Qualifications & Proposal for: Architectural & Design Services Ledyard School Facilities Improvement Project Ledyard, CT Due Date: October 10, 2013 281 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032 l P 860.678.1291 l F 860.677.5265 www.friar.com Table of Contents Section Page # Cover Page Table of Contents Letter of Transmittal / Introduction 1 Qualifications Statement 2—3 Scope of Services 4 Staffing Plan / Resumes 5—12 Specialized Expertise / Litigation Statement 13—14 Similar Projects / References 15—23 Schedule of Fees 24—25 Description of Work 26—27 Ledyard School Facilities Improvement Project—Ledyard, CT Table of Contents Qualification Statement Firm: Friar Associates inc.—www.friar.com Mailing Address: 281 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032 Telephone / Fax: p. 860-678-1291 / f. 860-677-5265 Contact Person: Robert Roach, AIA, [email protected] Size of Firm: 30 Years in Business: 39 Mission Statement: We are a dedicated team creating responsive Located on Route 4 in Farmington and within minutes of I-84, Route 9, I-91 and solutions, memorable places and lasting business Route 72 enables us to access a wide radius with the State of Connecticut. relationships. Providing uninterrupted professional services since 1974, Friar Associates is Architecture a leading Connecticut architectural / engineering firm. President David Friar … a Corporate Practice of Architecture (Connecticut License #ARC 0000113), and Vice President Glenn Yeakel guide the firm in meeting our clients’ the firm’s licensed architects, supported by project leaders, job captains, facilities needs throughout the Northeast Region. They are assisted by designers, interns, AutoCAD technicians Associate Principals Robert Roach and Michael Sorano, both registered and administrative staff, provide complete professional services, including architects; and, Director of Engineering Bruce Dalkowski. sustainable architecture and 3D modeling. Using a team approach—with multi-disciplinary in-house services— we meet design challenges to develop coordinated and responsive solutions. MEP Engineering Our clients discover that our combination of professions within one operation … our professional engineers / project managers, licensed architects, and yields designs of higher quality and greater continuity. support staff work alongside our other Friar Associates inc. is a well-respected architectural firm with over team members to develop cohesive, fully functional designs, operating under the 39 years in business that also provides landscape and interior design name Friar Associates II, LLC (Connecticut License #AEX 0000063). services as well as graphic design capabilities. Our in-house, full-service MEP consulting engineering team—operating for over 13 years—performs Landscape Design mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and technology engineering … our landscape design team extends the theme and nature of the building design into its surrounding environment. Interior Design … our registered designers and support staff create a blend of striking and operational interior layouts. They also develop creative and effective graphic solutions, such as corporate branding and signage / way finding systems for our clients. Ledyard School Facilities School Improvement Project—Ledyard, CT Page 2 Contract Administration services on an array of projects. Both companies—under the Friar Associates … we also offer full contract umbrella—offer a wide range of experience, developing evaluations and administration services to our clients, solutions that are well-suited to the client’s needs and meet their budget. when needed, through staff members with up to 30 years of experience on a We hold specialized technical training / experience in the evaluation, broad range of projects, including multi -million dollar government and fast- design and implementation of new or expanded and renovated building track projects. projects and related sites. This expertise includes meeting LEED standards, conducting extensive building code evaluations and ADA surveys, and Outside Consultants performing space planning / programming services. … we supplement our team with We offer the following capabilities: outside consultants to address areas of each project requiring specialized expertise not available within our firm. Communication Skills Sensitivity to our clients – listening before we act Commitment to each client’s goals leading to responsive solutions Availability of principals and team members for open communications. Creativity Respecting the aesthetics of existing architectural detailing and blending new features with existing structure, surrounding buildings and landscape Understanding the community and reflecting its needs within our designs Using function, value and efficiency to form the basis of our designs. Responsiveness Translating the program and client’s project goals into an effective design Addressing site issues, such as maximizing traffic circulation to design an organized parent / bus drop off and pick up Commitment to solving problems and follow through on client input. Extensive Experience Proven expertise in school renovations / design Strong track record of receiving the necessary approvals and meeting or exceeding our client’s expectations Ability to “sell” the project and related costs during referendum. Professionalism Providing clients with a team of dedicated individuals committed to achieving a successful project Thorough review of documents to promote accuracy and consistency Expertise of our principals and staff in serving as the client’s advocate. Ledyard School Facilities School Improvement Project—Ledyard, CT Page 3 Scope of Services Data Gathering Process The project objective is to develop a comprehensive plan that identifies the Our team will: need for modifications / expansion, addresses enrollment projections, and meets the educational curriculum and program requirements. Meet with your representatives to discuss the immediate and future We will assist Ledyard in determining the necessary modifications to goals for each facility add all sixth grade students to Ledyard Middle School. This will include Evaluate existing building / site / identifying “as new” renovations required, including converting the open systems conditions cluster configuration into individual classrooms. We will also determine the Review existing documents Identify the criteria needed to meet most effective approach to reducing the elementary schools from four to three the schools’ educational specs and present recommended modifications / additions to the remaining schools. and program requirements Our work will address facility maintenance needs allowing continued use of Evaluate enrollment needs these buildings for 20+ more years. This includes identifying code / Determine adjacency needs Pinpoint areas of concern that accessibility compliance, operating cost savings and LEED upgrades. require further research Our team will commence work by meeting with the district to Meet with the Town’s decision- determine what the most important project decisions are; who is responsible makers to present our findings. for making financial, programming, scheduling and other key decisions; at what points must certain decisions be made; who is involved in contributing Client Services data / feedback; and, who needs to be kept informed. We will need the following: We will actively listen to Town representatives during the evaluation Any available existing conditions process to gain a full understanding of the building / users’ needs for each documents to confirm existing school. We will examine the most feasible allocation of students within each conditions and create base plans. school based on available data. Judgment will be rendered using the current Other pertinent documents to obtain a complete understanding of your configuration of each school, cost effectiveness of required additions / requirements. modifications at each building and infrastructure / code upgrade needs as Reasonable access to the buildings factors. This evaluation will identify modifications necessary to meet today’s to verify existing conditions, etc. standards, extend life expectancy and provide flexibility for accommodating Input from assigned school representatives, including future program adjustments. Our recommendations will include an evaluation maintenance staff. of State reimbursement and other incentives, such as energy rebates. Availability of key personnel for The Friar team will develop a comprehensive plan for presentation to presentations, feedback and the Town for feedback and subsequent approval in time for a May 2014, authorization to proceed. Our goal is to develop a referendum. We will assist in developing pre-referendum communications to successful collaboration with the Town, selected Town representatives and encourage community support. the building users and others involved. Ledyard School Facilities Improvement Project—Ledyard, CT Page 4 Staffing Plan Supplemental Staff For your project key in-house and consultant team members are: At times during the project supplemental Management: Glenn S. Yeakel, AIA, Vice President staff may be required to meet critical project deadlines or provide their Robert W. Roach, AIA, Associate Principal expertise on specific items. These individuals are as follows: Core Team: • Michael A. Sorano, AIA, Associate Project Team: James Wilson, Project Manager Principal Cristin Auten, Registered Sr. Interior Designer • Ronald Maniscalco,