Town of Ledyard School Facilities Improvement Project Qaulifications and Proposal for Architectural / Design Services October 10, 2013

i LLB Architects

Lerner Ladds Bartels 161 Exchange St. 112 South St. Pawtucket, RI 02860 / Boston, MA 02111

401.421.7715 617.433.7715 www.LLBarch.com

p t u q 1 Introduction 2 Qualification Statement History 5 Scope of Services / Project Approach Approach to the Work Understanding the Existing Planning for the Future Illustrative Examples Contributing to the Discourse 10 Staffing Plan Greg Smolley, AIA, AICP, REFP, LEED AP Kathleen A. Bartels, AIA, LEED AP Aimee G. Lombardo, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Mark A. Hallee, AIA Subconsultants 15 Specialized Expertise / Similar Projects and References Middletown Public Schools Facilities Utilization Study Groton Public Schools Pre K - 12 Master Planning Study Westerly Elementary Schools Facilities Study The Friendship School Tiverton Elementary School Facilities Comprehensive Study 27 Litigation

28 Schedule of Fees

30 Appendix Subconsultant Resumes 1 LLB Architects

2 Introduction

October 10, 2013 Dear Mayor Rodolico, Chairman McIntyre, and members of the Permanent Municipal Building Committee, Town of Ledyard Mayor’s Office 741 Colonel Ledyard Hwy. These are exciting times for municipalities and public education. The Ledyard, CT 06339 established approach to K -12 learning is being challenged by the needs Re: of an increasingly connected and interactive world. Many of our municipal Qualifications and Proposal for Architectural / buildings are in need of repair or replacement, yet budgets are still feeling Design Services for the Ledyard School Facilities the strain of the recession. The need for a realistic, fact-based approach Improvement Plan Project to facilities planning has never been more important than it is today. LLB Architects' combination of innovative planning, expertise in educational planning, and experience working with dozens of schools and municipalities will lead the Town of Ledyard on a successful path.

The effectiveness of a facilities plan is established by the individual contri- butions to the plan, and is evident in the continuing applicability of the plan as time moves along. Our team includes professionals recognized as leaders in educational planning, technology, lighting, mechanical systems, and security. Many of the individuals on our project team have worked together for more than 15 years. Their experience provides our clients with knowledge gained on projects in several of Connecticut school districts.

LLB Architects is an architectural practice built upon a distinct project approach developed through a comprehensive working relationship with our clients. With proven experience in innovative educational projects and master planning studies, we have the horsepower of a large firm yet the personal attention of a small firm that we think is critical for Ledyard’s School Facilities Improvement Plan Project.

We are thrilled by the prospect of establishing a relationship with the Town of Ledyard. We consider it a unique privilege to be part of the planning of a town's development as its leaders strive to enhance the services it provides to current and future residents. We appreciate your consideration and greatly welcome the opportunity to discuss your hopes for this project.

Sincerely yours,

Greg Smolley, AIA, AICP, REFP, LEED AP Principal-in-Charge [email protected]

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3 Qualification Statement

Location of principal office 161 Exchange St. Pawtucket, RI 02860

Project management branch office 112 South St. Boston, MA 02111

Length of Time in Business Established for 77 years Incorporated for 37 years

Firm ownership structure Incorporated and equally owned by two firm principals

As a multidisciplinary firm, LLB LLB Architects, formerly Lerner Ladds Bartels, Architects provides clients with an is an architectural practice built upon a distinct exceptional depth of understanding and a full range of expertise. project approach defined through comprehensive We have an extensive portfolio relationships with our clients. Since our founding illustrating our great depth of experience in many project types. in 1936, a commitment to responsive and Our diverse practice includes educa- thoughtful design, integrated project process, tional projects like student centers, administrative offices, classrooms and New England practicality have remained our and learning environments, spe- primary principles. cialized laboratories, dormitories, auditoriums and performing arts spaces, and recreational facilities. The balance of our practice includes municipal buildings such as town halls, public libraries, senior centers, government offices; private residences and housing; commercial spaces for corporate offices, retail environments, and hotel developments; and reli- gious buildings. Our expertise encompasses not only new building design, but also renovations, expansions, historic preservation, adaptive reuse, ex- terior restorations, interior design, graphic design, feasibility studies, and facility audits. By offering such a wide scope of services, we have better coordination and control over projects, helping to bring an entire project together united by a singular point of view. 3 LLB Architects

p Acting as architect and developer, LLB Architects converted the former Rhode Island History Cardboard Company complex - constructed in 1880 - into the Design Exchange, a vibrant Samuel Lerner, a structural engineer and professor at Brown University, community of designers and artisans working founded the firm in 1936 as an engineering practice in his hometown of collaboratively toward the future of the cre- Providence. His son, Steven L. Lerner, AIA, became a principal in 1976 upon ative industry. his architectural registration and the firm was incorporated as Lerner As- sociates to reflect the multidisciplinary practice. Ten years later, the firm moved into a stately Victorian house on Hope Street, while focusing on residential projects, interior design, and historic renovations.

Christian J. Ladds, AIA, LEED AP, a member of the firm since 1984, became a partner in 1990 and the firm name changed to Lerner Ladds Architects. The firm received major commissions through the 90s that continued a trend to multi–faceted civic and institutional work in addition to its portfolio of residential and commercial projects.

Kathleen A. Bartels, AIA, LEED AP became a partner after four years at the firm, and the name was changed to Lerner | Ladds + Bartels. The growth of new partners reflects the truly additive nature of the process that has seen the firm evolve from its roots as a respected engineering firm to one of the premier architecture firms in Rhode Island.

R. Drayton Fair, AIA, ALA, LEED AP joined the firm as a principal in 2003, bringing with him over 20 years of public and institutional experience with an expertise in library design and Massachusetts public work.

Principal Greg Smolley, AIA, AICP, REFP, LEED AP joined the firm in 2013 with years of experience in public, private, and charter schools from K-12 that span the Northeast region. He also has experience within planning and legislative areas of the profession that have contributed to his cost- effective, creative, and well-executed architectural approach.

Senior associates Suzanne diSalvo, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP; Aimee Lombardo, AIA, LEED AP; Mark Hallee, AIA; along with associate J.B. Eric Smith, LEED AP have been instrumental in the continued growth of the firm, leading the development of numerous award-winning projects. They are supported by a group of young architecture professionals, fostered through training, peer sharing, and mentorship, and able to advance to the highest levels of the profession.

In 2011, the firm upsized to the Design Exchange in Pawtucket, leading the adaptive reuse building as developer, and streamlined our name to LLB Architects, honoring the past and emphasizing our profession. We’ve also established a project management office in Boston to better service our clients in the Greater Boston region and the Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts. With our new name and recent relocation, we’re excited for the next step in our future and evolution.

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4 / 10 Scope of Services / Project Approach

One of the underlying facts of a A problem well stated is a problem half solved. facilities or master planning study is that some of the information need- - John Dewey ed exists, while some is speculative or must be projected. Since it is easy to gather, quantify, and understand the existing, relative to the more difficult task of qualifying and projecting the future needs or options, we find it helpful to develop a strong foundation of knowledge and then concentrate on possibilities of the future. We’ve assembled a team of talented, experienced, and financially solid consultants, many of whom have completed dozens of school projects with us. Our project team includes individuals with specialties in education, communications, environmental psychology, urban planning, all aspects of K- 12 architecture, engineering, interior design, graphic design, educational technology requirements, and the selection of furniture for educational environments. Our team will utilize the knowledge we’ve gained through the numerous successful feasibility studies and facilities utilization studies we’ve completed for districts throughout New England to provide the level of engagement and understanding needed to position Ledyard Public Schools to move forward to a successful future. Approach to the Work Greg Smolley will serve as the Principal in Charge and Aimee Lombardo will be the Project Manager. They will be joined by Consulting Principal Kathy Bartels and Project Designer Mark Hallee. Greg will oversee the entire project team from beginning to end and will lead the overall effort. Aimee will direct the day to day activities of the team and consultants and will assure that paperwork is completed properly and in a timely manner. This approach allows us to work concurrently on a number of fronts to quickly gather information that will allow an informed discussion of the options and avenues available to the district.

Our first task will be to work with the district to further our understanding of the project scope, schedule, and milestones. We’ll then develop an ac- ceptable outline for reporting our findings, and this will become an inte- gral part of the feasibility study. Clear, concise, and timely communication is key to a successful project. Establishment of a culture of communication at the start makes it part of the project throughout. Understanding the Existing The team will assemble any reports and other information that is avail- t Northeast Academy in Groton, CT able; the recently completed enrollment projections, past expenditures for building upkeep, proposed and adopted capital improvement plans, recent work on the buildings, and similar materials are all of interest at this

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point. We’ll review the previous studies and look to confirm any conclusions through research, site visits, and conversations with the appropriate individuals. It is the intent of this effort to fill in any missing information, explore more fully the potential for use of particular buildings or sites, and to understand how the existing schools and systems function relative to the desires of the district.

At LLB Architects, we’ve refined a process by which we assess the physical aspects of a building in a manner that captures relevant information and photos which are connected to a BIM model of the building. All of our consultants gather their information on the same platform and all of the input is coordinated to create a dynamic base to increase everyone’s knowledge of the building. Whether for a campus of more than thirty buildings and almost two million square feet or for a single building, our approach provides the entire project team with information on the physical condition of the building, code compliance, room finishes, and the condition of mechanical and other building systems. This allows the information to be useful to architects, engineers, facilities staff, and the public in developing an understanding of how the building is functioning and what may need to be done to optimize its performance. The level of understanding we reach allows us to support capital investment decisions, improvement plans, public outreach, and day to day maintenance planning.

Developing an understanding of the building from a physical point of few is just one part of the equation. It is important to understand a building from the inside out – that is, from the point of view of the occupants and those who maintain and administer the building. At this stage we want to know how the building works as it is currently arranged. We typically will meet with school principals, psychologists, teachers, students, parents and support staff so that we can learn what works, and what doesn’t work, at that point in time.

A part of this effort is an analysis of the neighborhoods in which the schools are located. We are interested in these not only as assemblages of buildings, but want to gain an understanding of the communities that surround and support the schools. This helps us to propose more informed options as the study moves along.

We’ll spend time with town administrators, planners, officials, and leaders so that we can better understand their thoughts and plans for the town and district. Part of this effort will have us meeting with district administration to review the current programs, pedagogy and curriculum so that we can be up to speed on how the district is currently addressing the educational needs of the students. We’re not looking to challenge opinions or reach conclusions at this point, but simply want to know what the current programs, thoughts, and expectations are. 7 LLB Architects

Once the information has been collected and compared to the OSF guidelines, we’ll plan a meeting at which we can give you our take on the state of the buildings and their potential for use as they currently stand in light of the programs currently in place; thereby establishing a benchmark and foundation from which to assemble a plan for the future. Planning for the Future Key Issues to Resolve There is a scene in an old Little Rascals show in which the gang is setting off in their home-made fire truck down a long hill. One member looks over and says “I don’t know where we’re going, but we’re on our way”. Though humorous and certainly a classic, it’s not the preferred approach to planning. The work of the team in establishing an understanding of the existing conditions and current programs provides the basis for our next steps, our fire truck, if you will. Properly completing the next step, defin- ing the needs and desires for the future, makes the difference between plunging down the long steep hill and climbing to the top step of the podium.

The places in which we learn impact how we learn, and the effort should be to make those places as flexible, appropriate and supportive as possible. Before recommendations can be suggested for an innovative, state-of- the-art learning environment, the learner, the learning, and the things to be learned must be considered and examined. We’ll engage in a discussion of how the objectives of the District can become the influencing factors in the decision making process. There are a number of factors that will need to be considered as the discussion proceeds:

• The physical needs of the buildings including immediate, mid- range, and long-range needs • Current educational programs and policies • Potential program expansion or changes, or new curricula or programs • In-district and out-of-district student placement programs • State and Federal mandates, both existing and potential • The projected growth and development patterns of the Town • Potential options for the existing and any proposed buildings

Evolving the conversation around these, and any other relevant, points will help the report to take shape in a manner that encourages input and comment on an ongoing basis, helping to shape a more well-rounded list of options and suggestions.

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Illustrative Examples The process of compiling and writing a solid, long-lasting facilities plan can be difficult to convey in words. In many cases, examples of prior studies can help to show how the approach and experience contribute to a successful effort. LLB Architects has enjoyed the opportunity of working with a number of education sector clients, both K -12 and college or university. Our approach is always tailored to support the objective of the client. Mr. Smolley spent almost eight years working for municipalities and then 13 years with other architectural firms before joining LLB. Greg’s portfolio complements and expands that of LLB and his experience helps our clients to be engaged, comfortable, and informed as the project progresses.

We have been fortunate to have worked in many different states across the country and have successfully led funding referenda for close to two dozen public projects. The following five projects are the projects we feel are most relevant to the Ledyard School Facilities Improvement Project and they are featured in the Specialized Expertise section of this proposal.

• Middletown Public Schools Facilities Utilization Study • Groton Public Schools Pre K - 12 Master Planning Study • Westerly Elementary Schools Facilities Study • The Friendship School in Waterford, CT • Tiverton Elementary School Facilities Comprehensive Study Contributing to the Discourse We think it’s important that the knowledge we gain through our projects not remain within our world, so we are frequent contributors to the national dialogue about school planning and design. In the past five years Mr. Smolley has spoken in Germany about trends in public school design, in Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and Boston about district wide master planning, and at various conferences on subjects ranging from regionaliza- tion of school districts, to incorporation of technology in the schools of the future, to the planning and design of the Friendship School. Greg has been involved in organizing and conducting numerous conferences on school planning and design and is active in a number of groups dedicated to these efforts. Our involvement at this level of the discussion allows us to bring a broad range of ideas to the local discussion of where education, and education facilities, are heading.

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5 Staffing Plan

Maintaining a steady staff of about 20 personnel, with several of our current projects deep into design or construction, we are well positioned to begin the Ledyard School Facilities Improvement Project and bring it through execution in a timely manner.

In his role as Principal–in–Charge, Greg Smolley will be the primary client contact, will manage day–to–day operations, and oversee technical development. In his 25 years of professional practice, Greg has focused primarily on planning, designing, and managing projects for public, private, and charter schools from Pre K - 12. Consulting Principal Kathleen A. Bartels will also be available and at hand to offer expertise and a fresh set of eyes throughout the project. Her familiarity in educational facilities is enhanced by serving on the Board of Trustees and as Chair of the Buildings and Grounds Committee for Community Preparatory School, a private school serving socio-economically disadvantaged students in grades 3–8. Proj- ect Manager Aimee Lombardo will join Greg in leading the project from conception through fruition. Her creative solutions to complex projects and her attentiveness in developing client relations will be an asset for this project. Project Designer Mark Hallee, AIA will lead day-to-day operations of the project. Mark has focused his career on educational projects with both public and private clients and has a deep history of working with educational clients of all types.

Our project management organization allows us to utilize experienced team members as project leaders; we incorporate effective communication with supervising principals to ensure a superior result.

The project team will be actively involved for the duration of the project, ensuring continuity in all project phases, quality control, and adherence to budget and schedule. The core project team will be supported by a group of architecture professionals, fostered through training, peer sharing, and mentorship, and able to advance to the highest levels of the profession. Our dedicated team bring with them a selection of talents that will produce a streamlined and efficient design project. We have the capacity and capability to complete this project with proficiency and each team member will be assigned to the project as necessary and as appropriate to ensure its success. XI LLB Architects

Greg Smolley, AIA, AICP, REFP, LEED AP Principal-in-Charge Principal Greg Smolley, AIA, has years of experience in public, private, and charter schools from K-12. He joined LLB Architects in 2013 and helped expand the firm's practice areas. Since the start of his career in 1988, Greg has led numerous projects that span throughout the Northeast. He also has experience within planning and legislative areas of the profession that have contributed to his cost-effective, creative, and well-executed architectural approach. Under his leadership, Greg has developed school projects that range from $3.5 to more than $90 million. He has continuously presented regionally, nationally, and internationally on several topics of design, team building, and project delivery. Greg is currently an active member of the Boston Society of Architects, the American Institute of Architects, the Council of Educational Facilities Planners, and the American Institute of Certified Planners.

In his early career, he had served as Building/Zoning Official, Director of Building/Planning/Zoning & Economic Development, and as Director of Facilities for several municipalities. Prior to joining LLB Architects, he was a Principal at JCJ Architecture as well as Practice Group Manager and Market Sector Leader for the K-12 Practice Group. His portfolio of work includes award-winning historical restoration and reuse projects, business improvement district plans, town-wide comprehensive plans, and fire department master plans; as well as more than a dozen district-wide school comprehensive plans and at least two dozen school facilities plans.

Previous Experience • Glover Elementary School (Marblehead, Professional Roles • Marine Magnet High School (Groton, CT) MA) • Slate Hill, NY, Otisville, NY, Mount Hope, • Regional Center for the Arts Magnet • Woodland Elementary School (Southfield, NY, Wawayanda, NY Planning and Zoning School (Trumbull, CT) MA) Boards • Catherine Kolnaski Intra-District Elementary • Bagnall Elementary School (Groveland, • Burrillville, RI Zoning Board Magnet School (Groton, CT) MA) • Johnston, RI advisor and staff representa- • Trumbull High School (Trumbull, CT) • Northeast Academy Elementary School tive to Planning Board, Zoning Board, • Waterford High School (Waterford, CT) (Groton, CT) Economic Development Commission, Host • Fitch High School (Groton, CT) • The Friendship School Early Childhood Community Negotiation Team, Central • Norton High School (Norton, CT) School (Waterford, CT) Rhode Island Development Corporation, • Smith Middle School (Glastonbury, CT) • Brooklyn Pre-School (Brooklyn, CT) and Narragansett Bay Commission. • Duggan K – 8 School (Waterbury CT) • Glastonbury, CT Permanent School Build- • Powder Mill Middle School (Southwick, CT) ing Committee • Enfield Middle School (Enfield, CT) • American Planning Association, Rhode Island Chapter, Education and Events Subcommittee • Council of Educational Facilities Planners International, Governor for RI and CT • American Institute of Architects, Commit- tee on Architecture in Education 2009

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Kathleen A. Bartels, AIA, LEED AP Consulting Principal Kathleen Bartels has been instrumental in implementing the evolution of LLB Architects from a respected local design firm to a regional leader in major institutional and civic projects. She received a Master in Architecture degree from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College. After starting her career in Boston, she returned to her native Rhode Island and joined the firm in 1996, becoming a partner in 2000. A past president of AIA Rhode Island, Kathy currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Community Preparatory School, a private school serving socio- economically disadvantaged students in grades 3–8, and recently joined the Board of Directors of the Pawtucket Foundation. Her academic involvement has included serving as a guest critic at the Rhode Island School of Design, Roger Williams University, and Wentworth Institute of Technol- ogy, and as a Visiting Team Member for the RWU School of Architecture 2006 NAAB Accreditation Visit. In addition, Kathy and her husband, Steve Caton, collaborated on the design/build of Carabiner’s Indoor Climbing in New Bedford, MA, one of America’s largest indoor climbing gyms. In 2011, she and business partner Chris Ladds completed the renovation and adaptive reuse of a vacant mill building in Pawtucket for the firm’s new corporate headquarters.

Education Professional Activities 2007 AIA Vermont Awards Jury Member Master of Architecture 2012, Panelist for Grow Smart Rhode Island Harvard University Power of Place Summit 2006, President of the AIAri Architectural Forum Bachelor of Arts 2006, Panelist at AIA/New England Regional Dartmouth College Conference, New Design in Context 2005 AIA New Hampshire Awards Jury Member 2005, Women in Architecture and Design Registrations Exhibit at Two Ton Studio in Pawtucket, RI 2005 AIA Chesapeake Bay (MD) Awards Jury Rhode Island #2594, 1999 Member Massachusetts #31236, 2009 Professional Positions Connecticut #9955, 2001 2012 - 2015, The Pawtucket Foundation, 2004–2006, Scholarship Committee NCARB Certificate #52494, 1999 Board of Directors and Riverfront Planning of the AIAri Architectural Forum LEED AP, 2009 Committee 2004, AIAri President Associations 2010-2014, Board of Trustees of the Com- American Institute of Architects munity Preparatory School 2000–2005, AIAri Board of Directors Society for College & University Planning US Green Building Council 2012-2013 Chair of Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Community Preparatory School XIII LLB Architects

Aimee G. Lombardo, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Project Manager With almost 15 years of extensive experience, Aimee has managed and led nearly forty of the firm’s projects to award–winning success, such as the Cabinet Building at Brown University, the Maynard Public Library, and the Bolton Public Library. Before joining the firm in 2002, Aimee gradu- ated with a B.Arch degree from Syracuse University and started her career at Kallmann McKinnell & Wood Architects, most notably as a design team member of the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin. She has immeasurable experience in a vast amount construction project types inclusive of preservation, laboratory, housing, higher education, library, civic, residential, ecclesiastical, and unique project types such as the renovation for the RI Division of Motor Vehicles. Aimee is a notable designer demonstrating creative solutions to some of the most complex projects in our office.

As part of her higher education experience, she has been deeply involved in several of the firm’s laboratory projects, including the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology laboratory and the Division of Biology and Medicine at Brown University and the Ecology Lab at Rhode Island College. She has been the project manager for several major library projects including the Bolton Public Library and the Maynard Public Library. She is now leading the design and construction of a project for Harvard Town Hall, a renovation and addition to a historic 1870's town building in Harvard's Town Center Historic District.

Education Experience Activities 1999 2002–present 2012–2014 Bachelor of Architecture LLB Architects AIAri Board of Directors University of Syracuse, Syracuse, NY 2001–2002 2012-present Registrations Sear Brown Group, Providence, RI AIAri Committee on the Environment Rhode Island #3558 LEED AP BD+C 1999–2001 2012-present Kallmann McKinnell and Wood, Boston, MA North Smithfield Sustainability Council Associations American Institute of Architects 1998–1999 2009-present US Green Building Council Wooley Morris Architects, Syracuse, NY NCARB Mentor

1996–1999 Richard Morris Architect, West Greenwich, RI

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Mark A. Hallee, AIA Project Designer With over 15 years of experience in architecture, Mark A. Hallee has helped shape multiple award-winning projects since joining the firm in 2005. Since graduating from Roger Williams University with a B.Arch in 1995, his experience has encompassed all phases of the design process, from pre-design conceptual studies to complicated construction administration. He is admired for his conscientious, talented, thoughtful, and meticulous design work.

His career has been focused around significant academic and institutional projects around New England and projects within an urban and campus context. He recently led the project team for Hillside Hall, a new 429-bed residential building occuping a key gateway site into the Hillside District at the University of Rhode Island. The project will be at minimum LEED Silver- certified and actively employ the use of sustainable elements.

Among his relevant experience is Community Preparatory School at LLB Architects as well as projects from earlier in his career including Capuano Early Childhood Development Center, Beaver Country Day School Perform- ing Arts Center, Match School Tutor Renovation, Thompson Middle School.

Education Experience Associations Bachelor of Architecture 2005–present American Institute of Architects Roger Williams University LLB Architects Society for College and University Planning

Honorable Mention, Bernard Shaw Thesis 2000–2003, 2004–2005 Award HMFH Architects Cambridge, MA Pella Design Award 2003–2004 Registrations Arrowstreet Massachusetts #20239 Somerville, MA

1999 Warner & Associates Boston, MA

1996–1999 Williams & Frehsee Architects and Builders Brattleboro, VT

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Subconsultants

See appendix for subconsultant resumes Just as any whole is better than the sum of its parts, LLB Architects believes in enlisting proven engineers and consulting firms to compliment our own strengths. The group of consultants assembled for the Ledyard School Improvement Project is based upon our previous positive teaming experience with them. Each meets the professional standards mutually required of all members of the team, all excel in their specific fields, all aspire to the highest standards of their professions, and most importantly, they all have particular knowledge in working with projects like this. As a result of this team experience, we have developed an effective, streamlined communication system to maximize constructive output. We absolutely expect the best from our consultants and, as our pledge to you, will demand the best from them for this project.

Consulting Engineering Service customized and innovative solutions. Our solid MEP Engineers working partnerships have earned us a 90% Founded in 1994, Consulting Engineering repeat business ratio. Services has grown in size and reputation for some very simple reasons. We believe in Vanderweil’s Technology Design Group offering our clients the most advanced energy provides consulting and design services for efficient building solutions that fit our clients technology infrastructure, technology spaces, project budgets, schedules and complexity. We audiovisual, and security system designs. We believe that successful projects are the results have built a global reputation as innovative of proactive service – in planning, on the job, technology solution designers in both the and after. commercial and institutional practice areas. As an independent consulting and engineering Our Approach firm, we have no obligations to any integrator, The four principals of the firm have worked distributor, carrier or other type of vendor. We together to develop a reputation for design offer unbiased recommendations to meet each excellence in Education, Health Care, Research client’s objectives. & Development, Corporate Office, Sports & Recreation, Community and Private Estate Technology equipment and systems are at projects. The CES staff of over 60 experienced the core of almost every activity in today’s professionals is divided into manageable world. As a team member, Vanderweil fills teams that specialize in mechanical, electrical, the technology specialist’s role, identifying plumbing and fire protection engineering and documenting each project’s technology service for analysis, design, commissioning requirements, establishing the basis for the and construction administration for projects smooth integration of the technology systems throughout the Northeast and beyond. into the overall project documents. Our practice includes all of the low voltage technology As the popularity of BIM software gained systems, improving document coordination momentum with the architectural commu- and ensuring tight integration between each nity, CES welcomed this new technology to of the systems. We actively coordinate with coordinate and aid in clash detection with our supporting systems, such as mechanical and 3D drawings. Early in 2009, Autodesk Revit electrical systems. MEP 2010 was released. MEP 2010 was a significant improvement over its predecessor. We Girard and Company LLP embraced this software and started to utilize Structural Engineer BIM to its full potential of project coordina- Girard and Company LLP, a Hartford, CT area tion. At present, we use Revit MEP 2013 on all structural engineering firm founded in 1977, of our new projects. has established a respected reputation for delivering engineering excellence and client Vanderweil satisfaction. We pride ourselves on our ability Technology Consultant to listen to our client’s desires and provide Vanderweil Engineers is a mechanical, elec- structural solutions that can be incorporated trical, plumbing/fire protection, and tech- into the whole building system. nology services engineering firm dedicated to providing value-added engineering services to Over the past 36 years Girard and Company our clients. Our staff of over 400 offers diverse has provided extensive design and engineering expertise and a commitment to developing of building structures for Pre-K through 12 public school facilities with designs ranging 13 LLB Architects

from intricate renovations and additions to We are committed to working with each new facilities. Girard and Company’s central Client to achieve design excellence and pro- Connecticut location allows for reliable access vide premium service. to projects sites around New England, and is licensed to practice professional engineering Dr. Randall Howard Collins in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Educational Consultant Rhode Island, Vermont, and New York. Randall Collins is the former Superintendent of Schools in Waterford, Connecticut and Utilizing the latest in engineering design Past-President of the American Association of software, Building Information Modeling (BIM) School Administrators. and a proven common sense approach to structural design Girard and Company, L.L.P. Randy has been a professional educator for has the ability to produce certified structural 39 years serving in Maine, Massachusetts and drawings and specifications fully detailing and Connecticut. He received his BA degree in describing building foundations and super- History/Government from Gordon College. structure while maintaining project design After completing his military duty, he pursued schedules, costs and a commitment to overall a career in education receiving a Masters excellence. and Certificate of Advanced Study from the University of Maine and a doctorate in 1987 Megson, Heagle and Friend from Boston University. Over the last 29 years Civil Engineer he has served as Superintendent of Schools Megson, Heagle and Friend is a multi-disci- in three different communities, the last a19 plinary organization offering a wide variety of in Waterford, Connecticut. He pioneered the land use services starting with initial concep- development of the “Learning through Service tual planning through to project completion Program”, which made Waterford one of the and final documentation. Our services encom- first public schools in America to require a des- pass the disciplines of Civil Engineering, Land ignated number of community service hours as Surveying, Land Use Planning and Wetland a requirement for graduation, prompting good Delineation and Evaluation. Working for both citizenship through community service. the municipal and private sectors the staff is comprised of Professional Engineers, Licensed Having begun his career as a Head Start Land Surveyors and Soil Scientists. Teacher, Randy has remained a vocal advocate for pre-school education, for the right and Megson, Heagle and Friend was organized in necessity for all children to learn and for 1980 by the late Harry K. Megson & John L. adequate and equitable funding for public Heagle. The philosophy was to be a service schools. oriented company providing flexibility and personal attention. Megson, Heagle and Friend O&G Industries is a company that strives to balance diversity Cost Estimator and prompt service with individual attention to O&G Industries, Inc. has completed hundreds each and every project. A vast majority of our of large and small scale construction projects projects are directly supervised by one project over the last decade and has been estimating manager from start to finish. projects since 1923.

Megson, Heagle and Friend offers a wide We have developed a budget methodology range of services to address the diverse and that has proven itself countless times. O&G unique needs of each project. The regulatory has excellent knowledge of the local construc- environment is constantly changing and we tion market and keeps a comprehensive strive to keep pace through continuing educa- database of current bids and costs. We are tion. Today’s projects must balance economic, able to obtain budget pricing from local spe- social and environmental goals. These consid- cialist contractors, who will help us to provide erations ensure the best project possible. Even accurate budget costs for the Ledyard School difficult projects are designed to the maximum Facilities Improvement project. O&G has been potential through experience and creative providing conceptual estimates for school and thinking. municipal programs for several decades. We have provided the cost estimates at inception CR3 of major construction programs in Bridgeport, Landscape Architect Waterbury, Hartford and Waterford; used by CR3 is an award winning professional these municipalities to successfully plan their Landscape Architectural design firm located program based upon needs and availability of in Simsbury, Connecticut. We provide lasting funding. design solutions through innovative, creative, and cost-effective site planning. Working as part of the team with LLB Archi- tects, O&G will provide detailed project cost Our focus is to provide professional service estimating to ensure the School Facilities that is responsive and personal and to facili- Improvement plan can be used for design and tate effective team communication. We pride construction of individual projects that are ourselves in creating long lasting Client rela- completed on budget and within schedule. tionships. CR3’s principals and design teams Our estimates will include all soft costs as are involved with the projects throughout all required by the Owner, as well as land acquisi- phases from inception to completion which tion costs. Bruce Gelbar, our Senior Estimator, ensures consistency and continuity. Our will be assisted in this by our estimating team, approach brings to each endeavor a Client including O&G’s Site Engineering Department oriented, professional design team with a who will work closely with the design team to strong knowledge of land use approvals and maximize any proposed site development at permitting and experience in seeing the proj- the most cost effective budget. ects through to construction. This process and focused attention ensures the project’s and our Client’s success.

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6 / 8 Specialized Expertise / Similar Projects and References

LLB Architects has a strong repu- LLB Architects has a core focus in the planning, tation for delivering projects on design, and construction of educational budget and within schedule. Hav- ing maintained working relation- facilities, from Pre-K to 12 and Higher ships with many of our clients, they Education. Planning learning environments is continue to return to us for our unwavering ability to produce the our strong-suit and our experience demonstrates highest quality work that satisfies our tailored project approach in which each their needs. design is unique and emerges from the process A selection of similar projects will of working with our clients. invariably omit some, but the scope of our work has allowed us the opportunity to work with some of the best clients imaginable – dynamic and creative teams, and engaged, caring consultants. We have been fortunate to have worked in many different states across the country and have successfully led funding referenda for close to two dozen public projects. The following five projects are the projects we feel are most relevant to the Ledyard School Facilities Improvement Project.

LLB Architects has worked with some of Rhode Island’s top higher education institutions, including Brown University, Bryant University, Johnson & Wales University, Rhode Island College, University of Rhode Island, as well as private schools like Moses Brown School, Community Preparatory School, Lincoln School and more. Our public work for municipalities and states in New England is a testament to our capability for project support and advocacy as well as an ability to effectively communicate to an audience of stakeholders. Our references serve as our best evaluation of performance, so we proudly include reference contact information with each of our projects. They are the best indiciation of how we can continue working with you to lead this project to its ultimate success.

Our experience all over New England includes projects that contribute to the contextual fabric of a campus and create a positive impact on their community.

t Walter E. Ranger Elementary School in Tiverton, RI

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Middletown Public Schools Facilities Utilization Study

Reference Greg Smolley was the project manager and lead client contact when his Mr. Kendall Jackson firm was retained by the City of Middletown, CT for a facilities study. The Director of Facilities 860.638.1407 intent of the study was ascertain public opinion of the district and to develop a range of options for consideration by the district: capital invest- Services ments, facilities maintenance, building utilization, potential grade re-con- Facilities Analysis, Building and Educational Programming, Capital Improvement Planning, figuration, reconfigured attendance boundaries. The team evaluated the Demographic and Enrollment Projections, existing facilities for ADA compliance, the conditions of the infrastructure Attendance Boundary Review and Revisions of each building, and how the space program related to the educational Size / Scope program. 11 educational facilities 5,100 students The study had an overarching intention of closing a particular elementary 8 E.S. /2 M.S./1 H.S. approx. 950,000 sf school. This school was performing well, but its location within the city caused problems with racial and free & reduced lunch proportions across Study Period the district. Each of the elementary schools was assessed and it was quickly 2009 ascertained that none of them were in physical need and they were actu- ally quite well located to accommodate the current and projected enrollment patterns.

Through a number of facilitated outreach meetings the public was engaged in an open and ongoing dialogue about their likes and dislikes relative to their neighborhood school, the curriculum offerings, and the district in general. These meetings took the form of workshops with residents working with each other and then reporting out. Surveys were distributed to all of the teachers and students in the district to gain insight into their feelings as well.

Ultimately the study came to focus on the retention of all of the existing schools – closing one would require construction of another. It was suggested that a reconfiguration of the attendance boundaries, which simpli- fied bus routing and eliminated many long bus rides for students, would be one element of a successful resolution. It was also suggested that the school which was the original focus of the study become host to an intra- district magnet school curriculum. This would reserve a majority of the seats for local students, give the local students priority in school choice, and bring in students from other elementary schools within the district to assure balance across the district. These suggestions were adopted by the district and the plan was implemented without the closure or construction of any buildings.

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Groton Public Schools Pre K - 12 Master Planning Study

Reference Greg Smolley has worked with the Town of Groton, CT since 2002 and Mr. Gary Schneider has led two facilities master planning studies as well as the design and Director of Public Works 860.448.4083 construction of two elementary schools and the renovation of the high school. Greg’s leadership in working with three existing committees, the Mr. Mark Oefinger Board of Education, and town staff to develop a facilities master plan to Town Manager 860.441.6633 address the aging buildings and disparate learning environments across the town resulted in a successful referendum for the first phase of a three Services phase plan. The Master Plan provided guidance to the town and district in Study Programming, Planning, Concept Design, planning for capital improvements and will ultimately reduce the number Enrollment Projections, of facilities from 13 to 8, provide expanded space for early childhood pro- Project grams, and produce a template for future elementary schools. Architecture and Interior design, CD, CA

Size In writing this plan, Greg and his team worked with the committees in 14 educational facilities monthly meetings and with town and district staff on a daily basis. The 5,000 students 825,000 sf district was spending a disproportionately large amount of money per student on building maintenance, and the school sizes varied from just over Cost 100 students to just under 500. The suggestions contained in the adopted $385 million master plan allow for an enrollment range of 400 – 550 students in each Completion of the elementary schools and locates the schools in the areas of great- 2002 (original study) est population concentrations. This led to the construction of two new 2010 (updated study) elementary schools, one of which is an intra-district magnet school.

Also identified were potential uses for any buildings that might be closed as the town moved forward with the plan. This forward looking approach allowed the construction of a regional magnet school for marine sciences to be built, providing a use for an abandoned school site without any delay or time for decay of the existing building. The project's extensive research, thorough process and effective presentations contributed to approval by town voters. 19 LLB Architects

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The costs show n are conceptual and should be used for general planning and budgetary purposes only. N u m b e r o f S t d n s 02002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 0 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 options for implementing the M aster Plan for G roton schools. The costs show n are conceptual and should be used for general planning and budgetary purposes only. Planning,Schoo lConcept Year Design, School Year design of school buildings. Projects have included the the final plan recommending both new construction Enrollment Projections, District-Wide School Facilities Master Plan; design, and renovation. JCJ’s extensive research, thorough Project: Architecture and servicesservices documentation,JCJ Architecture and on-site representation has worked for with two the Townprocess of and Groton effective presentationsexpansion contributed of the existingto facilities compared to the InteriorCatherine design, CD, Kolnaski CA School, theJCJ newest Architecture has worked with the Town of Groton expansion of the existing facilities compared to the Study: Programming, new elementary schools, and a major addition to the approval by Town voters. Study:elementary Programming, school in Grotonnearly nearlysince continuously the continuously 1960s, since since 2002 2002 in the in theevaluation evaluation and and costcost of land of landacquisition acquisition and new and construction,with new construction,with Planning,size opened Concept in 2008 Design,high school; and, 2010 update to the 2002 Master Plan. Planning, Concept Design, design of school buildings. Projects haveThese included efforts havethe allowedthe the finalDistrict planto reduce recommending the both new construction 14 educational facilities design of school buildings. Projects have included the the final plan recommending both new construction Enrollment Projections, Enrollment5,000 students Projections, The 2002District-Wide Master Plan provided School guidance Facilities to the TownMaster total Plan; number design, of facilities fromand 13 renovation. in 2003 to 10 in 2008,JCJ’s extensive research, thorough Project: Architecture and and DistrictDistrict-Wide in planning for capital School improvements, Facilities Masterwith a Plan; target ofdesign, 8 facilities with fulland implementation renovation. of JCJ’s extensive research, thorough Project:825,000 sf Architecture and documentation, and on-site representation for two process and effective presentations contributed to Interior design, CD, CA consolidationdocumentation, and closing of facilities, and andon-site planning representation the Master Plan. for two process and effective presentations contributed to Interiorcost design, CD, CA for newnew school elementary construction. JCJschools, worked withand Town a major additionreference to the approval by Town voters. $385 million new elementary schools, and a major addition to the approval by Town voters. size and Districthigh staff school; and electedand, 2010 officials update to identify to the 2002Mr. Gary Master Schneider, Plan. Director of Public Works size completion and evaluatehigh options, school; communicate and, 2010 and processupdate to the860.448.4083 2002 Master Plan.These efforts have allowed the District to reduce the 14 educational facilities These efforts have allowed the District to reduce the 142002 educational (original study) facilities public commentThe 2002 and Master secure state Plan grant provided funding. guidanceMr. Mark to theOefinger, Town Town Managertotal number of facilities from 13 in 2003 to 10 in 2008, 2010 (updated study) 5,000 students JCJ assessedThe the 2002 feasibility Master of renovation Plan provided and/or guidance860.441.6633 to the Town total number of facilities from 13 in 2003 to 10 in 2008, 5,000 students and District in planning for capital improvements, with a target of 8 facilities with full implementation of 825,000 sf and District in planning for capital improvements, with a target of 8 facilities with full implementation of 825,000 sf consolidation and closing of facilities, and planning the Master Plan. cost consolidation and closing of facilities, and planning the Master Plan. cost for new school construction. JCJ worked with Town reference $385 million for new school construction. JCJ worked with Town reference $385 million and District staff and elected officials to identify Mr. Gary Schneider, Director of Public Works and District staff and elected officials to identify Mr. Gary Schneider, Director of Public Works completion and evaluate options, communicate and process 860.448.4083 completion and evaluate options, communicate and process 860.448.4083 2002 (original study) public comment and secure state grant funding. Mr. Mark Oefinger, Town Manager p t u q 20102002 (updated (original study) study) public comment and secure state grant funding. Mr. Mark Oefinger, Town Manager JCJ assessed the feasibility of renovation and/or 860.441.6633 2010 (updated study) JCJ assessed the feasibility of renovation and/or 860.441.6633 20 Qualifications and Proposal for Ledyard School Facilities Improvement Project

Westerly Elementary Schools Facilities Study Westerly, RI

Reference In 2012 Greg was Principal in Charge of the Elementary School Facilities Roy Seitsinger Utilization Study the Westerly Public Schools. The intent of the study was Superintendent of Schools 401.348.2700 to investigate a number of areas of concern related to the District’s facilities, their appropriateness and use. Over the course of the study all of the Completion schools were visited several times and a number of public outreach efforts, 2012 including surveys and interviews were conducted to establish the percep- tion of and desires for the school district.

In meeting with various groups and staff, there were three areas of concern that were identified a number of times and these became the focus of our effort. These areas were: Disparity regarding enrollments and capacity amongst the elementary schools;

Concerns relative to present and future operation and maintenance costs;

Feelings that the present configuration and number of buildings is neither operationally nor educationally optimal.

The final report presented the team’s findings and options for each of these areas:

• Capacity and Enrollment at the Elementary Schools

°° The disparity in facility capacity and student enrollment at the elementary school level is rooted in the fact that the schools were built at different times and therefore to different crite- ria. District-wide there is adequate capacity within the elementary school facilities, but not all of the facilities are providing the same access to learning spaces and classrooms, nor are all of the facilities located in an optimal location.

°° Addressing this disparity will involve four aspects; range of enrollment sizes, building program, physical attributes, and grade configuration. 21 LLB Architects

• The District currently runs four elementary school buildings. Each of the buildings is very well maintained and shows an understanding of the effort required to protect the public’s investment. Each of the buildings has enthusiastic supporters and advocates within the District. After code and regulatory constraints perhaps the biggest consideration in continuing to use the buildings is the potential maintenance and operational costs inherent in older building stock. There were no overtly obvious needs observed in any of the buildings, however there are areas in each of the buildings that will need to be addressed in the next five to ten years.

• The current grade configuration was implemented to consolidate programs in an effort to maximize the use of available space while saving operating expenses. Since the grade configuration was put in place the enrollment patterns have remained fairly consistent, and our projections do not foresee substantial growth or change in the next five to seven years. The desire to be able to offer Pre-Kindergarten to the entire town is supported by the anticipation that these programs may soon be mandatory. In consideration of this the District may want to consider a different grade configuration that may be more beneficial to the educational mission as well as to the efficient utilization of facilities.

The concerns with the school facilities do not appear to be out of line with a district of this size. The buildings are well maintained and, for the most part, serving well the needs of those who use them. There do appear to be some facilities needs that can’t be addressed through the ongoing Capital Improvement Plan or annual budget appropriations and will require a capital investment, most likely through a bond issuance.

The facility concerns that need to be addressed revolve around the capability of the existing facilities to provide the type of learning environment required for today’s curriculum, the lack of fully integrated technology throughout the facilities, and the current grade configuration and offering of Pre-Kindergarten. The location of the four existing facilities pres- ents a conundrum in that the population distribution does not adequately support the location of Bradford School. This adds to the potential solutions available to the District.

p t u q 22 Qualifications and Proposal for Ledyard School Facilities Improvement Project 23 LLB Architects

The Friendship School Waterford, CT

Reference The Friendship School in Waterford, CT was a project Greg Smolley under- Ms. Doreen Marvin, took with LEARN, the City of New London, and the Town of Waterford. Director of Development, LEARN 860.434.4800 This project provides a fully inclusionary learning environment for 520 students aged three to six. The project team was engaged for this proj- Dr. Randall Collins ect from the earliest planning stages and worked with the administra- Former Superintendent 860.235.6340 tors, teachers, and town staff in developing the curriculum and building program. This led to development of a floor plan that re-used a shuttered Services commercial building and provides triads of classrooms that facilitate a Site Feasibility and Selection, Programming, Architecture and Interior Design, Construction shared learning and teaching approach. Documents and Construction Administration The Friendship School ’s ocean-inspired architectural theme, features, Size / Scope 44,000 sf (new) layout, coloration and abundant daylighting cleverly support its mission 40,000 sf (adaptive reuse) to provide children with stimulating, comfortable, and developmentally 520 students appropriate environments. The Friendship School’s planning, architectural Grades PreK-K, Ages 3-5 and interior design supports brain-based learning, promotes the four basic Cost environmental needs of children for Movement, Comfort, Competence, $23.2 million and Control, and enables educators to teach in the ways that best enhance Completion child learning. 2005 Curving corridors act as dynamic circulation spines, connecting to classrooms and other major program areas. Within each uniquely shaped classroom reside dedicated zones for gross motor skill development, dramatic play, arts and crafts, and quiet, each zone finished, equipped and furnished to suit the needs, preferences, and scale of the child user. The dynamic learning environment is complimented by a health center, administrative areas, an informal outdoor learning area with gardens and soft-surface playscape, as well as more formal learning areas such as the media center, cafeteria, and visual and performing arts room.

The Waterford Community and Senior Center are within the same building and provide extraordinary inter-generational opportunities.

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Tiverton Elementary School Facilities Comprehensive Study

Reference Tiverton, a small coastal town in Rhode Island with a school population of Mr. William Rearick about 2,100 students, had suffered the overwhelming defeat of a funding Superintendent of Schools 401.624.8475 proposal to construct a new elementary school proposed to house all 1,100 of their kindergarten through grade three students. Greg Smolley was the Services Principal in Charge and Project Manager for the entire project. The first Programming, Planning, Site and Existing Conditions Analysis, Concept Design step was to examine why the referendum was defeated and what might be done to address the facility needs. Size / Scope (study) 2,300 students, 6 facilities Through a series of public outreach meetings it was quickly apparent that Value (construction) there was a strong desire to maintain the neighborhood schools that were $8.8 Million (Pocassett ) currently in use. However, one school had 87 students, while another had $8.1 Million (Ft. Barton) $9.8 Million (Ranger) 435. The plan that resulted grew from the premise of providing educational parity across the schools. This allowed the development of a common Completion building program which complied with RIDE guidelines. From this program 2005 (Planning) 2009 (Building Projects) the public agreed that an enrollment of 330 students created a good elementary school. The team then mapped out the population growth patterns and developed a plan to construct one new school, renovate and expand two existing schools, and close two existing schools. This took the district from four elementary buildings to three, and encouraged them to procure land for a future fourth building.

After the project was approved by the town, the master plan was implemented to construct the new Walter E. Ranger Elementary School, and renovate and expand two other schools, Pocasset and Fort Barton. Each of these schools has capacity for 330 students and provides parity between all of the elementary school facilities. All three buildings have been constructed under the RIDE guidelines and the two buildings that were taken out of use had alternate uses identified as part of the study. 25 LLB Architects

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7 Litigation and other statements

t Kolnaski School Statement on Legal Litigations LLB Architects is pleased to report that we have a flawless legal record, with zero unfavorable litigations or arbitrations against our firm or its predecessors. The firm certifies that it has not been debarred, suspended, or oth- erwise prohibited from professional practice by any federal, state, or local agency.

Financial Stability LLB Architects, including its predecessors, has been established since our founding in 1936. Since then, we have served our clients steadfastly without interruption on projects that have evolved over years, even decades, including ongoing relationships with several clients. Due in no small part to our established track record in the community and responsible management, LLB Architects has maintained its size and focus despite the economic downturn. We have kept staffing to about twenty personnel over the years despite pressure to grow in order to ensure quality control and stability.

LLB Architects manages its finances to keep accounts payable and receivable up–to–date. Currently, we maintain a strong balance sheet, with access to a credit line. Reinvestment in the firm occurs at regular intervals to refresh our technology and infrastructure. The Providence–based CPA firm of Batch- elor, Frechette, McCrory, Michael & Co., prepares the firm’s annual audited financial statement. This statement is confidential but available upon -re quest during contract negotiation. Consultants are able to provide financial statements upon selection.

Policy on Nondiscrimination Lerner / Ladds + Bartels, Inc. d/b/a LLB Architects is committed to equal opportunity in employment. LLB Architects does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender iden- tity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its employment policies, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, transfer, promotions, terminations, compensation and benefits. This policy is in concert with state and federal nondiscrimination laws. Inquiries concerning LLB’s administration of the nondiscrimination policy should be addressed to LLB’s Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer at (401) 421-7715. This policy also applies to consultants and subconsultants of LLB Architects.

Insurance LLB Architects maintains professional liability coverage with a limit of $3,000,000, along with general liability of $2,000,000, automobile liability of $1,000,000, umbrella insurance of $5,000,000, and worker's compensation of $1,000,000. We will include the client as an additional insured for this project. Our insurance agent is Maloney & Company and we have coverage through Travelers Indemnity Co., Travelers/Charter Oak Fire Insurance Co., RLI Insurance Company, and Everest National Insurance Co./AllRisks.

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9 Schedule of Fees

Developing a positive relationship with the Town of Ledyard is of primary importance to LLB Architects. We strive to keep our fees fair while providing the highest level of service. Because we believe that a qualifications– based selection is in the best interest of the town, our fee proposal is negotiable. Our basic services includes the scope of services as listed in the request for proposals and include consultants for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, technology, structural, civil, land use consulting, landscape architecture, and cost estimating. LLB Architects is incredibly excited at this opportunity to establish a new and innovative plan for these important school facilities.

Major Tasks Data collection $ 3,000 Facilities analysis $ 27,500 Programming / planning $ 7,500 Concept design $ 37,500 Report $ 26,500 State forms $ 7,500 Public meetings $ 10,500

Total Proposed Fee $120,000

Reimbursables Included in reimbursable expenses are costs related to items such as print- ing, computer plots, postage, photography, geotechnical, etc. Reimburs- able expenses will be invoiced at actual cost plus 10%.

Additional Services Additional services, beyond the basic services not included in the contract, will be discussed in thorough detail with the owner to determine the best method of proposing a cost. Typically, a defined scope with a fixed fee proposal is in the best interest of both parties, but, if a scope is undefined, we may provide services according to an hourly rate schedule. Approved additional consultant fees and expenses incurred would be invoiced at cost plus 10%.

We greatly appreciate your consideration of our design team for this project and are hopeful that we continue our conversations upon selection.

Very truly yours,

Greg Smolley, AIA, AICP, REFP, LEED AP [email protected] 29 LLB Architects

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Appendix A LLB Architects

Douglas S. Lajoie, PE Vice President | Principal in Charge

Mr. Lajoie is a founding principal of CES and has served as Principal in Charge for projects involving both renovations and new construction throughout the region. His over 25 years of experience has included phased construction projects that entail sustainable design and value engineering for public and private education, healthcare, commercial and municipal projects throughout the Northeast.

Contact Project Experience E: [email protected] Regional School District 13 Schools, MEP Renovations ( 3 Schools) - Durham, CT T: 860-632-1682 South Windsor Elementary Schools, Study (5 Schools) - South Windsor, CT Charter Oak Academy, Feasibility Study - West Hartford, CT Education Bristol Public Schools, Study (13 Schools) - Bristol, CT University of New Haven East Lyme Public Schools, Study (6 Schools) - East Lyme, CT West Haven, CT BS Electrical Engineering Newtown Public Schools, HVAC Study (5 Schools) - Newtown, CT Groton Public Schools, Study (15 Schools) - Groton, CT Licenses Enfield Public Schools, Study (9 Schools) - Enfield, CT CT - Professional Engineer West Hartford Public Schools, Study (4 Schools) - West Hartford, CT MA - Professional Engineer Wallingford Public Schools, Study (11 Schools) - Wallingford, CT NY - Professional Engineer Region 14 Schools, Study (4 Schools) - Bethlehem/ Woodbury, CT

Professional Organizations Professional Experience ACE Mentoring Program 1995 – Present Consulting Engineering Services Building Commissioning Middletown, CT • Canton, MA • New York, NY Association of America (BCXA) Position: Vice President Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) 1994 – 1995 BVH Engineers, Inc. US Green Building Council Bloomfield, CT (USGBC) Position: Senior Electrical Engineer

Certifications 1986 – 1994 Melchiori and Associates, Consulting Engineers LEED Accredited Professional Wallingford, CT Massachusetts Certified Public Position: Electrical Engineer Purchasing Official (MCPPO)

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Loren M. Grabinsky Project Manager | Senior Electrical Engineer

Mr. Grabinsky is a Senior Associate of the firm and leads a design team specializing in comprehensive rehabilitation projects and design of new educational, commercial and public safety facilities throughout Southern New England. With over 30 years experience in commercial, municipal, and industrial projects, Mr. Grabinsky has a proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining superior quality while staying within project budget.

Contact Project Experience E: [email protected] Regional School District 13 Schools, MEP Renovations ( 3 Schools) - Durham, CT T: 860-632-1682 South Windsor Elementary Schools, Study (5 Schools) - South Windsor, CT Charter Oak Academy, Feasibility Study - West Hartford, CT Education Bristol Public Schools, Study (13 Schools) - Bristol, CT Hartford State Technical College East Lyme Public Schools, Study (6 Schools) - East Lyme, CT Hartford, CT AS Mechanical Engineer Enfield Public Schools, Study (9 Schools) - Enfield, CT West Hartford Public Schools, Study (4 Schools) - West Hartford, CT Professional Organizations Wallingford Public Schools, Study (11 Schools) - Wallingford, CT US Green Building Council Region 14 Schools, Study (4 Schools) - Bethlehem/ Woodbury, CT Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Professional Experience American Library Association 1997 – Present Consulting Engineering Services (ALA) Middletown, CT • Canton, MA • New York, NY Position: Senior Associate Certifications LEED Accredited Professional 1992 – 1997 CIGNA Corporation Bloomfield, CT Position: Manager, Corporate Real Estate

1985 – 1992 Arthur A. Horton, Inc. Canton, CT Position: Project Engineer

1980 - 1985 Barnhart, Johnson, Francis & Wilde, Inc. Avon, CT Electrical Engineer

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Joseph A. Gargiulo, CPD Senior Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer

Mr. Gargiulo has over 20 years experience in the design of plumbing and fire projection systems. He is responsible for developing sustainable plumbing and fire protection coordination design on numerous major projects including education, municipal, healthcare and commercial projects. Mr. Gargiulo has provided state of the art plumbing and fire protection engineering for dozens of renovation and addition projects for public education facilities throughout Connecticut.

Contact Project Experience E: [email protected] Regional School District 13 Schools, MEP Renovations ( 3 Schools) - Durham, CT T: 860-632-1682 South Windsor Elementary Schools, Study (5 Schools) - South Windsor, CT Charter Oak Academy, Feasibility Study - West Hartford, CT Education Bristol Public Schools, Study (13 Schools) - Bristol, CT Gateway Community Technical East Lyme Public Schools, Study (6 Schools) - East Lyme, CT College New Haven, CT Enfield Public Schools, Study (9 Schools) - Enfield, CT AS Mechanical Engineering West Hartford Public Schools, Study (4 Schools) - West Hartford, CT Wallingford Public Schools, Study (11 Schools) - Wallingford, CT CT Institute of Technology Region 14 Schools, Study (4 Schools) - Bethlehem/ Woodbury, CT West Haven, CT Cert. Architectural Drafting Professional Experience 1998 – Present Consulting Engineering Services Professional Organizations Middletown, CT • Canton, MA • New York, NY American Society of Plumbing Position: Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer Engineering (ASPE) US Green Building Council 1994 – 1998 D.C. Allen, Inc. Bloomfield, CT Certifications Position: Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer LEED Accredited Professional Certified Plumbing Designer 1990 – 1994 B.J.F.W. Inc. Avon, CT Position: Mechanical Designer

1988 - 1990 James V. Ursini Company New Haven, CT Fire Protection Designer

1985 - 1988 Westcott & Mapes New Haven, CT Mechanical Designer

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Joshua A. Cefaratti, PE Electrical Engineer

Mr. Cefaratti has served as an electrical engineer for projects involving both renovations and new construction throughout the region. His background includes projects and studies on the integration of energy efficient lighting and daylighting design for public and private clients throughout the region. He is passionate about energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable design of electric systems.

Contact Project Experience E: [email protected] Naugatuck High School, Renovate as New - Naugatuck, CT T: 860-632-1682 Journalism and Media Magnet School, New Construction - Hartford, CT Laurell Elementary School, Renovation / Addition - Bloomfield, CT Education Metacomet Elementary School, Renovation / Addition - Bloomfield, CT UCONN DiLoreto Magnet School, Addition - New Britain, CT Storrs, CT BS Electrical Engineering Professional Experience Licenses 2011 – Present Consulting Engineering Services CT - Professional Engineer Middletown, CT • Canton, MA • New York, NY Position: Electrical Engineer Professional Organizations US Green Building Council 2007 – 2011 BVH Integrated Services Bloomfield, CT Certifications Position: Electrical Engineer LEED Accredited Professional E LLB Architects

Peter M. Austin, PE Senior Mechanical Engineer

Mr. Austin has brought with him to CES over 15 years of proficient experience in mechanical engineering and leadership skills. He has consistently lead and performed multiple projects to successful completion within deadlines for facilities including public schools, healthcare, municipal and private markets.

Contact Project Experience E: [email protected] Naugatuck High School, Renovate as New - Naugatuck, CT T: 860-632-1682 Watertown High School, Renovation / Addition - Watertown, CT Judson Elementary School, Renovation / Addition - Watertown, CT Education Polk Elementary School, Renovation / Addition - Watertown, CT Villanova University Journalism and Media Magnet School, New Construction - Hartford, CT Villanova, PA BS Mechanical Engineer Laurell Elementary School, Renovation / Addition - Bloomfield, CT Metacomet Elementary School, Renovation / Addition - Bloomfield, CT Licenses DiLoreto Magnet School, Addition - New Britain, CT CT - Professional Engineer Professional Experience Professional Organizations 2010 – Present Consulting Engineering Services US Green Building Council Middletown, CT • Canton, MA • New York, NY American Society of Heating, Position: Project Manager/ Senior Mechanical Engineer Refrigerating and Air Condition- ing Engineers (ASHRAE) 2007 – 2010 URS Corporation, AES Rocky Hill, CT Certifications Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer LEED Accredited Professional (BD+C) 2005 – 2007 Giuffrida Engineering Middletown, CT Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer

1996 – 2005 Proto-Power Corporation Groton, CT Position: Engineer III, Mechanical

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GARY R. HATH Principal

Background: A practicing professional with CR3, LLP since 1973, Mr. Hath was named principal in 1980. He has a broad base of experience in all project types, and takes an active role in many of the firm's projects. His expertise includes:

Land use and preliminary concept analysis Schematic Design Master Planning Design Development and Contract Documents Construction Administration Perspective Sketches

Projects of Note: Aetna Corporate Headquarters, Hartford, CT Albany Avenue Streetscape, Hartford, CT. American School for the Deaf, West Hartford, CT. Annie Fisher Magnet School, Hartford, CT. Bugbee Elementary School, West Hartford, CT Crosby High School, Waterbury, CT Derby Middle School, Derby, CT. Emmett O’Brien Regional Technical School, Ansonia, CT Fort Trumbull State Park, New London, CT Hartford Hospital Streetscape Improvements, Hartford, CT Hartford Insurance Group Life and Data Facility, Simsbury, CT Hartford Public High School, Hartford, CT Hartford Public Safety Complex, Hartford, CT Lyman Hall VoAg High School, Wallingford, CT Middletown High School, Middletown, CT Quinebaug Valley College Middle School, Danielson, CT. St Pauls/Travelers, Windsor, CT The Learning Corridor, Hartford, CT Trinity College, Hartford, CT Trumbull High School, Trumbull, CT. City of Hartford Streetscape, Hartford, CT Traffic Calming Solutions, Hartford, CT Park Street Streetscape Improvements, Hartford, CT University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT. Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT Waterford High School, Waterford, CT

Education: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, 1970, Michigan State University

Firm Licensure: Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island

Memberships: Council of Landscape Architectural Review Boards

Addenda: Graphic and design work published in Perspective Sketches, fourth edition, by Theodore D. Walker 1993 ASLA Merit Award for Inland Wetlands Commissioner’s Guide to Site Plan Review 2006 Chairman, Town of Canton Design Review Team Published: Connecticut Home & Garden (August, 2006) American Society of Civil Engineers Recognition Award for City of Hartford Traffic Calming Project, February, 2007

571 HOPMEADOW STREET SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070 (860) 658-1988 FAX (860) 658-1217  JEFFREY A. GEBRIAN, ASLA  GARY R. HATH  HENRY W. WITHERS, ASLA  G LLB Architects

HENRY WITHERS Principal

Background: A practicing professional with CR3, LLP since 1979, Mr. Withers was named a Principal in 1986. He has extensive experience in land planning and design for corporate facilities, libraries, commercial/office complexes, private residences and housing, recreational facilities, streetscape and public spaces. His expertise includes:

Master Planning / Full Design Services Construction Documentation Construction Administration Presentation Graphics

Projects of Note: Aetna Corporate Headquarters, Hartford, Connecticut Asylum Hill Congregational Church, Hartford, CT. Avon Old Farms Hotel, Avon, Connecticut Babson College, Wellesley, Massachusetts Burr Memorial, Hartford, Connecticut Cromwell Elementary School,Cromwell, Connecticut. DelVecchio Residence, Suffield, Connecticut Duxbury Library, Duxbury, Massachusetts Fountain of Service, Old Wethersfield, Connecticut Hamden Town Hall & Police Department Hartford Insurance Group Life and Data Facility, Hartford, Simsbury & Windsor, CT Kingswood-Oxford MST Building, West Hartford, Connecticut Linden Street School, Plainville, Connecticut Loomis Chaffee Sundial, Windsor, Connecticut Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT. Northwestern Community College – Joyner Hall, Winsted, CT. Plainville High School, Plainville, Connecticut Simsbury Cemetery, Simsbury, Connecticut The Rogers International Environmental Magnet School, Stamford, Connecticut Toffolon Elementary School, Plainville, Connecticut Tournament Players Club, Cromwell, Connecticut Trumpf Laser Facility, Farmington, Connecticut Wellesley Library, Wellesley, Massachusetts Weston Library, Weston, Massachusetts

Education: Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, 1979, University of Virginia

Firm Licensure: Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island

Membership: American Society of Landscape Architects Council of Landscape Architectural Review Boards

Addenda: 2010 Best Sustainable Design Project at 15th Annual CRE Awards for The Rogers International Environmental School (Stamford, CT.) 2008 HOBI Award for Best Smart Growth Community & Clubhouse, QuakerGreen, W. Hartford, CT 1993 ASLA Merit Award for Inland Wetlands Commissioner’s Guide to Site Plan Review 1984 Public Places Award for Patterson School Apartments, Bristol, Connecticut, awarded by the Connecticut Society of Architects and the American Society of Landscape Architects.

571 HOPMEADOW STREET SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070-2416 (860) 658-1988 FAX (860) 658-1217  JEFFREY A. GEBRIAN, ASLA  GARY R. HATH  HENRY W. WITHERS, ASLA 

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JOHN G. STEWART Project Landscape Architect

Background: Mr. Stewart is responsible for all phases of the design process including design development, and contract documents for client review and approval, as well as site documentation for gaining regulatory approvals. As Project Director, Mr. Stewart is the client’s direct contact to discuss and resolve daily project issues. His expertise includes:

• Master Planning / Full Design Services • Construction Documentation • Construction Administration • Presentation Graphics

Projects of Note: Mr. Stewart began his professional practice in 1972 and brings to the firm a strong background in educational and recreational design and planning, residential and corporate design. Among his projects since joining CR3 are the following:

American School for the Deaf, West Hartford, CT. Avon Old Farms School, Avon, CT. Berlin Housing-Deming Road, Berlin, CT. Brooklyn Early Childhood Center, Brooklyn, CT. Brookshire Estates, Simsbury, CT. Bloomfield Early Childhood Magnet School, Bloomfield, CT. CCSU Track and Practice Field, New Britain, CT. Canton Middle &/ High Schools, Canton, CT. Church of St. Patrick, Farmington, CT. Derby Middle School, Derby, CT. ECHN Manchester Hospital Emergency Wing, Manchester, CT. Fort Trumbull State Park, New London, CT. Granby Middle & High School Athletic Fields Study, Granby, CT. Hartford Public Safety Complex, Hartford, CT. Hartford Public High School, Hartford, CT. Northwest Catholic High School, West Hartford, CT. Old Saybrook Middle & High School, Old Saybrook, CT. Rockville General Hospital Emergency Wing, Manchester, CT. Smith Middle School, Glastonbury, CT. Southwick Regional Schools, Southwick, MA. Tokeneke Elementary School, Darien, CT. University of Hartford Magnet School, West Hartford, CT. Waterford High School, Waterford, CT. Wells Road & Kelly Lane Schools, Granby, CT. West Hartford Middle School, West Hartfo rd, CT Willington Library, Willington, CT.

Education: B.S. in Landscape Architecture, 1971, Pennsylvania State University

Licensure: Connecticut

Membership: Council of Landscape Architectural Review Board (CLARB)

Addenda: ASLA Certificate of Merit for Design, 1971 Published: Hartford Magazine (June, 2008)

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DR. RANDALL H. COLLINS

10 Overlook Pass, Ellington, Connecticut 06029

(860) 235-6340 [Cell] (860) 454-7936 [Home]

EDUCATION:

1987 Ed.D. - Educational Leadership Boston University Boston, Massachusetts

1979 Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.) - School Superintendency University of Maine Orono, Maine

1974 M.A. - Elementary Guidance & School Administration University of Maine Orono, Maine

1967 A.B. Degree - Major: Government (Minor: Education) Gordon College Wenham, Massachusetts

CAREER SUMMARY:

10/2012-Present Staff Associate, Public Policy West Hartford, Connecticut Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents

5/2012-10/2012 Interim Superintendent of Schools Groton, Connecticut Groton Public Schools

2011-Present Senior Consultant Futures Education Springfield, Massachusetts

2011 Education Advisor Deep River, Connecticut Atarza, Inc,

2010-Present Executive Director District Administration Leadership Institute Norwalk, Connecticut

2010-2012 Senior Search Consultant Connecticut Association of Boards of Education Wethersfield, Connecticut

2010 – 2011 Interim Superintendent of Schools (until 2/5/11) Waterford, Connecticut

1991 - 2010 Superintendent of Schools Waterford Public Schools Waterford, Connecticut

1987 - 1991 Superintendent of Schools Easthampton Public Schools Easthampton, Massachusetts

1981 - 1987 Superintendent of Schools School Union #48 Wiscasset, Maine

1976 - 1981 Special Projects Director (Special Education / Federal Grants) School Administrative District #3 Unity, Maine

1974 - 1976 Elementary Guidance Counselor School Union #42 Readfield, Maine

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1970 - 1974 Teacher / Principal (Walker Memorial School) School Administrative District #3 Unity, Maine

Summer 1970 Head Start Teacher Waldo County Belfast, Maine

1967 – 1970 United States Army (Military Intelligence) Vietnam/Fort Bragg, NC

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION:

7/28/2018 CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Superintendent of Schools

Permanent MASSACHUSETTS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Teacher (7-12) Superintendent of Schools

Permanent NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION School District Administrator

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

• Suburban School Superintendents

• American Association of School Administrators Immediate Past President 2009-2010

• American Association of School Administrators President 2008-2009

• Member AASA Executive Committee

• National Center for Learning and Citizenship (NCLC) – Education Commission of the States (ECS) – Chairman for 2002 – 2004

• American Association of Schools Administrators (AASA) - Century Club Member

• New England School Development Council (NESDEC) - Board of Directors

• National Center for Education Research and Technology (NCERT) – National Board of Directors

• New England Association of School Superintendents (NEASS) – Co-President

• Public Education Support Group (PESG)

• New England Association of Schools and Colleges – Former Member Committee on American and International Schools Abroad (CAISA)

• Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS) – Past-President

• Association for Supervisors and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

• Horace Mann League of the United States

• Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE)

• Southeastern Connecticut Association of School Administrators (SECASA) K LLB Architects

MICHAEL J. VANASSE, PE PARTNER

As a partner in Girard and Company, LLP Mr. Vanasse is responsible for managing structural engineering solutions from the early phases of project development through construction documentation and continuing on into construction administration. Mr. Vanasse’s extensive background in structural engineering and over 20 year association with Girard and Company provides a sound foundation for integrating structural engineering into the challenges of today’s building systems.

1999-Present Principal Girard and Company, LLP

1991-1999 Owner, Michael J. Vanasse Consulting Engineers Naugatuck, CT

Responsible for the design and coordination of engineering documents for structural/civil engineering projects. This includes architect/owner/client coordination during the design and construction phases through completion of project. Many projects in building construction include commercial, theatrical, institutional, industrial, and residential new construction and renovated structures.

1990-1991 Senior Engineer, Girard & Co. Engineers, Hartford, CT

Responsible for providing full consulting structural engineering services for clients on projects from start to completion, schematic phase through contract administration on various building type projects.

1989-1990 Project Engineer, R.W. Bounds & Associates Bloomfield, CT

Responsibilities included design, coordinate, and supervise to completion design engineering documents and specifications for structural engineering projects., Meeting and coordinating GIRARD with architect, client firms and consultants with said projects, AND supervision of draftsmen to completion of contract NY COMPA documents, Design applications included design of LSTRUCTURALLP ENGINEERS commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential new and 10 Waterchase Drive Rocky Hill, CT 06067 renovated structures, Designs using steel, concrete, wood, or Office: (860) 563-3820 masonry structural elements. Fax: (860) 563-3860

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MICHAEL J. VANASSE, PE PARTNER

1976-1989 Structural Engineer, Paul J. Pantano Consulting Engineers Fairfield, CT

Responsibilities included design and drafting of structural engineering projects and coordinating with architect and client concerns, field inspection and reports, preparation of contract specifications and drawings, design applications included: Design of commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential new and renovated structures. Application of computer programs using PCADOSS, ECOM concrete designs and plane frame analysis.

EDUCATION:

University of New Haven Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 1986 Concentration in Structural Design

Chester Institute for a Technical Education Certificate of Achievement in Architect/Engineering 1976 Design Drafting

Mattatuck Community College Associate Degree in Arts 1974 Mathematics

PROFESSIONAL LICENSING:

Registered Professional Engineer in the state of:

CONNECTICUT, since 1989 VERMONT RHODE ISLAND

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: GIRARD AND COMPANY Connecticut Structural Engineers Coalition LSTRUCTURALLP ENGINEERS American Institute of Steel Construction 10 Waterchase Drive Connecticut Building Congress Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Office: (860) 563-3820 American Society for Civil Engineers Fax: (860) 563-3860

girardco.com M LLB Architects KENNETH P. ANDERSON, PE PARTNER

As a partner in Girard and Company, LLP Mr. Anderson is responsible for managing structural engineering solutions from the early phases of project development through construction documentation and continuing on into construction administration. Mr. Anderson’s extensive background in structural engineering for building structures and 20 year association with Girard and Company provides a sound foundation for integrating structural solutions into the challenges of today’s building systems. The following are examples of a few K-12 School projects that Mr. Anderson has provided Structural Engineering services for;

Waterford High School Waterford, CT Principal in charge for a 45 million dollar addition and alteration project including a new 125,000 square foot three story classroom building, renovations to the existing field house facility, new entrances and mechanical system upgrades.

Manchester High School Manchester, CT Principal in charge for addition and renovation project including a New 60,000 square foot two story Freshman Academy consisting of classrooms and vocational workshops. Renovations involved light mechanical and architectural finish upgrades along with a full reconfiguration of the Auditorium rigging system to accommodate local theatrical troupes.

The Friendship School Waterford, CT Principal in charge for a 23.0 million dollar conversion of an existing warehouse into an 80,000 square foot Early Childhood Learning Center for pre-kindergarten through first grade.

Education Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering Technology - 1990 Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA

Professional Licensing Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York NCEES Record Certificate Holder GIRARD AND COMPANY Affiliations LSTRUCTURALLP ENGINEERS American Institute of Steel Construction, AISC; American Society of Civil 10 Waterchase Drive Engineers/Structural Engineering Institute, ASCE/SEI; Precast Concrete Institute, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Office: (860) 563-3820 PCI; Connecticut Structural Engineering Coalition, SEC/ACEC/CT; Connecticut Fax: (860) 563-3860 Building Congress, CBC

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JOHN H. SCZUREK PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

EDUCATION: B.S. Civil Engineering Technology – Wentworth Institute of Technology M.S. Civil Engineering - University of Connecticut

LICENSES: Professional Engineer- CT

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: 2013 -Present MEGSON, HEAGLE & FRIEND CIVIL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, LLC, Glastonbury, CT Professional Engineer

2008 -2013 MEGSON & HEAGLE CIVIL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, LLC, Glastonbury, CT Professional Engineer

2002 - 2008 MEGSON, HEAGLE & FRIEND CIVIL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, LLC, Glastonbury, CT Project Engineer

2000 - 2002 MEGSON, HEAGLE & FRIEND CIVIL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, LLC, Glastonbury, CT Cooperative Education Program – W.I.T.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Mr. Szurek joined Megson, Heagle & Friend in 2000 through a cooperative education program during his undergraduate studies at Wentworth Institure of Technology in Boston, MA. Upon his graduation from Wentworth with a B.S. in Civil Engineering Technology he joined the Megson, Heagle & Friend team full time. Jonathan continued his education at the University of Connecticut in Storrs earning a M.S. in Civil Engineering in 2008. O LLB Architects

JOHN L. HEAGLE, PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER, LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR

EDUCATION: B.S. Civil Engineering - University of Connecticut M.S. Civil Engineering - University of Connecticut

LICENSES: Professional Engineer - CT Licensed Land Surveyor - CT

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: 2013-Present MEGSON, HEAGLE & FRIEND CIVIL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, LLC, Glastonbury, Conn. Private Practice 1980-2013 MEGSON & HEAGLE CIVIL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, LLC, Glastonbury, Conn. Private Practice 1978-1980 JOHN L. HEAGLE CIVIL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, Glastonbury, Conn. Private Practice 1969-1978 Civil Engineer for Various Civil Engineering and Land Surveying Consultants in Connecticut 1966-1968 Commissioned Officer U.S.C. & G.S.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Upon graduation from the University of Connecticut, Mr. Heagle was commissioned an Officer in the U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey where he was involved in hydrographic surveys in the Pacific Northwest and coastal Alaska. He was also in charge of an astronomic survey party which worked extensively in the western United States.

Upon returning to Connecticut in 1968 he worked as a project engineer, staff supervisor, and project coordinator for two consulting firms. Such work included the design of numerous municipal, industrial, commercial and residential waste disposal and water supply facilities; commercial and residential land development projects;

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MARK W. FRIEND, PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER, SOIL SCIENTIST LEED AP

EDUCATION: B.S. Civil Engineering - University of Maine at Orono Continuing Education – Soils Sciences - University of Connecticut

LICENSES: Professional Engineer- CT Soil Scientist - CT Land Surveyor-in-Training - ME

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: 2013-Present MEGSON, HEAGLE & FRIEND CIVIL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, LLC, Glastonbury, CT Principal Engineer and Soil Scientist

1984-2013 MEGSON & HEAGLE CIVIL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, LLC, Glastonbury, CT Principal Engineer and Soil Scientist 1983 CROOKER CONSTRUCTION CO., Brunswick, ME Project/Field Engineer

1982 BATH IRON WORKS, Bath, ME Project Engineer, Maintenance Engineering Department

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Mr. Friend joined Megson, Heagle and Friend upon graduation from the University of Maine at Orono with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. Along with his Civil Engineering degree he took a concentration of land surveying and boundary law courses to give him a strong background in that area. After joining Megson, Heagle and Friend he continued his education with Masters level courses in the Soil Sciences at the University of Connecticut to achieve the status of Soil Scientist in Connecticut as well as with the USDA. Q LLB Architects

Michael Kerwin, RCDD, CCS, DCCA Principal-in-Charge

Overview Mike is a Principal with over 30 years of experience in technology infrastructure, audiovisual and security systems design. He oversees the Technology Services Group within Vanderweil Engineers. Prior to Vanderweil, Mike served as President and Technical Director of CCR Pyramid, Inc. His professional focus is centered on the effective integration of relevant technology. He works with the client, owners, and design teams to address the impact technology issues have on each project. Education • B.S., University of Related Project Experience Massachusetts, 1978 • Academy of Information Technology & Engineering, Stamford, CT The all new constructed 127,400 sf school included technology infrastructure, audiovisual and security. The team worked together to Registrations design and intercom, public address and paging systems along with a video • BICSI - Registered distribution and control system. Technology systems included computer Communications Distribution labs, language labs and related spaces. Designer & Wireless Designer RCDD & RCDD/WD • Bloomfield Early Childhood Magnet School, Bloomfield, CT This 43,000 sf school houses approximately 336 preschool and • CSI- CCS - Certified kindergarten students. The project included the design of the cable Construction Specifier infrastructure for voice, data and video systems included data cabling • DCCA Data Center Certified designs for a fiber optic backbone and incorporated wireless networking Associate throughout all learning areas. An intercom and public address/paging • AT&T, Systemax Engineer systems, telephone and voicemail systems, audio visual and security ND3300, ND3310, ND3321 systems were also included. Certified • Bridgeport Multi-Magnet High School, Bridgeport, CT • State of Connecticut The project consists of a 250,000 square foot new school with three Telecommunications Layout academic wings and large common spaces. The design services included License #24 technology, audiovisual, security, digital signage and technology equipment specification. Professional Activities • Daniel Hand High School, Madison, CT The first new high school to be built in the town in over forty years. This • Construction Specification 205,000 sf, $33.4 million school serves up to 1,250 students in grades Institute (CSI) 9-12. The school is made up of two academic buildings connected by an • BICSI: Advancing Information enclosed bridge. The team worked together to define the schools needs for Technology Systems technology, audiovisual and security. • Fairfield Woods Middle School, Farfield, CT This project consisted of the technology infrastructure and audiovisual design for the middle school renovation. The new systems were interconnected with the existing systems throughout the project phases. The final new systems included structured cabling, public address, video distribution and dedicated AV systems for the auditorium, gymnasium, cafeteria and group areas. • Thompson Brook Elementary School, Avon, CT Provided technology infrastructure design and technology engineering services for the school. At its opening it was named one of the most technologically advanced facility in the district. The school is a total of 112,000 sf and of all new construction • Waterford High School, Waterford, CT Provided Technology Infrastructure and Audiovisual design and consultant for the High School. The project was a combined renovation of 100,000 sf of existing space along with a 130,000 sf addition to accommodate for the schools growing needs.

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Conrado Alvarez Technology Consultant

Overview Conrado has nearly 10 years experience in the field of technology designs and consulting. His strengths and project experience lie in commercial audiovisual, infrastructure and security design. He has been the lead designer for many projects and is responsible for developing and maintaining Design Standards

Related Project Experience Education • Barnum Elementary School, Bridgeport, CT The state-of-the-art technology infrastructure design for the elementary • A.S., CAD Technology, ITT Technical Institute, 1999 school included cable infrastructure for voice, data and video systems including Smart Technology integration in the classrooms and a broad • Certificate, CTS, INFOCOMM, classroom wireless system. An intercom, public address, paging systems, 2009 telephone and voicemail systems, video distribution and control, the technology systems for computer labs, language labs and related spaces, and the speech reinforcement systems. • Bloomfield Early Childhood Magnet School, Bloomfield, CT This 43,000 sf school houses approximately 336 preschool and kindergarten students. The project included the design of the cable infrastructure for voice, data and video systems included data cabling designs for a fiber optic backbone and incorporated wireless networking throughout all learning areas. An intercom and public address/paging systems, telephone and voicemail systems, audio visual and security systems were also included. • Bridgeport Multi-Magnet High School, Bridgeport, CT The project consists of a 250,000 square foot new school with three academic wings and large common spaces. The design services included technology, audiovisual, security, digital signage and technology equipment specification. • Duggan School, Waterbury, CT A new 56,000 sf elementary and middle school which accommodates up to 500 students each year. Voice, data, and video designs and consulting were provided. • Fairchild Wheeler Multi-Magnet High School, Trumbull, CT A newly constructed 370,000 sf project which included Technology Infrastructure and Security designs. • Forestville Elementary School, Bristol, CT Designed the technology infrastructure, audiovisual and security for a new school for kindergarten through eighth grade. The new school is able to hold up to 900 students and is a total of 121,600 sf. • Glastonbury Elementary School, Glastonbury, CT This project consisted of the Technology Infrastructure, AV and security system design, additional services supported the selection, specification, and procurement of the technology equipment and systems for this new 88,000 square foot Elementary school. • Marine Science Magnet High School of Southeastern Connecticut, Groton, CT The project was 55,000 sf of new construction which included Technology Infrastructure and Audiovisual and TES design and consultant. • Waterford High School, Waterford, CT Provided Technology Infrastructure and Audiovisual design and consultant for the High School. The project was a combined renovation of 100,000 sf of existing space along with a 130,000 sf addition to accommodate for the school’s growing needs. S LLB Architects

Kenneth A. Biega Assistant Vice President

Ken has over 23 years experience in the construction industry and has been with O&G for 22 years. Ken will be responsible for all of O&G’s policy decisions and he will follow-up on any Owner concerns.

Joined O&G in 1989 Experience

Education Public Schools . $200 Million New Construction, Additions and Renovations Waterford Wentworth Institute of Technology, Schools: three elementary schools, Clark Lane Middle School, Boston, MA Waterford High School and Early Childhood Learning B.S. Building Construction Technology-1989 Center/Community Center, Waterford, CT . $48 Million Additions and Renovations, Region 18 - Lyme-Old Lyme High Licenses & Certifications School, Old Lyme, CT . $20 Million New Construction, Marine Science Magnet High School, U.S. Green Building Council – LEED for New Groton, CT Construction and Major Renovations Workshop – 2005 . $23 Million Additions and Renovations, Laurel and Metacomet Elementary Schools, Bloomfield, CT OSHA 10-Hour Training . $21 Million New Construction, Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School, Bloomfield, CT OSHA 30-Hour Training . $84 Million H.H. Ellis Technical High School, Danielson, CT . $27 Million New Fairfield High School and Elementary School, New Fairfield, CT . $34 Million Additions and Renovations, Westbrook Middle/High School, Westbrook, CT . $79 Million Additions and Renovations, A.I. Prince Technical High School, Hartford, CT . $65 Million New Construction, East Lyme Middle School, East Lyme, CT . $30 Million Additions and Renovations, East Lyme High School, East Lyme, CT . $3 Million Asbestos Removal and Electrical Upgrade, Myrtle H. Stevens Elementary School, Rocky Hill, CT . $48 Million Facility Upgrade, Windsor Locks Schools: Windsor Locks High School, Windsor Locks Middle School, South Elementary School, North Street Elementary School, Windsor Locks, CT . $14 Million Conversion from a Junior High School, Griswold Middle School, Rocky Hill, CT . $33 Million Expansion Program, Guilford Schools: A.W. Cox Elementary School, Melissa Jones Elementary School, Guilford Lakes Elementary School, Dr. Elisabeth Adams Middle School and Guilford High School, Guilford, CT

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Bruce Gelbar Senior Estimator

Bruce has over 29 years of experience in the construction industry and has been with O&G for 12 years. He is responsible for all aspects of estimating related to our building projects, including hard bid and construction management projects. Bruce also assists with scope reviews, negotiation and buy out of successful bidders. Bruce is our primary estimator for school construction management projects.

Joined O&G in 2001 Experience

Education Public Schools . $48 Million Additions and Renovations, Region 18 - Lyme-Old Lyme University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, MA High School, Old Lyme, CT B.S. Civil Engineering - 1984 . $29 Million New Construction, Great Neck Elementary School, Waterford, CT Licenses & Certifications . $29 Million New Construction, Oswegatchie Elementary School, Waterford, CT U.S. Green Building Council – LEED for New . $21 Million New Construction, Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet Construction and Major Renovations Workshop - 2005 School, Bloomfield, CT . $41 Million Addition and Renovation, Norwalk High School, Norwalk, CT . $39 Million Addition and Renovation, Gordon C. Swift Middle School, Watertown, CT . $38 Million Addition and Renovation, Clark Lane Middle School, Waterford, CT . $34 Million Addition and Renovation, Westbrook Middle/High School, Westbrook, CT . $14 Million Addition and Renovation, Elizabeth E. Green Elementary School, Newington, CT . $16 Million Addition and Renovation, Ruth L. Chaffee Elementary School, Newington, CT . $16 Million Addition and Alteration, Thomaston High School, Thomaston, CT . $48 Million Addition and Alteration, Simsbury High School, Simsbury, CT . $16 Million Addition and Alteration, East Ridge Middle School, Ridgefield, CT . $70 Million Addition and Renovation, Wilbur Cross High School, New Haven, CT

Private Schools . $17 Million Additions and Renovations, Hotchkiss School Music Arts Center, Lakeville, CT

Health Care . $32 Million Addition and Renovation, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Torrington, CT

U LLB Architects

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Lerner Ladds Bartels 161 Exchange St. 112 South St. Pawtucket, RI 02860 / Boston, MA 02111

401.421.7715 617.433.7715 www.LLBarch.com

p t u q Lerner Ladds Bartels 161 Exchange St. / 112 South St. Pawtucket, RI 02860 Boston, MA 02111

401.421.7715 617.433.7715 www.LLBarch.com