Proficiency Testing

As part of our State and Federal certification processes, Pace - Bakersfield is required to participate in various proficiency testing studies to insure that both our instruments and analysts are accurate and consistent. Below is a summary of the various studies which monitor our performance:

Water and Soil PT Studies

Water Supply (WS) supports Safe Drinking Water Act programs
Water Pollution (WP) supports Clean Water Act programs
WP-RCRA supports soil testing programs
DMR-QA supports NPDES programs

Audits

Pace - Bakersfield is frequently audited for Federal Programs lab approval, as well as by private companies which have strict QA/QC requirements for their laboratory vendors. Audits allow us to fine-tune our internal Quality Control systems to assure clients we operate using consistent procedures throughout the laboratory. Listed are some of our most recent auditors:

US Department of Energy

MAPEP (Mixed Analyte Performance Evaluation Proficiency
Department of Energy-Consolidated Audit Program [DOECAP]
Laboratory Data Consultants
DoD (ELAP)

Microbiology PT Studies

Environmental Resource Associates

WS/WP
WS
WS/WP
WS

Statement

Pace - Bakersfield understands that our clients put their reputations on-the-line when choosing a laboratory. We are not just a vendor, but a partner to help in your success. For this reason, we are committed to providing legally defensible data which is scientifically and technically valid and meets professional standards, project goals and government requirements. These standards are maintained by meeting external parameters such as proficiency tests, audits and methodology requirements which assure our chemists their equipment and processes are accurate and consistent. Internally, our Quality Control Program insures confidence in our equipment and the integrity of systems on a daily basis ..more..

Our principal business purpose is to provide value to our customers by consistently delivering laboratory testing services and products of the highest quality in a timely manner while giving friendly responsive service. By being proactive in developing and delivering a variety of testing services that will add value to a select customer base ..more..