Sheraton Tribeca Renovation

SHERATON TRIBECA

GUESTROOM & PUBLIC SPACE RENOVATION

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES

COOPER CARRY JUNE 12, 2024

CONNECTING PEOPLE TO PLACE

HYATT CENTRIC ATLANTA

ATLANTA, GA

© 2024 Cooper Carry, Inc.

June 12, 2024

CapitaLand Ascott Trust C/o CBRE, Inc.

2100 McKinney Avenue, Suite 700

Dallas, TX 75201

Attn: Ed Stacy

RE: Request for Proposal – Architectural

Design Services Sheraton Tribeca – Guestroom & Public Space Renovation

Dear Ed,

Thank you for considering Cooper Carry for the proposed renovations to the Sheraton Tribeca. We are excited about the possibility of being involved in the Project, and would welcome the opportunity to collaborate with you and your team to bring this program to fruition. As you will see in this proposal, we have the experience and expertise to help create the special destination Ascott is looking for at this property. With our New York office located a mile and half away from the site, we believe our team is uniquely qualified to assist you with the on-site verification and adaptations to existing conditions that are often necessary in a hotel renovation.

We assembled a team of experts for this project that have a proven track record in the industry and with Cooper Carry. We know that the working chemistry of an entire team is critically important to the overall success of this endeavor. Our consultants understand the need for collaboration and will work with us to guard the design vision in all aspects of aesthetics and engineering. We believe our proposed team is highly qualified to bring to fruition this great project, however we always remain open to suggestions you and your team may have for any preferred consultants.

Ed, we are pleased to submit to you this proposal. At Cooper Carry, we are passionate about great design and great client service. We believe by collaborating with our clients and other stakeholders - and through rigor and hard work - we can meet and exceed the project’s goals. We have reviewed the RFP carefully and have attempted to be responsive to your requests for information. Should you have any questions or need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. We look forward to the next steps in the selection process.

Sincerely,

Keith Simmel, AIA, LEED AP Principal, Cooper Carry, Inc.

LOEWS KANSAS CITY HOTEL

KANSAS CITY, MO

We know that excellence in design emerges from the people and culture of a particular place. We design for context in all its complexity and sophistication. We engage key project stakeholders in a collaborative process that builds consensus for design. We seek to work side-by-side with clients both on-site and on the drawing board.

SECTION 1: EXPERIENCE

BRINGING YOUR VISION TO LIFE

As a design firm with offices in Atlanta, Washington, DC, New York City, Denver/Boulder, and Charlotte, Cooper Carry offers sixteen studios and eight services that come together daily to provide each project the depth of knowledge needed to meet and exceed objectives. Our breadth of experience goes far beyond broad building types, allowing us to engage in more possibilities and offer more creative design solutions.

Since our founding in 1960, we have always believed that the space between buildings and within buildings is as important as the buildings themselves. This is why connectivity is at the core of what we do. We design functional places that relate and react to those around them to create a cohesive, sustainable, experiencefilled whole, all in service of our mission to enrich life for those who come to live, work, learn, or play within the spaces we design.

For this project, our designers in the hospitality studio will work with you and your team to transform the Sheraton Tribeca into a premier destination.

COMPANY NAME

Cooper Carry, Inc.

OFFICES

ATLANTA

191 Peachtree St NE, Suite 2400 Atlanta, GA 30303

WASHINGTON, DC

625 N. Washington St, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314

DENVER/BOULDER, CO 1360 Walnut Street, Suite 102 Boulder, CO 80302

CHARLOTTE, NC

508 West 5th Street, Suite 250 Charlotte, NC 28202

NEW YORK

75 Broad St, Suite 2210

WE ARE EXPERTS IN

HOSPITALITY DESIGN

Our Hospitality studio specializes globally in the design of hotels, resorts, executive education facilities, and conference centers, each designed to connect people to place. Our expertise in hospitality design and planning, as well as our in-depth knowledge of hotel operational efficiencies provides measurable value to our clients.

We understand that hospitality is a business and that design creates value. We collaborate with our clients and other stakeholders on a variety of hospitality projects where our core foundation is to champion innovation, fresh thought and creative solutions. Together, we evaluate the possibilities inherent in the relationships between buildings and their surroundings to best capture the potential of space and a unique sense of place.

New York, NY 10004

PRIMARY CONTACT

Keith Simmel, AIA, LEED AP Principal 404-240-9534 keithsimmel@coopercarry.com

COMPANY WEBSITE

www.coopercarry.com

STATE OF INCORPORATION

Georgia

FORM OF OWNERSHIP

Privately-owned corporation

NUMBER OF YEARS IN BUSINESS 64 years

TOTAL PERSONNEL: 264

Atlanta, GA: 171

Washington, DC: 47

Denver, CO: 19

Charlotte, NC: 16

New York, NY: 11

BUILDING DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION

2023 NO. 07

Top 110 hotel sector architecture firms

Cooper Carry’s Hospitality Studio has designed over 100 hospitality projects – including 30,000 guest rooms and well over 2 million square feet of meeting space.

CAPITOL

COLUMBIA PLACE DUAL BRAND HOTEL WASHINGTON,

MARRIOTT VA BEACH OCEANFRONT

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

THE DYLAN HOTEL

NEW YORK, NY

The Dylan Hotel is a 60,000 SF midscale boutique hotel in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just blocks from Grand Central Terminal. For this project, Cooper Carry served as the Architect of Record for a full interior renovation of the 107 hotel guestrooms, main lobby, and conference rooms.

In addition to the renovation work, one of the conference rooms was converted into a fitness center and two guestrooms on the 12th floor were re-imagined into a presidential suite with an outdoor terrace that spans the width of the building overlooking 41st Street.

Cooper Carry worked closely with a European Interior Designer to translate their design vision into a set of documents capable of being permitted and built in the US.

60,000 SF SERVICES ARCHITECTURE INTERIOR DESIGN

RITZ-CARLTON NAPLES BEACH RESORT

NAPLES, FL

The treasured Ritz-Carlton Naples beach resort is undergoing a stunning new transformation. Cooper Carry, commissioned by Host Hotels & Resorts, is programming and designing multiple facilities as part of an expansion that will further elevate the unparalleled luxury guest experience at this iconic resort.

To respond to the demand for highly sought-after suites, Cooper Carry’s Hospitality Studio is designing a new all-suite tower that will provide an additional 74 keys to the existing 450-key hotel. The tower’s aesthetic will be seamlessly integrated into the overall resort, a simple yet elegant contemporary twist on the hotel’s signature style. One hundred existing guestrooms will also be converted into 50 luxury suites for a total of 92 new suites. The tower’s spacious new club lounge will be located at the lobby level and feature a bar, a private meeting room, and an outdoor terrace overlooking the pool.

The resort’s pool features are also being updated for a fresh new premium swim experience. Cooper Carry is renovating and expanding the family pool with more premier seating areas and expanding the adult pool deck as well. Each deck will offer private mini bungalows, in addition to the traditional fabric enclosed poolside cabanas. These bungalows will have privacy walls and private bathrooms.

When completed in the fall of 2022, the beach resort is expected to exceed even the highest luxury standards. The project is currently under construction and will be pursuing LEED Silver certification.

CLIENT

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS

SCOPE

110,000 SF ADDITION AND 74 NEW KEYS

SERVICES

ARCHITECTURE

EXPERIENTIAL GRAPHIC DESIGN

WESTIN PEACHTREE PLAZA HOTEL RENOVATION

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Located in downtown Atlanta, the 73-story Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel is reportedly the second tallest fully dedicated Hotel skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. Completed in 1976, it has been a downtown landmark for decades and has been an anchor for the hospitality convention business. Cooper Carry and Blackdog Studios were initially commissioned to renovate all 1,068 guestrooms. However, our scope was extended to a full renovation including guestroom suites, the Sundial Restaurant, the lobby, and other public spaces including the banquet and meeting spaces. The renovation was complete in 2014.

CLIENT STARWOOD HOTELS AND RESORTS WORLDWIDE

SCOPE

1,068 KEY RENOVATION SERVICES ARCHITECTURE

THE WHITLEY BUCKHEAD

ATLANTA, GA

Located in the trendy Buckhead neighborhood, Cooper Carry renovated the 33-year-old, traditionally designed Ritz-Carlton Hotel, now rebranded to The Whitley as part of The Marriott Luxury Collection. The modern reimagining of the space included 500+ guestrooms and suites, including the bathrooms, and areas were brought current to ADA standards. The spa renovation included the addition of a luxurious salt room. In the lobby, the mahogany wood walls and pillars, cream and maroon marble flooring, and heavy chandeliers were refreshed with white walls, sleek gray tile floors, and Art Deco-inspired lighting. A new custom fireplace was added, with seating to create a space of respite for guests. Pops of green, floral-themed murals, and geometric elements complete the design. The Lobby Lounge, Bar and Restaurant, as well as the Club Lounge were included in the renovation, and new service areas were created for staff. Exterior renovations included an updated porte cochere, and temporary entrance and check-in areas were provided to allow the hotel to remain open during the renovation.

CLIENT

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS

SCOPE

5,590 SF OF RENOVATION

SERVICES

ARCHITECTURE

INTERIOR DESIGN

ON THE BOARDS

70 PARK AVE KIMPTON HOTEL, NEW YORK, NY

GUEST ROOM & PUBLIC AMENITY SPACE RENOVATIONS

COOPER CARRY AOR, BUSTA DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN

THE WESTCHESTER MARRIOTT, TARRYTOWN, NY

PUBLIC AMENITY SPACE RENOVATIONS

THE JOHNSON STUDIO AT COOPER CARRY INTERIOR DESIGN

PARTIAL LIST OF HOTEL RENOVATIONS

Ritz-Carlton, Naples Beachfront Hotel, New Guestroom Tower

Ritz-Carlton, Naples Beachfront Hotel, Guestroom & Public Space Renovation

Ritz-Carlton, Naples Golf Resort, Pool & Bar Expansion Memphis Marriott

Guestroom Tower Addition

Marriott Atlanta Perimeter Center Guestroom & Public Space Renovation

Westin Buckhead Public Space Renovation

Greensboro Marriott Lobby Renovation

Gaithersburg Marriott Lobby & Meeting Space Conversion

ATL Marriott Marquis Exhibit Hall Renovation

Memphis Sheraton Downtown, Pool & Fitness Center Renovation

Key Bridge Marriott/Residential Masterplan

Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Lobby & Restaurant Renovation

Dulles Airport Hotel Study

Hilton Singer Island Resort Expansion Studies

Ritz-Carlton Buckhead, Conversion to The Whitley

Westin Kierland Resort, various renovations

AC Kierland, Conceptual Design

Orlando World Center Marriott Renovation

JW Marriott Buckhead Renovation

Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead Ballroom Renovation & Expansion

SECTION 2: PERSONNEL

Organization Chart

CapitaLand Ascott Trust AND CBRE

Design Team - Cooper Carry

Keith Simmel PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT

Columb Mahoney PROJECT MANAGER

David Brewer PROJECT ARCHITECT

Consultants

Vanderweil Engineers MEP CONSULTANTS

RAW3 Design BUILDING SCANNING (IF NECESSARY)

Selected by Owner INTERIOR DESIGN

Keith A. Simmel, AIA, LEED AP ®

PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE

As Principal in Cooper Carry’s Hospitality studio, Keith directs the design of hospitality-related projects, including hotels, resorts, and conference centers. His travels across the United States and around the world have guided his design approach that emphasizes connectivity within the spaces, with the surrounding lands, and even with the transportation channels that link the site to the world around it. Keith’s projects have garnered multiple awards, such as a coveted 5-star award from Mobil for The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island and a NAIOP award for Best Mixed-Use Project for the Westin Alexandria & Jamieson Condominiums in Virginia.

Relevant project experience

Hotel Avalon & Alpharetta Conference Center, Alpharetta, GA

Carlyle Westin Alexandria & The Jamieson Condominiums, Alexandria, VA

Marriott Marquis, Atlanta Downtown Ballroom Renovation, Atlanta, GA

Hyatt Center Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

Hyatt Place & Hyatt House Hotel, Charleston, SC

Greensboro Hyatt Place, Greensboro, NC

Lake Nona Residence Inn & Courtyard, Orlando, FL

Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland, OH

Hyatt House, Peachtree Dunwoody, Atlanta, GA

AC Hotel by Marriott Entitlements, Kierland, AZ

AC Hotel by Marriott at Concourse, Atlanta, GA

AC Hotel by Marriott / Moxy Dual-Brand Hotel, Atlanta, GA

Chesapeake Conference Center, Chesapeake, VA

Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Renaissance Hotel, Irving, TX

Downtown Atlanta Homewood Suites & Canopy Hotel, Atlanta, GA

Grand Hyatt Ballroom Renovation, Atlanta, GA

Greensboro Airport Marriott Lobby Renovation, Greensboro, NC

Marriott Atlanta Perimeter Center Guestroom & Lobby Renovation, Atlanta, GA

Four Season Atlanta Ballroom Renovation, Atlanta, GA

Ft. Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Marina Renovation, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Gaithersburg Marriott Lobby Renovation, Gaithersburg, MD

Georgian Terrace Hotel & Restaurant Renovation, Atlanta, GA

The Eldred Preserve, Eldred, NY

Ritz-Carlton, Naples Beach Resort Hotel, Naples, FL

Ritz-Carlton, Naples Golf Resort, Naples, FL

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, Kiawah Island, SC

Barnsley Gardens Resort & Conference Center, Adairsville, GA

Brasstown Valley Resort & Conference Center, Young Harris, GA

Great Inagua Resort Master Plan, Bahamas

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE, CORNELL UNIVERSITY, 1991

REGISTERED ARCHITECT

TEXAS #26141 AND 21 ADDITIONAL STATES

ACCREDITATIONS

LEED AP®, U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL® (USGBC®)

Columb Mahoney, AIA

PROJECT MANAGER

Columb joined Cooper Carry in 2019 as Studio Manager in the firm’s New York office. He brings over 15 years of experience in the New York City area and has been responsible for leading the delivery of millions of square feet of built work, with a focus on hospitality, multifamily residential, and offices. He is especially skillful in collaborating with the entire team, including clients, contractors, and consultants, to address project issues. Columb has also participated in the ACE Mentor Program, supporting high school students to develop the next generation of leaders in the architecture, construction, and engineering (ACE) industry.

Hospitality

70 Park Ave, Kimpton Hotel, New York, NY

Plaza Athenee Nobu Hotel, New York, NY

Hawks Cay Resort, Marathon, FL

Hoboken Riverfront Hotel, Hoboken, NJ

The Dylan Hotel, New York, NY

Altar Bar, Highland Falls, NY

Thayer Flats at West Point, Highland Falls, NY

Carnival Cruises, Various Locations

Highland Falls, West Point, NY

Bossert Hotel, Brooklyn, NY*

Baccarat Hotel, New York, NY*

Six Senses, New York, NY*

Multifamily Residential

24-16 Queens Plaza South, Queens, NY*

75 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

108 Chambers Street, New York, NY*

456 West 19th Street, New York, NY*

505 West 47th Street, New York, NY*

510 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY*

550 Great Circle Road, Nashville, TN

Aureum, Franklin, TN

Gramercy Square, New York, NY*

Hamilton Square, Jersey City, NJ*

The Chartwell at Watkins, Nashville, TN

Mixed-Use

Ashland Manor Due Diligence Study, Ashland, TN

Baker Center, Elizabeth, NJ*

E.A.T Culinary & Art Campus Master Plan, Saugerties, NY

Lighthouse Point, Staten Island, NY

One Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ*

“The XI”, New York, NY*

* Experience with a previous firm.

EDUCATION

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, SYRACUSE, NEW YORK

REGISTERED ARCHITECT

NEW YORK #037205-1

ACCREDITATIONS

FITWEL AMBASSADOR (FOR HEALTHY BUILDINGS & COMMUNITIES)

LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE

ASSOCIATIONS

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA)

AIA NEW YORK, TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEMBER

NEW YORK BUILDING CONGRESS

ACE MENTOR PROGRAM OF AMERICA (ACE)

David Brewer, AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Associate

PROJECT ARCHITECT

David joined Cooper Carry’s Hospitality studio in 2020 as a Project Architect with a background working on hospitality, multifamily residential, office, retail, and other projects across the United States and internationally. He is a detail-oriented designer focused on insightful design and thorough execution, with core values strongly rooted in sustainable design and working closely with clients and developers to facilitate needs for specific projects. He is also adept with a variety of software that helps to realize the architectural vision for projects big and small.

With a lifelong interest in the built environment, David also brings a planning perspective to projects. While pursuing his Master of Architecture degree at Georgia Tech, David studied abroad in Cottbus, Germany in an exchange program focused on urban planning and place building through the built environment.

Relevant Project Experience

Westin at the Avenue, Wilmington, NC

Broadwest Hotel, Nashville, TN

South of Ballpark AC Hotel, Greensboro, NC

Star Metals Hotel, Atlanta, GA *

AMLI Brookhaven, Atlanta, GA

Solis Midtown, Charlotte, NC

PricewaterhouseCoopers Infinite Learning Center, Atlanta, GA *

United Therapeutics Conference Center, Durham, NC *

Dakota Square Mall, Minot, ND *

Governor’s Square Mall, Tallahassee, FL * Volusia Mall, Daytona Beach, FL *

Atlanta History Center, Atlanta, GA *

* Experience with a previous firm.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE, GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 2007

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HISTORY, NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, 2003

REGISTERED ARCHITECT

GEORGIA #RA015782

ACCREDITATIONS

LEED® GREEN ASSOCIATE™, U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL® (USGBC®)

ASSOCIATIONS

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA)

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURAL REGISTRATION BOARDS (NCARB)

David Pinto, PE, LEED AP

PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE

As a Managing Principal with more than 30 years of experience, Dave brings a dynamic background in engineering, construction, and project management to our firm and our clients. His focus on understanding and achieving our clients’ goals has allowed us to foster partnerships that span decades. Dave’s dedication and diverse technical knowledge have allowed him to guide our team members in delivering thoughtful engineering solutions for projects of virtually every scale and complexity.

project experience

Confidential Owner, Hotel & Event Center, Confidential Location MEP/FP engineering and technology design services for a confidential, multifaceted hotel and event center. The project is comprised of a 478,000 sf event center, a 156,000 sf hotel addition with 350 rooms, and 3,500-space parking structure. Phase 2A includes a 1,311,700 sf casino/ hotel expansion with new gaming floors and amenities, while Phase 2B introduces a 253,000 sf addition with entertainment and retail spaces. The project culminates in a 158,000 sf extension of an existing Hyatt Hotel.

Hyatt Regency, Guestroom & Public Areas Renovation, Princeton, NJ

Renovation of 339 guest rooms and public corridors including lighting, power and plumbing upgrades. Public area upgrades include renovations to lobby, atrium, restaurant, bar, comedy club, ballroom, conference rooms and all pre-function spaces.

Sonesta Hotel, Philadelphia Crowne Plaza Conversion, Philadelphia, PA

Renovation of this 270,000 sf, 25-story building included 445 guest rooms, suites, club lounge, board rooms, hospitality suites, corridors, reception, coffee bar, concierge, seating areas, new entry canopy, main ballroom, junior ballroom, and various meeting rooms.

Marriott Courtyard, Woburn, MA

New construction of a 225,000 sf, 140-room Marriott Courtyard hotel. The facility included an indoor pool, fitness center, and full service kitchen.

Education First, Thornwood Dormitory, New York, NY

The design of this initial 45,000 sf, dormitory, four-story, 250-bed residential campus, includes the MEP design for the ground source heat pump system, air-to-air heat recovery system and rain water reclaim system.

Princeton University, Butler Dormitory, Princeton, NJ

This new 113,000 sf undergraduate dormitory is a 288-bed facility that includes a ground floor food emporium, dining area and courtyard, a study library, an outdoor amphitheater, a classroom, seminar rooms, laundry facilities, and computer lounges for student use.

Education

EDUCATION

B.S., ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AT DARTMOUTH

REGISTERED ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth Registrations

CT, GA, MA, NJ, PA, NY, TN

Professional Engineer (Electrical): CT, GA, MA, NJ, PA, NY, TN

ACCREDITATIONS

LEED AP®

LEED AP

ASSOCIATIONS

Building Commissioning Association #2282

BUILDING COMMISSIONING ASSOCIATION #2282

Presentations

Tradeline: Research Facilities, "Case Study: Converting Non-Science Spaces into (Electrified!) Cutting-Edge Research Environments", 2024

Pennsylvania State University’s Big Ten & Friends Conference, “Tour of Pennsylvania State University’s New Chemical and Biomedical Performance Design"

NJAPPA 12th Annual Spring Conference, “Renovate, Transform or Knockdown? Considerations for Addressing Aged Buildings and Facility Renewal"

Brian Jeanettes, PE

PROJECT MANAGER

Brian is a Project Engineer with over 20 years of professional experience that includes the electrical design of medium and low voltage power distribution systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities systems. Some of his responsibilities include performing detailed design calculations, including short-circuit analysis, voltage drop and demand load analysis; performing lighting calculations and designing interior and exterior lighting systems; sizing electrical equipment and associated circuit protection devices, wiring and conduit; selecting electrical equipment; designing communications and fire alarm systems featuring both hard wired and “state-of-the-art” multiplex system components.

project experience

Regeneron, Office Lobby & Conference Center, Sleepy Hollow, NY

Design services for a fast-track refresh of the existing 10,000 sf second floor lobby and conference center infrastructure including mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection upgrades, an interior office renovation, chiller replacement and water mitigation including the replacement of the plaza. The 3,000 sf main entry lobby includes replacement of the existing turnstiles and the addition of new security devices. The 7,000 sf conference center includes new doors and lighting, new furniture and AV system and upgrades to mechanical systems to support new construction.

845 West End Avenue, New York, NY*

Electrical distribution renovation/upgrade of a 200,000 sf, 91 unit apartment building (constructed in 1930), office headquarters, various corporate/base building renovations.

90 West Street, New York, NY*

Conversion of a 24-story, 360,000 sf Class E building to a residential occupancy classification, medical facilities, restaurants, banks, hotels and offices.

Columbia University, Morningside Campus Emergency Power Survey & Design, New York, NY

Performed a system evaluation and analysis of the emergency electrical distribution system to better support Facilities and Operations’ Fire and Building Life Safety projects; and overall improve campus-wide emergency power reliability. The study provided recommendations for optimal performance, maintenance, and testing of systems and equipment. It also provided load analysis of the existing generators to help Columbia University understand where their generator capacities were and to better direct future projects’ emergency power needs.

*Projects prior to joining Vanderweil Engineers

Education

EDUCATION

M.B.A., Business Administration, Drexel University, 2008

M.B.A., BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, DREXEL UNIVERSITY, 2008

B.S., Electrical Engineering, Lehigh University, 2001

B.S., ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, 2001

Registrations

REGISTERED ELECTRICAL ENGINEER MA, NJ, NY

Professional Engineer (Electrical): MA, NJ, NY

ASSOCIATIONS

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EXAMINERS FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING (NCEES)

National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)

SECURE WORKER ACCESS CONSORTIUM (SWAC)

Secure Worker Access Consortium (SWAC)

Michael Mancuso, PE

HVAC ENGINEER

Michael has over 30 years of experience engineering and implementing high quality HVAC systems in commercial, residential, and institutional projects of various sizes. His expertise includes chiller plants, boiler plants, local floor air conditioning systems, DOAS, computer rooms, trading facilities, interior renovations, noise control, rare materials room, boiler and generator fuel systems, radiant heating systems, LEED, construction administration, kitchen ventilation, AutoCAD and Trane Trace.

project experience

Confidential Owner, Hotel & Event Center, Confidential Location MEP/FP engineering and technology design services for a confidential, multifaceted hotel and event center. The project is comprised of a 478,000 sf event center, a 156,000 sf hotel addition with 350 rooms, and 3,500-space parking structure. Phase 2A includes a 1,311,700 sf casino/hotel expansion with new gaming floors and amenities, while Phase 2B introduces a 253,000 sf addition with entertainment and retail spaces. The project culminates in a 158,000 sf extension of an existing Hyatt Hotel.

Regeneron, Office Lobby and Conference Center, Sleepy Hollow, NY

Design services for a fast-track refresh of the existing 10,000 sf second floor lobby and conference center infrastructure including mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection upgrades, an interior office renovation, chiller replacement and water mitigation including the replacement of the plaza. The 3,000 sf main entry lobby includes replacement of the existing turnstiles and the addition of new security devices. The 7,000 sf conference center includes new doors and lighting, new furniture and AV system and upgrades to mechanical systems to support new construction.

Columbia University, East Campus Residence Hall Modernization, New York, NY

Provided MEP/FP engineering services for the modernization of the residence hall comprised of two buildings, a low rise and a high rise, which are connected by an inner courtyard. Both structures house primarily undergraduates in apartment-style suites with accommodations for 726 students. The high-rise building features 20 floors with two passenger elevators to access to floors 6-20. Floors 7-20 have duplex suites and twoperson flats. The 6th floor has a small hotel and double rooms with a private bath. Townhouses are located on the lower floors of the high rise and the low rise structure.

Education

EDUCATION

M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

M.S., MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of New York

B.S., MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK

Registrations

REGISTERED ELECTRICAL ENGINEER NY

Professional Engineer (Mechanical): NY

ASSOCIATIONS

Professional Activities

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING, AND AIRCONDITIONING ENGINEERS (ASHRAE)

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and AirConditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

Isaac Doris, PE

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Isaac is an Engineering Principal with over 20 years of professional experience that includes electrical load analysis, short circuit studies, and systems for many building types and applications, including daylight modeling and Revit applications. He has designed systems for electrical service and distribution, as well as security, fire alarm, and other low voltage services and interior and exterior lighting.

project experience

Confidential Owner, Hotel & Event Center, Confidential Location MEP/FP engineering and technology design services for a confidential, multifaceted hotel and event center. The project is comprised of a 478,000 sf event center, a 156,000 sf hotel addition with 350 rooms, and 3,500-space parking structure. Phase 2A includes a 1,311,700 sf casino/hotel expansion with new gaming floors and amenities, while Phase 2B introduces a 253,000 sf addition with entertainment and retail spaces. The project culminates in a 158,000 sf extension of an existing Hyatt Hotel.

Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, 77 Sands Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA

Engineering design services provided for the development of a new hotel/ casino and entertainment venue totaling 2.4 million sf. The project features include a 300-room hotel with pools, 250,000 sf of casino and gaming space, 250,000 sf of retail and restaurant space, 25,000 sf of expo/convention space, and a one million sf parking structure.

Harbor East Development Group, Liberty Harbor East, Baltimore, MD

Liberty Harbor East is a 775,000 sf, high-rise, mixed-use building located in Baltimore’s East Harbor area. The 22-story residential building includes 282 apartment units, 35 condominiums, and six levels of above-grade parking. Residential amenities include a lounge, a business center, a fitness center, and a great room. The ninth floor has a swimming pool, an outdoor exercise space, a roof terrace, and a club room.

Nouvelle at Natick, Natick, MA

Fast-track design and construction for a 370,000 sf, 220-unit high rise luxury residential building attached to the new Natick Collection mall addition. The project consists of two, 12-story residential towers and includes private entry into the mall, a clubhouse, small condo retail area, below parking deck for condominium owners only, and a green roof for small group functions and walking area.

Education

EDUCATION

B.S., Electrical Engineering, Clarkson University, 2000

B.S., ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, CLARKSON UNIVERSITY, 2000

Registrations

REGISTERED ELECTRICAL ENGINEER MA

Professional Engineer (Electrical): MA

Publications

“New Building Systems Help Transform Parking Garage into Medical Facility”, Medical Construction & Design, December 2021

Jose Dumancela

PLUMBING ENGINEER

Jose is an Associate and Team Leader and Senior Plumbing Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the engineering of plumbing and fire protection systems for laboratories, as well as site distribution, water features, and other hydraulic systems. He oversees projects from beginning to end, and has designed many innovative systems and conservation strategies including rainwater collection and reuse systems and solar domestic water preheat systems.

project experience

Confidential Owner, Hotel & Event Center, Confidential Location MEP/FP engineering and technology design services for a confidential, multifaceted hotel and event center. The project is comprised of a 478,000 sf event center, a 156,000 sf hotel addition with 350 rooms, and 3,500-space parking structure. Phase 2A includes a 1,311,700 sf casino/ hotel expansion with new gaming floors and amenities, while Phase 2B introduces a 253,000 sf addition with entertainment and retail spaces. The project culminates in a 158,000 sf extension of an existing Hyatt Hotel.

Thor Equities, LLC, 300 M Street Hotel, Washington, DC

MEP/FP engineering and LEED documentation services for the renovation and extension of an existing building into a new 99,300 sf high-end hotel. The sixstory hotel with a penthouse will include two below-grade levels, with the first below-grade level exposed to the park on the south side. The ground floor, B1, and B2 levels will feature the hotel lobby, amenities, and retail spaces, with the possibility of hotel rooms on the south-facing ground level. Floors 2 through 6 will house hotel rooms, and the penthouse will offer a deck with food and beverage amenities. The project was designed for LEED certification.

Columbia University, East Campus Residence Hall Modernization, New York, NY

Modernization of the residence hall complex comprised of two buildings, a lowrise and a high-rise that are connected by an inner courtyard. Both structures house primarily undergraduates in apartment-style suites with accommodations for 725 students. The high-rise building features 20 floors with two passenger elevators to access to Floors 6-20. Floors 7-20 have duplex suites and two-person flats. Floor 6 has a small hotel and double rooms with a private bath. Townhouses are located on the lower floors of the high-rise and the low-rise structure.

Mount Sinai Health System, 1588 Lexington Ave Mixed-Use Facility, New York, NY

MEP/FP engineering and low-voltage design services for the core-and-shell design and the fit-out of nine-story mixed-use facility on Lexington Avenue. The largest of the spaces that will be fit-out in this 160,000 sf facility will be an outpatient facility for Mount Sinai Health System. In addition to this healthcare space, the upper levels of the building are expected to include three floors of residential units and two floors shell space for a future community facility.

Baha Mar, Nassau York, Bahamas*

$4 billion-dollar, 1,000 acre resort, gaming and entertainment complex featuring four hotels with over 2,300 rooms, a casino and convention center.

*Projects prior to joining Vanderweil Engineers

Education

EDUCATION

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Manhattan College, 2001

B.S., MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, MANHATTAN COLLEGE, 2001

Brian Cielinski, PE

FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER

Brian has over 22 years of experience in designing fire alarm and fire suppression systems for healthcare, educational, commercial, cultural and governmental projects. He has provided code consulting, calculations, drawings, and project management for a wide variety of projects. He has excellent working knowledge and understanding of the NFPA, state and municipal codes and standards.

project experience

Hyatt Regency, Guestroom & Public Areas Renovation, Princeton, NJ

Renovation of 339 guest rooms and public corridors including lighting, power and plumbing upgrades. Public area upgrades include renovations to lobby, atrium, restaurant, bar, comedy club, ballroom, conference rooms and all pre-function spaces.

Sonesta Hotel, Philadelphia Crowne Plaza Conversion, Philadelphia, PA

Renovation of this 270,000 sf, 25-story building included 445 guest rooms, suites, club lounge, board rooms, hospitality suites, corridors, reception, coffee bar, concierge, seating areas, new entry canopy, main ballroom, junior ballroom, and various meeting rooms.

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Pearl River Resort Travel Plaza Casino, Louisville, MS

MEP/FP engineering services for a new 32,000 sf casino for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians in Louisville, MS. The casino will feature 250 slot machines, a 60100 seat restaurant, a sports bar, retail space, restrooms, along with administration and support spaces. Additionally, the project will include the development of a gas station and a surface parking area accommodating 300+ vehicles.

Confidential Owner, 110 Martin Luther King Mixed-Use, Greensboro, NC

A new five-story residential building with a three-story open-air parking podium, and adjacent three-story commercial structure. The on-grade parking will be located under the podium with one level in the basement and the other two levels will be open air. The design and construction phases of both the residential and commercial structure will run concurrently. The commercial space will include a common area, a lounge, and a fitness area with locker and showers. The amenity level over the deck will include an outdoor pool.

East Market Development, Philadelphia, PA

New pedestrian-oriented urban center that balances large retail establishments with state-of-the-art offices and contemporary living options. The first phase of a 4.3 acre development feature a 17-story residential tower with 322 residential units, 150,000 sf of office and 160,000 sf of retail space and below-grade parking and loading.

Keweenaw Indian Bay Community, Ojibwa Hotel, Marquette, MI

MEP/FP engineering services for the redevelopment of a hotel at Ojibwa Casino Resort. This 41,000 sf hotel in Marquette includes 75 guest rooms, two presidential suites, pool, sauna, fitness area, and dining room. The project also includes a 65-stall RV park with laundry facilities, restroom and shower facilities, and administrative space.

Education

EDUCATION

B.S., ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL CONCENTRATION), DREXEL UNIVERSITY, 1998

B.S., Architectural Engineering (Mechanical Concentration), Drexel University, 1998 Registrations

REGISTERED FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER PA

Professional Engineer (Fire Protection): PA

HOURLY RATES

Cooper Carry Roles

Principal

Director

Senior Project Manager

Project Manager

Senior Project Architect/Designer

Project Architect/Designer

Architect/Designer III

Designer II

Designer I*

Intern*

$360.00

$345.00

$310.00

$285.00

$285.00

$235.00

$200.00

$160.00

$130.00

$65.00

Consultant reserves the right to modify the hourly rates above for any compensation adjustments made while this Agreement is in effect, but no more than once per calendar year.

* Denotes levels which receive overtime pay. Any hourly billing for work performed by these levels on an overtime basis will be invoiced at 1.5 times the applicable billing rate listed above.

Updated 1/1/2024

SUBCONSULTANT HOURLY RATES

SECTION 3: FEE BREAKDOWN

A. Compensation Summary

We propose to provide design services necessary to deliver the scope of work described within the RFP for a lump sum amount of Three Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($368,800.00). This fee includes Architectural and MEP design services, and is broken down by Phase as sown below.

COOPER CARRY DESIGN TEAM

Proposed Basic Services Fees

In addition, we have the following allowances for services that may be necessary to complete the project:

1. Building Scanning. We received fee from Raw3 Design to scan the building and create Revit backgrounds. The proposed fee is $47,500.00

2. Low Voltage. The scope of any potential low voltage work is not clearly identified, and is currently not included in our fee. We received an allowance of $25,000.00 from Vanderweil Engineers, and propose to re-evaluate this fee against any actual scope of work once conceptual design is complete.

B. Reimbursable Expenses

Reimbursable expenses are in addition to compensation for Basic and Additional Services and include expenses incurred by Cooper Carry or our consultants in the interest of the project.

Reimbursable expenses include such items as:

• Transportation and authorized out-of-town travel and subsistence (including mileage at the current IRS allowable rate)

• Long distance services, dedicated data and communication services, teleconferences, project websites and extranets

• Permitting and other fees required by authorities having jurisdiction over the project

• Printing, reproductions, plots, and standard form documents

• Postage, handling and delivery

• Costs associated with overtime work including overtime HVAC and meals

• Renderings, physical models, mock-ups, professional photography, and presentation materials

• Preparing digital data for transmission

• Taxes levied on professional services and reimbursable expenses

• Any other similar project-related expenses.

Reimbursable expenses will be invoiced at a multiple of 1.05 times actual cost.

c. Exclusions & Clarifications

• Our fees include work associated with ADA design (bathrooms, public spaces, bar) but does not include an exhaustive ADA survey of the building. We have assumed that the hotel meets current ADA-required key count percentages. Should a more detailed ADA review be required, we will solicit fees from an ADA consultant and present them to you for your review and approval.

• We have assumed that the scope of work described will not require any structural engineering, and therefore do not include any structural engineering in our fee. Should it be required, we will solicit fees from a qualified engineer for our review and approval.

• Detailed cost estimates are not included in the proposed fees.

• Generating “record” documents during and after construction are not included in the proposed fees.

• Verification of contractor as-built field markups are not included in the proposed fees.

• It is assumed that the cost estimate exhibits provided serve as the basis for establishing the project budgets. It is assumed that the estimates provided may be subject to change depending on market conditions and contractor cost escalations that are outside of the design team’s control. Revisions to the design to incorporate value engineering, scope reduction or budget reduction changes that vary from the cost and scope estimates provided will be considered an additional service and will be billed at the hourly rates provided.

• Design of back-of-house spaces is not included in the fee proposals unless specifically listed in the costestimate exhibit or as outlined in RFI responses.

• The design of signage is not included in the proposed fees. Cooper Carry will coordinate with the Owner’s

signage vendor and the interior designer to review signage locations and power requirements.

• Consultant fee proposals do not include weekly OAC meetings. It is assumed that agendas will be shared at least two days prior to OAC meetings to confirm if certain consultants need to attend. A list of number of meetings for each consultant have been included in consultant proposals, which may be shared upon request.

• Requests to attend expedited permit review and AHJ approval meetings will be considered additional services and will be billed at the hourly rate stated in this proposal, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

• Drafting of furniture and FF&A is not included in Cooper Carry’s fees to generate CAD backgrounds from scanning and tracing PDFs.

• The digital scanning fees provided do not include back of house areas, parking decks, site documentation, exterior elevations, artwork, furniture, above ceiling documentation, and any hidden elements.

• Digital scanning for guest rooms includes the full scan of all accessible guest units.

• The Revit models provided by the scanning team will be LOD (Level of Development) 200-300.

• The following items and services are not included in the MEP/FP design fees:

• Sprinkler head layouts, sprinkler piping, etc., designs of revisions or additions to the base building’s existing primary systems (i.e., electrical service, A.C. tonnage, ductwork, ventilation rates, security system design, preparation of lighting or power/data layouts, lighting design, performing energy calculations, system studies, payback

A NOTE ABOUT LEED

We understand - per Addendum #1 dated June 5, 2024 - the project is not pursuing LEED certification. Should this change, please note that Cooper Carry’s Hospitality studio has experience with designing LEED rated hotels. The list below is of projects that we have designed that pursued LEED certification.

LEED Certified Hospitality projects

• 50 M Street, SE Homewood Suites, Washington, DC (LEED 2009 New Construction v3, Silver) 2017

• Arlington Capital View Renaissance and Residence Inn, Arlington, VA (LEED New Construction v2.2, Gold) 2012

• Capitol Point Hyatt Place, Washington, DC (LEED 2009 New Construction v3, Silver) 2015

• Element Hotel at SkySong, Scottsdale, AZ (LEED 2009 New Construction v3, Certified) 2019

• Embassy Suites Springfield, Springfield, VA (LEED 2009 New Construction v3, Certified) 2014

• Hilton Columbus Downtown, Columbus, OH (LEED 2009 New Construction v4, Gold) pending

• Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria, VA (LEED 2009 New Construction v3, Silver) 2021

• Hyatt Place Baltimore/Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD (LEED 2009 New Construction v3, Silver) 2016

• Hyatt Place US Capitol, Washington, DC (LEED New Construction v2.2, Silver) 2014

• Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel, Charlotte, NC (LEED 2009 New Construction v3, Silver) 2019

• Marriott AC Phipps, Atlanta, GA (LEED 2009 New Construction v3, Silver) 2016

• Marriott Marquis Convention Center Hotel, Washington, DC (LEED New Construction v2.2, Silver) 2014

• Midtown Dual Brand A/C Moxy Hotel, Atlanta, GA (LEED 2009 New Construction v3, Silver) 2019

• Ritz Carlton Naples, Naples, FL (LEED New Construction v4, Certified) Pending

• Sea Pines Beach Club, Hilton Head Island, SC (LEED 2009 New Construction v3, Certified) 2015

• StateView Marriott Autograph Hotel, North Carolina State University’s Centennial Campus, Raleigh, NC (LEED 2009 New Construction v3, Silver) 2019

• The Main Hotel, Norfolk, VA (LEED 2009 New Construction v3, Certified) 2019

D. Additional Services

1. Services provided by Cooper Carry beyond those proposed herein are Additional Services and will be provided on an hourly basis in accordance with the rate schedule on page 26. Additional Services shall include, but are not limited to services necessitated by a change in the initial Project information, previous instructions or approvals given by the Client, or a material change in the Project, including size, quality, complexity, the Client’s schedule or budget, or procurement or delivery method.

Special formats, renderings, processes, routines, reports, analyses, billing software or websites, organizations or other similar, requested invoice or documentation variations will be invoiced as Additional Services.

If requested, we will provide estimates for these Services for your authorization prior to proceeding with the Additional Service work effort.

2. Additional Services provided by any consultants will be billed to you at a multiple of 1.10 times consultant’s invoice.

3. Additional Services will be billed monthly based on Services rendered.

E. Terms & Conditions

We agree to deliver our services under the terms and conditions of the Standard AIA B103 contract, with mutually agreed to edits (or a similar owner-provided contract, with mutually agreed to edits).

F. Insurance

Cooper Carry carries professional liability insurance that is commensurate with the size and complexity of the projects with which we are involved. A copy of our standard COI can be provided upon request.

SECTION 4: PROJECT PARAMETERS

Our Team has reviewed the Scope of Work, Scope of Services, Project Budget and Project Schedule, and we collectively agree to abide by the terms and parameters outlined within the RFP and Exhibits. We also acknowledge receipt of Addendum No. 1 dated June 5, 2024.

SECTION 5: CONTACT INFORMATION

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