District Board of Trustees - Dec 2025 Meeting

Special Board Meeting

December 4, 2025

Special Meeting Agenda

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Leesburg Campus

PUBLIC BOARD MEETING AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER – Board Chair

PUBLIC COMMENT

*A Public Comment Card must be submitted to the Recording Secretary at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.

PRESENTATIONS

DJK-KJD/Simba Studios

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

1225-01 Mr. John Temple, LSSC President

NEW BUSINESS

1225-02

1225-03

1225-04 Approve: Direction: Approve:

LetterofInterestPartnershipProposalforFilm&MediaStudiowithDJK-KJD WorkforceDevelopmentCenter–UnsolicitedProposal SelectionConstructionManagementFirm–WorkforceDevelopmentCenter

Letter of Interest Partnership Proposal Agenda Item: 1225-02 for Film & Media Studio with DJK-KJD

Background/References

PerFloridaStatute1001.64,eachboardoftrusteesshallberesponsibleforcost-effectivepolicy decisionsappropriatetotheFloridaCollegeSysteminstitution’smission,theimplementationand maintenanceofhigh-qualityeducationprogramswithinlawandrulesoftheStateBoardof Education.

Description

DJK-KJDseekstobuildastate-of-the-artvirtualproductionstudiothatoperatesbothasa professionalcreativefacilityandasaneducationalinnovationhub,allowingstudentstobe immersedinthesameworkflowsandtechnologiesasleadingglobalmediacompanies.These opportunitieswouldalignwiththeCollege'sASinDigitalMediaCreativeVideoProduction program.

DJK-KJDisreadytocontributesignificantresourcestobringthisvisiontolife.Thecompanyisin themidstofa$10mfundraisingcampaignandtheirinvestorsrequireaMemorandumof Understanding(MOU)withLSSC.Theyproposeanon-bindingMOUthatoutlinesthepartnership andagreementsbetweenDJK-KJDandLake-SumterStateCollege,includingtheirrightstoutilize 3acresoftheLeesburgCampusinphaseoneofthepartnershiptocreatethestudiocomplex, withmoreacreageinfurtherphasesthatwillincludeabacklot,theaterandothertourist attractions.TheMOUwillgiveDJK-KJDanexclusivewindowtodevelopandofficiallygreen-light theprojectandallowustoexpresstoourinvestorssecuredinterestfromLSSC.

Recommendation

Amotiontoapprovemovingforwardandenterintonegotiationofanon-bindingMOUwithDJKKJD.

ITEM: 1225-02

Letter of Interest Partnership Proposal for a Film & Media Studio at Lake-Sumter State College

John P. Temple President

Lake-SumterStateCollege

9501 U.S. Highway 441

Leesburg, FL 34788

October 14, 2025

Dear President Temple,

On behalf of DJK-KJD, I am delighted to share our interest in forming a partnership with Lake-Sumter State College (“LSSC”) to establish a state of the art, Digital Media Facility on your campus. We believe this facility will represent a transformative step for the college, your students, and the wider Central Florida community. DJK-KJD is an immersive studio firm whose mission is transforming lives and futures with our deep expertise in multimedia production Together, we can create a space where education and industry truly intersect.

The vision is to build a state-of-the-art virtual production studio that operates both as a professional creative facility and as an educational innovation hub. Students will be immersed in the same workflows and technologies used in the leading global, media industry hubs, giving them an unparalleled opportunity to graduate with real-world experience. At the same time, the studio will be capable of delivering productions at industry standards, enabling LSSC to participate in creative work that can attract projects and partners to the region.

This project directly aligns with LSSC’s strategic plan It will broaden access to new academic programs in digital media and the creative arts It will enhance workforce development by equipping graduates with skills that are highly sought after in Florida’s growing media and production industries. It will enrich student success by providing immersive, hands-on learning, and it will strengthen the campus environment with an exciting, forward-looking facility that places LSSC at the center of the state’s creative economy.

We envision many ways this facility will benefit the college Students will leave with not only diplomas, but portfolios that include credits on professional projects. Faculty will gain opportunities to collaborate with industry on research and creative initiatives, opening doors to grants and cross-disciplinary exploration. The community will also benefit, as the studio can host screenings, workshops, and events that showcase the talent and innovation fostered at LSSC.

From our side, DJK-KJD is ready to contribute significant resources to bring this vision to life. We are in the midst of a $10m fundraising campaign and our investors require a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with LSSC. We propose entering into a non-binding MOU that outlines the partnership and agreements between DJK-KJD and Lake-Sumter State College, including our rights to utilize 3 acres of the campus in phase one of the partnership to create our studio complex, with more acreage in further phases that will include a backlot, theater and other tourist attractions. The MOU will give us an exclusive window to develop and officially green-light the project and allow us to express to our investors secured interest from Sumter College A 6-12 month window will allow for a timely negotiation with investors, to close investment and begin development expeditiously.

Subject to agreement, we will provide design and technical expertise to ensure the facility is both innovative and sustainable. We will equip the studio with advanced technology such as render farms, motion capture systems, and real-time production tools. We will open pathways for internships and mentorships by connecting LSSC students to our network of industry professionals. And we will remain engaged as a long-term partner, offering guest lectures, workshops, and opportunities for students to participate in live productions.

We are confident that this initiative can serve as a landmark partnership one that builds opportunities for students, advances LSSC’s mission, and positions Central Florida as a hub for creative excellence. We would be honored to meet with you and your leadership team to share detailed concepts, explore potential funding models, and outline a roadmap for making this vision a reality.

Thank you for considering this proposal. We are genuinely enthusiastic about the potential of this collaboration and look forward to the opportunity to discuss it further.

This Letter of Interest is not intended to create any legal obligations and is subject to the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements.

Withgreat enthusiasm,

Dean Lyon Partner DJK-KJD, LLC deanlyon@gmail.com

Workforce Development CenterUnsolicited Proposal

Background/References

PerFloridaStatute1001.64,eachboardoftrusteesshallberesponsibleforcost-effectivepolicy decisionsappropriatetotheFloridaCollegeSysteminstitution’smission,theimplementationand maintenanceofhigh-qualityeducationprogramswithinlawandrulesoftheStateBoardof Education.

Description

TheCollegereceivedanunsolicitedproposalforworkontheWorkforceDevelopmentCenter.

TherearethreeoptionsavailabletotheBoardofTrusteesasitrelatestotheunsolicited proposal:

1.Choosenottoevaluatetheunsolicitedproposal.

2.Proceedwiththeunsolicitedproposalwithoutsolicitingotherproposalsbyholdingtwo publichearingsandmakingcertainfindingsassetforthinthestatute.

3.Publicnoticesolicitingotherproposalstoevaluateinconjunctionwiththeunsolicited proposal.

Theunsolicitedproposalcanbefoundinsupplementaldocuments here.

Recommendation

FortheBoardofTrusteestotakeactionontheunsolicitedproposal.

Leesburg Campus Workforce Agenda Item: 1225-04

Development Center RFQ 26-01

CMAR Selection

Background/References

Florida Statutes 1013.45, 287.055, and the State Requirements for Educational Facilities speak to the advertising, awarding contracts, and prequalification of contractors. Progress continues on the Leesburg Campus Workforce Development Center project. HuntonBrady has begun architectural and engineering design development. The next phase of this project is the solicitation of construction management services for facility construction.

Description

LSSC issued RFQ 26-01, Request for Qualifications for Construction Manager at Risk & Preconstruction Services for the Workforce Development Center. LSSC received five responses to the RFQ. The submission packages were reviewed by a committee in a two-step process which combined the scores of the written material submitted with the scores from the subsequent presentation/interviews conducted to arrive at a ranked short-list of the applicants. The shortlisted contractors in rank order were determined to be the best for meeting the needs for this project. The following short-listed contractors are:

1. Skanska

2. Pirtle

3. Welbro

It is recommended that the ranked short-list of contractors be approved and authority delegated to the president and president’s designees to enter into contract negotiations with the highest ranked contractor for the preconstruction and construction of the Workforce Development Center. Should negotiations be unsuccessful with the top ranked contractor, negotiations will be terminated and shall progress in rank order of the contractors until successful contract negotiations are accomplished.

This item is being brought back from the September District Board of Trustees meeting for consideration.

Recommendation

Motion to approve the ranked short-list of contractors and authority delegated to the president and president’s designees to enter into contract negotiations with the highest ranked contractor for the preconstruction and construction of the Workforce Development Center as written.

Back to agenda ITEM: 1225-04

SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS

TO: Mr. John Temple, President

CC:

FROM:

Dr. Byrd, Executive Vice-President

Anita Geraci-Carver, Board Attorney

DATE: November 19, 2025

RE: Public Private Partnerships, s. 255.065, Florida

Statutes

Dear Mr. Temple,

I understand the Board may receive an unsolicited proposal relating to construction of the proposed Workforce Development Center. The Board has various options available to it upon receipt of an unsolicited proposal.

1. The Board may choose not to evaluate the unsolicited proposal; or

2. The Board may proceed with an unsolicited proposal without soliciting other proposals by holding two public hearings and making certain findings as set forth in the statute; or

3. The Board may publish notice soliciting other proposals to evaluate in conjunction with the unsolicited proposal.

The Board may proceed with an unsolicited proposal without soliciting other proposals, if the Board holds two public meetings. At the first public meeting the unsolicited proposal is presented, and public comment taken. At the second public meeting the Board must determine the proposal is in the public’s interest. In making the public interest determination the Board must consider a number of statutory factors. The College must also publish a report in the Florida Register for at least 7 days. The report includes information set forth in the statute. The statute lists materials and information that must be provided with the unsolicited proposal, unless waived by the Board.

If the Board decides to seek additional proposals, then notice will be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in the Florida Register and newspaper with a deadline

for other proposals to be received. If less than 21 days notice is provided for others to submit proposals, then a vote by the majority of the Board must approve the adjusted timeframe. A copy of the notice is also provided to each affected local government, which statutorily is Lake County and the City of Leesburg.

In option 2 and option 3, if the proposal involves architecture, engineering or landscape architect the College must use a license professional in that field to assist in reviewing and evaluating the proposal(s) and advising the College through completion of the design and construction of the project. The Board may adopt an initial application fee to cover the College’s costs in evaluating the proposal. If the initial application fee is insufficient, the College can require the proposer to supplement the fee.

Additionally, in option 2 and option 3, the Board must approve a comprehensive agreement with the selected proposer.

Please call if you have any questions.

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NICHOLAS & ASSOCIATES + OPEN WORKSHOP FOR ARCHITECTURE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Design-Build Services for New Workforce Development Center

Lake-Sumter State College

Submitted 11.19.25

DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT. DELIBERATELY PERSONAL.

November 19, 2025

Ross Wilson Director of Purchasing & Auxiliary Services

Lake-Sumter State College

Williams-Johnson Building, Office 133 9501 US Highway 441 Leesburg, FL 34788 352.365.3502

On behalf of Nicholas & Associates, Inc. (Nicholas) we are pleased to submit this proposal to provide Lake-Sumter State College with design-build services for the workforce development center on the Leesburg campus. As a partner with your purchasing department, the Nicholas team commits to providing considerable professionalism, value, knowledge, and enthusiasm to meet the individual and collective needs for your project. After reviewing our response, we are hopeful that you will take away two key points:

1. We are a leader in projects of similar size and scope.

Nicholas completes approximately $300M of in-place construction for educational environments annually. Our team understands the nuances and challenges that will come with constructing educational facilities on occupied campuses, and the need for safety protocols to minimize disruption.

200+

Separate schools that we have constructed, renovated or expanded

$3B

Public entity construction completed in the past 15 years

2. We have one chance to perform for Lake-Sumter State College.

$400M

Aggregate Bond Limit

We are eager to show Lake-Sumter State College how we deliver an exceptional learning environment, both on time and within budget. We will leverage our more than 45 years of experience in the education market to set a higher bar in both process and communication compared to our industry peers. You can rest assured that this project will have an all-hands-on-deck presence from Nicholas, because we are interested in a long-term partnership with you, and not a single-project relationship.

We firmly believe that Nicholas is best equipped to serve your needs and am confident that we will make an exceptional addition to your continuing service contract partners. The College’s Leesburg campus location, the scope of work proposed, and the inherent value we can bring with true collaboration are sure to yield extraordinary results.

All information submitted is certified to be true and accurate.

Sincerely,

Brian Miller

Thomas Thornsberry, CCM, PMP Director of Operations Project Manager

bmiller@nicholasquality.com

tthornsberry@nicholasquality.com

813.610.1181 mobile 813.545.0424 mobile

Nicholas & Associates

109 N Brush Street, Suite 100 Tampa, FL 33602

TAB 1

Project Overview & Exhibits

Project Description & Public Benefit Statement

The intent of the our Design-Build proposal is to provide Lake-Sumter State College a cost-effective and aesthetically complementary facility to address workforce development needs, accommodate an increase of student attendance, and provide additional event spaces on the Leesburg campus.

The Nicholas Team proposes the following for under $15,887,000, inclusive of fees, construction, design, and permitting.

The structure will consist of tilt-panel concrete construction enveloping two 40,000 square foot floors for a total of 80,000 square feet of floor space. A white TPO roof will help with thermal reflectivity and building energy efficiency. Exterior stairs will allow for maximum use of interior spaces and modifications to the existing parking lot for the construction of a student drop-off lane, and provide connections to the existing covered walkways to ensure the students have protection from the elements during inclement weather.

The first floor will be primarily designed as an open gathering space for students. An event hall will allow for expansive gathering spaces with 25’ ceilings. The front entrance will be of storefront construction facing the primary parking lot to allow for a balance of affordable construction materials and aesthetic stylings as well as a storefront window system facing the library to allow for direct access to campus facilities. There will be a large roll-up garage door on one side to allow for College facilities to maneuver and convey large items for events and graduations such as tilt and roll bleachers. Emergency egress will be accommodated with doors on the sides of the event space. The floor will consist of a durable stained, polish, and sealed concrete to account for heavy traffic and equipment while maintaining a cost effective construction method with low maintenance, long service life. The first floor will also host two separate restrooms to account for anticipated student load as well as a “machine roomless” elevator system that does not require the construction of a specialized elevator equipment room, striking a balance between cost savings, low maintenance costs from reduced equipment and aesthetics.

The second floor will offer classrooms, office space, a student collaboration space, conference room(s), a maker space and restrooms. Space sizes and quantities will be based on feedback and design collaboration with the College. The second floor ceiling will consist of acoustical ceiling tiles with a minimum of a 10’ clearance to imply a more open space. LVT flooring will balance installation cost, maintenance costs, and aesthetics.

The over all building will consist of integrated access controls, security systems and cameras, data networking, and building automation for campus integration.

Preliminary Site Plan

Introductions & References

PRIMARY CONTACT

Brian Miller Director of Operations

bmiller@nicholasquality.com

813.610.1181 mobile

Thomas Thornsberry, CCM, PMP Project Manager

tthornsberry@nicholasquality.com

813.545.0424 mobile

Nicholas - Magnitudes of Scale

• Adaptive Reuse

• Additions

• Demolition

• New Construction

• Renovations

• Replacement Facilities

Since our establishment in 1978, Nicholas & Associates has been a leader in the construction of learning environments.

Opened in 2022

Opened in 2013

We are honored to call more than 36 education institutions long-term clients and complete more than $300M worth of construction in learning environments annually as the Construction Manager. The firm’s experience includes referendum-based projects, new school construction, athletic facilities, renovations and large-scale additions in occupied schools, and the incorporation of sustainable features.

We bring industry-leading and best-in-class construction management services to our clients. Our team’s offering is comprehensive and includes pre-construction budgeting and evaluation, preliminary construction cost estimating, project scheduling, value-added engineering, public bid solicitation and tabulation, material utilization analysis, constructability reviews, self-performance capabilities, and quality and safety control programming.

Nicholas - Building Complexities

• Abatement

• Decommissioning

• Data & Access Control

• LEED/Sustainable Construction

• Occupied Sites

• Multi-phase

• Neighborhood Schools

• Paving

• Secure Entry & Vestibules

• Site & Utility Work

Nicholas - Learning Environments

• Administrative Offices

• Athletic Facilities

• Cafeterias & Kitchens

• Classrooms

• Computer & Science Labs

• Conference Rooms

• Fine Arts Centers

• Gymnasiums

• Libraries

• Makers Space

• Office Space

• Resource Centers

• Student Collaboration Space

• Student Common Areas

November 10, 2025

To Whom It May Concern:

Theresa R.

Rouse, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

Aracelis C. Popadich Board and Superintendent Secretary

Board of School Inspectors

Jesse M. Smith, President

Matthew J. Pritz, Vice President

R.Emil Standfield

Sandra Aguirre

Delia Ulloa-Jimenez

Naurice D. Moffett

Deborah K. Ziech

This letter serves as a reference for Nicholas and Associates in the construction of our new school at Gompers Junior High School.

We are in the midst of building a brand-new Junior High School, but we needed the gymnasium to finish early. The work with Nicholas and Associates has been seamless as we worked toward the opening of the new gymnasium for the start of the 2025-26 school year a full year ahead of the opening of the full new building.

We were able to reach completion of the gymnasium with all the incredible bells and whistles on time and well within our budget. The students have been thrilled with the size and scope of the new facility including the new locker rooms. Our athletic teams have been hosting a lot of their games to show off the new facility!

I recommend Nicholas and Associates for construction management of any size project. They have been the ultimate professionals and have assisted in moving our project forward without any issues or concerns. Everyone on the team is always available and able to answer any questions throughout the project.

I am available for any additional comments at my contact information below.

Sincerely,

Theresa R. Rouse, Ed.D. Superintendent

Email : trouse@joliet86.org

Phone : 815-693-8875

Qualifications & Staffing

Organizational Structure

= Florida-based team members

Construction Team

Design Team

Thomas Thornsberry, CCM, PMP Project Manager Primary Point of Contact

Fadi S. Garcia Partner | Principal Project Manager / Designer AE Point of Contact

Jean-Frederic Monod Senior Architect Project Architect / BIM Manager

Brian Miller Director of Operations/ General Superintendent

Jessie Shell Partner | Principal Principal Architect / AE Team Coordinator

Samantha Kuk Project Administrator

Dillon Haase Construction Superintendent

Luis Hernandez Associate Architect

Ted Lingle Construction Superintendent

Celia McKennie Project Account Manager

Years Experience

• 19 in total

• 15 in same responsibility level

• 4 at Nicholas & Associates and working with others on the team

Education

College Coursework, College of DuPage

Certifications

•Florida General Contractor

•OSHA 30 Hour Certified

•Water and Fire Restoration Certified

•Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)

Memberships

• FLAPPA

•Tampa Bay Builder’s Association

• Associated Builders and Contractors of Gulf Coast

• Bay Area Apartment Association

• Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce

Learn more about Brian in our 2024 publication of ‘78.

https://nicholasquality.com/78-2/

His article titled ‘#DadLife,’ starts on the page numbered 73.

Brian Miller

Director of Operations / General Superintendent

Brian serves as an impassioned advocate, developing reliable and trusted connections between Nicholas & Associates and its clients. He serves as a primary point-of-contact during the planning and oversight stages, as well as attends on-site construction meetings. Brian dedicates himself to continually nurturing and maintaining strong relationships with clients long after a project is completed.

As the general superintendent, Brian also serves as the primary link between the client and the on-site work force. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the building process, which includes the management of a construction team comprised of contractors, architects, engineers, and owners. Brian is responsible for safety, scheduling, code compliance, quality standards, inspections, and delivering a completed project on-time and under-budget, while never compromising the quality expectations that are the hallmark of a Nicholas & Associates project.

Brian oversees the project’s construction, including the creation of the overall project schedule, the day-to-day management of the project, and the adherence of the trades to their contractual obligations to schedule, safety, and the highest standards of quality. He is a problem-solver who is extremely organized and works well under pressure to meet established deadlines.

Brian works in tandem with the senior project manager and site superintendent to provide a seamless transition between the pre-construction and construction phases.

Brian is extremely organized and works well under pressure—two vital skills learned during his more than 15 years in the construction industry. Brian’s experience includes projects in multiple industry sectors including PK-12 education, multi-family, retail, and commercial.

• Acarath Montessori School*

• Jade at North Hyde Park Luxury Apartments, Tampa, FL

• Mills Creek Apartments, Tarpon Springs, FL

• Monroe Crossing Apartments, Largo, FL

• NíCHE Luxury Apartments, Tampa, FL

• Nicholas & Associates’ Office, Tampa, FL

• Park Ridge School District 64

• The Residences at Sawmill Station Luxury Apartments

• Wekiva Ranch Luxury Apartments, Apopka, FL

• The Residences at 801 Whiting Street, Tampa, FL

• The Whitt Luxury Apartments, Riverview, FL

EXPERIENCE

Years Experience

• 18 in total

• 9 in same responsibility level

• 5 in the United States Marine Corp.

• 1 at Nicholas & Associates and working with others on the team

Education

BS Construction Management, Cum Laude, Everglades University

Electronic Engineering Theory, United States Marine Corp.

Executive Presence and Influence, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Executive Education

Construction Finance Management, University of Columbia, Engineering School of Executive Education

Certifications

•Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

• Business Relationship Management Professional (BRMP)

• Senior Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (PMI-SCP)

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Built Environment Communications

Professional

Thomas Thornsberry, CCM, PMP

Project Manager

Thomas works in tandem with the director of construction to provide a seamless transition between the pre-construction and construction phases. Once Nicholas & Associates is selected as the project’s construction manager, Thomas serves as the Florida-area expert to provide clients with a talented and experienced local professional who ensures that Nicholas & Associates’ high-quality standards are maintained. Thomas prides himself on his ability to communicate and problem solve with clients and his team so that projects are completed within budget and often ahead of schedule. With his expertise in the construction industry, clients can be assured that their jobs will be diligently managed.

In his more than 18 years of professional experience, Thomas has overseen nume rous successful projects. He is a versatile and skilled collaborator and communicator who works seamlessly as the single point of contact with clients, administrators, schedulers, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and team members to ensure everyone remains informed, and the process remains on task.

Thomas is involved in all phases of a project including budgeting/estimating, procurement, owner and trade contract negotiations, shop drawing verification and submittals, schedule sequencing/coordination, financial cost reporting/tracking, and project closeout. His expertise allows him to forecast material delays and adjust manpower, develop site logistics and staging plans, and review the project to determine if value engineering would be beneficial to the client.

Thomas’s vast experience includes numerous successful projects in multiple industry sectors including higher education, healthcare, commercial, hospitality, financial services, and multifamily residential.

• Mills Creek Apartments, Tarpon Springs, FL

• Monroe Crossing Apartments, Largo, FL

• 915 Franklin St., High Rise Apartments, Tampa, FL*

• AdventHealth Clean Storage, Wesley Chapel, FL*

• Boys and Girls Club, Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL*

• Citibank Technology Group, Clearwater, FL*

• Duke Energy, St. Petersburg, FL*

• Heights Union, Tampa, FL*

• Marriott Water Street Hotel, Tampa, FL*

• Largo Regional Medical Center, Pre-surgery Suite, Largo, FL*

• University of Tampa, Central Energy Plant *

• USAA AHU Exchange, Tampa, FL*

EXPERIENCE

Years Experience

• 42 in total

• 40 in same responsibility level

• 12 at Nicholas & Associates and working with others on the team

Certifications

•OSHA 30 Hour Certified

•OSHA 10 Hour Certified

•CPR Certified

•Scaffolding Certified

•Manlift Certified

Ted Lingle

Site Superintendent

Ted is on the job site to ensure that Nicholas & Associates’ high standards of quality are met within a safe and productive work environment. As the site superintendent, he is responsible for managing all day-to-day operations of the building process and ensuring the construction team comprised of contractors, architects, and engineers are fully executing and complying with their contracted scope of work. On behalf of the client, Ted skillfully oversees the project’s scheduling, code compliance, quality standards, and inspections, so that the project is completed both on-time and under-budget.

EXPERIENCE

Ted leads his construction team by forming strong respectful relationships so that everyone is dedicated to the success of the project. He has a tremendous work ethic and is responsible for opening the construction site at the beginning of each day, monitoring every aspect of the construction, and securing the site at day’s end.

Ted is extremely organized and works well under pressure—two vital skills learned during his more than 40 years in the construction industry. Ted’s experience includes projects in multiple industry sectors including PK-12 education and residential.

Not only does Ted manage the daily progress of the project, he also assists in future planning by establishing goals, construction schedules, and completion timelines.

• 20West Luxury Apartments

• Buckingham Place Luxury Apartments

• Glenbrook High School District 225

• McHenry School District 15

• Mill Creek Apartments, Tarpon Springs, FL

• New Trier Township High School District 203

• NíCH E Luxury Apartments, Tampa, FL

• Nicholas & Associates’ Office, Tampa, FL

• Nort hbrook School District 27

• Sixteen30 Luxury Apartments

• Skokie School District 68

• Township High School District 211

• Wekiva Ranch Luxury Apartments, Apopka, FL

• The Residences at 801 Whiting Street, Tampa, FL

Years Experience

• 5 in total

• 5 in same responsibility level

• 2 at Nicholas & Associates and working with others on the team

Education

Bachelors Degree, Exercise Science

Millikin University

Carpenters Local 1185, Flooring Installers

Certifications

•OSHA 30 Hour Certified

• INSTALL Certified, Carpenters Local 1185

Dillon Haase Site Superintendent

Dillon is on the job site to ensure that Nicholas & Associates’ high standards of quality are met within a safe and productive work environment. As the site superintendent, he is responsible for managing all day-to-day operations of the building process and ensuring the construction team comprised of contractors, architects, and engineers are fully executing and complying with their contracted scope of work. On behalf of the client, Dillon skillfully oversees the project’s scheduling, code compliance, quality standards, and inspections, so that the project is completed both on-time and under-budget.

EXPERIENCE

Dillon leads his construction team by forming strong respectful relationships so that everyone is dedicated to the success of the project. He has a tremendous work ethic and is responsible for opening the construction site at the beginning of each day, monitoring every aspect of the construction, and securing the site at day’s end.

Dillon is extremely organized and works well under pressure—two vital skills learned during his more than 5 years in the construction industry. Dillon’s experience includes projects in multiple industry sectors including PK-12 education and commercial.

Not only does Dillon manage the daily progress of the project, he also assists in future planning by establishing goals, construction schedules, and completion timelines.

• CTL Group

• EA Langenfeld

• Glenview Community Consolidated School District 34

• M&I Steel

• Nicholas & Associates Office Annex

• River Trails School District 54

• Schaumburg Community Consolidated School District 54

Years Experience

• 9 in total

• 5 in same responsibility level

• 3 at Nicholas & Associates and working with others on the team

Education

Associate Degree, Science

Heartland Community College

Samantha Kuk

Project Administrator

Samantha works on behalf of clients, serving as the dedicated liaison between Nicholas & Associates and the architects, engineers, suppliers, owners, and tradesmen. She is a meticulous professional who oversees the building process from the time the project is awarded through its completion. Samantha relies on her experience as a project administrator to keep clients’ projects and the corresponding documentation organized and on schedule.

EXPERIENCE

Samantha has experience working for multiple construction contractors in ensuring projects and tasks are managed efficiently and seen through to completion. This includes work in various office environments serving as the primary point-of-contact between the client and the organization. Samantha has a strong ability to coordinate high volumes of work while managing the smallest details. She uses her skills to maintain and track construction documentation to ensure information is current. Samantha tracks and collects submittals, ensuring that everything from the lighting fixtures and carpet colors to the mechanicals are as specified, and as intended. She also oversees all close-out documentation for clients and the architects, including certificates of insurance, warranties, and operations and maintenance manuals. She also accurately prepares contracts between Nicholas & Associates and the tradesmen. Her organizational skills ensure data accuracy and timely project completion.

Samantha has a proven ability to develop strong professional relationships with contractors, third-party consultants, vendors, municipalities, and customers. She coordinates all correspondence and develops and maintains excellent professional relationships, leading to timely communication between Nicholas & Associates and clients. Samantha regularly interacts with owners to ensure positive experiences and exemplary customer service.

• Community Consolidated School District 15

• Community Consolidated School District 21

• Glenbrook High School District 225

• LaGrange Highlands School District 106

• Libertyville School District 70*

• Lyons Township High School District 204*

• Niles Township High School District 219*

• River Forest School District 90

• NíCHE Luxury Apartments, Tampa, FL

• Nicholas & Associates’ Office, Tampa, FL

Years Experience

• 25 in total

• 20 in same responsibility level

• 3 at Nicholas & Associates and working with others on the team

Accounting Coursework, College of DuPage

Accounting Coursework, Triton College

Construction Management Coursework, Seminars & Training: Residential Construction Employers Council (RCEC)

Celia McKennie

Project Account Manager

Nicholas & Associates excels at providing transparent and timely reports to its public and private clients that are consistent with national financial reporting standards and local preference requirements. The project account manager is required to maintain thorough and accurate account ledgers for each project. Celia leverages her systems knowledge in multiple financial platforms, along with strong time-management, organizational, and project management abilities to support project teams.

EXPERIENCE

Celia is responsible for the processing and collecting of associated billing for all construction projects she is assigned. This includes the management, collection, and maintenance of subcontractor waivers and respective certified payrolls. Celia accounts for project change orders, project allowances, and works directly with publicly-funded clients when a Freedom of Information Request is received.

Owner pay applications run through Celia, as do all project invoices and bonding inquiries.

Celia brings a thorough understanding of facilities and fosters strong relationships with Nicholas’ subcontractor teams in residential, education, and municipal project sectors.

• Community Consolidated School District 21

• Elk Grove Gateway Fountain

• Elk Grove Village Public Works Facility

• McHenry School District 15

• Mt. Prospect Park District

• Mt. Prospect Park District - Lions Park Recreation Center

• Niles Township District for Special Education 807

• Riverside Brookfield Township High School District 208

• Schaumburg Community Consolidated School District 54

• Skokie School District 68

• Township High School District 211

School District 39

Experience 16+ years,

Education

Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Master of Architecture, University of Florida

Registrations

FL Arch License AR98752

FL Interior Arch License ID6373

Affilitations

NCARB, American Institute of Architects (AIA)

OPEN WORKSHOP FOR ARCHITECTURE (OWA)

Jessie Shell

Partner | Principal

Project Role: Principal Architect / Team Coordinator

Jessie Shell is a Partner and Principal Architect who guides multi-disciplinary projects from early planning through construction, ensuring that each phase aligns with client goals, operational needs, and long-term performance. Her experience spans aviation facilities, civic buildings, mixed-use developments, and institutional projects, giving her a strong foundation for leading higher-education work that requires thoughtful planning, durable design, and efficient delivery.

Jessie is known for her strong client focus, she takes the time to understand project missions, functional priorities, and budget expectations, and ensures that design decisions remain grounded in these goals. Her ability to manage large consultant teams, maintain clear communication channels, and uphold rigorous quality standards has been central to the success of many complex, public-facing projects.

Her collaborative leadership and design expertise allow her to bring clarity and direction to multifaceted building programs, including those requiring well-organized academic spaces, flexible planning strategies, and cost-effective construction solutions. Jessie’s approach will help ensure that the new Lake–Sumter State College facility is both highly functional for its users and a meaningful addition to the campus.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

USF On Campus Stadium & Future School of Hospitality Shell Space | Tampa, FL

Role: Project Manager, Principal Architect | Size: OWA Scope - 100,000 SF of 330,000 sf Construction Cost: $350M

Tampa Intl Airport Airsides C Refurbishment & Expansion | Tampa, FL

Role: Project Manager, Team Coordinator | Size: 12,000 sf | Construction Cost: $8M

Tampa Intl Airport Airsides A & F Refurbishment & Expansion | Tampa, FL

Role: Project Manager, Team Coordinator | Size: 5,300 sf | Construction Cost: $4M

Masonite Ybor Headquarters Ybor City | Tampa, FL

Role: Project Manager, Design Lead | Size: 32,000 SF | Construction Cost: $7M

CGM Mixed-Use Development | Tampa, FL

Role: Project Manager | Size: 90,000 sf | Construction Cost: $6M

Terrace Storage Center Complex Phase 1 | Temple Terrace, FL

Role: Project Manager | Size: 54,000 SF | Construction Cost: $10M total

Terrace Storage Prototype Complexes (6 Buildings Total) | Temple Terrace, Land O’ Lakes, Davenport, Dade City, Hillsborough County, FL | Role: Project Manager | Size Range: 36,000 SF - 100,000 SF | Construction Cost Range: $4.5M - $8M

Experience

20+ years

Education

Master of Architecture, University of South Florida

Affiliations

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Adjunct Professor - School of Architecture, University of South Florida

OPEN WORKSHOP FOR ARCHITECTURE (OWA)

Fadi S. Garcia

Partner | Principal

Project Role: Project Manager / Designer

Fadi Garcia is a Founding Principal of OWA and the lead designer overseeing all phases of project delivery, from early programming through construction completion. His experience spans public-safety, municipal, commercial, institutional, and residential work, giving him the ability to balance program requirements, campus context, and cost-responsible design across a wide range of scales and budgets.

Fadi has led multiple civic and institutional facilities, including fire stations, municipal complexes, and airport projects, all of which demanded rigorous planning, durable detailing, and high operational performance, skills directly applicable to higher-education environments. His approach focuses on creating clear, efficient building organization, elevating architectural character, and delivering projects that are both functional and economical for long-term use.

Known for his collaborative leadership and commitment to design excellence, Fadi has built strong client relationships with organizations such as Tampa International Airport and the University of South Florida. His research-driven process and hands-on involvement ensure that projects like the new Lake–Sumter State College facility achieve their program goals while contributing meaningfully to the campus environment.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

USF On Campus Stadium & Future School of Hospitality Shell Space | Tampa, FL

Role: Project Manager, Design Lead | Size: OWA Scope - 100,000 SF of 330,000 sf Construction Cost: $350M

Tampa Intl Airport Airsides C Refurbishment & Expansion | Tampa, FL

Role: Project Architect, Design Lead | Size: 12,000 sf | Construction Cost: $8M

Tampa Intl Airport Airsides A & F Refurbishment & Expansion | Tampa, FL

Role: Project Architect, Design Lead | Size: 5,300 sf | Construction Cost: $4M

Masonite Ybor Headquarters Ybor City | Tampa, FL

Role: Project Manager, Design Lead | Size: 32,000 SF | Construction Cost: $7M

CGM Mixed-Use Development | Tampa, FL

Role: Project Architect | Size: 90,000 sf | Construction Cost: $6M

Terrace Storage Center Complex Phase 1 | Temple Terrace, FL

Role: Design Lead | Size: 54,000 SF | Construction Cost: $10M total

Terrace Storage Prototype Complexes (6 Buildings Total) | Temple Terrace, Land O’ Lakes, Davenport, Dade City, Hillsborough County, FL| Role: Design Lead | Size Range: 36,000 SF - 100,000 SF | Construction Cost Range: $4.5M - $8M

Experience 20+ years

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - Lausanne Master of Architecture, University of South Florida

Registrations

FL Arch License AR100205

Affiliations

NCARB, Sarasota Science & Technology Society (STS), Manatee Technical College AutoCAD Advisory Board, Suncoast Technical College -AutoCAD Advisory Board / Faulhaber FAB Lab

OPEN WORKSHOP FOR ARCHITECTURE (OWA)

Jean-Frederic Monod

Senior Architect

Project Role: Project Architect / BIM Manager

Jean-Frederic Monod is a Senior Architect and BIM Manager known for his deep technical expertise and long-standing leadership in digital design innovation. He has contributed to a wide range of civic, public-safety, municipal, commercial, and institutional projects, bringing a strong foundation in coordinating complex building systems and supporting large, multi-disciplinary teams.

An early adopter and champion of advanced BIM and visualization technologies since the early 2000s, Jean-Frederic consistently leverages digital tools to strengthen accuracy, coordination, and communication across all phases of design and documentation. His ability to establish and maintain efficient, high-fidelity digital workflows directly enhances project clarity, reduces design conflicts, and supports smoother construction-phase transitions.

Jean-Frederic’s technical insight, paired with his extensive experience managing interdisciplinary integration, brings significant value to higher-education projects. His approach helps ensure that the new Lake–Sumter State College facility is delivered with precision, well-coordinated systems, and a clear digital framework that supports both design intent and long-term campus needs.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

USF On Campus Stadium & Future School of Hospitality Shell Space | Tampa, FL

Role: Project Architect, BIM Manager | Size: OWA Scope - 100,000 SF of 330,000 sf Construction Cost: $350M

Terrace Storage Prototype Complexes (6 Buildings Total) | Temple Terrace, Land O’ Lakes, Davenport, Dade City, Hillsborough County, FL| Role: Project Architect | Size Range: 36,000 SF - 100,000 SF | Construction Cost Range: $4.5M - $8M

Madeira Beach Municipal Complex - Fire Station 25 * | Maderia Beach, FL

Role: Project Architect | Size: 8,500 sf | Construction Cost: $2.5M

Madeira Beach Municipal Complex - City Hall, Rec. Center * | Maderia Beach, FL Role: Project Architect | Size: 24,000 sf | Construction Cost: $7.5M

Dade City Municipal Complex City Hall & Police Station | Dade City, FL *

Role: Project Architect | Size: 9,000 SF Police Station & 12,000 SF City Hall Construction Cost: $6.5M

Doral Legacy Recreational Park* | Doral, FL

Role: Project Architect, BIM Manager | Size: 32,000 sf | Construction Cost: $20M

*Career Experience (Prior to OWA)

Experience

6+ years with OWA

Education

Master of Architecture, University of South Florida

Affiliations

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Adjunct Professor - School of Architecture, University of South Florida

OPEN WORKSHOP FOR ARCHITECTURE (OWA)

Luis Hernandez

Associate Architect

Project Role: Project Architect

Luis Hernandez began his professional career with Open Workshop for Architecture and brings extensive experience coordinating complex, multi-disciplinary projects from early design through construction. With over six years in practice, Luis has played key roles on several of OWA’s major institutional and commercial efforts, including the Tampa International Airport Airside renovations, the University of South Florida On-Campus Stadium, and the full Terrace Storage portfolio.

Luis is highly skilled in consultant coordination, technical documentation, and maintaining rigorous quality and code compliance across large, detail-intensive projects. His experience navigating active construction sites, managing fast-paced deliverables, and supporting teams through permitting and construction makes him a strong asset for higher-education work. For the Lake–Sumter State College project, Luis brings the technical depth, organizational clarity, and hands-on experience essential for successful delivery of a well-coordinated, cost-responsible institutional facility.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

USF On Campus Stadium & Future School of Hospitality Shell Space | Tampa, FL

Role: Project Architect | Size: OWA Scope - 100,000 SF of 330,000 sf Construction Cost: $350M

Tampa Intl Airport Airsides C Refurbishment & Expansion | Tampa, FL

Role: Project Architect | Size: 12,000 sf | Construction Cost: $8M

Tampa Intl Airport Airsides A & F Refurbishment & Expansion | Tampa, FL

Role: Project Architect | Size: 5,300 sf | Construction Cost: $4M

Terrace Storage Center Complex Phase 1 | Temple Terrace, FL

Role: Project Architect | Size: 54,000 SF | Construction Cost: $10M total

Terrace Storage Prototype Complexes (6 Buildings Total) | Temple Terrace, Land O’ Lakes, Davenport, Dade City, Hillsborough County, FL | Role: Project Architect | Size Range: 36,000 SF - 100,000 SF | Construction Cost Range: $4.5M - $8M

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MILLER, BRIAN MICHAEL

NICHOLAS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

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Ron DeSantis, Governor

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Methodology

Processes and Methods for Pre-Construction Management Tasks

Exceptional designs require exceptional construction. Nicholas & Associates offers the best of both worlds for those who enjoy collaboration but want a construction manager to assist with the bidding procedures and to provide oversight of the building process. In a design-build model, we become a part of the team who designs, budgets, and bids a project. We will provide complete transparency and a robust checks-and-balances system to ensure your project remains on schedule and within budget.

The following is a non-exhaustive list of pre-construction services that Nicholas provides. We will:

• Develop multiple cost estimates throughout the design process

• Value engineer the project to determine the most effective use of available funds

• Establish a quality control plan

• Evaluate the design system selections

• Develop a written scope of work for all trades

• Provide consideration of alternate materials, systems, and processes

• Review the constructability of the design

• Establish a master project schedule that avoids delays, changes, and claims

• Establish a site logistics plan

• Prepare milestone cost estimates and dates to meet the budget and construction schedule

• Establish a list of pre-qualified contractors

• Communicate with the architect and the College regularly to ensure the prompt exchange of critical information

Cost Estimating

When and How We Do It Involvement in the plan and specification development allows Nicholas to maintain the current budget and schedule information. We include subcontractors in cost estimating in order to identify cost control opportunities, as they bring added knowledge of alternates that meet performance specifications. Based on a project cost estimate during the early stage of the design, if the project is trending over budget, then alternative solutions, construction materials, and/or methods will be suggested to ensure the approved budget and schedule are met.

Budgetary reviews are critical during the design development and construction documentation phases so adjustments can be made and an accurate GMP can be proposed. Nicholas performs project cost estimates at five critical milestones with both architect and owner input/comments. Built-in contingencies allow for unknown costs throughout each phase and help hedge against scope creep and inflation:

Characterization

Budget consists of historic/unit cost pricing based on assumptions provided by the College

Budget consists of historic/unit cost pricing with some local subcontractor input

Budget consists of equal mix of historic/unit cost pricing and subcontractor pricing

Budget consists of primarily subcontractor pricing; value engineering, if necessary, begins with the architect

Control estimate based on nearly complete construction documents; this will be as close to actual bidding numbers to minimize surprises

The decision to proceed with design and system selections remains in the hands of the College, whereby Nicholas will provide cost magnitudes and optional value engineering scenarios to best balance the College’s budget, longterm investment, and desires for the workforce development center.

Approach to Bid Solicitation & Screening Contractors

Nicholas fosters a collaborative and mutually-beneficial relationship with its local trade partners. Local subcontractor bid participation is a key component in delivering a successful project. While geographic presence is important, it is only one qualifying attribute needed to develop a robust subcontractor pool to effectively, accurately, and aggressively bid a project .

A major component of our pre-qualification process is the submission of an AIA A305 Qualification Statement and a financial overview for any company interested in partnering or bidding. Pre-qualifying provides a comfort level that the bidders are familiar with municipal work in the region, appropriately staffed, and able to perform their trade within the timeline established for the project. We also conduct reference checks to verify that respondents performed as required, proper insurance coverage and bonding for respondents is secured, and each is in good standing with material suppliers and associated sub-trades.

Through this extensive due diligence and vetting process, Nicholas leverages local subcontractors familiar with each client’s needs, processes, and quality standards.

Managing expectations and accountability of subcontractors begins with a thorough pre-qualification process.

Management of subcontractors is attained through recurring project update meetings, the use of project management and communication software, and the oversight of the Nicholas team:

• Ted Lingle and Dillon Haase will ensure site conduct, performance, and expediency is upheld

• Samantha Kuk will ensure that insurance, contracts, and other paperwork/documentation are in order

• Brian Miller and Thomas Thornsberry, CCM, PMP will ensure that trade coordination and scheduling maintains on track

Nicholas’ bidding process includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Establishing a bid time and date

• Pre-qualifying contractors using AIA A305 Statements

• Issuing an Advertisement to Bid and publish it in a local newspaper

• Distributing the bidding documents

• Responding to bidders’ questions and clarifications

• Conducting a pre-bid conference to clarify the project scope

• Subcontractor E-verify and background checks

• Ensuring sufficient bids are received to establish competitive pricing in all trades

• Completing the public opening and reading of bids

• Reviewing any bidding irregularities

• Evaluating and compare all bids for completeness

• Conducting interviews with apparent low bidders to confirm their understanding of the project scope

• Prepare bid tabulation

• Making recommendations of apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidders

• Attending approval meetings to respond to questions (if requested)

• Issuing Notice to Proceed letters to awarded contractors

Subcontractor Outreach for Bidding Exposure

During pre-construction services, we pre-qualify all contractors who will be considered for the job and individually contact them to ensure their ability to perform their portion of the work.

Subcontractor outreach is accomplished in various ways, including:

• Emphasis on local trade partners

• Pre-qualification process

• Due diligence and reference checks

• Subcontractor background checks

• MWBE outreach; Mentor/Protégé pairings

• Coordinated advertisement efforts with the College

• Subcontractor open houses

• Direct email blast and mailed physical fliers to vendor list provided by the College

• Direct email blast and mailed physical fliers to local trade organizations

• Media placements and live news capture

• Targeted ads to direct bidders to project

• Social tagging for increased engagement and spread

• Digital ads with geofencing

• Reporting and transparency of efforts

• Engage specified systems and materials manufacturers for preferred suppliers and installers

• Recruitment fairs at key design junctures

• Digital banner/announcement on the College’s website

Subcontractor Outreach Example Materials for Bidding Exposure

Collaboration + Value (Added) Engineering

Collaboration during the process is necessary to yield extraordinary outcomes. We believe that every project has three very important elements that are required to function as one unit; a partnership between an owner with a dream and trust in their team members, an architect with a comprehensive and creative design, and a construction manager that possesses extensive expertise and knowledge in construction. The success of a project is directly correlated to a partnership amongst these three entities throughout the duration of the project.

At Nicholas, we are committed to maximizing the value of every dollar for our clients and therefore regularly use the term ‘valueadded engineering.’ We have developed internal efficiencies and best-in-class processes to carefully balance our client’s needs and their engaged design team’s vision with the reality of a project’s funding limitations. And while we may not always be the bearer of good news due to rising material costs and supply chain issues, it is our fiduciary responsibility to find solutions when projects are misaligned with budgets.

Partnering with the Architect

We systematically evaluate the scope of each project and identify high-cost areas, features, or detailing. We then seek affordable alternatives that we feel meet or exceed the architect’s original quality, intent, and/or sustainable stance. These findings are presented to the architectural and engineering teams for consideration, at which point they can discuss with the College the best course of action.

Our Skin in the Game

Nicholas does its best to help maximize budgets by giving back. To that end, we do not charge clients for pre-construction services. From project executives and project managers, to estimators and marketing team members, Nicholas dedicates the necessary resources prior to construction gratis. We strive to be part of every project phase and spend adequate time upfront to deliver a better end result.

Engaging Subcontractors

During contract negotiations and coordination review with all trade contractors, additional cost savings may be realized. Many of our subcontractors are willing to spend the additional time and effort to demonstrate their commitment to offer value-added engineering options to the benefit of Nicholas’ clients. As construction progresses, our project managers and field superintendents encourage free discussion and exploration of ideas to expedite work, further reducing cost. All cost savings are returned to the College.

Field and Support Roles During and Post-Construction

Our field and support teams will have a wide variety of responsibilities and tasks during the construction and post-construction phases of a project. The following is an abridged list of role responsibilities. We will:

• Assure that all contractors fully understand the intent of design and their requirements at every stage

• Prepare all required contracts between the College and contractors

• Secure all Certificates of Insurance and Performance Bonds for material/labor/payments

• Coordinate utility improvements

• Mobilize construction site and field superintendent

• Conduct pre-construction meeting with all contractors

• Hold weekly construction meetings with the College and engineer/architect

• Document all discussions and distribute copy of minutes to all participants

• Manage and review all shop drawings and submittals

• Submit timely and accurate reports on the construction activities

• Monitor the construction process for anticipated difficulties, resolve issues early, and maintain workflow

• Ensure construction is being completed per plans and specifications

• Communicate field changes for as-built drawings

• Conduct regularly scheduled OSHA safety meetings with contractors

• Prepare a pencil copy of the payout request for the College and engineer/architect to review

• Submit formal pay request with Waivers of Lien

• Process and track all change order requests

• Coordinate installation of equipment provided by the College through other contracts

• Ensure safety throughout the project’s duration

• Complete project closeout documentation

• Provide any needed system training with College staff

• Remain engaged for any warranty needs post-occupancy

Quality Control During Construction

Nicholas & Associates’ quality assurance plan is focused on communication, independent review, and subcontractor workmanship and management.

Communication

We leverage RedTeam construction management software to provide a central repository for communications and associated assets for each project. Within RedTeam, project managers and project administrators upload all submittals, purchase orders, financial reports, design and engineering plans, meeting minutes, and project progress photography. Access is given to the entire team (certain restrictions apply) so there is transparency and accessibility to the documentation that is required for a thorough and accurate build.

RedTeam is both computer and app based for subcontractor and owner convenience. Essentially, RedTeam serves as a clearinghouse and a form of checks and balances for communication and project progress.

During construction, communications with the Collage and the architect will come in many forms, including:

• Weekly OAC meetings

• Process updates

• Meeting packets

• Shop drawing and submittal reviews

• RedTeam distribution and collaboration platform

• Weekly superintendent meetings

• Change order vetting

• Pay requests and compliance filings

• Project closeout and training documentation

Independent Review

Each project is assigned a member of the project management team who specializes in the review of the construction documents and construction detailing.

For Lake-Sumter State College, Brian Miller will serve as project executive. Brian is involved in all construction phases of a project including procurement, schedule sequencing/coordination, financial cost reporting/tracking, and project closeout.

His expertise allows him to forecast material delays, adjust manpower, and develop site logistics and staging plans.

Further, his ability to visualize system conflicts or missing critical design details on construction documents helps ensure that remedies can be determined before costly change orders are required in the field.

Subcontractor Workmanship and Management

During pre-construction services, we pre-qualify all contractors who will be considered for the job and individually contact them to ensure their ability to perform their portion of the work.

To ensure quality control during construction, our team observes all construction activities and evaluates the contractors’ workmanship to assure that it is performed in compliance with the plans and specifications. Weekly job meetings are conducted with contractors to assist in the resolution of any questions. A Daily Quality Control log, along with photographs, is kept by the construction superintendent to record any quality concerns and required resolutions.

Managing Construction Schedules

Nicholas will propose a milestone schedule upon being awarded each project to successfully manage the scope and timeline. Detail and critical paths will be rapidly added as information becomes available and a final scoping document is provided by both the College and architect.

Construction scheduling is completed by the project manager and the field superintendent assigned to the project. The duration of tasks is determined by a combination of input from the awarded trade contractors and previous experience with similar projects. Nicholas leverages Microsoft Project for construction schedules. Schedules are developed biweekly during the pre-construction phase and updated monthly during the construction phase to ensure critical and final completion dates are met.

All updated schedules will be provided at weekly meetings to the architect, the College, and awarded subcontractors to ensure the project is delivered on time. Using short-term schedules (typically two weeks) allows for an immediate overview of the progress of the project to avoid critical issues that may develop during construction.

Nicholas can accelerate the project schedule for your project with a three-pronged approach that addresses long lead items, constructability of the project, and appropriate phasing and site logistics.

Long Lead Time Items

Early identification and procurement of long lead time items are imperative to meeting project deadlines.

Nicholas identifies long lead items and push for that portion of the design to be expedited so that equipment can be pre-purchased. This is done to minimize material/equipment delays and associated cost overruns.

Order dates are promptly established and built into the project schedule. Orders are frequently and carefully tracked to ensure that delivery dates are met and schedules are not adversely impacted.

Constructability Reviews

Nicholas will review project details and specifications to identify the most efficient construction sequence. The team will include a review of all turf and design elements. Areas of potential conflict or delay will be presented to the design team.

An in-house architect is assigned to each project who will accurately review architectural and engineering drawings throughout each of the cost estimating milestones. This will ensure that the drawings can be replicated in the field without system conflict or the unnecessary detailing that surpasses the design intent while adding cost.

Phasing and Logistics

Every project has unique logistical challenges. Nicholas will review physical constraints and suggest alternatives so that the flow of labor and materials are organized to minimize the impact on the project timeline and disruption to neighboring businesses and residences. Temporary construction locations, access routes, and the protection of the materials are identified during this process.

Experience

CURRENT AND RECENT PROJECTS OF SIMILAR SCOPE

Decades of Experience Designing and Constructing Education Environments

Nicholas & Associates has been delivering hundreds of education market projects of varying scale and scope for more than 45 years. We have built a solid reputation in the education market over the past four decades. Work has been completed in multiple states for public and private institutions with programmatic needs spanning early childhood education through high school to vocational laboratories and professional development centers. The team is experienced with new construction, additions, renovations, and adaptive reuse, as well as LEED construction, and accelerated schedules in occupied educational environments.

OWA is a full-service architecture and interior design firm, providing comprehensive solutions from pre-design through project completion. Understanding that each project has a unique story, helps us work closely with our clients to ensure their vision and expectations are met and often develop long-lasting relationships with them. Our design process is rooted in responding thoughtfully to context, program requirements, and project constraints, resulting in spaces defined by their structure, materiality, spatial coherence, and functionality.

In addition to our individual firm strengths, Nicholas + OWA have each executed multiple projects in a design-build methodology. Collectively, our team’s ability to work hand-in-hand seamlessly with clients is verifiable. The College will reap the benefits of our team’s internal synergy and collaborative spirit to deliver a new workforce development center that is architecturally stunning, forwardthinking, financially prudent, and timely.

We firmly believe that, together, our companies are best equipped to serve the needs of the College and we are confident that we will exceed your expectations. This response affirms our firms’ commitment to providing the services outlined within the College’s solicitation.

Minooka Community High School District 111

New CTE/Vocational Center and Field House

Client Location: Minooka, IL

Client Reference: Dr. Rob Schiffbauer Superintendent rschiffbauer@mchs.net

Dollar Amount

$75M

Completion Date August 2026 for both schools

Nicholas & Associates is serving as the Construction Manager for Minooka Community High School District 111, with active projects at their South and Central Campuses.

For their South Campus, Nicholas is building a new 65,000 sf field house. The precastconstructed facility includes an indoor track featuring the first floor in the US installed with the New Mondo Track athletic surface, developed for the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. It also contains an indoor pole vaulting pit, four full size basketball courts, a weight training room, and locker rooms.

The scope at their Central Campus includes the addition of a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) wing, containing facilities for culinary arts, electrical training, as well as an auto and small engine shop, a wood shop, and a welding shop.

Groundbreakings for both locations occurred in April 2025.

Joliet Public Schools District 86

Two New Replacement Junior High Schools

Client Location: Joliet, IL

Client Reference: Dr. Theresa Rouse Superintendent trouse@joliet86.org

Dollar Amount

$170M GMP for both schools combined

Completion Date August 2026 for both schools

Nicholas & Associates is serving as the Construction Manager for two replacement junior high schools in Joliet, Illinois.

The new Gompers Junior High School will be 137,000 sf, and the new Hufford Junior High School will be 164,000 sf. Each will have geothermal HVAC systems, with all new electrical and water supplies and are being constructed on occupied school campuses.

Both buildings will also contain FEMA rated tornado shelters, which will be used as performance spaces with a stage and music rooms, as well as science labs, libraries, art rooms, multi-purpose room, cafeterias, kitchens, gymnasiums with locker rooms, and secured main entrance vestibules.

Groundbreakings for both schools occurred in September 2024.

The projects will subsequently require the demolition of the decommissioned junior high schools on the same sites.

Client Location: Wheeling, IL

Client Reference: Dr. Michael Connolly Superintendent michael.connolly@ccsd21.org 847.537.8270

Community Consolidated School District 21

Hear from Superintendent Dr. Michael Connolly about how the new CCSD21 Community Service and District Administrative Center exemplifies their commitment to support the whole child in this short video:

https://youtu.be/49tKwMAhmrQ For the Health of It

Learn more about our partnership with CCSD21 in our 2024 publication of ‘78. The article titled ‘For the Health of It,’ starts on the page numbered 53.

https://nicholasquality.com/78-2/

Nicholas & Associates has served as a Construction Manager on a number of renovations throughout (Wheeling) Community Consolidated School District 21 since 2019. In total, we have worked in 12 school sites as a part of a referendum master contract.

The overall contract scope has included building additions, safety and security upgrades, boiler and HVAC system replacements, plumbing system repairs, roof and window replacements, gymnasium and multipurpose additions, science classroom and STEM laboratory additions, parking lot enhancements and repairs, as well as door/hardware enhancements.

The largest project through this partnership has yielded a new 40,000 sf Community Service and District Administrative Center.

The Center includes offices for district staff, a board room with support spaces, flex rooms, and a community medical clinic. Aside from serving as the district’s administrative center, the facility allows for community events and serves as a hub for mental health support services for both families and students.

Dollar Amount

$12.7M (District Admin Center)

$83M aggregate

Completion Date

January 2023 (District Admin Center) targeted and actual completion

Budget Adherence Project delivered on-budget

Change Orders Within contingency

Rosemont Ice Arena

Location: Rosemont, IL

Client Reference: Village of Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens 847.825.4404 stephensb@villageofrosemont.org

Architect Reference: ARCON Associates, Inc. 2050 S. Finley Road #40 Lombard, IL 60148

Mr. Joel Koster jkoster@arconassoc.com 630.495.1900

The Rosemont Ice Arena is a new state-of-the-art public facility along I-90 in Rosemont, IL. The facility houses two, 200’ x 85’ regulation hockey rinks, a pro shop, a 167-space multi-story parking garage, and an onsite restaurant and bar. Just miles from O’Hare International Airport, 6 hockey clubs and one figure skating club have already entered into ice user agreements with the facility, drawing regional and national tournaments to the arena and surrounding community.

The new building also includes office space for the Chicago Wolves coaching staff, the Chicago Mission youth hockey club, and a physical therapy clinic.

The three-acre site, just north of Allstate Arena, built by Nicholas and operated by Spectate Group, is part of a sports and recreation master plan for the Village of Rosemont.

In addition, Nicholas constructed two onsite food and beverage concepts operated by Big Fish Hospitality Group, including Hatty’s Club, a dine-in restaurant and The Market by Hatty’s, a grab-and-go fueling station for athletes and patrons.

Dollar Amount

$35.5M Arena

$5.9M Parking garage

Completion Date August 2025 (targeted and actual)

Square Footage

103,000

Budget Adherence Project delivered on-budget

Change Orders Within contingency

Client Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Client Reference: Mr. Tom Luedloff 847.593.4309 luedloff.tom@ccsd59.org

Community Consolidated School District 59

Nicholas & Associates has been the Construction Manager for Community Consolidated School District 59 since 2009. Throughout the partnership, we have completed additions, renovations, and parking expansion projects to multiple facilities throughout the district.

Nicholas also completed significant work for the new Administration Center and a new 60,000 sf early learning center. The early learning center provides 20 classrooms, an activity area, indoor play area, and team meeting rooms. Spaces are clustered around multiple courtyards consisting of outdoor play, nature gardens, fine art gardens, and a sensory garden.

Most recently, over the Summer of 2025 Nicholas completed heavy interior renovations at Brentwood Elementary School, including their gymnasium.

Dollar Amount

$62M aggregate

Completion Date

August 2019 (Admin Center) targeted and actual completion

Budget Adherence Project delivered on-budget

Change Orders Within contingency

Client Location: Niles, IL

Client Reference: Ms. Tarin Kendrick Executive Director 847.965.9040 tkendrick@ntdse.org

Niles Township District for Special Education

Nicholas & Associates served as a Construction Manager for an extensive three-phase addition and renovation project to Molloy Education Center for Niles Township District for Special Education 807.

Phase 1 included an 18,000 square foot addition as well as an interior reconfiguration. This work allowed for a new gymnasium with a second floor dedicated to administrative offices and conference rooms.

Phase 2 included further additions and renovations to the facility classrooms which increase classroom square footage, and relocated special programs.

Phase 3 focused on additional interior renovations.

Dollar Amount

$16M

Completion Date August 2023 targeted and actual

Budget Adherence Project delivered on-budget

Change Orders Within contingency

District

Client Location: Northbrook, IL

Client Reference:

Mr. Dale Falk Assistant Superintendent, Finance & Operations 847.498.4190 dfalk@district30.org

Administrative Center at Maple School Northbrook/Glenview School District 30

Nicholas & Associates has been the Construction Manager for Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 since 2016. Throughout the partnership, additions, renovations, and parking expansion projects have been completed in multiple facilities throughout the district.

Following an ARCON facilitated Master Facility Plan effort with a widespread community engagement component, the community overwhelmingly supported the passing of a referendum. Subsequently, in 2019, Nicholas worked collaboratively with ARCON to complete the new 126,000 sf Maple School.

A portion of the second floor serves as the district’s administrative office and is situated so that adjacent library, stage, and reception areas also function as the district’s Board of Education meeting space, conference room, and a reception hall.

Significant site work was required to accommodate construction of the new Maple School while the existing building was still occupied, ultimately being demolished. Major underground water detention, with temporary measures utilizing an adjacent property’s stormwater detention basin during construction was one of the engineering highlights of the project.

Building Area

113,000 SF New Construction

Dollar Amount

$39.7M (Maple School)

$60M aggregate

Completion Date

August 2019 (Maple School) targeted and actual completion

Budget Adherence

Project delivered on-budget

Change Orders Within contingency

FLORIDA EXPERIENCE

Nicholas is a leader in the education market in Illinois and Wisconsin and looks forward to bringing our expertise to Lake-Sumter State College.

Nicholas team members relocated to open a Tampa office three years ago.

While we have not yet been awarded work with the College, we have done a great deal of work in Florida.

Projects are provided on the following pages.

Nicholas has been awarded a multi-year on-call contract with Hernando County. The team has already completed one fire station improvement project.

Nicholas completed an office build-out within the historic Perry Glass building in Tampa’s channelside district.

The build-out contains five offices, a reception area, a full kitchen, and a conference room.

Nicholas served as the construction manager for Jade at North Hyde Park in Tampa, FL.

Located at the corner of Cass Street and Willow Avenue, Jade’s central location makes transportation to work, play, family, and friends easy. The development combines world-class, resort-style amenities with luxury apartment home finishes and floorplans. Residents enjoy an effortless commute to the upbeat downtown of Tampa, the Armature Works mixed-use event space, the boutique shopping in Ybor City, and the scenic Tampa Riverwalk. The new Green Spine urban commuter trail provides exclusive pedestrian and bike-only access to connect residents to many downtown attractions as well as the University of Tampa.

The five-story project includes 192 upscale apartment units, and 4,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor retail space on the ground floor. Additionally, there is a five-story precast parking structure which accommodates 297 parking spaces.

Nicholas served as the construction manager for NÍCHE in Tampa, FL.

Níche is located on a 1.84 acre site that is a short walk to Tampa’s vibrant riverwalk. Of the 251 units, 117 are fewer than 500 square feet, creating an attainable rent level for young professionals who desire to live alone in a prime location. 85 units contain robotic furniture that can convert the living room area into an office space, bedroom, or walk-in closet using one’s phone or Alexa.

The development is Texas-wrap construction with two interior courtyards. A rooftop amenity deck provides a resort-style pool and cabanas with panoramic views of the city, both an indoor fitness area and outdoor yoga terrace, gaming lounge, and coworking spaces. Additional amenities throughout the development include a pet spa, dog park, community kitchen, golf simulator, outdoor putting green, and grilling hub.

Nicholas served as the construction manager for The Whitt in Riverview, FL, which opened in Summer 2025.

The Whitt is a 211-unit multifamily apartment community. The 12.35-acre development consists of three wood-frame buildings, each standing proudly at four stories. The unit mix is comprised of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, averaging 989 square feet of living space.

Each unit features high-end finishes and resort-style amenities including a 24-hour fitness center and yoga studio, community clubhouse with lounge and swimming pool, a 1.2-acre dog park, outdoor grilling hubs, horseshoe and cornhole courts, and a package concierge system.

Nicholas is serving as the construction manager for Wekiva Ranch in Apopka, FL.

Wekiva Ranch is a 368-unit Class A apartment community situated on 21.47 acres in Apopka.

The proposed unit mix ranges from studios to threebedroom units and will feature Class A finishes. The development will incorporate a variety of community amenities, including a swimming pool, firepit lounge, outdoor dining terrace and a fully-lit jogging track. In addition, Wekiva Ranch will include a number of commercial and retail spaces within the development.

Nicholas served as the construction manager for The Residences at 801 Whiting Street in Tampa, FL, which opened in Summer 2025.

The seven-story project in downtown Tampa, developed by Landings Real Estate Group and BendinRoad Development, includes 104 luxury, semi-furnished studio and one bedroom apartments.

Nicholas was enlisted to take over the stalled project in January, we brought permanent power and water to the building, completed the building envelope, and aligned trades to complete flooring and appliance installation.

This project also features modular Ori furniture systems. Located one block from Amalie Arena and adjacent to Tampa’s Water Street Development, the residential amenities will include a fitness center, a gaming/lounging area, an outdoor patio and pool, and co-working spaces.

OWA EXPERIENCE

In collaboration with the Populous architecture team, OWA is currently working on the new University of South Florida On-Campus Football Stadium, a 35,000-seat venue designed to serve students, faculty, alumni, and the broader Tampa Bay community. More than a football facility, the stadium is envisioned as a year-round destination for campus culture—supporting athletics, concerts, festivals, and a variety of student-focused programming.

OWA is responsible for the design, documentation, permitting, and construction administration of approximately 100,000 SF of the project. This includes 28 private suites, the Stadium Club, concourse concessions and restrooms, and a range of support spaces. The scope also incorporates the pre-planning and integration of a shell space for USF’s future School of Hospitality, ensuring that academic programming can be efficiently incorporated into the facility in later phases.

Key Relevancies - Higher Ed. - Complex, Large Scale

Project Team OWA

Project Status

2027

The Airside A, C, and F Renovation project at Tampa International Airport was delivered as a Design-Build effort in partnership with BECK Construction, ensuring a highly integrated process from early design through completion. The scope included refurbishing and expanding all airside restroom facilities, as well as renovating the Southwest Airlines offices displaced by the expansion. The goal was to enhance passenger comfort and experience, improve maintenance operations, and elevate the overall appearance of the facilities while seamlessly complementing the existing architectural character of each airside.

Through detailed evaluations of existing conditions and in-depth analysis of passenger flow patterns, queueing behavior, and peak flight times, the team developed an efficient and resilient layout for a complex, highly trafficked area of the airport. Close coordination with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) was critical, allowing secure operations to continue without disruption throughout construction.

Influenced by the airport’s contemporary architectural language, the design integrated hospitality-inspired materials, lighting, and visual cues to create a more welcoming, intuitive environment for passengers and staff. This project demonstrates our ability to manage complex infrastructure in an active, secure environment while delivering high-quality design that enhances both functionality and user experience.

This project reveals the original character and history of a local historic landmark known as the Larmon Factory Warehouse in Tampa’s Ybor City neighborhood while accommodating the needs of a contemporary office and showroom. The design approach sought to preserve a balance of old and new by keeping the essence of the existing 1946 building yet expanding it to the degree that would allow for a comfortable and dynamic workspace.

The scope of the project consisted of a new 8,000 square foot addition and restoring the existing 24,000 square foot structure. For the restoration phase, architectural details were restored and built to their original specifications. The new structural elements of the addition were detailed to complement the character of the existing building to create a seamless integration between the old and the new.

Addition & Renovation

Key Relevancies

- Similar Size & Complexity

- Review Board Process

Project Team

The CGM Mixed-Use Development is a three-story, 90,000-square-foot project that combines a privately owned storage facility with 6,000 square feet of office space. Building on the same principles applied in our Terrace Storage work, the design reconsiders the conventional approach to utilitarian structures by creating a streamlined, efficient, and architecturally thoughtful solution tailored to its program, site, and local code requirements. The building employs a steel column-and-beam structural system to achieve large, flexible spans that allow for future program adaptability. Concrete tilt-up panels were selected for their construction efficiency, durability, and ability to create a clean, modern exterior expression through exposed concrete finishes. Glazing is placed strategically to meet transparency requirements while supporting the building’s operational needs. This project reflects our team’s capability to blend economical construction methods with intentional design, producing a functional, adaptable, and visually cohesive building that elevates expectations for this project type.

Temple Terrace Center

This series of six buildings represents a successful prototypical program built around a flexible, repeatable tilt-up–centric kit-of-parts strategy that can be adapted to a wide range of building types, including higher-education facilities. Working closely with the client to streamline design, control costs, and support rapid delivery, our team developed a prototype system that accommodates diverse site conditions, programmatic needs, and budget constraints while maintaining consistency in quality, performance, and construction efficiency. Key components, such as structural systems, circulation patterns, program layouts, and tilt-up panel assemblies, were standardized to ensure predictable pricing and reliable construction, while still allowing variation to respond to project-specific requirements.

Although this particular program was not developed for an educational institution, it clearly demonstrates our team’s ability to create scalable, economical, and aesthetically pleasing building solutions, directly relevant to LSSC’s goals for a new facility. Our team brings extensive experience creating coherent design frameworks that elevate program performance, architectural character, and overall economy of construction. We focus on organizing academic and support spaces in ways that strengthen daily operations, improve user experience, and reinforce a clear sense of place. At the same time, we emphasize materials, massing, and detailing that deliver a durable, high-quality aesthetic while remaining cost-responsible for institutional clients. Throughout our work, we maintain strong quality control and streamlined coordination to support efficient delivery.project.

Temple Terrace Center

Construction

Gibsonton Center

Size

100,000 SF

Construction Cost

Bid: $8.0M

Final: TBD.

Type

New Construction

Key Relevancies

- Prototype Design

Project Team OWA Completed 2027

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From: Byrd, Dr. Laura

Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 8:20 AM

To: Kieft, Thom; Temple, John

Cc: Simone, Kailyn

Subject: Re: LSSC Land Purchase

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Goodmorning,

WehavehadthesebeforeandIjustsharedthemwiththeBoard.TherewasnointerestontheBoardpart ofmovingthemforward. WecouldplacethisontheExecutiveCommitteemeetingagenda. Thankyou, Laura

Dr.LauraA.Byrd

ExecutiveVicePresident

Lake-SumterStateCollege|ExecutiveDirector,LSSCFoundation

9501U.S.Highway441

Leesburg,FL34788

Office:352-365-3515

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From: Kieft, Thom <kieftt@LSSC.EDU>

Sent: Monday, October 13, 2025 4:57 PM

To: Byrd, Dr. Laura <ByrdL@LSSC.EDU>; Temple, John <TempleJ@LSSC.EDU>

Subject: Fw: LSSC Land Purchase

Please see below. He has reached out two more times, including today.

Thom Kieft Vice-President, Facilities Planning and Operations

Lake-Sumter State College 352.536.2150

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From: Kieft, Thom <kieftt@LSSC.EDU>

Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2025 3:19 PM

To: Temple, John <TempleJ@LSSC.EDU>; Byrd, Dr. Laura <ByrdL@LSSC.EDU>

Subject: FW: LSSC Land Purchase

Please see the e-mail below about another inquiry of land purchase along HWY 441. How would you like to respond?

Thank you.

Thom Kieft

Vice-President,FacilitiesPlanningandOperation Lake-Sumter State College

Office:352.536.2150 KieftT@lssc.edu LSSC.edu

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From: Tyler Hicks <tyler.hicks@franklinst.com>

Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2025 10:20 AM

To: Kieft, Thom <kieftt@LSSC.EDU>

Subject: LSSC Land Purchase

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Hi Thom,

Jennifer Jackson at LSSC sent me over your way - we went through Leadership Lake together this past year.

Wanted to reach out regarding a client that has expressed interest in purchasing some land that LSSC owns here fronting 441. Is this something you all would consider for a potential sale? The use would be for commercial/retail.

Tyler Hicks

Senior Associate, Investment Sales

Tyler.Hicks@FranklinSt.com

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