement. 12.1.2.3. The failure of EISG to make any payment due under this Agreement within thirty (30) days of receiving written notice from the City that such payment is overdue, the basis for the amount due, and the City's intent to terminate this Agreement. Failure to pay a disputed amount subject to Section 5.6 shall not be considered a failure to make a payment due under this Agreement. 12.1.2.4. The failure of EISG to make any of the following milestones, except due to Force Majeure: 12.1.2.4.1. within two years of the Effective Date, submit a permit application to TCEQ to authorize the Landfill to accept Class 1 Waste and designating a Class 1 Cell; and 27 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA 12.1.2.4.2. within two (2) years following TCEQ's approval of a permit application to authorize the Landfill to accept Class 1 Waste, complete construction of a Class 1 Cell. 12.1.3. EISG's Right to Terminate. EISG shall have the right to terminate this Agreement under the following circumstances: 12.1.3.1. Any breach by the City of a material term of this Agreement that has a material adverse effect on EISG. In the event that EISG seeks to terminate this Agreement because the City breaches a material term of this Agreement that has a material adverse effect on EISG, EISG shall notify the City in writing of the breach, and of EISG's intent to terminate this Agreement. If the City cures the breach within thirty (30)days following receipt of EISG's notice, the breach shall not constitute grounds for termination. If the City is unable to cure the breach within thirty(30)days following receipt of EISG's notice,but initiates steps to cure the breach within thirty (30) days following receipt of EISG's notice, so long as the City thereafter diligently pursues the cure, the breach shall not constitute grounds for termination In the event there is a dispute between the Parties as to whether a breach exists, has been cured or the City is diligently pursuing a cure,the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 15.13 shall apply. 12.1.3.2. The institution by the City of proceedings to be adjudicated bankrupt or insolvent, or the consent by it to the institution of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings against it, or the filing of a petition or answer or consent seeking reorganization or relief under the federal Bankruptcy Code or any other applicable federal or state law,or the consent by it to the filing of such petition or to the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, or similar official or the making by it of an assignment for the benefit of creditors,or the admission by it in writing of its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, or the taking of action by any of them in furtherance of any such action. The foregoing notwithstanding, if any such proceeding is dismissed within ninety (90) days, such proceedings shall not create a default under this Agreement. 12.1.4 Emergency Cure Rights. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 12.1, if an emergency exists that calls for an immediate remedy to protect the health or safety of persons or property or to prevent a material violation of the Landfill Permit, either Party may immediately take all reasonable measures to cure or mitigate said emergency. The acting Party shall provide prompt notice of such event and coordinate with the other Party in addressing the emergency if feasible, and all reasonable costs incurred to cure or mitigate the emergency shall be reimbursed by the Party responsible for the emergency within sixty (60) days of demand. 28 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA 12.2. Restoration. Upon the expiration of the Term, or earlier termination of this Agreement: 12.2.1. All permanent improvements at the Landfill made by EISG will become(to the extent not already)City's property without further payment except as provided in Section 12.3. 12.2.2. EISG shall have a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days (the "Removal Period") to remove its movable equipment and restore the Site to a safe condition such that the Class 1 Cells can operate in compliance with Environmental Laws. 12.2.3. Any equipment that has not been removed prior to the expiration of the Removal Period shall, at the City's option, either(i)be deemed to have been abandoned, and title to such items shall, at the City's option, vest in the City at the end of the Removal Period, without any payment or other consideration given by the City, or (ii) the City may remove the items and charge EISG for the cost of the removal and disposal, to be paid by EISG within thirty (30) days of invoicing. 12.3 Termination Compensation and Capital Recovery. 12.3.1 If prior to the date that is the five-year anniversary of the Commercial Operations Date,the City terminates this Agreement other than a reason authorized under Section 12.1.2, or EISG terminates for City's uncured default based on either(a) the failure of the City to reasonably cooperate with EISG in the Landfill Permit permitting process (but "reasonable cooperation" shall not mean that the City be expend funds in cooperating in the Landfill Permit Permitting process)or(b)the shutdown of the Site by a governmental authority for operations(i.e., the Site is prohibited from accepting waste)for a period of sixty (60) days or more due to the sole fault of the City, the City will pay EISG the following amounts (the "Capital Recovery") not to exceed(i)Ten Million Dollars($10,000,000.00)if the termination occurs between the Commercial Operations Date and the first anniversary of the Commercial Operations Date; (ii) Eight Million Dollars($8,000,000.00) if the termination occurs between the first anniversary of the Commercial Operations Date and the second anniversary of the Commercial Operations Date; (iii) Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000.00) if the termination occurs between the second anniversary of the Commercial Operations Date and the third anniversary of the Commercial Operations Date; (iv) Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) if the termination occurs between the third anniversary of the Commercial Operations Date and the fourth anniversary of the Commercial Operations Date; and (v) Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) if the termination occurs between the fourth anniversary of the Commercial Operations Date and the fifth anniversary of the Commercial Operations Date: (i) the unpaid portion of Verified Capital Investment, minus any grants or similar contributions received from third parties for such capital and minus all Net Revenue received by EISG; (ii) reasonable breakage costs and demobilization costs; and 29 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA (iii) an amount equal to twelve (12) months of average Net Revenue from the Project, calculated based on the average of the last three(3)completed fiscal years(or such shorter period as actual operations exist). EISG shall substantiate the Capital Recovery amounts by reasonable documentation provided to the City by EISG using generally accepted accounting principles. 12.3.2 If EISG defaults and City terminates for cause, City will not owe capital recovery payments under Section 12.3.1, except to the extent required by Applicable Law. 12.3.3 Any disputes regarding termination compensation will be resolved under Section 15.13. 12.3.4 EISG's right to recover the Verified Capital Investment shall survive any City sale, assignment, termination without EISG default, condemnation, or material City-caused impairment of the Project. 12.3.5 If a Capital Recovery is required, the City may pay the Capital Recovery to EISG over time, in an amount for each City fiscal year following such termination, until the Capital Recovery is fully repaid, equal to the revenues received by the City during such fiscal year arising out of operations of the City or its contractor using the Class 1 Cell(s) or facilities at the Landfill constructed by EISG for the management or disposal of Class 1 Waste, including tipping fees, processing fees, solidification fees, storage fees, rental or use fees for containers and boxes, special waste handling fees, disposal fees, box wash or cleaning charges, standby fees, and any other similar amounts, whether paid by generators, haulers, public entities, or third parties, but excluding: (a) sales, use, or similar taxes collected from customers and paid to a taxing authority, (b) regulatory fees collected as a pure pass-through and remitted to a governmental authority, (c) fuel/energy recovery fees and environmental recovery fees, and (iv) proceeds from insurance (other than business interruption insurance) and condemnation. The City's repayment of each fiscal year's portion of the Capital Recovery shall be made within thirty (30) days following the end of each City fiscal year, until the Capital Recovery is fully paid. 12.4. Survivability of Terms. The following terms shall survive the end of the Term, or earlier termination of this Agreement. • Indemnity provisions; • Restoration requirements; • Representations and Warranties, which shall survive for a period of two (2) years; • Provisions that are not intended to be performed before the end of the Term; • Payment obligations; and • Capital Recovery payment obligations. ARTICLE XIII. ASSIGNMENT AND PERFORMANCE 13.1. Assignment by the City. The City may assign its rights, obligations, and interests hereunder to a third party upon the sale of the City's interest in the Landfill without the consent of 30 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA EISG,but only if the assignee assumes all of the City's obligations hereunder,confirmed in writing to EISG. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the City solicits and/or receives an offer to purchase all or a portion of the Landfill that City plans to accept(a"Purchase Offer"), the City shall notify EISG of the terms and conditions of the Purchase Offer and EISG shall have the right to purchase the Landfill or portion thereof on the same terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Offer. In order to exercise its right of first refusal, EISG must deliver written notice to the City within thirty (30) days of receipt of notice of the Purchase Offer. 13.2. Assignment by EISG. EISG may only assign, transfer or otherwise convey this Agreement and its rights hereunder,other than a pledge,collateral assignment or grant of a security interest to a lender or financing party,with the consent of the City. City's failure to respond within sixty (60) days after written request shall be deemed approval, unless the City has notified EISG that the City requires additional time to respond to the request. No assignment shall impair City's rights under this Agreement. If EISG pledges, collaterally assigns or grants a security interest in its rights under this Agreement to a lender or financing party, the City will, upon request (unless City's approval was based on a failure to respond), enter into a reasonable direct agreement with such lender providing for step-in rights and cure periods that are standard for projects of this type. City will not unreasonably withhold or delay such agreement with a lender or financing party. 13.3. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon EISG and the City and their successors and assigns. ARTICLE XIV. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 14.1. City Representations and Warranties. The City warrants and represents to EISG that,to the best of the City's knowledge and belief: 14.1.1. The City has all requisite power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder. 14.1.2. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by, or are in accordance with, its organizational instruments; this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered for the City by the signatories so authorized; and this Agreement constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligation, enforceable against the City in accordance with the terms hereof subject to the bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, transfer, reorganization, governmental immunity, and similar laws relating to or affecting the City's rights generally, and general principles of equity. 14.1.3. The execution,delivery and performance of this Agreement will not conflict with, violate or result in a breach of or constitute a default under, any agreement, lease or instrument to which the City or by which the City or the City's properties may be bound or affected, or create or cause the imposition of any mortgage, pledge, lien, security interest or other encumbrance under any term or condition of any mortgage, indenture or other agreement or instrument as to which the City or any of the City's properties are bound or affected. 14.1.4. As of the Effective Date, there is no action, suit or proceeding, at law or in equity, or official investigation before or by any court or governmental authority, pending or 31 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA threatened, against it, wherein an anticipated decision, ruling or finding would likely materially adversely affect the performance of the City's obligations hereunder or the performance of the City's obligations under the transactions contemplated hereby or likely adversely materially affect the validity or enforceability of this Agreement. There is no outstanding order, writ, injunction, decree,judgment or award by any court, arbitration panel or other government entity against or affecting it, its business, operations, or properties, or that would likely adversely materially affect the performance of the City's obligations hereunder. 14.2. EISG Representations and Warranties. EISG warrants and represents to the City that, to the best of EISG's knowledge and belief: 14.2.1. EISG is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Texas, is duly authorized to conduct business in the State of Texas, and has all requisite power and authority to own its property and assets and execute and deliver this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder. 14.2.2. As of the Effective Date, there is no action, suit or proceeding, at law or in equity, or official investigation before or by any court or governmental authority, pending, or threatened,against it,wherein an anticipated decision,ruling or finding would be reasonably likely to materially adversely affect the performance of EISG's obligations hereunder or the performance of EISG's obligations under the transactions contemplated hereby or be reasonably likely to adversely materially affect the validity or enforceability of this Agreement. To the best of EISG's knowledge,there is no outstanding order,writ,injunction,decree,judgment or award by any court, arbitration panel or other government entity against or affecting it, its business, operations, or properties, or that would be reasonably likely to adversely materially affect the performance of EISG's obligations hereunder. 14.2.3. EISG has the technical expertise and financial ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement. 14.2.4. The execution,delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by, or are in accordance with, its organizational instruments; this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered for EISG by the signatories so authorized; and this Agreement constitutes its legal,valid and binding obligation,enforceable against EISG in accordance with the terms hereof subject to the bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, transfer, reorganization, and similar laws, and general principles of equity. ARTICLE XV. MISCELLANEOUS 15.1. Notices. All notices, certificates, consents or other communications required or permitted to be given or made under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed properly served (i) if by hand delivery, on the day and at the time on which delivered to the intended recipient at the address set forth in this Agreement; (ii) if by mail, on the third (3rd) Business Day after the day on which deposited in the United States certified or registered mail, postage prepaid,return receipt requested,addressed to the intended recipient at its address set forth in this Agreement; (iii) if by Federal Express or other reputable express mail service for overnight delivery, on the next Business Day after delivery to such express mail service, addressed to the 32 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA intended recipient at its address set forth in this Agreement, or (iv) if by email, on the first (1st) Business Day after the email was sent, provided the sender is not notified that the email was not delivered. All notices required or permitted to be served upon either party hereunder will be directed to: if to EISG: 9900 Westpark Dr. Suite 348 Houston,TX 77063 Email: info @ eisgusa.com if to the City: City of Port Arthur,Texas Attn: City Manager 444 4th Street Port Arthur,Texas 77640-1089 Email: with copies to: City of Port Arthur,Texas Attn: City Attorney 111 4th Street Port Arthur,Texas 77640-1089 Email: EISG and the City may, by notice given hereunder, designate any further or different addresses to which notices, certificates, or other communications shall be sent; provided that any such notice will be deemed given only upon actual receipt. 15.2. Entire Agreement/Amendments. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements and understandings between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. All Attachments attached hereto are incorporated herein by this reference. This Agreement may not be amended or altered except by the written agreement signed by both Parties. 15.3. Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is not intended to confer upon any Person other than the Parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder. 15.5. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is judged to be invalid or unenforceable to any extent,the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby,except as it might be necessary to effectuate the intent of the Parties,and each provision of this Agreement shall be valid and be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. 15.6. Governing Law; Venue. 33 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA 15.6.1. Governing Law. All questions with respect to the construction of this Agreement and the rights and liabilities of the Parties hereunder shall be determined in accordance with the laws and regulations of the State of Texas, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule(whether of the State of Texas or any other jurisdiction)that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Texas. 15.6.2. Venue.The parties acknowledge and agree that proper venue for any action for the enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement or for damages on account of a breach, will be in the State of Texas, County of Jefferson. 15.7. Captions.The captions or headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and in no way define, limit, or describe the scope or intent of any provisions of this Agreement. 15.8. No Joint Venture.Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute or create any joint venture or fiduciary or other relationship between the Parties. 15.9. Remedies and waiver. No remedy provided in this Agreement is exclusive of any other available remedy or remedies under law or in equity. To the extent permitted by law, no delay or omission to exercise any right or remedy of a Party hereto shall impair any such right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver thereof,but any such right and power may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be expedient. Any actual waiver shall be in writing and signed by the Party against whom it is to operate. For either Party to exercise any remedy hereunder, it shall not be necessary to give any notice other than as may be required in this Agreement. If any covenant contained in this Agreement should be breached by either Party and thereafter waived by the other Party,such waiver shall be limited to the particular breach so waived and shall not be deemed to waive any other breach under this Agreement. 15.10. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence with respect to all dates and time periods set forth in this Agreement. 15.11. Days. All references to days in this Agreement shall refer to calendar days unless specified otherwise. 15.12. Escrow. Where this Agreement requires funds to be placed in escrow: 15.12.1. The Escrow Agent shall be Patten Title Company (the "Escrow Agent"). Escrow costs shall be paid by the Party depositing funds for escrow (the "Escrow Funds"). 15.12.2. The Party shall deliver the Escrow Funds to the Escrow Agent in immediately available funds (wire transfer or other form acceptable to the Escrow Agent). The Escrow Agent shall hold the Escrow Funds in escrow in accordance with this Agreement and a separate escrow agreement to be agreed upon by the Parties and Escrow Agent. 15.12.3. The Escrow Agent shall hold the Escrow Funds in a federally insured escrow account maintained in Texas (or otherwise customarily used by the Escrow Agent for Texas commercial real estate escrows) and shall not knowingly commingle the Escrow Funds 34 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA with the Escrow Agent's own funds. Any interest actually earned on the Diligence Escrow shall follow the principal upon disbursement. 15.12.4. When the Escrow Funds are to be distributed, the Parties shall instruct the Escrow Agent to distribute the Escrow Funds as described in this Agreement. 15.12.5. If the Escrow Agent receives written notice from either Party that a dispute exists regarding entitlement to the Escrow Funds, the Escrow Agent shall not disburse the Escrow Funds unless and until the Escrow Agent receives either (i) a joint resolution signed by both Parties directing disbursement, or (ii) a final, non-appealable order of a court of competent jurisdiction in Texas directing disbursement. If a dispute is resolved by a final, non-appealable order of a court of competent jurisdiction in Texas directing disbursement, all reasonable out-of- pocket costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in connection with the escrow dispute (including costs to be paid to the Escrow Agent), shall be paid by the Party not receiving the Escrow Funds. 15.13 Dispute Resolution. The Parties will first attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute arising under this Agreement through negotiation between senior representatives. If the dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days, either Party may request non-binding mediation in Jefferson County, Texas, with a mediator agreed by the Parties, with the mediation costs to be shared equally by the Parties. If mediation does not resolve the dispute within sixty(60)days after the notice requesting mediation, either Party may bring suit in a court of competent jurisdiction in Jefferson County, Texas. Nothing in this section limits either Party's rights or obligations under Texas law regarding claims and defenses. 15.14 Cooperation.The Parties covenant and agree to reasonably cooperate with each other in good faith in connection with the design, development, and operation of the Project and any coordination required between the operations of EISG and the operations of the City at the Landfill. To this end,the Parties agree to schedule periodic meetings,which shall be at least quarterly unless otherwise agreed by the Parties, regarding the Project and coordination of their respective operations. 15.15 Grant and Funding Cooperation; Public-Private Partnership. The City agrees to reasonably cooperate with EISG in good faith in EISG's efforts to identify, evaluate, apply for, and pursue any federal, state, regional, local, or other grant, loan, incentive, reimbursement, or other funding opportunity,including pass-through grants,that may be available to or for the benefit of the Project. With respect to this Section 15.15, "reasonably cooperate" means that each Party agrees to provide reasonable assistance,information,documentation, and support requested by the other Party in connection with such opportunities; provided, however, that neither Party shall be required to incur any out-of-pocket costs (out-of-pocket costs to include but not be limited to (i) costs for applying for funding opportunities, and (ii) providing matching funds to qualify for funding opportunities), or assume any additional obligations. The Parties acknowledge and agree that their intent is that this Agreement, and the Project contemplated hereby, may be treated as a public-private partnership for purposes of pursuing such funding opportunities, but only to the extent that this Agreement qualifies for such treatment and is not inconsistent with Applicable Laws. The Parties further acknowledge that this Agreement does not qualify as a public-private partnership under Texas Government Code Chapter 2267 and neither Party will represent to a third 35 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA party that it does. Further, the City will consider, but have no obligations with respect to, any funding opportunities identified by EISG outside of the scope of the Project, for the operation or improvement of the Landfill, the acceptance, management, recycling, diversion, treatment, disposal, or other management of solid waste, or the City's waste management programs. [Signature Page Follows] 36 COPA August 19, 2026 rev to EISG August 14, 2026 Revision DRAFT REMAINS SUBJECT TO COMMENT BY EISG and COPA IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed in duplicate originals by their duly authorized undersigned officers this day of , 2026. ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUP,INC. a Texas corporation By: Name: Title: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS By: Name: Title: 37