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® KMEA <br />FIRM AND TEAM EXPERIENCE <br />KMEA is a California Department of General Services certified DVBE and Small Business headquartered In San Diego, California. <br />Founded in 1996, KMEA has established a successful track record at local, state and federal levels supporting Its clients with <br />programs requiring concurrent performance and delivery of assignments under multi -task and long-term contracts Involving <br />environmental assessments, hazardous materials surveys and remediation projects. Primary elements of work performed and <br />deliverables produced under these contracts are Identical to those service areas requested by the City of Santa Ana (City) including <br />Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Phase II ESAs, and Hazardous Materials Surveys and Testing for Lead -Based <br />Paint (LBP) and Asbestos. Other related core service areas offered by KMEA that are of added benefit to the City include feasibility <br />surveys; remedial planning, design and Implementation; environmental condition of property (ECP) assessments (similar in nature <br />and scope to Phase I ESAs); air and storm water monitoring and compliance. <br />KMEA has the flexibility and responsiveness of a small company as indicated by our Client Quality Rating (over 89% Exceptional or <br />Very Goodl). We have the capacity and reliability to perform large jobs as proven by our track record. Our technical professional <br />staff comprises 43 Project Managers, Professional Engineers, Professional Geologists, Environmental Engineers and Scientists with <br />several combined years of experience directly relevant to the services required by the City. KMEA was the 2015 SBA Veteran Owned <br />Small Business of the Year in San Diego, CA and was selected as the "Veteran -Owned Small Business of 20160 by the United <br />Veterans Council of San Diego County. <br />With a total of 93 technical and administrative staff, KMEA boasts the capability and the <br />credentials to perform various environmental services on an as -needed basis with Its in-houseCepth)na <br />personnel supported by teams of subcontractors with whom we have safely and effectively <br />completed numerous assignments in the past. KMEA has performed over $3M in environmental <br />assessments and investigations as well as corrective action combined which aligns perfectly <br />with the nature and scope of work required under this solicitation. This is evidenced by our gexample <br />projects in the Relevant Project Experience section. Our ability to meet schedules is <br />proven In every Client Quality Rating, which consistently rates us as Very Good or Exceptional <br />because we perform on time and on budget, <br />The project organizational structure, as illustrated in the accompanying Project Organization Chart depicts the lines of communication <br />between the City, the designated KMEA Project Manager and the team. As shown in this chart, the contract will be supported by a <br />KMEA team of highly qualified environmental professionals specialized in those service areas specifically called out by the City. The <br />professionals selected possess the technical skills, background and certifications combined with several years of experience having <br />conducted Phase I ESAs, Phase II ESAs and Hazardous Materials Surveys. Resumes of our key environmental professionals listed <br />in the project organization chart are provided as an attachment to this proposal. <br />Forthe purposes of this contract, KMEA has assembled a stellar team of professionals to support the City with its mission and project <br />objectives. We have selected Massoud Kariml, PG, a California -Registered Professional Geologist, as the Project Manager and <br />main point of contact for the City for this contract. Mr. Karim! has over 30 years of professional consulting experience working on <br />similar projects for cities, municipalities, State of California and local public agencies, as well as for the Federal government. He will <br />be supported by Mr. Tim Helronimus, PG, CEG, who Is designated as the Principal -In -Charge (PIC) under this contract. Mr. <br />Heironimus is also a California -Registered Professional Geologist and Certified Engineering Geologist with over 38 years of directly <br />relevant environmental consulting experience. As the PIC, he will provide senior technical review and ensures that all deliverables <br />under this contract meet or exceed the City's expectations by applying KMEA's rigorous quality assurance/quality control program <br />prior to submittal. KMEA maintains a Quality Assurance Program (QAP) In compliance with ISO 9001,2015, All work performed at <br />KMEA is conducted in strict compliance with our Corporate Quality Assurance program. In addition, Mr. Helronimus will ensure the <br />full commitment of KMEA's professional staff and resources throughout the term of the contract. <br />To ensure seamless and uninterrupted communication between the City and KMEA throughout the entire term of the contract, we <br />have selected Mr. Matt Fuller, ENV -SP, as the Deputy Project Manager, to function as the point of contact for the City at times when <br />Mr. Karim! may not be available, As a seasoned Environmental Scientist and Project Manager, Mr. Fuller will have a key involvement <br />City of Santa Ana Page 2 June 5, 2018 <br />Various Environmental Services <br />RFP N0,:18-043 <br />r•• <br />