UWG

Interview I University of West Georgia

Task Order Contract for Design Professional Services May 7, 2021

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AGENDA

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advocate for UWG

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.

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

FIRM STATS

PRINCIPAL INVOLVEMENT THROUGHOUT

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90%

REPEAT CLIENT RATE

FLEXIBLE/ NIMBLE

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EMPLOYEES

MILES FROM UWG-CARROLLTON CAMPUS

2021

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

CONTRACT MANAGER

PROJECT MANAGER

PROJECT ARCHITECT

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

KIP STOKES, PE, LEED AP

LEE MARTIN, AIA, LEED AP

MICHAEL GUNN, RA, RID, LEED AP BD+C

VINCENT MAZZEI, PE, LEED AP

Kip Stokes, PE, LEED AP Principal-in-Charge/Contract Manager CROFT

Lee Martin, AIA, LEED AP Project Manager CROFT

Architecture

Building Systems

CROFT Consultants

Chuck Baxter, RA QA/QC Manager CROFT

Site

Jim Croft, RA, NCARB Principal Architect CROFT

Jeff Morgan, PE Electrical Engineer CROFT

Matthew Tanner, PE, LEED AP Civil Engineer Breedlove Land Planning

David Esterline, RA, AIA,NCARB Project Architect CROFT

Vincent Mazzei, PE, LEED AP Mechanical Engineer CROFT

Alan Wieczynski, RLA, LEED AP Landscape Architect Breedlove Land Planning

Michael Gunn, RA, LEED AP BD+C, RID Project Architect, Interior Designer CROFT

Miles Johnson, PE Plumbing Engineer CROFT

Jarrod Black, PLS Surveyor, PLS Rochester & Associates

Izabela Suwaj Interiors CROFT

Karen Jenkins, PE, AIA, LEED AP Structural Engineer

Support Susan Smith, AIA, CPE Cost Estimator Palacio Collaborative

Brian Fentress Historic Preservation Consultant Brian Fentress I Architect

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RIGHT EXPERTISE

UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA’S CAMPUS PROJECT & SERVICE EXPERIENCE • ADA Assessments – 6 Facilities

• Coliseum – Office Suite Renovation • Education Center – Life Safety and ADA Upgrades • Gunn Hall – Facility Repurpose Study • Sanford Hall – ADA and Building Upgrades • Momentum Center – Building 9 Renovation • Boyd Hall – HVAC Replacement • Newnan Campus – HVAC Upgrades

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Momentum Center - Building 9

Momentum Center - Building 9

Gunn Hall – Facility Repurpose Study

Momentum Center - Building 9

CROFT KNOWS & UNDERSTANDS UWG’s...

Design Standards Processes and Protocols Preferences People

Sanford Hall – Restroom

Education Center – Life Safety & ADA Upgrades

Sanford Hall – ADA & Building Upgrades

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RIGHT EXPERTISE trusted partner

For this contract, UWG needs a 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 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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NUMBER OF CURRENT TASK ORDER CONTRACTS

100+

TOTAL OF TASK ORDERS MANAGED

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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. Bill Moody, Director Facilities & Operations

HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

COMPLEX RENOVATION EXPERIENCE

RENDERING

RENDERING

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

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- Trace Tarel, Georgia Southern University

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Croft & Associates

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

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA

03/30/20

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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.

H9 A-901

OWNER UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA - GAINESVILLE CAMPUS

3820 MUNDY MILL ROAD OAKWOOD, GA 30566

WESTERN STEAKBURGER - EXTE

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 UWG.

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

ERIOR RENDERING

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RIGHT APPROACH PROJECT ALIGNMENT PARAMETER ALIGNMENT

TEAM ALIGNMENT • Understand Perspectives • Establish Roles & Responsibilities

• Confirm Project Parameters: Budget & Schedule

• Confirm Project Preferences & Restrictions

VALUE ALIGNMENT • Understand Priorities • Establish Priority Rankings

DECISION ALIGNMENT • Establish Decision Matrix

• Establish Communication Protocols

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

MEP System Upgrades

LEE MARTIN, AIA, LEED AP

ENGINEERING

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ARCHITECTURE

VINCENT MAZZEI, PE, LEED AP

ELECTRICAL

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

Tools

• Share File • Zoom/Teams • Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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

CONSTRUCTIBILITY REVIEW

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

• 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

THE RIGHT CHOICE

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