University Lakes, LLC, a single-member entity created and controlled by LSU Real Estate and Facilities Foundation (“REFF”) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS UNIVERSITY LAKES PROJECT ADVISOR BATON ROUGE, LA | JANUARY 3, 2020 THE BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY | CSRS TEAM PHOTO BY: Mark Forsyth, GISP, CFM, CSRS GIS Lead DATE: 12/11/2019 THE BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY | CSRS TEAM January 3, 2020 Leu Anne Greco Vice President & General Counsel LSU Foundation 3796 Nicholson Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70802 RE: RFP for Project Advisor Services for University Lakes Project Dear Ms. Greco: As an LSU graduate and long-time resident of Baton Rouge, I have personally enjoyed visiting the University Lakes over the years. On any given sunny day it is easy to see the Lakes’ many benefits to LSU and the Baton Rouge community. More recently, you can also see how the health of the Lakes is declining, and some of the challenges that have emerged as the popularity of the Lakes and their surrounding neighborhoods have increased. Naturally, I, along with everyone on our Baton Rouge-based team, was ecstatic to learn that the LSU Foundation, LSU, the State of Louisiana, CPRA, BREC and East Baton Rouge City/Parish are stepping up to bring the Baton Rouge Lakes Master Plan to life. We followed closely the master planning process spearheaded by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and have worked with BRAF to further explore how the University Lakes can help enhance flood risk reduction benefits. Simultaneously, through our joint venture with Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), we have supported successful implementation of the Nicholson Gateway Development, one of LSU’s Baton Rouge campus’ most ambitious and transformative projects. For this next vital and transformative project for our region, the B&D | CSRS joint venture has assembled a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about restoring and renewing the Lakes as a major community amenity. We want to help unlock the additional benefits that the Lakes system can provide. Led by Mark Goodson, a CSRS principal and experienced planning and resilience professional, our team includes B&D, CSRS, the construction engineering firm Moffatt & Nichol and the Baton Rouge-based engineering consulting firm GOTECH. Our team provides seasoned professionals who can manage the University Lakes Project from kickoff through successful completion. Our subject matter experts stand ready to apply their expertise in any number of ways to help the LSU Real Estate and Facilities Foundation (REFF), project partners, and surrounding communities find solutions to the challenges a project such as the Lakes will present. Collectively, our team understands the critical need to restore the University Lakes system to health, and we have the experience, capacity and expertise to help REFF deliver the desired outcomes of the Project, including: • Health – A healthy lakes system serves as an important habitat in which native plants and wildlife can thrive. It provides safe and accessible recreation opportunities and connections that encourage a healthy lifestyle. A healthy lakes system helps to manage and clean stormwater, which reduces risk for the community. A healthy lakes system builds on its legacy of providing a touchpoint for people to explore in new ways Louisiana, Baton Rouge, or maybe just their own backyards. THE BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY | CSRS TEAM Leu Anne Greco January 3, 2020 Page 2 • Beauty – In many ways, the scenic beauty of the Lakes has become a symbol for LSU and Baton Rouge. That scenic beauty can be accessible to all, and it offers value in and of itself. Its scenic beauty enhances the image of our community and the State’s flagship university every time someone enjoys the view. • Win-Win – At project completion, the Lakes will feel like a “win” for both funders and users. The funders will get maximum value for their investment, feeling confident their desired results were achieved and that their funds were spent appropriately and efficiently. Users should feel like the temporary disruptions associated with construction were well worth it, that they were kept informed and engaged, and that the result is an even better University Lakes system for them to enjoy for generations to come. Our proposal submittal demonstrates our team’s unique qualifications and capacity to support REFF in managing the University Lakes Project. The B&D | CSRS Team has a strong track record of managing large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders to successful completion. For additional information about our proposal, please contact me at (225) 769-0546 or via email: [email protected]. We want to partner with REFF in this important endeavor and request your serious consideration of our proposal. Sincerely, Michael B. Songy, PE, PLS B&D | CSRS Managing Member THE BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY | CSRS TEAM TABLE OF CONTENTS ADVISORY SERVICES Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................................................1 The Heart of Baton Rouge: Understanding REFF’s Needs ........................................................................................ 1 The Lakes as a Park: Project Outcomes ...................................................................................................................... 2 The Sum is Greater than Its Parts: Implementation ................................................................................................... 3 Our Team is Built for this Project ................................................................................................................................. 5 Invested & Ready: Trusted Advisor ............................................................................................................................... 8 Team Overview ............................................................................................................................................................9 Certified Diverse Supplier Initiative ................................................................................................................ 11 Organizational Structure ...................................................................................................................................... 12 Personnel Experience and Expertise ............................................................................................................. 13 Resumes ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Michael B. Songy, PE, PLS, Project Executive ......................................................................................................... 14 Brad Noyes, Project Executive ................................................................................................................................... 16 Mark Goodson, Project Lead ..................................................................................................................................... 17 Casey Anderson, Project Manager ............................................................................................................................19 Kim Martin, Project Manager .................................................................................................................................... 21 L. “Chris” Williams, PE, Dredging/Hydrology & Hydraulics Analysis .....................................................................23 Jack A. Fink, PE, Dredging/Hydrology & Hydraulics Analysis .................................................................................25 Stokka Brown, PE, CFM, Dredging/Hydrology & Hydraulics Analysis – Water Resources Engineer .................. 27 William J. “Jeff” Bell, PLA, Design & Contract Management .................................................................................29 Sarah Kellerman, AICP, LEED GA, Design and Contract Management ................................................................. 31 Elif Acar-Chiasson, PE, Design and Contract Management – Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) .........................32 April Renard, PE, PTOE, Engineering Analysis – Traffic Engineering and Complete Streets ................................34 Mark Forsyth, GISP, CFM, Engineering Analysis – GIS Manager ...........................................................................36 Kimberly Arcement, Engineering Analysis ...............................................................................................................38 Rhaoul A. Guillaume, Sr., PE, FASCE, Construction Administration ......................................................................40 James “Drew” Walsh, PE, PMP, Construction Administration ................................................................................42 Walter Monsour, Funding/Cash Flow .......................................................................................................................44 Allison Davis Atkinson, Funding/Cash Flow; Grants Management – FEMA PA Policy Subject Mater Expert ....46 Stacy Bonnaffons, Funding/Cash Flow; Grants Management – CDBG Policy Subject Matter Expert ................48 Bill Mykins, RA, LEED AP, Funding/Cash Flow ........................................................................................................50 Stephen Chustz, Funding/Cash Flow; Grants Management –Environmental Consultant .................................... 51 Keith Boeneke,