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Ms. Annie Newman
Director, Planing, Design & Construction
Rhode Island School of Design
160 Benefi t Street
Providence, RI 02903
Re: Request for Proposal
Preconstruction Services “house doctor”
Ms. Newman,
Th ank you for the opportunity to present Barr & Barr’s proposal for Preconstruction Services “house doctor”. We are excited to have this
opportunity and we feel that we are highly qualifi ed for these services. As you review our qualifi cations submission, please keep in mind the
following critical elements, unique to Barr & Barr, that will be highly benefi cial to the success of this project:
Preconstruction & Construction Services: Our vast experience allows us to fi ll in the gaps between design intent and the design documents
from schematic design right through construction documents. We understand the critical importance of the preconstruction eff ort. We manage
the process by continually identifying what elements have changed and we challenge those items. Our team consistently delivers estimates that
track within 3% from Schematic to CD documents.
Team Experience: Averaging more than 33 years of preconstruction and construction experience per person, our proven management team
has extensive experience working together. Th e Barr & Barr team can assure RISD there will be no learning curve for your upcoming projects.
LEED/Sustainability: Having built more than 3,000,000 SF of sustainable projects, ranging from LEED Certifi cation to Gold Certifi cation, Barr
& Barr is committed to building to the most stringent LEED standards. We know incorporating best practices for sustainability is imperative
for RISD.
Building Information Modeling (BIM): Barr & Barr’s collaborative approach involves the entire project team in the BIM analysis and
optimization process resulting in fully coordinated documents that save time and money.
Over 85% of work is for Repeat Clients: Our outstanding record of repeat work attests to the success of our personalized approach to construction.
Barr & Barr’s experience and record of accomplishment is unmatched in the construction industry. We have the dedication and know-how to
deliver the highest level of quality and services for RISD.
Th ank you again for inviting us to provide this information to you. If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not
hesitate to call us.
Sincerely,
Stephen L. Killian
Chief Operations Offi cer
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