Tulpehocken School District

April 7, 2021

Mr. Andrew Netznik Superintendent of Schools Tulpehocken Area School District 27 Rehrersburg Road Bethel, PA 19507

Dear Mr. Netznik:

I have been following your proposed JSHS Project planning since early last year, I know this project was put on hold due to the COVID pandemic and I also know it was recently put back in motion with your Architecture Firm Crabtree Rohrbach and Associates. I hope the upcoming year presents less challenges for all of us. I first want to thank you for taking a few minutes to review our information and allowing us to take this opportunity to introduce our company, personnel, and services to you and the Tulpehocken Area School District. Approximately 80% of D’Huy Engineering’s construction management projects are for PA public school clients, granting D’Huy with a reputation as the premier construction management firm for Eastern PA public school projects. Founded in 1976, DEI is based in Bethlehem and is a state approved Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with a reputation for being a very strong client advocate and is an expert in planning and managing the implementation of public projects. In 2021, D’Huy Engineering Inc. began its 32nd year of Project Management and has earned a rock-solid reputation for providing successful leadership on public school projects in Pennsylvania with a consistent track record proven by its many long-term repeat clients and relationships. Included with this letter is a brief overview of our firm highlighting our services, experience, and qualifications for your review. Some of the specific features of our team to note include: • We are there when you need us! YOUR project is OUR project, it’s personal. • Successful completion of over $500 million of public-school projects in the past 5 years. • A licensed principal of the firm and senior level staff directly involved in your project. • Extensive experience with school renovation projects, including phasing, and contractor staging for safety, and separation. • Extensive experience in facilities engineering as engineers of record. • Working, first-hand knowledge of the various regulatory, municipal, and state approvals.