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H.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 30. PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THE AGENCY. ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED. FIRM SERVICES 01.7 MAIM, LAND APE MANXIER6F.10 SL9VEYISIG AACWI1TECll76f . ii 111.01,10 BOWERS * KUBOTA Mil ANI rao woo FCTFG[A4 swomEERING A FICIHINCTLITtt INNwa Architecture B+K architecture group provides building design solutions based on the client needs through active listening and innovative design approach. Our architects and interior designers can tackle any building design projects, ranging from new construction to renovations and repair and maintenance (R&M). Having worked on many projects for the public sector clients,our architecture group understands the procurement processes and permitting requirements, including exemptions, that allow us to better strategize on project delivery based on realistic schedule and bid control to meet the client's goal. Breadth and depth of the architecture team's experience and knowledge ARCHITECTURAL CAPABILITIES allow us to tailor our services to provide solutions to the client's challenges. • BUILDING/INTERIOR DESIGN For example, we provide the above services under a single contract with • BUILDING RENOVATION the Department of Education(DOE). The DOE has initiated their Facility • LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Asset Management, whereby prequalified designers, project coordinators, • VALUE ENGINEERING and contractors provide their services to address the needs of the DOE. • SPACE PLANNING B+K architecture group provides design services under the Statewide • BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING(BIM) Architectural Design Services contract. We excel in taking a long list • CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION/ADMIN • of projects statewide, helping the DOE prioritize their importance, and BUDGET AND COST ESTIMATION • creating a team and project delivery that can produce designs in sync with PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS • DESIGN-BUILD the construction funding and school schedule. • BUILDING ASSESSMENTS The project types with the DOE contract includes new construction • DESIGN MANAGEMENT utilizing modular construction, renovation of existing facilities to meet • CAD new program requirements, and various R&M projects to extend the life of the existing asset. We normally start these projects with a condition assessment, due diligence, code analysis, and/or programming based on the client goals. Once the scope is identified and agreed upon,we proceed to conceptual design to illustrate our intent for the client review and confirmation. The design intent will be documented via plans and specs through the client required milestones. These documents will be finalized and prepared for permitting and bidding purposes. Our expertise in local codes and regulations allow us to advise the DOE on required permits and any exemptions allowed to streamline the permitting process. We support the client leading up to and during the procurement processes with delivering the project for bidding in timely manner as well as being responsive to any bidder Request for Information. The example above exemplified the level of architectural design service we promote. We are not limited to certain aspects of the project delivery. Our architecture group is able to provide wide range of services at any stage of the project life. Having a team with design acumen, technical expertise, and comprehensive understanding of project delivery provide a partner to our client. Our architecture group brings innovations from the major national conferences, such as World of Modular, American Correction Association,and American Society of Healthcare Engineers. By investing in our people,we continue to educate ourselves with the latest trends and concepts that may be applicable to our home state. For example, some of the recent conferences allowed us to help the DOE reinvent their classroom replacement by utilizing modular construction for more rapid,yet controlled, deployment. Standard Form 330(6/2004)Page 26