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(P Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services 1. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A. COVER LETTER City of Santa Ana July 25, 2022 Attn: Kathie Reyes, Projects Manager Public Works Agency 220 S. Daisy Ave; 1st Floor Reception, Administration Building Santa Ana, CA 92703 Re: Request for Proposals for Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services Dear Ms. Reyes Engineering Solutions Services (ESS) welcomes the opportunity to submit this proposal to provide grant writing services for the City of Santa Ana (the City). Our goal is to bring in the maximum available grant funding for the City. Having secured more than $500 million in the past ten years in a variety of projects, we bring an unmatched level of experience to identify and assist the City with developing a strategic plan and prepare winning applications to ensure an expedited and successful funding award. ESS What sets ESS apart is that we are not just a funding company but former municipal managers with technical and funding expertise that has earned deep-rooted relationships with funding agencies. As such, we are aware of upcoming funding opportunities and have been achieving the highest awards of projects by preparing credible reports and strategizing timely submittal of applications on behalf of our clients. We are aware of the City's focus on water and sewer, parks and public works projects and as it is demonstrated in our proposal, we have a proven track record in successful award of grants for the classifications of projects the City has listed. We will use our expertise to conduct a needs assessment and leverage our relationships with the funding agencies to identify grants, and work with City staff to secure those grants. We are also proficient in grant management and meeting compliance requirements of Federal and State funding. Effective, full -circle strategies like these are key to obtaining the most possible grant award funding for the City's projects. We have reviewed and understand all the proposal terms and conditions and acknowledge receipt of Addendum No. 1. As the Principal for ESS, I am fully authorized to legally bind ESS in agreements with the City of Santa Ana. I will serve as the program manager for this contract, and as the Principal of ESS (S-Corporation), I can be reached at (949) 637-1405 or via email at Sudi@engineeringsolutionsservices.net. My project team and I look forward to working with you and all the City staff to develop a work plan that identifies grants that meet the short and long- term needs of the City and answering any questions you may have about our proposal. Sincerely, Sudi Shoja, PE Principal