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Mission Critical Apollo Sheet Metal, Inc. was founded in 1981, setting out to build on a vision by its owner Bruce Ratchford. Today, Apollo is a leader in the construction of mission critical health care and higher education facilities, as a full service mechanical contractor. As a young, aggressive and highly motivated company, Apollo seeks new opportunities to partner with other progressive companies and continue to grow into the next century across the United States and abroad.

Apollo has developed several techniques and skills that allow us to enter any marketplace, native or foreign, and perform our crafts in a productive and profitable manner. Some of what you’ll learn about Apollo is unique to us. Some of what you learn about Apollo is that we are simply better. It all starts with a winning attitude, the same attitude that Bruce Ratchford started this company with. Every challenge is seen as an opportunity. This is bred in the culture that is Apollo, from the top to the bottom.

The Mission Critical market has been a large percentage of Apollo’s revenue and growth over the last two years. It is our opinion that this market will behave much like health care, in that there will be an ebb and flow, but the need will never disappear. Apollo has established strategic relationships with many leaders in the design and construction of mission critical facilities nationwide and continues to look for more partners in this market sector.

There are three main factors for Apollo’s success in this market sector:

• Management • Productivity • Project Approach

These factors have allowed us to build significant projects in remote locations and do so profitably. We continue to outperform historical labor productivity benchmarks by more than 10% in this market sector, utilizing the local labor pools, on-site fabrication, and best-in-class 3-D modeling/coordination. In the following sections, you will learn how each of these three factors will benefit your company’s mission critical facilities.

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Management Apollo Sheet Metal was founded by Bruce Ratchford in 1981. He is the owner of the company and directs the company in its daily functions. Bob Hightower is the Sr. Vice President of Apollo Sheet Metal and has been with Bruce since the beginning. Bob oversees the activities of each Apollo division and leads the company with several strategic relationships in most of its market sectors, including mission critical. Trey Bland, Operations Manager, works directly with Dan McCormick to ensure the teams are staffed with the proper mix of talent, both field and office. He also is responsible for all of our productivity tracking. Dan McCormick is the Division Manager for Hi-tech and Pre-construction and directly oversees all activity in mission critical facilities construction for Apollo Sheet Metal. Dan leads teams of Project Managers, Project Engineers, Mechanical Engineers and Designers, Pre-construction and Lead CAD Coordinators/Managers.

Team members are fluent in Primavera, QuickPen, Microsoft, AutoCAD and Navisworks, to name a few. Our backgrounds are as diverse as our clients. We proactively pair younger employees with more experienced counterparts, and continually match complimentary skill sets to provide our customers with reliable, energetic, experienced team players. In this mentoring environment, we are continuing to practice our mission statement: “Building people who build great things”.

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Productivity KEY DIFFERENTIATORS:

On-Site Fabrication

Depending on site logistics and space allocation, Apollo will set up a conditioned fabrication facility either on site or nearby. With the use of our LCM 3-D coordinated drawings, we will produce Spool Fabrication Packets for utilization by the Fab Shop. Based on project schedule, Spool fabrication will be out ahead of the overall project construction. This allows our Field installation crews to set and push the pace of the project. The more product we pre fabricate lowers our total man hours, increases over all productivity, and reduces over all bodies in the construction area which in turn amounts to reduced costs and shorter project durations. This process also allows us to more closely monitor QA/QC, minimizing costly corrections in the field.

LCM Coordination

Apollo expects to serve as the Lead Coordination Manager (LCM) for all large projects we construct. Apollo uses Autodesk Building Systems 2007 and/or AutoCAD MEP 2008 software to create 3-D coordination drawings and would require participating contractors to use AutoCAD 2004 or newer. Navisworks software is used to perform the coordination, conflict identification and facilitate the conflict resolution. Utilizing an LCM and producing a fully coordinated package serves many purposes and brings many benefits to the team and customer. Constructing a 3-D virtual model provides the team with a clash free, fully coordinated design. Coordination and clash detection alone can save a project up to 5% in design costs and over 5% in the costs of construction through reducing wasted materials, reducing re-work, better understanding of the project by all, and accelerated scheduling. For Apollo directly, we utilize this model to develop our spool drawings that are then pre-fabricated in our shop and installed in the field.

Scheduling/Planning

ASM utilizes the Primavera P6.0 system as a company master scheduling and resource allocation tool. Our schedule will not only include the work of our trades but will also reflect the work of our LCM team and the work of our Fab Shop. In fact, we’ll run micro schedules for the LCM and Fab Shop and then tie them into a master schedule with the milestones of the primary mechanical trades on site. Our schedules are tracked daily

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and updated weekly. We also require our foreman to utilize daily “Pre-task Plans” and a “One Week Planner”. Our Superintendant utilizes these plans to construct his 3-week look ahead. Operations will review the “Pre-task Plans” and “One Week Planner” sheets. Our goal is that more than 90% of the planned work is being performed. In the event that we are unable to get to a task, our “One Week Planner” directs the Foreman towards alternate work that can be tackled.

Leadership-Superintendents/General Foreman’s

The Project Superintendent is responsible for all day to day construction activities related to the implementation of the task order and insuring all company Safety and QA policies and procedures are followed. In addition, the Project Superintendent is responsible for all time keeping verification and submission. They will direct the work of the company through their selected General Foremen and Foremen. The Superintendent is responsible for maintaining a “3-week Look Ahead” that will be utilized by the Project Manager for material flow and labor requirements. The General Foremen and Foremen will implement the daily “Pre-task Plans” and ensure production and quality is being met on a daily basis. Safety Apollo believes in an Injury Free Environment on all project sites and that all incidents and injuries are preventable and in 2007 was the 3rd Safest ranked contractor in the entire State of Washington. By having safety deeply ingrained in the culture of how we execute projects, many of the tasks we perform have multiple functions. Pre-task plans and hazard analysis involves not only what we have to perform, but also how can we perform it in the most productive and safe manner possible. By including all stake holders in the process, from the craft personnel to other contractors on site, Apollo is able to maintain high levels of productivity while insuring an injury free environment. Our safety program is built on the following four elements:

‐ Management Commitment ‐ Employee Involvement ‐ Pre-Task Planning ‐ Hazard Prevention and Control

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Project Approach KEY DIFFERENTIATORS:

• Cost-plus Fee/GMP o Savings realized by owner o Experienced Accounting department can handle detailed billings o Full reconciliation month to month o Easily audited, back-up produced monthly

• Pre-Construction

o Estimates at each phase of design o Variance reports between each estimate quantifying delta’s and scope

creep o Value engineered options offered with each estimate o “Lessons Learned” applied from SD package forward o With clients approval, Apollo will work directly with the EOR towards a

seamless, coordinated project. o Allows for pre-purchase of Long Lead equipment

• Scheduling/Planning

o Create our own Master schedule for entire job, including Pre-construction o Create micro-schedules for specialty area’s including LCM o Apollo employs a Document Control department that has as a sub-

department, its own submittal and O & M group. o Each Apollo project has a Pre-job Kick-off o Monthly Project Reviews keep the jobs on track, measuring productivity,

analyzing procurement strategies and schedule

• LCM Coordination o Start as early as possible o Takes root at DD phase of documentation o Clash Detection among all trades o Allows for early release packages to begin construction o Coordinated project prior to CD’s

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• On-site Fabrication

o Minimizes on-site labor force o Minimizes errors/maximizes Quality o Allows for accelerated schedule

• Use of Local Labor Force

o Vested interest in the project, pride in work o Apollo will leave behind a more knowledgeable work force o Economic Impact o Higher Production Rates

• “Kick-Finish” Approach-Close Out begins with submittals.

o “Pre-Job Planning” for the end of the Project o Develops action plans for anticipated issues at close such as:

Obstacles to a successful finish Document Close-out Development of a preliminary punch list with responsibilities Change status and reconciliation Final invoicing and payment

o Includes the project manager, superintendents, and representatives of the general contractor, the design team, and the client.

WENATCHEE DATA CENTER 1

Phone (509) 586-1104 Fax (509)582-6590 Web www.apollosm.com 1201 West Columbia Drive P.O. Box 7287 Kennewick, WA 99336

A $30 Million Dollar Data Center located in Wenatchee Washington.

• 180,000 SF Tier III Data Center in Wenatchee, WA • Full Mechanical Construction, including lead 3-D coordination • 7-month project duration for Phase 1 • Over 100 pipefitters on site • 90% of the piping on site is being pre-fabricated in a nearby Apollo

fabrication shop • 6000 Tons of Chilled Water cooling capacity for Phases 1 & 2 • 180,000 gallon fuel system for generator back-up for Phases 1 & 2 • Design Assist Area’s: Chiller Plant, Pump Rooms, CRAH’s • Design Build Area’s: Outside Air Intake’s, Thermal Expansion, Seismic

Bracing

QUINCY DATA CENTER 1


A $25 Million Dollar Data Center located in Quincy Washington.

• 240,000 SF Tier III Data Center in Quincy, WA • Full Mechanical Construction, including lead 3-D coordination • 3600 Tons of Chilled Water cooling capacity for Phase 1 • On-site fabrication facility • 240,000 gallon fuel system at full build out • Labor Productivity 15% better than historical rates • Design Assist Area’s: Chilled Water Piping Configuration, Chiller

Plant Layout, Emergency Generator System • Design Build Area’s: Thermal Expansion, Seismic Bracing, Fuel

Oil System, Chemical Treatment

QUINCY DATA CENTER 2


A $17 Million Dollar Data Center located in Quincy Washington.

• 150,000 SF Tier III Data Center in Quincy, WA • Full Mechanical Construction, including lead 3-D coordination • 6000 Tons Chilled Water cooling capacity • 240,000 gallon fuel system for generator back-up • Labor Productivity 11% better than historical rates • On site water treatment facility • Design Assist Area’s: Water Treatment Facility, Evap Cooling

Systems, Data Hall 3 Dry Side Cooling • Design Build Area’s: Lift Station, Thermal Expansion, Seismic

SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM

GENERAL. The Apollo Inc and Apollo Sheet Metal Inc (Apollo) Safety Process is solidly based on the INJURY FREE WORKPLACE philosophy, through High Performance Safety. The key elements of this process consist of the following:

• Leadership Establishing Safety as a Value rather than a priority.

• Behavior

Acceptance and commitment to safety by Choice rather than compliance.

• Environment

Maintaining the culture of the workplace at a High Moral. MISSION. Apollo is committed to embracing this INJURY FREE WORKPLACE and NON-PERMITTED HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RELEASE FREE philosophy with the sole intent of eliminating incidents and resulting injuries and non-permitted discharges or releases with respect to the environment on the project site. Summarized:

“We cannot, and will not, hurt our people and/or the environment” PLAN ELEMENTS. To attain an Injury Free Workplace and a higher state of continuous improvement in the above mission, the following programs, policies and procedures have been developed, adopted and implemented by Apollo on all its projects. • Orientation.

• Drug Free Workplace

• Discipline Policy

• Subcontractor Pre-Qualification

• Subcontractor Safety

• Representative

• Quality of Life

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Training Requirements

• Meeting Requirements

• Flexible Solutions

• Safety Planning Process

• Incident Reviews

• Safety Audits

• Safety Self-Assessment (SSA)

• MSDS Approval

• Employee Motivation and Recognition

• Project Management Involvement

• Communication

• Subcontractor flow down

• Equipment Inspection

• Accountability and Responsibility

• Achieving zero accident/chemical

releases

APOLLO SHEET METAL SAFETY STATISTICS

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SHEET METAL

2008

2007

2006

2005

EMR .52 .69 .55 .66

Recordable Incidents

21 8 6

Lost Time Incidents

0 3 0.00

Man Hours 894503 603553 512342

3 Year Average

.59

11.67

1.00

Industry Average

1.00

7.80

2.9

DAN McCORMICK

Education • Bachelor of Science - Biology w/ a Minor in Chemistry, University of Portland, 1988

• Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Portland State University, 1991

Experience June 2007 - Present

Apollo Sheet Metal Division Manager/Project Executive/Hi-Tech Responsible for the daily operations and project management of Apollo’s Hi-Tech division, managing teams of field and office management to successfully complete projects nationwide. Also manages Apollo’s Pre-construction efforts company wide. Projects under direct supervision include: • T-Mobile Polaris – Wenatchee, WA (2008-2009) • Intuit Data Center – Quincy, WA (2007-2008) • Yahoo Data Center – Quincy, WA (2006-2007)

2003 - 2007

Skanska USA, Beaverton, OR Pre-Construction Manager-MEP Specialist Performed Mechanical Estimates, VE Studies, Constructability Reviews, and developed procurement strategies for projects ranging from hospitals to universities to data centers. Member of the Timberline Super-users group implementing Timberline Estimating company wide. Member of Skanska’s national Design/Build Peer Group.

2001 - 2003 Timberline Software, Beaverton, OR

Regional & National Sales Responsible for sales of all lines of Timberline Software, including Construction Accounting, Estimating, and Service Management on a regional and national (Service Management) basis

1998 - 2001

Unistrut Corp Regional Sales Responsible for sales of Unistrut “core-line” products and proprietary Clean-room wall system

1989 - 1998

McCormick Mechanical, Inc. Project Manager “Full Contact” project manager responsible for cradle to grave customer care. Estimating, load calculations, system design, and project management and close-out of design/build projects. 100% Design/Build contractor

DAN MCCORMICK HI-TECH DIVISION MANAGER

Summary of Professional Experience

JOHN OLDHAM, SR

Education Yakima Valley Community College, Welding Technology and Metallurgy

Idaho State University, Transit Surveying and Metal Lay Out Columbia Basin College, Electric Circuitry/Math Kennedy Western University, Mechanical Engineering Technical Publishing Training Systems Units 201, 207, 208, 209 and

131-139 National Technology Transfer Inc, Industrial Hydraulic Technology Cornell Pump Company, Centrifugal Pump Applications and

Maintenance Proactive Maintenance Institute-Diagnetics Inc, Oil Analysis and

Proactive Maintenance Regional Training and Simulation Center, Hazardous Materials Incident

Commander Experience With Apollo since 2000

Project Experience: Lamb Westin/ConAgra Foods - Conversion of the process facility at

Grandview from vegetable processing to potato specialties facility, Grandview WA

Penford Foods - Boiler replacements with digester to operate boiler from biogas, Richland WA

Umatilla Chemical Depot FRP Pipe Replacement Project , Umatilla OR Columbia River Processing Expansion Project, Boardman OR T-Mobile Polaris, East Wenatchee WA Intuit Data Center, Quincy WA Yahoo Data Center, Quincy WA PNNL PSF Balance Of Facility, Richland WA

1984 - 2000 Lamb Weston Plant, Richland, WA

Maintenance Supervisor 1978 - 1983 Sheetmetal Workers Local #242

Journeyman and Foreman 1977 - 1978 Cooley’s Welding School, Richland, WA

Welding Instructor 1973 – 1977 Boilermakers Local #627 and #104, Phoenix AR and Seattle, WA

Journeyman Boilermaker and General Foreman

JOHN OLDHAM, SR SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER


JEREMY FAUGHT

Education Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Specialization in Finance; Minor in Economics - Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA

Summary Qualifications:

Registered Cherokee Indian. 2 ½ Years with Apollo Sheet Metal in construction management. 6 years in casino management and operations.

Experience The last 2 years with Apollo have been on Data Center construction,

involving design, value engineering, construction, and commissioning for full mechanical systems. Proficient in Windows and major applications software. Six years in gaming, from dealer to General Manager. Ability to learn quickly, takes direction well, be dedicated, and work well with others. Overseeing all aspects of the casino; Table Games, Pokers, Restaurant, Bar, Marketing, accounting, and management training.

2005 to Present Apollo Sheet Metal – Project Manager

Projects:

• Columbia River Processing – Boardman, OR • T-Mobile Polaris – Wenatchee, WA • Intuit Data Center – Quincy, WA • Yahoo Data Center – Quincy, WA

2005 Lithia Dodge of Tri-Cities, Kennewick WA

Sales and Auto sales training

2003-2006 Celebrities Casino, Kennewick WA Dealer

2000-2003 General Manager

Cleopatra’s Cable Bridge Casino, Kennewick, WA Cleopatra’s Wild Goose Casino, Ellensburg, WA Oversaw two properties, and trained a new General Manager at

Wild Goose Casino, Ellensburg, WA

JEREMY R. FAUGHT PROJECT MANAGER


BRANDON FRANKLIN

Education Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Minor in Business Administration Washington State University 1998 Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Washington

Skills PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS: Materials selection and procurement, Design

estimating assistance, Preparation of bid packages, Selection of General Contractors and/or subcontractors, Management of construction and project close-out, Subcontractor coordination, Quoting and resolving Owner changes, Budget review and maintenance, Safety program institution, Writing Owner and subcontractor contracts, Contract negotiation, Establishment of project schedule, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Primavera Project Planner (P3), AutoCAD, Navisworks, LCM Experience.

Data Center Experience

With Apollo since 2004 Project Manager/Design Engineer Following Data Centers:

T-Mobile Polaris – Wenatchee, WA Intuit Data Center – Quincy, WA Yahoo Data Center – Quincy, WA

Project Manager: Performed project management functions concurrently with design, commissioning and LCM duties for work force of 50 plus craft Design Engineer: Designed the following components to supplement facility capabilities: Structural support, thermal expansion and seismic restraint for chilled water systems with steel pipe up to 24” and HVAC duct & equipment, condenser loop water treatment system, supply well water booster pump and storage system, industrial waste water lift station. Commissioning Coordinator for mechanical systems which include chilled water, generator fuel distribution, HVAC and associated controls systems. LCM.

2000 – 2004 Anderson Perry & Associates, Walla Walla WA

Staff Engineer 1998 – 2000 Kiewit Companies, Hemet CA

Project Engineer 1989-1994 United States Navy – Electronics Technician Specialist

1st Persian Gulf War Veteran

BRANDON FRANKLIN, P.E. PROJECT MANAGER


JEREMIAH NEWELL

Education Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Tech. w/ a Minor in Physics, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA (2000-2003) Undergraduate coursework - Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell, MT (1999) Transferred to focus in Engineering and technologies. Applied software: AutoCAD/MEP, QuickPen PipeDesigner & AutoBid Mechanical, NavisWorks Suite, SolidWorks, MS Project, Technical Writing, Rapid Prototyping, CAD/CAM/CNC, Automated Systems & PLCs, Java programming, MS Office suite, TK Solver & ENERCALC.

Certifications

Government security clearance (since 2007) Enrolled as Engineer-in-Training, WA (since June 2003)

Experience

Apollo Sheet Metal (since 2004) Engineer – Design assist and coordination of multiple project scopes for:

T-Mobile Polaris – Wenatchee, WA Intuit Data Center – Quincy, WA Yahoo Data Center – Quincy, WA

Construct and manage 3D project model to coordinate trade conflicts. Deliver spool and assembly drawings for fabrication based on the coordinated space. Used the model as a tool to better align scheduling, controlling added costs, change orders and field modifications. Interface in team atmosphere with all project disciplines, including personnel from GC/CM, A&E, and craft/hands. Additional experience in design for Thermal, seismic and structural supports. Project estimating and purchasing, invoicing, phase adjustments, change orders, controls sequencing and O&M manuals. All levels of commissioning, and project closeout. Other LCM Projects include:

United States Embassy – Skopje, Macedonia (2007) Tulalip Hotel & Casino – Everett, WA (2007) Suncadia Resort – Roslyn, WA (2006) Harney District Hospital – Burns, OR (2006) Intel RA3 Annex – Hillsboro, OR (2006) Columbia River Processing – Boardman, OR (2005-2006) Rocky Mountain Lab – Hamilton, MT(2004-2005)

Jeremiah newell, E.I.T. PROJECT ENGINEER


CHARLIE HIGLEY

Education Journeyman Pipefitter Local #598 Pipefitters Apprenticeship Program Associate of Arts Degree (Welding), Columbia Basin College – Pasco, WA Northwest Nazarene Community College

Certifications AWSD1.1 Certification for Structural Steel

ASME Section IX, Carbon and Stainless Steel Hastalloy Certification Medical Gas Certification Back-Flow Prevention

Experience 20 years of progressive experience in piping and mechanical construction with

special skills in project management, estimating, coordinating, analyzing, planning and procurement in the institutional, industrial and commercial sectors. Provides guidance/direction to crews in meeting the budgets and schedule dates on each project. Interacts with clients, customers and vendors to build lasting relationships. Creates the type of positive environment that works to maintain a sufficient and qualified work force.

1988 - Present Apollo Sheet Metal - Superintendent

Environmental and Molecular Science Laboratory – Richland, WA HAMMER Training Facility – Richland, WA Hanford 200 East Area Grout Facility – Richland, WA Tonasket Pumping Station – Omak, WA Cross Site Transfer Line – Richland, WA LIGO Observatory – Richland, WA Allied Technology Mixed Waste Facility – Richland, WA Plutonium Finishing Plant – Richland, WA COLD VACUUM DRYING FACILITY – Richland, WA Coyote Springs II, LLC – Boardman, OR FRP Pipe Replacement – Umatilla OR T-Mobile Polaris – Wenatchee, WA Intuit Data Center – Quincy, WA Yahoo Data Center – Quincy, WA Columbia River Processing- Boardman, OR

1986 - 1987 RUST Engineering - Apprentice

W.E. Stone - Apprentice FRUCON – Apprentice Zypher Mechanical-Apprentice

CHARLIE HIGLEY PROJECT SITE SUPERINTENDENT
