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Guidepost
<br /> guidepostsoIutions.com
<br /> Guidepost Solutions LLC
<br /> 2 Prudential Plaza
<br /> 180 North Stetson Avenue
<br /> August 28,2024
<br /> Chicago,IL 60601
<br /> Jessica Taylor,Procurement and Transit Grant Manager +1 312 291 9788
<br /> City of Decatur Public Transit System,555 E.Wood St.
<br /> Decatur,Illinois,62523-1325
<br /> RE: Comprehensive Safety Action Plan 2024-16
<br /> Dear Ms.Taylor:
<br /> Guidepost Solutions LLC(Guidepost)understands that the City of Decatur is requesting proposals from qualified contractor firms
<br /> to undertake a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan committed to improving transportation safety,eliminating deaths and serious
<br /> injuries that result from crashes on the City's transportation system by 2035.
<br /> Enhanced Team Solutions: Guidepost is a full-service safety and security design and consulting firm with an emphasis on
<br /> engaging communities in safety initiatives.To augment our services,we have partnered with Kapur,a consulting engineering firm.
<br /> Since 1981,Kapur has worked with local,regional,and national clients to help define and overcome their engineering obstacles.
<br /> Transit Experience: Guidepost has 40 years of experience (through legacy firms) providing design and security consulting
<br /> services for transportation and critical infrastructure clients around the globe, including King County Metro Transit in Seattle,
<br /> Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, New York METRO, the Utah Transit Authority, the LAX Intermodal Transportation
<br /> Facility,HART(Hawaii Rail System),and Amtrak.We are currently working with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation
<br /> Authority(WMATA)and Union Station in Washington,DC.
<br /> Notable Illinois Engagements: Guidepost's Chicago team has provided support to diverse clients throughout Illinois including
<br /> Willis Tower(formerly Sears Tower),Chicago Public Schools,Chicago Police Department,the Field Museum,Cook County Criminal
<br /> Courts,Richard J. Daley Center,ALDI,Kishwaukee College,Lake County,and Village of Tinley Park,among many others.
<br /> Support for Municipalities:From our long experience serving clients at all levels of government,we know how to liaise with local
<br /> and state governments,elected officials,public safety agencies,and necessary stakeholders to craft the most effective,efficient,
<br /> and cost-effective solutions possible. We have delivered consulting services to 100+ state and local governments including the
<br /> State of New York,State of California,King County(WA),Snohomish County(WA),City of Los Angeles(CA)and many others.
<br /> Knowledge of Decatur:We have strong local knowledge,which will allow us to work efficiently. I was born and raised in Decatur,
<br /> graduated from Millikin University, and own a home here. My family is based in Decatur, and I understand the challenges that
<br /> Decatur faces.This engagement is personal to me,and I am committed to providing the highest level of support.
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<br /> Angela J.Osborne PCI,PSP,CPP I Vice President,Risk+Emergency Management Solutions
<br /> +1 202.580.9858 1 aosborne@guidepostsolutions.com
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