Wendel - Erie 1 BOCES

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
ERIE 1 BOCES
BUILDING CONDITION SURVEY
(R14-BCS0514)
Table of Contents
Erie 1 BOCES – Building Condition Survey
R14-BCS0514
Cover Letter
Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
Section 1
Corporate Information
Section 2
Key Personnel
Section 3
Relevant Project Experience
 Client References
Section 4
Project Approach
Section 5
Fee & Insurance
Section 1
Corporate Information
Corporate Information
Section 1
Wendel is a full-service integrated firm, equally strong in its various
disciplines including architecture, engineering, energy services and
construction management.
We love what we do and it shows in our innovative award-winning projects.
From working on unique and challenging projects across the country, we’ve
become experts in what we do. You need a firm that is both experienced
and easy to work with. We are that partner.
Our passion shows in the relationships we have built over the last 70 years.
We’ve worked with clients in many different markets providing them with
exceptional service. We approach every project with the same thought
process: Success depends on our ability to listen carefully, respond with
solutions that are cost effective and sustainable, and communicate
regularly with our clients throughout the lifecycle of the project.
Our unique project delivery methodology ensures that key players from our
offices, regardless of location, are engaged in all facets of projects in which
they are involved. We utilize technologies, such as Cisco Webex audio/
video conferencing that allows for real time desktop and document
sharing.
Previous Company Names
Wendel WD Architecture, Engineering, Surveying and Landscape
Architecture, PC is a member of a consolidated group of Wendel
companies. The Wendel organization began in 1940 by Leon Wendel.
Other names throughout our history include Wendel Engineers, PC (1975)
and Wendel Duchscherer Architects & Engineers, PC (2000).
CORPORATE PROFILE
Wendel provides not
only a solution, but
also a unique way of
looking at a problem.
Corporate Information
Section 1
Wendel’s company headquarters are in Buffalo, NY. In order to better serve
our clients, we now have offices in the NY Metro; Minneapolis, MN;
Phoenix, AZ; Richmond, VA; and Washington, DC.
Wendel Ranked:
175 in Architectural Record Top 250
323 in ENR Top 500
CORPORATE PROFILE
Corporate Information
Section 1
Personnel
27 Architects
11 Mechanical Engineers
6 Electrical Engineers
21 Energy Engineers
6 Structural Engineers
25 Civil Engineers
5 Transportation Engineers
Licensure / Registration
40 Professional Engineers (PE)
2 Structural Engineer License (SE)
7 Engineers-in-Training (EIT)
3 GIS Professional (GISP)
14 Registered Architects (RA, AIA)
5 Registered Landscape Architects (RLA)
35 LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
6 Landscape Architects
8 Surveyors
2 Professional Land Surveyors (PLS)
2 Certified Planners (AICP)
9 Construction Inspectors
8 Certified Energy Managers (CEM)
3 Construction Managers
8 Certified Energy Auditors (CEA)
10 Draftsmen/Designers
1 Grant Writer
1 Renewable Energy Professional (REP)
2 Certified Measurement &
3 GIS Analyst/Technician
Verification Professional (CMVP)
3 Information Technology
3 National Institute for Certification in
20 Technical Support
24 Administrative
Engineering Technologies (NICET)
1 Licensed Juris Doctor, NY (JD)
1 Contracts Coordinator
1 Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
3 Planners
4 Project Management Professionals (PMP)
2 Transportation Specialists
Office Locations
GREAT-LAKES REGION / BUFFALO, NY
140 John James Audubon Parkway
Suite 201
Amherst, New York 14228
P 716.688.0766
535 Washington Street, Suite 603
Buffalo, New York 14203
P 716.688.0766
NORTH-EAST REGION / LONG ISLAND, NY
898 Veterans Memorial Highway
Suite 310
Hauppauge, New York 11788
P 631.863.1930
MID-ATLANTIC REGION / WASHINGTON, DC
1420 King Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
P 703.299.8718
SOUTH-EAST REGION / RICHMOND, VA
9 South 12th Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
P 804.308.9670
SOUTH-WEST REGION / TEMPE, AZ
464 South Farmer Ave.
Suite 101
Tempe, Arizona 85281
P 877.293.6335
MID-WEST REGION / MINNEAPOLIS, MN
111 Washington Avenue North
Suite 300
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
P 612.332.1401
Section 2
Key Personnel
Key Personnel
Section 2
ERIE 1 BOCES
Building Condition Survey
(R14-BCS0514)
WENDEL LEADERSHIP TEAM
Whitney K. Vantine, Ed. D.
Project Advisor
Tracy Conhiser-Uy, RA, LEED AP
Project Architect
Peter T. vom Scheidt, PE, LC
Project Engineer/Electrical Engineer
WENDEL TEAM
Jennifer A. Hill, LEED AP, BECxP,
CxA+BE
Architect
David L. Kenyon, RLA, ASLA
Landscape Architect
John J. Rauen, PE
Electrical Engineer
Carl R. Lubick, PE
Mechanical Engineer
Paul N. Maiorana
Mechanical Designer
James A. Boje, PE
Structural Engineer
Whitney K. Vantine, Ed. D.
Project Advisor
Dr. Vantine recently retired as Superintendent of Schools for
Tonawanda City School District in New York. His career in K-12 schools
has spanned over 35 years, 22 of which he served as Superintendent of
Schools in a variety of districts ranging from rural or suburban, to small
city, across the Empire State.
CERTIFICATIONS
His commitment to educate future generations has led to his position as
Education Specialist at Wendel where he can assist districts as they
navigate an ever-changing 21st Century learning environment. Dr.
Vantine’s passion lies in helping districts determine how best to support
technological advancements, continued diversity, space constraints,
increasing expectations and decreasing budgets.
EDUCATION
Dr. Vantine has been involved in numerous award-winning capital
projects in multiple school districts, each of which presented vast levels
of funding and complexity. He has many years of experience working
with Boards of Education, District Administrations and the State
Education Office of Facilities and Planning to achieve innovative design
without straining tax payers or fiscal budgets. Dr. Vantine is well-versed
in the necessary steps required to bring a successful capital project to
fruition.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE





Friendship Central School District, Friendship, NY – Managed $2.5 million
capital project including auditorium seat renovation, addition of an
exterior elevator, portable bus lift mechanism, and asbestos
abatement
Union Springs Central School District, Union Springs, NY – Led a $15 million
capital project that covered a variety of improvements, including
classroom addition, playground renovation, foundation work at
multiple elementary schools, and parking lot renovations. The
project scope also included a new athletic complex with
football/baseball/softball/soccer fields, track, bleachers and
scoreboard; new gymnasium, locker rooms and fitness center; and
renovation of existing spaces to accommodate a two-story library
and an auditorium
Lewiston-Porter Central School District, Youngstown, NY – Instrumental in
the formulation of a $26 million capital project that included a
Master Traffic Flow Plan, athletic field renovations, middle school
music wing renovation due to fire, and mold abatement
Cold Spring Harbor Central School District, Cold Spring Harbor, NY –
Managed a capital project with a budget of $1.75 million covering
four (4) schools. The project scope included an elementary school
library, district office and primary school renovations; asbestos
abatement; water main and masonry repairs; window and roof
replacement; and various site work
Tonawanda City School District, Tonawanda, NY – Instrumental in the
$11.9 million capital project consisting of an athletic stadium and
arts addition. The project includes a 1,500-seat stadium with
synthetic turf field and all-weather track, and space for the growing
fine and performing arts programs
RESUME - VANTINE
School Administration and
Supervision (SAS)
School District
Administration (SDA)
NOVA Southeastern University,
Ed. D. Educational Leadership
Ithaca College, Master of
Science, Teaching Analysis
and Curriculum Design
Ithaca College, Bachelor of
Science, K-12 Physical
Education
AFFILIATIONS
Strategic Partners Advisory
Board – NYS Council of School
Superintendents
Executive Committee – NYS
Council of School
Superintendents
House of Delegates – NYS
Council of School
Superintendents
Governing Board – NYS
Representative, American
Association of School
Administrators
Board of Directors – NYS
Association of Small City
School Districts
Section VI Executive
Committee E.C.I.C.
Superintendent
Representative
Board of Directors –
Opportunities Unlimited
of Niagara
PUBLICATIONS
“Leading with Courage” – The
Council of School
Superintendents, 2010
Converge Magazine –
Education and Technology
Journal, Fall 2003
“Interaction Analysis on
Burned Out Teachers” –
Journal of Teaching in Physical
Education, Winter 1984
Tracy Conhiser-Uy, RA, LEED AP BD+C
Project Architect
Tracy Conhiser-Uy, RA, is the newest member of Wendel’s architectural
group. With 15 years of experience in providing a wide range of
architectural services for multiple markets, Tracy’s passion is focused
on educational facilities – both for preK-12 and higher education. Her
experience includes original design, facility upgrades, programming and
building envelope studies. Tracy is also intimately familiar with the New
York State Education Department guidelines and all phases of school
construction. Recognized for her ability to deliver multi-million dollar
construction projects on time and on budget, Tracy’s first class
communication and coordination of the project team ensures overall
client satisfaction.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
 Williamsville Central School District, Williamsville, NY - Project Manager for a
2010 district-wide building condition survey and 5-year planning
report, encompassing 16 buildings in the district. Project included
the design and implementation of an online, custom report
 North Tonawanda City School District, Williamsville, NY - Project Manager for
a 2010 district-wide building condition survey, including design and
implementation of an online, custom report generating system to
utilize the survey information
 BPS #79 Pfc. William Grabiarz School of Excellence, Buffalo, NY - Project
Manager of a comprehensive forensic building study of this 12-year
old building to determine sources of water infiltration and to design
roof, wall and skylight modifications.
 BPS #76 Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy, Buffalo, NY – Project
Programmer for this $17.4M award-winning project involving
additions and renovations to a circa 1920s structure which provided
a complete academic facility for Pre-K through Grade 8 and received
a Business First Brick by Brick Award for Best Educational Project in
2010.
 BPS #84 Health Care Center for Children at ECMC, Buffalo, NY - Project
Manager/Project Architect for this $11.5M reconstruction program
which increased accessibility and security for children with severe
medical disabilities.
 Allegany-Limestone Central School District - Capital Improvements, Allegany,
NY
o Phase I- Construction support for new $55M Middle/High School
o Phase II – Technical support for natatorium, classroom and
office additions to Middle High School as well as renovations at
Elementary Schools
o Phase III – Project Architect for new Bus Maintenance Facility
and alterations to Elementary School
o Phase IV – Project Manager of $5.5M project to renovate the
Districts science labs, design of a classroom addition, security
upgrades and new elevator
 Lackawanna Central School District, Capital Improvements, Lackawanna, NY Project Architect for this $8M design and renovation program to the
district’s middle/high school.
RESUME - CONHISER-UY
LICENSE
Registered Architect: State of
New York
CERTIFICATION
LEED Accredited Professional
EDUCATION
MA, Architecture, State
University of New York at
Buffalo
BPS, Architecture, State
University of New York at
Buffalo
AAS, Architectural Engineering
Technology, State University of
New York at Alfred
Peter T. vom Scheidt, PE, LC
Project Engineer / Electrical Engineer
Peter vom Scheidt, a Professional Engineer and Lighting Certified, has
over 40 years of diverse electrical engineering and project management
experience. His expertise extends from industrial power through process
and machine controls, to power, lighting, and special systems in
commercial, educational and healthcare facilities. He is recognized for
his data networking and communications systems designs, theatrical
lighting and award winning customized lighting designs. Additionally, Mr.
vom Scheidt has provided numerous studies ranging from building
mechanical and electrical systems evaluations to accident and fire
forensic reports. Clients appreciate his breadth of experience along with
his organizational and communication skills. Also, Mr. vom Scheidt’s
masters degree in Business Administration (MBA), provides him with
additional insight into his clients’ financial and budgetary concerns. He
is an active member of the National Society of Professional Engineers
(NSPE) and the Illuminated Engineering Society. He has co-authored
articles on energy management systems and emergency power systems
for EC&M magazine, a national electrical construction and maintenance
publication, and has been a featured speaker at Western New York
professional venues.
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
LICENSE
Professional Engineer, New
York; Virginia, Washington, DC,
Pennsylvania, Georgia, Florida,
Massachusetts, Arizona, West
Virginia, Puerto Rico
Lighting Certified (LC)
EDUCATION
State University of New York at
Buffalo, Bachelor of Science,
Electrical Engineering
Canisius College, MBA
AFFILIATIONS
National Society of
Professional Engineers (NSPE)
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Erie Niagara Chapter Treasurer
 Akron Central School District, Building Additions & Renovations, Akron, NY Design through construction administration services for expansion
and renovation, including various classrooms, performing arts center
& athletic facilities. Electrical designs for power, emergency power,
lighting, and special systems including data networks, telephone,
clock, fire alarm, CATV, sound, pro-sound, theatrical lighting, and
multimedia distribution systems ($22.5m)
 Buffalo Public Schools, Buffalo, NY
 Bennett High School Additions and Alterations - Restoration
 All High Stadium Renovation - Restoration
 Grover Cleveland Vocational High School - Restoration including
renovation of all teaching spaces, and all new building systems.
Electrical design for reconstruction including power, emergency
power, and special systems consisting of: data networks,
telephone, clocks, fire alarm, CCTV, sound, pro sound and
theatrical lighting
 Riverside Institute of Technology - Restoration including renovation of
all teaching spaces, and all new building systems. Electrical
design for reconstruction including power, emergency power, and
special systems consisting of: data networks, telephone, clocks,
fire alarm, CCTV, sound, pro sound and theatrical lighting
 District-wide Technology Project -Project included connecting all
district buildings to a common data network and establishing the
first “E-Rate” project for the District
 Northwest Academy, - Mechanical electrical designs for new school
including power, emergency power, lighting, and special systems
including data networks, telephone, clocks , fire alarm, CATV,
sound, pro-sound, and theatrical lighting systems
Illuminating Engineering
Society (IES)
RESUME - VOM SCHEIDT
AWARDS
Erie Niagara Chapter NYSSPE
– Distinguished Service Award
IES NA – International Award
of Merit – Kalamazoo
Intermodal Transportation
Center
New York State Society of
Professional Engineers –
Meritorious Service Award
2010
ACEC New York – Silver Award
for Engineering Excellence for
the Inamori Kyocera Museum
of Fine Ceramics at the New
York State College of Ceramics
at Alfred University
IES NA – International Award
of Merit – Lighting
Replacement at The University
of Buffalo, Alumni Arena
IES NA – International Award
of Merit (3)– Lighting Design at
the Inamori Kyocera Museum
of Fine Ceramics at the New
York State College of Ceramics
at Alfred University
Peter T. vom Scheidt, PE, LC
Project Engineer / Electrical Engineer
 Eden Central School District, Eden, NY - Multiple reconstruction and
addition projects. Electrical designs for power, lighting, theatrical
lighting, and special systems including district wide data and
telephone networks, CATV, sound, and multiple pro-sound systems
 Fillmore Central School District, Fillmore, NY - Reconstruction and addition
project, and new bus maintenance facility. Electrical designs for
power, lighting, athletic field lighting, and special systems including
fire alarm, data and telephone networks, CATV, sound, and prosound systems
 Genesee Valley Central School District, Belmont, NY - Mechanical and
electrical designs for new school and bus garage including power,
emergency power, lighting, fire alarm and special systems including
data networks, telephone, CATV, sound, pro-sound, multimedia room,
and theatrical lighting systems
 Gowanda Central School District, Gowanda, NY - Multiple reconstruction
and addition projects including middle and elementary school
additions, and renovation of bus garage. Electrical designs for power,
emergency power, lighting, theatrical lighting, and special systems
including fire alarm, district wide data and telephone networks,
CATV, clocks, sound, pro-sound, and multimedia distribution systems
 Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District, Kenmore, NY - Multiple
reconstruction projects at Kenmore East and West and several
elementary schools including electrical service upgrades, data and
clean power distribution. Developed designs for new bus facility
 Niagara Wheatfield Central School District, Additions and Reconstruction,
Sanborn, NY - Multiple projects including reconstruction, additions to
all schools and the bus garage, reconstructed stadium and a new
elementary school. Electrical designs for power, emergency power,
lighting, theatrical lighting, and special systems including fire alarm,
district wide data and telephone networks, CATV, sound, and prosound systems
 North Collins Central School District, Additions and Reconstruction, North
Collins, NY - Reconstruction and additions to the high and elementary
schools. Electrical designs for power, emergency power, lighting,
theatrical lighting, and special systems including fire alarm, district
wide data network, CATV, sound, and pro-sound systems
 Tonawanda City School District, Tonawanda, NY - Reconstruction and
additions at all district buildings. Electrical designs for power,
emergency power, lighting, and special systems including fire alarm,
district wide data networks, district wide telephone systems, district
wide multi-media distribution, theatrical lighting, sound and prosound systems, and athletic field lighting and sound.
 Williamsville Central School District, Williamsville, NY - Multiple projects
including reconstruction and additions and a new middle school.
Electrical designs for power, emergency power, lighting, and special
systems including fire alarm, district wide data networks, VoIP
telephone systems, television distribution, theatrical lighting, sound
and pro-sound systems
RESUME - VOM SCHEIDT
Jennifer A. Hill, LEED AP, BECxP, CxA+BE
Architect
Jennifer Hill earned a Building Surveying degree in her native England,
and then used that expertise to work for 16 years on the design and
renovation of existing, and often historic, structures. Since coming to
Wendel 8 years ago, Ms. Hill has been involved primarily in education
projects, and has developed a special expertise in the design of science
labs. She was in charge of all lab design for our Bennett High School
renovation project. Additional experience includes architectural design
with primary focus on renovation, refurbishment, and conversion of
existing buildings. Ms. Hill is highly sought after for her collaborative
approach and her exceptional attention to detail.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
 Amherst Central School District, Amherst, NY – building condition surveys
 Canisteo School District, Canisteo, NY – building condition surveys
 Newfane Central School District, Newfane, NY – building additions and
building condition surveys
 Akron Central School District, Akron, NY – Capital Project - Project Architect
for $25 Million construction project, covering new addition for Music
rooms and practice spaces.
 Williamsville Central School District, NY – interior alterations to
accommodate upgrades to data system including new server room.
 Buffalo School District, Buffalo, NY – NYPA boiler replacement at various
schools
 Buffalo Board of Education, School 86 – Renovations & Alterations
 Buffalo Board of Education, Bennett High School Additions and Alterations,
Buffalo, NY - $20M restoration and expansion of Buffalo’s flagship
high school. The classic 1923 brick structure was renovated
throughout, and 18 new classrooms added including 7 science labs
 Rochester City School District, Rochester, NY – energy conservation
measures
 Canisius High School, Buffalo, NY-window replacement
 Kendall Central School District, Kendall New York – renovation of toilet
facilities and window replacement
 Kenmore – Tonawanda Union Free School District, Kenmore, NY – renovation
of science rooms/labs and masonry repairs
 Kenmore Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District, Kenmore New York –
Capital Improvements Project-window replacement
 Kenmore Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District, Kenmore New York –
renovation of former manufacturing facility into new, state of the art
Bus Maintenance/Transportation Facility, including window
replacement
 Parkfield Primary School, Wolverhampton, England – improvements to
classrooms
 State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY – interior alterations and
finishes for new video scoreboard and control room at Alumni Arena
RESUME - HILL
CERTIFICATION
LEED Accredited Professional
Building Enclosure
Commissioning Process
Provider
Commissioning Authority +
Building Enclosure Knowledge
Requirements
EDUCATION
BS, (Honors) Building
Surveying, University of
Reading, Berkshire, England
AAS, Computer Aided Drafting
and Design (CADD), Niagara
County Community College, NY
BTEC Higher National
Certificate in Building Studies,
Exeter College, Devon, England
BTEC National Certificate in
Building Studies, Barnstaple
College, Devon, England
David L. Kenyon, RLA, LEED AP BD+C, ASLA
Landscape Architect
Mr. Kenyon has 26 years of experience in landscape architecture and
site development involving construction documentation for a wide range
of projects including parks and recreation facilities, streetscapes,
bikeways, public transportation facilities, schools and sports facilities.
As a project landscape architect his responsibilities include site design,
layout, utilities, grading, drainage, planting design and specifications.
He is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE













Tonawanda City School District Capital Project, Tonawanda, NY ($11.9M) — Clint Small Athletic Facility/Stadium –football/soccer
field/track/stadium/bleachers/score board/press
box/concession/restrooms
— Bus loop Secondary Building – front student drop, back of school
athletic/emergency responder entrance
— Main parking lot expansion Secondary Building
— Roof Replacement and repair – Mullen Elementary complete
replacement, Riverview partial replacement
— Music Rooms Secondary Building – Renovation (raise roof area) for
HS Band/Choral areas
— Fitness Complex
— New Locker Rooms
— Technology Secondary Building phone updates
Rochester City School District, Service Center Additions and Alterations,
Rochester, NY – demolition of nine adjacent houses, expansion of
parking, construction of a new facility for building and grounds group,
renovated facilities for the Food Service and Security Departments
Canisteo Central School District Additions and Alterations, Canisteo, NY
Charles Upson Elementary School Site Design, Lockport, NY
North Park Middle School Additions and Alterations, Lockport, NY
Sweet Home Athletic Fields, Amherst, NY
Newfane School District, District Wide Additions and Alterations, Newfane, NY
Fredonia State College, Service Complex Renovations, Fredonia, NY –
renovations / relocation of facility to deal with the immediate safety
concerns relative to the loading docks
State University of New York at Buffalo, Signage Landscaping, Buffalo, NY –
landscaping at major entrance signs for both the north and south
campuses; including design and construction administration
State University Construction Fund – State University of New York at
Fredonia, Steele Hall Natatorium, Fredonia, NY
State University of New York at Buffalo - Master Landscape Plan, North
and South Campuses, Buffalo, NY - landscape designer responsible
for: preparing presentation graphics supporting the master plan
St. Bonaventure University Fine Arts Center Site Development, Olean, NY
ECIDA / ECC Center for Competitiveness, Buffalo, NY - site selection study
for advanced technology training center
RESUME - KENYON
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
LICENSE
Registered Landscape
Architect, State of New York
CERTIFICATION
LEED Accredited Professional
Building Design + Construction
EDUCATION
AAS, Civil Engineering
Technology, Erie Community
College
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Autodesk Civil 3D 2010
MicroStation Training, Niagara
County Community College
Project Management
Operating Standards by AMS
Management Systems
John J. Rauen, PE
Electrical Engineer
John J. Rauen, PE, electrical engineer has over 23 years of experience
in Electrical Design, Engineering and Project Management. Mr. Rauen
has extensive experience in power distribution, instrumentation, control
systems, commercial power, lighting and systems design. John
completed training courses on fiber optic and Category 5 cable
including hands on installation and testing of Category 5 and fiber optic
cable along with fiber optic splicing and connections. He has also
completed training on Arc Flash Hazard Analysis. Mr. Rauen has the
administrative leadership and technical skills necessary to provide a
successful project outcome.
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
LICENSE
Professional Engineer, NY
EDUCATION
Erie Community College, A.A.S.
Electrical Engineering
New York State Principals &
Practice of Engineering
AWARDS
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
 Lockport School District Lockport, NY - Computer cabling project - as the
Electrical Engineer on the project, responsibilities included: design
of computer network drops for 11 schools in Lockport City School
District included power distribution upgrades for each school along
with Access control system with security cameras at each school.
The network cabling design was for 6 drops per classroom using
enhanced category 5 cable to network closets with air conditioned
cabinets and patch panels. Cable tray as well as surface mounted
raceway was used for category 5 cable installation. Fiber optic cable
was used from wiring closet to wiring closet. The project involved
installation of approximately 2500 category 5 drops.
 Emmet Belknap Middle School, Lockport, NY - Classroom and cafeteria
addition and renovation – power, lighting, fire alarm system, new
kitchen facilities
 Lockport High School Additions and Alterations, Lockport, NY - Power and
lighting expansion, fire alarm system, new gym lighting and
scoreboard
 Charles Upson Elementary School Renovation, Lockport, NY - Additions and
alterations
 George Southard Elementary School, Lockport, NY - Additions and
alterations – power and lighting, computer room, new telephone, and
PA system
 East Aurora Central School District, East Aurora, NY - Energy audit of all
schools within the district. Results included lighting and motor
measures. All of the lighting and motor measures were implemented
with the help of a New York State Electric and Gas program that
funded up to 2/3 of the project cost
 Dryden Central School District Energy Audit - Energy audit of all schools
within the district. Results included lighting and motor measures. All
of the lighting and motor measures were implemented with the help
of a New York State Electric and Gas program that funded up to 2/3
of the project cost
 DASNY, SUNY at Brockport, Brockport, NY - Concept study for
reconstructing an existing courtyard to make it more user-friendly to
the students.
RESUME - RAUEN
ACEC Platinum Award – Town
of Amherst WPCF Generator
Load Curtailment Design
IES NA – North American
Award of Merit – Niagara Falls
Observation Tower
TRAINING
Arc Flash Hazard Analysis I
Arc Flash Hazard Analysis II
Fiber Optic Training
PLC Training
Carl R. Lubick, PE
Mechanical Engineer
Carl Lubick has over 17 years of mechanical design and project
management experience. His expertise encompasses all phases of
mechanical design for many types of HVAC, plumbing, and fire
protection systems. His project work in industrial, healthcare,
educational, transportation and commercial facilities spans throughout
New York State and the Northeast. His focus on energy management
includes energy conservation studies and implementation of energy
saving programs.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
 Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District, Energy Performance
Contract – HVAC upgrades and kitchen equipment conversions
 Southwestern Central School District, Energy Efficiency Improvement Study,
Jamestown, NY – energy efficiency improvement study of HVAC systems
 Trumansburg Central School District, Energy Efficiency Improvement Study,
Trumansburg, NY – energy efficiency improvement study of HVAC
systems for multiple buildings in the school system
 West Seneca Central School District, Energy Efficiency Improvement Study, West
Seneca, NY – energy efficiency improvement study of HVAC systems for
multiple buildings in the school system
 Eldred Central School District, Eldred, NY – HVAC design work for
conversion from electric heat to fossil fuel
 Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District, Administration
Building Improvements, Tonawanda, NY – Administration Building server
room and emergency generator capital improvements project
 Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District, Transportation Facility
Improvements, Tonawanda, NY – design of improvements for HVAC,
plumbing and fire protection for transportation facility
 Akron Central School District, HVAC / Plumbing Improvements, Akron, NY –
determined feasibility and verified probable costs for HVAC and
plumbing improvements
 Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District, HVAC Alterations, Tonawanda,
NY – HVAC alterations and improvements of the elevator machine
rooms and wheelchair ramp
 Andover Central School District, Energy Performance Contract, Andover, NY –
HVAC design improvements
 Spencerport Central School District, Spencerport, NY – backflow prevention
design
 West Irondequoit Central School District, West Irondequoit, NY – HVAC and
plumbing improvements
 New Paltz Central School District, Transportation Garage, New Paltz, NY – HVAC
and plumbing design for new transportation garage
 Elba Central School District, Elba, NY – HVAC and plumbing design for
improvements to existing school and new addition
 Ramapo Central School District, Ramapo, NY – HVAC design for alterations
and improvements to facility
 City Honors High School, Buffalo, NY – HVAC and plumbing design for ADA
alterations and improvements
RESUME - LUBICK
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
LICENSE
Professional Engineer, State of
New York
EDUCATION
State University of New York at
Buffalo, Bachelor of Science,
Mechanical Engineering
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Heating,
Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE)
Paul N. Maiorana
Mechanical Designer
Paul N. Maiorana has been a mechanical designer with Wendel for over
27 years. His design experience includes heating, ventilating and air
conditioning systems for new and existing buildings. Assignments have
included renovations to schools, energy efficiency improvements for
various schools and municipalities and ventilation system modifications
and humidification to improve indoor air quality for institutional
facilities. Mr. Maiorana recently completed renovations to Bennett High
School and All High Stadium under the Buffalo Public Schools, Phase 2
Construction projects.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
 Buffalo Public Schools, Phase 2 Construction Projects – Additions and
Renovations to existing HVAC System
 Lancaster Central Schools Renovations, Lancaster, NY - modifications to
existing heating and ventilation systems
 Newfane Central School District, Newfane, NY – HVAC and District Wide
Technology Improvements
 New York Power Authority Clean Air for Schools Program, Replacement of Coal
Boilers - Buffalo Schools, Buffalo, NY
 Wilson Central School District Engineering Renovations, Wilson, NY – HVAC
 Kenmore – Town of Tonawanda, Science Lab Renovations, Kenmore, NY
 DASNY, SUNY Brockport, NY –Concept study for reconstructing an
existing courtyard to make it more user-friendly to the students.
 Buffalo State, State University of New York - CFC Chiller Replacement /
Retrofit, Buffalo, NY
 Cyclotron Vault and Radiopharmaceutical Production Facility, School of Nuclear
Medicine, Buffalo, NY - design and layout of HVAC systems for
laboratories
 ECIDA Advanced Technology Training Center, Buffalo, NY – HVAC
 Great Lakes Laboratory and Field Station, Buffalo, NY - design and layout of
HVAC system for laboratories
 New York Power Authority Energy Services Program (ESP) – Energy efficiency
improvements for the City of Rochester
 State University of New York at Buffalo - Chilled Water Piping Studies and
Repairs, Amherst, NY
 Mount St. Mary's Hospital of Niagara Falls, Lewiston, NY - replace critical
care air handling units; equipment selection, design, and layout of
ductwork including controls
 Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Batavia, NY - replacement of 2 high
pressure steam boilers
 Erie County Correctional Facility, Alden, NY - indoor air quality
improvements including control of visual particulates, ventilation
system modifications and humidification
 Erie County Home Air Conditioning Upgrade, Alden, NY - HVAC system design
for 650-bed nursing home facility
 Hospice Buffalo Renovation, Cheektowaga, NY
RESUME - MAIORANA
EDUCATION
AOS, Mechanical Technology,
State University of New York,
College of Agricultural and
Technical at Alfred
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Energy Audit Series: "HVAC
Systems and Controls",
University of WisconsinMadison
Trane Air Conditioning Clinic,
Trane Educational Division:
"Refrigeration Theory and
Application", 15 hrs
James A. Boje, PE
Structural Engineer
As one of Wendel’s senior structural engineers, he has experience in the
planning, design, and construction of hospitality, public transportation,
commercial, education, healthcare and municipal projects. Mr. Boje
brings over 32 years of experience in structural analysis, design,
detailing, computer modeling, construction administration, and project
management for projects of all shapes and sizes. During his career, he
has utilized a host of building materials including structural steel,
reinforced concrete, masonry, cold formed steel, and precast concrete.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE


















Buffalo Board of Education, Bennett High School Additions and Alterations,
Buffalo, NY - $20M restoration and expansion of Buffalo’s flagship
high school. The classic 1923 brick structure was renovated
throughout, and 18 new classrooms added
Buffalo Public Schools, All High Stadium Renovation, Buffalo, NY - $5M
restoration of Buffalo School’s primary football venue, including new
locker rooms and a full refurbishment of the bleachers and facade
Buffalo Public School 38 Addition, Buffalo, NY - 2-story, 40,000 sq. ft.
addition and renovations
Canisteo Central School District, Canisteo, NY - Structural engineer and
Project Manager for a $5 million capital improvement project
Newfane Central School District, Newfane, NY - 1-story, steel-framed pool
and classroom additions
Lockport City School District - Field House Addition (1-story masonry
wall, wood roof truss structure), Lockport, NY
Niagara County Community College, Sanborn, NY - 2-story, 17,000 sq. ft.
steel-framed addition
SUNY College at Fredonia, Steele Hall Natatorium, Fredonia, NY - 2-story
recreation complex which includes an 8-lane racing pool and
diving well
University of Florida Physics Laboratory and Auditorium, Gainesville, FL –
3-story, 250,000 sq. ft. cast-in-place concrete physics laboratory
and auditorium
New York State College of Ceramics Binns-Merrill Hall Addition, Alfred, NY –
4-story, 18,000 sq. ft. laboratory addition, including research labs,
fiber drawing tower and offices
SUNY at Buffalo, Amherst, NY - 2-story cast-in-place concrete cooling
tower structure
Lafayette College Gymnasium and Recreation Center, Easton, PA - 3-story
recreation and support offices
D’Youville College, Buffalo, NY - 1-story, steel-framed gymnasium
addition
SUNY College at Fredonia, Steele Hall, Fredonia, NY - Ice rink floor slab
replacement
SUNY College at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY - Ice rink floor slab replacement
Cornell University, Lynah Ice Rink, Ithaca, NY - Ice rink floor slab
replacement
Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY - 2-story, precast concrete
pedestrian bridge connecting three hospital campus buildings
University Hospital Addition and Parking Garage, Augusta, GA - 10-story,
steel-framed hospital addition, including a 6-level 1,000-care
precast parking garage
RESUME - BOJE
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
LICENSES
Professional Engineer, States
of New York, Virginia,
Maryland, Washington,
Arizona, and New Mexico
EDUCATION
B.S. Civil Engineering, Clarkson
University
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Continuing Education
Seminars (AIA, AISC, ASCE,
ACI, & IDP)
AFFILIATIONS
American Concrete Institute
(ACI)
American Institute of Steel
Construction (AISC)
Section 3
Relevant Project Experience
Akron Central Schools
Gymnasium & Fine Arts Expansion
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Over the past decade, the District’s music program experienced
extraordinary growth. Both the quantity and quality of band rooms
were inadequate to support this popular program. The District also
had several other critical needs: Special Education classrooms were
needed, as well as additional gymnasium space to accommodate the
demands for practice time for multiple sports.
Through a series of additions over many years, the District’s two
original buildings, a high school and an elementary school, are now
one large complex. The density of this building and a very constrained
site established several constraints on the design team. By reworking
the bus loop, Wendel architects were able to create room for a
multifaceted fine arts addition. This location gave the District the
comprehensive and cohesive music suite it desired, while at the same
time creating a new entrance and image for the school. Program
included:
Multipurpose space to serve both performance and conference
needs
Two art rooms with shared computer graphics teaching space
Two state-of-the-art Band rooms
Music theory classrooms, instrument storage and practice rooms
Gymnasium with seating for 900 spectators

EXPERIENCE - AKRON CENTRAL SCHOOLS
CLIENT
Akron Central Schools
PROJECT LOCATION
Akron, NY
SERVICES PERFORMED
Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Mechanical Engineering
Asbestos Abatement
Electrical Engineering
Plumbing Engineering
Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering
COMPLETION DATE
2010
PROJECT COST
$21 Million
CLIENT CONTACT
Robin Zymroz,
Former Superintendent
Cindy Tretter, District
Treasurer
47 Bloomingdale Ave.
Akron, NY 14001
(716) 542-5010
Akron Central Schools
Gymnasium & Fine Arts Expansion
EXPERIENCE - AKRON CENTRAL SCHOOLS
Tonawanda City Schools
Stadium and Arts Addition
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
For over 50 years, the Tonawanda Warriors football team played their
games in Clinton Small Stadium. While the stadium, named after a revered
coach and community figure, was dear to the hearts of the community, it
was not eligible to receive building aid from the State Education
Department. So in 2011, District voters decided to rebuild the stadium on
the grounds of the High School/Middle School. The project included a
1,500 seat stadium with a synthetic turf field and all-weather track, as well
as revamped soccer and softball diamonds. Other site improvements
included a new bus loop and expanded parking.
The project also addressed the needs of the District’s growing fine and
performing arts programs. Over the past decade, the District’s music
program experienced significant growth. Both the quantity and quality of
band rooms were inadequate to support this popular program.
The following is an excerpt from the article “Tonawanda 2013 Football
Preview” by Matt Parrino that appeared in the Tonawanda News on
September 7, 2013:
“These players and this school can say,
‘Look what we have. We have the best
facility in Western New York.’ We’ve always
had the pride because of our tradition, but
now a kid who is 6 or 7 years old can come
up and look at this stadium and see that
it’s amazing,” Coach Rob Gross said. “I
don’t know if that will ever get old. That’s
something I have difficulty describing
properly. This stadium—everyone on the
outside can now see—it represents the way
we’ve always felt about this program.”
EXPERIENCE - TONAWANDA CITY SCHOOLS STADIUM & ARTS ADDITION
CLIENT
Tonawanda City Schools
PROJECT LOCATION
Tonawanda, NY
SERVICES PERFORMED
Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Structural Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Survey
Construction Administration
COMPLETION DATE
August 2013
PROJECT COST
$12 Million
CLIENT CONTACT
James Newton, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
100 Hinds Street
Tonawanda, NY 14140
(716) 694-7784
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Wendel provided design and documents for district wide improvements to a
wide array of School District Facilities.
Virtually every school in the district will receive facility improvements.
Improvements such as a redesigned main entrance to address the unsafe
conditions posed by crumbling steps and corroded railings at the Middle
School. Various interior renovations like sever room upgrades and
interactive white boards to accommodate the districts evolving programs
and needs, will affect all schools. Unsafe and deteriorating conditions were
identified at an elementary school which will result in the reconstruction of
the main parking lot to include a designated student drop-off lot in an effort
to gain control of the currently unsafe roadside pick-up and drop off
arrangement. This same school now has a new front entrance constructed
to relate to the main parking lot and parent drop-off lot. At a different
elementary school, serious drainage issues will be resolved through a
combination repairs and supplemental drainage infrastructure.
This project will also include a number of recreational improvements in
support of active, outdoor recreation. All recreational facilities are available
to the general public when not programmed for use by the district.
Improvements including fitness trail, trailhead parking, confidence course,
synthetic track surface and a playground. In addition, a number of support
facilities were constructed to replace existing facilities were old, dilapidated
or not in conformance with current ADA standards. The support facilities
include a concession stand, restrooms, locker rooms, bleachers, press-box,
storage facility and various ADA accessibility upgrades.
EXPERIENCE - NIAGARA WHEATFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLIENT
Niagara Wheatfield
Central School District
(NWCSD)
PROJECT LOCATION
Niagara County, NY
SERVICES PERFORMED
Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Structural Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Survey
Construction Administration
COMPLETION DATE
Projected Fall 2012
PROJECT COST
$11,080,000
CLIENT CONTACT
Kerin Dumphrey
Business Manager
6700 Schultz Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
716-215-3024
kerind@nwcsd.org
Bennett High School
Additions and Alterations
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
As part of a $1-billion reconstruction initiative within the Buffalo School
District, Bennett High School was selected for a complete renovation.
The primary project goal was to convert undersized and outdated
classrooms into state-of-the-art facilities for 21st century education.
Additionally, all building mechanical and electrical systems were slated
for replacement
The design intent was to restore the majority of the building to its
original 1923 splendor. Working within the context of a symmetrical,
classical brick structure, Wendel’s team added two identical nineclassroom additions at the back of the building. Original architectural
details were continued throughout the façade of the addition. Inside
the original building, all existing corridor walls were retained. Original
doors were reused if at all possible, and replacement of original
windows was needed. Partitions between classrooms were demolished
to allow for the creation of larger, more functional rooms. Wherever
possible, casework and molding were saved and incorporated into the
renovated classrooms. The fourth floor cafeteria, which was a
nondescript, characterless space, was the sole space in the building
given a modern treatment. All the electrical systems were replaced,
which included the services distribution, all panels and branch circuit
wiring, and all the technology systems and lighting.
EXPERIENCE - BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL
CLIENT
Buffalo Public Schools
PROJECT LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
SERVICES PERFORMED
Architecture
Structural Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Landscape Architecture
COMPLETION DATE
2007
PROJECT COST
$25,000,000
CLIENT CONTACT
Paul McDonnell, RA
406 City Hall
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 816-3562
PMcDonnell@buffaloschools.org
Riverside School of Entrepreneurship
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
As part of a $1-billion reconstruction initiative within the Buffalo School
District, Riverside High School was selected for a complete renovation
and a rebirth as the Riverside School of Entrepreneurship.
Primary project goals are:
Conversion of outdated classrooms into state-of-the-art facilities.
Creating a separate entrance to give the public access to the School
of Entrepreneurship.
Creation of a new sports pavilion and football field.
Complete electrical upgrade
The design intent was to restore the majority of the building to its
original 1926 splendor. Working within the context of a symmetrical,
classical structure, Wendel’s team introduced a new public entrance
to facilitate after hours access to the Entrepreneurial facilities on the
ground floor. A new sports pavilion, added off the back of the building,
created the ambiance of an historic stadium, giving the school and its
sports team a presence that was not part of the original structure. The
electrical upgrades included replacement of all electrical panels,
branch circuit wiring, technology systems and some lighting.
EXPERIENCE - RIVERSIDE SCHOOL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
CLIENT
Buffalo Public Schools
PROJECT LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
SERVICES PERFORMED
Architecture
Electrical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Landscape Architecture
COMPLETION DATE
2009
PROJECT COST
$32,000,000
CLIENT CONTACT
Mr. Paul McDonnell, RA
406 City Hall
Buffalo NY 14202
(716) 816-3562
Rebuild Schools to Uphold Educational Law (RESCUE)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
To comply with the New York State Education Department RESCUE Law,
school districts across the State were required to submit a completed
Building Conditions Survey to the Facilities Department to provide them
with information on the current condition of buildings housing students
and faculty.
Wendel put together a large team of experienced engineers and architects
to physically inspect each of forty (40) buildings throughout five (5) school
districts. Our team also collected additional condition information to be
used by the District’s buildings and grounds personnel.
 Designed an Access Database to organize the collected information.
 Presented a comprehensive report to each district which included the
collected data, photos of each building (outside-façade, roof, parking
lots, playfields; inside-classrooms, offices, cafeterias, gymnasiums, boiler
rooms, etc.; a GIS aerial view of each building along with floor plans, site
plans and a printout of the completed NYS Education Department’s
website report.
 Identified the remaining useful life of building systems and estimated the
replacement costs for each system on a yearly basis for the next five (5)
years.
EXPERIENCE - REBUILD SCHOOLS TO UPHOLD EDUCATIONAL LAW
CLIENT
Amherst Central School District
Buffalo Board of Education
Canisteo Central School District
Lockport City School District
Newfane Central School District
PROJECT LOCATION
Western New York Region
SERVICES PERFORMED
Building Condition Survey
Architectural
Site Engineering
Structural Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Ken Ton Union Free School District
2002 Capital Improvements & Performance Contract
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Capital Improvement
Continual implementation of a comprehensive district-wide program of
capital improvements that improve the educational and facilities
infrastructure throughout the District’s facilities.
Wendel provided architectural and engineering services for capital
improvements in four of the District’s schools (two elementary schools, one
middle school and one high school). The Scope of Work included the
following:






Primary technology installation and associated power upgrades for the
two elementary schools.
Science room renovations in the high school .
Masonry repair and restoration
Branch power upgrades.
Installation of new fire alarm systems in all four schools.
Design and layout of access control system for all four schools.
Performance Contract
Acted as Owner Representative to review energy performance contract
documents. This included the energy study, measurement and verification
plans and contractual obligations.
Also, provided design services for the following energy conservation
measures:
 Window replacement program in one High School.
 Lighting retrofit and replacement in all four schools.
 Miscellaneous mechanical upgrades to support reduction in energy
consumption
 Design and installation of a new direct digital control facility
management system.
EXPERIENCE - KEN TON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLIENT
Kenmore Town of Tonawanda
UFSD
PROJECT LOCATION
Kenmore, NY
SERVICES PERFORMED
Architecture
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Construction Management
Project Management
COMPLETION DATE
2002
PROJECT COST
Capital Improvement
$4,540,000
Performance Contract
$3,400,000
CLIENT CONTACT
Steve Achramovitch
Former Superintendent
1500 Colvin Blvd.
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 646-3200
Relevant Project Experience
Section 3
CLIENT REFERENCES
BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
406 City Hall
Buffalo, NY 14202
Mr. Paul McDonnell, RA, Director of Facilities
P: 716.816.3562
Mr. Juan Perez, RA, Associate Architect
P: 716.816.3610
Mr. Dan Keefe, RA, Associate Architect
P: 716.816.3725
TONAWANDA CITY SCHOOLS
100 Hinds Street
Tonawanda, NY 14140
Dr. James Newton, Superintendent of Schools
P: 716.694.7680
Ms. Sharon Stuart, Board of Education President
P: 716.694.7690
WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
105 Casey Road
East Amherst, NY 14051
Mr. Thomas Maturski, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Management Services
P: 716.626.8012
KENMORE – TOWN OF TONAWANDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
1500 Colvin Boulevard
Buffalo, NY 14223
Mr. Steve Achramovitch, Former Superintendent
P: 716.646.3200
GRAND ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
1100 Ransom Road
Grand Island, NY 14072
Mr. Joseph Giarrizzo, Director of Business Services
P: 716.773.8805
NIAGARA WHEATFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
6700 Schultz Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Mr. Kerin Dumphrey, Former Business Manager
P: 716.215-3024
Section 4
Project Approach
Project Approach
Section 4
APPROACH
Our approach to Building Condition Surveys (BCS) begins with the assignment of a multidiscipline
team:
 All team members have extensive experience in their fields, and in the K-12 market. Team
members average over 20 years experience.
 This team has completed Building Condition Surveys for five school districts; beyond this
specific experience.
CAPITAL FACILITIES PLANNING
While BOCES has requested that our proposal respond to SED’s requirements for a BCS, we believe
greater value to BOCES and the participating Districts can be provided by fully integrating the data
collected into an interactive database that would be the basis of an ongoing capital planning
document. This is the approach Wendel has taken in the vast majority of the 100+ Building
Condition Surveys we have done over the past decade. To accomplish this end, we would propose to
prepare our inventory sheets in a format that will facilitate the transfer of the data collected to both
SED’s limited format, and to a more elaborate, and data driven database format. That enhanced
approach is elaborated as follows:
The development of these reports would integrate information obtained from the individual building
administrators and facilities staff, and on-site surveys performed by our team of in-house architects
and engineers. We will evaluate your buildings for compliance with current life safety, fire prevention
and building codes, handicapped accessibility (ADA) guidelines, educational requirements, and
where needed, develop strategies for bringing buildings into compliance. We will also assist the
district to identify energy saving opportunities and develop strategies to implement cost-effective
energy programs.
We shall develop a capital replacement program to identify all components that will exceed their
estimated useful life (EUL) in the next twenty years. When components are expected to fail, the cost
and frequency of replacement will be calculated to determine capital replacement needs. In some
cases, the installation of an entirely new system where none existed previously will be
recommended.
Using a format that we have specifically developed, the program for major repair and capital
replacement could include a detailed schedule that lays out annual estimated repair and
replacement costs for each system in the building over the next twenty years. An accompanying
narrative explains the inspection team’s findings and recommendations for the repair and upgrade
of the property.
Regularly performed maintenance work is not included in the development of the program. Items
such as painting, housekeeping, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, grounds work, snow removal,
etc. are considered part of operations for the project and are included under operating expenditures.
MILESTONES/SCHEDULE
Upon award of a contract, Wendel‘s core team of Tracy Conhiser-Uy, Jen Hill, and Peter vom Scheidt
will visit the district to become generally familiar with any substantive changes since the last Building
Condition Survey, and to glean any insights into anticipated changes the District may foresee.
During this visit, it is anticipated that Ms. Conhiser-Uy and Mr. vom Scheidt will meet with Building
and Grounds Superintendent and the Superintendent.
Project Approach
Section 4
At the conclusion of this preliminary visit, Wendel’s entire team will review the 2010 Building
Conditions survey reports, to familiarize themselves with previously observed conditions. The team
will then schedule a site visit during daylight hours and observations will be made on the conditions
that exist at that time. This visit will include a meeting with the Building Engineer, where the team
will become familiar with the buildings maintenance and repair history, the state of previous
problems and operation and maintenance practices. The site visit will utilize the following
methodology:
 Develop inventory sheets covering all building systems, equipment and spaces (both building
and site).
 Inventory sheets will be sub-categorized by element and materials/finishes (for example,
floor/wall/window/doors etc.)
 Digital photos will be taken to document representative or unique situations.
 Where appropriate, construction drawings will be reviewed to ascertain more detailed
information than what might be apparent upon visual inspection.
The duration of the SED Required BCS is approximately 45 days from initial site visit, this is based on
a single building. Multiple building may take additional time depending on number and complexity.
CALCULATION OF PROBABLE COSTS
Baseline costs for all recommendations will be estimated using 2014 prices and then escalated to
the current cost at the time of replacement. Prices will be calculated using outside contractors’ rates.
Actual costs may vary and will be affected by design solutions chosen, materials selected and
contractors used. All estimates will be developed using standardized estimating sources such as R.S.
Means, Inc.; National Construction Estimator; manufacturers; local suppliers and others.
USING THE REPORT
The findings of the Building Condition Survey will be summarized in the narrative sections of the
report. Further details on recommendations, costs and proposed scheduling will be found in
spreadsheet form, or entered directly on the SED website, depending on the option selected by the
District.
Section 5
Fee and Insurance
Fee and Insurance
Section 5
PRICING FORMAT
BASIC PROPOSAL FEE (mandatory)
(Meeting MINIMUM New York State requirements)
Pricing per square foot (or other): $0.058
ENHANCEDPROPOSAL FEE (mandatory)
(Exceeding MINIMUM New York State requirements)
Pricing per square foot (or other): $0.098*
By submission of proposal and acceptance by the Agency, the bidder agrees to indemnify, defend,
and save harmless BOCES, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims and losses
accruing to or resulting from any and all contractors, subcontractors, material person, laborers and
any other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work, services, materials, or supplies in
connection with the performance of any contact entered into as a result of this RFP and from all
claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or
damaged by the bidder, its officers, agents and employees or sub-contractors in the performance of
its contract, and against any liability including costs and expenses for violation of proprietary rights,
copyrights or rights of privacy arising out of the publication, translation, reproduction, delivery,
performance, use, or disposition of any data furnished under any contract resulting here from or
based on an libelous or otherwise harmful matter contained in such data.
*Enhance approached is elaborated in Section 4 Project Approach under Capital Facilities Planning.
Fee and Insurance
Section 5
INSURANCE
General Liability
$1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate
Auto Liability
$1 million combined single limit
Workers Compensation & Employers’ Liability
In accordance with applicable NYS laws
Commercial Excess Liability (Umbrella)
$5 million per occurrence and annual aggregate
Professional Liability
$5 million per claim and $5 million annual aggregate
INSURANCE
Certificate of
Insurance will be
provided before
the
commencement of
work.