Reading School District

READING SCHOOL DISTRICT Request for Qualifications Construction Management for 801 N. 9th Street Development Project January 4, 2022

Project & Construction Management Structural Design & Forensic Engineering Facilities Engineering Infrastructure Planning & Design

January 4 th , 2022 Mr. Wayne Gehris Chief Financial Officer Reading School District District Administration Building 800 Washington Street Reading, PA 19601 RE:

Reading School District Request for Qualifications for 801 N. 9th Street Development Project Construction Management Services Dear Mr. Gehris: Thank you for the opportunity to submit a proposal regarding our firms Construction Management services for the Reading School District (RSD). Please find our enclosed Statement of Qualifications highlighting D’Huy Engineering Inc.’s (DEI) strengths, keys to success, experience, services, and references that we believe makes DEI the Construction Management firm to guide and assist the RSD with this new project. DEI has completed educational projects on time and on budget for our clients for more than 40 years. In the past three years, DEI has successfully managed over $600 million in projects with 80% of our business dedicated to performing Facilities Engineering and project/construction management services for Pennsylvania public projects. DEI’s project/construction management services adopt a client-driven approach that ensures and implements the best solution possible for every project. For clients such as the Reading School District, our project and construction management services consist of: •Pre-Design, Design & Bidding •Cost Estimating •Construction Oversight •Project Planning •Value Engineering •Constructability Reviews •Sustainable Energy Practices including LEED •Assistance Grants & Funding We have and are providing similar services to multiple school districts including, Northampton Area School District, Council Rock Area School District, Nazareth Area School District, Bethlehem Area School District, Easton Area School District, Scranton Area School District, Pennsbury School District, and Avon Grove School District. We have provided engineering & project management services for multiple projects for these schools.

We have developed solutions for all our clients projects to address the challenges that 2020 and 2021 presented and to keep them all on schedule and on budget. We have been a trusted partner for our clients in delegating ESSER and other funds to be used to on necessary upgrades to improve the safety and condition of the schools with a focus on energy savings, improved air quality, and providing best value. The DEI team’s superior technical expertise and decades of practical experience provides a unique combination of personnel that are trained to manage and guide preliminary conceptual planning, schematic design, budget preparation, final design, bid and construction of projects. Our attention to detail will provide the RSD with a system-based value engineering approach that delivers best value to the project. The attention to detail and focus on providing complete documentation results in reduced liability and clear, concise, and complete bidding documents which translates into project savings beginning with the competitive bidding process. The integration of our experienced construction experts and the involvement of design professionals in the value engineering and constructability review process during the pre-design, design, and construction phases results in successful projects. The specific contents in this submission for your review are as requested in your RFQ and include: Section 1: Applicant Profile & Unique Qualifications Section 2: Relevant Experience & References Pullout 1 - Why DEI? Summary of Your Qualification Requirements Pullout 2 – Project & Client References Appendix A: Financial Capacity & Litigation Statement We are tireless advocates for the districts we serve which is displayed by our repeat clients and their testimonials about our successful work. Our promise is that we will treat your project like it was our own home! Please contact me if you require further information and/or if we can set up an interview at 610.865.3000 (office), 484.357.6457 (cell), or my email at maf@dhuy.com. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, D’HUY ENGINEERING, INC. M. Arif Fazil, PE, LEED AP, CEM, CCS, CCCA Jamie Lynch, CCM President Principal Pullout 3 – Cheston Site Plan – A Similar Project Pullout 4 – Broughal Site Plan – A Similar Project Pullout 5 – Your Project Site Plan – How We Think Write Up - Project Plan & Experience Section 3: Key Personnel Section 4: Proposed Subconsultants

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“ D’Huy Engineering is simply outstanding . D’Huy has been providing our master planning, facility engineering and construction management services for our facilities for over 30 years. They are always proactive and provide information that is trusted by our Board and community.”

Applicant Profile

Dr. Joseph Roy Superintendent of Schools Bethlehem Area School District

Broughal Middle School Bethlehem Area School District

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Applicant Profile

D’Huy Engineering, Inc. Established 1976 Pennsylvania Corporation since October 18, 2002

Philadelphia Office: 31 Butler Avenue Ambler, PA 19002

Office Headquarters: One East Broad Street, Suite 310

Delaware Regional Office: 1500 W. 7th Street Wilmington, DE 19805

Bethlehem, PA 18018 Phone: 610.865.3000 www.dhuy.com

Firm Principles: M. Arif Fazil, Ronald C. Carr, James P. Lynch, Peter M. Garland, Josh A. Grice, Craig W. Murray, & Henry Guarriello

Firm Officers: M. Arif Fazil, President Ronald C. Carr, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer

Primary Contact: M. Arif Fazil Cell Phone: 484.357.6457 Email: maf@dhuy.com www.dhuy.com

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Reading School District Construction Manager Services Request for Qualifications January 4, 2022

S ECTION 1 – A PPLICANT P ROFILE Business Identification Information: Name: D’Huy Engineering, Inc. (DEI) Address: One East Broad St. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018 Telephone Number: (610) 865-3000 Website: www.dhuy.com Federal EIN: 13-3514303 Authorized Representative Contact Information: Name: M. Arif Fazil (Primary)

Jamie Lynch (Secondary)

President

Job Title: Address:

Principal

One East Broad Street, Suite 310 Bethlehem, PA 18018

One East Broad Street, Suite 310 Bethlehem, PA 18018

(484) 357-6457 cell

Telephone Numbers: Fax Number: Email Address:

(484) 357-8969 cell

(610) 861-0181 maf@dhuy.com

(610) 861-0181 jpl@dhuy.com

Applicant Business Background: Organization:

Pennsylvania for profit corporation

Business Licenses:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and several additional states

Business Formation: Pennsylvania, United States Years in Business: 46 DBE Status:

DEI has met the requirements for certification as a bona fide Minority Business Enterprise as defined by the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (NMSDC) and as adopted by the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC). DEI has Minority Business status in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of New Jersey, and City of Philadelphia. NMSDC Certification number: PT02100 Philadelphia MBE Certification number: 110816 Pennsylvania MBE Certification number: 3372522202108-SDB-M New Jersey MBE Certification number: A0139-00

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Reading School District Construction Manager Services Request for Qualifications January 4, 2022

Firm History: DEI was established in 1976 as a structural design and forensic engineering firm. In 1989, DEI expanded into facilities engineering and project/construction management. In 2022, DEI began its 33 rd year of facility engineering and project/construction management and has earned a rock-solid reputation for providing successful leadership on public projects in Pennsylvania with a consistent track record proven by its many long-term repeat clients and relationships. 80% of DEI’s business is dedicated to performing public projects in Pennsylvania. The backbone of this success is DEI’s personnel consisting of licensed engineers and architects, as well as certified construction, scheduling, cost estimating, and forensic experts. It is the integration of all this professional expertise that supports our success for our clients.

“We integrate technology with our passion expertise, teamwork, leadership, and sound engineering judgement to deliver value to our clients.” M. Arif Fazil President

Our combination of project management and facilities engineering experience provides each client with single source project delivery that includes planning, pre-design, design, and construction phase services. Our firm’s extensive experience, sound engineering judgment, emphasis on quality, innovation, knowledge of construction techniques, and concern for optimizing expenditures, results in unparalleled professional representation for all the Owner’s needs for large and small projects alike. Our repeat clients have come to trust and utilize our engineering and capital improvement planning services to lower their risks, add value, minimize costs, and budget accurately. DEI is a Pennsylvania corporation led by its seven principals. The firm maintains a flat organization structure that allows for a seamless exchange of resources across our entire project portfolio. We employ a talented group of project managers and give them the training and authority to direct projects efficiently. These managers are supported by a diverse group of technical and administrative staff that specialize in capital project delivery. Our primary mission is to understand our client’s objectives and goals and then implement capital projects as efficiently as possible to achieve them. This is especially critical for design projects. For design, our corporate philosophy is to invest significant energy early in projects to systematically define client needs. Once needs are defined, we engage a deep pool of highly technical engineers, architects, and designers to deliver comprehensive bid documents. On every project, we devote specific attention towards bidding strategies, construction phasing, and sustainability as we have found these items to be paramount to the success of every project.

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Reading School District Construction Manager Services Request for Qualifications January 4, 2022

UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS  DEI’s personnel consists of Professional Engineers, Licensed Architects, Value Engineering Specialists, and experienced construction professionals with expertise in all aspects of field investigation, design phase reviews, cost estimating, bidding, contract document preparation, construction management and closeout.  DEI has extensive knowledge of individual building systems. Through DEI’s Construction Management Services and Capital Improvement Plans, our personnel have gained vast experience in planning, reviewing, constructing and commissioning complex projects with a focus on the end results meeting and exceeding the Owner’s criteria and ensuring maximum life-cycle value.  DEI is an Energy Star Partner. We have recently completed fourteen (14) LEED Gold Certified buildings. DEI is presently in the construction phases of five (5) additional LEED Gold Certified buildings. Our firm partners with Owners on sustainable strategies for projects if they decide to pursue sustainable design strategies.  Our firm considers safety a top priority during planning and construction activities. We have a tremendous understanding of safety issues, and a history of accident free projects.  We utilize a web-based project management program, ProjectMates, to document and organize the entire project. The program stores and transmits all correspondence, meeting minutes, submittals, manuals, logs, schedules and drawings. This results in increased control, accessible documentation and information sharing, prompt responses and accountability from team members.  Our firm has a proven track record in successfully managing complex public projects as the Owner’s representative. DEI is well versed in proper sequencing, coordination, timely completion and budget control achieved through detailed project phasing.  Our professionals recognize that Value Engineering is project specific and in its purest form is the ability to provide strategies, design or solutions that result in a better project, system or solution for the same or less cost. Our value engineering specialist and professionals will identify opportunities for savings and an improved project without changing the building’s function and design based on the budget.  Budget limitations and expectations of doing more with less are public expectations that our team understands must be at the forefront of our solutions. Multi-use of spaces, efficient details, value engineering and building efficiencies are all techniques that we use in order to provide the best value for projects.  As a result of extensive and relevant experience with public projects, DEI is knowledgeable in current building codes and is respected by municipal and PA state approval agencies making the firm an asset in scheduling, managing and complying with complex agency approvals.  Our experience in competitive bidding results in providing the Owner with the enviable position of achieving quality at very competitive pricing. With our competitive bid approach, local resources, buying power, and efficient management and scheduling of the project, a 5% savings on the project bids is typically achievable.

D’HUY ENGINEERING WILL PROVIDE READING SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH A TEAM THAT IS READY TO PERFORM AND EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS!

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Relevant Experience & References “D’Huy Engineering has guided the Easton Area School District through a complex, multi-year capital building program that has enhanced every facility within the District. DEI’s strategic planning, comprehensive budgeting, and attention to detail have delivered our projects on time and under budget again and again. Two new elementary schools, three complex elementary school renovations, a premiere athletic venue, and dozens of capital improvement projects – nothing is too large or too small for DEI to tackle .” Ken Case Director of Operations Easton Area School District

Paxinosa Elementary School Easton Area School District

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Relevant Experience & References

“We value our long term relationship with D’Huy. Their leadership, attention to detail, and team approach has produced an excellent level of quality that has resulted in consistent project success over the past 19 years . For the 2015-2016 school year, the District constructed an $80.7 million middle school and secondary campus improvements. D’Huy and the District have collaborated throughout the design and construction phases of this project with much success.” Joseph Kovalchik Superintendent Northampton Area School District

Northampton Area Middle School Northampton Area School District

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WHY DEI? WE EXCEED READING SCHOOL DISTRICT’S QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

CLIENT REFERENCES:

In order to reinforce our qualifications, assist in your review, and demonstrate howwe meet your needs we are providing the following response to your evaluation criteria listed on page 7 of your RFQ.

BETHLEHEM AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

a.) Superintendent

Ph: (610)861-0500 ext. 60250

1.) Experience and qualifications of the Respondents a. The degree to which the respondent has been held responsible positions for similar projects The services requested are a staple of D’Huy Engineering, Inc. We specialize in managing public school projects. All of our projects are completed on time and below budget, with no clams. See the reference list integrated in these pages to the right. b. The degree to which the respondent brings experience in the full range of skills and expertise needed to accomplish the scope of work on the Project in all task areas. 70% of our projects are public projects. We have successfully completed over $600M in public schools over the last 3 years. All of our clients are repeat clients which reaffirms that we exceed expectations. Our staff of licensed engineers, licensed architects, certified professional estimators, certified construction specifiers, value engineering specialist, and construction experts provided the full range of expertise required to deliver Reading School District’s project from the pre-design, design, bidding, and construction phases. See project approach in Section 2.

Dr. Joseph Roy

Email: jroy@basdschools.org

b.) Chief Financial Officer Ph: (610)861-0500 ext. 60201

Stacy Gober

Email: sgober@basdschools.org

c.) Chief Facilities & Operations Officers

Ph: (610) 867-8635

Mark Stein

Email: mstein@basdschools.org

COUNCIL ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

a.) Superintendent

Ph: (215)944-1000

c. The specific commitments made for staffing the project.

DEI’s approach and success is based on providing very qualified team for you Project. The team is involved in the Project from beginning to the finish. Our repeat client base reinforces the success of our project delivery. See Key Personnel section for detailed team bios and resumes.

Dr. Robert Fraser

Email: rfraser@crsd.org

b.) Director of Operational Facilities

Ph: (215)944-1015

d. Experience within the local permitting region.

Doug Taylor

Email: dougtaylor@crsd.org

Our approach on all projects is to engage the local authorities from the beginning of the project. We have already confirmed the permitting process in the City of Reading and it is typical of most cities. The following approvals will all be required, which we will develop into a schedule with milestones and responsibilities to keep the team accountable to deliver the project on time: Land development, conservation district, access on streets, utilities, building permits, and inspections. An example of our interaction with the City of Reading is the design, management, and execution of the Reading Services Center improvements which is a 16 story Headquarters for Berks County located in Downtown Reading.

EASTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

a.) Superintendent

Ph: (610)250-2400

David Piperato

Email: piperatod@eastonsd.org

e. Experience and/or criteria the District deems relevant.

b.) Supervisor of Facility Operations

Ph: (610)250-2400

We have completed many similar projects and we have already begun to develop ideas to make sure the District gets the best value, and we can deliver the project, on time by implementing our expertise in grant funds (ESSER & RACP Funding), alternative and clean energy grants, PDE & Plancon when the moratorium is lifted, Value engineering on all systems, options and strategies to get the building out of the ground quickly, supply chain strategies, constructability review, Multi-prime assignments, and phasing plans which results in competitive bids, risk management and avoiding issues on projects. Our Strategies to keep the project on time and below budget with project alternate schedules and damages and incentive clauses has kept our projects free from claims..

Ken Case

Email: casek@eastonsd.org

NAZARETH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

a.) Superintendent

Ph: (610)759-1170 ext.1111

Dr. Dennis Riker

Email: driker@nazarethasd.org

b.) Director of Operations

Ph: (484)223-9652

Rob Zemanick

Email: rzemanick@nazarethasd.org

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WHY DEI? WE EXCEED READING SCHOOL DISTRICT’S QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

CLIENT REFERENCES:

In order to reinforce our qualifications, assist in your review, and demonstrate howwe meet your needs we are providing the following response to your evaluation criteria listed on page 7 of your RFQ.

NORTHAMPTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

a.) Superintendent

Ph: (610) 262-7811 ext. 20200

2.) Experience and past performance of the Respondent on similar projects within the last 10 years.

Email: kovalchj@nasdschools. org

Joseph Kovalchik

a. The experience of the Respondent in conducting projects of similar nature and complexity.

Please refer to the extensive list of projects we have successfully completed. Many of these projects were in neighborhoods surrounded by city streets, residential, and commercial buildings. The success of these projects is planning and documentation including phasing plans and clear scope definition that has been reviewedwith all stakeholders, including the city. At DEI we plan to rehearse for construction right from the start, the Broughal Middle School project highlighted in our submission is a LEED Gold, Green Ribbon School that has an energy star rating, has underground parking, and has very similar facilities outlined in your RFQ. Please see Section 2 For our similar projects and howwe have begun to think about yours.

SCRANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

a.) Superintendent

Ph: (570) 348-3465

Email: missy.mctiernan @ssdedu.org

Missy McTiernan

b.) Business Manager

Ph: (570) 348-3443

b. The ability of the Respondent to draw on this experience to benefit the project.

At DEI we are constantly improving and enhancing ideas to provide better value for your project. We will integrate technology to improve communication, accountability, and documentation. Please see details on page 2 For DEI’s approach and other strategies for your project.

Patrick Laffey

Email: pat.Laffey@ssdedu.org

UPPER DUBLIN SCHOOL DISTRICT

3.) Any other experience and/or criteria the District deems relevant.

a.) Director of Facilities

Ph: (215) 643-8800 ext. 8815

Work on PA public school projects mandates the detail and diligence that DEI continuously provides. The requirements in PA for multiple prime contractors (Pennsylvania Separations Act), navigation of the PlanCon process and bidding rules, municipal approvals and regulatory mandates, national and local codes and special inspection requirements, PA prevailing wages, state mandates for construction worker security clearances, County Conservation District management of the DEP requirements, all make construction projects challenging. Our extensive experience and exceptional staffprovide leadership to proactively succeed in managing and delivering projects that meet the goals for quality, schedule, andbudget. DEI will work tirelessly with the District and other design teammembers to develop a project scope and program that satisfiesallDistrict requirements,All levelsofstakeholderswill beconsultedasnecessary, includingBoardmembers, school administration, and End Users. Consistent communication and transparency are critical to ensuring a successful project. DEI will attend and/or lead meetings with specific District committees, such as buildings and grounds or capital projects to ensure that all team members are kept up to date. We will lead the ship when it comes to design team members to ensure District criteria is being incorporated and approvals achieved. DEI takes pride in the way that we have been able to successfully structure projects into multi prime contracts. We clearly define the roles of each individual prime in the contract documents which helps save money on bid day and headaches during construction. Contractors are eager to bid our projects competitively because they understand what they will be responsible for during the project.

Robert Lester

Email: rlester@udsd.org

WISSAHICKON SCHOOL DISTRICT

a.) Superintendent

Ph: (215) 619-8000

Dr. James Crisfield

Email: jcrisfield@wsdweb.org

b.) Business Manager

Ph: (215) 619-8000

Wade Coleman

Email: wcoleman@wsdweb.org

c.) Director of Facilities

Ph: (215) 619-8000

4.) Financial & Legal qualifications of the Respondent

Gerry Moore

Email: gmoore@wsdweb.org

Please see Appendices section.

QUAKERTOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

a.) Superintendent

Ph: (215) 529-2002

Dr. William Harner

Email: wharner@qcsd.org

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE & REFERENCES - ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Bethlehem Area School District

Hatboro-Horsham School District

Northampton Area School District

Council Rock School District

Doug Taylor Director of Operation Services 215.944.1015 dougtaylor@crsd.org

Mark Stein Director of Facilities & Ops. 610.867.8635 mstein@basdschools.org

Dr. Scott Eveslage Superintendent 215.420.5007 seveslage@hatboro-horsham.org

Joseph Kovalchik Superintendent 610.262.7811 ext. 20200 kovalchj@nasdschools.org

Spotlight Project: Goodnoe Elementary School $14.8M FINAL CONSTRUCTION COST 16,370 SF ADDITIONS 81,244 SF RENOVATIONS

Spotlight Project: Donegan Elementary School $11M FINAL CONSTRUCTION COST

Spotlight Project: Hallowell Elementary School $32M FINAL CONSTRUCTION COST 95,000 SF NEW CONSTRUCTION

Spotlight Project: Lehigh Elementary School $16.3M FINAL CONSTRUCTION COST 89,970 SF NEW CONSTRUCTION

71,000 SF

NEW CONSTRUCTION

• 6 Phased Elementary School Reno • 1 NewMiddle School • 1 Phased Middle School Reno OTHER PROJECT SUCCESSES:

• 1 Phased High School Reno • 1 New Elementary School • 2 Synthetic Turf Fields • Capital Project Planning OTHER PROJECT SUCCESSES:

OTHER PROJECT SUCCESSES:

• 1 NewMiddle School • Assist in Retaining Site Property • Middle School Pool • New Bus Loop • 2 Athletic Turf Fields OTHER PROJECT SUCCESSES:

• 2 New Elementary Schools (1 with Responsible Contractor Policy)

• Synthetic Fields • Pool Renovation • Capital Planning & Design • LEED Gold

• 2 Synthetic Turf Stadiums • Stadium Improvements • 10-year Capital Plan

Quakertown Community School District

Hatboro-Horsham School District

Easton Area School District

Council Rock School District

Dr. Scott Eveslage Superintendent 215.420.5007 seveslage@hatboro- horsham. org

Mr. David Piperato Superintendent 610.250.2400 piperatod@eastonsd.org

Doug Taylor Director of Operation Services 215.944.1015 dougtaylor@crsd.org

Dr. William Harner Superintendent 215.529.2002 wharner@qcsd.org

Spotlight Project: Crooked Billet Elementary School $32.4M FINAL CONSTRUCTION COST

Spotlight Project: Paxinosa Elementary School $14.4M FINAL CONSTRUCTION COST 130,000 SF RENOVATIONS

Spotlight Project: Hillcrest Elementary School $17.6M FINAL CONSTRUCTION COST

Spotlight Project: Neidig Elementary School

$23.7M CONSTRUCTION COST

50,000 SF

38,000

105,210 SF

3,653 SF

61,370

SF RENOVATIONS

SF RENOVATIONS

NEW CONSTRUCTION

ADDITIONS

ADDITIONS

• 3 Phased Elementary School Reno • 1 New Elementary School • 1 Phased Middle School Reno • Cottingham Stadium Reno • 2 Synthetic Turf Fields LEED Gold • 25-year Capital Plan OTHER PROJECT SUCCESSES:

• 6 Phased Elementary School Reno • 1 NewMiddle School • 1 Phased Middle School Reno OTHER PROJECT SUCCESSES:

• Project finished $1,000,000 under budget • On time even during COVID Pandemic • DEI is the facility engineering firm for the district completing dozens of Summer projects OTHER PROJECT SUCCESSES:

OTHER PROJECT SUCCESSES:

• 2 New Elementary Schools (1 with Responsible Contractor Policy)

• Synthetic Fields • Pool Renovation • Capital Planning & Design • LEED Gold

• 2 Synthetic Turf Stadiums • Stadium Improvements • 10-year Capital Plan

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE & REFERENCES - HIGH SCHOOLS, MIDDLE SCHOOLS & SERVICE CENTER Bethlehem Area School District Council Rock School District City of Reading

Upper Dublin School District

Doug Taylor Director of Operation Services 215.944.1015 dougtaylor@crsd.org

Mark Stein Director of Facilities & Ops. 610.867.8635 mstein@basdschools.org

Dr. Art Levinowitz Board President 215.206.0482 alevinow@udsd.org

Doug Kenwood Former Project Manager 267.718.5449

Spotlight Project: Holland Middle School $40.8M FINAL CONSTRUCTION COST 44,000 SF ADDITIONS 136,000 SF RENOVATIONS

Spotlight Project: Nitschmann Middle School $46.1M FINAL CONSTRUCTION COST 180,000 SF ADDITIONS

Spotlight Project: Berks County Service Center

Spotlight Project: Upper Dublin High School $98M FINAL CONSTRUCTION COST 360,000 SF NEW CONSTRUCTION

$5.5M BUDGET COST

372,250 SF

152,500 SF

4-STORY PARKING GARAGE

16-STORY BUILDING

SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD

• 6 Phased Elementary School Reno • 1 NewMiddle School • 1 Phased Middle School Reno OTHER PROJECT SUCCESSES:

• 1 Phased High School Reno • 1 New Elementary School • 2 Synthetic Turf Fields • Capital Project Planning OTHER PROJECT SUCCESSES:

OTHER PROJECT SUCCESSES:

OTHER PROJECT SUCCESSES:

• Roof Replacement • 16-Story Brick and Limestone Facade Repair • 4-Story Parking Garage • Extensive Planning with City Officials, Public Works and Fire/ Police resulting in orderly and efficient project phasing that had minimal effect on city residents.

• 1 New High School with 10 Lane Pool • 1 NewMiddle School

• Cardinal Stadium Project • Capital Project Planning • LEED Gold • 10-year Capital Plan

• 2 Synthetic Turf Stadiums • Stadium Improvements • LEED Gold • 10-year Capital Plan

Upper Perkiomen School District

Bensalem Township School District

Colonial School District

Avon Grove School District

Sandra Kassel Business Administrator 215.541.2446 skassel@upsd.org

Joseph Lally Director of Facilities 267.446.2463 jlally@colonialsd.org

Dr. Samuel Lee Superintendent 215.750.2800 slee@bensalemsd.org

Mr. Daniel Carsley Chief Financial Officer dcarsley@avongrove.org

Spotlight Project: Colonial Middle School $79M FINAL CONSTRUCTION COST

Spotlight Project: New High School

Spotlight Project: Bensalem High School $70M FINAL CONSTRUCTION COST 22,800 SF ADDITIONS 43,000 SF RENOVATIONS

Spotlight Project: Upper Perkiomen Middle School

$45.8M FINAL

$90.2M CONSTRUCTION COST

CONSTRUCTION COST

204,580 SF

230,000 SF

ADDITIONS 297,200 SF NEW

44,000 SF

NEW CONSTRUCTION

NEW CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION

• Thermal Building Envelope • HVAC Systemw/ VAV Boxes • LEED Gold OTHER PROJECT SUCCESSES:

OTHER PROJECT SUCCESSES:

• Obtained Conservation District permitting for maximized buildable area on environmentally sensitive site • Maintained budget despite increased COVID work restrictions and requirements • Conducted virtual bidding process to meet PlanCon and COVID guidelines OTHER PROJECT SUCCESSES:

OTHER PROJECT SUCCESSES:

• Maintained existing school operation while new is built • Successfully reduced Township building permit fees and costs • Phased construction to expedite summer sitework • Complex erosion and site stormwater controls to protect neighbor properties

• 6 Phased Elementary School Reno • 1 NewMiddle School • 1 Phased Middle School Reno

• 2 Synthetic Turf Stadiums • Stadium Improvements • LEED Gold • 10-year Capital Plan

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ADDITIONAL PROJECTS

SCHOOL

CONTACT

PROJECT

TOTAL

Upper Dublin School District 1580 Ft. Washington Ave. Maple Glen, PA

Dr. Steve Yanni Superintendent 215-11643-8802 syanni@udsd.org

New Sandy Run Middle School New Construction 208,000 SF

$62,682,000

High School Addition 1,200 SF Phased Renovations 196,000 SF Lower Nazareth Elementary School Addition 14,239 SF Renovation 12,085 SF Kenneth N. Butz, Jr. Elementary School Addition 16,592 SF Renovation 10,513 SF STAR Center New Construction 27,046 SF Stony Creek Elementary School Expansion 26,700 SF Renovation 16,000 SF High School Renovation 40,000 SF Addition 12,000 SF

Whitehall-Coplay School District 2940 MacArthur Road Whitehall, PA

J. Michael Malay Business Manager 610-439-1431 malaym@whitehallcoplay.org

$67,278,000

Nazareth Area School District One Education Plaza Nazareth, PA

Dr. Dennis Riker Superintendent 610-759-1170 driker@nazarethasd.org

$7,147,000

Nazareth Area School District One Education Plaza Nazareth, PA Council Rock School District 30 N. Chancellor St. Newtown, PA Wissahickon School District 601 Knight Road Ambler, PA

Dr. Dennis Riker Superintendent 610-759-1170 driker@nazarethasd.org Doug Taylor Dir. of Op. Services 215-944-1015 dougtaylor@crsd.org Wade Coleman Business Manager 215-619-8000 wcoleman@wsdweb.org Arthur Oakes Dir. of Operations 610-298-8661 oakesa@nwlehighsd.org

$7,022,000

$10,633,000

$15,504,000

Northwestern Lehigh School District 6493 Route 309 New Tripoli, PA

$10,224,900

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Reading School District Construction Manager Services Request for Qualifications January 4, 2022

PROJECT PLAN D’Huy works hard at the start of each project to assemble a detailed project plan, budget, and schedule to achieve success. For Reading, we know the steps necessary to complete the design and permitting process. This portion of the project needs to be carefully planned and expedited to meet the desired schedule. There are several parallel paths during design including the City land development and permitting process, the County Conservation District NPDES permit, and the architectural design all of which require close coordination, scheduling, and decisions by the District. D’Huy will assemble and monitor the schedule for all of these activities, continuously updating the project budget, and prompt the team members for action to keep to the work moving. The budget for the project will be vetted by DEI immediately to ensure that not only construction costs are understood, but that soft costs including utility connections, instructional technology, and furniture are all included. We also will confirm that appropriate contingencies are included for ongoing inflation, the staging requirements of working in the City, and all design fees. Our quick but thorough development of the schedule and budget will provide a roadmap for project. It will be updated regularly to keep the team on track. Finally, it will be essential to determine and confirm the building program of requirements so that site and building design can proceed. The number of classrooms, the size of the gym and auditorium, the requirements for the Cafeteria and Media Center will all need to be determined with you educational specialists. Requirements for the building network, instructional technology, security, CCTV, telephone and HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems need to be confirmed and integrated with the building design. DEI orchestrates the progression of all of this work, serving as the District’s knowledgebase for design and construction issues while always protecting the District from risk. Our efforts to assemble sound contracts, accurately predict costs, implement project delivery strategies and incentives, and adeptly manage construction in the field will turn this Plan into an exceptional reality for the District. As we say…

”Plan the Work and then Work the Plan”

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WE HAVE ALREADY BEGUN THINKING ABOUT YOUR PROJECT…

DETERMINE SOIL HAUL-OFF UTILITY CONNECTIONS VERY EARLY

QUEUING AREAS USED FOR CONSTRUCTION DELIVERIES

MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT OF 60 FEET

N. 9 TH STREET

ONE WAY

READING SCHOOL DISTRICT

BUS QUEUING

Owner Criteria  Elementary/Middle School  City Site/Approvals  Multi-Story  Re-purposed site  Subsurface reclamation  Utility Coordination  Limited Construction Staging  Educational & Community Program of Spaces  Community appeal

PARKING WITH UNDERGROUND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

MINIMUM SETBACKS: FRONT – 0’ REAR – 20’ SIDE 6’

CONCEPTUAL 3 STORY SCHOOL BUILDING

SUBSURFACE PARKING

CONSTRUCTION STAGING AREA

PLAY AREA

PARENT QUEUING

MOSS STREET

ONE WAY

CONSTRUCTION SECURITY FENCE

WE WILL OFFER OUR EXPERIENCE FROM VERY SIMILAR CITY SCHOOL PROJECTS

Owner Criteria  Elementary/Middle School  City Site/Approvals  Multi-Story  Re-purposed site  Subsurface reclamation  Utility Coordination  Limited Construction Staging  Educational & Community Program of Spaces  Community appeal

$56 Million 24

Months Construction

WE WILL OFFER OUR EXPERIENCE FROM VERY SIMILAR CITY SCHOOL PROJECTS

Owner Criteria  Elementary/Middle School  City Site/Approvals  Multi-Story  Re-purposed site  Subsurface reclamation  Utility Coordination  Limited Construction Staging  Educational & Community Program of Spaces  Community appeal

W MILTON ST

COAL STREET

2 STORY GYMNASI UM / COMMUNI TY SPACE

3 STORY CLASS ROOM WING

PLAY FIELDS

W GRANT ST

W LINCOLN ST

REYNOLDS STREET

YOUNG ST

$36 Million

ADA B. CHESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

24

Months Construction

Reading School District Construction Manager Services Request for Qualifications January 4 th , 2021

PROJECT APPROACH

1.0 INTRODUCTION & EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

D’Huy Engineering, Inc. (DEI) understands that Reading School District (RSD) is determining whether to construct a 38 to 40 classroom PK-4, K-5, or combined structure in a divided building with a possible auditorium. Extensive sitework will add stormwater facilities, parking, playground, and green space. The existing site is in the heart of a residential community.

The District is seeking the services of a construction manager to serve as the District’s agent during design, bidding, construction, and close-out phases. DEI has read the District’s RFP and is prepared to perform all of the services listed with its senior staff. We specialize in PE public school work just like this. The DEI team will support, challenge, and work with the District’s Design team to provide the most creative solutions, the best results, and deliver a quality facility. DEI has an impressive track record of work in partnership with Owners, architects, consultants, and contractors to achieve results and deliver projects on time and on budget. Our ability to work as a team member has resulted in much success for other school districts and extends across multiple projects.

DEI has managed numerous projects in the last 10 years including:

• Bethlehem Area School District’s New Nitschmann MS • Council Rock’s New Newtown MS, Sold Feinstone & Hillcrest ES • Easton Area School District’s New Cheston & Palmer • Northampton Area School District’s New Lehigh ES • School District of Springfield Township’s New ES • Upper Dublin School District’s New Sandy Run MS

DEI’s project/construction management services provide a client driven approach that ensures and implements the best solution possible for every project. The entire Project Management process is based on teamwork and keeping the client informed and in control at all times. DEI’s project/construction management approach is supported by skilled staff including Licensed Professional Engineers, Licensed Architects, Certified Energy Managers, LEED AP, Certified Professional Estimators, Value Engineering Specialists, and experienced construction professionals. The integration of this skilled, licensed, certified team allows DEI to implement successful projects.

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2.0 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE D’HUY’S VALUE MANAGEMENT APPROACH – THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENT BID DOCUMENTS

There are six main priorities that we will focus upon to help with the success of your program:

1. Clear definition of the School District’s Criteria & Program Requirements The most important factor in judging a project’s success relates to the District’s clear vision of the educational and building programs which are ultimately achieved in the eyes of the District itself and the community at large. With DEI’s expertise, we can assist in providing the best criteria to meet the District and community goals. Our philosophy is to “ begin with the end in mind.” We have lots of ideas to share with your stakeholders and strategies to prioritize the District’s needs. We will help create a sound and secure building plan then with our team approach, we will partner with the architect, District, and community to efficiently execute that plan. This will be a project that meets the District’s criteria and priorities. 2. Budget focus and a relentless pursuit of Value

We will prepare system-by-system budgets based on our vast experience to establish realistic expectations. Our job will be to continuously educate the entire team about costs and manage the budget through our value engineering approach. Our promise is that we will work diligently to guide the solution that provides the best value for each building system. Our track record of preparing accurate budgets and estimates is based on the experience of our team, the expertise and ability to predict, establish, and understand the required scope of work. 3. Quality

We have a methodical process to guide quality control during design and construction. This will provide the District with high quality bid documents that result in a durable, maintainable, and energy efficient building solution. Our process ensures that the District and Architect have clear, concise, and complete bidding documents that attract the very best contractors. Our drawing reviews minimize change orders, eliminate ambiguities, and result in clear specifications that promote competition. We offer strategies for bid package assembly, customized contract documents, and focus on construction phasing so that the documents are clear and ready for bidding. During construction, we establish the quality control process for the work, the testing of materials, and the training of District personnel. Contractors know that a DEI-managed job will hold them accountable for high quality work while driving the project schedule to completion. 4. Safety & Security There is no compromise on safety. Consequently, a detailed plan will be prepared which dictates how both the construction site and surrounding community will remain safe. This plan incorporates all of the District’s priorities and sets the standard for contractors. Our phasing plan will be developed very early so that it becomes part of the site, utility, roads, lighting, and building system’s design. This will

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make sure the bid documents clearly define the contractors’ responsibility at every stage and for each system. As we say, we “rehearse for construction” right from the start. 5. Schedule

We recognize that the schedule in both design and construction will drive the project. Our understanding of the requirements from the Conservation District, City, Municipal and Utility perspectives, and our knowledge of building systems enables us to develop an integrated and realistic schedule. DEI’s phasing plans and schedule clearly define responsibilities for each item, assigning it to specific team members with milestone completion dates. In construction, a detailed Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule is essential to defining interim dates for key site and building activities that each prime contractor must

achieve. The integration of the phasing plan in the bid documents and a detailed CPM schedule make the project requirements and milestone dates clear to bidders which means more competitive bids for the District. 6. Risk & Liability Reduction DEI continuously manages risk and liability reduction starting with clear documentation, sound front end specifications, assignment of responsibilities followed up with a milestone schedule, and pro- active monitoring of accountability & actions plans. We minimize the District’s risk by providing constructability reviews to ensure that the bid documents are clear and concise, a criteria that DEI projects are well known for. Our constructability reviews reduce any conflicts and ambiguities which reduce the potential for change orders during construction. The result is an excellent set of bid documents that attract competition for the project and result in project savings.

These project priorities of safety, budget, quality, schedule, Owner criteria, and risk reduction will be at the forefront of the services that we will provide the District. The project complexities include the site restraints of working in an occupied facility, nearby residences, and public streets. We have addressed these factors on many projects. Our approach makes sure that safe operations are maintained while still providing for efficient construction, so the District gets the value, quality, and a final outcome that exceeds expectations.

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DEI is currently in the construction phase of Upper Dublin’s Sandy Run Middle School, Northampton’s Area Lehigh Elementary School, Avon Grove’s High School, Lower Moreland’s New High School, Colonial’s Middle School, Council Rock’s Hillcrest and Sol Feinstone ES, Wissahickon’s Stoney Creek ES, and Easton Area School District’s Palmer ES, all of which involve new or renovated buildings on sites requiring phasing plans. We would be happy to show you first-hand the strategies that we would implement to provide the District with successful implementation of its school project.

3.0 BIDDING PHASE SERVICES DEI ’S BIDDING STRATEGIES OFFER YOU COST FLEXIBILITY AND INCREASE COMPETITION

DEI’s knowledge of the Separations Act (multiple primes), prevailing wages, insurance, bonds, steel procurement act, and numerous other public bid requirements, as well as our strategies for contractor qualifications and District-risk reduction, are all incorporated into a thorough and complete set of bid documents. We will manage and oversee the entire bid process including pre- construction conference, site visits and response to contractors’ questions to provide a fair and competitive bid process that will result in savings to the District. Our approach of clear, concise, and complete documentation is the key to developing the bid packages and to provide the most efficient assignments resulting in costs savings for the District.

Bid packages are developed during design and value engineering. This is when DEI’s wealth of experience is utilized to assign the scope of work to the contractor who can most efficiently perform the work. DEI proactively ensures there is clear coordination and integration of the trades. We provide specification sections such as “Summary of Multiple Primes”, “Project Coordination”, and “Temporary Facilities” that are customized specifically for your project to provide the most cost-effective project delivery. Finally, we have incorporated strategies in our project documents and requirements to combat the challenges of the post pandemic economy. Labor and supply chain issues and worker health and safety have plagued projects in the past 2 years. DEI, fortunately has been able to complete projects on time and under budget by using proactive efforts. We look forward to sharing these strategies with Reading.

4.0 CONSTRUCTION PHASE DEI SAVES THE DISTRICT MONEY BY KEEPING YOU IN CONTROL OF THE WORK

With contracts successfully executed, it is time for our field representatives to hit the ground running and put into action all that we have planned. Upon contract execution, DEI will conduct a pre-construction conference to formally establish lines of communication, determine the project meeting schedule, and coordinate the preparation of the site for work. We advocate the use of pre-installation conferences with the contractors and the materials testing agent to plan the work.

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In working with the contractor, we collect the Site Specific Safety Program, collect and review the permits, bonds and insurance issued for the project, and review the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for the work. Each of these documents typically requires a review of site-specific issues. We will perform this review and schedule meetings or teleconferences as required to assist the contractor and District in

resolving any open issues. Additionally, initial discussions and goals related to labor relations and affirmative action will be conducted to ensure that goals for the project are clearly understood and that the performance baseline is recorded. Prior to mobilization, we will work with the contractor on a site-specific site utilization and security plan. All our projects employ similar plans to establish site security, properly install erosion and sediment control BMPs, create parking, staging and office space for construction, and establish efficient traffic avenues. Working on these plans and issues as early as possible eliminates issues later.

All these documents and discussions during construction will be logged for the District by in our ProjectMates project controls database. Our project manager will lead the effort to connect to the database and connect the contractors and design team. The database will span the project’s timeframe and contain all project documentation. There are no fees to the District for ProjectMates and an archive disk of the project is provided to the District at the end of the project. The archive can be accessed without the use of proprietary software or special training. It is essentially a complete “as-built” of all project correspondence. During construction, our role as the CM is to help all stakeholders maintain progress, overcome challenges, and develop cost-effective solutions. We do this by documenting all facets of the work, holding all stakeholders accountable, and communicating where action is required. Our Construction Manager’s Monthly Report will document all matters related to construction and provide a narrative on project issues followed by a compilation of status reports related to project cost, QA/QC, shop drawings and RFIs, schedule, occupancy planning, change order status, safety, affirmative action & regulatory compliance, and recommendations for the work ahead. Each of these areas will be addressed on a daily basis by our on-site field representative with the results and action recorded in our ProjectMates database. As a result, Reading School District will remain in control of the project. We continuously maintain a checklist of all items required for facility start-up. This list is compiled at the beginning of the project and is used to manage the work. At the end of the project, the checklist is used to confirm that all specified items have been provided and is used as a pre-curser to the punchlist. DEI’s field representative will assemble a Project Start-up Plan and coordinate the operational testing to be conducted by the contractor’s vendors and subcontractors. We will coordinate scheduling to train the District’s maintenance staff and arrange for video-taping of the training. Prior to substantial completion, the Operation and Maintenance manuals, warrantees, and final test data is organized into a concise 5.0 DEI ’S ORGANIZED COMMISSIONING AND CLOSE-OUT PROCESS IS INVALUABLE

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