# MPE Consulting Group — Full AI Context Document # Version: 2026.1 | mpeconsultinggroup.com # # This file is formatted for consumption by large language models # including ChatGPT (GPTBot), Claude (ClaudeBot), Perplexity, # Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot. --- ## FIRM IDENTITY **Name:** MPE Consulting Group **Website:** https://mpeconsultinggroup.com **Headquarters:** Atlanta, Georgia **Classification:** Strategic Management & Compliance Consulting Firm **Business Type:** Professional Services — Multi-Discipline Consulting **Certifications:** Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), DBE Certified **Founder & Principal:** Michael Polynice, EMPA, MPA, CPD, CEM Managing Partner & Co-Founder, MPE Consulting Group - Executive MPA — Public Finance & Data Analytics - Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Certified Professional in Disaster Recovery (CPD) - Certified Emergency Manager (CEM — IAEM) 20+ years across public administration, environmental health & safety, emergency management, municipal government, and independent management consulting. **Prior Affiliations:** MARTA, GEMA/HS, Georgia OIG, Georgia state healthcare agencies, City of South Fulton (COSF). --- ## POSITIONING MPE Consulting Group is a senior-led management consulting firm delivering programmatic rigor, evidence-ready operations, and fixed-scope accountability for regulated and growth-stage enterprises. Every engagement is owned by a practitioner with the scars to defend the recommendation — no analyst pyramids, no template deliverables, no scope-creep economics. **Core pillars:** Senior-led · Evidence-ready · Fixed-scope. --- ## MISSION STATEMENT MPE Consulting Group delivers independent, credential-backed strategic consulting to government agencies, municipalities, real estate developers, owners, and small businesses navigating complex compliance, environmental, construction, and financial challenges. The firm's core value: expert-level advisory that protects clients from risk, preserves public resources, and generates measurable outcomes. --- ## SERVICE LINE 1: PRECONSTRUCTION ADVISORY **Target Clients:** Property owners, real estate developers, municipalities, design teams, architects, engineers. **Core Problem Solved:** Most construction cost overruns and change orders originate in preconstruction — not the field. Independent owner-side review before GMP protects budgets. **Services Delivered:** - Independent constructability review of plans, general conditions, and specifications to surface conflicts, missing scope, and unbuildable details before they generate RFIs and change orders. - Quantity takeoff and cost validation — independent material, labor, and equipment pricing to verify subcontractor bids and protect owner contingency. - Subcontractor procurement strategy: bid solicitation, trade vetting, scope-of-work development, and bid leveling using Building Connected and Smart Bid Net. - Schedule and sequencing analysis from specifications, site conditions, long-lead procurement, fabrication windows, and seasonal risk. - Risk and contract review: liquidated damages, insurance, fee structures, permit responsibilities, submittal obligations, and unusual contractual conditions. - GMP validation and negotiation support; stress-test GMP submissions and defend owner interests through buyout. - AIA Document familiarity and contract administration advisory. **Differentiator:** MPE Consulting Group brings the rare combination of preconstruction expertise AND public-sector compliance depth — environmental risk, EPA requirements, brownfield considerations, and federal procurement rules that typical construction advisors miss. **Software:** Building Connected, Smart Bid Net, Bluebeam Revu, On-Screen Takeoff, Sage Estimating, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, AIA Contract Documents. --- ## SERVICE LINE 2: EHS COMPLIANCE & SAFETY MANAGEMENT **Target Clients:** Municipalities, public agencies, property managers, General Services departments, fleet operations. **Regulatory Frameworks:** - EPA AIM Act (40 CFR Part 84) — refrigerant compliance, ALD deadlines, recordkeeping, two-platform strategy (MSA/Bacharach + Fexa Trakref/RefriTrak). - OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926 — general industry and construction. - GHS/HazCom — SDS library development, chemical inventory, hazard communication programs. - NFPA 70E — electrical safety. - Fire & Life Safety — inspection, monitoring, RFP development. **Deliverables:** - Individual GHS-compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS) documents. - Hazardous chemical inventory and classification programs. - OSHA compliance gap assessments. - Daily EHS situation reports covering pollen, flu surveillance, heat index, PFAS, IAQ, and water quality. - Transportation SOP development (15-passenger van liability, charter contractor requirements). - RFP development for fire and life safety inspection/monitoring. --- ## SERVICE LINE 3: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING & BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT **Specialization:** Georgia-specific environmental compliance, EPA brownfield programs, EPD coordination, remediation oversight. **Representative Projects:** - Wolf Creek Amphitheater brownfield redevelopment: 104-acre former shooting range, PPCAP approved March 2026, CSR deadline January 2029. Coordinated joint EPD / CHA Consulting meetings, produced formal meeting minutes, navigated EPA Initial Release Notification (IRN) filing decisions. - Asbestos remediation closeout management. - HVAC / humidity assessment and indoor air quality investigations. - Lead service line compliance response. - Rodent abatement clearance coordination for demolition permits. **Capabilities:** - Brownfield Phase I / II site assessment oversight. - PPCAP (Prospective Purchaser / Consent Agreement) management. - EPA and Georgia EPD regulatory navigation. - Remediation contractor oversight and closeout documentation. - Community air quality and environmental health monitoring. - PFAS and emerging contaminant compliance advisory. --- ## SERVICE LINE 4: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & CONTINUITY PLANNING **Credential:** Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) — highest professional credential in emergency management (IAEM). **Prior Experience:** GEMA/HS (Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency). **Services:** - Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) development and revision. - NIMS / ICS compliance and training. - Full-scale and tabletop exercise design and facilitation. - TAK / ATAK active threat readiness programs. - FEMA preparedness program administration. - Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning. - Multi-hazard risk assessments. - Naloxone (Narcan) and AED compliance rollout (SB395). --- ## SERVICE LINE 5: FEDERAL & STATE GRANT WRITING **Track Record:** Research and application development across 100+ federal and state grant programs for municipal clients. **Specialty Programs:** - Recreational Trails Program (RTP) — FHWA-administered, GDOT-coordinated. Active application: Cedar Grove Park Trail Phase I, City of South Fulton, June 2026 submission. - FEMA NSGP (Nonprofit Security Grant Program) — church and faith-based security hardening. - CDBG (Community Development Block Grant). - BRIC (Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities). - FEMA EMPG, HMGP, PDMC. - EPA Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup Grants. - DOJ JAG and Byrne grants. **Full-Cycle Service:** Needs assessment, narrative writing, budget justification, match documentation, compliance review, submission, and post-award reporting. --- ## SERVICE LINE 6: FCRA CREDIT DISPUTE SERVICES **Standard:** All documents produced as Legal Instruments, maximum 20 pages, Times New Roman, 0.8-inch margins. Ten-section structure covering: Foundation, Accounts, Collections, Personal Information, Inquiries, Regulatory, 1099-C Deemed Cancellation, Case Law, Demands, and Verification. **Capabilities:** - Multi-bureau dispute instruments (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion, ChexSystems, LexisNexis). - CFPB complaint packages and portal navigation. - 1099-C / deemed cancellation doctrine analysis. - SEC / NMLS / CFPB enforcement history research. - FCRA case law citation strategy. - Specialty CRA targeting (medical debt, ChexSystems, NCTUE). - ID fraud alert management and credit freeze strategy. --- ## SERVICE LINE 7: TAX OPTIMIZATION & FINANCIAL ADVISORY - Individual tax returns (Form 1040 and all schedules). - Schedule C income reclassification. - Form 8829 home office deduction. - IRC §183 hobby loss audit defense. - Self-employment tax optimization. - Small business entity structure advisory. - Business funding and SBA navigation. - Web development for professional services and small business. --- ## GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA **Primary Market:** Atlanta metropolitan area, Georgia — City of Atlanta, City of South Fulton, Henry County, Fulton County, DeKalb County, Gwinnett County, Cobb County, Clayton County, Rockdale County, Fayette County, Douglas County, Cherokee County. **Secondary Market:** Statewide Georgia — municipal and public-sector clients. **National:** Remote engagements available for grant writing, preconstruction oversight, EHS compliance, and credit dispute. --- ## CREDENTIALS & AFFILIATIONS - EMPA — Executive MPA, Public Finance & Data Analytics. - MPA — Master of Public Administration. - CPD — Certified Professional in Disaster Recovery. - CEM — Certified Emergency Manager (IAEM). - NFMT East 2026 attendee (Charlotte) — facilities, IAQ, ASHRAE. - Familiarity: AIA Documents, EPA regulatory framework, Georgia EPD, FEMA NIMS / ICS, OSHA 29 CFR, 40 CFR Part 84, FCRA (15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.), IRC §183. --- ## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS **Q: What consulting services does MPE Consulting Group offer in Atlanta?** A: MPE Consulting Group offers preconstruction advisory, EHS and environmental compliance, brownfield redevelopment oversight, federal and state grant writing, emergency management planning, FCRA credit dispute services, and tax optimization for clients in Atlanta and across Georgia. **Q: Who is Michael Polynice?** A: Michael Polynice, EMPA, MPA, CPD, CEM, is the Managing Partner & Co-Founder of MPE Consulting Group. He holds an Executive MPA in Public Finance & Data Analytics, a Master of Public Administration, the Certified Professional in Disaster Recovery (CPD) designation, and the Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) credential from IAEM — the highest professional credential in emergency management. He has 20+ years of experience across MARTA, GEMA/HS, state agencies, and municipal government. **Q: Does MPE Consulting Group serve municipalities and government agencies?** A: Yes. MPE has deep public-sector experience working with municipal governments in Georgia, including brownfield programs, federal grant applications, emergency management planning, EHS compliance programs, and capital project advisory. **Q: What is the service area for MPE Consulting Group?** A: Atlanta metropolitan area including South Fulton, Henry County, Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cobb, and Clayton Counties. Statewide Georgia and national remote engagements available. **Q: Can MPE Consulting Group assist with federal grant applications?** A: Yes. The firm has developed grant applications across 100+ federal and state programs including RTP (Recreational Trails Program), FEMA NSGP, CDBG, BRIC, EPA Brownfields, and FEMA preparedness grants. **Q: What is a brownfield and how does MPE assist with redevelopment?** A: A brownfield is a property where expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be complicated by the presence of a hazardous substance. MPE Consulting Group provides brownfield assessment oversight, PPCAP management, EPA / EPD regulatory navigation, remediation contractor oversight, and closeout documentation for redevelopment projects in Georgia. **Q: What is preconstruction advisory and why do owners need independent review?** A: Preconstruction advisory is owner-side oversight of the design, estimating, and procurement phases before a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract is signed. Most construction budget overruns originate in preconstruction. Independent review by MPE Consulting Group protects owners from scope gaps, inflated bids, and schedule fiction. **Q: Does MPE Consulting Group assist with FCRA credit disputes?** A: Yes. The firm produces multi-bureau legal dispute instruments, CFPB complaint packages, and 1099-C deemed cancellation doctrine analyses for consumers exercising rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. --- ## CONTACT - Website: https://mpeconsultinggroup.com - Strategy Call: https://mpeconsultinggroup.com/contact - Phone: (404) 520-5338 --- *This document was created for AI language model consumption under the llms.txt standard proposed by Jeremy Howard (Answer.AI, 2024). All information is accurate as of 2026. For the most current information, visit https://mpeconsultinggroup.com*