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HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-09 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 99-09 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JAMES LEE WITT ASSOCIATES, A PART OF GLOBAL OPTIONS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,000.00 TO PROVIDE FEDERAL LEGISLATION CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a Contract with James Lee Witt Associates, a part of Global Options, Inc. in the amount of $78,000.00 to provide federal legislation consulting services to the City of Fayetteville. A copy of the contract, marked Exhibit "A" is attached hereto, and made a part hereof. PASSED and APPROVED this 21st day of April, 2009. APPROVED: B /9 0 ELD JO)P*N, Mayor A I I'EST: By: `��iI�n nrrrrrrr .�``` ER►UT REq'`'�, 0. • z. FAYETTEVILLE: 3. W'4 NSP••:` rot G rrrf111111111►1.1 SONDRA E. SMITH, City CIerk/Treasurer City of Fayetteville RFP 09-08, Federal Legislation Consulting Services Contract This contract executed this o2/5.1 day of r j 1 , 2009, between the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and James Lee Witt Associates, a part of GlobalOptions, Inc. ("James Lee Witt Associates") In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows: James Lee Witt Associates at its own cost and expense shall furnish all labor, materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, tools, supervision, bonds, insurance, tax permits, and all other accessories and services necessary to complete items bid per RFP 09-08 as stated in James Lee Witt Associates proposal, and in accordance with specifications attached hereto and made a part hereof under RFP 09- 08, all included herein as if spelled out word for word. 2. The City of Fayetteville shall pay an annual fee of $78,000 based on their proposal in addition to mutually agreed upon out-of-pocket expenses. Annual fee payments shall be made monthly in the amount of $61500. Payments will be made after approval and acceptance of work and submission of invoice. Payments will be made approximately 30 days after receipt of invoice. Mutually agreed upon out-of-pocket expenses will be paid within 30 days of receipt of invoice. The City of Fayetteville hereby warrants that these obligations will not be paid with federally appropriated funds. 3. The Contract documents which comprise the contract between the City of Fayetteville and James Lee Witt Associates consist of this Contract and the following documents attached hereto, and made a part hereof: A. Proposal form identified as Request for Proposal RFP 09-08 with the specifications and conditions typed thereon. B. James Lee Witt Associates submitted proposal. 4. These Contract documents constitute the entire agreement between the City of Fayetteville and James Lee Witt Associates and may be modified only by a duly executed written instrument signed by the City of Fayetteville and James Lee Witt Associates. 5. James Lee Witt Associates shall not assign its duties under the terms of this agreement, without the written permission of the City of Fayetteville. 6. James Lee Witt Associates agrees to hold the City of Fayetteville harmless and indemnify the City of Fayetteville, against any and all claims for property damage, personal injury or death, arising from the negligent acts or omissions by James Lee Witt Associates in performance of this contract. This clause shall not in any form or manner be construed to waive that tort immunity set forth under Arkansas Law. 7. James Lee Witt Associates shall furnish a certificate of insurance addressed to the City of Fayetteville, showing the following insurance shall be maintained throughout the term of the Contract. A Certificate of Insurance, listing the City of Fayetteville as an additional insured shall be provided showing the following coverage: Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and City of Fayetteville, AR CONTRACT: Federal Legislation Consulting Services Page 1 of 3 Errors and Omissions Liability. The additional insured requirement shall apply to the Commercial General Liability coverage only. Premiums for all insurance required herein shall be paid by James Lee Witt Associates. 8. James Lee Witt Associates to furnish proof of licensure as required by all local and state agencies. 9. This contract may be terminated by the City of Fayetteville or James Lee Witt Associates with 30 days written notice. Any notice given by either party shall be in writing and shall be given by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or Federal Express or DHL courier, shipped prepaid, addressed to the parties at the addresses herein designated for each party or at such other addresses as they may hereafter designate in writing. To: City of Fayetteville, AR Attn: Don Marr, Chief of Staff To: Nathan Weinman, Director of Contracts and Compliance James Lee Witt Associates, a part of Global Options, Inc. 113 W. Mountain — Mayor's Office 1501 M Street, NW, 5a' Floor Fayetteville, AR 72701 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (479) 575-8330 Phone 202.585.0780 Fax: (479) 575-8257 Fax 202.585.0792 Email: dmarr@ci.favetteville.ar.us Email: nweinman@wittassociates.com 10. Freedom of Information Act: City of Fayetteville contracts and documents prepared while performing city contractual work are subject to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. If a Freedom of Information Act request is presented to the City of Fayetteville, the contractor will do everything possible to provide the documents in a prompt and timely manner as prescribed in the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (A.C.A. 25-19-101 et. Seq.). Only legally authorized photo coping costs pursuant to the FOIA may be assessed for this compliance. 11. Changes in Scope or Price: Changes, modifications, or amendments in scope, price or fees to this contract shall not be allowed without a prior formal contract amendment approved by the Mayor and the City Council in advance of the change in scope, cost or fees. 12. Lobby Disclosure Act. It is understood that James Lee Witt Associates will be required to register on behalf of the City of Fayetteville under the terms of the Lobbying and Disclosure Act of 1995 (P.L. 104-65) , and as it may be subsequently amended. WITNESS OUR HANDS THIS 02-44 DAY OF 4fj" l 1 , 2009. CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, AYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS LIONELD J( 1 AN, Mayor City of Fayetteville, AR CONTRACT: Federal Legislation Consulting Services Page 2 of 3 Attest: Sondra Smith, City Clerk ATTEST: COMPANY SECRETARY ASO/ ei 54 /Vtk1 S4IFA°'; BUSINESS ADDRESS 5X,,n 1L QC, 2000 5 City of Fayetteville, AR CONTRACT: Federal Legislation Consulting Services Page 3 of 3 Don Marr Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Re 'ew F rm City Council Agenda Items and Contracts, Leases or Agreements IlaliDne-1/A)/0? City Council Meeting date Agenda Items Only Administration Division Action Required: Res 110 • ocl qq-q Chief of Staff Department James !4s K-466-14.6 Action Required: Approve a Resolution approving a contract with James Lee Whitt Associates, A part of Global Options, Inc. in the amount of $78,000.00 to provide Federal Legislation Consulting Services to the City of Fayetteville. Cost of this request $ Category / Project Budget ,660D 531YPO $ 7e act Account Number Project Number Program Category / Project Name Funds Used to Date Program / Project Category Name Remaining Balance Fund Name Budgeted Item I k 1 Budget Adjustment Attached ami ment Di ee16674,4----- c-•/ City Attorne, Finance -.d Internal Services Director )0Y/0, te y/,s j� / F Date 4-1M-'4009 Date Chie Date r Date Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Original Contract Date: Original Contract Number: Received in City Clerk's Office Received in Mayor's Office Comments: Revised January 15, 2009 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JAMES LEE WITT ASSOCIATES, A PART OF GLOBAL OPTIONS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,000.00 TO PROVIDE FEDERAL LEGISLATION CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a Contract with James Lee Witt Associates, a part of Global Options, Inc. in the amount of $78,000.00 to provide federal legislation consulting services to the City of Fayetteville. A copy of the contract, marked Exhibit "A" is attached hereto, and made a part hereof. PASSED and APPROVED this 215t day of April, 2009. APPROVED: ATTEST: By: By: LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer 04/14/2009 17:00 2022931300 GLCBALOPTIONS, INC. PAGE 01/03 City of Fayetteville RFP 09-08, Federal Legislation Consulting Services Contract This contract executed this day of , 2009, between the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and James Lee Witt Associates, a part of GlobalOutions, Inc. ("James Lee Witt Associates") In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. James Lee Witt Associates at its own cost and expense shall furnish all labor, materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, tools, supervision, bonds, insurance, tax pennits, and all other accessories and services necessary to complete items bid per RFP 09-08 as stated in James Lee Witt Associates proposal, and in accordance with specifications attached hereto and made a part hereof under RFP 09- 08, all included herein as if spelled out word for word. 2. The City of Fayetteville shall pay an annual fee of. $78,000 based on their proposal in addition to mutually agreed upon out-of-pocket expenses. Annual fee payments shall be made monthly in the amount of $6,500. Payments will be made after approval and acceptance of work and submission of invoice. Payments will be made approximately 30 days after receipt of invoice. Mutually agreed upon out-of-pocket expenses willbe paid within 30 days of receipt of invoice. The City of Fayetteville hereby warrants that these obligations will not be paid with federally appropriated funds. 3. The Contract documents which comprise the contract between the City of Fayetteville and James Lee Witt Associates consist of this Contract and the following documents attached hereto, and made a part hereof: • A. Proposal form identified as Request for Proposal RFP 09-08 with the specifications and conditions typed thereon. B. James Lee Witt Associates submitted proposal. 4. These Contract documents constitute the entire agreement between the City of Fayetteville and James Lee Witt Associates and may be modified only by a duly executed written instrument signed by the City of Fayetteville and James Lee Witt Associates. 5. James Lee Witt Associates shall not assign its duties under the terms of this agreement, without the written permission of the City of Fayetteville. 6, James Lee Witt Associates agrees to hold the City of Fayetteville harmless and indemnify the City of Fayetteville, against any and all claims for property damage, personal injury or death, arising from the negligent acts or omissions by James Lee Witt Associates in performance of this contract. This clause shall not in any form or manner be construed to waive that tort immunity set forth under Arkansas Law. 7. James Lee Witt Associates shall furnish a certificate of insurance addressed to the City of Fayetteville, showing the following insurance shall be maintained throughout the term of the Contract. A Certificate of Insurance, listing the City of Fayetteville as an additional insured shall be provided showing the following coverage: Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and City of FayetteviIIe, AR CONTRACT: Federal Legislation Consulting Services Page 1 of 3 04/14/2009 17:00 2022931300 GLOBALOPTIONS, INC. PAGE 02/03 Errors and Omissions Liability. The additional insured requirement shall apply to the Commercial General Liability coverage only. Premiums for all insurance required herein shall be paid by James Lee Witt Associates. 8. James Lee Witt Associates to furnish proof of licensure as required by all local and state agencies. 9. This contract may be terminated by the City of Fayetteville or James Lee Witt Associates with 30 days written notice. Any notice given by either party shall be in writing and shall be given by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or Federal, Express or DHL courier, shipped prepaid, addressed to the parties at the addresses herein designated for each party or at such other addresses as they may hereafter designate in writing. To: City of Fayetteville, AR Attn: Don Marr, Chief of Staff To: Nathan Weinman, Director of Contracts and Compliance James Lee Witt Associates, a part of. Global Options, Inc. 113 W. Mountain — Mayor's Office 1 501 M Street, NW, 5' Floor Fayetteville, AR 72701 Wp.shington, DC 20005 Phone: (479) 575-8330 Phone 202.585.0780 Fax: (479) 575-8257 Fax 202.585.0792 Email: dmarr a ci.favetteville.ar.us Email: nwcinmanewittassociates.com 10. Freedom of Information Act: City of Fayetteville contracts and documents prepared while performing city contractual work are subject to the Arkansas Freedom of Information .Act. If a Freedom of Information Act request is presented to the City of Fayetteville, the contractor will do everything possible to provide the documents in a prompt and timely manner as prescribed in the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (A.C.A. 25-19-101 et. Seq.). Only legally authorized photo coping costs pursuant to the FOIA may be assessed for this compliance. 11. Changes in Scope or Price: Changes, modifications, or amendments in scope, price or fees to this contract shall not be allowed without a prior formal contract amendment approved by the Mayor and the City Council in advance of the change in scope, cost or fees. 12. Lobb y_Disclo sure Act. It is understood that James Lee Witt Associates wlll' be required to re "ster on behalf of the City of. Fayetteville Under the terms of the Lobbying_ and Disclosure Act of 1995 (P.L. 104-65) . and as it may be subsequently amended. WITNESS OUR HANDS THIS DAY OF , 2009. CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor City of Fayetteville, AR CONTRACT: Federal Legislation Consulting Services Page 2 of 3 04/14/2009 17:00 2022931300 GLOBALOPTIONS, INC. PAGE 03/03 Attest: Sondra Smith, City Clerk ATTEST: COMPANY SECRETARY /SO/ el 5-I-. Md , 4 Fi o BUSINESS ADDRESS Tom 0 3000 City of Fayetteville, AR. CONTRACT: Federal Legislation Consulting Services Page 3 of 3 to aee1 = e ARKANSAS City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Purchasing Division -- Room 306 113 W. Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 Phone: (479) 575-8289 RFP (REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: RFP 09-08, Federal Legislation Consulting Services DEADLINE: Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 11:00 AM, Central Standard Time DELIVERY LOCATION: Room 306 —113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, AR 72701 PURCHASING AGENT: Andrea Foren, CPPB, atoren@ci.tayetteville.ar.us, 479.575,8220 DATE OF ISSUE AND ADVERTISEMENT: Thursday, March 26, 2009 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP 09-08, Federal Legislation Consulting Services No late proposals will be accepted. RFP'S shall be submitted in sealed envelopes labeled "RFP 09- 08, Federal Legislation Consulting Services, with the name and address of the Proposer. RFP's shall be submitted in accordance with the attached City of Fayetteville specifications and RFP documents attached hereto. Each Proposer is required to fill in every blank and shall supply all information requested; failure to do so may be used as basis of rejection. The undersigned hereby offers to furnish & deliver the articles or services as specified, at the prices & terms stated herein, and in strict accordance with the specifications and general conditions of bidding, all of which are made a part of this offer. This offer is not subject to withdrawal unless upon mutual written agreement by the Proposer/Bidder and City Purchasing Manager. Name of Firm: c1l c.6C Lce rr AS s a c. Contact Person: tat ta. a -A -t3 Title:HAIN/ Fk<slAtCr De(2ccr-a2 E -Mail: 364bassoc.i at -es. c-0APhone:(ZO1) Z 13 G 243- cert. Business Address: 1 qOf MST' NW fi FLO° (ao Z� SSS c) 7 3 0Fe,, City: IIS A5r-tt'rvt'tr3til State: (DG Zip: Z v 4 u 6 -- Signature: 6 City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 09-08, Federal Legislation Consulting Services Page 1 of 12 Date: O - 0 j . 07 r V .14 i- li' U t-er s L • Comotollaks Submitted fitted to: afire ltev rie, Arkansas Purchasing Division t ji r 3©6 .3 W. Wiorn Iain :Eajvettevi iie, AR 72701 479-575.8289 Proposal for glisLA-lwe es 09-08 Agra Submitted by: awes Lee Witt Associates 1501 M St. NW Washington, DC 20005 202-385-0781 116 Ottenheimer Plaza P esident Clinton. Avenue e Rock, AR 72201 .501-975-0780 w.wittassocia-tes.com Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Part I Business Organization/Experience 6 Part II Program 18 Part III Authorized Negotiator 29 Part IV Cost Proposal 30 City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 09-08, Federal Legislation Consulting Services 2 Executive Summary Securing funding from the federal government can help the City of Fayetteville with a variety of pressing municipal demands. Such issues as job training, transportation and replacing the City's tree canopy that was lost in the recent ice storm are a few examples of how federal involvement can enhance the infrastructure necessary to support Fayetteville's citizens, entice current and future commercial activities and bring tourism to stimulate the local economy. The combination of support from both Fayetteville and the federal government . can empower local stakeholders to fulfill their goals. No firm or individual understands Fayetteville's potential better than James Lee Witt Associates (JLWA). Many of the leaders and staff at JLWA call Arkansas home. Our Arkansas office will allow us to stay abreast of issues that are important to you on a daily basis and will be available at a moment's notice to mobilize personnel and resources to respond to any request. Personally and professionally, we are committed to Fayetteville's progress. We know the City's history and what the future can hold when we effectively unify support and persuade the federal government to invest in multiple aspects of the City's development. JLWA can assist Fayetteville in pursuing its list of goals for pending funding, legislative action or regulatory consideration before federal officials in Washington, DC. Funding for these priorities will produce sound programs and infrastructure that will continue to improve the quality of life for years to come, and make the City a superior place to live and conduct business. Federal outreach can also support Fayetteville's continuing adoption of creative solutions that will carve a new, revitalizing path for growth. JLWA is a well-known and respected firm that will advocate on Fayetteville's behalf at the federal level. Our team members have extensive experience on Capitol Hill and with the executive branch, including decades of public service representing the needs of agencies and citizens and lobbying for the interests of our clients. JLWA's voice is well-respected by all parties and our advice is highly sought-after throughout Congress and in the administration. With offices in Washington, DC and Little Rock, we are strategically positioned to advocate effectively for the City's best interests at the federal and state levels. Our highly -qualified team and resources can strengthen the City's current federal relationships and create new ones, increase Fayetteville's visibility on Capitol Hill, and ensure that the City and its partners receive the full benefit of federal support. Just as critically, our government relations team will campaign City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 09-08, Federal Legislation Consulting Services 3 tirelessly to achieve Fayetteville's goals in Washington and will make your message and priorities our mission over the course of our relationship. As the recent ice storms have shown, federal funding is an essential component of municipal public works. Having a leading firm involved in federal government relations (and, in this case, in emergency recovery programs) can help facilitate your time -sensitive requests and ensure that money is disbursed quickly and effectively. JLWA can also help Fayetteville position itself to realize its share of the American • Recovery and Reinvestment Act, popularly referred to as the Stimulus Package. There are a number of avenues that JLWA can pursue, some based upon formula, and others discretionary. The strategies can vary depending on which funding source you pursue, but JLWA is adept at following through on your goals regardless. Corporate Overview Founded in 2001, James Lee Witt Associates is a leading crisis and emergency management support and consulting firm based in Washington, DC with offices in Little Rock and Sacramento. JLWA builds on James Lee Witt's more than 35 years of experience in emergency management, including eight years in the cabinet of President Bill Clinton as the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The JLWA team includes over 70 full-time staff and over 100 internationally renowned subject matter experts in crisis management, emergency planning and government relations. On March 10, 2006 James Lee Witt Associates joined with GlobalOptions Group, Inc., increasing the firm's capacity by providing additional risk management and security services. JLWA is comprised of four main practice areas: Government Relations, Strategic Advisory Services, Crisis Management and Preparedness Services. Government Relations As a global leader in emergency management, JLWA is an acknowledged expert in solving some of the most demanding and unusual problems corporations and governments face. Through decades of working closely with the executive and legislative branches of federal government, our firm has formed countless relationships that were often born in the toughest of times. JLWA has maintained these associations as a dependable resource for government relations. City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 09-08, Federal Legislation Consulting Services 4 JLWA Government Relations delivers sound consulting guidance and effective lobbying services for associations, corporations, governments and non -profits who seek to build and execute a strategy in support of a broad range of representational goals. The JLWA government relations team enjoys the hands- on knowledge necessary to enable our clients to navigate the complicated and often treacherous political and procedural processes of government decision- making. Our advice is based on core values developed over years of service in the public and private sectors and which influence our approach to every effort. Strategic Advisory Services JLWA provides strategic advisory services to state and local governments, universities, hospitals, and a variety of Fortune 1,000 companies. JLWA's experience provides our clients with the knowledge and techniques necessary to achieve their goals, while preparing for and preventing crises before they occur. JLWA provides planning assistance, building coalitions that link agencies, first responders, and communities, and fosters open lines of communication between diverse organizations through targeted media outreach, strategic planning and marketing, crisis communication plans, grassroots coalitions and effective partnership development. Crisis Management Since the company was founded in 2001, JLWA experts have played an integral rote in a number of major disasters worldwide, including the 2004 Tsunami, the 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2008 Hurricane Seasons and the recent floods in the Midwest. Our professionals have been credited with expediting recovery efforts and providing assistance in all areas related to disaster recovery. JLWA provides on-site assistance in the event of a disaster (including staff and equipment), expert coordination and evaluation and estimation of damages. Preparedness Services JLWA offers a full range of planning, mitigation, and prevention consulting services to better prepare organizations before disaster strikes. JLWA assists public and private sector organizations conduct gap and risk analysis to identifying threats that could impact operations and developing effective continuity management programs. JLWA's pre- and post -disaster services include developing or updating emergency management plans; business continuity plans; hazard mitigation plans; training and exercise programs; and communication plans for employees, clients and or residents. GlobalOptions, with headquarters in New York City and offices in 16 cities, is an integrated provider of risk mitigation and management services to government entities, Fortune 1,000 corporations and high net -worth and high-profile individuals throughout the world. We enable clients to identify, assess and City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 09-08, Federal Legislation Consulting Services 5 prevent natural and man-made threats to the well-being of individuals and the operations of governments and corporations. In addition, we assist our clients in recovering from the damages or losses resulting from the occurrence of acts of terror, natural disasters, fraud and other risks. Our services currently include risk management and security, forensic analysis, investigations and litigation support, anti -fraud solutions and business intelligence, and crisis management and preparedness services. Additional information can be found at www.globaloptions.com. City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 09-08, Federal Legislation Consulting Services 6 Part I: Business Organization/ Experience 1. Provide resumes and information on the senior personnel who will be the City's contact and be dedicated to work with the City, including a description of their experience in providing these services and ability to build a successful relationship with the City's Administration. Detail what percentage of each individual's time would be spent working on the City's account. Also, indicate what other accounts this individual will have. We believe JLWA is uniquely qualified to assist Fayetteville with government relations and lobbying services before the federal government. JLWA understands the level of commitment and hard work necessary to accomplish Fayetteville's goals in Washington. JLWA has decades of dedicated public service, coupled with extensive experience representing the interests of agencies and constituencies in the Executive Branch and on Capitol Hill. Our team members have led federal agencies; lobbied for federal appropriations and spending; and advocated for sensible, funded regulations and legislation on behalf of citizens and businesses. JLWA's relationships, formed and strengthened often during the toughest of times, have helped pave the way to create alliances among governments, businesses and the people they serve. JLWA can help Fayetteville build mutually beneficial public-private partnerships, so that City's programs can grow to be greater than the amount originally appropriated at the federal level. JLWA's voice is well-respected and trusted across the U.S. Congress and throughout the Administration. During his tenure as Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, James Lee Witt managed the disaster response and recovery efforts of 28 federal agencies in times of crisis. Our team understands how federal agencies work together both on a daily basis and under intense pressure. Below are biographical resumes of the JLWA team members who will work on behalf of Fayetteville in Washington, DC. The detailed percentages of each individual's dedicated time are estimates until the scope of work is finalized and Fayetteville's priorities established. City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 09-08, Federal Legislation Consulting Services 7 James Lee Witt is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of James Lee Witt Associates, a government relations, crisis management and preparedness services consulting firm based in Washington, DC, with offices in Little Rock, Sacramento and Atlanta. Witt Associates, part of GlobalOptions Group, Inc. provides government affairs, disaster recovery and mitigation management services to state and local governments, educational institutions, the international community and corporations. Mr. Witt personally manages the government relations team. Mr. Witt has over 35 years of executive management experience, culminating in his appointment as the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), where he served from 1993-2001. In this capacity, he is credited with turning FEMA from an unsuccessful bureaucratic agency to an internationally lauded all -hazards disaster management agency. His leadership abilities have been praised by nationally recognized organizations, including the Council for Excellence in Government, Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government and the National Association of Broadcasters. From 1993 to 2000, Mr. Witt oversaw more than 350 disasters. More importantly, he was responsible for response and recovery operations for some of the most devastating disasters of all time, including the most costly flood disaster in the nation's history, the most costly earthquake, and a dozen damaging hurricanes. Mr. Witt has been praised by Members of Congress in all 50 states for his work in protecting the citizens of their home states and districts. Members of Congress, agency executives, and staffs call on Mr. Witt and his team for input in key issues. In addition to his experience in emergency management on the state and local levels, Mr. Witt has expertise integrating community-based disaster management with national emergency management strategy. He initiated Project Impact, the innovative public-private disaster prevention program implemented in over 240 communities to make communities at the local level disaster resistant. Mr. Witt's professional career includes the formation of Witt Construction, a commercial and residential construction company. After 12 years as a successful businessman and community leader, he was elected County Judge for Yell County, serving as the chief elected official for the county, with judicial responsibilities for county and juvenile court. At age 34, he was the youngest elected county judge in Arkansas, and was later honored for his accomplishments by the National Association of Counties. After being re- elected six times to the position, Mr. Witt was tapped by then -Governor Bill Clinton to assume leadership of the Arkansas Office of Emergency Services (OES). He served as the Director of the Arkansas OES for four years. City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 09-08, Federal Legislation Consulting Services 8 It is expected that Mr. Witt will commit up to 5% of his time dedicated to the Fayetteville account. Edward Fry, 11 is Director of Government Relations James Lee Witt Associates. He also supports advocacy work in JLWA's Arkansas office. From 1997 until May 2007, Mr. Fry served as Chief of Staff for Representative Vic Snyder of Arkansas. In this role, he oversaw support and legislative activities for the Congressman's committees (the House Armed Services Committee, and the House Committee on Veterans Affairs), managed media activities with home state and national media and directed press releases, television and radio appearances and served as liaison with the White House, U.S. Senate and Congressional leadership. In addition to serving as Chief for Rep. Snyder, Mr. Fry led the staff of Representatives Ray Thornton and Tommy Robinson, both from Arkansas' Second District. He also has extensive presidential, congressional and state election campaign experience. Mr. Fry has a Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock. Mr. Fry manages JLWA's municipal accounts at the Federal level. His clients include the City of Little Rock, the City of North Little Rock, the Little Rock Port Authority and the Little Rock Airport. It is expected that Mr. Fry will commit up to 10% of his time dedicated to the Fayetteville account. Bob J. Nash joined JLWA as a senior consultant in 2009 focusing on community and economic development, housing, philanthropy, community development banking and public policy. He leads the team's work on economic research and development, strategic planning, and implementation assistance to government, non-profit, and corporate clients. Mr. Nash is a native Arkansan. Mr. Nash worked for three Arkansas governors: Bill Clinton as senior executive assistant for economic affairs and as director of community and regional affairs for David Pryor and Dale Bumpers. He has been a member of the numerous boards and commissions, including the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, where his work focused on community and economic development grant making. He currently serves on the boards of the Illinois Medical District Commission, the Chicago Law and Policy Center, and the Jobs for Future in Boston. Nash was appointed during President Bill J. Clinton's administrations to serve as Under Secretary of Rural & Community Development at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and later Assistant to the President and City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 09-08, Federal Legislation Consulting Services 9 Director of Presidential Personnel for the White House. As Under Secretary of Rural & Community Development at USDA, Nash was senior advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture on improving the effectiveness of policies and programs impacting the growth and development of rural communities Prior to joining Senator Clinton's campaign, Nash was vice chairman of the ShoreBank Corporation, the first and leading community development bank in the country. At ShoreBank, he participated in the development of the business strategies for local bank subsidiaries in Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago. Nash chaired and led three of the corporation's non-profit affiliates resulting in increased integration with corporate goals, new governmental and philanthropic grants for community, business and housing development. Mr, Nash earned a B.A. from the University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff and M.A. from Howard University in Washington, DC. It is expected that Mr. Nash will commit up to 5% of his time dedicated to the Fayetteville account. Gloria Cabe recently joined the Government Relations team at JLWA. Previously she managed the International Relations practice where her clients include Sprint -Nextel, the Discovery Channel and the United Nations. Ms. Cabe served 10 years representing Little Rock as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives. Following her legislative career, in 1990 Ms. Cabe was Campaign Manager for Governor Clinton's final re-election campaign. As his Chief of Staff she led the most successful legislative program in the Governor's 13 year tenure. In January of 1992, she opened the Clinton for President office in Washington, DC directing a staff of 20 and over 1000 volunteers. In addition, Ms. Cabe has over 20 years experience in public service as a senior advisor to the highest level executives at the state, federal and international levels of government. Most recently, 1996-2001, she was Counselor to the Chairman and Board of Directors of the Export -Import Bank, the official export credit agency of the U.S. The Bank assists in financing the exports of U.S. goods and services to emerging markets. Ms. Cabe directed Ex-Im Bank's Africa Initiative, chairing the bank -wide Africa Task Force (ATF) and directing the public sector sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee. The ATF developed and steered marketing efforts, devised innovative financing structures, established strategic partnerships with foreign banks and other financial institutions resulting directly in a ten -fold increase in exports to the region in the first year and doubled in the next year. City of Fayetteville, AR RFP 09-08, Federal Legislation Consulting Services 10