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THE DiSTRIBUTION OF LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR THISORDER ARE AS FOLLOWS:

' LABOR: ENVIRONMENTAl ENGINEERING-$43,OOOHAZARD ABATEMENT -$357,000

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I THE PROJECTED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE OF THISORDER IS 9/27/05 TO 9/26/06

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CELTA SERVICES, INC. 9/26/05

PROPOSAL FOR INInAL PHASE OF USDA! ARS/SRRCCLEANUP/RESTORA nON PROJECT

1.0 Introduction

Celta Services, Inc. (CSI) recognizes the urgent needs of the USDA/ARS/SRRC (theCenter) to recover from damage sustained during and in the aftermath of HurricaneKatrina. CSI is in a unique position to lead the restoration effort, due to the longexperience of its staff at the Center and the first-hand, real-time assessments performedby the CSI Project Manager during his presence onsite throughout the storm and duringthe subsequent flooding. CSI proposes to provide the following services as the initialphase of the cleanup/restoration project.

General

CSI will perform a comprehensive evaluation of the condition of the Center to determineand establish recommendations for a comprehensive approach to recovery, repair, andabatement of hazardous conditions. Our recommendations will be based on our extensiveinstitutional knowledge and will be oriented toward the fastest return to service possiblethat will ensure the safety and health of all building occupants. We will make our uppermanagement immediately available to discuss any component of our approach, and willmake necessary adjustments to our approach as needed to meet Center requirements. Ourapproach, as described below, is divided into discrete operational functionalitycomponents, based on our opinion as to criticality, and subsequent to the establishment ofa baseline of operational approach.

~gistical Considenltton~

-We -realize-that-all efforts .directed--at restoratioo of -the use-of~e- Center must besupported by several basic common support functions. These include the provision ofessential utilities such as water and power, as well as life support needs such as portabletoilets. Additionally, we understand and accept the need for preparation ofcomprehensive work plans, safety protocols, and communications procedures that mustbe submitted, reviewed, and approved prior to the initiation of work. The CSI ProjectManager will be the single point of contact for such transmittal and receipt of approvalsprior to the initiation of work under any specific or discrete work element. All work willbe performed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations,and environmental considerations.

Environmen tal Considerations3.0

CSI has already conducted negotiations with and facilitated an inspection by a licensedand insured professional environmental engineering firm and jointly conducted a surveyof the SRRC site. The engineering firm will catalog the results of the survey and developprotocols (subject to review and approval by ARS management) to address theremediation of wet and mold-contaminated materials, and perform initial sampling,

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including background sampling on the upper floors, to determine how extensive the moldgrowth is and what can be saved. This firm will also provide in-progress monitoring,provide oversight of work being perfonned to ensure accordance with protocols, andperfonn clearance monitoring to determine the effectiveness of the remediation.

CSI will hire a licensed and insured mold and water damage remediation contractor todemolish and properly remove and dispose of all affected drywall, ceiling tile, insulation,wall and floor coverings as per protocols established by the environmental engineeringfinn, and isolate ducts, shafts, and openings to prevent mold from spreading to upperfloors. Contractor personnel will be properly outfitted with all level C PPE as requiredby protocols. Work areas will be properly ventilated as per established as approved byARS management.

CSI will abate the radiological and chemical materials on all floors as per protocolsestablished by the environmental engineering finn (and approved by ARS management).

Electrical Systems

CSI will conduct an assessment of the Center's emergency generator and determine therequirements for getting it operational to provide power for the restoration effort.Additionally, we will hire a licensed and insured professional high-voltage contractor tovisually inspect cables and terminations at each switch board, pressure wash cables andswitchgear with clean water to remove dirt and debris, spray and wipe cables andswitchgear with cable cleaner, disconnect cable ends at switchgear, isolate and test to150% useable voltage phase to ground voltage, 7620 x 150% test voltage 11,500 DCvolts, and reconnect cables to switchgear or ground damaged cables and keep isolated.The subcontractor will also draw samples of dielectric coolant oil from switchgear andhave it analyzed.

5.0 HV AC Systems

CSI will provide pricing on duct cleaning for all individual air handling units.

CSI will review the environmental engineering firm's protocols for air conditioningrequirements designed to further the remediation effort and hire a licensed and insured airconditioning installation contractor to provide DX air handling units and connect themdirectly to the existing air handling ducts after they have been decontaminated.

Structure

CSI assumes at this juncture that the building's structure remains intact. Sheetrock,insulation, wallcovering, floorcovering, ceiling tiles, and possibly partition walls will beabated as per protocol without damaging structural integrity.

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7.0 Summary Discussion and Pricing

CSI will utilize the funding made available at this point in time to begin thecleanup/restoration project of the USDNARS/SRRC. The work will be perfOnIled as perprotocols established by the environmental engineering firm as approved by ARSmanagement. Given that the Center was initially damaged on August 29, 2005, andinundated on August 30, 2005, a significant time lapse has already occurred during whichtime mold has had free reign to grow and the Center's condition has deterioratedappreciably. Obviously, with a project of this scale and degree of urgency, work mustbegin as soon as possible and proceed at a rapid pace to prevent further deterioration ofthe facility. CSI's proposal address the Center's problems swiftly and professionally forthe initial phase of the cleanup/recovery. It is apparent that additional funding will berequired to continue and ultimately complete the project to bring the Center back to fullfunctionality. The work will be performed on a time and material basis as follows:

Labor - Environmental Engineering Firm - $43,000-Abatement Subcontractor - $357 tOOO-DX Unit Installation - $204,000

SUBTOTAL $604,OOO

Materials/Equipment- Env. Eng. Fiml- $5,000- Abatement Subcontractor - $375,000-DX Unit Installation - $216,000

SUBTOTAL S596,000

TOTAL $1,200,000

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