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aste, food waste materials, horse manure, and petroleum‐contaminated soils. St. John’s University ► Jamaica, New York St. John’s has achieved a Gold Rating with the AASHE(1) STARS(2) Program, in part because of their efforts to: 1) collect food waste from university dining halls and coffee shops, 2) compost it on‐ campus, and 3) utilize the finished compost in sustainable landscape practices and in a student organic garden. By composting on‐site, St. John's has reduced its carbon footprint by eliminating the need for the Department of Sanitation to transport food waste to a landfill, thereby significantly reducing both truck exhaust and the production of landfill greenhouse gases. (1) Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (2) Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Reporting System Section 4

► Bailey Compost, LLC Snohomish, Washington As independent research, Peter Moon assisted Don Bailey of Bailand Farms in conducting a pilot test project (1994) to compost combined dairy and horse manure. This project evolved into a permitted municipal green waste / dairy manure composting facility that now processes in excess of 35,000 tons of green waste each year. Bailey Compost is heralded as a model on‐farm compost facility that demonstrates the viability of decentralized composting in a large urban area. The development of this facility by O2Compost led to a 5‐year training series of workshops for farmers and landscapers, sponsored by both King and Snohomish Counties. (Refer to Operator Training below.) Statement of Qualifications Project Experience - Green Waste Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) ► Syracuse, New York O2Compost worked closely with OCRRA (2009‐Present) to develop a large‐scale green waste and food waste pilot project at the Amboy Compost Facility near Camillus, New York. The focus of this project was to demonstrate the viability of composting using the aerated static pile method in extreme cold weather conditions. The project was closely monitored by OCRRA staff as well as the faculty of Cornell University. This pilot project was very successful and plans are being developed for converting the entire facility over to an aerated system. Fort Lewis ► Tacoma, Washington In 2006, O2Compost completed an extensive demonstration project in support of the U.S. Army’s goal of zero discharge from military bases. The objective of this project is to evaluate the compostability of a wide range of organic waste materials, including municipal green waste, food waste materials, horse manure, biosolids, and petroleum contaminated soils. Walla Walla County, City and State DOC ► Walla Walla, Washington O2Compost served as compost sub‐consultant to Parametrix, Inc. for the design, construction and start‐up of a compost facility located at the Walla Walla State Penitentiary (2003‐2004). This project included facility sizing and conceptual layout, assistance with detailed design, bidding, and construction management. Following construction, O2Compost conducted on‐site personnel training and follow‐up process monitoring and troubleshooting services. The permit application for this project was the second to be prepared under the State’s new

2Compost conducted on‐site personnel training and follow‐up process monitoring and troubleshooting services. The permit application for this project was the second to be prepared under the State’s new solid waste handling regulations. City of Quincy ► Quincy, Washington Peter Moon served as the lead engineer for the design, construction and start‐up of a compost facility that was designed to process yard debris from Quincy and Moses Lake. This project included facility sizing and conceptual layout, permitting, construction assistance, operator training, and start‐up. Section 4

► Fort Lewis Snohomish, Washington O2Compost is currently conducting a pilot demonstration project in support of the U.S. Army’s goal of zero discharge from military bases. The objective of this project is to evaluate the compostability of a wide range of waste materials, including biosolids, municipal green waste and food waste materials, as well as horse manure and petroleum contaminated soils. ► City of Grants Pass Grants Pass, Oregon O2Compost served as compost sub‐consultant to Parametrix, Inc. for the design, construction and start‐up of the Jo‐Gro Biosolids Compost Facility (2000‐2002). This project included site selection at the Merlin Landfill, facility sizing analyses, conceptual design, permitting, and assistance through construction and facility start‐up. Follow‐up services included personnel training and third party review. Statement of Qualifications Project Experience - Biosolids ► City of Port Angeles Port Angeles, Washington O2Compost served as compost sub‐consultant to Parametrix, Inc. for the re‐design of an existing biosolids compost facility located at the Port Angeles Landfill (2001‐2003). This project included a thorough waste stream analysis for 5, 10 and 30‐year time horizons. It also included technical assistance in designing a below‐grade aeration system, equipment selection, construction review meetings, and personnel training. ► City of Everett Everett, Washington While under previous employment with E&A Environmental Consultants, Peter Moon provided technical assistance in conducting a pilot test project for the City of Everett (1991‐1992). This project included design and construction of 18 test piles to evaluate various combinations of feedstock materials, representing both spring and fall conditions. It further included thorough monitoring of the piles for temperature, oxygen demand, carbon dioxide production, and potential for odor emissions. EKO Biosolids Compost ► Maui, Hawaii In 2010, O2Compost served as a sub‐consultant to Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc. (GBB) to conduct a telephone survey and benchmark review of the EKO Biosolids Composting Operations in Maui, Hawaii. As part of a contract renewal process, the objective of this project was to compare EKO’s Aerated Static Pile (ASP) composting methodology with other privately operated biosolids compost facilities located throughout the United States. Section 4

► Bailey Compost, LLC Snohomish, Washington As independent research, Peter Moon assisted Don Bailey of Bailand Farms in conducting a pilot test project (1994) which has evolved into a permitted municipal green waste / dairy manure composting facility that now processes in excess of 20,000 tons of green waste each year. ► Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Virginia In 2004, Virginia Polytechnic Institute completed construction on a new dairy sciences facility. This facility is utilized for research purposes and serves as a state‐of‐the‐art manure handling equipment demonstration site. In support of the company Integrity Nutrient Control Systems of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, O2Compost provided comprehensive training to the Vermont staff and operators. Statement of Qualifications Project Experience - Agricultural Manure Wilcox Family Farms ► Roy, Washington Wilcox Farms is a 4th generation family farm committed to providing the highest quality egg products. Since its start in 1909, Wilcox Farms has expanded its operation to include over 1.2 million free‐range hens. As would be expected, their 500 acre farm could handle only so much land‐applied manure. In 2002, O2Compost was asked to help develop a compost system to produce an OMRI Certified compost product. Today, Wilcox distributes all of their compost to agricultural clients, mostly organic farms located throughout western and central Washington. Mink Farm ► British Columbia, Canada O2Compost provided system design, aeration equipment, and operator training for this project. Mink manure, which is very high in nitrogen, is removed from the hutches twice each year. In this system, the manure is mixed with horse manure and bedding to balance the C:N ratio of the initial mix. In the first batch of compost, all three criteria were successfully met. Balloun Hog Farm ► Dardanelle, Arkansas Balloun Farms worked with O2Compost in 2010 to develop an ASP compost system to manage the manure from 1,500 hogs. The manure was mechanically separated and dewatered prior to composting to adjust the moisture content and provide a suitable feedstock. The finished compost is marketed and sold in both bulk and bags to local agricultural and residential end‐users. Oregon Zoo ► Portland, Oregon From 2005‐2006, O2Compost worked with the City of Portland to design an aerated system for two newly constructed compost buildings. This

tural and residential end‐users. Oregon Zoo ► Portland, Oregon From 2005‐2006, O2Compost worked with the City of Portland to design an aerated system for two newly constructed compost buildings. This system include individual blowers to supply air to each of three compost bays. The air was delivered in prefabricated channels that were placed in the concrete slab. The channel design allowed for simultaneous drainage of compost leachate and supply of pressurized airflow. Peter Moon provided both on‐site operator training to zoo staff as well as remote technical assistance through the first year of operation. Section 4

Peter Moon is the President and founder of O2Compost. Between 1998 and 2003, Peter conducted training programs and workshops for farmers and landscapers, under contract with the Solid Waste Management Divisions of Snohomish and King Counties, Washington. These training programs were built on the foundation created by Peter’s start‐up of Bailey Compost in Snohomish, Washington. Bailey’s is considered a model farm composting facility. As a result of these county‐sponsored training workshops, Peter has helped set up 12 composting systems for agricultural manure and green waste, located throughout the Puget Sound region. The success of these training workshops led to Peter’s involvement with the Compost Facility Operator Training Class offered each October by the Washington Organic Recycling Council. He has served as one of the lead trainers since 2005, presenting on topics such as: 1) composting as a manufacturing process; 2) aerated static pile (ASP) composting principles; 3) compost facility design and permitting; and 4) process controls for odor management. Statement of Qualifications Project Experience - Operator Training Since 2008, Peter has also conducted an all‐day workshop on the Advancements and Applications of ASP Composting at the annual conference sponsored by The U.S. Composting Council. As a follow‐up to this classroom workshop, Peter created a 3‐day Hands‐On ASP Workshop held each March and October at Bailey Compost. With this training program, the participants help to assemble a 150 cubic yard ASP system, and learn the basic principles of airflow and compost process management. As mentioned earlier in this Statement of Qualifications, O2Compost helps a wide range of institutional and private sector clients set up pilot projects to test the ASP Method of Composting. Every pilot project includes an operator training component consisting of both on‐site and remote training technical assistance. With many of these projects, O2Compost is asked to help with full‐scale compost facility design and permitting. In addition to pilot projects, O2Compost is frequently asked to perform third party inspections of permits and documentation. The overall objective is to work with the facility manager and staff to improve overall efficiency and “solve potential problems before they occur”. A few of O2Compost’s institutional and private sector training clients

ve is to work with the facility manager and staff to improve overall efficiency and “solve potential problems before they occur”. A few of O2Compost’s institutional and private sector training clients include:           Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency ‐ Syracuse, NY St. John’s University ‐ New York, NY Philadelphia Prisons ‐ Philadelphia, PA Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency ‐ Kingston, NY The Clark Foundation ‐ Cooperstown, NY Joint Base Lewis McChord (U.S. Army) ‐ Tacoma, WA Veteran Compost ‐ Essington, MD Beijing Hydraulic Research Institute ‐ Beijing, China Jo‐Gro Compost ‐ Grants Pass, OR Clear Water Technologies ‐ Merlin, OR Food Waste Food Waste Food Waste Food Waste Food Waste Food Waste / Biosolids Food Waste / Manure Biosolids Biosolids Dewatered Septage Section 4

O2Compost’s client base includes government and municipal agencies, and private sector clients. Kevin Barnes Bakersfield Public Works Department 4101 Truxton Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309 (661) 326‐3114 Mr. Justen Garrity Veteran Compost 328 Bush Chapel Rd Aberdeen MD 21001 (410) 935‐6404 info@veterancompost.com Mr. Greg Gelewski Solid Waste and Recycling Program Onondaga County Food Waste Composting Pilot 100 Elwood Davis Rd North Syracuse, NY 13212 (315) 530‐3566 ggelewski@ocrra.org Mr. Gregg Twehues Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture 630 Bedford Rd Sleepy Hollow NY 10591 (914) 774‐2208 greggt@stonebarnscenter.org Laura Cassidy Philadelphia Prison System 7901 State Rd Philadelphia PA 19136 (215) 685‐7887 laura.cassidy@prisons.phila.gov Mr. Tom Goldsmith St. John’s University 8000 Utopia Parkway Jamaica NY 11439 (718) 990‐8008 goldsmit@stjohns.edu Mr. Ned Foley Two Particular Acres 301 Rittenhouse Rd Royersford PA 19468 (610) 960‐0910 nedfoley@yahoo.com Bob Sutherland Mohican Farm Manager Clark Foundation Cooperstown, NY 13326 (607) 547‐2561 rtsutherland.mohicanfam@gmail.com Statement of Qualifications Client References Attached Letters of Recommendation Don Bailey ‐ Bailey Compost Kevin Barnes ‐ Bakersfield Public Works Department Greg Gelewski ‐ Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency Laura Cassidy ‐ Philadelphia Prison System Ned Foley ‐ Two Particular Acres Mike Lord ‐ Envirofert Justen Garrity ‐ Veteran Compost Ron Norton ‐ Fort Lewis Gregg Twehues ‐ Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture Bob Sutherland ‐ The Clark Foundation Michelle Bergkamp ‐ Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency Nancy Larkin ‐ Barnside Mulch and Compost Andy Bary ‐ Washington State University Extension Section 5

Bailey Compost 12711 Springhetti Road Snohomish, WA 98296 360‐568‐8826 March 9, 2016 To Whom It May Concern: My name is Don Bailey of Bailey Compost in Snohomish, Washington and I am writing on behalf of Peter Moon and his company O2Compost. We own and operate a fifth generation 350 acre family farm in the Snohomish River Valley just north of Seattle, Washington that began when my great‐grandfather and his bride sailed over from England in 1913 and bought a 40 acre piece of land along the Snohomish River. My grandfather started dairy farming in 1918 which continued for the next 75 years along with growing a variety of cash crops such as peas, corn, wheat, and fresh market vegetables. Over the years and successive generations, the farm has grown to 350 acres of contiguous farm land which we actively farm today. I have known Peter Moon for over 20 years. In the early 1990s we began looking for ways to diversify our farm activities to bring in more income for our struggling dairy operations. After conversations with Peter, we decided to give on‐farm composting a try using our dairy manure and dairy bedding mixed with yard waste received from landscapers, private individuals, and yard waste received from the curb side recycling companies. Peter designed and helped set up an aerated static pile (ASP) system for composting that we still use today. Peter helped write up a plan of operations for us and secure the permits with all the required agencies. We ended up with a high quality compost product that became popular immediately with the many gardeners and garden clubs in our surrounding urban and suburban communities. Our composting operation immediately brought in much needed dollars that helped supplement our struggling farming activities. Right from the start, our composting operation brought in steady and consistent income that continues to steadily grow. Today, the income we receive from yard waste tip fees and finished compost sales is essential to keeping our overall farm activities viable. Besides selling compost to customers, we use our compost on our crop fields which saves us about 50% on our fertilizer cost. We notice that the increase in organic matter in the soil has led to noticeable improvement in plant growth and health. We really noticed a difference in our last several drought summers. The fields we were able to hit hard with compost did much