3-11 Attachment - References.pdf

Request for Proposal

Solicitation No. BPM006719

Statewide Emergency Response Services and Solutions

Arizona Department of Administration State Procurement Office

Solicitation Attachment – References | Revision No. 1 | Revised 11-22

Attachment 11 – References

State intends to conduct reference checks for accounts referenced provided by Offerors. It may, at its sole discretion, contact additional clients not presented as references, including internal state clients. Offerors shall provide at least three (3) client references for assignments that replicate or mirror the requirements of this Solicitation. At least one (1) of the projects referenced must be related to public sector work. All references shall be for work received and completed within the last five (5) years.

1 Client company/Address: Contact: Begin date End date

Subcontractor to Fisher Sand and Gravel for the United States Army Corps of Engineers / Department of Homeland Security / US Customs and Border Protection 1302 W Driver Way, Tempe, AZ 85284

Todd Mack 1/20/2020 1/8/2022 (MATOC is ongoing)

Phone number Email address

480-730-1033 tmack@fisherind.com Summarize the scope and deliverables provided, including timeline and outcome.

1596, through VQS, served as the sole provider of armed security and remote emergency medical services in support of Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) operations across Tucson and Yuma, Arizona, and El Paso, Texas. Our responsibilities encompassed safeguarding worksites, contractor personnel, and materials while also delivering comprehensive medical support, risk management, logistics, and emergency response capabilities.

Scope and Deliverables VQS provided a dual-layered security and medical operations framework, integrating:

• Armed Security Services: 70 highly trained security officers vetted through DHS Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and state-level clearances, meeting National Rifle Association (NRA) firearm training qualifications.

• Advanced Emergency Medical Services (EMS): 1596 deployed 4 Medical Directors, 2 Physician Assistants, 35 Paramedics/Special Forces Medics, and 20 Nurse Practitioners to support both workforce and asylum-seeker healthcare needs.

• First Response Teams: Security personnel were trained in tactical emergency casualty care (TECC) and acted as first responders for trauma, heat-related illnesses, cardiac arrest, and other medical emergencies.

• Wildland Fire Suppression & Rescue: 1596’s trained wildland firefighters provided 24/7 fire suppression and rescue operations, utilizing 15 fire suppression vehicles and two rotating teams operating in 12-hour shifts.

Medical Capabilities and Emergency Response Clinical and On-Site Medical Support:

• VQS established three fully equipped and staffed medical clinics, offering primary and emergency medical care for construction personnel, CBP officers, and asylum seekers.

• Treated over 450 patients, addressing general medical needs, trauma care, shock, COVID-19 symptoms, cardiac arrests, and DOA incidents.

• 24/7 ambulance services with three all-terrain industrial ambulances, staffed with paramedics and EMTs, ensuring rapid response and medical evacuations.

Emergency Coordination & Mass Casualty Response:

• Developed Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Plans, coordinating with Level I Trauma Centers for critical care transfers.

• Established helicopter landing zones (HLZs) for airlift emergency transport, providing medical stabilization prior to

CBP or state helicopter MEDEVACs.

• Equipped with Starlink satellite communications for real-time coordination with CBP, local law enforcement, and emergency medical providers.

Security and Risk Management Integration

• VQS developed and enforced comprehensive security plans, post orders, and SOPs to synchronize armed security operations and emergency medical response.

• Officers managed access control and perimeter security during emergency situations, coordinating with local law enforcement and CBP.

• Provided business continuity consulting, ensuring uninterrupted security and medical support despite austere environments, extreme weather, and operational hazards.

Fire Suppression & Rescue Services

• Provided two rotating teams operating in 12-hour shifts to ensure continuous coverage.

• These vehicles were equipped with necessary firefighting tools and stationed strategically for rapid response.

• VQS’s team included trained wildland firefighters, who worked alongside local fire departments and CBP for coordinated fire mitigation and response.

• Security officers controlled access to fire sites and ensured protection of personnel, government property, and critical infrastructure.

Timeline and Outcome Period of Performance: May 2020 – December 2021 Throughout the duration of this project, VQS maintained 100% staffing and operational readiness, consistently exceeding contractual performance metrics. The success of this mission resulted in praise from contracting officers, particularly in the areas of schedule performance, quality of service, and business relations.

This contract demonstrated 1596’s unmatched ability to integrate armed security, emergency medical response, and operational logistics in some of the most austere and high-risk environments in the country.

List key Materials or Services provided.

- 3 industrial, 4 Wheel Drive, ambulances built for extreme terrain o All equipment needed for the ambulance

- 30 vehicles and equipment

- Communication equipment

- Starlink

- 3 fully equipped and staffed temporary medical clinics and all medical equipment

- 200 firearms

- 100 sets of uniforms

- All lodging

- 15 fire suppression vehicles and equipment

2 Client company/Address Contact Begin date End date

Federal Emergency Management Agency Josh Wert 9/30/24 12/9/24 Phone number Email address

202-440-2941 Joshua.wert@fema.dhs.gov Summarize the scope and deliverables provided, including timeline and outcome.

FEMA Temporary Support Facilities Responder Lodging Villages – North Carolina List key Materials or Services provided.

FEMA contracted Cotton to set up three camps in North Carolina to provide shelter and support during emergencies. The largest, in Asheville, offers 750 beds and serves as a hub for western relief efforts. A smaller, localized camp in Boone has 50 beds, while the mid-sized Wilkesboro facility, with 150 beds, supports the surrounding foothill communities. Together, these camps ensure comprehensive disaster response across the region.

3 Client company/Address Contact Begin date End date

Federal Emergency Management Agency David Callis 6/25/24 7/26/24 Phone number Email address

202-705-8759 David.callis@fema.dhs.gov Summarize the scope and deliverables provided, including timeline and outcome.

FEMA Temporary Support Facilities Responder Lodging Villages – New Mexico List key Materials or Services provided.

During the New Mexico fires in the summer of 2024, Cotton swiftly mobilized to establish a 300-bed man camp in Roswell, providing full wraparound services for FEMA responders. The camp offered comfortable accommodations, culinary services, restrooms, and other essential facilities, ensuring responders had the support needed to focus on critical relief efforts. Cotton’s rapid deployment highlighted its commitment to delivering comprehensive solutions during emergencies.