Waterbury Office Complex Feasibility Study Proposal

Technical Proposal
December 6, 2011

Single Point of Contact: Ashar Nelson, AIA, LEED AP PO Box 862 Middlebury, VT 05753 802-377-5901 ashar@vermontintegratedarchitecture.com

December6,2011 DeborahDamore,ChiefProcurementOfficer StateofVermontOfficeofPurchasing&Contracting DepartmentofBuildings&GeneralServices 10BaldwinStreet Montpelier,VT056337501 Re:TransmittalLetter DearMs.Damore,andMembersoftheEvaluatingCommittee, VermontIntegratedArchitecture(VIA)ispleasedtosubmittheenclosedTechnicalandCostProposalsfor theWaterburyStateOfficeComplex(WSOC)FeasibilityStudy.Outteamwouldwelcometheopportunity toworkwithyouandrepresentativesoftheStatetodeterminethebestlongtermsolutionforhousing the1500stateemployeesdisplacedbyTropicalStormIrene,andtohelptheStatemaximizeitsreturnon investmentintheWaterburyStateOfficeComplex. TheVIACoreTeamproposesoverallprojectmanagementservicestofacilitateanefficientandeffective processforthisproject.Aspartofthisprocess,theVIATeamwouldorganizeandassistthreeDesign TeamsindevelopingthethreeoptionsdescribedaspartofthisFeasibilityStudy.Webelievethatby selectingustomanagethisprocess,theStatewillbeableto: SaveMoney! SpeeduptheRecoveryfromIreneFlooding! BetheStateModelofSustainabilityandEnergyEfficiency! EncourageEconomicGrowthStatewide! ProtectandPreserveourHeritage! Ourprocessisdesignedtomaximizeeffectivenessinaveryshorttimeframe.Wewilldothisby minimizingredundancies,facilitatinganactivedecisionmakingprocess,enablingfluidcommunications andinformationexchange,andmanagingmultipledesignteamssimultaneously. Finally,thisprojectisaboutthegreatergoodforourState.Thedecisionsmadeduringthisprocesscould changeeverythingfromtheoperationofStateAgenciestoourcollectivestanceonenergyandthe environment.VIAiscommittedtomakingthemostofthisuniqueopportunity.Wehopeourproposal excitesyouthewayithasus,andwewouldwelcometheoccasiontomeetwithyoutodiscussourideas further. Thankyouforyourconsideration.Mysignaturebelowbindsourproposal. AsharNelson,AIA,LEEDAPBD+C Principal,VermontIntegratedArchitecture,P.C.

Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary Introduction Who We Are Project Approach 2. Project Scope and Schedule Scope of Services Project Work Plan 3. Project Team Background 4. Statement of Qualifications 5. Recent and Relevant Project Experience 6. Appendices Certificate of Compliance

1.ExecutiveSummary
Introduction TropicalStormIrenehaspresentedtheStateofVermontagreatopportunitywithrespecttothe WaterburyStateOfficeComplex(WSOC)andthehousingofdisplacedStateemployees.AstheState considershowtoaccommodatetheagenciesanddisplacedemployees,itshouldnotethishistoric occasiontorethinkhowitconductsbusiness.Ourteambelievesthatthisisacriticaltimetodosome masterplanningthatwill: 1. SaveMoney!Letsredefineandreorganizespacetocreatemoreeffective,efficient,productive, andhealthyworkplacesandabetterexperienceforconsumersoftheStatesservices.Carefulbuilding evaluationswillhelppreservetheexistinginvestmentinWaterbury.Creativedevelopmentsolutionswill savetimeandmoney,andleveragehistoricassets. 2. SpeedtheRecovery!Ifspeedisapriority,oldprotocolswillnotwork.Newsystemsmustbe developedtofacilitateaspeedyandwellinformeddecisionmakingprocess.Timesavedgettingtothe rightsolutionquicklywillultimatelysavemoney. 3. BetheStateModelofSustainabilityandEnergyEfficiency!Thisistheperfectplaceto implementprogressiveenergystandardsandbuildingcodes.Vermontisnationallyamodelof sustainabilityandenergyefficiency.TheWSOCcouldbeourlargestgreenprojectyet.Implementing energyefficiencystrategieswillnotonlysavemoneybutreduceourdependenceonfossilfuelandlimit ourexposuretoenergysecurityissues.Thisprojectwillalsolikelypresentsomesignificant infrastructureupgradeopportunities. 4. EncourageEconomicGrowthStatewide!Wehavegreatmindsandresourcesthroughoutthis state,andthisprojectisbigenoughtospreadaround.LetsencourageVermontarchitects,engineers, developers,contractors,craftspeople,andbusinesspeopletocollaborateonthisproject.Ourcollective wisdomandtalentwillnodoubtcreatethemosteffectivesolution,whilekeepingdollarsinourlocal economiesandsupportinghealthybusinessgrowth. 5. ProtectandPreserveourHeritage!Therearesomeverybeautifulandhistoricallysignificant buildingslocatedattheWSOC.Letsdeterminetheirhighestandbestuse,whilepreservingthosewith significantculturalandarchitecturalvalue.LetsplantocreateanewheritageofStatebuildingsfor futuregenerations. Althoughcircumstanceisdrivingthisfeasibilityprocessataveryfastpace,wemuststilltakethetimeto settherightvisionfortheentireefforttorealizetheseloftygoals.Ourteamwillbringvaluetothe feasibilityprocessthrougheffectivemasterplanning,topnotchprocessplanningandmanagement,and theeliminationofredundantefforts.Havingworkedextensivelywithbusinessesandnonprofit organizationsstatewide,ourteamknowsalltoowellthatthereisaheavycostpaidfortacklingprojects withoutproperplanning.Webelievethatbystructuringandexecutingthisprojecteffectively,with activeStateguidance,theresultslistedabovecanberealized.

Whoweare VermontIntegratedArchitecture,PC.(VIA)hasassembledanexperiencedteamofprofessionalsto gatherinformationandfacilitateanopenandefficientdesignprocesstodeterminethemostfeasible solutionforhousingtheStateofficeworkersdisplacedfromtheWSOCbyHurricaneIrene.OurCore TeamisledbyVIA,afullservicearchitectureandplanningfirmfromMiddlebury,Vermont. Webelieveinanintegratedprocesswhereallprojectstakeholdersandrepresentativesfrommultiple disciplinessitatthetabletogether,earlyon,todefineprojectgoalsandidentifystrategiestoachieve thosegoals.WehaveassembledateamofVermontexpertswithwhomwehavecollaboratedinthis wayonvariousprojectsinthepasttoworkwithkeypersonnelfromtheState. OurCoreTeamincludesthefollowingVermontfirms: VermontIntegratedArchitecture,P.C.(ProjectManagement,DesignAdministration) EngineeringVentures,P.C.(StructuralEngineering) LNConsulting,Inc.(Mechanical,Electrical,andEnergyEngineering) ReArchCompany(DevelopmentConsulting,Estimating) PhelpsEngineering,Inc.(CivilEngineering) Landslide,Inc.(NaturalResourcePlanning,FloodplainManagement) LizPritchettAssociates(HistoricPreservationConsulting) OurdesignatedTeamLeaderwillbeAsharNelson,PrincipalArchitectatVIA.VIAwillserveasthesingle pointofcontactforbusinessandcontractualpurposes. VIAdidsubmitaresponsetotheearlierRFI.Othermembersofourteamalsosubmittedresponses,or wereincludedonteamsofotherrespondents. Allfirmsincludedonourteamhavesufficientresourcestoperformtheproposedscopeofservices withinthescheduleputforthintheproposedworkplan.

ProjectApproach TheVIATeamproposesoverallprojectmanagementservicestofacilitateanefficientandeffective processforthisproject.Aspartofthisprocess,theVIATeamwouldorganizeandassistthreeDesign TeamsindevelopingthethreeoptionsdescribedaspartofthisFeasibilityStudy(Return&FullReuse, Multiuse,andNewOffSiteBuilding). Hereshowitwouldhappen: OverallProjectManagementActivities OurCoreTeamproposesoverallprojectmanagementservices,whichinclude: Facilitatingcommunicationsofexpectations,ideas,discoveries,anddecisionsbetweenthe State,designteams,andotherprojectstakeholders. Managingtheaggressivescheduleforthisproject. Doingtheupfront,backgroundworknecessarytoensurethreesmooth,effectivedesign processes. Beingthesinglebudgetmanagementandcostestimatingpresenceforallthreeprojectoptions throughouttheprocess,ensuringuniformityinestimatingmethodology. Collecting,processing,andpresentingafinalreportattheendoftheproject;includingourcore teamsprofessionalrecommendationsastohowtoproceed. Inadditiontooverallprojectmanagement,theapproachisenvisionedinthreephases: Phase1VISIONING&PROJECTDEFINITION First,ourCoreTeamwilldothebackgroundworkandcreatewhatwearecallingaplaybookforthe designeffort.Thisthreeweekeffortincludes: Establishingaprojectvision. Developingperformancegoals. Creatingarealisticprogram(orrefiningittobetterinformthevariousdesignoptions). Participatinginsiteselectionandanalysis,whereapplicable. CollectingandreviewingexistingWSOCdocumentationandstudies. Developingreviewandevaluationcriteriaforthevariousdesignoptions. Phase2DESIGNMANAGEMENT Second,weimagineotherDesignTeamsdoingthedesignfeasibilitywork,usingourplaybookfor guidance.OurCoreTeamwouldsupportthedesigneffortsbyfreeingtheseDesignTeamsofvarious administrativeandcommunicationsburdens,allowingthemtofocuswholeheartedlyonthedesign effortsathand.Inthiscapacity,wewould: Helpcommunicateideasbetweenteams. FacilitateasmoothandefficientdecisionmakingprocessattheStatelevel. Bethechampionsoftheprojectgoalsandvision. Makesurethematerialproducedisaccurate,useful,andeasytoevaluateandcomparefrom optiontooption. Note:WeanticipatethattheStatewillselectthethreeDesignTeamsfromthepoolof proposalsreceivedinresponsetothisRFP.Ifourstrategyandproposalareaccepted,thescopes 3

 Phase3SUMMARYREPORTING&RECOMMENDATIONS Finally,ourcoreteamwouldbundleallthebackgroundworkanddesignworkintoonepackage, includingmakingourexpertrecommendationsandadditionalpresentationstotheAdministrations AdvisoryCommittee,Legislators,andotherStateOfficialsasneeded. *** WebelievethisisthemostefficientandeffectivewaytoprovidetheStatewiththematerialneededto makeawellinformeddecisionaboutthefutureofthe1500displacedStateEmployeeswithinthe extremelyshorttimeallotted. Thegraphicbelowillustratesourapproachtotheproject:

ofworkfortheotherdesignteamswillneedtobeadjustedtobackoutthefoundationalwork thatweareproposingtodoandsharewithallteams.

KeyPoints Belowaresomeofthekeypointsthatweaddressinourproposedprocess: Schedule Wehavecreatedadetailedschedule(includedwiththeScopeofServices)ofhowweseetherequired tasksbeingcompletedoverthetwomonthperiodgiven.Oneofthefirstactivitiesweproposewouldbe workingwiththeStateTeamtodevelopconsensusofhowtheprojectneedstounfoldandthenfine tuningthescheduletoreflectthoseneeds.Thisrevisedschedulewouldthenbeusedasamanagement toolfortheentireprocess. Weproposethatoneindividualwillhavethesoletaskofmanagingtheschedulefortheentireduration oftheproject,ensuringthattheprojectmanagementworkisnotsubvertedbyothertasks.Wepropose anindividualwithathoroughunderstandingofallaspectsofdeliveringdesignandconstructionservices. Theearlieraselectioncanbemadeinthisprocess,themorevaluetheserviceproviderscanbringtothe process,especiallyintheplanningandpreparationrequiredforhittingthegroundrunningonJanuary 2nd,2012. DecisionMaking IftheStateTeamtaskedwithoverseeingthisworkisnotgoingtomaketheultimatedecisionsonhow tosolvetheproblemsathand,itwillbecriticaltohaveaccesstothesedecisionmakersaspartofthe feasibilitywork.Recognizingthattheseareverybusypeople,keypointsofcontactwouldbeoutlinedat thebeginningoftheprocess. Communications Projectcommunicationsarealwayscritical,butmoresointhiscasewithmultipleteamsandan extremelyshortprojectduration.Wewillintegrateacommunicationsplanintoourschedulethatplans forthelistening,feedbackcycles,andinformationdistributionrequiredforasuccessfulproject.Wewill usenewtoolssuchasdigitalcommunications,SharePointwebsites,webaccesstoallcritical information,andanonlineplaybook;andwewillalsouseoldtoolswheremoreappropriate,suchas facetofacemeetingsrequiredtobuildconsensusinlargegroupsquickly. DesignManagement Planninganddesignproblemsareopenendedbynature,whichprobablyiswhyarchitectsoften struggletomeetdeadlines.Investingtimeupfronttodothesolidfoundationwork:collecting information,settingclearprojectgoals,andbuildingaschedulethateveryonecanagreetowillbekey tomanagingthedesignteams.Ourexperienceasarchitectsworkingoncomplexprojectsgivesusa uniquestrengthinmanagingdesignersandtheirprocesses. EstimatingFeedback Often,afasttrackprocessshortcutstheabilitytogetsolidpricingfeedbacktodesigners.Weare proposingamilestonehalfwaythroughthedesignprocesswherethedesignteamspasstheirinitial designconceptstotheestimators.Thedesignerswouldkeepworking,whilereceivingfeedbackallowing themtomakeanynecessarymodificationsbeforethedesignsarecomplete.Pricingwouldthenoccur onthefinalschematicdesigns. 5

ConsultantCrossPollination OurteamincludessomeofthemostexperiencedandsmartestconsultingfirmsintheState, representingdisciplinesthatarecriticaltosolvingtheproblemssetforth.Severaloftheseconsulting firmsmayalsobeparticipatingintheprocessonDesignTeams,simplybecausetheirservicesareso highlyvalued.Ifoverlapdoesoccur,thestructureoftheworkplanwehaveproposedfreesthemup aftertheplaybookiscomplete,allowingthemtimetoworkonthedesigneffort. ContingencyPlanning Aspartofouroverallprojectmanagementservices,wewillencourageallentitiesinvolvedinthe process(CoreTeam,StateTeam,andDesignTeams)todosomecontingencyplanningattheoutset.An earlycollectivedialoguearoundwhatifswillgiveeveryoneaheadstartif(when)theunexpected occurs.

2.ProjectScopeandSchedule

ScopeofServices
BelowpleasefindadetaileddescriptionofourScopeofServicesforthemasterplanningofthisproject. PleasereviewourProjectWorkPlanfollowingtoseehowthesescopeitemsarescheduledand coordinatedintotheoverallprojectplan. Note:WeusethetermCoreTeamtorefertotheVIAteam,thetermStateTeamtorefertothethree personteamofarchitect,mechanicalengineerandfacilitymanagerindicatedinthequestionresponses, andthetermDesignTeamtorefertothefirmorfirmsselectedtoperformtherequireddesignwork.All activitieslistedinthisscopeofservicesareassumedtobeperformedunderthedirectionofandin concertwiththeStateTeam.

OVERALLPROJECTMANAGEMENT
PM.a TeamProjectManagementActasmaininterfacewithStateTeam,providedirectiontoCore TeamandDesignTeams;Utilizeweeklyteammeetingsandcheckinstocoordinateworkefforts. Manageallteamstodeadlines/milestones.ByVIA PM.b InformationManagementDefinetheinformationrequiredbyStatetoevaluateoptionsand maketimelydecisions.Developdocumentationandinformationlevelsaccordingly.Keepvital informationflowingbetweenteamsandteammembersandprovidecleardeadlinesfortransferof informationtokeepprojectonschedule.ByVIA PM.c ScheduleDevelopmentModifyproposedschedulebasedonfeedbackfromtheStateTeam, Statepriorities,availabilityandrequirementsofStateDecisionMakers,andfeedbackfromtheCore TeamandDesignTeams.ByVIA PM.d OngoingScheduleManagementInvesttimeatoutsetincontingencyplanning.Adjust proposedscheduleasworkunfoldstoreflectglobalchangesinplanningorprioritiesandspecific changesbasedonaccesstokeyplayers.Orchestrateanddocumentweeklyteammeetingsevery MondayandweeklyteamcheckineveryFriday.ByVIA PM.e PlanningforDecisionMakingWorkwithStateTeamandrepresentativesfromtheLegislature, AdministrationsAdvisoryCommittee,andrelevantAgenciestodevelopaplanforallinteractionpoints overprojectduration.Integratethisintoprojectschedule.ByVIA PM.f CheckinpointswithDecisionMakersCoordinatepresentationstoDecisionMakersand receivefeedbackonProjectVisioningandProjectDefinition;Coordinatepresentationsandfeedbackon ConceptDesigns,andpresentationandfeedbackonFinalDesignSchemesandBudgets.ByVIA,EV,LN, ReArch,Phelps,Landslide,andLPA.

PHASE1VISIONING&PROJECTDEFINITION
1a.ClarifyProjectGoals i.FacilitateDiscussiononState'sVisionPlanandexecuteafacilitateddiscussionwith representativesfromtheLegislature,AdministrationsAdvisoryCommittee,andrelevantAgencies tosetacollectiveVisionforwhatcan/shouldbeachievedduringthedevelopmentofthisproject. SettheHighestandBestUseprioritiesfortheproject.MeetingsplannedandfacilitatedbyVIA, participationbyEV,LN,ReArch,Phelps,Landslide,andLPA. 1b.DefineProjectPerformanceGoals i.PreservationDevelopgoalsfortheexistinghistoricbuildingsattheWSOCsite,including strategiesforhowtoprioritizepreservationneedswithpotentialcompetinggoals.Helpdevelop recommendationsforsitingnewbuildingsontheWSOCcampus.ByLPA,EV,VIA ii.Environmental/SustainabilityDevelopperformancegoalsforenergyuseandefficiency, materialuseandreuse,healthymaterialsandindoorairquality.Identifyappropriategreenbuilding standards/metrics,renewableenergygoals,andproposedkeystrategiestoachievethesegoals. BuildingHVAC(heating,ventilatingandairconditioning)strategiesandcampuswideinfrastructure strategieswillalsobeaddressed.ByVIA,EV,LN,ReArch,Phelps,Landslide,andLPA. iii.FloodProtectionEvaluatealternativesformaintainingorlocatingstructuresinthefloodplain areaanddevelopsiteandbuildingstrategiestoaddressfloodcontrol.Identifyopportunitiesfor futureplanning(RiverCorridorPlanning)tobringstabilitytotheriversystem.ByLandslide,Phelps, EV,LN. iv.BudgetGoalsUselifecycleanalysestomakeearlydecisionsonsystemselections.Define buildingqualitylevelsandbudgetgoalsrelatedtotheprojectvision.Usedevelopmentmetricsto createtargetbudgetsforrenovatedsquarefootage,newsquarefootageandsiteimprovements. Investigatecreativefinancingorownershipmechanismstobringoverallcapitalcostsdown.ByVIA, ReArch,LN. 1c.DefineProgram i.SpaceAllocationsReceiveandevaluateprogramfromState.Facilitatediscussionaboutprogram opportunitiestodevelopspacesavingsandworkplaceefficiencies.Createaclearplanfor distributionofAgenciesandemployeesforeachfeasibilityoption.ByVIA,ReArch. ii.WorkspaceQualitiesEvaluateanyexistingStateguidelinesforworkspacequality.Define specificguidelinesfortheprojectoptionstobedeveloped.ByVIA,LN,ReArch iii.CodeReviewPreparepreliminaryregulatoryandcodereviewforbothexistingandnew structures.ProvideasummaryofcodeandpermitneedsandidentifykeyissuesforDesignTeamsto 8

consider.Conductameetingwithalllikelycodeandpermittingagencyrepresentativestofacilitatea reviewoflikelyscenariosandobtainfeedbackoncode/permitrequirements.ByVIA,EV,LN,Phelps. 1d.ProjectSiteSelection(NewBuildings) FacilitateSiteSelectionReceiveandEvaluatenonWaterburySite(s)identifyprosandconsof consolidatedversusdistributedsolutions.ByVIA,ReArch,Phelps. 1e.WOCSiteandBuildingEvaluation i.CreateMatrixforHighLevelEvaluationMineexistinginstitutionalknowledgeabouttheWSOC. Determinetherightlevelofdetailtoincludeinamatrixtooltoevaluatekeyfeaturesoftheexisting WSOCcampus.Itwilllikelylookat,butnotbelimitedto:overallbuildingcondition,energy efficiencyandenvelopeconstruction,floodrisk,qualityofinteriorspaces,historiccharacterand culturalvalue,lifesafetysystems,accessibility,programpotential.ByVIA,EV,LN,ReArch,Phelps, Landslide,andLPA. ii.River/NaturalResourcesInterpretanduseStreamGeomorphicAssessment(SGA)datato developlongtermmanagementstrategiesforthecoexistenceoftheWSOCandtheWinooskiRiver. Recommendstrategiesforfuturerivermanagement.Considerothernaturalresourcesonthesite anddesignateareasforprotectionanddevelopment.ByVIA,EV,Phelps,Landslide. iii.Civil/SiteAssembleallexistingsiteandbuildingplansforusebydesignteams.Conducton groundsurveystoestablishtheUSGS/NAVDelevationofallmarkedordocumentedfloodelevations andfirstfloorelevationsforeachbuilding.Developabasesiteplanfromexistingplansandfield dataforusebytheDesignTeams.Summarizesiterelatedfactorstoguidefutureplanning.By Phelps,VIA. iv.StructuresConductwalkthroughsoftheWSOCbuilding,examiningexposedportionsof buildingsandfinishesandmakingnoteofexistingstructuralconditions.Evaluateexistingbuilding structuresforcodecomplianceandsafety.Usepredeterminedmatrixtogradeeachbuildings structuralcondition.ByEV. v.MEP(Mechanical,ElectricalandPlumbing)SystemsEvaluateexistingbuildingsandindividual buildingsystems,centralheating/powerplantsystems,andsiteenergydistributionsystemsfor energyefficiency,codecomplianceandopportunitiesforintegrationintogreenbuildingsolutions. Recommendstrategiestoimprovecampusenergyperformance,leveragenewtechnologiesand renewableenergysources,andprotectsystemsfromflooddamage.ByLN,Phelps. vi.SpaceUseDevelopapreliminarylistofpotentialprogramusesforindividualbuildingsand significantspaces.ConsiderdevelopmentpotentialforspacesnotneededforStateprogram.By VIA,ReArch. vii.PreservationEvaluatetheexistinghistoricbuildingsattheWSOCsite.Makerecommendations forbuildingstoremove,buildingsthatcouldbemodifiedforhigherandbetteruse,andbuildings thatshouldremainunchanged.Helpdeveloprecommendationsforsitingnewbuildings,or additionstoexistingbuildingsontheWSOCcampus.ByLPA,EV,VIA 9

 1f.ProjectPlaybookForalldesignTeamstoUse i.Develop"Playbook"Consolidateprojectvisionandgoals,siteselection(whereapplicable), program,codereview,andexistingconditionsinformationintoaclearandconcisereporttobeused bytheDesignTeams.PlaybookreportwillalsobeusedbytheCoreTeamandStateTeamto providefeedbacktoDesignTeamsandtoevaluateproposeddesignsolutions.ByVIA,EV,LN, ReArch,Phelps,Landslide,andLPA. ii.AllTeamMeetingPresentationbyCoreTeamtoStateTeamandDesignTeamsofprojectgoals, program,codereviewandsiteselectionandWSOCEvaluationByVIA,EV,LN,ReArch,Phelps, Landslide,andLPA. PHASE2DESIGNMANAGEMENT 2a.RETURNANDFULLREUSEDESIGNTEAMWorkbySeparateDesignTeam. i.DesignTeamCheckInByVIA. ii.DesignTeamReview/CritiquewithState iii.ConceptDocumentstoEstimator iv.FinalDocumentstoEstimator v.DesignMaterialsDueforFinalReport 2b.MULTIUSEDESIGNTEAMWorkbySeparateDesignTeam. i.DesignTeamCheckInByVIA. ii.DesignTeamReview/CritiquewithState iii.ConceptDocumentstoEstimator iv.FinalDocumentstoEstimator v.DesignMaterialsDueforFinalReport 2c.NEWBUILDINGDESIGNTEAMWorkbySeparateDesignTeam. i.DesignTeamCheckInByVIA. ii.DesignTeamReview/CritiquewithState iii.ConceptDocumentstoEstimator iv.FinalDocumentstoEstimator v.DesignMaterialsDueforFinalReport 2d.ESTIMATING i.EstimatingonConceptDocsDeveloppreliminary,orderofmagnitude(likelysquarefoot) estimatesofpreliminaryconceptsandprovidefeedbacktoDesignTeamsbeforeschematicdesigns arecomplete.ByVIA,ReArch 10

ii.BudgetFeedbacktoTeamsActasaresourcetoeachDesignTeamaboutgoodvaluedesign decisions.Preparepreliminarycostbenefitanalysesasnecessarytoinformimportantdesign decisions.Providetimelyestimatinginformationonconceptualideas.ByVIA,ReArch iii.EstimatingonFinalSchemesPrepareestimatesforeachofthreeoptionssetforth.Estimates willbeorganizedthesamewayforeachandeasilycomparable.ByVIA,ReArch iv.EstimatesDueforFinalReportRefineestimatesbasedonfeedbackfromState,DesignTeams, andCoreTeamforfinalpresentationandreporting.ByVIA,ReArch.

PHASE3SUMMARYREPORTING&RECOMMENDATIONS
3a.REPORTPRODUCTIONAssembleallmasterplanninginformationfromtheplaybook,schematic designmaterialsfromtheDesignTeams,estimatinginformationandCoreTeamrecommendationsinto oneclearreportforhighleveldecisionmaking.ByVIA,EV,LN,ReArch,Phelps,Landslide,andLPA. 3b.PRESENTATIONTOLEGISLATURE,ADMINISTRATION,OTHERSASNECESSARYAssembleCore Team,StateTeam,andDesignTeamstopresentfeasibilitystudyresultstodecisionmakers.ByVIA,EV, LN,ReArch,Phelps,Landslide,andLPA(andrepresentativesfromindividualDesignTeams).

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3.ProjectTeamBackground
OnthefollowingpagesaredescriptionsofeachfirmthatispartofourCoreTeamaswellasbrief descriptionsofeachfirmsprojectleadersandtheirrolesandresponsibilitiestowardthisproject. OurCoreTeamincludes: VermontIntegratedArchitecture,PC(ProjectManagement,DesignAdministration) VIAwillbethesingle,primaryfirmnotedinthisproposalforcontractualpurposes.VIAwillserveasthe singlepointofcontactforallbusinesspurposesrelatedtothisproject.VIAisaProfessionalCorporation incorporatedinVermontin2011. VIAisafullservicearchitectureandplanningfirmlocatedinMiddlebury,Vermont.Itsfounders,Ashar NelsonandAndreaMurrayhavebetweenthemover40yearsofexperience.Theyspecificallyhave extensiveexperiencewithprojectmanagement,largecampusmasterplanning,energyefficientand sustainabledesign,andworkingwithhistoricstructures.Recentlytheyhelpedguide85Middlebury Collegestudentsto4thplaceintheUSDepartmentofEnergysSolarDecathlon.BothAsharandAndrea areoriginallyfromVermont,andthroughtheirworktheystrivetostrengthenourcommunities,support localeconomies,sustainhealthyenvironments,andcreatebeautifulspaces.VIAteamleadersinclude: AsharNelson,AIA,LEEDAPTeamLeader/ProjectManager Asharischargedwithbeingthemainpointofcontactforthisproject,while managingthetime,cost,andeffectivenessofouroverallproposedprocess. Asharhasextensiveexperiencemanaginglargeprojectswithmultiple stakeholders.Hehasfacilitatedcomplicatedfeasibilitystudiessuchasthe MiddleburyTown/CollegeBiomassStudyandbeenakeyparticipantonteams tofacilitatethedesignandconstructionofsuchprojectsastheWilliams CollegeStudentCenter($34million)andtheLakePlacidConferenceCenterat theOlympicReDevelopmentAuthorityoftheStateofNewYork.Asharhas alsoworkedasbothadesignarchitectandinconstruction.Hisprojectshavebeenawardedfortheir excellenceindesign,includingsustainability,energyefficiency,andexcellenceinhistoricpreservation. AndreaMurray,AIA,NCARB,LEEDAPDesignManager Andreaistaskedwithmanagingthethreedesigneffortsforthisproject.She willbetheliaisonfromtheCoreTeamtotheDesignTeams.Shebringsa greatdealofmasterplanningexperiencetothisteam.Shehasbeenlauded forhersustainabilityplanningattheVermontStudioCenters25building campusaswellasforherfeasibilityplanningwiththeBrattleboroFoodCoop. Shehasalsoworkedonmajorplanningeffortsformultiplecollegesand universities.Andreasworkinsustainabilityandenergyefficiencyinbuildings isalsoextensive.Andreahasmanagedbothdesignandbudgetsformulti milliondollarprojectsfortheCityofNewYorkDepartmentofSanitation.Andreasprojectsarewell awarded,andsheteachesArchitectureandtheEnvironmentatMiddleburyCollegeandhaslectured andpresentedonrelatedtopicsonmultipleoccasions.Andreaisnostrangertoworkingwithlarge groups.Hereaseincommunicationsanddiscussionfacilitationwillbeincrediblyvaluableinkeepingthis processandalloftheassociatedinformationflowing. 13

EngineeringVentures,PC(StructuralEngineering) EngineeringVentures,PCisanexperiencedconsultingengineeringfirmthathasbeenoperatingin Vermontfor30+years.InadditiontohavingworkedontheWSOCinthepast,EVhasdonestructural buildingassessments,anddesignforawidevarietyofhistoricandenergyefficiencyprojects.EVis directlyfamiliarthroughprojectswithbothbuildingsandfloodissuesattheWaterburyComplex.EVis currentlyinvolvedinthepreliminaryworkfortheAgBuildingfloodproofingonthisComplex.Inrecent yearstheywereinvolvedinthedesignofBurnhamHallinLincoln,VT.Thefloodproofingonthis buildingprovedinvaluableduringIrene.ThisyearEVhasperformedanevaluationoffloodmitigation strategiesforan800acremanufacturingsiteincentralNYS,involvingfloodcontrolbermsand demountablecontrolbarriers.EVbringsthecredentialsandexperienceofa30personlocalfirmknown forthekindofcreativeengineeringsolutionsthatwillberequiredinthisproject.EVwillassistwiththe existingbuildingandsiteassessment,helppreparetheplaybook,andwillevaluatedesignproposalsfor presentation.LeadingthechargefromEVis: DavidBoehm,P.E.,Founderofthefirmhas40yearsofexperience,with degreesinengineeringandplanning.Hehasbeenengagedinconsulting engineeringintheBurlingtonareaformorethan30years,with25yearsin privatepractice.Hisexperienceincludesprojectmanagement,engineeringfor bothsiteandstructuralprojects,andmunicipalplanning.Davidhasservedon numerousmunicipalandprofessionalboards,includingAmericanSocietyof CivilEngineers,theAmericanConsultingEngineersCouncil,asthePresidentof theVermontSocietyofProfessionalEngineers,theVermontAOTWooden BridgeAdvisoryTeam&TransportationStandardsCommittee,andhasbeenamemberoftheNational TrustforHistoricPreservation.DavidwillmanageEVsteamofengineersthroughthebuilding assessmentandrecommendationexercise.Hewillalsobekeyinpreparingtheinitialcodeand regulatoryreviewfortheproposedbuildingoptions. RobertNeeld,P.E.,President BobhasanengineeringdegreefromtheUniversityofVermontand28years ofexperiencewithengineeringconsulting.Inafirmofmultidisciplines;civil, structuralandpermitting,BobhasbeenintegralinmakingEngineering VenturesoneofthemostrespectedstructuralengineeringfirmsinVermont. ThebodyofBobsworkencompassesmanywellknown,awardwinning projectsincludinghospitals,schoolsanduniversities,athleticfacilities, commercialfacilitiessuchasofficebuildings,museums,skiresortsandheavy timberstructures,churches,publicbuildings,andmanyuniqueresidences, BobsworkwithhistoricstructuresincludeshavingspenttimeinMississippihelpingoutwiththe aftermathofHurricaneKatrina,andworkinCubatoaidinthehistoricpreservationofchurchesinthat country.BobhasservedasthePresidentoftheStructuralEngineersAssociationofVermont(SEAVT), theChairmanoftheCommitteetoDevelopSnowLoadStandardsfortheStateofVermontaswellas servingonthedevelopmentteamfortheBGSGuidelines,andChairmanfortheTownofWilliston HistoricPreservationCommittee.Withrespecttothisproject,Bobwillassistwiththeexistingbuildings assessmentandwillbekeyinassemblingtheplaybook.Bobsknowledgeandaffinityforhistoric structureswillhelpourteammakeappropriaterecommendationsastohowbesttousethevarious historicstructuresatWSOC. 14

 LNConsulting,Inc.(Mechanical,Electrical,andEnergyEngineering) L.N.ConsultingislocatedinWinooski,VT.ThecompanyisestablishedinVermontandhasbeenin businesssince1999.L.N.Consultingprovidesmechanical,plumbing,electrical,andfireprotection designandconsultingservices,andenergymasterplanconsultingservices.MostofLNsprojects encompasssustainable,renewable,andenergyefficientdesigntechniquesandsystems.Whenusedas energyefficiencyconsultantsLNcanprovidedetailedreviewsofcampusenergyuse,distributionand productionsystems,includingrenewablepowergenerationsystems.LNhasextensiveexperiencewith multiplegeothermalandradiantheating/coolingtechnologies,solarthermaltechnologies,PV technologies,fuelcelltechnologies,andcanprovideinsightintothemostenergyefficientandcost effectivetechnologies/methodsavailableforanyproject.LNhascompletedthedesignofthirteen buildingsthathaveLEEDcertification(threeplatinum,fivegold,fivesilver);completedthedesignof anotherfivebuildingsthatareregisteredandawaitingLEEDcertification,andareworkingonthedesign ofanotherfiveprojectsthataretoberegisteredintheLEEDcertificationprocess. ThemanagersofL.N.ConsultingareWayneNelsonandPaulLekstutisandtheywillleadtheLNeffortfor theWOCfeasibilityproject. PaulLekstutis&WayneNelson,P.E. PaulandWaynewillworkcloselytoperformexistingbuildinganalyseswith respecttobuildingcodecompliance,energyefficiency,andfloodprotection. Inaddition,PaulandWaynewillcarefullyconsidersiteenergydistributionand willevaluateconditionsandmethodologyofexistingenergytransport mechanisms(steam,condensatereturn,mediumvoltagepowerdistribution andmetering).Theywillconsiderthefollowing:modificationstoreuse infrastructuretominimizescopeandcost;newinfrastructuretopromote floodprotection;newinfrastructuretopromoteimprovedcampusenergy performance;modificationsornewinfrastructuretocreateenergysub meteringcapabilities;andinfrastructurerequirementstoaccommodatenew heatingplantsystemrequirements(toincludeCHP).PaulandWaynewillplay keyrolesindevelopingtheprojectplaybook.Theywillalsohelppreparecost benefitpaybackanalysesforthevariousrecommendedapproachestoenergy distributionandefficiencyonthiscampus.Thisistheirexperienceandwhere theyexcel.

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RearchCompany(DevelopmentConsulting,ConstructionManagementSupport) ReArchCompanyisaVermontbasedrealestatedevelopmentandconstructionmanagementfirm. Foundedin2002byconstructionindustryveteranJohnIllick,thecompanyhasamassedaresumeof successfulclients,includingindustryleadingbrandssuchasGreenMountainCoffeeRoasters,Burton Snowboards,Ben&JerrysHomemade,andSimonPearce,aswellasinstitutionsincludingtheStateof Vermont,FletcherAllenHealthCare,theUniversityofVermontandJohnsonStateCollege.Withover sixdecadesofcombinedcommercialconstructionexperience,ReArchstwoprincipals,JohnIllickand BertDeLaBruerewouldbringanenormouswealthofexperiencetoeveryaspectofthisproject,from unique,strategicprivateandpublicdevelopmentopportunitiestoonthegroundconstruction estimatingandplanningexperience.ReArchisathinktankthatknowshowtotakegreatideasand realizetheminanefficientandeffectiveway. JohnIllick,DevelopmentConsulting AgraduateoftheUniversityofVermont,JohnfoundedReArchin2002with decadesofexperienceintheconstructionindustry.Johnapproachesevery projectwiththoughtfulnessandcreativity.FortheWSOCproject,Johnwill offerhisexpertisespecificallyinprojectdevelopment.Havingdeveloped projectsalloverVermontandinotherpartsofNewEngland,Johnhasan excellentunderstandingofdevelopmentincentivesandopportunities.Hehas alreadybegunresearchingpotentialbusinessstructuresforamixeduse developmentoptionontheWSOCcampusandbelievesthereispotentialto includeavarietyofusesonsiteinacosteffectiveway.Becauseofthisexpertise,Johnwillhelpdefine theseopportunitiesintheplaybookandwillassisttheCoreTeaminmakingrecommendationstothe designteamsastohowtoproceed.Inaddition,Johnsconstructionmanagementexperiencewillbea hugeplusinstrategizingabouthowtomoveforwardattheendofthestudy. BertDeLaBruere,EstimatingandConstructionConsulting Bertbringsof30yearsofconstructionindustryexperiencetothisproject team.BerthasadegreeinConstructionTechnologyfromtheWentworth Instituteandhasamassedanimpressiveresumespanningallaspectsofthe industry.Forthisproject,Bertwillbefocusinghisexpertiseoncost estimating.HewillworkwiththeCoreTeam,StateTeamandDesignTeams earlyontodevelopprojectbudgetgoalsandwillestimatethecostofdesign optionstowardtheendoftheproject.Bertwillalsoworkwiththeenergy consultantstopreparelifecyclecostanalysesforvariousefficiencystrategies. HavingoneconsistentestimatingperspectiveforalloptionswillprovidetheStatewithcomparative informationfromwhichtheycanmakethebest,costbaseddecisionastohowtomoveforward.

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PhelpsEngineering,Inc.(CivilEngineering) PhelpsEngineeringisafullservicecivilengineeringfirmlocatedinMiddlebury,Vermont.Foundedin 1972byLancelotPhelps,Phelpsbringsawealthofexperiencetotheteamrangingfromsiteplanning, watersupply,wastewater,stormwater,toenvironmentalsystemsmanagement.Phelpshasworkedon manyStateprojectsinVermont,includingPublicSafetyFacilitiesinbothNewHavenandRoyalton.They havealsoworkedonmanylargecampusestoevaluateexistinginfrastructureandproposeeffectiveand efficientsolutionsforthefuture.Largecampusclientsinclude:MiddleburyCollege,Vergennes IndustrialPark,andvariousprojectsfortheAddisonCentralSupervisoryUnion.Forthisproject,Phelps willprepareinitial,onthegroundsitesurveys,includingreviewingexistingmappings,locatingexisting buildingsandexistingbuilding2011floodelevationsandfinishedfloorelevations.Theywillhelp prepareanalysesoftheexistingsiteandanynew,proposedbuildingsitesforinclusionintheproject playbook.Finally,theywillassistinthefinaldesignevaluationandreporting. JohnKiernan,P.E.,VicePresident JohnhasaBachelorsDegreeinChemicalEngineeringfromtheCooperUnion andaMastersDegreeinEnvironmentalEngineeringfromManhattanCollege. Hehasnearly20yearsofexperienceincivilandenvironmentalengineeringof verylargeprojects.Hisexpertiseisspecificallyinmanagingwatersystems fromsupplyandwastewatertostormwaterandfloodmanagement.Johnhas workedwithmanymunicipalitiesthroughoutthestateontheirwater planningsystemsfromWaterburytoBarretoCabot.Johnwillbringhis experiencetoourprojectandhewillalsomanagehisteamofcapable engineersinperformingthevarioussurveyingandreportingtasksathand.

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Landslide,Inc.(NaturalResourcePlanning,FloodplainManagement) LandslideNaturalResourcePlanningisanenvironmentalconsultingfirmcommittedtolinkingpeople totheirlandscape.Startedin2005,LandslideInc.focusesonmakingscientificinformationaccessibleto landowners,resourcemanagersanddecisionmakersandfacilitatinggoodmanagementdecisions. Servicesinclude:StreamGeomorphicAssessments,RiverCorridorPlanning,riverrestorationand conservationprojectmanagement,watershedassessment,restorationdesign,outreachandfacilitation, GISmappingandcommunityinvolvement.LandslideisownedbyAmySheldonwhohasover20yearsof naturalresourceplanningexperience. LandslidesroleinthisprojectwillprimarilybeassessingtheexistingWSOCandtheviabilityof maintainingimportantStatestructuresonasitelocatedentirelyinthefloodplain.StreamGeomorphic Assessment(SGA)dataexistsforthisareaoftheWinsooskiRiver,butaRiverCorridorManagementPlan thatwouldproviderecommendationsformitigatingimpactstohumaninfrastructurefromerosionand inundationdamagesrelatedtoflooding,hasnotbeencompleted.SGAdatacanbeusedtounderstand thecurrentstateoftheriverinthevicinityoftheWSOCandwillhelpinformlongtermmanagement decisions.LandslidehascompletednumerousSGAsandrivercorridorconservationandrestoration plansandwillassistengineersinevaluatingalternativesformaintainingstructuresinthefloodplain area. AmyD.Sheldon,NaturalResourcePlanner AmyhasaBachelorsDegreeinEconomicsfromMiddleburyCollegeanda MastersDegreeinNaturalResourcePlanningfromtheUniversityof Vermont.Amybrings16yearsofrivermanagementexperiencetothisteam. HerVermontprojectlistisextensive,fromtherecentChittendenCounty StreamTeamprojecttotheLewisCreekWatershedInitiativeandMiddlebury RiverCorridorConservationPlanInitiative.Shehasalsoworkedasthe ExecutiveDirectoroftheWhiteRiverPartnershipandtheExecutiveDirector oftheMiddleburyAreaLandTrust.

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LizPritchettAssociates(HistoricPreservationConsulting) LizPritchett,hasbeenanhistoricpreservationconsultantforover20years.Shewillcomplywith VermontHistoricPreservationAct22VSA701etseq.inpreparinganevaluationofthehistoricsiteto assistintheplanningprocessforthefutureofthehistoricWaterburyComplexandwillassisttheCore TeaminevaluatingvariousoptionsfortheStateofVermontWaterburyComplexdamagedbyTropical StormIrene.TheWSOCislistedintheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces.Morethan40brickbuilding constructedfrom1891to1962representthearchitecturalandhistoricsignificanceofthe100acresite thatoriginallyfunctionedastheVermontStateHospitaloftheInsane. Lizwillprovideaninventoryofthehistoricresourcesinthecomplex,andwilldeterminethe architecturalandhistoricsignificanceofthestructuresandthecomplexasawhole.Researchwill includevisitstotheprojectarea,andfilereviewattheVermontDivisionforHistoricPreservation.At partoftheVIAteamshewilltakeintoconsiderationtheconditionofthebuildingsduetothedamageby TropicalStormIrene,thepossibilityofmodifyingthebuildingsforpotentialnewusesinamannerthat complieswithTheSecretaryoftheInteriorsStandardsforRehabilitationofHistoricBuildings,aswellas thepotentialfornewconstructiononthesite. LizPritchett,HistoricPreservationConsultant LizPritchettishighlyqualifiedtobepartoftheVIAteam.Shehasconducted preservationplanningforlargebuildingcomplexesinVermontsuchas ChamplainCollege,BenningtonCollegeandMarlboroCollege.Shewasthe contractedhistoricpreservationconsultantfortheFletcherAllenHealthCare RenaissanceProjectinBurlington,Vermont,whichrequiredcarefulanalysisof thenumeroushistoricbuildingsinthehospitalcomplex.Optionsforthe futureofthiscomplexwereanalyzedand,withtheassistanceofandin consultationwiththeVermontDivisionforHistoricPreservation,aplanwas developedthatcalledforpreservationofmostofthehistoricstructures,demolitionofafewhistoric resourcesandamitigationplanthatcalledforamongotheritems,restorationoftheoriginal1879Mary FletcherHospitalbuilding,whichtodayremainsasthevisualcenterpieceofthecomplex. LizhasovertwentyyearsofexperienceinthefieldofHistoricPreservation.Earlyinhercareerasa SurveyHistorianfortheVermontDivisionforHistoricPreservation,Lizdocumentedhundredsof VermontstructuresanddevelopedherexpertiseinVermontandNewEnglandarchitecture.Lizhas nominatedmanypropertiestotheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces.In1992LizreceivedaMasterof SciencedegreeinHistoricPreservationfromtheUniversityofVermont.Thatsameyearsheestablished LizPritchettAssociates,asoleproprietorshipregisteredintheStateofVermont.

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4.StatementofQualifications
OurteammembersresponsestoquestionsofqualificationsinSection7.3oftheRequestforProposals arenotedbelow: Duringthelastfive(5)years,hastheArchitectural/engineerdesignfirmoranysubconsultanthada contractterminatedforanyreason?Ifso,submitfulldetails. VermontIntegratedArchitecture,PC(ProjectManagement,DesignAdministration)NO EngineeringVentures,PC(StructuralEngineering)NO LNConsulting,Inc.(Mechanical,Electrical,andEnergyEngineering)NO ReArchCompany(DevelopmentConsulting,Estimating)NO PhelpsEngineering,Inc.(CivilEngineering)NO Landslide,Inc.(NaturalResourcePlanning,FloodplainManagement)NO LizPritchettAssociates(HistoricPreservationConsulting)NO Duringthelastfive(5)years,hastheArchitectural/engineerdesignfirmoranysubconsultantbeen assessedanypenaltiesunderanyexistingorpastcontracts? VermontIntegratedArchitecture,PC(ProjectManagement,DesignAdministration)NO EngineeringVentures,PC(StructuralEngineering)NO LNConsulting,Inc.(Mechanical,Electrical,andEnergyEngineering)NO ReArchCompany(DevelopmentConsulting,Estimating)NO PhelpsEngineering,Inc.(CivilEngineering)NO Landslide,Inc.(NaturalResourcePlanning,FloodplainManagement)NO LizPritchettAssociates(HistoricPreservationConsulting)NO Duringthelastfive(5)yearshastheArchitectural/engineerdesignfirmoranysubconsultantbeenthe subjectofanyorder,judgmentordecreeofanyfederalorstateauthoritybarring,suspendingor otherwiselimitingtherightoftheArchitectural/engineerdesignfirm/subconsultanttoengageinany business,practiceoractivity. VermontIntegratedArchitecture,PC(ProjectManagement,DesignAdministration)NO EngineeringVentures,PC(StructuralEngineering)NO LNConsulting,Inc.(Mechanical,Electrical,andEnergyEngineering)NO ReArchCompany(DevelopmentConsulting,Estimating)NO PhelpsEngineering,Inc.(CivilEngineering)NO Landslide,Inc.(NaturalResourcePlanning,FloodplainManagement)NO 21

LizPritchettAssociates(HistoricPreservationConsulting)NO Providealistandsummaryofanypendingorthreatenedlitigation,administrativeorregulatory proceedingsandprovideastatementwhethersuchactionscouldaffectyourabilitytoperformthe requiredservices. VermontIntegratedArchitecture,PC(ProjectManagement,DesignAdministration)NO EngineeringVentures,PC(StructuralEngineering)YES. OnependingissueregardingacondominiumprojectforwhichEVprovidedstructuraldesign,to whichchimneyswereaddedduringconstructionwithoutEVsinvolvement;andthesechimneys hadsomestabilityissuesthathavebeencorrected. LNConsulting,Inc.(Mechanical,Electrical,andEnergyEngineering)NO ReArchCompany(DevelopmentConsulting,Estimating)NO PhelpsEngineering,Inc.(CivilEngineering)NO Landslide,Inc.(NaturalResourcePlanning,FloodplainManagement)NO LizPritchettAssociates(HistoricPreservationConsulting)NO

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Introduction ThefollowingmatrixsummarizestheexperiencetheCoreTeambringstothisfeasibilitystudy.Each teammemberhasexperienceinprojectsthatincorporatesomeoralloftheactivitiesincludedinthe matrix,andarepresentedonthefollowingpages.

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VermontIntegratedArchitecture,P.C. MiddleburyCommunityCenterandMunicipalOffices 94MainStreet,Middlebury,VT05753 TownofMiddlebury WilliamFinger(TownManager),802.388.8100 InMarch2011,VIAbeganworkingwiththeTownofMiddleburyto planforanewfacilitytohousetheTownOfficesandourpublic records.Thecomplexwillrepresenttheprideandcharacterthatis Middlebury,whileofferingspacesformanydifferenttypesofpublicactivities.Thebuildingandsitewill beanexcellentexampleofenergyefficiencyandresourceefficiency,intendedtoinspiregenerationsto come.VIAisworkingwithTownofficialsandthepublictodevelopplans,costbenefitanalyses,anda presentationforournextTownMeeting.Inaddition,AndreaalsoworkedwiththeTownof

Middleburytoassesstheconditionoftheexistingmunicipalgymnasium,a1911WPAproject. ThisassessmentincludedaSection106reviewasrequiredforvariousgrantapplicationsfor funding.Currently,rehabilitationofthemunicipalgymnasiumisbeingconsideredaspartofthe 40,000s.f.MiddleburyCommunityCenterproject.

VermontStudioCenter 80PearlStreet,Johnson,VT05656 VermontStudioCenter JimMacDowell(FacilitiesDirector),802.635.2727 TheVermontStudioCenterisavillageretreatforartistsandwriters. Artistsandwritersfromallovertheworldreceivefellowshipstocome tothestudiocenterforonemonthresidencies.TheStudioCenter includesover25buildings,manyofwhicharehistoric.AndreaworkedwiththeStudioCenterformore thanoneyeartodevelopaSustainableFacilitiesMasterPlan.Thisplanaddressedenergyuse,campus circulation,lifesafetyandaccessibilityupgrades,andhistoricpreservationprojects.Andreaworkedwith theStudioCentermanagementteamandboardofdirectorstodevelopthisplanintoadynamictool thatisbeingusedtofacilitateandprioritizecapitalprojectsformanyyearstocome.
ThisprojectwascompletedwhileAndreawasemployedatBreadLoafArchitectsPlannersBuilders.

WilliamsCollegePareskyCenter WilliamsCollege,Williamstown,MA01267 WilliamsCollege ToddNebraska(Contractor),802.989.9509 ThePareskyCenteristheheartofcampuslifeatWilliamsCollege.It providesgenerousopenspacesthatsupportstudentinteractionand socialactivities.The90,000s.f.buildingwasconstructedtomeethigh energyefficiencygoals,anincrediblytightconstructionschedule,and a$34millionbudget.Asharactedasadesignrepresentativeforthecontractor,BreadLoafCorporation, facilitatingcommunicationbetweenthearchitectsandtheconstructors.Hisroleprovedcriticalin developingconstructivesolutionstobringthedesignersintenttorealityontimeandwithinbudget.
ThisprojectwascompletedwhileAsharwasemployedatBreadLoafArchitectsPlannersBuilders.

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 Hypertherm HeaterRoad,Lebanon,NH03766 Hypertherm,Inc. PerrySeale(DirectorofFacilities),603.643.3441 Hyperthermisaleaderinthemanufacturingofadvancedplasma cuttingsystemsfortheuseinmetalfabricationindustries.Inorder forHyperthermtokeepupwithitsgrowth,Asharworkedwiththe extensiveteamofconsultantstoplanrenovationsoftheirexisting buildinganddesignanew160,000s.f.facility.This$35millionprojectisdesignedtolowercostsforthe companywithitsenergyefficientenvelopeandsupportslocalindustriesbyutilizingmaterialssourced regionally.Inaddition,thefacilityrecycleswaterandrecoversheatfromexhaustairintheHVAC system,majorlongtermbenefitsforthecompanyandtheenvironment.
ThisprojectwascompletedwhileAsharwasemployedatBreadLoafArchitectsPlannersBuilders.

EngineeringVentures,P.C. EnvironmentalandAgriculturalLabBuilding 103SouthMainStreet,Waterbury,VT05671 StateofVermont JohnOstrum,802.828.5652 CivilandstructuralDesignserviceshavebeenprovidedforflood protectionatthistwostory,slabongradesteelframebuildingatthe StateofVermontOfficeComplexinWaterbury.Additionally,EngineeringVentureshasalongstanding historyofprojectsattheStateOfficeComplexandhasbeeninvolvedinevaluationandrepairofmany buildingsdamagedbyIreneforthePreservationTrustofVermontandRevitalizeWaterbury. GoodyearIndustrialPark 28RiverStreet,Windsor,VT05089 TownofWindsor JillMichaels,802.765.4102 EngineeringVenturesperformedanevaluationandprovided environmentalservicesforthebuildings,siteandcampusofthe GoodyearTireandRubberCompany.Wedevelopedabuildingandschematicsiteplanwhichdepicted thegeneralstructuralframingandmechanical/electricalsystems.Theprojectwasthewinnerofan ACECExcellenceinEngineeringAward.

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BenningtonDowntownStateOfficeBuilding 324MainStreet,Bennington,VT05201 StateofVermont PeterHack(projectmanager),802.828.5976 Civilandstructuralserviceswereprovidedfortherehabilitationof thisdilapidatedtwostorybuildingwithunreinforcedbrickwalls.Theexistingadditionwasdeemed unsalvageable,whiletheremainderofthebuildingwasreinforcedwithsteelandwoodenbeams.Extra effortwastakenincreatinganenergyefficientedifice,withageothermalcoolingsystemanddrains. LNConsulting,Inc. NRGSystemsExpansionProject 110RiggsRoad,Hinesburg,VT05461 NRGSystems MarthaKeenan(ownerrepresentative),802.443.5326 L.N.Consultingcompletedthedesignandconstructionadministration fortheNRGExpansionfacility.Thisfacilityisa28,000sq.ft. office/manufacturingbuilding.Thisprojectusesgeothermalwell watercoolingforradiantslabsandventilationair.Thesystemdesign includeshighefficiencyenergyrecoveryventilationwithdemandcontroldistribution,occupancylighting controls,daylightingcontrols,naturaldaylightbalancingofalmostallspaces,domesticwatersolar heating,pelletwoodboilers,70kWofPVpowerproduction,andnaturalnighttimeoutdoorairbuilding cooling/ventilation.Thebuildingis70%moreefficientascomparedtoaminimallycompliantASHRAE building.TheprojecthasachievedLEEDGoldcertificationandwasawardedtheBetterBuildingby DesignAwardin2009. 88KingStreet 88KingStreet,Burlington,VT05401 HousingVermont AmyDemetrowitz(ownerrepresentative),802.862.5382 L.N.Consultingcompletedthedesignandconstructionadministration foramixedusebuildinginBurlington,VTthatsupportsHousing Vermontscentralofficesand22apartmentunits.TheHVACsystemwasbaseduponahighefficiency watersourceheatpumpsystemwithenergyrecoveryventilationfortheentirebuilding.Theheating systemiscomposedofhighefficiencycondensingboilerswithanindirectdomesticwaterheating system.Theelectricaldesignincludeshighefficiencylightingwithoccupancybasedcontrolsforminimal energyusage.TheprojectobtainedLEEDGoldcertification.

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PerryHallRennovationandExpansion S.WillardStreet,Burlington,VT05401 ChamplainCollege DavidProvost(ownerrepresentative),802.865.6400 L.N.Consultingcompletedthedesignandconstruction administrationfortheChamplainCollegePerryHallRenovationand ExpansionProject.Thisprojectconsistsofthehistoricalrenovation andexpansionofanexistingresidence(originallyconstructedin1859)toaccommodatetheadmissions andstudentsupportservicesofthecollege.Atcompletion,thebuildingwillbeapproximately30,000 sq.ft.TheprojectHVACsystemsincludeageothermalheatpumpsystemusinganopensourcewell withreturnwellgroundwatersystemcoupledtogeothermalwatersourceheatpumps.Thebuilding systemsareindependentoffossilfuels.Theprojectalsoincludesademandcontrolledventilation systemusinganenergyrecoveryventilator.Thebuildinglightinghasa0.3watt/sq.ft.powerdensity, andincorporatescompleteoccupancysensorcontrolsanddaylightingcontrolsforspaceswithexterior windows.Thebuildinghasbeenutilizinglessthan50%oftheenergyofanASHRAEcertifiedbuilding duetothedetailassociatedwiththeenvelopephysics,geothermalHVACsystemdesign,andlighting design.TheprojecthasachievedLEEDNC2009PlatinumCertification. ReArchCompany 21WaterStreetattheMonadnockMills 21WaterStreet,Claremont,NH03743 WainshalMillLeasingCo. NickAnderle(partner/owner),603.442.5555 ReArchCompanymanagedthishistoricpreservationand redevelopmentofa62,184sq.ft.abandonedbrickandtimberframe millbuildingintocommercialofficespace,thecorporate headquartersofaninternationalITsolutionsfirm,andaboutiqueinn.Theprocessinvolvedstructural improvementstotheabandonedandcollapsingmillbuildingaswellasatotalrenovationand rehabilitationoftheexteriorandinterior,includingnewinsulation,anewstateoftheartHVACsystem, newwindows,anewroof,newinteriorwalls,newelectrical,newplumbing,aswellasexteriorsite work.TheprojectwascompletedaccordingtotheUSDepartmentofInteriorsHistoricPreservation guidelinesandhassincewonmultipleawardsforarchitecturalexcellence,communityrevitalizationand historicpreservation. 124TechnologyParkWay 55CommunityDrive,S.Burlington,VT05403 TechnologyParkPartners SimonPearce(partner/owner),800.674.6280x2102 ReArchCompanyservedastheConstructionManageronthis architecturallysignificantcommercialofficebuildingatTechnology ParkinSouthBurlington,Vermont.The53,513sq.ft.buildingwas completedtotheUSGreenBuildingCouncilsLEEDGoldstandardsandwillbecertifieduponcompletion 27

oftheongoingtenantfitupforGreenMountainCoffeeRoasters,Inc.snewcorporateheadquarters whichReArchCompanyisalsoconstructingtoLEEDGoldstandards. 30CommunityDrive 30CommunityDrive,S.Burlington,VT05403 TechnologyParkPartners WandaMitchell(tenant),802.846.1500 30CommunityDriveistheformersiteoftheDigitalEquipment Corporationwhichwasredevelopedbeginningin1995froma manufacturingfacilityintoa275,000squarefootcommercialoffice building.ReArchCompanycontinuestoserveasboththe design/buildfirmandconstructionmanageronavarietyoftenantandlandlordimprovementprojects, includinginfrastructureupgradessuchasthe$2,300,338wideningofCommunityDriveinorderto successfullytransferittotheCityofSouthBurlington.AmongstReArchCompanysrenovationprojects at30CommunityDrivearethe21,672s.f.renovationstoBen&Jerryscorporateheadquartersaswell asthe9,169s.f.tenantfitupforthePlanetFitnesshealthclub.Otherprojectswithinthebuildinghave includedtheconstructionofa21,073s.f.environmentaltestinglaboratoryforTestAmerica;the renovationsandadditionstoSymQuestscorporateheadquarters;andtheconstructionoftwoseparate commercialkitchens,includingmostrecentlyforSugarsnap;acateringandretailoperationthatfocuses onutilizinglocallysourcedVermontproducts. PhelpsEngineering,Inc. MiddleburyDowntownBuildingSiteAssessment 94MainStreet,MiddleburyVT05753 TownofMiddlebury WilliamFinger(townmanager),802.388.8100 PhelpsEngineeringteamedwithT.J.BoyleAssociates,LLCtoevaluate developmentalternativesforthesiteforavarietyofmixed commercialandresidentialusesandparkingscenariosaswellasthe capacityoftheexistingwater,sewer,andstormwaterinfrastructuretoservethecontemplatedfuture building,theenvironmentalissuesatthesite,geotechnicalconsiderations,andarchaeologicalissues. PhelpsEngineeringsubsequentlydesigned,permitted,andoversawconstructionoftheneededutility improvements,andplansfordevelopmentofthesitearenowbeingconsideredbytheTownsEconomic DevelopmentInitiativeCommittee. BreadLoafCampusSiteAssessment 1192Route125,Ripton,VT05766 MiddleburyCollege LutherTenny(facilitiesservices),802.443.5236 PhelpsEngineeringprovidedconsultingservicesin2007foramaster planningsiteassessmenttoassisttheCollegeinevaluatingwhat infrastructureimprovementswouldbeneeded,thesuggested 28

timeframeformakingthoseimprovements,andprobablecosts.Theevaluationincludedinventoriesand assessmentofdecentralizedonsitesepticsystemsservingvariousportionsofthecampus,aswellas watersystemcomponents,limitedstormwaterdrainageinfrastructure,communications,roads,parking, andpedestrianaccess. NeshobeFarm 429RichmondRoad,Brandon,VT05733 ArtisanBuilders ChuckJohnson(contractor),707.495.9001 Auniqueexampleofcontemporarydevelopmentattheedgeofan existingvillage,NeshobeFarmintegrateshomesites,organic agricultureandalternativeenergyproduction,openspace,meadows, andwetlands,offeringaninnovativeeconomicmodelandafoundationforsustainableliving.Phelps EngineeringteamedwithT.J.BoyleAssociates,LLCforthis133unitPlannedUnitDevelopment.T.J. BoyleAssociatesprovidedmasterplanning,sitedesign,andpermitcoordinationwhilePhelps Engineeringevaluatedthefeasibilityandcostsnecessaryforupgradestomunicipalwaterand wastewatersystemsanddesignedthewater,wastewater,andstormwatersystems.In2009,theproject receivedaVermontPlannersAssociationPlanoftheYearAwardandaVermontChapterofthe AmericanSocietyofLandscapeArchitectureHonorAward. LandslideInc. MiddleburyRiverCorridorPlanningRestoration&Implementation Middlebury,VT AddisonCountyRegionalPlanning TimBouton(emergencyplanner),802.388.4151 LandslideInc.,asconsultingrivergeomorphologist,analyzedthe Phase2StreamGeomorphicAssessmentDataforthe15reacheson theMainStemandMiddleBranchoftheMiddleburyRiver.Dozens offloodresiliencyandwaterqualityimprovementprojectswere identifiedandprioritizedintoawatershedwideconservationplan. BallMountainBrookRiverCorridorPlanning Jamaica,VT WindhamCountyNaturalResourceConservationDistrict JoleneHamilton,(districtmanager),802.254.5325x104 Landslide,Inc.,asconsultingrivergeomorphologist,collectedPhase2 StreamGeomorphicAssessmentdataontheBallMountainBrook (2005)andcompletedarivercorridorrestorationandconservation plan(2009)thatresultedintheidentificationofspecificrestoration activitiesfortheDalewoodBrook.Theprojectwasconceivedand designedbyLandslide,Inc.andimplementedbytheVermontYouth ConservationCorps. 29

LizPritchettAssociates FletcherAllenHealthCareRenaissanceProject 111ColchesterAvenue,Burlington,VT05401 MedicalCenterHospitalofVermont DaveKelty(facilitiesplanninganddevelopment),802.847.8443 LizPritchettwasthecontractedhistoricpreservationconsultantfor theFletcherAllenHealthCareRenaissanceProjectinBurlington, Vermont,whichrequiredcarefulanalysisofthenumeroushistoric buildingsinthe32acrehospitalcomplex.Optionsforthefutureof thiscomplexwereanalyzed,and,withtheassistanceofand consultationwiththeVermontDivisionforHistoricPreservationa planwasdevelopedthatcalledforpreservationofmostofthehistoric structures,demolitionofafewhistoricresourcesandamitigation planthatspecifiedamongotheritems,restorationoftheoriginal 1879MaryFletcherHospitalbuilding,whichtodayremainsasthevisualcenterpieceofthecomplex.The HistoricBuildingsEvaluationreportfollowedrequirementsforAct25under10VSAChapter151, Criterion8. JohnsonHouseRelocation 617MainStreet,Burlington,VT05401 UniversityofVermont LindaSeavey(campusplanningservicesdirector),802.656.0215 In2007theUniversityofVermontconstructedalargestudentunion alongMainStreetonthecentralcampus.TheHistoricBuildings EvaluationReportpreparedbyLizPritchettin2004reviewedthe significanceoftheresourcesintheprojectincludingtheJohnson House(1806),oneoftheoldestbuildingsinBurlington.Thisreportprovidedadescriptionoftheproject, evaluatedtheadverseeffectoftheundertakingduetothedemolitionoftwohistoricbuildingsthat wereeligiblefortheNationalRegister,andprovidedmitigationmeasuresthatensuredthattheeffectof theprojectwasnotundue.ThisHistoricBuildingsEvaluationReportwaspreparedforpurposesofAct 250reviewunder10V.S.A.Chapter151,Criterion8,andtheUniversityofVermontMasterPlan, G.2.A.1. ChamplainCollegeHistoricPreservationPlan 163SouthWillardStreet,BurlingtonVT05401 ChamplainCollege DavidProvost(VPfinanceandadministration)802.865.6400 TheChamplainCollegeHistoricPreservationPlanfulfillsaconditionof theAct250permit(#4CO5157)fortheinstitutionsundertaking comprisingtheconstructionoftwonewbuildingstheStudentLife ComplexandtheGlobalBusinessCenter,andthedemolitionofonehistoricbuildingPearlHallAnnex. Thepreservationplanidentifiesthehistoriccharacterandstatusofeverybuildingoncampusthatis 30

morethan40yearsold(amajorityofwhicharebrickconstruction),outlinesanyphysicalproblemswith thebuildings,recommendsappropriaterehabilitationtechniques,andidentifiespotentialfutureuses. LizPritchett,ahistoricpreservationconsultantwithtwentyyearsofexperience,haspreparedthe preservationplan.

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