RFP: Volkswagen Group of America - Marketing Headquarters

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA MARKETING HEADQUARTERS

*This proposal was completed as part of a project simulation. All works under “Similar Projects” and “Recent Projects” are credited to the original design team. Additionally, “Talbott Design Co.” is fictitious and does not exist, all statements made were for the project simulation.

PROPOSED BY: MAGGIE TALBOTT-MALONE

FIRM INTRODUCTION 1

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Talbott Design Co. is a design and architecture firm based in Seattle, WA. For more than two decades we have greatly impacted Workplace, Healthcare, Education, and Hospitality Design with innovative and functional design. Talbott Design Co. focuses on creating spaces with intention in order to improve user experience.

The most important principle of our firm is to embody the clients wishes and goals. We work immensely to create exceptional means of communication in order to fully understand the client perspective. Clients are the most important aspect no matter the scale of the project. Every project we work on is important to every member of our staff and we hope to exceed your expectations.

We are thankful to be granted the opportunity to present our qualifications and credentials in regard to the Volkswagen Marketing Headquarters Renovation. Our team is composed of numerous professionals who are highly educated and qualified.

FIRM QUALIFICATIONS

FIRM QUALIFICATIONS

Completing over 150 projects (96 being LEED Certified) in Workplace, Healthcare, Education, and Hospitality Design, Talbott Design Co. has experience in all fields of design and architecture.

Our team has also earned over 60 design awards from both the design and architecture industry and the local community.

Our main principle is to emphasize that we focus on client goals, communication, and improving user experience.

FIRM PERSONNEL

FIRM PERSONNEL

MAGGIE TALBOTT-MALONE - Principal Designer

Education:

AAS Interior Design Kirkwood Community College

Other Terms of Involvement:

LEED Green Associate

Kirkwood Student Interior Designers Vice President

IIDA Member

NEWH Member

With more than three decades of experience in the design and architecture field, Maggie is the owner of Talbott Design Co. Maggie works closely will all members of her team. This helps to ensure that the firm is exceeding client expectations and continuously producing quality work that aligns with the firm’s mission. Working to create a positive environment for both employees and clients, Maggie approaches all aspects of design with passion.

SERVICES

Architectural Design

Interior Design

Sustainable Design

Engineering

Civil

Electrical

Mechanical

Structural

General Contracting

Construction + Project Management

*All services and processes are closely monitored by Talbott Design Co. to ensure that quality work is produced.

SIMILAR PROJECTS 5

AUTODESK: SAN FRANSISCO WORKSHOP

VANS: COSTA MESA HEADQUARTERS

CAPITAL ONE: TORONTO HEADQUARTERS

RECENT PROJECTS 6

EKH CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL: THAILAND

BERKLEY HOTEL: COLORADO

LITHUANIAN UNIVERSITY: LITHUANIA

PROJECT

PROJECT SCOPE

Reception/Waiting

Equipment Room

Presentation Room

Training/Seminar Room

Large Conference Room

Small Conference Room

Beverage Center

Lunch/Break Room

Workroom

Vice Presidents Office

Account Executives

Support Staff

Restrooms

Bleacher Style Forum Space

*Certain spaces are required to have acoustical privacy

*Access to natural light is required for all work stations

PROGRAM

Basic Space requirements:

1. The conference rooms, private offices, training room, and presentation room, require acoustic privacy

2. Access to natural light and exterior view is very desirable for all offices and workstations

Space Program (ceilings 34’):

A. Reception/waiting

1. This working reception station greets visitors and controls visitors traffic, and provides secretarial services. There are 3 secretarial positions at this location.

2. Total work surface must be at least 20 sq. ft, accommodate a flat screen monitor, keyboard tray, and a small desktop printer, and provide at least one box/file drawer pedestal.

3. A transaction counter is required for arriving visitors

4. Lateral files, 18 lin. Ft., must be within easy reach.

5. Waiting area should include seating for 12, plus coat closet or storage.

6. There should be wall-mounted display racks for company literature

B. Equipment Room

1. Central control and equipment storage for all of the presentation and conference spaces, located adjacent to the reception station

2. provide 90 to 100 sq. ft. room with lockable door

C. Presentation Room

1. A conventional lecture space with comfortable fixed seating for 24 people

2. A speaker’s lectern or a panelists’ table and chairs for four, at the front of the room

3. A motorized ceiling recessed projection screen, a ceiling mounted projector

4. A marker board surface

5. A closet for stacking chairs and tables.

D. Training/Seminar Room

1. Seating for 16 people at eight training tables 72”w x 24” d.

2. Each table should contain a flat screen monitor, keyboard tray, and a desktop printer

3. a speakers lectern at the front of the room

4. A motorized ceiling recessed projection screen, a ceiling mounted projector

5. A marker board surface

E. Large Conference Room

1. A central, modular conference table for 12 people

2. A motorized ceiling recessed projection screen, a ceiling mounted projector

3. A marker board surface

4. A pin-up wall

F. Small Conference room

1. A central, modular conference table for 6 people

2. A motorized ceiling recessed projection screen, a ceiling mounted projector

3. A marker board surface

4. A pin-up wall

G. A beverage center

1. At least 10 sq. ft. of open counter space, plus full complement of base and wall cabinets

2. single- bowl sink, stand up refrigerator, under counter dishwasher, two burner coffeemaker, and a location for a microwave.

H. Lunch/break room

1. Flexible table seating for 15 people

I. Workroom

1. Freestanding copier

2. Mail sorting table

3. Lockable supply shelving in cabinets or closet

4. Employee coat closet with 6 lin. Ft. of hanging rod

J. Vice Presidents Office

1. Executive desk, 18 to 22 lin. Ft. of desk space

2. Flat screen monitor, keyboard tray, small desktop printer, and book shelves

3. task chair and 2 pull up guest chairs

4. conversational conference area with lounge seating for four plus space for the two pull up chairs to become part of the grouping when needed.

K. Account Executives (3)

1. Management work station with at least 20 sq. ft. of desk surface, a flat screen monitor, keyboard tray, and a small desktop printer

2. Management task chair with two pull up guest chairs

3. 9 linear feet of lateral files

L. Support staff (15)

1. a work station with lateral storage and pedestal storage cabinets

2. a vertical coat storage area

3. methods of personalization

M. Rest Rooms

1. Men: 4 lavatories, 3 urinals, 5 toilet stalls

2. Women: 4 lavatories, 8 toilet stalls

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN SERVICES

Life Cycle Costing + Assessment

Optimization of Site Potential and Location

Minimizing Use of Non-Renewable Resources

Protecting & Conserving Water

Protecting & Conserving Energy

Using Environmentally Preferred Products

Indoor Environmental Quality

Optimizing Operation and Maintenance Practices

*Talbott Design Co. works tirelessly for all projects to be LEED Certified

TIMELINE 9

FEBRUARY 2023

PROJECT PROPOSAL

MARCH 2023

PHASE I: SCHEMATIC DESIGN

MAY 2023

PHASE III: CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION

APRIL 2023

PHASE II: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

JULY 2023

PHASE IV: RENOVATION BEGINS

AUGUST 2024

PHASE IV: RENOVATION COMPLETION

SEPTEMBER 2024

PHASE IV: MOVE IN

AUGUST 2024

PHASE IV: FINAL INSPECTION

BUDGET CONTROL

CONTRACTOR FEES

2.5 MILLION

3 MILLION

11 MILLION

1.25 MILLION

DESIGN FEES

2.5 MILLION

TOTAL COST

25 MILLION

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*This proposal was completed as part of a project simulation. All works under “Similar Projects” and “Recent Projects” are credited to the original design team. Additionally, “Talbott Design Co.” is fictitious and does not exist, all statements made were for the project simulation.