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Space Planning & Architectural Consulting Services {RFP No, 20-0403 INTRODUCTION GPa's experience involves collaboration with public agencies on a broad range of projects with varying complexity, scope of work, and size; • We have expertise In needs assessment, space, and master planning for a large range of public facilities including many local Municipal/Wafer District Campuses and Headquarter facilities. • We have a wealth of experience with public agencies building new community centers, classrooms, training rooms, administration buildings, and city yard facilities from the ground up - schematic design through construction administration and permitting. We offer full services in Architecture and Interior Design, • Our skills and experience encompass working with the community and the ctyto attain entitlements for projects large and small. We are able to generate 3D renderings and clear graphics that communicate a project's intention to owners, community, and the project team. r1R0Jr-(7T ter E! AP11 STY Our philosophy involves having Jack, the principal, work on the project day to day from project initiation up through move -in day and beyond. Beyond having the principal involved throughout all phases, we ensure that a great relationship and rapport is maintained with a consistent team. Either Vic or Kent will be providing protect support along side Jack throughout the entire course of the project. No assigned personnel will be substituted without the approval of the City. Because there is no Interruption in communication with leadership transition, we have a high success rate in completing projects within scope, on time, and on budget. i.WRONI'u'EI_`NIA1. SrENSILWHY Gillis + Panichapan Architects, Inc. believe sustainabiiity is a major cornerstone of our practice and work. Whether or not a project seeks certification for LEED, we commit to sustainable practices in every one of the projects we work on. Considering cost and schedule, we maximize our projects to contain the greatest number of sustainable features within the design. We believe this is an optimal approach for cost savings, long term maintenance, and minimizing impact on the site and the environment overall. Every architect at GPa Is LEED accredited and well quaiifled to guide your project towards practical sustainable design solutions or LEED certification. We have achieved LEED certification in a large number of our municipal projects. -pb A8: r�1. At the beginning of a project for any size and budget range, our approach to effectively manage the project cost, schedule and qualify begins with defining the project scope, and aligning It to the City's goals, budget, and timing for completion. This Information Is presented and discussed at the Kick-off meeting with the Agency and the goals are mutually established. In the event where the project budget and timeline is defined prior to the meeting, we will develop and submit the preliminary schedule denoting key milestones and deliverables for the City to review and obtain their feedback at the Klckoff meeting. During the progress of the project design, formal organized workshops will be provided to share our findings with the City's Team. The project progress will be presented in Interactive workshops for input and guidance for Iterative refinements. These workshops would Involve collaboration with the City's staff to discuss design ideas and how it impacts operational needs. This process wlll be a chance to showcase progress and gauge reaction. We are skilled with design communications, our drawings and renderings are used optimally and effectively to communicate Ideas and bring the City's vision to life be It early conceptual stage, design development, or right up through guidance of issues during construction stages. 2 5 a p3,a3 c y or Santo Am- e RFP 09 .. �..... 9 org Page 09