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WR+MA Group <br />Every Project MaBersI www.rmacom➢onies.com <br />Mr. Sean Thomas September 30, 2020 <br />City of Santa Ana RMA Group No: 20-1600-P <br />Public Works Agency M-36 <br />20 Civic Center Plaza I Ross Annex <br />Santa Ana, CA 92701 <br />SUBJECT: RFP NO. 20-111 j MATERIALS TESTING AND SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES <br />Dear Mr. Thomas: <br />We're pleased to present our firm's qualifications to you for this RFP to highlight our extensive experience with <br />On -Call contracts as well as our ability to perform services that conform with local agency quality assurance <br />programs and funding agency requirements. While there are a number of consultants who are capable of performing <br />these services, RMA Group has an unmatched combination of experienced personnel, resources, and proprietary <br />project controls which sets us apart from our competition and uniquely positions us to assist you in successfully <br />delivering your projects. RMA Group has extensive experience in pavement, roadway improvement, and <br />municipal projects having provided on -call services for cities and agencies throughout the state, encompassing <br />not only materials testing and special inspection, but also geotechnical engineering expertise. Our ability to <br />cross-reference our knowledge on either discipline allows RMA Group the flexibility to expeditiously perform in <br />a time and budget -effective manner. <br />EXECUTIVE SUMMARY <br />Our proposal will illustrate: <br />• Our full -service laboratory's proximity to the City's service area and ourstaffs knowledge of local conditions <br />and familiarity with permitting processes; <br />• Our extensive experience executing services for on -call projects for multiple agencies and districts while <br />maintaining our highest standards in maintaining quality control over processes and procedures; <br />• Ourfirm's project approach to RMA Group's proven experience working with Task Orders and our availability <br />to respond promptly to requests; and <br />• Our project management tools that enable us to ensure our deliverables are prepared in accordance to the <br />project specifications while controlling budgets and schedules. <br />THE RMA GROUP DIFFERENCE <br />RMA Group has provided a wide range of on -call services to numerous public agencies throughout California. <br />Our clientele includes water districts, cities, counties, schools, transportation authorities, and various state <br />agencies including Caltrans. We understand the issues that are critical to our clients and have developed <br />proactive solutions and tools that enable us to respond quickly to requests for geotechnical services and allow <br />us to perform the services efficiently and accurately. <br />THE RMA GROUP TEAM <br />I will serve as Principal -In -Charge and will be supported by Mr. Raymond Roblero who will act as our Project <br />Manager. Based out of our Carson office, Ray is knowledgeable about project specifications, materials testing <br />and inspection requirements, financial and safety concerns, and general project approach for projects of the <br />type listed in the scope of work. Our full -service team will be able to provide your staff with seamless execution <br />of your task order needs with comprehensive test results. <br />We are confident that our project profiles / statement of qualifications will prove our commitment to superior quality <br />of service. As the Vice President of RMA Group, I am empowered to contractually obligate, clarify information, and <br />negotiate the contract on behalf of our firm. We have reviewed the Contract Agreement Statement and have <br />no concerns regarding the existing provisions contained in the document. We look forward to partnering <br />with you to achieve success on your projects and we thank you for your consideration. <br />Sincerely, <br />Slawek Dymerski, PE, GE <br />Vice President / Principal -In -Charge <br />1210 E. 223RD STREET, CARSON, CA 90745 I T: 310.684.4854 1 F: 310.861.1117 1 www.rmacompanies.com <br />