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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTF Animal Shelter 9.30.2025 PDF • l _ '400L ,•'ter � � - _1 t STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS CITY OF TWIN FALLS win Falls Ani* ma Shelter September 30, 2025 SUBURBA FULL SERVICE CONSTRUCTIO Twin Falls, Idaho // 208.490.7595 // suburbancm.com COTIF I Twin Falls Animal Shelter Expansion 1. Cover Letter _40, FULL SERVICE CONSTRUCTION September 30, 2025 Ms. Mandi Thompson Assistant to the City Manager 203 Main Ave E Twin Falls, ID 83301 Dear Mandi and Members of the Selection Committee, Thank you for the opportunity to submit our Statement of Qualifications for CM/GC Services for the Twin Falls Animal Shelter Expansion project. Suburban Construction Management (SuburbanCM) is proud of our recent selections by the City for the Public Works Site Improvement and City Park Restroom Replacement projects, and we value this trust. The Animal Shelter project represents an ideal combination of the two projects we are currently managing for the City. SuburbanCM is a locally owned and operated construction management/general contracting (CM/GC) firm. I am Andrew DiPietro, Principal, a Twin Falls native. My career started in the local trades here, providing foundational industry knowledge. After years in the field, I became a Project Manager for a prominent commercial general contractor. A key project was serving as Superintendent and Project Manager for the Magic Valley Regional Airport Terminal Expansion and Remodel, where I developed strong, valued relationships with the City of Twin Falls. I founded SuburbanCM in late 2021, starting with the Blue Lakes Urgent Care remodel. We've grown steadily, focusing on commercial projects with some residential work. Now, at 4 years, SuburbanCM is poised for long-term success with a strong, agile team, sustainable growth, solid processes, appropriate bonding, licensing, and working capital. Crucially, we have trusted local subcontractor and supplier relationships vital for delivering successful projects like this one. As a smaller firm, our advantage is a consistent, hands-on team. We are focused, responsive, and deeply invested in every client relationship, especially those close to home. This will prove out to be a great advantage to this project! We are excited about the opportunity to partner with the City of Twin Falls, Laughlin Ricks and People for Pets, to bring this important expansion to life. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Andrew DiPietro Twin Falls, • • • 1: • 1 • • • • • COTF I Twin Falls Animal Shelter Expansion ExhibitJIM G. • • FULL SERVICE • • C M lnformat*ion 1. Main Office 5. Letter of Surety Suburban Construction Management LLC See Attached 1724 Brookfield Ct. Twin Falls Idaho 83301 IJ 208.490.7595 6. Insurance Provider 0 andrew@suburbancm.com Post Insurance Agents: Mary Jaquier, Patrick Casabonne or Levi Bird 2. Responsible Officer PO Box 893 Meridian Idaho 83680 Phone. 208.336.5600 Andrew DiPietro, Owner Fax: 208.344.0651 Suburban Construction Management LLC mjaquier@postins.com 1724 Brookfield Ct. Twin Falls Idaho 83301 208.490.7595 7. Pre-Qualification Questionnaire Has any one of your current or former sureties or 0 andrew@suburbancm.com bonding companies ever been required to perform under or canceled a bid bond, labor or material 3. Legal Status payment or a performance bond issued on your firm's Suburban Construction Management is a behalf? No. Limited Liability Corporation. Has your firm ever been denied coverage or had coverage terminated or cancelled by any insurer Idaho Public Works Construction during the past five (5)years? No. Management License #: 027900, held by Within the past five (5)years has your current firm or Andrew DiPietro. Idaho Public Works any predecessor organization been involved as a Contractor License #: PWC party or filed a claim in any bankruptcy, litigation, 073716-UNL-3-4 mediation or arbitration proceedings?No. 4. Working Office Location Same as Above ----- too!!��fD Prepared by Andrew DiPietro, Owner Signed September 30, 2025 Twin Falis, Idaho // 208.490.7595 // su• • • • Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Boise,ID 83705 Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corporation Phone 856-446-9688 Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Premier Insurance Corporation Cell Phone 208-794-1365 Email:carol_crosswhite@swissre.com September 30, 2025 City of Twin Falls/City Manager's Office 203 Main Ave. East Twin Falls, ID. RE: Suburban Construction Management CM/GC Services-Twin Falls Animal Shelter Expansion To whom it may concern; We are providing this information at the request of our Client. Suburban Construction Management has been an excellent client of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corporation since 2024 and has a strong reputation in the construction community. Suburban Construction Management has a $3,000,000 single/$6,000,000 aggregate bonding program. We continue to be confident in Suburban Construction Management's ability to perform and we recommend them to you for your favorable consideration. This letter is not to be construed as an agreement to provide surety bonds for any particular project but is offered as an indication of our past experience and confidence in this firm. Any specific requests for bonds will be underwritten on its own merits and is contingent upon our satisfaction with the contract documents and Suburban Construction Management continuing to satisfy other underwriting considerations. We assume no liability to any third party should we not issue bonds. Best Regards, , pla Maler a' Surety Agent • Twin Falls Animal Shelter Expansion JIM 2. Company ProfileFULL SERVICE CONSTRUCTION CompanyCOMPANYOVERVIEW Volume: $3-$5 Million/year ro e Public Works license: Unlimited Bonding: $3m single/$6m aggregate Suburban Construction Management was founded in October 2021 by Andrew DiPietro, the company's PAST CLIENTS principal. Andrew has been a licensed Construction Manager in the State of Idaho since 2016. Prior to _ • establishing Suburban Construction Management, URGENT CARE he worked for two well-regarded commercial of Idaho general contractors in Twin Falls. After careful consideration, Andrew made the decision to strike out on his own and launch his own company. This CITY OF move has proven mutually beneficial for both him TWIN FAI.i,S and his clients. 4 MOUNTAIN LIFE o - -- o VENTURES— Since its founding, Suburban Construction Sf"V'"`'P� A"•"°" °° Management has developed its own portfolio of experience. While Andrew brought valuable Qua{env ,�4�,�06 knowledge from his previous roles, he recognized L the importance of building a company track record • through direct collaboration with owners, vendors, 0, '•. ;w and trade partners. This experience continues to �c��0 is OPQ��� grow and strengthen. The company maintains a lean yet highly capable internal team and supplements it with trusted LU- PRo Sa� Es consultants and subcontractors as needed, forming by BEST WESTERN a reliable project delivery team. Suburban Construction Management holds an Unlimited Public Works License, enabling it to take on public sector *BodyBalance projects. It also has the necessary bonding and financial capacity to support this level of work. physical therapy Move More, Live More! For banking or bonding references, you are welcome to contact Shawn Broadbent at First Federal Bank orMiracle-Ear` Mary Jaquier at Post Insurance. Twin Falis, Idaho 1: 4• 1 •5 // suburbancm.com COTF I Twin Falls Animal Shelter Expansion Project3. • • • M - FULL SERVICE • • Suburban Our collaborative and transparent approach to project programming begins with forming a core project team, COTF officials, Architect, and Aroach Suburban Construction Management, and p p holding a structured kickoff meeting to define project goals, establish clear expectations, and Building Success From Day One lay the foundation fora successful outcome. Your Local Partner for the TF Animal Shelter Expansion We are deeply rooted in the Twin Falls community. As a local company with established relationships and a proven track record, we are the ideal CM/GC partner for the City on this project. We possess the expertise, dedication, and local knowledge to deliver exceptional results. Pre-Construction Phase 01. Contract, Planning & Coordination Once selected, we will submit our CM Contract to the City for Pre-Construction Services. Once approved and fully executed, we will move immediately into the next step: sitting down as a team to plan the pre-construction process. While straightforward, this stage requires careful coordination with City Council schedules and compliance with the legal timeframes for publishing and soliciting bids. 02. Bidder Engagement & Formal Clarification Once those dates are set, we will conduct a Pre-Bid Meeting on-site with all prospective bidders. Both the Architect and the City will need to have a representative present, and we will lead the meeting to ensure clarity and alignment. Following the meeting, any questions from bidders will be addressed in coordination with the Architect, and responses will be issued formally as an Addendum. 03. Bid Day & GMP Confirmation Bid Day is the culmination of this process—and it's where our efficiency really shines. We open bids transparently, both through Procore and sealed envelopes, organized by Bid Package. Because our budget is already fully built in advance, we can confirm the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in real time as bids are opened. This efficiency in the bidding and buyout process is a tremendous advantage for the Owner. On both the City Park and Public Works projects, our well-defined Bid Packages and streamlined approach allowed bidders to stay focused, eliminated gaps and overlaps, and ensured that contract scopes were ready to go—making the buyout process smooth and executed quickly. We will bring the same proven process and promise of results here. Twin Falis, Idaho 1: • 1 •5 // suburbancm.com COTF I Twin Falls Animal Shelter Expansion ProjectJIM 3. • • • FULL SERVICE CONSTRUCTION Construction Phase 01. Finalize GMP & Execute Contracts Once bids are confirmed, we prepare and negotiate the GMP amendment. Immediately upon execution, we proceed with the subcontractor procurement and contracting phase to lock in pricing and transition seamlessly into construction. 02. Official Groundbreaking & Kickoff We coordinate with all stakeholders to set a date for the official groundbreaking. This milestone formally kicks off the construction phase, with our team and trade partners beginning on-site activities. 03. Manage Construction & Communication Starting week one, we hold weekly OAC • • (Owner-Architect-Contractor) meetings focused on Safety, Progress, and Goals. We provide full transparency through shared access to Procore, Schedules, RFls, and Submittals. 04. Project Closeout & Turnover From buyout to the final punch list, we track every detail. At AO closeout, we provide a complete package with all warranties, 0&M manuals, and final lien waivers for the long-term success of your facility. Twin Falis, Idaho 208.490.7595 // suburbancrn.com COTF I Twin Falls Animal Shelter Expansion Total4. • Budget FULL SERVICE CONSTRUCTION Total Project PROcoRE° Suburban Construction Management Budget Control integrates the power of Procore into every project creating efficiency and effective collaboration with all stakeholders. COST ESTIMATES VS BIDDING: We can certainly provide a cost estimate early in the project to help guide the design process. While this estimate is not a guaranteed price and cannot predict actual bid outcomes, it serves as a valuable planning tool. Additionally, bid packages can be issued incrementally—as they are developed—similar to a phased approach. This allows us to identify potential cost impacts early and compare estimates to actual bids as they come in, helping to track pricing trends and inform decision-making throughout the project. Phasing: A phasing plan can be incorporated into both the construction documents and bidding materials, including the bid form and instructions to bidders. To help minimize mobilization costs, we will also consider strategically overlapping major work activities within each phase. These approaches can be further tailored once we have a clearer understanding of the City's specific goals and requirements. TRANSPARENCY AND ACCESS: All CM/GC projects managed by SuburbanCM through Procore provide City staff with real-time access to comprehensive financial data, ensuring full transparency, informed decision-making, and collaborative financial oversight. With authorization from the City's designated point of contact, any team members can be granted access to this essential component of the Procore system. Within the Procore environment, the Budget is more than just a report—it functions as an interactive, standalone tool. Organized by industry-standard cost codes, it provides detailed line-item breakdowns for materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors, and other categories. Owner-incurred costs can also be itemized separately for added clarity. The Budget module supports various custom views and allows for easy export to CSV or PDF, making it a powerful and flexible resource for ongoing financial management. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: In our CM/GC estimates, we begin by outlining the project's general requirements. This section captures costs related to construction management, site facilities, safety measures, permitting, and standard reimbursable expenses. For this project, there will be no building permit cost, as the City does not charge itself permit fees. Our Construction Management (CM) fee will be applied to each subcontract line item after the bids have been reviewed and approved. We would propose a fee between 5% to 7% depending on duration and overall budget. If preferred by the City, we can also include design fees and special inspections in the budget to provide a more comprehensive financial overview. Otherwise, the budget will reflect the direct value of our contract. Twin Falis, Idaho 1: • 1 •5 // suburbancm.com COTF I Twin Falls Animal Shelter Expansion JIM 5. Scheduling FULL SERVICE CONSTRUCTION Schedulin MAGIC VALLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT A critical project requiring demanding coordination was the Magic Valley Regional Airport Terminal Philosophy Expansion and Remodel that Andrew DiPietro was the on-site Superintendent and Project Manager for. He partnered with Airport Staff, TSA, Skywest and ASystem Built on even other Airport tenants to create a project Relationships environment that was rewarding for all stakeholders. CRITICAL PATH METHOD The Master Construction Schedule, created using the Critical Path Method (CPM) in Microsoft Project, serves as a detailed roadmap for the project and is regularly updated. Once the owner approves it, we will establish this initial schedule as the Baseline. All subsequent updates to the schedule will be compared to the Baseline, ensuring full transparency. I] MS Project + PRDCORE° LOOK-AHEAD SCHEDULE Just as important as the Master Schedule is our weekly look-ahead schedule. This detailed overview highlights daily activities and identifies who is assigned to each task. It also includes coordination with City staff, who are essential to our work in the park. This schedule outlines any necessary utility shut-downs or access restrictions for major activities. By reviewing this weekly, we can effectively plan ahead with the City. Although the City is our client, their ongoing participation is crucial as we work within their space PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: Clear procedures are in place to effectively address performance issues, ensuring that production lapses are documented and notices to perform are issued promptly. In the rare and unfortunate event that a contractor fails to meet their obligations, we will enforce our contractual agreements and procedures without compromise. LOOK-AHEAD SCHEDULE: SUBURBN4 Master Schedul In smaller projects, the schedule can be 41W11r ..y"„" compressed, and typically non-critical items, such as plumbing, CMU, or door frames, can „t mn 1.1/W. WN1N. r.e)n„I, „ ,, #1 M -1 become critical due to the shorter duration. d n _,,W To mitigate delays, we should not start •w " „n, "..„„ter �^ °^ °� construction until materials are on-site or '46j �IA104 -WIU .1WI"' 3e o% ytr.reu,R wv Sa Tlrin. mu 3nll. v,3n1n4 un aan guaranteed for delivery. The "just-in-time" s Wn. 1m,110, ,„u„n. (JIT) delivery method is ideal for these "n' - v „ wo.rum.. :sun wm 3nsn, ,waru° un +w °mv. projects, especially for the restroom portion of this park expansion. °` °°° 11 M Twin Falis, Idaho 1: • 1 • • • • • COTF I Twin Falls Animal Shelter Expansion JIM 7. Home Off ice SupportFULL SERVICE CONSTRUCTION Our office team is very capable and efficient. We Home Off ice rely heavily on technology to bridge the gap and Su o �� provide consistency. As our company grows, we p p have added staff as needed. Andrew DiPietro I Owner&Project Manager Andrew's role covers all aspects of this growing construction management operation. He is the licensed Construction Manager with 27 years of local construction knowledge, experience and relationships. You will engage with Andrew from start to finish of this process. Shelby Williams I Superintendent Jackie Ramirez I Business Administration Shelby brings a strong background in hands-on construction Jackie is a seasoned administrator who plays a pivotal role in experience and project leadership to Suburban Construction ensuring seamless project execution and efficient day-to-day Management. Having started as a tradesman, he understands operations. She oversees the financial, administrative, and the importance of craftsmanship, teamwork, and attention to operational aspects of both company and construction detail on every project. As Superintendent, Shelby oversees projects, managing budgets, tracking expenses, and daily site operations, coordinates with subcontractors and maintaining accurate documentation. Jackie provides vital suppliers, and ensures that schedules, budgets, and safety support to the project management team, ensuring regulatory standards are consistently met. His ability to balance field compliance and helping keep projects on schedule and within expertise with project management responsibilities makes him budget. Her strong attention to detail and organizational an essential leader for both crews and clients. Shelby is expertise ensure resources are optimally allocated and committed to delivering quality work, maintaining clear operations remain smooth and efficient from start to finish. communication, and driving each project to successful completion. AArchitect Laughlin Ricks CITY OF TWIN FAU. S 04 4) ■ ■ A�F Q�0 + ■ ■ Suppliers SFRViN�' Project Manager Home Office City of Twin Falls Andrew DiPietro Jackie Ramirez r- Subcontractors PR[3COREo + e ,n*u,*quickbooks.. STREAMLINED PROCESS WITH PROCORE Suburban Construction Management uses Procore for efficient pay requests. Subcontractors submit invoices via Procore, auto-compiling into the prime pay application for accuracy. This process, fostering strong subcontractor relationships, provides owners with transparent, timely payment requests, including all documentation (e.g., lien waivers) submitted to the Architect. Subcontractors are paid within 72 hours of our receipt of funds, ensuring prompt, accurate payments for all. Falls,Twin • • • 1: • 1 •5 // suburbancm.com COTF I Twin Falls Animal Shelter Expansion — — 6. Past Performance -Ak FULL SERVICE CONSTRUCTION THREE ISLAND STATE PARK RESTROOM REMODEL " SuburbanCM recently completed a PROJECT AT A GLANCE comprehensive renovation of the i park bathrooms at Three Island Size: 138 sq. ft State Park. The project involved a complete overhaul of the existing Contract Value: $98,724.12 facilities, including the installation of Time Frame: 45 days _ E new fixtures, flooring, and wall S TAT E P A R K finishes. The company also upgraded the plumbing and electrical systems to ensure ADA compliance and improve energy efficiency. The result is a modernized and welcoming space for park visitors to enjoy. City of • - -/Walk Asphalt Path J Hollister, SuburbanCM recently was PROJECT AT A GLANCE awarded the reconstruction of the asphalt pathway for the City of Hollister. This is Size: 4500 If of path federally funded by the Contract Value: $250,000 =- Child Pedestrian Safety SO I Program. We begin work Time Frame: June to August 2025 June 1st. -- Q w > PROPOSED 10'ASPHALT PATHWAY y tea,.• i�� e + . i1'�., ' l DROPOSED 10'AGGREGATE PATHWAY HOLLISTER w w / ¢ > 1 w O Twin Y G 1 1 • • • . 208.490.7595 • . . • COTF I Twin Falls Animal Shelter Expansion PerformanceJIM 6. Past FULL SERVICE CONSTRUCTION Featured Projects Southside Park Restroom 1W Jerome, ID O PROJECT AT A GLANCE tiE R O M E Size: 624 sq. ft U EST.1907 Contract Value: $220,272 Time Frame: 4 months Suburban Construction Management (SuburbanCM) was awarded this project as the lowest qualified bidder for general contracting services—submitting a bid approximately 10% lower than the second-place contender. J This restroom facility will serve the public at the new Southside Park, located off Nez Perce Avenue just east of South Lincoln in + Jerome, Idaho. We broke ground on March 17, 2024, and ; project completion is anticipated by ` mid-June. To date, the only change order has fh been the owner's selection of an alternative ' drinking fountain. The project was completed ' on schedule and within budget. For a reference, you are welcome to contact: _ Tyson Carpenter, P.E. City Engineer, City of Jerome FEq tcarpenter@cityofjerome.org OnTime �, (208) 324-9669 ext. 231 �, On Budget COTF I Twin Falls Animal Shelter Expansion JIM 6. ■ast ■ •rmance FULL SERVICE CONSTRUCTION Featured Projects 71 URGENT CARE of Idaho URGENTDA Suburban Construction Management PROJECT AT A GLANCE (SuburbanCM) was selected by Kyle James, owner of Urgent Care of Idaho, to provide Size: 6,100 sq. ft construction management services for their Contract Value: $1,200,000 new location. Based on a previous successful Time Frame: 6 months project, a CM/GC approach was proposed, with self-performance of select scopes to save the owner profit and overhead. Following the building purchase, a conceptual design was efficiently developed, and Laughlin Ricks Architects was engaged. Demolition began promptly in December 2021, with a focus on evaluating existing structural " components to ensure timely project execution. Throughout the design phase, budget updates and value engineering were provided, ensuring alignment with the owner's vision and budget. The grand opening was held in April 2023, on time and under budget. The project was completed at 88% of the initial budget and within a six-month timeframe from the building permit issuance. This demonstrates SuburbanCM's commitment to delivering projects efficiently and cost-effectively. SuburbanCM was actively involved from the very ~ D�_ k beginning to evaluate the building, draw conceptual plans and then hired the Architect we worked with. it was an amazing project to build O n rime m e together with him. He was our main point of contact throughout the process and proved to be C, O n u d g et very knowledgeable in the field as well as in the financial process. Kyle James I Owner Urgent Care of Idaho Twin Falis, Idaho 208.490.7595 // suburbancm.com • • . • SUBURBAN 6. Past Performance _Ak • • Featured Projects City of Twin Falls Public WorksSite Improvement c iry of PROJECT AT A GLANCE '�`VVIN FAI.�,,S City of Twin Falls Public Works Site �� �; Contract Value: $1,485,261 <F Quo Improvements Time Frame. 6 months SeRv�NG Suburban Construction Management (SuburbanCM) was awarded this project as 4 the Construction Manager / General . Contractor. The City initially advertised this project for bid ' , in 2023. However, only one bid was received, totaling $2.2 million—well above the original estimated budget of $1.6 million. In response, the City initiated a qualifications-based selection process, similar to this RFQ, through which SuburbanCM was selected as the CM/GC. Working collaboratively with the City, t we revised the project phasing and scope to I : enhance cost efficiency. By actively marketing the project to local subcontractors and carefully managing the bidding process, t we successfully established a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $1,485,261—bringing the project within budget. We are currently in the home stretch of construction, and anticipate the project completing by the middle of October 2025. ,, In Progress