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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
February 16, 2016
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
CITY CLERK
File #600 -30
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager �?14 "
Consideration of a Consulting Services Agreement with Van Sickle & Rolleri LLC,
for the Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center Exhibit Design, Build, and
Installation
Prepared by Tegan McLane, Cultural Arts & Heritage Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approval of a Consulting Services Agreement between the City of
Dublin and Van Sickle & Rolleri LLC to design, fabricate and install historical exhibits at the
Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center. The City Council would then review and approve a
design concept later this spring.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Dublin and Van Sickle & Rolleri LLC is
valued not -to- exceed $300,000, and is currently planned to be funded by the General Fund
Undesignated Reserve. City Council approval of the attached Budget Change Form would
formalize this appropriation. It is Staff's intention to identify prospective sponsors for the exhibits
to offset the General Fund cost. Camp Parks command staff has pledged to coordinate
infrastructure improvements to the building forjoint -use purposes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution Approving a Consulting Services
Agreement with Van Sickle & Rolleri LLC for the Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center
Exhibit Design, Build, and Installation, approve the Budget Change.
`Reviewed By
Assistant City Manager
DESCRIPTION:
Following the City Council's approval of the Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center
Management Plan in October 2015, Staff issued a request for proposals from firms specializing
in design and fabrication of museum exhibits.
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Eight firms submitted proposals that met the qualifications for consideration. Proposals were
rated by a Staff team, including one manager and two subject matter experts. The top three
firms were invited to come to Dublin to make presentations and further discuss the project.
Upon review and reference checks, Staff determined that Van Sickle & Rolleri LLC is best suited
for this project, considering their team's historical expertise in Bay Area military history, design
styles, track record for similar projects, and capability to deliver on the tight project timeline.
The scope of work for professional services includes: site visits /collection review; interpretive
planning; design and fabrication of exhibits, including signage and artifact display and interactive
media; installation of exhibits; maintenance manual; and staff training. Proposed costs are
estimates based on the personnel and number of hours required per task.
The not -to- exceed amount for the services is $300,000. Attachment 1 is a Resolution that
includes the Agreement, Scope of Work, and Compensation Schedule.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS /PUBLIC OUTREACH:
A copy of the staff report was sent to Van Sickle & Rolleri LLC.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution Approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Van
Sickle & Rolleri LLC for the Dublin Camp Parks Military History
Center Exhibit Design, Build, and Installation; Consulting Services
Agreement; Exhibit A: Scope of Work from Van Sickle & Rolleri,
LLC.; and Exhibit B: Compensation Schedule
2. Budget Change Form
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RESOLUTION NO. XX - 16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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APPROVING A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VAN SICKLE & ROLLERI,
LLC FOR THE DUBLIN CAMP PARKS MILITARY HISTORY CENTER
EXHIBIT DESIGN, BUILD AND INSTALLATION
WHEREAS, in 2011 the United States Army gave the City of Dublin a permanent loan of its
entire collection of Camp Parks historical artifacts; and
WHEREAS the City Council, in December 2014, entered into a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Park Reserve Forces Training Area to begin planning and designing an
exhibit space to house the Camp Parks collection inside the newly constructed Camp Parks
Visitor Center; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved, in October 2015, a Dublin Camp Parks Military
History Center Management Plan and directed staff to issue a Request for Proposals from
qualified museum exhibit design /build firms; and
WHEREAS, eight museum exhibit design /build teams submitted proposals for the project,
which were thoroughly reviewed by a Staff team including historical subject matter experts; and
WHEREAS, Staff found Van Sickle & Rolleri LLC best qualified to do historical
interpretation, exhibit design, fabrication and installation for the Dublin Camp Parks Military
History Center; and
and
WHEREAS, Van Sickle & Rolleri LLC has demonstrated ability to perform said services;
WHEREAS, Van Sickle & Relleri LLC is available to perform the work specified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin
does approve the attached Consulting Services Agreement, and authorizes the City Manager
to execute the Agreement.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of February, 2016, by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTACHMENT 1
ATTEST:
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 1
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND
VAN SICKLE & ROLLERI, LLC.
THIS AGREEMENT for consulting services is made by and between the City of Dublin ( "City ") and
Van Sickle & Roller!, LLC. ( "Consultant ") as of February 16, 2016.
Section 1. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Consultant
shall provide to City interpretive planning, design, fabrication and installation of interpretive exhibits at the
Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center (the "Museum Exhibits ") more specifically described in the
Scope of Work attached as Exhibit A at the time and place and in the manner specified therein. In the
event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and Exhibit A, the Agreement
shall prevail,
1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date first noted above
and shall end on December 31, 2016 and Consultant shall complete the work described in
Exhibit A prior to that date, unless the term of the Agreement is otherwise terminated or
extended, as provided for in Section 8, The time provided to Consultant to complete the
services required by this Agreement shall not affect the City's right to terminate the
Agreement, as provided for in Section 8.
1.2 Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all services required pursuant to this
Agreement in the manner and according to the standards observed by a competent
practitioner of the profession in which Consultant Is engaged in the geographical area in
which Consultant practices its profession. Consultant shall prepare all work products
required by this Agreement in a substantial, first -class manner and shall conform to the
standards of quality normally observed by a person practicing in Consultant's profession.
1.3 Assignment of Personnel. Consultant shall assign only competent personnel to perform
services pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any
time during the term of this Agreement, desires the reassignment of any such persons,
Consultant shall, immediately upon receiving notice from City of such desire of City,
reassign such person or persons.
1.4 Time, Consultant will commence Museum Exhibit design within seven (7) days following
the approval of this Consulting Agreement and shall complete all Museum Exhibit design
and installation by November 1, 2016. Consultant shall devote such time to the
performance of services pursuant to this Agreement as may be reasonably necessary to
meet the standard of performance provided in Section 1.1 above and to satisfy
Consultant's obligations hereunder,
1.5 Acceptance of Work and Ownership. Upon notice of completion of design and
installation of Museum Exhibits, delivery of As -Built Drawings, Functional Practical
Lighting, Final Drawing Package, Final Graphic Specifications, Final Sample Board,
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Maintenance Manual and completion of docent training, the City shall examine the
Museum Exhibits without delay. The Museum Exhibits shall be durable, taking into
consideration that the installation site is an unmonitored public space. If the Museum
Exhibits are found to be in accordance with said plans and specifications and this
Agreement, City shall recommend acceptance of the work to the City Council, and, upon
such acceptance, shall notify the Commander of Camp Parks Reserve f=orces Training
Area — United States Army of such acceptance. City shall only accept the Improvements at
100% completion. After work is formally accepted by the City, the City shall own the
Museum Exhibits, and assumes responsibility for their maintenance as set forth in Section
1.9.
The City intends to display the Museum Exhibits as originally created by Consultant in and
to maintain the Museum Exhibits in good condition. City, however, shall preserve complete
flexibility to operate and manage City property in the public's interest. Therefore, City
retains the absolute right to alter the Museum Exhibits in City's sole judgment. For
example, City may alter the Museum Exhibits to eliminate hazard, to comply with the ADA,
to otherwise aid City in the management of its property and affairs, or through neglect or
accident. If, during or after the term of this Agreement, City finds the Site to be
inappropriate, City has the right to install the Museum Exhibits at an alternate location that
City chooses In its sole discretion,
1.6 inspection of Work. The Consultant shall guarantee free access to City for the safe and
convenient inspection of the work throughout its fabrication and installation. Consultant
shall submit any plan changes before and during design installation to the City Manager's
designated representative for approval.
1.7 Warranties. The Consultant shall guarantee his/her work to be free from faults of material
and workmanship for a period of one (1) year after installation and final acceptance by the
City. The Consultant shall deliver the Museum Exhibits to the City free and clear of any
liens from any source whatsoever. The foregoing guarantees shall apply only to the work
that is entirely that of the Consultants or persons responsible to the Consultant, as
installed, and shall not apply to materials or workmanship of projects in which the Work of
the Consultant is integrated or combined, or to materials purchased, acquired, or installed
by a person or entity not responsible to the Consultant. Consultant represents and
warrants that the Work will not pose a danger to public health or safety in view of the
possibility of misuse, if such misuse is in a manner that was reasonably foreseeable at any
time during the term of this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that
occasional or minimal cleaning and repair of the Museum Exhibits and any associated
working parts and /or equipment will maintain the Work within an acceptable standard of
public display; foreseeable exposure to general wear and tear will cause the Museum
Exhibits to experience only minor repairable damages and will not cause the Museum
Exhibits to fall below an acceptable standard of public display. With general routine
cleaning and repair, and within the context of foreseeable exposure to general wear and
tear, the Work will not experience Irreparable conditions that do not fall within an
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acceptable standard of public display. To the extent the Museum Exhibits incorporates
products covered by a manufacturer's warranty, Consultant shall provide copies of such
warranties to City,
1.8 Design Defect. If, in the opinion of the City, a design defect In the work of Museum
Exhibits becomes apparent during the course of work, or within one (1 ) year following
acceptance by the City of the Museum Exhibits, and the design defect, in the opinion of the
City, may substantially impair the public health and safety, Consultant shall, upon written
notice by the City, correct said design defect at his sole cost and expense
1.9 Maintenance of Museum Exhibits, Unless specifically provided in this Agreement, City
will assume responsibility for maintenance of the Museum Exhibits, Prior to acceptance of
the work, Consultant shall provide City with a Genera[ Maintenance Plan for the Museum
Exhibits, with a detailed description of future anticipated maintenance requirements; a
recommended maintenance schedule; anticipated and required care and/or
replacement1upgrade of any part of the Museum Exhibits and associated moving parts or
equipment including any staff time involved in displaying or operating artwork and the
frequency of such staff involvement; and written instructions and manufacturer's
specifications for reasonably foreseeable maintenance and preservation activities relating
to the Museum Exhibits. Consultant shall ensure that all maintenance requirements will be
reasonable in terms of time and expense.
Section 2. COMPENSATION, City hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to exceed
$300,000.00, notwithstanding any contrary indications that may be contained in Consultant's proposal, for
services to be performed and reimbursable costs Incurred under this Agreement. In the event of a conflict
between this Agreement and Consultant's proposal, attached as Exhibit A, regarding the amount of
compensation, the Agreement shall prevail. City shall pay Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth herein. The payments specified below shall be the only
payments from City to Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall
submit all invoices to City in the manner specified herein. Except as specifically authorized by City,
Consultant shall not bill City for duplicate services performed by more than one person.
Consultant and City acknowledge and agree that compensation paid by City to Consultant under this
Agreement is based upon Consultant's estimated costs of providing the services required hereunder,
including salaries and benefits of employees and subcontractors of Consultant. Consequently, the parties
further agree that compensation hereunder is intended to include the costs of contributions to any pensions
and/or annuities to which Consultant and its employees, agents, and subcontractors may be eligible, City
therefore has no responsibility for such contributions beyond compensation required under this Agreement.
2.1 Invoices. Consultant shall submit invoices, not more often than once a month during the
term of this Agreement, based on the cost for services performed and reimbursable costs
incurred prior to the invoice date.
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2.2 Monthly Payment. City shall make monthly payments, based on invoices received as set
forth in the compensation scheduled attached hereto as Exhibit B, for services
satisfactorily performed, and authorized reimbursable costs incurred, City shall have 30
days from the receipt of an invoice that complies with all of the requirements above to pay
Consultant.
2.3 Total Payment. City shall pay for the services to be rendered by Consultant pursuant to
this Agreement, City shall not pay any additional sum for any expense or cost whatsoever
incurred by Consultant in rendering services pursuant to this Agreement, City shall make
no payment for any extra, further, or additional service pursuant to this Agreement.
2.4 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses are specified below, and shall not
exceed ($20,000.00). Expenses not listed below are not chargeable to City. Reimbursable
expenses are Included in the total amount of compensation provided under this Agreement
that shall not be exceeded, The only reimbursable expenses for this agreement are:
airfare, ground transportation and lodging, related to site meetings called by the City.
23 Payment of Taxes. Consultant is solely responsible for the payment of employment taxes
incurred under this Agreement and any similar federal or state taxes.
2.8 Payment upon Termination. In the event that the City or Consultant terminates this
Agreement pursuant to Section 8, the City shall compensate the Consultant for all
outstanding costs and reimbursable expenses incurred for work satisfactorily completed as
of the date of written notice of termination. Consultant shall maintain adequate logs and
timesheets in order to verity costs incurred to that date.
19 Authorization to Perform Services. The Consultant is not authorized to perform any
services or incur any costs whatsoever under the terms of this Agreement until receipt of
authorization from the Contract Administrator,
Section 3. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. Except as set forth herein, Consultant shall, at its sole
cost and expense, provide all facilities and equipment that may be necessary to perform the services
required by this Agreement. In no event shall City be obligated to furnish any facility that may involve
incurring any direct expense, including but not limited to computer, long- distance telephone or other
communication charges, vehicles, and reproduction facilities,
Section 4, INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Before beginning any work under this Agreement,
Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall procure "occurrence coverage" insurance against claims for
injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the
work hereunder by the Consultant and its agents, representatives, employees, and subcontractors.
Consultant shall provide proof satisfactory to City of such insurance that meets the requirements of this
section and under forms of insurance satisfactory in all respects to the City. Consultant shall maintain the
insurance policies required by this section throughout the term of this Agreement. The cost of such
insurance shall be included in the Consultant's bid, Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to
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commence work on any subcontract until Consultant has obtained all insurance required herein for the
subcontractor(s) and provided evidence thereof to City. Verification of the required insurance shall be
submitted and made part of this Agreement prior to execution.
It shall be a requirement under this Agreement that any available insurance proceeds broader than or in
excess of the specified minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or limits shall be available to City
as an additional insured, Furthermore, the requirements for coverage and limits shall be (1) the minimum
coverage and limits specified in this Agreement; or (2) the broader coverage and maximum limits of
coverage of any insurance policy or proceeds available to the named insured; whichever is greater. The
additional insured coverage under the Consultant's policy shall be "primary and non - contributory" and will
not seek contribution from City's insurance or self - insurance and shall be at least as broad as CG 20 0104
12. In the event Consultant fails to maintain coverage as required by this Agreement, City at its sole
discretion may purchase the coverage required and the cost will be paid by Consultant, Failure to exercise
this right shall not constitute a waiver of right to exercise later. Each insurance policy shall include an
endorsement providing that it shall not be cancelled, changed, or allowed to lapse without at least thirty (30)
days' prior written notice to City of such cancellation, change, or lapse.
4.1 Workers' Compensation. Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, maintain
Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for any
and all persons employed directly or indirectly by Consultant. The Statutory Workers'
Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance shall be provided with limits of
not less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) per accident. In the alternative,
Consultant may rely on a self- insurance program to meet those requirements, but only if
the program of self - insurance complies fully with the provisions of the California Labor
Code. Determination of whether a self- insurance program meets the standards of the
Labor Code shall be solely in the discretion of the Contract Administrator. The insurer, if
insurance is provided, or the Consultant, if a program of self - insurance is provided, shall
waive all rights of subrogation against the City and its officers, officials, employees, and
volunteers for loss arising from work performed under this Agreement.
An endorsement shall state that coverage shall not be canceled except after thirty (30)
days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the
City. Consultant shall notify City within 14 days of notification from Consultant's insurer if
such coverage is suspended, voided or reduced in coverage or in limits.
4,2 Commercial General and Automobile Liability Insurance.
4.2,1 General recluirements. Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall maintain
commercial general and automobile liability insurance for the term of this
Agreement in an amount not less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000,00)
per occurrence, combined single limit coverage for risks associated with the work
contemplated by this Agreement. If a Commercial General Liability Insurance or an
Automobile Liability form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used,
either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be
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performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least
twice the required occurrence limit. Such coverage shall include but shall not be
limited to, protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury,
including death resulting therefrom, and damage to property resulting from
activities contemplated under this Agreement, including the use of owned and non -
owned automobiles,
4.2.2 Minimum scope of coverage. Commercial general coverage shall be at least as
broad as Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability occurrence form
CG 0001. Automobile coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services
Office Automobile Liability form CA 0001 Code 1 ( "any auto ").
4.2.3 Additional requirements. Each of the following shall be included in the
insurance coverage or added as an endorsement to the policy:
City and its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be covered
as additional insureds with respect to each of the following: liability arising
out of activities performed by or on behalf of Consultant, including the
insured's general supervision of Consultant; products and completed
operations of Consultant; premises owned, occupied, or used by
Consultant; and automobiles owned, leased, or used by the Consultant.
The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of
protection afforded to City or its officers, employees, agents, or
volunteers.
b. The insurance shall cover on an occurrence or an accident basis, and not
on a claims -made basis.
An endorsement must state that coverage Is primary insurance with
respect to the City and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers,
and that no insurance or self- insurance maintained by the City shall be
called upon to contribute to a loss under the coverage.
Any failure of CONSULTANT to comply with reporting provisions of the
policy shall not affect coverage provided to CITY and its officers,
employees, agents, and volunteers,
e. An endorsement shall state that coverage shall not be canceled except
after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt
requested, has been given to the City. Consultant shall notify City within
14 days of notification from Consultant's insurer if such coverage is
suspended, voided or reduced in coverage or In limits.
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4.3 Professional Liability Insurance. Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall
maintain for the period covered by this Agreement professional liability insurance for
licensed professionals performing work pursuant to this Agreement in an amount not less
than ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) covering the licensed professionals' errors
and omissions.
4.3.1 Any deductible or self - insured retention shall not exceed $150,000 per claim.
4.3.2 An endorsement shall state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided,
canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits, except after thirty (30)
days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given
to the City.
4.3.3 The policy must contain a cross liability or severability of interest clause.
4.3.4 The following provisions shall apply if the professional liability coverages are
written on a claims -made form:
The retroactive date of the policy must be shown and must be before the
date of the Agreement.
Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be
provided for at least five years after completion of the Agreement or the
work, so long as commercially available at reasonable rates.
C. If coverage is canceled or not renewed and it is not replaced with another
claims -made policy form with a retroactive date that precedes the date of
this Agreement, Consultant must provide extended reporting coverage for
a minimum of five years after completion of the Agreement or the work.
The City shall have the right to exercise, at the Consultant's sole cost and
expense, any extended reporting provisions of the policy, if the Consultant
cancels or does not renew the coverage.
d. A copy of the claim reporting requirements must be submitted to the City
prior to the commencement of any work under this Agreement.
4.4 All Policies Requirements.
4.4.1 Acceptability of insurers. All insurance required by this section is to be placed
with insurers with a Bests' rating of no less than A:VII.
4.4.2 Verification of coverage Prior to beginning any work under this Agreement,
Consultant shall furnish City with certificates of insurance and with original
endorsements effecting coverage required herein, The certificates and
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endorsements for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized
by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf, The City reserves the right to
require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies and
endorsements. Failure to exercise this right shall not constitute a waiver of right to
exercise later.
4.4.3 Subcontractors. Consultant agrees to include with all subcontractors in their
subcontract the same requirements and provisions of this Agreement including the
Indemnification and Insurance requirements to the extent they apply to the scope
of the Subcontractor's work. Subcontractors hired by Consultant agree to be
bound to Consultant and the City in the same manner and to the same extent as
Consultant is bound to the City under the Contract Documents. Subcontractor
further agrees to include these same provisions with any Sub - subcontractor. A
copy of the Owner Contract Document Indemnity and Insurance provisions will be
furnished to the Subcontractor upon request. The General Contractor shall require
all subcontractors to provide a valid certificate of insurance and the required
endorsements included in the agreement prior to commencement of any work and
will provide proof of compliance to the City.
4.4.4 Variation. The City may approve a variation in the foregoing insurance
requirements, upon a determination that the coverages, scope, limits, and forms of
such insurance are either not commercially available, or that the City's interests
are otherwise fully protected.
4,4.5 deductibles and Self- Insured Retentions, All self - insured retentions (SIR)
and/or deductibles must be disclosed to the City for approval and shall not reduce
the limits of liability. Policies containing any self- insured retention provision and /or
deductibles shall provide or be endorsed to provide that the SIR and /or
deductibles may be satisfied by either the named insured or the City.
4.4.6 Excess Insurance. The limits of insurance required in this Agreement may be
satisfied by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any
umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision
that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non - contributory basis for the
benefit of City (if agreed to in a written contract or agreement) before City's own
insurance or self - insurance shall be called upon to protect City as a named
insured.
4.4.7 Notice of Reduction in Coverage. In the event that any coverage required by
this section is reduced, limited, or materially affected in any other manner,
Consultant shall provide written notice to City at Consultant's earliest possible
opportunity and in no case later than five days after Consultant is notified of the
change in coverage.
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4.5 Remedies. In addition to any other remedies City may have if Consultant fails to provide
or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time
herein required, City may, at its sole option exercise any of the following remedies, which
are alternatives to other remedies City may have and are not the exclusive remedy for
Consultant's breach:
■ Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for such
insurance from any sums due under the Agreement;
■ Order Consultant to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any payment that
becomes due to Consultant hereunder, or both stop work and withhold any payment,
until Consultant demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof; and/or
■ Terminate this Agreement.
Section S. INDEMNIFICATION AND CONSULTANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES, To the maximum
extent allowed by law, Consultant shall indemnify, keep and save harmless the City, and City
Councilmembers, officers, agents and employees against any and all suits, claims or actions arising out of
any injury to persons or property, including death, that may occur, or that may be alleged to have occurred,
in the course of the performance of this Agreement by a negligent act or omission or wrongful misconduct
of the Consultant or its employees, subcontractors or agents, Consultant further agrees to defend any and
all such actions, suits or claims and pay all charges of attorneys and all other costs and expenses arising
therefrom or incurred in connection therewith; and if any judgment be rendered against the City or any of
the other individuals enumerated above in any such action, Consultant shall, at its expense, satisfy and
discharge the same. Consultant's responsibility for such defense and indemnity obligations shall survive
the termination or completion of this Agreement for the full period of time allowed by law. The defense and
indemnification obligations of this Agreement are undertaken in addition to, and shall not in any way be
limited by, the insurance obligations contained in this Agreement.
In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services
under this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees
Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of City, Consultant shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions
for PIERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the
payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of
City.
ConsultanYSubcontractor's responsibility for such defense and indemnity obligations shall survive the
termination or completion of this Agreement for the full period of time allowed by law.
Section 6. STATUS OF CONSULTANT,
61 Independent Contractor. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall
be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of City. City shall have the
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right to control Consultant only insofar as the results of Consultant's services rendered
pursuant to this Agreement and assignment of personnel pursuant to Subparagraph 1.3;
however, otherwise City shall not have the right to control the means by which Consultant
accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Notwithstanding any other
City, state, or federal policy, rule, regulation, law, or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant
and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing services under this
Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any and
all claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including
but not limited to eligibility to enroll in the California Public Employees Retirement System
(PERS) as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for
employer contributions and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
6,2 Consultant No Agent. Except as City may specify in writing, Consultant shall have no
authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an
agent. Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Agreement
to bind City to any obligation whatsoever.
Section 7. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
7.1 Governing Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement,
7.2 Compliance with Applicable Laws. Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply with
all laws applicable to the performance of the work hereunder.
73 Other Governmental Regulations. To the extent that this Agreement may be funded by
fiscal assistance from another governmental entity, Consultant and any subcontractors
shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations to which City is bound by the terms of
such fiscal assistance program.
7.4 Licenses and Permits. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and
its employees, agents, and any subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications,
and approvals of whatsoever nature that are legally required to practice their respective
professions. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its
employees, agents, any subcontractors shall, at their sole cost and expense, keep in effect
at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, and approvals that are
legally required to practice their respective professions. In addition to the foregoing,
Consultant and any subcontractors shall obtain and maintain during the term of this
Agreement valid Business Licenses from City.
7.5 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity. Consultant shall not discriminate, on the
basis of a person's race, religion, color, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap or
disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation, against any
employee, applicant for employment, subcontractor, bidder for a subcontract, or participant
in, recipient of, or applicant for any services or programs provided by Consultant under this
(ver.2015)
Consulting Services Agreement between February 16, 2016
City of Dublin and Van Sickle & Rolled L.LC, Page 10 of 15
Agreement. Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
policies, rules, and requirements related to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in
employment, contracting, and the provision of any services that are the subject of this
Agreement, including but not limited to the satisfaction of any positive obligations required
of Consultant thereby.
Consultant shall include the provisions of this Subsection in any subcontract approved by
the Contract Administrator or this Agreement.
Section 8. TERMINATION AND MODIFICATION.
8.1 Termination. City may cancel this Agreement at any time and without cause upon written
notification to Consultant.
Consultant may cancel this Agreement upon 30 days' written notice to City and shall
include in such notice the reasons for cancellation.
In the event of termination, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for services
performed to the effective date of termination; City, however, may condition payment of
such compensation upon Consultant delivering to City any or all documents, photographs,
computer software, video and audio tapes, and other materials provided to Consultant or
prepared by or for Consultant or the City in connection with this Agreement.
8.2 Extension. City may, in its sole and exclusive discretion, extend the end date of this
Agreement beyond that provided for in Subsection 1.1. Any such extension shall require a
written amendment to this Agreement, as provided for herein. Consultant understands and
agrees that, if City grants such an extension, City shall have no obligation to provide
Consultant with compensation beyond the maximum amount provided for in this
Agreement. Similarly, unless authorized by the Contract Administrator, City shall have no
obligation to reimburse Consultant for any otherwise reimbursable expenses incurred
during the extension period.
8.3 Amendments. The parties may amend this Agreement only by a writing signed by all the
parties.
8.4 Assignment and Subcontracting. City and Consultant recognize and agree that this
Agreement contemplates personal performance by Consultant and is based upon a
determination of Consultant's unique personal competence, experience, and specialized
personal knowledge. Moreover, a substantial inducement to City for entering into this
Agreement was and is the professional reputation and competence of Consultant.
Consultant may not assign this Agreement or any interest therein without the prior written
approval of the Contract Administrator. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the
performance contemplated and provided for herein, other than to the subcontractors noted
in the proposal, without prior written approval of the Contract Administrator.
(ver.2095)
Consulting Services Agreement between February 16, 2016
City of Dublin and Van Sickle & Rolled LLC. Page 11 of 15
8.5 Survival. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Agreement and all
provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between City and Consultant shall survive
the termination of this Agreement,
8.6 Options upon Breach by Consultant. If Consultant materially breaches any of the terms
of this Agreement, City's remedies shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
8.6.1 Immediately terminate the Agreement;
8.6.2 Retain the plans, specifications, drawings, reports, design documents, and any
other work product prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement;
8.6.3 Retain a different consultant to complete the work described in Exhibit A not
finished by Consultant; or
8,6.4 Charge Consultant the difference between the cost to complete the work
described in Exhibit A that is unfinished at the time of breach and the amount that
City would have paid Consultant pursuant to Section 2 if Consultant had
completed the work,
Section 9. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS.
9.1 Records Created as Part of Consultant's Performance. All reports, data, maps,
models, charts, studies, surveys, photographs, memoranda, plans, studies, specifications,
records, files, or any other documents or materials, in electronic or any other form, that
Consultant prepares or obtains pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters
covered hereunder shall be the property of the City. Consultant hereby agrees to deliver
those documents to the City upon termination of the Agreement. It is understood and
agreed that the documents and other materials, including but not limited to those described
above, prepared pursuant to this Agreement are prepared specifically for the City and are
not necessarily suitable for any future or other use, City and Consultant agree that, until
final approval by City, all data, plans, specifications, reports and other documents are
confidential and will not be released to third parties without prior written consent of both
parties.
9.2 Consultant's Books and Records. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books
of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents
evidencing or relating to charges for services or expenditures and disbursements charged
to the City under this Agreement for a minimum of three (3) years, or for any longer period
required by law, from the date of final payment to the Consultant to this Agreement.
9.3 Inspection and Audit of Records. Any records or documents that Section 9.2 of this
Agreement requires Consultant to maintain shall be made available for inspection, audit,
(ver.2015)
Consulting Services Agreement between February 16, 2016
City of Dublin and Van Sickle & Roller! LLC. Page 12 of 15
and/or copying at any time during regular business hours, upon oral or written request of
the City. Under California Government Code Section 8546.7, if the amount of public funds
expended under this Agreement exceeds TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00), the
Agreement shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the
request of City or as part of any audit of the City, for a period of three (3) years after final
payment under the Agreement.
Section 10. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
10.1 Attorneys' Fees. If a party to this Agreement brings any action, including an action for
declaratory relief, to enforce or interpret the provision of this Agreement, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees in addition to any other relief to which
that party may be entitled. The court may set such fees in the same action or in a
separate action brought for that purpose.
10.2 Venue. In the event that either party brings any action against the other under this
Agreement, the parties agree that trial of such action shall be vested exclusively in the
state courts of California in the County Alameda or in the United States District Court for
the Northern District of California.
10.3 Severabiii . If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this
Agreement is invalid, void, or unenforceable, the provisions of this Agreement not so
adjudged shall remain in full force and effect. The Invalidity in whole or in part of any
provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of this
Agreement.
10,4 No Implied Waiver of Breach. The waiver of any breach of a specific provision of this
Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any other breach of that term or any other term
of this Agreement.
10.5 Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of
and shall apply to and bind the successors and assigns of the parties.
10.6 Use of Recycled Products. Consultant shall prepare and submit all reports, written
studies and other printed material on recycled paper to the extent it is available at equal or
less cost than virgin paper.
10.7 Conflict of Interest. Consultant may serve other clients, but none whose activities within
the corporate limits of City or whose business, regardless of location, would place
Consultant in a "conflict of interest," as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act,
codified at California Government Code Section 81000 et seq.
(ver.2015)
Consulting Services Agreement between February 16, 2016
City of Dublin and Van Sickle & Roller[ LLC. Page 13 of 15
Consultant shall not employ any City official in the work performed pursuant to this
Agreement. No officer or employee of City shall have any financial interest in this
Agreement that would violate California Government Code Sections 1090 et seq.
Consultant hereby warrants that it is not now, nor has it been in the previous twelve (12)
months, an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City. if Consultant was an
employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City in the previous twelve months,
Consultant warrants that it did not participate in any manner in the forming of this
Agreement. Consultant understands that, if this Agreement is made in violation of
Government Code §1090 et.seq., the entire Agreement is void and Consultant will not be
entitled to any compensation for services performed pursuant to this Agreement, including
reimbursement of expenses, and Consultant will be required to reimburse the City for any
sums paid to the Consultant. Consultant understands that, in addition to the foregoing, it
may be subject to criminal prosecution for a violation of Government Code § 1090 and, if
applicable, will be disqualified from holding public office in the State of California.
10.8 Solicitation, Consultant agrees not to solicit business at any meeting, focus group, or
interview related to this Agreement, either orally or through any written materials.
10.9 Contract Administration. This Agreement shall be administered by the City Manager
("Contract Administrator "). All correspondence shall be directed to or through the Contract
Administrator or his or her designee,
10.10 Notices. Any written notice to Consultant shall be sent to:
Dennis E. Van Sickle, Principal
Van Sickle & Rolled LLC.
29 Western Avenue, Suite 1
Kennebunk, ME 44043
(207) 204 -0584
dvansickle@vsrltd.com
Any written notice to City shall be sent to:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
City of Dublin
100 Civic Drive
Dublin, CA 94568
(ver.2015)
Consulting Services Agreement between February 16, 2016
City of Dublin and Van Sickle & Rolled LLC. Page 14 of 15
10.11 Professional Seal. Where applicable in the determination of the contract administrator,
the first page of a technical report, first page of design specifications, and each page of
construction drawings shall be stamped /sealed and signed by the licensed professional
responsible for the reportldesign preparation. The stamp /seal shall be in a block entitled
"Seal and Signature of Registered Professional with report/design responsibility," as in the
following example.
Seal and Signature of Registered Professional with
reportldesign responsibility.
10.12 Integration. This Agreement, including the scope of work attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A and the compensation schedule attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit B, represents the entire and integrated agreement between
City and Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements,
either written or oral.
CITY OF DUBLIN
Christopher L. Foss,
City Manager
Attest:
Caroline P. Soto,
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
John Bakker,
City Attorney
CONSULTANT
Dennis E. Van fickle
Principal
Van Sickle & Rolled, LLC,
(ver.2015)
Consulting Services Agreement between February 16, 2016
City of Dublin and Van Sickle & Rolled LLC. Page 15 of 15
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Attached is Consultant's Proposal at the time of the Agreement date.
"Proposal" shall mean the proposed visual, aesthetic, and historic intent and design of the Museum Exhibits
incorporated in the Contract Documents approved by the Dublin City Council. The most recent design
approved by the Dublin City Council is incorporated herein by reference, and is binding unless or until
changes are approved by resolution of the Dublin City Council.
Consultant's Proposal shall be automatically superseded by any Contract Documents that are later
approved by the City Council.
Consultant's proposal will be developed, fabricated and installed in accordance with the Consultant's
Proposal.
Consulting Services Agreement between February 16, 2016
City of Dublin and Van Sickle & Rol leri LLC. -- Exhibit A Page 1 of 1
EXHIBIT e
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
Payment Date
Payment Amount
February 20, 2016
28,000.00 + Reimbursable Expenses
March 20, 2016
28,000.00 + Reimbursable Expenses
April 20, 2016
28,000.00 + Reimbursable Expenses
May 20, 2016
2800.00 + Reimbursable Expenses
June 20, 2016
28,000.00 + Reimbursable Expenses
July 20, 2016
28,000.00 + Reimbursable Expenses
AG ust 20, 2016
28,000.00 + Reimbursable Expenses
October 20, 2016
28,000.00 + Reimbursable Expenses
November 20, 2016
28,000.00 + Reimbursable Expenses
December 20,2016
28,000.00 + Reimbursable Expenses
January20,2016
Any Remaining Reimbursable Expenses
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Consulting Services Agreement between February 16, 2016
City of Dublin and Van Sickle & Rolled LLC. -- Exhibit B Page 1 of 1
Response for Proposal
Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center
Interpretive Exhibits Design /Build
Prepared by:
Van Sickle & Rolleri, Ltd.
29 Western Avenue — Suite 1
Kennebunk, ME 04043
207- 204 -0584
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PROPOSAL CDVERSHEET:
Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center
Interpretive Exhibits Design /Build
Proposals will not be accepted after Monday, November 30, 2015, 5:00 PM.
Name of Firm: Van Sickle & Rolled, Ltd.
Name of Contact Person: Dennis E. Van Sickle
Address: 29 Western Avenue - Suite 1
City: Kennebunk
State: Maine ZiD.04043
Phone: 207-204 -0584 (direct number) Fax:
E -mail Address: dvansickle@vsrltd.com
Website www.vsrltd.com
Signature:./ /,6 YL-C Date:
11/24/15
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Contents
Cover Letter
1 Qualifications
Project Team
Team Member Profiles
2 Method /Scope of Work
3 Project Timeline
4 Fee /Budget
5 References
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November 24, 2015
Tegan McLane, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager
City of Dublin
Parks and Community Services
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
DearTegan:
Van Sickle & Rolleri, Ltd. is pleased to submit our team's proposal for interpretive exhibits design and
fabrication for the New Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center.
We feel that our professionalism, quality oriented work ethics, timeliness and cost effectiveness are
methods that can be recognized and appreciated on this project. From the day of the initial site visit,
until the day the minor punch list items are completed our team will perform outstanding work and
provide professional support throughout the project.
We have endeavored to keep this response as concise and to the point as possible focusing upon the
team's project experience that features military subject matter and work experience common to our
team members. You will find our team is a collaboration of firms who have and continue to work
together.
Should any questions arise I hope you will contact us.
Sincerely,
Van Sickle & Rolleri, Ltd.
Dennis E. Van Sickle Andrea A. Rolleri
Principal Principal
Van Sickle & Rolleri, Ltd. 29 Western Avenue —Suite 1 Kennebunk Maine 04043 207 - 204 -0582 www.vsrltd.com
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Van Sickle & Rolled, Ltd. is an industrial design firm specializing in exhibit design, developing high quality interpretive exhibit experiences
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QUALIFICATIONS VAN SICKLE & ROLLERI, Ltd.
Example #1: U.S. Navy UDT— SEAL Museum: The Secret World of Naval Special Warfare -Fort Pierce, FL
Brief Scope of Work: In 1981, the idea for a Museum dedicated to the men who trained on the beaches of Fort Pierce, Florida was
born. From those humble beginnings, the Museum has experienced tremendous growth to become a museum of national stature,
drawing tens of thousands of visitors every year. From a collection of artifacts from attics and old trunks, the Museum now displays
vehicles, vessels, equipment and weaponry from the earliest days of Naval Special Warfare to today's multifaceted global operators and
headline conflicts. Van Sickle & Rolled, Ltd. was the lead exhibit working directly with Exhibit Concepts and Northern Lights.
Opened 2015.
Award Value: $1.15M
Final Value: $1.15M
Period of Performance: 1 Year
Contact Name: Rick Kaiser, Master Chief SEAL
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a fast track schedule and was located in an exhisting warehouse style building semi -
attached to the museum proper. Our design concept included interior fitouts, a new
entrance, meeting rooms, storage space, theater and museum shop as well as
changeable displays and casework for gear, weapons, memoribilla, ojbects vechicles
and aircraft. To make the most of the exhibit dollars within the warehouse space,
Van Sickle & Rolled proposed that this would be a dark environment. Like many SEAL
missions the visitor would experience the exhibit in a nighttime lighting mode. This
one aspect allowed us to create a truly exciting and memorable visitor experience.
VS &R was the exhibit design lead. We worked closely with the Exhibit Concepts
developing this project from interpretive planning and fundraising, to
concept and content development, text writing, original graphics through final
implementation. The new gallery gives families and veterans an inspiring and
educational experience that will deepen their undestanding and appreciation of
what it means to be a Navy SEAL.
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Example #2: Revolution, the First 2,000 Years of Computing, The Computer History Museum -Mountain View, CA
Brief Scope of Work: Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, a new 30,000sf exhibit forms the core of the museum after a $19M
renovation. From the abacus to the Internet, 20 different exhibit galleries chronicle 2,000 years of computing history through the use of
artifacts, interpretive graphics, films, digital programs and interactives. The exhibit's design creates a modern environment that highlights
the 1,100 artifacts on display, From tiny microprocessors to sections of room -sized early computers.
Award Value: $10M
Final Value: $IOM
Period of Performance: 10 Years
Contact Name: Kirsten Tashev
Director of Exhibits and Collections
The Computer History Museum
1401 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 810 -1030
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was transformed by VS &R from an open floorplan to a series of intimate galleries that
lead visitors through this large and complex story. The exhibit's design creates a
modern environment that highlights the 1,100 artifacts on display, from tiny
microprocessors to sections of roam -sized early computers, The Computer History
Museum Is home to the world's largest collection of artifacts related to the history of
computing and Includes hardware, software, documents, ephemera, photographs and
moving images. The Museum seeks to preserve a comprehensive view of computing
history, one that includes the machines, software, business and competitive
environments, personal recollections, and social implications of one of Humankind's
most important invention, the computer. VS&R designed a structured approach to
the exhibit galleries to create a hierarchy of modular exhibit components, graphics,
media presentations and interactives-
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Example #3: Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark - Birmingham, AL
Brief Scope of Work: VS &R has worked with Sloss to develop the new visitor experiences telling the long legacy of this site and
the people who lived and worked there. VS &R worked closely with Sloss, during the master plan, providing space programming
for the new visitor center building and its relationship to other site assets. Visitors will be immersed in the sounds, smells, and
actions of making pig iron. They will literally feel the heat of the blast furnace, hear the rich legacies of those who once worked
in the plant, realize the importance and danger of their work, and leave with a sense of pride about Birmingham's past.
Award Value: $3M
Final Value: TBD
Period of Performance: 8 Years (ongoing)
Contact Name: Karen Utz
Chief Historian and Curator
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
20 32nd Street N.
Birmingham, AL 94043
(205)- 960 -9387
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become an exciting new visitor destination for the City of Birmingham. Sloss Furnaces,
a National Historic Landmark and the only such entity of its kind in the world, is
undertaking a renovation to improve educational resources, stabilize on -site historic
structures, and construct both a Visitor Center and a 10,000sf Exhibit Gallery. Sloss is
currently the only twentieth - century blast furnace in the U.S. being preserved and
interpreted as an historic industrial site. The dramatic scale and complexity of the
plant's industrial structure, machines and tools make the Sloss collection a unique
contribution to the interpretation of twentieth - century ironmaking technology and
presents a remarkable perspective on the era when America grew to world industrial
dominance. At the same time, Sloss is an important reminder of the hopes and
struggles of the people who worked in the industries that made some men wealthy,
and Birmingham the "Magic City."
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
Since its establishment in 1978, Exhibit Concepts, Inc. has cultivated an outstanding reputation
for producing, installing, and maintaining quality exhibitry for interpretive facilities, museums and
visitor centers throughout the United States.
Exhibit Concepts, Inc. is committed to the full realization of any institution's master plan and
exhibit designs. Our approach is to create a team of professionals, consisting of our in -house
staff as well as outside specialists, whose talents match the requirements of the project.
In every project we undertake, Exhibit Concepts, Inc. is dedicated to producing exhibitry of the
highest quality. We take great care to thoroughly understand your ideas and translate them
into an exhibit that accomplishes your desired objectives. We have developed expertise in
matching each unique design to those production techniques and materials that will perform
most effectively and economically for that design. We utilize computer -aided engineering,
modern production equipment, accurate fabrication, and careful assembly to build informative
and versatile exhibitry.
Our in -house staff of professional designers, model makers, graphic production technicians and
structural fabricators has over five centuries of accumulative museum experience. Professionals
whose talents meet and most often exceed the challenge of every project.
Exhibit Concepts, Inc. builds all displays in -house to ensure internal control of each project. We
coordinate all trades involved, including engineering, purchasing, carpentry, plastics,
metalwork, lighting and electrical. We frequently assemble the exhibits in our shop, so we can
evaluate and refine them before final on -site installation.
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Single facility in Vandalia, Ohio (a suburb of Dayton); our
facility is strategically located at the 1 -70 /1-75 junction (the
Location
"Crossroads of America ") which positions us in one of the
nation's top ten air and land markets. We have a sales office in
Chicago, Illinois.
Driving time from nearest major airport
7 -10 minutes (Dayton Int' I Airport is located in Vandalia)
Exhibit design, CAD, fabrication (incl. CNC routing), graphic
design, graphic production (incl. in -house 600 dpi ink jet prints),
Capabilities
audio - visual equipment), museum exhibitry, artifact
mountmaking and mounting, scenic exhibit production,
development and fabrication of interactive exhibits, and
exhibit installation
Number of employees
104
192,000 sq. ft. Facility
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they are shipped to the Dublin Camp
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National Navy SEXLMuseum
Fort Pierce, Florida
Designers: Van Sickle & Rolleri, Ltd.
Exhibit
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The National Navy SEAL
Museum is dedicated to
preserving the history of the
U.S. Navy SEALs.
Exhibit Concepts in
partnership with Van Sickle
and Rolleri, was selected to
design and fabricate
interactive exhibits for the
museum's new wing. The
additions to the museum
consist of an introduction
theater, artifact cases, large
format graphics and media
programs. The programs
include an interactive that
challenges visitors to plan a
mission and a five minute
video about the SEALs raid on
Osama bin Laden's
compound. Artifacts in the
gallery comprise a Black Hawk
helicopter and the M.V.
Maersk Alabama lifeboat,
where Captain Richard Phillips
was held by Somali pirates
before he was rescued by
Navy SEALs.
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Mountain View, California
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selected to fabricate and
install exhibit components for
the Computer History
Museum's new exhibition
titled Revolution: The First
2000 Years of Computing.
This 25,000 square foot,
multimedia experience
immerses the visitors in the
sights, sounds and stories of
the computer revolution. More
than 1,000 artifacts from the
Museum's vast collection are
on view, including rare and
unusual computers. The
exhibition includes audio and
video presentations,
interactive games, and hands -
on displays.
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National Museum of the Pacific War
George H. W. Bush Gallery
Fredericksburg, Texas
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George H. W. Bush Gallery, a
34,000 square -foot exhibit
space that begins with the
bombing of Pearl Harbor and
ends with the surrender of
Japan on September 2, 1945
and the Post War.
The gallery exhibits fabricated
by Exhibit Concepts, Inc.
include ninety -two large
artifact cases, forty -five media
rich presentations, and seven
hundred informative graphic
panels and murals. Dramatic
themed environments place
the visitor inside a US
submarine and in the
command and control center
of a Navy cruiser.
Museum Environments Group
Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Designer: Gallagher & Associates (2014 Updates)
Exhibit
Concepts
Housed in the Historic Journal
Record Building across the
street from the Alfred P.
Murrah Federal Building, the
Memorial Museum is a
learning institution consisting
of permanent and temporary
exhibits, interactive computer
stations, artifacts from the
bombing, and the Memorial
archives. Visitors to the
Memorial Museum can
witness the magnitude of the
destruction through dramatic
audio /visual presentations,
interactive exhibits, murals,
and displays of poignant
artifacts.
Museum Environments Group
"A Shared Ekp e fie nc e " Zia ve ling Ekh>b it
Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Designers: Exhibit Concepts, Inc.
Exhibit
Concepts
In 2002, the Oklahoma City
National Memorial Foundation
unveiled a traveling exhibit
that depicts similarities of the
impact and horrific aftermath
of the 1995 Oklahoma City
and September 11 terrorist
attacks. The exhibit, titled "A
Shared Experience: 04.19.95
— 09.11.01," portrays the
feelings and emotions of
shared terror, experience,
courage, lessons, and
response of our nation to
these ghastly events.
Museum Environments Group
Lindbergh Muveling Pkhibit
Missouri Historical Society
St. Louis, Missouri
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In May of 1927, Charles A.
Lindbergh flew his airplane,
The Spirit of St. Louis, from
New York's Roosevelt Field to
Le Bourget Field in Paris. This
historic first solo transatlantic
flight changed the course of
the 20th Century. The Missouri
Historical Society marked the
75th anniversary of
Lindbergh's historic flight with
the opening of this traveling
exhibition.
The exhibition features artifact
cases and large format
graphics designed to be easily
packed and shipped to various
venues.
Museum Environments Group
PROJECT TEAM
Van Sickle & Rolleri Ltd. is servicing as the project lead. Our project team has all the necessary
skills and experience to ensure the project's success.
Project Design Lead Van Sickle & Rolleri, Ltd.
Project Construction Lead Exhibit Concepts, Inc.
ABOUT THE PROJECT TEAM
Van Sickle & Rolleri, Ltd. organized a working team considering what specialized knowledge, skills,
and experience would benefit this project. The expertise of our team extends well beyond our office
Our team members have worked together, collaborating for over a decade or more on a variety of
projects. VS &R has forged these relationships over our thirty -one years of work experience. As
technology and needs change new resources are added to meet today's visitor experience
challenges and the specific requirements of a project
Exhibit Planning & Design Work Group: Van Sickle & Rolleri, Ltd.
Dennis Van Sickle
Andrea Rolleri
Enrico Mendoza
Tara Garrin
Stephen A. Haller
Natasha Fraley
Design direction and exhibit development
Interpretive design and content integration
Graphic designer
Graphic designer
Subject material (subconsultant specialist)
Interpretive (subconsultant specialist)
Exhibit Engineering, Fabrication & Installation Work Group: Exhibit Concepts Inc.
Duane Lanes
Project manager
Scott Bruce
Shop supervisor
Dan Wilson
Estimator
Mike Lewis
Drafting Supervisor
Suzanne McGarraugh
Artifact mounts
Multi -media and Video Production: Northern Light Productions
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Creative Director
TEAM MEMBER PROFILES
Dennis Van Sickle
Van Sickle And Rolled, Ltd. - Principal / Designer
Dennis Van Sickle has over 38 years of experience in the multi - disciplined field of museum and
exhibition design.
After graduation from the University of Bridgeport, College of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Industrial Design, Dennis started working with nationally recognized, full service, exhibit
fabrication firms in the Philadelphia area. During this time, Dennis gained the understanding and skills
required to carry an exhibit from concept through installation, on time and on budget.
Dennis founded the firm of Van Sickle & Rolleri in 1984. As principal and founder, Dennis is in charge
of overall creative realization and development of projects. Dennis believes each project deserves a
unique creative solution regardless of size or budget and challenges the staff to follow that belief. He
is also very serious about maintaining a project schedule and he understands the importance of
grounding blue -sky ideas.
Dennis supports a highly collaborative approach, inclusive of an organization's team members
because he believes the creative solutions developed should be reflective and respect their
organization's needs. Over the years Dennis has developed feasibility studies, vision documents,
interpretive master plans, concept studies, exhibition content development, and exhibit design.
Relevant Experience
Interpretive exhibit; Planning and design; Design control drawings; Construction and installation
supervision; Bid specifications; Focus group and stakeholder meetings
Selected Project Examples (Project detail sheets follow)
Navy Seals Museum, Cold War Gallery, Fort Pierce, FL
Computer History Museum, Mountain View, CA
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Birmingham, AL
Education
BS Industrial Design — College of Engineering
Special studies in Exhibition Design
University of Bridgeport, CT
Professional Organizations
Association of Science - Technology Centers (ASTC)
American Alliance of Museums (AAM)
New England Museum Association (NEMA)
American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
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Andrea A. Rolleri
Van Sickle And Rolleri, Ltd. Principal / Designer
Andrea Rolleri has over 37 years of experience in the multi - disciplined field of museum and exhibition
design.
After graduation from the University of Bridgeport, College of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Industrial Design, Andrea started her career as a product designer for General Electric,
Housewares Division, and later as a designer at the Research Center for White Motors Corporation in
Michigan.
In 1975, she accepted an exhibit design position with the Franklin Institute Science Museum,
Philadelphia, PA. Working at the Institute provided her with a keen understanding of museum
operations and an appreciation for the science center audience. After leaving the museum, she
became design director of a nationally recognized exhibit design and fabrication company.
In 1984 she joined Van Sickle Design, to form the exhibit planning and design firm of Van Sickle &
Rolleri. As a principal, Andrea is responsible for design direction and development of projects. She
often conducts interpretive exhibit planning workshops with clients and enjoys working on exhibit
concept and content development.
Andrea believes in the team process when planning exhibits because it is important for the
organization to realize their dreams through our work product. Over the years Andrea has developed
feasibility studies, vision documents, interpretive master plans, concept studies, exhibition content
development, and exhibit design. Working with the National Park Service has provided her experience
working with stakeholder and friends groups.
Relevant Experience
Interpretive exhibit; Planning and design; Design control drawings; Construction and installation
supervision; Bid specifications; Focus group and stakeholder meetings
Selected Project Examples
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail permanent exhibit at John Muir National Historic Site,
Martinez, CA
Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center, National Park Service, Fredericksburg, VA
Burlington County Prison Museum, Mt. Holly, NJ
Education
BS Industrial Design — College of Engineering
Special studies in Exhibition Design
University of Bridgeport, CT
Professional Organizations
Association of Science - Technology Centers (ASTC)
American Alliance of Museums (AAM);
New England Museum Association (NEMA)
American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
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TEAM MEMBER PROFILES
Natasha Fraley
Interpretive Planner, Exhibit Developer and Writer (subconsultant)
Natasha is an Interpretive Planner, Exhibit Developer and Writer with extensive experience working on
history exhibits in California and elsewhere. She has worked with city and park employees, heritage
societies, docents, and stakeholders from many perspectives to research and shape exhibit. She will
support our efforts in working with the stakeholder group, Heritage and Cultural Arts commission, and
the City Council. She presently live in Santa Cruz, California.
Selected Project Examples
Interpretive Planner, Point Pinos Lighthouse
Our team created an exhibit interpretive plan for the Point Pnos Lighthouse for the city of Pacific
Grove. Subcontractor to: The Sibbett Group, Sausalito, California. 2015
Interpretive Planner, Pacific Biological Laboratory, Monterey
Our team created a museum interpretive plan for the Pacific Biological Laboratory (aka Doc Ricketts'
Lab) for the City of Monterey. Subcontractor to: The Sibbett Group, Sausalito, California. 2014
Interpretive Planner and Exhibit Developer. Carmel Mission
Working with the Mission staff and volunteers, we created an interpretive plan and developed exhibits
for the Carmel Mission. Subcontractor to: Daniel Quan Design, Oakland, CA 2013 -14
Interpretive Planner and Exhibit Developer, San Joaquin County Historical Society & Museum
The exhibit designer and I worked with the museum staff to redo the Native People Galleries and the
outdoor Sunshine Trail (natural history), as well as to create a new exhibit about the settlers to the
region. Subcontractor to: The Sibbett Group, Sausalito, California. 2012 - present
Interpretive Planner, Exhibit Developer and Writer, Gulf Islands National Seashore
Working with exhibit designer and staff, I created interpretive plan, helped develop exhibits and wrote
the text for the museum at Fort Pickens in the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Subcontractor to:
Daniel Quan Design, Oakland, California. 2009 -2011
Interpretive Planner and Exhibit Developer, Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National
Historic Park
Working with park staff, our team developed a concept plan for a new visitor center in Richmond,
California about how the home front effort changed our country. Subcontractor to: Daniel Quan
Design. Oakland, California. 2009
Interpretive Planner and Exhibit Developer, Galena Creek Recreation Area Visitor Center
I was the Interpretive Planner and Exhibit Developer for a new visitor center about the natural history
and history of the region between Reno and Lake Tahoe. I also supervised label writing.
Subcontractor to: The Sibbett Group, Sausalito, California. 2009 -2010
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TEAM MEMBER PROFILES
Interpretive Planner and Exhibit Developer, California Academy of Sciences
Working with Darcie Fohrman and Associates, I was a member of the team that created the
interpretive plan and developed exhibits about Madagascar and the Galapagos at the new Academy;
planned and developed exhibits for "Altered State: California and Climate Change "; collaborated with
scientists, media producers, interactive and graphic designers, and label writers. Subcontractor to:
Cinnabar Inc. San Francisco, California, 2006 -2008
Content Developer and Writer, La Purisima Mission State Park
Working with design firm, I was Interpretive Planner and developed content for exhibits at the new
visitor's center at La Purisima Mission State Park. Topics include the Chumash Indians, the Mission
era and the Civilian Conservation Corps at the park. Subcontractor to: Daniel Quan Design, Oakland,
California. 2004 -2005
Interpretive Planner, Exhibit Developer and Writer, Monterey Country Agricultural Museum
Working with exhibit design firm, I planned and developed exhibits and wrote text about the history of
water use in Monterey County. Subcontractor to: Sleeping Dog Design
Royal Oaks, California. 2004 -2005
Interpretive Developer, Grant Grove Visitor Center, Kings Canyon National Park
As a member of the team that developed new exhibits for Kings Canyon National Park, I conducted
research and developed the interpretive plan for new exhibits at the Grant Grove Visitor Center.
Subcontractor to: The Sibbett Group, San Francisco, California. 2002 -2003
Exhibit Developer, California Trail Visitor Center and Top of the Sierra Visitor Center
Researched and helped to develop exhibits for new visitor center in Elko, Nevada, about the California
Trail. Subcontractor to: S2 Associates, San Rafael, California. 2001 -2002
Education:
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon. MS Biology
Antioch College
Yellow Springs, Ohio. BA Philosophy
Professional Organizations:
American Association of Museums
National Association for Museum Exhibition
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TEAM MEMBER PROFILES
Stephen A. Haller
Subject Material Specialist (subconsultant)
Steve has been involved in the preservation and interpretation of Bay Area military installations for
some forty years, and has won numerous awards for projects and publications in support of such
notable historic preservation projects as the transformation of Crissy Field, the conversion of Fort
Baker into a world -class heritage tourism destination at the Cavallo Point Lodge, and exhibits at
National Park Service visitor centers at Rosie the Riveter /World War II Home Front National Historical
Park in Richmond, CA and War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Guam, Mariana Islands. Steve
has written several books on Bay Area military history (listed in his CV) and lead the development of a
notable website on the World War II heritage of the San Francisco Bay Area.
The history of my beloved Bay Area is dear to me and I am highly to share my love of the subject with
locals and visitors alike. –Steve Haller
Curriculum Vitae
Stephen A. Haller is the Park Historian and Branch Chief for Cultural Resources at Golden Gate
National Recreation Area (1992- 2004). Formerly the Curator of Historic Documents for the San
Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (1985- 1992), he has also been an interpreter at a number
historic sites in the San Francisco Bay Area, including Alcatraz, Fort Point and the Maritime Museum
(1975- 1985). His academic background is in nineteenth century American history (A.B. American
History, University of Rochester, 1971) and he has specialized in the study of historic landscapes,
military history, and shipwrecks. He is the author of Post and Park, an illustrated history of the
Presidio of San Francisco, The Last Word in Airfields, an operational history of Crissy Army Airfield (at
the Presidio), co- author of What We Have We Shall Defend, a history of Nike Site SF -88, and
Shipwrecks at the Golden Gate. He has been principal investigator for World War II oral history
projects at the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial National Historic Site in Hawaii and at the War in the Pacific
National Historic Site on Guam. His recent work assignments include project- managing and co-
authoring the Seacoast Fortification Preservation Manual for Golden Gate National Recreation Area,
which received the California Preservation Foundation's 2000 Design Award, and managing the three -
year project that resulted in the administrative history of Golden Gate National Recreation Area —The
Park That Makes Its Own Weather (University Press of Kansas: Lawrence, 2002) .
He presently lives in Albany, California.
Certified a true and accurate description of qualifications meeting Archeology and Historic Preservation: Secretary
of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for History
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TEAM MEMBER PROFILES
Ernesto Mendoza — Graphic Designer
Ernesto has been developing beautiful environmental graphics for well over 20 years. Formerly
Graphic Design Director at the acclaimed Christopher Chadbourne & Associates, Inc. Ernesto
currently collaborates with museums, design firms, and fabricators for projects around the world. His
artistic abilities and extensive production knowledge allows for limitless ways to make history, art,
science and technology come to life. Ernesto also develops multi -media graphics for media
production firms.
Relevant Experience
The Price of Freedom: Americans at War (National Museum of American History, Smithsonian
Institution)
National Infantry Museum
Onondaga County War Museum
The U -505 Submarine, Museum of Science and Industry
Education
School of Visual Arts
New York, N.Y.
1986-1990
B.F.A. in Graphic Design
Experience:
One By Design -Owner
September 2011 - Present
www.1byd.com
Gloucester, MA
Responsibilities include: design, marketing, project scheduling, budgeting, fabrication management,
client and fabricator liaison, presentations, proposal writing, and graphic production services.
Graphic Design Director
March 1999 - September 2011
Christopher Chadbourne & Associates, Inc.
Boston, MA
Responsibilities included: design, staff management, project scheduling, budgeting, fabrication
management, client and fabricator liaison, presentations, proposal coordination, and graphic
production services.
Senior Graphic Designer / Project Manager
August 1992 - January 1999
Krent / Paffett Associates, Inc.
Boston, MA
Responsibilities included: design direction, client liaison, project budgeting, scheduling, and staff
management.
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Design Awards
THEA (Themed Entertainment Association) Award
2001 Best Visitor Center - Great Platte River Road Archway
2007 Outstanding Museum Exhibit - The U505 Submarine
Worked Feature In:
SEGD Magazine (2006 and 2010)
PRINT Magazine (July /August 1991)
Professional Organizations
American Alliance of Museums (AAM)
New England Museum Association (NEMA)
Society of Environmental Design (SEGD)
Tara Garrin
Van Sickle And Rolled, Ltd. — Graphic Designer
Tara has developed graphics for Van Sickle & Rolleri for over fifteen years. Over the years she has
proven her creative ability and a unique talent for working with historic visuals that can be very
challenging due to image quality and physical condition. Tara has experience developing interpretive
exhibit graphics, environmental graphics and waysides, as well as managing graphic and object
databases. She has worked within a full range of production media including fabric, glass, phenolic
resin, and porcelain enamel.
Relevant Experience
Graphic design for exhibit environments both indoor and outdoor, from concept through production
ready files.
Selected Project Examples
Navy Seals Museum, Cold War Gallery, Fort Pierce, FL
Computer History Museum, Mountain View, CA
Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center, Fredericksburg, VA
Education
Moore College of Art & Design (PA)
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design & Illustration 1991
Professional Organizations
Society of Environmental Design (SEGD)
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Duane 1a nd e s
Project Manager
12/05/94 to Present
2015
ProjectManager
Red River Valley Museum, Vernon, Texas
2014
ProjectManager
Oklahoma City National Memorial, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2014
ProjectManager
Fort Griffin State Historic Site, Albany, Texas
2014
ProjectManager
National Navy Seal Museum, Fort Pierce, Florida
2013
ProjectManager
Frontier Texas!, Abilene, Texas
2013
ProjectManager
Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum, Cuero, Texas
2012
ProjectManager
Casa Navarro State Historic Site, San Antonio, Texas
2012
ProjectManager
Kent State University May 4 Visitors Center, Kent, Ohio
2010
ProjectManager
Computer History Museum, Mountain View, California
2009
ProjectManager
National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg, Texas
2008
ProjectManager
B. B. King Museum & Delta Interp. Ctr., Indianola, Mississippi
2007
ProjectManager
Medal of Honor Museum, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
2006
ProjectManager
Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center, Buford, Georgia
2006
ProjectManager
Old Dominion Sports Hall of Fame, Norfolk, Virginia
2004
ProjectManager
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, Portsmouth, Virginia
2003
ProjectManager
Frontier Texas, Abilene, Texas
2002
ProjectManager
Old Dominion Sports Hall of Fame, Norfolk, Virginia
2002
ProjectManager
Henry Clay Estate, Lexington Kentucky
2002
ProjectManager
"A Shared Experience" Exhibition, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2001
ProjectManager
Carillon Historic Park, Dayton, Ohio
2001
ProjectManager
Oklahoma City National Memorial, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2000
ProjectManager
Missouri Historical Society, St. Louis, Missouri
1999
Installation Supervisor
Moody Gardens Aquarium, Galveston, Texas
1998
Fabrication Supervisor
Washington -on- the - Brazos State Park, Washington, Texas
1997
ProjectManager
Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Dauphin Island, Alabama
1997
ProjectManager
Forestry Division, MDC, Jefferson City, Missouri
1996
ProjectManager
Maquoketa Caves State Park, Maquoketa, Iowa
1995
ProjectManager
University of Houston Sports Hall of Fame, Houston, Texas
1995
ProjectManager
Gateway Middle School Science Center, St. Louis, Missouri
1995
Installation Supervisor
College Football Hall of Fame, South Bend, Indiana
References:
Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum
620 North Harvey Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73101
Phone: (405) 235 -3313
Contact: Kari Watkins, Executive Director
C o m p ute r Histo ry Museum
1401 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, California 94043
Phone: (650) 810 -1030
Contact: Kirsten Tashev, Vice President for Collections & Exhibitions
Exhibit
Concepts
Dan Winslow
Estimator
2/9/15 to Present
2015 Rtimator
National Navy Seal Museum, Fort Pierce, Florida
2015 Rtimator
National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg, Texas
2015 Rtimator
Red River Valley Museum, Vernon, Texas
2015 Rtimator
Montgomery Co. Environmental Learning Ctr., Dayton, Ohio
2015 Rtimator
Leonardo's Children's Museum, Enid, Oklahoma
2015 Rtimator
Cleveland Natural History Museum, Cleveland, Ohio
2015 Rtimator
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont, Ohio
2015 Rtimator
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Oklahoma City Branch, Oklahoma
2015 Rtimator
Clayton Lake State Park, Union County, New Mexico
2015 Rtimator
Computer History Museum, Mountain View, California
2015 Rtimator
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont, Ohio
2014 Rtimator
Oklahoma City National Memorial, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Estimator for another fabrication firm:
2000 to 20015
Ted Bolle Millwork
References:
Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum
620 North Harvey Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73101
Phone: (405) 235 -3313
Contact: Kari Watkins, Executive Director
Na tio na I Muse um of the Pacific War
340 East Main Street
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
Phone: (830) 997 -4379 Ext. 221
Contact: Joe Cavanaugh, Museum Director
Exhibit
Concepts
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2015
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Red River Valley Museum, Vernon, Texas
Discovery Science Center, Los Angeles, California
Montgomery Co. Environmental Learning Ctr., Dayton, Ohio
Oklahoma City National Memorial, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Fort Griffin State Historic Site, Albany, Texas
National Navy Seal Museum, Fort Pierce, Florida
Frontier Texas!, Abilene, Texas
ECOLAND, Kilgore, Texas
Shop Supervisor for other construction firms:
2005 to 20013 Wise Construction Company
1987 to 2005 Bruce Construction Company
References:
Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum
620 North Harvey Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73101
Phone: (405) 235 -3313
Contact: Kari Watkins, Executive Director
Na tio na I Muse um of the Pacific War
340 East Main Street
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
Phone: (830) 997 -4379 Ext. 221
Contact: Joe Cavanaugh, Museum Director
Exhibit
Concepts
Mike le wis
Drafting Supervisor
2/12/07 to Present
2015
Drafting Supervisor
Red River Valley Museum, Vernon, Texas
2014
Drafting Supervisor
Montgomery Co. Environmental Learning Ctr., Dayton, Ohio
2014
Drafting Supervisor
Oklahoma City National Memorial, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2014
Drafting Supervisor
Fort Griffin State Historic Site, Albany, Texas
2014
Drafting Supervisor
National Navy Seal Museum, Fort Pierce, Florida
2013
Drafting Supervisor
Frontier Texas!, Abilene, Texas
2013
Drafting Supervisor
ECOLAND, Kilgore, Texas
2013
Drafting Supervisor
Durst - Taylor House Visitor Center, Nacogdoches, Texas
2013
Drafting Supervisor
Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum, Cuero, Texas
2012
Drafting Supervisor
Casa Navarro State Historic Site, San Antonio, Texas
2012
Drafting Supervisor
Kent State University May 4 Visitors Center, Kent, Ohio
2011
Drafting Supervisor
Early Scholars Academy, Corpus Christi, Texas
2010
Drafting Supervisor
Presido La Bahia, Goliad, Texas
2010
Drafting Supervisor
Computer History Museum, Mountain View, California
2009
Drafting Supervisor
National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg, Texas
2009
Drafting Supervisor
The Allman Brothers Band Museum, Macon, Georgia
2008
Drafting Supervisor
B. B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Ctr., Indianola, Mississippi
2008
Drafting Supervisor
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard, Maryland
2008
Drafting Supervisor
Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach, Florida
2008
Drafting Supervisor
Aileron, Bethel Township, Ohio
2007
Drafting Supervisor
Medal of Honor Museum, Charleston, South Carolina
2007
Drafting Supervisor
Dayton History, Dayton, Ohio
2007
Drafting Supervisor
Oklahoma City National Memorial, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
References:
Na tio na I Muse um of the Pacific War
340 East Main Street
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
Phone: (830) 997 -4379 Ext. 221
Contact: Joe Cavanaugh, Museum Director
Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum
620 North Harvey Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73101
Phone: (405) 235 -3313
Contact: Kari Watkins, Executive Director
Exhibit
Concepts
Suzanne M. McGarraugh
Exhibit Design • Artifact Mountmaking • Museum Installation Services
535 Abiso • San Antonio, TX 78209
210.821.6053 210.602.1323 (c)
suzanne @mcgarraugh.com
My experience with a wide variety of military history museums and my understanding of the importance of the
military on society makes me an ideal choice for the Mountmaking and installation of this museum.
The following are a few examples of the museums that I have worked on:
The Alamo
This exhibit provides a look at life in the Mission San Antonio de Bexar —the Alamo —from the time of its
founding in 1718 to the battle and fall of the Alamo in 1834. This exhibit is located in the Long Barracks building
where the last of the fighting took place and contains artifacts that belonged to some of the defenders. It is an
exhibit that provides a look at the early fight for independence in Texas and is a shrine to those who fell
defending it.
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Fort Sam Houston Museum
This exhibit provides visitors a history of the United States Army at Fort Sam Houston, from the beginning of
statehood in Texas in 1856 to the present day. The museum was recently relocated to one of the newly restored
buildings of the historic Quadrangle at Fort Sam Houston - now Joint Base San Antonio, home of the US Fifth
Army and Army North Command.
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Fort Davis National Historic Site
Part of the National Park Service, the exhibit at the visitor's center provides a look at life on the frontier post
from the 1850's to the early 1900's. Located in the Davis Mountains of western Texas, the old fort is one of the
best preserved forts in the United States and shows the importance of the Army's fort system for protecting
trade routes and being a cultural center in an expanding country.
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National Museum of the Pacific War
Commonly known as The Nimitz museum in honor of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, commander of the Pacific Fleet
during World War II, the museum gives a detailed look at the lead up to and the involvement of the United
States in the conflict. The exhibits provide thorough analysis of combat actions, global impact, technology and
life during wartime.
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About Northern Light Productions
Northern Light Productions creates distinctive non - fiction media experiences for
museums, institutions, and broadcast television. In a studio -based environment, we
develop and produce a variety of audiovisual tools for exhibitions nationwide, including
immersive media environments, interactive experiences, and well- crafted narrative
films. For more than thirty years, we have explored the interplay of history, culture,
science, arts, and the humanities through compelling storytelling exhibited worldwide.
We are a company of 2$ professional staff members: directors, producers, associate
producers, programmers, archival imagery researchers, cinematographers, sound
recordists, lighting technicians, graphic artists, animators, scriptwriters, editors,
interactive media producers and project managers.
We provide a full breadth of media production services for these projects: concept
development and story treatment; scripting; creative and graphic direction; media
pre - production planning; production; post - production editing, graphics and animation;
design and development of interactive programs; rights and clearance procurement
and documentation; testing and installation support for final media-
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■ September 11 Memorial & Museum
• International Spy Museum
• Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
• National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement [aka the Mob
Museum]
• Getty Museum
• United States Army Museum
• National Infantry Museum
• National World War II Museum
• Utah Museum of Natural History
• Ford's Theatre
• War in the Pacific National Historical Park
• Indiana Historical Society
• Illinois Holocaust Museum
• Yellowstone National Park
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exclusively to the non - fiction film, video and television industries, as "one of the top
production companies in the world."
We are long- standing members of the International Quorum of Motion Picture
Producers, an elite international organization, by nomination only, comprising only Sd
production companies from 45 different countries around the world.
Northern Light Productions won the Gold MUSE Award in the competitive category
of Video, Film & Computer Animation at the 2012 American Association of
Museums (AAM) Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The MUSE Awards
competition recognizes outstanding innovation and achievement in museum media
and received submissions from a wide variety of museums around the world.
Northern Light Productions has been creating award - winning audiovisual programs
for more than 3D years. As producers, we work in multiple media formats. As
media designers, we continuously keep pace with emerging technologies. We create
media For many different physical and institutional environments, and have a proven
understanding for designing programs for specific sites and audiences, Our strong
partnership with different team members throughout a project process is key to our
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designers and producers. We view our clients as our partners, and seek new challenges
through ongoing dialogue. We strive to create media that is the best it can possibly be
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Bestor Cram
Creative Director
Bestor founded Northern Light Productions in 1982, and has since directed
numerous permanent museum installations, including multi- screen presentations and
interactives, and documentaries for television. As the company's founder and director,
Bestor is involved with all projects. Under his direction, Northern Light Productions
has produced and directed scores of award - winning programs. In addition, Bestor is a
Vietnam Veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an officer from 1966 -1970
with a tour in Vietnam from TET `68 to TET `69.
Lenny Rotman
Lenny has worked at Northern Light Productions since 1985, and has since produced
numerous documentaries for television, as well as various permanent museum
installations, and multi- screen presentations. In addition, Lenny currently serves as
the company's General Manager. Lenny is a Vietnam Veteran who served as a combat
infantryman.
Beth Sternheimer
Content Producer
Beth is a producer and Emmy Award - nominated researcher with more than 15 years
of experience (9 of these with Northern Light) creating media for museums and
producing documentary films. She recently returned to Boston after a six -year stint in
Chicago to rejoin the Northern Light Productions team.
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Jesse Beecher
Cinematographer/ Director of Photography
Jesse has worked on staff at Northern Light Productions for five years as a
cinematographer and Director of Photography and Plays a key role in nearly every
project. Recently, he completed shooting for Confessions of the Boston Strangler, a
two -hour documentary broadcast special for the Discovery Channel. Other recent
work includes a large -scale re- enactment shoot for the National Museum of the
U.S. Army, and a program for the National Infantry Museum, shot entirely inside a
Sherman Tank. Jesse is also a talented Graphic Designer and has designed many of
Northern Light Productions' interactive programs.
Kate Tibbetts
Director of Interactive Media
Kate Tibbetts is an artist and technologist. In 2013, she received her Masters Degree
from NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program, where her work focused on
using emerging technology to tell non - fiction stories for education and advocacy. Prior
to that, she produced digital campaigns for non - profits and politicians (including the
2008 Obama Campaign).
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Past Productions
Northern Light Productions has a wide range of experience in creating media about the
military for museums nationwide and broadcast television. In the following pages, we have
included detailed project sheets for our past work that deal with military history. These
projects include:
National Navy SEAL Museum
National World War II Museum, Louisiana Pavilion
National World War II Museum, Campaigns of Courage Pavilion
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
National Infantry Museum
War in the Pacific National Historical Park, Guam, National Park Service
Vicksburg National Military Park, National Park Service
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, National Park Service
Minute Man National Historical Park, National Park Service
National Museum of the U.S. Army
Today's Military, Television Broadcast
• International Spy Museum
• National September 11 Memorial & Museum
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National Navy SEAL Museum
Fort Pir. mc. FL
Northern Light Productions recently
produced a variety of media programs
For a new wing at the National Navy
SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Focusing on the evolution of the
SEALS since September 11, 2001, the
media programs include interactives
challenging visitors to "earn their
trident," a five- minute video about the
SEALS' raid in Pakistan that resulted
in the death of Qsama bin Laden, and
an immersive experience simulating
what it's like to fly in a Black Hawk
Helicopter.
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National Navy SEAL Museum
Fort Pierce, FL
Services Provided Producing a variety of linear and interactive media about the Navy SEALS, focusing on
their evolution since September 11, 2001
Project Fee $254,283
Client Contact Rick raiser
Executive Director
National Navy SEAL Museum
3300 N HWYAIA
North Hutchinson Island, FL 34949
rick(@navysealmuseum.com
757 - 635 -6002
Credits Director: Bestor Cram
Producer: Lenny Rotman
Associate Producers: Jeri Mackie, Christina Wiech, Brady Holden
Editors: John Sherrer, Sean Ender
Interactive Developer: Rich Howley
Animators: James Carlsen, Eric Carlsen
Writer: Matthew MacLean
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National World War II Museum: Campaigns of Courage Pavilion
We recently completed seven video programs for the Campaigns of Courage Pavilion. Six of these programs
are short narrated videos that draw on the Museum's extensive archival collection to tell the story of
American engagement in the European Theater of war. The videos cover everything from the amphibious
landings in North Africa to the fall of Berlin, with an emphasis on gripping first person accounts from
American soidiers. We also produced a unique program displayed across nine monitors introduce visitors to
the European Campaign with a giant, dynamic map that blends 3Q animation and archival footage.
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National World War II Museum: Campaigns of Courage Pavilion
New Orleans, LA
Services Provided Producing a variety of narrated videos and one animated map Program about the
European Theater during WWII
Project Size 8,600 square feet
Project Fee $250,000
Client Contact Bob Farnsworth
Senior VP for Capital Projects
bob. farnsworth pnationalww2museum.org
504 - 528 -1944 ext 450
Credits Director: Bestor Cram
Producer: Beth Sternheimer
Associate Producer: Amy Shafer
Editors: Mike Majoros, John Sherrer, Andy Kukura
Animators: Eric Carlsen, James Carlsen
Writers: John De Lancey, Matthew MacLean, Beth Sternheimer
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National World War II Museum: Louisiana Pavilion
Northern Light Productions recently completed an AIV installation for the National World War II Museum
in New Orleans. We created a five minute train "ride" that replicates some aspects of thejourney that new
enlistees undertook as they headed off to war. Beginning in a rural American train station, a conductor calls
the "All aboard!" and the ride begins to chug through the countryside, picking up speed as it moves through
varying landscapes, from daytime into evening, before pulling into a large urban station that's filled with
servicemen and women.
The ride plays out on eight 55" monitors that are embedded behind the windows of a replica Pullman train
car. The window frames divide each monitor, thereby creating 16 ''windows" through which visitors - seated
on train benches - watch the landscape shift
over the course of their "trip." By slightly
staggering the timing of the footage, we
created a feeling of motion using entirely
archival imagery and a realistic 5.1 surround
sound design - the thunk of the steam
engine, the clacks of wheels on tracks, and the
distorted whoosh sound while traveling through
a tunnel. ButtKickers embedded in the seats
add veracity to the experience as does lighting
in the train car that flickers when the train
enters the virtual "tunnel."
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National World War II Museum: Louisiana Pavilion
New Orleans, LA
Services Provided Produced a variety of immersive exhibit media to illustrate the build -up to World War 11
Project Fee $92,822
Client Contact Bob Farnsworth
Senior VP for Capital Projects
bob. farnsworth pnationalww2museum.org
504 - 528 -1944 ext 450
Credits Director: Bestor Cram
Producer: Beth Sternheimer
Associate Producer: Amy Shafer
Editors: Mike Majoros, John Sherrer, Jesse Beecher
Animator: James Carlsen
Writers: Matthew MacLean, Beth Sternheimer
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National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
Nc+n+WI-idsar, NY
Northern Light Productions produced four media programs for the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in
New Windsor, New York. The media includes an eight- minute signature film that follows seven Purple Heart
recipients. We also created two interactive programs: one program contains a database of oral histories while
the second program is designed as a timeline about the history of the Purple Heart. The Museum opened on
Veterans Day, 2014.
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National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
New Windsor, NY
Services Provided Produced an eight- minute film, two interactive programs, and an audio program to
preserve and honor the stories of Purple Heart recipients
Project Fee $161,000
Client Contact Andy Komonchak
Executive Director
330 Meadow Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
andy(a)thepurpleheartinc.com
845 - 532 -0159
Credits Director: Bestor Cram
Producer: Lenny Rotman
Associate Producers: Jeri Mackie
Writers: Jeri Mackie, Lenny Rotman
Cinematographer: Jesse Beecher
Graphic Designer: Jesse Beecher
Editor: John Sherrer
Interactive Developer: Rich Howley
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National Infantry Museum
Fort Bcnning, Georgia
We recently produced a variety of immersive exhibit media for the Armor and Cavalry gallery at the
National Infantry Museum. Visitors to the exhibit are met with a 12' by 10' projected video which creates a
powerful, visceral threshold experience that draws visitors into space. Two ambient audio programs within
the exhibit bring historic battle experiences
to life. Video projections in the gallery
include WWI battle scenes and a video that
integrates an interior view of a Sherman
tank and its crew into a larger exterior
model on the wall.
An interactive touch table introduces
visitors to the War Department's 1841
Calvary Tactics drill manual, animating
historic plates to display cavalry maneuvers.
A second interactive, housed in a 65" multi -touch table, highlights the role of U.S. armored forces in Europe
during the Cold War. This highly interactive experience, which includes 3D map overlays, a timeline; and
touchable "hotspots," was designed to accommodate and encourage interaction between multiple users.
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National Infantry Museum
Fort Benning, Georgia
Services Provided Created a variety of exhibit media for the Armor and Cavalry gallery
Project Size 4,600 square feet
Project Fee $211,028
Client Contact Stephen Allie
Chief, Museum Division
706 - 545 -6854
stephen.j.allie.civ(@mail.mil
Credits Director: Bestor Cram
Senior Producer: Lenny Rotman
Senior Interactive Producer: Molly O'Brien
Associate Producer: Jen Mackie
Cinematographer: Jesse Beecher
Animation: Eric Carlsen, James Carlsen
Interactive Developer: Rich Howley
Editors: Andy Kukura, Dan Mooney, Jesse Beecher
Writer: John De Lancey
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War in the Pacific National Historical Park, National Park Service
Ha &a a, Guam
Northern Light Productions created audiovisual media for 110 video and interactive exhibit installations for
the War in the Pacific National Historic Park's visitor center in Guam. All media was focused around personal
accounts and stories of the Pacific Theater's major leaders from the U.S. and Japan, war heroes who fought in
battle, and various people whose lives were impacted by the war.
All audiovisual media were created in English and translated into Japanese. The audiovisual media includes:
A three - screen program, synchronized with a laser light map program depicting the 1944 Battle of Guam.
Four interactive media stations consisting of 43 videos focused on Bravery and Valor, Occupation and
Survival, and Guam's Environment and Stewardship.
• An interactive timeline station consisting of 38 videos that chronicle the attack an Pearl Harbor through the
dropping of the atom bomb on Nagasaki and Hiroshima. The interactive content lays out over 200 events,
key dates, and people that visitors can select to learn more about.
A video program comparing how the U.S. and Japan portrayed the war in the media.
Six digital slideshows featuring iconic photos of the Pacific Theater.
15 audio programs of local songs and personal accounts of various people: nurse, chaplain, doctor,
submariner, Seabee, coast watcher, etc. who served in the Pacific Theater.
An interactive game where a visitor plays the role of an American hiding out in thejungle during the
Japanese invasion.
"The quafity of work you Produced for War in the Pacific
National Historical Park was fantastic' Given the
level of complexity and requirements, you performed
exceptionally and 1 so oppreciated your high standards
and attention to detail."
— Mary Lou Herlihy, Interpretive Media Specialist,
NIPS /Pacific West Region
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War in the Pacific National Historical Park, National Park Service
Hagatna, Guam
Services Provided Design- and -build media Production from initial conception to completion, including all
programming, installation and testing.
Project Size 10,000 square feet
Project Fee $671,550
Client Contact Mary Lou Herlihy
Interpretive Media Specialist
510 - 817 -1388
Marylou_Herlihy(ai)nps.gov
Credits Director: Bestor Cram
Senior Producer: Lenny Rotman
Associate Producer: Brady Holden
Writer: John DeLancey
Cinematographer: Jesse Beecher
Editors: Andy Kukura, John Sherrer, Stephanie Munroe
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METHODS 'E SCOPE OF WORK
Van Sickle & Rolled, Ltd. is an industrial design firm specializing in exhibit design, developing
high quality interpretive exhibit experiences since 1984. Each of our projects is the result of an
evolutionary creative process that focuses on story telling revolving around a theme. As skilled
listeners, our task is to understand your goals and visions and with a wide range of skills,
deliver sustainable exhibition design, graphic design, production bid documents, specifications
and construction control drawing packages.
Our work is both strategic and practical. We develop ideas, plans and long -term strategies for
cultural heritage projects, and see ourselves as the voice of the visitor, ensuring that projects
are developed with audiences in mind. We also curate exhibitions and develop interpretation
strategies that will help bring your project to life, balancing both conservation and visitor needs.
Our committed team of heritage professionals has a broad range of skills and experience, and
a passionate enthusiasm for the heritage and cultural sectors. Whether you are developing a
historic house or landscape, national museum, archaeological site, or visitor centre, we can
help you develop the best possible project for you and your audiences.
Before VS &R helps create the exhibit design we learn the content. Before we decide the
technique for telling a story, we understand what the stories are going to be about. Before we
ask visitors to experience the exhibit we want to make sure the exhibit is worth experiencing.
We use bubble diagrams and matrix spreadsheets at the start of each design to help
document the themes, storylines and messages to create an engaging and informative
exhibition that people will want to tell their friends about.
Van Sickle & Rolled believes that exhibit design is ultimately a process of communicating and
exploring possibilities about the visitor experience based on an understanding of the site's
heritage, present activities, and future desires. The process may seem linear in outline, but
involves identifying and incorporating new ideas and directions as they emerge. We are experts
at integrating into the team -based planning and design processes. Listening to multiple
perspectives from diverse constituents generates a multi - faceted understanding of the end
exhibit design goal, essential to making positive visitor experiences.
Since our conception in 1984, Van Sickle & Rolleri has participated in the design development
of eight defense and military themed exhibition projects:
• National Park Service Fredericksburg National Military Park
• US Navy UDT -SEAL Museum
• The LISS Intrepid Sea, Air, Space Museum
• The LISS Shangri -la Military Theme Park
• Fort Mott Coastal Defense Gun Battery
• National Park Service Castillo de San Marcos National Monument Visitor Center
• Savannah River Heritage Site
Los Alamos National Laboratory
• Georgia State Capitol Flag of Honor Gallery
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PROJECT CHALLENGES
Budget
We elected to use the maximum budget of $300,00. In our team's professional assessment we will not be
able to attain all the requested deliverables for this budget as the goals are quite ambitious. Our team is
dedicated to designing and producing high quality exhibit products. We will not use construction materials
that will not be durable and withstand the test of time because we respect that this exhibit is important to
all involved and is not expected to be replaced year after year. It is not a tradeshow or temporary
marketing piece. We believe that this exhibit requires future changeability and flexibility built into the
design that adds a level of complexity and thoughtful engineering. We believe you want to work with
skilled and proven professionals. If selected we would work with you to truly understand your needs and
develop an exciting, manageable, and memorable experience for your visitors.
Considering the Virtual Exhibit
We recommend the Virtual Exhibit Website be developed in a future phase. This recommendation is
based upon three factors — content assets, time and money. A virtual museum website is usually created
after an exhibit is installed so the videographer can capture the existing exhibit with supplemental
narration. Then additional overlays are created so that it can offer extended experiences. An alternate
simpler approach would be to provide a window into the collection and the personal stories connected to
those objects.
Included within this project's scope we can outline what you want your website to do for the Military History
Center. In the final design stage when the team is refining interpretation, storyline and visitor experiences
we can develop the goals of the site —what pages you want, what other features it offers such as: a virtual
tour, on -line archival collections, a blog, forum, newsletter. This is an important first step because if you
don't know what you want, then the programmer won't either. In taking this approach the future website
designer and developer will know exactly what to create for you and provide an accurate estimate. Also,
the design of the physical exhibit serves to inform the virtual website design in terms of overall look and
feel and what assets exist.
Considering Multi -media interactives
There are a variety of video and multi -media options but until the interpretation and initial design approach
are determined, these carriers for communication and visitor engagement cannot be finalized to the extent
that they can be itemized in the current budget. We did want to provide you with some general budgetary
guidelines.
Personal Account Video:
5 minutes long is generally $15,000 for the entire process with the assumption that the media
producer is not shooting the interview. This includes the cost of any archival footage that is
needed to cut -away from the interview. If, on the other hand, they have to actually shoot the
interview, then the ballpark budget figure is more likely to be $25,000.
Q &A Interactive Touch Screen: Budget $25,000 (this is a simple interactive)
Specific Examples from Navy Seals Museum:
Videos ranged from $25,000 to $30,000 and the interactives were between $30,000 and $40,000. This
project is also a good working example of the collaborations between Van Sickle & Rolleri, Ltd., Exhibit
Concepts, Inc. and Northern Light Productions.
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Concept Exhibit Design Phase
In the first meeting (February) we accomplish as much fact finding as possible. The core team (which
includes the History Center's selected workgroup) discuss:
-Who is the primary audience? Who else is trying to be reached? What visitor outcomes do you
want?
-What is the voice of the exhibit? Who is telling the story?
-What are the goals of the History Center in terms of changeability and object storage within the
gallery?
- Review of the Interpretive plan and other key points in the Program Document
-What are the goals of the Center's exhibit, the traveling component, and website?
-Who is in the Stakeholder group and how can they help support this team
-What assets are available (objects, images, oral histories, video footage, etc.)?
- Logistics (room fit out; procedures; etc.)
In the second meeting (March) we will review overall approach. This will include a preliminary outline for
the overall story and what the visitor experiences may be, space plans, as well as general look and feel.
We also review the cost implications for ideas proposed.
This is also when a Stakeholder meeting would occur so that everyone will benefit from the initial
responses to the approach. The input gathered from these meetings will inform and guide the final design.
We understand the importance that stakeholders being on the same page with the fundamental design
approach as they help guide what initiatives will work best for the Military History Center and may be able
to garner further resources and support. We also understand the need for carefully working with
community members during the exhibit's development, especially around subject material that may be of
concern or personal interest.
Final Exhibit Design Phase
During the month of April we will make revisions and refinements to ideas proposed in the previous phase
and add any new ideas while focusing on more specific content.
- Develop draft label text
- Obtain images and media
- Create preliminary graphic layouts
- Assign potential objects to storyline
-Start development of interactive media
Exhibit draft text is submitted in two formats. One is written text as a PDF so that any edits can be easily
noted. The other is a preliminary graphic layout. We believe it is important to see text in context to
surrounding images and objects for a better overall understanding.
In May we meet with your team to review the next level of exhibit development described above.
Stakeholders could be included in this meeting as a progress review. The balance of the month of May, we
complete:
-Final exhibit design
-Final label writing
-Image and media research
-Final exhibit design layouts
- Budget review allocated per exhibit
PDFs of updated design documents are distributed to the team monthly during the process in concert with
conference calls.
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In June we would expect to submit the design package for City review and approval. This also marks the
start of our design control /shop drawings. Exhibit Concepts will develop the final shop drawings for the
fabrication of the exhibit. Van Sickle Rolleri will develop the graphic production files. We have the months
of June and July to get all the final details of this exhibit completed and approved. This is the final
opportunity for any revisions that may have arisen as a result of the City review or changes in budget.
At the beginning of August we have another group meeting focused upon exhibit fabrication and
installation. VSR completes graphic production files and Northern Lights would be producing the
interactive media. Exhibit Concepts is coordinating with interior prep items and starting the physical exhibit
production.
The production of the exhibits and interactive media continues through September. By the end of
September all interior space prep should be complete so the space is ready to receive the exhibit.
The month of October is slated for the installation of the exhibits and media with the installation complete
by November 1, 2015.
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TIMETABLE
2016 Exhibit Production Phases
February* Concept Exhibit Design
Interpretive Planning and Research
March* Concept Exhibit Design
Interpretive Planning and Research
April Final Exhibit Design
Draft Label Writing
Image and Media Research
Preliminary Graphic Design
May * Final Exhibit Design
Draft Label Writing
Image and Media Research
Preliminary Graphic Design
June Design Submittal package for City Review
Start Shop Drawings
Graphic Production Files
July City Approval
Complete Shop Drawings
Start Production of Exhibits and Interactive Media
August* Production of Exhibits and Interactive Media
Complete Graphic Production Files
Interior Prep
September Production of Exhibits and Interactive Media
Complete Interior Prep
October Installation of Exhibits and Interactive Media
November* Installation Completed November 1, 2016
*On -site team meetings — Five (5)
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FEE / BUDGET
Total Not -to- Exceed Fee
Our total Not -to- Exceed Fee is $300,000
Estimated Cost Breakdown of Services
Interpretive Services
$ 20,000
Exhibit Design Services
50,000
Interactive Media Services
70,000
Production and Installation Services
120,000
Project Management Services
20,000
Travel Reimbursable Expenses for Site Meetings
20,000
Estimated Work Hours
Interpretive Specialist, Writer, Editor, Researcher, Subject Specialist 400 hrs
Exhibit Design, Graphic Design, Drafting 600
Interactive Media Services 500
Production and Installation Services 1,500
Project Management Services 200
Payment Schedule
Because this is a fast track project we propose a monthly payment schedule. The first payment
would be due February 1, 2016 for mobilization at the start -up of the project. Nine additional
monthly payments would follow each payment due at the start of the month, March 1, 2016
through November 1, 2016.
The total cost would be equally divided over a ten -month period with a single payment due at
the start of each month.
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Hourly Rate Schedule
Writer/Editor
Researcher
Interpretive Specialist
Subject Material Specialist
Principal Designer
Exhibit Designer
Graphic Designer
Draftsman
Office Administrator
Project Manager
Shop Supervisor
Estimator
Artifact Mount Maker
Carpenters / Technicians
Lighting Designer
Interactive Media Designer
Systems Integrations Designer
Special Effects Designer
Sound /Acoustic Designer
Multi -Media Director
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$ 65.00 p /hr
$ 65.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$125.00
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$ 90.00
$ 84.00
$ 30.00
$ 94.00
$ 94.00
$ 80.00
$ 80.00
$ 72.00
$125.00
$150.00
$200.00
$150.00
$125.00
$200.00
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TEAM REFERENCES
Van Sickle & Rolled, Ltd. (Core Team)
Kirsten Tashev
Vice - President of Collections & Exhibitions
Computer History Museum
1401 North Shoreline Boulevard
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 810 -1030
tashev@computerhistory.org
Mary Lou Herlihy
Exhibit Specialist /Interpretation & Education
National Park Service /Pacific West Region
333Bush Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 623 -2307
Marylou_Herlihy @nps.gov
Rick Kaiser, Master Chief SEAL (Ret.)
3300 N. HWYA1A
North Hutchinson Island, FL 34949
(772) 595 -5845 Ext. 205
Rick @NavySEALMuseum.com
Dennis Scholl
Director of Education and Museum
National Canal Museum
DE and Lehigh Natl. Heritage Corridor
2750 Hugh Moore Park Road
Easton, PA 18042
Dennis @delawareandlehigh.org
VSR has worked with the Computer History Museum since its inception. We have been a part of master
planning and the first exhibit of visible storage, through the opening of the museum and its main exhibition
We continue to work with CHM today on changing exhibits.
For Navy Seals Museum, we were brought in by the exhibit contractor, Exhibit Concepts, Inc. to design the
lobby and meeting space and more importantly to develop the Cold War gallery which tells the post 9/11
story of the Seals.
VSR worked with Mary Lou Herlihy on two projects in California, the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic
Trail permanent exhibit at John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, CA; and two projects for the located in
the Channel Islands National Park, Ventura, CA.
VSR is in the Schematic Design phase with the National Canal Museum. We included this reference and
example to demonstrate our enthusiasm and open- minded thinking on a project.
Exhibit Concepts, Inc. (Core Team)
Kirsten Tashev
Vice - President of Collections & Exhibitions
Computer History Museum
1401 North Shoreline Boulevard
Mountain View, CA 94043
Kari Watkins, Executive Director
Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum
620 North Harvey Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73101
(405) 235 -3313
kwa- oklahomacitynationalmemorial .org
Rick Kaiser, Master Chief SEAL (Ret.)
3300 N. HWYA1A
North Hutchinson Island, FL 34949
(772) 595 -5845 Ext. 205
Rick @NavySEALMuseum.com
Joe Cavanaugh, Museum Director
National Museum of the Pacific War
340 East Main Street
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
(830) 997 -4379 Ext. 221
joec @nimitzfoundation.org
Each of the examples above demonstrates ECI's commitment to quality fabrication and installation. In the
example of the Navy Seals Museum, VSR was a subcontractor to ECI as part of a design -build contract.
ECI was awarded the construction of the exhibits designed by VSR for the Computer History Museum as
part of a competitive bid.
Van Sickle & Rolleri, Ltd.
TEAM REFERENCES
Natasha Fraley - Interpretive Planner; Content /Exhibit Developer; Writer
Donald Sibbet or Brianna Cutts Daniel Quan
The Sibbett Group Daniel Quan Design
201 Floribel Avenue 3810 Park Boulevard
San Anselmo, CA 94960 Oakland, CA 94602
(415) 755 -4397 Donald Sibbett or Brianna Cutts: (510) 530 -8811
sibbettgroup @gmail.com dan @danielquandesign.com
I have worked with both design firms as an interpretive planner and content /exhibit developer for
projects within California and nationally.
Dave Stuart,
Executive Director,
San Joaquin County Historical Society
11793 N Micke Grove Road
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331 -2055
davidstuart @sanjoaquinhistory.org
I worked with Dave as a team member with the Sibbett group to create an interpretive plan and
develop new exhibits about the history and natural history of the area at the San Joaquin County
Historical Society Museum
Northern Light Productions — Multi -media
Rick Kaiser
Executive Director
National Navy SEAL Museum
3300 N HWYA1A
North Hutchinson Island, FL 34949
rick @navysealmuseum.com
(757) 635 -6002
https://www.navysealmuseum.org/
For Navy Seals (as a subcontractor to Exhibit Concepts Inc. and following the design of Van Sickle &
Rolleri, Ltd.) NLP produced a variety of linear and interactive media about the Navy SEALs,
focusing on their evolution since September 11, 2001.
Mary Lou Herlihy
National Park Service
Interpretive Media Specialist - Interpretation & Education
Pacific West Regional Office
333 Bush Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94104 -2828
Marylou_Herlihy @nps.gov
(415) 623 -2307 http: / /www.nps.gov /wa pa /index.htm
For the War in the Pacific National Historical Park, National Park Service NLP designed and
produced the media from initial conception to completion, including all programming, installation and
testing.
Van Sickle & Rolleri, Ltd.
TEAM REFERENCES
Bob Farnsworth
Senior VP for Capital Projects
National WWII Museum
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
bob. farnsworth @nationalww2museum.org
(504) 528 -1944 ext 450
http:// www. nationalww2museum .org /index.html
NLP produced over 30 media elements across three exhibits in museum that highlight stories of
American engagement in World War II. The exhibits are: The Road to Berlin, The Road to Tokyo,
and the Louisiana Pavilion Train Experience.
Suzanne M. McGarraugh - Mountmaker
Pony Allen
Pony Allen Studios
11305 Blairview Lane
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 413 -9485
pony @ponyallenstudios.com
Mike Lebens
Curator of Exhibits
National Musuem of the Pacific War
340 E. Main St.
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997 -4379
lebens @nimitzfoundation.org
Jackie Davis
Curator and Historian
Fort Sam Houston Museum
Joint Base San Antonio
(210) 221 -1590
Jackie.davis @us.army.mil
Suzi is a subcontractor working under Exhibit Concepts Inc. She has worked for ECI in the past and
is their "go to" for quality mount making. Suzi was responsible for the object mounts at the
Computer History Museum for the major exhibition designed by Van Sickle & Rolleri, Ltd.
Van Sickle & Rolleri, Ltd.
From Un- Appropriated Reserves
From Designated Reserves
CITY OF DUBLIN
FISCAL YEAR 2015 -16
BUDGET CHANGE FORM
X
Budget Change Reference #:
Budget Transfer Between Funds
Other
Attachment 3
Account Amount Account Amount
General Fund - Contracted Services
1001.7601.64001 $300,000
Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Dublin and Van Sickle & Rolleri LLC to design, fabricate and install
historical exhibits at the Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center.
Posted By:
As Presented at the City Council Meeting 2/16/2016
Date: