QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES FACILITY RENOVATION STUDY HISTORICAL LARKSPUR CITY HALL
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
CONTENTS LETTER OF INTEREST SECTION 1 Project Approach and Understanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SECTION 2 Fee Proposal and Work Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 SECTION 3 Proposer Capabilities and Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 SECTION 4 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 SECTION 5 Appendix - Acknowledgment of Addenda
February 12, 2024 Julian Skinner Larkspur City Engineer / Public Works Director 325 Doherty Drive Larkspur, CA 94939
Re: Request for Proposals for Facility Renovation Study for Historic Larkspur City Hall Dear Mr. Skinner and Selection Committee Members, For over a hundred years, the Larkspur Historic City Hall has held a place on the ground and in the hearts and minds of the Larkspur community. The building’s long-established presence on Magnolia Avenue marks the south end of the downtown historic core, and with the library’s imminent relocation, the time to consider the historic City Hall’s next act is now. Given our experience with other municipalities and public agencies on similar studies, Siegel & Strain Architects with our historic preservation architect Frederic Knapp appreciate the scope outlined in the City’s Request for Proposal as it gets directly to the question of what you can do over time for how much. In our work with nonprofits and cities, where every penny spent is a penny raised and justified, the bottom line is critical to decision-making. The focus here on understanding what you have, how you might modify and replace aspects, and their associated costs is spot on in informing choices for the building’s future. In addition to cost, another central consideration is flexibility, so the building and site can relatively easily assume different uses over time. The building’s significance to the community and its contribution to sustainability are critical factors. What these four primary factors − cost, flexibility, community values, and sustainability − have in common is future-proofing, looking way down the road to make good decisions now that capture the imagination of community members and donors, and hold up 50 or 100 years from now. In our strategic partnership with the City of Larkspur on this initial endeavor, we would rely on you tell us what the community values and the role this building has in the community psyche, and we would bring an approach to marrying historic significance to use, sustainability and decarbonization that respects the intangible value the building and site offer. For this study, we have assembled a team of like-minded consultants who share this thinking, who are familiar with Larkspur and the site, and who know how to take the beeline in uncovering necessary information to make informed decisions. Siegel & Strain Architects’ work with the National Park Service, non-profit clients, and Bay Area cities such as Berkeley, Oakley, Brisbane and Portola Valley has trained us to think well into the future when devising strategies for re-use and new construction. Our historic preservation architect Frederic Knapp augments our firm’s historic buildings knowledge with broad skills and decades of experience in reinforcing the cultural value of buildings while making changes needed to serve their users better. Our estimator’s approach to diagramming assumptions is a valuable tool for clearly illustrating where the major costs lie. Our structural engineer is committed to proposing seismic retrofit solutions that honor the historic building and integrate seamlessly with the future use of the building. Similarly, our CASp consultant welcomes the opportunity to find creative solutions to accessibility at City Hall that also support the desired use. Our electrical engineer can always be counted upon to provide innovative, well-integrated design solutions − plus, he’s a Larkspur native. Our civil engineer and landscape architects are based in Marin County and worked on sidewalk and street improvements along Magnolia Street near City Hall. We are excited by the possibility of working with you on this project. We know that this is an important step for this property and for you, and please know that it would be equally important to us. We look forward to hearing from you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me, or Project Manager Laura Levenberg, for any additional information. Sincerely,
Susi Marzuola, AIA, LEED AP BD+ C Authorized Representative Principal Siegel & Strain Architects 510.547.8092 x 105 susi@siegelstrain.com
6201 Doyle Street, Suite B Emeryville, CA 94608
510.547.8092
info@siegelstrain.com
www.siegelstrain.com
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SECTION 1 – PROJECT APPROACH AND UNDERSTANDING
PROJECT APPROACH AND UNDERSTANDING
Washington Township Veterans Memorial Building
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING The purpose of this study, as we understand it from the RFP, addendums, walk-through, review of provided documentation, and watching Council discussions on the topic, is to provide the City with the necessary information to make informed decisions about the near-, mid-, and long-term future of the 110-year-old Larkspur City Hall at 400 Magnolia. Our efforts will build on the relevant studies undertaken by the City over the last few years, and consolidate them into a more complete narrative that accounts for all of the valued resources – financial, spatial, historic, embodied carbon and intangible – represented in the structure. A more comprehensive understanding of the building, informed by a laser scan and Revit model, an ASCE 41-17 Tier 3 analysis, a Historic Structures Report, an accessibility evaluation, and existing conditions reports, will provide the necessary foundation for developing and evaluating future potential uses for the building. In focused collaboration with the City, City Representatives, and Stakeholders, we will investigate potential renovation options and assess possible future uses that balance the realities of the building and associated costs with the desires of the Community and City Council.
PROJECT APPROACH Our approach is to start where you are and fill in the gaps in the work you have already done. Our proposed work plan is comprehensive and efficient, designed to deliver a compelling and realistic renovation study aimed at providing decision-makers with the information needed to inform the future renovation and use, and to assist as you seek funding for future phases of the project. We know from experience that careful listening and accurate documentation are vital to capturing the City’s vision, values, and goals for the future of City Hall, and to ensuring all members of the City and consultant team start on the same page and move forward with common purpose. As we embark on the relatively limited scope of the initial renovation study, we will keep the bigger picture and the long-term vision for City Hall in mind. Our practice embraces the integration of historic preservation and sustainable design. We believe that preserving and adapting historic buildings, while rehabilitating them for a longer life and higher performance, is the best and highest standard for both. As your architects, Siegel & Strain Architects and Knapp Architects specialize in working with public agencies to envision unique solutions that fit particular needs now and in the future. Our team will: • Create elegant design solutions that fulfill our clients’ program and goals; • Respect financial realities, design within budget; • Implement an efficient and effective process that builds on work completed and connects design to building users and the wider community; • Develop site specific designs with a strong sense of place, that also connect to larger social and ecological realms; • Propose solutions that prioritize longevity, intrinsic value, and respect for City Hall’s historic character and the investment it represents; • Employ sustainable strategies in a historic building context to create a design that is purposeful, yet flexible to serve the needs of the community for decades to come.
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FACILITY RENOVATION STUDY FOR HISTORICAL LARKSPUR CITY HALL
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Julia Morgan Hall, UC Berkeley
Orinda City Hall
PERFORMING THE WORK Cornerstones of S&S and Knapp Architects’ client relationships and project management are strategic thinking, quality deliverables, design excellence, and responsiveness. We approach our projects as partnerships with our clients from day one, and we would work directly with you to: • Develop a comprehensive scope of services that best suits your organization and that can be completed efficiently; • Detail a schedule that includes ample time for tasks, review, and back-checks; • Keep you apprised of tasks and progress with regularly scheduled check-ins; • Control quality and coordination between consultants efforts; • Stay current on estimated project costs which informs phasing and funding strategies; • Employ established office standards and templates so that our efforts can focus on your specific project and needs. As mentioned in our letter, the City Hall Renovation Study is an important project to the City of Larkspur and would be no less important to us, and we are prepared to commit our highly qualified staff to this effort. Our proposed team is available to commence work in February of 2024 and will be committed to the project for the duration. As established firms with dedicated staff and successful systems for managing workloads, we are experienced in balancing the needs of concurrent project schedules. Our mix of civic, recreation, and utility district projects is of a scale and pace to ensure that the proposed project team and the necessary support staff are available to commit the appropriate level of effort to this project. We anticipate our core design team staff will be committed to the project as represented by a percentage of each staff person’s time as noted in the included fee spreadsheet.
PARTNERING WITH YOU A successful project requires early involvement by all parties and ongoing clear communication about process and design, goals and values, priorities and trade-offs, deliverables, and schedule. To start where you are, we’ll initiate the project by setting communications protocols, refining the scope and schedule, defining key milestones, and establishing clear project goals. We will also conduct a series of informational interviews with key project members to understand who’s who and what’s what, and what the common ground and controversies are. We will also establish communication protocols, documentation standards, milestones, and expectations with our design team so that we are functioning in unison. We recommend the City form a core project team of City staff who will meet with the design team for regularly scheduled project updates and check-ins. We will conduct project management coordination meetings with the designated City project manager and work sessions with the larger City project team when required for timely design input and decision-making. These strategies ensure that the City and design team are working together and addressing any issues that might arise in a timely manner. Our team has no actual, apparent, potential, direct, or indirect conflicts of interest with respect to the team members, management, or employees of the team members or other persons working on this project.
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Yosemite Valley Welcome Center
Hamlin School
BEST PRACTICES Our work is guided by the principle that historic sites and landscapes require thoughtful management rather than halting change. We strive to strengthen the historic character of properties by going beyond strict historical interpretation towards an understanding that sites are dynamic in nature. We focus on maintaining what holds significant and meaningful connection to the past while exploring relevant and viable opportunities for change. We will help you to envision the role of Larkspur City Hall within the community now and for generations to come. We have assembled a well-rounded team of specialists who will fill in the gaps in the studies you have completed to date and who will follow the best practices offered below in the process of addressing your specific needs for the City Hall Renovation Study.
MEANINGFUL INFORMATION EXCHANGE Our best practice for meaningful engagement with clients and project stakeholders is to ask the right people the right questions at the right time, openly and transparently. Through this approach, we identify common ground and develop clear criteria to evaluate and prioritize options that resonate with project goals in the development and evolution of renovation options. Articulation of a shared vision for the project is, in our experience and practice, the best way to ensure a successful outcome, which in this case is a robust renovation study that envisions change over time, aids the City in securing funding, and instills confidence in all involved.
OPTION DEVELOPMENT The process of working with you to develop renovation study design options will be collaborative, iterative, and responsive to function, need, existing conditions, and costs. We’ll start with informational interviews and programming work to clarify values, goals, and needs, then drill down on what this means for City Hall. We’ll seek to answer questions such as: • What uses have you considered for the current library space? • What areas of City Hall do you imagine the public needing to access? • What kinds of community amenities do you want to provide here? • What is the projected growth for City staff and what facilities do you anticipate needing in 5 to 20 years? While the renovation study itself is focused on updating the building assessments and producing very high-level conceptual design options, it is our practice to think about the integration of programmatic needs, architectural, and building systems, even at the very early stages of design. We may also consider, at your direction, the following: • Historic, natural, and architectural context of Larkspur including surrounding uses in the downtown area • Circulation, parking, and accessibility patterns including pedestrian, vehicular, and other modalities • Safety and security considerations • Zoning regulations • Phasing, flexibility, and changeability
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FACILITY RENOVATION STUDY FOR HISTORICAL LARKSPUR CITY HALL
SECTION 1 – PROJECT APPROACH AND UNDERSTANDING
Berkeley Civic Center, Vision and Design Concept
Berkeley Historic City Hall
For each use scenario, we will develop a list of spaces, assign areas, identify attributes and quantities, and test them against the building plans. We will diagram alternatives for each option (5-10 years, 20-30 years, and 50-100 years), looking at how programmatic elements may be combined and laid out within the existing building envelope, and evaluate them against pre-established criteria. We’ll solicit your input during collaborative review meetings, and built-in feedback loops in our communications during the renovation design studies to make sure we are covering all the critical points. Once alternatives have settled down, we will look to the City to select your preferred approaches for the cost planner to estimate. The preferred approaches plus the cost estimates and findings of the site investigations will be compiled into a final report.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Our team’s historic architect, Knapp Architects, will conduct site observations and research to understand the historical significance of Larkspur City Hall in detail and to identify the physical portions, elements, and materials that allow the building to represent the community’s history. They will evaluate this information and present a dynamic view of what makes the building tick as a historic asset in the downtown Larkspur historic district. Knapp Architects will highlight opportunities to rebuild what has been lost and leverage what exists today, while also looking for ways to accommodate new uses. Sustainable design and historical preservation go hand-in-hand. Together, Siegel & Strain and Knapp will identify how to retain and repurpose the components that contribute most to the building’s character, historical significance, and structural integrity. We will ensure that the City of Larkspur gets the most use out of the materials and resources that have been invested into the existing City Hall, while also achieving all the goals of the project. The best practices utilized by Knapp Architects to achieve these outcomes include: • Careful observation and documentation of the condition of historic materials and features and probing their potential and requirements for repair • Collaborative brainstorming with the design team to weigh trade-offs for seismic and accessibility options • Identifying opportunities that would safeguard or even improve the historical integrity of City Hall, particularly the reconstruction of historic interior conditions or features that have been removed • Preparation of the HSR geared towards the specific needs of this project and based on Preservation Brief 43: The Preparation and Use of Historic Structure Reports and published guidance from the CA Office of Historic Preservation
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SECTION 1 – PROJECT APPROACH AND UNDERSTANDING
Berkeley Hillel
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS Tipping has extensive experience with a wide variety of analysis methods, varying from prescriptive to complex, and they focus on using the right tool for each unique job. In the case of the Larkspur City Hall building, the existing Seismic Vulnerability Assessment provides a rich basis of information and documentation from which to continue the work. The construction type of the existing building (light-framed wood walls) will lead Tipping to take a time-tested and cost-effective approach to the analysis and retrofit design, largely utilizing strategically placed plywood shear walls and metal connection hardware. They will identify constraints and opportunities – be they physical, programmatic, economic, or strategic – to ensure that the renovation and retrofit goals can be met within the planned timelines and budgets and that proposed seismic retrofit measures are integrated with future building functions and plans for the next generation of thriving community use.
ACCESSIBILITY ANALYSIS As a dedicated Certified Access Specialist (CASp) consultant and licensed architect, Steven Hall of Bay Area CASp prioritizes accuracy and in-depth analysis of applicable codes in every review he conducts. He strives to ensure that the reporting for all facilities he assesses identify unmet accessibility standards by thoroughly examining the built environment for potential barriers and providing mitigation strategies. He takes pride in an unwavering commitment to being responsive to your unique needs and he looks forward to proposing creative solutions that respond to the particular needs and challenges of the Larkspur City Hall. He understands that accessibility interpretations and applications can vary, based on the site conditions, historic building codes, etc. and his approach will be tailored accordingly, fostering open collaboration about barrier and mitigation strategies with the City at every step of the way. In addition to responsiveness and creative problem-solving, some of the best practices that will be deployed by our team’s CASp consultant are thoroughness, adaptability, and professional architectural knowledge. The result is the delivery of a comprehensive assessment of the Larkspur City Hall that empowers you to create an inclusive environment for your staff, residents, and all building users.
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING ANALYSIS O’Mahony & Myer and Alter Engineering, our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing team, have a long track record of collaborating with one another − and with Siegel & Strain Architects − on numerous public and civic projects. The team’s history working together is an important part of what makes this a great MEP team for the Larkspur City Hall. Both firms are committed to local projects in Marin County and have extensive experience with historic preservation projects and complex building renovations. Some of the best practices that will be utilized by the team in order to help Larkspur build a comfortable, resilient, and sustainable City Hall include: • Keeping senior staff intimately involved on every project, ensuring a smooth workflow and quick iteration of design concepts • Maintaining a database of building requirements and data to draw from in order to confidently size a new electric service to setup your project for an all-electric future • Holistic solutions for all-electric buildings with photovoltaics, battery systems, and high-efficiency heat pump HVAC and water heating systems • Close coordination with other disciplines and attention to detail in order to integrate modern mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and fire alarm systems into historic buildings
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FACILITY RENOVATION STUDY FOR HISTORICAL LARKSPUR CITY HALL
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UC Davis Tahoe Fish Hatchery
Maritime Child Development Center
COST ESTIMATING Our team’s cost estimator, Bob Borinstein, has decades of experience developing cost estimates for projects of various sizes and during all the phases of design. He has worked on numerous historic preservation projects and knows the right questions to ask, factors to consider, and contingencies to carry on early design studies like this one. While estimates for the renovation studies for the City Hall will be developed in today’s dollars for comparison, Bob’s understanding of escalation factors will be of critical importance to projecting out very long-term cost estimates. Bob knows that historic preservation projects present unique opportunities and challenges in selecting the most cost-effective solutions. In our work with Bob, we will weigh these options carefully even at the very early stages of the project. Some of the other factors unique to historic preservation projects that impact cost are: • The type, quality, and quantity of historic fabric that needs to be disturbed, cataloged, stored, and subsequently reinstalled during the course of the project. • The need to replace components like windows, doors, and their associated hardware in-kind to be consistent with historic character while also meeting energy efficiency, acoustic demands, and accessibility requirements. • Higher likelihood of discovering unexpected conditions when finishes are removed in historic buildings. These discovery risks have to be accounted for in the form of cost contingencies and allowances. • Requirements for the installation and maintenance of very high levels of protection for historic finishes and elements. • Higher levels of quality control and coordination with the contractor during construction. • As an example of the complexity of estimating on historic preservation projects, what might initially appear to be the most cost-effective seismic bracing approach or mechanical system, might turn out to have an out-sized cost impact on finish removal and repair. More expensive systems may conversely offer a more limited impact on these finishes and result in an overall lower project cost.
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SECTION 2 – FEE PROPOSAL AND WORK PLAN
FEE PROPOSAL AND WORK PLAN In this section, we’ve included a proposed work plan upon which we based our fee in addition to our pricing structure to ensure complete clarity and understanding of the project’s financial aspects and our proposed project schedule. Combined these three components − work plan, schedule, and fee − demonstrate how we would deliver exceptional value while adhering to the project’s objectives. The Fee Proposal details our hourly rates and estimated billable hours for each team member as well as an anticipated percentage of their time dedicated to this project. We also provide a comprehensive breakdown of fees, aligned with the proposed Work Plan (or scope of services), to communicate the anticipated financial commitments. This proposal was developed without the benefit of your input and is based on our current understanding of the project as described in the RFP, the exhibits, the addendum, and the site visit. Our assumptions are outlined in the Work Plan. We offer this Fee Proposal as a starting point for discussion, and we would look forward to working with the City to refine the scope and fee to satisfy your needs.
WORK PLAN TASK 0: CONTRACT FINALIZATION TASK PURPOSE: Finalize a scope of services, deliverables, meetings, schedule and contract for project 0.1 Establish the City’s core project team and primary point of contact. 0.2 Develop, document, and negotiate a scope of services including deliverables, schedule, fee, and communications protocols with the City’s project manager (PM) and City project team. MEETINGS: 0.3 Up to (2) meetings with the City’s PM to review the above and coordinate. TASK 1: INFORMATION GATHERING TASK PURPOSE: Catch up with the City; gather information needed to begin renovation studies and summarize in narrative. 1.1 Existing Conditions and Background Documentation: Collect and review relevant project documents. 1.2 Provide laser scan of the existing building and a Revit model. 1.3 Informational Interviews: Assume up to (4) interviews with key representatives from the City and core committees to learn about the project history, common ground, and challenges; understand what is current and accepted as a starting point in the reports completed by the City over the past 10 years; discuss project objectives, goals, and values; and assess potential future building uses for the City’s public library area. City staff to assist with scheduling and identification of key representatives and stakeholders to be interviewed. MEETINGS: 1.4 Project Initiation: Start-up meeting with City of Larkspur project team 1.4.1 Confirm design team understanding of studies completed to date; confirm items that need further study. 1.4.2 Discuss parameters and expectations including project budget and schedule. 1.4.3 Establish protocols for communication and decision-making. 1.5 Work Session with City’s project team: Summarize findings of document review and informational interviews in a narrative; establish goals for immediate occupancy of City Hall building in future design options. 1.6 Project management and progress meetings with the City’s PM (assume two meetings) TASK 2: SITE INVESTIGATION TASK PURPOSE: High-level assessment of existing conditions, building on the assessments that have already been done and resulting in a Draft Site Investigation Report 2.1 Site Visit: Conduct a multi-disciplinary site investigation for the design team to observe and evaluate the current state of the building and its systems as described in task 2.2 below. 2.2 Draft Site Investigation Report including findings of the following: 2.2.1 Architectural Assessment: Evaluate building elements (such as stairs, elevators, railings, and interior finishes, etc.) that can or must be modified and changed, particularly related to removal of library use and/or code compliance.
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2.2.2 Structural ASCE 41-17 Tier 3 Analysis: Seismic evaluation and analysis of retrofit options for the existing building. The scope of destructive testing/repair is unknown - provided as an allowance, see below. 2.2.3 Conduct ADA Accessibility Evaluation: including the path of travel (internal to the building and at exterior), clearances, restrooms, furnishings, and other impediments to universal access. 2.2.4 MEP Systems Assessment: Building on findings of the Kitchell Facility Condition Assessment report dated 3/18/22, provide an assessment of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire alarm systems. 2.2.5 Site Assessment: Evaluate site conditions; create site analysis and zoning diagram; coordinate with the water district as required for new fire sprinklers, meter fees, etc. 2.2.6 Historic Structures Report (HSR): Develop HSR parts 1, Evolution of the Building, and 2, Evaluation of Potential Uses; include an evaluation of historic building elements that must be maintained and preserved in order to meet the City’s historic preservation goals for the building; identify building elements that can be demolished and replicated. MEETINGS: 2.3 Draft Site Investigation Report Review Meeting: with the City and Design Team 2.4 Project management and progress meetings with the City’s PM (assume two meetings) TASK 3: RENOVATION STUDY TASK PURPOSE: Understand future City Hall uses; develop design options for short-long term use of the building; deliver floor plan diagrams and cost estimates to the City. 3.1 Programming: Evaluate and assess future potential building uses and develop a spatial program for each option. 3.2 Renovation Studies: 3.2.1 Draft Alternatives: The design team creates up to three preliminary plan alternatives for each option (5-10 year, 20-30 year, and 50-100 year). 3.2.2 Final Options: Document preferred alternatives in the form of floor plan diagrams and narrative descriptions of proposed building systems. 3.3 Cost Estimate: for each of the preferred renovation design alternatives to assist with the development of a project budget and assist the City Council in making an informed decision. 3.4 Construction Schedule Estimates: showing the duration of construction for each of the preferred renovation study options. MEETINGS: 3.5 Programming work session: Evaluate and assess future potential building uses and project goals. 3.6 Renovation Study Options Review Meeting: with the City and design team. Solicit input on alternatives and select a preferred alternative (or hybrid) for each option for finalization; confirm approach for meeting immediate occupancy engineering requirements. 3.7 Project management and cost estimate review meetings with the City’s PM (assume two meetings) TASK 4: FACILITY RENOVATION REPORT TASK PURPOSE: Compile and organize the findings of the previous tasks into a comprehensive Facility Renovation Report to be delivered to the City. 4.1 Draft and Final Facility Renovation Report including: 4.1.1 Executive Summary including project purpose and goals 4.1.2 Architectural, Structural, Accessibility, MEP, Site assessments and Historic Structures Report 4.1.3 Spatial program document for each design option 4.1.4 Plan diagrams and systems narratives for each design option 4.1.5 Renovation cost estimate and construction schedule for each design option MEETINGS: 4.2 Draft Facility Renovation Report Review Meeting: Page turn meeting with the City and design team followed by a City review period.
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SECTION 2 – FEE PROPOSAL AND WORK PLAN NEEDED FROM THE CITY: • Establish City’s core project team and primary point of contact • Provide to the design team relevant documents and reports in addition to those provided as exhibits to the RFP • Attendance at all meetings listed above • Timely review of deliverables following the completion of each task - schedule on the following page assumes 2-week review periods. • City staff to provide access to all areas of the building and site during site investigations and laser scanning of the building. ADDITIONAL SERVICES: 1. Topographic Survey of the entire site (not including boundary resolution) 2. Topographic Survey of the limited site area to design accessibility improvements from the public way to accessible parking space 3. Parking plan design studies 4. Utility Locating Service 5. Underground Utility CCTV scanning to verify the condition of sewer and storm drain pipes 6. Destructive testing and repair needed for ASCE 41-17 Tier 3 analysis 7. Attendance or presentation at City Council meetings or other public hearings, commission meetings, etc. 8. Review of utility bills
PROJECT SCHEDULE The following schedule encompasses our proposed timeline for each task and City review periods ensuring a seamless and efficient workflow. It was prepared with our current understanding of the project and our work on similar projects. We look forward to refining the schedule to align with your needs and goals for the project. TASK 0
WEEKS
Contract Finalization
2 weeks
TASK 1
Information Gathering
4 weeks
Site Investigation
TASK 2
4 weeks + City review time Renovation Study
TASK 3
4 weeks + City review time Facility Renovation Report
TASK 4 4 weeks
TEAM FEE SUMMARY TEAM FEE SUMMARY BASIC SERVICES on TIME & MATERIALS BASIS (NOT TO EXCEED)
Task 0: Contract Finalization Task 1: Information Gathering Task 1: Site Investigation Task 3: Renovation Study Task 4: Facility Renovation Report
Total
Architect S&S
Historic Architect Knapp Arch
Structural Tipping
CASp - Bay Area CASp
As-Builts 3DVDT
Cost Planner R Borinstein Co.
Mech/ Plumbing Alter
Elec/Lighting O'Mahony & Myer
Civil CSW|ST2
Landscape RHAA
TOTAL
$0 $13,760 $10,965 $21,450 $9,680 $55,855
$0 $3,825 $34,650 $11,250 $4,275 $54,000
$0 $4,235 $17,780 $5,165 $3,235 $30,415
$0 $300 $4,800 $600 $450 $6,150
$0 $10,325 $0 $0 $0 $10,325
$0 $0 $760 $8,740 $2,280 $11,780
$0 $350 $1,225 $1,750 $525 $3,850
$0 $480 $1,680 $2,160 $960 $5,280
$0 $388 $4,074 $582 $0 $5,044
$0 $1,155 $1,510 $1,780 $570 $5,015
$0 $34,818 $77,444 $53,477 $21,975 $187,714 $2,500
ESTIMATED REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL SERVICES SUMMARY OF OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL SERVICES - ESTIMATED ALLOWANCE, provided for budgetary purposes Structural Tipping 1. Topographic Survey of entire site 2. Topographic Survey of limited site area to design accessibility improvements from the public way to the accessible parking space 3. Parking plan design studies 4. Utility Locating Service 5. Underground Utility CCTV scanning 6. for destructive testing/repair needed for ASCE 41-17 Tier 3 analysis. Total by firm
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Civil CSW|ST2
TOTAL
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$12,000
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$4,120
$4,120
$2,500 $2,000 /day $2,500 /day $23,120
$2,500 $2,000 /day $2,500 /day $10,000 $33,120
$10,000 10,000
$12,000
FACILITY RENOVATION STUDY FOR HISTORICAL LARKSPUR CITY HALL
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FEE PROPOSAL Historic Architect Knapp Arch
Architect - S&S
As-Builts 3DVDT
CASp - Bay Area CASp
Structural - Tipping
Cost Planner - R Mech/Plumbing Borinstein Co. Alter Engineers
Elec/Lighting O'Mahony & Myer
Civil CSW|ST2
Landscape - RHAA
Designer
Principal-in-Charge: Frederic Knapp
Principal-in-Charge: Mike Korolyk
Project Director: Joy Wei
Project Manager: Fuko Tsuruta
Senior Project Engineer: Beverly Xu
Architect, CASp: Steven Hall
3D Laser Scanning
Data Processing
3D Modeling and/or 2D CAD
Principal-in-Charge: Bob Borinstein
Senior Engineer: Sydney Santos
Principal-in-Charge: Pieter Colenbrander
Engineer III: Rich Souza
Principal-in-Charge: Nathan Lozier
Project Manager: Megan Dale
Staff Designer
1. INFORMATION GATHERING 1.1 Existing Conditions and Background Documentation 1.2 Laser scan of existing building; Revit model 1.3 Informational Interviews 1.4 Meeting: Project Initiation 1.5 Meeting: Work Session w/ City project team 1.6 Meetings: Project management meetings
Project Manager: Laura Levenberg
0. CONTRACT FINALIZATION 0.1 Establish City core project team and point of contact 0.2 Develop, document, and negotiate scope, schedule, fee, etc. 0.3 Meeting with City's PM to review/coordinate
Principal-in-Charge: Susi Marzuola
Task
Position
BASIC SERVICES on TIME & MATERIALS BASIS (NOT TO EXCEED)
Rate
$285
$190
$130
$225
$295
$230
$195
$170
$150
$2,850
$1,200
$1,600
$190
$175
$240
$194
$300
$285
$160
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1 6 2 2 3 14 9% $3,990
8 4 12 4 4 3 35 22% $6,650 $13,760
24 24 15% $3,120
6 4 2 2 3 17 11% $3,825 $3,825
1 1 1 3 2% $885
2 2 1% $340
2 2 1% $300 $300
1.5 1.5 days $4,275
0.5 0.5 day $600 $10,325
3.4 3.4 days $5,450
0% $0 $0
2 2 1% $350 $350
2 2 1% $480 $480
2 2 1% $388 $388
1 1 1% $300
3 3 2% $855 $1,155
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2 3 11 7% $3,135
6 3 33 21% $6,270 $10,965
12 8% $1,560
3 3 154 96% $34,650 $34,650
5 3% $1,475
1 1 14 27 9% 17% $3,220 $5,265 $17,780
4 6 1 1 6 3 3 24 15% $6,840
12 16 4 2 12 6 3 55 34% $10,450 $21,450
24 8 32 20% $4,160
3 36 4 4 3 50 31% $11,250 $11,250
2 1 1 1 5 3% $1,475
10 2 12 8% $3,420
16 6 22 14% $4,180 $9,680
16 16 10% $2,080
17 2 19 12% $4,275 $4,275
Total Hours 61 145 84 Total By Role $17,385 $27,550 $10,920 Total By Firm $55,855
240 $54,000 $54,000
Sub-Total Hours Sub-Total By Role Sub-Total By Firm
Sub-Total Hours Percentage of time dedicated to this project Sub-Total By Role Sub-Total By Firm
2. SITE INVESTIGATION 2.1 Site Visit w/ design team 2.2 Draft Site Investigation Report 2.2.1 Site Investigation, part 2: Evaluate bldg elements that can be modified and changed 2.2.2 Site Investigation, part 3: ASCE 41-17 Tier 3 Analysis 2.2.3 Site Investigation, part 4: Conduct ADA accessibility evaluation 2.2.4 Site Investigation, part 5: MEP and elevator systems assessment 2.2.5 Site Investigation, part 6: Evaluate site conditions 2.2.6 Historic Structures Report, inc. evaluate historic bldg elements that must be maintained and preserved 2.3 Meeting: Draft Site Investigation Report Review 2.4 Meetings: Project management meetings Sub-Total Hours Percentage of time dedicated to this project Sub-Total By Role Sub-Total By Firm 3. RENOVATION STUDY 3.1 Programming: evaluate and assess future building uses; develop spatial program 3.2 Renovation Studies 3.3 Cost Estimate 3.4 Construction Schedule Estimates 3.5 Meeting: Programming work session 3.6 Meeting: Renovation Study Options Review 3.7 Meetings: Project management meetings
Sub-Total Hours Percentage of time dedicated to this project Sub-Total By Role Sub-Total By Firm
4. FACILITY RENOVATION REPORT 4.1 Draft & Final Facility Renovation Report 4.2 Meeting: Draft Facility Renovation Report Review
Sub-Total Hours Percentage of time dedicated to this project Sub-Total By Role Sub-Total By Firm
$0
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42 33 22 10 10 9
$34,818
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46 29% $7,820
2 4 32 20% $4,800 $4,800
0% $0
0% $0 $0
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4 3% $760 $760
7 4% $1,225 $1,225
7 4% $1,680 $1,680
21 13% $4,074 $4,074
1 1% $300
2 1% $570 $1,510
4 3% $640
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4 6 2 1 1 8 6 5% 4% $1,840 $1,170 $5,165
4 4 3% $680
4 4 3% $600 $600
0% $0
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4 28 12 2 46 29% $8,740 $8,740
10 10 6% $1,750 $1,750
9 9 6% $2,160 $2,160
3 3 2% $582 $582
0% $0
4 4 3% $1,140 $1,780
4 4 3% $640
1 1 1% $295
4 6 2 2 6 8 4% 5% $1,380 $1,560 $3,235
0% $0
3 3 2% $450 $450
0% $0
0% $0 $0
0% $0
12 12 8% $2,280 $2,280
3 3 2% $525 $525
4 4 3% $960 $960
0% $0 $0
0% $0
2 2 1% $570 $570
0% $0
14 $4,130
36 47 $8,280 $9,165 $30,415
52 $8,840
41 $6,150 $6,150
1.5 days $4,275
62 $11,780 $11,780
22 $3,850 $3,850
22 $5,280 $5,280
26 $5,044 $5,044
2 $600
11 $3,135 $5,015
8 $1,280
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.5 day 3.4 days $600 $5,450 $10,325
$77,444
19 136 40 15 18 25 11
$53,477
93 15
$21,975
$187,714
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PROPOSER CAPABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
SIEGEL & STRAIN ARCHITECTS is an innovative firm recognized nationally for civic, TOTAL STAFF: 25 LICENSED ARCHITECTS: 18 LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONALS: 11 Firm Organization California S Corporation Established 1985 (39 years) Certified Small Business Enterprise Woman-Owned Business
Staff Assigned to Project Susi Marzuola, AIA, Principal Laura Levenberg, AIA, Project Manager
institutional, and sustainable projects. We design places that engage and inspire people. A few simple design principles guide our approach to every project: • Great projects are tied to place and tuned to climate; • Sustainable design is a fundamental aspect of good design; • Simple, elegant, and well-crafted design has staying power; • Close collaboration leads to better buildings and stronger communities. We have worked with extraordinary clients over the last 35 years on a wide variety of projects, master planning large sites, and designing new buildings and rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and historic preservation projects. Many have been recognized with awards for design excellence, innovation in sustainable design, historic preservation, and research that sets new standards for our profession. Siegel & Strain Architects bring a design sensitivity and approach to historic sites that grows directly out of our ongoing experience in new and rehabilitation projects within such sites. Our historic preservation skill set ranges from evaluation and documentation of historic resources to adaptive reuse, rehabilitation of existing structures, and design within historic context, and is augmented by our extensive experience with the specialized codes, standards, and review processes required for historically significant sites. Our historical preservation practice is rooted in our thorough knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior’s (SOI) Standards and Guidelines and an ability to apply these thoughtfully and creatively.
KNAPP ARCHITECTS specializes in historic architecture, conservation services, research, and preservation consulting. Based in San Francisco, the firm has practiced throughout the Bay Area and California since its formation in 2006. In addition to preparing customary architectural documents, the firm performs historical research and analysis, provides planning services related to historic buildings and resources, and consults on entitlements and environmental review of projects involving historic resources. Knapp Architects also benefits from ongoing collaboration with allied professionals experienced in landscape history, engineering, building conservation, architecture, and architectural history. Staff Assigned to Project Frederic Knapp, AIA, Principal
The firm’s skill set and qualifications include architectural design and rehabilitation, historical research and assessments, preservation planning, and environmental and historical review. They have worked extensively with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and State Historical Building Code. Many projects have included review under local standards and guidelines as well as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106), and the Federal Historic Preservation Incentives Program (federal preservation tax credits).
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RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE - SIEGEL & STRAIN ARCHITECTS
West Berkeley Family Practice
Living Room, Bowles Hall
Fred Turner Building, Berkeley, CA Historic preservation of 1940 retail boutique (Julia Morgan, 1908) designated as a City of Berkeley Local Landmark. Located across from University of California, Berkeley, it will serve as the main entry into a new associated UCB student housing project. Included in the project: exterior envelope analysis, characterdefining features, rehabilitation of historic structure and courtyard. Services: Historic Preservation Consultant Size: 3,170 sf Cost: $600,000 Completed: 2021
Washington Township Veterans Memorial Building, Fremont, CA Remodeling and seismic upgrade of an historic veterans building, initially constructed of unreinforced hollow clay tile walls. All building systems were upgraded and ADA access was provided throughout. All design and construction followed the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Rehabilitation of Historic Structures. Services: Historic Preservation & Architectural Conservation Cost: $2.5 million Completed: 2002
Girls Inc. / Simpson Center for Girls, Oakland, CA Siegel & Strain served as preservation architects and architectural conservator for the Girls Inc. project which rehabilitated an historic downtown Oakland office building converting it to an academic skillbuilding, counseling and enrichment activity center for underserved girls in Alameda County. Services: Historic Preservation & Architectural Conservation Size: 34,000 sf Completed: 2013
Bowles Hall, UC Berkeley, CA The building underwent full seismic, code, and programmatic upgrades. The historic exterior and formal interior spaces—a large Lounge, Dining Room, Library, and Entry Hall—were restored in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. Bowles Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a City of Berkeley landmark. Services: Historic Interiors Consultant to Pyatok Architects (prime) Size: 57,481 sf Construction Cost: $27 million Completed: 2016
Relocation and rehabilitation of a historic building designed by Julia Morgan in 1911. Formerly called Girton Hall, the building was moved to its new home at UC Botanical Garden and renovated for events at the garden. Services: Full Architectural Services Size: 2,255 sf Cost: $1.5 million Completed: 2014
Julia Morgan Hall HISTORIC PRESERVATION / ADAPTIVE REUSE
Dharma Realm University, Bldg 123, City of 10,000 Buddhas, Ukiah, CA Adaptive reuse of existing historic buildings for classrooms, meeting spaces, faculty offices, dormitory rooms–on a tight design schedule. Services: Full Architectural Services Size: 68,000 sf teaching facility/classrooms; 27,000 Phase 1 completed Cost: $4.5 million Completed: 2017 Sustainable Features: Passive cooling and ventilation, daylighting, low-VOC finishes. Cloyne Court (UC Berkeley), Berkeley, CA Seismic and ADA upgrades to historic residential student cooperative facility. Additional discretionary historic rehabilitation to public spaces. Services: Full Architectural Services Size: 40,000 sf Cost: $7 million Completed: 2010 Sustainable Features: Retrofit entire building with insulation, upgrade electrical system with occupancy sensors, new communications infrastructure, integrate new mechanical systems and photovoltaic panels, sustainable materials and healthy finishes.
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Julia Morgan Hall (Senior Women’s Hall) UC Botanical Garden, Berkeley, CA
Maritime Child Development Center, Richmond, CA Rehabilitation and preservation of the 1943 child development center, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Services: Historic Preservation Consultant to Hamilton + Aitken Architects. Size: 20,000 sf Cost: $5 million Completed: 2014 Sustainable Features: LEED Gold Certified. West Berkeley Family Practice (Berkeley Day Nursery), Berkeley, CA Historic building was rehabilitated and the building and site upgraded for accessibility and energy efficiency. Services: Historic Preservation, Architectural Conservation Size: 8,400 sf renovation; 11,000 sf addition Completed: 2014 Sustainable Features: Healthy finishes throughout. Northgate Library, UC Berkeley, CA
The Graduate School of Journalism wished to modernize the library of the National Register-listed building into a state-of-the-art film studio and lecture room. All work complied with the Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. Services: Historic Preservation, Architectural Size: 1,200 sf Cost: $652,000 Completed: 2018
CIVIC / COMMUNITY Portola Valley Town Center, Portola Valley, CA Master planning through a public participatory process, workshops focusing on programs, opportunities and constraints, and sustainable design goals on an 11-acre parcel in 22,000 sf of new building including a library, town hall, and community hall. Services: Full Architectural Services Construction Cost: $13.3 million Completed: 2008 Berkeley Hillel Jewish Student Center, Berkeley, CA Renovation of a 1950s building to improve interior spaces for offices, reception, conference rooms, library, dining hall and exterior decks, patios and entry. Systems were upgraded for energy efficiency and universal access. Services: Full Architectural Services Size: 15,800 sf Construction Cost: $7.9 million Completed: 2019 Brisbane Public Library, Brisbane, CA Design and construction of a new 7,600 sf library located in the heart of the City’s commercial district. The project includes flexible community spaces, maker space, an outdoor patio, and a showcase of sustainable water reuse practices. . Services: Full Architectural Services Size: 7,360 sf. Cost: $6.5 million Sustainable Features: All electric and photovoltaic ready, 63% interior water reduction. Completed: 2021 Yountville Town Center, Town of Yountville, CA Master planning and design of a new facility with a branch library, multi-purpose room, teen center, meeting and program spaces. Services: Full Architectural Services Size: Approximately 21,000 sf Sustainable Features: Daylighting, natural ventilation, photovoltaic array, ground-coupling heat pumps. Completed: 2009
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ORGANIZATION CHART
KITCHELL Construction Management
CORE TEAM SUSI MARZUOLA
LAURA LEVENBERG
FREDERIC KNAPP
Principal in Charge
Project Manager
Historic Architect
Siegel & Strain
Siegel & Strain
Knapp Architects
TIPPING
R. BORINSTEIN CO.
BAY AREA CASp
3DVDT
Structural Engineering
Cost Estimating
CASp
As-builts
O’MAHONY & MYER
CSW | ST2
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
ALTER Mechanical & Plumbing Engineering
RHAA Landscape Architecture
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CONSULTANT TEAM STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
ADDRESS: 1906 Shattuck Ave Berkeley, CA 94704
COST ESTIMATING
ADDRESS: 706 San Anselmo Ave, #135 San Anselmo, CA 94960
CASP
ADDRESS: 448 Ignacio Blvd, #153 Novato, CA 94949
AS-BUILTS
ADDRESS: 4 Embarcadero Ctr, #1400 San Francisco, CA 94111
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TIPPING is a service-forward structural engineering practice with a staff of 40 professionals that unlocks greater possibilities for our clients and communities. For forty years, our unconventional approach has blended creativity with technical mastery to push the boundaries of engineering. Tipping has designed structural upgrades to many existing buildings including those on the National Registry of Historic Places, in a manner that preserves the historic elements. Relevant projects include the UC Berkeley Greek Theater, Berkeley City Club, Bay Area Discovery Museum, and Berkeley Civic Center Maudelle Shirek and Veterans Memorial Buildings. Under a 5-year ID/IQ contact with the National Park Services, Tipping provided a seismic assessment and analysis of the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial in the wake of the 2011 Virginia earthquake.
R BORINSTEIN COMPANY offers 40 years of construction industry experience to provide integrated expertise in construction cost estimating and consultation services. Following 23 years managing and estimating projects for premier commercial construction firms in the San Francisco and Los Angeles markets, Robert Borinstein founded his consultancy in 2005 and has grown it to focus primarily on projects for non-profit institutions and public agencies. Experience involves a wide array of new and renovation building types, site and parkland visitor facilities, and utility infrastructure. These include institutional, commercial, residential, & high rise buildings, seismic bracing and rehabilitation of historic structures, build-out of medical, religious, academic, and athletic facilities, and numerous visitor facility and infrastructure projects located throughout multiple National Park sites. To date, R. Borinstein Company and Siegel & Strain have teamed up on more than 40 projects together. Consulting services are offered for all phases of project development from predesign feasibility studies to project close-out.
BAY AREA CASp is a firm specializing in CASp accessibility services and architecture throughout California. Site evaluations and reports to CRASCA standards including project survey documentation and scoping, mitigation direction and coordination, and readily achievable barrier removal assessments where applicable, utilizing all current California building codes as well as 2010 ADA Titles II and III.
3DVDT is based in San Francisco and Napa, servicing the Architectural, Engineering, Construction and Historic Preservation industries with digital as-built surveys of the existing conditions using 3D Laser Scanning, Aerial & 3D Photography to create BIM, 3D models and 2D CAD documentation for preservation, conservation, renovation, and construction projects. The 3D capture is safer, faster, and more accurate than most traditional methods of measuring and is a valuable tool for risk management and quality control throughout the building’s life cycle. We also use 3D imaging technology to digitally preserve cultural heritage sites and historic buildings at risk of destruction and/or deterioration.
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MECH/PLUMBING ENGINEERING
ADDRESS: 66 Franklin Street, Suite 300 Oakland, CA 94607
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
ADDRESS: 4340 Redwood Hwy, #245 San Rafael, CA 94903
CIVIL ENGINEERING
ADDRESS: 504 Redwood Blvd, #310 Novato, CA 94947
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
ADDRESS: 225 Miller Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941
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ALTER CONSULTING ENGINEERS was founded by passionate engineers with a history of collaboration in HVAC and plumbing design for High Performance and Zero Net Energy building design. With a combined 40 years’ experience creating low energy and water buildings attainable to a wider audience in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, Alter Consulting Engineers is well-versed to tackle projects of various scales and scopes. They have experience specializing in the design of Zero Net Energy and water buildings, as well as LEED and other high performance building rating systems. With a long history of working in California, their team is well-versed in Title 24 and CalGreen requirements. The team has a special focus in energy modeling, which is extensively used in all parts of the design process to ensure our designs feature optimized efficiency.
O’MAHONY & MYER is a consulting engineering firm specializing in electrical engineering and lighting design for civic, educational, and commercial projects. Founded in 1979, O’Mahony & Myer provides comprehensive electrical engineering and lighting design services to architects, engineers, interior designers and facility owners. They have considerable experience in the preservation, restoration, renovation and remodeling of historic buildings and facilities. This includes not only upgrading antiquated electrical infrastructure, but also designing lighting systems and controls that provide all the benefits of modern illumination technology, while maintaining the historical integrity of the building and preserving the period look and feel of the fixtures and appointments. Their lighting designs have consistently maintained the rigorous standards of sustainable design practices with regards to light pollution, light trespass, energy efficiency, and lighting controls.
CSW | STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING is a full-service consulting firm consisting of 40 engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects, and planners established in 1954. Our team focuses on the planning and design of economically and environmentally sustainable projects serving the transportation, urban infill, recreation, education and public infrastructure sectors. Based in Marin County, our team has supported the modernization of civic facilities and recreational amenities in the County for 60 years, including the Pickleweed Park Community Center, ADA improvements to the Novato Police Department headquarters, and most recently the new Town Hall in Corte Madera.
RHAA has, throughout its 65+ year history, developed a strong portfolio of civic work, fostering a commitment to creating places that enrich the fabric of their communities. Recent projects include the South San Francisco City Hall Improvements, San Pablo City Hall, Larkspur Community Facility Parcel Study, Novato City Hall, Burlingame Community Center, Marin Civic Center, and the Presidio Theater Renovation in San Francisco. In each of its projects, RHAA works closely with the architect to create a robust site program that is well integrated with the interior design and function of the building. Such integration serves to expand and upgrade the usability of each site. RHAA strives to find the spirit of the place and weave together history, nature, human relationships, stories, art, environment and culture to create unique and beautiful landscapes.
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KEY PERSONNEL SUSI MARZUOLA, AIA, LEED AP BD+C | PRINCIPAL Susi Marzuola focuses her considerable energy on the design of projects that are rooted in place and community, marry vision to design solutions, capture imagination, and achieve the highest levels of sustainability. With over 35 years of experience, Susi enjoys collaborating on master planning efforts, mission-based projects, educational and community-serving facilities which engage her participatory design and creative problem-solving skills. She is passionate about creating places that resonate with their sites and the people who use them. Susi has been project principal for some of the firm’s recognized sustainable design projects including the LEED Platinum, zero net energy-verified Center for Environmental Studies at Bishop O’Dowd High School in Oakland. She has taught architectural design at the University of California, Berkeley, and has been active in community service for the City of Berkeley, Berkeley Public Schools, Center for Early Intervention on Deafness (CEID) and AIA–East Bay Chapter.
TOTAL YEARS EXPERIENCE: 40 SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE YEARS WITH FIRM: 19 Berkeley Civic Center Vision Plan, Berkeley, CA Registration Registered Architect, California (C22905) American Institute of Architects
A master planning effort to advance a community vision, design concepts and implementation plan for Berkeley’s Civic Center area, transforming it into an urban oasis and a center for civic and cultural life. Public outreach efforts included engagement with over 700 participants.
Fred Turner Building, Berkeley, CA Historic preservation of 1940s retail boutique designed by Julia Morgan, designated as a City of Berkeley Local Landmark. Architectural services included investigation of envelope LEED Accredited Professional, deficiencies, restoration of character defining features, removal of non-historic finishes, US Green Building Council (USGBC) and required code upgrades for adaptive reuse. Education First Congregational Church, Berkeley, CA Master of Architecture, Design, programming and reconstruction of an iconic Berkeley church that was partially University of California, Berkeley, CA destroyed in a 2016 fire.
United States Green Building Council
International Laboratory for Architecture and Urban Design, Siena, Italy
Tilden Environmental Education Center, Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley, CA Collaborative effort with East Bay Regional Park District to determine whether to renovate or replace the existing Tilden Environmental Education Center. Existing conditions BA, Architecture, assessment of the facility, seismic retrofit options, and development of functional program Washington University, St. Louis, MO requirements informed conceptual building plans and site diagrams. Professional & Civic Affiliations Brisbane Public Library, Brisbane, CA
Past-President & Board Member, American Institute of Architects, East Bay Chapter Member, Berkeley Electrification Group, a collaboration between City of Berkeley and the Ecology Center, Berkeley, CA Former Co-Chair of Berkeley Unified School District, Construction Bond Oversight Committee, Chair of Design Review Subcommittee
Design and construction of a new 7,600 sf library located in the heart of the City’s commercial district. The project includes flexible community spaces, maker space, an outdoor patio, and a showcase of sustainable water reuse practices. LEED Silver equivalent project.
Berkeley Tuolumne Camp, Stanislaus National Forest, for the City of Berkeley, CA This 30-acre camp was destroyed in the 2013 Rim Fire. Working with 20 consultants, Siegel & Strain designed approximately 100 structures – dining and recreation halls, camp office, a child care facility, staff and camper tent cabins, and bathrooms – totaling 40,000 sf plus utilities, infrastructure improvements, v ehicular circulation, and pedestrian trails and paths. Conservatory of Flowers, San Francisco, CA Working with the Conservatory Director and stakeholders, our design team undertook analysis of the 140-year old Conservatory, its surrounding site and history. Our team developed a conceptual design and strategic implementation plan for new visitor amenities, greenhouse space, and administrative offices. Yountville Town Center & Library, Town of Yountville, CA Master planning and design of a new facility with a branch library, multi-purpose room, teen center, meeting and program spaces. Emissions-reducing strategies include optimization of daylighting, natural ventilation, photovoltaic array, and ground-coupled heat pumps for heating and cooling. LEED Platinum equivalent project. Portola Valley Town Center, Portola Valley, CA Master planning through a public participatory process, workshops focusing on the program, opportunities and constraints, and sustainable design goals on this 11-acre parcel in 22,000 sf of new buildings including a Library, Town Hall, and Community Hall. LEED Platinum certified.
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LAURA LEVENBERG, AIA, LEED AP BD+C | PROJECT MANAGER Laura brings to Siegel & Strain a passion for collaboration, quality design, and social and environmental sustainability. Her past experience ranges from programming to all phases of design, to construction administration, with an attention to detail at every step of the process. Most recently she has worked on the design of a new 10,000 sf Fellowship Hall for the First Congregational Church of Berkeley and an extensive renovation of the 28,000 sf Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro Club House facility. She has also provided technical and detailing expertise for the Brisbane Library and Berkeley Hillel as well as construction administration support for the Fred Turner Building preservation project. Laura’s work prior to joining Siegel & Strain includes multi-family housing with both new construction and renovation projects, community facilities, and design-build service-learning projects.
TOTAL YEARS EXPERIENCE: 11 SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE YEARS WITH FIRM: 7 Boys and Girls Clubs, San Leandro, CA | Renovation of existing facilities includes Registration Registered Architect, California (C36735) American Institute of Architects
modernizing interiors with all new technology, healthful building materials and highefficiency building systems; optimizing daylighting and natural ventilation while strengthening the connection to the outdoors; upgrading the structural system to meet current codes; and redesigning a new entry.
First Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, Berkeley, CA | Following the loss of their social hall and administrative offices to fire in 2016, the Church engaged S&S to lead an interactive design process for a rebuilt Fellowship Hall. Laura joined the team during Schematic Design to as the project architect and project manager through Education Construction Documents and Construction Administration.
LEED Accredited Professional, US Green Building Council (USGBC)
Master of Architecture, University of Oregon
Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Woodacre, CA | A new dining hall, staff/teacher village, 3 new dorms and various renovation projects, are among the ongoing improvements at the 39,000 sf meditation center. Project encompasses master plan BA, Architecture, updates, concept phase, feasibility study, programming, and design. University of California, Berkeley, CA
FREDERIC KNAPP | HISTORIC ARCHITECT Frederic Knapp is registered to practice architecture in California and Arizona and meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Architecture, Historic Architecture, and Architectural History. His 38 years of experience in architecture and historic preservation includes all phases of architectural practice, from pre-design and programming to post-occupancy, forensic investigation, feasibility studies, historic structures reports, National Register nominations, federal historic preservation tax credit applications, and evaluations for conformance with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and review processes related to NEPA, CEQA, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and local preservation ordinances. Frederic seeks to draw out the client’s goals and assist in developing the broader context to help the client envision the greatest potential for the project.
TOTAL YEARS EXPERIENCE: 38 SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE YEARS WITH FIRM: 18 San Jose Former City Hall Feasibility Study, San Jose, CA Registration Registered Architect, California (C23056) Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Architecture, Historic Architecture, and Architectural History
Foothill College Griffin House & Carriage House, Los Altos, CA UC Berkeley Hearst Memorial Gymnasium Seismic Study, Berkeley, CA Bayview Roundhouse 2 Roof, Solarium & Window Replacement, San Francisco, CA Bayview Opera House, San Francisco, CA The Hearst Building Rehabilitation, San Francisco, CA
Education City of Lafayette Downtown Survey, Lafayette, CA Master of Architecture, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
City of Berkeley Branch Libraries Study, Berkeley, CA Berkeley City Club Window Restoration, Berkeley, CA
BA, Classics, Trinity College, Hartford, CT SIEGEL & STRAIN ARCHITECTS
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JOY WEI, CE, SE | PROJECT DIRECTOR, STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
TIPPING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
A desire to work on objects with permanence led Joy into thinking about the built environment and eventually into structural engineering. In the ten years she’s been at Tipping, Joy has gained experience in a wide variety of project types, ranging from affordable housing retrofits to architecturally intensive academic buildings to mixed use high-rises. Joy also explores ways to improve the office’s approach in project management, employee development, and equity. As Project Director, Joy will direct the efforts of the structural engineering team in collaboration with the design team to ensure consistency with client expectations and goals. Relevant project experience includes: Jewish Community Campus of the East Bay (with Siegel & Strain) | Oakland, CA
REGISTR ATIONS/ CERTIFIC ATIONS
The Commonwealth Club Adaptive Reuse | San Francisco, CA
Structural Engineer, CA #S6712 Civil Engineer, CA #C83978
Point Reyes Coast Guard Housing Renewal | Point Reyes Station, CA
Historic Berkeley City Club Seismic Evaluation | Berkeley, CA Notre Dame de Namur University Ralston Hall Seismic Retrofit | Belmont, CA
ROBERT BORINSTEIN, LEED AP | COST ESTIMATOR Robert Borinstein works independently as founder of R. Borinstein Company to provide cost estimating and agency construction management consultation to firms throughout the AEC and related/adjacent industries. His professional experience includes working with non-profit institutions and public agencies, public parkland visitor access facilities, and commercial and institutional buildings – both new construction and renovation of existing including seismic bracing and treatment of historic structures. Relevant project experience includes: Yosemite Valley Welcome Center (with Siegel & Strain) | Yosemite National Park, CA R. BORINSTEIN COMPANY REGISTR ATIONS/ CERTIFIC ATIONS LEED AP
Consolidated Rangers Operations Building (with Siegel & Strain) | Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, CA City of Brisbane Administrative Offices (with Siegel & Strain) | Brisbane, CA Ahwahnee Hotel Seismic Strengthening and Kitchen Replacement | Yosemite National Park, CA Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Easton Hall & Gibb Hall Seismic Bracing & Renovation | Berkeley, CA
STEVEN HALL, RA | CERTIFIED ACCESS SPECIALIST (CASP) Licensed California Architect and CASp provider with over 30 years experience in all areas of practice and accessibility evaluation and mitigation in California including ADA Title III commercial, office, restaurant, industrial, and historical; and Title II park and recreation accessibility analysis for Marin and LA counties. Analysis and reporting of hundreds of existing and proposed facilities throughout the state applying current and scoped applicable California and ADA codes. Relevant project experience includes: Jurupa Valley Parks and Recreation | CASp Accessibility analysis of community and senior centers STEVEN HALL, ARCHITECT & CASP REGISTR ATIONS/ CERTIFIC ATIONS
Novato Parks and Recreation | CASp Accessibility analysis of community and senior centers San Rafael Parks and Recreation | CASp Accessibility analysis and reporting for 29 park locations
CASp #955 CA Architect #28168
SHARI KAMIMORI | PRESIDENT AND PROJECT LEAD Shari Kamimori is a design professional with over 35 years of experience in the architectural design field. She is the founder of 3DVDT and is actively involved in the historic preservation of building structures, serving as a Board Director for Napa County Landmarks (NCL), Education Committee member for California Preservation Foundation (CPF) and Technical Documentation Committee member for Association for Preservation Technology (APT). She has published an article in LiDAR News, titled “3D Laser Scanning Technology – Key in Preserving Historic Structures After South Napa Earthquake.” 5901 College Ave. & 6028 Claremont Ave. (with Siegel & Strain) | Berkeley, CA 3DVDT REGISTR ATIONS/ CERTIFIC ATIONS WBENC, WOSB, LEED GA, USIBD
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SYDNEY SANTOS, PE | MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING ENGINEER Sydney has 10 years of experience leading water systems and plumbing designs on projects throughout the Bay Area from early concept phases through construction on a range of building types. In addition, she collaborates on net-zero water target designs and contributes to client sustainability standards for water consumption and metering, actively tests and monitors installed water re-use systems for performance assessments. In her current role, Sydney works at the intersection of built environments and native California landscapes providing watershed resource analysis and informing unique plumbing designs oriented towards a more water-wise California. Relevant project experience includes: ALTER ENGINEERING
Camp Bothin Hub: Girl Scouts of Northern California (with Siegel & Strain) | Fairfax, CA
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Campbell Library Renovation | Campbell, CA
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Laney College Theater Renovation | Oakland, CA Lynwood Elementary School Modernization | Novato, CA
PIETER COLENBRANDER, PE | ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Pieter Colenbrander is a licensed professional electrical engineer in the state of California with over 35 years of experience. He has served as principal-in-charge on over 30 historic restoration projects and has extensive experience collaborating on public agencies and civic projects (working with diverse stakeholders, including the public), parking lots, and site lighting. As principal-in-charge and project manager, Pieter is responsible for the electrical design and specifications for the power services and distribution systems; lighting systems, fire alarm systems; and ensuring compliance with California Title 24 lighting requirements and regulations. O’MAHONY & MYER, INC. REGISTR ATIONS/ CERTIFIC ATIONS Electrical Engineer, CA #E14738
Marina Branch Library Facility Assessment (with Siegel & Strain) | San Mateo, CA Brisbane Library Renovation (with Siegel & Strain) | Brisbane, CA Carlsbad Caverns Historic Building 6 and 8 Restoration | Carlsbad, CA Historic Ahwahnee Hotel Seismic Renovation | Yosemite National Park, CA Healdsburg Library Renovation | Healdsburg, CA
RICH SOUZA, PE | CIVIL ENGINEER Rich has over 19 years professional engineering experience including ten years of managing projects for public agencies and for private developers. Rich has managed many projects that involved coordination with multiple stakeholders, gaining approvals from multiple agencies and forming consensus from multiple groups of interest. His experience includes roadway design, multi-use trails design, grading and drainage design, erosion control design, sewer and septic design, joint trench design, construction management and design team coordination. Rich will coordinate utilities and site improvements for the Historic City Hall in Larkspur. CSW/STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING GROUP REGISTR ATIONS/ CERTIFIC ATIONS Civil Engineer, CA #67892 QSD/P Certificate #01207
Corte Madera New Town Hall Facility | Town of Corte Madera, CA Pickleweed Park Community Center and Library | San Rafael, CA Hunters Point Shipyard Community Center | San Francisco, CA Novato Police Department ADA Accessibility and Path of Travel Improvements | Novato, CA Town Center of Corte Madera Promenade and Site Improvements | Corte Madera, CA
MEGAN DALE, PE | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Megan has managed a range of projects in the fields of urban planning, public parks, historic preservation, civic design, urban forestry, trails, cemeteries, public utilities, and community development. She brings awareness and spirited creativity to projects striving to deliver positive results. Her design approach is to listen to the land and people, then incorporate the unique aspects of each site. Megan has a passion for hiking, nature observation, and mountain biking. She enjoys teaching people to care for the places they cherish for outdoor recreation and to protect the natural environment. Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Improvements | Larkspur, CA RHA A REGISTR ATIONS/ CERTIFIC ATIONS Landscape Architect, CA #67892
Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Rebuild (with Siegel & Strain) | Groveland, CA Presidio Theater Renovation | San Francisco, CA Stanford Old Winery Renovation | Novato, CA Hanna Boys Center Mental Health (with Siegel & Strain) | Sonoma, CA
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PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE BERKELEY CIVIC CENTER SAN FRANCISCO, CA SIZE: 76,500 sf building area on 6.5-acre site COMPLETED: Phase 1 – December 2020 Phase 2 – July 2023 KEY FIRM/TEAM MEMBERS: Siegel & Strain Architects Susi Marzuola, AIA – Architect, PIC Amanda Knowles, AIA – Architect, PM KEY PROJECT FEATURES: • City Hall Renovation • Historic Preservation • Conceptual Vision Plan and Design Options Siegel & Strain Architects lead the City of Berkeley’s most recent phase for refining a shared vision, advancing design concepts, and developing a detailed implementation plan for Berkeley’s Civic Center. In collaboration with the City’s Economic Development Director and Public Works Department Staff and with a consultant team that included Gehl Studios, Equity Community Builders and other design consultants, we developed and managed a highly engaging participation and outreach program which resulted in a vision statement and concept design options for Berkeley’s Martin Luther King Civic Center Park, Veterans Memorial Building, and Maudelle Shirek City Hall Building. In a transparent public process, the team collected data on how people use and perceive Civic Center, analyzed the site and historic structures, and sought input from the public, stakeholders, project neighbors, commissioners, city staff, and council throughout the effort. The vision statement was adopted by the City Council in 2020, and in 2023 the Council unanimously approved the proposed design concepts and their cost plans.
CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS SAN FRANCISCO, CA SIZE: ~32,000 sf building area COMPLETED: 2017 KEY FIRM/TEAM MEMBERS; Siegel & Strain Architects Susi Marzuola, AIA – Architect, PIC KEY PROJECT FEATURES: • Municipal Project Renovation • Historic Preservation • Conceptual Vision Plan and Design Options
Siegel & Strain’s recent efforts with San Francisco Recreation and Parks include visioning, master planning, and conceptual design services for the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. Our work focused on special event spaces, education, and program rooms, and related support uses, including offices, greenhouses, and headhouse) at the Conservatory of Flowers. Services include conceptual design, community engagement with stakeholders, and charting an approvals path. The Conceptual Framework workshop with the Conservatory of Flowers Director and staff was the highlight of the planning effort, where we identified the desired ethos of the future of Conservatory of Flowers, one grounded in excellence, education, and accessibility supported by an events center for public and private events designed to capture the spirit and the magic embedded in the collection within the historic structure. This Conceptual Framework became the backbone of the Conservatory’s Master Plan which included spatial programming, conceptual building and site design, phasing, and cost plans.
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HAMLIN SCHOOL SAN FRANCISCO, CA SIZE: 60,000 sf building area on one acre site COMPLETED: 2015 KEY FIRM/TEAM MEMBERS: Siegel & Strain Architects Susi Marzuola, AIA – Architect, PIC KEY PROJECT FEATURES: • Renovation • Historic Preservation
As principal at Siegel & Strain and associate at William Turnbull Associates, Susi Marzuola worked with the Hamlin School beginning in 1999 when she was Project Architect for the school’s master plan. The first phase of the master plan involved transforming the historic Stanwood Hall from a residential mansion into a unique educational environment that blends historic character with state-of-the-art technology and building systems. This extensive renovation was completed in only eight months while the school remained on-site and operational. Susi and Siegel & Strain continued with Hamlin on implementing all phases of the master plan and ongoing improvements which eventually included renovation, modernization, and improvement to practically every space on campus from classrooms to gymnasium/performance space, dining halls to science labs to dance and movement rooms, offices to outdoor play spaces.
TILDEN REGIONAL PARK BERKELEY, CA SIZE: 11,980 sf building area on one acre site COMPLETED: 2017 (Feasibility Study)
KEY FIRM/TEAM MEMBERS: Siegel & Strain Architects Nancy Malone, AIA – Architect, PIC Susi Marzuola, AIA – Architect, Principal KEY PROJECT FEATURES: • Existing Conditions Assessment • Seismic and Accessibility Study • Feasibility Study with Design Options
The Tilden Environmental Education Center (TEEC) is the entrance to the 740-acre nature preserve located just north of the Tilden Regional Park. The TEEC accesses over 10 miles of hiking trails and an abundance of plant communities including oak/bay woodlands, grasslands, eucalyptus forests, and streams. In a collaborative effort with East Bay Regional Park District staff and stakeholders, Siegel & Strain conducted a feasibility study to determine whether to renovate or to replace the existing Tilden Environmental Education Center. The study included an in-depth existing conditions assessment of the existing facility, seismic retrofit options, development of functional program requirements to inform the conceptual building plans and site diagrams, and cost plans to inform the decisions about the Education Center’s future.
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PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE FOOTHILL COLLEGE GRIFFIN HOUSE & CARRIAGE HOUSE LOS ALTOS, CA SIZE: Griffin House − 8,175 sf Carriage House − 4,528 sf COMPLETED: Ongoing KEY FIRM/TEAM MEMBERS: Frederic Knapp, Knapp Architects Flynn Rosenthal, DSK Architects, Prime KEY PROJECT FEATURES: • Historic Preservation • National Register of Historic Places • Compliance with the Secretary’s Standards for Rehabilitation The Foothill College campus is located on a former estate and still contains the 1901 Willard Griffin House and the Carriage House that served it. The District acquired the estate in 1959; it uses the Carriage House for administration and records, while the Griffin House is vacant. The District recently hired DSK Architects to prepare bid documents for repair and stabilization of the two buildings. In reviewing the project documents and funding approvals, members of the District board of trustees questioned the buildings’ value to the District, the potential for using the Griffin House in the future, and whether the buildings could be removed from the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to assisting DSK Architects with rehabilitation techniques for the bid documents, Knapp Architects provided information the trustees had not previously known about the flexibility for alterations allowed by the Secretary’s Standards for Rehabilitation, the procedures and challenges for removing buildings from the National Register, and the range of new uses other institutions have found for similar buildings.
SAN JOSE FORMER CITY HALL FEASIBILITY STUDY SAN JOSE, CA SIZE: 113,430 sf COMPLETED: 2020 KEY FIRM/TEAM MEMBERS: Frederic Knapp, Knapp Architects Gray Dougherty, Gensler, Prime Architect HKIT, Architectural consultant KEY PROJECT FEATURES: • City Hall Renovation • Historic Preservation • Programming and Rehabilitation Assessment After the City of San Jose built a new downtown city hall in 2005, the County of Santa Clara acquired the former city hall in the civic center on West Hedding Street. The County commissioned Gensler to study the potential to reuse the mid-century building, with uses including housing and offices for expansion of the adjacent County complex. Knapp assisted the project team in testing potential uses, assessing rehabilitation requirements, and evaluating the trade-offs between preserving the building’s historical integrity and attaining the greatest flexibility in reusing the property. The study was completed on schedule; it did not include design or construction.
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HEARST MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM SEISMIC STUDY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY SIZE: 150,000 sf COMPLETED: 2019 KEY FIRM/TEAM MEMBERS: Frederic Knapp, Knapp Architects Laura Hartman, Fernau & Hartman Architects, Prime Rutherford & Chekene, Structural Engineer KEY PROJECT FEATURES: • Historic Preservation • Seismic Upgrade • Programming Assessment • Existing Conditions • Rehabilitation Assessment In 1922, William Randolph Hearst immediately offered to pay for a new women’s gymnasium after the iconic one (also named for his family) designed by Bernard Maybeck was destroyed by fire. Maybeck was originally hired to design the replacement building, but Hearst’s go-to architect, Julia Morgan, replaced him after University President William Barrows complained that Maybeck’s design ignored the building’s mission of serving women students. Morgan’s design was completed in 1926, with two swimming pools, multiple gymnasiums, two interior courtyards, and extensive service spaces and other University uses. The following decades saw many changes in athletics and departments using the building—but relatively little major capital improvements. The University decided to study potential uses and changes to the building before embarking on a major seismic upgrade, hiring Fernau & Hartman to lead the holistic inquiry into the building’s long-term needs and opportunities. Knapp Architects assisted the team in understanding existing conditions, repair and rehabilitation requirements and options, and the potential to modify the building for new uses while maintaining its important architectural integrity.
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REFERENCES BERKELEY CIVIC CENTER VISION & DESIGN CONCEPT BERKELEY, CA YEAR OF COMMISSION: 2019 YEAR OF COMPLETION: Phase 1: Vision and Implementation Plan: 2020; Phase 2: Design Concept Report: 2023 SCHEDULE: Phase 1 design duration: 9 months; Phase 2 design duration: 8 months. PROJECT OWNER: City of Berkeley FINANCING: Phase 1: Measure T1 – Infrastructure and Facilities Bond; Phase 2: City of Berkeley General Fund BUDGET: Estimated construction cost of $130M PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS: Siegel & Strain Architects Susi Marzuola, AIA – Architect, PIC Amanda Knowles, AIA – Architect, PM
CONTACT INFORMATION: Eleanor Hollander Economic Development Project Coordinator City of Berkeley 510-981-7536 ehollander@cityofberkeley.info
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: See page 20.
PRESIDIO HISTORIC HANGARS - BUILDING 643 THE PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO, CA YEAR OF COMMISSION: 2015 YEAR OF COMPLETION: Phase 1: 2022; Phase 2: 2024 SCHEDULE: Phase 1 design duration: 6 years; Phase 2 design duration: 24 months; Phase 1 construction duration was 9 months (completed in December 2022); Phase 2 construction duration is anticipated to be 17 months. PROJECT OWNER: National Park Service FINANCING: Federally funded by the Great American Outdoors Act BUDGET: Phase 1 construction cost was $8.3M; Phase 2 estimated construction cost of $20.6M PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS: Siegel & Strain Architects Susi Marzuola, AIA – Architect, PIC Lindsey Moder, AIA – Architect, PM
CONTACT INFORMATION: Michelle Rios, Architect Golden Gate National Recreation Area 415-561-4763 michelle-rios@nps.gov
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Working with the NPS GGNRA Facilities Management South District, Siegel & Strain’s team designed the rehabilitation of this airfield hangar structure on the south edge of Crissy Field. Building 643 is a contributing structure to the Presidio National Historic Landmark District. Once rehabilitated, the building and adjacent site will house consolidated facility management operations, including maintenance workshops, storage space, and offices. Phase 1 of the project executed a full seismic retrofit of the historic building structural frame. Phase 2, currently underway, reconstructs the exterior shell in compliance with historic standards and completes interior build-out of all spaces.
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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF BERKELEY BERKELEY, CA YEAR OF COMMISSION: 2020 YEAR OF COMPLETION: Construction underway, expected completion November 2024 SCHEDULE: Design duration: 18 months; Construction duration was anticipated to be 16 months − construction schedule extended to be +/- 24 months due to weather delays and subcontractor performance issues. PROJECT OWNER: First Congregational Church FINANCING: Privately financed through donations and insurance settlement BUDGET: Estimated construction cost of $7M PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS: Siegel & Strain Architects Susi Marzuola, AIA – Architect, PIC Laura Levenberg, AIA − Architect, PM
CONTACT INFORMATION: Reverend Molly Baskette 510-848-3696 mbaskette@fccb.org
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Following the loss of their social hall and administrative offices to fire in 2016, the First Congregational Church of Berkeley engaged Siegel & Strain Architects in an interactive design process to understand congregants’ needs and vision for a new Fellowship Hall. Siegel & Strain provided full architectural services for a new 10,735 SF building.
ROUNDHOUSE 2 ROOF, SOLARIUM & WINDOW REPLACEMENT SAN FRANCISCO, CA YEAR OF COMMISSION: 2022 YEAR OF COMPLETION: Construction underway, expected completion January 2025 SCHEDULE: Design duration: 8 months; Construction duration: 18 months (including lead time for fabrication of new windows). PROJECT OWNER: Port of San Francisco FINANCING: Funded by Port of San Francisco, which leases building to outside tenants BUDGET: $4.6M PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS: Frederic Knapp, Historic Architect
CONTACT INFORMATION: Erica Petersen, Project Manager Port of San Francisco 415-819-1889 erica.petersen@sfport.com
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Built in the 1980s as a companion building to the historic San Francisco Belt Line railroad roundhouse, the four-story Roundhouse 2 office building shares important architectural vocabulary, such as industrial-style steel windows, with the original building. Now 40 years old, Roundhouse 2 needs major weather envelope repairs but must maintain its compatibility with the adjacent historic building. In addition to architectural compatibility, the design documents our firm prepared in partnership with FMG and Company make it possible for tenants to remain in place during construction. This includes construction of an inconspicuous roof over the open-air mechanical enclosure on top of the building, to avoid triggering shutdown of the HVAC system for replacement of the original roofing under the boiler, chiller and cooling tower. SIEGEL & STRAIN ARCHITECTS
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ADDENDUM NUMBER 2 Issued: January 30, 2024 The City of Larkspur – Facility Renovation Study for Historical Larkspur City Hall 400 Magnolia Ave Addendum No.2 to Request for Proposal (RFP) FROM:
The City of Larkspur 400 Magnolia Ave Larkspur, CA 94939
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Prospective Proposers
This Addendum forms a part of and modifies the Request for Proposal (RFP) approved November 2023 with a revised due date of Monday, February 12th, 2024. Proposers shall acknowledge receipt of this Addendum in the space provided at the end of this document and be submitted with their proposals. Double-underline designates text to be inserted; strikethrough designates text to be deleted. Text shown unchanged is shown for reference and clarity only. Addendum Number 2 consists of 21 pages. This document (10 Pages) and exhibits (11 pages). The following documents are being provided for reference as attachments: - Exhibit I – Topographic Survey – 7 Pages (related to previous limited site work performed). - Exhibit J - Geotech Report – 4 Pages (related to previous limited site work performed). SECTION III: SCOPE OF WORK (PHASE 1) (on Page 3) is amended as follows (all other items remain unchanged): 7. Provide laser scan of the existing building and a Revit model. Digitize Existing Building As-Builts. 9. Develop a draft construction schedule for each of the solutions. 10. Develop a Historical Structure Report (HSR) Parts 1 (Evolution of the Building) and 2 (Evaluation of Potential Uses to be Developed). City of Larkspur – Historical Building Professional Services / RFP
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SECTION IV: TIME LINE: (On Page 4) is amended as follows: RFP Issued: Facility Walkthrough (Non-Mandatory): Questions Due: Final Addendum Issued: Proposals Due: Notice to Proceed (Approximate):
December 4th, 2023 January 16th, 2024 January 23rd, 2024 January 30th, 2024 th February 12 , 2024 February 6th, 2024 March 15th, 2024
SECTION V: PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL (on Page 6) is amended as follows: Responding firms are required to register and submit their proposal via the City of Larkspur’s ‘’Bidnet Direct’’ website. Responding firms are required to follow all instructions on the website (see below for website address). City of Larkspur - Bid Opportunities and RFPs | BidNet Direct https://www.bidnetdirect.com/california/cityoflarkspur Responding Firms are also required to submit three (3) hard copies of their proposals and one (1) electronic file copy of their proposals (in PDF format) on a USB flash drive a physical copy of their proposal to : City of Larkspur Public Works Department 325 Doherty Drive, Larkspur, CA 94939 RFP shall be limited to 25 pages total including resumes. Proposals must be received no later than 5pm on Monday February 12th, 2024 Thursday January 25th, 2024. Proposals shall be addressed to: City of Larkspur Attn: Julian Skinner, Larkspur City Engineer/ Public Works Director REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATIONS: Clarification #1: Is it possible to get a tour of the building Response: A non-mandatory facility walkthrough was conducted on January 16th, 2024. Clarification #2: Do you have a map that indicates the limit of work for the site that is available? Response: Please refer to Exhibit I provided in this addendum. Clarification #3: Is it expected that the team selected for Phase 1 would continue on to complete Phases 2 and 3 or would there be a separate RFP process? Response: The plan is to continue with the phase 1 team through phases 2 and 3 if funding becomes available; however, there are potentially circumstances that could materialize where the City would be better served issuing a new RFP for phases 2 and 3.
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Clarification #4: Regarding Item 2 (f) Digitize Existing Building As-Builts: - How many pages are in the existing set of As-Builts? - Are you looking to have hard copies scanned into PDF or converted into AutoCad or Revit files? - Instead of digitizing the As-Builts, would you consider having the building laser scanned to create an accurate Revit model? Response: This requirement has been revised to require laser scan of building and Revit model. Please include in the proposal (as a deliverable) laser scan of the building and Revit model, include estimated hours and hourly rates for this task. Clarification #5: Are the original architectural and structural plans available (in addition to the As-Builts)? Response: The original plans are not available Clarification #6: Have a project budget and schedule been established? - When do you anticipate the project will start? Response: The awarded firm shall assist with developing the project budget and project schedule. Firms are required to provide a proposed project schedule for the phase 1 scope of work (see page 4, 1. Project Approach and Understating) and a Cost Estimate (see page 4, 2. Fee Proposal). Please include (as a deliverable) developing a draft construction schedule for the three solutions, include estimated hours and hourly rates for this task. Notice to proceed with Phase 1 is anticipated to start on March 15th, 2024. Clarification #7: Could we schedule a pre-proposal walk-through to see the non-public spaces? Response: Please refer to response for clarification # 1 Above. Clarification #8: Would you like an assessment of the building's existing MEP systems as part of this study? Or is it assumed that they would all be replaced? Response: Yes. Please provide an assessment of the existing MEP systems with your 5year (plus) solutions. Clarification #9: Do you anticipate assessment and upgrade of the existing elevator? Response: Yes. Please provide an assessment of the existing elevator systems with your 5-year (plus) solutions. Clarification #10: Is it correct to assume that no site work, landscaping or parking lot work will be part of the current scope? Response: A complete site analysis including Access compliance shall be provided in support of each option. Clarification #11: Has the City of Larkspur conducted any studies that identify needs that should be considered for the space being vacated by the library? Response: Studies have not been conducted however the selected firm shall assist the City with identifying potential future building uses for the public library area.
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Clarification #12: Regarding structural testing: - If structural testing is conducted, has the City retained a contractor that can assist with the testing and any repairs that need to be made afterwards? - Is the expectation that Phase 1 include testing for the Tier 3 Analysis or could we develop the testing scope during Phase 1 and complete the actual testing in a future phase? Response: Destructive testing and repairs (if required) for an ASCE 41-17 Tier 3 analysis shall be included in the proposal and be conducted during Phase 1 by the firm selected. Clarification #13: Please explain the intent of the timeframes (5-10 year solution goals) associated with project goals. Will the project be phased over 50-100 years? Response: A 5-10 year solution would reflect a solution that would accommodate the City for the next 5-10 years, etc. The solutions are currently unknown and shall be developed by the firm selected and may be in conjunction with the study and collaboration with the City. Clarification #14: Is the intent of the project to integrate all recommendations made in the Kitchell report, including all new HVAC, electrical and lighting systems? Response: To the extent that such upgrades would be appropriate for the specific usage timeframe as indicated in the various solution goals. Clarification #15: Are there any sustainability goals for the project? Response: Yes, local code compliance including ''Reach Codes'' and Current California code compliance. Clarification #16: Do any areas of the building (aside from the Library) require study of new uses or reconfiguration to better meet current needs? Response: Yes, the solutions provided by this effort shall be holistic and cohesive to the recommended building use. Please refer to the descriptions in the Scope of Work, specifically the goal descriptions which include reconfiguring the floor space, etc.. Clarification #17: Are there any aspects of sitework, such as the parking lot, that are to be included in the study? Response: A complete site analysis including Access compliance shall be provided in support of each solution. Clarification #18: Which digital format is being requested in the task to ‘digitize existing building as-builts’? JPEG or PDF? AutoCAD or Revit? Response: Please refer to response for question # 4 Above. Clarification #19: Do the existing building as-builts accurately reflect the current building floor plans and elevations? Response: There is no one complete set of plans that reflect the as-is conditions. Clarification #20: Please confirm if any portion of Appendices A and B of the ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan are applicable to this RFP, aside from the specific assessment of City Hall. The RFP says there are 41 pages in this report, but it is significantly longer. Response: The ADA documents are provided for reference only. The documents are considered out of date for the context of any of the contemplated building projects and a new ADA analysis should be completed as part of the Phase 1 work City of Larkspur – Historical Building Professional Services / RFP
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Clarification #21: The PSA states that “The payments specified below shall be the only payments from City to Consultant for services rendered pursuant to the Agreement.” Given that it is not uncommon for clients to request additional services, we would like to see a provision for this type of action in the PSA. Is that something the City would be willing to add? Response: Additional scope would be addressed through a contract amendment. It is not necessary to acknowledge a future agreement in these documents. Clarification #22: Section 4 of the PSA includes requirements for the Consultant to defend the City from all claims, etc. Given this requirement, would the City be amenable to adding the following language to the PSA? Notwithstanding anything above, Architect has no obligation to pay for any defense related cost prior to a final determination of its liability. Following any such determination of its liability, Architect shall be responsible to pay an amount of such costs equal to the finally determined percentage of liability based upon the comparative fault of Architect. Response: This is standard city contract language and is not negotiable. Clarification #23: Please confirm that these buildings described in ATI’s Facility CIP Evaluation are not included in the current project: Fire Station 15, Fire Station 16, Parks and Recreation Facility, Dolliver Park Restrooms, Railroad Storage Building, Piper Park Restrooms (East and West), Sewer/Stormwater Pump Station Response: No, the buildings listed in your question are not a part of this effort. Clarification #24: Does the 25-page limit include the front and back covers and section dividers? Response: No. The front covers, back covers, and section dividers are not included in the 25-page limit. Clarification #25: Has a topographic survey been created recently? Will it be shared with the project team? Response: There is no recent topographic survey available. A 1997 topo is included via addendum for reference. Clarification #26: Is a preliminary schedule available? Response: Please refer to response for question #6 above. Clarification #27: Does the City need any existing exterior utility assessments done to determine capacity/current design life of wet utilities to make sure they are adequate for any change to the building uses/programming? Response: Yes. To the extent appropriate for the specific solution goals. Clarification #28: Can a construction budget be provided for the 5-10 year and 20-30 year goal projects? Response: Please refer to response for question #6 above. Clarification #29: Can as-built drawings noted in the RFP be shared? Response: As-built are not available at this time.
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Clarification #30: The RFP requests digitizing of existing as-builts. Can this request be more specific to clarify whether this requires scanning hardcopies to file, converting to 2D cad, or 3D model creation? Response: Please refer to response for question #4 above. Clarification #31: Does the City expect the “updated ADA accessibility evaluation” in Section III, 6. to be provided by a CASP certified professional? Response: Yes. Please have a CASP certified professional provide the updated ADA accessibility evaluation and assessment of impacts associated with solution goals as descripted in the RFP. Clarification #32: Can the City please consider accepting electronic submissions only without the physical copy? Response: Please submit three (3) hard copies of the proposals and one (1) electronic file copy of the proposal in PDF format on a USB flash drive. Submit proposals to the City of Larkspur Public Works Department at 325 Doherty Drive, Larkspur, CA 94939. Clarification #33: Section III top of page 3 says that selected consultant shall meet and work with the City, City Representatives and Stakeholders. Please outline or identify who those individuals and parties might be. Response: These individuals will be identified after award. Clarification #34: In terms of evaluating and identifying options for the renovation and remodel, please tell us what work has been done (and what is the current thinking) on potential future uses for this building. Response: Please refer to Section II. Background for general description of previous work performed. Future potential alternate uses for the building are unknown, the selected firm shall assist the City with identifying potential future uses for the building. Clarification #35: Pg 2: What’s the funding for Phase 1? Response: Funding information shall be shared with the selected firm. The funding for Phase 1 is anticipated to be local. There is currently no state or federal funding for this project. Clarification #36: Pg 3: If the library is moving out in any case, what does 1 a ii refer to when it says there is an “additional use” for the library space? How is this different from #5? Response: Please strike the word "additional" in 1.a.ii and replace it with the word "alternate". The alternate use (or uses) is(are) to be determined by this effort. Clarification #37: Pg 3: Does 1 b i apply only to areas other than the existing library space—or to the entire building? Is there any programmatic information for efficiency improvements beyond just observing existing conditions and formulating options based on them? Response: Paragraph 1.b.i applies to the entire building. This effort will develop a basis for programming the future use of the building. Clarification #38: Pg. 3: Does 1 c i mean that everything other than the Magnolia Street historical façade would be demolished? Or that only this façade would be rehabbed and the rest of the building would remain as-is? Response: The Magnolia façade is to be restored. The remainder of the building may follow the recommendations of the Phase 1 scope effort City of Larkspur – Historical Building Professional Services / RFP
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Clarification #39: Pg 3: What is the goal of the changes to “enhance architectural aesthetics” in # 3? Response: The scope of work for this evaluation is to identify building elements that can be modified or changed. Clarification #40: Pg 3: Do #3 and #4 assume that future work will conform to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Rehabilitation? If not, what other guideline does the City have in mind? Response: Recommended modifications shall be consistent with the Secretary's findings (1982) for downtown Larkspur, it's recommendations and standards. Clarification #41: Does #7 require any verification of the accuracy of existing building as-builts? Response: Please refer to response for question #4 above. The selected firm is expected to develop a comprehensive and accurate study of the solution goals, verifying the accuracy of the existing building as-builts may be directly correlated with these efforts. It is anticipated that firms will describe their approach in developing the study in their ''Project Approach and Understanding''. Clarification #42: Does the City have confidence in the previous reports it included in the Exhibits? Were they officially approved/adopted? Is there a record of how many of the recommendations have been followed to date? Response: The reports included in the exhibits are limited to the information provided and factual. The general description of the work performed to date is described in ''Section II. Background'' however there may have been additional modifications to the original building. Clarification #43: Does the City want an HSR prepared? Response: Yes. The City desires for an HSR parts 1 (Evolution of the Building) and 2 Evaluation of Potential Uses to be developed. Please include in the proposal (as a deliverable) developing a Historic Structure Report (HSR) include estimated hours and hourly rates for this task. Clarification #44: On the RFP, it say “Responding firms are required to register and submit their proposal via the City of Larkspur’s ‘’Bidnet Direct’’ website.” However, on the Bidnet Direct website it says Bid Submission Type is Physical Bid Submission. And the “Bid Intent” option is turned off. May I ask do we require an electronic submission plus the physical submission or physical submission only? Response: Please refer to response for question #32 above. Clarification #45: Please confirm that Community Engagement/Outreach is not required by this scope. Response: Community engagement/outreach is not anticipated for Phase 1.
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Clarification #46: Please confirm that assessment of the adjacent fire station systems is not required by this scope. Should separation of the electrical service between the Fire Station and City Hall be identified as a priority for one of the options, establishment of the new service for the Fire Station will be held as an allowance. Response: The adjacent fire station building is not part of the Project. There is an existing electrical services from the 400 Magnolia building feeding the adject fire station building. An evaluation of this electrical feed would be required for the different solutions by the firm selected. Clarification #47: Will the building need to meet immediate occupancy engineering requirements for the 20-30 or 50-100 year options? Response: The building is currently occupied. An evaluation of the occupancy would be required for the different solutions by the firm selected. Clarification #48: Please confirm that a geotechnical report for the adjacent retaining wall will be made available to the design team for use in the Tier 3 analysis. Response: Confirmed and attached via addendum. Clarification #49: Will the project include landscape design or site work beyond that which is required to achieve accessible paths of travel and ADA parking? Response: Please refer to response for question # 17 above. Clarification #50: Are the building as-builts to be digitized and drafted based on blueprints or is the intent to survey the interior of the building? Response: Please refer to response for question # 4 above Clarification #51: What format are digitized as-builts to be provided (i.e. 3D Revit model, 2D CAD model, etc.)? Response: Please refer to response for question # 4 above. Clarification #52: Are there any drawings available? Response: Please refer to response for question #5 above. Clarification #53: Are we required to submit the proposal on the website in addition to the Physical Bid Submission? On the RFP it says, “Responding firms are required to register and submit their proposal via the City of Larkspur’s ‘’Bidnet Direct’’ website.” However, online submission is not available on the website. Response: Please refer to response for question #32 above. Clarification #54: Does the cover letter count towards the 25-page limit? Response: Please refer to response for question #24 above. Clarification #55: How many hard copies of the proposal would you like? Response: Please refer to response for question #32 above. Clarification #56: How will points be assigned for the fee proposal? Will the lowest fee receive 20 pts and if not, could you please explain the rubric for scoring? Response: Proposals shall be scored as described in the ''Evaluation Criteria'', the points shall be assigned as determined by the selection committee. The City shall select the firm whose proposal is determined to be the best value. City of Larkspur – Historical Building Professional Services / RFP
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Clarification #57: This building has long been studied for reuse and preservation by the City of Larkspur. Can you tell us what the current community sentiment is related to the building’s preservation, reuse, and/or replacement? Response: Please refer to response for question #34 above. Clarification #58: Has the building been listed or designated historically on an individual basis? Has the City commissioned historical studies or considered nominating it individually? Can you share any records or documents related to this? Response: Please refer to the building's historical designation as described in section ''II. Background.'' Clarification #59: If questions won’t be answered until 1/30, it does not give us very much time to incorporate this information into our proposal. Would it be possible to extend the deadline another week? Response: The proposal due date has been modified. Clarification #60: Question about scope of interior renovation for Priority 1 in Kitchell Study: This priority is labeled “immediate” and has a cost of $8,269,950 (page 3 of study; page 26 of Exhibits pdf). The “capital costs by priority” table (no page number in Kitchell study; page 32 of pdf) shows line item C1090 “interior specialties” is the lion’s share of the cost of Priority 1 ($5,960,580 in 2022) but it is not represented in the Deficiency Table on the next page of the pdf, nor is it described in the scope breakout with photos on pages 36-49 of the pdf. It appears to fall into two line items on the Combined Deficiency Table on page 50 of the pdf: ATI-2 “Renovate Restrooms (2)” and ATI-5 “Major City Hall Remodel/Reconstruction.” It appears to be represented on a single line on the ROM Estimate Worksheet (page 52 of the pdf) “interior specialties.” Renovation of two restrooms is straightforward, but we could not find any detail on the other work. Can the City provide the scope documents that Kitchell used in formulating the cost for the “Major City Hall Remodel/Renovation?” Response: There are currently no additional scope documents available. The selected firm is expected to develop a comprehensive and accurate study of the solution goals, reviewing existing exhibits may be directly correlated with these efforts. It is anticipated that firms will describe their approach in developing the study in their ''Project Approach and Understanding''. Clarification #61: Please provide clarification on the “digitize existing building as-builts” scope of work. Does this mean that there are existing drawings to be scanned into PDFs or does this mean that the existing paper drawings should be used to develop a Revit model or CAD drawings? Also, is there an expectation that the team will have the building laser scanned? Response: Please refer to response for question # 4 Above. Clarification #62: What existing building as-builts are available for 400 Magnolia? Response: Please refer to response for question #29 above. Clarification #63: The structural investigation work and repairs for determining existing conditions is to be included by the team. The team would work to develop and administer a selective demo/test plan, however we do not conduct the actual removal and replacement physical work. We will review the exposed conditions and documents what is observed. Will the City be able to provide facilities staff or a third-party contractor to assist with selective demolition and restoration? Response: Please refer to response for question #12 above. City of Larkspur – Historical Building Professional Services / RFP
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Clarification #64: Has the City outlined a target budget for the Phase 1 Scope of Work as described in the RFP? Response: Please refer to response for question #6 above. Clarification #65: Has a Historic Structures Report ever been prepared for 400 Magnolia? Response: Please refer to response for question #43 above
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