GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Federal Acquisition Service
Authorized Federal Supply Schedule Price List
Schedule for: Professional Services Schedule
Industrial Group: 00CORP
Class: F999
Special Item Numbers: 899-1, 899-1RC
(Environmental Consulting Services)
Contract Number: GS-10F-0302S
Contract Period: June 15, 2016 – June 14, 2021
Business Size: Small Business
BSA Environmental Services, Inc.
23400 Mercantile Road, Suite 8
Beachwood, OH 44122
Telephone: (216) 765-0582
Fax: (216) 765-0583
Contact: John Beaver, PhD ()
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
1a. Table of awarded special item number(s) with appropriate cross-reference to item descriptions and awarded price(s).
899-1, 899-1RC
Environmental Consulting Services
BSA Environmental Services, Inc. (BSA) is a professional environmental services company with extensive experience working on projects from throughout North America. We provide research quality, cost-effective aquatic support services to both government and commercial clients. We perform a wide-range of aquatic microbiology analyses.
Our core aquatic services include:
- Zooplankton analysis
- Phytoplankton and periphyton analysis
- Taxonomic identification/enumeration
- Biomass/biovolume estimates
- Algal systematics
- Taste and odor algae identification
- Cyanotoxin analysis
- Cyanobacteria identification
- HAB identification
- Invasive species identification
- Permanent slides/voucher collections
- Larval fish gut analysis
- Macroinvertebrate analysis
- Statistical analysis and data report writing
- Manuscript preparation
BSA’s reputation for superior contract performance and adherence to standards of excellence is well known to our clients. We provide research quality, cost-effective aquatic support services to Government and commercial clients. BSA is known for maintaining the highest level of quality and responsiveness. Each project we undertake is conducted in accordance with prescribed client standards for quality of services, including timely submission of work products. Our data have been used in numerous refereed publications, Government reports, and scientific presentations.We help Government and commercial clients determine the level of taxonomic effort, subsample size and turnaround time based on their individual research objectives and budget constraints. By establishing a close working relationship with our clients, BSA ensures coordination of effort for compliance with agreed upon analytical standards.
We have completed well over 100,000 aquatic analyses since inception of the firm and have experience in managing large, complex projects. BSA has completed 5 projects for $1M+ and 5 projects for $500K+. During each of the last 3 calendar years, BSA has completed approximately 3,000 zooplankton analyses, 4,000 phytoplankton analyses, and 1,000 chlorophyll a analyses. BSA has provided aquatic laboratory services to over 100 discrete entities (excluding multiple offices of the same agency). BSA was the prime contractor for phytoplankton, zooplankton, and microcystin analyses for the 2012 USEPA National Lakes Assessment. During the course of that project, BSA completed 3,125 zooplankton, 2,471 phytoplankton, and 2,234 microcystin analyses on budget and within the time constraint set forth by the government.
BSA is particularly attuned to the importance of ecoregion as a determinant of phytoplankton, zooplankton, and diatom composition. Our phytoplankton and zooplankton data have been used in numerous refereed publications, government reports, and scientific presentations concerning a diverse array of study objectives including water quality, eutrophication, fisheries management, larval fish rearing, invasive species, monitoring for nuclear and electric power plants, toxic algae, recreational safety, water reclamation, water treatment plants, agricultural impacts, endangered species, paleolimnology, nutrient manipulation, drought and hurricane impacts, ballast water, dam removal, taste and odor problems, food web interactions, and hydroacoustic studies.
Hourly labor rates for services provided under SINs 899-1 and 899-1RC are provided in item 1c.
1b. Identification of the lowest priced model number and lowest unit price for that model for each special item number awarded in the contract. This price is the Government price based on a unit of one, exclusive of any quantity/dollar volume, prompt payment, or any other concession affecting price. Those contracts that have unit prices based on the geographic location of the customer, should show the range of the lowest price, and cite the areas to which the prices apply.
Not applicable.
1c. If the Contractor is proposing hourly rates, a description of all corresponding commercial job titles, experience, functional responsibility and education for those types of employees or subcontractors who will perform services shall be provided. If hourly rates are not applicable, indicate “Not applicable” for this item.
Labor Categories and Rates
SINs 899-1 and 899-1RC
BSA consists of a diverse group of environmental professionals with experience, training, and education (including advanced degrees) in environmental science; GIS; ecology; environmental/land use policy and planning; solid and hazardous waste operations; Federal-level emergency planning, preparedness, and response; environmental regulatory compliance (especially NEPA and other major environmental statutes); and civil, chemical, and environmental engineering (with Professional Engineer registration).
BSA’s Labor Categories and Rates are as follows:
Labor Category Title / Effective 6/15/16-6/14/17 / Effective 6/15/17-6/14/18 / Effective 6/15/18-6/14/19 / Effective 6/15/19-6/14/20 / Effective 6/15/20-6/14/21Corporate Official/Senior Scientist III / $184.73 / $187.68 / $190.69 / $193.74 / $196.84
Scientist II / $151.50 / $153.93 / $156.39 / $158.89 / $161.44
Scientist I / $122.84 / $124.81 / $126.80 / $128.83 / $130.89
Technical Support Specialist II / $94.18 / $95.69 / $97.22 / $98.77 / $100.35
Technical Support Specialists I / $81.89 / $83.20 / $84.54 / $85.89 / $87.26
“The Service Contract Act (SCA) is applicable to this contract and as it applies to the entire Federal Supply Schedule Industrial Group 00CORP, Professional Services Schedule and all services provided. While no specific labor categories have been identified as being subject to SCA due to exemptions for professional employees (FAR 22.1101, 22.1102 and 29CRF 5413.300), this contract still maintains the provisions and protections for SCA eligible labor categories. If and/or when the Contractor adds SCA labor categories / employees to the contract through the modification process, the Contractor must inform the Contracting Officer and establish a SCA matrix identifying the GSA labor category titles, the occupational code, SCA labor category titles and applicable wage determination (WD) number. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the contract.”
Labor Category Descriptions
The Labor Rates for Environmental Consulting Services are based on the following labor categories. A numerical system for labor classification is used. 4
This system generally indicates skill level, education, and experience. Definitions of the labor categories are listed below:
Technical Support Specialist-I:Entry-level position in the company. The individual has a Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in a related science from a four year college or university. Works under close supervision of the project manager. Performs routine analyses as part of less complicated assignments. The individual reports to a senior level professional.
Technical Support Specialist-II: The individual has a Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in a related science from a four year college or university and has two to five years of experience in the field. Professional registration or certification is not mandatory. The individual may have responsibility for a project of limited scope and direct supervision over technical and administrative support staff for those projects. The individual reports to a senior professional.
Scientist-I: The individual has a Master’s degree (M.S.) in a related science plus three years related experience, or Bachelor's plus five to ten years of progressive experience and responsibility. Professional registration or certification in the field by a nationally recognized authority is a job requirement. The individual has project responsibility for larger projects and supervises subordinate technical, professional and administrative staff. The individual reports to a senior professional and/or executive management.
Scientist-II: The individual has a Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in a related science plus five years related experience, or Master’s degree (M.S.) plus eight years related experience, or Bachelor's degree and more than ten years of progressive experience and responsibility. An advanced degree is preferred but not mandatory. The individual is responsible for project management and performance of work on an independent level within the organization. The individual operates under broad guidelines and has wide latitude for decision-making in the performance of work assignments. The individual supervises teams of individuals including professionals, technicians, and administrative support staff. The individual is responsible for overall project management and performance of work. The individual operates under broad guidelines and has wide latitude for decision-making.
Corporate Official/Senior Scientist-III: This individual has a Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in a related science plus 8 years related experience, or a Master’s degree (M.S.) plus 10 years related experience. Plans, conducts, and supervises major projects necessitating the use of advanced knowledge/experience and the ability to originate and apply new and unique methods and procedures. Provides senior review and technical direction. Responsible for resources, technical direction, cost and schedule performance, and quality. Frequently manages multiple major programs or projects concurrently and supplies technical advice and counsel to other professionals.
Note: One year of experience may be substituted for one year of education for all labor categories.
2. Maximum order.
$1,000,000
3. Minimum order.
$100
4. Geographic coverage
Domestic only.
5. Point(s) of production (city, county, and State or foreign country).
Same as company address.
6. Discount from list prices or statement of net price.
Labor rates listed above are government net prices (discounts already deducted).
7. Quantity discounts.
None offered.
8. Prompt payment terms.
1% discount if payment within 10 days.
9a. Notification that Government purchase cards are accepted at or below the micro-purchase threshold.
Government purchase cards will be accepted at or below the micro-purchase threshold.
9b. Notification whether Government purchase cards are accepted or not accepted above the micro-purchase threshold.
Government purchase cards will be accepted above the micro-purchase threshold.
10. Foreign Items (list items by country of origin).
None.
11a. Time of delivery. (Contractor insert number of days).
Specified on the task order.
11b. Expedited Delivery. The Contractor will insert the sentence “Items available for expedited delivery are noted in this price list” under this heading. The Contractor may use a symbol of its choosing to highlight items in its price lists that have expedited delivery.
Expedited delivery of completed work products (hard copies and/or CDs of NEPA documents) is available if necessary. Contact contractor for ODCs and rates for this service.
11c. Overnight and 2-day delivery. The Contractor will indicate whether overnight and 2-day delivery are available. Also, the Contractor will indicate that
the schedule customer may contact the Contractor for rates for overnight and 2-day delivery.
Overnight and 2-day delivery of completed work is available if necessary. Contact contractor for ODCs and rates for this service.
11d. Urgent Requirements. The Contractor will note in its price list the “Urgent Requirements” clause of its contract and advise agencies that they can also contact the Contractor’s representative to effect a faster delivery.
Not applicable.
12. F.O.B. point(s).
Destination.
13a. Ordering address(es).
Same as company address shown on the cover page of this document.
13b. Ordering procedures: For supplies and services, the ordering procedures, information on Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) are found in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-3.
14. Payment address(es).
Same as company address shown on the cover page of this document.
15. Warranty provision.
Contractor’s standard commercial warranty.
16. Export packing charges, if applicable.
Not applicable.
17. Terms and conditions of Government purchase card acceptance (any thresholds above the micro-purchase level).
BSA will accept credit card purchases above the micro-purchase threshold.
18. Terms and conditions of rental, maintenance, and repair (if applicable).
Not applicable.
19. Terms and conditions of installation (if applicable).
Not applicable.
20. Terms and conditions of repair parts indicating date of parts price lists and any discounts from list prices (if applicable).
Not applicable.
20a. Terms and conditions for any other services (if applicable).
Not applicable.
21. List of service and distribution points (if applicable).
Not applicable.
22. List of participating dealers (if applicable).
Not applicable.
23. Preventive maintenance (if applicable).
Not applicable.
24a. Special attributes such as environmental attributes (e.g., recycled content, energy efficiency, and/or reduced pollutants).
Not applicable.
24b. If applicable, indicate that Section 508 compliance information is available on Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) supplies and services and show where full details can be found (e.g. contractor’s website or other location). The EIT standards can be found at:
BSA addresses Section 508 compliance on EIT supplies and services on a task order basis.
25. Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number.
783422173
26. Notification regarding registration in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database.
BSA is registered in the CCR database.
27. Uncompensated Overtime. (Indicate if used).
BSA’s professional employees do not work uncompensated overtime.