Item 15 - Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub Building Project

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• A young and agile firm that can effectively respond to our clients' needs and schedules • Readiness: Our firm has several large scale projects reaching their construction completion and plan check submittals and will be able to devote our resources to the successful implementation of the requirements of this project. • A collaborative work process that builds long term relationships and can effectively leverage your institution's human and technical capital. • A deep dedication to sustainable principles. LOC has been recognized for its implementation of sustainable practices in response to the challenges that our cities and our planet are facing as a result of climate change. We are signatories to the AIA 2030 Challenge that maps a path for the design community to reduce the climate change impacts of new construction and major renovation projects through our implementation of design strategies, energy efficient technologies, on -site renewable energy systems. • Ability to navigate various public agencies for planning and permitting. Our firm has successfully obtained planning and plan check approval in the City of Los Angeles, City of Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, West Hollywood, and other local and out of state jurisdictions. As the challenges of 2020 arose, we have been able to quickly adapt to changing protocol in obtaining these approvals. • LOC is a certified DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise), SBE (Small Business Enterprise), MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), SABE (Subcontinent Asian Business Enterprise, and a SDB (Small Disadvantaged Business). Our principals, Ali Jeevanjee and Poonam Sharma are deeply dedicated to the thoughtful design of educational spaces. As LOC is small firm, both principals will remain fully involved in the project from start to end. We have assembled a team that has worked together successfully to deliver similar types of project for similar clients, creating stellar spaces that respond to the modern needs of today's students, inspiring the occupants to have ownership over these spaces, while adhering to the constraints of both time and budget. Our dedication to sustainable practices informs our design decisions and helps to create spaces that are healthy for the students and the faculty through the introduction of natural ventilation, natural lighting, and constantly finding opportunities for materials and systems that anchor the community to a responsible future. very much enjoyed visiting the site and meeting with yourself and the zoo team and in speaking with our civil engineer at KFPP who directly worked on the master plan and is currently working on the Howler Monkey Exhibit, we believe that we have a good understanding of the role that the Santa Ana Zoo plays in the community at large. Our combination of deep experience with the design of educational experience and the capabilities of young, dynamic firm make LOC uniquely suited to assist your team in the development of your campus. In appreciation of your consideration, Poonam Sharma Principal LOC Architects poonam@loc-arch.com LOC SANTA ANA ZOO Architects COMMUNITY HUB BUILIDNG "THE HIVE" RFP March 23, 2023 5