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### Proposal to Provide Essential Air Service at Clovis, NM Doc 

## #-1996-1902 February 12, 2014 BY: On the Way
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION: To implement emergency interim transit service during a period ofairservice 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 ofTransportation deems necessary. On the Way aims to assist in eliminating any detriment to the existing current passenger base for our local EAS community, aswell asthe surrounding areas. SUMMARY: Ithas come tothe attention ofOn the Way- Clovis Cabs, most recently, that ourtrusted Great Lakes airline service no longer provides airservice into Clovis, NM. When service interruptions are incurred within our local EAS communities, we know, ofcourse, itcan create a multitude of issues. Some ofthese issues have, indeed, been atthe forefront offeedback, given to usfrom most recent clients utilizing our cab service. Being afairly new company, On the Way Cabs strives to provide safe, comfortable, convenient and primarily reliable means oftransportation tothe public whenever possible. As the owner ofOn the Way, Ibelieve atime of need has come to light and Iwould like to offer our services forthose longtime loyal Great Lakes passengers, as well as potential new passengers, be it military, soldiers, families, Colonels, Doctors, researchers, oreven the local Clovis resident. All persons equally important tothe vitality ofour rare, butfortunately thriving economy, here in Clovis. As asingle mother who aims to build afuture legacy for myfamily to stand upon, I believe all entities of acommunity, both local business owners and our corporately owned establishments, working together to foresee change and growth at alltimes is keyto our economic independence and perseverance, as a community which continues tothrive inthese so called hard times. Itisour ambition to propose to Essential Air Service at Clovis, NM and the U.S. Department ofTransportation the local alternative, which does exist and can be of service to the EAS while bidding proceeds amongst the airlines progresses to afinal decision on the new air carrier. We have managed to compile acost 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 ofthe absence from Great Lakes Airline. Although our local airport stands to service much fewer passengers than these larger HUBS mentioned, it is myopinion based on customer feedback that itstill remains, for some, avital 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 ofTransportation ifthey so choose to consider aground transport service, as temporary but safe and efficient means oftransport during the airservice hiatus. Cost analysis reports include projections which estimate ourforecasted cost analysis and final subsidy totals needed/requested, to operate 1- Charter Busvehicle, dependent on demand, 3-15 passenger vans, 7days/week, 3 round trips per day, on a quarterly basis. Page Agives 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 ofour business plans and/or contracts, these projections will line out acarefully 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 byOn the Way
-Clovis Cabs, 

### $450,000.00.Scheduled pickup times are indicated below, ofwhich 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 ofthe short timeframe available now to avoid anyfurther interruptions ofservice, we request expedited consideration of our request. Due tothe length and temporary conditions ofthe contract, we will request modified payment arrangements, aswell. .Please contact Jessica Banister, owner, as soon as possible with further instruction and orquestions, requests, ordocuments needed. Thank you for your time and consideration.