Item 28 - On -Call Right -of -Way Specialty Services

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1. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS a) Cover Letter: See previous page. b) Contract Agreement Statement: DM&A concurs with the provisions contained in the Agreement attached to RFP No: 21-131 as Attachment 2 in the Appendix. c) Firm and Team Experience: Since 1968, DM&A has provided clients in both the public and private sectors with expertise in the valuation of closely -held businesses, professional practices, and tangible and intangible assets, such as goodwill and furniture, fixtures, machinery and equipment (FFME). DM&A has completed thousands of goodwill loss appraisals under the Goodwill Loss Statute, §1263.510 of the California Eminent Domain Law, for both government agencies and private parties. The valuation analysts at DM&A work in conjunction with condemning agencies, business owners, attorneys, relocation agents, acquisition agents, developers, FFME appraisers, and real estate appraisers to provide defensible goodwill loss opinions. Since the enactment of the California Eminent Domain Law of 1976, DM&A has been a leader in providing litigation support for goodwill loss condemnation cases. DM&A has vast experience with the loss of goodwill, and FFME appraisal aspects of right-of-way issues for public works projects. FFME appraisal has been an integral part of DM&A's services for over 30 years. Our capability for valuation of assets under §1263.205 of the California Code of Civil Procedure reflects the depth of our experience with the statute and breadth of the industry knowledge. DM&A's Goodwill Valuation Department consists of six appraisers. The FFME Department consists of a dedicated project manager and two appraisers. This multi -disciplinary capability enables DM&A to address complex valuation issues involving both appraisal disciplines. The size of our professional staff also enables DM&A to accommodate large projects and tight deadlines. DM&A has the capability and flexibility to adjust to projects ranging from emergency turnaround status to extremely complex in nature. Our collaborative business approach allows DM&A to have a level of quality control and responsiveness that is unique in our market. DM&A can assist clients in various phases of a project, from early planning through final resolution in court proceedings. Major categories of services include budgetary estimates, comprehensive appraisals for eminent domain proceedings, review of reports, and litigation support, including expert testimony. DM&A's appraisers have testified at deposition and at trial on many occasions, with our experts having been involved in most of the published cases involving loss of business goodwill. DM&A's approach to the appraisal process is thorough, collaborative, and professional. Our appraisers recognize the importance of a detailed approach to any assignment, and are cognizant of our role as representing our clients. Our professionals have extensive experience in interviewing business owners, and make efforts to address their concerns and needs. DM&A has bilingual professionals to interface with business owners speaking Spanish. DM&A's qualifications are the result of experience gained in the preparation of thousands of appraisals of tangible and intangible assets in a wide range of industries and business types. In addition, DMM