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f „ U_.ir A'ans to accuracy and objectivity, a review of all technical data toensurethatitis accurately and preciselyincorporated into the environmental analyses; consistency checks to ensure that significance thresholds are applied accurately and consistently within each topical section and a consistency check to ensure that impacts and conclusions are consistently stated in separate sections. The fundamental objectives of the QA/QC program are to ensure not only that our work products fulfill the scope of work requirements for each task, but also that the specific and unique needs of each of our clients are both fully defined and met. All project deliverables are reviewed by the management team, as well as by key individual team members. The QA/QC review encompasses: • Overall Project Review: attainment of stated goals; client satisfaction • Report Content: technical accuracy; presentation and readability; overall appearance • Report Format: clarity of organization; conformance with requirements; accessibility of information; quality of graphics • Editing: quality of writing; technical accuracy, spelling and grammar • Database: use of latest technical and professional information • Information: validity of field surveys; accuracy of area -wide and regional information, site photographs, and maps • Legal Adequacy: compliance with regulatory standards, environmental case law, and new legislation DEPTH OF IN-HOUSE RESOURCES We customarily commit the staff hours and resources necessary to meet our client's schedule, even when it is accelerated. We recognize that in order to provide effective services, staff must be accessible to the City at all times. We are prepared to provide the City with all of the resources necessary to remain accessible and achieve the project schedule while producing high- quality environmental documentation. Project Approach DII I00.J0:050] SCHEDULE AND BUDGET CONTROL EIP/PBS&J will be cost effective by managing each individual work authorization closely. As EIP/ PBS&J has grown over its 40+ years in business, we have developed a strong and consistent approach to managing our staff and subconsulting team members to ensure that our clients receive the most technically accurate, cost-effective, andschedule-sensitive services. Our management approach includes initiation of regular and formal lines of communication, efficient use of meetings, strong and reliable project reporting and management systems, and experienced project management. Our strength in effectively managing projects translates to a cost savings for our clients. The ability to meet project schedules and budgets is a clear indicator of efficient project management. EIP/PBS&J has a long history of accomplishing this outcome on a wide variety of projects. EIP/PBS&J maintains a job -order cost accounting system for the recording and accumulation of costs incurred under its contracts. Our computerized accounting system provides information directly to the desk of each staff member, which allows them to track budgets through the life of a project. EIP/PBS&J has a reputation for consistently delivering projects on time andwithin budget. We also have a reputation for meeting "impossible" deadlines that result from external factors beyond the control of our clients, such as expiration of funding sources, construction -related deadlines, permit requirements, and court -mandated completion dates. SUBCONTRACT ADMINISTRATION All subconsultants will report directly to the EIP/ PBS&J project manager. We have worked closely with our proposed subconsultants and we are familiar with each other's working styles and expectations. On most projects, key subconsultant staff will join the EIP/PBS&J team at start-up meetings, progress meetings with the City or other key developers. Frequent communication and our QA/QC program are key ingredients to ensuring the quality and performance of our subconsulting team. 6