Office of Capital Projects

Designer Recommendation

To: Ann McGauran

From: Michelle L. Crowder

Date: November 8, 2018

Project: Professional Consulting Services UT Chattanooga (Structural)

SBC 540/005-06-2015 Category: Minor Total Budget: $TBD, based on requested services MACC: $TBD, based on requested services Designer Fee: $75,000.00, maximum fee based upon an hourly as a multiple of Direct Personnel

Expense

This project will provide professional consulting services for Structural Engineering services for the UT Chattanooga Campus from November 1, 2018 through October 31, 2019.

1. Bennett & Pless, Inc.

Bennett & Pless’ qualifications include three UTC projects: Natatorium and Recreation Center, Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics Building, and the Library. Their team is well qualified to consult for this campus. Bennett & Pless is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

2. KSi Structural Engineers

KSi Structural Engineers have previously worked for the UT Institute of Agriculture on the Arboretum Auditorium and on the Brehm/McLeod Renovations. Additionally, they have experience on the CHI Memorial Hospital in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. KSi’s proposed staff will meet the needs of the campus. KSi is located in Nashville, Tennessee.

3. March Adams & Associates, Inc.

March Adams’ submitted project experience which includes two UT Chattanooga projects, both of which illustrate their Structural engineering capabilities. The proposed team is experienced and knowledgeable. March Adam & Associates are located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

A total of (7) firms submitted qualifications for this project. Other firms submitting are as follows:

Allen & Hoshall, Inc., Chattanooga American Structurepoint, Inc., Murfreesboro CTI Engineers, Inc., Chattanooga Fulghum, MacIndoe and Associates, Inc., Chattanooga

Office of Capital Projects

Designer Recommendation

To: Ann McGauran

From: Michelle L. Crowder

Date: November 8, 2018

Project: Residence Hall Improvements UT Knoxville SBC 540/009-04-2018

Category: Standard Total Budget: $9,000,000 MACC: $6,687,000 Designer Fee: $515,497

This project will renovate existing residence halls including Reese Hall and chiller plant. Improvements include building envelope issues; mechanical, HVAC and other building systems; infrastructure replacement; finishes and architectural enhancements; and furnishing and equipment replacement.

1. Architects Weeks Ambrose McDonald, Inc.

Architects Weeks Ambrose McDonald (AWAM) submitted project experience includes three Knoxville residence hall renovations and an additional residence hall renovation at Hiwassee College. AWAM has extensive experience working with the Knoxville campus. Consulting for AWAM will be: Engineering Services Group (MEP & Fire Protection), Vreeland Engineers (Electrical), Lauderdale Design Group (Interior Design), and S&ME (Civil). AWAM is located in Knoxville.

2. Design Innovations, Architects, Inc.

Design Innovations Architects (DIA) have previous experience renovating several condominium and residential projects, which includes the Tower at Morgan Hill and Campus Pointe Student Housing. DIA is an established local firm with years of experience. DIA’s consultants are: S&ME (Civil), Ross Bryan Associates (Structural), and Facility Systems Consultants (MEP). DIA is located in Knoxville.

3. Sparkman & Associates Architects, Inc.

Sparkman & Associates Architects presented three Knoxville campus residence hall projects involving fire suppression renovations and a support fire pump building. Additionally, they have renovation experience at the Lincoln Memorial University campus in Harrogate. Consulting for Sparkman & Associates will be: Bender &

Associates (Structural), Facility Systems Consultants (MEP), and SK Ballard Contract Interiors (Interior Design). They are located in Knoxville.

A total of (12) firms submitted qualifications for this project. Other firms submitting are as follows:

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., Knoxville Blankenship & Partners, LLC, Knoxville Dollar & Ewers Architecture, Inc., Knoxville The Lewis Group Architects, Inc., PC, Knoxville Lindsay & Maples, Architects, Inc., Knoxville Michael Brady, Inc., Knoxville Red Chair Architects, Inc., Knoxville Smee + Busby Architects, P.C., Knoxville Studio Four Design, Inc, Knoxville

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

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Project: Statewide ADA Consultant

Category: Minor

Total Budget: $1,400,000

SBC Project No: 166/000-03-2017

Provide consulting services related to ADA and compliance with federal regulations. Provide site and building analysis, assessments and recommendations for ADA upgrades. Consultant should demonstrate ability to respond to Department of Justice findings, formal complaints and legal issues related to ADA. Review drawings and specifications for conformance to ADA requirements. Initial contract will be $50,000, three year term with renewal options up to five years total.

1. Self + Tucker Architects, Inc.The firm demonstrated the most experience in ADA site, building analysis andassociated remediation projects. All five submitted projects were dedicated ADAremediation projects. Two of the projects were higher-ed clients, including a 15-building assessment for UT. They also provided assessments of 120 schools for theCity of Memphis, resulting in approximately 50 remediation projects. The proposedteam members were consistent thru the submitted projects and have from 20 to 46years’ experience. The firm is located in Memphis.

2. JENSEN HUGHES, Inc.The firm is a specialty engineering and consulting services firm, providingaccessibility, life safety, fire protection and building codes analysis for new andexisting construction. All five submitted projects were acting as codes consultantsand included higher-ed clients Vanderbilt and UT. The firm’s proposed teammembers are located in Knoxville (Project Manager), Cary (NC), Rockville (MD) andWestminster, CO.

3. CMArchitects PLLCFour of the five submitted projects were ADA compliance audits/remediationprojects for McDonald’s - with which the firm has a 10 year ADA Upgrades IDIQcontract. They have developed their own ADA reporting and surveying system. Theteam includes two in-house architects who are also surveyors – an advantage whensite topographical surveys are required. The firm is centrally located in Nashville.

A total of 7 firms submitted Letters of Interest for this project:

Firm Name Location CMArchitects PLLC Nashville Fisher & Arnold, Inc. Memphis JENSEN HUGHES, Inc. Knoxville PDS America, Inc. Nashville Professional Service Industries, Inc. Nashville S&ME, Inc. Nashville

Self + Tucker Architects, Inc. Memphis

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Project: TSU Campus Building Envelope and Structure Repairs

Category: Minor

Total Budget: $1,900,000

MACC: $1,670,000

Designer Fee: $144,030

SBC Project No: 166/001-04-2018

Repair windows, walls, foundations, settling and water intrusion issues, included related interior repairs.

1. American Structurepoint, Inc.The firm demonstrated the most comprehensive envelope and structure repairexperience. Most of the submitted projects included re-roofing, envelope repair andrestoration of flashing, masonry and expansion joints. Three of the projects were forhigher-ed clients, with one of those being a moisture remediation project for TCATCovington. Their in-house team includes an architect, structural engineer andregistered roof consultant. Consultants include MPE engineers, a roofing contractorand a materials testing company.

2. Kline Swinney AssociatesAll five projects had similar elements to the proposed project. An example isSnodgrass Tower in downtown Nashville which included stone restoration, newwindows, re-roofing and re-caulking of the exterior joints. Three projects includednew windows, while two included re-roofing. In-house staff includes two architects.A structural engineer is noted as a consultant.

3. Lyle Cook Martin Architects, Inc.All five projects had similar elements to the proposed project. Four included re-roofing, and one of those also included masonry restoration. Two included door andwindow replacement. In-house staff includes two architects. Consultants includestructural, MPE engineers and environmental.

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

Firm Name Location American Structurepoint, Inc. Murfreesboro Gobbell Hays Partners, Inc. Nashville HFR Design, Inc. Brentwood Kline Swinney Associates Nashville

Lyle Cook Martin Architects, Inc. Clarksville

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Project: TSU Campus HVAC Repairs

Category: Minor

Total Budget: $1,100,000

MACC: $990,000

Designer Fee: $89,384

SBC Project No: 166/001-05-2018

Repair, upgrade, and recommission equipment and components to HVAC systems in the Floyd Payne Campus Center, Strange Music, and Gentry Center.

1. Edmonds Engineering, Inc.The firm’s submitted projects best demonstrated the ability to design multiplesystem types with energy efficiency in mind. Overall, the proposed staff of fiveworked on more projects together than the other teams. Also, the staff worked withtheir consultant architect and civil engineer on two of the five projects. Consultantsinclude an architect, civil engineer and a structural engineer.

2. I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc.All five submitted projects were similar in scope to the proposed project and showthe ability to design various HVAC systems and controls. The mechanical andelectrical engineers worked on three of the five submitted projects, including a fivephase project for TTU. No consultants were listed.

3. Kurzynske & AssociatesThe submitted projects were similar to the proposed project. The firm was the leaddesigner on three of the five projects and worked as a consultant on the other two.The team includes an architect, structural engineer and environmental consultant.

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

Firm Name Location Edmonds Engineering, Inc. Nashville I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc. Nashville Kurzynske & Associates Nashville Oliver-Little-Gipson Engineering Nashville Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. Nashville

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Project: TSU Electrical Upgrades Phase 1

Category: Minor

Total Budget: $550,000

MACC: $490,000

Designer Fee: $47,217

SBC Project No: 166/001-06-2018

Campus wide electrical system improvements and related work.

1. I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc.The firm demonstrated the most electrical distribution/infrastructure experience.All five projects included electrical infrastructure. Other submitted electricaldistribution projects were for Vanderbilt, MTSU and two correctional facilities. Theelectrical infrastructure engineer worked on all five projects. No consultants werelisted.

2. Edmonds Engineering, Inc.All five projects included elements of the proposed project. Three projects includednew electrical service and two included electrical infrastructure. The proposed teamwas consistent over the submitted projects. An architect is listed as a consultant.

3. Oliver-Little-Gipson Engineering, Inc.All five building projects included new electrical service. No electrical infrastructureprojects were listed. The Principal-In-Charge/Electrical Engineer worked on all fivesubmitted projects. The Project Manager/Electrical Engineer worked on three. Anarchitect was listed as a consultant.

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

Firm Name Location Edmonds Engineering, Inc. Nashville Fisher & Arnold, Inc. Franklin I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc. Nashville Oliver-Little-Gipson Engineering, Inc. Nashville Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. Nashville

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

(615) 366 – 4431 FAX (615) 365-1512

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Project: TSU MPE System Upgrades

Category: Minor

Total Budget: $800,000

MACC: $715,000

Designer Fee: $53,195

SBC Project No: 166/001-09-2018

Upgrade MPE systems on the main campus primarily building utility metering and isolation valves. Upgrade the MPE system at the McMinnville Nursery Research Center.

1. I. C. Thomasson Associates, Inc.The firm demonstrated the most relevant experience, including a Smart ElectricalMetering System for Fulton, KY. They also designed a Microgrid power generationand distribution system for Vanderbilt and a new substation/power generationfacility for Metro. The other two submitted projects were HVAC design for MTSUand Oak Ridge National Labs. The in-house team includes a controls engineer. Noconsultants were listed.

2. Edmonds Engineering, Inc.The team demonstrated significant related project experience, related mostly todiverse MPE systems design. HVAC system types included geothermal, DX (variablevolume) split-systems and new chillers. New lighting, water heaters, electrical andfire alarm systems were included in many projects. Clients include TSU, MTSU, theCity of McMinnville and the Tennessee National Guard. Consultants includearchitectural, civil and structural.

3. Oliver-Little-Gipson Engineering, Inc.The team demonstrated varied HVAC design experience, including geothermal, VAV(variable air volume) systems, Direct-Expansion (DX) systems, variable refrigerantflow (VRF) and boiler systems. Electrical design work included updated buildingEMS (energy management system) and electrical service. Clients include TTU, CoffeeCounty Schools, the Tennessee Fire Training Academy and the Tennessee NationalGuard. No consultants were noted.

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

Firm Name Location Edmonds Engineering, Inc. Nashville I. C. Thomasson Associates, Inc. Nashville Kurzynske & Associates Nashville Oliver-Little-Gipson Engineering, Inc. Tullahoma Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. Nashville

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

(615) 366 – 4431 FAX (615) 365-1512

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Project: TSU Safety Upgrades and Improvements

Category: Minor

Total Budget: $200,000

MACC: $175,000

Designer Fee: $18,705

SBC Project No: 166/001-11-2018

Make safety updates to tunnel, lighting, emergency communications, access control, ladder and roof safety, and fencing.

1. I. C. Thomasson Associates, Inc.The firm’s tunnel related experience includes an electric service tunnel relocationfor NES and TDOT tunnel inspections for the Nashville airport. Other submittedprojects include street lighting for MTSU, a fire alarm project and a new sprinklersystem and LED lighting for an existing facility at the Tennessee School for the Blind.The Senior Electrical Engineer worked on three of the submitted projects, while thePrincipal and Electrical Engineer worked on two. An architect was listed as aconsultant.

A total of 1 firm submitted Letters of Interest for this project:

Firm Name Location I. C. Thomasson Associates, Inc. Nashville

Campus Planning + Design 309 Ray Herzog Building Memphis, TN 38152

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Project: Student Recreation Center Re-Roof and Repairs

Category: Standard

Total Budget: $7,000,000.00

MACC: $6,250,000.00

Designer Fee: $484,313.00

SBC Project No: 367/007-05-2018

Project Description: Replacement of the roof system and HVAC System and to make multiple repairs to building systems and finishes, including the water filtration systems, pool decking, and lighting.

1. Allen & Hoshall, Inc.Allen & Hoshall has extensive experience working with The University of Memphis atthe Student Recreation and Fitness Center including installation of a new, graniteconcrete training pool (2001) and renovation of a swimming pool (2009). Otherrelevant experience includes a pool assessment at the Memphis VAMC. Excellentrange of submitted similar experience projects includes Tupelo Aquatic Center,Gymnasium Renovation at Jackson State Community College, Bartlett City Hall Re-Roof, General Education Building Renovation UT Health Science Center, andMaclellan Gymnasium Programming UT Chattanooga. Excellent experience withpools/pool equipment, HVAC, and Roofs. They have extensive knowledge of campusstandards, based on previous experience on past projects with the University ofMemphis. Experienced senior staff. Consultants include Tennessee Roofing andnationally recognized aquatic consultant Counsilman-Hunsaker.

2. LRK Inc.Good similar experience, submitted projects includes the University of MemphisLaurie Walton Family Basketball Center, LIFT Wellness Center Jackson TN, CrosstownHigh School Gymnasium and Crosstown Pool Memphis TN, and the Soulsville Multi-Purpose Building Memphis Tn. Experienced Architectural Staff with great knowledgeof campus standards. Consultants listed are OGCB Inc, and Counsilman-Hunsaker.

3. Fleming Associates Architects, PCSimilar experience projects included The University of Memphis Billy J. MurphyAthletic Complex, University of Memphis Several Buildings Exterior Repairs,Germantown Athletic Club Renovations, The Salvation Army Ray & Joan CorpsCommunity Center, and Memphis Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center.Responsive firm with good knowledge of campus standards, based on many previousexperience on past projects with the University of Memphis. The principal of firmserves as main contact, designer, and administrator of all work. Experienced seniorstaff with full range of Architects. Proposed consultants - Mechanical Plumbing andFire Protection: Barham/Cain/Mynatt, Inc., Electrical: DePouw Engineering, LLC,Structural & Civil: Burr & Cole Consulting Engineers, Inc.

A total of 7 firms submitted Letters of Interest for this project:

1. Allen & Hoshall, Inc. - Memphis TN2. LRK Inc. - Memphis TN3. Fleming Associates Architects, PC -Memphis TN4. A2H, Inc. - Lakeland TN5. Haizlip Studio, PLLC -Memphis TN6. Brg3s, Inc. - Memphis TN7. Clark & Associates, LLC - Memphis TN

Campus Planning + Design 309 Ray Herzog Building Memphis, TN 38152

Designer Recommendations

Project: Student Housing Improvements

Category: Minor

Total Budget: $1,800,000.00

MACC: $1,634,000.00

Designer Fee: $141,188.00

SBC Project No: 367/007-07-2018

Project Description: Corrective Maintenance items on exteriors and kitchens in Carpenter Student Housing; replace shower tiles in South Hall; and replace condensate drains in the Living Learning Complex.

1. Allen & Hoshall, Inc.Excellent range of similar experience projects includes the following University ofMemphis projects: renovations to the Carpenter Housing and Married StudentHousing Complexes, South Hall, Smith Hall, Rawls Hall, Carney-Johnston Hall, andRichardson Towers as well as MEP design services for Centennial Place. Otherstudent housing experience includes Austin Peay State University StudentHousing & Dining Hall and Jackson State University Transitional Dormitory. Recentprojects with elements similar to those highlighted in the SBC-1 Form include:Le Bonheur Hospital Kitchen Renovation, Numerous Kitchen and ExteriorRenovations at DeSoto County Schools, TVA Cordova Office Kitchen Renovation,Alamo Readiness Center Shower Tile Replacement, Jackson State CommunityCollege Locker Room Shower Tile Replacement, and Jackson State CommunityCollege Science Hall Condensate Drain Replacement. Experienced senior staff withfull range of Architects and engineers in house.

2. A2H, Inc Good similar experience, submitted projects include Two Student Dormitories at Bethel University, New Commercial Kitchen at Lakeland Middle Prepetory School, Building Envelope Upgrades at UT Martin, and Wilder Student Center Improvements at the U of M Lambuth Campus. Experienced staff of architects and engineers, very responsive and great knowledge of campus standards.

3. Urban ARCH Associates, PC Similar experience projects included Wilder Youth Development Center Campus Maintenance & Repairs Somerville TN, University of Memphis Envelope Repairs, Ronald McDonald House Hospice Apartment Units, Ronald McDonald House Family Kitchens Addition, and Silo Square Mixed-Use Apartments. Responsive firm with good knowledge of campus standards, based on previous experience on past projects with the University of Memphis. The principal of firm serves as main contact, designer, and administrator of all work. Experienced staff, consultants listed are HNA Engineering for MPE and FP.

A total of 3 firms submitted Letters of Interest for this project: 1. Allen & Hoshall, Inc. - Memphis TN 2. A2H, Inc. - Lakeland TN 3. Urban ARCH Associates, PC - Memphis TN

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

P.O. Box 4716 Clarksville, TN 37044

DESIGNER RECOMMENDATION

PROJECT: Baseball Field Improvements

Category: Minor

Total Budget: $1,300,000

SBC Project No.: 373/003-10-2018

1. Lyle Cook Martin Architects, Inc.

Firm has a lot of experience working at APSU, and has a demonstrated ability to handle the project based on their experience and deep knowledge of campus. They’ve assembled a good team, anticipating the need for other consultants.

2. TMPartners, PLLC

Firm has a good listing of relevant projects and demonstrates deep experience with similar projects. The project approach narrative is excellent in identifying the challenges related to repurposing warehouses, which would be very helpful.

3. The Architect Workshop, PLLC

Firm provided a good example of similar projects indicating comfort with this kind of project. The project approach narrative was very well thought out and captured the challenges of such a project. Firm has proposed an aggressive design schedule which would be beneficial to the project.

A total of 5 firms submitted qualifications for this project.

906 Studio Architects, LLC, Franklin, TN Lyle Cook Martin Architects, Inc. Clarksville, TN The Orcutt Winslow, PLLC, Nashville, TN The Architect Workshop, PLLC, Nashville, TN TMPartners, PLLC, Brentwood, TN