/ To explore original design solutions for every client.
/ To create meaningful experiences of place for you.
/ To transform disparate elements into beautiful forms.
At DBI, we are inspired by the spark—that vivid and powerful moment when a client’s needs and a designer’s vision coalesce into one cohesive design strategy. Our designers’ enthusiasm and expertise ensure that this strategy is implemented in the best possible way, developing client spaces of unparalleled functionality and sophistication.
It is the possibilities that inspire us to :
EXPLORE / CREATE / TRANSFORM
July 2, 2024
CBRE
Lisa J. Thompson Director, Project Management
Lisa.Thompson2@cbre.com
RE: Architectural Services
World Courier
3675 Concorde Parkway Chantilly, VA 20151
Dear Ms. Thompson,
DBI Architects is pleased to respond to your request for proposal for architectural services for 10,500 SF of warehouse space, and 1,700 SF of office space at 3675 Concorde Parkway Chantilly, VA. We have assembled a team of highly experienced, senior-level design professionals to ensure the success of this project, with the aim of creating a space that will fulfill World Courier’s needs while promoting productivity, supporting employee wellness, and inspiring staff and visitors alike.
Since its inception in 1973, DBI has focused on creating state-of-the-art, one-of-a-kind building interiors. In our work, we have always embraced forward-thinking, modern design, bringing to life dynamic spaces that leverage the most cutting-edge and creative approaches, working with clients to achieve results that invigorate and energize.
Each project that DBI creates is unique to the client. We create spaces that speak directly to the needs of the organization and promote the company’s distinctive brand and culture. We are committed to bringing that same exceptional dedication to this project.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 703-787-0882 or via email at BTodd@dbia.com.
Thank you for this opportunity. We look forward to working with you on this project.
Sincerely,
Beth Todd, IIDA, LEED AP Principal-in-Charge
DBI Architects, a GF Company
COMPANY BACKGROUND AND PROJECT APPROACH
About DBI Architects
Since its inception in 1973, DBI Architects has provided full-service architecture and interior design services to clients who share our belief that beautiful environments foster meaningful human interaction and successful business outcomes. We have not only witnessed, but have been pioneers of, the evolution of design. As a result, we have extensive and authentic knowledge of, and experience with, designing state-of-the-art building interiors. Our work embraces forward-thinking, contemporary design, so that our clients’ spaces exemplify the most cutting-edge, dynamic, and creative approaches.
In March of 2024, DBI Architects was acquired by GreenbergFarrow (GF). GF is an architecture, engineering, planning, interior design, landscape architecture, and development services firm that brings talents and teams from all over the world together to create structures, spaces, and experiences.
Now, as a GF Company, DBI can provide a much broader suite of services, from land development and civil engineering, through MEP and structural engineering, to master planning and architecture, and interior architecture and design. With 50 years of experience and now with 14 offices across the US, Mexico, and Singapore, “DBI – A GF Company” has worked in nearly every state, and in thousands of cities nationwide and around the world. Having been involved in every aspect of the highly specialized practice of development services, we have gained an invaluable and unrivaled degree of knowledge and expertise.
DBI has a history of long-term staff retention and promotion from within, with significant longevity among senior staff members.
President Alan Storm, AIA, IIDA has 50 years of architectural design, management, and real estate experience. He has been with the firm for 49 years, coming on-board in 1975. For much of that time, Mr. Storm had overall responsibility for the firm’s strategic direction, design
philosophy, management, and marketing. He is closely involved with the conceptual design of major projects and works with senior staff to oversee the firm’s direction and performance. A dedicated, discerning, and inspiring leader since joining the Design for Business companies, he is both a consummate architect and an esteemed industry authority.
At the time of the firm’s acquisition, DBI had three additional principals: Roseanne Beattie, AIA; Michael Hartman, AIA; and Beth Todd, IIDA, LEED AP. Each of these long-tenured professionals will remain with the firm for the foreseeable future.
With over 45 years of industry experience – 43 of which have been with DBI – Roseanne Beattie contributes significantly to DBI’s overall strengths, adding both depth and breadth to the firm’s collective
and evolving body of knowledge. Focusing her career on large government and institutional clients, as well as a substantial balance of private sector work, she has held the longest-running contracts at DBI, managing projects for the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, and the International Monetary Fund for 18 years. Ms. Beattie believes that the success of both short- and long-term projects depends on several factors: maintaining schedule deadlines and being responsive to client concerns; defining the problem at hand and finding the best—yet most cost-effective—solution; having the ability to adapt to change as projects evolve in scope; and anticipating and resolving challenges before they arise.
Michael Hartman is responsible for the management of the firm, as well as the management of the design and coordination of interior
architecture projects from building selection through contract administration. During his 36 years at DBI, he has focused on establishing and managing long-term relationships with corporate clients, building owners, developers, and brokers. He has been instrumental in the firm’s significant growth, both in its expansion from an interiors-only to an interior design, architecture, and planning firm and in its staff development. Mr. Hartman is an effective mentor for staff. He cultivates an environment that motivates employees to engage deeply with projects and to learn from their team members.
His design philosophy stems from his belief that architecture is, at its core, a process and practice undertaken for the benefit of society by encouraging people to engage with the built and natural environments. He finds the design of interior architecture, particularly in the workplace, highly rewarding due to its detailed focus on the specific aspects of people’s daily interaction and work processes.
Beth Todd has spent all 25 years of her commercial interior design career with DBI Architects. Over the course of that time, Ms. Todd has specialized in the renovation and modernization of workspaces for federal agencies and private sector clients, including developers, building managers, and government contractors. An industry authority on tenant improvements and services, she expertly manages all aspects of her projects, accomplishing their objectives through meticulous team and schedule coordination. Her projects, often large scale and highly complex, involve a broad range of building types, as well as extensive consultant coordination, and frequently require phased renovations for occupied spaces. Her responsibilities include the management, design, and coordination of all phases of the interior design process: budgeting, scheduling, programming, space planning, design development, construction documentation, and contract administration. Beth’s clients have included several federal agencies, government contractors, and developers, such as the Pension Benefit
Guaranty Corporation, the U.S. General Services Administration, Engility Corporation, BAE Systems, Lowe Enterprises, and KBS Realty Advisors.
DBI Architects emphasizes mentoring employees and creating an environment that promotes creativity, innovation, and collaboration. This approach typically fosters long-term employee commitment. The company’s philosophy includes encouraging independent thinking and rewarding dedication, which are practices that often lead to employee retention. DBI’s emphasis on creating a fun and unified work environment, including organizing activities for employees, contributes to job satisfaction and longer tenures.
The firm’s long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion, described as “one of the longest continual legacies of diversity in the industry,” suggests a stable and progressive work environment that encourages long-term employment.
DBI’s clients include the commercial real estate community; federal government agencies; corporations and technology firms;
the hospitality and restaurant industry; and local, national, and international organizations. With our office in the Washington, DC region, DBI is ideally located to respond rapidly to project needs and to adhere to rigorous production schedules.
Similar Projects
Over the course of 50 years, DBI has executed on designs for many projects that are similar in size and scope to that which is at hand. Those shown in the “Portfolio” section of this proposal represent recent projects that share many criteria with World Courier.
The similarities include labs with racking and conditioning, significant server room, renovation of existing space, glass-partitioned observation space, and combinations of office and workstations.
Resumes
Over the past five decades, DBI has earned a reputation for excellence in the design industry, with nearly two dozen awards attesting to the firm’s preeminence in the field. Among the first to offer interior design as a distinct enterprise within an architectural firm, DBI has developed a broad and deep portfolio that demonstrates our leading-edge, visionary approach to the discipline. For fifty years, DBI has not only witnessed, but has been a pioneer in the evolution of design, gaining extensive and authentic knowledge of, and experience with, designing state-of-the-art building interiors that address the needs of the day, even as they stand the test of time. The firm has always embraced forward-thinking, contemporary design, so that our clients’ spaces exemplify the most cutting-edge, dynamic, and creative approaches.
DBI is a proven thought leader in creating commercial interiors, and has contributed significantly to the knowledge base.
DBI brings to the World Courier project a senior-level team led by Principal Beth Todd, IIDA, LEED AP. Having recently celebrated her twenty-fifth anniversary with the firm, Ms. Todd’s tenure is indicative of
her superior skills as a designer, coupled with a talent for ensuring that every project is completed successfully. Working with Ms. Todd will be Sarah Harrelson, IIDA Allied.
Ms. Harrelson is a creative Interior Designer with a strong background in space planning, project driven renderings, project management, computer-aided design, and construction administration. Driven to think beyond the realm of what has been already been done and push for new solutions for old problems, her goal is to always deliver an effective, unique, and on-target design that fits the clients’ needs while making an effort to include the highest level of sustainability.
Full resumes can be found in the “Design Team” section of this proposal.
DBI’s Process
DBI Architects will undertake the following steps to support World Courier’s move to their new location at 3675 Concorde Parkway in Chantilly, Virginia:
Development of Test-Fits
Initial Test-Fits: DBI Architects will develop initial test-fits based on World Courier’s provided plan. This will involve creating preliminary layouts to ensure the space meets the tenant’s requirements.
Revisions: The firm will allocate sufficient time in their fees to revise the test-fits after receiving feedback from World Courier. This iterative process ensures that the final layout aligns with the tenant’s needs and preferences.
Building Surveys
Surveys: DBI Architects will conduct comprehensive surveys of the new building to identify its key advantages and disadvantages. This will help understand what aspects of the current building work well and what areas need improvement.
Analysis: The surveys will inform the design process by highlighting
any potential issues or benefits that could impact the renovation and fit-out.
Space Planning and Programming
Space Plans: DBI Architects will develop detailed space plans and refined programming documents based on World Courier’s requirements. This includes creating program questionnaires and/or program matrices for World Courier to gather necessary information.
Evaluation: The firm will evaluate World Courier’s technical, storage, conferencing, secure area, and support needs to ensure the space is functional and efficient.
Layout Determination
Office and Workstation Layouts: DBI Architects will determine the appropriate layout of offices and workstations based on World Courier’s corporate standards. This includes ensuring that the design supports the company’s operational needs and workflow.
Budget and Schedule Development
Preliminary Budget: DBI Architects will develop preliminary budget documents and/or narratives to enable General Contractors to produce detailed budgets. This will help in financial planning and cost management.
Project Schedule: The firm will assist in developing a master project schedule with key milestones for design, permitting, bidding, construction, and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment) integration. This schedule will align with Fairfax County’s approval process.
Vendor Coordination
Design Integration: DBI Architects will coordinate the integration of design information and technical requirements provided by vendors specified by World Courier. This includes IT (network), audio-visual, and security systems.
Cold Storage Coordination: Coordination with World Courier’s preferred vendor on the cold storage chambers and conditioning areas will be essential to meet specific storage requirements.
Budget Management and Sustainability
Budget Adherence: DBI Architects will work within World Courier’s project budget, providing suggestions to maintain or reduce costs while achieving the desired design concepts and intent.
Sustainability: The firm will incorporate World Courier’s sustainable policies into the design. If the project aims for LEED certification, DBI Architects will assist in evaluating potential points and their relative costs and pay-back scenarios.
Additional Services
Signage Coordination: DBI Architects will include coordination on the interior and exterior signage as part of their additional services.
Permit Coordination: The firm will coordinate with a permit expeditor to secure the necessary permits for the certificate of occupancy, ensuring compliance with the Virginia Fire Prevention Code and Fairfax County’s regulations for Combustible High Pile Storage.
Included in this proposal is a proposal from the MEP engineering firm Engenium. That MEP proposal utilizes similar criteria as detailed general RFP, in terms of team composition and proposed key team members.
DBI’s process for coordinating documents with consulting engineers and contractors to secure a building permit in Fairfax County, Virginia:
1. Initial Design Development: DBI Architects will develop the initial architectural designs and plans for the project, incorporating the client’s requirements and adhering to local building codes and regulations.
2. Collaboration with Consulting Engineers: DBI will work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural Consulting Engineers to integrate their specialized designs into the overall project documents. This
collaboration will involve regular meetings and exchanges to ensure all systems are properly integrated and conflicts are resolved.
3. Contractor Input: If a construction contractor is involved early in the process, DBI will seek their input on constructability issues, potential cost-saving measures, and scheduling considerations that could impact the design and permitting process.
4. Document Compilation: DBI Architects will compile all architectural drawings, engineering plans, specifications, and relevant contractor documents into a comprehensive set of construction documents required for the building permit application in Fairfax County.
5. Quality Control Review: The firm will conduct a thorough internal review to ensure all documents are complete, coordinated, and comply with Fairfax County’s building codes and regulations.
6. Permit Application Submission: DBI Architects will prepare and submit the building permit application to Fairfax County’s Land Development Services (LDS) department. This will involve:
• Initiating the application process through the Planning and Land Use System (PLUS).
• Submitting all required drawings, plats, site-related plans, and other documentation.
• Paying the necessary fees.
7. Agency Reviews: DBI will coordinate with various county agencies as required for project reviews. This might include zoning, health department, fire marshal, or other relevant departments depending on the project scope.
8. Response to Comments: If Fairfax County officials provide comments or request revisions, DBI will coordinate with the engineering consultants and contractor to address these issues promptly. They will make necessary revisions to the documents and resubmit as required.
9. Permit Acquisition: Once all requirements are met and approvals obtained, DBI Architects will work to secure the final building permit on behalf of the client.
Throughout this process, DBI Architects will leverage our nearly 50 years of industry experience to navigate the complexities of the Fairfax County permitting process efficiently. Their expertise in architecture and interior design will ensure that all documents are prepared to the highest standards, facilitating a smooth approval process.
With this proposal, DBI acknowledges our acceptance of Exhibit CScope of Services enclosed in this Request for Proposal. A completed Exhibit D - Bid Proposal Form is included in the “Fees and Schedule” section of this proposal, as is a sample Certificate of Insurance. Further, DBI acknowledges acceptance of Exhibit G - Schedule.
WHO WE ARE
Since its inception in 1973, DBI has provided full-service architecture and interior design services to clients who share our belief that beautiful environments foster meaningful human interaction and successful business outcomes. We have not only witnessed, but have been pioneers of, the evolution of design.
As a result, we have extensive and authentic knowledge of, and experience with, designing state-of-the-art building interiors. Our work embraces forward-thinking, contemporary design, so that our clients’ spaces exemplify the most cutting-edge, dynamic, and creative approaches.
Our clients include the commercial real estate community; federal government agencies; corporations and technology firms; the hospitality and restaurant industry; and local, national, and international organizations. With our office in the Washington, DC region, DBI is ideally located to respond rapidly to project needs and to adhere to rigorous production schedules. Our midsized firm is able to meet the demands of large projects while being intimately involved in their design—we are large enough to deliver and small enough to care.
DBI recognizes that the design of our built environment has a lasting effect on the health of our natural environment. As a member of the US Green Building Council, DBI ensures that a significant percentage of our designers are LEED® or WELL accredited and, whenever possible, specifies materials, furniture, and other products that are sustainable and energy efficient.
To reduce and monitor the environmental footprint of our projects, we maintain a carefully planned and integrated technological design platform that harnesses state-of-theart architectural design software. In addition to conveying conceptual designs quickly and in great detail, we are able to perform building energy and performance analyses to determine which architectural designs have the least environmental impact. Our technological platform also enables us to create highly coordinated sets of construction documents that link building component information to external databases for postoccupancy space and asset management.
CLIENTS
Associations
Nonprofits
Corporations
Developers, Owners, Brokers
Property Managers
Government Agencies
Institutions
Religious Organizations
Schools
Technology Companies
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703.787.0882
ROSEANNE BEATTIE, AIA | Principal
Over my 40-year career at DBI, I have worked my way up the ladder from entry-level architect to principal architect. Along that path, I was afforded the same opportunities as my male counterparts. I have been financially compensated the same as my male colleagues. Since starting at DBI in 1981, I have never felt the slightest discrimination based on my gender.
DBI has always been welcoming. Over the course of my career, I've had two children, taken 12 weeks of maternity leave each time, and was welcomed back to my job after each pregnancy. DBI has always been accommodating to families, providing temporary part-time and permanent part-time positions based on family obligations.
MICHAEL HARTMAN, AIA | Principal
In my 35 years at DBI, diversity has been consistently at the core of the firm, yet never consciously imbued in its daily life. It has simply been a part of us. In fact, when working to create a diversity and equity policy for the firm, it seemed as if we were just documenting what already existed. Always strong with strong women, the firm has embraced those from all races, ethnicities, religions, most all continents, LGBTQ identifying, and even straight white men!
When DBI President Alan Storm wanted to bring on partners to the firm some twenty years ago, he chose two women and me, a gay man, to join him to carry the firm forward. These partners were chosen simply for their contributions to the firm, the practice of architecture, and humanity. This remains strong at the core for all.
FELIPE TURRIAGO-BORRERO, LEED AP | Managing Director, Architecture
Coming to the United States from Columbia in early 2000, I had a vision of a “land of opportunity” – as many immigrants do. I found myself lucky enough to come on board with GAA first and later with DBI, where, under Alan Storm’s leadership, the place of my birth is seen as an opportunity to broaden the organization’s worldview.
DBI’s commitment to diversity has led to an expanded design vocabulary, as each of us brings our own experiences to the vernacular of the firm. The diversity that Alan promotes extends to gender, age, ethnicity, and country of origin, all working toward a common goal.
EBONG UKOR, AIA, NCARB | Senior Manager
Over my fifteen years as an architect with DBI, diversity has always been firmly and warmly embraced. Leadership has always made it clear – through word and deed – that the talent, energy, and results of architects and designers are the primary criteria for measuring success. But more than that, DBI has embraced diversity as key to unlocking the greater aspirations of the firm. In my career at DBI, with colleagues from South America, the Middle East, eastern Europe, and – yes – the United States, I have found that everyone’s opinion matters, and each of those opinions is valued. Where you are from is important, but what you bring to the table in terms of innovative design is what really sets the firm apart. As a Nigerian immigrant to the United States, and as a Black man in America, I can say that these things are of the utmost importance. At DBI, I truly feel I am among family, and am valued as such.
DIVERSITY
DBI Architects brings to the field of architecture and interior design an inspired, inclusive, and forward-looking design methodology. DBI presents one of the longest continual legacies of diversity in the industry – we embraced multiformity in the workplace decades before its importance was seen in the industry at-large. With inclusion of women in leadership roles, representation of minorities at all levels of management and staff, and the welcoming of differences as the rule rather than the exception, DBI has, over the years, become a crucible where talent and initiative are the defining factors. That talent and initiative have borne out in groundbreaking, award-winning designs.
SERVICES
As a GF Company, DBI can provide a broad range of architectural, engineering, and design services, including:
MASTER PLANNING
From the beginning of a project, our master planning services comprehensively evaluate the characteristics of a specific property and, then, illustrate the design concepts that work best for the site. Our experience and expertise provide a reliable guide through the range of land use, zoning, traffic, environmental, and demographic issues that often arise during complex projects.
ARCHITECTURE
DBI’s architectural division provides expertise in building design, including government buildings, commercial office buildings, mulitfamily and mixed-use buildings, private schools, colleges and universities, churches, and more.
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
We offer a full range of architecture and design services to create interiors that are both elegant and functional. Our clients include the commercial real estate community; federal government agencies; corporate, association, and legal end-user organizations; technology firms; and local, national, and international organizations.
LAND DEVELOPMENT
With some of the most experienced and knowledgeable site development professionals in the industry, the GF companies provide clients with rapid, thorough, and accurate assessments of whether a deal will work. The GF team of front-end design, real estate, legal and business specialists bring unrivaled resources and experience to every aspect of site development, while GF’s construction management experts help bring the project through completion, on time, and budget.
MEP ENGINEERING
Through an integrated, highly collaborative, and tailored approach, GF’s MEP design practice offers a wide spectrum of solutions for the commercial and retail development communities. Often involved from the outset of a project through construction administration, GF engineers provide a tailored set of services for each client and project. more.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
GF’s structural engineering capabilities span over three decades of experience with diverse building types, including a wide range of corporate, commercial, retail, residential, hospitality, industrial, entertainment, government/institutional and mixed-use. This experience extends to specialized structures such as signs, towers, retaining walls, and water detention facilities.
With engineers licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, our projects span the U.S. coast to coast within most primary and secondary markets. Through early and strategic involvement, our engineers provide the expertise that identifies critical issues at the outset and allows for timely, economic, and creative solutions during the entire design process.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
GF has a team of experts who are well versed in implementing solutions for the most complicated sites from redevelopment sites, floodplains, difficult utility relocations, to areas requesting sustainable design elements. GF has worked on thousands of projects worldwide and has provided services such as environmental mitigation and stormwater management to bringing in site utilities and site access; this range of experience guarantees the client that GF efficiently provides solutions that are in the best interests of everyone involved. GF ensures all aspects are considered before a plan is proposed.
SERVICES
STEALTH DESIGN
Beginning with the design of computer rooms in the early 1980s, we have created a variety of technology-oriented spaces, including network operation centers, switch sites, data centers, advanced concept laboratories, and video teleconferencing centers.
EXTENDED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
To ensure that a project is completed according to the price agreed upon during bidding, we provide extended part- or full-time representation at the construction site. We monitor the project’s progress and quality of work, as well as the contractor’s construction schedule; respond to requests for information; maintain project records; evaluate shop drawings, product data, and samples; review the contractor’s applications for payment; conduct inspections to determine substantial and final completion; and administer project close-out procedures.
MOVE MANAGEMENT/FACILITY MANAGEMENT
We provide consulting and on-site facility management services to corporate, institutional, and government clients. Whether moving a bookcase or coordinating an entire office relocation, we successfully implement move and facility management policies by partnering with our clients to understand their organization’s structure, business goals, and culture. Projects encompass both daily moves and complete reconfigurations due to growth, contraction, or mission changes, as well as special projects that support the client. Specific tasks have included “box” moves for thousands of people to different locations within the same building, or between different facilities, as well as consolidation or expansion of space between floors, or from building to building.
FURNITURE MANAGEMENT
From systems furniture and casegoods for office spaces to complex solutions for operations, command, and conference centers, we can coordinate furniture requirements for all spaces. In addition to creating a furniture plan tailored to the specifications of any project, we offer guidance in manufacturer selections and workspace designs; handle procurement and installation processes; and manage all vendors on-site.
SURVEYING
At GF, our surveying services are foundational to our integrated approach to design and construction. We offer comprehensive land surveying capabilities to support all phases of project development. Our team utilizes the latest technology to deliver precise, reliable results, ensuring your project is built on accurate data.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Any great project begins with an understanding and response to the conditions of the site. Our approach to landscape architecture centers on applying our place-making skills to create a remarkable experience in both the short-term and over the longest span. By working with a client to analyze their space, we introduce a human scale to nature, concentrating on the ways in which living and non-living forms interact. Working seamlessly with all other disciplines, we incorporate concepts that include both public and intimate spaces while integrating hardscapes, view corridors and people flows. The goal is to re-imagine the site as a series of rooms, or spaces, or alternatively, as a stage for a great building. Our work is always collaborative and true to task of bringing a shared vision to life.
DBI continues to develop a deep portfolio of projects achieving various levels of LEED certifications.
LEED Gold
American Counseling Association | Alexandria, VA
American Wind Energy Association | Washington, DC
AOL/Mapquest | Lancaster, PA
DBI Architects | Washington, DC
Marine Corps Reserve Center (MCRC) | Baltimore, MD
Twinbrook Place Office Building | Rockville, MD
LEED Silver
Intelligence Community Campus – Bethesda | Bethesda, MD
BAE Systems – Newington | Lorton, VA
BAE Systems – Quantico Corporate Center, Building G | Quantico, VA
BAE Systems – Redland Corporate Center | Rockville, MD
National Association of Manufacturers | Washington, DC
USAID Training Facility | Arlington, VA
LEED Certified
Undisclosed Government Agency | Washington, DC
1425 K Street | Washington, DC
AOL | Nashville, TN
GeoEye | Herndon, VA
Subway Café | Washington, DC
Summit Consulting, LLC | Washington, DC
The Tower Companies – 1909 K Street Speculative Office | Washington, DC
U.S. Consulate | Mumbai, India
SUSTAINABILITY
DBI recognizes that the design of our built environment has a lasting effect on the health of our natural environment. DBI Architects is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, and a significant percentage of DBI’s design staff are LEED® or WELL accredited. All DBI staff are committed to the importance of environmental issues and their impact on the design of our built environment.
When specifying finishes, fixtures, materials, or furniture, DBI specifies recycled materials wherever possible, does not consider woods from endangered rain forests, and avoids materials that have a long-term, detrimental effect on the environment. The firm’s goal is to incorporate goods that are sustainable, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly.
AWARDS
OCTO OLABS
NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2023 Award of Merit
AMBU
Associated Builders and Contractors, Greater Baltimore - 2023
Excellence in Construction Platinum Award
AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION
NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2022 Award of Merit
CITY OF DIAMONDS RESORT
Outstanding Property Award, London - 2021 Environmental/Sustainable
Architectural Design Award
COOKOLOGY
Associated Builders and Contractors, Metro Washington - 2020
Excellence in Construction Award
CABOOSE COMMONS
James M. Scott - 2019 Exceptional Design Merit Award
FN AMERICA, LLC
AIA Northern Virginia - 2019 Award of Merit, Commerical Interiors
NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2019 Award of Merit
AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION
(NOW AMERICAN CLEAN POWER)
NAIOP DC|MD - 2017 Award of Merit
INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY CAMPUS–BETHESDA
USGBC – 2017 Innovative Project of the Year Responsible Design Award
Design-Build Institute of America – 2017 National Award of Merit, Rehabilitation / Renovation / Restoration
Building Design and Construction – 2017 Building Team Award, Bronze
AIA Northern Virginia – 2016 Award of Merit, Excellence in Architecture
AIA Potomac Valley Chapter – 2016 Honor Award
EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS, INC.
IIDA - 2016 Award of Merit
CABOOSE BREWING COMPANY
NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2015 Award of Excellence
SUMMIT CONSULTING, LLC
NAIOP DC|MD - 2015 Award of Excellence
AIA Northern Virginia - 2015 Award of Merit, Commerical Interiors
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER BOARD OF STANDARDS, INC.
IIDA - 2015 Design Award
MANDIANT CORPORATION
NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2013 Award of Merit
GETWELLNETWORK, INC.
AIA Northern Virginia - 2014 Award of Merit, Commerical Interiors
IIDA - 2014 Silver Design Award
GEOEYE, INC. (NOW MAXAR)
WBC - 2012 Craftsmanship Award
NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2011 Award of Excellence
BAE SYSTEMS
NAIOP DC|MD - 2011 Award of Excellence
INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Associated Builders and Contractors - 2011 Craftsmanship Award
CLAUDE MOORE ACADEMY
Associated Builders and Contractors - 2011 Craftsmanship Award
DBI ARCHITECTS, INC.
GWCAR - 2011 Architecture Firm of the Year
Fairfax County Exceptional Design Awards Program - 2007 Merit Award
WBJ - 2006 Best Real Estate Deal for Interior Design
IIDA - 2006 Bronze Design Award
TWINBROOK PLACE
NAIOP DC|MD - 2010 Award of Merit
UNIWEST GROUP
IIDA - 2010 Bronze Design Award
Fairfax County, Virginia Exceptional Design Awards Program - 2009 Honor Award
CASSIDY TURLEY’S VIRGINIA HEADQUARTERS
Fairfax County, V Exceptional Design Awards Program - 2010 Honor Award
NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2009 Award of Excellence
GRAPHIC DESIGN FIRM
NAIOP DC|MD - 2008 Award of Merit
LOCKHEED MARTIN CENTER FOR INNOVATION
HRACRE - 2007 First Honor Award
CARANA CORPORATION
NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2006 Award of Merit
STUDLEY’S NORTHERN VIRGINIA OFFICE
NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2005 Award of Merit
US ARMY INFORMATION DOMINANCE CENTER
NAIOP Northern Virginia - 2000 Special Recognition Award
IIDA - 2000 Gold Design Award
TEST- FIT PROGRAMMING
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
THE PROCESS
It comes down to caring.
At DBI, we work to create award-winning projects with every design – regardless of the budget.
We work to ensure that the client receives the best value for their investment. We understand that our clients have two budgets: the dollars available for design and construction, and the time allotted to get the job done. DBI keeps a close eye on both.
With DBI, you can expect in-depth engagement from project initiation to completion. We’re here to help visualize your “organizational truth” in a physical space that will facilitate the productivity and employee engagement objectives you’ve established. We’re here to help you more
fully understand and interpret that truth in an environment that infuses brand and culture into every aspect of the workplace – immediately engaging staff, visitors, and clients and presenting the best representation of organizational values and goals.
The process that DBI follows is not dissimilar to the process many design firms might follow. It’s what we bring to the process that sets us apart.
FURNITURE
Beginning with test-fitting, visioning, and programming, we work to understand the corporate culture. We work to develop standards, based on what we’ve learned, to provide a sense of consistency throughout the finished space. From the beginning, we’ll discuss branding, and the discussion will bear on and influence design development.
More than a logo on a wall, more than a set of corporate colors, branding is that difficult-to-define set of qualities, characteristics, ideals, and other criteria that define an organization and what it stands for. DBI works with you to identify the details that tell your “brand story.” From these observations, a palette of colors, textures, finishes, and furniture will be developed to create a space that boldly states the organization’s identity.
We pride ourselves on delivering on-time, onbudget, and with “no surprises.” Using tools such
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
PERMIT & G.C. SELECTION
as Revit allows us to provide clients with 3-D views from the very early stages of the project so you won’t have to try to interpret flat representations of your space. And, DBI will develop different scenarios to make the way to proceed more clear.
DBI engages in an inward-facing value engineering throughout the design process. We understand that opportunities for cost savings and schedule management are greatest in the early stages of the project and diminish as work progresses. As a result, emphasis is placed on controlling these aspects during the schematic design and design development phases of a project. At these stages, factors that may adversely affect the cost of a design can be identified and alternative action taken, if necessary.
MOVE IN
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
POST OCCUPANCY FEEDBACK
Cost control and time management are fundamental and continually monitored. We include value-priced alternatives as we develop the palette. We’re also careful to seek out solutions that will not be bogged down in supply-chain bottlenecks. We want you to “spend wisely” – in your budget and in your schedule.
As we develop construction documents, we engage the client in “page turn” sessions. These sessions are high-level but in sufficient depth and detail to be sure that the needs of the project are being met.
During this phase DBI gathers bids from general contractors, evaluates the proposals submitted, and provides recommendations on general contractor selection.
Construction administration is a critical phase of
the process. DBI remains fully engaged at this stage, ensuring that everything reflected in the construction documents is built to specifications.
DBI remains highly involved throughout construction administration, advocating for our client and making sure their needs are met.
During move in and even post-occupancy, DBI provides customer service as needed, perfecting the design, and gathering feedback to make adjustments, as necessary. Our work does not end when the punch list is completed.
We’ll be there to assure design, functionality, branding, fit, and finish meet or exceed expectations. Because when all is said and done, it comes down to caring.
ORGANIZATION AND STAFFING
World Courier AND
BETH TODD, IIDA, LEED AP
Principal-in-Charge
SARAH HARRELSON, IIDA ALLIED Senior Manager, Interiors
LANCE WASHBURN Interior Designer
ABOUT YOUR DESIGN TEAM
The
services and resources DBI provides are what differentiate us.
Over the past five decades, DBI has earned a reputation for excellence in the design industry, with nearly two dozen awards attesting to the firm’s preeminence in the field. Among the first to offer interior design as a distinct enterprise within an architectural firm, DBI has developed a broad and deep portfolio that demonstrates our leading-edge, visionary approach to the discipline. For fifty years, DBI has not only witnessed, but has been a pioneer in the evolution of design, gaining extensive and authentic knowledge of, and experience with, designing state-of-the-art building interiors that address the needs of the day, even as they stand the test of time. The firm has always embraced forward-thinking, contemporary design, so that our clients’ spaces exemplify the most cutting-edge, dynamic, and creative approaches. DBI is a proven thought leader in creating commercial interiors, and has contributed significantly to the knowledge base.
Design Team
DBI brings to the Employee Navigator design a senior-level team led by Principal-in-Charge Beth Todd, IIDA, LEED AP. With over 25 years of experience in commercial interior design, Ms. Todd specializes in the renovation and modernization of workspaces for federal agencies and private sector clients, including developers, building managers, and government contractors. An industry authority on tenant improvements and services, Beth expertly manages all aspects of her projects, accomplishing their objectives through meticulous team and schedule coordination. Her projects, often large scale and highly complex, involve a broad range of building types, as well as extensive consultant coordination, and frequently require phased renovations for occupied spaces. Her responsibilities include the management, design, and coordination of all phases of the interior design process: budgeting, scheduling, programming, space planning, design development, construction documentation, and contract administration. Beth’s clients have included several federal agencies, government contractors, and developers, such as the U.S. General Services Administration, Engility Corporation, BAE Systems, Lowe Enterprises, and KBS Realty Advisors..
Senior Manager, Interiors Sarah Harrelson, IIDA Allied brings more than eight years of design and project management experience to the team, along with a broad knowledge of programming, space planning, and design development. Over the course of her career, she has worked in increasingly complex roles as an interior designer and project manager involved in all phases of corporate interiors projects, including site verifications, programming, and schematic design, utilizing Revit, Enscape, and Creative Cloud programs. Sarah has also developed her expertise in production of construction documents, using Revit with support of AutoCAD backgrounds and working with the owners and contractors from visioning and programming through construction administration.
The design team is rounded out by Interior Designer Lance Washburn. Mr. Washburn is a creative interior designer who has provided invaluable support to project managers across a diverse range of commercial projects. His expertise in workplace design and proficiency in integrating branding into interior environments sets him apart. Mr. Washburns philosophy is straightforward: to empower individuals to cherish the places they call home or work. His unwavering dedication extends beyond aesthetics; he prioritizes safety and welfare, ensuring that every space he shapes is not just visually appealing but also conducive to the well-being of its occupants.
BETH TODD, IIDA, LEED AP PRINCIPAL
With more than 25 years of experience in commercial interior design, Beth specializes in the renovation and modernization of workspaces for federal agencies and private sector clients, including developers, building managers, and government contractors. An industry authority on tenant improvements and services, she expertly manages all aspects of her projects, accomplishing their objectives through meticulous team and schedule coordination. Her projects, often large scale and highly complex, involve a broad range of building types, as well as extensive consultant coordination, and frequently require phased renovations for occupied spaces. Her responsibilities include the management, design, and coordination of all phases of the interior design process: budgeting, scheduling, programming, space planning, design development, construction documentation, and contract administration. Beth’s clients have included several federal agencies, government contractors, and developers, such as the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the U.S. General Services Administration, Engility Corporation, BAE Systems, Lowe Enterprises, and KBS Realty Advisors.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1998
REGISTRATIONS
NCIDQ Certification #020125, 2004
LEED 2.0 Accredited Professional
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
International Interior Design Association
AWARDS / PRESS
DBI Architects, Inc.
GWCAR – 2011 Architecture Firm of the Year
Claude Moore Academy
ABC – 2011 Excellence in Construction
BAE Systems Redland Corporate Center
NAIOP – 2011 Award of Excellence
Studley
NAIOP – 2005 Award of Merit
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
25 years
YEARS WITH DBI
25 years
SARAH HARRELSON, IIDA ALLIED SENIOR
MANAGER, INTERIORS
Ms. Harrelson is a creative Interior Designer with a strong background in space planning, project driven renderings, project management, computer-aided design, and construction administration. Driven to think beyond the realm of what has been already been done and push for new solutions for old problems, her goal is to always deliver an effective, unique, and on-target design that fits the clients’ needs while making an effort to include the highest level of sustainability.
GOVERNMENT
NIH Tenant Improvements / Bethesda, MD / 13,600 SF
GSA Touchdown Space Renovation / Herndon, VA / 21,000 SF
CORPORATIONS
Thundercat Technologies Tenant Improvements / Reston, VA / 10,766 SF
Immunocore Tenant Improvements / Gaithersburg, MD / 18,954 SF
Four, Inc. Tenant Improvements / Herndon, VA / 15,000 SF
Vint Hill Solutions Headquarters Office / Tysons, VA / 9,100 RSF
ACG ARCHITECTS Headquarters Office / McLean, VA / 5,500 SF
ACG ARCHITECTS Headquarters Office / McLean, VA / 5,500 SF
Middleburg Properties Headquarters / McLean, VA / 10,000 SF
JSB International Tenant Improvements / Rockville, MD / 20,400 SF
DEVELOPERS / BROKERS
Manulife/John Hancock 4501 N Fairfax Drive / 6th Floor Town
Hall and Speculative Suites / Arlington, VA / 21,000 SF
KBS Realty Advisors Dulles Station East / Herndon, VA / 160,000 SF
MRP Realty Century Center Building / Town Hall and Speculative Suites / Arlington, VA / 30,000 SF
MRP Realty Conference Center and Fitness Amenity / Arlington, VA / 10,400 SF
Lincoln Properties Amenity and Fitness Facility / Reston, VA / 11,000 SF
Rockhill Properties Amenity Center / McLean, VA / 5,000 SF
Rockhill Properties Amenity Center / Reston, VA / 5,000 SF
Rockhill Properties Amenity Center / Tysons, VA / 5,000 SF
Brandywine Town Hall and Spec Suite / Herndon, VA / 9,000 SF
PS Business Park Lobby Renovation and Spec Suite / Rockville, MD / 15,400 SF
Rockpoint/Brandywine Spec Suite / Herndon, VA / 13,000 SF
Newmark Town Hall and Spec Suite / Herndon, VA / 36,500 SF
EDUCATION
George Washington University Pelham Commons Dining
Facility / Washington, DC / 6,000 SF
George Washington University Mitchell Hall Catering and Fast Casual Restaurant / Washington, DC / 4,500 SF
MULTI-FAMILY
Atlas Condominiums FF&E Refresh / Washington, DC / 6,000 SF
Three Parc Crest Senior Living / McLean, VA / 420,000 SF
Emerson Communities Clubhouse / Bethesda, MD / 9,900 SF
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS
Soorp Khatch Armenian Apostolic Church Headquarters / Rockville, MD / 35,000 SF
HOSPITALITY
Subway Restaurant Fast Casual Restaurant / Arlington, VA / 1,000 RSF
Mesa Restaurant Fast Casual Restaurant / Arlington, VA / 1,000 RSF
New York Deli Fast Casual Restaurant / Arlington, VA / 1,000 RSF
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design
Marymout University, 2016
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Associate Member, International Interior Design Association
Member, NEWH
Member, NAIOP, Northern Virginia Chapter
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
8 years
YEARS WITH DBI
2 year
REFERENCES
Architecture, Inc. Ann Walkowsky /annw@archinc.com / 703.226.4324
FEMA Tom Titotti / 504.542.2743
Marriott Robert McGuire / robert.mcguire@marriott.com / 301.380.8798
LANCE WASHBURN
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Lance Washburn embarked on his journey with DBI as an Intern, swiftly immersing himself in the realm of materials and finishes. With a sharp focus on innovation, Lance has consistently stayed ahead of industry trends, continuously enhancing the firm’s expertise with the most up-to-date resources available. His expertise in workplace design and proficiency in integrating branding into interior environments set him apart. Lance’s philosophy is straightforward yet deeply influential: to empower individuals to cherish the places they call home or work. Lance’s unwavering dedication extends beyond aesthetics; he prioritizes safety and welfare, ensuring that every space he shapes is not just visually appealing but also conducive to the well-being of its occupants.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Interior Architecture & Design
Marymount University, 2023
Associates of Applied Science, Interior Design Northern Virginia Community College, 2021
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 2 years
YEARS WITH DBI 1.5 years
CORPORATIONS
Immunocore Tenant Improvements / Gaithersburg, MD / 18,954 SF
Confidental Client Tenant Expansion / Annapolis, MD / 5,985 SF
Dittmar / Interior Renovation / Tysons, VA / 9,072 SF
DEVELOPERS / BROKERS
One Washington Center 9801 Washington Blvd / Lobby Refresh / Gaithersburg, MD / 963 SF
Reston Square 11790 Sunrise Valley Drive, 5th Floor / Interior
Renovation / Reston, VA / 2,044 SF
Capitol Crossing / 200 Massachsetts Avenue NW, Suite 330 / Interior Renovation / Washington, DC 20001 / 2,316 SF
Cape Fox: Michael Bartlett mbartlett@capefoxss.com 703-686-2440
ATCC
TYPE CULTURE COLLECTION
SIZE
34,500 SF Offices, 2,300 SF Lab
LOCATION
Manassas, VA | Gaithersburg, MD
COMPLETION
Ongoing
PROJECT TEAM
DPR Construction
Ewingcole
RMF Engineering
Officeworks - Teknion
TESTIMONIAL
“ATCC embarked on a design of its corporate administration offices beginning November 2019. This included an open office plan, conference rooms, break areas, private offices and data center. Consistent with our company policy, the project required the cooperation of several contractors, so it was necessary to go through a rigorous, open-bid process. As a result, DBI was selected as the best choice. We were particularly impressed by Michael Boyer, as he merged his modern thinking and experience with his highly functional sensitivity to the design features we were hoping to achieve in this project. These features were proposed before the challenges of a global pandemic and evolved to become what ATCC views as even better improvements to house its employees under one roof for optimal company collaboration, safety and health and wellness. Although the project is moving swiftly toward completion, we can state without any reservations that choosing DBI was the right fit for ATCC. We look forward to debuting the new face of its corporate offices for its employees, customers, partners and the Northern Virginia community.”
Raymond H. Cypess, DVM, Ph.D Chairman and Chief Executive Officer American Type Culture Collection
OCTO o LABS
LOCATION
Reston, VA
COMPLETION March 2022
AWARDS
2023 NAIOP Northern Virginia Award of Merit
PROJECT TEAM
HBW Construction
GPI Engineering Dancker Steelcase
DESCRIPTION
Octo oLabs™ Innovation Hub, located at their headquarters in Reston, VA, is the largest privately-owned R&D facility in the DC metro area dedicated to the federal government, and represents a $10 million investment in specialized R&D development tools and computer power. The space includes a large interactive media screen, a studio room for video and photography, and a darkroom for testing night vision equipment. The mediaheavy design also required installation of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and generator. Octo is a premier provider of emerging technology and modernization for the federal government, and oLabs will be a hub for internal collaboration and product development focused on solving federal agencies’ most complex issues.
4501 N FAIRFAX DRIVE
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
COMPLETION
May 2021
CPROJECT TEAM
Manulife Investment Management
Cushman & Wakefield
May Construction
GPI Engineering
Price Modern
DESCRIPTION
The speculative suites at 4501 N Fairfax Drive consist of 6 separate units. Designed for flexibility to allow for easy modification to combine adjacent suites or to modify for prospective tenants, full glass front-framed windows provide all users with daylight through to the core. Each suite has a dedicated conference room and coffee station, and all suites share access to the town hall amenities, including 3 conference rooms, 2 phone/ huddle rooms, a shared pantry/cafe with nitro brew coffee bar, and 2 lounges. The design concept focuses on opportunities for tenants to lease a smaller footprint suite with access to the shared amenities to provide flexibility in design while minimizing burden. The suites and amenity spaces are designed with sophistication. Clean, sleek, simple lines with pops of graphic wallcoverings bring energy and inspiration to the space.
NATIONAL AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
LOCATION
Washington, DC
COMPLETION 2025
PROJECT TEAM
Quinn Evans Architects
DESCRIPTION
DBI was hired by Prime Contractor Quinn Evans Architects to manage the interior transformation of the entire third floor (administrative) of the Air and Space Museum on the Mall. This project is one component of the Museum’s approximately $1 billion overhaul. A renovation of existing space, this project required DBI to provide schematic design, design development, construction documents, and FF&E services. DBI’s design of the third floor will transform NASM’s work environment into an updated, vibrant, and modern facility that will enrich occupants’ experiences; foster a creative and welcoming work culture (as an effort to attract top-notch talent); encourage the continuing advancement of pioneering research; and be consistent with the design of the rest of the building interiors, as well as the base building renovation.
SMARTRONIX, LLC
SIZE
21,888 RSF
LOCATION
Herndon, VA
COMPLETION
January 2021
PROJECT TEAM
Cresa
HITT Contracting
KTA Engineering
OEII - Allsteel
DESCRIPTION
DBI was engaged to perform this renovation in place for Smartonix, LLC. The concept of the new design emphasizes the curved ceiling design of the existing space, expanding it and mirroring the circle in a wood luxury vinyl plank tile on the floor below. The clean, crisp design makes use of rich hues and vibrant blue tones, crisp high-gloss whites, warm gray washed woods, and walnut toned floors. A nine-inch-thick floor to ceiling royal blue branding wall is the backdrop to the reception area and caries a new stainless “Smartronix” logo. The breakroom is designed not only as a reprieve from the general office space but also an area that could host impromptu meetings and scheduled events. The space offers different seating zones for both dining and collaboration. Workstations in the open office area feature functional 6’x6’ desks designed with efficient built-in storage solutions and features to maximize human ergonomics. All the existing conference rooms as well as the newly designed conference room incorporate acoustic panels at the TV wall to help with sound transfer and utilize the latest in audio-visual technology, allowing Smartronix to collaborate with its staff and clients both in the office and through the ever-growing video calls.
EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS
LOCATION
Gaithersburg, MD
COMPLETION
November 2018
AWARDS
2016 IIDA Award of Merit
PROJECT TEAM
HITT Construction
GPI Engineering
Price Modern - Haworth
DESCRIPTION
From visioning kick-off meetings to actual move-in, DBI worked with Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (EBSI) on every aspect of its new corporate headquarters. DBI successfully maintained EBSI’s high level of corporate professionalism while transforming the workspace from an enclosed, nonwindowed office into an open, collaborative, and functional environment that infused the company’s scientific brand into all aspects of the space. A 30’ x 30’ opening was created within the fifth-floor slab to allow for a twostory reception and atrium space, a feature that connects the work flow of the fourth and fifth floors via the new monumental staircase.
AMBU
SIZE 25,689 RSF
LOCATION
Columbia, MD
COMPLETION
March 2023
AWARDS
2023 Associated Builders and Contractors: Greater Baltimore - Excellence in Construction Award
PROJECT TEAM
CK Commercial COPT
TAI Engineering Officeworks
DESCRIPTION
Ambu, the global market leader in single-use endoscopy, including the world’s first single-use bronchoscope, the Ambu® aScopeTM, chose DBI to create their United States headquarters in Columbia, Maryland. This hybrid office, promoting maximum flexibility, offers an abundance of huddle spaces, phone booths, and open collaboration zones to promote teamwork. A core number of assigned offices are provided, as well as ample “nomadic” workstation seating. DBI designers worked diligently to develop a comprehensive understanding of the client’s culture, bringing the Ambu brand to the space through the use of custom graphics and coral and teal corporate colors. A simulation lab was created as part of this “brand-forward” approach. Displaying much of Ambu’s groundbreaking technology for outpatient care, operating theater, and emergency room, the sim lab is integrated into the reception area, through a glass partition. A very low construction cost was achieved through salvage of 80% of lighting fixtures and ceiling tiles from the original space.
LOCATION
Rockville, MD
COMPLETION
August 2007
DESCRIPTION
USP converted half of the laboratory spaces to open office with systems furniture, and demolished most of the remaining individual lab spaces to create one open laboratory. As part of the scope, DBI and Allen & Shariff designed and installed additional hoods to supplement the existing hoods, new snorkels, exhaust for balance enclosures, a walk-in refrigerator, a dehumidification chamber, safety showers, and eye washes throughout the lab. DBI also reconfigured all of the existing lab benches into the new open environment bench layout. USP wished to occupy the space as quickly as possible. To meet that goal, the design team delivered the space in two phases.
N FAIRFAX DRIVE
4001
SIZE 7,703 SF
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
COMPLETION
July 2021
PROJECT TEAM
Penzance
Kane Construction DDG of Virginia
DESCRIPTION
The core restrooms and main lobby had been previously renovated but the building at 4001 N Fairfax Drive was in need of a conference facility and lounge amenity spaces to support existing tenants and potential new tenants.
Penzance also wanted to create two spec suites to complete ½ of the remaining 2nd floor, leaving a 3rd space in shell condition for a new tenant. DBI also incorporated a new standard for the 2nd floor tenant lobby into this project.
FEES AND SCHEDULE
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Exhibit D - Bid Proposal Form
Architectural Services - Tenant Improvements
Request for Proposal
The undersigned, as bidder, declares that they have carefully reviewed and examined the information contained in this Request for Proposal and hereby proposes to complete the services requested including labor, material, equipment, supervision, insurance, freight, taxes, overhead and profit for the above-mentioned project.
A. Proposal Information
Bidder Name:
B. Proposal Breakdown
l. BASE PROPOSAL DETAIL
Space Plan & Schematic
Design
Design Development
Contract Documents
Construction
2. ESTIMATED COST OF REIMBURSABLE$
Exhibit D - Bid Proposal Form
Architectural Services - Tenant Improvements
Request for Proposal
Reimbursable Expense Estimate
3. ADDITIONAL SERVICES DETAIL
Additional Services (List any additional services, if any, that your firm would propose)
Remarks
Additional Services Proposed
4. MARKUP ON FOR ENGAGING OTHER CONSULTANTS
(Express as a percentage of the Consultant's Contract Value)
• Based on the Architect contracting directly with the Outside Engineer or Consultant %
• Based on the Owner contracting directly with the Outside Engineer or Consultant and the Architect coordinating the consultant's work ___ %
C. Proposal Clarifications
Bidder shall include any clarifications or assumptions qualifying their proposal.
D. Signature of Bidder
Company Name:
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Title:
Date: Address:
DBI Standard Hourly Rate Schedule
Principal
Managing Director
Director
Senior Project Manager
Project Manager
Architectural Designer
Interior Designer
Intern
Administrative Support Staff
Engenium Standard Hourly Rate Schedule ( 15% mark-up)
Principal Engineer
Managing Engineer
Senior Engineer
Engineer / Designer II
MEP Designer
Junior MEP Designer
Intern Designer/Engineer
Administrative Support
Reimbursables
$260.00 per hour
$225.00 per hour
$200.00 per hour
$165.00 per hour
$140.00 per hour
$130.00 per hour
$130.00 per hour
$ 95.00 per hour
$ 95.00 per hour
$242.00 per hour
$226.00 per hour
$215.00 per hour
$193.00 per hour
$176.00 per hour
$154.00 per hour
$132.00
$ 116.00 per hour
DBI and our subconsultants are to be reimbursed for expenses such as all plot drawings and other reproduction expenses, messenger services, postage, long-distance phone calls, local transportation, travel, and out-of-town living expenses. Expenses will be invoiced separately as professional compensation in the above contract, as costs are accumulated and marked-up with a multiplier of 1.15. Mileage will be invoiced at the prevailing federal government rate.
Clarifications, Assumptions, Exclusions
The following services are excluded from the above scope of work and will be billed either as a fixed fee or hourly according to the current DBI prevailing hourly rate schedule provided in this proposal.
• Additional services due to Client, Client’s Representative, or Building Owner-driven changes or supplemental documentation to the budget, schedule, and / or phased services listed above after authorization to proceed to the next phase. Should DBI find that the original scope of work has expanded/changed, DBI will provide a written summary of the additional services in the form of an Additional Work Letter with a request for Client’s authorization to proceed.
• DBI assumes the design work for all areas within this project will be performed simultaneously. Therefore, production of documents to address construction phasing, multiple permits, multiple bidding processes, non-simultaneous design process, and non-simultaneous construction process are not included.
• Request for redesign of the construction documentation after this phase has begun
• Research and supplemental A/E drawings associated with value engineering.
• Book specifications.
• Any accessibility compliance upgrades or modifications to areas outside the scope of work or within the base building common areas, U.O.N.
• Third-party peer review.
• Design Consultants for audio-visual, acoustical, lighting, security, structural, IT/voice, and data cable or network design services.
• Upgrades to existing base building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler, and life safety systems.
• Fire protection piping design, head layout, and hydraulic calculations.
• Value engineering after the bid price is received, if the bids are within 5% of what was budgeted and priced during preliminary pricing exercise. Throughout the project process, DBI will select products, materials, and specifications to meet the project budget. DBI recommends a preliminary pricing exercise from a third-party Vendor to confirm budget compliance and alternate specifications to meet the budget. DBI assumes no responsibility for varying construction costs.
• LEED® Services:
o DBI will design with sustainable materials that may quality for LEED® Certified Interiors (CI).
o Silver, Gold, and Platinum LEED® design will constitute additional design services.
o LEED® documentation, certification, and/or commissioning services.
o LEED® Furniture selection and specifications
o Well Building Standard® Design.
o DC Green Building Code Design as required by DCRA.
• Finish binders, boards, and renderings.
• The following FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) design services consisting of:
