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2007 TRANSFER STATION RFP i � 3 Salem Transfer Station, LLC Request for Proposals Salem Transfer Station 12 Swampscott Road IC ,�( Al t �p 0.fi r � wY4� 9 ♦ 'V i iSII t:" y {y¢iE x ; Vii 3 q fAl4^•4, ice, M"J� A• A� `�a � }, h.�'�' l T 4g �.." �. k t"t � ..` x ` "c*� .fits t r'.•,, yy ILI I SALEM TRANSFER STATION, LLC >49 SOUTH STREET QUINCY, MA 02269 March 22, 2007 Salem City Hall Annex 120 Washington Street 3'd Floor Salem, MA 01970 Attention: Albert Hill Chief Procurement Officer/Purchasing Agent Dear Mr. Albert Hill: Salem Transfer Station, LLC (STS) is pleased to present our proposal for City of Salem RFP# I-29. Our proposal contains a comprehensive implementation plan to remediate environmental issues onsite while providing long-term value to the City of Salem and STS. The STS team has the project experience and financial stability necessary to successfully complete the proposed means and methods contained herein. Specifically, our team has demonstrated capabilities all major aspects of means and methods contained within our proposal, including solid waste, environmental remediation, and landfill capping experience. The proposal details STS's experience and includes recent and ongoing examples of our expertise. STS looks forward to project award and providing our services, as we are interested in working with to the City of Salem to satisfy both short-tern and long-term needs. If you require any further clarification regarding our proposal please feel free to contact us. Cordially, Michael J. Merullo Salem Transfer Station, LLC � L Salem Transfer Station Overview Introduction Salem Transfer Station, LLC (hereinafter "respondent"), submits the following response to the Request for Proposals for the Salem Transfer Station. Contents This publication contains the following topics: T opic See Page mary se 4 n Plan 6 posal 14 Qualifications 19 Attachments Number Acknowledgement of Addendums 1 Price Proposal Form Z Disclosure Statement Concerning Beneficial Interest 3 Certificate of Non-Collusion and Taxation Attestation Clause 4 Timelines Gantt Chart 5 Reuse Pro Forma 6 Financial Reference Letter from Bank 7 Qualifications Information g Corporate Records 9 Authorization Form 10 Site Plan Number Conceptual Site Layout Plan 1 of 1 1 Proposal Summary Introduction The following is a summary of the proposal prepared by the respondent. The respondent The respondent, Salem Transfer Station, LLC, is a team comprised of the following companies: EZ Disposal Service, Inc. Capitol Waste Services, Inc. Jay Cashman, Inc. These companies represent the most successful independent waste companies in the greater Boston area,combining expertise in: Municipal collection, Commercial hauling, Waste transfer, processing, and recycling, Landfill closure, and Wetlands mitigation Summary of The proposal from the respondent consists of the following: proposal Lease/option agreement for 6-months during the permitting of the new transfer station Operate the existing transfer station "as-is" during the permitting/design stages for the new transfer station Purchase the site from Salem at the end of the lease, contingent upon successful permitting of a 500 tons per day (tpd) average tonnage transfer station with a maximum permitted capacity of 650 tpd Perform all required permitting and design activities associated with the closure of the landfill Perform all required compliance activities associated with the landfill's current and post-closure requirements Perform closure of the landfill Construct a new state-of-the-art transfer station Provide curbside leaf/yard waste collection four times per year for Salem residents Provide one day per month open to residents at the transfer station at a reduced gate rate(25% less than average gate rate). Provide a "royalty"to the City of Salem for each ton of waste entering the facility on an ongoing basis . ' Continued on nest page l 9 l Proposal Summary, Continued Financial The table below summarizes the financial benefits for the City of Salem for summary the next 30 years. Description $ Amount Landfill Closure/Remediation Permitting $100,000 Existing Transfer Station and Landfill Compliance (1-year) $75,000 New Transfer Station Permitting $125,000 Landfill Closure/Remediation $2,000,000 Post-Closure Monitoring/Compliance (30 years - $2,250,000 $75,000/ r.) Host-Community Fee (30 years - $2.00/ton) $7,425,000 City of Salem solid waste services (30 years - $150,000/ r.) $4,500,000 Total $16,475,000 Notes: 1) The estimate does not include taxes paid to the City of Salem 2) The"Host-Community Fee" is a perpetual benefit to the City,contingent upon the facility remaining open; 30-years of the fee was included above as an example 3) The City of Salem solid waste services are a perpetual benefit, contingent upon the facility remaining open; 30-years of the service was included above as an example 3 � t Proposed Reuse Introduction The following section provides details on the proposed reuse of the facility. Rehabilitation/ The project will consist of the following construction/rehabilitation new components: construction Demolition/disposal of the existing transfer station and incinerator stack. Movement of exterior waste materials onto the footprint of the proposed landfill closure area. r Removal of approximately 5,000 cubic yards of C&D from within the immediate area surrounding the culvert through Forest River. Installation of gas and groundwater monitoring wells Construction of landfill cap and associated surrounding site improvements Construction and operation of a new state-of-the-art transfer station facility Compatibility The following is a summary of the compatibility of the use of the site as a transfer station: Currently being used as a transfer station, and thus no change is being proposed Closing the currently unclosed landfill Removing waste materials from within the wetlands Visually, the closure of the landfill and replacement of the current transfer station with a new, state-of-the-art facility will be a significant improvement. Continued on next page 4 i Proposed Reuse, Continued Public benefit The public benefits include the following: Closure of a contaminated site (the landfill) Improvements to an unsightly property Demolition and replacement of dilapidated buildings Indoor operations at a new state-of-the-art transfer station versus current indoor/outdoor operation which currently has a high potential for nuisance dust, noise, odors. etc. Creation of visual barriers including acceptance of waste at the future building to be conducted only on the west side of the building, away from Swampscott Road. Improvements to the Forest River and associated wetlands Solid waste services (leaf/yard waste) provided to the citizens at no cost Removal of a significant financial liability (landfill closure and post- closure care), which would have impacted individual taxpayers Royalty fee for each ton of waste accepted at the facility, which will add to City's revenues and thus reduce taxes City benefit The direct benefits to the City of Salem include: f Expedited closure and site redevelopment permitting (in the interest of both parties) to reduce the potential for fines from MassDEP Removal of a significant financial liability (landfill closure and post- closure care) Tax revenues front site improvements/new structures Improvements to the Forest River and associated wetlands Solid waste services provided at no cost Royalty fee for each ton of waste accepted at the facility will add to City's revenues on an ongoing basis Implementation Plan Introduction This section provides information on the proposed reuse of the site and the respondent's method for developing it. Summary of The respondent proposes the following plan of action: implementation plan Submission of the respondent's proposal to the City of Salem on March 22, 2007 City of Salem selects the respondent prior to June I, 2007 Respondent begins 60-day due-diligence on June 1, 2007 City of Salem and respondent sign lease/option agreement on August 1, 2007 6-month lease begins on September 1, 2007 Respondent conducts landfill closure permitting and new transfer station permitting simultaneously during lease period Purchase option agreement is executed on March 1, 2008 provided permits are obtained for the new transfer station Respondent conducts landfill closure and construction of new transfer station simultaneously after March 1, 2008. A Gantt chart with all of the pertinent major tasks and associated start/completion dates is included as attachment 5. The subsequent sections provide detailed implementation steps to be undertaken throughout the process. Continued on nest page { aa�W 6 Implementation Plan, Continued Nest 5-months The following is a summary of the activities that would be initiated within the (March 07— next 5 months (March 22— September 1, 2007). September 07) Respondent submits proposal on March 22, 2007 Begin 60-day due-diligence period on June 1, 2007 with the intention to sign the agreement on August 1, 2007, begin lease on September 1, 2007 (assumption based on the RFP's desire to have the lease start on that date). During 90-day period (60-day due diligence period plus 30-day lag time before the lease begins) perform the following: o Environmental due diligence (continue to assess the data on monitoring wells, test pits, etc. around the site) o Request that all files (both electronic and otherwise) from BETA and/or Alliance Environmental be surrendered to City of Salem and given to respondent (given that the City paid for them under the terms of their existing lease for up to $500k worth of closure/remediation/permitting costs) o Prepare draft permit applications for the following: Q ■ ENF with MEPA • BOH concurrence with tonnage increase (both MSW and C&D) or site assignment modification • Planning Board Special Permit with Salem • Conservation Commission NOI with Salem • Operation Modification with MassDEP Continued on next page 7 Implementation Plan, Continued Following 6- The following is a summary of the activities that would be initiated within the months 6-month lease period (September 07 — March 08): (September 07 —March 08) Respondent leases with the option to buy at a pre-set price of$1.00 at the end of six-months, or at end of year one, or extend the lease another 6- months or 1-year Respondent operates the existing transfer station at 100 tons per day, and open to Salem residents one day per month at a reduced rate (25% less than gate rate) Respondent provides curbside leaf/yard waste collection four times per year for Salem residents Respondent conducts sampling/monitoring at the facility in compliance with MassDEP requirements Respondent continues closure design and permitting (CAAA changes, CAD, etc.) and coordinates efforts with MassDEP Respondent requests an extension of 3-6 months from MassDEP on behalf of the City, for the landfill closure Respondent does not commence with remediation/closure of landfill Respondent pays no "royalty" (per ton fee) to Salem for the entire lease period Respondent submits the following simultaneously and begins the public hearings for permitting of the new transfer station facility: o ENF with MEPA o BOH concurrence with tonnage increase (both MSW and C&D) or site assignment modification o Planning Board Special Permit with Salem o Conservation Commission NOI with Salem o Operation Modification with MassDEP If at the end of the 6-month lease period, respondent obtains all permits required for the 650-tpd transfer station, they would move forward with the purchase. (Option 1 —Purchase). If at the end of the 6-month lease period, the respondent were denied permits required for the 650-tpd transfer station, they would terminate their lease/option at an agreed-upon date that would insure a reasonable transition for the City (Option 2 — Lease/Option Termination). If at the end of the 6-month lease, the respondent were uncertain on whether they would obtain the necessary permits for the 650-tpd transfer station, then a 2°.1 6-month lease period would begin. (Option 3 — Lease Extension). Continued on next page 8 Implementation Plan, Continued Option t - If at the end of the 6-month lease period, the respondent obtains all permits Purehase required for the new 650 tpd transfer station, they would move forward with the purchase to include the following: Paying $1 for the property and structures Closure of the landfill Assumption of landfill liability and 30-years post-closure monitoring New transfer station construction Royalty to Salem upon opening of the new transfer station ($2.00/ton) Respondent provides curbside leaf/yard waste collection four times per year for Salem residents Respondent opens transfer station to residents once per month at a reduced rate Option 2— If at the end of the 6-month lease period, the respondent were denied permits Lease required for the 650 tpd transfer station, they would terminate their Termination lease/option, including the following: Termination would include an agreed-upon date that would insure a reasonable transition for the City Respondent would pay a lease/option "termination penalty" of$100,000, which would go towards the closure efforts Respondent would hand over all documents to the City related to the attempted new transfer station permitting, as well as all documents prepared for the landfill closure (value of$125,000— $225,000). Continued on next page 0 9 Implementation Plan, Continued Option 3 — If at the end of the 6-month lease, the respondent were uncertain whether they Lease would obtain the necessary permits from the City of Saletn for the 650 tpd Extension transfer station, then a second 6-month lease period would begin, to include the following: Respondent agrees to pay a "penalty" of$l 00,000 for extending the lease, at the beginning of the lease period, which would go toward a portion of the actual closure costs that the City will incur. Respondent continues to operate the existing transfer station at 100 tpd Respondent continues to provide curbside leaf/yard waste collection four times per year for Salem residents Respondent continues to keep the transfer station open to residents once per month at a reduced rate Respondent continues with new 650 tpd transfer station permitting efforts Respondent continues with closure design/permitting and coordination with MassDEP Respondent continues with landfill monitoring Respondent would pay an additional "penalty" of $100,000 for closure efforts, if the lease were not renewed at the end of the second lease period. Continued on next page 10 Implementation Plan, Continued Respondent's The leasefoption agreement was determined by the respondent to be the most costs during equitable method for limiting the City's liability while balancing the exposure tease period of the respondent. The table below summarizes the financial "exposure" for the respondent during the leaseloption period(s). Item Otion I ._Option 2 Option 3 ro osal Pretgouations Pp Ne /Legal 430,000 -$30,000 -$30,000 . 90-day period prior to commencement of lease: r $25.000 due diligence $75,000 transfer station permitting -$100,000 -$100,000 -$100,000 I`6-month lease/option period: $75,000 Salem waste services $35,000 compliance sampling $50,000 landfill closure permitting $50,000 transfer station permitting -$210,000 4210,000 -$210,000 Ia'6-month lease/option termination fee N/a -$100,000 N/a 2" 6-month lease/option period: $100,000 penalty for lease ext $75,000 Salem waste services $35.000 compliance sampling $50.000 landfill closure permitting $50,000 transfer station permitting N/a N/a -$3 10,000 2` 6-month lease/option period termination fee N/a N/a $0-$100,000 Sub-total -$340,000 -$440,000 -$650,000 to-$750,000 Revenues from operating the transfer station during the lease period +$125,000 +$125,000 +$250,000 Net 4215,000 -$315,000 -$400,000 to-$500,000 Continued on nizrt page IT Implementation Plan, Continued Regulatory The following table provides a summary of the major permits likely required approvals to purchase and operate the transfer station. Certain permitting "methods" required will be negotiated with the respective regulatory agencies. Accordingly, some permits cannot be determined at this time. As mentioned previously, a Gantt chart has been prepared with all major permitting stages and their estimated submittal, review, and approval dates, and is include in attachment 5. Permit Name Brief Description Corrective Final design documents and plans for landfill closure. Action Design Submit to MassDEP. Estimate 5-month review and (CAD) approval. Can be up to 15-month process. Environmental Submittal to EOEA May 2007. Estimate a 5-week review Notification and approval. Form (ENF) Modification Submittal to MassDEP August 2007 to increase facility of a Large capacity to 650 tons per day. Estimate 3 month review Handling and approval. Can be up to a 7-month review and Facility Permit approval. Site May be required submittal to Salem Board of Health Assignment related to permit modification. Estimate 3 to 4 months review and approval. Notice of Must submit new NOI to Salem Conservation Intent (NOI) Commission for construction activities on Forest River bank. Estimate 2 month review and approval. Special Permit To Salem Planning Board for construction of transfer station building. Estimate 2 month review and approval. 401 Water Would be required if more than 5,000 square feet of Quality bordering wetlands are affected by construction. Estimate Certificate 4 month review and approval. Can be up to 15 months. Construction Stormwater discharge permit, potentially needed for General Permit construction. Presumptive approval upon submittal. and SWPPP Closure and Submitted to Mass DEP following landfill closure to Post Closure document final closure specifications and conditions. Use Estimate up to 4 months for review and approval. Can be Application up to 15 months. Continued on nett page 12 Implementation Plan, Continued Environmental The respondent understands the importance of an expedited transaction to remediation insure the environmental liabilities associated with the site are addressed as planning quickly as possible. The following is a list of measures proposed by the respondent to expedite the transaction and insure minimal time is lost during the transition: Designation of a Project Manager from the respondent's team to report at least weekly to the City of Salem Conducting and coordinating permitting/design activities with MassDEP beginning at the commencement of the lease period Preparation of permit applications for the transfer station during the "due- diligence"phase for the fastest possible permitting scenario Submittal of permit applications at the commencement of the lease period 13 0 Financing Proposal Introduction The following section provides detailed information pertaining to the financial aspects of the proposal. Reuse pro The respondent has prepared a reuse pro forma for the purchase of the site, forma the landfill closure and development of a new transfer station. The pro forma is included as attachment 6. The pro forma makes the following assumptions: Assumes 500 tpd average (650 tpd permitted capacity with an average of 600 tpd 6 months per year, and 400 tpd 6 months per year) Assumes `ramp-up" of 100 tons per year each year until sustaining average of 500 tpd at year 5 Assumes 250 operating days per year(Weekdays) Assumes 50 operating days per year(Saturdays) Assumes $4.5M, 20 year loan, 7% interest = $35k/month, and a similar investment for site/building improvements after year 20 Assumes operating costs of$8.00/ton for all major facility costs including landfill compliance, etc. Assumes $2.00 "royalty fee" paid on every ton of incoming material Assumes annual residential solid waste services provided to the town of $150,000/year(leaf/yard waste curbside collection four times per year) Assumes trucked and disposed costs of$65/ton for both C&D and MSW transferred from the site based on current and projected market conditions Assumes tipping fee of $85/ton for all MSW and C&D entering the facility based on current and projected market conditions Continued on next page 14 Financing Proposal, Continued Financial The table below summarizes the estimated expenditures that would require a summary capital infusion from the respondent during the various phases of the project. The table does not include the following items, which are factored into the operating budget for the new transfer station: Cost of providing solid waste services to Salem on an ongoing basis Post-closure landfill monitoring and compliance Per ton "royalty" paid to Salem Taxes paid to the City of Salem Description Cost Due diligence, new transfer station permitting, $215,000 to $500,000 landfill compliance, landfill closure permitting prior to and including lease/option period Landfill closure $2,000,000 Transfer station construction $2,500,000 Total $4,715,000 -$5,000,000 Continued on next page 15 Financing Proposal, Continued Landfill closure The estimated costs for landfill closure are summarized into major categories cost estimate within the table below. Line# Task Excavate and relocate C&D from within river crossing— $30.000 2 Demolish and relocate buildin = debris $75,000 3 Excavate and relocate debris alongriver bank $50.000 4 Construct retaining walls $50,000 5 Site gradin =, excavation $62.400 6 Site Paving $111,600 7 Erosion Control $26,880 8 Loam/Seed $14,000 9 Landoll Ca (3 acres) $450,000 10 Reconstruct Crossing $195,600 1 t Drainage $65,000 12 ence $10,000 13 Re lace GW wells $15,000 14 Gas venting wells $15,000 «'1 15 emoval of soils from landfill and dispose off-site $425,000 16 Subtotal $1,595,48 17 Contingencies (10%) $159,548 18 Subtotal $1,755,028 19 ngineering 05%) $263,254 20To $2,018,282 Continued on nest page 16 Financing Proposal, Continued Types and 'fhe respondent anticipates that the total investment will equal approximately amounts of $5.0 million. Cash and/or lines of credit will be used from the existing financing businesses involved with the joint venture to fund outlays during the lease/option period. Traditional bank financing will be used to fund the project at the time of the purchase of the property. Financial The following is a summary of information relating to the financial reliability capacity and past financing record of the respondents: The respondents have included a letter from their lending institution indicating their ability to obtain the appropriate amounts of funding within attachment 7. According to the letter, the entities are capable of obtaining $I OM for financing the project. All of the entities that comprise Salem Transfer Station, LLC have strong financial histories, and are capable of obtaining the capital required for the project. Below is a summary of the current annual revenues generated by the companies: ® o Capitol Waste Services, Inc. is currently approximately a $20M per year company o EZ Disposal Services is approximately a $8M per year company o Jay Cashman, Inc. is a $1 OOM per year company The respondents are willing to provide financial statements to the City upon request and upon signing a confidentiality agreement. Continued on new page 17 Financing Proposal, Continued Other The following is a summary of the relationships of the respondent with relationships respect to development companies, parent companies and subsidiaries: Salem Transfer Station, LLC is comprised of members of the following companies: o Capitol Waste Services, Inc. o EZ Disposal Service, Inc. o Jay Cashman, Inc. Capitol Waste Services, Inc. is a solid waste services company co-owned by Michael Merullo and Joseph Ricupero. EZ Disposal Service, Inc. is a solid waste services company owned by Michael Merullo. Jay Cashman, Inc. is a construction and environmental services firm owned by Jay Cashman. Jay Cashman, Inc. affiliated companies include: o Sterling Equipment, Inc. - a marine and heavy civil construction equipment supply company. o ECO Industries, LLC - an environmental services firm that conducts solid waste related services. ® o End Cap Technology, LLC - an environmental services firm that conducts landfill closures. o TW Conroy 5, LLC - a joint venture between Jay Cashman, Inc. and TW Conroy for the closure of the Stoughton landfill and construction/operation of a C&D recycling facility. Cash The respondent is willing to provide a sum of $1.00 for the purchase of the compensation property and acceptance of the associated environmental liabilities at the end to Salem of the proposed lease period, upon successfully acquiring the permits required for a 650-tpd transfer station. Proposed The respondent is willing and intends to enter into an agreement with the City guarantees and of Salem to provide the services discussed within this proposal. security 18 Statement of Qualifications Introduction The following section provides a summary of the qualifications of the respondent and their team. Representatives The following are the contact names for this project: /Contacts Main Contact: Michael Merullo — Office: (617) 567-251-4, Cell: (617) 257-5222 Alternate Contact: Nick Mucci —Cell: (781) 367-5115 Experience— The following is a summary of the relevant information on Jay Cashman, Jay Cashman, Inc.,and it's affiliated companies: Inc. Construction and environmental services company In business since 1972 Currently employs approximately 500 people Currently $t OOM per year in revenues Completing the Stoughton landfill closure and recycling facility development including: • Development of a 33.3-acre town owned site entailed both the capping and closing of a former landfill and the establishment of a Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Processing Facility. • Total capital costs for design and construction of the C&D Processing Facility project are projected at$8.4 million. • The C&D Processing Facility is being outfitted with state of the art waste-recovery equipment designed by an industry leader, Sherbrooke O.E.M, Ltd. • Permitted annual capacity is 249,600 tons over 7,488 hours of yearly operation. • Startup and commercial operations are scheduled to commence in April 2007. • The model of offsetting landfill related capital costs through proper management and maximizing post-closure use of the site will reduce/eliminate financial burdens the Stoughton taxpayer Marion landfill closure including: • Since 2004, three year contract for importing approximately 200,000 tons of contaminated soils, dredge materials, and C&D Fines to establish design grades and cap and close landfill. • MassDEP recognized success story. Cominned on nest page 19 Statement of Qualifications, Continued Experience— Subsidiary, Sterling Equipment, Inc., available to supply necessary Jay Cashman, equipment for landfill closure, wetland remediation, and transfer station Inc. (continued) construction. Significant general construction, wetlands, landfills, and waste expertise (see attached additional qualifications information in attachment 8) including: o Deer Island, MA o Spectacle Island, MA o Wetlands Sediment Remediation Project - Confidential Client, MA Key contacts: o Nick Mucci (Environmental Compliance) o Jonathan Winslow (Business Development) o Lew Conley (Landfill Management) o Kurt Schulte (Operations Manager) References— The following is a list of references for Jay Cashman, Inc./Eco Industries, Jay Cashman, LLC: Inc. 1) Conroy Development Terry Conroy, Sr. 600 Technology Center Drive Stoughton, MA (P) 781-344-5656 2) Donald Nagle & Associates Donald P. Nagle 5 Main Street Plymouth, MA (P) 508-746-6303 3) SITEC Environmental Raymond Quinn Director of Engineering Services 769 Plain Street Marshfield, MA (P) 781-319-0100 f Continued on next page 20 Statement of Qualifications, Continued References— 4) Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Jay Cashman, David Ellis Inc.(continued) 20 Riverside Drive Lakeville, MA 02347 (P) 508-946-2700 Experience— The following is a summary of the relevant information on EZ Disposal EZ Disposal Service, Inc.: Solid waste hauling services company In business since 1985 (22 years) Located in Revere, MA with an office in Worcester, MA Annual revenues of approximately $8M per year Currently employs 24 people Maintains a fleet of 17 waste collection vehicles including roll-off, front- load, and rear-load vehicles. President and CEO, Michael Merullo has been the VP of the East Boston Chamber of Commerce for three years Long-time member of the National Solid Waste Management Association (NS WMA) Key contact: Michael Merullo, President References— The following is a list of references for EZ Disposal Service: EZ Disposal Service 1) Sovereign Bank Cynthia Byrne, Vice President (781) 376-1601 2) Bovis Construction Rich Michaels (617) 598-4300 3) DeMatteo Construction John DeMatteo (781) 356-7602 Continued on next page 21 Statement of Qualifications, Continued Experience— The following is a summary of the relevant information on Capitol Waste Capitol Waste Services, Inc., and it's affiliated companies: Waste collection services company Founded in 2002 by Michael Merullo (EZ Disposal Service) and Joseph Ricupero Approximately 90 waste collection vehicles Located in East Boston, MA Employs approximately 140 people (represented by the Teamsters Union Local 379). Approximately $20M in annual revenues Currently providing municipal collection services for: o City of Boston o City of Chelsea o City of Everett o City of Haverhill o City of Revere o Town of Winthrop ® o City of Waltham Key Contact: Joseph Ricupero References— The following is a list of references for Capitol Waste Services: Capitol Waste Services 1) City of Boston Elmo Baldassari; Superintendent— Sanitary Division (617) 635-7573 2) City of Everett Jerry Sheehan, Executive Director (617) 394-2384 3) City of Revere Donald Goodwin, DPW Commissioner (781) 286-8149 4) Town of Winthrop Lawrence Homes, DPW Director (617) 846-1341 Continued on nest page a 7� ® Statement of Qualifications, Continued References— 5) City of Haverhill Capitol Waste Stephen Clifford, Health & Inspectional Services Services (978) 374-2300 (continued) 6) City of Chelsea Joe Forti, DPW Commissioner (617) 889-8248 7) City of Quincy Fred Happel (617) 376-1953 8) City of Waltham Arthur Mullen, Superintendent (781) 314-3855 Entity The following is a summary of the status of the respondent and information description pertaining to the laws under which it is organized and operating. As mentioned above, the entity is a.Limited Liability Corporation formed for the purpose of responding to the Salem Transfer Station RFP The entity is a Massachusetts corporation The entity is comprised of members of the following entities: o Capitol Waste Services, Inc. o EZ Disposal Service, Inc. o Jay Cashman, Inc. Continued on next page 23 Statement of Qualifications, Continued Consulting/ The following is a summary of the qualifications of Green Seal Engineering Environmental, Inc., (GSE) the respondent's consultant/engineer for the support project: In business since 1997 14 person firm, with offices in Sandwich, MA and Merrimack, NH Environmental consulting and engineering firm specializing in the following areas: o Solid waste and Recycling o Landfills (closure, permitting, compliance, etc.) o Wetlands o Hazardous Waste Assessment and Remediation (including in- house LSP Services) o Health and Safety GSE is one of the leading solid waste consulting/engineering firms in New England. GSE was selected as a representative to the MassDEP's Solid Waste Advisory Committee ® GSE manages the northeast chapter of the Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA) GSE performs ongoing compliance at approximately 25 landfills, transfer stations, and recycling facilities Members of GSE are on the National Solid Waste Management Association (NSWMA) Steering Committee Members of GSE are on the Board of Directors of the Solid Waste Association of North America(SWANA) Members of GSE serve as national instructors for SWANA certification courses for solid waste GSE has extensive permitting experience with a variety of solid waste related facilities including landfills, transfer stations, and recycling facilities. Key contacts: o John Blaisdell, Sr. Project Manager(508) 888-6034 o Greg Wirsen, Sr. Project Manager (508) 888-6034 Please refer to attachment 8, which provides additional information on GSE's qualifications, as well as a current client list. 24 PRISON DEMO /LATE DRUMLIN EXCAVATION - Deer Island, MA Awarding AuthoribtLQwner 1 Massachusetts Water Resources Project Engineers/Managers " 2 Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. t Contractor . ••�-= Cashman Dollar Value $14.1 Million DUMP Cte exraratlan of Ibe Drumlin a number of wmaminants wen emmunlened and suhsequendy remedlated. "A conveyor belt reaching nearly S football fields was used to expedite the transport of ® material from the drumlin onto barges. " —maw aissommuc•superintadunl Project Highlights Prison Demo/Late Drumlin Excavation- Deer Island, MA • Movement and redevelopment of more than 1.3 million cubic yards of environmentally sensitive soils. • Construction of a revetment for protection of seaward section of landfill. • Material was moved from the center of the island onto barges via a 1400 foot conveyer belt. • Demolition, removal and decontamination of Infiltration pools �g (waste lagoons)and diffusers. CA- uw et comirducrodi • Construction of impermeable cap for drumlin and landfill. • Demolition of 100 year old prison. 549 Sem sM PO Box 692796 1.•YGJm .004 • Performed extensive site preparation work for future contracts. a•J Green Seal Environmental, Inc. Partial Client List Solid Waste Industry Wood Waste Recycling/ ABC&D Recycling, LL-C Construction Companies Bay Street Environmental, LLC Robert Childs, Inc. BFI/Allied Waste Industries, Inc. Robert B. Our Company Casella Waste Services, Inc. Gallo Construction Ciro Associates, LLC S & J Exco_ Inc. CL Noonan T. W. Nickerson, Inc. Conroy Development Corporation P. A. Landers, Inc. r Costello Dismantling Brewster Sand & Gravel Daniels Recycling, Inc. Duseau Trucking, Inc. Federal, State, Regional, Local, E.L. Harvey & Sons, Inc. Organizations ERRCO Chittenden Solid Waste District EZ Disposal Service, Inc. Town of Dennis F&G Realty Recycling, Inc. MA Dept. of Environmental Gateway Resource Recovery Protection Graham Waste Services, Inc. Chelsea Center for Recycling and r Jay Cashman, Inc. Economic Development Jet-A-Way Waste Disposal & Construction Materials Recycling y� Recycling �.J LL&S Wastewood Processing Plant Association r MR Logistics, LLC Municipal Road, LLC Energy Murphy Road Recycling, LLC GenPower New Bedford Waste Services Whitefield Power and Light r New England Property Holdings Initia of Massachusetts New England Recycling, Inc. r Pond View Recycling Lending Institutions Resource Recovery of Cape Cod , Bridgewater Savings Bank Rochester Environmental Park Cape Cod Cooperative Bank S&J Exco, Inc. Seaman's Bank Solid Waste Solutions Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank r Southbridge Municipal Landfill Plymouth Savings Bank Trojan Recycling, Inc. Community Bank Waste Conversion Technologies Rockland Trust Waste Management, Inc. SEED Corporation Whitney Trucking Sovereign Bank Wood Recycling, Inc. BankNorth !J Green Seal Environmental, Inc. Landfill-related Projects 1. Project Name: Town of Tisbury Landfill Closure Project Responsibilities: Comprehensive Site Assessment Client/Contact: John Estrella (508) 693-9229 GSE Point of Contact: Larry Hineline 2. Project Name: Town of Chilmark Landfill Closure Project Responsibilities: Comprehensive Site Assessment Client/Contact: Silvia Brown (508) 645-2105 GSE Point of Contact: Larry Hineline 3. Proiect Name: Sandwich Landfill Project Responsibilities: Ongoing Post-Closure Monitoring Client/Contact: Paul Tilton (508)-833-8002 GSE Point of Contact: Larry Hincline 4. Project Name: East Hartford Connecticut Landfill Project Responsibilities: Closure Investigation, Hazardous Waste Remediation ® Client/Contact: William Taylor (860)-291-7384 GSE Point of Contact: Larry Hineline 5. Project Name: Harwich Landfill Closure Project Responsibilities: Health and Safety Plan, Landfill Closure Oversight Client/Contact: Robert B. Our Company, Inc., Robert Our(508)432-0530 GSE Point of Contact: Terry Bauer 6. Project Name: Cottage Street Landfill Closure Project Responsibilities: Multiple Beneficial Use Determination (BUD) Preparations for securing viable landfill closure materials throughout New England. Client/Contact: Waste Management of Massachusetts, Inc., Jonathan Murray (413) 534-8741 GSE Point of Contact: Greg Wirsen 7. Project Name: Taunton Municipal Landfill Responsibilities: Landfill Gas Sampling and Analysis, Leachate Sampling and Analysis (Ongoing - monthly) Client/Contact: Waste Management of Massachusetts, Inc., Dennis Hannon GSE Point of Contact: Greg Wirsen 8. Project Name: Southbridge Municipal Landfill Responsibilities: Stormwater Design, NPDES Construction and Operations Permits, Landfill Gas Management Plan, Operations and Maintenance Plan for Gas Flaring, Ancillary Oversight of Landfill Design and Operations Client/Contact: Wood Recycling, Inc. David Lohnes (603) 894-9800 GSE Point of Contact: Greg Wirsen 9. Project Name: Woburn Landfill Closure Project Responsibilities: Initial Site Assessment, Groundwater Monitoring, Closure Scope Assessment, Implemented Approved Closure Scope Activities, and Long-Term Monitoring Plan Creation and Oversight Client/Contact: City of Woburn, MA (Maguire Group) GSE Point of Contact: Greg Wirsen/Tad Wollenhaupt (under Fugro East, Inc., now part of ENSR) 10. Project Name: Scituate Landfill Closure Project Responsibilities: Groundwater Monitoring (as part of Assessment activities) and Landfill Gas Migration Monitoring Client/Contact: Town of Scituate DPW GSE Point of Contact: Tad Wollenhaupt (under ENSR) 11. Project Name: Rehoboth Landfill Closure Project Responsibilities: Comprehensive Site Assessment and Groundwater Monitoring Client/Contact: Town of Rehoboth GSE Point of Contact: Tad Wollenhaupt (under Fugro-McClellen) 12. Project Name: Robert Childs Woodwaste Landfill (AKA Woodwaste Reclamation Facility [WWRF]) Responsibilities: Site Assignment, All Design Phases Client/Contact: Robert Childs, Inc., Robert Childs (508) 398-2556 GSE Point of Contact: Terry Bauer 13. Project Name: S&J Exco Woodwaste Landfill (WWRF), Transfer Station Responsibilities: Landfill permit modification, and monitoring (ongoing) Client/Contact: S&J Exco, Inc., John Shea (508) 398-9206 GSE Point of Contact: Tad Wollenhaupt 14. Project Name: Resource Recovery of Cape Cod Woodwaste Landfill (WWRF), Transfer Station Responsibilities: All monitoring and compliance (ongoing) Client/Contact: Bill Robinson (508) 833-6200 GSE Point of Contact: Greg Wirsen 2 0 15. Project Name: Brewster Sand and Gravel Woodwaste Landfill (WWRF) Responsibilities: Landfill permitting and monitoring (ongoing) Client/Contact: Brewster Sand and Gravel, Amber Viprino (508) 255-0404 GSE Point of Contact: Tad Wollenhaupt 16. Project Name: Robert B. Our Woodwaste Landfill (WWRF) Responsibilities: Landfill design, permitting and monitoring (ongoing) Client/Contact: Robert B. Our Company, Inc., Robert Our(508) 432-0530 GSE Point of Contact: Tad Wollenhaupt 17. Project Name: TW Nickerson Woodwaste Landfill (WWRF) Responsibilities: Landfill design, permitting, and monitoring (ongoing) Client/Contact: TW Nickerson, Steve Clark (508) 432-1655 GSE Point of Contact: Greg Wirsen 18. Project Name: Private Client in Massachusetts Responsibilities: Landfill Closure Design Proposal for Bourne Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility ® Client/Contact: Private Client in Massachusetts GSE Point of Contact: Gary D. James, PE 19. Project Name: Private Client in Massachusetts Responsibilities: Landfill Expansion Proposal for Municipal Landfill in Massachusetts Client/Contact: Solid Waste Solutions, Patrick Kennedy (413) 498-0099 GSE Point of Contact: Gary D. James, PE 20. Project Name: Tuscon Electric Power Landfill (Ash Monofill) Responsibilities: Design and Permitting Client/Contact: Tuscon Electric Power Landfill GSE Point of Contact: Gary D. James, PE ` 3 ATTACHMENT 1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDUMS t WETLANDS SEDIMENT REMEDIATION PROJECT- MASSACHUSETTS 0 Awarding Authority/Owner Confidential Private Sector l Client Project Engineers/Managers ERM - Boston, Ma Contractor "`' Jay Cashman, Inc. Dollar Value zea $1.6 Million • '�, I y!I a , The key objective was to complete the wort during the winter season and coordinate the materials delivery around such adverse conditions "Cashman performed this project meeting all remediation requirements in adverse condi- tions within a short timeframe. The project challenges included managing the wetland sediments in an environment influenced hydraulically by the adjacent river. " -•Michaol Hartman,Project Manager Project Highlights Wetlands Sediment Remediation Project - Massachusetts • Excavated over 500 cubic yards of PCB impacted wetland sediments. I •Sediments were dewatered in-situ, processed through a pug mill and amended as necessary using a cement mixture for offsiteT transport to a hazardous disposal facility. - •The material was processed to facilitate transportation and acceptance at a TSCA approved hazardous waste disposal facility. _ •Cashman used land mats to create a temporary roadway, MAN aqua dams to serve as temporary flood mitigation measure c o N s r a u c r o A s and erosion control measures to ensure compliance with erosion sediment control requirements. 549 SoI SYRLCT QIANCY,%IA 02259-23% • Excavated areas were backfilled with manufactured wetland IAYCA$NMANWOM soil/sediment to pre-excavation topography. The wetlands were restored via seeding and replanting specified mixtures and plants. A remediation verification grid was established. SPECTACLE ISLAND - Boston Harbor, MA Awarding Authority/Owner ■ Massachusetts J '� Highway Department Project EndneerstManagers Bechtel, Parsons ; v�^ Brinckerhoff yy N M Contractor Cashman, Kiewit, Perini, Atkinson - Joint Venture i }' } ♦ p. 4 Dollar Value $160 Million Spectacle Island,a Former city dump,received about 4 million pubic yards of clay,glacial hR,and dredge sediment that was excavated in pan for the Ted YWIIIams Tunnel and as approaches. "Only two years ago it was nothing more than a mountain of garbage in the middle of Boston Harbor, leaking thousands of gallons of toxic material into the surrounding water. " —Peter 7.uk,former Cmurat Artery/Tunnel ProjtTl Direclor Project Highlights Spectacle Island - Boston, MA • 4 million cubic yards of excavated and dredged spoils success- fully barged, received and placed. • 2,500 linear foot cofferdam along the east side of the island. • Containment dike along the east side of the island within the r cofferdam. a • Drove 240 precast piles for the supply pier and seawall on the west side of the island. - • 600,000 tons of stone rip-rap placed for erosion protection along much of the island's shoreline. q ` - Bentonite cut-off wall along the west beach and an impervious CASH Mei final cover over the entire island to enclose waste fill and c o ais r. u c r o g ; underlying municipal refuse. • Ended the flow of toxic contaminants which had been flowing sae sr>o,�rvrc,ewPo Ifi9x eezjec Into the harbor for decades. rnvrinnr.+v.<om ATTACHMENT 2 PRICE PROPOSAL FORM t e CITY OF SALEM PURCHASING DEPARTMENT Salem, Mass., January 30, 2007 RFP#I-29 The City of Salem reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals,to omit any item or items called for, or to accept the Proposal deemed in the best interest of the City. This Proposal request is to be returned to the office of the Purchasing Agent, 120 Washington Street, 3'd Floor, Salem,MA 01970 on or before 10:00 AM,March 16,2007 sealed by the party ma}dng the offer. Send all communications to:City Purchasing Agent, 120 Washington Street,3r°Floor,Salem,MA 01970. The City of Salem is offering for Development either through Sale or Long Term Lease, Real Estate Located at 12 Swampscott Road,Salem, MA. The Bidder acknowledge receipt of the following Addendums f COMPANY NAME Salem Transfer Station, LLC 549 South Street - BUSINESSADDRESS CITY,STATE&ZIP CODE Quincy, MA 02269 TELEPHONE&FAX NO. 617-890-0600 (P); 617-890-0606(F) AUTHORIZED OFFICER(print)11 tM• �AS HAf.� AUTHORIZED SIGNA DATE 3-21-07 � S r ATTACHMENT 3 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT CONCERNING BENEFICIAL INTEREST Price Proposal Form City of Salem Transfer Station Disposition and Reuse List the lump sum `Bid Price" that the proposer is intending to pay to the City of Salem for the described land. Lump sum payment will be due upon signing of documents effectively transferring ownership. Lump Sum: S1.00 (Proposal Value: $16,475,000 contingent upon proposed lease/option presented herein) Bid Price: $ The City of Salem prefers a lump sum purchase payment at the close of sale as indicated above. ti ATTACHMENT 4 CERTIFICATE OF NON-CONCLUSION & TAXATION ATTESTATION CLAUSE Disclosure Statement Concerning Beneficial Interests Required by Section 401 of Chapter 7 of Massachusetts General Law 1. Public agency involved in this transaction: City of Salem Purchasing Department 2. Complete legal description of the Property 12 Swampscott Road, Salem MA 3. Type of transection Lease with Purchase Option 4. Seller. City of Salem Purchaser(s): t Salem Transfer Station, LLC 5. Names and addresses of all persons who have or will have a direct .or indirect beneficial interest m the real property desmbed above -are listed below m compliance with the provisions of Section 401 of Chapter 7: Jay M. Cashman; Michael J.Merullo; Joseph M. Ricupero 6. The undemgUed also aclmowledges and states that none of the above-listed individuals is an official elected to public office in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, nor is an employee of the State Department of Capital Planning and Operations. The undersigned swears under pains of perjury that this form is complete and accurate in all respects- 3-21-07 Date r ATTATCHMENT 5 TIMELINES GANTT CHART CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION AND TAXATION ATTESTATION CLAUSE As required under Chapter 233 and 701 of the Mass. Acts and Resolves of 1983, all bidders must certify to the following, by signing this page in the space indicated below. 1. The undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury that this bid or proposal has been made and submitted in good faith and without collusion of fraud with any other person. As used in this certification, the word "person' shall mean any natural person, business, partnership, corporation, union committee, club, or other organization, unity or group or individuals. 2. "Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch 62C, sec. 49A, I certify under the penalties of perjury that 1, to my best knowledge and belief, have ® filed all state tax returns and paid all state taxes required under law". Jay M. Cashman Authorized Officer * thorized Sig lure) Salem Transfer Station, LLC (Name of business) (Social Security No. or Federal Identification No.) *Approval of a contract or other agreement will not be granted unless the applicant signs this certification clause. This does not constitute the legal signature required for the bid or proposal on page one. ATTACHMENT 6 REUSE PRO FORMA SALEM TRANSFER STATION-REUSE PRO FORMA ^ t Sat Sat Total Cost for M-FTons Tons Total Operating Royalty Salem T&D Net M-F Tons Tons Per Per Per Tons Per Costs Per Fees Per Loan Services Expenses Total Annual Tipping Fee Revenue Per Day Year Day Year Year Year Year Costs/yr Per Year Per Year Expenses Revenue (Loss) Percent 1001 25,0001 50 2,500 27,500 $220,000 $55,000 $4201000 $150,000 $1,787,500 $2,632,500 $2,337,500 ($295,000) -12.62% 2001 50,0001 75 3,7501 53,750 $430,000 $107,500 $420,000 $150,000 $3,493,750 $4,601,250 $4,568,750 ($32,500) -0.71% 3001 75,0001 100 50001 80,000 $640,0001 $160,000 $420,000 $150,000 $5,200,000 $6,570,000 $6,800,000 $230,000 3.38% 4001 100,0001 125 6,2501 106,250 $850,000 $212,500 $420,000 $150,000 $6,906,2501 ,538,750 $9,031,250 $4921500 5.45% 5001 125,0001 1501 7,500 132,5001 $1,060,000 $265,0001 420,000 $150,01 15001 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70% 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150.000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70% 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70% 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70% 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70° 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70% 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70° 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70% 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70% 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70% 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70% 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70% 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 001 $S,fi12,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70° 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70% 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70°/ 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70% 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70° 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70% 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70% 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70% 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70° 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70% 500 125,000 150 7,500 132,500 $1,060,000 $265,000 $420,000 $150,000 $8,612,500 $10,507,500 $11,262,500 $755,000 6.70° $7,425,000 $4,500,000 Inputs Notesl Assumptions 250.00 1)Assumes 250 operating days per year(M-F) 50.00 2)Assumes 50 operating days per year(Sat) 35000.00 3)Assumes $4.51V, 20 year loan, 7%interest=$35k/month, and a similar investment for improvements after year 20 8.00 4)Assumes operating costs of$8.00/ton for all facility costs 2.00 5)Assumes $2.00 royalty fee paid on every ton of incoming material 150000.00 6)Assumes annual residential solid waste services provided to the town of$150,000/year 65.00 7)Assumes trucked and disposed costs of$65/ton for both C&D and MSW transferred from the site 85.00 8)Assumes tipping fee of$85/tan for all MSW and C&D entering the facility - 9)Assumes 500 tpd average(650 tpd permitted capacity with an average of 600 tpd 6 months per year, and 400 tpd 6 months per year) Sovereign Bancorp March 20,2007 Albert Hill Chief Procurement Officer/Purchasing Agent Salem City Hall Annex 120 Washington Street,3rd Fluor Salem,MA otg7o Dear Mr.Hill: Re: Salem Transfer Station Proposal This letter will confirm the support of Sovereign Bank for the enclosed proposal to redevelop the Salem Transfer Station. Several of the members of proposal consortium have been commercial banking clients of Sovereign Bank and its predecessors for more than a decade. As Chairman of Jay Cashman,Inc.Jay Cashman has a credit relationship with Sovereign Bank that includes lines of credit,term debt as well as real estate mortgages for the purpose of both investment and construction. All accounts are properly managed in accordance with their respective terms and conditions. The credit relationship for Mr.Cashman and his commercial i interests totals mid-eight figures. Mr.Cashman and his companies maintain deposit balances including investment accounts averaging mid-eight figures. Michael Merullo and Joseph Ricupero have both had lengthy relationships with Sovereign Bank that include lines of credit, term loans,and commercial mortgages. All accounts are properly managed in accordance with their respective terms and conditions. Credit extended to the Merullo-Ricupero companies including E-Z Disposal Services,Inc.and Capitol Waste Services, Inc.totals moderate-seven figures while deposit balances average high-six figures. Sovereign Bank would be very interested in extending its relationship with Messrs.Cashman, Merullo and Ricupero by providing financial support up to$to million for construction and permanent financing to the project outlined in this proposal. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you need further information. My telephone number is(617)346-7363,and my e-mail address is PGarver(qrsovereignbank. om. Sincerely, Penny Ga e Senior Vice resident Corporate Banking Group 75 State Street Boston,MA o21og