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Introduction
of New Services (SIN 899-99)
While the majority of SES’s experience is in
environmental management and remediation, the hallmark of our company is
our expertise in the development and implementation of new environmental
services. In particular, we have led
the way in the development of environmental management in agriculture. This new and very important aspect of
environmental services is at the forefront of developing standards, not
only for sources of chemical contamination, but the threats of biological
contamination with genetically modified organisms (GMO) and disease threats
that could profoundly affect the largest industry in America.
Since our founding in 1998, SES has provided
unique environmental services in the agriculture industry. SES has participated
in the development of these new standards on national boards in conjunction
with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. EPA, industry
professional trade organizations, and with representatives from
agricultural producers. Our
experience in developing new services in agriculture include:
- Development
of the OFAER Program, including the development of training and
certification programs for assessors, and management of the third
party verification and oversight program, which was designed to assure
that livestock operation assessments conducted for OFAER are completed
correctly. SES provided personnel
experienced and trained in oversight of the program to assure
compliance with program objectives.
- Participation
in the development of the Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning
(CNMP) process by the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS). SES provided key review and
input in the process through review and comment of the requirements of
CNMPs.
- Development
and implementation of a working CNMP for one of America’s largest
livestock producers at 23 facilities.
This document exceeded the requirements of the NRCS and federal
court in Missouri, and enabled the livestock producer to provide
greater management capability for animal wastes produced at its
facilities.
- Providing
waste management and nutrient balance analyses for land application of
manure wastes for more than 50,000 acres of farmland. For Premium Standard Farms (PSF), SES developed a field prioritization
scheme for land application of manure based on a numerical scoring
system to minimize threats to surface water and public
facilities. This included
assessment of sensitive environmental receptors, the need for soil
conservation measures to minimize migration of contaminants/nutrients
to surface waters, and crop/vegetation strategies to maximize nutrient
use and recycling.
- Participation
in the development of the Phosphorous (P) Index for the state of
Missouri. SES participated in the technical
review and comment of Missouri’s P Index, working closely with the
NRCS and the University of Missouri to identify P management factors
to be included in the process. SES conducted detailed
testing and sensitivity analyses of the P Index and comparison to
other state P indexes and provided key information back to the NRCS
and the state on results of the tests.
- Development
of GIS applications for manure management planning, and assistance to
other organizations developing similar applications. This program has been implemented by
one of the nation’s largest livestock producers for increasing the
efficiency of waste management operations at 23 facilities.
- Detailed
assessment of agricultural and range management as a function of
environmental assessment, analysis, and management.
- Recent
introduction of a risk management program for agricultural operations,
including biosecurity issues for livestock producers and genetically
modified organisms (GMO).
SES Federal Supply
Rate Schedule
Offerors shall specify the Labor Category(ies) proposed and
the hourly and daily rates for each.
Total price for Environmental Planning Services & Documentation
will be established at the time the Task/Delivery Order is placed and will
be based on the prices offered herein. The estimated number of hours
negotiated with the ordering agency and the labor category(ies) provided
will be shown on the resultant Task/Delivery Order. If the agency Contracting Officer chooses
to purchase from this SIN on a Labor Hour basis, the resultant
Task/Delivery Order shall specify the Not To Exceed price, the Labor
Category(ies), and any Other Direct Costs (ODCs). The Agency Contracting
Officer shall negotiate pricing of ODC’s in accordance with all applicable
acquisition regulations.
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