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Proposal for Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department NBS | 3 2 | PROJECT TEAM Our staff is fully conversant with changes to laws, codes, and regulations affecting fees charged by local governments in California. The following is a brief overview of the consulting team proposed to manage and complete the work plan steps noted for this engagement. Regarding office locations, our proposed team members are located remotely. We have the tools to accomplish all aspects of the project’s work plan remotely from NBS offices. We utilize video conferencing, email and telephone to coordinate on the project and review deliverables in an effective manner. NICOLE KISSAM, PROJECT DIRECTOR Role and Responsibilities: Nicole Kissam will provide ongoing leadership and management of the project, serving as the primary point of contact for LPFD‘s staff and directing the work efforts of our project team. She will be fully conversant in all findings and available for public events as needed. She will work closely with the LPFD’s designated project manager to monitor the schedule and delivery of work products to the LPFD’s satisfaction. While designing and directing analytical efforts, she will also provide senior-level technical analysis. Work Experience: Nicole Kissam is Director of NBS’ Financial Consulting Group. She has an extensive background in public sector consulting, city government, corporate management, marketing and public relations. Nicole has been a financial and management consultant to local government for almost 25 years, specializing in cost recovery policy, strategy, and analysis. Her subject matter expertise includes cost allocation plans, user and regulatory fee analysis, impact fee analysis, financial plans, business process improvement, and operational best management practices for California agencies. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. She has completed similar projects as requested by the LPFD for many agencies across California. LAUREN GUIDO, SENIOR CONSULTANT Role and Responsibilities: Lauren Guido is available to manage the day-to-day aspects of the project, participating as the lead in efforts with individual departments and areas of study. She will complete key aspects of the project’s Task Plan, including but not limited to staff interviews, fee model design and development, data collection and analysis, timeline management, draft reviews, and documentation efforts. Work Experience: Lauren Guido is a Senior Consultant with NBS. She brings more than seven years of fee study analysis experience and more than a decade of accounting and financial management experience in the public and private sectors to our project team. She has extensive applied skills in analytical software, databases, and spreadsheets and a special talent for graphical display of complex information in presentations to elected and community stakeholders. Lauren has a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Multimedia from Woodbury University. NICOLE HUERTA, SENIOR CONSULTANT Role and Responsibilities: Nicole Huerta is available to manage the day-to-day aspects of the project, including but not limited to organizational interviews, fee model development, data collection, timeline management, draft reviews, and documentation efforts. EXHIBIT A Docusign Envelope ID: 09559A62-06A5-8485-82E8-5B45F6615FAE