DIXON Unified School District Statement of Qualifications for Architectural Services June 24, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS TOC 1 Cover Letter 1 - 2 2 Business Information 3 - 12 3 Project Approach 3.1 Scope of Services I Schedule 13 3.2 Planning and Design 14 3.3 Cost Estimating 14 3.4 QAQC I Design Coordination 15-16 3.5 Program & Codes I Compliance 16 3.6 Construction Cost Reduction 16 3.7 Energy Savings 17 4 Relevant K-12 Project Experience 18 - 24 5 References 25 - 26 6 Dixon Unified School District Vision 27 - 28 7 Project Team Summary 29 - 36 8 Fees 37 - 38 9 Litigation History 39 - 40 10 Insurance 41 - 48 Appendix 1 49 Appendix 2 50 DIXON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES TOC ARCHITECTURAL NEXUS, Inc SALT LAKE CITY archnexus.com 2505 East Parleys Way Salt Lake City, Utah 84109 T 801.924.5000 COVER LETTER 01 ARCHITECTURAL NEXUS, Inc SALT LAKE CITY archnexus.com SACRAMENTO2505 East Parleys Way ARCHITECTURAL NEXUS, Inc SALT1990 ThirdLAKE Street, CITY Suite 500 Salt Lake City, Utah 84109 archnexus.com 2505Sacramento, East Parleys California Way 95811 T 801.924.5000 SaltT 916.443.5911 Lake City, Utah 84109 T 801.924.5000 SACRAMENTO 1990 Third Street, Suite 500 ARCHITECTURAL NEXUS, Inc SALT LAKE CITY SACRAMENTO archnexus.com Sacramento, California 95811 2505 East Parleys Way 1990 Third Street, Suite 500 T 916.443.5911 Salt Lake City, Utah 84109 Sacramento, California 95811 T 801.924.5000 T 916.443.5911 SACRAMENTO June 24, 2016 1990 Third Street, Suite 500 Sacramento, California 95811 Dolinka Group, LLC T 916.443.5911 8955 Research Drive Irvine, CA 92618 Attention: Rachel Chang-Kwei Re: Request for Qualifications: Architectural Services for Dixon Unified School District Dear Ms. Chang-Kwei, Arch I Nexus is pleased to submit its Statement of Qualifications in response to the Dixon Unified School District’s Request for Qualifications (RFQ). As stipulated in the RFQ, the following information is provided: Name of Firm: Architectural Nexus, Inc. Address: 1990 Third Street, Suite 500 Sacramento, California 95811 Telephone Number: 916.443.5911 Primary Point of Contact: Joseph Yee, AIA Senior Principal Authorized Representative: Principal-In-Charge Email Address: [email protected] YEARS IN BUSINESS, YEAR ESTABLISHED Arch I Nexus is the result of the merger of Murray & Downs Architects (established 1985) and Oshima & Yee Architects (established in 1968) with Architectural Nexus in 2011. For more than twenty-five years, Nexus has provided programming, planning, assessments and design of California K-12 education facilities. Project types include new construction, modernizations, expansions, site improvements and accessibility, technology as well as security/fire alarm systems. PROJECTS OF INTEREST Nexus is interested in and qualified to provide design services for (and related work associated with) reconstruction/ modernization, alterations, portable classroom additions and new construction projects. Page 1 of 1 AN EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY Page1 1 of 1 AN EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY Page 1 of 1 AN EMPLOYEE -OWNED COMPANY Page 1 of 1 AN EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY DISTRICT STRATEGY As noted in the Executive Summary of the District’s Needs Assessment, the Dixon Unified School District has a “… legacy of passion for developing student potential and a constant desire for growth and progress. Backed by the belief that all students can learn, the District holds itself to a high standard and prioritizes its programs and facilities to ensure that each student can learn, grow and succeed.” DESIGN PHILOSOPHY Arch I Nexus has the design talent, technical expertise, experience and management/communications skills necessary to fulfill the facilities goals as stated in the District Strategy. Additionally, Nexus has the demonstrated ability to fulfill the pragmatic requirements (compliance with program, budget and schedule) that are critical to successful projects. As the Principal-In-Charge, I lead a group of design professionals dedicated to the innovative design of K-12 facilities. The Nexus Design Team will contribute its experiences and expertise in a collaborative process with the Dixon Unified School District to capture the vision and aspirations of the District as well as the students, faculty/staff and community served by the District. Well designed schools enhance both student and teacher performance and help to establish life- long learners. AUTHORITY I am authorized to bind Arch I Nexus to all statements and representations made within this Statement of Qualifications and to represent the authenticity of the information presented. Please contact me if there are questions. Joseph Yee, AIA Senior Principal Architectural Nexus, Inc. 2 BUSINESS INFORMATION 02 FIRM NAME Architectural Nexus, Inc. ADDRESS I PHONE I FAX Projects Serviced From - 1990 Third Street, Suite 500 Sacramento, CA 95811 P 916.443.5911 F 916.443.2965 Arch I Nexus designs over $550 million in building construction value annually. Our passion for design and problem solving has led us to work for civic and municipal Project Support - entities, the federal government, commercial clients, large institutional clients, research 2505 East Parleys Way laboratories, academic campuses and health care providers. Salt Lake City, UT 84109 P 801.924.5000 F 801.924.5001 Our success lies in our ability to develop intelligent and exciting solutions for complex design challenges. The firm is led by a collaboration of specialists with WEBSITE expertise in a wide range of areas. The interaction and teaming between these experts and our clients elicits new ideas that lead to creative solutions. www.archnexus.com MAIN CONTACT K-12 DESIGN EXPERIENCE Joseph Yee, AIA Arch I Nexus has been a part of the educational facilities evolution for more than twenty [email protected] five years with more than $1 billion of Division of the State Architect approved project construction throughout Northern California. Projects have included programming, mas- FEDERAL TAX ID NUMBER ter planning, assessments, new construction, modernization, expansion, site improve- ments as well as accessibility, technology and systems upgrades. 87-0537015 Although Nexus is a national firm, our local Principals have been life-long members of LICENSE INFORMATION the Northern California community. Nexus has offices in Sacramento, California and in Sacramento Business License – 1010677 Salt Lake City, Utah. Through the use of technology and collaboration, we seamlessly operate as one office, sharing staff and expertise to meet the needs of our clients. Joseph Yee – Licensed California Architect No. C10175. Expiration: Sept. 30, 2017 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES SITE DESIGN NEXUS HAS PROVIDED DESIGN BUSINESS STRUCTURE SERVICES (PROGRAMMING, Architectural Nexus, Inc. is a legal INTERIORS PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, BIDDING PHASE S-Corporation - 3/3/1995 (Thomas SUPPORT, CONSTRUCTION VISUALIZATION Petersen Hammond Architects). ADMINISTRATION AND PROJECT 121 CASp CLOSEOUT) FOR MORE THAN 1,400 31 Years (1985 in Sacramento Location) PROFESSIONALS CALIFORNIA K-12 PROJECTS AND 42 Years (1974 in Utah Location) 26 CALIFORNIA SCHOOL DISTRICTS. ADMIN SERVICES LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE • Programming ARCHITECTURAL American Insurance & Investment STAFF • Master Planning • Assessments Corporation # 6808785L399 (see Tab 10 • Design for certificate) 31 LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONALS • New Construction 52 LICENSED PROFESSIONALS • Modernizations $5,000,000 Limit Per Occurrence 90 TECHNICAL SUPPORT • Expansions $5,000,000 Aggregate Policy Limit 23 LEED CERTIFIED PROJECTS • Site Improvements 24 LEED PENDING CERTIFICATIONS • Accessibility, Technology & Systems Upgrades 3 02 BUSINESS INFORMATION FIRM HISTORY MARKET AREAS Arch I Nexus in California is the result of the merger of Murray & 20% Downs Architects (established in Placerville, 1985), Oshima & Yee Architects (established in Sacramento, 1968) and Architectural Nexus in Salt Lake City, Utah (2011 merger). WORK LOAD Project managers utilize Microsoft Excel and Project as well as weekly project staffing allocation meetings to monitor and respond 52% 28% to short-term and long-term staffing requirements for each project. As the Principal-In-Charge, it is Joseph Yee’s responsibility to collaborate with each Project Architect to assure the assignment of appropriate expertise in response to project requirements and schedules. Nexus will not accept a new assignment that will jeop- EDUCATION CIVIC ardize the successful completion of a current project. NON PUBLIC SECTOR PROJECTS In consideration of the phases, schedules and staff capacity relative to its current K-12 projects, Arch I Nexus has the ability to Firm-wide, over the past 3 years, 48% of all our projects have undertake projects assigned by the Dixon Unified School District. been in the public sector. Our public work is a combination of civic and education; 28% of which is education. CALIFORNIA SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE PAST 5 YEARS • Buckeye School District • Colusa Unified School District • Dixon Unified School District • El Dorado High School District • Elk Grove Unified School District • Fairfield Suisun Unified School District • Lincoln Unified School District • Mother Lode Union School District • Natomas Unified School District • Pittsburg Unified School District • Pleasanton Unified School District • Pollock Pines Elementary School District • Rescue Union School District • Robla School District • Sacramento City Unified School District • San Juan Unified School District • Twin Rivers Unified School District