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RFQ #20-100: Environmental and Planning Services
<br />City of Santa Ana
<br />Cover Letter
<br />CHAMBERS
<br />GROUP
<br />September 18, 2020
<br />63552
<br />Attn: Selena Kelaher
<br />City of Santa Ana Planning Division
<br />20 Civic Center Plaza
<br />Santa Ana, CA 92701
<br />Subject:Request for Qualifications for Environmental and Planning Services RFQ #20-100
<br />Dear Ms. Kelaher:
<br />As a comprehensive environmental company with over 40 years of experience, Chambers Group Inc. offers the City a
<br />full complement of in-house planning and technical services. Our dedicated staff members have successfully executed
<br />hundreds of environmental and planning reports and studies in full compliance with California Environmental Quality
<br />Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the full range of applicable environmental legislative
<br />policies.
<br />• Current, Local Experience in Orange County: Chambers Group and its team of professionals have a strong experience
<br />and understanding of local laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies. We are committed to ensuring that all planning
<br />and permitting activities remain in compliance with jurisdictional regulations and related expenditure guidelines. We had
<br />two Master Service Agreements with the City with a recent project being Lincoln -Fairhaven Access Trail Addendum.
<br />Chambers Group actively holds on -call contracts with the County of Orange, City of Beaumont, City of Moorpark, and
<br />City of Desert Hot Springs. Our headquarters office is based in Santa Ana and our staff members are available to be at
<br />City Hall at a moment's notice.
<br />• Proven Track Record of Innovative Solutions Working Under On -Call Contracts: Chambers Group has developed a
<br />systematic approach to project management of on -call contracts. In the last 10 years alone, Chambers Group has held
<br />over 75 on -call contracts with various cities, counties, and agencies throughout Southern California valued at over $20
<br />million in contract fees.
<br />• Considerable public and private development projects within Southern California: Chambers Group provided due
<br />diligence and feasibility, entitlements, and environmental compliance for private developers and on behalf of Southern
<br />California cities on new and redevelopment projects. Our experience allows us to support all types of development
<br />including residential, commercial, mixed -use, industrial, institutional, and hospitality projects.
<br />• Past Success with Applicable Regulatory Agencies: Our wide -range of experience throughout the County has led to
<br />solid relationships and successful projects permitted through regulatory agencies such as California Department of Fish
<br />and Wildlife (CDFW), United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB),
<br />United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to name a few. We are also
<br />familiar with the City of the Santa Ana's Municipal Code and General Plan policies.
<br />Scope of Services: Chambers Group has prepared this statement of qualifications forthe City of Santa Ana for providing:
<br />A. Environmental Services (including all CEQA and NEPA documentation) and B.Technical Studies (Air Quality, Biological
<br />Resources, Cultural Resources, Environmental Site Assessments, Economic/Market Study, Geotechnical/Soil Study,
<br />Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Assessment, Health Risk Assessment (HRA), Historical Resource Assessment, Hydrology/Water
<br />Quality Study, Noise Impact Study, Parking Study, Water Supply Assessment (WSA), Mineral Resource Study,
<br />Utility/Sewer Study, and Traffic Study).
<br />Project Contact: As President, I am authorized to make legally binding commitments for Chambers Group. If you have
<br />any questions about this proposal, please contact our Project Manager, Meghan Gibson at (949) 261-5414 ext. 7511 or
<br />by email at mgibson@chambersgroupinc.com.
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