HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - 8228 NIX FARM OFFICE & SHOP ADDITIONSNix Farm Office & Shop Additions
RFP 8228
Index February 16, 2016
1. Company History and Experience
2. Team’s Commitment and Experience with Integrated, High-
Performance Buildings and Sustainable Design
A. Services & Experience
B. Team Organization and Personnel
3. Team’s Experience with USGBC LEED Green Building Rating System
(A. Projects Submitted for LEED Certification)
4. References
5. Proposed Services for the Office Addition to the Shop and Team
Approach
6. Capabilities / Experience
7. Fixed Fee for Phases 1 & 2, phases 3 & 4 (estimates) & hourly rates.
8. Insurance Certificate
1. Company History & Experience
Principal Architect, Stephen J. Steinbicker, LEED AP, BD+C, AIA, NCARB
Steve has practiced architecture in Colorado since 1979. He is a LEED (Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design) BD+C Accredited Professional who is passionate applying LEED principles
to our design projects, producing sustainable, high-performance buildings with particular
attention to daylighting and facility energy management. He embraces green building practices
and applies his expertise to all projects, even those not pursuing LEED certification.
Steve Steinbicker is a member of the American Institute of Architects,
the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, the U.S. Green Building Council,
and is a Board Member of the Institute for the Built Environment, a research-based educational program
of the Construction Management Department at Colorado State University, fostering stewardship and
sustainability. Steve is an Advisory Board Member for Front Range Community College.
Architecture West, LLC is an Energy Star Partner.
Architecture West, LLC: What Sets Us Apart
•Commitment to our clients' needs and optimizing sustainable design solutions
•Award-winning design ability
•Dedication to sustainable high-performance buildings
•Integrated whole systems approach to design, daylighting and facility energy management
•Integrity of design through cost-effective, practical and exemplary solutions
•Depth of experience with focus on Design - Build - Assist
•Focused design-charrette process for assessing project and community needs and programming the buildings' uses
•Successful track record working with City and County Planning offices
•History of successful teaming with other firms, design and construction
•One Principal leading through the processes, concept to operations
•Effective communication throughout our team disciplines and with the Owner, Owners Rep, and CM/GC
•Community involvement in non-profits, higher education, municipal forums
Sustainable Commercial Architectural Services
Architecture West, LLC, founded in 1996, is staffed by LEED-Accredited Professionals
dedicated to providing an integrated whole systems approach to architectural design, land planning,
and construction administration services, with a particular emphasis on sustainable, high performance
buildings. We utilize a team approach to design, costing and constructability, balancing clients' needs
with value. Architecture West's goal is to exceed the needs of its clients, while optimizing operational
and maintenance life cycle cost savings by pursuing energy efficient design that promotes conservation
of resources. Through continuing education, seminars and conferences, we remain up-to-date with the
latest advances in Green Building.
Areas of expertise include LEED based design, sustainable/daylighting design, team facilitation,
community and design charrette facilitation, site analysis/selection, land planning, programming,
construction documents, interior architecture and design, construction administration and
tenant finish, with a focus on Design/Build/Assist delivery methods. We focus on the
programmatic needs and design parameters established for each individual project, often
utilizing design charrettes to collect input from all involved parties. Our broad project portfolio
includes mixed-use, residential, offices, retail, banks, medical, schools and industrial facilities,
demonstrating a proven ability to collaborate with other contractors to ensure a successful project.
Chapter 1., GENERAL INFORMATION - Section #3. REQUIREMENTS
1. There will be no Cost of Proposal Preparation.
2. We acknowledge that the Proposal shall be in Effect for 90 days, minimum.
3. We have reviewed and are familiar with the Fort Collins Building Design Standards Manual, having
utilized on other City building projects.
4. We understand the City is exempt from all taxes.
5. The Proposed Architecture West / Nix Farm Team acknowledges the importance of LEED experience
and has multiple LEED Accredited Professionals on the Design Team. In addition, our LEED /
Sustainability Consultants have extensive expertise in Certification and the LEED process.
6. The Proposed Team has multiple project experience in LEED-Gold, Platinum and Net-Zero design
projects. The strength of this Team is noted in the Project Profile and resume sections. Architecture
West has a pending LEED-Gold and Net-Zero design project for the Town of Lochbuie, Police Department
& Community Center, currently underway.
7. We understand the project budget. A significant strength of our Team is that we understand the
Design-build assist method of design, budgeting, constructability and construction build-out. Our
extensive knowledge in coordinating in real-time design and costing, makes our Team stand-out. We
have included Elder Construction for Pre-Construction estimating/budgeting, their intimate knowledge
of the Northern Colorado market will give us comprehensive feedback with Design and Owner options,
alternates and a systems thinking approach.
Addendums No. 1 & 2. We acknowledge receipt of both Addendums and have included those
comments in our Proposed Scope of Services.
Chapters 2 & 3., OBJECTIVES & SCOPE OF WORK
Our consulting Team has reviewed the Nix Farm - Natural Areas Department Objectives and
acknowledge the programming goals and proposed Design elements. We have also reviewed Scope of
Work to include "....a good deliverable design product and ultimately a high quality construction
project..." , our goals will be to work diligently with City Staff & Consultants to deliver the best building
solution, that will exceed Your expectations!
The project will be developed in multiple steps, Phases 1 & 2, Schematic, Conceptual and Preliminary
Design Development. This will enable master planning, systems options /alternate investigations, initial
budgeting and energy/LEED reviews. Revit CADD software programs will enable timely and multiple
design solutions, as well as comprehensive Construction Document coordination at later phases.
Phases 3 & 4, Final Design, Construction Documents & Construction Administration documentation and
coordination will be provided with Staff and the selected General Contractor.
Chapter 4., QUALIFICATIONS AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Company History and Experience
Our Firm and Team resumes, experience and related Project / LEED projects are included in the
Proposal.
2. Team Commitment and Experience with High-Performance Buildings and Sustainable design
Architecture West is supported by a highly qualified group of Engineers and consultants, with a
successful record of High-performance buildings and projects. The Nix Farm project could look at
several site specific strategies including solar hot water heating for the wash bay, Geo-Ex. 'thermal-farm
loop field', on-demand hot water units, interlocking controls with the heating systems on overhead
garage door (& other) openings, solar light tubes, solar PV carports for exterior vehicle covers, among
others. Other related effective strategies could be; daylighting, high-performance Low E glazing, super-
efficient LED lighting, reducing lighting densities, energy recovery systems, BAS, occupancy and CO2
sensors, simple operable windows for natural ventilation, thermal chimneys and night-cooling
strategies, geo-exchange heating and cooling systems, photo-voltaics, exceptional envelope insulating
systems, , water saving fixtures, raw water irrigation systems, permeable pavers that minimize site
stormwater collection and re-charge ground-water, cool roofing and locally sourced materials, have all
contributed to a variety of LEED projects including some that have/are approaching Net-Zero.
Energy analysis software programs would include Equest or Energy Plus and other daylighting
modeling. Our Consultants will coordinate with the City's pre-selected Energy Modeling & Cx
consultants, Ambient Energy and McKinstry, we worked with both on the recent Utilities Service
buildings at Wood Street.
Most projects include various levels of LCA and value-engineering options including building
envelopes, mechanical systems, glazing, and many others including add/alternate pricing. Our Team
adds value to the Schematic design phases by including an active Northern Colorado General Contractor,
Elder Construction, for current construction costs and the ability to solicit sub-contractor input, in a very
dynamic market.
Team Organization and Personnel is included in our Organizational Chart and Resume information.
3. Team Experience with USGBC & LEED projects, Certification process
Architecture West's multiple projects include DOLA funded & LEED-Gold Certification for recent
and current projects for Mead Town Hall and Fire Station, also the Lochbuie Police Department and
Community Center, pending LEED-Gold and tracking Net-Zero. Additional projects include Nederland
Community Center LEED-Gold, United Way Housing Services Center/Sister Mary Alice Center, LEED-
Silver, Sundance Professional Offices, Loveland, LEED-Gold. Our Consultants have additional wide
variety of projects related including the Fort Collins MAX South Transit Center, CSU Engines and Energy
Conversion laboratory and Seniors Center, among others.
4. References for 'Similar Projects'
• City of Fort Collins Utilities Vehicles Services Buildings, Net-Zero (pending) - Chad Mapp, Project
Manager, 221-6227
Principal Architect, Consultant Team Coordinator - 2015 - 2016
• Town of Lochbuie - LEED Gold & Net-Zero (pending) - Steve Stamey, Town Manager, 303-655-
9308
Principal Architect, Consultant Team Coordinator - 2015 - 2016
• Fort Collins Housing Authority - Chadrick Martinez, Development Director, 416-2811
Principal Architect, Consultant Team Coordinator, Owner's Rep. - 2011 - 2016 (multiple
projects, incl. Net-Zero)
(Others available on request.)
5. Services and Approach
Consultant collaboration with the City Staff will be key elements to a successful project. This
team approach will continue into final design and Contractor design-build assist efforts.
6. Unique capabilities/Experience & Key Personnel
Our Team brings a well-qualified expertise, from Planning processing to high-performance
building design, LEED experience, developed thru a creative and collaborative process.
7. Fee Structure
The Proposed Fee for Phases 1&2 and estimate for Phases 3&4 are included in the Proposal.
8. Insurance Requirements
Our insurance policy is provided and we have reviewed the sample agreement for minimum
insurance requirements.
2. Commitment & Experience with High-Performance/Sustainable Design
Services
The services of Architecture West, LLC include land planning and award-winning architectural design
that is responsive to both the owners' needs and the environment. Architecture West is committed to
high performance sustainable building. Our projects have been significantly enhanced by responsible
and responsive architectural planning and design. Our goal is to produce a building that will have
minimal environmental impact with maximum human comfort, a building that will exceed LEED
standards.
The team of architects, planners and experienced CAD professionals at Architecture West use Autodesk
Revit, the latest in BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology to design and construct projects in
3D. The real benefit of 3D modeling is the ability to observe the design from any angle. This helps us
identify potential conflicts in the design phase, saving time and money. This software also allows us to
collaborate with Structural and MEP teams. For the building owner, 3D design makes project
visualization a snap. We can provide a simple model to review as the project progresses, allowing the
owner to view the building from any angle, remove walls to look inside, cut sections and print.
Methodology
Architecture West often utilizes an "Integrated Design" team approach, collaborating with qualified
consultants. Design charrettes, or dynamic workshops, provide an opportunity to gather the entire
building team, owners and stakeholders to identify goals, process, issues and solutions. Environmental
issues are defined, strategies explored and innovative solutions discovered.
Integrated design is a cost effective means to producing high performance buildings that are
sustainable, regenerative and restorative. Successful integrated design incorporates sustainable
strategies for site, water, energy, materials and indoor environmental quality, as well as creating design
excellence in form, function, budget and schedule. This process results in "real time" coordination of all
design criteria through the synergy of the team.
Focusing the integrated vision of a skilled design team on whole systems solutions for a specific project
results in quality, timeless and sustainable architecture. This collaboration can combine beauty with
practicality, meld amenity with economics, and honor the needs of both present and future generations.
Design Experience and Capabilities
Relevant Projects Integrating Sustainable Design:
o Lochbuie Town Hall & Police Services Center – LEED Gold / Net Zero pending
o Mead Town Hall – LEED Gold
o Freedom Elementary School - High-performance, Geo-Exchange HVAC,
Daylighting
o Pioneer Charter School – Designed to LEED Silver specifications
o Nederland Community Center – LEED Gold Certified
o United Way Day Center / Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope-LEED Silver Certified
o Sundance Professional Centre - LEED Gold Certification,
EPA Energy Star Design Rating- 97
o Fort Collins Vehicle Storage – Net-Zero Design (in progress)
o Peloton Cycles - LEED Platinum Certification (pending)
LEED & ‘Net-Zero Sustainable Design Features
LED lighting fixture replacements, occupancy sensors, Photo voltaic panels, high-performing insulation
systems, fluid applied air/moisture barriers, low-flow water-conserving fixture replacement, high-
performing Mechanical systems, i.e. Geo-exchange and Energy recovery systems, high-performing Low-E
windows, low-water irrigation upgrades and landscape materials & other synergistic, mutually beneficial
opportunities/solutions will be investigated by the Design Team with City Staff and with General
Contractor Staff input, costing and value-added discussions. Minimizing long term maintenance issues
and equipment commissioning will be a concentrated goal for the remodeling. Life cycle, ‘High-Value’
materials selections will also be prioritized.
Recently Completed Related Governmental / Shop / LEED Projects
Vehicle Maintenance
Fort Collins Wood Street Utility Service Vehicle Building
Titan Machinery (Completed as a Design/Build Team)
Mountain View Fire Protection District Fire Station No. 4
Mountain View Fire Protection District - Longmont
Mountain View Fire Protection District Fire Station No. 3
Mountain View Fire Protection District – Erie
Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
Fort Collins Wood Street Utility Service Vehicle Building
SuperVac
Larimer County – Carter Lake Marina
Titan Machinery
Specification products
Sierra Longview
Genesis
Waterford
World Beverage
SA Robotics
Public & LEED Projects
Lochbuie Town Hall & Police Services Center (LEED – Gold pending)
Mead Community Center (LEED - GOLD)
Nederland Community Center (LEED - Gold)
Pioneer Charter School (LEED - SILVER)
Freedom Elementary School
Loveland Classical Schools
Mountain View Administrative Offices
Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope (LEED - Silver)
Peloton Cycles (LEED – Platinum pending)
Mountain View Fire Protection District Fire Station No. 3 (LEED - Gold)
Sundance Professional Center (LEED - Gold)
2.b Team Organization
Architect / Planner / Interior Designer
Architecture West, LLC
Team Coordinator
Civil Engineer
Interwest Consulting Group
Landscape Architect
Torrey Design Studio, LLC
Traffic / Transportation Engineer
Delich Associates
Environmental Consultant
Cedar Creek Associates, Inc.
Structural Geo-Tech Engineer
CTL Thompson
Mechanical / Plumbing Engineer
The Ballard Group, Inc.
Electrical Engineer
SRB Consulting Engineering
Fire Protection Engineer
Jensen Hughes
Envelope Consultant
Pie Global
Sustainability
Institute for the Built Environment at CSU
LEED Consultant
Group 14 Engineering
ADA Consultant
MTC
Pre-Con Estimating
Elder Construction
Structural Geo-Tech Engineer
CTL Thompson
3. Experience with LEED
Design Team Organization
Architecture West, LLC will be the coordinator of the Design Consultants and Construction Team. This
will be a very lateral approach with multiple joint Integrated Design meetings, giving all vested Parties,
the ability to question, challenge, evaluate and study alternate/options, as we go through the initial
Schematic Design Phase. A ‘whole-systems’ thinking / building approach, searches for selections that
benefit in multiple ways, are synergistic, window daylighting / ventilation/ lighting controls, for example.
DRT, Development Review Team meetings will provide regular opportunities for ‘progress’ updates and
evaluations, with specific core groups/focuses Enhanced, planning, energy, sustainability/LEED* issues.
IBE, the Institute for the Built Environment @ CSU will coordinate the LEED* Credits, Design Charrette,
on-going Scorecard status and Documentation. Group 14 with The Ballard Group will coordinate the
overall Energy portfolio of the project, initial systems options and projected modeling impacts, Design
document ‘peer’ reviews, Enhanced Cx / Commissioning details and O&M . The goal is to balance initial
design decisions with final costs and real ‘operational performance’. The Elder Construction
/Architecture West Team will provide real-time Pre-Con. Budget checks, evaluations, as well as input
from Sub-contractors on overall ‘Constructability’ and O&M reviews with the City and Design Cx &
Modeling Consultants. Post-Occupancy evaluation, confirms projects are operating at the highest levels,
from initial Concept to actual Implementation. The City’s Facilities Staff & Cx Consultant will be an
integral part to this close-out process.
Design Process
Establish Owner Goals & Programming requirements.
Utilize Design Charrettes & LEED* Scorecard evaluation, to track project status and progress.
Coordinate ‘real-time’ Pre-Construction estimating in qualifying the final Budget.
Continual Design Development and DRT (Design Review Team) reviews with Client
representatives and core Construction/Design Team members.
On-going Construction Document reviews from City Cx and Modeling consultants, peer, LEED*,
Budgets, and Constructability reviews.
Monitoring and coordinating Construction phase, questions, specifications & CD documents.
Coordinate with City’s Final Commissioning, testing and final delivery/acceptance.
Low Energy & Sustainable Design Features
Daylighting, occupancy sensors, Photo voltaic panels, high-performing insulation systems, fluid applied
air/moisture barriers, low-flow water fixtures, Energy recovery systems, high-performing Mechanical
systems including Geo-thermal heating & cooling systems, Solar Wall air and water pre-heating systems,
chilled beam design, ice storage & other synergistic, mutually beneficial opportunities/solutions.
Architecture West and Group14 Engineering have worked together for years. We recently teamed up
on the Mead Town Hall & Fire Station. Group14 facilitated and documented the LEED Gold Certification
for this project, and provided energy analysis and commissioning. The project demonstrated over 40%
interior water savings, achieved all 19 energy optimization points, and followed LEED v4 construction
waste recycling to earn an Innovation Point while recycling over 75% of the waste. For energy
efficiency, the key was keeping the systems simple while still providing occupancy control to minimize
unoccupied energy consumption. A 14 kW photovoltaic system offsets 21% of the building energy
consumption by cost.
LEED Projects
Lochbuie Town Hall & Police Services Center (LEED – Gold pending)
Mead Community Center (LEED - GOLD)
Nederland Community Center (LEED - Gold)
Pioneer Charter School (LEED - SILVER)
Freedom Elementary School
Loveland Classical Schools
Mountain View Administrative Offices
Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope (LEED - Silver)
Peloton Cycles (LEED – Platinum pending)
Mountain View Fire Protection District Fire Station No. 3 (LEED - Gold)
Sundance Professional Center (LEED - Gold)
4. References
Mike Gebo – Chief Building Official, City of Fort Collins
(970) 416-2618
Cameron Gloss – Planning Director, City of Fort Collins
(970) 224-6174
Chad Mapp - Project Manager, City of Fort Collins
(970) 221-6227
Eric Fried – Chief Building Official, Larimer County
(970) 498-7705
Matt Lafferty - Larimer County Planning
(970) 498-7721
Chadrick Martinez – Fort Collins Housing Authority
(970) 416-2811
Chief Mark Lawley, Mountain View Fire District
(970) 535-4477
Steve Stamey, Town Administrator, Town of Lochbuie
(303) 655-9308
Dr. Theodore Mioduski, Jr. – Sundance Professional Center
(970) 663-1000
5. Proposed Services & Team Approach
Value Engineering Approach
Value engineering is a team approach involving the owner, design team, consultants, contractor and trades. Value
engineering is achieved by understanding the goal of the project and creatively providing the ownership group
with ideas, options, and cost information to make informed decisions. This is a systematic method for analyzing a
project site to identify essential functions, design opportunities and alternate methods to meet your project’s
budget and schedule requirements. We work closely with our clients to provide value that respects your intent and
meets your time and cost requirements. Through the value engineering process, we will evaluate the design,
construction materials and systems involved to determine if there are more cost-effective options to achieve the
same result. We evaluate the impact on initial cost of construction, operations, maintenance and life cycle cost.
Step One – Understand the goals of the project (Budget, Programing, Ascetics)
Step Two – Collaborate with the design team, consultants, and trades to identify areas of cost savings
Step Three – Develop cost and time elements related to these areas of cost saving
Step Four – Present to the ownership group and track, and incorporate into the design documents.
Effective communication, collaboration and coordination form the foundation of our services. Fueled by our
commitment to fulfilling our promises, we will provide the City of Fort Collins with the best project delivery and
design possible. As a team we combine traditional quality practices and extensive building experience with a take-
charge, roll-up-our-sleeves attitude and collaborative style needed to drive today’s technically demanding fast-
track projects from start to finish. Looking from each customer’s point of view, we think smarter to provide our
exceptional service with the highest quality and cost-effective solutions. Through upfront collaboration with the
owner, contractors, consultants and subcontractors, we understand issues from the smallest detail to “big picture”
planning. Our finger lies on the pulse of a project, allowing us to troubleshoot when necessary and forecast
schedules, especially long-lead time equipment, as well as deliver fast-track, technically challenging projects that
often exceed client expectations.
Our vision is to build solid ongoing relationships with our customers and project members. We’re always looking
for ways to exceed our customer’s expectations and deliver more value for their money. We learn their business,
build tight partnerships on every project, and proactively seek feedback so that the service we provide
continuously improves. Ultimately, our success comes down to people and service that create genuine teamwork
and an enjoyable experience. It’s an attitude that encourages customers to want to work with us again.
Project Design Approach
Elements of a Successful Team - Goals, Communication & Decision Making
Team building is comprised of several elements, initiated and developed over the project life; Goal setting, Roles
definition and responsibilities, coordinated Problem solving & Relationship management.
The Team Building starts with the LEED* Design Charrette, continues with Owner/Contractor/Consultant Integrated
Design collaboration meetings. These project meetings are formatted on consistent timelines and often tied to
Critical Path dates of Decision making & Delivery of project Documents. Key Schematic& Design Development
reviews are critical to Client ‘buy-in and Contractor budgeting analysis, allowing the project to move forward from
Concept to Completion.
The General Contractor and Design Team are working for the same goals of the project/Client.
Trust in the whole Team, practical decision making with a constant challenge of creativity and constructability.
Trust that the functional and fiscal Goals of the Client are FIRST, Consultants evaluate options and alternates,
Trust that the Sustainability is a part of all decision making, long term value, energy systems evaluations, first –cost
vs. long term operational and maintenance costs.
Design-build-assist with the Client in the making decisions of alternatives presented by the Design Team and
budgeted by the Contractor.
A great Project Team is made up of many things, Client with experienced and qualified decision-making
capabilities.
Begins with selecting a knowledgeable General Contractor, strong in Pre-construction budgeting, practical,
knowledgeable and creative Consultant
Great projects start with experienced Clients, strong decision-making creative/systems thinking
Team building has been of several projects, generally with those that had a focus on GOALS, creative design
solutions, strong programming, identity of the process, and others….
Team building certainly continues with Municipal and Fire Authorities, understanding Codes and having a mutual
relationship with governing Authorities.
Our Team has a long standing working relationship with Fort Collins Staff at the Planning, Building Department and
PFA agencies.
Design –Charrettes
Goal setting
Open dialogue, discussion and communication
Regular coordination, budget re-cap and scheduling meetings
Consultant integration on key-decision making discussions
Pre-Construction Consultant
Elder Construction will assist the City staff and the Design Team for Pre-Construction budgeting. Overall guiding
design goals and principles will be established. These Design Principles will be the framework in which decisions
will be made and evaluated throughout the project. Goals will be established for all aspects of the design and
preconstruction phases. Schedule milestones will be set. Budgets will be clearly established and laid out for all to
understand.
During this phase, we will also begin to test the project costs to make sure we are within the budget. Cost control
and working within the budget is of paramount concern, and is the responsibility of the entire Team. The architect
and engineers will work closely with Elder Construction to control project costs. This will ensure that, as the project
design is finalized, we are elaborating on the materials and considerations that not only meets the budget
requirements but also provides the best value solution.
Elder Construction will be an active part of the final design alongside the design team. This is not only so we can
monitor the budget, but also ensure constructability. We want to make sure that any materials chosen and
methods selected through the design or scope integration, are the most efficient systems to build. Additionally,
Elder Construction will review the drawings and specifications for any scope gaps or areas for potential clarification
for the subcontract team. By performing due diligence up front, we will save time once we are under construction.
Another advantage of being involved during the design phase is to identify all of the submittals, including the long
lead items, up front. By knowing what is needed to be submitted or ordered immediately, Elder Construction can
start the submittal process and work to minimize any potential schedule impacts.
Elder Construction utilizes key costing data bases and state of the art computer software to prepare detailed
estimates and construction schedules early. This focus allows our clients and designers to make immediate
decisions before documents are complete and construction starts are compromised. A cornerstone of our
company’s success is an estimating system that produces accurate and complete estimates in the shortest possible
timeframe. We spend our careers understanding, tracking, and validating construction cost so our clients don’t
have to. We combine detailed quantity surveys and current marketing pricing to produce estimates that hold true.
6. Design Experience and Capabilities
Architecture West, LLC. Team has extensive expertise in the following areas:
o LEED Design project experience
o Schools and Public projects, major remodeling & new construction
o Programming and Site Planning
o Schematic Design & Pre-Construction documents
o Sustainable Design and Charettes
o Fort Collins Entitlement Processes - Planning, Engineering, Building Codes
o Colorado D e partment o f L i f e & Safety
o I B C P e rmit p r o c essing experience
o Assisted on City of Fort Collins Codes and Larimer County International Building Code Advisory
Boards
o DOLA Funding (multiple projects)
Relevant Projects Integrating Sustainable Design:
o Freedom Elementary School - High-performance, Geo-Exchange HVAC, Daylighting
o Pioneer Charter School – Designed to LEED Silver specifications
o Lochbuie Town Hall & Police Services Center – LEED Gold / Net Zero pending
o Mead Town Hall – LEED Gold
o Nederland Community Center – LEED Gold Certified
o United Way Day Center / Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope-LEED Silver Certified
o Sundance Professional Centre - LEED Gold Certification, EPA Energy Star Design Rating- 97
o Fort Collins Vehicle Storage – Net-Zero Design (in progress)
o Peloton Cycles - LEED Platinum Certification (pending)
Design Process
Establish Owner Project Goals & Programming requirements.
Continually monitor budget and schedules.
Utilize the Design Charette process, to evaluate early program needs and quickly uncover project Open
Items.
Our goal is to create high -performance building solutions with beautiful daylit learning spaces for
students and staff.
Coordinate Schematic Design with ‘real-time’ Pre-Construction estimating, qualifying the final Budget.
Continual Design Development and DRT (Design Review Team) reviews after Schematic Design Phase,
with Client representatives and core Construction/Design Team members.
The Design Team will coordinate Construction Document progress reviews with City Staff and G.C.
representatives, providing Budgets and Constructability reviews.
Monitoring and coordinating Construction phase, questions, specifications & CD documents.
Coordinate Construction close-out with City Staff and Design team; Final, punch-lists, systems testing and
final delivery/acceptance.
Low Energy & Sustainable Design Features
LED lighting fixture replacements, occupancy sensors, Photo voltaic panels, high-performing insulation systems,
fluid applied air/moisture barriers, low-flow water-conserving fixture replacement, high-performing Mechanical
systems, i.e. Geo-exchange and Energy recovery systems, high-performing LowE windows, low-water irrigation
upgrades and landscape materials & other synergistic, mutually beneficial opportunities/solutions will be
investigated by the Design Team with, City Staff and with General Contractor Staff input, costing and value-added
discussions. Minimizing long term maintenance issues and equipment commissioning will be a concentrated goal
for the remodeling. Life cycle, ‘High-Value’ materials selections will also be prioritized.
7. Fees
Phases 1 & 2 Phases 3 & 4
Architecture, Interior Design & Planning - Arch West $ 44,310.00 $ 72,600.00
Civil Engineer - Interwest Consulting $ 10,250.00 $ 23,000.00
Landscape Arch & Irrigation - Torrey Design / Centennial $ 7,100.00 $ 8,650.00
Traffic Engineer - Delich $ 4,000.00 $ 2,000.00
Environmental Consultant - Cedar Creek Associates $ 1,000.00
Structural Engineer - CTL Thompson $ 4,800.00 $ 14,000.00
Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer - The Ballard Group $ 9,900.00 $ 19,500.00
Electrical Engineer - SRB $ 4,400.00 $ 7,500.00
Fire Engineering - Jensen Hughes (D-Build option) $ 4,200.00 $ 7,300.00
Envelope Commissioning - Pie Consulting & Engineering $ - $ 15,275.00
LEED - IBE $ 2,500.00 $ -
Energy Modeling - Group14 $ 13,300.00 $ 58,800.00
ADA/Accessibility Consultant - MTC $ 1,000.00
Pre-Construction Estimating - Elder Construction $ 7,950.00 $ - (by selected GC)
Subtotal $ 113,710.00 $ 229,625.00
(@ $4 M) 2.80% 5.75%
Sub-contractor Design-Assist-
Geo-Ex. Designer - Comfort by Nature $ 4,100.00 $ 5,700.00 (by selected Sub.)
Photovoltaic Designer - Custom Solar *Price not confirmed $ 1,000.00 $ - (by selected Sub.)
Hourly Rates Sr. Project Project Sr. Project Project Design CAD
Architect Associate Manager Manager Engineer Engineer Engineer Tech Admin
Architecture, Interior Design & Planning - Arch West $ 105.00 $ 90.00 $ 75.00 $ 65.00 $ 50.00
Civil Engineer - Interwest Consulting $ 145.00 $ 125.00 $ 120.00 $ 110.00 $ 105.00 $ 100.00 $ 90.00 $ 70.00
Landscape Arch & Irrigation - Torrey Design / Centennial $ 100.00 $ 75.00
Traffic Engineer - Delich $ 150.00 $ 110.00 $ 80.00 $ 40.00
Environmental Consultant - Cedar Creek Associates $ 85.00
Structural Engineer - CTL Thompson See attached
Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer - The Ballard Group $ 155.00 $ 115.00 $ 110.00 $ 90.00 $ 75.00 $ 55.00
Electrical Engineer - SRB $ 125.00 $ 100.00 $ 95.00 $ 75.00 $ 55.00
Fire Engineering - Jensen Hughes (D-Build option) $190 - $210 $135 - $160 $ 85.00 $ 60.00
Envelope Commissioning - Pie Consulting & Engineering
LEED - IBE
Energy Modeling - Group14
ADA/Accessibility Consultant - MTC
Pre-Construction Estimating - Elder Construction $ 75.00 $ 75.00 $ 65.00
Sub-contractor Design-Assist-
Geo-Ex. Designer - Comfort by Nature
Photovoltaic Designer - Custom Solar
Fee Schedule
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Personnel Includes analysis and preparation of reports, calculation time, travel, consultation, sample preparation and direct supervision of the CTL project.
Engineering Technician I $ 48 / hour
Engineering Technician II / Secretarial 55 / hour
Engineering Technician III / CADD / Drafts Person 60 / hour
Senior Engineering Technician 85 / hour
Environmental Technician 65 / hour
Industrial Hygienist Technician 70 / hour
Senior Industrial Hygienist / Environmental Technician 85 / hour
Staff Engineer / Geologist / Scientist 90 / hour
Project Engineer / Geologist / Scientist 100 / hour
Project Manager 115 / hour
Associate 130 / hour
Principal 160 / hour
Senior Principal 220 / hour
Expert Consultation / Witness Quote on Request
Field
Investigation
Services
Drilling and Sampling with a 4-inch Auger $ 150 / hour
Drilling and Sampling with Hollow Auger 175 / hour
Drilling and Sampling with Track-Mounted Rig Add 75 / hour
Drilling and Sampling with Rotary Drill Cost + 15%
Shelby Tube Sample 15 / each
Drilling Rig Mobilization
Metro Area Hourly Rate
Outlying Areas (more than 1 hour, one-way) 2.50 / mile
Auto or Pickup Mileage (Out Of Town Mobilization) 0.60 / mile
Labor, Out-Of-Town Living Expenses, Travel Costs, Equipment Rental, Subconsultants Cost + 15%
Coring (2 Hour Minimum) 125 / hour
Asphalt Core Thickness 40 / each
Asphalt Core Density 40 / each
Deflection Testing – Benkelman Beam, Operator & Truck 175 / hour
Bond Testing 110 / hour
Construction
Observation
and Materials
Testing
Services*
Earthwork: Compaction Testing $ 65 / hour
Drilled Pier Installation 60 / hour
Asphalt Placement and Compaction 65 / hour
Concrete Strength Testing:
Testing & Cylinder Pick Up 50 / hour
Cylinders 15 / cyl
Flexural Beams 40 / beam
On Site Curing Service 70 / month
Maturity Meter Method 1,200 / mix
Data Loggers 65 / mix
Concrete Test Report 50 / set
Moisture Emissions Testing 60 / hour
Moisture Kit 35 / each
Shotcrete includes Preparation and Report (set of 5) 310 / set
Floor Flatness (FF and FL and/or 10 Foot Straightedge) 85 / hour
Reinforcement Placement Observation 60 / hour
Masonry Special Inspection 60 / hour
Masonry Shear 185 / test
Proof Load of Anchor or Dowels 85 / hour
Education
Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science – Architecture
Registration
Colorado, #B-1772
NCARB #63677
Affiliations
American Institute of Architects
NCARB (National Council of Architects
Registration Boards)
LEED Accredited Professional ,BD+C
(Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design)
US Green Building Council:
Colo. North Chapter Member
Energy Star Partner
Institute for the Built Environment
Advisory Board Member
Front Range Community College
Advisory Board Member
City of Fort Collins and
Larimer County IBC Building Code
Review Board Member
Stephen J. Steinbicker, AIA, NCARB
Principal Architect
LEED Accredited Professional, BD+C
Experience
A Principal of Architecture West, Steve founded the firm in 1996 with
the goal of focusing on sustainable design and integrated design with a
design-build team integration and collaborative approach. His superior
delivery system balances clients’ needs with value. A LEED Accredited
Professional since 2004, Steve is passionate about applying creative,
sustainable design principles tied to practical solutions to the firm’s
design projects, producing high-performance buildings. His areas of
expertise include architectural design, sustainable/daylighting design,
construction documents and contract administration, whole integrated
design approach and project development, site analysis/selection, land
planning, programming,.
Selected Relevant Experience
• Loveland Classical Schools planning, Loveland, CO; 13,400 sf
• Colorado Springs School District #11 Freedom Elementary
School,Colorado Springs,CO; built to LEED standards; 62,000 sf
• Pioneer Charter School, Expeditionary Learning/Outward Bound
High School, Fort Collins, CO; designed to Silver LEED
specifications; 26,333 sf
• Lochbuie Town Hall, Lochbuie, CO; Community Services &
Police Hdqtrs., Designed to LEED Gold Standards, 8,946 sf
• Nederland Community Center, Nederland, CO; community
center, theater, offices; LEED Gold certified; 40,000 sf
• Fort Collins Housing Authority – Village at Cunningham
Corner,285 unit affordable housing rehab
• Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope, Fort Collins, CO;
United Way resource center and offices; LEED-NC Silver
Certified; 10,000 sf
• Mead Fire Station &Town Hall/Community Center Addition &
Remodel, Mead CO; pursuing LEED Gold Certification; 13,500 sf
• Mountain View Fire Protection District, Fire Station #1,
Longmont, CO; Remodel & Tenant Finish; 5,400 sf
• Mountain View Fire Protection District, Fire Station #4,
Niwot, CO; Addition & Remodel; 7,460 sf
Carter Lake Marina
Loveland, Colorado
2-level Marina Building
Retail, kitchen, meeting
space
Building Area:
4,500 square feet
Fort Collins Housing Authority
Administrative Offices
Fort Collins, CO
Remodel and Expansion
Architecture, Interior Design
Building Area: 7,077 square feet
Fort Collins Vehicle Storage
Fort Collins, CO
Two storage facilities for
City Utility Vehicles
Building Area: 15,000 square feet
Lochbuie Town Hall
Lochbuie, CO
Town Hall, Community Center &
Police Services
Building Area: 8,946 square feet
Mountain View Fire Protection District
Fire Station No. 3
Mead Community Center
Mead, CO
Addition & Remodel
Pursuing LEED Gold Certification
Building Area: 13,500 square feet
Nederland Community Center
Nederland, CO
Community Center,
Theater, Library, Offices
LEED Gold Certified
Building Area:
26,181 square feet
Sundance Professional Centre
Loveland, Colorado
LEED-CS, Gold Certified
Multi-Tenant Professional/Medical Offices
EPA Energy Star design rating of 97
Bronze Award for Construction Excellence
Building Area:
19,000 square feet
Super Vac Manufacturing
Fort Collins, CO
Fire/Emergency Response
Engine Production Facilities
Remodel & Tenant Finish
Building Area: 161,980 square feet
Titan Machinery
Fort Collins, CO
Office, Industrial
Remodel
Building Area: 11,754 s.f.
Phase 2: 2,078 s.f.
Wash Bay: 4,048 s.f.
Firm Description
Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., founded in 2002, specializes in providing public and private civil
engineering services. Our experienced professional staff provides services on a wide range of municipal,
institutional, multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial site development projects, as well as a
variety of municipal facility and transportation projects. We have a broad base of government clients
including Municipal Engineering and Parks Departments, Fire Departments, Library Districts, and School
Districts. Interwest distinguishes itself with consummate commitment to meeting the specific needs of
each client and each project. We find innovative solutions to difficult issues, offer better communication
through processes which can often be complex, and strive to build lasting relationships with our clients.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Nix Farm Office Building - City of Fort Collins Operations Services, Fort Collins, CO
Interwest provided engineering services for the development of this new 4,000s.f. office
building located at the Nix Farm facility. Interwest created conceptual and final utility
service, drainage and grading plans for the project for the City approval process as well as
construction bidding.
YMCA Center of the Rockies (LEED-Gold) – Estes Park, CO
A campus revitalization project for the 900+ acre site in Estes Park. The project included
the design of several miles of new roadways, utility and parking infrastructure to support
the construction of three large residential buildings and a large expansion of the conference
facilities. Detailed site grading and drainage design was required to balance the need for
accessibility and the steep grades found on this mountainous property.
Northside Aztlan Center (LEED-Gold) – Fort Collins, CO
Interwest staff was responsible for all grading, drainage and utility design for a City
recreation center in Old Town, Fort Collins. The original center was occupied during the
construction of the new facility and construction phasing was crucial. The reconfiguration
of the existing park adjacent to the site; as well as environmental issues related to the
Poudre River were also key components of this design.
Radiant Park – Fort Collins
Interwest prepared the required grading, erosion control, and utility plans as well as the
drainage and erosion control report and SWMP required for this nine acre municipal park
in southeast Fort Collins. The plans included the layout of two pedestrian bridges
(structural design by others). Interwest also provided required stormwater modeling,
assisted the City of Fort Collins with the Floodplain Use Permit and Erosion Buffer
Waiver.
Water’s Way Park – Fort Collins
Interwest provided site design for this 9.5-acre community park in the Provincetown
Subdivision through the City of Fort Collins Park Planning and Development department.
Design included overall park grading, stormwater conveyance, sanitary sewer and water
service connections, and an extended trail connection from the park to Carpenter Road.
Roselawn Cemetery Shelter – Fort Collins, Colorado
Interwest prepared water and sewer line plans for a new 1000 s.f. building located in an
existing gravel parking lot. Interwest also provided grading design for the new building and
record drawings showing the as built locations of the new water and sewer lines and actual
location and elevation of the new building.
I N T E RWEST
CONSULTING
GROUP
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Robert Almirall, P.E.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Mr. Almirall has 30 years of experience providing general civil engineering,
project management and client support services. His experience includes
the design, management and oversight of public and private projects in
Virginia, California and Colorado. These have included municipal
facilities, commercial and industrial site developments, residential
developments, grading and drainage plans, roadway designs, watershed
analyses, storm sewer and stormwater management plans, erosion and
sedimentation control plans, sanitary and water main system design, flood
plain studies, and site layouts. As a Project Manager, Bob has been
responsible for the site design, coordination and oversight of numerous
public agency projects. His extensive experience and excellent
communication skills have produced superior results on a multitude of
projects for governmental and municipal agencies.
P R O J E C T S P E C I F I C E X P E R I E N C E
Woodward Natural Areas Project – Fort Collins
Project Manager – Interwest provided grading and erosion control plans
for the restoration of a 31-acre River Buffer area, including design plans
and profiles for the realignment of approx. 3000 l.f. of the Poudre River
Trail, river bank stabilization and designs for Storm Drainage Outfall to the
Poudre River.
Fort Collins Police Services Facility (LEED-Gold) – Fort Collins
Project Manager providing site civil engineering design services along with
the design of adjacent Timberline Road on behalf of the City. The 7.5-
acre site included a new Police Building, parking for the public and a
secured parking lot for police vehicles, utility and drainage design, and all
required coordination with City Operation Services and review
departments.
Weld County School District RE-1 Bus Storage Facility – Gilcrest
Project Manager on this design-build project for a new bus storage and
maintenance barn. Interwest prepared all site civil engineering plans for
the project, from schematic through construction documents, including
the design and coordination for the installation of a Compressed Natural
Gas (CNG) compressor pad and fueling area.
Woodward Campus Manufacturing Facility – Fort Collins
Project Manager – Interwest prepared master plan and final construction
documents for the 120-acre site, utility, grading, drainage and erosion
control for a new manufacturing and office facility campus on an approx.
Construction plans also included the design for improvements to two
adjacent roadways involving the addition of curb, gutter and sidewalk,
median modifications, and commercial entrances to the project site.
Poudre Fire Authority Station #4 (LEED-Gold) – Fort Collins
Project Manager. Provided site civil engineering design of this sustainable
and cost effective 4-Bay fire station on a 3.5 acre site. The design
included grading, drainage, storm water management, utility design,
erosion controls and a new concrete left turn lane off of Drake Road. The
project earned LEED Gold Certification.
E D U C A T I O N
Bachelor of Science
Civil Engineering
Virginia Tech
1986
R E G I S T R A T I O N S
Professional Engineer / Colorado
1999 / No. 33441
I N T E RWEST
CONSULTING
GROUP
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Skylar Brower, P.E.
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Mr. Brower has 11 years of experience in a variety of civil engineering
areas for both public and private sector project including municipal
and commercial site design as well as street and highway
improvements. His experience in municipal and commercial site
design includes extensive experience in parks and trail design, site
layout, utility design, grading, erosion control, and stormwater
management. Mr. Brower’s roadway improvement experience
includes street reconstruction and expansion design. Skylar also has
extensive experience in preparing grading, stormwater conveyance,
sanitary sewer and water service plans for municipal parks and
recreational facilities and trail systems.
H I G L I G H T E D R E L E V A N T E X P E R I E N C E
Riverbend Ponds Trail Improvement Project – City of Fort Collins
Senior Project Engineer for the design three projects at Riverbend
Ponds – 360 l.f. of new concrete trail for ADA access to the fishing
dock; 657 l.f. or replacement boardwalk; and removal and
replacement of 850 l.f. of gravel trail at or below existing grade. Skylar
was responsible for detailed grading plans for all three projects, and
typical trail section details for the gravel trail.
Additional Park and Trail Projects include:
• Water’s Way Park – Provincetowne Subdivision
• Registry Ridge Park – Registry Ridge Subdivision
• Fossil Creek Trail Extension – Spring Canyon Park to CR 38E
• Stanton Creek Trail
• Poudre River Trail @ Nix Farms
• Poudre River Trail @ Environmental Learning Center
• Poudre River Trail @ Spring Creek Trail Junction
• Poudre River Trail @ Oxbow Park
• Poudre River Trail @ Mulberry and Lemay
• Gustav Swanson Trail – Asphalt to Concrete
• Reservoir Ridge Natural Area
Woodward Natural Areas Project – Fort Collins
Senior Project Engineer – Interwest provided grading and erosion
control plans for the restoration of a 31-acre River Buffer area,
including design plans and profiles for the realignment of approx. 3000
l.f. of the Poudre River Trail, river bank stabilization and designs for
Storm Drainage Outfall to the Poudre River.
Registry Ridge Subdivision Community Park (Registry Park) – City of Fort
Collins
Registry Park is a two-acre community park in the Registry Ridge
Subdivision in the City of Fort Collins. Design included overall park
grading, storm water conveyance, sanitary sewer and water service
connections for park including amenities such as a playground area,
multi-use field, sidewalks, restrooms, parking, and landscape areas.
E D U C A T I O N
Bachelor of Science
Civil Engineering
Portland State University
Portland, Oregon: 2005
R E G I S T R A T I O N S
Professional Engineer
Colorado / 2010
No. 44248
Jennifer Anderson Torrey RLA, LEEDyAP
He who plants a garden plants happiness --- author unknown
2156 Meander Road EWindsor, CO 80550 E970.214.6314 Etorreydesignstudio@comcast.net
Representative Public / Semi-Public Projects: (* signifies project worked on while employed in a firm prior to Torrey Design Studio)
Woodward Public Improvement Projects and Natural Area - Owner’s Representative
Project Description: site restoration in Fort Collins, CO. My role on this project was helping the City of Fort Collins
manage the design and construction team to help the project meet cost, scope and schedule. In addition, I performed
construction administration services for the natural area restoration on behalf of the City of Fort Collins.
Larimer County Natural Resources Headquarters - Site Assessment and Feasibility Study
Project Description: site assessment for the location of future headquarters building for Larimer County Natural
Resources Department; Feasibility study for the preferred site location.
Benson Sculpture Park at North Park Lake – Master Planning
Project Description: Master planning for a 2.5 acre expansion to Benson Sculpture Park in Loveland, CO. Coordination
with High Plains Arts Council and City of Loveland.
Lochbuie Town Hall – Landscape Architecture
Project Description: Landscape design for a town hall within a municipal campus.
Villages on Cunningham Corner for Fort Collins Housing Authority – Landscape Architecture and Amenity Design
Project Description: Landscape/amenity renovation design for three apartment villages.
Larimer County Food Bank - Site and Landscape Design and entitlement processing
Project Description: site renovation at the entry of the existing Larimer County Food Bank building in Fort Collins, CO.
Renovations include improved pedestrian circulation aesthetic enhancements to the entryway.
Longmont Fire Station - Landscape Design
Project Description: Xeriscape landscape design for Mountain View Fire Protection District in Longmont, CO.
Brush Elementary School – Landscape and Planting Design
Project Description: planting design and site amenities design, located in Brush, Colorado.
University of Northern Colorado Middle School - Landscape Design
Project Description: Landscape design for a new middle school building on an existing campus in Greeley, CO.
Salida Del Sol Charter Academy - Landscape Design
Project Description: Landscape design and site design for a new elementary school building in Greeley, CO.
Aurora Xeriscape Gardens* in Aurora, Colorado: planting design and construction detailing.
The Ranch - Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Complex* (243 acres)
Project Description: Entitlement, planting design, landscape design and detailing, sign design, project management.
Representative LEED Projects: (* signifies project worked on while employed in a firm prior to Torrey Design Studio)
Lochbuie Town Hall – Landscape Design and Construction Documents
Project Description: Landscape design for a town hall within a municipal campus pursing LEED Gold status.
Lake Vista Luxury Apartments* – Site and Landscape Design and Construction Documents
Project Description: A LEED for Homes Silver certified, 300+ unit apartment resort community located on sixteen acres
of lake front property with westward mountain views. This green resort provides high quality amenity space for
residents in outdoor dining / kitchens, pool and spa, fire pits, picnic areas, community vegetable gardens, and beautiful
xeriscape gardens. Through careful site planning, over two acres of remnant prairie were preserved and additional
areas of prairie and wetlands were restored on-site.
Arbour Square Apartments* - Site and Landscape Design and Construction Documents
Project Description: Located off I-25 and 144th Street, this resort style development offers a sophisticated urban living
environment connected to the Orchard Town Center by a grand pedestrian promenade. A large urban courtyard
provides year-round luxurious amenities to residents: outdoor living rooms, outdoor kitchen and dining areas, a formal
open space, a reflecting pool, spa and swimming pool with infinity water features, gardens, seating areas with fire bowls
and outdoor fireplaces. This project is LEED certified.
Landscape Architecture
Project Management
Master Planning
EDUCATION
MS Landscape Architecture
University of Wisconsin / 1994
BLA Landscape Architecture
Iowa State University / 1991
REGISTRATION
Landscape Architect / Colorado
LA 360 / 2009
Landscape Architect / Wyoming
LA 0064B / 2002
AFFILIATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS
Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center / U.S. Botanic Gardens – Landscape for
Life Training Certificate / 2014
Advisory Board – Larimer County Plug into Nature / 2012
LEED AP Certification – USGBC / 2009
CSU Master Gardener Certificate / 2006
CSI Construction Documents Technologist Certification / 2002
AWARDS
ASLA Honor Award for Design / 2005
Aurora Xeriscape Demonstration Gardens
ASLA Merit Award for Excellence in the Study of Landscape Architecture /
1995
Univ. of Wisconsin Masters Program
ASLA Honor Award for Excellence in the Study of Landscape Architecture
/ 1991
Iowa State Univ. Bachelors Program
CONTACT INFORMATION
Torrey Design Studio, LLC
2156 Meander Road
Windsor, CO 80550
970.214.6314
torreydesignstudio@comcast.net
Jennifer Anderson Torrey, RLA, LEEDyAP
Landscape Architect
Jennifer has 25 years experience in the field of landscape
architecture; 20 of these years have been in Northern Colorado. She
is a LEED accredited professional and holds Landscape Architect
Licenses in the states of Colorado and Wyoming. Jennifer has a depth
of experience as a project manager and project landscape architect.
She is accomplished in taking projects from conceptual design
through construction administration. Her public and public-private
project experience include: schools, fire stations, town halls,
affordable housing, fairgrounds, and parks/open space.
PROJECT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Woodward Public Improvement Projects and Homestead Natural
Area – City of Fort Collins Owner’s Representative
Management of project cost, scope and schedule and construction
administration for a natural area restoration.
Larimer County Natural Resources Visitor Center and Maintenance
Facility – Fort Collins / Larimer County
Site assessments for future visitor center/maintenance facility.
Benson Sculpture Park at North Park Lake – Loveland
Master planning and design for an expansion to Benson Sculpture
Park for High Plains Arts Council and City of Loveland.
Town Hall – Town of Lochbuie
Landscape design for a town hall within a municipal campus.
Villages on Cunningham Corner – Fort Collins Housing Authority
Company Profile
Centennial Design, LLC was founded in 2011by John Gettman. John is the Owner and
Principal, and is a Colorado registered Landscape Architect in with over 25 years’
experience in the landscape and irrigation industry. In 2011 John founded Centennial
Design in order to reach a larger market and to keep pace with a changing economic
climate.
Johns experience as a Landscape Architect and Horticulturalist gives him a unique
perspective on irrigation system design. Drawing from years of experience, Centennial
Design strives to provide exceptional professional design services by understanding the
project and by providing value to the client with every design solution. Presently the
company is focused on commercial irrigation design and consultation, and is committed
to water conservation and proper care of our landscape resources.
Recent Irrigation Design Projects:
Coyote Gulch Park - Windsor, Colorado
Harmony 5th Filing – Timnath, Colorado
Harmony Recreation Center – Timnath, Colorado
Salida Del Sol Charter School – Greeley, Colorado
Haliburton - Fort Lupton, Colorado
Mirasol 2nd Subdivision – Loveland, Colorado
John S. Gettman (970) 217-4955
601 S. 9th St., Berthoud, Colorado 80513 jgettman@centennialdesign.com
Professional Profile
LICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT and IRRIGATION DESIGNER, Specializing in
design/build projects. 27 years of design experience in high end residential, PUD
development, commercial projects, municipal and institutional projects.
Irrigation Design
Pumping System and Filtration
Water Use Calculations
System Hydraulics
Specification Writing
Construction Details
Project Administration and Construction
Landscape Architecture Design
Planting Design
Construction Drawings
Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Grading and Drainage
Design Standards and Guidelines
3D Rendering and Illustration
Professional Accomplishments
Professional Certification
Colorado - Licensed Landscape Architect
PLANET - Certified Landscape Technician – Exterior
Professional Memberships
American Society of Landscape Architects
Irrigation Association
Work History
Nursery Technician
Sabelle’s Nursery,
Hudson, CO
Seasonal 1984, 1985
Landscape / Irrigation
Technician
Mill Brothers Landscape & Nursery, Inc.,
Fort Collins, CO
Seasonal 1986
Landscape Architect /
Irrigation Designer
Mill Brothers Landscape & Nursery, Inc.,
Fort Collins, CO
1987-2011
Owner / Principal
Centennial Design, LLC
Berthoud, Colorado
2011-Present
Residential Sales and
Design
Belmire Sprinkler and Landscaping, Inc
Loveland, Colorado
2012 - Present
Education
BS- Landscape Horticulture – Concentration in
Landscape Design and Construction
Colorado State University 1987
References
References are available upon request.
DELICH ASSOCIATES
MATTHEW J. DELICH, P.E., PTOE
2272 Glen Haven Drive
Loveland, Colorado 80538
Phone:(970) 669-2061 FAX:(970) 669-5034
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Matthew J. Delich, P.E./ Delich Associates 1980 to present, Loveland, Colorado
A consulting Engineer providing professional engineering services in the areas of traffic and
transportation engineering, transportation planning, and civil engineering. He has worked as
a technical consultant to numerous governmental agencies, engineering consultants, and
private industry.
BRW, Inc. 1978-80, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Director of Transportation Engineering Studio providing transportation and traffic engineering
input on numerous multi-disciplinary projects. Conducted transportation engineering
analyses in Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, and Montana.
Larimer-Weld Regional Council of Governments 1975-78, Loveland, Colorado
Director of Transportation Planning directing the 3-C transportation planning process in the
Larimer-Weld Region. Conducted traffic and transportation engineering analyses for local
communities. Prepared the Regional Air Quality Plan.
Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission 1967-75, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Principal Traffic Engineer responsible for: carpool/buspool planning; small area transit
studies; regional transit development program; highway corridor analyses; travel
surveillance; and regional transportation planning.
EDUCATION
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Cincinnati, 1966
M.S. Civil Engineering, West Virginia University, 1969
Numerous courses and seminars to maintain professional proficiency and understanding of
current technology.
REGISTRATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Professional Engineer in Colorado, Wyoming, and Pennsylvania.
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer.
Institute of Transportation Engineers, Fellow.
PUBLICATIONS
Intersection Delay At Unsignalized Intersections. Presented at the ITE Western District
Meeting, Boise, Idaho, July 1990.
Transportation-Related Impacts of Land Use Alternatives in the Fort Collins, Greeley,
Loveland Triangle. 1977 - Presented at the ITE Western district Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii,
July 1979.
Trip Generation for Mixed-Use Developments. Colorado/Wyoming Section Technical
Committee - Trip Generation, ITE, 1987.
Joseph M. Delich, P.E., PTOE
Delich Associates
Traffic/Transportation Engineer
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering,
Colorado State University,
Fort Collins, CO, 1998
Professional Affiliation
Institute of Transportation
Engineers
Professional Registration
Professional Traffic Operations
Engineer, December 2009
Passed Professional Engineers
Exam in April 2006
Passed the Fundamentals of
Engineering Examination in
1997
Professional Experience
Mr. Delich has worked in the fields of both traffic and transportation
engineering. He has performed many Traffic Impact Studies over the last
few years with Delich Associates. Prior to that he has performed roadway
design and inspected construction of roads and bridges for a large civil
engineering firm. He has computer software experience with Synchro,
HCS, AutoCAD , Inroads SelectCAD Autoturn 4.0,and TSIS/CORSIM.
Representative project experience for Mr. Delich includes:
• Dearmin West, Erie, CO
Traffic Impact Study for 1000 home development with internal
commercial land uses. Responsibilities included intersection analysis,
classification of interior roadways, and coordination with nearby
developments.
• Oxbow, Windsor, CO
Traffic Impact Study for a residential development along WCR 13.
Responsibilities included intersection analysis, determining auxiliary
lane lengths, and interior roadway classification.
• Crossroads Area Traffic Impact Studies, Loveland, CO
Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Crossroads 7th and 8th Commercial
Subdivisions, Candlewood Inn Hotel, Drury Inn Hotel, East Loveland
19th Commercial Development. Responsibilities included preparing
individual traffic impact studies and coordinating numerous
transportation improvements in this developing area of Loveland.
• CSURF/AVA Solar, Fort Collins, CO
Transportation Impact Study for an office/industrial park development
in the I-25 corridor. Responsibilities included coordination with
CDOT, Fort Collins, and Larimer County.
• Airport Road Roadway Improvement Plans, Longmont, CO
Designed Roadway improvements for Airport Road from Pike Road to
17th Avenue. Responsibilities included design of a four lane roadway
and coordination with the city.
• Harmony Half Acres, Fort Collins, CO
Design an asphalt roadway with curb and gutter improvements for an
existing gravel road. Responsibilities included the design of the
roadway with drainage and coordination with the city.
Michael P. Delich
Delich Associates
Traffic Engineering Technician
Education
Traffic Engineering Short
Course, Northwestern University
Roundabout Seminar
MUTCD Seminar
Professional Experience
Mr. Delich has performed many Traffic Impact Studies over the last ten
years with Delich Associates. He has computer software experience with
Synchro, HCS, and AutoCAD.
Representative project experience for Mr. Delich includes:
• Waterpik Redevelopment, Loveland, CO (April 2008)
Traffic Impact Study for redevelopment of the former Waterpik site.
Responsibilities included forecasting traffic volumes, intersection
analysis, and determining intersection geometry.
• Loveland-Eisenhower 1st Subdivision, Loveland, CO (May 2008)
Traffic Impact Study for a rezoned development along the US34
corridor. Responsibilities included forecasting traffic volumes,
intersection analysis, and determining intersection geometry.
• Twin Peaks Charter Academy, Longmont, CO (August 2008)
Traffic Impact Study for a private elementary school. Responsibilities
included forecasting traffic volumes, intersection analysis, and
determining intersection geometry.
• Byrd Drive Access Control Plan, Loveland, CO (March 2008)
Master Traffic Impact Study for commercial development along the
future Byrd Drive corridor. Responsibilities included forecasting
traffic volumes, development of the access control plan, and
coordination with the City of Loveland and other property owners
along Byrd Drive.
• Harmony Tech Park, Fort Collins, CO (December 2007 to July 2008)
Master Transportation Impact Study for the Harmony Tech Park, as
well as several smaller transportation studies for individual users
within the Harmony Tech Park. Responsibilities included forecasting
traffic volumes, intersection analysis, and classification of interior
roadways.
, INC.
T. MICHAEL PHELAN
EXPERIENCE ABSTRACT
Employed since 1974 as an environmental consultant. Responsibilities include service as corporate officer,
project manager, permitting specialist, wildlife and wetland ecologist, vegetation surveyor, and technical
editor. Project management activities include client/agency liaison, project risk analyses, interdisciplinary
coordination, subcontractor supervision, personnel management, cost control, and quality assurance.
Career accomplishments include authorship of, or technical contribution to:
65 EIS/EA Documents • 4 Abandoned Mine Reclamation Projects • 17 Coal Mine Permit Applications • 8 Coal
Mine Permit Reviews/Revisions • Over 200 Wetland Delineations/Evaluations • Permit Strategy
Development/Preparation for Numerous Projects • 80 Wildlife Baseline or Monitoring Studies/Technical
Sections • 50 Threatened and Endangered or "High Federal Interest" Wildlife Species Studies • Over 100
Wildlife Surveys Emphasizing Big Game, Raptors, Waterfowl, or Upland Game Birds • 32 Wildlife Impact
Assessments • 27 Wildlife Mitigation/Habitat Management Plans • 10 Biological Assessments • 75 Vegetation
Surveys • 3 Ecological Risk Assessments • 3 Published Wildlife Manuals, 2 for the USFWS and 1 for the
Office of Technology Assessment, U.S. Congress
Types of projects have included:
Recreational Park Creation and Enhancement • Wetland Delineations/Enhancement • Coal Mines • Hard
Rock Mines • Pipelines and Transmission Lines • Water Developments • Oil, Gas, and Synfuels Projects •
Abandoned Mines • Power and other Industrial Plants • Timber Harvest • Housing Developments
Involved in over 350 projects including work in:
Rocky Mountains • Desert Southwest • Pacific Northwest • Intermountain Region • Northern Great Plains •
Appalachia • Alaska • California • Missouri • Kansas • Oklahoma • Texas
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
B. A., Zoology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1971
Post-graduate Studies, Biology and Ecology, San Diego State University, 1972-1974
Certified Wildlife Biologist - The Wildlife Society
Certified in Habitat Evaluation Procedures (HEP) - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Certified in Black-footed Ferret, Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, Mexican Spotted Owl, desert tortoise, and
Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse Survey Techniques - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Listed as Qualified Wetland Surveyor - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha & Sacramento Districts
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Cedar Creek Associates, Inc. - 1982 to Present
Environmental Research and Technology, Inc. - 1976 to 1982 (presently AECOM)
Self-employed Environmental Consultant - 1974 to 1976
EXPERIENCE SPECIFICS
Mr. Phelan's education and several years of environmental and regulatory compliance experience has
facilitated his development of specialized multi-disciplinary skills for projects in mining (coal, hard rock, and
synfuels), industrial and urban developments, corridor (pipeline and transmission lines) assessments, wetland
evaluation and restoration, roadway development, and water developments. Areas of expertise include
permitting and project management, wildlife ecology, wildlife impact assessment and mitigation planning,
habitat evaluation and enhancement, wetland delineation, report/permit document preparation, literature
review, and technical editing. Mr. Phelan has completed over 75 Ecological Characterization Study Reports
T. Michael Phelan Page 2 , INC.
to satisfy City of Fort Collins requirements for natural resources information (Section 3.4.1 of the Land Use
Code) for proposed development projects.
WILDLIFE ECOLOGY. Mr. Phelan has completed wildlife studies for a wide range of projects including:
surface and underground coal mines, hard rock mines, synfuel developments, wetland assessments and
restoration, corridor analyses, water developments, abandoned mines, and municipal disturbances.
Technical capabilities include: baseline inventories; habitat mapping, assessment, and restoration; wetland
delineation; evaluation of threatened and endangered species populations; wildlife impact assessment and
mitigation planning; literature review, and authorship of wildlife technical manuals. Wildlife mitigation plans
prepared by Mr. Phelan have emphasized restoration and mitigation for wildlife habitats in desert, rangeland,
shrubland, woodland, subalpine, and wetland ecosystems. Specific areas of concern addressed by these
plans have included raptor nesting habitat, upland game bird and waterfowl breeding and nesting areas, big
game winter range, and critical habitat for threatened and endangered species as well as species of "High
Federal Interest." Beyond the capabilities listed above, Mr. Phelan's technical skills include the design and
implementation of: big game and raptor aerial surveys, big game browse utilization transects, aerial and
ground surveys for raptor nests, daytime and night spotlight surveys for black-footed ferrets, other predator
inventories, small and medium-sized mammal trapping, avian strip transects, surveys for migratory birds of
"High Federal Interest," upland game bird breeding and nesting surveys, waterfowl counts and nesting
surveys, wetland mapping and habitat evaluation, herpetofauna surveys, aquatic sampling studies, and tissue
sample collection for trace element analysis. In addition, Mr. Phelan has reviewed and analyzed mitigation
options for waterfowl mortality on toxic mine tailings ponds.
WETLAND DELINEATION. Mr. Phelan is listed as a qualified wetland surveyor by the Omaha and
Sacramento Districts of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE). He has completed well over 200 field
wetland delineations as per current COE guidelines, including wetland delineation report submittal to the
COE. Mr. Phelan has also assisted clients in the preparation of the necessary reporting requirements and
liaison with the COE for the COE’s issuance of Nationwide Permits.
Fort Collins Branch Manager
Professional Summary
Mr. Thompson is a Structural Engineer who oversees
CTL|Thompson’s Fort Collins office. Mr. Thompson joined
CTL|Thompson in 2010 with over twelve years of experience in
the structural and foundation engineering field, and two years
experience in construction estimating for a concrete
contractor. His background includes projects in both the public
and private sectors, including new and remodel design work.
The projects have ranged from residential to commercial to
bridges. Mr. Thompson’s specific role on each project includes
making design recommendations, and performing design
analysis for foundations, columns, beams, floor systems, roof
systems, retaining walls and multi-story structures. He also
provides independent structural construction observations,
engineering forensics and structural engineering consultation.
Project Experience
Structural Design and Review of Precast Concrete
Structures, Colorado and Wyoming
Foundation and Structural Design of Equipment Support
Structures for Various Entities in the Energy and Water
Distribution Sectors, Colorado and Wyoming
Turnbury Road Underpass, Fort Collins, Colorado
Lead structural engineer design of pedestrian underpass under
major road in Fort Collins.
Radiant Park, Fort Collins, Colorado
Structural Engineer for MSE retaining wall and abutments for
two pedestrian bridges.
Arthur’s Ditch Pedestrian Bridge, Fort Collins, Colorado
Foundation Design for Bridge Abutments
Gardens at Spring Creek, Fort Collins, Colorado
Structural consultant on removal and replacement of
distressed floor slab with new structural floor slab.
Geotechnical Investigation Support
Work with geotechnical department to review report
recommendations and provide alternate foundation systems
when soil conditions warrant
Education:
B.S. Civil Engineering
University of Maine, 1994
M.S. Civil Engineering/Structural
Engineering
Colorado State University, 1997
Professional Registrations:
Registered Professional
Engineer
Colorado No. 35177
Wyoming No. 10956
LEED AP
Professional Affiliations:
American Institute of Steel
Construction
American Concrete Institute
Colorado Association
of Geotechnical Engineers
Deep Foundations Institute
Northern Colorado Home Builders
Wayne G. Thompson, PE, LEED AP
The Ballard Group, Inc.
Mechanical Consulting Engineers
Lakewood: 2525 South Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 200 Lakewood, CO 80227 303-988-4514 Fax: 303-988-4517
Fort Collins: 4730 South College Ave., Suite 203 Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-568-8762 Fax: 303-988-4517
www.TheBallardGroup.com
LAKEWOOD
2525 South Wadsworth Blvd.
Suite 200
Lakewood, Colorado 80227
Phone: 303-988-4514
Fax: 303-988-4517
FORT COLLINS
4730 South College Ave.
Suite 203
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
Phone: 970-548-8762
Fax: 303-988-4517
www.TheBallardGroup.com
Special Firm Qualifications
• City & County of Denver, certified
Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
• Regional Transportation District
- SBE
Services Provided
• HVAC, Plumbing & Fire
Protection Engineering &
System Design
• Design for New Construction
• Redesign & Upgrade of
Existing Systems.
• Tenant Finish
• LEED Certification, Greenbuild,
and Sustainable Design
• Energy Modeling
• Energy Conservation Studies
• Energy Management
Recommendations
• Evaluations, Assessments &
Reports
• Life Cycle Cost Analysis
• Master Planning
• Value Engineering
• Cost Estimating
• Peer Reviews
• System Troubleshooting
The Ballard Group, Inc. was established in 1978 to provide
quality mechanical engineering services. The scope of our work
is comprehensive and varied in the mechanical engineering field
with specific emphasis on heating, ventilation, air conditioning,
plumbing and fire protection design. We maintain two offices in
Colorado; our main office in Denver and a branch office in Fort
Collins.
Our operating philosophy is to provide sound, innovative
engineering services tailored to the individual needs of our
clients, on time and within budget. We strive to be a forward-
thinking company that uses our experience combined with industry
innovations to achieve the goals of the end user. We accept each
job as a challenge to deliver energy efficient and cost-effective
mechanical systems utilizing our professional expertise.
We believe the size and composition of our company makes us
The Ballard Group, Inc.
Mechanical Consulting Engineers
Lakewood: 2525 South Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 200 Lakewood, CO 80227 303-988-4514 Fax: 303-988-4517
Fort Collins: 4730 South College Ave., Suite 203 Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-568-8762 Fax: 303-988-4517
www.TheBallardGroup.com
STAFF
PRINCIPAL
Thomas Ver sTraaTe,
P.e., LeeD® aP
President
Colorado State University
24 years of experience
Current P.E. Licenses held in CO
& 19 additional states
TimoThy r. harris,
C.P.D., LeeD® aP
Vice-President
University of South Dakota
35 years of experience
maTThew J. DoLL*,
P.e., LeeD® aP
Principal
Colorado State University
22 years of experience
Current P.E. Licenses held in CO & WY
BerT a. BaioTTo, P.e.
Associate Principal
University of Missouri
13 years of experience
Current P.E. License held in CO
ASSOCIATE HVAC PROJECT MANAGER
Don J. BeagLehoLe
Fort Lewis College
39 years of experience
PeTer w. FaiLLa,
P.e., LeeD® aP
Colorado School of Mines
13 years of experience
Current P.E. License held in CO
SENIOR HVAC PROJECT MANAGER
shannon D. CamPBeLL*,
P.e., LeeD® aP
University of Colorado
20 years of experience
Current P.E. License held in CO
HVAC PROJECT MANAGER
eriC a. BaaLman,
LeeD® aP
University of New Mexico
5 years of experience
TimoThy V. BaBB, P.e.
University of Colorado - Denver
5 years of experience
Current P.E. License held in CO
aLexanDer BrueCk
Auburn University
2 years of experience
ausTin kemPseLL*
Colorado State University
1 year of experience
The Ballard Group, Inc.
Mechanical Consulting Engineers
Lakewood: 2525 South Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 200 Lakewood, CO 80227 303-988-4514 Fax: 303-988-4517
Fort Collins: 4730 South College Ave., Suite 203 Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-568-8762 Fax: 303-988-4517
www.TheBallardGroup.com
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
All projects are located in Colorado unless noted otherwise.
› City of Fort Collins, Utility Vehicle Services Building
for Wood Street | Fort Collins
› Weld County School District RE-1, Bus Maintenance
| Gilcrest
› Colorado Department of Transportation, West
Yard Maintenance Facility | Greeley
› Colorado Department of Transportation, Twin
Rivers Maintenance Facility | Gilcrest
› Bar-S Service Garage | Cheyenne, Wyoming
› Mitsubishi Motors of Fort Collins
› Campus Auto Repair | Fort Collins
› Brighton Diesel Service | Brighton
› University of Wyoming, Transit Facility Preliminary
Design | Laramie, Wyoming
› Carlin Dodge Autopark | Colorado Springs
› Rickenbaugh Cadillac | Denver
› ADP, 301 Remington Street & 330 South College
Avenue Office Remodel | Fort Collins
› Airport Van Rental, Tenant Finish | Commerce City
› Music District at 619, 621 & 627 South College
Ave., Mixed Use | Fort Collins
› StorQuest Self Storage, Denver Tech Center &
Kalamath Locations | Denver
MATTHEW J. DOLL, P.E., LEED® AP
Principal
EDUCATION
Colorado State University, Bachelor of
Science in Mechanical Engineering, 1995
REGISTRATION
› Colorado, 2002, #36694
› Wyoming, 2010 #13082
› U.S. Green Building Council LEED®
Accredited Professional
PROFESSIONAL
› National Council of Examiners for
Engineering and Surveying
› American Society of Heating,
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Engineers
Matt Doll serves as Principal In Charge of Mechanical Engineering. He was with The Ballard
Group from 2000-2005 and rejoined the company in 2010 as Principal to open and lead
the Fort Collins office. He has a total of 22 years of engineering experience. He is a licensed
Professional Engineer in Colorado and Wyoming, and is a LEED Accredited Professional.
WCSD RE-1 Bus Maintenance | Gilcrest, CO
The Ballard Group, Inc.
Mechanical Consulting Engineers
Lakewood: 2525 South Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 200 Lakewood, CO 80227 303-988-4514 Fax: 303-988-4517
Fort Collins: 4730 South College Ave., Suite 203 Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-568-8762 Fax: 303-988-4517
www.TheBallardGroup.com
SHANNON D. CAMPBELL, P.E., LEED® AP
Senior HVAC Project Manager
Shannon Campbell serves as Senior Project Manager and HVAC Designer. He has been
with The Ballard Group, Inc. since 2012 and has 20 years of engineering experience. He
holds a current Professional Engineer License in Colorado, and he is a LEED Accredited
Professional in Building Design & Construction.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
All projects are located in Colorado unless noted otherwise.
› City of Fort Collins, Utility Vehicle Services Building
for Wood Street | Fort Collins
› Weld County School District Re-1, Bus Maintenance
| Gilcrest
› Bar-S Service Garage | Cheyenne, Wyoming
› Mitsubishi Motors | Fort Collins
› Old Town Carwash | Fort Collins
› Poudre School District, South Bus Transit | Fort
Collins
› Poudre Valley Schools, Support Services Building
| Kersey
› Liberty Arms | Johnstown
› Dairy Farmers Of America | Weld County
› Heli – One, Complete Office Design | Fort Collins
› ServPro, Phase I & II | Fort Collins
› Euro Flora Greenhouse, East 53rd Avenue Grow
Facility | Denver
› New Belgium Brewery, E-Beer Modifications |
Fort Collins
› New Belgium Brewery, Office & Keg Line
Modifications | Fort Collins
› Brentley’s Asphalt, Metal Building | Johnstown
› Feisty Spirits Distillery | Fort Collins
EDUCATION
University of Colorado, Boulder, Bachelor
of Science in Architectural Engineering,
1995
REGISTRATION
› Colorado, 2006 PE 40599
› U.S. Green Building Council LEED®
Accredited Professional, Building
Design & Construction (BD+C)
PROFESSIONAL
› American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating and Air Conditioning
Engineers.
Spirae Car Wash | Fort Collins, CO
The Ballard Group, Inc.
Mechanical Consulting Engineers
Lakewood: 2525 South Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 200 Lakewood, CO 80227 303-988-4514 Fax: 303-988-4517
Fort Collins: 4730 South College Ave., Suite 203 Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-568-8762 Fax: 303-988-4517
www.TheBallardGroup.com
TIMOTHY R. HARRIS, LEED® AP
Vice-President
Tim Harris serves as Principal In Charge of Plumbing, Fire Protection and Medical Gas
Engineering. Tim has been with The Ballard Group, Inc. since 1981 and has a total of 35
years of engineering experience. He is Certified in Plumbing Design by ASPE and is a LEED®
Accredited Professional.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
All projects are located in Colorado unless noted otherwise.
› City of Fort Collins, Utility Vehicle Services Building
for Wood Street | Fort Collins
› Bar-S Service Garage | Cheyenne, Wyoming
› Mitsubishi Motors | Fort Collins
› Old Town Carwash | Fort Collins
› Ralph Schomp BMW | Lone Tree
› Murray Motors Imports, CPO Building | Glendale
› Murray Motors Imports, Sales Office Building |
Glendale
› Collegiate Peaks Bank | Salida
› Collegiate Peaks Bank | Buena Vista
› Mitsubishi Motors of Fort Collins
› Denver Country Club Expansion & Remodel |
Denver
› Holcim Offices & Maintenance Facility | Florence
› Platteville Old Castle Pre-cast Plant Expansion |
Platteville
› Colorado Crush Facility at Wembley Park |
Commerce City
› Penterra Plaza & Lockton Center– Denver
› Young American’s Bank and Education Foundation
| Denver
› One & Two Greenwood Plaza | Englewood
EDUCATION
University of South Dakota, Springfield
B.S. in Construction Technology, 1981
REGISTRATION
› American Society of Plumbing
Engineers, Certified in Plumbing
Design (CPD)
› U.S. Green Building Council LEED®
Accredited Professional
PROFESSIONAL
› U.S. Green Building Council
› American Society of Plumbing
Engineers (ASPE)
› National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA)
Ralph Schomp BWM Dealership | Lone Tree, CO
The Ballard Group, Inc.
Mechanical Consulting Engineers
Lakewood: 2525 South Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 200 Lakewood, CO 80227 303-988-4514 Fax: 303-988-4517
Fort Collins: 4730 South College Ave., Suite 203 Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-568-8762 Fax: 303-988-4517
www.TheBallardGroup.com
South Transit Center
Fort Collins, Colorado
Murray Motors Mercedes Benz
Glendale, Colorado
Ralph Schomp BMW
Littleton, Colorado
Arvada Police, Lake Arbor Community Station
Arvada, Colorado
South Transit Center | Fort Collins
New 4,300 square foot multi-modal transit center, 11 bays for
BRT and fixed-route TransFort buses, 171-space park/ride facility,
with bike and pedestrian trail connections. The southern-most
bus station on the MAX line, the Transit center includes a café,
weather protective structures, bathrooms, full service customer
service counter, and indoor waiting area. The building is being
heated through an in-floor heating system which is being feed by
a single high efficiency boiler with VFD driven pumps. It achieved
LEED Gold Certification.
Mitsubishi Motors of Fort Collins
Renovation of a 6,450 square foot existing retail building to a
car dealership. The new floor plan includes two main areas: the
showroom/offices (2,950 sf) and the warehouse/shop (3,500 sf).
The scope also included adding an occupied mezzanine level
(1,100 sf) in the warehouse.
Murray Motors Mercedes Benz, Sales Office
Building | Glendale
Complete interior renovation of the existing 5,400 square foot
sales office building and exterior modifications, including a new
roof and roof drainage.
Murray Motors Mercedes Benz, Certified Pre-
Owned Building | Glendale
The project consists of a two story addition of 385 sq. ft. per
floor and a remodel of the 32,200 square foot, two story existing
building.
Ralph Schomp BMW | Littleton
A new car dealership with a total of 79,500 square feet, including
a main showroom building, wash detail area, service reception,
and service area.
Arvada Police Department, Lake Arbor & West
Woods Community Stations | Arvada
Prototype design and subsequent final design and construction of
two 9,500 square foot police substations for the Arvada Police
Department to serve the northeast and western sectors. Multiple
high efficiency, condensing style, gas-fired boilers generate hot
water, which circulates throughout the building providing heat.
Packaged DX cooling with hot water heating coil (variable volume)
rooftop unit, variable frequency drives, hot gas bypass and
economizer controls provide heating, cooling and air distribution.
Both buildings achieved LEED Gold Certification.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
The Ballard Group, Inc.
Mechanical Consulting Engineers
Lakewood: 2525 South Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 200 Lakewood, CO 80227 303-988-4514 Fax: 303-988-4517
Fort Collins: 4730 South College Ave., Suite 203 Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-568-8762 Fax: 303-988-4517
www.TheBallardGroup.com
Gunnison Public Safety Facility
Police & Dispatch Station
Gunnison, Colorado
University of Wyoming, Half-Acre Gym
Laramie, Wyoming
University of Wyoming, Buchanan
Performing Arts Facility
Laramie, Wyoming
Rendering by Tobin & Associates
Gunnison Public Safety Facility: Police and Dispatch
Station | Gunnison
A 6,000 square foot police and dispatch station. Hot water
circulated to heating devices provides heat throughout the building.
One modular air handling unit mounted in a mechanical room
distributes air along with VAV terminal units with hot water heating
coils. This project achieved LEED Silver Certification.
University of Wyoming, Half Acre Gym | Laramie,
Wyoming
Phase I consists of the demolition and reconstruction of the east
portion of the building. Of the total 141,500 square feet of
remodel and addition, Phase I includes the 101,000 square foot
addition/new build portion of the project. This area includes
relocated Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms adjacent to the
pool; 10,300 square foot Fitness Area; Climbing and Bouldering
Walls with Observation Decks; (4) Racquetball Courts; Multi-
Activity Gym consisting of (2) courts; Dance, Group Exercise and
Spinning Rooms; and an expansion of the existing running track
which more than doubles the length to (8) laps per mile; offices,
classrooms and support spaces. Phase I was substantially
completed and opened to the students and public in March
2015. LEED Certification is expected and LEED review is currently
in progress.
Phase II includes the full renovation of the 40,500 square foot
historic portion of the building, which was dedicated in 1925 and
long served as the eastern anchor of the main campus in Laramie.
This area includes relocated offices, conference rooms and a
new classroom in place of the original locker rooms; renovated
17,836 square foot gymnasium which houses (3) courts; over
2,000 square feet of new Fitness areas; and the existing portion
of the newly expanded running track. Construction began in
spring 2015 and completion occurred in the late 2015.
University of Wyoming, Buchanan Performing Arts
Facility | Laramie Wyoming
Approximately 170,000 gross square foot performing arts facility
including 50,000 square feet of new construction and 120,000
square feet of remodeled areas. Spaces include: personnel and
faculty offices; office support such as work rooms, reception,
conference/seminar rooms, lounges and storage rooms; teaching
laboratory/studios such as music, music rehearsal, acting and
dance; performance spaces such as concert halls and theatres.
Project was completed fall 2015 and is currently undergoing review
for renovation of an existing building by LEED for Certification.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
The Ballard Group, Inc.
Mechanical Consulting Engineers
Lakewood: 2525 South Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 200 Lakewood, CO 80227 303-988-4514 Fax: 303-988-4517
Fort Collins: 4730 South College Ave., Suite 203 Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-568-8762 Fax: 303-988-4517
www.TheBallardGroup.com
NAU Aquatics and Tennis Center
Flagstaff, Arizona
Rendering by Sink Combs Dethlefs Architects
Penterra Plaza & Lockton Center
Denver, Colorado
HPSD, Hi-Plains PreK-Grade 12 School
Seibert, Colorado
Northern Arizona University, Aquatics and Tennis
| Flagstaff, Arizona
New 120,000 square foot complex which will replace the
existing 50,000 square foot aquatics center. The new state-of-
the-art facility, which will include an updated Douglas J. Wall
Aquatic Center, accommodates NCAA swimming, diving and
tennis programs, as well as providing recreational activities and
programs. The project includes a 50 meter, 10-lane Olympic-
size swimming pool, separate 10 meter dive tower and dive
well, six (6) indoor and six (6) outdoor tennis courts, and a
recreation field. The six (6) outdoor tennis courts will be built
on the site of the original Wells Aquatics Center which will be
demolished. The project is currently Registered with the USGBC’s
LEED program through construction, anticipated for completion 1st
Quarter 2016, and anticipated to minimally achieve LEED Silver
Certification.
Penterra Plaza & Lockton Center | Denver
Twin tower 1,000,000 square foot facility including a seven story
office tower, a 23 story residence condominium tower and a
three story underground parking structure.
Hi-Plains School District, Hi-Plains PK-12 School |
Siebert
51,268 square foot new school project with classrooms, gym,
lockers, music etc. Because this is a BEST school project, the
project has a pre-requisite of being certified as LEED Gold. LEED
review is currently ongoing. Geo exchange system utilizing water
source heat pumps with ducted ventilation air from heat recovery
ventilators with hot water or gas pre-heat is used for Classroom,
Administration and Locker spaces. This system features the
use of a deep bore geothermal exchanger field used to reject
heating during the cooling season and to claim heat during the
heating season. Primary heating and cooling for each space is
provided by vertical and horizontal type heat pumps mounted
above a closet space or ceiling. Constant air volume ventilation
is provided to the heat pumps by energy recovery air handling
units (ERVs) with hot water or gas pre-heat. Indoor mounted Hot
water / DX air handling units are used for the Gym. Gas / DX
roof top units are used for the cafeteria. Gas/Evaporative cooled
make up air units are used for the VO-AG Shop and kitchen.
Domestic hot water is provided by two (2) high efficiency direct
fired gas water heaters.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
The Ballard Group, Inc.
Mechanical Consulting Engineers
Lakewood: 2525 South Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 200 Lakewood, CO 80227 303-988-4514 Fax: 303-988-4517
Fort Collins: 4730 South College Ave., Suite 203 Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-568-8762 Fax: 303-988-4517
www.TheBallardGroup.com
Rifle Library
Rifle, Colorado
CSU Indoor Practice Facility
Fort Collins, Colorado
CSU Anderson Academic Training Center
Fort Collins, Colorado
Rifle Library | Rifle
New 27,670 square foot public library and offices. In addition
to the reading content areas, amenities include a Small Business
Resource Center, a community room, an interactive children’s
literacy installation, and the administrative offices for the Garfield
County Public Library District. Two 80% efficient gas-fired boilers
generate heating water. Dual base-mounted heating pumps
circulate heating water to terminal heating devices. This project
achieved LEED Gold Certification.
Colorado State University, Indoor Practice Facility
| Fort Collins
Approximate 63,000 square foot indoor practice area that
includes about 48,000 square feet for football practice, and
the remainder used for basketball, storage areas, lockers and
other miscellaneous functions. Campus steam was extended
to this building, reduced to 15 psi and converted to heating
water through 60% redundant shell-in-tube heat exchangers. A
condensate return system returns condensate back to the Campus
condensate line utilizing a steam powered condensate return
unit. An Air Rotational Heating Unit uses heating water as the
heat source, and is used to heat the practice field space in cold
weather. A push-pull fan system is used to provide cooling and
air movement to the space. A rooftop unit with a hot water coil
and integral DX cooling is used for air distribution, heating and
cooling for the Basketball Gym, Lobby and Locker Room areas.
This project achieved LEED Gold Certification.
Colorado State University, Anderson Academic
Training Center | Fort Collins
Approximate 16,000 square foot Academic Training area that
includes about 6,500 square feet of study area including a
computer lab, 8,000 square foot weight training, and 1,500
square feet of hallways and weight room offices. Campus
steam was extended to this building, reduced to 15 psi and
converted to heating water through 60% redundant shell-in-tube
heat exchangers. A condensate return system returns condensate
back to the Campus condensate line utilizing a steam powered
condensate return unit. A rooftop unit with a hot water coil and
integral DX cooling is used for air distribution and cooling. This
project achieved LEED Gold Certification.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
SRB Consulting Engineering, LLC offers full service design capabilities to the construction industry,
presenting a full scope of mechanical, plumbing, electrical and control systems, design engineering services and
construction observation. Formed in 2002 by Lawrence Smith, P.E. and Jeremy Babilonia with the philosophy of
designing building systems that are functional and energy efficient while at all times considering the constructability,
maintainability, controllability and value to the client. Our goal is to provide practical, cost effective and successfully
integrated mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems through efficient study and design.
Personnel:
Lawrence N. Smith, P.E. - Principal
Twenty-five years of mechanical/electrical engineering and design experience.
Supervisory experience of mechanical and electrical designers.
Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Fire Protection design experience.
Health Care, Institutional, Industrial, commercial and residential experience.
Jeremy Babilonia - Principal
Twenty-one years of mechanical systems engineering and design experience.
Strong background in HVAC applications.
Industrial, commercial and residential experience.
Nineteen years in architectural and mechanical graphics and design.
Christopher Weaver – Senior Electrical Designer
Twenty-two years of electrical systems engineering and design experience.
Field experience prior to becoming an electrical designer.
Educational, commercial and residential experience.
Vance O. Richardson II – Senior Mechanical Designer
Thirty-three years of mechanical systems engineering and design experience.
HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection design experience.
Strong background in mathematics, applied calculation and technical writing.
Industrial, commercial and residential experience.
Thirty two years in architectural and mechanical graphics and design.
PARTIAL PROJECT PROFILE:
Public Projects:
Fort Collins Vehicle Storage Buildings – Light & Power
New vehicle storage buildings for fleet vehicles.
Fort Collins Vehicle Storage Buildings – Water Department
New vehicle storage buildings for fleet vehicles.
Black Hawk Emergency Operations Center
New emergency operations building for the town of Black Hawk.
Weld County – Public Works Building
Office expansion to existing public works building.
Educational:
Colorado State University – Agricultural Education Research Building
New teaching/shop/lab building for CSU.
Colorado State University – Research Blvd Parking Facility
SRB Consulting Engineering, LLC.
37127 Cullison Ridge Rd, Windsor, CO 80550
Phone: 970.686.1004 E-Mail: larrys@srbllc.net jeremyb@srbllc.net
Provided lighting plans for new parking areas.
Colorado State University – Engines and Energy Conversion Lab
New 4-story addition for classroom/laboratory spaces and the partial remodel of the existing building control
room spaces.
Mapleton Schools – North Valley Young Adult Center
Addition and remodel of the old Skyview Campus.
Mapleton Schools – MEC/MESA School
New 82,450SF LEED Gold School
Medical:
Medical Center of Aurora -
Emergency department, support spaces and waiting room remodel.
Spanish Peaks Medical Center – Emergency Room Addition
Emergency department addition to the existing hospital and remodel of the old emergency department into
expanded imaging and office spaces.
ComminiCare – Community Medical Clinic
New 20,500SF community medical center in San Antonio, Texas.
Orthopaedic Center of the Rockies – Fort Collins
Addition and remodel of the reception, physical therapy and office areas.
Commercial:
Dellenbach Chevrolet Dealership
Remodel of existing showroom and public contact spaces and the addition of a new car delivery area.
Tom Wood Mitsubishi Dealership
New dealership building with showroom and service bays.
Niwot Fire Station #4
Remodel of the existing living quarters and service areas of the fire station.
Titan Equipment – Heavy Equipment Service Center
Remodel of the existing office spaces and the addition of new parts warehouse areas.
FSA / Yancey’s Cooler Expansion
New 86,000sf expansion of existing cooler and freezer warehouse spaces for food service company.
Remodel and expansion of the imaging department and new clinic wing.
Lawrence N. Smith, P.E.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Twenty-five years of PME design experience
Healthcare, commercial, industrial and institutional design fields
Supervisory experience of plumbing, mechanical and electrical (PME) designers
Experienced with AutoCAD and PowerTools Electrical Engineering software
EDUCATION/LICENSES:
University of South Florida – Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Fall 1990
Registered Professional Engineer in Colorado, Illinois, Florida, Wyoming,
Washington, Montana, Nebraska, Arizona, Oregon and Texas
EXPERIENCE:
SRB Consulting Engineering. LLC, Winsdor, CO 2002-Present
Currently serving as Engineer of Record, overseeing the management of PME design
and engineering as well as working on specific projects. Recently completed projects
include Medical Office Buildings, Surgery Centers, School remodel/additions, Retail
tenant finishes and Heavy equipment repair facilities.
Merit Electric, Inc., Fort Collins, CO 1998-2005
Served as Director of Engineering Services and acted as Engineer of Record. Oversaw
the management of Merit’s engineering department personnel and acted as project
manager on specific key projects.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL 1996-1998
Served as SMH’s staff engineer responsible for interfacing with hospital departments
and consulting architects and engineers. Directed the design path for electrical,
HVAC, plumbing and fire detection disciplines for consultants on large projects, and
directed the in-house design staff on smaller projects.
Forney Engineering, Inc., Bradenton, FL 1992-1996
Served as a manager and coordinator between architects, owners, design professionals,
and internal employees for industrial, institutional and commercial projects. Was
responsible for all facets of projects from design development phase through
completion of construction.
R.O. Covington & Associates, Bartow, FL 1990-1992
Served as a manager and coordinator for smaller projects, including school
additions and commercial projects.
JENSEN HUGHES
Advancing the Science of Safety
Representative Projects
Australian Embassy Complex (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Fire and life safety master planning and systems design for four-building complex, including two historic homes
converted to Chancery for Australian Embassy and Residence for Australian Ambassador to Argentina,
underground security and public-interface structure and structure used for entertainment purposes. Work
included integration of fire and life safety with security for emergency management purposes, as well as design of
fire suppression, fire alarm and egress systems, including new tank structure.
American Stair Manufacturing Facility (Denver, Colorado)
A local custom-built stair facility operating primarily small process equipment and hand-held tools. After having
moved into an existing facility, the company learned that the building was not zoned for the use. Work consisted
of assistance in identifying required fire and explosion measures, including required fire protection features,
establishment of safety features for electrical and mechanical systems and aid in development of dust control
programs.
Denver Water Campus Fire Protection Evaluation (Denver, Colorado)
Survey and evaluation of existing fire suppression systems for Denver Water’s main campus. Work included
inspection and condition assessment of existing systems, recommendations for
renovation/replacement/installation in existing structures, planning for installation in long-term planned
structures, recommendations for overall planning of external features (e.g., roadways, fire hydrants, gates,
keyboxes, etc.) and interface with fire and security services for emergency planning.
8461 Turnpike Drive | Suite 206 | Westminster, CO 80031-4379
C: 303-506-3691
DAVID V. TOMECEK, PE, FSFPE
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Experience: 24 Years
Joined JENSEN HUGHES: 1997
Education
B.S. Fire Protection Engineering,
University of Maryland, 1992
Registered PE
SD, No. 12132 (2014)
WA, No. 50968 (2013)
TN, No. 00112079 (2008)
NV, No. 017308 (2005)
NM, No. 16716 (2004)
WY, No. 10348 (2004)
IA, No. 16831 (2003)
CO, No. 31760 (1997)
Associations
Fellow, Society of Fire Protection
Engineers (SFPE)
Member, National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA)
Member, Rocky Mountain Chapter,
Society of Fire Protection
Engineers (RMC-SFPE)
Security Clearances
DoE “Q”
Contact
(303)-506-3691
dtomecek@jensenhughes.com
David Tomecek is a registered Fire Protection Engineer with over 20 years’
experience providing a wide range of services to a broad customer base that
includes government, industrial, commercial and non-profit clients. His primary
business in in the realm of industrial fire protection, hazardous materials,
nuclear (non-power) fire hazard analysis and risk-based evaluation. As well,
he is well-versed in more traditional fire protection and life safety capabilities,
such as fire suppression system design, fire alarm system design, water
supply evaluation, code consulting, life safety analysis and construction
administration. He also has capabilities in the areas of emergency response
and preparedness, asset management and protection, community emergency
service evaluation and fire protection program management.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Senior Fire Protection Engineer, JENSEN HUGHES (formerly Hughes
Associates), Lafayette, CO, 1997–present. Engineering and technical
services are provided to a variety of national and international clients. Focus
towards combining hazard analysis with traditional fire and life safety
methodologies to address unique conditions and situations. Fire hazards
analyses, technical evaluations, loss prevention studies, and risk assessments
form one aspect of work duties. Fire system design, plan review, and code
conformance studies form another portion of the work performed. Performs
work related to the fire service, with attention toward baseline needs
assessments, prevention activities, and training of personnel. In addition, acts
as the technical lead for the Denver Office, providing oversight and mentoring
of other staff engineers. From 1997 to 2000, assigned as part of the Fire
Protection team at the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site (RFETS), a
former Department of Energy weapons production facility. As the technical
lead, coordinating fire protection and fire prevention services for the site.
Reporting directly to the Fire Protection Program Manager, his duties included
technical support and development of policy and standard methodologies for
performing analyses. Previous employment with Kaiser-Hill LLC and EG&G
Rocky Flats (1993–1996) provided experience at RFETS. Duties during this
DAVID V. TOMECEK, PE, FSFPE, Senior Fire Protection Engineer
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PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)
interpretation and evaluation; site planning evaluations; fire protection and life safety evaluations and analyses;
assessments of computer and analytic fire and smoke modeling; and support of other department functions. Engineering
techniques were applied to Fire Investigations and Hazardous Materials responses. Interaction with public utility
managers and local governmental authorities was incorporated into policy development related to fire protection in those
arenas.
Fire Protection Engineer, Brinjac, Kambic, and Associates (now Brinjac Engineering, Inc.), Harrisburg, PA, 1992–
1993. Responsible primarily for the design of fire suppression systems for new structures. Design of smoke control
systems, fire detection and alarm systems, and other specialty systems were also undertaken. Life safety analyses and
hazard assessments were performed as requested by clients and local authorities. Engineering duties included
preliminary design of fire suppression systems; shop drawing and product data review; computer and analytic fire and
smoke modeling; product data research; hydraulic calculations; and code evaluation.
Student Research Assistant, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 1990–1992. Initial research involved the
response of composites under structural load and exposed to fire. Construction and testing of composites, computer
modeling of thermal and mechanical responses, and use of spreadsheets and CAD programs make up the bulk of the
work performed. A second project involved the verification of a computer smoke and fire model, which included data
acquisition and compilation, model validation, and report composition.
PROFESSIONAL STANDING
Licenses
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), No. 23210 (2003)
Colorado Division of Fire Safety Fire Suppression System Inspector, No. 14-724 (2014)
Associations
Principal, Technical Committee on Professional Qualifications for Fire Marshal (PQU-FOF), NFPA 1037
Alternate, Technical Committee on Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives (FDW-AAA), NFPA 80
Alternate, Technical Committee on Installation of Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives (FDW-AAA), NFPA
105
Awards
Fellow Recognition, SFPE, 2012
Recipient, Hat’s Off Award, SFPE, 2007
Recipient, Community Service Award, South Metro Fire Rescue Authority, 1996
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Tomecek, D.V., “Codes Regulate Storage Options,” Colorado Real Estate Journal, 2008
Tomecek, D.V. and Smeaton, B.E., “Improving Fire Prevention through Fire Hazards Analysis,” Fire Protection
Engineering, 2004
Tomecek, D.V. and Milke, J.A., "A Study of the Effect of Partial Loss of Protection on the Fire Resistance of Steel
Columns," Fire Technology, 1993
NO TWO PIES ARE ALIKE. In the same way,
buildings vary from one another based on their use
or mix of uses, whether entirely new construction,
a renovation, or an addition to an existing facility.
Today’s building enclosures are more complex in
design and construction, which compounds the
challenges and requires a broader commitment
to quality assurance.
With increasing demands for durability, energy
efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, Pie’s enclosure
consulting and commissioning (BECx) expertise
provides a critical, value-added service to each
and every project.
• Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx)
• Pre-Design Consultation and OPR Development
• Design Charrette Assistance
• Technical Peer Reviews of Drawings and
Specifications
• Hygrothermal Roof and Wall Analysis (WUFI®)
• 2-D Thermal Continuity (THERM®)
• Submittals and Shop Drawing Reviews
• Pre-Construction Meetings and Training Seminars
• Verification Plans and Checklists
• Field Mock-Up and In-Situ Performance Testing
• Construction Observations and Reporting
• Construction Phase Meetings
• Operations and Maintenance Manuals
• As-Built Condition Assessments
Sanford Health Medical Center,
Fargo, ND
“The Denver Police Crime Lab has a striking, faceted envelope that has a tremendous amount
of ‘behind the scenes’ magic to keep it dry, yet elegant. Pie’s involvement continued through
the testing phases, which proved-out the design team’s hard work. We sleep better whenever
we’re teamed-up with the like-minded professionals of Pie.”
Matthew Calkins, P.E. Vice-President
JR Butler, Glazing
Enclosure Consulting and Commissioning
KEY SERVICES
Services
SERVICES
Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, Denver, CO
Representative Fort Collins Experience
Pie Consulting & Engineering has established a reputation as one of the leading air barrier consultation and
performace testing firms in the nation. Since 2008, Pie has conducted more than 350 tests totaling over 25
million SF of building envelope. In 2012, Pie assisted the City of Fort Collins in the development of its air
barrier testing protocol, and provided industry training. To date, Pie has completed 75 air barrier tests on
projects located in Fort Collins. A small sampling includes:
Legacy Senior Residences
Fort Collins Senior Center
Max Flats Apartments
Discount Tire
South Transit Center
Sunshine House
Redtail Ponds
Sterling House
Old Town Flats
Chippers Lanes
Foothills Mall
Poudre School District
Home Instead
Aspen Heights
Candlewood suites
Crowne on Timberline
Kechter Farm
Mercer Commons
Poudre Valley NICU
Woodward
ENGINES & ENERGY CONVERSION LABORATORY |
Colorado State University
The Colorado State University Engines and Energy
Conversion Laboratory was founded in an abandoned
power plant in 1992 and has since grown to become a
globally recognized energy research and educational
facility. Technologies have been developed at the lab
to reduce emissions from large industrial engines,
define future electric grids, and clean energy solutions
to the developing world. CSU has employed hundreds
of undergrad and graduate students from all across the
university, have helped to develop a new generation of
energy leaders, and are globally recognized as leaders
in the use of entrepreneurship to maximize the impact of their research.
Pie provided Design Phase Air Barrier Consultation including SD and DD phase technical peer review of the
architectural set of drawings for the air barrier materials, assemblies, and system. Reviews included analysis and
recommendations regarding the performance of the system; detailing to include critical interfaces, constructability,
and overall material and system product selection. A written report was submitted following each review,
summarizing Pie’s analysis with recommendations for correction, addition, modification, or clarification to the
project team.
Pie conducted on-site quality assurance observations of the work in progress relating to the air barrier and moisture
management materials, assemblies, and systems. Pie also conducted Air Barrier Performance Testing of the 4-story
expansion to the existing lab facility including infrared thermography diagnostics and reporting.
Contact:
Jeff Jensen | Jensen Consulting
37154 Dickerson Run | Windsor, Colorado 80550
970-227-0622
jeff@jensenconsulting.info
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Francisco C. Reina, CPHC, PHIUS+
Building Science Specialist – Building Sciences
freina@pieglobal.com
Education: University of Northern Colorado
B.A. International Trade & Relations, 2002
Emphasis: Political Science, Economics, French
Registrations and
Certifications: Certified Passive House Consultant
PHIUS+ Rater
RESNET Rater
Infraspection Institute: Level I Certified Infrared Thermographer
OSHA: 10 Hour Safety Training
Areas of
Expertise: Building Enclosure Consulting / Commissioning - New Construction and Major Renovation
Building Science & Building Enclosure Systems
Opaque Wall Assembly Air, Vapor, and Water Resistive Barriers
Functional Performance Testing (Air Leakage, Water Infiltration, Duct System Leakage, and
more)
Combustion Appliance Zone Testing
Duct System and Ventilation Air Flow Testing
Infrared Thermography
Building Energy Modeling and Performance Improvement Analysis
Hygrothermal Modeling and Analysis
Biography: Francisco has over 25 years of construction experience, including his upbringing on the
construction site. His building science experience spans over 8 years with his work as a
RESNET Energy Rater and BPI Analyst, which included work in building performance
verification and testing on building enclosure and mechanical systems in over 700
buildings. He also possesses practical experience on insulation and air sealing detailing
including combustion appliance zone testing. Francisco’s continued building science work
has led him to certifications through the highest standard of building performance, the
Passive House Institute-US, where he has collaborated on design and verified several
Passive House projects.
Francisco has presented at events sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency –
Energy Star, Xcel Energy’s Home Performance with Energy Star program and Colorado
Renewable Energy Society and Rocky Mountain Association of Energy Engineers
ADVANCING THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHY,
THRIVING BUILT ENVIRONMENTS.
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BUILT ENVIRONMENT
WE PROVIDE THOUGHT
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We evaluate and document critical issues in the industry to
inform our partners and the industry at large.
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WE OPTIMIZE TEAMS & PROJECT
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We help teams come to better decisions faster. We facilitate
a whole-team approach to discover innovative solutions
that push projects toward higher levels of achievement and
success.
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WE DEVELOP LEADERS
Through our professional education and student mentorship
programs, we equip current and future leaders with skills and
resources to make positive and lasting change.
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RECENT PROJECTS
INTEGRATIVE PROCESS FACILITATION
Loveland Offices
Larimer County
Client: The Architect’s Studio
Outcomes: Two 1/2 day programming workshops resulting
in a consensus for a two story and a three story program
plan for seven different functional units.
Civic Center Master Plan
City of Fort Collins
Client: RNL
Outcomes:3-day charrette facilitation resulting in City
Council approved civic center master plan with consensus
from 60 participants on two different conceptual plans.
We utilize a focused and iterative process to help teams come to
better decisions faster - with everyone on board.
IBE works with teams to develop custom agendas that meet project specific goals and needs. We
work with clients to identify participants, objectives, duration, activities, necessary prep work, and
deliverables. Our facilitation services include:
• Design charrettes
• Community engagement workshops
• Strategic planning sessions
Through 20 years of experience and research, we have developed a successful
model that enables teams to realize their full potential. By creating a safe and
open environment, we break down silos and increase communication so that
decisions are better informed, more innovative, and well aligned with project
goals.
It is not enough to simply have more meetings with more people, instead it
is the structure of the team – the communication patterns and relationships
between people – that distinguishes integrated design from traditional design.
Through integrative process facilitation, we see the following outcomes:
• Stakeholder engagement & buy-in
• Outstanding user satisfaction
• Accelerated decision making
• Design improvements and innovation
www.ibe.colostate.edu
Brian Dunbar Executive Director
Brian Dunbar is Executive Director of the Institute for the Built Environment (IBE) and
Professor Emeritus at Colorado State University. Professor Dunbar holds two degrees in
architecture from the University of Michigan and is a LEED Accredited Professional and
Faculty Member. Professor Dunbar has taught Interior Design, Construction
Management, and Sustainability courses at Colorado State and created the graduate
emphasis in sustainable building, professional certification courses in green building, and
sustainable design and construction courses offered in Costa Rica and on the island of St.
John, USVI. Brian also serves as Chairman of the Board for CLEAR, the Center for Living
Environments and Regeneration, a non-profit associated with the university that
developed and disseminates a guiding framework (LENSES) for regenerative design.
Through IBE, Brian has guided project work and facilitated design charrettes for the
National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, American Institute of Architects, cities, school
districts, and the Colorado Governor’s Energy Office. Since 2004, Brian has annually been
selected as a LEED faculty member by the U.S. Green Building Council. Brian is co-author
of “147 Tips on Teaching Sustainability” and his sustainable building teaching and
research has been honored and recognized by the AIA, the USGBC-Colorado Chapter, the
Colorado Governor, the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado, communities, businesses and
universities.
Education
M.A., Architecture
University of Michigan, 1981
B.S., Architecture
University of Michigan, 1979
Accreditations & Certifications
LEED AP BD+C
U.S. Green Building Council, 2003-present
NCIDQ Exam
National Council for Interior Design Qualification,
1989
NCARB Exam
National Council for Architecture Review Board,
1982
Awards & Recognition
LEED Fellow
U.S. Green Building Council, 2012
Honored in sustainability by the American Institute
of Architects, Colorado Governor’s Office, Alliance
for Sustainable Colorado, Colorado State University,
U.S. Green Building Council
Select Presentations
Dunbar, B. (2013). Sustainable and regenerative
cities. Diseno Sostenible 2nd
Congresso International.
Invited presentation. San Jose, Costa Rica. June
Barr, S. & Dunbar, B. (2012). A Green School Isn’t
Actually Green…Without Whole-School
Sustainability. Green Schools National Conference,
Denver, CO.
Barr, S., Leigh, K., & Dunbar, B. (2011). Green Schools
that Teach: Whole-School Sustainability. Greenbuild
International Conference. Toronto, ON: US Green
Building Council.
Dunbar, B. (2010). LENSES: A Framework to Create
Living Environments. Monterey, CA: U.S. Green
Building Council National Faculty Retreat.
Dunbar, B., Franzen, B., McDill, F. (2010). Green Your
District, Green Your Schools, Green Your Students.
Green School Summit USGBC Colorado Chapter.
Dunbar, B., Plaut, J. (2010) Bringing New Life:
Josie Plaut Associate Director
Josie Plaut is Associate Director for the Institute for the Built Environment at Colorado
State University where she guides companies, municipalities and other organizations
through developing capacity and action plans for sustainability initiatives. Josie is a
talented facilitator with a proven track record for guiding teams to realize their visions,
goals and strategic priorities, together. A strategic and integrative systems thinker, Josie
works with clients across a variety of scales including buildings, master plans and
districts, organizational development and municipal programs, among others. She brings
a unique combination of subject matter expertise in sustainability and effective
facilitation that results in shared purpose, vision and engagement. Josie is a founding
developer of The LENSES (Living Environments in Natural Social and Economic Systems)
Framework, which is a ground breaking research project focused on creating
transformational change toward regenerative design and practice. Josie is also the
Executive Director for CLEAR (the Center for Living Environments and Regeneration).
Education
M.S., Construction Management
Colorado State University, 2006
B.A., Sustainable Enterprise
Fort Lewis College, 2000, Summa cum Laude
Professional Experience
Associate Director
Institute for the Built Environment, 2005-Present
Operations Manager & Interim Director
High Plains Environmental Center, 2001-2004
Accreditations & Certifications
Certified StratOp Facilitator
Paterson Center, 2015
LEED Accredited Professional, BD+C
U.S. Green Building Council, 2004 -present
Select Publications
Plaut, J., Hodgin, S., Dunbar, B., Wackerman, A. (2012).
Regenerative design: The LENSES Framework for
buildings and communities. Journal of Building Research
and Information. 40(1), 112-122. Routledge.
Gotthelf, H., Shill, J. Plaut,J. (2014). LENSES Application
Guide: How to Create Living Environments in Natural,
Social, and Economic Systems. Center for Living
Environments and Regeneration.
Muse, A., Plaut, J. An Insiders’ Look at LEED: Experienced
practitioners reveal the inner workings of LEED. Journal
of Green Building. Vol 1, No. 1. Winter 2006. College
Publishing.
Plaut, J. Pivotal Experiences, Organizational Change &
Champions for Sustainability. Rethinking Sustainable
Construction 2006 Conference Proceedings.
Select Presentations & Trainings
The Regenerates: Documentary and Stories from the
Field. Living Future unConference, Seattle, WA, (2015)
LENSES Facilitator Training Pilot Program. CLEAR, Ft.
Collins, CO (2014-2015)
Green Building and Beyond, Johns Manville Earth Day
Event. Invited, Littleton, CO. (2012)
LENSES: A Framework for regenerative design. University
of British Columbia. (2011)
Re-visioning the Journey: A facilitators’ workshop,
Shadowcliff, Grand Lake, CO. (2011)
Shifting Mindset, Changing Systems & Champions of
Sustainability. U.S. Green Building Council Board of
Directors Annual Meeting, Invited. (2006)
Selected Clients & Experience
Helene Gotthelf Projects Manager
Helene is a Projects Manager for the Institute for the Built Environment, bringing nearly
ten years of experience in the built environment focused on sustainable design and
construction, regenerative guidance tools, LEED project management, transportation
planning, and affordable housing. Prior to working at IBE, Helene worked as a LEED
Certification Reviewer with the Green Building Certification Institute/U.S. Green Building
Council and brings valuable insight to our LEED projects. In addition to IBE project
management, Helene mentors student interns, oversees research initiatives, and
manages the application of LENSES (Living Environments in Natural, Social, and Economic
Systems), a framework for guiding transformational change toward regenerative design
and practice. Helene has contributed to the development and application of LENSES
since 2008, facilitating teams in systems-thinking and redefining metrics of success
towards solutions that create value across multiple levels. Helene is passionate about
sharing knowledge with others and is often invited to guest lecture and present for
various Colorado State University departments and student groups. Helene is also the
LENSES Program Manager for CLEAR (Center for Living Environments and Regeneration)
where she leads the development of the LENSES Application Guide and Facilitator
Training Program.
Education
M.S., Construction Management
Colorado State University, 2011
B.S., Geography
University of Texas, 2004
Professional Experience
Projects Manager
Institute for the Built Environment, 2013-Present
Program Manager
Center for Living Environments & Regeneration,
2013-Present
LEED Certification Reviewer
U.S. Green Building Council, 2010-2013
Construction Crew Leader
Habitat for Humanity, 2004-2006
Accreditations
LEED Accredited Professional, BD+C
U.S. Green Building Council, 2009 – Present
Green Globes Professional (GGP)
The Green Building Initiative, 2014 - Present
Select Papers & Publications
Gotthelf, H. (Ed.). (2014). LENSES Application Guide:
How to Create Living Environments in Natural, Social,
and Economic Systems. Center for Living
Environments and Regeneration.
Gotthelf, H., Ozbek, M., Guggemos, A. (2013).
Potential Efficiency Gains from Early Involvement of
Steel Fabricators and Erectors: Lessons Learned from
the NREL Research Support Facility Project.
International Journal of Construction Education and
Research, 9(2), 147-160
Gotthelf, H. (2010). A Guide to Integrate Social
Equity in Living Environments (White paper).
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
Select Lectures & Presentations
Green Building & LEED Certification Process
Overview. CSU, Construction Management
Sustainable Building Class. Guest Lecture. (2015)
LEEDv4 Green Associate Exam Prep Workshop. CSU,
U.S. Green Building Council Student Group. (2014).
The LENSES Framework: Overview & Application.
CSU, Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Master’s
Company Overview
Group14 Engineering, Inc. is a consulting firm committed to improving the
energy and resource efficiency of buildings and building products. Group14 is
a recognized authority in sustainable design and energy efficiency, the
evaluation of environmentally-appropriate technologies, building
commissioning and energy audits, and LEED project management. We offer a
unique combination of in-depth energy modeling and design assistance skills
and hands-on commissioning and energy auditing expertise.
Group14 performs 75% of its work in Colorado. Having been selected by Xcel
Energy to provide energy design assistance in Colorado, we have worked on
more than 75 projects locally (many of them LEED) over the past three years.
Our Xcel energy design assistance has kept more than 10 MW off the grid –
that’s enough to power nearly 10,000 houses for a year.
Our experience with facilitating LEED certification is as follows:
• Group14 has worked with design and construction teams to certify over 80
projects under all versions and rating systems of LEED, totaling
10,000,000+sf.
• Our firm works on an average of 40+ LEED projects annually.
• All of our State of Colorado projects, including higher education, achieve LEED Gold or better
as required by each campus and the Colorado HPCP.
• We are currently working on a project registered under LEED v4. Our specifications, materials library
database, waste and indoor air quality plans have been updated to reflect the changes in the new
system.
• 20 members of our professional staff are LEED APs, both O+M and BD+C
• Group14 is a GBCI Proven Provider, a designation that streamlines the LEED project review
process for experienced organizations that demonstrate consistent excellence in administering LEED
projects.
Group14 is located in Denver, with projects across the United States. We have been in business since
1992.
Relevant Experience
Group14 Engineering
takes its name from
the periodic table —
Group 14 is the Carbon
Group.
The name represents
the firm’s focus on
design guidance, field
work and engineering
research to reduce
carbon and
greenhouse gas
emissions.
Group14 Engineering’s reputation for energy and sustainability consulting on complex building projects
has lead to significant work in government sector:
Services Provided
Project
Square
Footage
LEED Status or
Target
Energy
Analysis
LEED /
Sustainability
Cx / RCx
/ Audit
Arvada Police Department Westwoods and
Lake Arbor Stations
9,500/ea Gold ● ● ●
Auraria Higher Education Complex 5th Street
Garage
425,080 Gold/HPCP ● ●
Brighton Adult Rec Center - Eagle View 18,500 Gold ● ● ●
City of Denver, Central Denver Rec Center 69,070 Gold ● ● ●
City of Denver, Eastside Human Services 51,000 Gold ● ●
City of Denver, Sustainability Consultant
20,000 –
100,000
Study, Audits ● ● ●
City of Evans, Riverside Library 37,900 Gold/HPCP ● ●
City of Thornton 5-year Sustainability Plan
5,000 –
70,000
Study, Audits ● ● ●
Coors Foundation 55,850 Silver ● ● ●
Covidien Building 7, Gunbarrel, CO 189,300 Gold ● ● ●
CSM Residence and Dining Hall 100,951 Gold/HPCP ● ● ●
CU Village Center Dining Community Commons 110,000 Platinum/HPCP ● ●
Denali Emergency Services Fire Management
Building and Annex, AK
6,810 Gold ● ●
Durango Public Library, CO 42,000 Gold ● ● ●
DIA Fire Station #35 20,000 Gold ● ● ●
Gallogly Events Center, UCCS 30,000 Gold/HPCP ● ● ●
Kent Denver Day School Dining Hall 18,500 Platinum ● ● ●
Mead Town Hall and Fire Station 12,866 Gold/HPCP ● ● ●
Mental Health Center of Denver, Recovery
Center
80,000 Platinum ● ● ●
Mental Health Center of Denver, Child &
Family Center
45,255 Gold ● ● ●
Metro West Creekside West 101,900 Platinum ● ● ●
Mile High United Way 60,075 Gold ● ● ●
Museum of Contemporary Art 30,000 Gold ● ●
Rifle Library 27,669 Gold/HPCP ● ● ●
Suncor Office Building 80,000 Silver ● ● ●
Visual and Performing Arts Center, UCCS 80,200 Gold/HPCP ● ●
Youth Offender System, Multi-Purpose
Building, Pueblo, CO
12,200 Silver/HPCP ● ●
Laura Charlier, LEED AP+
Sustainability Services Director
Project Experience
Rio Blanco County Courthouse, Meeker, CO
This project is a renovation of the Rio Blanco County Courthouse built in 1935. The
county has applied for a DOLA grant and will comply with the Colorado High
Performance Certification Program which requires LEED certification. (2015-1017)
Riverside Library & Cultural Center, Evans, Colorado (targeting LEED Gold)
The 36,000 sf project is a mixed-use facility that brings together, under a single roof,
several important community functions including a library, City of Evans municipal
space, community meeting spaces and a community garden and plaza. Group14 is
providing LEED consulting services as well as energy analysis. (2013-2015)
Mead Town Hall and Fire Station, Mead, Colorado (Targeting LEED Gold)
This project was awarded a Colorado Energy Impact Grant and met the requirements
of the Colorado High Performance Certification Program (HPCP) and LEED Gold.
Through an integrated design process, the project was able to identify a cost-effective
efficiency solution with 48% energy cost savings relative to ASHRAE 90.1-2007. The
Mead Town Hall and Fire Station houses the Town Hall offices on one side and the Fire
Station on the other as well as providing community spaces for the surrounding
neighborhood. (2013-2015)
Arvada Police Department Westwoods and Lake Arbor, Arvada, Colorado (LEED Gold)
These two 10,000 sf police sub-stations are carbon copies built on different sites in
Arvada. They provide the City of Arvada with police staff and support spaces as well as
a meeting space for the community. The projects are targeting 30% energy cost
savings and LEED Gold. (2013-2015)
Denali National Park Emergency Services Fire Management Building (Shaffer Building),
Denali, Alaska (LEED Gold)
Laura was the LEED Administrator of this 6,810 sf office, emergency call center and
garage/shop annex project. Efforts were focused on materials selection, reducing
waste, water and energy use which are particularly important for this remote location.
We also recommended optimal HVAC systems and renewable energy options. The
renewable energy systems at Denali include micro-hydro, photovoltaics and solar
water heating. (2008-2011)
Education
1989, Associates Degree of
Occupational Studies in
Interior Design Colorado
Institute of Art
Recognition
Over 80 projects registered
or completed with the U.S.
Green Building Council.
Experience with multiple
LEED rating systems; NC, CI,
C&S, Schools
U.S. Green Building Council
LEED BD+C Accredited
Professional
U.S. Green Building Council
Colorado and West
Regionalization Task Force
Committee for LEED v4
(2012)
U.S. Green Building Council
Colorado Rocky Mountain
Green 2009 presentation
on LEED 2009 v3 and Park
Avenue Green, Group14’s
LEED Platinum office
building.
Meeting the Challenge, Inc.
Basic Company Information
Company Name: Meeting the Challenge, Inc.
Company Address: 3630 Sinton Road, Suite 103, Colorado Springs, CO, 80907
Primary Contact: Kent Kelley, President
Telephone Number: (719) 444-0252 Fax Number: (719) 444-0269 Email Address: info@mtc-inc.com
www.mtc-inc.com Website:
Form of ownership: Privately owned corporation State of Incorporation: Colorado
Number of years in business: 26 Number of employees: 17
Company History
Meeting the Challenge Inc. (MTC) is an information services consulting firm that serves individuals and
organizations with rights and responsibilities for compliance under federal disability laws. MTC has the
broad based knowledge, resources, and affiliate network to provide clients with solutions to solve their
disability law compliance challenges and increase access for people with disabilities.
Since its incorporation in 1989, MTC has been committed to equal access for people with disabilities. MTC
members have participated in standard setting committees, including the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) Accessibility Guidelines Committee, the Recreation Standards Federal Advisory Committee, and the
ANSI 117.1 Dwelling Unit Task Group. MTC has established ongoing relationships with these DOJ officials:
• Jim Bostrum, Deputy Section Chief, Civil Rights Division – Disability Rights Section
• Zita Johnson Betts, Deputy Chief, Civil Rights Division – Disability Rights Section
• Sally Conway, Deputy Chief, Civil Rights Division – Disability Rights Section
• Lyn Sowdon, Senior Investigator, Civil Rights Division – Disability Rights Section
Through operating the Rocky Mountain ADA Center (RMADAC), funded by the National Institute on
Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), since 1991, MTC has become a
recognized authority in ADA knowledge and implementation. MTC is currently the DOJ's accessibility
consultant, on a landmark $10.5 million settlement agreement to resolve a disability-based housing
discrimination lawsuit with JPI Construction.
MTC’s goal is to present information that increases awareness and understanding of disability laws, by
providing technical assistance through:
Implementation and Compliance Management Services – Our services include data collection, analysis,
and report generation to assist organizations in complying with disability law. MTC has developed
proprietary software, which allows efficient management of the collected data and presents the
deliverables in a format which is searchable, sortable, understandable, and in an Excel format, to be used
as a Self-evaluation and Transition Plan.
Recently, MTC has completed self-evaluations and transition plans for the City of Ft. Collins, the City of
Brighton, Arapahoe County, and Adams County in the state of Colorado, as well as the South Dakota
Department of Human Services and currently Lumpkin County in the state of Georgia.
MTC is also currently on contract with the City and County of Denver and the state of Georgia’s
Department of Natural Resources, for providing accessibility consulting services.
Training and Information Services - The Training and Information Services division has handled over
125,000 individual requests for information and assistance, distributed hundreds of thousands of pieces
of printed materials, and has provided training for over 50,000 individuals. Over the last 24 years, MTC
has provided ADA technical assistance and training for hundreds of title II entities and thousands of their
employees. Much of this technical assistance and training was requested as the result of a DOJ action or
settlement agreement.
Research and Development -
This division is augmented by an external research partner network consisting of the nation’s foremost
researchers in disability issues, who work independently or at major universities.
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Project Team Qualifications and Experience
MTC has field technicians trained to observe, measure, and collect data on all relevant attributes of
buildings, sites, recreation facilities, and pedestrian facilities. Project consultants, in addition to organizing
field data collection operations, are trained to analyze collected data using the interface between MTC’s
proprietary data collection application and data analysis tool. MTC’s project manager oversees the data
collection, analysis, Transition Plan Database development, and summary reporting processes. The
project manager is responsible for quality control, client communications, and on-schedule completion of
project deliverables.
MTC’s development of proprietary applications, for data collection and analysis procedures essential to
delivery of ADA compliance projects, is informed by more than 23 years as the grantee for its federally
funded Rocky Mountain ADA Center project. MTC employees have provided technical assistance, training,
guidance material development, and facility assessment services in conjunction with the ADA Center
project. MTC staff members regularly provide training on a full spectrum of ADA topics at the state,
regional, and national levels. MTC employees have participated on U.S. Access Board standards
development committees. In addition to in-house training, employees have attended numerous trainings
by the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Access Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,
and the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Qualifications of key personnel will be described in more detail in the individual resumes provided.
The main contact for this project will be Philip Williams. Geoff Ames will assisst Philip Williams with any
technically challenging project conditions. Geoff has been employed by MTC since April 2002 and has been
involved at all levels and in all processes of delivering ADA compliance projects.
MTC anticipates involving the following MTC staff members in the project.
Geoff Ames - Project Manager
� Overall project management
� Strategic plan development
� Current assignment - FTA Paratransit Assessment of Lowell Regional Transit Authority in
Massachusetts
� Past assignments - Denver International Airport Expansion Project, Arapahoe County
PROW, Adams County Self-evaluation & Transition Plan, Fort Collins Self-evaluation &
Transition Plan
Philip Williams - Project Consultant
� Current assignment - Lumpkin County Georgia Self-evaluation & Transition Plan
� Past assignments - Denver International Airport Expansion Project , Arapahoe County
PROW, Adams County Self-evaluation & Transition Plan, City of Brighton Self-evaluation
& Transition Plan
All members of the MTC team work out of our Colorado Springs location.
LIST OF MOST RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
ADA Transition Plan Development, for City of Ft. Collins, Colorado
Jennifer Harvey (970) 221-6848
ADA Accessibility Consultants, for the City and County of Denver, Colorado
Aisha Rousseau (720) 913-8485
CONSISTANT POINT OF CONTACT
KEY TEAM MEMBER NAME:
Philip Williams, Project Consultant
Meeting the Challenge, Inc. (800) 864-4264 direct: (719) 433-7645
BIOGRAPHIC INFORATMION:
Philip provides guidance and interpretation of rights and responsibilities related to all disability rights
laws for ADA Coordinators, government agencies, architects, engineers, attorneys, and business owners.
His duties include project planning, scheduling, technical assistance, communication, data collection,
data analysis, plan reviews, walk-throughs, and report generation.
Philip’s areas of expertise include the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design, ABA Accessibility Guidelines,
Project Management, Plan Reviews, ANSI 117.1, as well as, Self-evaluation and Transition Plan
Development.
LIST OF RELEVANT LICENSES, EDUCATION, ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
B.A., Architecture – Iowa State University - 1991
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
PROJECT NAME: Ent Center for the Arts
CLIENT NAME: Semple-Brown Architects and Designers
CLIENT REFERENCE: Bryan Schmidt / Chris Wineman
Semple-Brown: (303) 571-4137
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Plan Reviews (ADA accessibility)
ANY OTHER INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THE CLIENT: Walk-through Surveys
PROJECT NAME: Denver International Airport, South Terminal Expansion and Hotel Complex
CLIENT NAME: Gensler Architects
CLIENT REFERENCE: Michael Yaeger / Kyle Schraeder Gensler Architects: (303) 893-7158
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Plan Reviews (ADA accessibility)
ANY OTHER INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THE CLIENT: Walk-through Surveys
PROJECT NAME: McNichols Center
CLIENT NAME: Humphries-Poli Architects
CLIENT REFERENCE: Ozi Friedrich: Architect: (303) 607-0040
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Plan Reviews (ADA accessibility)
ANY OTHER INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THE CLIENT: Walk-through Surveys.
Consulting
MTC provides comprehensive consulting services,
implementation support, and technical assistance.
Through our broad based knowledge, resources, and
affiliate network, we provide clients with solutions to
help solve their disability law compliance challenges.
Training and Information
MTC maintains an active program of both internally
funded and externally funded Research and
Development projects.
The Rocky Mountain ADA Center, a project of MTC,
provides information, training, and technical assistance
to individuals and organizations. The Center is one of
10 regional centers funded by the National Institute on
Disability and Rehabilitation Research, a division of the
U.S. Department of Education, and serves a six-state
region, including Colorado, Montana, North Dakota,
South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
We know disability law
I urge you to carefully consider Meeting the Challenge
who is, quite simply, one of the most dependable and
professional groups I have ever worked with.
- City of Cheyenne
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Your Source for Solutions
Businesses and organizations use MTC for accessing the latest research,
educational materials, and communication tools designed to help them comply
with ADA requirements.
MTC experts provide solutions through:
■ ADA Facility Surveys
■ ADA Inspections for Property Acquisitions
■ Architectural Plan Reviews
■ FHA Facility Surveys
■ Park and Recreation Accessibility Assessments
■ Public Right-of-Way Compliance Analysis
■ Self-Evaluations and Transition Plans
■ Training
QUALITY
INTEGRITY
Company Information
Elder Construction Inc
Patrick Elder
7380 Greendale Road
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 744-4731
patrick@elderconstructioninc.com
www.elderconstructioninc.com
Elder Construction Inc.—Founded in 1994, Elder Construction, Inc. has grown to be one of the premier general contractors in
Colorado. Our scope of work includes everything from complex site developments to tenant improvements and renovations of
buildings both large and small.
As a family-owned business we believe there is no substitute for close personal relationships in the performance of our craft.
With expertise, reliability and integrity we are dedicated to exceeding our client’s expectations during all phases of the
construction process.
Core Philosophies
Quality - Caring craftsmanship
Integrity - Honesty and transparency...we do what we say we will do
Value - Exceeding expectations...delivering more than is promised
We have created a culture where our people are encouraged to live out the concepts of integrity, honesty & professionalism.
Our People
Tom Elder recruits, develops, and retains people who share his commitment and vision. Since 1994 Elder Construction employees
have continued to deliver our clients project’s on time and within budget, while applying the quality craftsmanship that every
project deserves.
Company Leadership
Thomas J. Elder – President
Christopher Elder – Director of Operations
Patrick Elder – Preconstruction Manager
Austin Dodder – Construction Manager
Licenses Held by Elder Construction, Inc.
QUALITY
INTEGRITY
Canon City
City of Aurora
City of Boulder
City of Broomfield
Town of Castle Rock
City of Cheyenne
City of Fort Collins
City of Fountain
City of Greeley
City of Greenwood Village
City of Lafayette
City of Louisville
City of Loveland
City of Woodland Park
Douglas County
Larimer County
Pikes Peak Regional Building
Pueblo Regional Building
Teller County
Town of Monument
Town of Wellington
Town of Timnath
Town of Platteville
Town of Fredrick
Town of Johnstown
Weld County
City of Denver
QUALITY
INTEGRITY
VALUE
Preconstruction Approach
Preconstruction Services
Elder Construction Inc. will manage the pre-construction services for the project. With a combined in-house experience of 50
years of take-off, pricing, scheduling, and coordination providing a solid foundation for successful projects.
Every project has its own unique starting point. Experience has shown that the greatest influences during a project
is realized in accurate and detailed preconstruction sessions. Elder Construction will work with Architecture West and the City of
Fort Collins to establish the overall guiding design goals and principles. These Design Principles will be the framework in which
decisions will be made and evaluated throughout the project. Goals will be established for all aspects of the design and
preconstruction phases. Schedule milestones will be set. Budgets will be clearly established and laid out for all to understand.
Elder Constructions utilizes key costing data bases and state of the art computer software to prepare detailed estimates and
construction schedules early. This focus allows the teams to make immediate decisions before documents are complete and
construction starts are compromised. We spend our careers understanding, tracking, and validating construction cost so our
clients don’t have to. We combine detailed quantity surveys and current marketing pricing to produce estimates that hold true.
Elder Construction preconstruction service will also ensure constructability. We want to make sure that any materials chosen and
methods selected through the design or scope integration, are the most efficient systems to build. Additionally, Elder
Construction will review the drawings and specifications for any scope gaps or areas for potential clarification for the subcontract
team. By performing due diligence up front, we will save time once we are under construction.
Preconstruction Software Utilized:
· ProContractor Estimating
· On-Screen Take-Off
· Elder Construction Excel Spreadsheets and Costing Data Base
QUALITY
INTEGRITY
VALUE
Value Engineering Approach & Cost Studies
Value engineering is a mindset and team approach involving the owner, design team, consultants, contractor and trades. Value
engineering is approached by understanding the goal of the project and creatively providing the ownership group with ideas,
options, and cost information to make informed decisions. Value Engineering is a systematic method for analyzing a project site
to identify essential functions, design opportunities and alternate methods to meet your project’s budget and schedule
requirements. We work closely with our clients to provide value that respect your intent and meets your time and cost
requirements. Through the value engineering process, we will evaluate the design, construction materials and systems involved
to determine if there are more cost-effective options to achieve the same result. We evaluate the impact on initial cost of
construction, operations, maintenance and life cycle cost.
Step One – Understand the goals of the project (Budget, Programing, Ascetics.)
Step Two – Collaborate with the design team, consultants, and trade to identify area of cost savings.
Step Three – Develop cost and time elements related to these areas of cost saving.
Step Four – Present to the ownership group, track, and incorporate into the design documents.
Preconstruction Fee
Preconstruction Hourly Rates:
Preconstruction Manager $75/hr.
Construction Manager $75/hr.
Estimator $65/hr.
Project Team Hourly Commitment during Preconstruction Conceptual and Schematic Design ($3,800)
Preconstruction Manager 40hrs.
Construction Manager 2hrs.
Estimator 10hrs.
Project Team Hourly Commitment during Preconstruction Design Development ($4,150)
Preconstruction Manager 35hrs.
Construction Manager 2hrs.
Estimator 20hrs.
QUALITY
INTEGRITY
VALUE
References
City of Fort Collins
Chad Mapp - Operations Services - Project Manager
300 LaPorte Ave., Building B, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Phone 970.221.6227
cmapp@fcgov.com
• Fort Collins Vehicle Storage Buildings located at 700 and 701 Wood Ave
• 10,000 & 5,000 square foot Design Build Project
• Complete May 2016
Hartford Homes
Landon Hoover - Vice President
4801 Goodman Rd, Timnath, CO 80547
Phone: 970.674.1109 ext. 107
landon@hartfordco.com
• Hartford Home Corporate Office Building
• 9,500 square foot office and warehouse building
• Completed June 2015
Western Project Management
John A. Goad Jr. - Owner Representative
1635 Foxtail Drive, Loveland, CO 80538
Phone: 970.674.1618
jag@western-pm.com
• Element Church, Cheyenne WY
• 50,000 square foot interior and exterior remodel
• Completed March 2014
Sundance Mountain Development
Frank Melara - Owner Representative
9721 W. Athens Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Phone 720.708.9455
frank@sundancemountaindevelopment.com
• Value Options Corporate Office
• 19,500 interior tenant finish
• Completed: March 2, 2015
Atlas Preparatory High School – Phase 3
Zachary McComsey - Founder
1602 S Murray Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Phone 719.358.7196
• Atlas Preparatory High School
• 34,000 square foot interior demolition and remodel
• Completed: June 23, 2015
Pre-Construction Consultant: Methodology for Controlling Costs
Elder Construction will work with the ownership group and the design team to establish the overall guiding design
goals and principles. These Design Principles will be the framework in which decisions will be made and evaluated
throughout the project. Goals will be established for all aspects of the design and preconstruction phases. Schedule
milestones will be set. Budgets will be clearly established and laid out for all to understand.
During this phase, we will also begin to test the project costs to make sure we are within the budget. Cost control and
working within the budget is of paramount concern, and is the responsibility of the entire Team. The architect and
engineers will work closely with Elder Construction to control project costs. This will ensure that, as the project design
is finalized, we are elaborating on the materials and considerations that not only meets the budget requirements but
also provides the best value solution.
Elder Construction will be an active part of the final design along side the design team. This is not only so we can
monitor the budget, but also ensure constructability. We want to make sure that any materials chosen and methods
selected through the design or scope integration, are the most efficient systems to build. Additionally, Elder
Construction will review the drawings and specifications for any scope gaps or areas for potential clarification for the
subcontract team. By performing due diligence up front, we will save time once we are under construction.
Another advantage of being involved during the design phase is to identify all of the submittals, including the long
lead items, up front. By knowing what is needed to be submitted or ordered immediately, Elder Construction can
start the submittal process and work to minimize any potential schedule impacts.
Elder Construction utilizes key costing data bases and state of the art computer software to prepare detailed
estimates and construction schedules early. This focus allows our clients and designers to make immediate
decisions before documents are complete and construction starts are
compromised. A cornerstone of our company’s success is an estimating
system that produces accurate and complete estimates in the shortest possible timeframe. We spend our careers
understanding, tracking, and validating construction cost so our clients don’t have to. We combine detailed quantity
surveys and current marketing pricing to produce estimates that hold true.
QUALITY
INTEGRITY
VALUE
Project Profiles
Wood Street Vehicles Storage (Design Build)
Light and Power and Water Services
Architecture West and Elder teamed up to provide a single source project delivery for the City of Fort Collins on two new vehicle
storage building for the Light and Power Division. The team effectively managed the planning and zoning process including
minor process, neighborhood review and building permit process with the City of Fort Collins. The project scope includes two
pre-engineer metal building structures. The Light and Power facility is a conditioned 11,340 square foot with integrated
sustainable design concepts. The Water Services facility is a three sided 5,600 square foot building designed to allow for covered
unconditioned storage.
CLIENT
City of Fort Collins
Chad Mapp - Operations Services - Project Manager
300 LaPorte Ave., Building B, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Phone 970.221.6227
cmapp@fcgov.com
DESIGN/BUILD TEAM
Elder Construction, Inc.
Architecture West, LLC
Interwest Engineering
Weeks Structural Engineering
Ballard Group
SRB Engineering
LOCATION
700 Wood Street
Fort Collins, CO
BUILDING INFORMATION
Building Type II-B S-2
11,340 sf conditioned
5,600 sf unconditioned
PROJECT DURATION
6 months
CONTRACT VALUE
$ 2,036,911.00
QUALITY
INTEGRITY
VALUE
PEMB Vehicle Maintenance (Design Build)
Architecture West and Elder teamed up to provide a single source project delivery for the Titan Machinery Project. The team
effectively managed the project from the initial site plan review process with the Town of Windsor to the complete delivery of an
interior remodel of the office area, pre-engineered metal building addition to provide for additional parts storage, complete
upgrade of HVAC system in the garage/shop to provide vehicle exhaust, and a new wash bay facility with new domestic water,
sanitary sewer, primary electric, and natural gas utilities services.
CLIENT
Titan Machinery
644 E. Beaton Drive
West Fargo ND 58078
DESIGN/BUILD TEAM
Elder Construction, Inc.
Architecture West, LLC
TB Group
Weeks Structural Engineering
Integrated Mechanical
SRB Engineering
LOCATION
7250 Greendale Road
Windsor, CO
BUILDING INFORMATION
Building Type V-B, B & S-1 Occupancy
1,482 square foot interior office remodel
2,285 square foot Pre-Engineered Metal Building Addition
6,500 square foot Garage Maintenance
6,000 square foot Vehicle Wash Bay
PROJECT DURATION
5 months
CONTRACT VALUE
$ 758,942.00
QUALITY
INTEGRITY
VALUE
Hartford Homes Corporate Office
CLIENT
Landon Hoover - Vice President
4801 Goodman Rd, Timnath, CO 80547
Phone: 970.674.1109 ext. 107
LOCATION
Timnath, CO
BUILDING INFORMATION
The Hartford Homes Corporate Office was a design-assist collaboration between Hartford Homes, infusion Architects, and Elder
Construction. This fast track project began in the fall of 2014 with site plan design and was completed in July 2015. As a cost
plus GMP with early release of the PEMB and sitework bid packages this project was able to be completed within nine months
from beginning the design and Town of Timnath Site planning process.
PROJECT SIZE
9,500 square feet
PROJECT DURATION
6 months (delivered TCO on agreed upon date, CO delivered two weeks later due to significant weather delays)
ORIGINAL CONTRACT VALUE (Cost plus GMP Contract)
$1,203,080
FINAL CONTRACT VALUE
$1, 287,205
QUALITY
INTEGRITY
VALUE
Additional Projects Completed by Elder Construction
Our staff has constructed over 500 projects across a range of facility types including Multi-Family, Tenant Improvement, Building
Restoration, Office Building, Office/Warehouse, Retail, Healthcare, Entertainment/Recreation, Restaurant, Churches, and Public
Buildings.
“I can think of few contractors better suited to listen, understand, plan, and successfully deliver projects than Elder Construction.”
— Chris Coulter, Executive Director of Construction, Academy District 20 (Presently with Colorado College)
Atlas Preparatory School Athletic Field, Colorado Springs CO
The Classical Academy Athletic Field, Colorado Springs CO
Dr. Thompson Dental Office Greeley, CO
Bee Clean Auto Wash Greeley, CO
Fort Collins Surgery Center Fort Collins, CO
Compass Cider House Fort Collins, CO
Eyecare Associates Fort Collins, CO
Dr. Tippets Dental Wellington, CO
Loveland Surgery Center Loveland, CO
Dr. Nelson DDS Windsor, CO
Eheart Interior Solutions Fort Collins, CO
Full Cycle Cellular Fort Collins, CO
Kaiser Permanente Administrative Offices Loveland, CO
Northern Colorado Orthodontics Windsor, CO
Titan Machinery Windsor CO
Windsor Pediatric Dentistry Windsor, CO
Subway - Raintree Shopping Center Fort Collins, CO
Advanced Dental Cheyenne, WY
USDA Administrative Office Fort Collins, CO
Dr. Walton DDS Fort Collins, CO
Mason Street Office Remodel Fort Collins, CO
Granite Springs Dentistry Cheyenne, WY
H&R Block Office Remodel, Loveland CO
Loveland Family Dentistry Loveland, CO
IDT Office Remodel Fort Collins, CO
Comfort by Nature has been a Mechanical Contractor in Northern Colorado for the past 20 years. In the
past 10 years, there has been a significant increase in geothermal installations by our company. We are
well versed with the many different methods for installing a high efficient GeoExchange System whether
it be a pond loop, horizontal slinky loop, vertical borefield, or open loop systems. All types of
GeoExchange systems can serve either forced air or hydronic systems. Comfort by Nature has over 25
years in combined geothermal experience which enables us to confidently size and design ground loops.
The City of Fort Collins Utilities can confidently use the geothermal and mechanical costing information
we provide to determine their construction budget. We are also familiar with all of the renewable
energy credits and rebates available for City of Fort Collins to take advantage of to help fund their
renewable energy aspects of the new construction.
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1. Qualifications of Custom Solar
Custom Solar is a leading, experienced renewable energy contractor providing complete, high-value energy
services and solutions for residential, commercial and municipal customers using a triple-bottom-line
approach. Custom Solar has been in business for over seven years and employs twenty people, depending
on project commitments throughout the year. Custom Solar’s management has over twenty years
experience with design/build engineering of solar electric systems. Custom Solar has a reputation for
completing projects on-time and within budget requirements.
Triple-Bottom-Line Approach
Custom Solar prides itself on its triple-bottom-line approach, considering the environment, economic and
social factors in business decisions. Custom Solar is in the process of incorporating as a B Corporation to
reflect our triple-bottom-line ethos.
Custom Solar is a non-smoking company committed to environmentally-sustainable business practices.
Employees are encouraged to bike or rideshare to work. Project coordinators factor carbon footprint and
resource utilization when scheduling projects, optimizing resources and minimizing waste.
Custom Solar supports local manufacturing and service businesses, making purchasing decisions
considering carbon footprint and embodied energy.
Through our partnership with The Center for Resource Conservation, we have brought educational
opportunities to schools where we have and are installing solar systems. Additionally, Custom Solar has
provided many solar grants for educational institutions and nonprofits.
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Management has invested in a fleet of fuel-efficient trucks, is procuring a used 2014 Chevy Volt for sales
and service, and is installing a solar-powered-electric-car charging station at our offices for both company
and public use. Sales and engineering (especially regarding solar thermal systems) are encouraged to
consider repurposing and/or reusing components of systems that we are contracted to repair and restore.
Leftover materials are reused or recycled at a local recycling center. In the office, Custom Solar minimizes
paper by emailing proposals and manuals to customers and by encouraging employees to limit printing.
We have a reputation for working with a light touch and minimizing disturbances, noise (no boom boxes)
and environmental impacts, especially with larger ground mounts. Our successful 500kW installation of a
ballasted ground mount for Denver Public Schools, on a closed landfill, in a residential neighborhood
demonstrated our sensitivities to the local community and our commitment to minimize impacts through
creative engineering and our collaborative design/build process.
Custom Solar contributes as leaders in the local community, founding, organizing and sponsoring
environmental stewardship events such as The Flagstaff Trash Bash, an annual grassroots trash cleanup
event for the past 15 years in partnership with the City of Boulder. Custom Solar is also a member of the
Colorado Green Building Guild, partner to The Center for Resource Conservation, and since 2007 a
contributing member of COSEIA (Colorado Solar Energy Industry Association), an award winning nonprofit
committed to expanding solar opportunities.
Willie Mein, owner and founder of Custom Solar has a ten-year history of service as a board member for
the Flatirons Climbing Council (President, VP and Treasurer), a local nonprofit advocating for responsible
use of natural resources with the City of Boulder. He has served in advisory capacity to the Governor’s
Energy Task force under Governor Ritter, and is currently a member of the COSEIA board.
Custom Solar has successfully completed many commercial solar projects with high-technical and
administrative challenges and worked on many projects with high-security clearance requirements, such as
the United States Mint in Denver and the Boulder County Jail. Custom Solar goes beyond OSHA guidelines
for safety and demonstrates the highest service standard on every job, especially at sites providing public
services during regular operating hours.
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Company Profile
Custom Solar was founded in 2008 and is currently Privately held staffing 15-25 employees throughout the
year. Custom Solar does business nationally and has installed projects in the following states: Colorado,
Minnesota, Utah, Wyoming, South Dakota, California, Puerto Rico. Custom Solar works with residential,
commercial and government Clients. Custom Solar is in good financial standing. Financial Statements and
insurance can be found in the supporting documents that will be sent separately. Custom Solar's Bonding
Capacity is $3M.
Safety Record
Custom Solar will provide a site specific safety plan for the project. This plan will detail personal protection
equipment for the duration of the job, roof safety and electrical safety. It is our practice as a company to
provide site specific safety plans for every job we install, detailing appropriate roof safety and directions in
case of an emergency. We strive to keep a safe working environment for our team and those around us.
You will find our firms Experience Modification Rate (EMR) for each of the past three premium years in the
appendix.
2. Qualifications of the Management Team Members
The lead and principal contact person for the entire proposal is Travis Lenberg.
Travis Lenberg
Mechanical Engineer
NABCEP Certified PV Install and Designer
2840 Wilderness Place, Suite F
Boulder, CO 80301
P: 303-859-8597 F: 303-379-6543
Bios have been attached for the entire team whom may be involved in the design, permitting and
installation of the PV system.
Travis Lenberg (projects@customsolar.us) will serve as the Project Manager for the project with support
from Ben Felson and Cody Arnold for developing technical permitting documentation, procurement and
installation management. This team will also serve as the quality assurance and O&M team. Gardner
"Willie" Mein (accounts@customsolar.us) is the General Manager for Custom Solar over seeing all
operations and is the person having proper authority to make formal commitment on behalf of Custom
Solar. Kay Anderson (accounts@customsolar.us) is responsible for communication and accounting.
Key Personnel
Gardner “Willie” Mein, PE – Owner and General Manager, NABCEP Certified Solar Thermal Installer, ICC
Certified Class A General Contractor, Licensed Professional Engineer
Willie has broad-based expertise in renewable energy engineering and integration, and more than twenty
years experience in the construction industry as a carpenter, general contractor and engineer. Willie
designed and built his first solar thermal hot water system and solar oven in 1978. He has worked as an
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engineer for The City of San Francisco Department of Public Works and for small private engineering firm,
InSituTech. From 1999 to 2007, Willie managed the engineering systems at the Laboratory for Atmospheric
and Space Physics, a solar science research arm of the University of Colorado. Prior to launching Custom
Solar, Willie served as General Manager for Simple Solar and as VP of Operations for Lighthouse Solar.
Willie has a B.A. in Mathematics from the University of Colorado and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from San
Francisco State University. Willie is an ICC Certified Class A General Contractor, a former NABCEP certified
solar thermal installer, and a former NABCEP certified solar PV installer. He is a licensed Professional
Engineer in good standing in the states of California and Colorado.
Kay Anderson – Business Manager
Kay brings twenty-five years of business management to Custom Solar. She has extensive experience
setting up small businesses administratively. This includes contract negotiations, systems setup and
maintenance, accounting setup/oversight and general business planning/troubleshooting. Most recently,
her focus has been to support green small businesses and non-profits. Her past experience includes set up
and overseeing the administrative needs of a new and rapidly growing natural foods grocery store chain
with over 1,000 employees, 10 stores and sales of $100 million a year. She also co-owned a chiropractic
business for ten years. Kay grew up in a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota and studied business and
accounting at the University of Minnesota and at Metro State College in Denver Colorado. Kay oversees all
business and financial aspects of Custom Solar projects, including accounting, payroll and contract review.
Travis Lenberg – Project Manager, Mechanical Engineer, NABCEP Certified Solar Thermal, PV Installer
Travis is a NABCEP Certified PV and ST Installer who holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in
Business Management from the University of Colorado. He brings expertise in construction, engineering
and PV design as Custom Solar’s lead PV project manager. He has designed and managed over 300 projects
of varying sizes and designs over the past five years of employment. Travis worked as a crew manager for
five years at Discount Tire Co. and with Kiewit Western Co., managing large industrial construction projects.
Travis has been responsible for the successful completion of Custom Solar's installation at the Alamosa
Recreation Center, Place Middle School, and was the lead project manager on commercial installations for
the Laramie County School District in Wyoming and the Philips Center.
Cody Arnold – Project Support Specialist, Mechanical Engineer
Cody is a jack of all trades and recent graduate of the University of Colorado. Cody’s past experience
includes working on advanced manufacturing techniques for Abengoa Solar on concentrated solar power
designs and academic exercises designing solar electric panels that track light sources. He joins the Custom
Solar team in a system designer and project support specialist role.
Benjamin Felson – Project Support Specialist
Ben is an installer with a strong knowledge in system design and integration who has been working in the
industry for the past 3 years. He has completed training from SEI for the design and installation of grid tied
PV systems and battery based systems. Much of his work experience comes from working in Nicaragua on
rural battery based off-grid solar installations. He worked on the design, implementation and maintenance
of the systems with a primary focus of troubleshooting and repairing systems.
Talmath Lakai – Lead Installer, NABCEP Certified Installer
Talmath has over twenty years of experience in the renewable energy industry, including solar thermal and
solar electric. He brings years of industry experience as the owner for New Gen Energy in Crestone for
seven years who primary focus was in off-grid solar applications with batteries. Before entering the
Exhibit 1 & 3
Please find Exhibits 1, and Exhibit 3 in the appendix.
Previous Installation Experience and References
Custom Solar has installed over 200 solar systems throughout Colorado and other states in the past five years.
Our team has experience financing, owning, operating and maintaining PV systems of similar size and
complexity, under power Purchase Agreements. Custom solar has experience working successfully with federal,
state, municipal and other public entities. Below are a few of the projects we have completed over the past
couple of years with contact information for references. Additional references can be provided upon request.
Tramway Nonprofit Center Phase 1 - 102 kW PV System – 12/11/2012
TPO Membrane Roof
Flush Mounted System on Barrel Roof
Timeline: 1.5 months
System Owned and Operated by Custom Solar under a PPA
Agreement
Project Value: $324,820.60
Address: 1600 East 36th Ave, Denver, CO 80205
Contact: Aaron Miripol – (CEO of the Urban Land Conservancy)
Phone: (303) 570 1679
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City of Fort Collins Nix Farm – 9.80 kW PV System:
11/2012
Grid Tied PV System with Battery Backup
Solar World Panels
Nix Farm Facility
Hoffman Road, Fort Collins
Laramie County School District #1 Alta Vista Elementary School
59 kW PV System – 04/10/2012
Flush Mount & Hybrid Ballast Mount
Elevated 45° Standing Seam Metal Roof
EPDM Roof
Timeline: 6 weeks (Performed in February)
Project Value: $233,000
Address: 1514 E 16th St, Cheyenne, WY 82001
Contact: Micheal Peel (Planning and Construction Supervisor)
Phone: (307) 286 0214
Place Middle School Project - 500 kW PV System – 9/27/2012
Ballasted Ground Mount System on Landfill
Denver Public Schools Project
Work Performed Under a PPA agreement with the School
Timeline: 2 months
Project Value: $1,295,940.25
Address: 7125 Cherry Creek North Drive, Denver, CO 80224
Contact: Jim Faes (Director of Sustainability, Denver Public Schools)
Phone: (720) 837 8369
Rocky Mountain Green
2013 presentation on LEED
v4 Behind the Scenes of
Colorado Regional Priority
Credits
AASHE 2014 presentation
“What Does LEED v4 Mean
for Your Campus”
Expertise
Over 20 years of experience in the building and construction industry
Thorough knowledge and understanding of sustainable design and construction
practices.
Multiple sustainability rating system experience: all versions and rating systems of
LEED (including LEEDv4), Green Globes, Enterprise Green Communities, WELL
Building
Understanding of LEED requirements, process, documentation and resources and
the necessary skills to make certification of a project run smoothly, able to support
and encourage project participants in the LEED certification process
Experience working on multiple LEED projects providing a range of services including
expertise on site issues, water, materials, construction waste management, and
indoor environmental quality as well as managing all disciplines of the building
industry
Extensive knowledge of building materials and finishes
Class. Guest Lecture. (2014)
Selected Experience
Green Building & Third Party Certification
Reviewed 75+ LEED Certification applications for compliance with the BD+C rating system
Homewood Suites, Greeley, CO: Pursuing LEED Certified
University of Wyoming Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center, Laramie, WY: LEED Gold
Utility Administration Building, Fort Collins, CO: Pursuing LEED v4 Platinum
Utility Services Center, Fort Collins, CO: Pursuing LEED Certified
University Center for the Arts Gallery Addition, Fort Collins, CO: Pursuing one Green
Globes
Redtail Ponds Supportive Housing Development, Fort Collins, CO: Managed compliance
of Enterprise Green Communities rating system criteria
LENSES
National Western Center, Denver, CO: Developing sustainability framework & standards
for project and surrounding neighborhood Master Plan
LENSES Facilitator Pilot Program, Fort Collins, CO: Managing LENSES beta application and
training program for 15 building professionals
Research
Developed database of energy efficiency solutions for organizations, ecoAmerica
LENSES Framework development, Colorado State University
Greening Structural Steel Design, Fabrication and Erection: A case study of the National
Renewable Energy Laboratory Research and Support Facilities.
Facilitation
Crestone Energy Fair, LENSES Workshop
City of Fort Collins Utilities, Schematic Design Charrette
Colorado State University, Guiding Principles & Goals Workshops
Sylvan Dale Ranch, Re-visioning Workshop
Helene.gotthelf@colostate.edu
970.491.5041
Facilitating strategic and integrative workshops for green buildings, corporate sustainability and
district-scale projects.
Strategic Facilitation
• City of Fort Collins
• Larimer County Facilities
• Colorado State University
• Poudre School District
• Rocky Mountain National Park
• University of Wyoming
• Douglas County Schools
• Denver Public Schools
Corporate sustainability program development and implementation
• Harrison Street Real Estate
• Campus Crest Communities
• McWhinney Enterprises
• New Belgium Brewing
• RB+B Architects
Research
• LENSES Framework development, School of Global Environmental Sustainability at
Colorado State University
• Greening Structural Steel Design, Fabrication and Erection: A case study of the National
Renewable Energy Laboratory Research and Support Facilities.
• Integrating Energy Efficiency and Renewables in Rocky Mountain National Park
Affiliations
• Director Center for Living Environments & Regeneration (2012 to present)
• Regenerative Practitioner Practicum participant (March 2013 to present)
• Volunteer Ambassador for the Living Building Challenge (2010 to 2015)
• Commercial Technical Advisory Committee Member for the City of Fort Collins’ green
building code amendments (2011)
• Educational design and technical content review for USGBC’s Green Associate and LEED
Accredited Professional Study Guides (2008)
josie.plaut@colostate.edu
970.491.5665
1501 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1501
Sustainability and Beyond. Fort Collins, CO: Business
Environmental Program Series.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Bartczek, C., Dunbar, B., Bohren, L. (2013). Incorporating biophilic design through living walls:
the decision-making process. Chapter in Constructing Green, edited by Hoffman, A., Wren, R.
MIT Press.
Barr, S., Dunbar, B. & Schiller, C. (2012). Sustainability in Schools: Why Green Buildings have
Become a Catalyst. The CEFPI Planner, Council for Educational Facilities Planners. (p.19).
Barr, S., Leigh, K. & Dunbar, B. (2011). Green Schools That Teach: A Research White Paper.
Institute for the Built Environment. https://Ibe.colostate.edu.
Plaut, J., Hodgin, S., Dunbar, B., Wackerman, A. (2012). Regenerative design: The LENSES
Framework for buildings and communities. Journal of Building Research and Information.
40(1), 112-122. Routledge.
Barr, S., Leigh, K., Dunbar, B., & Tremblay, K. (2011). Green Schools that Teach: Whole-School
Sustainability. Greenbuild International Conference Proceedings (pp. 3-9). Toronto, ON:
US Green Building Council.
Dunbar, B., Wackerman, A., Hodgin, S., Plaut, J. (2011). LENSES: A Framework for Integrating
Natural, Social, and Economic Systems in Sustainable Development. Earth Systems
Governance Conference Proceedings.
Bradley,C., Dunbar,B., Plaut,J. (2006) Fossil Ridge High School. Journal of Green Building. V1(1)
Timpson, W., Dunbar, B., Kimmel, G., Bruyere, B., Newman, P., Mizia, H. (2006). 147 Practical
Tips for Teaching Sustainability: Connecting the Environment, the Economy, and Society.
Atwood Publishing: Madison, WI
Dunbar, B., Selengut, S. (2004). Ecotourism and Sustainable Building at Harmony, Concordia,
and Maho Bay, US Virgin Islands. Global Challenges of Parks and Protected Area
Management Symposium, ISSRM 2002 Conference. La Madalena, Sardinia, Italy
Hyllegard, K., Ogle, J., Dunbar, B. (2003). Sustainability and historic preservation in retail
design: Integrating design into a model of the REI decision-making process. Journal of
Interior Design, V29(1)
brian.dunbar@colostate.edu
970.217.2527
1501 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1501
time included a full range of engineering services, ranging from engineering
design reviews to computer and analytic fire and smoke modeling.
Fire Protection Engineer, Castlewood Fire Protection District (now South
Metro Fire Rescue Authority), Centennial, CO, 1996–1997. The district,
located in the southern Denver, Colorado metropolitan area, consists of a
blend of urban, suburban, and rural areas. Although part of the Fire
Prevention Bureau, duties included work in the Fire Investigations, Hazardous
Materials, Public Education, Training, and Operations Divisions. Fire
prevention duties included system acceptance testing, building inspections
and public education. Engineering duties included engineering design reviews;
code
eriC JaCoBson
Colorado State University
1 year of experience
aLex TimBerLake
Colorado State University
1 year of experience
PLUMBING PROJECT MANAGER
Frank J. gonzaLez, C.P.D.
Technology Institute of Santo
Domingo-ABET Certified
11 years of experience
John m. BLair
University of Colorado - Denver
3 years of experience
JorDan PoChé
University of South Florida
Metro-State University of Denver
1 year of experience
ENGINEERING INTERN
ChaD sChiLT*
Colorado State University
TyLer oVerLy*
Poudre High School
CAD DRAFTER
DiChun gu
University of Shanghai
Community College of Denver
31 years of experience
JaCoB BaLLarD
5 years of experience
ADMINISTRATIVE
kim a. keTCham
Director of Accounting
Office Manager
35 years of experience
heiDi L. BiCkeL
Marketing Coordinator
I.T. & Network Manager
Administrative Assistant
19 years of experience
*Based in our Fort Collins office
particularly responsive to the goals of our clients. The firm currently
employs 22 people; of which six hold Professional Engineering
Licenses, two are Certified Plumbing Designers, and six are LEED®
Accredited Professionals. The four principals alone have almost
100 years of combined experience in Mechanical Engineering,
and three of the four are LEED® Accredited Professionals.
We have built a strong reputation based on exceptional knowledge,
innovation and quality design. We are able to meet our objectives
by combining high standards with broad experience from a large
number of successfully completed engineering projects.
A company’s reputation for consistently performing its job to the
satisfaction of the people who employ it can best be judged by
the volume of repeat business. We have consistently earned the
respect and trust of our clients and maintain long term professional
relationships through exceptional performance and collaboration.
FIRM HISTORY & BIOGRAPHY
Landscape/amenity renovation design for three apartment villages.
Larimer County Food Bank – Fort Collins
Site renovation to improved pedestrian circulation/enhance entry.
University of Northern Colorado Middle School - Greeley
Landscape design for a new middle school building.
Salida Del Sol Charter Academy - Greeley
Landscape design and site design for a new elementary school.
Mountain View Fire Protection District - Longmont
Xeriscape planting design for a new fire station.
Brush Elementary School – Brush
Planting and site amenity design for an elementary school.
Blue River Town Park- Blue River*
Schematic design and GOCO grant application for a town park.
Aurora Xeriscape Gardens - Aurora *
Planting design for a series of demonstration xeriscape gardens.
Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Complex – Loveland*
Entitlement, landscape and sign design, project management.
Downtown Sidewalk Improvements – Fort Collins*
Design and construction administration for 5 intersections.
*denotes work done while employed at another firm
C O N T A C T
I N F O R M A T I O N
Interwest Consulting Group
1218 West Ash, Suite A
Windsor, Colorado 80550
970.674.3300
Professional Engineer / Virginia
1991 / No. 021882
C O N T A C T
• Fort Collins Utilities Vehicle Storage Facilities; 15,000 sf
• Sundance Professional Centre, Loveland, CO; Multi-Tenant
Professional and Medical Offices; LEED-CS Gold Certified;
EPA Energy Star design rating of 97; 19,000 sf
• SuperVac Manufacturing, Fort Collins, CO; Fire/Emergency
Response Engine Production Faciities Remodel & TF; 61,980 sf
• Ziegler Road Mixed Use, Fort Collins, CO; Residential/
Offices/Retail; 4 acres, 45,000 sf
• Peloton Cycles, Fort Collins, CO; Retail & Office Building;
LEED-NC Gold Certification pending; 14,000 sf
• Carter Lake Marina, Loveland, CO; 4,500 sf
• Fort Collins Housing Authority Supportive Housing-Owner’s Rep
for Design-Build, 4-story, 40 unit housing; 40,000 sf
• Fort Collins Housing Authority Offices, Fort Collins, CO; Office
remodel, addition & interior design; 6,700 sf
• The Villages at Stanford, Fort Collins Housing Authority;
1,200 sf clubhouse, 82 unit apartment complex high performance
remodel
• Fort Collins Motorsports, Fort Collins; Retail, Offices; 3,943 s.f.
• Grace Community Church, Loveland, CO; Church Remodel and
TF, 27,800 sf
Weld & Bolt Inspection 80 / hour
Framing Observation 80 / hour
Post Tension:
Strand Observation 60 / hour
Elongation Measurements 60 / hour
Sprayed on Fireproofing includes, when required: 60 / hour
Thickness Measurements, Density Per Sample, Bond Per Test
Report Review / Supervision for Construction Observation and Materials Testing Services (excluding Concrete) 50 / test
Overtime Charge Increase for work done on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays and off normal shift hours 20 / hour
Fuel charge may be assessed on individual project basis and based on market conditions.
*Note: Time is charged for travel, testing and inspection and field report preparation (2 hour minimum trip charge)