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Office of Capital Projects Designer Recommendation To: Ann McGauran From: Michelle L. Crowder Date: August 12, 2019 Project: Football/Athletic Facility UT Chattanooga SBC 540/005-04-2016 Project Approval Date: 05/12/2016 Category: Standard Total Budget: $22,000,000 MACC: $17,730,000 Designer Fee: $1,271,888 This project will construct a new football/athletic training facility for the intercollegiate athletic program, located on the north edge of the campus from the McKenzie Arena as sited in the 2012 campus master plan.

1. Derthick, Henley & Wilkerson Architects, PLLC

Derthick, Henley & Wilkerson Architects (DHW) and their team have shown experience designing high level football athletic training facilities. Specifically, the team’s portfolio includes the Pearce-Horton Football Complex at Furman University, the Football Field House at Mercer University, and a Team Areas, Strength & Conditioning facility for the Carolina Panthers. Their consulting team includes McMillan Pazdan Smith (Architectural Consultant), March Adams & Associates, LLC (Civil, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Electrical), Ross/Fowler, P.C. (Landscape Architect), and Bennett & Pless, Inc. (Structural). DHW is located in Chattanooga.

2. Tinker Ma, Inc.

Tinker Ma, Inc., teamed up with Moody Nolan, has relevant experience in higher education athletic facilities. Tinker Ma and their team have previously worked on the Chattanooga campus on the Engel Intramural Complex and has worked on a Multipurpose Facility at Vanderbilt University and an Indoor Athletic Practice Facility at Tennessee State University. Tinker Ma’s consulting team will include: Moody Nolan, Inc. (Architectural Consultant), March Adams & Associates, LLC (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Electrical). Tinker Ma is located in Chattanooga.

3. Franklin Associates Architects Inc.

Franklin Associates Architects Inc. teamed up with design consultant, Cope Associates, Inc. Both firms have related experience which includes work for both UT Chattanooga and Knoxville. Their project experience includes a wellness center, training center, athletic facilities, and practice field expansion. All consultants include Cope Associates, Inc. (Architectural Consultant), March Adams & Associates, LLC (Civil, Structural, Mechanical,

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Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Electrical). Franklin Associates Architects is located in Chattanooga.

A total of 11 firms submitted qualifications for this project. Other firms that submitted are as follows:

Firm Name Location BarberMcMurry Architects, LLC Knoxville Billingsley Architecture Knoxville Blankenship & Partners, LLC Knoxville Gilbert / McLaughlin / Casella Architects, PLC Nashville Hefferlin + Kronenberg Architects, PLLC Chattanooga MBI Companies, Inc. Knoxville Neuhoff Taylor Architects, P.C. Chattanooga TM Partners, PLLC Brentwood

Office of Capital Projects Designer Recommendation To: Ann McGauran From: Michelle L. Crowder Date: August 12, 2019 Project: East Campus Utility Expansion UT Chattanooga SBC 540/005-04-2019 Project Approval Date: 08/08/2019 Category: Standard Total Budget: $6,770,000 MACC: $5,962,000 Designer Fee: $463,679 This project will complete electrical distribution sectionalizing an east campus mechanical distribution loop. Replaces Brock distribution feed and associated heat exchangers and pumps. Replaces buried 7200 Volt cable, transformers and building service panels at Boling Apartments, and the 12 KV line switches at Johnson-Obear and Lockmiller II Apartments. Connects the James R. Mapp and 540 McCallie Ave buildings to the campus primary electrical distribution system. Associated metering and SCADA programming will be included in the project.

1. West Welch Reed Engineers Inc.

West Welch Reed Engineers Inc. (WWR) have extensive experience designing electrical distribution systems. WWR is the designer of the previous Utility Expansion project which is finishing up and is the precursor to this project. As such, they are intimately familiar with the project and are the best suited to continue the work. Consulting for WWR will be: March Adams and Associates, Inc. (Mechanical and Plumbing), and Croy Engineering, LLC (Civil & Environmental). West Welch Reed is located in Knoxville.

2. Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company Inc.

Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company Inc. are an experienced engineering firm with several examples of electrical distribution systems, including infrastructure upgrades at Princeton University, steam turbine support systems at Clemson, and electrical upgrades at North Carolina State. Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company Inc. are a full service designer firm and will performing all consulting in-house. They are located in Fort Worth, Texas.

3. I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc.

I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc., located in Nashville, TN, have performed utility infrastructure work for the Omohundro Water Treatment Plant, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Vanderbilt University and Tennessee Tech. Most services will be performed in-house with the exception of Civil Engineering which will be performed by ASA Engineering & Consulting, Inc.

A total of 3 firms submitted qualifications for this project.

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Office of Capital Projects Designer Recommendation To: Ann McGauran From: Michelle L. Crowder Date: August 12, 2019 Project: Multiple Buildings Fire Safety Upgrades (19-20) UT Knoxville SBC 540/009-08-2019 Project Approval Date: 08/08/2019 Category: Standard Total Budget: $7,500,000 MACC: $6,520,000 Designer Fee: $503,597 This project will provide fire safety upgrades to multiple buildings including Hodges Library, Student Services, Communications, Health, Physical Education and Recreation, and the Early Learning Center.

1. Architects Weeks Ambrose McDonald Inc.

Architects Weeks Ambrose McDonald Inc. (AWAM) have extensive experience with fire safety upgrades throughout the state of Tennessee and specifically on the UT Knoxville campus. Included in their project experience are the College of Nursing, Nielsen Physics, Austin Peay, Perkins Hall and Dabney-Buehler. Consulting for AWAM will be: Ross Bryan Associates, Inc. (Structural), S&ME, Inc. (Civil), Engineering Services Group, Inc. (Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection), and Vreeland Engineers, Inc. (Electrical). AWAM is located in Knoxville.

2. Community Tectonics Architects, Inc.

Community Tectonics Architects, Inc. (CTA) has provided various fire safety services at multiple higher education institutions. Some of these institutions include the North & South Carrick hall Improvements at the UT Knoxville campus, an evaluation and code analysis at Pellissippi SCC East Campus, and at the WSCC Claiborne County Center for Higher Education. Consulting for CTA will be Campbell & Associates, Inc. (Civil), Bender & Associates Structural Engineers, LLC (Structural), West Welch Reed Engineers, Inc. (Mechanical and Plumbing), and Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Environmental). CTA is located in Knoxville.

3. Studio Four Design, Inc

Studio Four Design, Inc has provided fire safety upgrade design services on several projects including two projects on the Knoxville campus consisting of major renovations to the Thompson Boling Arena, and the Humanities Complex. Another

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fire safety project for Studio Four is the TVA Hydro Plants where upgrades to the existing facilities were required to meet fire and life safety codes. Consulting for Studio Four will be I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc. (Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Electrical). Studio Four is located in Knoxville.


Firm Name Location Blankenship & Partners, LLC Knoxville Dollar & Ewers Architecture, Inc. Knoxville HFR, Inc. Nashville MBI Companies, Inc. Knoxville

Office of Capital Projects Designer Recommendation To: Ann McGauran From: Michelle L. Crowder Date: August 12, 2019 Project: Bass Building Renovation UT Knoxville SBC 540/009-09-2019 Project Approval Date: 08/08/2019 Category: Minor Total Budget: $1,000,000 MACC: $803,000 Designer Fee: $73,887 This project will renovate the current hazardous waste facility attached to the Bass Building into a needed expansion for Anthropology.

1. Sparkman & Associates Architects, Inc.

Sparkman & Associates Architects, Inc. have extensive experience with laboratory projects that involve complicated and specific equipment such as fume hoods, analysis labs, and cooling systems. Listed under their project experience is the renovation and addition to a former Veteran’s medical clinic, and two institutional medical projects at Lincoln Memorial University: The school of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Medical Research Building. Consulting for Sparkman will be S&ME, Inc. (Civil), Bender & Associates Structural Engineers, LLC (Structural), and Facility Systems Consultants, LLC (Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Electrical). Sparkman is located in Knoxville.

2. MBI Companies Inc.

MBI Companies Inc. are experienced with medical and forensic facilities dealing with laboratories, hazardous waste, and evidence labs. MBI submitted project experience with the UT Medical Center Nuclear Medicine Department Relocation, UT Medical Center MRI Addition, and a new Monroe County Justice Center. As a full design service firm, all consulting (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical) will be performed in-house. MBI is located in Knoxville.


Architects Weeks Ambrose McDonald Inc. (AWAM) have extensive experience working on the UT Knoxville campus. Included in their project experience are the UTK Renovations to UT Plant Science Annex B, and the UTIA Animal Science Facility. Both of these projects illustrate AWAM’s ability to design laboratory and forensic-type facilities. Consulting for AWAM will be Ross Bryan Associates, Inc. (Structural), S&ME, Inc. (Civil and Environmental), Engineering Services Group, Inc. (Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection), and Vreeland Engineers, Inc. (Electrical). AWAM is located in Knoxville.

A total of 3 firms were solicited and 3 firms submitted qualifications for this project.

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Office of Capital Projects Designer Recommendation To: Ann McGauran From: Michelle L. Crowder Date: August 12, 2019 Project: Research / Academic Lab Storage Building UT Knoxville SBC 540/009-10-2019 Project Approval Date: 08/08/2019 Category: Minor Total Budget: $1,000,000 MACC: $838,000 Designer Fee: $61,447 This project will build a new hazardous waste holding facility.


MBI Companies (MBI) has relevant project experience with hazardous materials and climate controlled sterile spaces. MBI’s project experience includes a retrofit and renovation of a disposable sanitary wipe manufacturer, a Fresenius Biofine Line Expansion, as well as a UTMC Radiology Department Imaging Upgrades project. All design services (architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical) will be conducted in-house. MBI is located in Knoxville.


Architects Weeks Ambrose McDonald Inc. (AWAM) has project experience with laboratory and storage spaces. AWAM included a Health Center for Dayton / Rhea County and an Environmental Health & Safety Facility at the University of California. They have worked previously on several UT Knoxville with great results. Consulting for AWAM will be: S&ME, Inc. (Civil), Ross Bryan Associates, Inc. (Structural), Engineering Services Group, Inc. (Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection), Vreeland Engineers, Inc. (Electrical), and Research Facilities Design (Hazardous Waste and Lab design). AWAM is located in Knoxville.

A total of 3 firms were solicited for this project with 2 submitting qualifications. Other Firm that was solicited is as follows:

Firm Name Location Sparkman & Associates Architects, Inc. Knoxville

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Office of Capital Projects Designer Recommendation To: Ann McGauran From: Michelle L. Crowder Date: August 12, 2019 Project: Emergency Generators Replacement UT Knoxville SBC 540/009-12-2019 Project Approval Date: 08/08/2019 Category: Standard Total Budget: $4,000,000 MACC: $3,520,000 Designer Fee: $285,367 This project will provide larger emergency generators for several research facilities including, but not limited to Plant Biotechnology, Hesler Biology, Dabney/Buehler, Dougherty Engineering, Senter Hall, Jessie Harris, JIAMS, Brehm Animal Sciences, Food Science and Food Safety.

1. Engineering Services Group, Inc.

Engineering Services Group, Inc. (ESG) has extensive experience designing emergency generator systems. ESG has performed work for the East Tennessee National Guard on a base-wide generator back-up, a new generator system for Fred Brown on the Knoxville Campus, and a back-up generator for the Stokely Residence Hall. Consulting for ESG will be Chad Stewart and Associates, Inc. (Structural), and Johnson Architecture, Inc. (Architectural). ESG is located in Knoxville.

2. I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc.

I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc. (ICT) provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing and construction administration for the new Student Union building on the UT Knoxville campus which included a new back-up generator. Additionally, ICT designed back-up generator systems at the John Tickle Building, TVA Chickamauga, TVA Monteagle Place, and the Nashville International Airport. Consultants for ICT will be solicited on an as-needed basis. ICT is located in Knoxville.


MBI Companies Inc. provided several examples of emergency generator systems. Their project experience included new back-up generators for the Southeast Eye Surgery Center, Southern Adventist University Bietz Center for Student Life, and the Morgan County Correctional Complex Switchgear Replacement. All consulting services will be performed in-house. MBI Companies Inc. is located in Knoxville.

A total of 3 firms were solicited and 3 firms submitted qualifications for this project.

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Office of Capital Projects Designer Recommendation To: Ann McGauran From: Michelle L. Crowder Date: August 12, 2019 Project: Fleet Management Buildings Renovation UT Knoxville SBC 540/009-13-2019 Project Approval Date: 08/08/2019 Category: Standard Total Budget: $4,630,000 MACC: $3,850,000 Designer Fee: $309,886 This project will renovate the Fleet Management and Support Building to house Fleet Management and warehouse space. This project will also provide improvements to the Fleet Management Receiving and Wash Bay Buildings.

1. Studio Four Design, Inc. Studio Four Design, Inc. submitted project experience specifically in line with renovating existing warehouse and manufacturing buildings into new office and warehouse space. The projects included Protomet – Loudon Office & Manufacturing Facility, South Blount Utility District – Engineering & Operations Facility, and the Clinton Utilities Board – Engineering & Operations Facility. Studio Four’s consultants will be Ross Bryan Associates, Inc. (Structural), I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc. (Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Electrical), and Geoservices, LLC (Environmental). Studio Four is located in Knoxville.


Sparkman & Associates Architects, Inc. have listed several projects of similar size and scope to the Fleet Management project including the UT Tennis Stadium Indoor Court Expansion, Lincoln Memorial University Business & Education Building, and the U.S. Den Tek Manufacturing renovation project. These projects illustrate Sparkman’s ability to renovate office and warehouse spaces. Consulting for Sparkman will be S&ME, Inc. (Civil), Bender & Associates Structural Engineers, LLC (Structural), and Facility Systems Consultants, LLC. (Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Electrical). Sparkman & Associates is located in Knoxville.

3. Smee + Busby Architects, P.C.

Smee + Busby Architects, P.C. have performed design work on several warehouse and building renovation projects including new construction, demolition, and renovation at Building 7120 – Logistics and Service Building at ORNL, renovation and new construction

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at the Goodson Brothers Coffee Warehouse, and building improvements at the UT College of Veterinary Medicine Building. Smee + Busby’s consultant team includes: Fulghum, MacIndoe, & Associates, Inc. (Civil), Chad Stewart & Associates, Inc. (Structural), I.C. Thomasson Associates (Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Electrical) and IBI Group Architects, Engineers and Landscape Architects, a New York General Partnership (Landscaping). Smee + Busby is located in Knoxville.


Firm Name Location Architects Weeks Ambrose McDonald, Inc. Knoxville Design Innovation Architects, Inc. Knoxville Dollar & Ewers Architecture, Inc. Knoxville Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc. Nashville The Lewis Group Architects, Inc. P.C. Knoxville Lose & Associates, Inc. dba Lose Design Nashville MBI Companies, Inc. Knoxville Thomas Caldwell, Architect Knoxville

Office of Capital Projects Designer Recommendation To: Ann McGauran From: Michelle L. Crowder Date: August 12, 2019 Project: Student Recreational Facilities Improvements UT Knoxville SBC 540/009-14-2019 Project Approval Date: 08/08/2019 Category: Standard Total Budget: $5,000,000 MACC: $4,257,000 Designer Fee: $339,916 This project will provide modifications and renovations of the outdoor pool area and plaza including deck repair, reconstruction of the Aquatic Center outdoor pool, upgrades to the pool filtration system, and furnishings, finishes, and equipment. The Student Recreation Facility doors and turnstiles will also be replaced.

1. BarberMcMurry Architects, LLC.

BarberMcMurry Architects, LLC (BMA) have specific design experience pertaining to renovations and modifications to outdoor pool areas, and recreational facilities. Listed in BMA’s project experience are a renovation to the existing pools, pool deck and pool house at Cherokee Country Club, the UT Student Recreational Facility (TRECS), and the YMCA Eastside Natatorium & Fitness Center. Consulting for BMA will be Aquatic Design Consultants, Inc. (Pool Design), Bender & Associates Structural Engineers, LLC (Structural), Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (Civil), and I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc. (Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical), and West Welch Reed Engineers, Inc. (Communications). BMA is located in Knoxville.

2. Lose & Associates, Inc. dba Lose Design

Lose Design is well qualified to provide design services regarding pool renovations in existing recreation facilities. Included in Lose Design’s design experience are the Kingsport Aquatic Center & The Greater Kingsport Family YMCA, the Morristown Community Center, and the Westgate Park – Multiple Aquatic Facilities in Dothan, Alabama. Lose Design’s consultants will be Chad Steward and Associates, Inc. (Structural), I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc. (Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical), and Water Technology, Inc. (Pool design). Lose Design is located in Nashville.

3. Community Tectonics Architects, Inc.

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Community Tectonics Architects, Inc. have relevant design experience with pool renovations which includes the projects, Tennessee High School Viking Hall Natatorium Renovations, Oak Ridge Country Club, Outdoor Entertainment Addition, and the Gatlinburg Community Center. Their consultant team includes Campbell & Associates, Inc. (Civil), Bender & Associates Structural Engineers, LLC (Structural), I. C. Thomasson Associates, Inc. (Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical), S&ME, Inc. (Environmental), and Tipton Pools (Pool Design). Community Tectonics is located in Knoxville.

A total of 8 firms submitted qualifications for this project. With 7 of those firms submitting qualified proposals. The qualified firms that submitted are as follows:

Firm Name Location Blankenship & Partners, LLC Knoxville Design Innovation Architects, Inc. Knoxville HFR Inc. Nashville Lindsay & Maples, Architects, Inc. Knoxville

Office of Capital Projects Designer Recommendation To: Ann McGauran From: Michelle L. Crowder Date: August 12, 2019 Project: Walters Life Science Improvements UT Knoxville SBC 540/009-15-2019 Project Approval Date: 08/08/2019 Category: Minor Total Budget: $900,000 MACC: $619,000 Designer Fee: $58,344 This project will provide lead and asbestos abatement; decontamination of labs; removal of fume hoods, lab cabinetry, ceilings and lab equipment; repairing floors, walls and ceilings; replacing light fixtures, flooring, and finishes; and painting.


Sparkman & Associates has ample design experience with complex renovations which include asbestos abatement, demolition, and renovation. Sparkman submitted three projects of similar scope which are the Lincoln Memorial University Grant-Lee Administration Building, the Lincoln Memorial University J. Frank White Academy, and the renovation of the Old Cumberland County High School in Crossville, Tennessee. Consulting for Sparkman will be S&ME, Inc. (Civil), Bender & Associates Structural Engineers, LLC (Structural), and Facility Systems Consultants, LLC. (Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Electrical). Sparkman & Associates are located in Knoxville.

A total of 3 firms were solicited for this project with 1 submitting qualifications. Other firms that were solicited are as follows:

Firm Name Location Lindsay & Maples Architects Inc. Knoxville Brewer, Ingram & Fuller Architects Inc. Knoxville

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Office of Capital Projects Designer Recommendation To: Ann McGauran From: Michelle L. Crowder Date: August 12, 2019 Project: Elevator Upgrades UT Health Science Center SBC 540/013-02-2019 Project Approval Date: 08/08/2019 Category: Standard Total Budget: $8,220,000 MACC: $7,271,000 Designer Fee: $556,948 This project will upgrade or replace the remaining aging elevators in the following buildings: Alexander, Coleman, General Education Building, Link Johnson, Wittenborg, Hyman, Student Alumni Center, and Molecular Science Building. Upgrades will include all controls, replacing cables, and elevator interiors.

1. The Horrell Group Architects

The Horrell Group Architects (HGA) have worked on several elevator projects including: Campus Elevator Upgrades at UT Martin; a previous Elevator & Fire Protection System Improvements project at UTHSC; and other previous elevator replacements at UTHSC. Consulting will be J.P. Thomas & Associates (Structural), Barham/Cain/Mynatt, Inc. (Mechanical and Plumbing), and DePouw Engineering, LLC (Electrical). HGA is located in Memphis.

2. Evans Taylor Foster Childress Architects, P.C.

Evans Taylor Foster Childress Architects, P.C. (ETFCA) included several projects that exemplify their experience in health facilities as well as elevator upgrades. Some examples include elevators at the UTHSC College of Pharmacy, University of Memphis Biology and Bio-Chemistry Building, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. ETFCA’s consultants are Chad Stewart and Associates, Inc. (Structural), and OGCB, Inc. (Mechanical and Electrical). They are located in Memphis.

3. Brg3s Inc.

Brg3s Inc. have designed elevator systems in higher education buildings including two projects at the UT Health Science Center – GEB Auditorium / Classroom renovations and ADA Upgrades. Brg3s Inc. have also designed ADA upgrades and modifications to several Memphis City Schools. The consultant for brg3s will be SSR Ellers, Inc. (Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Electrical). Brg3s Inc. is located in Memphis.

A total of (4) firms submitted proposals for this project. The fourth firm to submit was: ANF Architects, Inc. Memphis

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Tennessee Technological University Capital Projects & Planning 242 E. 10th Street, Suite 317, Cookeville TN 38505 (931) 372-3524

Designer Recommendations

Project: Roof Replacement SBC Approved 8/8/19

Category: Minor

Total Budget: $2,585,000

MACC: $434,000

Designer Fee: $38,863

SBC Project No: 364/031-01-2019

Roof Replacement: Replace roofs on several buildings. The scope of work will include roof replacement, repair or replace flashing, decking, coping and other components as needed. Repair masonry above the roof and dormers as required. Repair/replace cupolas as needed.

1. Richard C. Rinks & Associates, Inc.

Firm is highly qualified for this project and their project references are very similar. Demonstrated experience correcting various building envelope deficiencies and water intrusion issues. A Registered Roofing Consultant is on the proposed team. Provides multiple inspections of details throughout the construction process. Team members proposed for this project are consistent with team members on the referenced projects.

2. Upland Design Group, Inc.

Proposed team includes two architects, one is RRC certified. Referenced projects are similar for roof work and include replacement or restoration of architectural building components. Experienced in shingle and membrane roofing. State and local government projects listed. Team members proposed for this project are the same as listed on the referenced projects. Consultants listed were proposed on an "as needed basis".

3. Roof Design & Consulting Services

Referenced projects are similar to our roof replacements including repairs to dormers, decking, cornice, etc. One team member is RRC certified. Two proposed team members have RRO certification. State and local team members are consistent on the referenced projects and are proposed for this project. Consultants are proposed if needed.

A total of 5 firms submitted Letters of Interest for this project:

Firm Name Location Community Tectonics Architects, Inc. Knoxville Richard C. Rinks & Associates, Inc. Cookeville Roof & Design Consulting Services Nashville Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. Nashville Upland Design Group, Inc. Crossville

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EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

Office of Facilities Management, Planning & Construction

Project:

Category: Total

Budget:

Designer Fee:

SBC Project No.:

Project Approval:


Campus HVAC Upgrades

Standard

$2,780,000.00

$207 ,3 44.00

369/OOS-03-2019

SBC 08/08/2019

PO Box 70653 Johnson City, TN 37614

P (423) 439-7900 F (423) 439-7670

Replacement of the HVAC system in multiple buildings campus-wide and all related work.

1. Facility Systems Consultants, LLCThe firm has extensive experience in this area and highly qualified staff needed to complete this project. The firm is very familiar with ETSU HVAC systems.

2. MBI Companies, Inc.The firm has similar project experience and qualified staff needed to complete this project. They have completed other state and ETSU work.

3. Engineering Services Group, Inc.The firm has the staff needed to complete this project. Their project experience is adequate.


Firm Location

Facility Systems Consultants, LLC Knoxville

MB! Companies, Inc. Knoxville

Engineering Services Group, Inc. Knoxville

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EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

PO Box 70653 Johnson City, TN 37614

P (423) 439-7900 F (423) 439-7670

Office of Facilities Management, Planning & Construction


Project:

Category: Total

Budget:

Designer Fee:

SBC Project No.:

Project Approval:

Chiller Replacement

Standard

$2,610,000.00

$195,535.00

369/OOS-04-2019

SBC 08/08/2019

Replacement of a chiller at the chilled water plant for HVAC and all related work.

1. I. C. Thomasson Associates, Inc.The firm has extensive experience and staff to provide a full scope of services required to complete this project. The firm has significant experience with state project and is familiar with ETSU.

2. Facility Systems Consultants, LLCThe firm has similar project experience and qualified staff to complete the scope of work. The firm is very familiar with ETSU and has completed many state projects.

3. MBI Companies, Inc.The firm has the staff needed to complete the project. Their experience is r1deq11r1te.


Firm Location

I. C. Thomasson Associates, Inc. Knoxville

Facility Systems Consultants, LLC Knoxville

MBI Companies, Inc. Knoxville

Engineering Services Group, Inc. Knoxville

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Designer Evaluation Summary

Note: Prior Designer, Blankenship & Partners, LLC, was selected on 09/24/2018, and there contract has has been cancelled. RANKING FIRM NAME

1) A2H, Inc. – Firm has recent and relevant experience, including a work center in West Tennessee; all work is in-house and would not require use of any sub-consultants; proposed project team is very well qualified; experience on other work centers is advantageous.

2) MBI Companies, Inc. – Submittal showcased firm’s experience on similar scoped projects; project team appears to be very well qualified and has vast experience on similar projects; proposed approach included BIM Live Design which could be beneficial.

3) Johnson + Associates Architects, Inc. – Firm has experience on similar scoped projects; project team is small but well qualified; project approach is well thought out.

Designers submitting a Letter of Interest FIRM NAME LOCATION A2H, Inc. Knoxville, Tennessee Hurst-Rosche, Inc. Nashville, Tennessee Johnson + Associates Architects, Inc. Goodlettsville, Tennessee MBI Companies, Inc. Knoxville, Tennessee

Project: Chuck Swan State Forest Work Center - Chuck Swan State Forest

Agency: Agriculture

Category: Minor

SBC Project No.: 100/010-01-2018

Project Approval Date: 07/12/2018 Approver: SBC

Total Project Budget: $1,750,000.00

MACC (Maximum Allowable Construction Cost):

$1,498,750.00

Designer Fee: $104,375.00

Project Description:

Construction of an operations building and a shop area for equipment maintenance, storage, and emergency management personnel staging, including site development and building demolition, and all required related work.

Revised: 2019- 03-06 Page 1of 1 DSP-0602

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RANKING FIRM NAME

1) Edmonds Engineering, Inc. – Firm has very good experience working on similar proejcts of various sizes; proposed team is well qualified; proposed project approach is very well detailed.

2) MBI Companies, Inc. – Both firm and propsed project team are well qualified; proposed team includes all in-house services; proposed approach is straight forward and concise.

3) C M Architects PLLC –Firm and proposed team are well qualified on restaurant renovations; proposed project team is qualified; project approach exhibited a sound philosophy.

Designers submitting Letters of Interest FIRM NAME LOCATION C M Architects PLLC Nashville, Tennessee Edmonds Engineering, Inc. Nashville, Tennessee MBI Companies, Inc. Knoxville, Tennessee

Project: Cumberland Mountain State Park Restaurant HVAC Replacement - Cumberland Mountain State Park

Agency: Environment & Conservation

Category: Standard

SBC Project No.: 126/030-01-2017


Total Project Budget: $ 795,000.00


$ 514,239.00

Designer Fee: $ 49,325.00

Project Description: Renovation and replacement of the existing HVAC system with duct work equipment in the Cumberland Mountain State Park restaurant and all required related work.


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RANKING FIRM NAME

1) Allen & Hoshall, Inc. – Firm is very well qualified and within close proximity to project location; proposed project team is well qualified and represented previous project experience provided; proposed approach showcases an in-depth understanding of project.

1) Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. – Submittal showcased firm’s experience on similar projects and with agency; proposed approach is clear and thorough and showcased firm’s experience at facility.

3) A2H, Inc. – Firm has good experience on similar projects, but appears to lack correctional experience; proposed project team is well qualified.

Designers submitting a Letter of Interest FIRM NAME LOCATION A2H, Inc. Lakeland, Tennessee Allen & Hoshall, Inc. Memphis, Tennessee Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc. Nashville, Tennessee Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. Nashville, Tennessee

Project: WTSP Water Treatment Plant Renovations - West TN State Penitentiary

Agency: Correction

Category: Minor

SBC Project No.: 142/022-01-2019




$1,650,000.00


Project Description: Upgrades to the existing water and waste water treatment plants and all required related work.


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RANKING FIRM NAME 1) Allen & Hoshall, Inc. – Submittal showcased firm’s experience on multiple similar scoped

projects; proposed team is very well qualified and included within the firm’s project experience submitted; project approach showed a clear understanding of the project and its needs.

2) Clark + Associates, Architects, Inc. – Firm has some experience on similar projects; proposed team is qualified.

3) N/A

Designers submitting a Letter of Interest: FIRM NAME LOCATION Allen & Hoshall, Inc. Memphis, Tennessee Clark + Associates, Architects, Inc. Memphis, Tennessee

Project: WTRO Baker Building Elevator Replacement - West Tennessee Regional Office

Agency: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Category: Minor

SBC Project No.: 346/017-01-2019


Total Project Budget: $590,000.00


$467,500.00


Project Description: Replacement of the existing elevator including all required related work.


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RANKING FIRM NAME

1) HFR, Inc. – Both firm and proposed project team are very well qualified and have recent and relevant project experience; provided a thorough description of proejcts approach using the phases as required by Desingers’ Manual.

2) TLM & Associates, Inc. – Firm and project team are qualified and have good experience on similar scoped projects; proposed approach was well thought out.

3) N/A A total of 5 firms were solicited for this project, with 2 submitting a response. SOLICITED FIRMS LOCATION Barge Cauthen & Associates, Inc. (No Response) Nashville, Tennessee Design House 1411, LLC (No Response) Nashville, Tennessee Gobbell Hays Partners, Inc. (No Response) Nashville, Tennessee HFR, Inc. Brentwood, Tennessee TLM & Associates, Inc. Jackson, Tennessee

Project: Volunteer Training Sites Fitness Shelter - Various Facilities

Agency: Military

Category: Minor – Direct Solicitation

SBC Project No.: 361/000-01-2019




$2,079,000.00


Project Description: Construction of fitness shelters at three Army National Guard Volunteer Training Sites and all required related work.

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1) M. Shanks Architects – Firm and proposed project team are very well qualified and have experience working on similar scoped projects; proposed project approach was very well laid out; office is located within close proximity to project site.

2) Cleveland Salmon Architect – Firm is small, but very well qualified and has some recent experience working on similar projects; principal has experience working at this facility during previous employement; firm is located in very close proximity to project site.

3) Gobbell Hays Partners, Inc. – Firm has lots of experience working with state and on similar projects; proposed team is well qualified and has experience working at facility.

Designers submitting Letters of Interest: FIRM NAME LOCATION Cleveland Salmon Architect Nashville, Tennessee DKRS Architecture, PLLC Nashville, Tennessee Dollar & Ewers Architecture, Inc. Knoxville, Tennessee Gobbell Hays Partners, Inc. Nashville, Tennessee Hurst-Rosche, Inc. Nashville, Tennessee Johnson + Associates, Architects, Inc. Goodlettsville, Tennessee M. Shanks Architects Pegram, Tennessee

Project: Foster Avenue Campus TPS Roof Replacement - Foster Avenue Campus

Agency: Safety & Homeland Security

Category: Minor

SBC Project No.: 502/021-01-2019




$880,000.00


Project Description: Roof replacements and all required related work.


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1) Community Tectonics Architects, Inc. – Submittal demonstrated vast experience on similar scoped roofing projects; proposed project team is very well qualified and includes members specializing in roof work; proposed project approach was very good.

2) Dollar & Ewers Architecture, Inc. – Submittal showcased previous project experience and noted portions that are relatable to this project; project team is well qualified and very deep; project approach was good.

2) Reedy & Sykes Architecture and Design – Both firm and proposed team are very well qualified and have experience working on similar projects

Designers submitting Letters of Interest: FIRM NAME LOCATION Community Tectonics Architects, Inc. Knoxville, Tennessee Dollar & Ewers Architecture, Inc. Knoxville, Tennessee Reedy & Sykes Architecture and Design Elizabethton, Tennessee

Project: THP District 5 HQ Fall Branch Roof Replacement - THP District 5 Headquarters

Agency: Safety & Homeland Security

Category: Minor

SBC Project No.: 502/048-01-0219




$126,500.00


Project Description: Replacement of the roof and all required related work.


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1) Edmonds Engineering, Inc. – Submittal showcased firm’s extensive knowledge of project site through previous projects at facility; both firm and project team are very well qualified and have experience on similar scoped projects;

2) I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc. – Firm has some experience on similar projects and at project site; proposed project team is very well qualified;

3) N/A Designers submitting a Letter of Interest FIRM NAME LOCATION Edmonds Engineering, Inc. Nashville, Tennessee I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc. Nashville, Tennessee

Project: TN Residence Lightning Protection - The Tennessee Residence

Agency: General Services

Category: Minor

SBC Project No.: 529/028-01-2019




$693,000.00


Project Description: Installation of lightning protection elements, conductors, ground plates, grounding system, and all required related work.


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1) Johnson + Associates Architects, Inc. – Submittal showcased firm has extensive roofing experience and is experienced working at facility; proposed team is well qualified and has worked on projects at facility; proposed approach is thorough and included collaboration with agency.

1) Kline Swinney Associates – Both firm and proposed project team are very well qualified and have extensive roofing experience; proposed project approach was thorough and included as-built verification and field measurements.

3) Hurst-Rosche, Inc. – Firm and project team have relevant project experience; project team has good experience working together on projects; approach showcased emphasis on documentation.

3) Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. – Submittal showcased firm’s experience on similar projects within the state; project team is very well qualified; proposed team is very familiar with facility.

Designers submitting a Letter of Interest FIRM NAME LOCATION Hurst-Rosche, Inc. Nashville, Tennessee Johnson + Associates Architects, Inc. Goodlettsville, Tennessee Kline Swinney Associates Nashville, Tennessee ProjX, LLC Nashville, Tennessee Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. Nashville, Tennessee Tinker Ma, Inc. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Project: TN Tower Equipment Removal and Roof Replacement - William R. Snodgrass Tennssee Tower

Agency: General Services

Category: Standard

SBC Project No.: 529/079-02-2019




$1,540,000.00


Project Description: Removal of rooftop equipment, replacement of roof sections, and all required related work.


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