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RBF Consulting is a leading engineering, planning and surveying firm with a diverse range of project experience utilizing renewable energy technologies including wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric, as well as transmission infrastructure. RBF is uniquely qualified to assist energy clients with large-scale energy projects, from the initial land acquisition/feasibility stage, through construction management. RBF supports the entire development process, which includes entitlement and regulatory permit processing including environmental clearance, engineering, Department of Energy (DOE) and California Energy Commission (CEC) applications. RBF also provides the unique capability to provide full engineering support from entitlement phase through construction including providing construction management and regulatory compliance services. RBF's energy development services include: Land Acquisition / Feasibility Studies Initial Feasibility Analysis to Identify Constraints / Opportunities for Highest and Best Use Due Diligence Investigation Land Use Concept Plans / Cost Estimates Loan and Grant Applications Entitlement Studies and Processing Environmental Analysis / Regulatory Permitting Existing Conditions Baseline Analysis Technical Studies (Visual, Air, Noise, Hydrology and Drainage) CEQA / NEPA Documentation / Processing BLM and CEC Requirements Mitigation Monitoring / Compliance Reporting Land Surveying / Mapping Aerial Topography (Photogrammetry or LiDAR) Boundary Surveys 3D Laser Scanning Constraints Mapping / Property Encumbrances ALTA Surveys GIS Infrastructure Mapping Engineering Civil Engineering and Site Layout Plans Structural Engineering / Foundation Design Hydrology / Drainage / Water Quality BMP's Traffic / Transportation Systems Utility Master Planning Electrical Engineering and Interconnection to Transmission Engineering Cost Estimates Construction Support Services RTK GPS Construction Staking Services 3D Modeling and Machine Guided Grading Site Managers for Full 2-Way Site to Office Communication As-Built Surveys As-Built Surveys for Facility / Infrastructure GIS Mapping Construction Management Construction Management / Design-Build Constructability Reviews Construction Inspection Value Engineering Project Controls Scheduling Public Outreach Public Agency Support Community Meetings / Consensus Building Public Information / Education Programs

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