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FIRM AND TEAM EXPERIENCE KMEA is a California Department of General Services certified DVBE and Small Business headquartered in San Diego, California. Founded in 1996, KMEA has established a successful track record at local, state and federal levels supporting its clients with programs requiring concurrent performance and delivery of assignments under multi -task and long-term contracts involving environmental assessments, hazardous materials surveys and remediation projects. Primary elements of work performed and deliverables produced under these contracts are identical to those service areas requested by the City of Santa Ana (City) including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Phase II ESAs, and Hazardous Materials Surveys and Testing for Lead -Based Paint (LBP) and Asbestos. Other related core service areas offered by KMEA that are of added benefit to the City include feasibility surveys; remedial planning, design and implementation; environmental condition of property (ECP) assessments (similar in nature and scope to Phase I ESAs); air and storm water monitoring and compliance. KMEA has the flexibility and responsiveness of a small company as indicated by our Client Quality Rating (over 89% Exceptional or Very Good!). We have the capacity and reliability to perform large jobs as proven by our track record. Our technical professional staff comprises 43 Project Managers, Professional Engineers, Professional Geologists, Environmental Engineers and Scientists with several combined years of experience directly relevant to the services required by the City. KMEA was the 2015 SBA Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year in San Diego, CA and was selected as the "Veteran -Owned Small Business of 2016" by the United Veterans Council of San Diego County. With a total of 93 technical and administrative staff, KMEA boasts the capability and the credentials to perform various environmental services on an as -needed basis with its in-house personnel supported by teams of subcontractors with whom we have safely and effectively completed numerous assignments in the past. KMEA has performed over $3M in environmental assessments and investigations as well as corrective action combined which aligns perfectly with the nature and scope of work required under this solicitation. This is evidenced by our example projects in the Relevant Project Experience section. Our ability to meet schedules is proven in every Client Quality Rating, which consistently rates us as Very Good or Exceptional because we perform on time and on budget. The project organizational structure, as illustrated in the accompanying Project Organization Chart depicts the lines of communication between the City, the designated KMEA Project Manager and the team. As shown in this chart, the contract will be supported by a KMEA team of highly qualified environmental professionals specialized in those service areas specifically called out by the City. The professionals selected possess the technical skills, background and certifications combined with several years of experience having conducted Phase I ESAs, Phase 11 ESAs and Hazardous Materials Surveys. Resumes of our key environmental professionals listed in the project organization chart are provided as an attachment to this proposal. Forthe purposes of this contract, KMEA has assembled a stellarteam of professionals to support the City with its mission and project objectives. We have selected Massoud Karimi, PG, a California -Registered Professional Geologist, as the Project Manager and main point of contact for the City for this contract. Mr. Karimi has over 30 years of professional consulting experience working on similar projects for cities, municipalities, State of California and local public agencies, as well as for the Federal government. He will be supported by Mr. Tim Heironimus, PG, CEG, who is designated as the Principal -In -Charge (PIC) under this contract. Mr. Heironimus is also a California -Registered Professional Geologist and Certified Engineering Geologist with over 38 years of directly relevant environmental consulting experience. As the PIC, he will provide senior technical review and ensures that all deliverables under this contract meet or exceed the City's expectations by applying KMEA's rigorous quality assurance/quality control program prior to submittal. KMEA maintains a Quality Assurance Program (QAP) in compliance with ISO 9001:2015. All work performed at KMEA is conducted in strict compliance with our Corporate Quality Assurance program. In addition, Mr. Heironimus will ensure the full commitment of KMEA's professional staff and resources throughout the term of the contract. To ensure seamless and uninterrupted communication between the City and KMEA throughout the entire term of the contract, we 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 Mr. Karimi may not be available. As a seasoned Environmental Scientist and Project Manager, Mr. Fullerwill have a key involvement City of Santa Ana Page 2 June 5, 2018 Various Environmental Services