UGA Interview_Task Order Contract for Design Professional Services_CROFT

INTERVIEW I UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA: OUA-20-046

Task Order Contract for Design Professional Services JULY 20, 2020

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advocate for UGA

UWG has enjoyed our IDIQ relationship with CROFT. Their team collaboration approach and response to changing priorities has been pivotal to the success of the projects. I know I am heard and made a priority. We truly get the “your project is our only project” service.

PRINCIPAL INVOLVEMENT THROUGHOUT

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Sheree Wilder Srader, University of West Georgia Director of Planning & Construction Services Campus Planning & Facilities

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SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR FINALIST

MILES AWAY FROM UGA-ATHENS CAMPUS

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RIGHT TEAM

The CROFT team is strategically selected & specially skilled to be University of Georgia’s Responsive Partner.

CONTRACT MANAGER

PROJECT MANAGER

PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

KIP STOKES, PE, LEED AP

CHUCK BAXTER, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CDT

JIM CROFT, RA, NCARB

VINCENT MAZZEI, PE, LEED AP

TEAM FACTS • All team members are currently working together on higher education projects.

• Past successful experiences with higher education task order contracts.

• In-house mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering under one roof ensuring seamless coordination.

WE ARE READY

• More than 500 higher education projects completed.

• Comprehensive expertise in state-of-the-art higher education facilities.

• Design talent responsive to the unique needs of each client, site and program.

to work for UGA

BENEFIT: High Performance Team with the Right Understanding & Right Behaviors to exceed your expectations.

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RIGHT EXPERTISE For this contract, UGA needs a trusted partner with experience and expertise in higher education facilities, Task Order contracts, complex renovations and in a diversity of project types. The CROFT Team has all of this and more.

TASK ORDER CONTRACT EXPERIENCE

TOTAL OF TASK ORDER CONTRACTS MANAGED

TASK ORDERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION University of West Georgia Georgia State University University of North Georgia Georgia Gwinnett College Kennesaw State University

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I would rate CROFT at the top of my list on a firm that stands behind their work, delivers a great product, stays on top of all the needs of their customers and works well with both GSFIC and the BOR.

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NUMBER OF CURRENT TASK ORDER CONTRACTS

Bill Moody, Director Facilities & Operations

HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

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COMPLEX RENOVATION EXPERIENCE

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BENEFIT: You gain a team that is well versed in experience and expertise to provide comprehensive, high quality design solutions.

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Croft & Associates

3380 Blue Springs Road Kennesaw, Georgia 30144 770.529.7714 (p) 770.529.7716 (f) www.croftae.com

NORTH GEORGIA H9 A-901

OWNER UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA - GAINESVILLE CAMPUS

3820 MUNDY MILL ROAD OAKWOOD, GA 30566

WESTERN STEAKBURGER - EXTERIOR RENDERIN

EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE - SOUTH EAST ELEVATION ASTRONOMY SHED

BENEFIT: A Higher Education campus is more than classrooms. CROFT’s expertise in a diversity of project types yields more insightful solutions and greater versatility to UGA.

A 2020-05-01 FOR PERMIT No. Date Description ISSUANCE

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The CROFT team has been excellent to work with on the design. Kip is a valuable resource to this project and as a professional in general.

- Trace Tarel, Georgia Southern University

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RIGHT APPROACH PROJECT ALIGNMENT TEAM ALIGNMENT • Understand Perspectives • Establish Roles & Responsibilities

PARAMETER ALIGNMENT

VALUE ALIGNMENT • Understand Priorities • Establish Priority Rankings

DECISION ALIGNMENT

• Confirm Project Parameters: Budget & Schedule

• Confirm Project Preferences & Restrictions

• Establish Decision Matrix

• Establish Communication Protocols

RESOURCE ALLOCATION Matching the best skill sets for the specific project challenges Renovation (typical)

MEP System Upgrades

CHUCK BAXTER, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

ENGINEERING

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VINCENT MAZZEI, PE, LEED AP

Croft is unparalleled in how well they serve Kennesaw State University.

- Scott Whitlock, Senior Assistant Athletic Director Kennesaw State University

BENEFIT: Being Aligned & Communication focused yields proactive planning and a fully engaged design and stakeholder.

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COST/BUDGET CONTROL • Informed Decisions Design Options • No Surprises Transparent Knowing the Questions to Ask

Tools

• Value Management Log • Cost Estimate Tracker

• Cost Feedback Real Time Feedback

SCHEDULE CONTROL • Collaborative Planning • Stakeholders Engagement • Consensus on Decisions • Weekly Updates • Phasing Plan

Tools

• Issues Log • Schedule Tracker

COMMUNICATION • Protocol & Plan Developed in Game Plan Meeting • Digital Design - Access 24/7 • Weekly Team Meetings

BENEFIT: Our strategic planning & value building provides on-time delivery and the highest value for the lowest cost.

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RIGHT APPROACH QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICAL REVIEW • Discipline-Specific • Standardized Checklists • Code Compliance • Functionality • Capacity Review

COORDINATION REVIEW • Standardized Checklist • Dimensional Coordination • System Coordination • Envelope Coordination • Site & Building

CONSTRUCTIBILITY REVIEW • Practical Means & Methods • Construction Detailing • Phasing Considerations • Schedule Adherence • Budget Adherence

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION • Proactive Responsiveness • Team Continuity • Periodic Progress Updates

• Document Adherence • Construction Background • Accountability

BENEFIT: At CROFT, quality control is not a book of guidelines & project checklists but is an active practice implemented on every project to deliver excellence.

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RIGHT SIZED Right-sized means that we are incredibly flexible to shift resources and direction on a project to meet the most pressing need of the institution.

Right-sized means that we will keep the process simple and not burdened with in-house administrative costs and personnel that run up costs and extend timelines.

Right-sized means that you will have Principal Involvement throughout the life cycle of each project.

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EMPLOYEES

ARCHITECTS

ENGINEERS

PROJECT MANAGERS

MILES FROM UGA

SPACE TYPES COMPLETED BY CROFT

Mission MissionCritical Critical

Classroom|I Collaborative Classroom Collaborative Spaces Spaces

Campus Retail Campus Retail

Food Food Services Services

Office/Suite Office/Suite Space Space

Campus & Public PublicSafety Safety CampusPolice Police &

Administrative Support Space Administrative Support Space

Auditorium Space Space Auditorium

Student Recreation University Athletics

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