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a Rlornher of The GEL Grtfttjl'r,v.
Date Issued
6/21/2017
Quote No.
GELP17-0621
Revision No.
0
Prepared for:
Sandy Mort, PhD
Company:
NC Dept Environmental Quality
Address
Raleigh, NC 27699
Contact No.
919 707 8217
Contact E-mail:
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Project Name or Scope of Work Reference: PFCs
Project Start Date and Duration: TBD
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GEL Points of Contact
Project Manager Account Manager
Hope Taylor Ashley Nifong
[e-mail] [e-mail]
P: [phone]
F: [phone]
Ship to Address
GEL. Laboratories, LLC
2040 Savage Road
Charleston, SC 29407
Attention: Hope Taylor
Project Spectficati©ns:
Required Certification:
Reference Technical Note 1 below
Turnaround Time
Reference the Project Quote below
Data Package:
Level If C of A with QC Summary, an EDD can be provided in one of GEL's standard formats.
Detection Limits:
GEL's standard limits
Unit Cost
Unit Cost
15 Business
10 Business
Anal to
Method
Days
Days
GEL's Full List PFCs
EPA 537.0 Mod
$400.00
$440.00
Extractable GC/MS with
Library Search
SW 8270D Mod
$198.00
$210.00
GenX Method Development
EPA 537.0 Mod
I Not Applicable
$3 500 00
GenX Analysis (CAS # 62037-
80-3) following Development
noted in line item above
EPA 537.0 Mod
$250.001
$275.00
uenx aeveiopmenr assumes rm. ucv will supply foe venA. r mere will ue rru
certification for this method.
Pricing Notes:
1. Minimum Invoice fee of $100.
2. Shipment of samples to GEL are the responsibility of the client.
3. Data delivery via email or secure web access. An additional $15 delivery charge per report for hard copy data.
4. Storage of samples for a minim urn of 30 days following the delivery of analytical data. Unless otherwise notified in
writing at the time of sample receipt, GEL will approve all samples for disposal following this 30 day period. Certain
mixed wastes and TSCA regulated/licensed waste may be returned to the client for disposal following this 30 day
5. Client requested QC including trip/field blanks will be billed at the applicable unit rate.
6. GEL will apply a $250 minimum surcharge fee for samples that are received and require special work hour
arrangements due to holding time issues under the conditions outlined below. Please note that this surcharge applies to
sample group sizes of 1 to 10. There will be a $25 per sample fee applied for samples in groups larger than 10. Please
a) samples are received on a weekend or company holiday or for samples received after 5:00 PM on Friday or after
5:00 PM on the day before a company holiday that require analytical prep or analysis due to holding time
b) based on the sample receipt date and holding time requirements, the sample requires set-up, a prep step, or
final analysis on a weekend or company holiday.
7. Pricing for PFC-free water for field and equipment blanks is $10 per liter bottle.
Technical Notes:
1. Our procedure is based on EPA Method 537 Modified and achieves detection limits below 5 ng/L for 24 per- and poly -
fluorinated compounds. GEL's detection limits for each compound are provided in the table below. GEL holds DOD
FLAP IS017025:200.5 accreditation for this method, which is fully compliant with QSM 5.1 for analysis of PFCs for
nonpotabie water. GEL is waiting final approval from A21LA for soils at this time and anticipate receiving certification by
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the end of June at the latest.
2. GEL's Anal to Lists and Re orting Limits.
Water Limits
Soil Limits
MDL
PQL
Parameter
CAS Number
ng1L
ng/L
MDL (ug(Kg)
PQL (uglKg)
Perfluorooetanesulfonate (PFOS)
1763-23-1
0.66
2
0.165
0.5
Perfluoroundecanoic acid
2058-94-8
0,72
2
0.165
0.5
PFUdA
N-methylperfluoro-l-
octanesulfonamidoacetic acid
2355-31-9
1.32
4
0.19
0.5
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
2706-90-3
0.66
2
0.165
0.5
Perfluoropentanesulfonate
2706-91-4
0.66
1.88
0.165
0.5
PFPeS
Fluoroteiomer sulfonate 6:2 (6:2
27619-97-2
0.66
1.9:
0.39
1
FTS
N-ethylperfluoro-l-
2991-50 6
1.32
4
0.275
1
octanesulfonamidoacetic acid
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)
307-24-4
0.66
2
0.165
0.5
Perfluorododecanoic acid
PFDoA
307-55-1
0.66
2
0.165
0.5
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
335-67-1
0,66
2
0.165
0.5
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)
335-76-2
0.66
2
0,37
1
Perfluorodecanesulfonate
335-77-3
0.6.6
1.94
0.165
0.5
PFDS)
Perfluorohexanesulfonate
355-46-4
0,66
1.82
0.165
0.5
PFHxS
Perfluorobutyric acid (PFBA)
375-22-4
- 0.82
2
0.165
0.5
Perfluorobutanesulfonate (PFBS)
375-73-5
0.8
1.78
0.165 _
0,5
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)
375-85-9
0.68
2
0.165
0:5
Perfl uoroheptanesu lfonate
PFH S
375-92-8
0.6B.
1.9
0.19
0.5
Perfiuorononanoic acid (PFNA)
375-95-1
0.66-
2
0.165
0.5
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid
376-06-7
0.66
2
0.165
0.5
PFTeDA
Fluoroteiomer sulfonate 8:2 (8:2
39108-34-4
1.32
3.84
0.385
1
FTS)
Perfluoron onanesu lfon ate
68259-12-1
0.7
1.92
0.165
0.5
PFNS
Perfluorotridecanoic acid
72629-94-8
0.66
2
0.165
0.5
PFTrDA
Perfluorooctanesulfonamide
754-91-6
0.66
1.86
0.165
0.5
PFOSA
Fluoroteiomer sulfonate 4:2 (4:2
757124-72-4
0.66
1.88
0.4
1
FTS
Current Limits are based on a prep factor of 0.02.
All work requires submission of a valid PO or signed acknowledgement of this quotation and is subject to GEL's
Standard Terms & Conditions. For clients with approved credit, payment terms are net 30 days. Upon
acceptance, unit prices are valid for one year or for the length of a specific project, whichever is less. For projects that
are ongoing, GEL may increase the unit prices on a yearly basis after the first year.
ACCEPTED BY:
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DATE:
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THIS AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 15-48-10 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE
GEL LABORATORIES, LLC
1.0. General
1.1 GEL Laboratories, LLC, "GEL", is the laboratory being contracted. The "Client" is our valued Client. Our agreement with
the Client consists of these Standard Terms and any written proposal, confirmation letter or pricing documents prepared
by or approved by GEL.
2.0_ GEL General Responsibilities
2.1 GEL agrees to provide the Client professional environmental services. GEL will provide written reports containing
analytical results produced in conformance with agreed upon testing criteria. In performing our services, GEL will use
that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised under similar circumstances by members of our profession in South
Carolina.
2.2 Tests and observations will be conducted in accordance with appropriate test procedures and laboratory protocols. If the
Client specifies tests that vary from GEL's standard or recommended procedures, the Client agrees to hold GEL
harmless from all claims, damages, and expenses arising from Client's direction.
2.3 GEL will assign a Project Manager who will be authorized to serve as the Client's single point of contact and make
decisions relating to the Client's project.
2.4 GEL will not release information regarding our services for the Client or any information that GEL received from the Client
unless authorized in writing, except for information that is in the public domain and except as GEL is required by law.
3.0. Client General Responsibilities
3.1 The Client will not use GEL's name and/or data in any manner which might cause harm to the company's reputation
and/or business. Under no circumstances is the name of GEL Laboratories, LLC, to be published, either alone or in
association with that of any other party, without prior written approval from GEL.
3.2 The Client will assign a representative(s) who has authority to transmit instructions, receive information and make
decisions relative to GEL's work.
3.3 The Client will provide warnings on all samples that are suspected of containing chemical, biological, radioactive or other
hazards. This information shall be given to GEL in writing as a part of the order, prior to shipment of the samples.
Copies shall also accompany the samples. Shipping of samples shall be in accordance with Department of
Transportation (DOT) regulations. Warnings should be affixed to the sample container as well as noted on the chain of
custody.
4.0. Delivery and Acceptance of Samples
4.1 An agreement between the Client and GEL must be in place once samples are received at the laboratory in order for GEL.
to proceed with the project. GEL will accept either a signed copy of the GEL quotation or the Client's purchase order or,
contract as an agreement as long as the Client's terms and conditions have been reviewed and accepted by GEL.
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4.2 Until GEL accepts delivery of samples by notation on a chain of custody document or otherwise in writing, GEL is not
responsible for loss of or damage to samples.
4.3 The turnaround time for samples received after 2:00 pm will begin on the next business day. The Client agrees that
samples received with one half of the holding time expired may be subject to a rush fee.
4.4 GEL will assess a fee of $25 per sample for samples received and placed on a hold status. if samples are later
analyzed, the fee will be waived and only the analytical unit price will be charged. Samples that are taken off of the hold
status with less than one half of the holding time remaining may be subject to a rush fee. GEL will maintain samples on
hold for 30 calendar days. After this time frame, GEL will either dispose of samples in accordance with Section 4.5 or
invoice for additional sample retention in accordance with Section 4.6.
4.5 GEL will charge 40% of the applicable unit price for samples that are requested to be prepped and placed on hold.
Samples that are taken off of the hold status with less than one half of the holding time remaining may be subject to a
rush fee.
4.6 Samples remain the property of the Client at all times. GEL will dispose of non -hazardous samples, sample extracts and
digestates 30 days after the report date unless prior written arrangement has been made with GEL to return the materials
to the Client at the Client's expense. GEL reserves the right to return samples classified as mixed wastes to the Client at
the Client's expense. Charges for disposal of non -routine or hazardous samples will be invoiced to the Client.
4.7 Additional sample retention past the 30 day time frame listed in Section 4.5 may be available for a fee starting at $2 per
container per month. This fee will be invoiced on a monthly basis for every month after the standard 30 day retention.
Fees for large volume, non-standard matrices or cold storage will be negotiated on a case by case basis.
4.8 Regardless of a prior acceptance, GEL may refuse or return samples if we determine that the samples present a risk to
health, safety, the environment or that we are not authorized to accept them. If GEL does not accept a sample, the Client
will immediately have it properly removed from GEL's facilities.
4.9 If the Client requests that samples are analyzed undiluted or sends samples to GEL containing chemical, biological,
radioactive or other hazards without providing appropriate notification as listed in Section 3.3, additional charges may be
assessed, including but not limited to waste disposal fees and costs for instrumentation that must be replaced and/or
repaired. GEL reserves the right to dilute samples as necessary so as not to damage instrumentation.
5.0. Changes to Orders
5A Only designated representatives for each order are authorized to act regarding changes to an order. GEL will only accept
changes to an order from the Client's designated representative(s). All such changes must be in writing and signed by
client's designated representative.
5.2 GEL will notify the Client of any activity that GEL regards as a change to the terms and conditions of an order.
Depending upon the nature of the change, GEL may request a revised proposal or contract amendment.
5.3 The Client will respond to this notification and any request for a revised proposal or contract amendment within
reasonable time to allow analyses to be completed within the holding time.
5.4 Orders may be terminated in writing by either party. GEL shall be compensated for expenses incurred and for services
that are already in process and cannot be reasonably avoided. For analysis that is cancelled, GEL will charge 40% of the
unit cost for samples that are in the prep stage of the testing and 60% of the unit cost for samples that are prepped and in
the analysis stage. For samples that are cancelled and have not been prepped or analyzed, GEL will charge $25 per
sample.
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5,5 If requested in writing and approved by the Client, GEL will reanalyze a sample. If analytical results fall within plus or
minus twenty (20) percent of the original results, the Client agrees to pay GEL for the reanalysis.
6.0. Reports and Records
6.1 Unless otherwise requested, GEL will provide one copy of each report. GEL will retain analytical data for seven years
and financial data for three years following transmittal of GEL's final report.
6.2 If the Client does not pay for our services as agreed, the Client agrees that GEL may retain all reports and work not yet
delivered and reserves the right to refuse further orders and/or samples.
7.0. Compensation
7,1 GEL's pricing is predicated upon the Client's acceptance of the conditions and allocations of risks and responsibilities
described in this Agreement. The client agrees to pay for services provided by GEL in accordance with the terms of the
agreement between the parties.
7.2 The Client agrees to pay invoices within 30 days. In order to receive Net 30 terms, GEL's Accounting Department must
review and approve the Client's credit application. Past due amounts are subject to a late payment penalty of one and
one-half (1.6%) percent per month, but not to exceed the maximum rate allowed by law. Attorneys' fees and other costs
incurred in collecting past due amounts shall be paid by the Client.
7.3 The Client's obligation to pay for the services contracted is in no way dependent or conditioned upon the Client's ability to
obtain financing, approval of governmental or regulatory agencies, or upon the Client's successful completion of the
project.
7.4 The Client agrees to compensate GEL for our services and normally reimbursable expenses if GEL is required to respond
to legal process related to GEL's services for the Client. Compensated services include hourly charges for all personnel
involved in the response and attorney fees reasonably incurred in obtaining advice concerning the response, the
preparation of the testifier, and appearances related to the legal process.
8.0, Risk Allocation Dis utes and Dama e
8.1 In consideration for the work being performed and the fee being charged by GEL for that work, the Client agrees that
GEL's aggregate liability for GEL's negligent acts and omissions and for non -intentional breach will not exceed the fee
paid for GEL's services. The Client waives any claims for any amounts in excess of the GEL fee and further agrees to
indemnify GEL from all liabilities to others in excess of that amount. This limitation does not apply to losses arising from
GEL's gross negligence or intentional breaches of contract.
8.2 GEL will not be liable to the Client for damages unless notified within one year of the date of the completion of our
services. In no event will GEL be liable unless notified of the discovery of the claimed negligent act, error, omission or
breach within 30 days of the date of its discovery and unless the Client has given GEL an opportunity to remedy the
damages.
8,3 All disputes arising out of or relating to the agreement between the parties shall be decided by arbitration in accordance
with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association in effect at the time the dispute arises. Any
award rendered by the arbitrator or arbitrators shall be final and judgment may be entered upon it in accordance with
South Carolina law.
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9.0. Indemnities
9.1 GEL will indemnify and hold the Client harmless from and against demands, damages, and expenses caused by GEL's
negligent acts and omissions and breach of contract and by the negligent acts and omissions and breach of contract of
persons for whom GEL is legally responsible. The Client will indemnify and hold GEL harmless from and against
demands, damages, and expenses caused by the Client's negligent acts and omissions and breach of contract and by
the negligent acts and omissions and breach of contract of persons for whom the Client is legally responsible.
10.0. Miscellaneous Provisions
10.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Client and GEL, and it supersedes all prior agreements. Any
term, condition, prior course of dealing, course of performance, understanding, purchase order conditions, or other
agreement purporting to modify, vary, supplement, or explain any provision of this agreement is of no effect unless placed
in writing and signed by both parties subsequent to the date of this agreement.
10.2 GEL may subcontract laboratory procedures as GEL deerns necessary to meet GEL's obligations to Client.
10.3 Neither Client nor GEL. shall have any liability for nonperformance caused in whole or in part by causes beyond our
reasonable control. Such causes include but are not limited to Acts of God. civil unrest and war, labor unrest and strikes
and acts of authorities.
10.4 If any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, the remaining terms shall
be in full effect and shall be construed as if the invalid or unenforceable matters were never included in it. No waiver of
any default shall be a waiver of any future default.
Pricing is subject to change without notification.
GEL Laboratories, LLC, copyright 2003, Revision 4
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