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Proposal to Provide Essential Air Service at Clovis, NM

Doc # -1996-1902

February 12, 2014

BY: On the Way - Clovis Cabs

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION: To implement emergency interim transit service during a period of air service hiatus

to and from Clovis, NM Airport and Albquerque International Sunport Airport (ABO). Interim service may also be

provided to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB), Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport and

(AMA) , Dallas Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW), for additional costs, if Essential Air Service and/or United

States Department of Transportation deems necessary. On the Way aims to assist in eliminating any detriment

to the existing current passenger base for our local EAS community, as well as the surrounding areas.

SUMMARY: It has come to the attention of On the Way- Clovis Cabs, most recently, that our trusted Great

Lakes airline service no longer provides air service into Clovis, NM. When service interruptions are incurred

within our local EAS communities, we know, of course, it can create a multitude of issues. Some of these issues

have, indeed, been at the forefront of feedback, given to us from most recent clients utilizing our cab service.

Being a fairly new company, On the Way Cabs strives to provide safe, comfortable, convenient and primarily

reliable means of transportation to the public whenever possible. As the owner of On the Way, I believe a time of

need has come to light and I would like to offer our services for those longtime loyal Great Lakes passengers, as

well as potential new passengers, be it military, soldiers, families, Colonels, Doctors, researchers, or even the

local Clovis resident. All persons equally important to the vitality of our rare, but fortunately thriving economy,

here in Clovis. As a single mother who aims to build a future legacy for my family to stand upon, I believe all

entities of a community, both local business owners and our corporately owned establishments, working together

to foresee change and growth at all times is key to our economic independence and perseverance, as a

community which continues to thrive in these so called hard times. It is our ambition to propose to Essential Air

Service at Clovis, NM and the U.S. Department of Transportation the local alternative, which does exist and can

be of service to the EAS while bidding proceeds amongst the airlines progresses to a final decision on the new

air carrier.

We have managed to compile a cost analysis based on 1- Chartered Bus and 2-15 passenger Van alternatives

which will allow passengers to continue using the Clovis Airport as a HUB by providing ground transportation to

and from various surrounding HUB locations, namely Albuquerque Sunport, which may not otherwise be

accessible as a result of the absence from Great Lakes Airline. Although our local airport stands to service much

fewer passengers than these larger HUBS mentioned, it is my opinion based on customer feedback that it still

remains, for some, a vital stopping point and/or exchange terminal for passengers seeking to carry out existent

business and/or personal matters.

COST ANALYSIS SUMMARY: Please note two cost analysis documents available to Essential Air Services

and/or the United States Department of Transportation if they so choose to consider a ground transport service,

as temporary but safe and efficient means of transport during the air service hiatus. Cost analysis reports include

projections which estimate our forecasted cost analysis and final subsidy totals needed/requested, to operate 1-

Charter Bus vehicle, dependent on demand, 3 -15 passenger vans, 7 days/week, 3 round trips per day, on a

quarterly basis. Page A gives a breakdown of house expenses, utilities, preventative safety equipment,

employment expenses, legal and professional expenses, license and permit renewal fees, and minor

preventative maintenance necessities. Page B Indicates all major expenses, including driver wages, driver

expenditures, van lease terms, insurance coverage, fuel cost, preventative maintenance schedule cost, as well

as gross receipts, PIT, merchandise tax, title and license fees. As with all of our business plans and/or contracts,

these projections will line out a carefully implemented emergency fund built into the cost analysis for unforeseen

major medical occurrences, major automotive incidents, passenger issues, and/or staff incidentals. Totals

Expenses indicate the quarterly subsidy dollars necessary and hereby requested by On the Way - Clovis Cabs,

$450,000.00.
Scheduled pickup times are indicated below, of which is negotiable between the bidder, On the Way - Clovis

Cabs and Essential Air Services within the contract agreement terms.

CLOVIS, NM - ABQ

Clovis, NM > ABQ (Daily)

ClovisNM 400a 900a 200p

ABO 900a 200a 700a

ABQ > Clovis, NM (Daily)

ABO 1000a 300a 800a

ABO> Clovis,NM (Daily) 200p 700p 1200a

In light of the short timeframe available now to avoid any further interruptions of service, we request expedited

consideration of our request. Due to the length and temporary conditions of the contract, we will request modified

payment arrangements, as well. .Please contact Jessica Banister, owner, as soon as possible with further

instruction and or questions, requests, or documents needed. Thank you for your time and consideration.