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September 30, 2012

Board of Regents of The College of William and Mary William and Mary – Main Campus Williamsburg, VA

RE: The College of William and Mary Design-Build Residence Hall

Dear William and Mary Building Committee,

It is with great pleasure that Blue Steel Builders submit our teams Statement of Qualifications for the residence hall at The College of William and Mary. At Blue Steel Builders (BSB) our objective is to provide an end project that fulfills our client’s expectations. The constraints of a tight site and occupied campus are all apparent to us. That is why we will meet your anticipations with an efficient design that also meets your budget. We will do this by keeping you thoroughly involved with the design and construction phase of this project. We also strive build lasting relationships to ensure a prosperous future together.

Moving forward, we hope to be given an opportunity to discuss the specifics of this project in greater detail. If given an opportunity to interview, we propose to share the lessons we have learned on past projects as they relate to this project. Also, by assembling a highly qualified team that understands the Design-Build process and has completed similar projects on educational campuses, we know that we can exceed your expectations. We have the experience, skill set, available resources and a strong desire to work with you and your team.

We look forward to the opportunity to demonstrate our capabilities, and we are confident that our commitment to high quality, on-time delivery and within budget performance will ensure another successful project.

Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to becoming a part of your team. Should any questions arise, or if additional information is desired, please contact me and I will respond immediately.

Note: We received Addendum one on September 24, 2013 and Addendum two on September 25, 2013

Sincerely,

Blue Steel Builders

Zach Hoover

Project Manager

[email protected]

970.262.1226

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1132 S. Bryan Ave. Richmond, VA 23220840.430.4312

Table of Contents:

Cover Letter……………………………………………………………………………….1

Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………….2

1. RFQ – General Information of the D-B Team…………………………………………….3

2. Resources of Design-Build Team

a. Organization Chart………………………………………………………………...6

b. Key Personnel …………………………………………………………………….7

c. Resumes of Key Personnel………………………………………………………..8

d. Office Locations and Resident Experience ……………………………………...12

3. Project Management Approach of Firm…………………………………………………13

4. Prior Experience/ Performance/ References of Design-Build Team…………………….19

5. Project Background/ Success of Design-Build Team……………………………………21

6. Project Characteristics Successes ……………………………………………………….24

7. Design Concept Presentation

a. Single Bedroom with Bath……………………………………………………….27

b. Two Double Bedrooms with One Bath…………………………………………..28

c. Four Bedroom Apartment with Two Baths & Kitchen…………………………..29

8. Design Schedule

a. Project Schedule…………………………………………………………………30

b. Schedule Narrative………………………………………………………………31

9. Cost Comparison

a. Cost Comparison Appendix……………………………………………………...32

b. Cost Comparison Narrative………………………………………………………34

10. Miscellaneous Considerations…………………………………………………………...35

11. Team Statement ………………………………………………………………………...37

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Request for Qualifications for

The College of William and Mary Residence Hall

Design-Build Team General Information Attachment 3

1

Name Blue Steel Builders

Address 1132 S. Bryan Ave.

City, State, Zip Richmond, VA 23220

Contact Phone / Email 804.430.4312

Type of Organization Corporation Partnership JV Agreement Year Established 1973

Has the team executed Teaming Agreements? Yes No

1. List Companies Comprising Team:

Name (First company is managing member) Discipline Years in Business

Years Exp. With Team Members

Blue Steel Builders Design Builder 40 N/A

Cator Ruma Engineering Mechanical, Electrical, Structural Engineering

25 10

2. Complete Attachment 4 – Design-Build Team Certification.

3. Does your team have in-house design capabilities? Yes No If yes what disciplines do you have? Architects,

Designers, Interior Design Consultants, Engineer Consultants, Interns.

4. Do you utilize any 3D modeling programs? Yes No If yes how do you utilize and what programs do you use?

We utilize Autodesk Revit for Building Information Modeling, Autodesk Navisworks clash detection and MEP coordination, and

Trimble SketchUp for site utilization and quick reference modeling.

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5. Does the team have personnel who have been trained in the Yes No

Critical Path Method (CPM) of scheduling?

6. Has the team used CPM scheduling on any of your projects? Yes No 7. Has the team utizilized the LCI Pull Planning process on any projects? Yes No

8. List the main construction firm’s Worker’s Compensation Interstate Experience Modification Rate for the following years.

EMR ___.66___ for 2010 EMR __.64____ for 2011 EMR___.61___ for 2012

9. List three (3) trade references:

Company Address Contact Phone MGK Mechanical 3700 Xanthiam Steet

Richmond, VA 23220

Leroy Jenkins 804.675.9807

Zappy’s Electric 6754 Copper Ave.

Norfolk, VA 23502

L. Harry Mixson 757.347.8900

Group Builders James Lane

Richmond, VA 23221

Richard Irving 804.870.6702

10. List bank reference(s):

Company Address Contact Phone First Capital Bank 1776 Staples Mill Rd

Richmond, VA 23220

Trevor Davis 804.358.5734

Federal Reserve Bank 1650 Willow Lawn Dr

Norfolk, VA 23504

Shannon Weston 757.697.8000

Bank of America 8969 Key Way

Bristol, VA 24202

Nancy Nofun 276.342.9201

11. Have you at any time failed to complete a contract? Yes No

12. Are there any judgments, claims or suits pending or outstanding against you? Yes No

13. Have you, in the past five years, been involved in any judgments’, claims, suits or arbitration proceedings? Yes No

14. Are you now, or have you ever been involved in any bankruptcy or reorganization proceedings? Yes No

NOTE: If the response to number 9, 10, 11 and 12 is “Yes”, please provide response to “Yes” answer in with the RFQ response:

I. PROJECT RFQ GENERAL INFORMATION G. SELECTION PROCESS 4. PREQUALIFICATION SUBMITTAL EVALUATION CRITERIA i Miscellaneous Information i. Claims / Litigation History of Firm (Mandatory)

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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA (STATE FORM SC-9.0) ATTACHMENT 4 DESIGN BUILD ENTITY’S CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that I am the _ Project Manager_________________________ and duly

authorized representative of the Design-Build Team of: ___ Blue Steel Builders _

DESIGN BUILD TEAM Zach Hoover __________________________ Typed Name

________________________________ Signature

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Snapshot

Blue Steel Builders Organizational Chart:

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Blue Steel Builders is very proud of the proposed project team for The College of William and Mary residence hall. We feel that this team, individually and as a whole, has an extensive list of qualifications that go above and beyond the typical expectations anticipated of a project personnel. For this specific endeavor, we have taken into consideration many factors that include but are not limited to; personal strengths, experience, delivery method, project scope, budget and special conditions when deciding upon which vital members of Blue Steel Builders would be most adequate for WMBC’s residence hall.

Therefore, we are proud to announce the following roles; Project Manager Zach Hoover, Superintendent Zach Belsey, Design Manager Shawn Heikens and Preconstruction Manager Chris Marchese.

Blue Steel Builders project team will be flawlessly led by Project Manager Zach Hoover who was been an unwavering member of Blue Steel Builders team since 1984. As Project Manager, Zach will be accountable for all BSB team members and the overall administration and execution of the project. Ultimately, it is his responsibility to establish the objectives and ensure key milestones are met in the design, construction and scheduling phases. He will also set the standards for the project so that BSB’s services meet the desires of William and Mary Building Committee. By working closely with WMBC, he will ensure that the project receives adequate company resources in the form of on-site management, support services, and off-site communication to assure that the outcome is successful. Since working his way up from Field Engineer when he first started working for Blue Steel Builders in 1988 to Superintendent in 2003, and gaining an extensive amount of field knowledge in the process, Zach Belsey will be held responsible for the successful execution of the construction phase. This includes the scheduling of materials and labor, monitoring field personnel and trade contractors performance as well as overseeing mock-ups. He will be directly involved in the coordination of manpower assignments and will assist in implementing Blue Steel Builders corporate safety program. In addition, Zach will be a critical part in ensuring a quality residence hall is constructed. Zach’s most important feat, however, will be working with all other team members in order to generate and execute an aggressive schedule. He will do so by leading 6 week look-ahead schedule meetings with WMBC and 2 week look-ahead schedule meetings with important subcontractors. Chris Marchese, our Preconstruction Manager, has been with Blue Steel Builders since 2002 but worked in the industry since 1978. Chris has established an impressive reputation for being a proactive team player with vast amount of higher education construction experience. He has been a part of over 50 educational facilities in his prosperous construction career. As Preconstruction Manager, Chris will develop preconstruction strategies, direct constructability review meetings, assist in selecting qualified subcontractors and work closely with the Superintendent and all other team members to prepare a detailed cost estimate and develop a project schedule that meets or is ahead of the expected project completion date. Chris’s main objective will be to establish which construction practices are most feasible while always aiming to fulfill WMBC’s desires. Shawn Heikens has been in the construction industry since 1986 with the exception of a 5 year absence in which he taught Computer Aided Design at a respectable university. He joined the Blue Steel Builders team in 1994 and has been an important and contributing member ever since. Shawn has been involved in numerous educational facilities where he added appreciated input relating to best value construction practices for higher education projects and fully understands the requirements affiliated with such jobs. Shawn will manage our in-house design team and hold weekly meetings with WMBC to review the design. He will also be liable for communicating all information affiliated with the design phase with all other team members, key subcontractors and of course WMBC. Shawn will also be overseeing the quality section of this project and holding quality meetings bi-monthly with key members of the project to assure everyone is kept up to date.

Key Personel:

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29YEARS OF INDUSTRY

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONS

B.S.Construction ManagementColorado State University

LEED APDBIABD+C

KEY ADVANTAGES 12 years as Project Manager

Major experience with BSB in procurement and education facilities

Extensive background of Design-Build projects

Ability to meet tight schedule requirements

SKILLSWith an impressive background of Design-Build project experience Zach is able to provide fi rst hand knowledge to the project team and owner alike. His ability to manage and execute the project on time and within budget is un-matching. Zach has shown he can accurately convey the owner’s ideas and thoughts to the design team and continue that relationship throughout the construction phase into fi nal completion.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILEZach hired on with BSB after graduating Colorado State University in 1984. He has worked his way through the ranks of Field Engineer, Area Superintendant, and currently Project Manager where he continually deliveries successful projects to the owner and fi nal occupants’ satisfaction. Zach has a diverse project history from Mission Critical service buildings to military housing projects and everything in between. Zach is a distinguished recipient of our Project Manager of the Year Award for the past two years in a row. RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

East Village Residential Complex: $39.2M Residence hall with dining center for Oxford College of Emory University.

San Jacinto Residence Hall: $45.9M Facility for University of Texas, LEED Silver.

Eagle Village: $40.5M Residence hall for The University of Mary Williams, with connected pedestrian bridge.

REFERENCES

David B. Growler, RES Director, Oxford College (770) 784-8888

Jerry Salcher, Senior Project Manager, University of Texas (512) 499-4608

John Smith, Facilities Director, UMW (540) 654-1000

Zach HooverProject Manager

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Superintendent

27YEARS OF INDUSTRY

EXPERIENCE



OSHA 30-HR. Certifi ed LEED AP

DBIA

KEY ADVANTAGES 10 years as Design Manager

Prior experience in higher education facilities

Extensive knowledge in 3D modeling programs

Effective communicator

SKILLSShawn is naturally gifted in helping clients take conceptual ideas and turning them into tangible realities. He is profi cient in CAD and BIM and fi rmly believes in the qualitative approach to design rather than quantitative. His attention to quality has been key in determining a successful delivery approach. He is highly adaptable and responsive to clients input and possesses creativity while never losing site of a user friendly design as he communicates well with clients, his design team, and the construction team.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILEShawn has been in the construction industry since 1986 with the exception of a fi ve year hiatus to teach Computer Aided Drafting at the Colorado School of Mines. He joined the Blue Steel Builders team in 1994 working in the estimating department and has since worked his way up to his current position of Design Manager. He has successfully lead our design team on a variety of project types and sizes including several residence halls in recent years.

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE




REFERENCES




Shawn HeikensDesign Manager

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35YEARS OF INDUSTRY

EXPERIENCE



OSHA 30-HR. Certifi ed HAZWOPER 40-HR. Certifi ed

LEED APDBIA

KEY ADVANTAGES 11 years as Preconstruction Manager

Prior experience with over 50 educational facilities

Extensive subcontractor relationships in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Completed over 26 projects under budget

SKILLSChris possesses unique skills that allow him to effi ciently provide feedback to contractibility reviews and solve complex problems with creative solutions. He is profi cient in a variety of estimating software programs and has recently been trained in BIM and similar technologies. Chris’s attention to detail and awareness of how building components tie together and perform has allowed to deliver a myriad of projects safely, ahead of schedule, and under budget.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILEChris has been in the construction industry since 1978, originally working as a Safety Manager for a reputable general contractor in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He was brought in to BSB in 2002 where he was appointed to the position of Preconstruction Manager and has been a key team member since then. Chris has completed extensive contractibility reviews in conjunction with our design team to mitigate any potential problems that may arise both in design and construction.





REFERENCES




Chris MarchesePreconstruction Manager

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25YEARS OF INDUSTRY

EXPERIENCE



30-hour OSHA Certifi edLEED AP

SWMP Certifi ed

KEY ADVANTAGES 10 years as a Senior Superintendent

Major experience with BSB in education facilities

Local area subcontractor knowledge

Ability to meet tight schedule requirements

SKILLSA combination of pre-construction, fi eld experience, marketing, and managing projects gives a unique skill set to turn a building into a customer service experience. By being able to see how each phase of the project affects the entire project, Zach keeps the owner’s needs and wants at the top of every decision made throughout the project. Relationship with subcontractor is a huge aspect to a successful project. Zach spends time with Chris in the pre-construction phase to ensure that any questions in constructability are resolved before ground is broken to ensure a smooth project.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILEZach has worked for BSB through high school and college as a laborer for BSB. After college he took a role as an estimator, fi eld engineer, and soon assistant superintendent. Zach has worked on various projects from complex engineering buildings to small educational projects. Zach excels with his ability to connect and manage subcontractors through complex projects and tight schedules. Zach has been a Senior Superintendent for the past ten years and continually pushes a project to fi nish ahead of schedule.





REFERENCES




Zach BelseyProject Superintendent

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Office Locations and Resident Expertise:

Blue Steel Builders has grown from their humble roots in Columbia, South Carolina into a highly experienced commercial general contractor with locations throughout the east coast and Midwest and Southwest. Today, Blue Steel Builders is consistently ranked as one of the top contractors in the east coast area by Engineering News-Record Magazine.

Blue Steel Builders has office locations in Atlanta, Columbia, Richmond, Nashville, Cincinnati and Dallas. Although we have completed numerous projects under all project deliveries, we prefer the Design-Build method. We find that the Design-Build project delivery best suits us because our qualified in-house design team is able to give their valued input on topics such as constructability reviews and best value approaches which benefits not only Blue Steel Builders by helping to complete and achieve an aggressive schedule, but our Owner by saving money while not sacrificing quality.

For the residence hall on The College of William and Mary campus, our vastly qualified project team from our Richmond office will be awarded the duties of constructing this building. Our Richmond office specializes in all sizes of commercial construction dealing specifically with Design-Build deliveries. Therefore, we feel that Blue Steel Builders would be the best fit for constructing a residence hall for The College of William and Mary. Subsequently, we have chosen a specific project team for the residence hall because they are leaders within Blue Steel Builders and are most familiar and experienced with the Design-Build project delivery.

Team members elected include Project Manager Zach Hoover, Superintendent Zach Belsey, Design Manager Shawn Heikens and Preconstruction Manager Chris Marchese. Our Project Manager Zach Hoover was chosen to lead the team because he has an abundant amount of experience in dealing with Design-Build contracts and is one of the best leaders Blue Steel Builders employees. Zach Belsey was selected as the Superintendent due to his exceptional people skills. Our craftspeople deeply respect Zach and admire his leadership abilities. For our Design Manager we elected Shawn Heikens because he specializes in higher educational facilities. He has a bottomless understanding of the special conditions affiliated with building on college campuses and we felt he would be a great addition to the team. Chris Marchese will act as the Preconstruction Manager for the residence hall; a task very familiar to him. He has been on numerous projects with Blue Steel Builders and acted as the Preconstruction Manager that oversees our in-house design team. Chris will be an integral part of the team due to his experience and knowledgeable input.

As it turns out, our Richmond office is only a short drive away from the College of William and Mary. Therefore, our project team members will be able to live at home and commute to the jobsite without having to relocate. Since all members call Richmond home, they will be only a short commute away if anything is ever required during odd hours. The project team understands that since they live so close, they must be reachable by phone 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to help ensure a successful project.

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Project Management Approach:

Blue Steel Builders approach to IPD focuses on team success and relies on open communication among all team members. First, we establish a shared technology platform for communication, scheduling and project information including the most up to date plans and specifications. Building Information Modeling (BIM) will be a crucial part of this technology database because it will provide a digital, three dimensional model of the residence hall. Also, our integrated project team will host early involvement of key subcontractors and vendors so that decision making can be determined in collaboration with key stakeholders. To assure a successful project, BSB will assign the core members of our company that are extremely familiar with and experienced in the design-build project delivery. This team has firsthand experience managing and constructing facilities that are very similar to yours, especially the elements contained in the residence hall.

To prepare the enclosed statement of qualifications, our team has visited the project site multiple times and become very familiar with the existing site conditions. We have prepared a site logistics plan, commenced work on a project schedule and are currently preparing a comprehensive cost estimate and bidding strategy.

In addition, Blue Steel Builders wants to create a collaborative environment of inclusiveness for the College of William and Mary and everyone involved in the construction process. Our goal is to provide you with a residence hall that best meets your needs. We will accomplish this through an interactive process between the BSB, key subcontractors and the College of William and Mary. It is through collaboration with WMBC that will make this project successful and enjoyable.

Design Phase

Blue Steel Builders understands that the design phase of any project is one of the most crucial stepping stones to any successful project. That is why BSB plans to design a residence hall that caters to the needs of the students and provides a productive work environment. To begin the process, there will be a workshop with WMBC immediately upon award of the project to review the plans and the design. This will be the first time the design-build team interacts with WMBC and discusses in detail the specific workings of the plans and programs. All comments, requests, and questions will be logged and tracked until they have been addressed. WMBC will be involved with weekly design meetings during the building planning process in order to achieve a healthy learning environment for the students at the College of William and Mary. At each design milestone there will be a complete constructability review and budget update and design review by WMBC and BSB. We find constructability reviews extremely efficient because the entire project team, including WMBC, will give their valued input. After each constructability review, there will be a meeting held specifically to address any questions that may have been generated from the review to verify that BSB understands the comments and provides solutions to the questions. This way everyone stays up to date and is fully involved in the design phase. Based on our experience of working in the higher education environment, we understand the importance of keeping the users informed and engaged in the design process.

Pre-Construction Phase

Our approach to providing preconstruction services differs from many of our competitors because of the dedicated resources BSB commits to the process. These resources start with our Preconstruction Manager Chris Marchese who is LEED Accredited and is uniquely qualified to lead the preconstruction phase by providing strategic planning in conjunction with the design team. During this phase, Chris will receive support from a team of estimators in our Preconstruction Services Department that will provide estimating during the preconstruction process. Chris will also work very closely with WMBC and the BSB team to coordinate all project requirements early and extensively. In addition, highly qualified

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subcontractors will be chosen during this phase. WMBC will benefit from these subcontractors since BSB has found that specialized work is best left to subcontractors most familiar with it. In this stage of the project, BSB will help ensure that the entire construction process is well coordinated so that schedule delays, such as RFI’s and change orders, are significantly reduced.

Mock-ups

Initially, we will model mock-ups three-dimensionally using Building Information Modeling (BIM) so that details and exact sequence of work can be coordinated prior to actual construction of the mock-up. Our goals are to anticipate and work out constructability issues prior to the full shop drawing/submittal process and to establish a clear understanding among subcontractors and designers of the expected level of quality and how the work will be integrated into the project. Mock-ups will be separate from the building itself and will be contracted prior to the fabrication of any systems involved. All mock-up materials and finishes will match the approved specifications and submittals. Mock-ups will be built under the strict supervision of our Superintendent Zach Belsey.

Construction Phase

Blue Steel Builders will be accountable and dependable for all construction activities. We say this with confidence because we know that our Superintendent Zach Belsey is exceedingly capable of managing multiple crews due to his safety and quality orientated mindset and that all of our employees are committed and ready to take on any construction project that Blue Steel Builders is awarded. With that being said, safety and quality are two of our biggest objectives during the construction phase. At BSB, we encourage the “Speak Up Listen Up” program which allows craft people to report dangerous or productive activities they witnessed in order to better the entire project team. In addition, BSB will coordinate all construction services, provide supervision over the subcontractors, conduct progress meetings with subcontractors and suppliers, provide the College of William and Mary with progress reports and keep record of important milestones in order to expedite the project but at the same time keep WMBC very involved in the building process. Keeping all team members in the loop, especially WMBC, helps maximize coordination which in return produces an efficient schedule.

In order to keep the construction phase as smooth and productive as possible, there will be a general share drive for all personnel involved in the construction process to view and review the most current set of plans and specifications. This way, RFI’s and such documents will be kept to a minimal.

Schedule

BSB’s goal pertaining to the schedule is to assign responsibilities and deadlines and to coordinate, execute and deliver the project ahead of schedule. We believe in being transparent with our team and our client, making reasonable commitments and honoring those commitments. We plan on utilizing our in-house design team and subcontractors to develop 6 week look ahead schedule with the owner and a 2 week look ahead schedule with all subcontractors in which we encourage open dialog for determining commitments, responsibilities and durations. Actual progress is measured against commitments and responsible parties are held accountable in front of the entire group. Conducting these meetings will be advantageous to WMBC because they are crucial to building projects ahead of schedule. Also, with many schedule meetings nobody is left out of the loop and there is clear communication among everyone involved in the building process. After holding each schedule meeting, the information generated is then fed into the BIM model to insure that the residence hall can be erected in the proper sequence.

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BSB utilizes P6 to establish a detailed Critical Path in order to identify long lead items and helps generate major milestones. We do this with the help of the entire project team in order to effectively utilize everyone’s input.

In addition, another major component of scheduling is properly managing subcontractors. Through years of experience, BSB has found that the most crucial part to productive subcontractors are ones that have no questions. So in order to achieve transparency among subs, we constantly communicate and make absolute certain that all questions have a clear answer. BSB’s own Project Manager Zach Hoover will be available night and day to clarify any issues or questions that subs may have. We do this so in order to minimize any chance of rework because less rework means a sooner completion date. Also, BSB strives to find the most productive sequence of work among our subs so that everyone can be as efficient as possible. To achieve maximum productivity among subcontractors, we find the most productive crew sizes for the task at hand by reviewing our extensive company history logs and sequence work between our subs so that there no congestion on the site and there is little to no down time between trades. An effective sequence of work between subs will be beneficial to WMBC because it results in schedule milestones being met on or ahead of schedule and a smoother overall project. At BSB, we strongly believe in positive relationships with subcontractors and value their input and appreciate their importance because they are a crucial part of the project team.

Value Management

At Blue Steel Builders we believe that value management goes beyond just cost reduction. BSB considers value management to mean producing the best value over the life of the project because we want to provide WMBC with a residence hall that you will be satisfied with and others will admire. We strive to attain value management without sacrificing quality because we have achieved such goals many times before and therefore know that is possible. To do so, we clearly communicate this philosophy with all BSB employees and subs that value management can be accomplished without forfeiting quality because we pride ourselves on not taking any short cuts that other contractors might. To ensure WMBC receives the best value for their residence hall, BSB’s in-house concrete, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical estimators will be utilized for selecting the best value solutions from initial and life cycle cost. We will evaluate systems for energy efficiency, maintainability and functionality and will frequently converse with WMBC to ensure all ideas are addressed and expectations are met.

Constructability Reviews

Quality is defined during the pre-construction phase of your residence hall on the College of William and Mary. The constructability review process will be managed by Chris Marchese, our very capable Pre-Construction Manager assigned to your project. He will oversee our in-house design team by not only managing them but working hand in hand with the design team while keeping communication among the entire project team his key objective. A constructability review checklist will be generated by the complete project team, including key subcontractors, prior to the required milestone design reviews. The results generated by the review will be uploaded into the share drive for the project so that all team members can view it as needed and the Pre-Construction Team led by Chris Marchese will use the constructability review log as a deliverable, and will review items in meetings with the all-inclusive project team. This process will be repeated for every constructability review performed on the project and interfaced with the updated costing model to ensure that the project remains within the budget constraints established by the Owner.

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Quality

Quality is established in design and executed during construction. The quality section of Blue Steel Builders includes applicable codes and building standards, required approval process, BIM procedures, LEED goals and standards for design review and construction quality assurance. You can be assured a quality end product because our Design Manager Shawn Heikens will be overseeing the quality section of your project and he will hold a quality meeting once every two weeks with WMBC, BSB and significant subcontractors to ensure that WMBC’s quality standards are being met. WMBC can be certain that all subs will adhere to the quality standards set forth by BSB and WMBC because we improve quality by involving our subs early on rather in a project rather than later to be certain everyone comprehends the expectations.

Safety

Above all else, Blue Steel Builders emphasizes safety to our employees and subcontractors more than any other subject. The safety of students, faculty and everyone on the construction site is our top priority. Our motto of “Safety Pays You” is implanted in everyone we come in contact with. By stressing such strong safety values, our employees are the ones who keep our EMR consistently low. Another way we keep safety on everyone’s mind is by engaging employees in our safety program called “Speak Up Listen Up” (SULU) which allows anyone to write down potentially dangerous activities they witnessed or to compliment workers that have done something productive in a safe manner and turn them in to our office staff. Our office staff then keeps the names confidential and reviews the write-ups and subsequently awards points to employees who wrote the SULU. We then have reward prizes for a certain amount of SULU points. Our SULU program has been extremely beneficial because it has reduced the number of recordable accidents by 75 percent since its inception in 1997. Our clients appreciate BSB’s comprehensive safety programs and mottos because with less accidents means a more productive jobsite and in return leads to projects being completed on time or ahead of schedule.

Project Closeout

The closeout process begins at the start of construction. Our project team will review the plans and specifications for closeout requirements. Items such as operation and maintenance manuals; completion certificates; warranties and guarantees; and additional stock items, training sessions, and start-up procedures will be identified and submitted to the trade subcontractors for their action. At 120 days prior to completion, we will have a formal team meeting to review closeout procedures and assign team responsibilities for completing closeout requirements. BSB will not leave the project without making sure the Owner has a clear understanding of the building and how to efficiently and professionally operate it. What we believe separates us from other general contractors is that we will provide WMBC with an iPad containing useful as-built drawings and specific building information such as the proper methods to operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems. We go above and beyond to ensure that the residence hall will be operated in its most proficient manner. This way WMBC can rest assured that they will not be losing money due to an inefficient building.

Warranty

We do not turn our projects over to a warranty department at substantial completion. Instead, we insist that those most familiar with the project stay involved during the warranty period and beyond. This means that the original project team will perform a formal an annual warranty walk-through with the campus as well as a post-occupancy evaluation for the following four years to ensure that any warranty, quality, or performance issues are properly identified and resolved.

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Best Value

Doing as much, or more, with less has been a guiding principle of our design build approach and therefore Best Value is an integral part of our corporate culture. This approach has resulted in Blue Steel Builders being a part of numerous LEED Platinum Projects including two on University campuses. We have more than 160 LEED Accredited Professionals in our company and feel very confident that we can meet or exceed your LEED expectations because we consistently deliver projects that exceed sustainable goals. To achieve LEED accreditations on the residence hall, our project team has been conducting research for the most cost effective way to construct your building and just a few ideas that have been proposed are:

High-efficiency heating and cooling systems and a heat recovery system that captures heat from the exhaust system and reuses it, resulting in 32 percent reduction in energy

Landscaping that has combines native and adaptive vegetation in order to reduce the amount of potable water used for landscaping by more than 52 percent

Occupancy sensors that control lighting when motion is detected and automatic daylight controls in order to maximize energy performance

From inception to completion, BSB project teams have repeatedly demonstrated the value of having knowledgeable resources available. Beginning with the early cost comparison and life cycle analysis all the way through construction and certification. Our proposed project team for your residence hall includes LEED accredited professionals experienced in the principles of efficient design and construction, including how to minimize resource consumption, utilize renewable/recyclable resources, create healthy non-toxic housing environments and manage the project site to minimize impact on the campus and environment. Examples of this from previous projects include: Civil

Storm water runoff produced by the site was reduced by approximately 25% due to an approximate increase of 14,000 square feel of new landscape area

Reuse and reprocessing of existing pavement for fire access pavement reduced new material needs

Redesign and reorganization of building’s mechanical system permitted alternative routing of water service, reducing excavation requirements

Architectural Achieved comparable day lighting while eliminating costs and code uncertainty associated with

light shafts Reduced size and coverage of mechanical penthouse, partly as a result of eliminating light shafts

which offered an opportunity for consolidation of rooftop elements Substituted C-CAPP for traditional precast panels, combining savings across several building

system’s cladding, structural framing and foundations which allowed for quicker and easier erection

Aligned composite and metal panel modules more closely with raw material sizes to result in less cutting and waste

Structural The framing system utilizes steel joist to facilitate a 40-foot wide column bay allowing for more

flexibility in interior planning, while resulting in an elevated floor system of superior vibration characteristic and 50-ton saving in steel

Special truss moment frames were used as the lateral system, reducing steel erection time on site as well as the duration and cost of special inspections because complete joint penetration welds are not required

The elevated floor design was optimized to remove 1 inch of concrete thickness by switching from 3 inch deep metal deck to 2 inch deep metal deck and removing a ½ inch of concrete topping over the deck. The concrete slab on grade design was optimized to remove 1 inch of

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concrete thickness. Combined, these changes saved roughly 180 cubic yards of concrete while having no effect on the structural integrity

Similarly, the intrinsic savings in materials offered by use of lighter weight C-CAPP panels in lieu of traditional precast are compounded by further savings in structural steel and foundation costs due to reduced loading

Mechanical Reduced the first cost of the mechanical system by $60/sf, or almost $3.5 million, with no

compromise of energy or comfort performance Easier maintenance resulting from use of system types and controls already familiar owner’s staff Reduced maintenance costs due to elimination of the heat recovery air handler and associated

filters, pumps, and coils; reduced control devices requiring ceiling access and elimination of all control devices above inaccessible ceilings

Reduced overhead water piping to 1/10th of the chilled beam system resulting in significantly reduced exposer to a water intrusion event

Electrical All spaces are provided with occupancy sensors, automatically turning the lights off when the

space is unoccupied Utilized campus standard exterior lighting fixtures, with spacing conforming to existing campus

installations

Quality Assurance

All construction equipment used on campus will be properly maintained and outfitted with appropriate noise-reduction devices. Lay-down and staging areas will be located away from noise sensitive buildings and other campus operations. Any loud construction activities such as jack hammering, concrete sawing will be scheduled in advance with WMBC. To the extent feasible, such activities would be scheduled during weekends, holiday periods, or off-peak campus hours. To reduce noise and airborne emissions, equipment will not be allowed to idle on site.

The safety and well-being of the public is our top priority and fencing, pedestrian barricades, walkways, and clear signage will be constructed for safe access around the site and to and from the residence hall. Construction operations will at all times be conducted to insure the least possible obstruction to traffic, pedestrians, and adjacent buildings within the vicinity of the work. No road, street, walkway or building corridors shall be closed except with the permission of the campus. Proper and effective use of signage and barricades when working in areas that must be blocked will clearly designate an alternate route. Existing roads adjacent to where the residence hall will be constructed shall be maintained as fire lanes at all times, and all adjacent streets, sidewalks, will be kept clean of mud and other debris.

We will implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) incorporating best practices such as protecting all storm drain inlets, and the site and adjacent areas will be watered regularly to prevent dust and other airborne elements. With that being said, all work will be carefully planned and coordinated with the campus and scheduled well in advance of any potential interferences or interruption to the campus ongoing operations. We evaluate all tasks through our risk analysis sessions, proactively looking and planning for unknowns that might potentially interrupt the campus operations, so that risks are identified well ahead of time and mitigated if possible. If it is not possible to mitigate a risk, it is prioritized and identified with a trigger that will forewarn of the potential/pending risk. In such a case, we will also prepare a contingency plan. Most importantly, any such risk is assigned to an individual who takes responsibility for its resolution. Surprises thus become the expected, and potential interruptions to ongoing operations are eliminated.

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GENERAL DESIGN/BUILD EXPERIENCE

BLUE STEEL BUILDERS CORP. Blue Steel Builders is frequently ranked among the top ten design-builders in the United

States according to the Engineering News Record. Based on Blue Steels’ track record with owners, architects and subcontractors, we are able to work alongside the best equipped project team for each unique project. Blue Steel brings a true builders’ mindset to the team with value adds such as budgeting, constructability reviews, logistical input and cost control.

By utilizing our very own in-house design team, Blue Steel has delivered a wide variety of projects on a design-build basis, from convention centers to prisons and office buildings. A majority of our design-build experience has been gained on higher education projects. We truly believe in the design-build delivery method and in the results that it brings to our team and more importantly to the owner and end-users.

Since 1996, the Design-Build Institute of America has chosen exceptional design-build projects throughout the U.S. that exhibit the successful application of design-build principles and recognizes the use and value of design-build as a project delivery method. Blue Steel Builders has been honored recipient of eight National Design-Build Awards and eleven Design-Build Excellence Awards since the foundation of this design-build competition.

Relevancy to College of William and Mary Residence Hall Project Name 3 to 5

Floor Student

Residence

Common facilities

Congested

Campus/Area

Dining

Hall

Classrooms/ Study Rooms

Delivery Method

The University of Texas San Jacinto

Residence Hall

X

X

X

X

X

Design-Build

USD Missions Student Housing

X

X

X

X

Design-Build

Emory University’s East Village

X

X

X

X

X

Design-Build

The University of Mary Washington’s

Eagle Village

X

X

X

X

X

Design-Build

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The University of Texas San Jacinto Residence Hall Austin, TX

$45.9M, 150,000 +SF student housing facility. 2010 DBIA Excellence Award, as well as LEED Silver certification. 402 bed dormitory designed as two towers, with connecting lobby. Lounges, study rooms and multi-purpose rooms, to impart a sense of community. 250 seat dining hall, features cantilevered seating area over UT’s Walden Pond which was added to scope of work by owner.

USD Missions Student Housing Sand Diego, CA 116,000SF, $33.6M, Completed in 2011. Spanish Renaissance style USD Missions Student Housing Complex. Includes 378 beds in 72 separate residential units throughout four (4) floors. Other areas of this facility include, 7,500SF fitness center, 1,650SF of study rooms, 1,990SF of multi-purpose rooms, and 1,700SF of lounge space. LEED Silver certification. Emory University’s East Village Oxford, GA $39.2M, 100,000SF 3 level building, LEED Gold certification. Includes single, double, and suite style rooms, each with their own baths. Full dining center along with a central rec room. Outdoor features include shaded seating as well as a state of the art drip system that is 30% more efficient than previous methods. The University of Mary Washington’s Eagle Village Fredericksburg, VA $40.5M, two five-story buildings, 125,000 SF, awarded 2013contains: two large bedrooms, two full baths, a living room, and a full kitchen with eat-in bar, a laundry room on each floor along with meeting rooms. Outside features large garden and pedestrian bridge. LEED Gold certification.

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3DBIA Excellence Award. Each unit

Oxford College of Emory University East Village Residential Complex Oxford, GA

Construction Cost Original GMP: $31,000,000 Final Construction Cost: $39,265,877 (Contract growth result of Owner--‐initiated scope additions including build out of 3rd floor)

Current Phase of Development: 100% Complete

Completion Date: February, 2012

Type of Construction Services Provided: Design-Build

Owner Contact: David B. Gowler, Oxford College RES Director (P) 770.784.8888

Proposed Team Members that Worked on this Project • Zach Hoover, Project Manager • Shawn Heikens, Design Manager • Zach Belsey, Superintendent

On the East Village Residential Complex Blue Steel Builders served as the Design-Builder providing design, preconstruction, and construction services. Working alongside the owner early on, our design team and construction group were able incorporate university tradition alongside discrete innovations. This unique three level, 100,000 SF residence complex includes single, double, and suite style rooms, each with their own baths. In addition it offers a fully functional dining center coupled with a central recreation room and programmed offices for university activities. This project achieved LEED Gold in January 2012 through the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). In order to profitably and effectively achieve the LEED Gold certification our design and construction teams brought five of our best LEED accredited professionals onto our project team. One of our primary emphasis’s of sustainable construction for this project was to

implement an innovative water shed and retention system. Our design initiated a “Green Street” technique calling for a series of retention ponds encouraging the water to infiltrate the ground. An underground cistern was placed on the low point of the site to collect rain excess water so it can be stored. With natural shade for the residential complex from tall surrounding trees incorporated into our design, we are able to effectively irrigate the site using the collected rain water. The state of the art irrigation package uses a drip system which is 30% more efficient than the conventional spray method. Blue Steel Builders completed the East Village Residential Complex 3 weeks ahead of schedule and almost one million dollars under budget. Truly making this project a design build done right.

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University of Texas San Jacinto Residence Hall, Austin TX

Construction Cost Original GMP: $40,000,000 Final Construction Cost: $45,966,659 (Contract growth result of Owner--‐initiated scope additions to alternate dining area build--‐out.)


Completion Date: November 22, 2010


Owner Contact: Jerry Salcher, UT Senior Project Manager (P) 512.499.4608

Proposed Team Members that Worked on this Project • Zach Hoover, Project Manager • Shawn Heikens, Design Manager • Zach Belsey, Superintendent • Chris Marchese, Preconstruction Manager

Blue Steel Builders is proud to present the University of Texas San Jacinto Residence Hall, winner of the 2010 DBIA Design Excellence Award. This 150,000+ SF student housing facility defines the campus corner on 26th and Whiten Avenue creating a landmark structure that serves as another option in the University’s goal to house over 50% of its students on campus. This 402 bed dormitory was designed as two towers, both five stories and joined by a connecting lobby. To impart a sense of community and group interaction for its residents, the unique floor plan includes a multipurpose room, lounges, study rooms, and common kitchens on each floor. In addition, the design team implemented “Outdoor Rooms” offering alternative study areas which parallel UT’s Sunken Garden. Working directly under the owner and with our highly responsive Design-Build Project Manager leading our in house design team and construction group, we were able to capitalize on

an owner initiated scope addition of a 250 seat dining hall. This unique dining center became the focal point of the resident hall which features a cantilevered seating area over UT’s Walden Pond. The San Jacinto Residence Hall earned LEED points in the categories of materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, water efficiency, and sustainable sites. These points were the driving factor behind its LEED Silver certification. The Blue Steel Builders team completed this project nearly seven weeks ahead of schedule, allowing the owner to move in as early as December 1, 2010.

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The University of Mary Washington Eagle Landing, Fredericksburg VA

Construction Cost Original GMP: $38,000,000 Final Construction Cost: $40,543,211 (Contract growth result of Owner--‐initiated scope additions to include pedestrian bridge.)


Completion Date: A u g u s t 3 , 2013


Owner Contact: John Smith, UMW Facilities Director (P) 540.654.1000

Proposed Team Members that Worked on this Project • Zach Hoover, Design-Build Project Manager • Shawn Heikens, Design Manager • Zach Belsey, Superintendent • Chris Marchese, Preconstruction Manager

Blue Steel Builders was selected by the University of Mary Washington to be the design build-entity for the construction of the Eagle Landing, a new residence hall. This building was the recipient of the 2013 DBIA Excellence Award. This housing facility includes a pedestrian bridge, allowing students to cross US Route 1 easily as well as display the university name acting as a landmark for UMW. The new residence hall, Eagle Landing, consists of two 5-story structural stud framed buildings with 165 two-bedroom apartments constructed in a 125,000-square-foot "U"-shaped complex. The entrance to the facility includes a two-story rotunda. Each unit contains two large bedrooms, two full baths, a living room, and a full kitchen with eat-in bar. The facility has a garden in the front, a large courtyard; a concierge desk for 24-hour security;

laundry rooms on each floor; and a meeting room for private student functions. The facility also contains a dining hall in the middle of the “U”, individual and a pedestrian bridge. When the owner added the pedestrian bridge to the scope of work, our Design-Build Manager was able to lead our in-house design-team as well as our construction group to its completion without affecting the schedule. The project earned numerous LEED points in categories such as indoor environmental quality, water efficiency, and electrical efficiency. This leLEED Gold certification. Blue Steel Builders completed this project ten weeks ahead of schedule, allowing the owner to open for the coming semester, which originally wasn’t thought to be possible.

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University of Texas San Jacinto Residence Hall, Austin TX

Timely Delivery

Blue Steel Builders excels at approaching dynamic challenges with elegant solutions. Our company’s past experiences and internalized motivation, in conjunction with our preferred project delivery method of Design-Build, allows for a successful and on time delivery. Blue Steel Builders will take the same successful approach used on the, University of Texas San Jacinto Residence Hall and apply them to the proposed residence hall at The College of William and Mary.

An important philosophy we used was to be transparent with our team and our client, making reasonable commitments and upholding those commitments. In addition to upfront and superior communication skills, we also had, and continue to have, the staff to meet and complete the demanding schedule. At the time of this project Blue Steel Builders had over 100 employees out of the South West District office. Our Eastern District office houses nearly the same number of staff, so we have the necessary resources to manage this project from design through occupancy. Another key factor that allowed us to achieve early completion on the San Jacinto Residence Hall was using local, self-performed labor and equipment within the Austin area. In conjunction with using local assets, we committed our design services team members through the construction phase, thus advancing the knowledge and lessons learned from the design phase to the field subcontractor. We implemented a two day schedule charette which involved the project team and design-assist subcontractors for the project. This helps to decide the best flow and sequence to support the master schedule.

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Budget Considerations

In addition to delivering the San Jacinto Residence Hall early we also came in under budget. Blue Steel Builders made sure the owner had sufficient information to make educational decisions during the design and construction processes. We incorporated our trend estimate process to price alternate designs, scope adds and deducts, upgrades, and various changes that were proposed by the team. Based on the trend estimate data and the associated design the team was able to make informed decisions concerning project scope, while minimizing waste. We learned from this project that establishing alternates is key to preserve the budget, this provided an opportunity to maximize scope during the initial bidding phase. During the development of our budget we pinpointed where the holes were in the design documents produced by our team and where potential risks may be prevalent during construction. This helped immensely in establishing our contingency plan. However we excelled in finding solutions to mitigate the use of contingency through BIM, mock-ups, and model rooms.

Quality

The quality of design can be attributed to the frequent and highly interactive design meetings between the owner and our design team early on in the design phase. It was at these proprietary meetings that the owner, University of Texas, told us what they desired and envisioned. We used Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create a better medium through which the owner and our design team could communicate more effectively. In addition to design quality, Building Information Modeling had a major impact on the quality of construction. With fast constructability reviews on the design we were able to estimate the feasibility of using certain materials and methods to obtain the desired level quality. Our six step quality control process proved to be instrumental on this project as we were able to complete the residence hall ahead of schedule. Our six step quality control process starts with the purchasing agreement and ends with the final inspection. It ensures that the subcontractors understand their scope of work and the level of quality expected for each activity. This process significantly reduced the amount of rework and items on our punch list at the end of the project.

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Services Disruption

Blue Steel Builders worked very closely with the University of Texas to develop and coordinate an effective site plan while keeping access to adjacent facilities and high traffic areas open. At University of Texas we created a detailed site logistics plan with dates of how the access would be affected. We met with the University for comment and approval and posted signage notifying the changes and when they occurred. When we did have to implement the changes they were performed during off hours and had staff available for directions the first day. This process worked well and limited any disruptions to the faculty and students. The use of Kiosks centrally located nearby the project allowed UT students and staff to obtain information on the project itself and its impact on access routes. These kiosks also created a learning opportunity for students about the construction process and of the building via Building Information Modelling.

Acceptability

The Design-Built San Jacinto Residence Hall was warmly accepted by the University of Texas, pleasing the owner and students alike. Immediately following the closeout phase we included a warranty book and reference guide as part of our closeout documents. It was our policy to contact the University’s representative at month eleven of the warranty period to start a walkthrough of the residence hall. Here, we were able to identify any outstanding warranty issues before the warranty expired. In addition we used our Continuous Improvement Process to promote “quality of service” over the “quality of the finished project” throughout the duration of the project. On all of our projects, as with this one, we conduct a satisfaction survey of our design and construction services to the owner/client approximately two months after the project is completed. Here, we were able to receive feedback on our Design-Build performance as well as performance of the residence hall.

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Single Bedroom with Bath:

Above is a layout for the single bedroom with bath dorm room. The room totals at 280 SF. This is your basic single bedroom with a bed, full bath, and closet with sliding doors. The bathroom contains a sit down shower as well as a water efficient toilet and vanity sink. The room easily fits a bed, dresser, and desk with plenty of room to spare. This is the perfect room for a student on a budget.

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Two Double Bedrooms with One Bath:

This is a room layout for a two double bedroom dorm with one bath. This layout is 690 SF and features two rooms with two twin beds in each along with two work desks and a sliding closet for each room. A bathroom is centered in-between each room for equal access to the bathroom. The dorm also features a living area as well as a round dining table to bring a community type environment for students.

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Four Bedroom Apartment with Two Baths & Kitchen:

This is an example of a four bedroom apartment. This 1,010 SF apartment comes with a full kitchen (stove, sink, dishwasher, refrigerator), two full bathrooms with sit down shower, water efficient toilets, and vanity sink. The room also features a large living area that is centrally located to bring roommates together in one area of the apartment. The kitchen is also directly located in the center of the apartment to allow ease of access for all tenants. Each bathroom is connected to two bedrooms and the hallway to allow for common use, as well as personal use with entrances from the bedrooms. There is also one storage closet per two bedrooms.

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Activity ID Activity Name OriginalDuration

Remaining Duration

Schedule % Complete

Start Finish

DBIA Natl SDBIA Natl Stud Comp 2013 478 478 0% 06-Nov-13 04-Sep-15

A1010 Project Awarded to BSB 0 0 0% 06-Nov-13*

A1020 Team Kick Off Meeting 1 1 0% 06-Nov-13 06-Nov-13

A1040 Site Selection Approval 0 0 0% 06-Nov-13

ConceptuConceptual Design 77 77 0% 07-Nov-13 21-Feb-14

A1021 Conceptual Design 17 17 0% 07-Nov-13 29-Nov-13

A1023 Design Charette 1 1 0% 12-Nov-13 12-Nov-13

A1024 Final LEED Scorecard 2 2 0% 14-Nov-13 15-Nov-13

A1030 Concept Plan Approval 60 60 0% 02-Dec-13 21-Feb-14

A1031 Community Outreach Meeting 1 1 0% 09-Dec-13 09-Dec-13

A1032 Project Schedule Draft Complete 5 5 0% 09-Dec-13 13-Dec-13

SchematiSchematic Design 90 90 0% 02-Dec-13 04-Apr-14

A1051 Schematic Design 70 70 0% 02-Dec-13 07-Mar-14

A1052 Design Build Team Meeting 2 2 0% 16-Dec-13 17-Dec-13

A1060 Schematic Design Reviews 5 5 0% 10-Mar-14 14-Mar-14

A1053 MEP Subcontractor Coordination Meet 2 2 0% 10-Mar-14 11-Mar-14

A1061 Final Schematic Design 5 5 0% 17-Mar-14 21-Mar-14

A1070 Final Schematic Design Approval 10 10 0% 24-Mar-14 04-Apr-14

Final DesFinal Design 65 65 0% 07-Apr-14 04-Jul-14

A1079 Final Foundation Design 15 15 0% 07-Apr-14 25-Apr-14

A1091 Final Design - Architectural 45 45 0% 07-Apr-14 06-Jun-14

A1092 Final Design - Interiors 30 30 0% 07-Apr-14 16-May-14

A1093 Final Design - MEP 45 45 0% 07-Apr-14 06-Jun-14

A1094 Final Design - Civil & Landscape 30 30 0% 07-Apr-14 16-May-14

A1109 Final Cost Proposal to Owner 5 5 0% 21-Apr-14 25-Apr-14

A1080 Final Preliminary Dwgs & Specs Appro 10 10 0% 28-Apr-14 09-May-14

A1111 Final Cost Approval 10 10 0% 28-Apr-14 09-May-14

A1081 Release Foundation Bid Package 0 0 0% 09-May-14

A1082 Founation Subcontractor buy-out and a 10 10 0% 12-May-14 23-May-14

A1112 Identify & Order Long Lead Items 5 5 0% 12-May-14 16-May-14

A1099 Working Dwgs & Specs Review 5 5 0% 09-Jun-14 13-Jun-14

A1113 Subcontractor Bid and Approval Proce 15 15 0% 09-Jun-14 27-Jun-14

A1095 Finalize Construction Schedule 10 10 0% 09-Jun-14 20-Jun-14

A1100 Working Dwgs & Specs Approval 10 10 0% 16-Jun-14 27-Jun-14

A1119 Systems Permits 5 5 0% 30-Jun-14 04-Jul-14

A1120 Final Building Permit 5 5 0% 30-Jun-14 04-Jul-14

ConstrucConstruction 335 335 0% 26-May-14 04-Sep-15

A1129 Foundation Construction 20 20 0% 26-May-14 20-Jun-14

A1130 Construction 305 305 0% 07-Jul-14* 04-Sep-15

30 07 14 21 28 04 11 18 25 02 09 16 23 30 06 13 20 27 03 10 17 24 03 10 17 24 31 07 14 21 28 05 12 19 26 02 09 16 23 30 07 14 21 28 04 11 1825October 2013 N D January 2014 F March 2014 April 2014 May 2014 June 2014 July 2014 August 2014

Project Awarded to BSB

Team Kick Off Meeting

Site Selection Approval

21-Feb-14, Conceptual Design

Conceptual Design

Design Charette

Final LEED Scorecard

Concept Plan Approval

Community Outreach Meeting

Project Schedule Draft Complete

04-Apr-14, Schematic Design

Schematic Design

Design Build Team Meeting

Schematic Design Reviews

MEP Subcontractor Coordination Meeting

Final Schematic Design

Final Schematic Design Approval

04-Jul-14, Final Design

Final Foundation Design

Final Design - Architectural

Final Design - Interiors

Final Design - MEP

Final Design - Civil & Landscape

Final Cost Proposal to Owner

Final Preliminary Dwgs & Specs Approval

Final Cost Approval

Release Foundation Bid Package

Founation Subcontractor buy-out and approv

Identify & Order Long Lead Items

Working Dwgs & Specs Review

Subcontractor Bid and Appro

Finalize Construction Schedule

Working Dwgs & Specs App

Systems Permits

Final Building Permit

Foundation Construction

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Design Schedule

Blue Steel Builders has developed a flexible yet aggressive schedule for the design and preconstruction of your new Residence Hall at The College of William and Mary. From day one of the project, collaboration will be key as we design the building that best suits the needs of the college, the students, and the community. A design charette will be held after the award of the project and at this charette we will discuss the conceptual plan that we will have developed during the RFP phase of this project, and how we can change this conceptual plan to fit with the vision of the college. A community outreach meeting will be scheduled during the conceptual design of the project and we will take in the ideas and innovations from the outstanding community on The College of William and Mary campus. After finalizing the conceptual design of project we will work with the college, city and state during the conceptual plan approval process to make changes during the 12 week window so that the schematic design of the building is near complete at the end of the approval.

After the schematic design of the project, we will begin the final design off all building systems and preconstruction services. In this phase of the project, the design team will work closely with the construction team with constructability reviews. Key subcontractors will be brought in during this phase to give coordination models and constructability reviews. The foundation final design will be able to be completed early in the final design phase, allowing ground to break on the project before the final design is complete. BSB will work closely with the city and state to get a final permit for the foundation early in the project schedule to accelerate the overall schedule of the project. With our work with the key subcontractors, we will be able to identify and order the long lead items before the final design of the project, effectively allowing us to hit the ground running when construction begins.

Permitting and approvals were strong factors in the schedule of the design and preconstruction of the new residence hall. The College of William and Mary will be very involved with the design and construction of the residence hall to ensure that the project is a success and this residence hall will be an example of a successful project. Blue Steel Builders can attest that a well-managed and successful design and preconstruction schedule directly translates into a successful construction phase.

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OPTION I OPTION II2-Way Concrete Flat Plate (Post Tensioned) Load Bearing Metal Studs with Deck & Joist on Bearing Walls

3,000 Floor SF 3,000 Skin SF 10'-0" Flr to Flr 3,000 Floor SF 3,000 Skin SF 10'-0" Flr to Flr(Assume 100' Perimeter) (Assume 100' Perimeter)

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT ITEM CSI SECTION COST/ QUANTITY UNIT UNIT ITEM CSI SECTION COST/

CSI DESCRIPTION COST COST TOTAL TOTAL SQ. FT. COST COST TOTAL TOTAL SQ. FT.

$65,363 $21.79 $63,389 $21.13

03100 Concrete Formwork ( Horizontal) 46,258 $15.42

* Post Tension Slabs 3,000.00 SF 10.85 32,550

* Collumns 400.00 SFCA 34.27 13,708

03200 Concrete Reinforcement 9,777 $3.26

* Columns 200.00 CY 2.91 582

* Post Tension Tendons (1.1 #/SF) 3,000.00 SF 0.45 1,350

* Post Tension Slab Reinforcement (1.25 #/SF) 3,000.00 SF 1.30 3,900

* Mild Slab Reinforcement (5.8 #/SF) 3,000.00 SF 0.63 1,890

* WWF 30.00 CSF 68.50 2,055

* Deck Chairs, Bolsters & Accessories* xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

03300 Concrete - Form, Place, Finish 9,328 $3.11 4,934 $1.64

* Columns 1.85 CY 2.91 5 1.85

* PT Slab * Composite Concrete Slab 2,000.00 CF 2.30 4,600 750.00 CF 1.15 863

* Pump requirements 74.07 CY 14.08 1,043 27.78 CY 14.08 391

* Supervisions requirements 1.00 LS 500.00 500 1.00 LS 500.00 500

* Finish floor, curing compound 3,000.00 SF 1.06 3,180 3,000.00 SF 1.06 3,180

05100 Structural Steel 37,730 $12.58

* Open Web Joists 8,000.00 lbs 3.49 27,920

* Metal Decking 3,000.00 SF 3.27 9,810

05400 Structural Metal Studs 20,725 $6.91

* Framing, Boxed Headers/ Beams 500.00 LF 11.45 5,725

* Framing, Stud walls 500.00 LF 30.00 15,000

FOUNDATION SYSTEMS $35,217 $11.74 $34,866 $11.62

02380 Auger Cast Piles 30,650 $10.22 30,650 $10.22

* CIP Concrete Pile 25.00 VLF 1,226.00 30,650 25.00 VLF 1,226.00 30,650

03200 Concrete - Reinforcement 406 $0.14 55 $0.02

* Strip Footing Reinforcement 100.00 LF 3.51 351 100.00 LF 3.51

* Spread Footing 4.00 EA 13.80 55 4.00 EA 13.80 55

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03300 Concrete - Form, Place, Finish 4,161 $1.39 4,161 $1.39

* Strip Footing 100.00 LF 35.21 3,521 100.00 LF 35.21 3,521

* Spread Footings 4.00 EA 159.98 640 4.00 EA 159.98 640


Note:

FIREPROOFING COSTS $3,630 $1.21 $3,630 $1.21

07811 Fireproofing 3,630 $1.21 3,630 $1.21

* Firestopping @ Slab Edge 3,000.00 SF 1.21 3,630 3,000.00 SF 1.21 3,630


ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS $43,867 $14.62 $43,867 $14.62

05400 6" Metal Stud Exterior 7,700 $2.57 7,700 $2.57

* Exterior Metal Framing System 100.00 LF 77.00 7,700 100.00 LF 77.00 7,700

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05500 Miscellaneous Metals 206 $0.07 206 $0.07

* Slab Edge Embeds for Support of Skin Elements 100.00 LF 1.21 121 100.00 LF 1.21 121

* Misc metals for attachment of exterior elements 100.00 LF 0.85 85 100.00 LF 0.85 85

* xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

07100 Waterproofing 2,490 $0.83 2,490 $0.83

* Enclosure Moisture Barrier (15# Felt) 3,000.00 SF 0.83 2,490 3,000.00 SF 0.83 2,490

* xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

07200 Thermal Insulation 2,730 $0.91 2,730 $0.91

* 6" Batt Insulation 3,000.00 SF 0.91 2,730 3,000.00 SF 0.91 2,730

* xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

07900 Caulking & Sealants 191 $0.06 191 $0.06

* Enclosure Joint Sealants 100.00 LF 1.91 191 100.00 LF 1.91 191

* xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

The foundation system is based on a standard foundation with strip footings and spread footing on CIP Concrete Piles.

System elements identified are suggestions only - delete/change/add elements as required

STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

William and Mary Residence HallRequest For Qualifications

Structural System Comparison WorksheetATTACHMENT 5

All shaded cells have formulas.

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OPTION I OPTION II2-Way Concrete Flat Plate (Post Tensioned) Load Bearing Metal Studs with Deck & Joist on Bearing Walls

3,000 Floor SF 3,000 Skin SF 10'-0" Flr to Flr 3,000 Floor SF 3,000 Skin SF 10'-0" Flr to Flr(Assume 100' Perimeter) (Assume 100' Perimeter)

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT ITEM CSI SECTION COST/ QUANTITY UNIT UNIT ITEM CSI SECTION COST/

CSI DESCRIPTION COST COST TOTAL TOTAL SQ. FT. COST COST TOTAL TOTAL SQ. FT.

System elements identified are suggestions only - delete/change/add elements as required

William and Mary Residence HallRequest For Qualifications

Structural System Comparison WorksheetATTACHMENT 5

All shaded cells have formulas.

09250 Gypsum Systems 23,650 $7.88 23,650 $7.88

* Inside Exterior Gyp Wall 4,000.00 SF 4.84 19,360 4,000.00 SF 4.84 19,360

* Gyp Board Exterior Wall (Sheathing) 3,000.00 SF 1.43 4,290 3,000.00 SF 1.43 4,290

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09900 Painting 6,900 $2.30 6,900 $2.30

* Inside Exterior Gyp Wall 15,000.00 SF 0.46 6,900 15,000.00 SF 0.46 6,900

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INTERIOR SYSTEMS $18,205 $6.07 $18,205 $6.07

07300 Insulation 2,070 $0.69 2,070 $0.69

* Between Floor Acoustical Absorption Material 3,000.00 SF 0.69 2,070 3,000.00 SF 0.69 2,070

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07850 Firesafing* Rated wall head details for firesafing premium* xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

07900 Caulking and Sealants 955 $0.32 955 $0.32

* Sound/ Fire Caulking 500.00 LF 1.91 955 500.00 LF 1.91 955

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09250 Gypsum Systems 15,180 $5.06 15,180 $5.06

* Gyp Coffered and Flat Ceilings 3,000.00 SF 0.91 2,730 3,000.00 SF 0.91 2,730

* Furr concrete columns 50.00 LF 249.00 12,450 50.00 LF 249.00 12,450

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MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS $54,900 $18.30 $54,900 $18.30

15000 HVAC 26,700 $8.90 26,700 $8.90

* Hangers and installation premium 3,000.00 SF 8.90 26,700 3,000.00 SF 8.90 26,700

* Offsets and routing premium

15200 Plumbing 19,200 $6.40 19,200 $6.40

* Residence Hall Plumbing 3,000.00 SF 6.40 19,200 3,000.00 SF 6.40 19,200

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15400 Fire Protection 9,000 $3.00 9,000 $3.00

* Residence Hall Fire Protection 3,000.00 SF 3.00 9,000 3,000.00 SF 3.00 9,000

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WEATHER / WINTER PROTECTION PREMIUMS $10,800 $3.60 $10,800 $3.60

01000 Weather 10,800 $3.60 10,800 $3.60

* Weather protection and temp heating 300.00 CSF Flr 36.00 10,800 300.00 CSF Flr 36.00 10,800

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SUBTOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST $231,982 $231,982 $77.33 $229,657 $229,657 $76.55

Note: This estimate is provided as a comparison of structural systems and is not representative of the total project cost.

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Cost Comparison:

Blue Steel Builders has created a comprehensive cost comparison between a 2-way concrete flat plate structure and a load bearing metal studs with Deck & Joists system on bearing walls structure. The 2 structural systems are very similar in a cost comparison of a 3,000 square foot portion with 100 linear feet of exterior perimeter, but there are pros and cons with each system.

Concrete:

Concrete is stronger and more durable to corrosion and wear of a building. In a humid environment such as Virginia, concrete would provide a structure with a longer life cycle with less maintenance because of its protectiveness against water corrosion. Concrete also provides a natural thermal and acoustical insulation between floors and walls without the need for extra insulation. The structure integrity of a concrete structure will be more durable in the event of a fire, making the overall safety of the building increase in the event of a fire. However, a concrete structure can increase the price in various ways including an increased duration of the project and if the concrete is poured in the winter months, there could be a great increase for temporary heating of the concrete to allow the concrete to cure without freezing. A concrete structure will take need to be larger than a steel one, reducing the usable square footage of the building in the same footprint. In the end concrete will be a slightly more pricy structural option, but can save money in the long run with the thermal protection concrete provides as well as potential savings on liability insurance of the building because it is the safer option.

Steel:

A steel structure is still a very strong option and could be made durable to corrosion with different types of galvanization and insulation. A steel structure will greatly increase the speed of a project by eliminating the lengthy tasks of forming, pouring, and striping each floor and wall. Additionally, the schedule could be increased with offsite fabrication of steel members. This increase in schedule will translate to decreased general conditions and overhead on the project, which will increase the savings of this structure. However, steel will need an increase in insulation between walls for an acoustical and thermal barrier. Steel prices are also inconsistent and could increase if the market changes before the steel is bought.

In the end, if schedule and upfront cost are of the most concern then a structural steel building will be the better option for this residence hall. And if durability and safety are of the most concern then a concrete structure will be the better option. Blue Steel Builders provides expertise will both structural types and will discuss both options with the college upon acceptance of the project.

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Miscellaneous Considerations:

Of the numerous projects completed within the last 5 years, Blue Steel Builders has not had any conflicts with the Owner or Consultants as we are proactive in our collaboration with the entire team and manage the whole project correctly; from start to finish to avoid or mitigate problems before they arise. However, we do understand that conflicts can inevitably arise and Blue Steel Builders process for conflict resolution involves a transparent and collaborative effort of all stakeholders involved. The process is twofold, first being that the project has to be viewed as the ultimate priority by all involved. With this as the mindset for the design-build team from concept through commissioning, we will function as a cohesive team working towards our common goal. As the project design progresses the team will be tracking the budget and making all decisions based on bringing value to the project whether it be in cost, program, functionality, life cycle, sustainability, or efficiency, all factors will be taken into consideration. With this we will create a list that effectively will generate a pool of enhancements and/or buckets of money to assist in dealing with conflicts. The second part of the conflict resolution involves the specific item. Once the conflict is identified all parties involved will be brought together for a brainstorming session on the specific items of the issue and potential resolutions. There will be detailed studies of the potential solutions associated with constructability, cost, and schedule. Once complete the group will meet again to determine the solution that bring best value and keep the projects best interest first. If the solution has an impact on cost or schedule it will be negotiated and determined if this is something that should be funded from contingency or balanced out by revising another area or budget for the project.

Currently, our Richmond office is in the process of constructing two projects. The first being an innovative and state-of-the-art Science and Technology Building (STB) on the campus of the renowned University of Virginia (UV). The $109 million dollar masterpiece is being constructed faultlessly with the Design-Build delivery method. With such a delivery method, Blue Steel Builders is responsible for nearly all construction activity. Such activities include but are not limited to:

Subcontractor selection and management Preparing a design that pleases the client Generating and executing a proficient schedule Constructing the project Project closeout and warranty

STB will serve as a major recruiting tool for UV as it will attract top-level faculty,

researchers and students. The project is currently 88% completed and is on track to be finalized in 3 months; 6 months sooner than UV had originally anticipated. Since the project delivery is Design-Build, Blue Steel Builders has been and will be heavily involved in all aspects of the building process; from design to project closeout. Due to such involvement, we prefer the Design-Build delivery method because by combining our experience with our client’s expectations, a quality end product is certainly achievable. STB will be completed so far ahead of schedule due to superb communication with UV. By holding countless meetings with the schools Building Committee (UVBC), our BSB team saved valuable time by discussing crucial topics such as the design, schedule and constructability reviews. An example of such would be when our Design Manager proposed to construct the elevator shaft using only an exterior brick façade while insulating it with rigid board underneath instead of 3 wythes of solid brick. This simple suggestion shaved nearly 3 weeks off the schedule while

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compiling a staggering $1.5 million dollars in savings. By keeping in such close contact with UVBC, we were able to get the best of both worlds by utilizing the entire project teams valued input and making sure all of UV’s questions were clearly answered and that their expectations were met or exceeded. At BSB we understand that we are not the only experts in the construction industry, although we are among the top, we do recognize that our clients often have extraordinary input and we assess it as such.

The second project that Blue Steel Builders Richmond office is currently undertaking is the

construction of a new 260,000 square foot high school campus on 20 acres consisting of four buildings including two gymnasiums. Armstrong High School, located in Richmond, is scheduled to be completed in 7 months as it is 75% complete to date. The anticipated final completion date is 4 months ahead of schedule and is contributed to the Design-Build delivery. By effectively maximizing this project delivery method through years of experience, Blue Steel Builders was able to design and begin construction on a campus that the Richmond Union High School District (RUHS) is very pleased with. Since no one on the RUHS committee had any prior construction experience, RUHS treated BSB as their own consultant and general contractor. Blue Steel Builders stepped up and provided priceless input and feedback concerning all aspects of the project. Although RUHS did not have any construction knowledge, Blue Steel Builders still treated them as we do all other clients; with the utmost respect. We listened very closely to the desires of the RUHS committee for this high school and made absolute certain that their questions were transparently answered. Blue Steel Builders held weekly meetings with RUHS and helped familiarize our client with the entire construction process. By holding frequent meetings and providing input based off of cherished experience, BSB was able to reduce the overall price of the project by $10 million dollars. Overall, RUHS is very content with the Blue Steel Builders due to the responsibility that BSB has taken for all construction activity and the constant communication between BSB and RUHS involving any decisions.

With such projects being undertaken by Blue Steel Builders, and many similar ones already completed, we understand the unique challenges associated with building on academic campuses and how to effectively overcome issues that may arise. BSB knows that the student’s well-being is top priority. Therefore, we construct our projects around their schedule. We do not begin work until a reasonable hour, typically decided upon by our client, and schedule noisy activities during weekends or breaks so as to be as least disruptive as possible. In addition, our Experience Modification Rate is what many of our clients believe to be one of the strong points of Blue Steel Builders. In 2010 our EMR was .66, 2011 saw a rate of .64 while 2012 dropped to .61. We keep our EMR low due to the extraordinary employees of Blue Steel Builders who buy in to our safety program. Our craft people have made it known how much they respect our “Speak Up Listen Up” safety program because it gives them a sense of security when all employees believe strongly in safety. With such consistently low EMR rates and a strong sense of safety, WMBC can be assured that their students will be out of harm’s way if Blue Steel Builders is awarded this project.

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Team Statement

On behalf of all Blue Steel Builders employees, we would like to thank WMBC for considering our firm for your upcoming residence hall and it is with great honor that we present to you our statement of qualifications for your future project. We hope that by reading this proposal you will realize our true passion for Design-Build projects. Blue Steel Builders experience with this particular project delivery method is extensive and our desire to construct successful projects while providing superb customer service is second to none. We strive to go above and beyond all other competitors in every aspect of the construction project. It is our goal to provide an end product that our clients are overly pleased with and to build lifelong, productive relationships. We have worked on many academic projects and thoroughly enjoy the special challenges that they present. At Blue Steel Builders, we feel as if we are masters of educational projects because we understand the distinct conditions and requirements that such projects will provide and we know how to successfully and professionally deal with them.

The College of William and Mary can rest assured that they will be receiving Blue Steel Builders finest employees when it comes to higher education projects and the Design-Build delivery method. Each member of the proposed team has been hand selected based off of individual strengths and qualities. In addition, the entire team has worked together before on successful projects and therefore fully understands the true meaning of teamwork and collaboration. Our potent combination of enthusiastic employees with valuable experience added with Blue Steel Builders unique aptitude for the Design-Build delivery method means that a successful project completed ahead of schedule and under budget is remarkably attainable.

Blue Steel Builders is proud to present our distinctive qualifications for the College of William and Mary Residence Hall and we hope that you are as eager as we are to construct a second home for students in a safe and efficient manner. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate our Project Manager Zach Hoover who will be more than happy to assist. Thank you for providing us with the opportunity to showcase our qualifications. We look forward to collaborating with you in the near future.

Best Regards,

The Blue Steel Builders Team,

Zach Hoover, Project Manager

Zach Belsey, Project Superintendent

Chris Marchese, Preconstruction Manager

Shawn Heikens, Design Manager

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