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Key Personnel Bio
· The Offeror shall complete this form for each key personnel proposed.
· The Offeror shall describe relevant professional qualifications, experience and expertise for any resultant contract.
· The Offeror shall detail relevant work experience where they had a significant role that demonstrates their capability relevant to their proposed role in this contract.
· The Offeror may attach a brief resume to the Bio form outlining their qualifications, experience, and credentials. Any resume submitted is supplemental to this form and does not replace the requirement to complete the Key Personnel Bio.
Background
| Name |
| Kendahl Shepherd |
| Proposed Role |
| Intermediate acquisition and relocation agent, licensed |
| % Time Available |
| 40–50% |
| Name of Firm |
| Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd. (Tierra) |
| Years with Firm |
| 6 |
| Current Position with Firm |
| Right of way agent |
| Years in Position |
| 6 |
| Professional Credentials, Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications, etc. |
| Pre-licensing Certification, Hogan School of Real Estate, 2018 |
| AZ Real Estate License # |
| SA680891000 |
| Acquisitions |
| Total Years Experience |
| 6 |
| Total Gov’t Experience |
| 6 |
| Relocations |
| Total Years Experience |
| 6 |
| Total Gov’t Experience |
| 6 |
| ARMLS Account |
| Yes |
| No |
| Electronic Key Access |
| Yes |
| No |
| AZ Notary Commission |
| Yes |
| No |
Will obtain
Will obtain
X
Relevant Work Experience
| 1. |
| Describe knowledge and experience in acquisition services to include inspections, bids, offers, negotiations, condemnation, etc. See SOW section 4.1 and 4.3. |
Kendahl Shepherd’s right of way work involves acquiring temporary construction easements (TCEs) and partial acquisitions, as demonstrated in projects such as the Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT’s) Country Club to Kino Project in Tucson, 56th Street: Indian School Road to Thomas Road in Phoenix, and the 35th Avenue: Interstate 10 (I-10) to Camelback Road project in Phoenix. She has successfully negotiated full acquisitions, partial acquisitions, easements, and temporary land use rights. Her comprehensive experience in acquisition services includes all phases, from initial property inspections to negotiations and, when necessary, condemnation support. She is knowledgeable of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (the Uniform Act), and applicable agency guidelines. Ms. Shepherd has experience coordinating and conducting property inspections, reviewing appraisals, cost estimates, and market data. Her ability to build rapport with property owners of both complex commercial and residential acquisitions has minimized the need for legal action on projects.
| 2. |
| Describe knowledge and experience in relocation advisory services to include calculating entitlements and replacement housing benefits, bids, notices, inspections, appeals, etc. See SOW section 4.2 and 4.3. |
Ms. Shepherd has extensive experience providing relocation advisory services in compliance with the Uniform Act and applicable State and Federal regulations. She accurately interprets and applies relocation requirements to determine eligibility and ensure claim integrity. Ms. Shepherd is proficient in calculating entitlements for residential and nonresidential displacements, including replacement housing payments, rent supplements, and business reestablishment costs; coordinating with vendors to obtain move bids and other necessary documentation to support claims; developing claim recommendations; and assembling complete payment packages for review and approval. She takes care to ensure that all notices are properly documented and delivered, maintaining strict adherence to project schedules. In terms of move coordination, Ms. Shepherd is skilled in reviewing and comparing commercial and residential move bids not only to identify the lowest reasonable cost but also to determine which best aligns with the scope of the move and specific needs of the displaced party. She has handled a wide range of relocations, from simple residential moves to complex and high-value business displacements, such as restaurants, liquor stores, and other commercial enterprises with specialized equipment and unique considerations. An asset to team members, she assists with documentation, entitlement reviews, and strategic planning for challenging cases. Ms. Shepherd has a strong record of upholding compliance, streamlining processes, and maintaining positive relationships with displaced individuals and businesses throughout the relocation process.
| 3. |
| Describe knowledge and experience with government entities, preferably DOTs. |
Ms. Shepherd is familiar with ADOT standards and procedures. Her work as a right of way agent has involved direct coordination with local and State agencies to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including the Uniform Act and specific agency manuals and guidelines. Ms. Shepherd understands the structure, expectations, and documentation standards required by agencies and has consistently delivered work that meets or exceeds those expectations. In projects requiring frequent communication with DOT staff, she has provided oversight of consultants and property owners to ensure timely delivery of acquisition and relocation activities. She is comfortable navigating the approval process and working within the reporting systems and formats required by DOTs and other agencies. Ms. Shepherd has experience providing regular updates to agency project managers, preparing files for audit readiness, and supporting team efforts to maintain contract compliance throughout the life of a project. Ms. Shepherd values and understands the importance of public transparency and fiscal accountability in government-funded projects and strives to be meticulous, responsive, and solution-oriented in her approach.
Relevant Project Experience
| 1. 11 |
| Project Title |
| Client Name and Location |
| Period of Performance |
| Country Club Road and Kino Parkway Traffic Interchanges Improvements Project |
| ADOT, Tucson, Arizona |
| 2023–Present |
| Brief description of project, your role, and record of performance |
| This ADOT project is a design-build for a new I-10 interchange at Country Club Road and Kino Boulevard. Ms. Shepherd’s role is providing acquisition and relocation services in compliance with the Uniform Act, including reading legal descriptions, title reports, and appraisals; negotiating full and partial acquisitions; securing TCEs, slope easements, and drainage easements; drafting right of way commitments, administrative settlements, and reconciliations; and facilitating and managing relocation activities for both residential and nonresidential claimants. Ms. Shepherd has successfully relocated and acquired numerous parcels for this ongoing project. |
| 2. |
| Project Title |
| Client Name and Location |
| Period of Performance |
| Indian School Road and 35th Avenue Traffic Improvements |
| ADOT, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 2024–Present |
| Brief description of project, your role, and record of performance |
| This ADOT project is to build a new interchange at Indian School Road and 35th Avenue. Ms. Shepherd provides acquisition and relocation services in compliance with the Uniform Act, through duties including reading legal descriptions, title reports, and appraisals; negotiating full and partial acquisitions; securing TCEs, slope easements, and drainage easements; drafting right of way commitments, administrative settlements, and reconciliations; and facilitating and managing relocation activities for both residential and nonresidential claimants. She has begun to relocate numerous displacees as part of this ongoing project. |
3.
| Project Title |
| Client Name and Location |
| Period of Performance |
| City of Phoenix 35th Avenue: I-10 to Camelback Road |
| City of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 2023–Present |
| Brief description of project, your role, and record of performance |
| Ms. Shepherd provides acquisition services for the City of Phoenix as needed for the project’s roadway expansion and safety upgrades. She has completed partial acquisitions and TCEs, and all her assigned parcels thus far have been successfully negotiated. She also manages files and closings according to client guidelines and performs audit readiness. |
4. Q
| Project Title |
| Client Name and Location |
| Period of Performance |
| Broadway Boulevard: Euclid to Country Club Acquisition and Relocation |
| City of Tucson, Tucson, Arizona |
| 2014–Present |
| Brief description of project, your role, and record of performance |
| This project is to widen Broadway Boulevard to three lanes in each direction from Euclid to Country Club. Ms. Shepherd has successfully negotiated full and partial acquisitions, as well as TCEs, without condemnation. Her duties include reading legal descriptions, title reports, and appraisals; negotiating full and partial acquisitions; securing TCEs, slope easements, and drainage easements; drafting right of way commitments, administrative settlements, and reconciliations; and facilitating and managing relocation activities for both residential and nonresidential claimants. |
5.
| Project Title |
| Client Name and Location |
| Period of Performance |
| Grant Road Improvement Project, Phases III and IV |
| City of Tucson, Tucson, Arizona |
| 2014–Present |
| Brief description of project, your role, and record of performance |
| This project is widening Grant Road to three lanes in each direction. Ms. Shepherd has successfully negotiated full and partial acquisitions, as well as TCEs, without condemnation. Her duties included reading legal descriptions, title reports, and appraisals; negotiating full and partial acquisitions; securing TCEs, slope easements, and drainage easements; drafting right of way commitments, administrative settlements, and reconciliations; and facilitating and managing relocation activities for both residential and nonresidential claimants. |
| Solicitation No: BPM006797 |
| Available online at |
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