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Hawaii Statement of Qualifications <br /> Tech's portfolio contains multiple projects at the State-level, supporting both steady state and emergency response <br /> operational plans. <br /> I. RISK AND VULNERABILITY PLANNING <br /> Tetra Tech is a leader in developing innovative risk-modeling and planning tools,which continue to be instrumental in <br /> disaster planning and mitigation fields.Tetra Tech has experience in developing risk and vulnerability plans nationwide, <br /> including State-level Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) required by the Federal <br /> Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Our experience includes working directly with FEMA on the development <br /> of hazard mitigation planning tools, such as Hazards U.S. Multi-Hazard (HAZUS-MH), which supports not only <br /> mitigation plans, but rather provides an all-hazards approach in planning efforts of varying types. As a subset to this <br /> field, Tetra Tech's expertise in the development of hazard mitigation plans is unrivaled. Not only do we provide support <br /> by way of our enhanced risk assessments, but we work with our clients in the development of actual implementable <br /> mitigation projects. <br /> J. PORT AND HARBOR SECURITY PLANNING <br /> As a special subset of planning support, Tetra Tech has supported ports and harbors nationally with security <br /> assessments, threat analysis, preparedness, and strategic planning. In addition to our cadre of planers and security <br /> experts,Tetra Tech employs a number of maritime experts,including former Coast Guard personnel such as the former <br /> Director of Planning for the Coast Guard, Captain John Weber, USCG, Ret., and the former Chief of Port Operations <br /> for Honolulu Harbor, Lt. Commander Chris Curatilo, USCG, Ret. Tetra Tech provides extensive support for the Port of <br /> Los Angeles and in 2014 completed a statewide exercise for all of the Ports in California focusing on Cyber Security. <br /> Tetra Tech is currently supporting the Port of San Francisco to validate existing plans by providing a training and <br /> exercise program as well as support for plan revisions. <br /> K. SOCIOECONOMIC RESEARCH &ANALYSIS <br /> The Tetra Tech Team conducts in-depth research and analysis to establish baseline conditions and trends for most of <br /> our planning projects. Understanding the socioeconomic trends is a cornerstone to our planning so we can make <br /> recommendations that can be implemented.We routinely use available data and information, including the US Census <br /> Bureau Local Employment Dynamics, InfoUSA, Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, ESRI Business Analysts, existing <br /> local plans and studies, news and print publications, and other information as appropriate. <br /> After conducting our research and analysis, our team can develop a regional assessment that provides defensible <br /> estimates of current market conditions and opportunities for supportable future growth across various economic <br /> sectors.This assessment includes detailed market data and analysis to refine goals and objectives and identify specific <br /> economic development and redevelopment strategies. <br /> Population—Our evaluation of population and socioeconomic characteristics and trends include a review of key data <br /> sources such as the United States Census, American Community Survey, and local reports and studies. Information <br /> will be collected and evaluated related to population growth or decline, race, age,educational attainment, income, and <br /> specific vulnerable populations such as the homeless, physically or mentally disabled, the elderly among others. <br /> Our assessments help to identify opportunities for appropriate new growth and development and provides an overview <br /> of market indicators such as population and household trends, key economic drivers, spending potential and <br /> preferences, and the current balance of supply and demand. In particular, Tetra Tech team utilizes both quantitative <br /> (i.e., data collection and analysis) and qualitative (i.e., stakeholder interviews) analyses to validate and consider the <br /> depth of the market for a diversity of potential uses by analyzing current commercial supply (businesses, services, <br /> TETRA TECH Page 4 <br />