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Statement of Services:Collaborate PM LLC (CPM) was established to provideproject management services on capital constructionprograms and individual projects. CPM’s primary service isto provide building and business owners a truly dedicatedteam of professional project managers who are singularlyfocused on representing “only” our client’s best interestswhen delivering projects on schedule, within budget and ina manner that meets the functional and other specificneeds of our clients.Services provided by Collaborate include but are not limitedto the skilled tasks required for project development, themanagement of all phases of the design and constructionprocesses for a project from conceptual development, siteevaluation and selection, procurement of designprofessionals, specialty consultants, constructionmanagement, project close out and post occupancy supportfor the owner. Exacting project control, document control,program coordination, master and individual projectscheduling, program and project budget development andmanagement, and construction inspection services are keyto the successful delivery of Collaborate’s services.Collaborate’s experienced staff collectively brings over 100years of diverse professional project managementexperiences. Having directed the development of short andlong-term facility construction capital and maintenanceexpense planning, conducted facility conditionassessments, facilitated numerous campus master planningexercises and facility utilization studies that have resulted insuccessful building programs of approximately 1 Billion innew and renovation construction projects. Completedprojects cover all critical building system upgrades toreduce utility consumption, while improving energy andfacility operational performance.Dedicated project management/owner’s representativeservices allows project owner’s to focus on their corebusiness processes. Collaborate can lead the developmentand administration of procurement efforts to selectarchitects, engineers, specialty consultants andconstruction contractors to complete assigned projects.Collaborate’s team strives to increase the efficiency, reducethe implementation timeframe and increase the costeffectiveness of planning, design, construction and facilitymanagement operations.9 P a geService Offering:Program Planning and Managemento Master Program Schedule and BudgetDevelopmento Standardization of Building Systemso Development of Facility Space Standardso Construction Specificationso Programming StandardsProject Planning and Managemento Site Selection/Acquisition Assistanceo Project Delivery and ContractingStrategieso Consultant and Contractor Selectiono Project SchedulingDesign Phase Managemento Consultant Procuremento Value Engineering/Scope RefinementExercisesConstruction Phase Managemento Contractor Procuremento Contract Negotiationso Construction Observationo Cost Managemento Change Order Managemento Claims Avoidance/Dispute ResolutionAssistanceo Commissioning FacilitationAsset Management and Improvement Programso Facility Condition/Life Cycle Assessmentso Tenant Buildout, Move In/Outo Recommissioning Facilitationo Site/Facility Exit Support

Program and Project Management Services:Program and Project Management is the core of ourbusiness service offering. As an independent third party, weserve as the owner’s dedicated representative, identify thebest design and construction team for the project, manageproject risks, assuring high quality results consistent withthe project design documentation and always acting in theowner’s best interest first and foremost.We manage every aspect of the design and constructionprocesses, from the conceptual design all the way to owneror tenant occupancy and beyond to track and resolve anywarranty or ongoing facility related issues. Throughout theproject, Collaborate PM maintains constant communicationbetween all project stakeholders, while specifically keepingthe owner informed as the guiding principle when providingservices.Collaborate PM focuses our attention on the completeprocess of project management rather than the historicalroles of various specialists such as planners, architects,engineering designers, constructors, fabricators, materialsuppliers, financial analysts and others. Collaborate PM’sunderstanding of the entire process fosters a workingenvironment where these specialists can respond moreeffectively to the owner's needs for their individual andcollective services which improves their productivity andquality of their delivered work.Collaborate offers a wide range of program and projectrelated management services to its clients. Services areselected and contracted for based on the unique needs ofthe individual owner, program or project team. CollaboratePM assists the owner with defining their project objectives,developing the scopes of work, identifying and engagingthe stakeholders to manage project costs, functional andfinancial outcomes. Our broad range of services offeredalong with our Owner dedicated alignment leads tosuccessful building programs.Programs and projects are extremely dynamic creaturesand they require continuous management throughmonitoring, identification of variances from plan andcorrective actions. Collaborative planning at the initiationof the project and establishment of the baseline projectscope, budget and schedule, along with team buy-inenables a successful program or project delivery.10 P a g eBuilding Effective Relationships:Collaborate believes that building positive long-termrelationships is just as important within the project team asit is in personal life. Good relationships can be the distinctdifference between exceptional success and utter projectdisaster because it's all about getting people to like andtrust you so that they will deliver what you need them todeliver at the right time, the right cost and in qualitymanner.Collaborate develops a good sense of community within theproject team who share a common purpose, that being thedelivery of a successful project that exceeds the Owner’sexpectations. One of the best methods for projectmanagers to improve their team relationships is to develoployalty among the project stakeholders. Loyalty as weknow it is a two-way street and loyalty must be earned.Earning it includes being professional and respectful indealings with all stakeholders, being efficient in everyrequest or instructions and working one-on-one when theteam members need it to successfully deliver the projectfor the Owner.Collaborate cultivates team member loyalty through openand honest communication, keeping stakeholders informedabout major decisions, project progress and delays as wellas showing team members that our project managers havethought about how decisions will impact them and theoverall outcome of the project.As with anything that involves people, establishingprogram/project processes to encourage goodcommunications, establishing clear expectations of allstakeholders and building solid, long-term relationshipsprovides the foundation for success in any project.

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City of Houston, General Services Dept.Jones Central Library 5th FloorClient: City of Houston GeneralServices DepartmentType of Construction: RenovationLocation: Houston, TexasBudget: 1.2 MillionCompleted: 201512 P a g eJones Central Library 5th floor Renovation:Remodel and Repurpose of the 5th floor of the existing Jones MainLibrary for the City of Houston. The existing periodical archive space wasredesigned to be used as administrative offices.

Lone Star College-Atascocita CenterHouston, TexasType of Construction: NewSize: 60,873 SFCompletion Date: April 2011Cost: 10,500,000Team: Dwayne Mollard, David KaczynskiAtascocita CenterThe scope of work was to program, design and document a Satellite Centerprototype for Lone Star College System. The prototype was implemented inseveral locations including the LSC-Atascocita Center.As a stand-alone facility it would provide classrooms, science and computerlabs, learning commons, tutoring spaces and a library. Administrative andfaculty offices, support for student interaction with the college includesregistration, counseling, testing, and cashiers compliment the learning space.To enhance their campus experience, students have designated seating areasthroughout the facility and vending/break areas for study, relaxation andeating. Study and relaxation areas extend to the exterior of the building withaccessible patios, hardscape and landscaping. Some centers featuretechnical training labs tailored to the local business community of which theCenter serves.13 P a g e

General Employees Credit Union HeadquartersEl Paso, TexasCLIENT: Government EmployeesCredit Union (GECU)LOCATION: El Paso, TexasBUDGET: 21.5 MillionSIZE: 82,000 SFTEAM: Martin Needle14 P a g eGECUThis facility serves as the operational central hub for all the GECU branch operationcenters in El Paso. With an approximate area of 82,000 square feet this project islocated along Interstate Ten’s West-bound trajectory. This location allows thefacility to serve as a landmark for El Pasoans and visitors alike.

Tejano Center for Community ConcernsHouston, TexasPROJECT: Tejano CenterCLIENT: Tejano Center forCommunity ConcernsLOCATION: Houston, TexasBUDGET: 21 MillionSIZE: 65,000 SFCOMPLETION DATE: 2010TEAM: Martin Needle, Saul ValentinTEJANO CENTERThrough the provision of education, social, housing, and economic developmentinitiatives, the Tejano Center for Community Concerns has been dedicated toimproving opportunities for Hispanics. Located on one campus, the Raul Yzaguirre’sSchool for Success (K-12), and the new Career and Technology Institute (CTI) are anintegral part of the Tejano Center for Community Concerns’ (TCCC) mission. Thisrenovation and addition to the elementary, junior and senior high school facilitiesenables TCCC to further equip students with basic skills and prepare them for theirfuture.The new Career and Technology Institute is located on Broadway, creating a newimage and focal point for the campus. This facility also provides space for severalspecialty areas or programs within the TCCC such as: Affordable Housing offices,Shelter for Abused and Neglected Children offices, a community Health clinic, andadult literacy classes to name a few.15 P a g e

Association for the Advancement of M exican AmericansHouston, TexasPROJECT: AAMA New LearningCenterCLIENT: Association for theAdvancement of MexicanAmericans (AAMA)LOCATION: Houston, TexasBUDGET: 5.75 MillionSIZE: 50,000 SFTEAM MEMBERS INVOLVED:Martin Needle, Saul ValentinAAMALocated south of downtown Houston, the Association for the Advancementof Mexican Americans (AAMA) is committed to disadvantaged and at-riskyouth and families and the advancement of their lives. Founded in 1970, thenon-benefit association now serves approximately 23,000 people each year.With locations in Houston, San Antonio, Laredo and Edinburgh, AAMAprovides one of the largest programs for prevention and treatment along theTexas/Mexico Border.The new 50,000 gross SF AAMA Learning Center in Houston, Texas facilityprovides student classrooms as well as administrative offices.This project was delivered under the Construction Management at Riskconstruction delivery method. Collaborate staff provided owner’srepresentative services to the General Services Administration.16 P a g e

Houston Advance Research Center, HeadquartersThe Woodlands, TexasPROJECT: HARC HeadquartersCLIENT: Houston AdvanceResearch CenterLOCATION: The Woodlands, TexasBUDGET: PrivateSIZE: 20,000 SFCOMPLETION DATE: 2017TEAM MEMBERS INVOLVED:David KaczynskiProject Awards:ENR Texas & Louisiana's2017 Best Projects Contest Small Projects (under 10 MM)Award of MeritUSGBC LEED Platinum Certification17 P a g eHouston Advance Research CenterHouston Advanced Research Center (HARC) is a research hub providingindependent analysis on energy, air, and water issues to people seekingscientific answers. HARC is focused on building a sustainable future thathelps people thrive and nature flourish.Collaborate’s staff is provided dedicated owner’s representative servicesto assist HARC with the final planning, construction administration, utilitycoordination, furnishing/furniture selection procurement, technology andsecurity system development, procurement and implementation as wellas assisting with move in coordination and other related services asneeded. This LEED Platinum project consists of a two-story structure withapproximately 18,600 S.F. of office, administrative, support andmeeting/conference spaces. The unique project has a 36 well geothermal ground loop for heating/cooling as well as a 12 KW solar photovoltaic system to offset electrical usage.

The Rhodes SchoolHouston, TexasPROJECT:The Rhodes SchoolCLIENT:The Rhodes schoolLOCATION:Houston, Texas18 P a g eThe Rhodes SchoolThe Rhodes School is a State of Texas fine art magnet charter school. The Schoolfirst began in the fall of 2007 with the of expanding the educational choice offamilies in the North Channel and surrounding areas by providing increasedopportunities for students from different ethnic and socioeconomic backgroundsto interact with each other. The goal was accomplished through this fine artmagnet charter school which offers art, dance, drama, and classical music as partof the core curriculum. We utilized Federal, State, and private funds toimplement the project. Collaborate staff provided Owner’s RepresentativeServices for The Rhodes School under the design-build project delivery methodto provide additional modular building classroom space.

Guerra & Farah PLLCHouston, TexasPROJECT: Office RenovationsCLIENT: Guerra & Farah, PLLCLOCATION: Houston, TexasTEAM MEMBERS INVOLVED:Martin Needle, Saul Valentin19 P a g eGuerra & Farah PLLCWith offices in Houston, El Paso and McAllen, Texas, Guerra & Farah, PLLC, usesthe excellent trial skills and diverse backgrounds of its lawyers to provide clientswith high quality representation throughout Texas. The Collaborate teamprovided Owner’s Representative Services for the renovation of an existingtown home into a new law offices for the Firm.

La Porte Independent School District Bond ProgramLa Porte, TexasPROJECT:LPISD Bond Program 2007CLIENT: La Porte ISDLOCATION: La Porte, TexasBUDGET: N/ACOMPLETION DATE: 2010TEAM MEMBERS INVOLVED:Martin NeedleLa Port ISDLa Porte Independent School District’s efforts to complete a project bondpackage started in 2005. The Scope of Work included the construction of a NewElementary School, the renovation of three Elementary Schools, two JuniorHigh Schools, a High School and Theatre, as well as the renovations of the HighSchool Stadium, Baseball Field, and the La Porte ISD Administration Building.Located approximately 25 miles south of Houston, Texas, LPISD is determine dto make “Every Student’s Success, our #1 Priority”.The project was delivered under the construction manager at risk deliverymethod.20 P a g e

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