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October 31, 2018
E911 Executive Board 925 2nd Street SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
To Whom It May Concern:
Please accept the below appointments to the Linn County E911 Board to represent the City of Marion effective January 1, 2019:
Primary – Chief Joseph McHale Secondary – Marion Public Safety Communications Center Manager Rhonda Kaczinski
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Nicolas AbouAssaly Mayor 1.C.2
3933 Katz Drive Marion, Iowa 52302 www.cityofmarion.org council memo
October 31, 2018
TO: Marion City Council CC: Marion City Manager, Lon Pluckhahn FROM: Marion Fire Chief, Deb Krebill RE: Architectural Firm Selection for Marion Fire Station #3
Exhibit(s): OPN RFQ and Finalists Fee Proposals
On August 01, 2018, an RFQ (Request for Qualifications) for the professional design services was emailed out to 25 different architectural companies around the nation. (These companies were firms that I had met at various seminars and conferences that I have attended over the last couple of years). The RFQ was to seek out a qualified firm with expertise in architectural, engineering and related service to provide a complete scope of services pertaining to the planning and development of Marion Fire Station #3. The RFQ was also sent out as a media release and was placed on the city’s website. The RFQ’s were due to be submitted by August 31, 2018.
A City of Marion committee was formed to review all submittals and to select the firm the committee felt was best suited for the Marion Fire Station #3 project. The committee consisted of: • Tom Treharne, Community Development Director • Elsworth Carmen, Administrative Services Director • Darin Andresen, Deputy City Engineer • Randy Strnad, City Council • Amanda Kaufman, Deputy City Manager • Jason Hansen, Deputy Fire Chief • Deb Krebill, Fire Chief
On August 13, 2018, a “Question/Answer” session was held at Marion City Hall for all of the firms wishing to submit an RFQ. For the firms that were not able to attend, all questions and answers were posted on the city website for all of the absent firms to review. All firms were allowed to submit questions via email until August 24, 2018.
Eleven (11) firms around the country submitted an RFQ for the privilege to provide design services for Fire Station #3.
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3933 Katz Drive Marion, Iowa 52302 www.cityofmarion.org
The eleven architectural firms submitting RFQ’s were as follows: • Bray Architects – Wisconsin • Design Alliance – Waukee, Iowa • FEH Design – Des Moines, Iowa • Manns Woodward Studios – White Marsh, Maryland • Mitchell Associates Architects – Voorheesville, New York • Martin Gardner Architecture – Marion, Iowa • Neumann Monson Architects – Iowa City, Iowa • OPN Architects – Cedar Rapids, Iowa • Rohrbach Associate Architects – Iowa City, Iowa • Solum Lang Architects – Cedar Rapids, Iowa • WSKF (Williams, Spurgeon, Kuhl & Freshnock) Architects – North Kansas City, Missouri
The committee chose four top candidates after review of the RFQ’s submitted. Those four finalists were: • Martin Gardner Architects • OPN Architects • Solum Lang Architects • WSKF Architects
On October 8th, 2018, the four finalists provided presentations and were interviewed by the committee. Following those presentations and interviews, the committee could not come to a consensus, as three of the four came out tied for first place. The committee was advised to look over everything again, and to contact myself with their recommendations. I then, took the time to check with references of the three companies and took a look at projects the three companies had completed. After two weeks, the committee still felt all three firms would be a great choice for this project.
OPN Architects was finally chosen for the following reasons: • Local firm • Project Manager would be Tate Walker, who led the team for the design of Madison, Wisconsin’s Fire Station #14 – Projected to be Madison’s FIRST Net Zero building. Tate is on the National LEED Board. Was part of a book about Biophillic Design. • Projects include: Madison Fire Station #14, Des Moines Fire Department Logistics/Training Center, General Mitchell Airport Air Rescue and Firefighting Facility, and Johnson County Ambulance Services/Medical Examiner’s Office. • Subcontractors for OPN have completed over 250 emergency station projects: Iowa City Fire Station #4, Johnson County Joint Communication Center, Linn County Emergency Ops Center, and Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station. • Fee Estimates equaled Actual Fee on projects submitted in RFQ
Non-Emergency Phone (319) 377-8237 [email protected] Emergency, Please Call 9-1-1
3933 Katz Drive Marion, Iowa 52302 www.cityofmarion.org
• Fee Proposal was a set percentage with no additional fees (second lowest of the four finalists @ 6.9%. Lowest was Solum Lang at 6.5%). (Some deduction in costs may be available due to another OPN project in same area). • Will include a consultant that will accumulate data on the utility usage and the biophillic design effects on firefighters’ mental health.
Chief Hansen and I believe OPN will produce a fire station to not only be proud of, but, one that can be a showcase and an example of the design standards our city is wanting to embrace.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to give me a call day or night. My personal cell phone number is 319-360-6270. – Fire Chief Deb Krebill
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Folio 1 HEADER Request for Qualifications New Fire Station & Department Headquarters
Marion Fire Department | August 31, 2018 2 August 31, 2018
Dear Chief Krebill and the Selection Committee: On behalf of our design team, I am pleased to submit our qualifications for the design of the new Marion Fire Station #3 possible remodeling of Fire Stations #1 and #2. As the first new fire station in Marion in more than 20 years, we understand the importance of this project and have assembled a team of qualified, local talent and would be thrilled to be your partner in delivering a successful project. Our goal is to design a facility that will help the Marion Fire Department protect and serve its citizens long into the future. Such a facility requires the latest security techniques, state- of-the-art technology, an efficient workspace, and a thorough understanding of ideal flow and adjacencies. The first step is selecting a dedicated team with local knowledge of the community and experience designing these unique spaces. Our team not only represents both of those qualities, we are also proven together, having worked collectively on many Corridor projects, including the Johnson County Ambulance Service and Medical Examiner building. We believe we are the perfect partner for the City of Marion for this project for the following reasons: Understanding of Fire Department Culture Our experience with public safety facilities has given our team an understanding of and respect for the women and men who serve our communities. We understand the needs of your department are unique and therefore know appropriate questions to ask before starting design work. We will collaborate with all departments to define the vision, focus, and direction for a safety facility that meets the needs of every party involved, and ultimately ends with a facility in which your department, the city, and community take pride. Sustainable Design, Biophilia, and LEED Knowledge OPN has a long-standing commitment to the practice of environmentally sensitive and high-performance design. We 3 believe in creating healthy environments for our clients and in project by engaging these key stakeholders to synthesize developing strategies that utilize resources wisely. We understand complementary — and sometimes competing — interests into a zero-waste is very important as well as studying the possibility blended and shared vision for the project. of rain-water harvesting and potential LEED Certification. We Functional, Creative, Innovative, Value-Driven Design Solutions are excited about your vision of this Fire Station being a national benchmark for a successful biophilic design focused facility that Our client’s goals and objectives are at the heart of every can have a positive impact on fire fighter health and wellbeing. design decision. First and foremost, the building must be highly We welcome the opportunity to help the Fire Department with functional, not only meeting the needs of today, but considering post occupancy evaluations to track data and truly understand future needs while maximizing flexibility and adaptability. Second, the positive impact of the design. OPN is a national leader in this we look through the “value lens” on every decision, and discuss area led by our Sustainability Director, Tate Walker. how we will realize your vision in an innovative and creative way. Lastly, we work seamlessly with our cost consultant at each Neighborhood Compatibility phase to ensure the project is and remains on budget. From the We realize the importance of creating facilities that fit within first conversation with our client to the ribbon cutting, we believe their surroundings. The scale and aesthetic of the building need in strong, effective, and transparent communication between to reflect the goals and identity of Marion and the neighborhood. our design team and the owner’s core team. As a civic building, a fire department should inspire, respect, Quite simply, we cannot wait to show you what OPN and our and honor the work that is done within. Also, as we are currently consultant team can do to meet and exceed your expectations. completing drawings for the new Marion YMCA which will be We are committed partners in Marion’s rapid development, located across the street, we have unique insight on evolution of including projects like the aforementioned new Marion YMCA as the area and how the new fire station, along with the YMCA, can well as the new mixed-use development uptown. We would love help set the stage for future development. the opportunity to interview to elaborate on the information in Participatory Process this proposal and convey our sincere enthusiasm for the project! Your project will have its own unique set of circumstances and Sincerely, requirements, and OPN is well prepared to help you create the solution to serve your department for many years to come. We understand the value of engaging your municipal and department leaders as well as the community in an inclusive process, focused on creativity, function, economy, and time. Transparency and a David Sorg, AIA well-communicated process will be critical to gain the support of the community and make this project a success. We believe our Principal, OPN Architects half-day visioning session builds the foundation for a successful List of Services 4 FIRM OVERVIEW
WHO WE ARE WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT — WE LISTEN TO YOU. A regional, knowledge-based design firm, comprised of 100+ talented We believe that the success of a project is predicated on individuals in four studios in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Iowa our understanding of our client — who they are, where they City, Iowa, and Madison, Wisconsin — OPN Architects brings are today, and where they want to go tomorrow. We’ve been together a diverse group of smart, creative designers, thinkers repeatedly described as excellent listeners — a comment and planners. People at OPN believe in the importance of doing we take pride in because it means our clients know that we what you love, doing it well, and having fun along the way. OPN care, we pay attention, and the end result is work that exceeds is a truly open design studio and we seek diversity in both our our clients’ expectations. We understand that physical space people and our projects. We welcome variety for its capacity to can foster or inhibit collaboration and innovation, and we inform our work and broaden our understanding of the world. believe passionately that success lies in bringing people and perspectives together. We encourage open dialogue and, as a Our areas of expertise include: team, we find the optimal design solution for our clients. • Architecture • Landscape Architecture • Bond Issue Planning • LEED Planning & Implementation Where we work: • Building Information Modeling • Master Planning • Academic Libraries • Health Care • Cost Analysis • Renovation/Restoration • Adaptive Reuse • Higher Education • Existing Facility Evaluation • Site Evaluation • K-12 Schools • Historic • Interior Design • Sustainable Design • Civic & Public Safety • Parks • Corporate • Public Libraries
Find us:
Cedar Rapids Des Moines Iowa City Madison 200 5th Ave. Suite 201 100 Court Ave. Suite 100 24 1/2 South Clinton St. Suite 1 301 N Broom St. Suite 100 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401 Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 www.opnarchitects.com (319) 363-6018 (515) 309-0722 (319) 248-5667 (608) 819-0260 opnarchitects Folio 5 REFERENCES Being a former college athlete, I have been in my fair share of state of the “ art workout facilities. Collaborating with OPN architects on our new YMCA, Nate Kaeding has exposed me to a new level of pushing the boundaries in creating a Build To Suit transparent, connected, and vibrant fitness center.” Formerly of Iowa City Downtown District — Zach Bohannon, Project Manager, The New Marion YMCA (319) 512-2322 University of Iowa Hawkeye Basketball [email protected] In the design of the Johnson County Ambulance Services Center, we Rod Sullivan “ challenged OPN to create a 24/7/365 building with a wide variety of very Johnson County Board of Supervisors critical activities. OPN more than met the task. Too many times architects Johnson County build what they want rather than what the customer wants. OPN proved (319) 356-6000 that they were listening by incorporating virtually all our ideas. When one [email protected] of our ideas could not be accommodated, we discussed it together and came up with alternative solutions. OPN was always honest with us. I have Clay Christenson been through similar processes before, and the OPN process was by far Assistant Chief the best. I would highly recommend OPN to other entities.” Madison Fire Department (608) 212-0482 — Rod Sullivan, Johnson County Board of Supervisors [email protected] There is no doubt that OPN was key/essential in the delivery of a facility Darrin Gage that was 100% function to our needs, but also provided the environment Director of Policy and Administration “ our culture craves! Their approach was a mix of practical solutions and (319) 892-5105 building design that facilitated interaction, creativity, and collaboration. [email protected] The project has created a “buzz” never before seen or felt in Ames.”
Zachary Bohannon — Mike Roof, Site Director, Boehringer Ingelheim – Ames Project Manager & Capital Development The New Marion YMCA City of Madison Fire Department (MFD) hired OPN for the design of a new YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area Fire station. OPN has been very committed and dedicated to bring this (319) 551-6191 “ project to fruition. They have done a great job of getting the MFD priorities [email protected] in the building design. They have worked with us to maintain our budget along with staying within our design and construction timeline! All of OPN team members have been great to work with and very responsive to our requests and needs. The team is very easy to talk and work with all the way through the company! I have been very pleased and recommend them, and would hire them again!”
— Clay Christenson, Assistant Chief, Madison Fire Department Understanding & Key Issues 6 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & KEY ISSUES
For this project, OPN Architects and our consultant team will meeting to confirm goals and objectives, as well as the proposed partner with the City of Marion and Marion Fire Department to timeline for completion. chart a course that will result in the realization of your goal for a DEFINING A VISION new fire station and department headquarters to serve and protect the rapidly growing community of Marion. We believe the design of fire stations begins with a clear understanding of the users, goals, and unique operational needs You’ve already taken the most important step in this journey, based on local circumstances and intra-departmental culture. understanding the need. It’s time to assess your goals, consult with We understand that the needs of your department are unique staff and city about their needs and direction, and envision options and spend time understanding your operations, walking through that will result in a fire station that is flexible, functional, innovative, existing stations, and asking questions before we start designing. and inspirational. Doing so will create a place that enhances the We will collaborate with both the city and the fire department to health and well-being of the civil servants who work there. define the vision, focus, and direction for a facility that meets the We understand that the city has already conducted a development needs of every party involved. Being mindful of lessons learned study and has outlined expectations for the new station/ and trends relative to security, technology, gender issues, and headquarters, including: accessibility, we will explore the project’s unique opportunities • A double apparatus deep, 3-bay drive-through configuration through a series of combined workshops with representatives from the city and the fire department. • Space for up to 10 firefighter/paramedics • Used 24 hours a day, 7 days Our consensus-building process will identify project goals under multiple categories, including civic, architectural, operational, • Equipped for firefighters, fire and rescue vehicles, and technical, functional, financial, and environmental. Throughout associated support systems the process, user attitudes toward the facility’s physical • Single story or a two-story presence, department identities, security, and layering of public • Offices, plan review and conference rooms, storage, break space, physical permanence, history, durability, cultural overlap, room, training room for 75 to 100 that can double as a safe and education will be documented and arrayed for discussion. room or emergency operations center As the design team solicits and processes this information, the users We also understand that the design should incorporate biophilic will rank and prioritize goals. The development of a collaborative elements. LEED and other sustainable features are also desired process focused on similar goals will lay the groundwork for within budget. continuous collaboration throughout the program evaluation Based on our understanding of your project and key issues — and design process. During this process, common and unique undersized administrative offices and a need to build a third fire departmental values will surface. This process also begins to shape station to serve a growing population — we have outlined the and define the individuality of each component within the facility. following approach, refined from decades of working with city’s and The efforts put forward in planning and design will help achieve a county’s throughout Iowa and Wisconsin. The proposed approach balance of the city’s budget and programs. will be reviewed with the building committee at the initial kick-off Understanding & Key Issues 7 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & KEY ISSUES
EVALUATION OF SPACE NEEDS PROGRAMMING
ROOM NAME PROPOSED COMMENTS Before design begins, we complete a detailed listing of the specific PUBLIC AREAS Vestibule 80 Done needs and parameters for the project. This is the definition of the type Training 1120 Done ‐ Close to accurate maybe trim some Training Room Storage 170 aka community room storage of spaces, size requirements, furnishing needs, etc., as well as any Janitor's Closet 45 Done Public Toilet 290 (1) Men's (1) Women's or Possibly (1) Unisex depending upon code Break Room / Open Seating 330 Done budget or schedule constraints. Outside the formal program, we work Small Meeting Room (x2) 200 Done closely with city and department leadership and staff to incorporate TOTAL 2235 ADMINISTRATIVE their expert perspective on what works and what could work better. Workroom 80 printer / copier / sink / supplies Vestibule 80 Do we need this per plan layout? We pro-actively engage our clients in exploring creative solutions to Lieutenant's Office 144 Lowered square footage per 2/21 comments Watch Room 200 Lowered square footage per 2/21 comments the spatial issues that arise when a list of needs and budgets are in TOTAL 504 OPERATIONS SUPPORT conflict. We track space utilization metrics of new civic facilities to Turnout Gear Storage 230 Done ‐ Needs proximity to apparatus bay Dirty Restroom 65 Done use as comparative data to test the programming assumptions. SCBA Fill / Storage 180 SCBA / Oxygen Fill ‐ needs to be on the floor General Storage 165 Done Tool Storage / Workshop 200 Could be open, proximity to apparatus (20 x 10) Utility Alcove 50 Really just a mop sink and hose reel We understand that determining the appropriate direction for your Men's Lockers 700 JoCo floor plan style (4 unisex restroom) EMS Supply Storage 81 Moved from admin to support facility and having a clear understanding of your operational needs TOTAL 1671 are extremely important to the success of your project. We are here LIVING AREAS Lieutenant's Quarters 300 FS13 ‐ 2 officer dorm rooms Lieutenant's Shower 95 Jack and Jill with the (2) LT offices to ensure that your needs are clearly identified at the onset of the Dorm Rooms 1100 6 sleeping areas in the proposed (8 in FS13) ‐ hot sheet operations Toilet Shower Rooms 360 6 individual shower rooms in FS13 ‐ redundant with Men's / JoCo Style listed above project, consistently communicated and authenticated throughout, Domestic Laundry 100 Combine function with Linen ‐ 100 total SF Day Room / Break Room 1100 FS13 ‐ listed as Media Room ‐ Combine with Kitchen / Living and delivered to align with the stated objectives. Additionally, we Pantry 120 Done Fitness Room 440 Done Janitor's Closet 45 Added per 2/21 comments will ensure space maximization and utilization to accommodate TOTAL 3660 your needs. Lastly, we understand the specialized issues inherent OPERATIONS Apparatus Bay 9000 Add alternate for additional bays of building a fire station, specifically station orientation, response TOTAL 9000 times, and noise mitigation strategies. UNASSIGNED Penthouse 1500 Increased per 2/21 comments TOTAL 1500 SCHEMATIC DESIGN TOTALS PUBLIC AREAS 2,235 The next step in the process will include the development of SCHEMATICADMINISTATIVE DESIGN 504 OPERATIONS SUPPORT 1,671 design alternatives. During this phase we will conceptualize, LIVING AREAS 3,660 OPERATIONS 9,000 compose, and design integrated schemes for your facility. Design UNASSIGNED 1,500 SUBTOTAL 18,570 workshops and presentations will be initiated to gain consensus GROSS FACTOR ‐ 20% 1,914 Gross Factor is not being applied to Apparatus Bay GROSS FACTOR ‐ 30% 2,871 Gross Factor is not being applied to Apparatus Bay from building user groups. During the Schematic Design phase, TOTALS AREA TOTAL (20% GROSS) 20,484 we will focus on the ways design can encourage and support AREA TOTAL (30% GROSS) 21,441 collaboration between public safety divisions. ORIGINALDOLLAR / SF ESTIMATESPROPOSED (6) BAYS (5) BAYS (4) BAYS (3) BAYS LOW COST PSF $ 250 APPARATUS SIZE APPARATUS SIZE APPARATUS SIZE APPARATUS SIZE APPARATUS SIZE APPARATUS SIZE HIGH COST PSF $ 300 8,200 SF 6,800 SF 5,500 SF 4,100 SF 10,400 SF LOW9,000 END$ SF 5,121,000 COMMUNICATION HIGH END$ 6,432,300 BUILDING SIZE BUILDING SIZE BUILDING SIZE BUILDING SIZE BUILDING SIZE BUILDING SIZE 22,400 GSF - 21,000 GSF 20,600 GSF - 19,300 GSF - 17,900 GSF - 16,500 GSF - The design of a public facility must be shared and communicated 21,500 GSF 20,100 GSF - 19,700 GSF 18,300 GSF 17,000 GSF 15,600 GSF with city leaders, patrons, benefactors, and staff. It is important Understanding & Key Issues 8 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & KEY ISSUES to tell the story in a clear and easily understood manner. Every SITE STUDIES community is unique, and we can tailor this communication to your specific needs. Generally, we will provide color renderings, models, and bound reports including narratives of the proposed materials and engineering systems. Walk-through and design review will be available at every stage and can be reviewed in a formal setting or informally by interested community members.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Next we will refine the approved concept developed in the Schematic Design phase. The difference between a good design and a great design is great designs are able to seamlessly integrate technical, engineering, sustainable, and furnishing requirements cohesively in a way that remains true to the vision. The design team will use BIM technology to integrate all components into a 3D computer model. This phase is still highly collaborative with the client as we begin to make detailed decisions on materials, light fixtures, power and data needs, and more. Based on the approved schematic design documents, we prepare design development documents consisting MASSING EXERCISES of drawings and other documents to describe the size, location, and character of each element of the entire project pertaining to architectural, civil, landscape, structural, mechanical and electrical systems, and materials, with probable cost estimates.
DOCUMENTATION The last step of the design process, prior to bidding and construction, is the creation of accurate and complete construction drawings and specifications. Our goal is always to form or reinforce a strong and trusting relationship with our client. We recognize the projects we work on represent a significant investment of time, energy, and finances. We are committed to being good stewards of our client’s resources, and believe that authoring clear, detailed documents can help ensure a successful result. Understanding & Key Issues 9 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & KEY ISSUES
BID/CONSTRUCTION PHASE building can care for those that take care of us. During the construction process, our team will maintain daily Another significant sustainable opportunity for the fire station is communication with the contractor ensuring that both the design the idea of an ultra-high performing building, potentially achieving intent and owner’s budget remain priorities on the job site. We a Net Zero Energy target (one that uses no more energy than it will be responsible for managing all submittals and RFIs from the produces each year). The benefits are significant for the city, the contractor and coordinating architectural, consultant reviews fire department and the community. Fire stations operate 24 hour and responses. Our team will attend scheduled owner-architect- a day, 7 days a week, so they can save as much as 3 times the contractor (OAC) meetings, and prepare meeting minutes and energy of a typical office building based on its operating schedule perform field reports at the conclusion of design team site visits for alone. When we design high performance facilities we use advanced distribution to the entire team and relevant stakeholders. Our team cost control measures like energy modeling and commissioning to believes the role of the project or lead architect during construction deliver the best performance for the lowest cost. is critical to the achievement of the desired design and the owner’s expectations, and we will be present throughout. A PROVEN COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE DESIGN SUSTAINABLE BIOPHILIC DESIGN STRATEGY Cedar Rapids Public Library Green Roof OPN Architects embraces the idea of broad sustainability, Cedar Rapids, Iowa working to increase value and reduce impact to the environment. Located only a few blocks away from a river that is Our experience includes multiple high performance and LEED sensitive to runoff, this LEED Platinum project features a 24,000-square-foot green roof to capture stormwater. Certified facilities. We’ve adopted the 2030 Commitment to OPN Architects created an integrated system that track building energy use, bringing best practices for sustainable harvests water and directs it to the vegetation. Two design to every project. Our 34 LEED Accredited Professionals 5,000-gallon cisterns collect rainwater as well as bring their collective wisdom, technical insight, and experience to condensate captured from cooling equipment. A solar- optimize the building throughout the design process. powered control unit feeds the water into the subsurface drip irrigation system. We believe sustainability is as much about people as it is buildings. There are a host of biophilic measures we can integrate into the Madison Public Library Support Center building, but at the very least, the building should provide views Madison, Wisconsin to elements of nature, living systems, and natural processes. In Designed to rehabilitate an existing warehouse, the addition to energy savings from reduced need for electric lighting, Madison Library’s Service Center does not hold back on sustainability or comfort. Care was taken to preserve access to natural light and views to nature are key considerations as much of the existing infrastructure as possible to for maintaining a healthy and productive staff in a high stress minimize cost. Alterations to the façade reinforce the environment common to emergency response operations. Benefits character of the building, address drainage, Urban from designing around biophilic principles include reduced stress Design, and accessibility issues, provide a durable and (lowered blood pressure and heart rate), more positive emotional low maintenance facility, and preserve budget for the functioning, and improved concentration and recovery rates. A functional aspects of the building. Outside Consultant Services 10 SUBCONSULTANT TEAM
DESIGN ENGINEERS — MEP M2B ENGINEERS — STRUCTURAL HALL & HALL ENGINEERS — CIVIL
For 35 years, Design Engineers has been For 40 years M2B Structural Engineers, LLP Since 1953, Hall & Hall Engineers (HHE) serving our clients by identifying clear has worked as a team of engineers to tackle has built a reputation for providing solutions to complex challenges. They a variety of new construction and renovation expertise in a wide range of engineering do this by listening carefully, researching type projects ranging from midrise, mixed- and design services, including landscape comprehensively, anticipating project use facilities to below grade parking garages architecture, civil engineering, land needs, designing creatively, recommending to the evaluation of existing structures for surveying, and environmental and planning thoughtfully and executing with quality. adaptive reuse or restoration. services. Their local roots, headquartered in Hiawatha, ensures that their staff of 22 Sustainable Partners Their project experience profile includes corporate, office, commercial, civic, public is personally dedicated and committed to Design Engineers is committed to safety, educational, medical, performance/ bringing innovative solutions that push collaborative, sustainable design. The key theatre, recreational, religious, multifamily, the envelope in sustainable land planning to sustainable design, in all its meanings, residential, and industrial buildings. and development. is collaboration and integration among all members of the project team and with the Past design work has also included HHE’s open studio environment invites a environment at large. elevated pedestrian walkways and bridges, collaborative design process which results retaining walls, storm shelters and FEMA in a well rounded and thoughtful design. Community Commitment safe rooms, parking structures, tunnels, Their staff has a strong understanding of Design Engineers has completed more than and underground structures, bank vaults, land development processes, including 250 new construction and remodel projects material handling structures, and machine obtaining approvals through city boards for municipal governments totaling more foundations. and commissions and numerous other than $300 million in construction cost. The permitting steps necessary during the site M2B engineers are typically involved in the projects range from simple studies to more design entitlement process. They closely selection of appropriate structural systems, than $40 million in scope. study the sites context at the onset of a design implementation, production of project and have a reputation of designing Integrated Design Excellence construction documents, and construction and fighting for what is right for your site Since 1983 we have built a team of 42 phase services of a project. They work and not necessarily what is prescribed in a talented and professional individuals, closely with the owner, architect, additional design manual. HHE strongly believes that including 16 Mechanical Engineers and members of the design team as well as design is influenced by its environment, 11 Electrical Engineers. Our team’s contractors and construction managers to and you, the client. credentials include 18 PE, 10 LEED AP, 1 see a project thru to completion. RCDD, 3 LCs, 1 CTS, and 1 BEMP. Organizational Chart 11 TEAM ORGANIZATION
Our core team has been selected to CITY OF MARION FIRE DEPARTMENT provide Marion with an integrated Owner process, led by experienced professionals who have worked together successfully on similar projects. David Sorg will serve as principal-in-charge and Tate Walker DAVID SORG, AIA will act as the project manager, while Principal-In-Charge also directing sustainability efforts. Katie Harms will be lead architect. From start to finish, the team will be continuous and integrated in serving the City of Marion.
TATE WALKER, AIA, LEED FELLOW KATIE HARMS, AIA, LEED AP Sustainability Director/Project Manager Project Architect
DESIGN ENGINEERS M2B ENGINEERS HALL & HALL ENGINEERS MEP Structural Civil
DWIGHT SCHUMM, PE, LEED AP DAVID RASMUSSEN, PE BRENT JACKMAN, PE Managing Principal/Sr. Mechanical Engineer Managing Partner/Lead Structural Engineer Site Design Project Manager
MARC A. FOSTER, PE, LC Associate Principal/Sr. Electrical Engineer
BLAKE ANDERSON, PE, LEED AP Sr. Mechanical Engineer Professional Credentials 12 OPN ARCHITECTS
David Sorg, AIA, LEED AP | Principal-in-Charge Over the past decade, David Sorg has served as the principal-in-charge on a series of challenging projects with complex programs for clients. While his career has spanned all market types, recently David has led multiple projects for several Corridor municipalities and counties, including the design of the Johnson County Ambulance Service Center and Medical Examiner facility, Linn County Public Health and Children & Youth Services building, and the new Marion YMCA. David is passionate about the Corridor community; he is founder and board chair of 100+ Men Who Care.
SELECT EXPERIENCE EDUCATION Johnson County Mount Mercy University Iowa State University, Ambulance Service and Medical Examiner Facility Rinderknecht Athletic Center Bachelor of Architecture Iowa City, Iowa Cedar Rapids, Iowa REGISTRATION & Linn County Great Western Bank ACCREDITATION Public Health and Youth & Child Development Cedar Rapids, Iowa Registered Architect: 20 Services Alliant Energy states including Iowa Linn County Options Service Centers Cedar Rapids, Iowa American Institute of Various locations, Iowa Architects YMCA Boehringer Ingelheim National Council of Marion YMCA Ames Research Laboratory Architectural Registration Marion, Iowa Fort Dodge Research Laboratory Boards General Services Administration St. Joseph Building Interior Renovations PROFESSIONAL United States Courthouse Fourth and Court AFFILIATION Cedar Rapids, Iowa Mixed-Use Development 100+ Men Who Care, University of Iowa Des Moines, Iowa Founder and Past Board Chair John Pappajohn Law Building Renovations TrueNorth Downtown Rotary BioVentures Center Corporate Headquarters Athletic Training Table Theatre Cedar Rapids, Past Cedar Rapids, Iowa Board of Directors University Services Building West Campus Energy Plant United Way Sinclair Society, West Campus Master Plan Past Co-Chair Professional Credentials 13 OPN ARCHITECTS
Tate Walker, AIA, LEED Fellow | Sustainability Director/Project Manager Tate is an architect and a nationally recognized leader on energy and sustainability in the built environment. He regularly writes and presents on issues relating to energy, technology, building science, and promoting environmental awareness through design. Tate led the design and sustainability strategies that will likely lead to Madison’s first Net Zero building. He is committed to pushing our practice to the forefront of sustainable design, delivering cost- and energy-efficient, health-conscious, and resourceful solutions to meet the varied needs of our clients.
SELECT EXPERIENCE EDUCATION Madison Fire Department Fifth Element Coffee Bar University of Washington, Fire Station 14 Madison, Wisconsin Bachelor of Architecture Employee Development Center The King Hotel Madison, Wisconsin REGISTRATION & Madison, Wisconsin ACCREDITATION General Mitchell International Airport PDQ Gas Station Registered Architect: Air Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility Madison, Wisconsin Wisconsin, California Milwaukee, Wisconsin University of Wisconsin* American Institute of City of Madison Job Corps Campus Architects Library Maintenance Facility Milwaukee, Wisconsin LEED Fellow, AP BD+C Madison, Wisconsin Adler School of Professional Psychology* Krause Gateway Center Chicago Campus Des Moines, Iowa Chicago, Illinois Iowa State University Northwestern University* Biosciences ATRB Building Outpatient Tower, Chicago, Illinois Ames, Iowa University East Parking Ramp, Evanston, Illinois University of Iowa School of Music, Evanston, Illinois Blodi Conference Center Iowa City, Iowa Olivet Nazarene University* Student Life and Recreation Center Rock Valley College Bourbonnals, Illinois Stenstrom Center Rockford, Illinois * Denotes work completed prior to joining OPN Professional Credentials 14 OPN ARCHITECTS
Katie Harms, AIA, LEED AP | Project Architect Katie brings with her a wealth of experience working on various building types in our region. In 2012, Katie received the National AIA Young Architects Award, an award given to individuals who have shown exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the profession in an early stage of his or her architectural career. She promotes architecture as more than creating physical buildings, but creating relationships with her colleagues, her clients, and her peers.
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EDUCATION City of Cedar Rapids Kirkwood Community College Iowa State University, Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education Bachelor of Architecture Flood Recovery Open House Process Academic Building Cedar Rapids, Iowa Cedar Rapids, Iowa PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION Jones County Youth and Development Building West Branch Gymnasium Addition Monticello, Iowa West Branch, Iowa American Institute of Architects Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Mount Vernon Community School District Cedar Rapids, Iowa Mount Vernon High School Registered Architect: Iowa Mount Vernon, Iowa General Services Administration Junior League of Cedar Rapids United States Courthouse Carnegie Stout Public Library Cedar Rapids, Iowa Dubuque, Iowa Leadership for Five Seasons Advisory Board Davenport Courthouse Renovation OPN Architects Davenport, Iowa Cedar Rapids, Iowa Impact CR Iowa State University Hutchinson Building Renovation, Hixson-Lied Student Success Center Cedar Rapids, Iowa Coover Hall Remodeling and ECpE Addition Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Ames, Iowa Cedar Rapids, Iowa University of Iowa Rockwell Collins UIHC Administrative Building – Interior Fitness Center Remodel Iowa Memorial Union Renovation Master Plan Cedar Rapids, Iowa Hardin Library Remodeling Iowa City, Iowa Professional Credentials 15 DESIGN ENGINEERS
Dwight Schumm, PE, LEED AP | Managing Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer Dwight has been principal-in-charge on 20 LEED projects including 1 platinum, 12 gold, 5 in certification, and 3 Living Building registered net-zero energy use projects. He has served as engineer of record for more than 400 projects spanning 20 years, and in addition to his work on municipal facilities and parks, his experience includes ambulance, police and fire facility renovation, and new construction. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Washington University. SELECT EXPERIENCE: Iowa City Fire Station #14, #2; Coralville North Fire Station, #1; Iowa City Fire Station #2; Johnson County Ambulance Service Center, Joint Emergency Communication Center; Linn County Emergency Operations Center; Davenport Police Station.
Marc Foster, PE | Associate Principal/ Senior Electrical Engineer Marc’s field experience as an electrician is of tremendous value when it comes to understanding the details of installation and in assembling complete and constructible contract documents. Marc has extensive experience with all aspects of lighting design balancing aesthetic and energy efficiency factors with functional light levels. Marc holds a degree in electrical engineering from Iowa State University. SELECT EXPERIENCE: Cedar Rapids Central Fire; Oskaloosa Fire Station; Iowa City Fire Station #2, #3; Coralville North Fire Station; Johnson County Joint Emergency Communication Center; Linn County Emergency Operations Center; Kirkwood Johnson County Regional Center
Blake Anderson, PE, LEED AP | Senior Mechanical Engineer Blake has extensive experience in a wide variety of new construction and renovation projects with total project construction costs ranging from less than $100,000 to more than $60 million. These projects include a wide range of building types, including corporate, retail, municipal, industrial, and healthcare. He has a degree in mechanical engineering from South Dakota State University SELECT EXPERIENCE: Iowa City Fire Station #4 ; Cedar Rapids Fire Station #3; Davenport Fire Station #7; Oskaloosa Fire Station; Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust; Dubuque Airport Terminal; Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station; Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center; Coralville Intermodal Facility;Palo City Hall Professional Credentials 16 M2B ENGINEERS
Dave Rasmussen, PE | Managing Partner/Lead Structural Engineer Born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Dave received both a bachelor and masters in civil engineering from the University of Iowa. Over his career he has held the positions of Staff Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Manager, Chief Structural Advisor and Team Leader. Dave was made a Partner in 2006. He is licensed as Structural Engineer in the state of Iowa and is a past president of the Structural Engineer’s Association of Eastern Iowa and a current member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). SELECT EXPERIENCE: Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station, #3; Iowa City Fire Station #2, #3; Oskaloosa Fire Station; Linn County Jean Oxley Public Service Center; Johnson County Health & Human Services Building; Linn-Mar Community School District Various Projects; College Community School District Various Projects.
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Brent Jackman, PE | Principal/Site Design Manager Brent has provided civil engineering design and project management for a variety of clients — including many civic and education projects — over more than 20 years. He puts his prior experience to use managing major multi-faceted development projects from conceptual design through final design and construction. Brent is adept in the design of complex sites requiring expert knowledge of utility coordination and future expansion planning. Brent’s primary responsibility is project management including overseeing design, client communication, and project scheduling. In close coordination with the other members of the design team, he ensures all site components of a project are efficiently and promptly handled to keep the project on schedule and properly coordinated to minimize surprises SELECT EXPERIENCE: Marion YMCA, Marion Independent School District; Cedar Rapids Convention Complex; Linn-Mar Community School District; Cedar Rapids Service Center; Coralville Transit Facility; Cedar Rapids Animal Control; Johnson County Health & Human Services Recent Projects 17 SIMILAR EXPERIENCE
Madison Fire Station #14 OPN Architects is working with the city of Madison and the Madison Fire Department on a Madison, Wisconsin new fire station to serve Madison’s growing south side neighborhoods. Station 14 is larger than a typical station to incorporate training features, a double company of firefighters/EMT Est. Completion 2018 and 2 lieutenants, as well as an expanded community room for training and civic events. Actual Completion TBD The new facility is designed to achieve USGBC’s LEED Gold status (current estimate), with an Gross SF 21,758 Net SF 18,984 emphasis on features that reflect it’s unique site and use. Site design to minimize stormwater Fee Estimate $192,480 impacts, an ultra-high performance building with the goal of achieving net zero energy, and Actual Fee $192,480 minimizing waste. Contact Clay Christenson The new fire station prioritizes natural light in the proposed design. In addition to energy Assistant Chief savings from reduced need for electric lighting, access to natural light and views to nature are Madison Fire Department key considerations for maintaining a healthy and productive staff in a high stress environment. 30 W. Mifflin St. The building provides views to elements of nature, living systems, and natural processes. It Madison, WI 53703 (608) 212-0482 places regularly occupied areas of the building close to the perimeter of the building. Benefits [email protected] include reduced stress (lowered blood pressure and heart rate), more positive emotional Project Team Tate Walker, Project Manager, functioning, and improved concentration and recovery rates. OPN Folio 18 HEADER Recent Projects 19 SIMILAR EXPERIENCE
Des Moines Fire Department The City of Des Moines selected OPN Architects to design the new Fire Logistics and Training Logistics and Training Facility Facility. The building encloses 49,000 square feet of administration offices and training facilities Des Moines, Iowa for the city’s fire department. The space also provides a maintenance shop and warehouse for fire trucks and ambulances. The design objective for this project was to create a flexible, Est. Completion 2012 functional public building with a life-span of 50 years with options for future expansion. The Actual Completion 2012 project has significantly improved the city of Des Moines’ ability to provide quality public safety Gross SF 49,000 services to the community. Net SF 36,750 Fee Estimate $308,600 Local issues of context, style, and image were taken into consideration in the design of the Fire Actual Fee $308,600 Logistics and Training Facility. The team embraced a design philosophy that produced a wide LEED Silver range of responses and stressed aesthetic and functional appropriateness, while incorporating Contact Jill Tenney, City Architect natural site responsiveness. City of Des Moines The new facility includes training spaces, such as classrooms and a multipurpose area; locker 400 Robert D. Ray Dr. Des Moines, Iowa 50309 rooms; vehicle bays for the maintenance of fire vehicles and equipment; welding booth; shop (515) 283-4032 areas; and parts storage spaces. [email protected] Project Team /A N Folio 20 HEADER Recent Projects 21 SIMILAR EXPERIENCE
General Mitchell Airport Air Rescue The General Mitchell ARFF Facility is a comprehensive renovation and addition to the existing and Firefighting Facility station at Milwaukee’s General Mitchell Airport. The facility has not seen a significant upgrade Milwaukee, Wisconsin since 1974 despite major changes to the profession and approach to servicing airports. The primary goals for the ARFF facility expansion and upgrade are to bring the building up to current Est. Completion December 2018 FAA standards, consolidate staff from multiple facilities, relocate the exercise facilities to Actual Completion TBD the first floor to make them accessible, update the living quarters to meet current Milwaukee Gross SF 10,450 County code and life-safety requirements, and modernize the facility. Unique features include Net SF 7, 837 the reuse of existing infrastructure to minimize cost, advanced staging techniques to keep the Fee Estimate $63,595 station fully operational through its renovation, managing a highly secure site, coordinating Actual Fee $63,595 with airport infrastructure, and upgrading an existing structure to meet enhanced acoustical Contact Joseph Forro, Fire Chief targets on a heavily used jetway. Milwaukee County Fire Department 5300 S. Howell Ave. The primary goals for the ARFF facility expansion and upgrade is to bring the building up to Milwaukee, WI 53207 current FAA standards, provide additional office space for ARFF management being relocated (414) 747-5772 from another facility, relocate the exercise facilities to the first floor to make them accessible, [email protected] return the mezzanine to storage, update the living quarters to meet current Milwaukee County Project Team Tate Walker, Project Manager, code and life-safety requirements, and modernize the facility. OPN Recent Projects 22 SIMILAR EXPERIENCE
Johnson County Ambulance Services As a public building in a transitional urban area, the goal for the Ambulance Service and and Medical Examiners Facility Medical Examiner Facility was to create a highly functional, sustainable, and pragmatic Iowa City, Iowa building that is also a space where employees in high-stress jobs can relax, socialize, and connect with nature. Surrounded by a railroad, convenience store, and a storage facility Est. Completion 2017 on three of the sides and a mundane parking ramp across the street, the challenge was to Actual Completion 2017 create an oasis in a banal context. Gross SF 34,100 The two-story, 34,000 square-foot facility needed to efficiently house multiple user groups Net SF 25,575 — the medical examiner, county facilities personnel, EMTs, and six ambulances — in a way Fee Estimate $332,834 that clearly demonstrates the facility’s mission to the public. To achieve this goal, the design Actual Fee $332,834 Contact Rod Sullivan, Supervisor team detailed glass panels between each glass overhead door to create a single glass pane Johnson County Board of Supervisors that maximizes transparency of the ambulance bay. 2326 E. Court St. While the building must be secure, there was also a strong desire to create a civic space Iowa City, IA 52245 that welcomed the public and other county groups who would use conference facilities and (319) 356-6000 the green roof. Biophilia played an important role in the design to impact productivity, mood, [email protected] health, and wellbeing. Sustainability was a primary driver in the design, resulting in a building Project Team David Sorg, Principal, OPN that operates nearly 70 percent more efficiently than required by code and is on track for LEED Silver certification. Folio 23 HEADER Recent Projects 24 SIMILAR EXPERIENCE
Moline Fire Department In 2005, OPN Architects was approached by the City of Moline to provide services on a phased Moline, Illinois public safety project. Before this project, the Moline Fire and Police department jointly occupied the City of Moline’s 40,000 sf Emergency Center. With the construction of a new police station, Est. Completion 2007 options were needed to allow the fire department to expand and vacate its space. Actual Completion 2007 Gross SF 40,000 OPN worked directly with the fire department and public works personnel to renovate Net SF 30,000 and upgrade the existing Central Fire Station. Improvements included functional space Fee Estimate $95,350 reorganization, new exterior windows, new apparatus bay doors, and HVAC and electrical Actual Fee $95,350 systems upgrades. The outdoor patio structure provided a unique space for employee Contact Rick Jewell recreation and outdoor meetings. A feasibility study and phased planning continues to provide Battalion Chief, Retired for on-going improvements and expansion for the fire department. City of Moline 1630 8th Ave The Fire Department’s portion of the building is a six bay apparatus area with offices, Moline, IL 61265 classrooms and living quarters located above. Administrative offices, including offices for (309) 524-2250 the Public Safety Director, three Battalion Chiefs, the Fire Inspector, Training Officer and Project Team N/A Administrative Secretary are located in this facility. Fee Approach and Firm Contact Information 25 FEE APPROACH
Our fee approach will be based on the providing the following base Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.
For purposes of this proposal, we are assuming a Construction Cost Budget of $3.5 million. Our team would propose a fee percentage (of the total actual construction cost) for the above services.
OPN Architects 200 5th Ave. Suite 201 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401 (319) 363-6018 [email protected] APPENDIX Folio 27 CIVIC & MUNICIPAL EXPERIENCE
OPN Architects has an intentionally diverse portfolio of project types including civic, corporate, libraries, K-12 schools, medical, and higher education. Work for municipalities, counties, states, and the federal government has made of a large portion of our portfolio in the past decade, with more than 50 completed projects, including an award-winning federal courthouse and public library, in addition to many other buildings of all scopes and sizes. Central to our philosophy is our belief that public spaces must be responsive. A public building or space is part of the larger civic and social fabric and therefore must strengthen the sense of place for the community. This is why you see a wide variety of architectural styles in our portfolio of civic work. No two communities are the same, therefore neither should our approach to the design of their projects. Our designs are a reflection of our clients’ goals and objectives combined with the influence of the environment and community needs. OPN has amassed more than 30 years of working in and for cities throughout the state of Iowa, including many in the Corridor. We have been honored to serve as the architect for projects with the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion, Mount Vernon, and Iowa City; Linn, Johnson, and Polk counties; and dozens of municipalities across the state including the cities of Ankeny, Clive, Des Moines, Indianola, Pleasant Hill, Waukee, West Des Moines, and Winterset. Our work for these civic entities affords us an intimate familiarity with the local authorities, applicable codes, ordinances, and laws across the State of Iowa. We work diligently to ensure the imperatives of time, budget, and schedule are met. We are proud of our track record of completing complex projects on time and budget. We take our job as the stewards of tax payers’ dollars very seriously by carefully tracking project and construction costs. We regularly compare our costs to previous projects and review costs with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers on specific materials and types of construction. Appendix 1 CIVIC & MUNICIPAL EXPERIENCE
Anamosa Public Library Hedberg Public Library Oskaloosa City Hall Ankeny Public Library Human Services Building, Cedar Rapids Oskaloosa Public Library Belmond Public Library Iowa Hall of Pride, Des Moines Paramount Theatre Restoration, Cedar Rapids Bloomfield Public Library Iowa Veterans Home Dack & Malloy Polk County Old Jail Master Plan Bremwood Education Community Center Johnson County Ambulance Service and Medical Examiner Polk County Criminal Courts Renovation Carnegie-Stout Public Library Joplin Public Library Polk County Historic Courthouse Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control Restoration Keokuk Rand Park Pavilion Cedar Rapids Bridge Facility Polk County Justice Center Annex Linn County Options Building Cedar Rapids City Hall Study Renovation Linn County Public Health and Child & Cedar Rapids Convention Complex Center Scranton Public Library Youth Development Services Cedar Rapids Public Library – Downtown State of Iowa Capitol Dome Restoration Madison County Courthouse Dome Branch Restoration State of Iowa – Ola Babcock Basement Cedar Rapids Public Library – Ladd Branch Waterproofing Madison Fire Station #14 Clive Public Library Traer Public Library Madison Public Library Maintenance Court Avenue Parkade, Iowa City Facility United States Courthouse, Cedar Rapids Des Moines Fire Training Center Madison Public Library – Pinney Branch Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Des Moines Des Moines Public Library – East Side Manchester Public Library Washington Public Library Branch Marengo Public Library Waunakee Public Library Dunkerton Public Library Marion Streetscape Master Plan West Liberty Public Library Exira Public Library Marshall County Courthouse West Point Public Library Fort Madison Public Library Milwaukee Aircraft Rescue and Fire Williamsburg Public Library Fourth Avenue Parkade, Cedar Rapids Fighting Winterset City Hall Greene Square Renovation, Cedar Rapids Moline Public Library Winterset Public Library Renovation GTC Parkade, Cedar Rapids Monticello Public Library Williamsburg Public Library Harrison Street Parking Facility, Iowa City Mount Vernon Community Wellness Center LINN COUNTY PUBLIC POLK AppendixCOUNTY 2 HEALTH AND YOUTH & JUSTICE CENTER CHILDREN’S SERVICES
U.S. COURTHOUSE WEST BRANCH CLUBHOUSE
MOUNT VERNON COMMUNITY & WELLNESS CENTER Folio 30 SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability is a critical component of our practice. Our designers are constantly researching emerging strategies, best practices, and new tools as part of our comprehensive approach to sustainable design. At the beginning of a project we consider broad-based site and planning analyses before identifying energy- saving systems, time-saving construction methods and healthy indoor materials in order to respect natural resources and minimize a building’s environmental impact. Our sustainability efforts are led by Tate Walker, LEED Fellow, backed by 37 LEED Accredited Professionals across our offices. More than 29 Certified or Registered projects make us a state- wide leader in sustainable design. While LEED achievements are noteworthy, our focus on sustainability is to create user-friendly facilities that perform very well, regardless of certification. Energy-modeling technologies have allowed us to analyze the life-cycle cost and payback periods for various energy efficiency strategies. Sustainable design strategies having a dramatic effect on the success of facilities as measured by operational cost and user experience. OPN took the American Institute of Architects’ 2030 Commitment pledge to achieve carbon-neutral buildings by 2030. The AIA 2030 Commitment is a voluntary program that asks organizations to make a pledge, develop multi-year action plans, and implement steps that can advance carbon neutrality in both design and practice. Architects are confronting the fact that buildings are the largest single contributor to the production of greenhouse gases, almost half of the total annual production. In order to reach the goal of carbon-neutral buildings by 2030, there is a crucial need for design experts, like OPN, to apply their experience, innovations, and talents to current practices that will lead to significant reductions in the use of natural resources, non-renewable energy sources, and waste production. Appendix 4 SUSTAINABILITY — LEED
Bright Grandview Golf Course Clubhouse Iowa State University – Hansen Principal 801 Grand (Gold) (Certified) Agriculture Pavilion (Gold) Rockwell Collins Building 130 (Gold/EB) Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Silver/EB) HNI/Gunlocke Office Headquarters (Gold) Rockwell Collins Building 131 (Gold/EB) Cedar Rapids Public Library (Platinum) John Deere Financial Worldwide Headquarters Expansion (Gold) STAMATS Headquarters (Gold/CI) Corporate Daycare (Gold) Kirkwood Regional Center at the State Hygienic Laboratory at the Delta Dental Office Headquarters (Silver) University of Iowa (Gold) University of Iowa (Gold)
Delta Dental Office Headquarters KJWW Expansion (Silver) United States Courthouse Cedar Rapids Expansion (Gold) (Gold) Linn County Options (Silver) Des Moines Fire Training and Logistics Washington Free Public Library (Silver) Facility (Silver) Mercy Hall-Perrine Cancer Center (Certified) Williamsburg Public Library (Gold) Design Engineers Office Building (Gold) National Czech & Slovak Museum & PENDING LEED CERTIFICATION Iowa State University – Agricultural and Library* (Gold) Biosystems Engineering (Gold) Allsteel Offices (Silver/EB)
Iowa State University – Biorenewables Pioneer Crescent Phase II (Gold) Ankeny City Hall and Library (Silver) Research Laboratory (Gold) Prairiewoods Spirituality Retreat Center * Hancher Auditorium (Gold) Iowa State University – Hach Hall (Gold/EB) Chemistry Building (Gold) Krause Gateway Center (Silver) Appendix 5 DESIGN EXCELLENCE
Boehringer Ingelheim HNI / Gunlocke Headquarters 2008 Merit Award – AIA Iowa Chapter 2018 Merit Award - AIA St. Louis Chapter 2009 Gold Award – IIDA Great Plains 2008 Best of Show – IIDA Great Plains 2017 Merit Award - AIA Iowa Chapter John Deere Harvester Works OPN Architects – Des Moines Studio 2016 Excellence Award – AIA Central States 2009 Merit Award – AIA Iowa Chapter 2011 Merit Award – AIA Central States Bright Grandview Clubhouse Joplin Public Library 2010 Merit Award – AIA Iowa Chapter 2012 Merit Award – AIA Iowa Chapter 2016 Public Design Award – AIA Springfield Paramount Theatre Carnegie-Stout Public Library Keokuk Rand Park Pavilion 2016 Craft Award – AIA Iowa Chapter 2011 Merit Award – AIA Iowa Chapter 2012 Design Award – ASLA Iowa Chapter 2014 Merit Award – AIA Central States 2011 Silver Award – IIDA Great Plains 2014 Architizer A+ Awards Kirkwood Community College – Conference 2013 Honor Award – AIA Iowa Chapter Cedar Rapids Public Library Center 2017 Excellence in Sustainability - AIA Iowa 2009 Gold Award – IIDA Great Plains The Hotel at Kirkwood 2017 National Medal for Museum and Library 2011 Best of Show – IIDA Great Plains Chapter Studies Louis Sullivan Bank 2011 Gold – IIDA Great Plains Chapter 2015 Library Building Award – AIA / ALA 1992 Honor Award – AIA Chicago 1992 Honor Award of Excellence – AIA Iowa United States Courthouse 2015 Landmark Library – Library Journal 2016 AIA Justice Facilities Review Award 2015 Best Development Award – 1,000 Chapter 1992 President’s Historic Preservation Award 2016 U.S. General Services Administration Friends of Iowa Design Award 2014 Merit Award – AIA Central States Lucille 2014 Honorable Mention – ALA / IIDA 2017 Silver Award, Reconstruction Awards, University of Iowa – Old Capitol Restoration 2006 Excellence in Design Merit Award – Delta Dental Building Design + Construction AIA Iowa Chapter 2013 Merit Award – AIA Iowa Chapter 2017 Merit Award - AIA Wisconsin Chapter 2017 Award of Excellence - IIDA Wisconsin 2004 Excellence Award – Society for Delta Dental Expansion 2017 Commercial Design Award, College and University Planning 2016 Merit Award – AIA Iowa Chapter InBusiness Magazine University of Iowa – State Hygienic Laboratory Greene Square OPN Architects – Cedar Rapids Studio 2012 Merit Award – AIA Iowa Chapter 2018 Merit Award - ASLA Iowa Chapter 2009 Merit Award – AIA Central States Appendix 6 DESIGN EXCELLENCE
JOHN DEERE CEDAR RAPIDS HARVESTER WORKS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM Appendix 7 DESIGNING TO CONTEXT
BRIGHT GRANDVIEW WAUNAKEE BANK CLUBHOUSE
WILLIAMSBURG WAUNAKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC LIBRARY
WASHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY IOWA CITY Folio FIRE 35 STATION #2 SUBCONSULTANT EXPERIENCE
Design Engineers has completed more than 250 emergency station projects including both new and remodeled buildings and include fire stations, police stations, dispatch facilities, and an off-grid Emergency Operations Center. The projects range from simple studies to $40 million new facilities. IOWA CITY FIRE STATION #4 | IOWA CITY, IOWA A new 11,000-square-foot, LEED Gold certified community station. Strategies included geothermal heat pump heating and cooling with total energy recovery ventilation, apparatus bay hydronic radiant floor heating, and apparatus bay vehicle exhaust. Designed with Rohrbach and Associates. Project Team: Dwight Schumm, Marc Foster, Blake Anderson. JOINT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER | IOWA CITY, IOWA A new 20,000-square-foot joint dispatch center Johnson County Emergency Management Agency including an emergency operations IOWA CITY FIRE center with hardened generator, redundant UPS and cooling. STATION #4 Project Team: Dwight Schumm, Marc Foster. JOHNSON COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE | IOWA CITY, IOWA A $6.8 million new building with 34,000 square feet for ambulance services and the County Medical Examiner’s Office and rooftop PV array. Designed with OPN Architects. Project Team: Dwight Schumm, Marc Foster. LINN COUNTY EMERGENCY OP CENTER | CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA A new 10,500 square feet building combined facilities for Linn County Emergency Management Agency, National Mass Fatalities Institute, Kirkwood Hazardous Materials Training and Research Institute, Midwest OSHA Education Center, and the Kirkwood Environmental Tech. Center. Project Team: Dwight Schumm, Marc Foster. Appendix 9 SUBCONSULTANT EXPERIENCE
Central Fire Station #1 In June of 2008 floodwaters crested at a record high 31’ (11’ over flood stage), engulfing Cedar Rapids, Iowa 1,300 blocks of the city, including the Central Fire Station. The resulting new 3-story fire station houses an Engine Company, Truck Company, Rescue Company, and Battalion Chiefs Year 2008 as well as serving as the City Emergency Operations Command Center. Size 67,140 square feet Cost $20,000,000 The station was designed and constructed with the assistance of FEMA not only to serve as a Owner City of Cedar Rapids working firehouse, but also to house the fire department’s Administrative Headquarters as well LEED Platinum as the Emergency Operation Center. Designed to operate “off-grid”, this station can operate Project Team Marc Foster and Blake Anderson, independently if a catastrophic event were to leave the city without water, gas, electrical or Design Engineers; Dave Rasmussen, M2B communications. Engineering This new 67,000-square-foot facility includes eight bays, an underground parking garage, Performance Metrics greatroom/kitchen, library, fitness room, 17 private bunkrooms, a training center, and built-in training features. Central Fire station received LEED Platinum certification by incorporating EUI 50 kBtu/sf/yr ECI $0.95 $/sf/yr geothermal HVAC, low-SRI roofing, low-flow plumbing fixtures and regional materials. % Better Than Code: 51% Designed by Solum Lang Architects and LeMay Erickson Willcox Architects. Folio 37 HEADER