Office of Capital Projects Designer Recommendation To: Ann McGauran From: Michelle L. Crowder Date: June 15, 2018 Project: Mapp Building Additive Mfg Lab & Entrepreneurial Center UT Chattanooga SBC 540/005-02-2018 Category: Minor Total Budget: $1,290,000 MACC: $802,120 Designer Fee: $73,814 This project will include build-out for an Additive Manufacturing Lab on the 1st Floor and an Entrepreneurial Center on the 2nd Floor.

1. Cogent Studio, LLC Cogent Studio is currently working in the Mapp Building repurposing the structure and mechanical to fit the University’s needs. The staff proposed have worked with the Chattanooga campus on various projects. The consultant proposed is March Adams, a multi-disciplined engineering firm. They are located in Chattanooga.

2. Workshop Architecture LLC

Workshop Architecture’s project experience is in line with the scope and size of this renovation project. The staff proposed appear to be qualified with over 20 years of experience in commercial and higher education. Their consultant is March Adams & Associates, a multi-disciplined engineering firm. They are located in Chattanooga.

3. Allen & Hoshall, Inc.

Allen & Hoshall is a full-service Architectural and Engineering firm with experience working with the University of Tennessee. Additionally, the firm has experience renovating existing buildings for use of manufacturing, classroom and office spaces. They are located in Chattanooga.

Of 3 solicited firms, 3 firms submitted qualifications for this project.

Office of Capital Projects Designer Recommendation To: Ann McGauran From: Michelle L. Crowder Date: June 15, 2018 Project: 5th Street Parking Garage Repair UT Chattanooga SBC 540/005-03-2018 Category: Minor Total Budget: $235,000 MACC: $203,100 Designer Fee: $21,371 This project will repair and paint rusted steel stairs, repair the adjacent elevator floor plan, and replace stairwell doors.

1. Workshop Architecture LLC Workshop Architecture’s project experience is in line with the scope and size of this renovation project. The staff proposed appear to be qualified with over 20 years of experience in commercial and higher education. Their consultants are Bennett & Pless (Structural), and March Adams (MEP). They are located in Chattanooga.

2. Derthick, Henley and Wilkerson, Architects (DHW)

Project experience includes current work on UTC Fine Arts building renovation project, as well as other UT Chattanooga work. The Campus is pleased with DHW’s past and current work. They have past experience with parking structures and specifically enclosing stair towers. Their consultants are Bennett & Pless (Structural), and March Adams (MEP). They are located in Chattanooga.

Of 3 solicited firms, 2 firms submitted qualifications for this project. The other firm solicited was: Franklin Associates, Architects, LLC, Chattanooga

Office of Capital Projects Designer Recommendation To: Ann McGauran From: Michelle L. Crowder Date: June 15, 2018 Project: Lupton Garage Repair UT Chattanooga SBC 540/005-05-2018 Category: Minor Total Budget: $271,000 MACC: $220,000 Designer Fee: $22,958 This project will repair stress-cracked columns and multiple thru-deck holes in the driving surface of the garage. Spalled concrete areas in the upper level parking surface will also be repaired.

1. Bennett & Pless

Bennett & Pless is a Structural Engineering firm with experience working with the UT Chattanooga Campus. Additionally, the firm has experience with investigating and specifying repair procedures for concrete parking structures. They are located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

2. March Adams & Associates, Inc.

March Adams & Associates, Inc. has extensive knowledge of UT Chattanooga and has assessed and designed repair procedures for several concrete parking structures. They have a comprehensive team providing Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing. March Adams is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Of 3 solicited firms, 2 firms submitted qualifications for this project. The other firm was: Barge Design Solutions, Inc., Chattanooga, TN

Office of Capital Projects Designer Recommendation To: Ann McGauran From: Michelle L. Crowder Date: June 15, 2018 Project: Storm and Sewer Line Upgrades UT Martin SBC 540/011-02-2017 Category: Minor Total Budget: $1,000,000 MACC: $880,000 Designer Fee: $64,241 This project will replace campus storm and sewer lines including manhole work for a portion of the campus.

1. TLM Associates, Inc. TLM’s project experience includes current work for the City of Martin’s sewer collection system, as well as other public utilities of comparable size. Included as a consultant is Depouw Engineering (Electrical), located in Germantown, TN. TLM is located in Jackson, TN.

2. A2H, Inc.

A2H has extensive experience with municipal storm and sewer systems. They are a full-service design firm with in-house civil and environmental engineers. They are located in Lakeland, TN.

3. Pickering Firm, Inc.

Pickering is a full-service Architectural and Engineering firm with a variety of experience in different fields. Additionally, Pickering has specific experience working with the relocation of existing sewer lines and public utilities. They are located in Jackson, TN.

Of 3 solicited firms, 3 firms submitted qualifications for this project.

Tennessee Board of Regents Office of Administration & Facilities Development 1 Bridgestone Park, Third Floor Nashville, TN 37214

(615) 366 – 4431 FAX (615) 365-1512

Designer Recommendations

Project: JSCC Maintenance Roof Replacement

Category: Minor

Total Budget: $300,000

MACC: $267,000

Designer Fee: $21,851

SBC Project No: 166/019-01-2018

Remove and replace existing EPDM roof membrane, iso-board, and all related flashings on the Maintenance and Operations Building. Replace or repair scuppers and roof drainage. Repair electrical issues caused by severe roof leaks.

1. Self + Tucker Architects

All the projects listed were roof replacements, and some utilized EPDM. Most were similar in size/scale. One Principal and two PMs are proposed. The proposed team has experience on the listed projects. An RCI-certified roofing consultant is provided as part of the team.

2. A2H, Inc. All projects listed were roof replacement projects. Some were larger in scale or involved multiple structures. The primary team worked on three of the listed projects together. No consultants were listed - all services will be provided in-house.

3. Hurst-Rosche, Inc. Most projects listed were roof replacements of a similar size/scale, and two installed new EPDM roofing. The proposed team worked on all the listed projects. No consultants are listed - all services will be provided in-house.

A total of 5 firms submitted Letters of Interest for this project:

Firm Name Location A2H, Inc. Lakeland Clark + Associates Memphis Hurst-Rosche, Inc. Nashville Ross Witt Bartlett Self + Tucker Architects Memphis

UNIVERSITY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION 255 Marion St., Ste. 10

P.O. Box 4716 Clarksville, TN 37044

DESIGNER RECOMMENDATION

May 29, 2018

PROJECT: Campus Consultant (Civil Engineer)

Category: Minor

Total Budget: $500,000

SBC Project No.: 373/000-01-2018

1. DBS & Associates

DBS has extensive experience at APSU. Office staff has worked on many projects together as a team, providing consistency across projects. They have a diverse portfolio with approximately 30 years of experience with a lot of experience on state projects.

2. AECOM Technical Services

The firm has extensive experience with Department of General Services as the agency consultant, so they are familiar with state processes. Firm has significant experience on APSU’s campus. AECOM is able to offer the services of a

contractor, which is now part of their team. Company has a deep bench and a diverse portfolio.

3. Barge Cauthen & Associates

Company has experience working with APSU and many other state entities, particularly with higher education projects in Tennessee. They have a diverse portfolio, and a team that has worked on many different projects together.

A total of 9 civil engineering firms submitted qualifications for this project:

AECOM Technical Services, Inc., Franklin, TN Barge Cauthen & Associates, Inc., Nashville, TN CSR Engineering, Pleasant View, TN Collier Engineering Co., Inc., Brentwood, TN DBS & Associates, Clarksville, TN DDS Engineering, PLLC, Bowling Green, KY Ingram Civil Engineering Group, Brentwood, TN Lose & Associates, Inc., Nashville, TN Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co., Nashville, TN

Tennessee Technological University Capital Projects & Planning 242 E. 10th Street, Suite 317, Cookeville TN 38505 (931) 372-3524

Designer Recommendations Project: Campus Consultant - ADA

Category: Minor

Total Budget: $500,000.00

SBC Project No: 364/000-01-2018

Professional services for Campus Consultant – ADA.

1. Community Tectonics Architects, Inc. Relevant ADA adaptation and assessment-focused project list. Strong team proposed with architecturally based ADA solution experience; team consistent with project examples. Great representation of understanding for issues required by this contract; wide breadth of knowledge and experience presented. Experienced firm; two team members each have 40+ years’ experience. Referenced postal contract work is similar to consultant work that would be performed under this contract.

2. the architect WORKSHOP Relevant project experience and breadth of knowledge presented, however only two project examples (out of 5 possible) were given. Suspect that this firm had more experience which could have been submitted - evaluator would have liked to see those examples. Strong descriptions of experience gained over career, but projects not submitted. Teaching and textbook writing skills are beneficial and show good communication skills. Extensive code knowledge and ADA guideline compliance expertise presented. Outside of teaching and writing, no projects submitted from which to evaluate ADA survey and plan review experience.

3. PDS America Project examples contain virtually no information on which to compare relevance to this contract; all projects are plan reviews. PDS has good experience and is knowledgeable of accessibility codes. Has current TBR ADA consulting contract. Has completed numerous design reviews for TBR projects, including TTU. Written reports are difficult to follow. Project designers report this firm is good to work with on plan reviews. Did not fully complete the LOI, instead attached a resume of work to the LOI. TTU has had similar problems in the past with their written work product. Proposal response shows no attention to detail or interest in the directions.

A total of 4 firms submitted Letters of Interest for this project:

Firm Name Location American Structurepoint, Inc. Murfreesboro Community Tectonics Architects, Inc. Knoxville PDS America Nashville the architect WORKSHOP Nashville

Tennessee Technological University Capital Projects & Planning 242 E. 10th Street, Suite 317, Cookeville, TN 38505 (931) 372-3524

Designer Recommendations Project: Campus Consultant - Architecture

Category: Minor

Total Budget: $500,000.00

SBC Project No: 364/000-01-2018

Professional services for Campus Consultant – Architecture (2 contracts).

1. Upland Design Group Inc. Clear presentation of team roles for this contract. Strong team with proven track record; approach presented in proposal is exactly what campus has experienced. Their experience and history on campus is what makes them unique among the other proposers, along with their close distance to provide assistance in a timely manner. Campus regional consultant experience. Listed designers are well known by campus with excellent working relationships. Primary and most consultants are local and already on campus for other projects.

2. Bauer Askew Architecture, pllc Developed TTU campus master plan and demonstrates understanding of campus goals. Current TBR Middle TN architecture consultant. Full understanding of TTU campus from past experience; very responsive. Multiple higher education projects. Clear presentation of example projects' relevance to this contract. Strong project team who have substantiated claims made in proposal on past projects.

3. Community Tectonics Architects, Inc. Strong architectural consulting experience. Renovation and master planning experience relative to higher education. Plenty of academic experience. Clear understanding of the consultant architect role required by this contract. Qualified long term staff w/good consultants and long term consultant relationships. Long history of higher education projects with other institutions.

A total of 10 firms submitted Letters of Interest for this project:

Firm Name Location Bauer Askew Architecture, pllc Nashville Cogent Studio, LLC Chattanooga Community Tectonics Architects, Inc. Knoxville Goodwyn Mills Cawood Nashville HFR Design, Inc. Brentwood JJCA Nashville Lose & Associates, Inc. Nashville Gilbert|McLaughlin|Casella Architects Nashville the architect WORKSHOP Nashville Upland Design Group Inc. Crossville

Tennessee Technological University Capital Projects & Planning 242 E. 10th Street, Suite 317, Cookeville, TN 38505 (931) 372-3524

Designer Recommendations Project: Campus Consultant – Building Envelope

Category: Minor

Total Budget: $500,000.00

SBC Project No: 364/000-01-2018

Professional services for Campus Consultant – Building Envelope.

1. Richard C. Rinks & Associates, Inc. Firm has successfully completed multiple roof and building envelope corrective projects for TTU, TBR, STREAM and other government agencies. They are a local firm that can provide quick response. Specific reference to types of consultants used and how their role would be utilized in the building envelope consultant role. Architect and engineer proposed as team members. Only firm that has registered roofing consultant.

2. Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) Clear description of example projects, tests performed, and how problems were solved from a building envelope standpoint. Clear description of relevance to this contract. Consultant services provided in-house. Reference is made to SSR architects but none proposed as team members. Concern that team members may be based in other offices outside of Nashville or out of state. No registered roofing consultant mentioned.

3. Cogent Studio, LLC All project examples were from roofing replacement projects with no commentary as to how they are related to the building envelope consultant this contract is seeking to establish. Two architects proposed as team members. No RRC or other certifications mentioned. Firm has SBC and higher ed. experience.

A total of 4 firms submitted Letters of Interest for this project:

Firm Name Location American Structurepoint, Inc. Murfreesboro Cogent Studio, LLC Chattanooga Richard C. Rinks & Associates, Inc. Cookeville Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) Nashville

Tennessee Technological University Capital Projects & Planning 242 E. 10th Street, Suite 317, Cookeville TN 38505 (931) 372-3524

Designer Recommendations Project: Campus Consultant – Civil Engineer

Category: Minor

Total Budget: $500,000.00

SBC Project No: 364/000-01-2018

Professional services for Campus Consultant – Civil Engineer.

1. Civil Engineering and Surveying, LLC Local firm; projects listed are all TTU jobs. Extensive experience working on TTU campus. Firm has active projects on campus and office is located less than a mile from campus. Skilled and easy to work with. Small but highly qualified local firm, with easy and quick campus access to address any issues. Proposed consultants have also worked extensively on the TTU campus.

2. HFR Design, Inc. One ongoing large TTU project listed (fitness). History of successful projects with TTU. Qualified staff. Firm is located in Nashville which would require travel vs. a local firm that would not. Qualified staff proposed. Familiar with the City of Cookeville's new storm water ordinance. The IDIQ contract scope shows a broad range of skills and capabilities. Utility relocation specialist on staff, which is required if ground is broken at TTU.

3. Lose & Associates, Inc. Multiple successful TTU projects and presently in design on others. Highly qualified staff. Two listed with 33 years’ experience, but experience not listed for all. Extensive higher education experience with multiple campuses. Firm is located in Nashville which would require travel vs. a local firm that would not. Their experience with the MTSU parking and transportation improvements projects is valuable for the future plans of TTU. No specific consultants listed.

A total of 4 firms submitted Letters of Interest for this project:

Firm Name Location Civil Engineering and Surveying, LLC Cookeville HFR Design, Inc. Brentwood Lose & Associates, Inc. Nashville Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) Nashville

Tennessee Technological University Capital Projects & Planning 242 E. 10th Street, Suite 317, Cookeville, TN 38505 (931) 372-3524

Designer Recommendations Project: Campus Consultant – Environmental

Category: Minor

Total Budget: $500,000.00

SBC Project No: 364/000-01-2018

Professional services for Campus Consultant – Environmental.

1. Terracon Consultants, Inc. Several years’ experience providing these services to TTU through the TBR and State contracts. Relevant project examples with varied environmental consulting experience; many long-term contract periods with diverse sub-projects. Qualified, specialized team with clear definition of roles and responsibilities for each team member. Established history and consistency with proposed team members and consultants.

Terracon was the only firm that submitted a Letter of Interest for this consultant contract.

Firm Name Location Terracon Consultants, Inc. Nashville

Tennessee Technological University Capital Projects & Planning 242 E. 10th Street, Suite 317, Cookeville, TN 38505 (931) 372-3524

Designer Recommendations Project: Campus Consultant – MEP Engineering

Category: Minor

Total Budget: $500,000.00

SBC Project No: 364/000-01-2018

Professional services for Campus Consultant – MEP Engineering (2 contracts).

1. I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc. ICT has an intimate knowledge of the TTU MEP infrastructure system and long history working with TTU's steam and chiller central plant distribution systems. Vast staff of diversified engineers (instrumentation and controls engineer will become increasing important as the campus shifts to a more automated system). Demonstrates full services including utility infrastructure and environmental regulations. Firm has Title V air permit experience, TTU has previously utilized this service. Firm demonstrates broad experience with the M, P, and E disciplines that will be utilized under this consultant contract.

2. Maffett Loftis Engineering LLC Firm has successfully completed some of the more unique MEP design projects at TTU. Referenced projects show familiarity with campus systems. Projects listed demonstrate the most electrically intensive work of those submitted by all firms. Referenced projects demonstrate wide range of services. Firm has experience with the TTU steam and chiller central plant distribution systems. Firm is local, can provide quick response to the campus.

3. Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) Diverse range of projects, including IT and Fire Safety related projects. Campus experience but less than other firms that proposed. Extensive building design experience, but no infrastructure distribution projects listed. Referenced TTU projects were good projects, managed well by the firm. Little to no familiarity with the TTU steam and chiller central plant distribution systems.

A total of 4 firms submitted Letters of Interest for this project:

Firm Name Location Edmonds Engineering, Inc. Nashville I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc. Nashville Maffett Loftis Engineering, LLC Cookeville Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) Nashville

Tennessee Technological University Capital Projects & Planning 242 E. 10th Street, Suite 317, Cookeville, TN 38505 (931) 372-3524

Designer Recommendations Project: Campus Consultant – Structural Engineer

Category: Minor

Total Budget: $500,000.00

SBC Project No: 364/000-01-2018

Professional services for Campus Consultant – Structural Engineer.

1. Logan Patri Engineering Four of five referenced projects are TTU projects, and this firm performed well on all of them. Long track record working on TTU projects. TTU stadium project seems most relevant to the type of work that would be performed under a consultant contract. Three people (2 engineers) with 75 yrs. exp. Nashville location. Team members proposed have the most experience as compared to team members listed in other LOI's.

2. Rodney L. Wilson Consulting, pllc TBR consultant on structural for the past 3 years solo and 5 years prior in an ownership role at HFR. TTU is familiar with his work through previous projects assigned to HFR, and we have utilized his services through the current TBR consultant agreement. Multi-year project experience with TBR, COE, and Metro Nashville is directly applicable to the support we are soliciting.

3. Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) Relevant project examples, including three on-call contracts for structural engineering services. Very clear description of services provided for each project example which are relevant to how TTU will use this contract. Concern that a large part of the team would be located in Memphis (including the primary).

A total of 4 firms submitted Letters of Interest for this project:

Firm Name Location American Structurepoint, Inc. Murfreesboro Logan Patri Engineering Nashville Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) Nashville Rodney L. Wilson Consulting, pllc Old Hickory

Tennessee Technological University Capital Projects & Planning 242 E. 10th Street, Suite 317, Cookeville TN 38505 (931) 372-3524

Designer Recommendations Project: Capital Quad Steam Line Replacement

Category: Minor

Total Budget: $1,980,000.00

MACC: $1,760,000.00

Designer Fee: $ 151,113.00

SBC Project No: 364/011-01-2018

Replace the steam lines, condensate lines, and related equipment serving Capital Quad.

1. I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc. ICT has a long history of designing central utility generation systems and distribution systems for higher educational facilities. This firm with their proposed staff, has the most relevant project experience of all firms that submitted. They have extensive knowledge and experience of the TTU steam distribution system. Civil consultant has also completed several projects on campus.

2. Maffett Loftis Engineering, LLC Performed similar (although smaller in scale) steam line replacement on the TTU campus. Well credentialed staff of engineers. Civil consultant has also completed several projects on campus. The only local firm that submitted on this project.

3. Edmonds Engineering, Inc. Russ Carter, who has the most relevant experience for this project is not listed as a member of the proposed project team. Similar projects were referenced but were completed by team members while employed with another firm.

A total of 4 firms submitted Letters of Interest for this project:

Firm Name Location Edmonds Engineering, Inc. Nashville I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc. Nashville Maffett Loftis Engineering, LLC Cookeville Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. Nashville

Designer Evaluation Summary

RANKING SCORE FIRM NAME

1) 90.67 Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (Nashville) – Firm’s submittal showcased both firm and proposed project teams’s qualifications and experience on similar scope projects; project approach was very clear and concise; all audits will be performed in house without the need of outside parties; ability to use team members from Memphis office for West Tennessee facilities is an added bonus.

2) 89.33 Gresham, Smith and Partners (Nashville) – Firm has some experience on similar projects; proposed team is well qualified but appears to lack individual audit experience; project approach was thorough.

3) 65.67 I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc. (Nashville) – Firm’s submittal indicated qualifications and ability to successfully complete scope of work; ability to use team members from Knoxville office for East Tennessee facilities is an added bonus.

No other firms submitting Letters of Interest.

Project: Statewide – Comprehensive Energy and Water Audit Consultant

Agency: Military

Category: Major

SBC Project No.: 361/000-03-2018

Project Approval Date: 06/14/2018

Maximum Liability: $197,000.00

Project Description: Engineering consultant to perform energy and water audits at Military facilities.

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Designer Evaluation Summary

RANKING FIRM NAME

1) GRW Engineers, Inc. (Nashville, TN) – Firm provided a submittal that showcased recent and relevant project experience; proposed team is well qualified and represented in the projects referenced; project approach was brief, but very orderly and well thought out.

2) Pickering Firm, Inc. (Memphis, TN) – Submittal indicated that firm has experience on similar scope projects; project team has good individual qualifications; proposed approach was well defined.

3) TLM Associates, Inc. (Jackson, TN) – Firm has good experience on similar scope projects; project team is qualified and represented in project examples; approach appeared generic and not specific to this project.

A total of 5 firms were solicited for this project, with 3 submitting responses. SOLICITED FIRMS LOCATION Barge Cauthen & Associates Nashville, TN GRW Engineers, Inc. Nashville, TN TLM Associates, Inc. Jackson, TN Pickering Firm, Inc. Memphis, TN 4-Site, Inc. Brentwood, TN

Project: Waynesboro Readiness Center – Parking Improvements

Agency: Military

Category: Minor – Direct Solicitation

SBC Project No.: 361/100-01-2018

Project Approval Date: 06/14/2018

Total Project Budget: $770,000.00

MACC (Maximum Allowable Construction Cost):

$644,650.00

Designer Fee: $49,786.00

Project Description: Construct parking expansion to address a parking deficit and install security lighting, ADA compliant sidewalks, and all required related work.

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