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Section 2 Methodology

Objectives: Provide efficient and timely crumb rubber material testing services to support implementation of Activity Plans and to support the Tire Incentive Program. Under Task 4, subject to the budget constraints included in the contract amendment to be developed under Task 2, the Project Team will conduct tests of crumb rubber materials supplied to manufacturers participating in the FCS Program as well as those approved through the TIP grant program. Denise Kennedy will serve as lead coordinator for crumb rubber material testing and DK Enterprises will perform the particle size tests and reporting utilizing the WS Tyler Ro-Tap Machine. We may send out the material for testing to compare using a digital camsizer or Akron Rubber Development Laboratory. Our proposed approach described here and in the Appendix A Cost Proposal is intended to fully respond to the RFP requirements as written. We would like to discuss with CalRecycle as part of Task 1 Work Plan development, and again under Task 2D contract amendment development and budgeting for Tasks 3 and Task 4, how CalRecycle resources can best be applied to maximize value and to provide the information most needed to achieve FCS Program goals. Following are some of the issues we would like to discuss and clarify. we propose that Denise Kennedy DK Enterprises will conduct the sieve analysis tests directly. If the need arises, accredited testing laboratories are available on our team for more refined test needs. We assume crumb rubber specifications for each manufacturer and product will be identified through Activity Plans for FCS participants, and by TIP program manufacturers. Project management costs associated with executing subcontract agreements and tracking and coordinating subcontractor activities related to crumb rubber material testing will be covered under Task 4.

Task 4 Deliverables:

• Copies of Test Results and Summaries of Site Visits and Issues Identified (to be provided with monthly progress reports)

Task 5: Reporting

Objectives: Keep CalRecycle apprised of Work Plan and budget and progress status, and any issues that arise throughout the contract, and submit a thorough final report documenting outcomes. The Project Team will stay in regular contact with the Project Manager, Denise Kennedy. DK Enterprises will submit monthly progress and budget reports along with invoices during the project. As required in the RFP, monthly reports will include, for each task and sub-task (broken down by manufacturer and product):

• Total budget, previously billed amount, current month billing and amount remaining;

• Summary of activity completed, anticipated next steps and significant issues or potential impediments and proposed resolution; and • Copies of completed tests, certifications and digital photographs (before and after) of completed products.

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