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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BUCKEYE AND JENSEN HUGHES, INC. CONTRACT NO. 32500061 ____________________, Jensen Hughes, Inc., a Maryland corporation ( RECITALS A. The City Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan a copy of which is on file in the City incorporated herein by reference, seeking statements of qualifications from vendors for professional consulting services. B. The Consultant submitted a Statement of Qualifications in response to the RFQ (the , a copy of which is on file in the City s Finance Office and incorporated herein by reference, and the City desires to enter into an Agreement with the Consultant to provide consulting services for the Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan project AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing introduction and recitals, which are incorporated herein by reference, the following mutual covenants and conditions, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the City and the Consultant hereby agree as follows: 1. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date first set forth above and shall remain in full force and effect until June 30, 2026, unless terminated as otherwise provided in this Agreement. 2. Scope of Work. The Consultant shall provide the Services as set forth in the Scope of Work and Fee Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. The Consultant shall (i) provide the Services required by this Agreement, (ii) be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences, and proceedings associated with the Services, and (iii) be responsible for the acts and omissions of its employees, agents and other persons performing any of the Services under a contract with the Consultant. 3. Compensation. The City shall pay the Consultant an amount not to exceed Three Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($323,000.00) for the Services at the rates set forth in the Scope of Work and Fee Proposal. 4. Payments. The City shall pay the Consultant monthly, based upon work performed and completed to date, and upon submission and approval of invoices. All invoices shall document and itemize all work completed to date. Each invoice statement shall include a record of time expended and work performed in sufficient detail to justify payment. Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 1 5. Safety Plan. The Consultant shall provide the Services in accordance with a safety plan that is Standards Institute, and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health standards. If, in the shall notify the City, in writing, describing the reasons a safety plan is unnecessary. The City reserves the right to request a safety plan following such notification. 6. Documents. All documents, including any intellectual property rights thereto, prepared and submitted to the City pursuant to this Agreement shall be the property of the City. The City may use such documents for other purposes without further compensation to the Consultant; however, any reuse without written verification or adaptation by the Consultant for the specific purpose intended will be at the City the Consultant. 7. Consultant Personnel. The Consultant shall provide experienced personnel, capable of and devoted to the successful performance of the Services under this Agreement. The Consultant agrees to assign specific individuals to key positions. If deemed qualified, the Consultant is encouraged to hire City residents to fill vacant positions at all levels. The Consultant agrees that, upon commencement of the Services to be performed under this Agreement, key personnel will not be removed or replaced without prior written notice to the City. If key personnel are not available to perform the Services for a continuous period exceeding 30 calendar days, or are expected to devote substantially less effort to the Services than initially anticipated, the Consultant shall immediately notify the City of same and shall, subject to the concurrence of the City, replace such personnel with personnel possessing substantially equal ability and qualifications. 8. Inspection; Acceptance. All work shall be subject to inspection and acceptance by the City at reasonable times during the Consultant self-inspection system that is acceptable to the City. 9. Licenses. The Consultant shall maintain in current status all federal, state, and local licenses and permits required for the operation of the business conducted by the Consultant. The City has no obligation to provide the Consultant, its employees, or subcontractors any business registrations or licenses required to perform the specific services set forth in this Agreement. 10. Materials; Equipment. The Consultant shall provide, pay for, and insure under the requisite laws and regulations all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and other facilities and services necessary for the proper execution and completion of the Services. 11. Performance Warranty. In addition to any specific obligations set forth in Exhibit A, the Consultant warrants that the Services rendered will conform to the requirements of this Agreement and shall be carried out with the care and skill ordinarily used by members of the same profession practicing under similar circumstances at the same time and in the same locality. 12. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless the City and each council member, officer, employee, or agent thereof (the City and any and all losses, court costs and the costs of appellate proceedings) to which any such Indemnified Party may become Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 2 respect thereof) are caused by the negligent acts, recklessness or intentional misconduct of the Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, or any tier of subcontractor in connection with the coverage requirements set forth below will in no way be construed as limiting the scope of the indemnity in this Section. 13. Insurance. 13.1 General. A. Insurer Qualifications. Without limiting any obligations or liabilities of the Consultant, the Consultant shall purchase and maintain, at its own expense, hereinafter stipulated minimum insurance with insurance companies authorized to do business in the State of Arizona pursuant to ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 20-206, as amended, with an AM Best, Inc. rating of A- or above with policies and forms satisfactory to the City. Failure to maintain insurance as specified herein may result in termination of this Agreement at the City B. No Representation of Coverage Adequacy. By requiring insurance herein, or by approving or expressing satisfaction with insurance policies and forms pursuant to the provisions of this agreement, the City does not represent that coverage and limits will be adequate to protect the Consultant. The City reserves the right to review any and all of the insurance policies and/or endorsements cited in this Agreement, but has no obligation to do so. Failure to demand such evidence of full compliance with the insurance requirements set forth in this Agreement or failure to identify any insurance deficiency shall not relieve the Consultant from, nor be construed or deemed a waiver of, its obligation to maintain the required insurance at all times during the performance of this Agreement. C. Additional Insured Compensation insurance and Professional Liability insurance, if applicable, shall name, to the fullest extent permitted by law for claims arising out of the performance of this Agreement, the City, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials and employees as Additional Named Insured as specified under the respective coverage sections of this Agreement. D. Coverage Term. All insurance required herein shall be maintained in full force and effect until all work or services required to be performed under the terms of this Agreement are satisfactorily performed, completed, and formally accepted by the City, unless specified otherwise in this Agreement. E. Primary Insurance. The Consultant with respect to performance of this Agreement and in the protection of the City as an Additional Insured. F. Claims Made. In the event any insurance policies required by this coverage in force or purchasing an extended reporting option, for three years past completion and acceptance of the services. Such continuing coverage shall be evidenced by submission of Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 3 annual Certificates of Insurance and necessary endorsements citing applicable coverage is in force and contains the provisions as required herein for the three-year period. G. Waiver Compensation insurance, shall contain a waiver of rights of recovery (subrogation) against the City, its agents, representatives, officials, officers, and employees for any claims arising out of the work or services of the Consultant. The Consultant shall arrange to have such subrogation waivers incorporated into each policy via formal written endorsement thereto. H. Policy Deductibles and/or Self-Insured Retentions. The policies set forth in these requirements may provide coverage that contains deductibles or self-insured retention amounts. Such deductibles or self-insured retention shall not be applicable with respect to the policy limits provided to the City. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for any such deductible or self-insured retention amount. I. Use of Subcontractors. If any work under this Agreement is subcontracted in any way, the Consultant shall execute written agreements with its subcontractors containing the indemnification provisions set forth in this Section and insurance requirements set forth herein protecting the City and the Consultant. The Consultant shall be responsible for executing any agreements with its subcontractors and obtaining certificates of insurance verifying the insurance requirements. J. Evidence of Insurance. Prior to commencing any work or services under this Agreement, the Consultant will provide the City with suitable evidence of insurance in the form of certificates of insurance and a copy of the declaration page(s) of the insurance policies as required by this Agreement, issued by the Consultant policies are placed with acceptable insurers as specified herein and provide the required coverages, conditions and limits of coverage specified in this Agreement and that such coverage and provisions are in full force and effect. Confidential information such as the policy premium may be redacted from the declaration page(s) of each insurance policy, provided that such redactions do not alter any of the information required by this Agreement. The City shall reasonably rely upon the certificates of insurance and declaration page(s) of the insurance policies as evidence of coverage but such acceptance and reliance shall not waive or alter in any way the insurance requirements or obligations of this Agreement. If any of the policies required by this Agreement expire during the life of this Agreement, it shall be the Consultant forward renewal certificates and declaration page(s) to the City 30 days prior to the expiration date. All certificates of insurance and declarations required by this Agreement shall be identified by referencing this Agreement. A $25.00 administrative fee shall be assessed for all certificates or declarations received without the appropriate reference to this Agreement. Additionally, certificates of insurance and declaration page(s) of the insurance policies submitted without referencing this Agreement will be subject to rejection and may be returned or discarded. Certificates of insurance and declaration page(s) shall specifically include the following provisions: (1) The City, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials, and employees are Additional Insureds as follows: (a) Commercial General Liability Under Insurance Services 4 13 or equivalent. Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 4 (b) Auto Liability Under ISO Form CA 20 48 or equivalent. (c) Excess Liability Follow Form to underlying insurance. (2) The Consultant with respect to performance of this Agreement. (3) Compensation, waive rights of recovery (subrogation) against the City, its agents, representatives, officers, officials, and employees for any claims arising out of work or services performed by the Consultant under this Agreement. ACORD certificate of insurance form 25 (2014/01) is preferred. If ACORD certificate of insurance form 25 (2001/08) to mail such notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company, its agents form shall have similar restrictive language deleted. K. Endorsements. The Consultant shall provide the City with the necessary endorsements to ensure the City is provided the insurance coverage set forth in this Section 13. 13.2 Required Insurance Coverage. A. Commercial General Liability. The Consultant shall maintain than $1,000,000 for each occurrence, $2,000,000 Products and Completed Operations Annual Aggregate, and a $2,000,000 General Aggregate Limit. The policy shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors, products-completed operations, personal injury, and advertising injury. Coverage under the policy will be at least as broad as ISO policy form CG the fullest extent allowed by law, for claims arising out of the performance of this Agreement, the City, its agents, representatives, officers, officials, and employees shall be cited as an Additional Insured under ISO, Commercial General Liability Additional Insured Endorsement form CG 20 10 04 13, or equivalent, which shall read ude as an insured the person or organization shown in the Schedule, but only with respect to liability arising If any Excess insurance is utilized to fulfill the coverage scope than underlying insurance. B. Vehicle Liability. The Consultant shall maintain Business Automobile Liability insurance with a limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence on the Consultant , and non- est extent allowed by law, for claims arising out of the performance of this Agreement, the City, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials, and employees shall be cited as an Additional Insured under ISO Business Auto policy Designated Insured Endorsement form CA 20 48 or equivalent. If any Excess Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 5 insurance is utilized to fulfill the requirements of this subsection, such Excess insurance shall be C. Professional Liability. If this Agreement is the subject of any professional services or work, or if the Consultant engages in any professional services or work in any way related to performing the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain Professional Liability insurance covering negligent errors and omissions arising out of the Services performed by the Consultant, or anyone employed by the Consultant, or anyone for whose negligent acts, mistakes, errors, and omissions the Consultant is legally liable, with an unimpaired liability insurance limit of $2,000,000 each claim and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. D. . If the Consultant employs anyone shall statutes having jurisdiction over the Consultant or services under this Agreement and shall also maintain Employers Liability Insurance of not less than $500,000 for each accident, $500,000 disease for each employee and $1,000,000 disease policy limit. 13.3 Cancellation and Expiration Notice. The Consultant shall provide at least 30 days prior written notice to the City before insurance required herein expires, is canceled, or is materially changed. 14. Termination; Cancellation. The City may, by written notice to the Consultant as set forth in this Section, terminate this Agreement in whole or in part. 14.1 For City . This Agreement is for the convenience of the City and, as such, may be terminated without cause after receipt by the Consultant of written notice by the City. Upon termination for convenience, the Consultant shall be paid for all undisputed services performed to the termination date. 14.2 For Cause. If either party fails to perform any obligation pursuant to this Agreement and such party fails to cure its nonperformance within 30 days after notice of nonperformance is given by the non-defaulting party, such party will be in default. In the event of such default, the non- defaulting party may terminate this Agreement immediately for cause and will have all remedies that are available to it at law or in equity including, without limitation, the remedy of specific performance. If the nat then the defaulting party will have such additional periods of time as may be reasonably necessary under the circumstances, provided the defaulting party immediately (A) provides written notice to the non- defaulting party and (B) commences to cure its nonperformance and thereafter diligently continues to completion the cure of its nonperformance. In no event shall any such cure period exceed 90 days. In the event of such termination for cause, payment shall be made by the City to the Consultant for the undisputed portion of its fee due as of the termination date. 14.3 Due to Work Stoppage. This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon 30 the Consultant in the event that the Services are permanently abandoned. If the Consultant abandons the Services without the consent of the City, the Consultant shall be liable for all actual, incidental, and consequential damages arising from or related to said abandonment, including, but Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 6 not limited to: (A) the difference between the cost of a replacement consultant to complete the Services and the contract price for the Consultant under this Agreement; and (B) any additional charges, costs, fees or expenses for labor, materials or professional services incurred by the City as a result of delays caused by abandonment of the Services by the Consultant. The City shall use its best efforts to replace the Consultant within a reasonable time. 14.4 Conflict of Interest. This Agreement is subject to the provisions of ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 38-511. The City may cancel this Agreement without penalty or further obligations by the City or any of its departments or agencies if any person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting, or creating this Agreement on behalf of the City or any of its departments or agencies is, at any time while this Agreement or any extension of this Agreement is in effect, an employee of any other party to this Agreement in any capacity or a consultant to any other party of this Agreement with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. 14.5 Gratuities. The City may, by written notice to the Consultant, cancel this Agreement if it is found by the City that gratuities, in the form of economic opportunity, future employment, entertainment, gifts, or otherwise, were offered or given by the Consultant or any agent or representative of the Consultant to any officer, agent or employee of the City for the purpose of securing this Agreement. In the event this Agreement is canceled by the City pursuant to this provision, the City shall be entitled, in addition to any other rights and remedies, to recover and withhold from the Consultant an amount equal to 150% of the gratuity. 14.6 Agreement Subject to Appropriation. The City is obligated only to pay its obligations set forth in this Agreement as may lawfully be made from funds appropriated and budgeted for that purpose during the City -current fiscal year. The City iscretion of the City concerning budgeted purposes and appropriation of funds. Should the City elect not to appropriate and budget funds to pay its Agreement obligations, this Agreement shall be deemed terminated at the end of the then-current fiscal year term for which such funds were appropriated and budgeted for such purpose and the City shall be relieved of any subsequent obligation under this Agreement. The parties agree that the City has no obligation or duty of good faith to budget or appropriate the payment of the City obligations set forth in this Agreement in any budget in any fiscal year other than the fiscal year in which this Agreement is executed and delivered. The City shall be the sole judge and authority in determining the availability of funds for its obligations under this Agreement. The City shall keep the Consultant informed as to the availability of funds for this Agreement. The obligation of the City to make any payment pursuant to this Agreement is not a general obligation or indebtedness of the City. The Consultant hereby waives any and all rights to bring any claim against the City from or relating in any way to s termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section. 14.7 Obligations Upon Receipt of Termination Notice. Upon receipt of a notice of termination as set forth above, the Consultant shall (A) immediately discontinue all Services affected (unless the notice directs otherwise), and (B) deliver to the City copies of all data, reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, and estimates entirely or partially completed, together with all unused materials supplied by the City, related to the Services including any completed divisible part of the Services which can be deemed to stand alone (the completed divisible parts of the Services will be determined by both parties at the time of termination). Such termination shall not relieve the Consultant of liability for errors and omissions. Any use of incomplete documents for the Services or for any other project without the specific written authorization by the Consultant will be without liability or legal exposure to the Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 7 Consultant. The Consultant shall appraise the work it has completed and submit the appraisal to the City for evaluation. 15. Suspension of Work. 15.1 Order to Suspend. The City may, for its convenience, order the Consultant, in writing, to suspend all or any part of the Services for such period of time as it may determine to be appropriate. 15.2 Adjustment to Contract Sum. If the performance of all or any part of the Services is, for any unreasonable period of time, suspended or delayed by an act of the City in the administration of this Agreement, or by its failure to act within the time specified in this Agreement (or if no time is specified, within a reasonable time), an adjustment shall be made for any increase in cost of performance of this Agreement necessarily caused by such unreasonable suspension or modified in writing accordingly. However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any suspension or delay (A) to the extent that performance was suspended or delayed for any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Consultant, or (B) for which a change order is executed. 16. Miscellaneous. 16.1 Independent Contractor. It is clearly understood that each party will act in its individual capacity and not as an agent, employee, partner, joint venturer, or associate of the other. An employee or agent of one party shall not be deemed or construed to be the employee or agent of the other for any purpose whatsoever. The Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the Services provided under this Agreement are being provided as an independent contractor, not as an employee or agent of the City. The Consultant, its employees, benefits from the City. The City does not have the authority to supervise or control the actual work of the Consultant, its employees or subcontractors. The Consultant, and not the City, shall determine the time of its performance of the services provided under this Agreement so long as the Consultant meets the requirements of its agreed Scope of Work as set forth in Section 2 and in Exhibit A. The Consultant is neither prohibited from entering into other contracts nor prohibited from practicing its profession elsewhere. The City and the Consultant do not intend to nor will they combine business operations under this Agreement. 16.2 Applicable Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona and suit pertaining to this Agreement may be brought only in courts in Maricopa County, Arizona. 16.3 Laws and Regulations. The Consultant shall keep fully informed and shall at all times during the performance of its duties under this Agreement ensure that it and any person for whom the Consultant is responsible abides by, and remains in compliance with, all rules, regulations, ordinances, statutes, or laws affecting the Services, including, but not limited to, the following: (A) existing and future City and County ordinances and regulations, (B) existing and future State and Federal laws, and (C) existing and future OSHA standards. 16.4 Amendments. This Agreement may be modified only by a written amendment signed by persons duly authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the City and the Consultant. Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 8 16.5 Provisions Required by Law. Each and every provision of law and any clause required by law to be in this Agreement will be read and enforced as though it were included herein and, if through mistake or otherwise any such provision is not inserted, or is not correctly inserted, then upon the application of either party, this Agreement will promptly be physically amended to make such insertion or correction. 16.6 Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable to the extent that any provision or application held to be invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction shall not affect any other provision or application of this Agreement that may remain in effect without the invalid provision or application. 16.7 Entire Agreement; Interpretation; Parol Evidence. This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the parties with respect to its subject matter, and all previous agreements, whether oral or written, entered into prior to this Agreement are hereby revoked and superseded by this Agreement. No representations, warranties, inducements or oral agreements have been made by any of the parties except as expressly set forth herein, or in any other contemporaneous written agreement executed for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted according to its plain meaning, and no presumption shall be deemed to apply in favor of, or against the party drafting this Agreement. The parties acknowledge and agree that each has had the opportunity to seek and utilize legal counsel in the drafting of, review of, and entry into this Agreement. 16.8 Assignment; Delegation. No right or interest in this Agreement shall be assigned or delegated by the Consultant without prior, written permission of the City, signed by the City Manager. Any attempted assignment or delegation by the Consultant in violation of this provision shall be a breach of this Agreement by the Consultant. 16.9 Subcontracts. No subcontract shall be entered into by the Consultant with any other party to furnish any of the material or services specified herein without the prior written approval of the City. The Consultant is responsible for performance under this Agreement whether or not subcontractors are used. Failure to pay subcontractors in a timely manner pursuant to any subcontract shall be a material breach of this Agreement by the Consultant. 16.10 Rights and Remedies. No provision in this Agreement shall be construed, expressly or by implication, as waiver by the City of any existing or future right and/or remedy available by law in the event of any claim of default or breach of this Agreement. The failure of the City to insist upon the strict performance of any term or condition of this Agreement or to exercise or delay the exercise of any right or remedy provided in this Agreement, or by law, or the City services, shall not release the Consultant from any responsibilities or obligations imposed by this Agreement or by law, and shall not be deemed a waiver of any right of the City to insist upon the strict performance of this Agreement. 16.11 . In the event either party brings any action for any relief, declaratory or otherwise, arising out of this Agreement or on account of any breach or default hereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled to receive from the other party reasonable attorney reasonable costs and expenses, determined by the court sitting without a jury, which shall be deemed to have accrued on the commencement of such action and shall be enforced whether or not such action is prosecuted through judgment. Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 9 16.12 Liens. All materials or services shall be free of all liens and, if the City requests, a formal release of all liens shall be delivered to the City. 16.13 Offset. A. Offset for Damages. In addition to all other remedies at law or equity, the City may offset from any money due to the Consultant any amounts the Consultant owes to the City for damages that have been reduced to a judgment resulting from breach or deficiencies in performance or breach of any obligation under this Agreement. B. Offset for Delinquent Fees or Taxes. The City may offset from any money due to the Consultant any amounts the Consultant owes to the City for delinquent fees, transaction privilege use taxes, and property taxes, including any interest or penalties. 16.14 Notices and Requests. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if (A) delivered to the party at the address set forth below, (B) deposited in the U.S. Mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, to the address set forth below, or (C) given to a recognized and reputable overnight delivery service, to the address set forth below: If to the City: City of Buckeye 530 E. Monroe Avenue Buckeye, Arizona 85236 Email: Contracts@buckeyeaz.gov With copy to: City of Buckeye 530 E. Monroe Avenue Buckeye, Arizona 85326 Email: Legal@buckeyeaz.gov If to Consultant: Jensen Hughes, Inc. 4445 Northpark Drive, Suite 204 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907 Attn: Michael Stanley, Senior Fire & Emergency Services Consultant Email: mike.stanley@jensenhughes.com or at such other address, and to the attention of such other person or officer, as any party may designate in writing by notice duly given pursuant to this subsection. Notices shall be deemed received (A) when delivered to the party, (B) three business days after being placed in the U.S. Mail, properly addressed, with sufficient postage, or (C) the following business day after being given to a recognized overnight delivery service, with the person giving the notice paying all required charges and instructing the delivery other recipient, the provisions above governing the date on which a notice is deemed to have been received by a party shall mean and refer to the date on which the party, and not its counsel or other recipient to which a copy of the notice may be sent, is deemed to have received the notice. Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 10 16.15 Confidentiality of Records. The Consultant shall establish and maintain procedures and controls that are acceptable to the City for the purpose of ensuring that information contained in its records or obtained from the City or from others in carrying out its obligations under this Agreement shall not be used or disclosed by it, its agents, officers, or employees, except as required to perform the Consultant referred to the City. The Consultant also agrees that any information pertaining to individual persons shall not be divulged other than to employees or officers of the Consultant as needed for the performance of duties under this Agreement. 16.16 Information Technology. A. Limited Access. If necessary for the fulfillment of this Agreement, the City may provide the Consultant with non- technology infrastructure. The Consultant understands and agrees to abide by all City policies, standar communication technology resources. The Consultant shall enforce all such policies, standards, regulations, and restrictions with all the subcontractor granted access in the performance of this Agreement and shall be granted and authorized only such access as may be necessary for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of this Agreement. B. Permitted Access subcontractors must receive prior, written approval from the City before being granted access to discretion, shall determine accessibility and limitations thereto. The Consultant agrees that the requirements of this Section shall be incorporated into all subcontractor/subconsultant agreements entered into by the Consultant. It is further agreed that a violation of this Section shall be deemed to cause irreparable harm that justifies injunctive relief in court. Notwithstanding the provisions in Section 14, a violation of this Section may result in immediate termination of this Agreement without notice. C. Data Confidentiality. All City data and technical information, regardless of form, including originals, images, and reproductions, prepared by, obtained by, or transmitted to the Consultant in connection with this Agreement, are confidential, proprietary information owned by the City. Except as specifically provided in this Agreement, the Consultant shall not, without the prior, written consent of the City Manager or authorized designee, (A) disclose data generated in the performance of the services to any third party, or (B) use City data and information. D. Data Security. Personal identifying information, financial account information, or restricted City information, whether in electronic format or hard copy, must be secured and protected at all times to avoid unauthorized access. At a minimum, the Consultant must encrypt and/or password-protect electronic files. This includes data saved to laptop computers, computerized devices, or removable storage devices. When City information, regardless of its format, is no longer required by the Consultant to execute the work contracted by the City, the information must be redacted or destroyed through appropriate and secure methods to ensure the information cannot be viewed, accessed, or reconstructed. Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 11 E. Compromised Security. In the event that data collected or obtained by the Consultant in connection with this Agreement is believed to have been compromised, the Consultant shall immediately notify the City Manager, or authorized City designee. The Consultant agrees to reimburse the City for any costs incurred by the City to investigate potential breaches of this data by the Consultant and, where applicable, the cost of notifying and/or assisting individuals who may be impacted by the breach. F. Disengagement. In the event this Agreement is terminated by either party, the Consultant agrees to confer back to the City all of its data, in usable and normalized format, within 30 days of notice of termination. There shall be no charge for the return of City data to the City. G. Survival. The obligations of the Consultant under this Section 16.16 shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 16.17 Records and Audit Rights. To ensure that the Consultant and its subcontractors are complying with the warranty under subsection 16.18, the Consultant records, correspondence, accounting procedures and practices, and any other supporting evidence relating to this Agreement, including the papers of any of the Consultant employees who perform any work or services pursuant to this Agreement (all of the foregoing hereinafter normal working hours by the City, to the extent necessary to adequately permit (A) evaluation and verification of any invoices, payments or claims based on the Consultant costs (including direct and indirect costs and overhead allocations) incurred, or units expended directly in iance with the Arizona employer sanctions laws referenced in subsection 16.18. To the extent necessary for the City to audit Records as set forth in this subsection, the Consultant and its subcontractors hereby waive any rights to keep such Records confidential. For the purpose of evaluating or verifying such actual or claimed costs or units expended, the City shall have access to said Records, of the work and until three years after the date of final payment by the City to the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. The Consultant and its subcontractors shall provide the City with adequate and appropriate workspace so that the City can conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this subsection. The City shall give the Consultant or its subcontractors reasonable advance notice of intended audits. The Consultant shall require its subcontractors to comply with the provisions of this subsection by insertion of the requirements hereof in any subcontract pursuant to this Agreement. 16.18 E-Verify Requirements. To the extent applicable under ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 41-4401, the Consultant and its subcontractors warrant compliance with all federal immigration laws and regulations that relate to their employees and their compliance with the E-Verify requirements under ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 23-214(A). The Consultant shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement and may result in the termination of this Agreement by the City. 16.19 Israel. To the extent ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 35-393 through § 35-393.03 are applicable, the parties hereby certify that they are not currently engaged in, and agree for the duration of this Agreement to not engage in, a boycott of goods or services from Israel, as that term is defined in ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 35-393. Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 12 16.20 Conflicting Terms. In the event of any inconsistency, conflict, or ambiguity among the terms of this Agreement, any amendments, the Scope of Work, any City-approved Purchase Order, or the Fee Proposal, the documents shall govern in the order listed herein. 16.21 Time is of the Essence. The timely completion of the Services is of critical importance to the economic circumstances of the City. 16.22 Meaning of Terms. References made in the singular shall include the plural and the masculine shall include the feminine or the neuter. 16.23 Non-Exclusive Contract. This Agreement is entered into with the understanding and agreement that it is for the sole convenience of the City. The City reserves the right to obtain like goods and services from another source when necessary. 16.24 Forced Labor of Ethnic Uyghurs. To the extent applicable under ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 35-394, the Vendor warrants and certifies that it does not currently, and agrees for the duration of this Agreement that it will not use the forced labor, any goods or services produced by the forced labor, or any contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers that use the forced labor or any goods or services produced that it is not in compliance with this paragraph, the Vendor shall notify the Town of the noncompliance within five business days of becoming aware of it. If the Vendor fails to provide a written certification that the Vendor has remedied the noncompliance within 180 days after that, this Agreement shall terminate unless the termination date of this Agreement occurs before the end of the remedy, in which case this Agreement terminates on the contract termination date. 16.25 Clickwrap Terms Excluded. In the event the terms of sale or service were agreement or other understanding shall in any way modify a City issued or approved contract or the terms of this Professional Services Agreement. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE] Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 13 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date and year first set forth above. City Consultant CITY OF BUCKEYE, JENSEN HUGHES, INC., an Arizona municipal corporation a Maryland corporation David B. Roderique, Interim City Manager Michael Stanley, Senior Fire & Emergency Services Consultant ATTEST: Lucinda Aja, City Clerk RECOMMENDED: William Kauppi, Chief Financial Officer APPROVED AS TO FORM: K. Scott McCoy, City Attorney Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 14 EXHIBIT A TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BUCKEYE AND JENSEN HUGHES, INC. [Scope of Work and Fee Proposal] See following pages. Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 15 jensenhughes.com Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved. T0123 TECHNICAL + COST PROPOSALS PREPARED FOR Jake Rhoades, Fire Chief Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department 21699 W. Yuma Rd., Suite 101 Buckeye, AZ 85326 jrhoades@buckeyeaz.gov +1 623 349 6750 Jensen Hughes Proposal No. FBS-COSP-25-043 July 24, 2025 PREPARED BY Michael Stanley, MED, CFO Sr. Consultant, Fire + Emergency Svcs. 4445 Northpark Drive, Suite 204 Colorado Springs, CO 80907 +1 719 257 2721 mike.stanley@jensenhughes.com Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 16 Page 2 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 July 24, 2025 Jake Rhoades, Fire Chief Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department 21699 W. Yuma Rd., Suite 101 Buckeye, AZ 85326 jrhoades@buckeyeaz.gov +1 623 349 6750 Dear Chief Rhoades, Jensen Hughes, Inc. is pleased to provide this updated proposal for fire and emergency master plan consulting services to the City of Buckeye for the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department. Per our discussions, Jensen Hughes understands that the City of Buckeye would like to retain our services to develop a comprehensive fire and emergency master plan that will provide direction and guidance for improving service delivery over the next 15 years and beyond. The master plan scope includes establishing current service delivery and capabilities, analyzing support programs and budget, reviewing accreditation and ISO rating, consulting with various city departments on growth projections, reviewing existing planning documents, analyzing EMS transport service, conducting community risk assessment, projecting need for additional fire stations and emergency resources, analyzing all support divisions and programs, modeling current resource capabilities against service demands, and providing workload analysis and recommendations to meet industry standards. Our technical and cost proposal is enclosed for your consideration and is valid for ninety (90) days from the date of this submission. Jensen Hughes looks forward to partnering with the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department. Once you have reviewed our enclosed proposal, please contact me at +1-719-257-2721 or mike.stanley@jensenhughes.com to discuss the next steps. Sincerely, Jensen Hughes Michael Stanley, MED, CFO Sr. Consultant, Fire + Emergency Services Jensen Hughes Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 17 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 3 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Table of Contents COMPANY INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................. 4 Background + Qualifications ..................................................................................................................... 4 Experience with Similar Projects .............................................................................................................. 5 KEY PERSONNEL ............................................................................................................................................ 6 PROJECT APPROACH .................................................................................................................................. 15 Deliverables ............................................................................................................................................ 20 Project Timeline ...................................................................................................................................... 21 PROFESSIONAL FEES .................................................................................................................................. 21 ADDITIONAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 22 CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES.......................................................................................................................... 23 PAYMENTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 23 INSURANCE ................................................................................................................................................... 23 TERMS + CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................................. 24 MISCELLANEOUS .......................................................................................................................................... 24 ACCEPTANCE ................................................................................................................................................ 25 BILLING CONTACT INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 26 EXHIBIT A TERMS + CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................ 27 APPENDIX A SAMPLE CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE ........................................................................... 32 APPENDIX B FINANCIAL STATEMENT SUMMARY ................................................................................. 33 APPENDIX D SOQ SUBMITTAL FORM ...................................................................................................... 34 APPENDIX D ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENT ......................................................................... 35 Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 18 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 4 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Company Information BACKGROUND + QUALIFICATIONS Our Purpose is Making Our World Safe, Secure and Resilient Founded in 1980 as a corporation and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, USA, Jensen Hughes is the global leader in engineering, consulting and technology services, dedicated to protecting what matters most through technical excellence. We are a global team of 1,700+ engineers, scientists, consultants, and practitioners dedicated to advancing the science of safety and risk management in over 100 countries and over 100 offices. In-House Areas of Expertise Using the diverse backgrounds of our fire safety engineers, consultants, and risk specialists dedicated to protecting people, properties, assets, and operations, our firm has developed expertise in understanding the increasingly complex range of hazards, risks, and challenges that fire departments face. This interdisciplinary perspective allows us to create more holistic approaches to satisfy a range of performance goals specific to the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department and the unique needs of your community. We have the expertise needed to develop solutions for our customers because of our collective backgrounds in the following areas: + Development of Strategic and Master Plans + Fire Department Consolidation Studies + Community Risk Assessments + Standards of Cover Development + Policy and Procedure Development + Staffing and Deployment Modeling + Budgeting and Financial Management + Data Analysis + Wildland Firefighting and Urban Interface + Airport Rescue Firefighting + Emergency Medical Services + Special Operations + Community Master Planning + Community Risk Reduction + Communications + Fire Investigations + Community Outreach + Disaster Planning + Emergency Management + Fire Behavior + Fire Hazard and Risk Assessments + Fire Protection Plans + Fire Protection System Design + Alternative Delivery Models Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 19 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 5 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 EXPERIENCE WITH SIMILAR PROJECTS Wichita/Sedgwick County Post Incident Analysis Wichita, KS Post-Incident Analysis + Recommendations for Improvements Conducted an independent Post-Incident Analysis of the Brookhollow Apartment Fire, producing a comprehensive written report detailing our findings and recommendations. The assessment examined emergency communications and the response of public safety agencies, comparing their actions to established best practices and industry standards. Our analysis clarified how communication and coordination influenced the outcome of the fatal incident, and we gathered and evaluated incident data to form objective, evidence-based conclusions. The report also includes actionable strategies to improve future emergency response outcomes and rebuild public trust and confidence in the involved agencies. Delray Beach Fire Rescue Delray Beach, Florida Fire Department Concurrency Evaluation Conducted a fire department concurrency evaluation for the Delray Beach Fire Department, assessing whether the department's current resources such as personnel, apparatus, response times, and station locations can adequately meet the demands of existing and projected growth within the city. The evaluation included an analysis of historical incident data, service call volumes, response performance relative to national standards (such as NFPA 1710), and the impact of future development on emergency service delivery. The goal was to ensure that fire protection and emergency medical services could maintain an acceptable level of service as the community expands, and to identify necessary enhancements such as new stations, staffing increases, or equipment upgrades to maintain concurrency with growth and development.. Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 20 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 6 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Grand Targhee Ski Resort, Emergency Management Plan Alta, WY WUI Assessment + Fire Management Plan Services Provided a comprehensive Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Assessment and Fire Management Plan for Grand Targhee Resort (GTR), a year- s current and future developments, offering property-specific insights and strategies for wildfire risk reduction. Our plan outlined key mitigation priorities for both structural and forest management, aiming to improve overall fire resilience across the resort property. The Fire Management Plan also included actionable recommendations for cross-boundary mitigation, evacuation planning, and long-term wildfire prevention measures. Emphasizing a collaborative approach, the plan supports stakeholder coordination to protect community resources and values. It is a foundational tool for enhancing emergency response capabilities and guiding the development of a comprehensive strategy to safeguard life and property in and around the resort. Key Personnel Our expert professionals are dedicated to delivering outstanding results for your Fire + Emergency Services project. With deep expertise in fire response operations, planning, and engineering, we bring a unique, multidisciplinary approach to every phase. We understand the critical balance between designing the built environment and ensuring an effective emergency response system. Leveraging our extensive experience, we deliver thorough master plans, consolidation evaluations, capability assessments, and gap analyses. Our services contribute to innovative fire station design, optimized response times, and greater community service. We strive to provide future-proof emergency response systems that are efficient, dependable, and ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 21 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 7 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Experience: 28+ years Certifications Fire Marshal (FM), prior Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), NFPA Member Grade (MIFireE), Institute of Fire Engineers VERNON CHAMPLIN, MPA, EFO, FM Project Role: Project Owner + MPA, Master of Public Administration, Columbia Southern University + EFO, Executive Fire Officer, National Fire Academy + BS, Fire Protection + Safety Engineering, Oklahoma State University Vernon's (Vern) fire service career spans two decades in emergency response, prevention, and recovery capacities, from firefighter to Chief Officer, Fire Marshal, community advocate, and trusted advisor. His practical field experience contributes significantly to his commitment to service and applying fire codes and standards to achieve practical yet realistic strategies to support the company's purpose of making our world safe, secure, and resilient. Vern works extensively with international design professionals, engineers, contractors, and all levels of government to achieve fire- safe environments worldwide. Vern is a committed student of leadership empowerment, fire protection, and emergency response services. He is a co-author of the Handbook of Cognitive and Autonomous Systems for Fire Resilient Infrastructures and serves as the Jensen Hughes liaison to the National Association of State Fire Marshals. He has presented nationally and internationally on fire protection, life safety, and wildland fire protection topics. He is also a technical committee member on NFPA 1140: Standard for Wildland Fire Protection. Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 22 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 8 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Experience: 32 years Certifications Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Fire Marshal (FM), Fire and Emergency Services Analyst (FESA) Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) MICHAEL STANLEY, MED, CFO Project Role: Project Manager + MEd, Education & Human Resource Studies, Colorado State University + BS, Organizational Leadership for Emergency Services, Charter Oak St. College + AS, Emergency Medical Services, Community College of Aurora + AAS, Fire Science Technology, Red Rocks Community College A seasoned fire and emergency services leader, Mike brings over three decades of progressive leadership in fire protection, emergency management, and public safety strategy. Serving as a Senior Fire + Emergency Services Consultant at Jensen Hughes, He leads complex, multi-disciplinary projects overseeing timelines, deliverables, and budgets while offering expertise in fire protection strategies and performance-based design. His prior role as Fire Chief for the City of Oshkosh displayed his ability to guide an ISO Class 1 department, manage a $16 M+ operating budget, and spearhead major community and organizational initiatives, including pandemic response, capital planning, and securing alternative funding. Beyond municipal leadership, Mike has played pivotal roles at the state and national levels, including serving as Past President of the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association, where he influenced legislation benefiting public safety, firefighter well- bein Fire Department included key command roles and the development of EMS programs and response strategies. Widely recognized as an instructor and speaker, he has held faculty positions at institutions like the National Fire Academy and Metropolitan State University of Denver. With numerous certifications and awards, ranging from national commendations to international honors, he stands out as an innovative and service- driven professional in the fire and emergency services field. Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 23 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 9 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Experience: 25+ years Certifications Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Commission on Public Credentialing Chief Emergency Medical Services Officer (CEMSO), Commission on Public Credentialing Incident Safety Officer Certification, Fire Department Safety Officers Association TOM JENKINS Project Role: Senior Fire + Emergency Services Consultant + MPA, University of Oklahoma + Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program, National Fire Program + BS, Fire Protection Engineering & Safety Technology, Oklahoma State University Tom is a seasoned fire service leader with over 25 years of experience and is a Senior Emergency Services Consultant and Facilitator for the Advanced Fire Technology Council at Jensen Hughes. He has also served as the Fire Chief for the rapidly growing city of Rogers, Arkansas, where he managed over 150 personnel across ten locations. Under his leadership, the department achieved dual accreditation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence and the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services, along with an ISO Class 1 rating. Jenkins has held influential roles on multiple state-appointed commissions and teaches leadership, administration, and fire operations as an adjunct professor at several institutions. Tom is widely recognized in the national fire service community for his leadership and service. He served as President and Chairperson of the Board for the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and continues contributing as a podcast co-host and chair of the IAFC Past Council. Appointed to the Homeland Security Advisory Council in 2020, he has also played a vital role on numerous professional boards and standard-setting committees, including those under the NFPA, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, and PulsePoint. His contributions have earned him several prestigious awards, including international recognition from the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Island of Guam. Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 24 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 10 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Experience: 40+ Years Certifications: Basic Peace Officer Certification, Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training G. KEITH BRYANT Project Role: Sr. Fire + Emergency Services Consultant Education: + AAS, Fire Science Technology, Pikes Peak Community College Keith is a senior emergency services consultant with over four decades of experience in fire and emergency services, public safety administration, and disaster management. He serves on the Advanced Fire Technology Council at Jensen Hughes and as the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal, overseeing fire code enforcement, arson investigations, and public safety education. He previously served as the U.S. Fire Administrator under FEMA and DHS, leading national efforts to advance fire prevention, training, technology development, and public education. His tenure as Fire Chief of the Oklahoma City Fire Department from 2005 to 2017 included managing a $140 million budget and overseeing nearly 1,000 personnel across a wide range of emergency services. boards and advisory committees, including the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), where he served as President and Chairperson. He has testified before Congress and the FCC on critical fire service issues, and he played key roles in responding to major disasters, including the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and multiple EF-5 tornadoes. His education includes an AAS in Fire Science Technology, EMT certification, and various professional training from institutions such as the National Fire Academy and Oklahoma State University. He is an active member of several professional organizations and continues to contribute to policy and leadership initiatives in the fire service community. Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 25 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 11 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Experience: 33+ Years GREGORY CASSELL Project Role: Sr. Fire + Emergency Services Consultant Education: + BS, Fire and Emergency Services Administration, Colorado State University + BS, Technology Education and Training, Colorado State University + AS, Fire Science Management, Community College of Southern Nevada + AS, Fire Science Technology, Community College of Southern Nevada Greg is an experienced fire service leader with over 33 years in the Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) field. He is a Senior Emergency Services Consultant and member of the Advanced Fire Technology Council at Jensen Hughes. Cassell previously served as Fire Chief for the Clark County Fire Department in Nevada, where he led a force of over 850 employees and managed a $180 million annual budget. His leadership extended to national service as a longtime member sk Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue team. Known for his collaborative approach, Cassell contributed significantly to labor negotiations, inter-agency coordination, and emergency response planning, including key efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout his career, Cassell has played a significant role in ensuring fire and life safety for some of Las Vegas's most important developments, including Resorts World Las Vegas, Allegiant Stadium, and the Madison Square Garden Sphere. His contributions also extend to public education and thought leadership, having authored and co-authored research published in Prehospital Emergency Care and Fire Engineering. A frequent conference speaker, he presents on topics such as incident command, fire and law enforcement collaboration, and emergency operations in large-scale events. Cassell holds multiple degrees in fire science and emergency service administration and is an IAFC Fire Service Executive Development Institute graduate. Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 26 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 12 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Experience: 6+ Years CHRISTOPHER CHEN, PE Project Role: Fire Protection Engineer Education: + MEng, Master of Engineering, University of Maryland + BS, Bachelor of Science, University of Maryland Christopher is a licensed Fire Protection Engineer with experience in fire and life safety code consulting across various industries, including commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and government sectors. With a solid foundation in engineering and safety, Christopher is known for his ability to deliver innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of each project. He leads and manages projects related to fire protection system design, hazardous materials management, smoke control, and fire modeling. Additionally, he excels in providing engineering judgments, code consulting, and detailed drawing reviews. His expertise extends to conducting probabilistic risk assessments and master planning, ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance. Christopher is deeply committed to advancing fire and life safety practices, with a focus on both risk mitigation and efficiency in every project he undertakes. Experience: 17 years Certifications: Certified Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional (GISP), GIS Certification Institute JONATHAN HUGHES, GISP Project Role: Lead GIS Consultant/Map Development Education: + MS, Geographic Information Systems, Johns Hopkins University + BS, Computer Science & Systems, University of Washington Jonathan has extensive experience in GIS, spatial analysis, data management, database administration, and software development. He is a certified GIS Professional (GISP) and U.S. Army combat veteran who served in various technical and supervisory roles for the DoD. He provides GIS support for Fire + Emergency Services projects. Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 27 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 13 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 TREVOR FRANK AIA, LEED AP®, NCARB, PMP PROJECT MANAGER, PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE | SEH Trevor is a principal and senior architect with more than 32 years of experience in a wide variety of building types. His passion as an architect is to design public safety facilities that provide the necessary tools to properly train, respond, and live in the environments he creates. EDUCATION REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 28 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 14 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Vern Champlin Manager, Fire + Emergency Services Project Owner Mike Stanley Sr. Fire and Emergency Services Consultant Project Manager Tom Jenkins Sr. Emergency Services Consultant Information Gathering and Analysis Greg Cassel Sr. Emergency Services Consultant Information Gathering and Analysis G. Keith Bryant Sr. Emergency Services Consultant Information Gathering and Analysis Trevor Frank Subconsultant, SEH Fire Station Planning Chris Chen Fire Protection Engineer Facilities Evaluation Johnathan Hughes Lead GIS Consultant Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 29 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 15 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Project Approach Jensen Hughes understands that the City of Buckeye and the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department is seeking to develop a twenty (20) year master plan to help guide the City and the Fire Department into the future. The comprehensive master plan will focus on identifying the current and future needs surrounding fire and emergency services and aid city management, fire department staff, and elected officials to ensure an equitable distribution of services to residents and visitors to the city. By providing aspirational and realistic guidance, the master plan will serve as a roadmap for delivering all-hazard service delivery to the community for the next fifteen (15) years and beyond, keeping pace with the projected explosive development of the City of Buckeye. Jensen Hughes proposes providing the following scope of services: 1. Feasibility Analysis-Information Gathering + Site Visits a. Administrative Review i. Identify incorporation and oversight of the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department ii. Review the organizational structure of the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department to include ranks, functions, number of personnel, work schedules, and position descriptions iii. Review relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and administrative directives for the Buckeye Fire- Medical-Rescue Department iv. Review any existing collective bargaining agreements between the City of Buckeye and organized labor bargaining units v. Review applicable contracts, service agreements, memorandums of understanding, inter- governmental agreements, and mutual/automatic aid agreements for the Buckeye Fire-Medical- Rescue Department with emphasis on the Regional Metropolitan Phoenix Fire Service Automatic Aid Agreement vi. Review service delivery models for the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department with specific attention to the emergency medical services (EMS) transport service. vii. Review services provided by the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department viii. Review existing community risk assessments and standards of cover documents for the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department ix. Review Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) documents and Insurance Service Office (ISO) evaluations x. Review training requirements, a three-year history of training topics, hours, attendance, skill competency evaluations, and employee certification levels for the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department xi. Evaluate quantity, type, purpose, and deployment of apparatus and equipment for the Buckeye Fire- Medical-Rescue Department xii. Evaluate the current EMS certification levels of fire department members and the need for future requirements for certifications and number of employees that should be certified xiii. Review locations, square footage, arrangement, age, and condition of fire stations and fire department facilities Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 30 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 16 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 xiv. Review of , strategic plans, and goals xv. Review of the Imagine Buckeye 2040 General Plan and other economic development projections, and identify the impacts of developments that may create unique hazards or complexities for responses xvi. Review master plans for neighboring communities b. Incident Response Data Analysis i. Review a three-year history of incident responses, including call types for the Buckeye Fire-Medical- Rescue Department ii. Review a three-year history of response time data for the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department iii. Review determinant codes and response assignments for the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department iv. Develop heat maps to demonstrate a historical view of clusters of incidents and project future trends for the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department c. Budget Analysis i. Analyze a five-year history of the general budget for the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department ii. Analyze a five-year history of the capital budget for the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department iii. Identify debt obligations for the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department iv. Identify current revenue streams for the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department to include: 1.) Tax levy 2.) State and Federal funding 3.) Fees for service 4.) Permits and fines 5.) Gifts and grants 6.) Fundraising 7.) Interest and investments 8.) Fund balance or reserves d. Stakeholder Engagement i. Meet with members of the leadership team for the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department ii. Meet with administrative staff representatives from the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department iii. Meet with a cross-section of operations members for the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department iv. Meet with the leadership of labor organizations in the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department v. Meet with representatives of specialty teams in the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 31 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 17 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 vi. Meet with representatives from other special interest groups specific to the Buckeye Fire-Medical- Rescue Department, as deemed necessary by the Consultant vii. Meet with elected officials for the City of Buckeye viii. Meet with the City Manager for the City of Buckeye ix. Meet with the Finance Director for the City of Buckeye x. Meet with the Office of the City Attorney for the City of Buckeye xi. Meet with the Office of Economic Development for the City of Buckeye xii. Meet with the Office of Developmental Services for the City of Buckeye xiii. Meet with the Office of Water Services for the City of Buckeye xiv. Meet with the Office of Human Resources for the City of Buckeye xv. Meet with Fleet Services for the City of Buckeye xvi. Meet with representatives from Arizona Public Service xvii. Meet with Maricopa County officials and department heads as deemed necessary by the Consultant xviii. Meet with the Central Arizona Life Safety Council xix. Meet with community members and local business owners in the City of Buckeye, as deemed necessary by the Consultant xx. Meet with other officials, department heads, or stakeholders from the City of Buckeye, as deemed necessary by the Consultant e. Feasibility Analysis i. Identify comparable municipalities to the City of Buckeye ii. Analyze growth and development projections for the City of Buckeye and surrounding communities iii. Identify fire departments comparable to the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department iv. -aid response system and how this will impact the need for additional resources v. Identify gaps in service delivery and capabilities based on current service demands for the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department vi. Identify gaps in service delivery and capabilities based on projected future service demands for the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department vii. Evaluate the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department response force (ERF) based on the NFPA 1710 standard viii. Evaluate the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department response force (ERF) based on the NFPA 1710 standard and the projected growth of the City of Buckeye ix. Identify possible locations for future fire stations and fire department facilities based on the projected growth and development of the City of Buckeye Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 32 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 18 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 x. Analyze workloads for operational and staff positions in the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department xi. Evaluate the capital improvement budget for possible cost savings and efficiencies through cross- departmental collaborations xii. Identify potential short-term and sustainable revenue streams for current or future proposed services xiii. Conduct a hazard analysis and risk assessment with predictive analysis for growth projections 2. Recommendations a. Develop suggestions to close the identified gaps in the current service level of the Buckeye Fire- Medical-Rescue Department based on industry standards and best practices b. Develop timelines and trigger points for the placement and construction of future fire stations and fire department facilities based on population projections c. Develop timelines and trigger points for adding staffing and evaluate the financial benefits of hiring leave usage and leave availability when evaluating staffing levels d. Develop timelines and trigger points for the addition of specialty units or specialty team expansion such as technical rescue, wildfire, or hazardous materials teams e. Develop timelines and trigger points for the acquisition of additional apparatus and fleet vehicles, and identify when the number of reserve units should be increased as a proportional ratio f. Develop staffing coefficients for the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department and timelines for a phased implementation to reduce budgetary impact g. Propose actions that can improve resiliency concerning the threat of wildfires for the community h. Provide recommendations that will address workforce wellness, recruitment, and retention, community risk reduction, and enhance emergency management programs i. Provide recommendations that will be future thinking and employ innovation and technology j. to monitor performance and goal achievement k. Propose organizational charts for 2026, 2029, and 2032 that account for the administrative support functions for the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department PROJECT TIMELINE AND BENCHMARKS a. Project Initiation and Administrative Review (October 1 - October 31, 2025) i. Kick-off meeting ii. Begin document collection and review iii. Start administrative review process Benchmark: Completion of initial document review and administrative assessment Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 33 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 19 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 b. Incident Response Data Analysis (November 1 - November 30, 2025) i. Analyze a 3-year history of incident responses ii. Review response time data iii. Develop heat maps for incident clusters iv. Evaluation of current fire and emergency response facility locations Benchmark: Completion of the incident data analysis draft section c. Budget Analysis (December 1 - December 31, 2025) i. Analyze a 5-year history of general and capital budgets ii. Identify debt obligations and revenue streams Benchmark: Submission of the budget analysis draft section d. Stakeholder Engagement (January 1 - February 29, 2026) i. Conduct meetings with various stakeholders (fire department leadership, city officials, community members, etc.) ii. Gather input and perspectives from all relevant parties iii. Forecasting of future facility locations Benchmark: Completion of the stakeholder engagement sessions and summary section draft e. Feasibility Analysis (March 1 - April 15, 2026) i. Identify comparable municipalities and fire departments ii. Analyze growth projections iii. Evaluate current and future service capabilities iv. Conduct hazard analysis and risk assessment v. Facility and staffing trigger point analysis Benchmark: Submission of the feasibility analysis section draft f. Develop Recommendations and Draft Strategic Plan (April 16 - May 15, 2026) i. Formulate recommendations based on all analyses Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 34 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 20 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 ii. Develop timelines and trigger points for future improvements iii. Create the draft comprehensive 20-year strategic plan Benchmark: Submission of draft strategic plan for review g. Review and Revision Period (May 16 - June 15, 2026) i. Conduct up to six virtual meetings with the client to discuss draft report ii. Make necessary revisions based on feedback Benchmark: Completion of all revision meetings h. Final Strategic Plan and Presentation (June 16 - June 30, 2026) i. Finalize the comprehensive 20-year strategic plan ii. Prepare presentation materials iii. Deliver final presentation to City of Buckeye, Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department, and key stakeholders Final Benchmark: Submission of final strategic plan and completion of presentation DELIVERABLES 1. Develop one (1) draft comprehensive twenty (20) year strategic plan to guide the City of Buckeye and the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department into the future, as it provides an all-hazard response service delivery model. This report will include, at a minimum, the following: a. The findings from data collection and analysis of the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department b. A comparative analysis of similar jurisdictions to the City of Buckeye and the Buckeye Fire-Medical- Rescue Department c. A summary of existing service gaps for the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department d. Recommended future optimal staffing levels for operational and administrative staff, including trigger points for adding additional personnel e. Proposed locations for future fire stations and fire department facilities, along with recommended trigger points for land acquisition and construction f. Recommendations for cost-saving measures and the generation of new and alternative revenue streams to reduce the budgetary impacts of future fire department growth g. A hazard analysis and risk assessment with predictive analysis for growth projections 2. Attend up to six (6) virtual meetings with the client to discuss any comments on the draft report Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 35 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 21 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 3. Develop one (1) final comprehensive twenty (20) year strategic plan to guide the City of Buckeye and the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department into the future, as it provides an all-hazard response service delivery model that incorporates resolutions to any comments received 4. Present the evaluation findings and the strategic plan to the City of Buckeye, Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department, and other key stakeholders at one (1) joint meeting lasting up to four (4) hours. PROJECT TIMELINE Jensen Hughes can begin work within fourteen (14) business days after receiving a valid purchase order and all required input information. Jensen Hughes anticipates conveying the final deliverables by June 30, 2026. Professional Fees The proposed Scope of Services above will be provided by the Consultant for a firm fixed fee of $323,000.00, including necessary expenses to perform our Scope of Services. Phase or Activity Fees 1. Administrative Review $ 22,700 2. Incident Response Data Analysis $ 56,200 3. Budget Analysis $ 48,100 4. Stakeholder Engagement $ 70,900 5. Feasibility Analysis $ 66,700 6. Develop Recommendations and Final 20-year Strategic Plan $ 58,400 Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 36 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 22 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Labor Category Market Hourly Rate VP/Technical Fellow $400 Principal $350 Senior Engineer/Consultant $318 Lead Engineer/Consultant $285 Staff Engineer/Consultant $225 Associate Engineer/Consultant $175 AutoCAD Services $200 Administrative $118 Additional Services -agreed-upon basis. When such work is requested, Jensen Hughes will submit an estimate of the cost to the Client for approval prior to commencing work. Additional work may include, but is not limited to: 1. Implementation planning and project management services for recommended master plan initiatives. 2. Development of detailed operational policies and procedures based on master plan recommendations. 3. Training program development and delivery for fire department personnel. 4. Additional community engagement sessions beyond those specified in the Scope of Services. 5. Detailed facility design services for recommended fire stations or support facilities. 6. Fire protection system design services for new or upgraded facilities. 7. Grant writing assistance for funding recommended improvements. Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 37 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 23 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 8. Additional meetings, presentations, and reviews beyond those specified above. 9. Preparation of formal reports or studies related to specialized fire department operations not covered in the master plan. 10. Site visits and surveys in addition to those specified in the Scope of Services. 11. Consulting services for project phases or implementation options not specified herein. 12. Additional consulting services beyond those described in the Scope of Services. 13. Reproduction of design documents or deliverables in excess of that identified in the Scope of Services. All services not specifically described in the Proposal are excluded from the Client Responsibilities This proposal is based upon the Client performing the following activities: 1. Provide Jensen Hughes with electronic copies of all requested information pertaining to the project. Drawings and documents are to be provided electronically in PDF format. These documents are for Jensen Hughes' use to provide the Scope of Services. It is understood that Jensen Hughes will rely upon the accuracy of all documents and electronic data furnished. 2. Provide access to all areas of all buildings during surveys. 3. Coordinating the project, including, but not limited to, requesting site visits, scheduling meetings, and paying any associated meeting fees with local authorities. 4. Provide Jensen Hughes with adequate notice to schedule and staff the anticipated scope efforts prior to project deadlines. Payments + Price engagements, invoices will be submitted based on a percentage of completion or fixed amount by task. For Time and Materials engagements, invoices will be submitted based on the hours expended and agreed upon bill rates plus any expenses. Any deviation from the Jensen Hughes standard invoice format and submission process (including the use of customized billing formats and client portals for invoice submission) will result in a service fee of 1.5% over and above the agreed-upon fee. + Payment is due 30 days after receipt by the client or as agreed to per the Master Service Agreement (MSA). For any invoices remaining unpaid after the agreed upon due date, Jensen Hughes reserves the right to pursue all available remedies, including, without limitation, charging a service fee of 1.5% per month, suspension of services, court costs, collection costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees, and all other costs allowed by law, which may be incurred by the Consultant in pursuit of unpaid invoices. Insurance See Appendix A for a sample certificate of insurance. Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 38 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 24 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Terms + Conditions If any terms set out in this Proposal conflict with the terms set out in Exhibit A, Standard Terms + Conditions, the order of precedence shall be as follows: 1. Terms as per the Proposal 2. Exhibit A, Standard Terms + Conditions Refer to Exhibit A (attached) for full Standard Terms + Conditions. Miscellaneous This proposal is valid for ninety (90) days. All information contained in this proposal is considered proprietary and should not be shared without receiving written permission from Jensen Hughes. Authorization to proceed with the Scope of Services by Clien hereto. Jensen Hughes appreciates the opportunity to assist the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department. If you have any questions, please contact me at +1-719-257-2721 or mike.stanley@jensenhughes.com. Sincerely, Jensen Hughes Michael Stanley, MED, CFO Sr. Consultant Fire + Emergency Services Attachments: Billing Contact Information, Exhibit A, Appendix A Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 39 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 25 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Acceptance Jensen Hughes, Inc.: Client: SIGNATURE SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME PRINTED NAME TITLE TITLE DATE DATE Privacy Statement Jensen Hughes respects the privacy of its clients and their employees and does not sell, rent or loan any personal data collected. Additional information on how Jensen Hughes handles personal data may be found on our website at https://www.jensenhughes.com/privacy. If you have any questions concerning the Jensen Hughes privacy program, please contact our Privacy Team at privacy@jensenhughes.com. Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 40 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 26 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Billing Contact Information Please provide the following information regarding project billing with your signed proposal: Primary Billing Contact (Accounts Payable) Name: Email: Phone: Invoice Delivery Method + Destination Email Address(es) Mailing Address: Other (web portal or other special instruction): Statement Destination: Same as Invoice Destination Primary Billing Contact Primary Technical Contact Other Client or Project Special Billing Instructions Yes (provide if necessary) No Client/Project or reference number to be included on invoices: Yes (provide if necessary) No Client Project P.O. or Reference Number: Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 41 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 27 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Exhibit A Terms + Conditions Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 42 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 28 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 43 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 29 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 44 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 30 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 45 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 31 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 46 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 32 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Appendix A Sample Certificate of Insurance Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 47 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 33 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Appendix B Financial Statement Summary Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 48 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 34 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Appendix D SOQ Submittal Form SOQ SUBMITTAL FORM RFQ 32500061: FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICE MASTER PLAN Company Name: Jensen Hughes Authorized Representative: Michael Stanley Title: Senior Fire + Emergency Services Consultant Address: 4445 Northpark Dr. Suite 204 Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Phone Number: 719-257-2721 Email Address: mike.stanley@jensenhughes.com Website Address: www.jensenhughes.com Agreement and agrees to all the terms, conditions, and provisions contained therein; and proposes and agrees that if this SOQ is submitted and accepted, consultant will contract to perform in accordance with the Scope of Work and SOQ. Signature of Authorized Representative: Printed Name of Authorized Representative: Michael Stanley Date: May 28, 2025 Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 49 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 35 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 Appendix D Acknowledgement of Amendment ATTACHED REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AMENDMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. SOLICITATION AMENDMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SOLICITATION: RFQ NO. 32500061 FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICE MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 AMENDMENT ISSUE DATE: May 19, 2025 Firm certifies that Firm has read, understands, and will fully and faithfully comply with this Request for Qualifications, its attachments and any referenced documents. Firm also certifies that this SOQ was independently developed without consultation with any of the other Firms or potentially interested Firms. Name of Company: Jensen Hughes Authorized Signature: Print Name and Title: Michael Stanley, Sr. Fire + Emergency Services Consultant Date: May 28, 2025 Address: 4445 Northpark Dr. Suite 204 City, State, Zip Code: Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Telephone Number: 719-257-2721 Email Address: mike.stanley@jensenhughes.com Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 50 City of Buckeye Fire + Emergency Services Master Plan Page 36 | July 24, 2025 | Rev. 00 Copyright ©2025 Jensen Hughes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.T0123 jensenhughes.com | MAKING YOUR WORLD SAFE, SECURE + RESILIENT Fire and Emergency Service Master Plan Contract No. 32500061 Jensen Hughes, Inc. 51