FCS3

Section 2 Methodology

The Project Manager and assigned subcontractor, if required, will work with the qualified manufacturers The full range of technical assistance and testing/certification services our team is prepared to offer is described under Section 5, Qualifications and Resources. As described in the RFP, we will seek to coordinate the timely completion of the FCS activities and production of TDPs by the participating manufacturers. As covered in the Activity Plans approved under Task 2, we will assist in resolving production impediments or other concerns that hinder manufacturer timely production and sale of TDPs (while not helping manufacturers regarding marketing, web site design or actual product sales). To the extent approved in Activity Plans, we will seek to document product sales that verify feedstock conversion. We have learned many valuable lessons in our previous feedstock conversion and technical assistance work. We know that manufacturers have multiple competing priorities and that there are many barriers to evaluating and implementing changes in production processes that directly impact production, marketing and sales, financial performance and other company areas. Consequently, we believe the keys to success to Task 3 and overall FCS Program success include: • Developing and maintaining a high level of trust among the Project Team, Manufacturer and CalRecycle; • Providing valuable, high quality technical assistance, testing and certification services that will provide tangible benefits to participating manufacturers; • Continual, regular communication with participating manufacturers (including operational, marketing and management representatives), along with assigned service providers and involved supply chain firms; • Regular monitoring, direct feedback and reminders of upcoming milestones and deadlines, especially the proposed “hard deadlines” for manufacturer milestones needed to continue ongoing assistance services, as well as the need to assure use of California tire rubber only; and • Respectful, sustained tenacity and enthusiastic support to keep key players motivated and on- track for success. In the FCS Program, we will build on these experiences and lessons learned to maximize program benefits. We will keep the Contract Manager apprised through submission of monthly progress reports with copies of test results documenting progress, next steps and identifying any issues or concerns that could impede success. Project management costs associated with executing subcontract agreements and tracking and coordinating subcontractor activities related to implementing Activity Plans, including provision of technical assistance services and product testing/certification as approved in Activity Plans, will be covered under Task 3.

Task 3 Deliverables:

• Monthly progress reports and a final report (to be provided under Task 5)

Task 4: Crumb Rubber Material Testing

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