CMAR

August 15, 2014

Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC)

Ms. Barbara Thompson, Business Director

5487 North 99th Avenue

Glendale, AZ 85305

Re: Construction Manager at Risk Services Southwest Campus Improvements

Request for Qualifications No. 15-014

Dear Ms. Thompson and Selection Committee Members:

CORE Construction, Inc. (CORE) appreciates the opportunity to submit our Statement of Qualifications for Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Southwest Campus Improvements Project We proudly offer a proven team of construction management professionals with significant experience with your project’s scope.

For more than 30 years, CORE Construction, Inc. has been considered the premier Arizona Construction Manager for Education Institutions. In fact, for the past ten years, CORE received the #1 General Contractor ranking by ArizonaBusinessMagazine .

CORE Construction, Inc. has worked passionately and competitively over the years, demonstrating quality and commitment that surpasses competitors. CORE Construction, Inc. is exceedingly qualified to complete the Southwest Campus Improvements project on time and within budgetand we would be honored to do so. Below are just a few examples that demonstrate why CORE Construction, Inc. would be an exceptional selection for your Southwest Campus Improvements project.

Passion for Career Technical Education (CTE) - CORE was founded by a trained mason with an entrepreneurial spirit. Today, CORE is led by a trained carpenter that continued to develop his skills to become CEO. We understand the importance of CTE for future generations of the construction industry.

CORE Develops Career Driven Learning Space Through CTE - CORE has had the opportunity to work with several K-12 and higher education institutions on constructing spaces that lend themselves to hands-on, project based learning and the development of technical skills. Some of these projects include: Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology

Aesthetics, Cosmetology, Dental, Fire Science, Law Enforcement, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Nursing and Veterinary Assistant Programs, Gateway Community College Incubator and Integrated Education Buildings, Northern Arizona University Hotel and Restaurant Management, WAVE Childhood Development and Deer Valley Unified School District Culinary and Nursing programs.

Experience with DLR Group - CORE and DLR Group have a 30 year history of working together in a team oriented approach to complete over 50 projects together for school districts. CORE has worked with DLR Group on several projects, including Fireside Elementary School, Lee Williams High School, Continental Elementary School District Modernization and Desert Willow Elementary School for Kingman Unified School District. Currently, we are completing the Deer Valley Unified School District Sandra Day O’Connor High School CTE Addition and Remodel project with DLR Group. This project is ahead of schedule and on budget.

Leader in CMAR Delivery - CORE has a proven track record of delivering construction excellence on more than 250 CMAR projects. Our proposed project team will work with WestMEC and DLR Group to provide options and valuable solutions from the beginning stages of programming, through pre-construction, construction and warranty. Our proven system has enabled us to provide clients with more than $24 million in returned savings via additional scope and/or returned funds over the past six years.

review and consideration of our qualifications. Our entire team looks his opportunity to serve West-MEC. I am dedicated as your primary point of contact and 602-494-0800, should you require any additional information and/or clarification.

Bill Cox, Executive Vice President

A. Company name. CORE Construction, Inc.

B. Address.

Headquarters: 3036 East Greenway Road Phoenix, AZ 85032

Branch Locations:

Buckeye:

Tempe:

Tucson:

Yuma:

CORE Construction, Inc.

Phoenix, AZ

G. Number of years in business (under the submitted name) and number of years operating within the Phoenix metro area. has been in operation for over 35 years. Throughout the years we have operated under the identity of M.T. Construction Company, Inc. for 6 years, Target General, Inc., for 21 years, CORE Construction Services of Arizona, Inc. for 7 years, and our current identity of CORE Construction, Inc. since September 6, 2011.

H. Arizona licenses(s) held by the firm. CORE Construction is licensed to perform the following services in the State of Arizona.

General Construction - License #: Class B-01 ROC069786

General Engineering - License #: Class A ROC110343

I. If the firm has more than one office, provide specific information about the parent company and administering branch office. regional offices and a history reaching back more than 77 years. Headquartered in Arizona with offices in Buckeye, Phoenix, Tempe, Yuma and Tucson, CORE is a leader and innovator in construction in the state. We have a proven track record in the delivery of quality services ranging from design-build, to construction manager at risk.

25555 West Durango Road, Suite B Buckeye, AZ 85326

504 East Southern Avenue

Tempe, AZ 85282

3097 West Ina Road

Tucson, AZ 85741

202 South First Avenue Suite 102

Yuma, AZ 85364

C. Telephone number.

J. Indicate the type of ownership (corporation, joint venture, limited liability company, sole proprietorship, etc.).

Corporation. State of Incorporation: Arizona; Federal ID#: 86-0433249

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is the #1 school builder in the state, and the 4th largest school builder in the nation.

Career Technical Education is at CORE’s Roots Partial List

CORE Construction, Inc. traces its roots back to 1925, when a young German immigrant named Otto Baum arrived in this country. Like many new Americans of that era, he arrived with only a dream of a better life. In exchange for sponsorship of his trip, Otto worked for a farmer in central Illinois for two years. After fulfilling his obligation, Otto set out to build a reputation for himself as a bricklayer with the help and support of his devoted wife, Mary. Hard work, dedication, and a strong Christian faith brought him through the Depression and led him to start his own masonry company in Morton, Illinois, in 1937.

Otto instilled the same values in his four sons. They learned the construction business by working as laborers, apprentices, and journeyman. Under the leadership of Otto’s sons, grandsons, and members of their management team, the company today has expanded into all areas of the construction industry. In addition to Illinois, CORE has expanded into six other states including Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Nevada, and Texas.

Over time, it became clear that CORE needed a CEO to lead the company and ensure that the CORE values of honesty, integrity, fairness and innovation were being carried out in every state, by every employee. Today, CORE is honored to have such a leader in Jim Jacobs. Jim Jacobs began his career as a carpenter’s apprentice in 1975. Soon following that, Jim became a Superintendent for CORE and quickly advanced and excelled in a wide range of positions, including Project Manager, Chief Estimator, and Director of Operations. He is currently the CEO of CORE Construction.

These two men, Otto Baum and Jim Jacobs, have provided hundreds of jobs for the construction industry and positively impacted local communities with the fruits of their labor. This would not have been possible without the technical skills they learned and actively developed within their trade. CORE is deeply passionate about Career Technical Education, because it gives future generations the opportunity to learn valuable skill sets that can: lead to innovative ideas, nurture entrepreneurial spirits and make a positive impact on society.

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CORE is the Number One Contractor for Education Institutions

CORE is the number one school builder in the state, the fourth largest school builder in the nation and the seventh largest solar installer in the nation. We have completed over 350 K-12 school projects for more than 50 school districts statewide. We also have abundant experience in higher education. The list illustrated to the right is a partial list of Arizona school districts and colleges

CORE has served using Owner selected Construction Manager at Risk, Design/Build and Job Order Contracting delivery methods.

» Paradise Valley Unified School District

» Peoria Unified School District

» Continental Elementary School District

» Amphitheater Public Schools

» Vail Unified School District

» Marana Unified School District

» Eloy Elementary School District

» Queen Creek Unified School District

» Chandler Unified School District

» Phoenix Elementary School District

» Phoenix Union High School District

» Madison Elementary School District

» Pendergast Elementary School District

» Nadaburg Elementary School District

» Sunnyside Unified School District

» Scottsdale Unified School District

» Miami Unified School District

» Saddle Mountain Unified School District

» Dysart Unified School District

» Deer Valley Unified School District

» Prescott Unified School District

» Flagstaff Unified School District

» Whiteriver Unified School District

» Sommerton School District

» Gadsen School District

» Agua Fria Unified School District

» Morenci Elementary School District

» Litchfield Elementary School District

» Arrlington Elementary School District

» Maricopa Unified School District

» Sacaton Elementary School District

» Murphy Elementary School District

» Fountain Hills Unified School District

» Kyrene Elementary School District

» Buckeye Elementary School District,

» Liberty Elementary School District

» Buckeye Union High School District

» Benson Unified School District

» Casa Grande Elementary School District

» Fountain Hills Unified School District

» Kingman Unified School District

» Central AZ Valley Institute of Technology

» Casa Grande Union High School District

» Sahuarita Unified School District

» Gilbert Public Schools

» Gila Bend Unified School District

» Higley Unified School District

» Cartwright Elementary School District

» Kingman Unified School District

» Lake Havasu Unified School District

» Glendale Elementary School District

» Tolleson Elementary School District

» Fowler Elementary School District

» Roosevelt Elementary School District

» Washington Elementary School District

» Glendale Community College

» Mesa Community College

» Gateway Community College

» South Mountain Community College

» Central Arizona College

» Northern Arizona University

» University of Arizona

» Arizona State University

A. Identify and present the project team consisting of all key personnel who will be specifically assigned to this project from pre-construction phase through project warranty phase (general management, project management, estimator, construction superintendent, marketing coordinator, etc.). Number of years with submitting firm shall be noted for each member. The individuals on the proposed project team have successfully completed numerous projects that encompass a similar scope to the Southwest Campus Improvements Project.

Jim Jacobs will ensure that the project team is meeting project schedules and budgets, as well as providing West-MEC with quality construction. As Project Director, Jim will be accountable for the overall success of the Southwest Campus Improvements Project.

Todd Steffen will serve as Director of Pre-Construction, Todd will oversee and facilitate our estimating process and provide the necessary experience and skill sets to help control, monitor, and manage the project from a cost, schedule, and quality point of view.

Ileana Beshaler LEED AP will lead the Pre-construction Phase of the project with the goal of bringing West-MEC best value. Ileana will work closely with our preconstruction team to ensure that the finished plans match the expectations, budget, and schedule for the Southwest Campus Improvements Project.

BJ Pennington will serve as Project Manager, and will be responsible for all aspects of pre-construction, construction, and close-out. He will work as liaison between West-MEC and DLR Group, and will oversee budget and scheduling constraints. BJ has served in his role for many similar projects. His hands-on experience and knowledge will prove to be an asset.

Greg Horvath will be responsible for the supervision, coordination, and scheduling of subcontractors and suppliers for the project. He will be in charge of schedule control, quality control and safety, ensuring that the project is built to the highest quality and standard. This project’s scope of work will require continuous connection and daily attention to West-MEC’s details.

Lucas Halley LEED AP is responsible for ensuring adequate supervision and management of solar projects. He monitors standard construction procedures and field duties, and has the ability to obtain positive results by developing team goals through open communication. Lucas will oversee and facilitate our estimating process and manage this project from a cost, schedule, and quality point of view.

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Weston Wood LEED AP will manage the BIM process as it relates to the CMAR’s responsibilies on West-MEC’s project. Weston graduated with his Bachelor of Architecture at University of Arizona where he was involved with similar Emerging Energy programs such as West-MECs proposed programs. His hands-on experience and knowledge will prove to be an asset when utilizing the model for estimating, constructability reviews and scheduling.

Gene Traver will serve as Warranty Manager for CORE and will be personally responsible for any and all warranty items on your project. As Warranty Manager Gene will reinforce CORE’s commitment to West-MEC. Our job does not end upon project completion but continues through the warranty period and beyond. This gives the owner the assurance and the knowledge that their needs will be met even after CORE has vacated the jobsite.

TAB 2 I KEY PERSONNEL

27 Years With CORE

15 Years With CORE

8 Years With CORE

2 Years With CORE

14 Years With CORE

5 Years With CORE

4 Years With CORE

14 Years With CORE

Project Duties:

Jim Jacobs began his construction career as a carpenter apprentice in 1975. Soon following that, Jim became a Superintendent for CORE and quickly advanced and excelled in wide range of positions, including Project Manager, Chief Estimator, and Director of Operations. Jim is now the CEO of CORE Construction, Inc. As President and CEO, Jim is responsible for all aspects of every project that CORE pursues. Jim offers his expertise of working in various capacities on projects and enables a real-world approach to solving complicated problems. He will always ensure that the project teams are meeting project schedules and budgets, as well as providing the clients with quality construction. As the top executive for CORE Construction, Jim will maintain a current knowledge of all activities performed and it is his goal to have a personal relationship with each client, offering support to all parties involved on each project.

Project Experience (Partial List):

Fireside Elementary School

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $16,780,753

Complexity: 87,759 SF

Role: Project Director

Buckeye Union High School Academy

Buckeye, AZ

Size: $6,000,000

Complexity: 32,087 SF

Role: Project Director

Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology

Phases I-V

Coolidge, AZ

Size: $9,663,003

Complexity: 58,056 SF

Role: Project Director

Deer Valley High School

Modernization

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $21,370,960

Complexity: 168,734 SF

Role: Project Director

GateWay Community College

Incubator Building and Integrated Education Building

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $38,158,719

Complexity: 162,416 SF

Role: Project Director

Central Arizona College

Maricopa Campus

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $24,479,725

Complexity: 77,222 SF

Role: Project Director

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Years of Experience

Total: 39 years

CORE: 27 years

Education

B radley University - Peoria, IL

Illinois Central College

4-year Carpenters Apprenticeship

Registrations

Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

Association of Construction Excellence (ACE)

United States Green Building Council (USGBC)

JIM JACOBS I PROJECT DIRECTOR/CEO

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Project Duties:

Todd Steffen is the Director of Pre-Construction for CORE Construction, Inc. Todd oversees and facilitates our estimating processes and provides the necessary experience and skill sets to help control, monitor, and manage a project from a cost, schedule, and quality point of view. Todd will work closely with Western Maricopa Education Center and DLR Group to ensure that the finished plans match the expectations, budget, and schedule of the Southwest Campus Improvement project. Together, we have the opportunity to integrate every tool, resource, and expertise we collectively possess to work together towards best value for the project. Todd’s experience and knowledge of the subcontractor market greatly benefits the project team in selecting the most qualified and informed subcontractors. Todd pro-actively manages the relationships with each of the subcontractors on our team. He prides himself on open communication with all subcontractors to mitigate any issues that may arise. Todd oversees the Pre-Construction department which consists of 10 individuals which ensures these subcontractors are able to perform to our quality and schedule standards.

P roject Experience (Partial List):

Fireside Elementary School

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $16,780,753

Complexity: 87,759 SF

Role: Director of

Pre-Construction

Buckeye Union High School Academy

Buckeye, AZ

Size: $6,000,000

Complexity: 32,087 SF

Role: Director of Pre-Construction

Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology

Phases I-V

Coolidge, AZ

Size: $9,663,003

Complexity: 58,056 SF

Role: Director of Pre-Construction

Deer Valley High School

Modernization

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $21,370,960

Complexity: 168,734 SF

Role: Director of Pre-Construction

GateWay Community College

Incubator Building and Integrated Education Building

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $38,158,719

Complexity: 162,416 SF

Role: Director of Pre-Construction

Central Arizona College

Maricopa Campus

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $24,479,725

Complexity: 77,222 SF

Role: Director of Pre-Construction

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Years of Experience

Total: 15 years

CORE: 15 years

Education

Illinois State University

BS Industrial Engineering and Technology/Construction Management Sequence

Registrations

Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Association of Construction Excellence (ACE)

TODD STEFFEN I DIRECTOR OF PRE-CONSTRUCTION

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Project Duties:

Ileana

Beshaler will lead the Pre-construction Phase of the Southwest Campus Improvements project with the goal of bringing West-MEC best value. She excels in her ability to analyze and communicate cost and material options as the project is being designed. Over the past eight years, Ileana has developed close and lasting relationships with subcontractor partners all across the state of Arizona. She will work closely with our pre-construction team to ensure that the finished plans match the expectations, budget, and schedule for the Southwest Campus Improvements Project.

P roject Experience (Partial List):

Fireside Elementary School

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $16,780,753

Complexity: 87,759 SF

Role: Pre-Construction Manager

Buckeye Union High School Academy

Buckeye, AZ

Size: $6,000,000

Complexity: 32,087 SF

Role: Pre-Construction Manager

Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology

Phases I-V

Coolidge, AZ

Size: $9,663,003

Complexity: 58,056 SF

Role: Pre-Construction Manager

Deer Valley High School

Modernization

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $21,370,960

Complexity: 168,734 SF

Role: Pre-Construction Manager

GateWay Community College

Incubator Building and Integrated Education Building

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $38,158,719

Complexity: 162,416 SF

Role: Pre-Construction Manager

Central Arizona College

Maricopa Campus

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $24,479,725

Complexity: 77,222 SF

Role: Pre-Construction Manager

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Years of Experience

Total: 10 years

CORE: 8 years

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Registrations

LEED Accredited Professional OSHA Certified (30 hours)

Ileana Beshaler LEED AP I PRE-CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Project Duties:

BJ Pennington is responsible for all early coordination during pre-construction, management of construction activities, schedule, document control, and coordination with Western Maricopa Education Center and DLR Group. He will guarantee that this project is finished on time, on budget, and with the highest level of quality. BJ has experience in a wide range of construction projects.

BJ is responsible for the project and ensures success by being heavily involved in pre-construction, through project closeout. His vision for efficiency and passion for teamwork and knowledge make him one of our best project managers.

BJ is proud to have worked on state of the art learning environments - most notably the Lookout Mountain Elementary School, which has the majority of its HVAC provided from Geothermal. The project was recently completed as the largest geothermal elementary school in the state of Arizona.

P roject Experience (Partial List):

Peoria High School

Old Main Restoration

Peoria, AZ

Size: $6,487,874

Complexity: 45,000 SF

Role: Project Manager

Deer Valley Middle School

Modernization

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $5,024,200

Complexity: 96,870 SF

Role: Project Manager

Kyrene Elementary School

Security Upgrades

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $1,081,871

Complexity: 85,000 SF

Role: Project Director

Paradise Valley Unified School District

Site Accessibility

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $3,749,095

Complexity: Varies

Role: Project Director

Sandra Day O’Connor High School CTE

Phoenix,AZ

Size: $1,550,000

Complexity: 6,500 SF

Role: Project Director

* Lookout Mountain Elementary School K-6

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $13,548,484

Complexity: 85,000 SF

Role: Project Manager

* Indicates projects completed prior to employment at CORE.

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Years of Experience

Total: 17 years

CORE: 2 years Education

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts, Construction Management

University of Phoenix

Masters, Business Administration

Registrations

OSHA Certified (30 hours)

Healthcare Contractor Level 1 Certification

BJ PENNINGTON I PROJECT MANAGER

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Project Duties: Greg

Horvath is responsible for the supervision, coordination, and delegation of all subcontractor trades. He monitors standard construction procedures and field duties to ensure safety and quality. He will serve as the liaison between West-MEC, DLR Group and selected subcontractors. He will oversee all budget and scheduling constraints. Greg will be the first person on-site in the morning, and the last to leave at night. Greg’s years of experience in a wide range of construction materials and methods ensures that his projects are finished on time, on budget, and with the highest quality. He has a great track record of building strong, trusted relationships with Owners and will act as Western Maricopa Education Center’s advocate from the project start through warranty.

P roject Experience (Partial List):

Central Arizona College

Maricopa Campus

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $24,479,725

Complexity: 77,222 SF

Role: Project Superintendent

Sandra Day O’Connor

High School CTE

Phoenix,AZ

Size: $1,550,000

Complexity: 6,500 SF

Role: Project Superintendent

Deer Valley Middle School

Modernization

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $5,024,200

Complexity: 96,870 SF

Role: Project Superintendent

Deer Valley High School

Modernization

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $21,370,960

Complexity: 168,734 SF

Role: Project Superintendent

Gilbert Jr. High School

Modernization

Gilbert, AZ

Size: $8,861,561

Complexity: 38,422 SF

Role: Project Superintendent

Apache Junction Library

Renovation

Apache Junction, AZ

Size: $4,240,004

Complexity: 31,408 SF

Role: Project Superintendent

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Years of Experience

Total: 31 years

CORE: 14 years

Registrations OSHA

Project Duties:

Lucas Halley is responsible for ensuring adequate supervision and management of solar projects. He monitors standard construction procedures and field duties, and is a professional who has the ability to obtain positive results by developing team goals through open communication. Lucas will oversee and facilitate our estimating process and manage this project from a cost, schedule, and quality point of view.

P roject Experience (Partial List):

Peoria Unified School

District Solar

Peoria, AZ

Size: $6,429,145

Complexity: 2.99 MW

Role: Solar Director

Dysart Unified School

District Solar Surprise, AZ

Size: $20,782,914

Complexity: 10.45 MW

Role: Solar Director

Registrations

OSHA Safety (30 Hour)

Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

Association of Construction Excellence (ACE)

United States Green Building Council (USGBC)

LEED Accredited Professional

Education

University of Phoenix

Western International University

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Years of Experience

Total: 11 years

CORE: 5 years

Project Duties:

Weston Wood will manage BIM models for West-MEC’s project. Weston graduated with his Bachelor of Architecture at University of Arizona where he was involved with Emerging Energy programs, similar to West-MEC’s proposed programs. His hands-on experience and knowledge will prove to be an asset when coordinating models to fit your project.

P roject Experience (Partial List):

University of Nevada

Pennington Student

Achievement Center

Reno, NV

Size: $31,429,219

Complexity: 77,345 SF

Role: BIM Manager

City of Las Vegas

Garside Pool

Las Vegas, NV

Size: $6,737,032

Complexity: 18,000 SF

Role: BIM Manager

Registrations

Construction Management

Association of America (CMAA)

Association of Construction Excellence (ACE)

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Education

University of Arizona

Bachelor of Architecture

Years of Experience

Total: 9 years

CORE: 4 years

United States Green Building Council (USGBC)

LUCAS HALLEY LEED AP I SOLAR DIRECTOR WESTON WOOD LEED AP I BIM MANAGER

Project Duties:

Gene Traver will serve as the Warranty Manager for CORE, Gene will meet with every Facility Manager during the close-out phase to discuss CORE’s on-line warranty program. Gene will cover this project in detail and reinforce that CORE’s commitment to the Client does not end upon completion of the building, but continues throughout the warranty period and beyond. This gives the owner the assurance and the knowledge that their needs will be met even after CORE has vacated the jobsite. His objective is to provide the owner with complete, operational buildings and a seamless transition to begin occupancy and use of the facilities.

Project Experience (Partial List):

Fireside Elementary School

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $16,780,753

Complexity: 87,759 SF

Role: Warranty Manager

Buckeye Union High School Academy

Buckeye, AZ

Size: $6,000,000

Complexity: 32,087 SF

Role: Warranty Manager

Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology

Phases I-V

Coolidge, AZ

Size: $9,663,003

Complexity: 58,056 SF

Role: Warranty Manager

Deer Valley High School Modernization

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $21,370,960

Complexity: 168,734 SF

Role: Warranty Manager

GateWay Community College

Incubator Building and Integrated Education Building

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $38,158,719

Complexity: 162,416 SF

Role: Warranty Manager

Central Arizona College

Maricopa Campus

Phoenix, AZ

Size: $24,479,725

Complexity: 77,222 SF

Role: Warranty Manager

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Years of Experience

Total: 34 years

CORE: 14 years

Registrations

First Aid Training Certificate Level 1 Finger Print Certified

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Fireside Elementary School

One of CORE’s most energy efficient projects came in the form of an elementary school for Paradise Valley Unified School District: Fireside Elementary. Due to shrinking operational budgets, energy efficiency was paramount for PVUSD in the planning for this new two-story, 86,650 SF elementary school. The Design and CMAR team, along with the District took a net-zero design approach from the very beginning to achieve near net-zero operations, making this a showcase school and the most efficient for the District upon opening. The school’s total annual energy bill is less than $4,000! - That’s an average of $333 per month for an 86,650 sf building! The building also serves as a teaching tool to illustrate water conservation and solar energy production techniques, allowing students to see how their building impacts the environment.

DLR Group And CORE Construction, Inc. Experience

Unparalleled Team

Partial list of projects completed by DLR and CORE

Paradise Valley USD

Fireside Elementary School

City of Buckeye

Buckeye City Town Hall

Buckeye Elementary School District

District Office Complex

Transportation Facility

Kingman Unified School District

Lee Williams High School

White Cliffs Middle School

Desert WIllow Elementary School

District Office/Warehouse

District Maintenance Facility

Kingman Middle School

Kingman High School Field Renovations

Agua Fria Unified School District

Verrado High School Weight Training

Room

Verrado High School Security System

Liberty Elementary School District

Liberty Classroom Addition

Liberty New Elementary School

Deer Valley Unified School District

Sandra Day O’Connor High School

Nadaburg Elementary School District

Desert Oasis K-8 Elementary School

Continental Elementary School District

Continental Campus Additions and Renovations

Santa Cruz County Ed Pastor Justice and Detention Center Complex

Maricopa County Lower Buckeye Jail

Solar Projects:

Gila Bend Solar

Arlington Elementary District Solar

Phoenix Elementary School Solar

City of El Mirage Solar

Vail Unified District Solar

Results: The overall sustainable design approach yielded an energy consumption before renewables of 23.8 kBtu/sf/yr. Once the renewable energy (photovoltaic) component is factored in this project yielded a Net Energy Consumption of 1.6 kBtu/sf/yr.

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Chase Alves

Former Aviation Student

PROJECTSAVINGS $300,000

Fireside Elementary School

Location:

3725 East Lone Cactus Drive | Phoenix, AZ

Architect and Contact Information:

DLR Group

Contact: Sue Gray, Principal

P: 602-791-2112 | F: 602-956-8358

Owner and Contact Information:

Paradise Valley Unified School District

Contact: Dr. Jim Lee, Superintendent

P: 602-449-2000 | F: 602-449-2193

Construction Services

Performed:

Cost Estimating, Scheduling, Value Engineering, Constructability Analysis, Design Review

When GMP Was Established:

60% Design Documents

Original GMP:

$16,780,753

Final Contract Amount:

$16,480,753

Total Number of

Change Orders:

One (Deductive for project savings)

Original and Actual Completion Dates:

August 2012 | August 2012

Delivery Method:

Construction Manager at Risk

Fireside Elementary School, a Near Net Zero project, was built for the Paradise Valley Unified School District, is a new, two-story, pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, environmentally conscious public school building constructed by CORE Construction, Inc.

The project included a new cafeteria, media center, multipurpose area, and various classrooms designed for the instruction of prekindergarten, special education and kindergarten through sixth grade students.

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Fireside Elementary School was built primarily using insulated concrete form blocks on the exterior, and a mixture of structural steel, light steel framing and standard CMU blocks on the interior. The structure was formed with a combination of structural steel and ICF bearing points. The second floor was formed using slab-on metal deck. The majority of the roof consisted of bituminous membrane material – except for the portion covering the media center, which was enclosed by standing seam metal panels.

CORE Construction, Inc. implemented sustainable energy strategies into Fireside Elementary School. These sustainable energy strategies included an above ground collection tank for rain water harvesting, on-site PV solar structures, and reclaimed water for irrigation.

PROJECTSAVINGS$178,516

Buckeye Union High School Academy

The facility was built for non-traditional students it consisted of nine new classrooms – two of which are sensory classrooms, two computer labs/work areas, a kitchen, a large multipurpose room complete with a stage and operable wall partitions, a health services area, a conference room, a reception area, a staff lounge room, multiple standard restrooms, several individual restrooms, an outdoor basketball court, and a baseball field.

Location:

1000 East Narramore Avenue | Buckeye, AZ

Architect and Contact Information:

Orcutt | Winslow

Contact: Vispi Karanjia, Partner

P: 602-257-1764 | F: 602-257-9029

Owner and Contact Information:

Buckeye Union High School District

Contact: Eric Godfrey, Superintendent

P: 623-386-9700| F: 623-386-9705

Construction Services

Performed:

Cost Estimating, Scheduling, Value Engineering, Constructability Analysis, Design Review

When GMP Was Established:

60% Design Documents

Original GMP:

$6,000,000

Final Contract Amount:

$5,821,484

Total Number of Change Orders:

One (Deductive for project savings)

Original and Actual Completion Dates:

July 2011 | July 2011

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Delivery Method: Construction Manager at Risk

PROJECTSAVINGS $230,971

Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology Phases

Location:

1789 West Coolidge Avenue | Coolidge, AZ

Architect and Contact Information:

Historic Streetscapes

Contact: Ron Peters, Partner

P: 480-649-4450 | F: 480-649-4450

Owner and Contact Information:

Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology

Contact: Mike Glover, Superintendent

P: 520-423-1944 | F: 520-423-1822

Construction Services

Performed:

Cost Estimating, Scheduling, Value Engineering, Constructability

Analysis, Design Review

When GMP Was Established:

60% Design Documents

Original GMP:

$9,893,974

Final Contract Amount:

$9,663,003

Total Number of Change Orders:

One (Deductive for project savings)

Original and Actual Completion Dates:

August 2012 | August 2012

Delivery Method:

Construction Manager at Risk

I-V

The Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology project consisted of five phases. Phase I consisted of the construction of a new, 23,000 square foot campus vocational classroom space. This space included fire science, nursing, law enforcement, and massage therapy facilities. Administrative space and restrooms were also included in this scope of work.

Phase II consisted of an additional vocational classroom building, as well as a repelling tower and a fire vehicle storage addition.

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Phase III consisted of the reconfiguration of vocational space within existing campus buildings. During this phase, the graphics classrooms were renovated to accommodate the new veterinary clinic school, and the nursing school was renovated to accommodate the new cosmetology school.

Phase IV consisted of a new, 11,700 square foot building addition that included a dental lab/ clinic, massage therapy clinic, and new fashion labs with associated classrooms and restrooms. Phase V consisted of a new, 7,400 square foot building addition that with three technical lab spaces. The building was constructed of preengineered metal, with metal wall panels and a metal roof – in order to match the pre-existing structures on campus.

$101,530

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Deer Valley High School Modernization – CTE Addition

Location:

18424 North 51st Avenue | Glendale, AZ

Architect and Contact Information:

Emc2 Group

Contact: Richard Clutter, Vice President

P: 480-830-3838 | F: 480-830-3860

Owner and Contact Information:

Deer Valley Unified School District

Contact: Jim Migliorino Jr.

Director of Fiscal Services

P: 623-445-4954 | F: 623-445-5079

Construction Services Performed:

Cost Estimating, Scheduling, Value Engineering, Constructability Analysis, Design Review

When GMP Was Established: 60% Design Documents

Original GMP:

$21,472,490

Final Contract Amount: $21,370,960

Total Number of Change Orders:

One (Deductive for project savings)

Original and Actual Completion Dates:

August 2010 | August 2010

Delivery Method:

Construction Manager at Risk

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The Deer Valley High School Modernization Project was a major renovation project on the Deer Valley High School Campus. The project was funded by a $25,000,000 bond that was granted to the Deer Valley Unified School District. CORE Construction, Inc. made renovations that included the removal of existing home economics classrooms, and the filling in of an open courtyard in order to prepare these areas, and the adjacent classrooms, for the new design. The new design, completed by CORE Construction, Inc., included a stateof-the-art culinary demonstration kitchen, hospitality classrooms, and a new nursing lab complete with patient bed ware and a simulated Intensive Care unit. In addition, CORE demolished many additional interior building components, did major work on the underground plumbing, and added new MEP fixtures, new ceilings, new doors, new casework, and new metal stud walls with high impact drywall.

Location:

Integrated Education Building:

108 North 40th Street | Phoenix, AZ

Incubator Building:

275 North GateWay Drive | Phoenix, AZ

Architect and Contact Information:

SmithGroupJJR

Contact: Eddie Garcia, Principal

P: 602-265-2200 | F: 602-265-2244

Owner and Contact Information:

Maricopa Community College

Contact: Gene Giovannini, Former GCC President

P: 602-614-0348 | F: 602-286-8003

ConstructionServicesPerformed:

Cost Estimating, Scheduling, Value Engineering, Constructability Analysis, Design Review

When GMP Was Established:

60% Design Documents

Original GMP:

$38,392,156 (Total)

Final Contract Amount:

$41,159,259 (Total)

Total Number of Change Orders:

Twenty One (Owner Added Scope)

Original and Actual Completion Dates:

July 2012 | July 2012

Delivery Method:

Construction Manager at Risk

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The Gateway Integrated Education Building was a new, LEED Gold Certified, three-story, 136,639 square foot project completed by CORE Construction, Inc. The building was constructed out of steel and masonry block. A unique metal panels system was also used for the enclosure. The first floor of the building includes multipurpose areas, indoor and outdoor art classrooms, a counseling office, Student Services, a café, a library and a wide range of rooms for studying and testing purposes. The second floor housesacomputerlab,aswellasvariousclassrooms and offices. On the east end of the second floor, there is an outdoor balcony where students can unwind between classes. The third floor of the building has specialtyclassrooms,whichinclude chemistry, biology, physics and anatomy labs. The third floor also houses the majority of the professors’ offices, and the outdoor faculty balcony. Simultaneous with the construction of the Gateway Integrated Education Building, CORE Construction, Inc. was completing both phases of the LEED Silver Certified GateWay Community College Incubator Building. Phase I of the project included a 12,616 square foot facility aimed towards developing companies in their “Incubator” phase of growth. The Incubator Building now contains an array of multipurpose rooms, wet lab areas, conference rooms, and storage areas. Phase II of the project was a 5,000 square foot expansion to the original building. This expansion included exposed aggregate ground, polished concrete, a new conference room, new restrooms, an additional storage area, and an overhead tension shade structure.

GateWay Community College Incubator Building and Integrated Education Building (Left)

(Right)

Central Arizona College Maricopa Campus

The Project included three new academic buildings. Building A houses Student Services, community rooms and staff offices. Building B is now home to a learning center, library and various classrooms. Building C contains chemistry labs, biology labs, a culinary arts café/ kitchen, a bookstore, and various classrooms. Unique features of work for the Central Arizona College Maricopa Campus project included a breezeway/ awning connecting the buildings, rammed earth walls, drought-tolerant plants, and cable-supported glazing that now provides shade at the large, west-facing curtain walls.

Location:

17945 West Regent Drive | Maricopa, AZ

Architect and Contact Information:

SmithGroup

Contact: Eddie Garcia, Principal

P: 602-265-2200 | F: 602-265-2244

Owner and Contact Information:

Central Arizona College

Contact: Mike Margolis, Owner

Representative

P: 520-870-5400 | F: 520-494-5234

Construction Services

Performed:

Cost Estimating, Scheduling, Value

Engineering, Constructability Analysis, Design Review

When GMP Was Established:

60% Design Documents

Original GMP: $23,979,688

Final Contract Amount: $24,479,725

Total Number of Change Orders:

Three (Owner Added Scope).

Original and Actual Completion Dates:

March 2013 | March 2013

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B. Provide a statement of firm’s history for submitting claims. No claims have been submitted by CORE Construction in the past five years. Our project teams practice solid communication, trust, and professionalism on every project, which prevents unforeseen issues.

C. Provide detail regarding any liquidated damages ever accessed by an owner for late completion of a project within the past five years. No liquidated damages have ever been accessed by an owner CORE has served in the last five years. CORE will do what ever it takes to ensure that a project meets schedule.

Delivery Method: Construction Manager at Risk

D. When responding to the project experience section of this RFQ (3-A above), firms shall include representative projects that support the chosen project. CORE has prepared representative projects that support the Southwest Campus Improvements Project. Please review projects highlighted on previous pages.

A. Provide audited financial statements representing the past two years. Provide Balance Sheets and the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings. Please refer to the separate envelope labeled “CONFIDENTIAL - Financial Information.”

B. Provide a letter from your bonding company indicating the ability to bond this project, the firm’s maximum cumulative bonding limit, and your current bonding available capacity. Please refer to the end of this section for a letter from our bonding company.

C. Provide a certificate of insurance indicating your firm’s insurance coverage. A sample certificate may be provided. However, before any work is initiated, the successful contractor must provide a certificate that names West-MEC as additional insured.

Please refer to the end of this section for a sample insurance certificate indicating CORE’s insurance coverage. CORE understands before any work is initiated, we must provide a certificate that names West-MEC as additional insured.

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D. Provide a letter from your firm’s insurance company stating the Workers’ Compensation Experience Modification Rate (EMR) for the past three (3) years. The letter shall be on the insurance company’s letterhead and shall be signed by an appropriate individual employed by the insurance company.

Please refer to the end of this section for a letter from our insurance company stating our Worker’s Compensation Experience Modification Rate (EMR) for the past three (3) years.

E. Identify the current total dollar value of awarded construction work currently being managed by the local office. Identify the total number of direct employees of local office supporting construction value noted above. Identify your firm’s current available bonding capacity.

CORE has 39 current project contracts, valued at $141,000,000. CORE employs 164 people to support construction. CORE has a single project bonding capacity of $175 million and an aggregate capacity of $700 million.

F. Identify any judgment or liens against the firm within the last three years.

CORE Construction, Inc. has no judgments or liens against the firm within the last three years.

G. Identify any current unresolved bond claims against the offeror.

CORE Construction, Inc. has no unresolved bond claims against the firm.

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H. Identify any deficiency orders issued against the prime contractor by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors over the past three years.

CORE has not had any deficiency orders issued against the firm by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors over the past three years.

I. Identify any filings under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code over the past three years.

CORE has no filings under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

RANKED SEVENTH LARGEST SOLAR INSTALLER IN THE NATION

TAB 4 I Organizational Strength

A. Describe the firm’s overall approach to this project including any difficulties the firm perceives. At CORE, our approach is to do much more than just provide an estimating service and build your project. Many can do that. CORE’s approach to the West-MEC Southwest Campus begins with a unique perspective. Having the proper perspective allows us to see every option, every problem, and every opportunity from the largest to the smallest in a way that will serve the entire team, and result in Best Value. Our perspective is not just guess-work, but is one that is formed by “doing our homework.” We have been doing our homework on your project for over a year now, and what we have discovered informs our perspective and shapes our unique approach. Illustrated to the right is one of our many meetings we have held in preparation for the Southwest Campus Improvements project.

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AN INFORMED PERSPECTIVE…

We are convinced that in order to provide BEST VALUE to WestMEC, we must first understand West-MEC’s Big Picture Outcome Desires. Two of the many Big Picture Outcome desires we believe exist are:

To create a learning environment that is “hands-on.” This will require a unique approach to the pre-construction and construction process. CORE will work closely with West-MEC Representatives and DLR Group to plan strategically for opportunities to make the building a Learning Tool.

To create an industry leading Emerging Energy Program. We must be prepared to understand the future of these emerging technologies. We do not want to build for where they are now, but where they will be in the years ahead.

how the builder could have better served MSTC’s mission, their response was the following:

Listen - to understand the mission of preparing students. Research - the project from every technical angle. Engage - their expertise of estimating, options, constructability and building.

We must listen to the mission and find practical ways to realize that mission by constructing a building that has the necessary components to be flexible, adaptable, and prepared for the future. In order to build for the future we must turn over every stone. We will seek to partner with West-MEC and DLR to uncover opportunities from the most sophisticated:

Partnering with industry leaders, understanding flowloop construction, emerging technologies such as Power Towers, System Hubs, Battery Storage, etc, consider net-metering with APS for measuring and benefitting from renewable resources constructed by students, install solar systems that students work on, but also relieve some of the buildings electrical demand, etc.

To the simple and straight-forward, inexpensive solutions: Blocking and backing so students can attach systems where ever it makes sense, extra wet and dry utility infrastructure for future use, and roofing systems that provide an effective “realworld” condition for students to work with.

…SHAPES OUR UNIQUE APPROACH

After studying West-MEC’s program and talking with the dayto-day staff, we believe that CORE has gained an informed perspective that shapes our unique approach:

We Listen We Research We Engage

Understanding West-MEC and your Big Picture Outcome for the Southwest Campus

To understand more about how CORE can provide value towards these, and other goals, we took at field trip to Wisconsin Springs, Wisconsin and toured The Center for Sustainability and Energy Technology at Mid-State Technical College (MSTC).

At first glance, contractors don’t have much direct influence over many of the strategies and methods implemented to achieve a program that prepares students for future industry in a practical, “hands on” manner. However, when the Team asked the MSTC Staff how the contractor could’ve improved the campus and

TAB 5 I Method of Approach

View our interactive version for more information about our trip and a full interview with Colten one of yourstudents.former

Colten Moisoff

Former Aviation Student

“Why West-MEC? Because I saw an opportunity most people don’t get at my age. It seemed like the college experience for the money I had… It was just perfect.”

We Listen

We have been very intentional about our effort to Listen and understand what West-MEC believes is important to the Southwest Campus. We believe this is evidenced by the work done to create the proper perspective as stated above. However, there is more we have heard. In addition to making sure we have created a “hands-on” learning environment with industry leading emerging energy education, we have heard the following:

Do we understand the Buckeye Area?

What are the emerging energy opportunities; how do we plan for them?

We need to coordinate and plan for owner/vendor supplied equipment.

How do we create an energy conscience project within a reasonable budget?

What challenges does our new site pose?

So, we have begun to research these as well.

We Research Understanding

CORE Construction, Inc. has done extensive work in the Buckeye area, near the Southwest Campus site. We have completed over 36 total projects in the city of Buckeye in the last eight years.

Emerging Energy Opportunities

While the number of education programs offered at this campus are numerous and important, we have learned that the programs for Emerging Energy Technologies will be vital as well as ground-breaking. The partnership between West-MEC and APS will be a large part of this campus. CORE is committed to providing cost effective options that will add value to this partnership. As we have worked to understand your project we have uncovered the following opportunities:

In the last 5 years, CORE has completed over 105 solar projects totaling 51 Megawatts of power for over 125 school campuses. Because of this, we have been ranked the 7th largest provider of solar in the Country. We will bring this relevant experience to provide cost effective installations that provide a good source of on-site renewable energy, as well as an opportunity to instruct the students on campus.

Our Buckeye Office is 7.9 Miles from Your Project site.

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The City of Buckeye

Geothermal

Geothermal could be considered to be an emerging technology to some, but geothermal has been used in school districts on a large scale since 1989. In Arizona, the thought of geothermal to condition our schools is counterintuitive, however given the right subsurface formation and temperature conditions, geothermal can be extremely efficient and cost effective. In fact, the Washington Elementary School District (WESD) installed a geothermal pilot program at their Desert View Elementary School. The program consisted of ten classrooms. Five of the classroms had traditional roof top package units installed, and the other five were connected to the new geothermal loop. WESD has streamed the comparison data for two years and results demonstrate a 40% energy savings using geothermal. The success of the pilot program was a spring board for the construction of the Lookout Mountain Elementary School, which is the largest Arizona geothermal project of its kind and was managed by BJ Pennington, our proposed Project Manager.

Other Emerging Technologies

As we have studied for this project, we have uncovered many other emerging technologies that may be utilized for this campus - Not only for energy savings, but as an opportunity for “hands-on” learning and display. Some of these technologies include:

Power System Hub - The idea behind the Power System hub(s) is to have an area on campus where each of the power systems supporting the campus (i.e. Solar Grid-Tie, Solar Thermal, HVAC control units, Electrical Switchgear - both conventional and for renewables) have their major control components visible and ideally centralized in one place. Displays at each unit could be showing statistics, status, etc. One would want the conduit, fittings, wire connections to be perfectly done – it’s a showcase of the best installation techniques and hardware integration.

CORE Construction, Inc. is using what was learned from Desert View and the experience from Lookout Mountain Elementary School to explore geothermal as an alternative for the WestMEC Southwest Campus. We have drilled and installed a test bore and performed the Formation Thermal Conductivity test and analysis for the Southwest Campus. Initial results indicate similar, undisturbed formation temperature as encountered at Lookout Mountain Elementary School, which has been in successful operation for over a year.

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While it may not be practical for all the systems to be centralized, the concept is to showcase the technologies in some manner, if even conventional – to show the students the current, best technologies and integration craftsmanship. So, in a way, this is like making a building’s electrical room (containing the SES, switchgear, etc.) more of a showcase for viewing and teaching purposes, rather than always under lock and key. It’s ‘hands-on’ but also protected.

One analogy would be like a brew-pub where all the brewing equipment is viewable through a glass wall. It’s all perfectly connected, clean and working as intended. As shown in the photo above, the equipment would not be accessible – but still viewable.

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For the West-Mec power system hub, the viewable gear could be exposed and protected in a similar way. In addition, some of the gear could have transparent covers. Basically, showcase the power systems in a centralized location, make them visibly ‘cool’ and have a curriculum tie-in.

Battery Storage Test Bed: Sealed Lead Acid vs. LithiumIt’s not currently practical to have a large building at the new campus be completely off the grid. However, off-grid and site located energy storage (for back-up, demand energy use, and fully stand-alone purposes) is where the solar industry is beginning to focus. Currently, there are two major types of battery technologies being compared and tested for efficiency and longevity. These two technologies are the SolarCity/ Tesla Champion Lithium Ion battery, and the Sealed Lead Acid Battery.

For West-Mec, having a battery storage test bed would be novel and state-of-the-art. This could be integrated onto the campus with both battery types some amount of identical campus loads. Possibly, the campus could have some standalone, air conditioned bathrooms (or some other small structures), with one supported by a lithium ion based system, and the other a sealed lead acid system; with a curriculum to match.

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Understanding

Coordination with Owner/Vendor Supplied Items

We understand that West-MEC will be receiving equipment, tools and fixtures from vendors responsibility. Many of these items have very sensitive tolerances and specific infrastructures thought-out and implemented long before they reach the construction site. This will require a focused coordination effort that determines where these items will go, what type of electrical service they require, what will require, and what future infrastructure is required. CORE will ensure this level of planning occurs by creating a specific list of owner/vendor supplied of information ranging from specification dates, and unique feature requirements. This will help to organize, track, and prepare for all Owner/Vendor Supplied items.

Energy Conscience within a Reasonable Budget

Near Net Zero Construction - The CORE|DLR team built one of the only elementary schools in the state of Arizona with a near net zero design. The Fireside Elementary School, illustrated below, has an Energy Use Intensity factor (EUI) of 1.6 for this 88,000 SF two-story building. Paradise Valley Unified School District had an operating expense year. This is a savings of approximately 95% over a school of similar size. For your project, the proven team of CORE|DLR Group will analyze if it makes sense to have the entire campus, or just a portion of it, designed to utilize these methods in order to create a great learning tool, as well as profoundly reduced operating costs.

Existing Soils and Site Drainage

TAB 5 I Method of Approach

Topographical survey of YOUR site

We have been building around this specific site for years, and we have a very good understanding of the soil conditions and how the water flows on and around your site. In order to make sure we have turned over every stone, we performed a soils test and overall existing topographical survey to understand the current site conditions. We have found the soil conditions to be very suitable to what we are building and do not seen any major obstacles there. The site is also well protected from off-site water coming from the north. Fortunately, much of the required grading and drainage to divert and control water coming onto your site has been completed. We will also work to balance your site.

3D Model Created by Weston

8’ Reclaim Water Line

Verrado Way Fillmore Street

We Engage

We listen to understand what success means to West-MEC, we research to begin to understand the specific technical aspects of that success, and we also engage our experience, expertise, tools and knowledge to make sure we can now practically implement the proper solutions in a way that results in Best Value. We will not simply be a passive member of the team, but engage proactively and early in the design process to assist the entire design effort. There are many ways in which this engagement manifests itself, some of which have already been discussed in our research described above, but they are also demonstrated in the following tools:

Pre-Construction Services

Our mission during preconstruction is to provide leadership and professional service toward Best Value utilizing:

Early/ Accurate Costs Estimates

Options Studies

Comprehensive Scheduling

Subcontractor Relationships

Operational Excellence

Our Business is the business of building- and the tracking of results in our business can be a dressed under six main factors and their respective goals

Safety Quality Schedule Cost

Subcontractor Client

Further explained on page 8 of this section.

B. Describe the various pre- construction services offered for this project.

Our mission during pre-construction is to provide Leadership and Professional Service towards Best Value utilizing: Early/ Accurate Costs Estimates, Options Studies, Comprehensive Scheduling and Subcontractor Relationships

Leadership -We believe the greatest opportunity to create best value for your project is during the early stages of the Design Phase. When we talk about providing leadership we mean we cannot be passive member of the team. Our pre-construction staff will provide proactive solutions and information that will serve the entire design phase with tools and information to ensure the Scope, Budget and Schedule are always in balance.

Professional Service - It is CORE’s responsibility to not simply talk about Best Value, but to provide it with professional, empirical and insightful documentation that is clearly understood by everyone. As a team member during this stage of the project, it is not enough to simply have a voice at the table. We will utilize all the latest technologies to communicate to the team.

TAB 5 I Method of Approach

Some of these technologies include: CORE’s Project Specific Website, Google Sketch-up, On-Screen Take-off, Options Studies, Microsoft Project Scheduling, Bluebeam, as well as BIM Technologies such as: Navis-Works and Clash Detection Reporting.

Early/Accurate Cost Estimates -One tool that CORE utilizes to provide early accurate estimating during pre-construction is On-Screen Take-off. By graphically representing our Preconstruction Managers Estimate, we can more effectively communicate what the project will cost at the completion of design as well as where West-MEC’s dollars are being spent. A unique way in which our pre-construction team utilizes this software is in providing a flexible cost model. Once the initial estimate is created, we can sit in an estimate meeting with West-MEC and DLR and make modifications to the on-screen take-off estimate and see the changes to the cost estimate immediately.

Options - In an effort to provide leadership and professional service towards Best Value, CORE’s pre-construction team will also analyze different mechanical, electrical, structural and building skin options to ensure that West-MEC can wisely use every dollar. More specifically to the Southwest Campus project, we have already begun to analyze the documents given in the request for qualification and created a conceptual exterior skin study to exhibit how Best Value can be achieved. This study is for example purposes only.

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Comprehensive Scheduling - Throughout the pre-construction phase, CORE will utilize Microsoft Project to track every activity, ensuring the project starts on time. The Southwest Campus’s schedule will depend largely upon the final scope and phasing, however, as the cost model is developed at the earliest stages, this will serve to inform the initial schedule. Regarding schedule, CORE provides unique value with our years of working in Buckeye with the individuals having jurisdiction. Our long-standing working relationships and years of experience with Phil Marcotte the Chief Building Official, Scott Zipprich the City Engineer and Nate Ryan, City of Buckeye Fire Marshall, will serve the team well as we work through the permitting phase of the project.

TAB 5 I Method of Approach

Subcontractor Relationships - The subcontractor community is often overlooked when CMAR’s talk about bringing value to a project. At CORE we do not overlook this great resource, but will effectively and intentionally leverage it to the benefit of West-MEC. CORE’s list of prequalified subcontractors is unparalleled, and is not just made up of subcontractors that “can” do the project, but carefully analyzed for those that also understand building projects like yours in the Buckeye area. Our pre-construction staff will provide a comprehensive list of subcontractors to West-MEC for consideration prior to any bidding, and again after the GMP is achieved to ensure complete buy-in from everyone before any subcontracts are executed. While CORE will provide a minimum of 3 competitive bids for each scope at GMP, we will also utilize the expertise of the right subcontractors at specific stages during preconstruction.

In summary, this method of approach for pre-construction will guarantee the success of your project.

CORE starts with a responsibility towards leadership, professional service and best value

We then provide tangible deliverables of Accurate Cost Estimates, Options and Schedules.

We do this by Leveraging practical and effective technologies

Thus, we achieve West-MEC’s Big Picture Outcome Desires

CORE values our relationships with our subcontractors and shows appreciation for their mutual dedication to the client.

Pictured above is the Sossaman Middle School Subcontractor Appreciation Lunch.

C. Describe firm’s approach and philosophy working at an active site with student and staff.

As our record proves, Safety is CORE’s number one priority on every project. CORE will take every precaution to ensure that West-MEC is provided with a safe and functioning facility for all students and staff during construction. Although Phase I of the West-MEC Southwest Campus Improvements project will be done without the presence of students and staff, CORE has already formulated a safety plan to implement for Phase II of construction. Some of these safety measures will include pedestrian signage and barriers, an on-site Safety Manager/Supervisor, daily communication with the District, and a strict adherence to CORE’s extensive Safety Manual.

With CORE’s vast experience working on active school campuses, we recognize the importance of not only providing a safe environment, but also an environment conducive to learning. CORE will implement the following procedures to ensure construction activities do not impact school operations:

• Separation Barriers – Includes barriers to separate construction activities from students and staff, signage and perimeter fencing that delineates walkways and accesses routes, maps of entry and exit points, etc.

• Noise Control – Using the academic calendar and threeweek look-ahead schedules, CORE will determine the best times, down to the hour, to perform work that might be disruptive. CORE will work weekends and off-hours to ensure that work does not interfere with school activities.

• Identification – CORE’s contractual language with our subcontractors mandates that all workers be properly badged.

D. The process of establishing the GMP shall be presented along with the recommended point of setting this price. CORE will provide a GMP at a time acceptable to WestMEC and the DLR Group. GMP’s are derived from periodic revisions to the project budget conducted after each review of design progress documents. Our past experience has indicated that GMP’s are most effective when submitted at a time when design documents are at a minimum of 60% completion stage. Our open-book policy will allow West-MEC the opportunity to study, at any time, each subcontractor’s scope of work and their pricing for that work.

E. The approach firm takes in performing the project once the GMP is set to include the following:

Schedule Adherence - CORE will use Microsoft Project Pro Scheduling Software to complete a preliminary construction schedule for review and discussion with West-MEC and DLR Group. This schedule will include all elements that take place during the design/documents phase. As design documents become complete, we will refine the construction activities phase of the construction schedule to include anticipated start/finish dates for the procurement

and delivery of critical long-lead materials and equipment, product data and shop drawing submittals, punch list activities, District training and commissioning of equipment and systems, inspections relative to obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy, and District move-in activities.

Execution – CORE will have a thorough understanding of the scope and costs. CORE will work with DLR Group and West-MEC to schedule work in a way that will keep the project on track and within budget. Weekly meetings will be held to ensure the team is maintaining, in a cost-effective manner, the construction activity dates established.

Inspection – Various inspections will be made throughout construction. These inspections will ensure safety, quality and control, fulfillment of schedule, and compliance.

Quality Assurance – To ensure quality is controlled on your project, CORE has adopted a four-phase quality control/ assurance system (pre-preparatory, preparatory, initial, and follow-up), modeled after the US Army Corps of Engineers program, as our quality management process. The phases of CORE’s Quality Control Program is illustrated below

1) PRE-PREPARATORY PHASE

• Occurs during pre-construction phase

• Prior to Subcontractor Agreements

• Unique Features of Work (UFOW ) Identi ed

• Establishes quality expectations

4) FOLLOW-UP PHASE

• Occurs during subcontractor’s scope of work

• In place work compared to Mock-up

• 3rd party inspec tions as neccessary

• Superintendent Daily Reports include quality

2) PREPARATORY PHASE

• Occurs prior to Mobilization

• UFOW included in Baseline Schedule

• Checklist included with Subcontract

• Mock-ups planning begins

3) INITIAL PHASE

• Occurs at onset of construction work

• Generates buy-in from eld personnel

• Mock-up construction begins

• Re -Enforces quality expectations in eld

During pre-construction, our subcontractors will learn the true scope of work, products to be used or installed, and the expectations of the project team. CORE’s Project Team will carefully review submitted shop drawings and product data information received from subcontractors prior to submitting for design review and approval.

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CORE has created and implemented a trademarked program called Operational Excellence™ illustrated On the following page. This program contains specific metrics for tracking, managing, and maintaining exceptional (1) safety, (2)quality, (3)schedule, (4)cost control, (5)qualified subcontractors, and (6)client relationships throughout the construction duration of each project. Each of these six factors has an associated goal and the execution of this program ensures that these goals are met. In order to reach our goal for quality, CORE utilizes mock-ups to test exterior components and verify water tightness of the building envelope. Shown on the following page are photos of one such envelope mockup at a two-story education building.

TAB 5 I Method of Approach

Safety Goal: Zero Incidents, Zero Accidents

Quality

Goal: Built to plans and specs to a quality that exceeds client’s expectations. NO re-work

Schedule

Goal: Built on ahead of schedule

Cost Goal: Project complete within budget. NO change orders

Safety – Pre-Construction meetings will be conducted to identify potential fire safety hazards, fire department access routes, and an emergency exit plan. Jobsite fencing, warning signs, and life safety plans will be put in place prior to the start of construction. Daily inspection of temporary power and barricades will be conducted by CORE’s onsite project team. Change Orders – Upon agreement of a GMP, no change orders will be requested by CORE or our subcontractors. The only change orders to the project will be at direction of West-MEC.

Overall Management – CORE uses a Construction Issue Process (CI), linking Construction Documents and Cost Controls. Documents such as Requests for Information (RFI), Proposal Requests (PR), Construction Change Directives (CCD), and Architect’s Supplemental Instructions (ASI) are assigned a CI number and managed accordingly. Copies of the CI Log are reviewed as part of the Weekly Meeting Minutes Report.

Approach to Cost Savings – CORE will act as West-MEC’s advocate in delivering quality and best value throughout the entire construction process – from early pre-construction through project completion. CORE will use the following processes:

• Option Analysis – Utilizing input from key subcontractors, CORE will present West-MEC with time and cost saving options relating to alternative systems and equipment.

• Value Engineering (VE) – From early stages of design, CORE will manage a detailed log of Value Engineering ideas and potential alternatives. The cost of these VE ideas will be noted along with a decision due date, ensuring that the changes can be incorporated into the design without impacting the project schedule.

Subcontractors

Goal: Built by qualified subcontractors who care as much about Operational Excellence as we do.

Clients

Goal: The Client would hire us back again.

From there, we will make informed decisions about the most qualified subcontractor for the project – from a quality as well as financial standpoint.

2. Subcontractor recruitment. CORE will pre-qualify all local subcontractors for the West-MEC Southwest Campus Improvement project. We will enlist recommendations from West-MEC and DLR Group, to be combined with our own extensive database of subcontractor information, in preparing a list of qualified subcontractor for scopes of work. CORE can also host subcontractor fairs and send notices to local publications to generate more local interest.

3. Controversies and claims related to work performed by subcontractors. CORE will use a pre-qualification process to ensure that subcontractors are able to perform to our quality and schedule standards. Our clearly written subcontracts ensure that each subcontractor understands the full extent of the contract documents, their scope of work, and additional project requirements as outlined in the solicitations. In addition, CORE will keep an open communication with all subcontractors in order to mitigate any issues that may arise.

E. Describe the firm’s subcontractor management plan to include the following:

1. Selection of subcontractors using both qualifications and cost as a selection approach. CORE’s subcontractor selection plan is based on both qualifications and cost. Our process enables us to get an accurate comparison of scope costs from pre-qualified professionals.

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• Cost Management – CORE will break the project into separate headings of work, and then will break the headings of work into specific scopes to be identified and communicated to each bidding subcontractor. This information will then be organized and presented, in openbook format, to West-MEC. This open-book policy will allow West-MEC to study, at any time, each subcontractor’s scope of work and their pricing for that work.

CORE limits the amount of work that is self-performed. Our philosophy is to recognize the expertise of the specialty trade contractor. By thoroughly pre-qualifying local subcontractors, CORE capitalizes on the knowledge and experience of firms dedicated to individuals trades. In this way, we are also able to keep much of the revenue generated from these projects local.

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F. Describe the firm’s philosophy on selfperforming any of the trade work along with a percentage of project that will be self-performed, if any.

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Our Business is the business of building- and the tracking of results in our business can be a dressed under Six main factors and their respective goals

Passion for Career Technical Education - CORE was founded by a trained mason with an entrepreneurial spirit. Today, CORE is led by a trained carpenter that continued to develop his skills to become CEO. We understand the importance of CTE for our industry and for our future generations.

CORE Develops Career Driven Learning Space (CTE) - CORE has had the opportunity to work with several K-12 and higher education institutions on constructing spaces that lend themselves to hands-on, project based learning and the development of technical skills. Some of these projects include: Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology Aesthetics, Cosmetology, Dental, Fire Science, Law Enforcement, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Nursing and Veterinary Assistant Programs, Gateway Community College Incubator and Integrated Education Buildings, Northern Arizona University Hotel and Restaurant Management, WAVE Childhood Development and Deer Valley Unified School District Culinary and Nursing programs.

Experience with DLR Group - CORE and DLR Group have a 30 year history of working together in a “team

oriented” approach to complete over 50 projects together for school districts. CORE has worked with DLR Group on several projects including Fireside Elementary School, Lee Williams High School, Continental Elementary School District Modernization and Desert Willow Elementary School for Kingman Unified School District. Currently, we are completing the Deer Valley Unified School District Sandra Day O’Connor High School CTE Addition and Remodel project with DLR Group on time and within budget.

Leader in CMAR Delivery - CORE has a proven track record of delivering construction excellence on more than 250 CMAR projects. Our proposed project team will work with West-MEC and DLR Group to provide options and valuable solutions from the beginning stages of programming through pre-construction, construction and warranty. Our proven system has enabled us to provide clients with more than $24 million in returned savings via additional scope and/or returned funds over the past six years.

Proven Relationship with Member Districts - CORE has successfully completed projects for several of your Member Districts, including Buckeye Union, Deer Valley Unified, Dysart Unified, Paradise Valley Unified, Peoria Unified, Saddle Mountain Unified, Cartwright Elementary, Fowler Elementary and Pendergast Elementary.

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A. Firm shall provide a summary statement on why they would be the best fit for West-MEC to perform the CM@Risk project.

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B. Provide any additional information that would add value to the program offered that has not been identified above.

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We Listen

We have been very intentional about our effort to Listen and understand what West-MEC believes is important to the Southwest Campus

We have done our homework

We have continued to learn from West-MEC through their Mission and Values. What we have discovered has shaped our unique approach.

We Research

We will continue to research different ideas to provide West-MEC with the best Opportunities for the Southwest Campus Project.

We listen to understand what success means to West-MEC, we research to begin to understand the specific technical aspects of that success, and we also engage our experience, expertise, tools and knowledge to make sure we can now practically implement the proper solutions in a way that results in Best Value.

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