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RFP #21-017: On-Call Environmental Review Services for the Housing Division City of Santa Ana Community Development Agency 1 A. Cover Letter April 1, 2021 David Flores Community Development Analyst City of Santa Ana, Community Development Agency 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Subject: RFP # 21-017 On-Call Environmental Review Services for Housing Division Dear Mr. Flores: As a comprehensive environmental company with over 41 years of experience, Chambers Group Inc. offers the City of Santa Ana (City) a full complement of in-house planning and technical services. Our dedicated staff members have successfully executed hundreds of environmental and planning reports and studies in full compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the full range of applicable environmental legislative policies. • Current, Local Experience in Orange County: Chambers Group and its team of professionals have a strong experience and understanding of local laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies. We are committed to ensuring that all planning and permitting activities remain in compliance with jurisdictional regulations and related expenditure guidelines. We had two Master Service Agreements with the City with a recent project being Lincoln- Fairhaven Access Trail Addendum. • Proven Track Record of Innovative Solutions Working Under On-Call Contracts: Chambers Group has developed a systematic approach to project management of on-call contracts. In the last 10 years alone, Chambers Group has held over 100 on-call contracts with various cities, counties, and agencies throughout Southern California valued at over $20 million in contract fees. Chambers Group actively holds on-call contracts with the County of Orange, City of Beaumont, City of Moorpark, and City of Desert Hot Springs. We have completed numerous Environmental Assessments Determinations and Compliance Findings for HUD-assisted Projects (24 CFR Part 58) for the County of Orange and various cities. Our headquarters office is based in Santa Ana and our staff members are available to be at City Hall at a moment’s notice. • The Chambers Group team is structured in such a way that is efficient and effective for On-Call contracts. The team will be led by Kelene Strain as Project Manager. She will also serve as the primary point-of-contact and will proactively collaborate with the City. She has decades of experience with a great deal of project experience with U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) projects. Kelene will be supported by a team of CEQA and NEPA practitioners and subject matter experts, including Vista Environmental to provide support for air quality, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and noise analyses. Vista Environmental has completed numerous complex air and noise studies that conform to both the CEQA and NEPA requirements with Chambers Group. Converse Consultants (Converse) will provide Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments; Lead Risk Surveys; Lead and Asbestos Testing, Monitoring and Clearances; and Soils Testing. Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG) will provide support for Transportation Impact Assessments. As President of Chambers Group, I attest that this proposal is made without collusion with any other person, persons, company, or parties submitting a proposal; that it is in all respects fair and in good faith without collusion or fraud; and, that I as signer of the proposal has full authority to bind Chambers Group. If you have any questions about this proposal, please contact me or our Project Manager, Kelene Strain at (949) 261-5414 or by email at mmcentee@chambersgroupinc.com or kstrain@chambersgroupinc.com. Sincerely, CHAMBERS GROUP, INC. Mike McEntee, President EXHIBIT 2