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City of Pompano Beach,FL WITT O'Bmws Disaster Recovery Management Services FEMA,FHWA, and NRCS Program Reimbursement Guidance Documentation of project costs maintained by Witt O'Brien's would meet or exceed Federal and State agency requirements,to ensure that all FEMA,FNWA, NRCS and other disaster response and recovery claims are properly documented and able to withstand close scrutiny during the final inspection and closeout process.Our consultants are qualified to prepare Category A(debris removal and monitoring),debris-related Category B (debris clearance) FEMA Project Worksheets, FNWA Detailed Damage Inspection Reports,and other applicable reports. Final Disposal Confirmation,Documentation, and Appeals Assistance Witt O'Brien's will assist in confirming that all eligible storm debris is disposed of in a manner and at a site which conforms to Federal,State and Local regulatory guidelines.Our monitors inspect loads of reduced debris leaving the TDSRS,Issue a load ticket to each truck and maintain a log of ticket numbers and volumes.If requested,we also position monitors at the final disposal landfill or other designated sites to record tare weights and document disposal costs.If final disposal sites other than established landfills are to be used,then we would confirm that all of the required documentation and environmental permits are in place and that Federal,State and Local authorizations are secured.We would also coordinate with Federal,State and Local environmental agencies to ensure the integrity and regulatory compliance of all final disposal activity. At the conclusion of the project,Witt O'Brien's would provide all documentation of debris clearance, removal,management,reduction,disposal and monitoring costs,sufficient to fully and accurately support federal grant program claims.As stated in the RFP,Witt O'Brien's will maintain adequate records to justify all charges,expenses,and costs incurred in estimating and performing the work for three years after completion of the contract,and the City will have access to all records,documents,and information collected and/or maintained. If appeals to decisions are necessary,we would also assist in drafting the appeals.We will use a team approach to appeals to leverage the broadest set of expertise possible.Our team will gather all of the relevant information for the appeal and craft arguments that can enhance the likelihood of achieving positive results. Emergency Management Planning and Training As a planning and training are two of our core services offerings,Witt O'Brien's is fully prepared and capable of provide the emergency management planning and training services listed in the RFP Scope of Services. Emergency Management Plans L)Comprehensive emergency management plans(e.g.COOP,EOP)to include plan development,review and revisions. Witt O'Brien's helps ensure that clients are fully prepared to meet the challenges of crises and disasters of any kind. Our all-hazards approach helps clients prepare for a single event or threat with a customized program to ensure an adequate state of preparedness. Our decades of experience in all phases of emergency management and plan development provide clients with the knowledge and support they need to develop and refine plans and procedures that are compliant with the National Response Framework,National Incident Management System (NIMS),and other federal guidance. September 4,2014 Page 135