Request for Qualifications (Rfq)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

FOR THE

HALLETTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

HALLETTSVILLE ISD

SUBMITTED: JUNE 5, 2009

BY

CONTEXT3 DESIGN LLC

9039 KATY FRWY, SUITE 333

HOUSTON, TX, 77079

o 713 / 880-8000

f 866 / 342-6016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page #

1.0 Statement of Qualifications and Availability to Undertake the Project 3

2.0 Ability To Provide Design 4

3.0 Qualifications of Architectural Team 5

4.0 Past Performance on Representative Projects 17

5.0 Ability to Establish Budgets and Control Costs 25

6.0 Ability To Meet Schedules 26

7.0 Knowledge of Current Construction Methodologies, Technologies, and Best Practices 27

8.0 Ability to Identify and Resolve Problems 28

9.0 Execution 29

1.0 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND AVAILABILITY TO UNDERTAKE THE PROJECT

1.1 Provide a statement of interest for the Project including a narrative describing the respondent’s unique qualifications as they pertain to this particular Project.

RESPONSE:

Context3 is committed to the design of thoughtful, well-crafted buildings which meet the needs of the client, the site, and the unique conditions of each project. We believe that architecture is the result of a thorough exploration of a project’s context. We believe that our designs should also improve the quality of that context.

Our design process begins by listening. We are dedicated to working closely with our clients to meet their unique goals and to understand their vision. Our architecture is a collaborative process – with the client, within our studio and with our building team. Our passion for design excellence and our unique technical expertise fuel our creative process.

Context3 is uniquely qualified for this project and for an educational client such as Hallettsville ISD. We specialize in green facilities and in advanced construction practices. We understand that quality design means being fiscally responsible in design. Our designers are also uniquely experienced to address a project’s long term goals including the quality of the lifespan of a building and ease of maintenance costs.

Unlike other architecture firms, Context3, is heavily focused on building science which provides an institutional client such as Hallettsville ISD a better bridge between their needs and their building. Our previous projects have required a high level of detail and coordination as well as highly detailed exterior construction. This exceptional technical expertise is essential to producing quality, well-crafted buildings and makes Context3 unique in its field.

1.2 Provide a statement on the availability and commitment of the respondent, its principal(s) and assigned professionals to undertake the Project.

RESPONSE:

If selected to provide professional services for Hallettsville ISD, both firm leaders at Context3 will be closely involved from pre-design through closeout. One of the unique differences of Context3 is how we dedicate ourselves to our projects.

Context3 is a dedicated group of professionals with expertise in all areas of the building process. The advantage of our firm’s size is the attention given to the client and the focus given to the project. In addition to being the client’s direct contact, the principals are also working directly on the project itself. We are invested daily in the details of the project from the start of the design process to its completion. This direct communication and personal dedication is reflected in the strength of our creative process and in the success of our projects.

We are committed to providing the best quality project for the client. We are confident in our experience, ability and resources. We carefully schedule our projects, knowing that availability and dedication are requirements for ensuring a successful project.

2.0 ABILITY TO PROVIDE DESIGN

2.1 Provide the following information on your firm for the past five (5) years:

Volume

Annual number, dollar value and percent change of contracts in Texas per year;

Annual number, dollar value and percent change of contracts nationally per year;

Revenues

Annual revenue totals and percent change per year;

Bonding

Total bonding capacity;

Available bonding capacity and current backlog;

RESPONSE:

Not applicable as we understand that this will not be a design build project.

2.2 Attach a letter of intent from a surety company indicating your firm’s ability to bond for the entire construction cost of the project. The surety shall acknowledge that the firm may be bonded for each stage/phase of the project, with a potential maximum construction cost of $5 Million.

RESPONSE:

Not applicable as we understand that this will not be a design build project.

2.3 Identify whether your firm is currently for sale or involved in any transaction to expand or to become acquired by another business entity. If so, please explain the contemplated impact both in organization and company direction.

RESPONSE:

Context3 is not for sale nor is it the intent to look for large expansion or acquisitions.

2.4 Provide details of any past or pending litigation, or claims filed, against your firm.

RESPONSE:

There is no pending litigation or claims filed against Context3, nor have there been any claims made for any project in the company’s history.

2.5 Identify whether your firm is currently in default on any loan agreement or financing agreement with any bank, financial institution, or other entity. If so, specify date(s), details, circumstances, and prospects for resolution.

RESPONSE:

The firm is not in default in any loan or agreement with any financial institution.

2.6 Does any relationship exist between your firm and any employee or officer of the Owner? If so, please explain.

RESPONSE:

No relationship exists between any Context3 employee and an employee of Hallettsville ISD.

3.0 QUALIFICATIONS OF DESIGN TEAM

3.1 Describe your management philosophy for the Design-and-Build delivery method.

RESPONSE:

Not applicable as we understand that this will not be a design build project.

3.2 Provide resumes of the Design-and-Build team that will be directly involved in the Project, including their experience with similar projects, the number of years with the firm, and their city(s) of residence.

RESPONSE:

Resumes for everyone involved on the design team are attached following this page.

JARED JACKSON, AIA, CSI, LEED AP

WORK SUMMARY:

Involved in commercial construction since 1993, Mr. Jackson, has a long list of commercial and institutional project experience. As co-director of Context3 Mr. Jackson’s focus is design and construction technology. Mr. Jackson founded Context3 in 2005. Mr. Jackson lives in Houston, TX.

SELECTED PROJECTS:

EDUCATIONAL / INSTITUTIONAL

Natco Research and Development Laboratory - Project Manager for a 30,000sf Office/Laboratory Facility, Houston, TX.

Johns Hopkins University – Applied Physics Lab, Designer for Sensitive Equipment Testing Facilities Totaling 200,000SF, Laurel, MD.

Johns Hopkins University – Applied Physics Lab, Architect for a 240,000 SF Space Department Office and Laboratory Building, Laurel, MD.

John Hopkins University – Applied Physics Lab, Designer for a 240,000 SF Government Subcontractor Office and Laboratory Building, Laurel, MD.

Johns Hopkins University – Architect for a Biomechanical Engineering Lab, New Engineering Building, Baltimore, MD.

Johns Hopkins Hospital – Architect for Power Plant Addition and Renovation to the Main Hospital, Baltimore, MD.

Johns Hopkins University – Architect for Electrical / Computer Engineering Lab, Barton Hall, Baltimore, MD.

University of Texas Medical Center at Galveston - Designer for a 2,000 SF Endoscopy Center Renovation, Galveston, TX.

PLANNING

Arena Clean Energy – Green Enery Park, Project Manager of Planning for a Green Energy Park Encompassing 1000 acres, Bryan, TX.

Riverside General Hospital, Project Manager for Facility Design, Expansion and Renovations, Houston, TX

Johns Hopkins University – Applied Physics Lab, Architect for Masterplan and Campus Landscape, Laurel, MD.

Royal Oaks – Designer for a 90 Acre Gated Neighborhood and Executive Golf Course Layout, Lubbock, Texas.

COMMERCIAL / GOVERNMENT

1702 Houston Ave Office – Project Manager for Adaption of ca.1890 Grocery Store into an Office Building for Creative Professionals, Houston, TX.

International Paint Offices – Project Manager for Interior Fit-out of New Financial Offices Totalling 10,000sf.

Creative on Center - Architect and Manager for an 18,000 SF Office Space Catering to Professionals in Creative Fields, Expecting LEED Gold Rating, Houston, TX.

Federal Office Building 8 – System Designer and Detailer of Custom Curtainwall Incorporating Blast and Chemical / Biological Constraints.

Noel Furniture – Project Manager for Multiple Additions and a Solar Array for a Commercial Furniture Retailer with the Intent of Expanding and Offsetting the Clients $120,000 Yearly Power Bill.

Judge Advocate’s General School - Decker Auditorium Renovation, Architect for Renovations to a 900 Seat Auditorium, Charlottesville, VA.

National Ground Intelligence Center – Designer for a 200,000 sf of Secure Office spaces, Auditorium and Landscape Additons, Charlottesville, VA.

Pentagon Rehabilitation, Pheonix Project - Architect & Designer for Renovations following September 11th, 2001, Arlington, VA.

HOSPITALITY / HOUSING

Marriott Convention Center and Hotel - Designer for a 1,600 Room Convention Center and Hotel, Washington, DC.

Marriott Marco Island Renovation - Architect and Designer for a Lobby and Hotel Renovation, Marco Island, Miami, FL.

University Town Center - Designer for a 17 Story Residential Tower, 900 Space Parking Garage and “Main Street” Retail Development, Hyattsville, MD.

TECHNOLOGY

Morgan Stanley - Project Manager & Architect for a Server and Communications Center, Baltimore, MD.

Verizon Center - Architect for a 95,000 SF Call Center, Hamilton, NJ.

Verizon Center - Designer for a 100,000 SF Call Center, Robinson Township, PA.

Cyber Fortress II - Designer for a 100,000 SF Data Center, Loudoun County, VA.

BUILDING INVESTIGATIVE ANALYSIS, SURVEY, AND INSPECTION

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Headquarters – Enclosure Design and Inspection for an Office Expansion, Chevy Chase, MD

1100 and 1st - Building Enclosure Design for an 8 Story Condominium, Washington, DC.

United Therapudics Lab Building II - Exterior Systems Designer for New Biomedical Lab for United Therapudics, Silver Spring, MD

National Law Enforcement Museum - Exterior Systems Desgner for New Partially Underground Museum for Law Enforcement Officers, Washington, DC.

Princeton Firestone Library Renovations - Designer for Stabilization and Renovations to Firestone Library on the Princeton University Campus, Princeton, NJ.

Parklawn Building - Department of Health and Human Services – Building Analysis and Designer of New Exterior for Department of Heath and Human Services, Rockville, MD.

The Regent – Enclosure Survey and Inspection of a 5 Story Mock-up and 70+ Unit, 14 Story Condominium, Washington, DC.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Farm Research Campus – Enclosure Survey and Inspection for a 350 Million Dollar Experimental Research Laboratory, Ashburn, VA.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Farm Research Campus Transient Housing and Directors House– Enclosure Detail Design and Survey for campus housing units to the main Howard Hughes Lab facility, Ashburn, VA.

Park Tower / Halstead Tower – Enclosure Detail Design for a 70+ Unit, 12 Story Condominium, Washington, DC.

Meridian Crescent – Enclosure Detailing, Survey and Inspection for a 25 Unit, 5 Story Condominium, Washington, DC.

Potomac Center North – Enclosure Survey of Blast Windows Exhibiting Disrotion for a Government Leased Building, Washington, DC.

Park Tower / Halstead Tower – Enclosure Detail Design for a 70+ Unit, 12 Story Condominium, Washington, DC.

Georgetown Heights – Enclosure Detailing, Survey and Inspection for a 45+ Unit, 5 Story Condominium, Washington, DC.

William Pedersen Residence – Enclosure Detail Design for a Vacation Home for a Principle of KPF Architects, Southhampton, NY.

Centerpoint / Bank of America Building – Remediation Detailing, Survey and Inspection of Failing Exterior Façade of a 18 Story Multi-Use Tower, Baltimore, MD.

Madrigal – Enclosure Detailing for a 85+ Unit, 14 Story Condominium, Arlington, VA.

910 M Street – Enclosure Detail Design for a 45+ Unit, 8 Story Condominium, Washington, DC.

4306 Arkansas Ave. – Enclosure Survey and Inspection for a 10 Unit, 4 Story Condiminum, Washington, DC.

PUBLICATIONS

Houston Magazine, “The New Green”, February 2008 Edition.

Envy Magazine, “It is Easy Being Green”, July 2007 Edition, Page 40.

Houston Chronicle, “Washington Avenue Office to be Environmentally Responsible Designer Says”, March 7, 2007.

AWARDS/ACCOMODATIONS

Designed to Achieve Energy Star, Creative on Center, First Project in the State of Texas to Achieve the Designed to receive Energy Star Designation

The Phoenix Project (Pentagon Reconstruction), Special Commendation in Historic Resources, Washington Chapter AIA Awards, September 2003.

The Phoenix Project (Pentagon Reconstruction), House Resolution 368 recognizing the quick reconstruction of the Pentagon 107th Congress of the United States.

Quality In Design Award, Arkadia Interactive CD for a Urban Retail Center in Warsaw, Poland.

Accomodation for service from the DOD for the Pentagon Reconstruction.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION

NCARB National Certification #61297

Registered Architect in the state of Maryland #0014480

Registered Architect in the state of Texas #19636

Registered Architect in the state of New Jersey #21AI017607

Certified Construction Document Technologist

LEED® Accredited Professional

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Member, American Institute of Architects

Member, Construction Specifications Institute

Member, United States Green Building Council

RECENT POSITIONS

Board Member, Project Hope, Houston, TX.

Board Member, Neighborhood Centers Planning Committee, Houston, TX.

Board Member, Chapelwood UMC Building Committee, Houston, TX.

Baltimore Office Leader, RTKL Guide Council, 2004-2005

Baltimore CSI, Continuing Education Chairman, 2004-2005

EDUCATION

Texas Tech University, Bachelors of Architecture

Texas Tech University, Masters of Architecture

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Underfloor Air Design, AIA Continuing Education Seminar, 2004-2005

3D Imaging and Rendering, AIA Continuing Education Seminar, 2002-2003

CCS/CDT Professional Development Seminar, Instructor, 2002-2003

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, “2D & 3D Imaging”1998, 1999

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, “Architectural Design and Environment”1996,1999.

GARTH E. ERICKSON Associate AIA, LEED®AP

WORK SUMMARY:

Involved in commercial and public architecture projects since 1999, Mr. Erickson has quickly developed a long list of project experience. Mr. Erickson’s focus has been on design and project management with an emphasis in sustainability. Mr. Ericksn has been with Context3 since 2006. Mr. Erickson resides in Houston, TX

SELECTED PROJECTS:

PLANNING

Arena Clean Energy – Green Technology Park, Project Architect of Planning for a Green Energy Park Encompassing 1000 acres, Bryan, TX.

Metro Center at Owings Mills - Designer for a “Main Street” Development Consisting of Two Parking Garages, a Library, a Community College, Office Space, Retail, Restaurants and Multi Family Residential, Owings Mills, MD.

Mahboula City - Designer for a Mutli-Use Development Consisting of a 32,000 SM Convention Center and Hotel, 52,000 SM of High-Rise Residential, and 2080 SM of Retail, Kuwait City, Kuwait

Asan Baenbang - Designer for Mixed Use Development, Asan, South Korea

LABORATORIES / HOSPITAL

Natco Research and Development Laboratory - Project Architect for a 30,000sf Office/Laboratory Facility, Houston, TX.