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Our handbook | Scope of Service | Qualified Personnel | Dress Code
Parnell Consultants is an independent corporation adaptable to the needs of the pipeline and communication construction industry. This firm was founded with the intentions of associating a full range of highly qualified professionals to work as a coordinating company between the job contractor and the owners of the company.
Our personnel can work independently on a turnkey basis or under the direction of owner-company supervision to insure that every phase of each operation is visually inspected and the work quality is performed and documented in accordance with owners specification and requirements.
Our employees have completed numerous contracts for major and independent water, oil and gas and communication companies in the United States and abroad. All of our personnel have had several years experience in their specialty and are familiar with the appropriate codes and standards for each oil and gas job that governs the particular project.
Parnell Consultants proposes to perform for the client company, field services in connection with the construction of their proposed pipeline, communications cable and related appurtenances. For this purpose Parnell Consultants shall assign competent personnel in such a number and classification as may be requested by the client. The client shall have the right during the progress of the work to review the need for personnel and may require additions, reductions or replacements of Parnell Consultants forces. Parnell Consultants represents that it can obtain a sufficient number of experienced and competent personnel to meet the client’s requirements in this regard. There are no restrictions to project size. There are no geographic location limitations that we are aware of, since our people will accept employment any place in the United States or abroad.
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to:- Sandra K. Parnell, Owner, President, and Chairman of the Board.
- Floyd T. Parnell, CEO & CFO
- Doyle Crenshaw, V.P. Field Operations.
- Jeffrey Smith, V.P. Development/Management.
PARNELL CONSULTANTS, a minority owned company, can offer your company nearly 70 years of combined experience and expertise in the Right-of-Way and Inspection business. Our combined experience includes work in several states for a number of companies. We have worked jobs in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas, Louisiana, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, North Dakota, Utah and California. This experience has given us familiarity with a variety of regions and their people as well as knowledge of different state laws which may influence right-of-way work.
We would appreciate the opportunity to provide services to your company and can furnish you the following:
| Right-of-Way Acquisition | Turnkey Projects |
| Damage Settlement | Due Diligence |
| Surface Sites Acquisition | Title and Curative |
| Surveying and Mapping | Project Managers |
| Permit Agents | Consultant Services |
| Pipeline Inspectors | Certified Welding Inspectors |
| Project Management | Certified Appraiser |
| Gas Plant Inspection | Power Plants Inspection |
| Field Management | Highway Relocation |
| Water Line Inspection | DOT Relocation Agreements |
| Auto Cad Mapping and As-built | Lead R.O.W. Agent |
| River and Wetlands Crossings | Material Coordinators |
| Environmental Permitting | SWPPP Plans |
We have focused on Turnkey Projects the last few years because of the demand from Companies wanting to make one call to handle everything such as Oil & Gas Management, Survey and Mapping, Right of Way, and Inspection all combined. Naturally we are interested in and would prefer doing a turnkey job, but we will be more than happy to do any part of any job and furnish one or more agents or inspectors to do it.
We have a large number of resumes on file from people in different states whom we have worked or who have worked for us and who we know to be quality people. We provide hands on training for all our people prior to going on a job and on-the-job training where necessary. We stay in close contact with our agents and inspectors and remain available for advising, consultation, and updating of their knowledge wherever needed in order to perform our responsibilities more efficiently and effectively. We pledge ourselves to work diligently to keep communication lines open and communications understandable between all parties.
We are confident that we will be able to meet all contract requirements including Insurance requirements (see insurance certificate attached).
Our goal, in essence, is to hire quality people who take pride in themselves and their work, who can complete a job, and who cares as much about the job and the end result as does the company we are working for.
We hope this information will give you some insight into Parnell Consultants and our philosophy of operation. We will look forward to working with your company should you decide to contract with us. If any other information is needed, please give us a call.
Sandra K. Parnell
President Parnell Consultants, Inc.
SCOPE OF SERVICE
- Parnell Consultants, will furnish, at the client’s request, qualified personnel for the Performance of the services required. The client shall reimburse Parnell for such services in accordance with the following terms at the attached rate.
- All rates for Field Service personnel are based on a calendar day rate and with the exception of Right-of-Way (see Right-of-Way).
- All rates for Field Service personnel begin the day the employee leaves home and are to continue until their arrival at home after satisfactory job completion. Maximum travel time is not to exceed three (3) days each way. If personnel voluntarily resigns other than satisfactory job completion, the return travel time of three (3) days maximum shall be forfeited.
- The quoted rates include Field Service personnel’s transportation (with the exception of Vendor and Right-of-Way, see the respective classifications General Provisions).
- A charge of 0.55 cents per mile will be made from the Field Service personnel’s home to the job site and from the job site to their home after satisfactory completion of the job. If personnel voluntarily resigns or is dismissed for reasons other than satisfactory job completion, the return trip charge of 0.55 cents per mile shall be forfeited.
- Additional expenses incurred by Field Services personnel when performing services away from assigned work locations will be invoiced at cost plus five (5) percent. These expenses include round trip air fare (coach class), car rental and lodging, but specifically exclude meals. Said expenses will be substantiated by receipts.
- Pre-employment DOT drug testing, if required, will be invoiced at cost. Random selections will be to the account of Parnell Consultants.
- Out-of-pocket expenses for telephone, toll charges, supplies, etc., on behalf of the client will be invoiced to the client at cost plus five (5) percent.
- Rates quoted are net of state sales, use, or gross receipts tax. Should such taxes be assessed, they will be for the client’s account and shall be due and payable at cost on presentation of documentation by Parnell Consultants.
- Parnell Consultants shall submit two (2) original invoices twice a month (1st and 16th). Contractor shall perform the following functions in accordance with Company guidelines, procedures and policies:
1. Chief Inspector: Acts as chief liaison to general construction contractor. Ensures overall compliance to Company construction specifications. Coordinates inspections activities on pipeline, station, metering, automation, and other related projects.
2. Craft Inspector: Inspects a variety of construction activities including but not limited to, right-of-way preparation, ditching, stringing, bending, coating, lowering, backfilling, testing, painting, clean-up, etc.
3. Welding Inspector: Inspects and reports on all activities relating to welding, including testing of welders and NDE evaluation.
4. Distribution Inspector: Familiar with all aspects of PE pipe, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Heavy Industrial, House Service Lines, from Mains, Certified welders on PE pipe.
5. Environmental Inspector: Ensures compliance to all environmental regulations relating to the construction project.
6. Field Clerical: Assists in full range of general field office work.
7. Material Handler: Receives, stocks, and distributes project material as well as documentation of same.
Areas of QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
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ANTI-DRUG PLAN
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION
ANTI-DRUG PLAN
I. Records will be kept at PARNELL CONSULTANTS, INC.
25 North State Highway 116
Booneville, Arkansas 72927
(479) 675-3727 or (479) 675-2293
II. Test Records are kept on computer for three (3) years for confidential purposes.
III. Parnell Consultants, Inc. Anti-Drug Plan is outlined in a separate brochure and is available to all clients.
We are members of Pipeline Testing Consortium, Inc., Hutchinson, Kansas.
Prepared and Adopted per the RSPA Model Plan by:
Pipeline Testing Consortium, Inc.
9 Compound Drive
Hutchinson, Kansas 67502
(316) 669-8800
DRESS CODE
What to Wear to Work
Parnell Consultants, Inc. has adopted a policy regarding professional business attire. This policy combines flexibility with common sense. Every employee has a responsibility to dress appropriately for our business environment. Below are guidelines regarding this policy.
Do:
■ Remember that you represent PCI and we strive to be a world-class company.
■ Make sure that your attire relates to your individual duties.
■ Keep in mind that how you dress sends a message to PCI about you.
Don’t Wear:
■ Blue jeans unless you work in the field or have extreme circumstances.
■ Tee-shirts with writing or advertisement on them unless they are PCI shirts.
■ Tank tops.
■ Athletic shoes or open-toe sandals.
■ Hiking boots except in bad weather.
■ Torn, ragged, un-pressed clothing.
■ Sweat pants and sweat suits.
■ Shorts and very short skirts.
■ Anything with a bare midriff.