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-, IDS GROUP <br />March 17. 2020 <br />City of Santa Ana <br />Mr. Kenny Nguyen, Project Manager <br />Public Works Agency; M-36 <br />20 Civic Center Plaza; Ross Annex <br />Santa Ana, CA 92701 <br />SUBJECT: Section 1: Statement of Qualifications <br />a. Cover Letter <br />Proposal for Electrical Lighting Design Services for Civic Center Perimeter Lighting <br />RFP No. 20-026 <br />Dear Mr. Nguyen and Members of the Selection Committee: <br />IDS Group, Inc. (IDS) understands that the City of Santa Ana (City) is seeking a professional engineering <br />firm to provide complete Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimate (PS&E) for new street lights around the <br />perimeter of Civic Center "Superblock" which is bound by Civic Center Drive, Broadway, Santa Ana <br />Boulevard, and Flower Street. The City would like to replace the existing outdated lighting system with an <br />energy efficient system that improves illumination as well as the overall look of the "Superblock". <br />The following are highlights of our team strengths: <br />• Since 1998, IDS has completed numerous engineering projects involving: streets, parks, walking/biking <br />trails, libraries, fire stations, court facilities, baseball fields, parking lots, gymnasiums, and other public <br />use facilities. <br />• Each member of our team has considerable experience with the design and construction of recreation <br />facilities. We are familiar with the procedures, standards, codes, and processes from first-hand <br />experience both as prime design professionals and as sub consultants. <br />• Our in-house infrastructure allows us to remain flexible when scheduling staff resources in the areas <br />of electrical and civil engineering; as well as cost estimating to offer timely, efficient, and effective <br />solutions to project challenges. <br />On behalf of the IDS team, we look forward to working with the City, applying our technical experience, <br />management principles, and problem -solving skills to provide you with quality and responsive services <br />necessary to complete this contract within schedule and budget. <br />IDS' Principal, Mr. Said Hilmy, PhD, SE, will contractually bind the firm regarding matters pertaining to this <br />proposal and is authorized to bind the company and negotiate the contract on behalf of the organization. <br />Our MEP Principal, Mr. Rob O'Neil, will be City's point -of -contact and can be contacted for all clarifications. <br />Please do not hesitate to call Rob at 949.387-8500 ext. 425 or by email at rob.oneil@idsgi.com should you <br />have any questions. <br />Thank you for your consideration. <br />Sincerely, <br />IDS p, Inc. <br />Robi b) O'Neil, PE <br />MEP Principal <br />i�Ph�, LEED AP <br />Principal/ Contract Administrator <br />1 Peters Canyon Road, Suite 130, Irvine California 926 d_LQA9.387.8500 ♦ F: 949.387.0800 ♦ vwwv.idsgi.conn <br />