CLE Engineering

experts on land and water

ContentsWho We Are

Services

Marine & Waterfront Engineering

Shoreline Protection & Coastal Resiliency

Dredge Engineering & Material Management

Hydrographic/Geophysical Surveys

Structural Engineering

Permitting & Regulatory Compliance

Natural Resource Protection & Restoration

Civil / Land Development

Project & Construction Management

Architectural

Building Science

Specialty Services

Clients

Professional Licenses & Certification

Office Locations

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Experts on Land and Water

Founded in 1987, CLE originated as a consulting firm

that specialized in civil and marine engineering. Over the

years, our capabilities have become more diverse, and

today, CLE is known as a premier full-service engineering

firm offering expertise in the fields of hydrographic and

topographic surveys, dredge engineering and material

management and in the disciplines of structural,

geotechnical, architectural, marine, environmental,

and civil engineering. As a complement to our

professional engineering and surveying capabilities,

CLE also offers comprehensive planning, permitting

and construction management services.

The CLE Team is comprised of a dedicated group of

professional engineers, LEED-certified associates, scientists

and ACSM/THSOA certified hydrographers. It is through our

diversity, team approach and our commitment to client

advocacy that makes CLE a recognized leader in the

engineering industry on land and water, earning us the

reputation for making things happen from coast to coast.

With offices located in the northeast, southeast, northwest

Who We Are

2 | Who We Are

and along the west coast, we are readily available to

service clients from the private and public sectors and the

construction community throughout the United States.

Why Choose CLE Engineering?

Our clients recognize us as a dedicated group of

engineers, project and construction managers, surveyors,

and hydrographers focused on completing projects in an

innovative, time-efficient and cost-effective manner.

Our goal is simply stated:

“To be the most thoughtful, accurate and

hardest working engineering firm engaged

by its clients. Our company will be measured

ultimately by our clients and their satisfaction

with our performance.”

“We’re at our best

when the risk is high,

money is tight, and

timing is critical.”

Who We Are | 3

John A. DeRugeris, P.E.

Founding Principal Engineer

Services

Building up from our marine and civil engineering roots,

CLE has grown into a multi-disciplined engineering firm

that can take a concept from inception through to

completion.

How do we turn your vision into a reality? We start by

making sure we first understand your vision and project

expectations, including any specific timeline or budgetary

constraints. We believe that these parameters are

essential to define at the forefront of all our projects

and that an open-line of communication is established

between you and our project manager. We begin with an

assessment of site conditions through field investigations,

and based upon our evaluation of field data, we engineer

the appropriate design and utilize our permitting expertise

to obtain the necessary permissions for implementation.

CLE Services Include:

• Marine and Waterfront Engineering

• Shoreline Protection & Coastal Resiliency

• Dredge Engineering & Material Management

• Hydrographic, Topographic & Geophysical Survey

• Civil Design & Land Development

• Structural Engineering

• Permitting & Regulatory Compliance

• Natural Resource Protection & Restoration

• Project & Construction Management

• Architecture

• Building Science & Testing

• Speciality Services

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“We believe our

collaborative team

approach is the key

reason our clients keep

coming back.”

Services | 5

Marine & Waterfront Engineering

At CLE, our core specialty is working in the marine

and waterfront environments. Our client base is from

a broad and diverse spectrum. Our clients call on us

for our expertise and in-depth knowledge garnered from

decades of experience of working along the waterfront.

The CLE team consists of professional engineers and

scientists, who specifically understands the complexities

associated with designing shoreline infrastructure. From

concept to construction, we will set the course for

a successful and cost effective project.


• Feasibility & Planning Studies

• Underwater & Waterfront Inspections

• Marine Terminals

• Ferry Terminals

• Marinas

• Piers & Wharves

• Boardwalks

• Heavy Lifting Piers

• Boat Ramps

• Mooring Grids/Re-grids

• ADA Compliance

• Permitting

• Harbor Development & Management

• Project Management & Reporting

Shoreline Protection & Coastal Resiliency

Erosion, climate change and sea-level rise are at the

forefront of our design considerations when it comes

to shoreline protection. From rehabilitation to

reconstruction, CLE will find an appropriate engineering

solution that will restore and enhance coastal resiliency

against erosion, storm damage, flooding, and related

issues. CLE recognizes the importance of protecting our

shorelines as it relates to economic and community

sustainability and growth, but we also recognize that

shoreline protection projects must be carefully managed

so as not to compromise surrounding natural resources

and habitats.


• Seawalls

• Bulkheads

• Jetties & Groins

• Stone Revetments

• Breakwaters

• Levees

• Bioengineering (soft) solutions

• Nourishment

• Wave Run-up Analysis

• Permitting

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Dredge Engineering & Material Management

CLE brings unsurpassed experience and knowledge

in dredge engineering and material management.

Our team includes ACSM-certified hydrographers who

know the waterfront and are experts in acquisition,

reduction and analysis of hydrographic survey data.

We offer expertise with various dredge material

management options, including upland beneficial

re-use and landfill disposal, beach nourishment and

confined/unconfined offshore disposal.

The key component to the successful implementation

of any dredging project is to establish a cost-effective

operation that addresses your needs and avoids/minimizes

adverse impacts to environmental resources. We generate

a product that meets your project goals within the

boundaries established by the regulatory agencies and

the laws that pertain to dredging and sediment reuse/

disposal.


• Conditional Progress and Pre- & Post- Dredge Surveys

• Dredge Feasibility, Design & Volume Computations

• Sediment Sampling & Analysis Plan Development

• Sediment Assessment, Re-use and Disposal Evaluations

• Use of Innovative Technologies for Sediment Dewatering

• Dredge Integrated Alternative Analysis

• Mitigation Plan Development

• Water Quality Monitoring

• Construction Management

• Contractor Support Services

• Permitting

“Our professional staff

understands the

complexities of working

in and along the water.”

Hydrographic/Geophysical Surveys

CLE understands that accurate, meaningful field data

under-pins all engineering and scientific endeavors. As

a result, CLE has invested considerable resources in order

to make sure our in-house survey teams are extremely

qualified and utilize survey equipment representing the

best in recent technological innovations.

Our Certified Hydrographers and Survey Engineers work

closely with project managers in order to gain a clear

understanding of project goals. This understanding is

key when developing a field data collection plan that

ensures resultant data is collected in a manner such that

it further project understanding and goals. Meaningful and

accurate survey data ensure that site conditions are fully

understood - resulting in confidence that project goals will

be fully met.


• Multibeam & Singlebeam Surveys

• Singlebeam Swath Surveys

• Sidescan Sonar Surveys

• Sub-bottom Profiling Surveys

• Seabed Classification Surveys

• Sub-Aqautic Vegetation Surveys

• Dredge & ROV Positioning

• Pre and Post-dredge Payment Surveys

• Reservoir Volumetric Surveys Field Work

• Habitat Restoration As-built & Monitoring Surveys

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Hydrologic Monitoring

CLE offers instrument deployments for the measurement

of the physical, chemical and biological properties of

water. We specialize in deploying sensors in coastal

lagoons, hyper-saline salt ponds, bays, tidal slough

channels, marsh plains, rivers, creeks,lakes and open

ocean environments. Instruments available for rental.

Sensors Available for Deployment Include:

• Wave Gages.

• Tide & Stage Recorders

• Acoustic Doppler Current Profiles

• Conductivity, Temperature & Depth

• Optical Backscatter Sensors

• Water Quality Sensors

• Automated Water Sampling Systems

• Data Buoy Design & Deployment

Survey Vessel Fleet:

• 14-ft Zodiac

• 17-ft Jon Boat with Jet Drive

• 20-ft Airboat

• 17-ft Boston Whaler

• 24-ft Multi & Singlebeam Vessel

• 28-ft Multi & Singlebeam Vessel

• 34-ft Crew Boat

“CLE has invested

considerable resources

in order to make sure our

in-house survey teams are

extremely qualified.”

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Structural Engineering

Imagine having structural engineers on site that can

design and respond to demands during real-time

construction. When unforeseen conditions occur,

CLE engineers identify, assess and then solve the

problem--keeping projects moving forward, thus saving

time and money.

Our clients know that our responsiveness is what sets us

apart from other firms. We can be responsive because we

have the established expertise

as it relates to working with various construction materials

such as timber, steel and concrete.

Our ability to assemble a dynamic team of professionals

that are focused on careful and thorough approaches

to investigating structures is an asset to our clients. We are

well-versed in both destructive and non-destructive testing

procedures and methodologies and can harness our

expert knowledge for any project.

At CLE, we rely on our years of experience in investigating

structures to isolate the root cause of deterioration and/or

performance issues and formulate the best value solution

for our clients.

CLE’s mission is to safeguard life, health, property

and welfare by designing structures of dependable

performance through the application of state of the

art structural engineering principles.

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• Building & Waterfront Structures

• Condition Assessment & Structural Evaluations

• New Construction

• Renovation & Additions

• Rehabilitation

• Redevelopment

• Waterproofing

• Load Rating Analysis

• Building Systems: Foundations, Walls, Floors & Roofs

• ADA Access Design & Compliance

• Temporary Construction Support Structures

• Cost Estimating

• Construction Oversight

“We are experts

in rehabilitation,

redevelopment and

new development.”

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Permitting & Regulatory Compliance

As a firm who works on both the land and water,

it is our job to ensure that projects are designed using

sound engineering principles and practices and are

in compliance with all governing local, state and federal

regulations. CLE determines site and environmental

impacts early on in the development of your project to

ensure that such impacts are avoided and/or minimized

to the greatest extent practicable. This, in turn, results

in a more time efficient and cost effective regulatory

review process. Having the in-depth knowledge and

understanding of the regulations that pertain to our

projects, gives CLE the ability to anticipate agency

concerns at the forefront of the permitting process. This

approach is the core basis of our successful track record

in seeking regulatory approvals for our designs.


• Local, State & Federal Permit Application & Plan

Preparation for:

- Marine, Waterfront & Shoreline Protection

- Dredging

- Civil & Land Development

- Natural Resource Protection & Restoration

- Building Construction & Site Development

• Alternatives Analysis

• Regulatory Agency Coordination

• Client Advocacy

• Mitigation Plan Development

• Storm Water Compliance

• Owner Representation at Public Hearings

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Natural Resource Protection & Restoration

Virtually every project that we are involved in at CLE has

the potential to raise environmental concerns, whether

it be on land or water, and it is our job to figure out how

to achieve a harmonious balance within environmentally

sensitive and protected areas. CLE has been successfully

mitigating site and environmental impacts since 1987.

As the regulations protecting natural resources have

become increasingly challenging over the years, we

understand the boundaries from which we must develop

our designs. As a complement to the protection of natural

resources,

CLE has also been at the forefront of many restoration,

water quality and habitat enhancement projects,

including salt marsh restoration projects through the

removal of tidal restrictions, eelgrass restoration and

shellfish seeding efforts.

CLE Environmental Includes:

• Wetland Delineation, Restoration & Enhancement

• Inland & Coastal Wetland Replication

• Natural Resource & Habitat Assessment

• Water Quality Monitoring

• Eelgrass Mapping, Monitoring & Restoration

• Essential Fish Habitat Assessment & Management

• Beach & Dune Nourishment

• Shellfish Surveys & Restoration

• Mitigation Planning & Design

• Permitting

“Understanding the

regulatory framework

is critical to the success

of every project.”

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Civil Engineering / Land Surveying & Development

Civil engineering requires expertise across a range of

engineering disciplines in order to take a project from

concept to reality. This range of expertise is reflected within

our civil engineering department which is comprised

of expert civil, structural, architectural and survey

engineers.

As with all of our projects and investigations, we start with

a solid foundation based on accurate survey and field

data, planned and executed by our survey crew.

Our in-house permitting experts then carry the project

through the zoning and regulatory constraints inherent

to all major land development and construction

engagements.

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“Our client advocacy

and trusted project

management are

what keep our clients

coming back.”

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Client advocacy and trusted project management ensure

that all project goals are met and exceeded.

No matter where you are in the process, at the beginning

or somewhere in the middle, we have all the engineering

services in-house to make it happen.


• Land Surveying:

- Topographic

- Boundary

- ALTA / ACSM

- Corner Records

- Control Surveys

- Easements / Plats / Legal Description

- FEMA Elevation Certifications

- Construction Staking

- Lot Line Adjustments

- GPS: Static, PPK, RTK

• Permitting

• Site Assessment

• Utility

• Site Design


• Wetland Delineation

Project & Construction Management

Communication & expertise, these two words characterize

the CLE team of project managers, inspectors, and

engineers. We have the experience to oversee your

project from conceptual design through to project

close-out. We understand scheduling requirements

and treat your budget as if it were our own.

Our client base includes public and private owners,

other engineering professionals, and surety and property/

casualty loss companies. Our team of professionals

will manage your project and provide superior services

throughout, building on our proud reputation of

excellence.

Our projects often have so many moving parts

that it is difficult for owners to keep abreast of it all.

This is where the breadth and depth of CLE expertise

is so valuable because we know how to facilitate

proactive and practical solutions to design, regulatory,

and construction challenges.

Our site observations document construction progress,

compliance with plans specifications and applicable

code regulations requirements. We advocate for your

interests if conflicts arise between the contractor, the

owner, or other project participants.

We tailor our services and expertise to meet all phases

of your project from conceptual development to

completion. Our team’s ability to manage risk and make

decisions in real time drives your project’s success.

“Our team’s ability to manage risk and make decisions in real time drives your project’s success.”

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• Design/Build

• Permitting

• Bidding

• Coordinating Subcontractors

• Cost Management

• Construction Oversight

• Property & Casualty Loss

• Surety

• Project Scheduling

• Inspections

• Cost Estimating

• Material Procurement Details

• Verification of Conformance with Plans,

Specifications & Building Codes

• Review of the Quality of Materials & Workmanship

• Review of Change Orders and Evaluation

of Impact to the Project Costs

• Verification & Approval of Contractor Payment

Requests

• Documentation of Quantities of Materials

• Final Inspections

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“We tailor our services to meet all phases of construction-from development to final

occupancy.”

Architecture

CLE’s highly qualified and experienced team of architects

and consultants stand ready to provide your project with

the complete range of services from initial consultations

to renderings, construction drawings and much more.

The complexity of building design and remodeling

projects in today’s construction environment requires

a diverse team of professionals to address all of the

regulatory, site and code related requirements to create

a functional, efficient and aesthetically pleasing property.

CLE architects coordinate closely with both our in-house

engineers and specialized outside consultants, serving as

a valuable, comprehensive and single-source contact for

our clients’ and their projects.

CLE develops creative solutions incorporating our clients’

goals and budget, while being sensitive to the project site,

context and environment.

Full Design Services Encompass the Following Phases:

• Feasibility Studies

• Building Assessment Studies & Project Programming

• Pre-Design

• Schematic Design

• Design Development

• Construction Documents

• Bidding & Negotiation


• Construction Phase Services for Projects

• Permitting Services

• Project Close Out

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Building Science & Testing

Our CLE qualified and experienced Building Science

Team of engineers and consultants will help guide your

project through the complexities of the new and current

government mandates for air tightness metrics and

requirements.

Today’s modern buildings have increased barrier

standards and components. These new smaller

allowances and codes for air leakage, throughout the

building, require a higher need for testing to maximize

efficiency. We collaborate with owners, designers

and contractors to help solve and prevent building

performance problems associated with air leakage. CLE

utilizes and owns the latest equipment to conduct a wide

range of diagnostic services to meet your project’s needs.


• Air Barrier Testing

• Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx)

• Building Envelope Analysis & Design

• Energy Analysis

• Building Enclosure Consultation

• Fenestration Specialists: Specifications, Field

Assessments & Troubleshooting

• Thermographic Scanning & Inspections

• Construction Defect Analysis

• Window Testing

• Building Science & Fenestration Educational Seminars

Project Scopes:

Commercial, Multi-Family, Mixed Use, ASTM E779, ASTM

E1827, ASTM E283, ASTM E783, ASTM 1105 ACOE Large

Building Testing Protocol

“We conduct commissioning inspections, compliance testing, and diagnostic evauations for remedial

troubleshooting.”

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Specialty Services

Because our principals and engineers and scientists come

from such a diverse background, we can offer our clients

a wide range of specialty services.

Redevelopment

Because of our diverse disciplines, we are well equipped

to prepare a concise and complete redevelopment

package for both public and private owners. From

waterfront facilities to commercial downtown properties,

we have years of experience to apply to your site.

Cost Estimating

We respect your budget as if it were our own. Our

professionals have years of estimating experience.

We run cost estimates to make sure that what you

would like to do is affordable, constructible, and makes

sense, ensuring that the design plan matches budgeted

resources.

Value Engineering

We build Value Engineering into every one of our projects

because it’s one of the best ways to ensure that our clients

will get the best resources and value for their money. We

also conduct value engineering peer review of designs

performed by others and provide the same critical eye

as if this work was our own.

Expert Witness & Litigation Support

CLE provides the support legal teams need. We not only

provide expert witnesses for actual testimony, but more

importantly we provide expertise in organizing data and

underlying support necessary for litigators to pull complex

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facts and circumstances together with theories all set

within the disciplines CLE operates.

• Contractor/Owner Claims

• Schedule Delay and Impact Analysis

• Document Review and Analysis

• Environmental Permitting Appeals/ Enforcement

• Design Errors & Omissions Review

• Differing Site Condition

Property Condition Assessments (PCAs)

We perform evaluations and provide fact-based

recommendations. When CLE performs an evaluation

of what you currently own, we assess your property from

both a technical and a land component standpoint.

Armed with this key information, we can give you fact-

based recommendations about your opportunities for

the rehabilitation or redevelopment of your property. Our

surveys provide information to assist our clients in making

sound business decisions regarding renovation of existing

facilities, or the design and development of new facilities.

CLE is experienced in conducting property condition

assessments on commercial, residential, industrial, multi-

family, and office facilities. We apply the same rigorous

standards when evaluating waterfront property.

We focus our investigations based on ASTM “Standard

Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline

Property Condition Assessments Process” and establish

a basic cost estimate or budget associated with the

repair of conditions and/or deficiencies found.

We Consider:

• Restrictions

• Covenants

• Age/Longevity Assessments

• Economic Viability of Commercial Real Estate

Transactions

• Building Code Compliance

• Physical Condition & Deficiencies of the property

• ADA Accessibility Compliance

Grant Writing, Management & Reporting Services:

Successful grant writing is more than merely filling out

an application; it is a process of identifying the right

funding opportunity to meet our client’s needs and then

writing a proposal that can stand-out within a highly

competitive environment. CLE recognizes the value

of providing our client base with an opportunity to secure

project funding as it often can make the difference

between a project going forward or not. We have been

successful in assisting our clients in preparing state and

federal grant applications that are strategically assembled

to ensure that it gets the attention of the selection

committee.

Our staff has a comprehensive understanding of

public funding opportunities available and is extremely

knowledgeable in the means and methods for successfully

obtaining such funds. CLE also is available to provide grant

management and reporting services.

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AECOM

AIMCO

AIG

Americold Realty

Anchor QEA, LLC

Apex Companies, LLC

Appledore Marine Engineering

Army Corps of Engineers

Bel Marin Keys Community Services District

Belvedere Lagoon Property Owners Assoc.

Beverly Yacht Club

Boston Marine Works

Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp.

Cashman Equipment Corp.

California Department of Water Resources

Chevron, Inc.

City of San Francisco

County of Marin

CRC Company, Inc.

DCR, Office of Waterways

Department of Conservation & Recreation

Department of Fish & Game

El Paso Corporation

Exxon Company, USA

Fairhaven Shipyard

General Electric

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Gorton’s Seafood

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, LLC

Harbor West Condominium Association

Holcim (US), Inc.

Jay Cashman, Inc.

Kittansett Golf Club

Lennar Mare Island, LLC

Long Beach Improvement Association

DEM Waterways

MARAD

Marine Tek North America

Some of Our Clients

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“CLE develops creative solutions incorporating our clients’ goals and

budget.”

Metropolitan Environmental Services

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mobil Oil Corp.

Mobile Dredging

Motiva Enterprises, LLC

Motorola, Inc.

Narragansett Electric Company

National Grid

New England Harbor Sailing School

New Bedford Harbor Development Commission

State of New Hampshire

O’Brien & Gere

Providence Steamboat Company

Quonset Development Corporation

Reagan Construction Corp.

Round Table Group

Sacramento Marina

Safeco Insurance Companies

SAIC

San Francisco Bay WETA

Sippican Lands Trust

SMK Tri Cities

Sprague

Steamship Authority

Stephen Kelleher Architects

Tabor Academy

Tern Harbor Marina

TG&B Marine Services, Inc.

TranSystems

Town of Nantucket

UMASS Boston

University of California at Berkeley

URS Corporation

US Bureau of Reclamation

US Coast Guard

Vallejo Baylink Ferry

Washington Park Tower

Wausau Insurance Company

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Professional Registrations:

California | Connecticut | Florida | Georgia

Louisiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts

New Hampshire | New Jersey | New York

Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | Texas

Vermont | Washington | West Virginia

Certifications:

• Women Owned Small Business SBA (8m) EDWOSB

Economically Disadvantaged

• Massachusetts Women Business Owned SDO Certified

• New York City Certified – Women Owned Business

Enterprise (WBE)

• New York Empire State Development (DMWBD)

• ACSM – Certified Hydrographer Nationwide

• OSHA – 40 Hour Training

• Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

• ISNetword Member

Professional Affiliations:

• American Society of Civil Engineers

• Association of Massachusetts Wetland Scientists

• National Society of Professional Engineers

• Boston Society of Civil Engineers

• Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions

• Western Dredging Association

• American Bar Association

• The International Marina Institute

• The Hydrographic Society

• Deep Foundations Institute

• Structural Engineers Association of Northern California

• Rhode Island Society of Environmental Professionals

• Massachusetts Marine Trades Associations

• North Atlantic Ports Association

Certifications

24 | Where We Are

Where We Are

International Projects

Canada British Columbia

• Lafarge

• Vancouver

• Victoria

Nova Scotia

• Halifax

Quebec

• Montreal

* Hydro-Quebec

Other US Project Locations Anchorage, Alaska

Honolulu, Hawaii

MexicoLa Paz

Puerto RicoRio Nuevo

United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi

Duba

CLE Projects

CLE Office Locations

Where We Are

Corporate Office 15 Creek Rd.

Marion, MA 02738

t: 508.748.0937 | 800.668.3220

f: 508.748.1363

[email protected]

www.cleengineering.com

Florida 700 White Sands Drive, NE

St. Petersburg, FL 33703

t: 508.748.0937 | 800.668.3220

Northern California10 Commercial Blvd. | Ste. 100

Novato, CA 94949

t: 415.884.8011

Southern California41146 Elm St. | Ste. G

Murrieta, CA 92562

t: 951.698.1830 | f: 951.698.8656

Washington92 Lenora St.

Seattle, WA 98121

t: 206.445.7627

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