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<br />. FR,m": MAINLlt-E M~ IN<: <br /> <br />PJ.-OlE NO. 2ess~~ <br /> <br />Mar. 16 1999 e9:48=lM P4 <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />In addition to the Sound Tnmsit project, MLM is also mvolve:d in <br />negotiations with BNSF and UPRR and the Port of Seattle concerning a new on. <br />dock container fa.ci1ity the Port is CODStructing. We are also currently assi~oe <br />the Port QfLongview (WashingtoD.) in negotiations with the railroads regarding <br />a new rail route to their facilities which will improve the movement of existing <br />pan traffic and opens approximately 125 acres to new industrial development. <br /> <br />In addition, MLM has been retained to provide expert testimony in three <br />legal or rcgulatmy hearings, Including the CaoAfiian Wheat Boam's Level of <br />Service dispu1e with Can~tllJlTt National and Canarl.j~ Pacific, a:nd two disputes <br />involving Union Pacific. In one the UP cases, Western Fuels Association <br />retained. ~ in the other, we are currently retained by UPRR. The <br />a.forcm.enti.oned projects or activities on behalf of clients arc included to <br />demonstrate the range or extent of services we provide to our clients. We would <br />be happy to provide a more extensive current and recent client fust, along with <br />references, should you desire. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Our varied experiences and backgrounds in the rail industry facilitate <br />MLM's ability to pl'Oyide a wide range of semces, including operations <br />analysis., operations capacity planning, simulation and a6~1ysis, negotiations <br />strategy development, and direct negotiation support and participation. Our <br />railroad careers have given us the unique ability to understand projects fi'om <br />both a railroad. and client perspective. We believe the ability to undemand and <br />assess these two views (which frequently differ) and propose solutions which <br />balance to the greatest degree possible client-railroad viewpoints and <br />requirements, has been the foundation .tor our success. In addition. we maintain <br />extensive contacts within the railroad industry, includmg good relationships with <br />key mSln~gers at BNSF, UPRR. C.'ln::ltlian National and Canadian Pacific. <br /> <br />ML...'\{'s standard hourly rates for non-simulation activities are <br />Sl25lhour. ML.'\{'s hourly rate for time ctirectly im>olv~ in model :simulation <br />activities, i.e. loading or running the model, is S1751hour. For the SoundTransit <br />project. we subcontracted. out the simulation proces.'i, which while yielding <br />excellent results, was .mmewhat cumbersome to manage and not as timely as we <br />desired. It was this experience that led us to pursue retaining Robert's services. <br />and we arc in the process of securing direct access to the Corporate Strategies, <br />Inc. RAn.S model. In addition, when dc:s:irable or necessary. MLM m::lintSlM:t.s <br />simulation subconttact relationships with other simulation analysis firms. As <br />information, MLM has also been working with BNSF in creating a new <br />simulation model, which may be available by fall of 1999. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />I recognize that this letter is a relatively poor substitute for a more formal <br />:response to a request for proposal However. given the time-frame in wbich I <br />