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POWER ENGINEERS, INC. RBF's Air Quality Expertise > Air quality dispersion modeling > Construction and operational pollutant modeling > Carbon monoxide hotspots modeling > Odor analysis > Greenhouse gas emissions analysis RBF's Noise/Acoustics Expertise > On-site noise measurement > Residential noise studies and sound insulation analysis > Construction noise measurement and analysis > Community noise impact surveys > Traffic and rail noise measurement, analysis, and abatement design Experts in Air Quality Models > ISC-3 Gaussian Plume Model > AERMOD Plume Model > BREEZE ROADS Dispersion Model > URBEMIS/CalEEMod Emissions Model Experts in Noise Modeling Programs > FHWA RD-77-108 Model > FHWA Transportation Noise Model > FHWA Roadway Construction RBF CONSULTING, INC. RBF Consulting, a Company of Michael Balser Corporation, is one of the largest engineering, design, and construction management firms in the nation. From RBF's beginning in 1944 in southern California, the company has grown to a frill service consulting firm with project experience in 13 countries, 27 states, and with over 700 local agencies. RBF has a team of 540 professionals with 16 offices in the Western U.S. RBF provides a complete range of services for planning, urban design, transportation planning, land use and policy planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. Over the past 65 years, RBF has held numerous contracts within the City of Santa Ana, including: Parkcenter Drive Initial Study; Jurisdictional Delineation and Biological Habitat Assessment for Edinger Avenue Bridge Widening; and multiple regulatory services contracts for seismic retrofit projects throughout the City. In addition, over the past 10 years, RBF has held 16 roadway preliminary design and/or final design contracts with Caltrans, including the I-5 at Jamboree Improvements and 1-5/Grand Avenue Interchange. Air Quality/GHG Emissions/Climate Change A recognized leader in air quality modeling and analysis, RBF has prepared a wide variety of air quality analyses for projects throughout California. We are familiar with Federal, state, and local requirements and thresholds of significance for criteria pollutants. RBF routinely consults with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), and other air pollution control districts to ensure adequate project-level analysis under existing air quality regulations. RBF utilizes state-of-the-art air quality models to accurately quantify air pollutant levels both during construction and project operations. RBF also provides Global Climate Change analysis in response to AB-32 and Executive Order S-3-05, calling for an increasing level of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions analysis for development projects within the State. Noise/Acoustics RBF provides a full range of noise impact analyses for public and private sector clients, in accordance with local, State, e.g., Caltrans, and Federal impact assessment criteria. RBF is skilled in utilizing various noise modeling programs and provides ambient noise levels surveys, utilizing Larson Davis 820 and Bruel & Kjaer 2250 sound level meters. Visual Impact Analysis RBF provides visual stimulation studies for aesthetic and visual impact evaluation, including for Caltrans-compliant Visual Impact Assessments. Simulations produced by RBF range from simple photo composite/3-13 massing studies to full photorealistic depictions. RBF uses state of the art software and advanced techniques such as metric photogrammet y and Real Time Kinematic (RTK) global positioning. Data is processed using state-of-art computer techniques into high-quality graphics that allow the public to understand the visual impacts of a project. HLY 11-128223 CITY OF SANTA ANA PWA ENV. CONSULTING SERVICES (10/29112) BH 1. FIRM EXPERIENCE 1 3 25D-16