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City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency Response to RFP for General Right of Way Services SECTION A: PROJECT UNDERSTANDING &: APPROACH This section outlines our understanding and approach to the work and the real estate services provided by Paragon Partners Ltd. (Paragon). Understanding Paragon understands that the work to be accomplished by the Consultant selected for the General Right of Way Services contract includes Appraisal, Acquisition, Relocation Assistance and Other Real Estate Related Services as identified in the RFP Scope of Services Section IV. The City requires assistance with these services to accommodate the development of various roadway widening and other public improvement projects. It is clear that tasks will be distributed to firms based on their ability to perform the required work. The Paragon team possesses all of the expertise and ability to perform the required work identified within strict schedule and budget parameters. Paragon understands that it will coordinate with the City, other consultants and other involved agencies during the course of the City's projects. Paragon and its staff members have great deal of experience working with Caltrans, FHWA, EPA, State Water Quality Board, various title & escrow companies, the County of Orange, and other agencies and consultants in the area. We also understand that real estate services for the City must follow the State guidelines as set forth in Section 7260 of the Government Code and/or the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Policies Act of 1970, as amended (Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 24) (Uniform Act). We are very familiar with these regulations and guidelines, as they are practiced on many other projects we are and have been involved in. Approach to Work Assignments Paragon is familiar with and has utilized the City of Santa Ana's Scope of Work for Appraisal, Acquisition and Conveyance, Fixture and Equipment Appraisal, Loss of Goodwill, Environmental Phase I and II Assessments on other City assignments. The following proposed standard Scopes of Work will be customized to meet the specific needs of future Full Service Real Estate projects awarded to Paragon. Project Management Project Management is critical for delivery of each element of the proposed Right of Way (ROW) and other related expert consulting services anticipated by the City's RFQ. This requires an experienced Project Manager and an experienced Project Team with a local presence. Paragon possesses that capability and more. We understand the dynamics and requirements of the City, as well as the impact to the community, property owners and displacees, and other stakeholders. 2