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EXHIBIT A 1. Scope of Services Overview: Bioforcetech ("Vendor") will perform the services specified herein as a pilot project with the City of Redwood City ("City"), namely, to sell the City soil amendment for the City to use in the City's landscaping areas. Through a contract Vendor has with Silicon Valley Clean Water ("SVCW'), SVCW provides Vendor with Biosolids (as defined in the Agreement) from its wastewater treatment facility. Vendor operates a heating system that converts these Biosolids into energy, which produces a byproduct called "Biochar" (as defined in the Agreement). Biochar is created through thermal decomposition where Biosolids are heated to 1,650° F, resulting in a charcoal -like product that can be used as a soil amendment. Through its certification, licensing, and compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Vendor confirms that this soil amendment is safe to use and is in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Vendor estimates it will produce a total of 400 tons of Biochar per year. The City's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department ("PRCS") routinely uses soil amendments (other than Biochar) in planting areas to help with water retention and improve soil conditions. The City wishes to use Vendor's Biochar under the surface of landscape project test areas in medians that include planting of new trees and shrubs. As the City intends to apply Biochar underground, members of the public should not have any contact with Biochar. Vendor's Responsibilities: Vendor will bag Biochar in one (1) cubic yard Bulk Bags. Vendor will prepare Bulk Bags for pick-up by the City onsite at 1400 Radio Road as needed. • Vendor will produce signage for the City to place onsite next to the designated test area in a visible location. The signage will include a description of Biochar, the benefits of Biochar, and a statement that the area is part of a pilot project in partnership with the City. Signage shall be one (1) "Yard Sign" per test area with a maximum size of 18 inches by 24 inches. Vendor will deliver signage to City as directed. • Vendor will maintain all required federal and state certificates and product safety licenses. Vendor will maintain its labeling as a "natural soil amendment." Vendor shall comply with all local, state, and federal laws, including the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 503 — Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge ("40 CFR Part 503"). 40 CFR Part 503 establishes standards, which consist of general REV: 12-20-19 PR v