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[email protected] website: www.DRAarchitects.com August 21, 2017 Tom Watkins Office of Central Purchasing Andover Administrative Center Town Offices, West Wing 36 Bartlet Street Andover, MA 01810 Re: Feasibility Study for Andover High School Dear Mr. Watkins and Members of the Selection Committee: We commend you for the time and effort you are investing to continue planning for the future of Andover High School. As you know, DRA was the architect for the previous high school study in 2014 and we welcome this opportunity to build upon our knowledge to address your current challenges. Our team’s ability to assess facility conditions and find viable solutions coupled with our passion to create educational facilities that strengthen communities will be of great value to the town of Andover. In these economically uncertain times, it is of utmost importance to maintain the facilities you have and investigate ways to improve the vitality of your schools. DRA stands ready to work with Andover Public Schools, committees, and user groups to find the most cost-effective solutions that will; among other things: • Appropriately expand your classroom space • Update your Media Center for 21st century learning. • Maximize the utility and flexibility of common spaces • Creatively expand your cafeteria • Improve security and circulation DRA is a 94 year old architectural and interior design firm of 33 staff members, including architects, planners, interior designers, and construction administrators who are among New England’s most experienced designers of school facilities.