Principal August 26, 2013 Town of Ledyard Mayor s Office 741 Colonel Ledyard Hwy. Ledyard, CT 06339 Re: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSAL NEW POLICE STATION, LEDYARD, CONNECTICUT Bid # 2014-1 (Due: 2:00pm on August 30, 2013) Town of Ledyard, Please accept this letter of interest (one original & twelve copies) with attached supporting material in response to your recent Request for Qualifications/Proposals to provide complete design services to construct a new Police Station and related site improvements at 737 and 741 Colonel Ledyard Highway and to provide construction oversight and consulting services in conjunction with a Construction Manager as advisor. The project also involves demolition of several buildings and parking lot, utility and site improvements at the Town Hall complex and surrounding area. With the submittal of this response, I accept all terms, conditions and requirements contained in the RFP/Q. Attached is an introduction to Strong Design Associates, Architects for your review and consideration for hopeful inclusion in your short-list of intended consultants. INCLUDED IN THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS & PROPOSAL: This Letter of Interest including the required Fee Schedule. Introduction to Strong Design Associates, Architects. Resume of firm Principal. Proposed Organizational Chart. Certification of Registration to practice Architecture in the State of Connecticut which indicates that Strong Design Associates, Architects is not debarred, suspended or otherwise prohibited from professional practice by any Federal, State or local agency. A Certificate of Liability Insurance as requested in the RFQ/P will be provided if selected for service.
Principal List of References. Completed Town Form 1. Proposed Fee: 1). Design Phase: (40%) = $64,000 2). Construction & Bid Documents Phase: (55%) = $88,000 3). Preparation of Demolition Specifications for Demolition of three existing buildings: (5%) = $ 8,000 TOTAL: $160,000 4). Extra Cost per month after 12 months of construction (assume 10 hours per week at $95.00 per hour at 4.33 weeks per month) $ 4,000 5). Credit for LEED deduct: -($20,000) I look forward to working with you on this endeavor and thank you again for the opportunity to work with the Town of Ledyard. If you have any questions, comments or need additional information please feel free to contact me. Regards, Architect / Principal / LEED Accredited Professional 20 Clover Lane Manchester, CT 06040 Phone: (860) 614-9269 Fax: (860) 646-9050 alan.strong@sbcglobal.net
Architect / Principal INTRODUCTION Architect J. Alan Strong, A.I.A. began the firm Strong Design Associates in 1986 in order to better serve the public in the capacity of Architectural Design, Planning, Interiors, Project Management and Construction Administration. This organization of qualified design, construction and consulting personnel will bring your commercial or residential project from initial concept into full completion. As indicated below, Al has a full history and thorough understanding of various aspects of Architectural contexts with a particularly strong portfolio of projects in the educational market. In the past he has been involved on various projects as represented in the following illustrations: The new Parker Memorial Community Center replaces the neighborhood s 50 year old existing facility. As Project Architect / Project Manager, Al was responsible for the progress of this project from Construction Documentation through Construction Administration and Closeout. Renovations and an addition to Chaffee Hall at the Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut in 2009. This was a renovation of an existing gymnasium into a state of the art 300 seat Multipurpose Performing Arts Theater and classroom addition.
Architect / Principal Breakthrough Magnet School, Hartford, Connecticut. Project Management responsibilities included coordinating all design disciplines from Concept Design through Construction Administration. This 60,000-square foot, Pre-K through 8 th Grade Elementary School development was Connecticut s first design/build school project. Al designed this 10,000 square foot addition to the Dodd Middle School in Cheshire, Connecticut in 2003. The addition was necessary to relieve the existing facilities current overcrowded student population. Longmeadow Elementary School in Middlebury, Connecticut designed in 1995 was one of Al s accomplishments in the Design Development aspect of public education. Al was responsible for the Design Development & Construction Document development of this 86,000 square foot facility which was completed in 1996.
Architect / Principal Saxe Middle School in New Canaan, Connecticut was a project Al was involved with in 1998. He was responsible for production of construction documents for this facility. This project involved 120,000 square feet of additions to an existing 100,000 square foot fully renovated public school for 6 th through 8 th grade students. The multiple additions included a new Media Center, Gymnasium, Cafeteria and Music Wing. The Lexington School in Lexington, Kentucky was one of Al s endeavors into private education. Al was responsible for code compliance during the Design Development phase of this project. The project consisted of multiple additions and a full existing facility renovation to this prestigious private elementary school. This design is reflective of the school s Montessori School style of academics developed in the early 20 th century. Educational methods are based on scientific observation of children's learning processes. An environment in which children can freely choose from a number of developmentally appropriate activities is available.
Architect / Principal The Oxford High School in Oxford, Connecticut was designed by Al in the hope of achieving the town s first High School. The project was narrowly defeated in referendum in June of 2003. An Office and Retail Building Designed by Strong Design Associates for a client in Billerica, Massachusetts in 1987. A rendering by Strong Design Associates for Developer Eric Santini of SANTINI HOMES In Tolland, Connecticut in 1991.
Architect / Principal Redesign of the façade of the Foxwoods Casino s Two Trees Hotel in 2002. Responsibilities included coordinating the demolition of a portion of the guest rooms, selection of materials which were compatible with the existing material systems, design of a continuous exterior terrace and covered walkway connecting the main entry with the restaurant. Redesign of the façade of the Foxwoods Casino s Two Trees Hotel in 2002. Code review, meetings with local building officials, construction documentation and construction administration were also part of this projects scope of work.
Architect / Project Manager / LEED Accredited Professional Areas of Expertise Architecture Interior Design Sustainable Design Years of Experience 30 Years Education 1983 / Architecture / University of Kentucky College of Architecture, Lexington, Kentucky Continued Education LEED Accredited Professional Project Management Certification Courses Registrations/Certifications 1997 / Licensed Architect, State of Kentucky 1998 / Licensed Architect, State of Virginia 1999 / Licensed Architect, State of Arizona 2001 / Registered Interior Designer, State of Connecticut 2008 / Licensed Architect, State of Connecticut Professional Societies/Affiliates American Institute of Architects AIA Connecticut U.S. Green Building Council Green Building Certification Institute National Trust for Historic Preservation Contact Information 20 Clover Lane Manchester, CT 06040 ph: 860-614-9269 fax: 860-646-9050 Overview Mr. Strong has considerable experience in the field of Public Education, Private Education, Corporate, Health Care, Gaming and Residential projects. Involvement in the projects listed below includes Feasibility Studies, Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction Administration and Project Management. Project Specific Experience Recreational Facilities Architect / Project Manager, Parker Memorial Community Center, Hartford, Connecticut (2010): Project Management responsibilities included coordinating all design disciplines and scheduling for developing construction documentation while working with outside consultants and contractors. Project Manager from Construction Documentation through Construction Administration and Closeout. This 36,000 square foot facility is a state of the art community recreational facility which replaces a 50 year old existing facility. All mechanical systems are remotely controlled and can be manipulated by the Hartford Department of Public Works. Project Cost $18 million. Public Educational Facilities Architect / Project Manager, Breakthrough Magnet School, Hartford, Connecticut (2004-2006): Project Management responsibilities included coordinating all design disciplines from Concept Design through Construction Administration. Able to keep this fast-paced design project on schedule for a construction start of August 2004. Project Architect and coordinator of programming and design efforts for this City of Hartford 60,000-square foot elementary school development, Connecticut s first design/build school project. Project Cost: $22.3 million. Project Architect, Hilltop Residence Hall Renovations, On-Call, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut (2004-2007): Responsible for Building Code upgrades and assessments of deficiencies to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Building Code deficiencies are associated with gas heating and ventilation equipment located within the apartment units. Specifications Writer, Harding High School, Bridgeport, Connecticut (2004): Coordination and development of project specifications and project manual for the upgrade of Harding High School in the City of Bridgeport to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Project Cost: $650,000.
Specifications Writer, Marin Elementary School, Bridgeport, Connecticut (2004): Coordination and development of project specifications and project manual for the upgrade of Marin Elementary School in the City of Bridgeport to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Project Cost: $445,000. Architect, Saxe Middle School, New Canaan, Connecticut (1995): Responsible for production of construction documents for the Saxe Middle School, a 26 million dollar, 120,000 square foot addition to a 100,000 square foot fully renovated public school facility. Additions included a new Media Center, Gymnasium, Cafeteria and Music Wing. Project Cost: $26 million. Architect, Bryant Elementary School, Bridgeport, Connecticut (1994): Responsible for the design and construction documentation for this classroom, media center and entrance addition to an Elementary School in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Project Cost: $6.5 million. Architect, Oxford High School, Oxford, Connecticut (2003): Responsible for the design of the Oxford High School. This 150,000 square foot, 36 million dollar project was narrowly defeated in referendum in June of 2003. Some of the main features for this project included a multi-level Media Center, 800-seat Gymnasium, 500-seat Auditorium and six-lane Natatorium complete with competition swimming and diving facilities. Project Cost $36 million. Architect, Longmeadow Elementary School, Middlebury, Connecticut (1995): Responsible for this new 86,000 square foot facility in Regional School District 15. Project Cost $10.2 million. Private Educational Facilities Architect / Project Manager, The Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor, Connecticut (2010): Responsible for the renovation of an existing Gymnasium facility into a 300 seat theater and classroom addition to Chaffee Hall. Work included a full renovation to the existing facility. Project Cost $11.6 million. Architect, Rippawam / Cisqua Elementary School, Bedford, New York (1997): Responsible for Media Center and Classroom additions & renovations to both campuses in Bedford. A Music Classroom and Instructor s Residence were added to the Rippowam Campus as a freestanding building. Project Cost $4.2 million. Architect, Rocky Hill Elementary School, East Greenwich, Rhode Island (1996): Responsible for an existing facilities study for an elementary school in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The analysis was performed in order to develop a feasibility study for providing additions and renovations to the entire campus of late 19 th century classroom buildings. 2
Architect, The Lexington School, Lexington, Kentucky (1999): Responsible for additions and renovations to a private elementary school in Lexington, Kentucky. Project Cost $32 million. Corporate Facilities Project Manager / Architect, Pratt & Whitney Entry Post 36 Renovation (2006): Responsible for design, documentation, project management and preliminary cost estimating for a renovated main entrance to the administration building. Project Cost $90,000.00 (est.) Project Manager / Architect, Pratt & Whitney Building A Corridor (2004): Responsible for design, project management and preliminary cost estimating. Project Cost $90,000.00 (est.) Architect, Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation, East Hartford, Connecticut (2001): Responsible for the design development and construction documentation of CNG s new operations center. Project Cost $8.6 million. Architect, Billerica Office Park, Billerica, Massachusetts, (1988): Responsible for Schematic design of a four story office and retail building for a client in Billerica, Massachusetts. Architect, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, New London, Connecticut (2000): Responsible for the production of a campus wide ADA Accessibility Report. Health Care Facilities Architect / Project Manager, Community Health Services (CHS), Hartford, Connecticut (2007-2010): On call for various ongoing interior renovations and most recently, design of a $6 million, two story addition over the existing Executive Parking area. Architect / Project Manager, Community Health Services (CHS), Bloomfield, Connecticut (2010): Design of a partial renovation to an existing facility into a neighborhood branch Medical & Dental clinic. Architect, Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich, Connecticut (2000): Responsible for redesign of the hospital s Radiology Department. Project Cost $1.2 million. Architect, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut, (1992-1994): Responsible for various space planning projects within the hospital. Gaming Facilities Architect, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Foxwoods Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut (2001-2003): Responsible for the redesign of the façade of the casino s Two Trees Hotel. Responsibilities included documenting existing conditions, coordinating the demolition of a portion 3
of the guest rooms, selection of materials which were compatible with the existing material systems, design of a continuous exterior terrace and covered walkway connecting the main entry with the restaurant. The scope of work also included adding an internal connection between the reception desk and the restaurant. Code review, meetings with local building officials, construction documentation and construction administration were also part of this projects scope of work. Project Cost $3 million (est.). Staff Architect / Project Manager, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation s Child Development Center, Foxwoods Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut (2004-2005). Responsible for the design of renovations to the Child Development Center. Responsibilities included initial meetings with the Child Development staff to develop a workable program design of currently unused space within the existing facility, code review, construction documentation and construction administration. This design added three classrooms, mechanical space, toilets and circulation space to the existing facility located on tribal property. Residential Facilities Architect, Immanuel House, Hartford, Connecticut (2003-2004): Responsible for the design of a 41 unit Assisted Living development. This building is a freestanding addition to an existing facility. Project Cost $600,000. Garages Architect / Project Manager, Lebanon Department of Public Works Garage, Lebanon, New Hampshire (2005): Responsible for design, code review, project management and preliminary cost estimation for the development of a Space Program based on the current and anticipated future needs for the City of Lebanon s Department of Public Works. Upon completion and acceptance of the developed Space Program, we designed a new 50,900-square foot complex. It incorporated a 14,600 square foot / two-story combined Maintenance and Administration Building with office space, four maintenance bays and a wash bay, an attached 27,300-square foot Storage Facility for eighteen City-owned vehicles with an integrated hoist system for elevated salt and sander storage and an attached 9,000 square foot Salt & Sand Storage and Mixing Facility. Project Cost $4.7 million (est.) Chronology 1986 Present: Strong Design Associates, Manchester, Connecticut 2007 2010: Du Bose Associates, Architects, Hartford, Connecticut 2003 2007: URS Corporation AES, Rocky Hill, Connecticut 1997 2001: The S/L/A/M Collaborative Architects, Glastonbury, Connecticut 1994 1997: Jeter, Cook & Jepson Architects, Hartford, Connecticut 4
Principal Town of Ledyard Strong Design Associates Architects TO Design, LLC Civil Engineering / Landscape Architects Santo Domingo Engineering, LLC Structural Engineering RZ Design Associates, Inc. Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Gibbons Estimating Group, LLC Construction Estimating Services TEAM ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Principal REFERENCES: Antonio Matta, AIA, City Architect City of Hartford Department of Public Works 525 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103 P: 860-757-9982 Ref. Project: Parker Memorial Community Center Doug Colter, Director of Project Management Community Health Services 500 Albany Avenue Hartford, CT 06120 C: 203-871-9988 Ref. Project: Community Health Services Lou Cherichetti, Owner s Representative The Loomis Chaffee School Batchelder Drive Windsor, CT 06095 P: 860-930-0117 Ref. Project: Loomis Chaffee South Campus Addition & Renovation Dr. Judith A. Palmer, Superintendent Oxford Public Schools 1 Great Hills Road Oxford, CT 06478 P: 203-888-7754 Ref. Project: Oxford High School Monty M. Aheart, President / CEO Meadows Real Estate Management and Development Corp. CRT Community Renewal Team 555 Windsor Street Hartford, CT 06120 P: 860-560-5614 C: 860-559-1870 Ref. Project: CRT Warehouse Renovation