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Starr Corporation P.O. Box 46 Twin Falls, ID 83303 0046
(208) 733-5695 (208) 734-9537 www.starrcorporation.cam
August 30, 2024
Chance Munns
City of Twin Falls Parks and Recreation
136 Maxwell Ave.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Re: CM Qualifications-Canyon Trails Junction
Chance-
The team at Starr Corporation is pleased to see this project moving forward. Many of the Starr
Team Members have walked,jogged, or ridden bikes past the future home of this park. This will
be a great addition to our community. We'd love the chance to continue our relationship with
the City of Twin Falls and work together on this project. Let me tell you a little about what we
bring to the table.
Proven-Our team is a known provider to the City of Twin Falls. Over the last several years we
have constructed multiple projects together. We are currently working together on the Fire
Training Facility. We have faced difficult situations together. We have had great success
together. Together we have improved our town. We're ready to continue serving you as we
have over the past years.
Experience-Our team has been providing CM/GC services to private entities for over two
decades. Our team was one of the first in the State of Idaho to provide CM/GC services to
public entities when this delivery method was authorized for public use in 2014. We understand
the bid process; we understand how to serve you during preconstruction and construction. This
is a unique process. Not all quality builders make first class Construction Manager/General
Contractors. Your project calls for a seasoned team of experts.
We love what we do-Who wants to work with someone who comes to work just to earn a
check? Our team is comprised of professionals that love what they do. They intentionally
choose the construction industry to earn a living. Their passion will show in your project. You'll
see it in the quality of work on your project. Choose a team that loves what they do; you'll see a
difference.
We ask for the opportunity to serve as your Construction Manager.
Sincerely,
Michael Arrington
President
City of Twin Falls-CM Canyon Trail Junction
CM Information Pages1-8
Company Profile Pages9-10
Project Approach Pages 11-16
Total Project Budget Control Pages 17-18
Scheduling Pages 18-23
Home Office Support Pages24-25
Past Performance Pages26-31
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER APPLICATION INFORMATION
1. Contact information for your firm's main office as follows:
Firm: Starr Corporation
Mailing Address: PO Box 46
Physical Address: 2995 East 3600 North
City, State, Zip: Twin Falls, ID 83303
Telephone: 208-733-5695 Fax: 208-734-9537
E-mail Address: michael@starrcorporation.com
2. Name, title, address telephone and fax number of the firm's officer responsible to the Owner for all
work to be provided under this RFQ.
Name/Title: Michael Arrington, President
Mailing Address: PO Box 46
Physical Address: 2995 East 3600 North
City, State, Zip: Twin Falls, ID 83303
Telephone: 208-733-5695 Fax: 208-734-9537
E-mail Address: michaela@starrcorporation.com
3. Please check the appropriate box to identify the legal status of the entity making this proposal.
[x] Corporation [ ] Partnership [ ] Individual [ ] Joint Venture
Please provide the following license and bond information:
Idaho Public Works Construction Management License #: 17558, held by Jason Derricott.
Idaho Public Works Contractor License #: PWC-C-10665-UNLIMITED-1-3-5
Original License Issued-October 13, 1967
4. Contact information of the office where your project team will be located and from which the work
for this assignment will be conducted, if different than "1".
Same as No. 1, see above.
5. Provide a letter from the Surety for the work you propose on.
See attached letter from Phil Walter of Moreton & Company. Phil has been Starr Corporation's
bondsman for 30 years.
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6. State the contact information for your current insurance company(s) that provides coverage for your
firm in the areas of liability, builder's risk and workers' compensation.
Company Name: Moreton & Company
Agent Name: Zach Gloeckner
Address: 709 E South Temple
City, State, Zip: Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Telephone: 801-531-1234 Fax: 801-531-6117
E-mail Address: zgloeckner@moreton.com
7. If you answer eyes to any of the following questions, provide complete explanation on a separate
sheet.
a. Has any one of your current or former sureties or bonding companies ever been required to
perform under or canceled a bid bond, labor or material payment or a performance bond issued
on your firm's behalf? [ ] Yes [x ] No
b. Has your firm ever been denied coverage or had coverage terminated or canceled by any insurer
during the past five (5) years? (If so, please state the company, date, reason and specific details)
[ ] Yes [x] No
c. Within the past five (5) years, has your current firm or any predecessor organization been
involved as a party or filed a claim in any bankruptcy, litigation, mediation or arbitration
proceedings?
[ x ] Yes [ ] No
8. Name, title and signature of your firm's officer who was responsible for the preparation and hereby
verifies the accuracy of your proposal.
Printed Name: Michael Arrington
Title: Pres'
Signature:
Date: August 30, 2024
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Explanation of 9.c
From time-to-time Starr Corporation finds itself working with contractors that do not share our same
values regarding customer service, responsibility, and accountability for one's actions. Most
disagreements are able to be settled with cool heads and a spirit of cooperation. Unfortunately, that is
not always the case. Some disagreements need the legal system or a third party's help to find common
ground.
Starr Corporation has been involved in three matters in the past 5 years. An explanation of each
proceeding is as follows:
Starr Corporation vs Excel Fabrication
Excel Fabrication was hired by Starr Corporation to provide and erect steel on a project. Excel
struggled to maintain the schedule. We attempted to help them be successful. Our efforts
failed. We found Excel in default of contract and took over their scope of work.
During our execution of their scope, we incurred costs over and above their contract sum. Our
subcontract allows us to seek compensation from the subcontractor in this scenario. We are
were working through this matter using arbitration. During that process Excel closed their local
office and their holding company would no longer pay their share of the fees associated with
arbitration. We are not actively pursing Excel at this time.
TR Welding vs Starr Corporation
TR Welding was hired by Starr Corporation to perform fabrication and installation of mechanical
piping. TR Welding completed portions of their work. They were falling behind the project
schedule and had quality issues.
Eventually we had to hire others to accomplish the work. As the project neared completion TR
Welding began making claims of doing extra work. TR Welding is not able to provide backup or
evidence of authorization to perform additional work. During these proceedings Starr learned of
subcontractors that TR hired and had not paid. We worked with these entities to get them
compensated for the work they had done.
TR Welding filed suit to try to recover these monies they believe they are owed. These
proceedings are ongoing.
Idaho Power vs Danso LLC, ELM Locates, and Starr Corporation
Starr Corporation hit an underground powerline during excavation. Starr called for utility locates
prior to commencement of excavation. Our position is that the utility was not properly located.
Idaho Power has filed suit against the property owner, the locate company, and Starr
Corporation.
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A61 L MORITON & COMPANY
1NSURANC F EMPLOYLL BLNEFITS • SURETY
August 30, 2024
RE: STARR CORPORATION: City of Twin Falls Parks and Recreation
To Whom It May Concern:
Starr Corporation is a highly regarded general building firm here in the State of Idaho. Moreton&
Company as their agent has had the privilege of providing surety performance and payment bonds for 30
years. Arch Insurance Company is the surety carrier for Starr Corporation and values their relationship.
Starr Corporation has demonstrated their construction expertise with a wide variety of owners including
privately held corporations,publicly traded companies,universities and municipalities. They have a
reputation for excellent work and completing their jobs within budget. I can highly recommend Starr
Corporation for your project whether it is as a Construction Manager or other delivery methods of
construction.
Starr Corporation has extensive surety credit with Arch, and has never been involved in a claim dispute.
Arch would welcome the opportunity to arrange any necessary performance and payment bonds for what
ever projects you might award them. Naturally, the execution of any final bonds would be subject to a
review of the final contract terms, conditions and financing by our client and ourselves.
If we can provide any further assistance, please call me at (801) 531-1234.
Very truly yours,
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Philip S. Walter
Assistant Vice President
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STARR CORPORATION-Company Profile
History-This year we will celebrate our 62nd year in ,
business. Starr Corporation is built on a solid foundation
and will be here in the years to come to continue to
serve our customers. Starr Corporation is a third-
generation family owned company. We provide \
General Contacting, Construction Management, and �`' �' ` •
Design/Build services. We are a true constructor; we do
not merely manage. We field concrete, steel erection, _ • G�
earthwork, piping and carpentry crews. Pictured to the NPINGTON
right are Howard and Lewis Arrington. They are the
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brothers that founded the company in 1962. �o
Size-Two common ways to get a feel of the size of a construction company are how many
projects it can undertake simultaneously and annual sales volume. Starr Corporation has the
infrastructure and management team to successfully construct about 20 projects simultaneously.
't Sales volume, or value of construction in place,
during a given year is another way to gage the
size of a construction company. Our annual
sales volume is about $70 million.
Resources- Our most valuable resource is the
faithful and devoted employees that make up
Starr Corporation. Currently we employ about
80 individuals. We have about 15 site
MIFEEEIIIIl�01EtEYeilOAEERIICEE superintendents, 10 people that are upper
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-- project management and general
administration. The remainder of our team
members are skilled tradesman. We employee people who are experts in their chosen trade.
Our team of professional tradesman include heavy equipment operators, concrete masons, steel
erectors, and carpenters. We experience very little turn over on our team. Our team members
know how to serve our customers and put their needs first.
Philosophy of Service-Our philosophy is simple and communicated to our employees often.
When we make decisions, it is with our customer's best interest in mind. Each day we pledge our
best efforts to meet your expectations.
Financial Stability-Starr Corporation has a strong financial foundation. We have made wise
financial decisions in economic booms and recessions. Please feel free to call Jason Meyerhoeffer
or Shawn Broadbest, of First Federal Savings (208-733-4222)to discuss our banking relationship
and financial stability.
Experience-Our team has been providing CM/GC services to private entities for over
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two decades. Our team was one of the first in the State of Idaho to provide CM/GC services
to public entities when this delivery method was authorized for public use in 2014. We
understand the bid process; we understand how to serve you during preconstruction and
construction. This is a unique process. Not all quality builders make first class Construction
Manager/General Contractors. Your project calls for a seasoned team of experts.
Construction Management Techniques-Our technique could be
summed up with the words "Team Builder". Our people are trained
to be team builders. One of the differentiating characteristics of
Starr Corporation is the atmosphere on our jobs. Typically, it is not
one of contention. You will find our jobsites are a pleasant place to
be, filled with people that have a common goal; keeping our word
to the owner regarding schedule, quality and budget. This is not
achieved by allowing members of the project team to compromise on quality to gain production
or profitability.
Advantage to Twin Falls Parks?-
How do the traits outlined benefit •
you and your projects? By -
selecting Starr Corporation to serve
as your CM you will be partneringwith a company that is seasoned in
the CM/GC delivery method.
You're also choosing topartner
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with a company that is a proven
entity. We have work along side
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the City of Twin Falls on several
projects. We've tackled some
difficult situations together. We
have faced and overcome challenges. It has been our experience that really tough situations can
show someone's real character. You've seen us handle tough situation first hand. You've seen us
take responsibility for our mistakes. We'd continue to provide that same level of professionalism
on this project.
We truly love what we do. You will work with people with a true desire to serve the owner they
are working for and that have a sincere interest in your best interest. When we complete your
project, you will own the facility; but your project team will think of it as their park.
In it for the long haul-We serve our clients with the spirit of service and the intention of forming a
long-term relationship. This helps our team members make decisions based on what is truly best
over the long term; not just what is best today or perhaps the easiest solution.
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STARR CORPORATION-Project Approach
We are excited at the opportunity to serve as the CM for the upcoming Canyon Trail Junction
Project. We believe this delivery method will work very well for this project. This project
could be successful as either a CM Agent or CM/GC. All of our projects serving as a CM for the
City of Twin Falls have been as a CM/GC. As a CM Agent we are not able to self-perform any
work. This also requires the contractors to be contracted directly with the City of Twin Falls
instead of to the CM/GC. This method allows the City of Twin Falls access to Starr Corporation's
full resources as a constructor and as a manager.
You've experiences this on your projects. This method allows us to jump in and assemble
teams when we have a difficult time getting bids from traditional methods. Steel packages on
the Fire Stations are an example of this. When these projects bid the typical fabricators that
serve this area workload was such that they chose not to submit bids. During rebid our team
sought quotations from several smaller firms. We split the projects into manageable pieces.
Ultimately this provided a good value and allowed the project to move forward.
An outline of proposed personnel, approach to the project and leadership techniques is as
follows:
Pre Construction-The planning done in this phase will either be a benefit throughout the life of
the project or will haunt the project team until completion. Taking the time to plan, analyze the
design and design documents, solicit interest from
contractors and other necessary planning is critical. '
This needs to move at a brisk pace, but must be
thorough and complete.
During the pre-construction phase we will attend all
design meetings and be an active participant. We
will draw from our experiences with what works and -
what doesn't work. Throughout the process and at 1
each design phase, we will prepare estimates to
make sure we are tracking with the budget. r
We will review plans for constructability and biddability. You likely won't find this word defined
by Webster. At Starr Corporation this means we look at the plans through the lens of a
contractor submitting a bid for concrete work, installing doors, etc. We serve as a resource to
the architect and the owner. We make sure the plans are easy to read, thorough, and
complete. We look for holes or discrepancies that could leave room for change orders after the
project is bid.
Long before the project bids we will also be making calls to subcontractors in order to generate
interest in the project. With the amount of construction work on the rise, it is important to
keep subcontractors up to speed on what is bidding.
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Construction-When design documents are complete, we would prepare detailed bid packages
and distribute the project documents for subcontractor bidding.
This delivery method allows Starr Corporation to compete to self-perform work on the project.
For Starr Corporation this would include concrete, carpentry, demolition and site work. We
could submit bids that would be opened in the presence of an owner representative, along with
other subcontractor bids. We would be awarded work if it is in the best interest of City of Twin
Falls. You have experienced this on past projects. We self-performing work on Fire Station No.
2, Fire Station No. 3, and the Training Facility. In each case our team provided a good value to
the projects.
Once bidding is finalized, Starr Corporation would enter into a contract with each
subcontractor. These contractors would work directly for Starr Corporation. We would
ultimately be responsible for their work. If they fail to complete their work it would be up to
Starr Corporation to remedy the situation.
Unfortunately, you've experience this as well.
-4V A recent example is the floor slabs on Fire
f Station No. 2. These floor slabs were not
acceptable and were removed. When the
contractor repoured the floors, they were once
again, not acceptable. They were removed
- again and replaced. During this difficult
_ scenario we kept the City informed but never
attempted to ask the city to accept work that
was "close enough". We have a proven record
-•A - . of enforcing "Do it right, or do it over".
Team Work and Communication-Starr Corporation understands the importance of being a
team player during design and programming. We will follow the project architects lead and
perform estimates, preliminary schedules, constructability reviews and whatever else is needed
to make this project a success. We will be a member of the team and work for the best interest
of the owner.
When we move to the construction phase of the project, we will work to build a team of all the
subcontractors participating in building your project. We will seek their input and work to
engage them in the project and help them understand that they are a vital part of the team and
instrumental to the success of the project. This teaming spirit and atmosphere leads to a
productive jobsite and superior finished product. We have experienced this on many of our
recently completed projects.
Personnel-The proposed Project Manager for your projects is Jason Derricott. Jason served as
Project Manager the Chobani Office Building, Twin Falls City Hall, Twin Falls Safety Complex,
Twin Falls Plaza, Fire Stations 2 and 3, and the Fire Training Center. He is well versed in
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responding to the needs of the City of Twin Falls. He welcomes the opportunity to get to know
the Parks and Recreation team better.
We'd like to wait to formally name our proposed Superintendent until a little later in design.
This would allow us to get a better feel for the schedule. Our proposed Superintendent will
have similar characteristics to those you've worked with from our team.
Michael Arrington, President of
Starr Corporation will also be
involved in your project. You will
see him at the design meetings
and on-site visits during
construction. Michael will
personally be responsible for
k producing the project budgets,
soliciting bids from subcontractors,
and compilation of those bids. Tim
a Pollard, Estimator, will also be
- instrumental in this process.
Michael is involved and aware of
the progress of each project but does not interfere with the authority of the Project Manager.
As Project Manager, Jason will have the full resources of Starr Corporation at his disposal to use
as needed to complete your project.
Working with Subcontractors-When we work to build a team at the beginning of the project by
communicating our expectations and how each subcontractor can contribute to the success of
the project, we rarely have
problems with subcontractors.
Each subcontractor will
generally respond positively to
this type of environment and
work toward reaching our
common goal of serving they ' _�•
owner.
Please understand that even _
with this teaming atmosphere
each subcontractor is held to
the performance standards set
forth in the project
documents. We do not "let
things slide" to form or strengthen teams. This actually opposes the team's common goal. On
our jobsite you do things right the first time or you get the opportunity to do them over.
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Michael Arrington
Starr Corporation President
Affiliations Selected Experience
Idaho AGC, Currently serving as a Board Member ISU Holt Arena-President's Box
Idaho Contractor Registration Board-Currently serving as City of Twin Falls-Multiple Projects including City
Board Chairman Hall and Fire Stations 2 and 3
City of Pocatello PRT-Shop
Education
Boise State University/ B.S. Construction Management Twin Falls Highway District Shop
Professional References Cassia County Highway District Shop
Ben Crouch Twin Falls School District-Multiple renovation
Jerome County Commissioner, Chairman projects
bcrouch@co.ierome.id.us
City of Pocatello-Lookout Credit Union Park
Mike Williams Kimberly School District-Multiple Projects
City of Jerome, City Administrator Jerome School District; Multiple project including
mwilliams@cityofierome.org new construction, remodels, and additions
Luke Schroeder, Superintendent of Schools Wendell Elementary School; Wendell, ID
Kimberly School District "Over the years, I have found Michael Arrington and
141 Center Street West, Kimberly, ID 83341 his staff to be exceptional in all aspects of the work
Ichroeder@kimberly.edu from conception to project completion. Their
energy, dedication, and enthusiasm are
contagious!"
President
Michael is the third generation, in the Arrington family, to -Dr. Heather Williams, Past Superintendent
lead Starr Corporation. He has held job titles ranging of Schools,Gooding District
from concrete laborer to carpenter; from crew foreman
to operations manager. He chooses to remain active in
estimating the majority of the projects Starr is involved in. "Jerome School District has had a positive working
Michael is passionate about construction and taking care relationship with Michael Arrington and members of
of Starr Corporation's customers. He remains involved in his staff for the past several years. To say that we
each project Starr Corporation is constructing. have every confidence in Starr Corporation is an
understatement."
-Dale Layne, Retired Superintendent of
Schools,Jerome School District
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Jason Derricott
Starr Corporation-Project Manager
Selected Experience
Kimberly School District Campus Wide Expansion,
Education LA Thomas Gym Restoration,Tech Expansion,
Boise State University/ B.S. Construction Management various other projects on campus
City of Twin Falls-Fire Station 2 and 3, City Hall,
Professional References Main Street Plaza, Safety Campus, Fire Training
Dr. Brady Dickinson Center
Twin Falls School District
dickinsonbr@tfsd.org College of Southern Idaho Fine Arts Addition
Allan Christean, Project Manager College of Southern Idaho,Student Housing
Idaho/NAC PM Group, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints City of Twin Falls-Multiple Projects including City
50 E North Temple/SLC, UT 84150 Hall, Public Safety Complex, Slash Pad, Fire Stations
208.557.9079
christeanaa@ldschurch.org Cassia Regional Medical Center Remodel &
Expansion; Burley, ID
Mike Mason, Retired Vice President of Administration
College of Southern Idaho Jerome School District-Multiple Projects
208-420-3430
Project Manager Twin Falls High School Renovation;Twin Falls, Idaho
Jason joined the Starr Corporation Team in 2007. Prior to
joining our team he worked for a regional contractor in Canyon Ridge High School Expansion;Twin Falls,
Utah and Arizona. Jason's cool approach to life and work Idaho
gives him exceptional problem solving and leadership
skills. People want to follow his lead. Jason has a proven Magic Valley High School Renovation;Twin Falls,
record of success with a variety of owners and Idaho
construction delivery methods. Since joining our team
the majority of the jobs he has led have utilized the "We are kept informed on the progress of the
design/build delivery method. Perhaps Jason is described project with on-site visits, copies of all requests for
best by the words of one of his customers, information, a month financial accounting,
"...knowledgeable, experienced, dedicated and continually updated time lines and reports to the
courteous." Board of Trustees. Starr Corporation has earned our
highest regard."
-Kathleen Noh, Retired Superintendent of Schools,
Kimberly School District
"1 recommend Starr Corporation to other clients due
to the professional handling of our project. I am
impressed that Starr does what they say they will
do."
-Matt Bunner,VP Operations, Robert Weed
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STARR CORPORATION-Budget Control
Open Book-You will find that our estimates and project pricing are done open book style.
Subcontractor values, design fees, Construction Manager fees, etc. are not hidden. We
believe and have experienced that this open method builds trust and is beneficial to the
project and owner.
On Budget-Multiple Checks During
Design-This project is a little unique in
that the design is done and ready to go to
bid. We'll still review and provide
comments. We may suggest a few
changes to help with potential budget
' issues. We may suggest some Add
Alternates. These can be a useful tool
when used sparingly and properly.
Value Management-Value Management and Value
Engineering are over used terms in our industry and we HighetieOn-time
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believe they are often used incorrectly. Merely reducing Quality Delivery
the cost of a project is not value engineering or
management.
As your CM our job will be to provide the Twin Falls
Parks and Recreation with accurate costs to aid in 19#
making decisions. We are also tasked with bringing our
expertise, creativity, and innovation to the table. Ability Cost
Flexibility Reduction
As your CM we will be actively involved in the design process and we will help you make
sound decisions on how to best allocate the funds set aside for this project.
Bid Packages- As soon as we're selected we'll continue to study the drawings that have been
prepared. We have already reviewed the drawings and have initial ideas of how to break bid
packages up.
The CM/GC delivery method allows Starr Corporation to compete to self-performed work on
your project. Starr Corporation has crews that perform concrete, carpentry, demolition, and
site work and could submit bids for these scopes that would be opened in the presence of an
owner's representative, along with the other subcontractor bids. Starr could be awarded
self-performed work if it is in the best interest of the city.
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The way the bid packages are assembled plays a significant role in who gets to participate in
your project. Our goal is to draft bid packages that maximize subcontractor bidding
participation and allow participation of smaller, local contractors.
An example of this can be found
at the Jerome High School
project. This project had several
types of flooring systems. The
easiest strategy for our team
would have been to combine all
these flooring systems into one
bid package. ,,,.,,.. --- — —
The dollar amount of this bid -
package utilizing such an
approach would have disqualified
the majority of our local qualified contractors. In order to maximize local subcontractor
participation and keep the project on budget, we elected to break this into five separate
packages with an option for companies to bid all five packages.
On bid day the owner realized a significant
savings by selecting the lowest bidder from
each of the five packages rather than
utilizing one of the bidders that combined
all five packages into one contract, and a
few of the packages were awarded to local
subcontractors. This took more work on
our team's part, but was the right approach
with a result of lower costs and local
subcontractor participation.
Real Life-We would be disingenuous if we
didn't acknowledge the current construction market. Over the past couple years we have
faced a market unlike any we have seen. We have experienced material shortages, incredibly
long lead times, labor shortages, and drastic price escalation. Things have improved over the
last year but still aren't like they were just 5 short years ago. We continue to refine our
process to address this.
We don't claim to have the silver bullet to address all these items. We do pledge our best
efforts and a team approach to work through these and other challenges. We have worked
through these challenges on the Fire Station projects. Whatever challenges this project
presents we can overcome them as a team.
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STARR CORPORATION - Scheduling
It all comes down to buy in...Our experience has taught us that
completing a project on schedule comes down to buy in of the �1
team players. Once we all have a shared vision, team members will �
give everything they have to meet the collective goal. They work
to find solutions to problems and keep the project moving; the T�
opposite happens without buy in. This is accomplished with clear
communication of expectations and collaboration with all team !
players at the beginning of the project.
Scheduling Techniques &
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activities. The baseline schedule will be issued with the bid documents for an illustration to the
bidders of the time requirements associated with the project.
Once subcontracts have been issued, Starr Corporation will meet with all subcontractors to
receive input regarding sequencing, activity durations, delivery of long lead items, and overall
acceptance of the project schedule
4j by all parties. This exercise does not
modify the final completion date, but
serves rather as a tool to fine tune
s • the construction schedule and allow
the subcontractors the chance to
provide input and develop a sense of
ownership for the project schedule.
The CPM schedule will include all
facets of the construction process.
The submittal and shop drawing
process is critical to every schedule
and must be monitored from the
start of construction in order to allow sufficient time for the review process, adequate time for
material and equipment procurement and to avoid delays to the schedule. These activities will
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be included in detail and the durations will correspond with the time frames for submission and
review as detailed in the contract documents.
The master schedule is updated and dispersed to all parties on a regular basis and reviewed in
the scheduled progress meetings. The Project Manager and Site Superintendent will monitor
and update the master schedule on a weekly basis to identify and mitigate potential delays. To
facilitate this process, the Site Superintendent will utilize a three week schedule to illustrate in
detail the activities that will be occurring in order to maintain the master schedule. Each
subcontractor will be contractually tied to the master schedule and will be obligated to provide
adequate resources to maintain the schedule.
As potential issues are identified, Starr Corporation will meet with the responsible party to
determine the best method for correcting the course and maintaining the schedule. Increased
man power, extended work hours and expediting materials are typically the most effective
tools for schedule recovery.
Examples of Success-It's not hard to say we can meet project schedules; a track record of
actually doing it is what is beneficial to your project. The following are examples of our meeting
the project schedule. Please feel free to contact the project owner to discuss our performance.
Twin Falls School District- A few years ago we completed a
complex, multiphased renovation of Twin Falls High School. This
TIC5Vproject had 14 construction phases and an additional 6 phases for
the HVAC portion of the project. We completed this project 6
months ahead of schedule.
This summer we worked with the TFSD on other projects. We reroofed the Roper
Auditorium, repaved Twin Falls High School Parking Lot, Renovated classroom at Robert
Stuart, installed new doors at O'Leary, and installed new paving at O'Leary. We are
wrapping up a few minor items now. They were able to use the facilities as planned for
the 2024-2025 school year.
Owner Contact Ryan Bowman bowmanry@tfsd.org
BYU-Idaho-Clarke Building Remodel-This project
included complete gut and rebuilding of a portion of the
A..O )ff *W 3rd floor of the Clarke Building. The scope of work
including building a new education space complete with
IDAH ( SIM labs for use in the University's Nursing program.
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We were hired after a qualification-based interview process was conducted. This
project had to be completed over the summer break and be ready for use for the new
school year. The schedule did not allow for the traditional Design-Bid-Build process.
Our team did whatever it took to meet the commitments we made to the University.
This included flying one of our employees to Ohio, renting a U-Haul, and driving the
necessary door jamb material to Idaho. This saved the project schedule from a 5 day
delay. Please see attached letter of reference.
Realities of Today's Market-As with budget, shortages also affect project schedules. We won't
pretend that we have this solved. The fact is
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that we don't. What we do have is our
r experience and problem-solving skills. We will
make recommendations about early
procurement and alternate materials to keep
things rolling.
We recently experienced a delay on Station No.
2 with Red Built trusses. We used this
manufacturer because of their schedule claims.
They did not deliver. An alternate source was sought for Station No. 3 to avoid this delay on
that project. Our team finds creative ways to solve problems.
Another success with schedule can be found
at Jefferson Elementary in Jerome.
Construction started in December of 2023.
Procurement started in February 2023. We !
ordered the electrical gear and kitchen _
equipment almost a year before we began
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avoid delays caused by long lead items. - -
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District moved in and is holding classes in
Jefferson for the 2024-2025 school year.
We're ready to bring proven scheduling success to your project. We'll have suggestions for
optimal times to bid, times to start work, and other suggestions to optimize the available funds
and deliver a project the Twin Falls Parks and Recreation Department can be proud of.
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October 3, 2016
Brad Schroeder&Jess Goodwin
Starr Corporation
810 W Alameda Rd
Pocatello, Idaho 83201
(208) 233-0462
Dear Brad&Jess,
It has been a few months since the completion of the Department of Nursing, Simulation Labs
project at BYU-Idaho and all seems to be running well. I want to express my personal
appreciation for having been able to work with you both on the project and thank Starr
Corporation for helping to make the project a success.
One element that made a difference in the success of the project was your diligent efforts in
seeking solutions to maintain the projects tight time line constraints. For instance, when the door
frames would not have shipped in time to keep the schedule on track, you flew a guy to the
manufacturers location in order to drive the door frames back in a rented truck to keep the
project on schedule. Not only this, but you shined through in the little things as well, such as
adjusting the location of a clock that had been properly installed per the drawings,but in my
opinion, needed to be centered between the adjacent transom windows. Your willingness to
adjust a small detail in order to meet an aesthetic desire is an action that caused Starr Corporation
to step forward in my mind as a company that cares about their client's end goals and personal
feelings of success.
Another aspect of Starr Corporations work that I noted was your ability to adjust the work flow
as needed to take care of the unplanned for items that inevitably arise during construction. Two
such items that stand out to me were the unknown dryer vent from the floor below that needed to
be rerouted to fall within the new wall layout on its way to the roof and the electrical junction
box with bare live wires that was hidden beneath the carpeting. Taking care of the unanticipated
in a timely manner in order to keep the project moving forward, is an invaluable attribute.
My final thought is that I appreciate your willingness to have adjusted the already completed
headwalls to meet the revised needs of the faculty and students. It must have been disheartening
to tear open the newly finished walls to make the adjustments, nonetheless, the walls were
opened and rebuilt to new specifications, and not only finished to look good but more
importantly to meet the needs of the faculty and students that will use the simulation lab for
years to come.
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Thank you for all your efforts in helping this project to be a success. Best wishes with your
future endeavors.
Sincerely,
Chad Alldredge
Project Architect
Brigham Young University-Idaho
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STARR CORPORATION - Home Office Support
President, Michael Arrington—
Heavily involved during design
phase. Will attend design
meetings and personally produces
cost estimates with help of the
Estimator and Project Manager.
He also takes the lead on bidding
the project and assembling final -
t.
contract values. During
construction he provides general
oversight over all facets of the construction management process. He is available as needed to
address concerns and answer questions that may arise from any project team member.
Project Manager,Jason Derricott -Participates in design meetings during design. Participates
and works with team to provide estimates and constructability review. During construction he
will write contracts, build and maintain the schedule, be involved in day-to-day support of the
Project Superintendent. He will visit the site as needed; typically, a couple times each week.
Jeff Russell, Project Engineer-Jeff works to support Jason. He assists with submittal review and
processing and other project paperwork. Much of Jeff's work is behind the scenes. His
attention to detail make him an ideal fit for this position.
Estimator-Tim Pollard -Participates in design meetings during design and works with the team
to provide estimates. Tim will work with Michael to produce each estimate and will make sure
your project gets the interest of the subcontracting community during bidding.
Controller, Kevin Peterson — Reconciles pay requests against the approved contract amounts
and change orders, processes pay requests and assists in cash flow forecasting.
Contract Administrator, Maurine "Mo" Nihill— Processes and tracks all correspondence
between project partners including: contracts, change orders, requests for information,
submittals, meeting minutes, addenda, requests for proposals, letters and memos. One tool we
CM ! Coffer to help with collaboration during construction is cloud based
project management system CMiC. This software facilitates efficient
communication between the construction team, design team and
project owner. It tracks submittals, RFIs, ASI, PRs, Meeting Minutes, and change orders.
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This system allows for online collaboration. Often a service like this needs to be purchased
from Submittal Exchange, Newforma, or other online providers. With Starr Corporation on your
project this additional expense is not necessary.
Typical Pay Request Process (Flexible to Meet Owner's Needs)
The goal of this process is to submit accurate progress payments to the subcontractors. One of
our jobs is to help ensure that you are paying the proper amount. Our process will help you
have confidence that when they issue payment each month, they are paying for the amount of
work that has actually been installed; no more no less.
Step 1—Controller
• Reconciles the contract amounts and change orders listed on the request with the
approved contract and change order amounts
Step 2 —The Project Manager
• Compares percentage complete with the current project schedule
• Reviews current status with the site superintendent
• Conducts a site visit to confirm the percent complete
• Confirms that subcontractor has submitted all documents and completed contractual
requirements for progress payments (i.e. submittals, as-builts, O&M's)
• Revises or approves the pay request
Step 3 —Architect
• Reviews pay request and approves or requests modifications
Step 4—City of Twin Falls
• Review pay requests, request additional information as needed.
• Process pay request and issue payment to Starr Corporation for disbursement to
subcontractors.
Step 5 —Starr Corporation Controller
• Issues notices to subcontractors requesting lien releases for progress payments
• Issues payments for pay requests
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STARR CORPORATION-Past Performance
The following are a few examples of successes we've had on projects while serving as the CM/GC. A
couple of these projects are parks and plaza areas that have similar aspects to your projects. Other
highlighted projects are listed to show our diverse abilities and local involvement with various cities,
counties, and businesses.
City of Twin Falls-Starr Corporation served as the
CM/GC to the City of Twin Falls on several related
projects. We renovated the existing City Hall and
Police Station into the Public Safety Campus. The
fi•
second project we worked together on was the new
City Hall. This involved select demolition of the
existing Banner Furniture Building. We converted
this three story furniture store into the Twin Falls
City Hall. The final project in this series was the
Commons and Splash pad at the heart of downtown
Twin Falls. We worked closely with the city to finalize design details on the commons and splash
pad area. The original design team had trouble capturing all aspects of the job. Our team worked
with the City to create the centerpiece of the downtown revitalization project.
Our most recent projects together are Fire Station 2 and 3. We are currently the training building at
the training facility.
Family Health Services-Starr Corporation recently
completed this 12,000sf facility for Family Health
Services. This facility includes a pharmacy, general ��—
practice exam rooms, dental suite, offices, and
meeting rooms. �a�
II 'man
IWe recently completed the Kimberly Pharmacy and - IN,ll-
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Urgent Care in Twin Falls. Construction is
underway on the new Shoshone Clinic and Ambulance Bay. Please see letter from Aaron Houston.
Twin Falls School District-We served as the
Construction Manager on the Twin Falls High
School Renovation, Canyon Ridge Expansion,
Magic Valley High School Renovation and District
Office Remodel.
_ In 2018 the Twin Falls District hired our team to
serve as CM on a 10-year project. This is funded
by levy funds. We have building multiple security
vestibules and HVAC upgrades as part of this
project. We are 6 years in on this 10 year
_ agreement. We completed several
improvements at Twin Falls High School, O'Leary
Middle School, and Robert Stuart Middle School this summer. We are currently working with the
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district for several HVAC projects over the remaining years of this contract. Please refer to
reference letter from Brady Dickinson
Jerome County Jail Expansion—Starr Corporation
served as the CM/GC for this addition. The Jerome
County Jail was originally designed as a sheriff's
office and 189 bed facility. Four "pods" were not
constructed as a part of the original project. The f
expansion project included the construction of the ti a
shell of four pods and the full build out of two of
the pods. This expansion added 30 beds to the
facility. Our team worked with the county to ' -
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ensure the build out of the next two pods goes
well. During construction we worked to include
provisions to enable an efficient build out process in the future. The project completed in January
2021. The building out of Phase 2 was completed in December 2023. Please see attached letter
from Mr. Ben Crouch.
Town Square Rupert Idaho
This downtown renovation project was divided into
three Phases. Through a competitive bid process
Starr Corporation was awarded Phase 1 and 3. This
work included new sidewalks, planters, masonry
entry, center piece fountain, food truck parking,
landscaping and irrigation, and park structures.
Please see reference letter from Leslie Garner,
CFO/Treasure of the City of Rupert.
Lookout Credit Union Park-Pocatello
This project converted a parking area to a community
gathering space with a playground, green space, stage,
and infrastructure for a splash pad. Our team worked
with the owner and design team to find innovative ways
to stay on budget. One example is the reuse of an existing G _
structure at their existing facility. This structure had been LOW_,
donated by local business a few years ago. We worked
with the design team to find a way to modify the - -
structure, move it at night with a few road closures, and14
reassemble at the new park.
This had positive impacts on the budget and was appreciated by the original donors. Our team is
ready to find creative solutions to problems that inevitably arise during construction. Please reach
out to Richard Creason at Myers Anderson to learn more about the project. Myers Anderson was the
architect on the project. rchard@myersanderson.com
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Administration QD
794 Eastland Drive
Twin Falls,ID 83301
Ph.208-734-3312 " 1 M I y
fax 208-734-5036ohealth
Twin Falls
Medical S E R V I C E S
388 Martin Street
ph.208-734-0451
fax 208-734-0452
Pharmacy
388 Martin Street
ph.208-732-1645 June 1, 2021
fax 208-733-3675
Medical
325 Martin St.,Suite Starr Corporation Reference- Family Health Services
ph.208-734-0451
fax208-733-3772 To Whom it May Concern,
Dental
826 Eastland Dr.
ph.208-732-7447 Family Health Services recently completed a new facility in Jerome that included
fax 733-5940
Behavioral Health medical,dental, behavioral health and pharmacy. We selected Starr Corporation to
826 Eastland Dr. serve as the CM/GC on the project.
Ph.208-734-1281
fax 208-734-1282
Billing Department Starr Corporation joined the team shortly after design was underway. Starr provided
826 Eastland Dr. cost estimates during design to aid in making sure the project was on track. This was
Ph:208-735-9363
fax208-734-3313 very important to us as we had a set budget our Board of Directors had approved and
Buhl we needed to stick within this budget.
Medical&Dental
725 Fair St. During design, the Starr Corporation team made suggestions regarding different
ph:208-543-8271 construction types and the use of different materials. Based on their recommendation,
fax 208-543-8272
we ultimately constructed a steel building instead of a wood framed building. This
Burley helped us stay under budget.
1309 Bennett Ave.
Medical
ph.208-678-7796 We enjoyed working with the Starr Corporation team. They were professional in their
fax208-678-7799 handling of issues that arose on the project. They held subcontractors on site to high
Dental
ph.208-677-5198 quality, safety, and schedule standards.
fax 208-678-2245
Behavioral Health As challenges arose in the project, the Starr team was great to work with. The engaged
ph. 208-678-0101 g p j � 8 y
fax208-678-0303 with the design team (Laughlin Ricks Architecture) and found solutions.
Pharmacy
ph. 208-650-7854
fax208-678-7799 We are very pleased with the quality of construction and our overall experience with
Starr Corporation. We highly recommend Starr Corporation and we look forward to
Fairfield working with them again on future projects.
Medical&Dental g g � p �
401 West Camas Ave.
ph. 208-764-2611 Please feel free to contact me with questions.
fax 208-764-2646
Jerome
Medical&Dental
114 Pioneer Court
ph.208-324-3471 Aaron Houston
fax208-324-9191 Chief Executive Officer
Kimberly Family Health Services
Medical&Dental 1 (208) 734-3312
132 Main Avenue North
ph.208-735-3938 ahouston@fhsid.org
fax.208-735-3939
Rupert
Medical
1024 8th Street
ph.208-650-7941
fax 208-436-0735
www.fhsid.org MEDICAL DENTAL 13 -IAVIORAL PHARMACY
Twin Falls School District#411 P 208.733.6900
201 Main Ave. W F 208.733.6987
TF5DTwin Falls, ID 83301 www.tfsd.k12.id.us
Dr. Brady D. Dickinson, Director of Operations and Educational Technology
October 4, 2016
RE: Reference— Starr Construction
To Whom It May Concern:
As the person overseeing the construction projects for the Twin Falls School District, I welcome the
opportunity to provide a letter of recommendation for Starr Construction. Starr is currently the General
Contractor/Construction Manager for three projects in the Twin Falls School District totaling
approximately $13 million.
I can honestly say I have truly enjoyed working with Starr on our school projects. These projects
included a complicated remodel of an aging high school as well as the construction of a new addition to
an existing school. In addition, Starr completed a remodel on our administration office. From the very
first day of these projects they have demonstrated a commitment to excellence. It is apparent that integrity
and quality are values that permeate their organization. Working tirelessly to maintain schedules and
budgets, their staff are dedicated to the ultimate success of the project and the fulfillment of our goals and
objectives. For a large organization, I compliment Starr for personalizing projects and really taking the
time to understand the needs of the district and community. I am impressed by their commitment to
quality and ability to manage our projects within budget.
Starr has worked collaboratively with both our team and the design team to facilitate the project
development and construction process in an effective,positive and transparent manner. Their team of
construction professionals are easy to work with and bring a high level of commitment and added value to
the construction process. Starr is truly a team player and I would highly recommend them for your
project(s). If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Dr. Brady D. Dickinson, Director
Educational Technology& Operations
Wiley J. Dobbs, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
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SEAL QF... J R MF. COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
gEsEwE A.Ben Crouch John Crozier Charles M.Howell Michelle Emerson
Chairman Vice Chairman Commissioner Clerk-
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Re: Letter of Recommendation for Starr Corporation
April 2, 2021
To Whom it May Concern:
I am happy to provide this letter of recommendation for Starr Corporation and express my gratitude and
appreciation for a job well done.
Starr Corporation's services were engaged by Jerome County in 2020 to complete the 30 bed expansion
of our county jail. Mike Arrington and his team undertook a huge project, demonstrating and delivering
expert and competent service and work. They exhibited the highest level of integrity, ethics and fairness
and were thorough in meeting our expectations.
Should you decide to do business with Mike Arrington and Starr Corporation, I believe you will be
pleased with their quality of work and their commitment to excellence. They were very professional,
kept us informed throughout the entire process, and when issues arose,they quickly addressed them
and came through with solutions to make sure we were happy with the finished product.
I strongly recommend Starr Corporation and if you need any additional information, please feel free to
contact me.
Sincerely,
A. Ben Crouch
Chairman
300 NORTH LINCOLN, ROOM 300 9 JEROME, IDAHO 0338 • PHONE (208) 644-2705 • FAX(208) 644-2700
CITY OF RUPERT
PO Box 426—624 F Street—Rupert, Idaho 83350
208-436-9600—fax 208-436-9920
February 23, 2022
To Whom It May Concern:
During the Historic Rupert Square renovation, the City of Rupert worked closely with Michael
Arrington and the team at Starr Corporation. The City had the opportunity to work closely with
them on the large and complex revitalization of our Rupert Square and Fremont Avenue. It is
with great enthusiasm that I write this letter of recommendation on their behalf. These projects
consisted of master planning, grant application assistance, cost estimating, construction
document preparation, bidding, and construction administration for the approximate
$2,000,000 public investment in the Historic Rupert Square, surrounding streets, and adjacent
Fremont Avenue next to the Historic Wilson Theater. Starr Corporation was chosen after a
competitive bidding process for the majority of this renovation. We worked nearly continuously
with The Starr Corporation, on these projects starting in 2013 until completion.
Michael Arrington and Starr Corporation demonstrated impressive knowledge, commitment,
and professionalism from the moment they started our projects. During the construction phase
of each project, The Starr Corporation facilitated excellent communication between the
contractor team, architects and us;they kept the project well organized. At all steps of the
project, we had opportunities for input and the outcome of the project. The Starr Corporation
listened and ensured the projects met our community needs.
While working with Starr Corporation, I felt that we were working as a team toward a common
goal. Their attention to detail and enthusiasm for the project ensured a smooth process
throughout the multiple phases of all projects.
I enjoy working with Star Corporation, and believe them to be very capable of executing a city
revitalization project and public infrastructure project. I have no reservations in recommending
them for future work. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions.
Sincerel
Leslie Garner
CFO/Treasurer
,The City of Rupert is an equal opportunity provider and employer.'
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