Fees and expenses will be billed monthly on an hourly basis according to the rates and terms specified <br /> , in the Professional Services Contract: my billing rate is $85 / hr; mileage will be billed at $0.36 /mile; <br /> and other expenses will be billed at cost. Only hours actually spent on this project will be billed, and <br /> <br /> ~r.r some savings may be found if actual costs differ from the above estimates as the project progresses. <br /> Timeline <br /> I am prepared to commence services within 7 days following receipt of the signed proposal. I am <br /> committed to ensuring that the work progresses successfully and at a schedule which meets your needs <br /> and those of the BLM and regulatory agencies. I will be available to attned the kick-off meeting in <br /> August; I will move forward quickly with the coordination for scoping and the development of the <br /> several technical documents in my fields. The EA will be on a schedule for approval of findings by <br /> mid-December 2003. The JPA will be ready for submittal in October 2003, in order for the permits to <br /> be issued by March 2004. I will be available to participate in development of bid documents between <br /> now and May 2004, and will be available for site inspections as the project is built. And the Site <br /> Review documentation will be developed quickly in order to receive approval by January 2004. <br /> I sincerely hope that this estimate meets with your needs and expectations. If so, please sign the area <br /> provided below, keep a copy for your files and return the original to me. <br /> Thank you again, Terry, for the opportunity to further assist you and Eric with this very interesting <br /> project. I look forward to working with you and seeing this project to fiuition! <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Michael W. Shippey <br /> Principal /Landscape Ecologist <br /> Attachments: <br /> Statement of Qualifications <br /> <br />