Proposal for Strategic Planning Services : Lakes Region ... · Proposal Summary The State of New Hampshire currently owns the Lakes Region Facility encompassing 27 buildings and roughly

Proposal for Strategic Planning Services: Lakes Region Facility

January 18th, 2018

Submitted to:

Lakeshore Redevelopment Planning Commission c/o Chris Shumway Rist-Frost-Shumway Engineering, P.C. 71 Water Street Laconia, NH 03246

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Camoin Associates | Proposal for Strategic Planning Services

Table of Contents Proposal Summary .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2

Tab 1: Meet Camoin Associates ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Tab 2: Scope of Services .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Tab 3: Your Project Team ................................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Tab 4: Project Experience ................................................................................................................................................................................ 26

Tab 5: References............................................................................................................................................................................................... 36

Tab 6: Workload Commitments .................................................................................................................................................................... 37

Tab 7: Subconsultant Information ................................................................................................................................................................ 38

Tab 8: Other Information ................................................................................................................................................................................ 40

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Proposal Summary The State of New Hampshire currently owns the Lakes Region Facility encompassing 27 buildings and roughly 245 acres in the City of Laconia. Today however, only a small portion of the site is actively used by the State and other governmental entities, leaving a large tract of prime land available for redevelopment. The State would like to both (1) divest itself of the property and associated liability and maintenance costs, and (2) maximize the economic potential of the site for job and tax base creation. The State recognizes that the City of Laconia is a significant partner and has a vested interest in redevelopment of this site. The City of Laconia would establish land use policy for lands that apply to a private redevelopment scenario. In addition, the City would benefit from resulting jobs and tax revenue.

There have been various efforts and studies in recent years to advance this redevelopment opportunity, including work done by our subcontractor, Credere Associates, LLC. Those studies have shown both substantial opportunities as well as significant challenges of the site, and correctly note that any redevelopment of the site must not compete with existing business parks or the hoped-for renaissance of downtown Laconia.

The State requests an analysis of the regional real estate market to determine viable reuse scenarios for the site, be they commercial, residential, institutional, governmental or a mix. With this information, the selected consultant will develop a Strategic Plan for redevelopment taking into consideration the challenges of the site, the market realities of the area, and the stated preferences of the City of Laconia and its residents. Therefore, if Camoin is selected for this solicitation, we would create a Strategic Plan that:

Analyzes the real estate market in the region; Engages the public and elected officials in the discussion; Advises the State on its best course of action for divestment; Highlights the opportunities of the site to private developers, and; Demonstrates the economic and fiscal benefits of redevelopment of the site.

Below is a summary of other key information:

Budget: See Separate Fee Proposal

Schedule: Completion by April 27, 2018, or sooner

Key Staff: Principal and Project Manager: Rachel Selsky Senior Advisor: Michael N’dolo Senior Analyst: Tom Dworetsky Subconsultant: Rip Patten, PE, Credere Associates

Site Visits: 4

Camoin Associates Est. 1999 Main Office 120 West Ave. Suite 303 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Project Contact Rachel Selsky Principal and Project Manager P: (802) 579-1865 F: (512) 777-5045 E: [email protected]


What Sets Camoin Associates Apart? Camoin Associates is at the forefront of the evolving practice of economic development, and we offer more than the standard approach. We differentiate ourselves on our record of implementation, and implementation begins during planning. Our clients come out of our processes with the momentum and tools they need to advance their strategies, some of which are often underway by the time the final document is delivered. This is an outcome of our emphasis on sustained and substantive stakeholder engagement; our cultivation of economic development leadership and capacity within the community; and the detailed, place-specific analysis and cutting-edge data resources that exemplify our work.

Implementation Successes Camoin Associate has a long history of both planning and implementation successes in economic development and redevelopment projects. Please see Tab 1 of this proposal (Strategic Doing: Implementation Successes) for a sample of these successful implementation strategies.

Immersed in Economic Development in New Hampshire, New England and the Northeast We understand the issues you face and the context of the region, and we know your stakeholders and many of your constituent municipalities. For example, we completed the Industry Cluster and SWOT Analysis for the Lakes Region Planning Commission. A former employee of ours, Carmen Lorenz, was the Economic Development Director of Belknap County Economic Development Corporation, and went on to become the Director of Economic Development for the State of New Hampshire and currently works for the Laconia Area Community Land Trust (a stakeholder for the project). Additionally, we conducted a Regional Industry Cluster Analysis for the Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission to aid in growing emerging sectors and build on existing strengths. We have worked on dozens of projects throughout the New England in communities similar to Laconia. Our subcontractor, Credere, is already familiar with the site, having done an environmental assessment investigations at the Lakes Region Facility and has existing relationships with many of the area stakeholders (City of Laconia, Belknap Economic Development Corporation, and Lakes Region Planning Commission).

Proven Stakeholder Facilitation Techniques We have proven stakeholder facilitation techniques for diverse groups. We understand the challenges of keeping stakeholders interested and engaged in a world of competing interests and limited time. We believe this is key to keeping your stakeholders actively engaged in the long-range planning process and obtaining solid implementation commitments.

Application of Cutting Edge Data We have simply the best economic data available, including many cutting-edge sources such as Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (EMSI) and Co-Star. Please see Tab 1 of the proposal (Data Sources) for a listing of some of the proprietary data sources we have at our disposal.

Additional Value-Added Services In addition to the deliverables called for in the RFP, we are providing certain value-added services that we believe will enhance the project: (1) a project website for public engagement, (2) an economic and fiscal impact analysis to demonstrate the positive outcomes that could be produced, and (3) a “sell sheet” that concisely summarizes the opportunities that the site presents to both the development community and general public.


Tab 1: Meet Camoin Associates In today’s marketplace of economic development service providers, including planners, site selectors, engineers, and architectural/design firms, how does Camoin Associates differentiate itself? Quite simply, our projects are measured solely by tangible metrics, namely job creation and capital investment. Across our service lines, the projects that we complete are intended to stimulate investment as the means of achieving the economic development objectives of our clients through strategy development, public policy evaluation, and project implementation.

Our service mix has been carefully designed so that we have the capability to offer start-to-finish economic development solutions for organizations and communities that do not have or need this capacity full-time. Our main service areas include:

Economic Development Strategic Planning Workforce Development Planning & Analysis Economic & Fiscal Impact Analysis Market & Feasibility Analysis Program & Service Evaluation Economic Development Organization (EDO) Advisement Technology and Energy-led Economic Development

Robert Camoin founded Camoin Associates in 1999 with the conviction that successful development requires leadership, strategy informed by market intelligence that targets economic opportunities and addresses the needs of businesses, and communities and regions to leverage private investment. Since its inception, Camoin Associates has specialized in providing economic development solutions to both public and private sector clients. Through the services offered, Camoin Associates has had the opportunity to serve Economic Development Organizations and local and state governments from Maine to California; corporations and organizations that include Lowes Home Improvement, FedEx, Volvo (Nova Bus), Eastman Kodak Company, and the New York Islanders; as well as private developers proposing projects in excess of $4 billion.

Our reputation for detailed, place-specific, and accurate analysis has led to projects in 30 states and garnered firm attention from national media outlets including NPR’s Marketplace, Forbes Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal. Additionally, our marketing strategies have helped our clients gain both national and local media coverage for their projects to build public support and leverage additional funding.

We currently have 13 full time employees and offices in Saratoga Springs, NY; Portland, ME; Boston, MA; and Brattleboro, VT. To learn more about our experience and projects in all of our service lines, please visit our website at www.camoinassociates.com. You can also find us on Twitter @camoinassociate and on Facebook.

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Data Sources Excellent analysis begins with excellent data. We inform our analysis with the best economic data available. These cutting-edge sources provide robust, highly useful, and comprehensive data on past, present, and future economic trends in every community we work in. Employing data from these top-notch providers and integrating them with local, regional, state, and national data guarantees that we supply our clients with strategy and analysis founded in market realities.

Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (EMSI) turns labor market data into useful information that helps organizations understand the connections between economies, people, and work, enabling them to improve economic conditions in their regions. More at: www.economicmodeling.com

ESRI BAO, a web-based solution that combines GIS technology with extensive demographic, consumer spending, housing and business data for the entire United States. More at: www.esri.com/software/businessanalyst

IBISWorld is one of the world's leading publishers of business intelligence, specializing in industry and procurement research. IBISWorld provides insight into market conditions for targeted industries, helps to identify major suppliers or supply chain, and provides an understanding of competitor activity. More at: www.ibisworld.com

CoStar Group, Inc. provides information, analytics and marketing services to the multifamily and commercial real estate industry. They are the leading source for timely, verified, and reliable commercial real estate intelligence. More at: www.costar.com

Smith Travel Research collects hotel and lodging data directly from establishments within defined market areas including statistics on vacancy and occupancy, room rates, hotel rating, and revenue. The information is used to highlight market opportunities for future hotels or lodging businesses. More at: http://www.strglobal.com/

The future is now with Shaping Tomorrow’s Artificial Intelligence driven research and strategic planning tools. Drawing from a wide variety of industry materials, Shaping Tomorrow aggregates the latest projections for industry services and products, putting us a step ahead. More at: https://www.shapingtomorrow.com/

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Tab 2: Scope of Services Our approach to economic development strategic planning is deeply rooted in implementation. The following scope of work is designed to assist the State of New Hampshire by creating a plan with actionable strategies that will leverage the assets of the site for maximum economic benefit to the region.

Task 1: Kickoff, meeting and tour Representatives of Camoin and Credere will conduct a conference call with the key client contacts to establish a schedule for all meeting dates and deliverables, exchange information and put in place our project management structure. This call will be followed but a site visit to tour the facility and to meet with the Commission. The meeting with the Commission will include a facilitated discussion regarding key aspects of analysis and identifying the stakeholders who need to be engaged for the success of the project.

Deliverable: Presentation to Commission.

Task 2: Existing studies Camoin and Credere will review the existing studies of the site to date along with other relevant materials available on the site, the community and the region.

Task 3: Project website Camoin will create a project website, to be hosted at the appropriate state agency’s website, with information and materials such as the project schedule and scope, the opportunities for public engagement, the existing studies and deliverables completed to date, and any other pertinent information. We will leverage the relationships of the Commission to disseminate the website link for use by the public. The website will also direct interested parties to an email address, specific to the project, for the purposes of submitting comments to the Commission. Camoin will create content periodically to update the website with current information.

Deliverable: Website narrative, documents, images and graphics.

Task 4: Market analysis Camoin will conduct a general real estate market analysis to profile commercial, industrial, residential, agricultural, medical, educational, and mixed-use real estate statistics in the region. We will also examine trends in the recreation and hospitality industry. The real estate market analysis will consider regional and local trends that may impact development opportunities. We will compile information regarding major trends in real estate (pricing, amenities,

1. Kickoff, meeting and tour

2. Existing studies

3. Project website

4. Market analysis

5. Competitiveness analysis

6. Site constraints and investments

7. Commission meeting

8. Public meeting

9. Refine scenarios

10. Disposition options

11. Economic and fiscal benefits analysis

12. Final plan, presentation and sell sheet

OUTLINE OF TASKS


demand, projects in development, etc.) as well as consumer market trends. This information will be used to provide an overview of strengths and opportunities of the market for potential reuse options for the site.

Deliverable: Market analysis report that includes a profile of the real estate market environment and an examination of consumer market trends.

Task 5: Competitiveness analysis In addition to the data collected in the task above, Camoin will conduct up to 10 in-person interviews with commercial and/or mixed-use property developers, economic development professionals, and licensed real estate professionals to further understand the current environment. Interviews with other stakeholders including property owners will focus on projected demand for different types of space (commercial, residential, retail, hospitality, mixed-use, etc.), price points, recent developments, amenities, etc. We will also interview key economic development officials at the county and regional level, as well as local officials and private business leaders to gauge on-the-ground perspectives of the true opportunities for real estate development/redevelopment. In particular, we will evaluate Laconia’s competitive market position with respect to its neighbors in terms of attracting investment from the private sector.

Camoin will look to the client representatives to introduce our team to the interviewees via email or phone contact and to schedule the on-site interviews. The majority of these interviews will be conducted in person; those that cannot be easily scheduled will be conducted by phone. The client will have a final review and sign-off on the list of individuals to be interviewed.

At the conclusion of this phase, we will prepare up to three potential development concepts (i.e. narrative descriptions of possible reuse alternatives to be studied further) that appear to be market feasible.

Deliverable: Report that summarizes redevelopment opportunities and constraints, draft potential development scenarios.

Task 6: Site constraints and investments Given its proximity, size and physical features, the Lakes Region Facility presents unique opportunities but also contains constraints that will complicate its successful redevelopment. As Camoin is completing the market and competitiveness analyses, Credere will review the physical features of the site to evaluate the opportunities and site constraints that will impact the feasibility of redevelopment. This will include the evaluation of existing buildings, utilities (water, sewer, electrical, storm water), transportation, agricultural soils, and recreation. Scenarios will include both reuse and removal of the existing buildings.

Credere will also review existing environmental information and inventory known environmental conditions at the Site. While we understand that limited environmental information is available in regard to hazardous building materials (asbestos, lead paint, PCBs, mold), our evaluation will include an environmental data gap analysis as well as suggested funding opportunities (Brownfields) to address the environmental data gaps at the site. This environmental data will form the basis for remediation planning and budgeting, redevelopment costing, site redevelopment layout, and obtaining future cleanup funding.

Please note that this is an initial planning level evaluation and will form the basis for more detailed Master Plan level evaluation to be conducted at a later date.


Task 7: Commission meeting Camoin and Credere will present the findings to date and the draft redevelopment scenarios to the Commission, including the constraints and potential required investments identified by Credere. We will use the feedback of the Commission to refine the ideas prior to the public meeting.

Deliverable: PowerPoint presentation to the Commission, revisions to materials as necessary following comment.

Task 8: Public meeting Camoin will conduct a public meeting at this point in the project to share findings to date and the proposed scenarios, as well as the reasoning behind the chosen scenarios. We will rely on the Commission, State, and City to identify and secure a suitable location and to solicit participation in the meeting by the widest possible audience of stakeholders. Ideally, City officials who will be responsible for future land use policy decisions about the site will be present to provide feedback, in addition to members of the general public. Camoin will also solicit members of the larger development community to attend to voice their opinions and desires for the site. After the presentation, Camoin will facilitate a feedback session with the stakeholders.

Deliverable: PowerPoint presentation, facilitation of the public meeting, and feedback session.

Task 9: Refine scenarios With feedback from both the Commission and the public, Camoin will refine the three proposed scenarios into a final development concept, to include rough estimates of square footages by use type, project phasing, required public investment description, and order-of-magnitude costs.1

Deliverable: Final development scenario.

Task 10: Disposition options With a final redevelopment scenario, Camoin will define one or more disposition paths for the Commission to consider for the property. As noted in previous reports, there are a number of options the State can consider, including continued ownership, which we recognize is likely not the preferred option. Partial divestment, total divestment, or public and private investments are other options we will consider. We will provide our opinion as to the best option for the Commission to recommend to the State.

Deliverable: Disposition recommendation memo.

1 Note that we are selecting a single, final development scenario at this stage only for the purposes of clarity for moving forward with the disposition options, economic and fiscal benefits analysis and the “sell sheet”, defined below. However, in our final plan, we will include all three draft scenarios for further analysis during the second phase of this work, namely the proposed master plan of the site.

Right-Sized Planning We understand the challenges facing state and local governments. Our plans are designed to meet the client where they are, specific to resources available and realistic funding mechanisms.


Task 11: Economic and fiscal benefits analysis Camoin will conduct an economic impact study of the final proposed redevelopment scenario on the economy of Laconia and the State of New Hampshire. We will collect data from multiple sources regarding the region’s economy including data sets published by EMSI (Economic Modeling Specialists) and ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) specific to the City and State economy. We will also analyze other data such as industry-specific wages and employment per square foot; demographic data such as population; property tax; and other tax calculations used by the City, School District, State, and miscellaneous jurisdictions.

We will use the EMSI economic modeling software package to determine how the Project will affect private sector employment and sales and earnings within the City economy as a whole. Camoin will estimate the employment, earnings, and output figures of the site’s commercial aspects as well as new household spending resulting from households residing at the site (collectively, the “Direct Effects”). The EMSI model takes these Direct Effects and estimates the corresponding indirect effects of the site. “Indirect Effects” are those caused by the purchases in the local economy made by the business occupants of the site and are those caused by the employees at the site receiving and spending their wages in the local economy. The total economic effects of the project are the sum of the Direct and Indirect Effects. Camoin will estimate revenues by each jurisdiction from property and other applicable taxes, including those taxes generated by the Indirect Effects, all of which will be referred to as the “Fiscal Benefits”.

Deliverable: Economic and fiscal benefits report.

Task 12: Final plan, presentation and sell sheet Our final plan will include an executive summary that highlights the major findings and recommendations of our analysis; it will be highly visual and outline an action plan the Commission can implement. The interim deliverables described above will be included as appendices. We believe this type of concise and visual final product is effective for communicating with stakeholders your vision of the redevelopment of the site. Stakeholders who are interested can always access the appendices for more information.

We will conduct a site visit where we will present the final plan major findings and recommendations. We will work with you to determine the ideal participants and meeting format so that this is not just a perfunctory presentation but a session that launches you into implementation.

Camoin will put together a brief 2-page “sell sheet” for the site that highlights the opportunities and positive economic benefits from redevelopment, as well has providing high-level data collected during the analysis in support of the findings. Our clients have found these sell sheets to be very helpful for engaging stakeholders, communicating with developers, and moving projects from planning to implementation. An example of two sell sheets from previous projects are available on the following pages from projects we completed in Bel Air, MD and the Town of Strasburg, VA.

Deliverable: Final plan, presentation and sell sheet.

Note: all deliverables will be in the form of digital PDFs delivered electronically and ready for distribution to the Commission or posting to the project website.


Sell Sheet Example: Bel Air Market Analysis



Sell Sheet Example: Strasburg Business Park Investment



Project Schedule

Feb Mar Apr1. Kickoff, meeting and tour *2. Existing studies3. Project website4. Market analysis5. Competitiveness analysis6. Site constraints and investments7. Commission meeting *8. Public meeting *9. Refine scenarios

10. Disposition options11. Economic and fiscal benefits analysis12. Final plan, presentation and sell sheet *

* Site Visit

Tasks


Tab 3: Your Project Team Camoin Associates’ staff offers not only the breadth of knowledge needed to effectively evaluate economic trends and develop effective strategies for the State of New Hampshire Lakes Region Facility, but also the depth of knowledge regarding research techniques, available data, and sound strategies for economic analysis.

For the Strategic Planning Services, Rachel Selsky, will serve as the Project Principal and lead the overall project process and strategy development. Additionally, Rachel will serve as the Project Manager and coordinate directly with the designated client representative. Our Vice President, Michael N’dolo, will serve as the Senior Advisor and will provide project oversight and support with strategy development. Together, Rachel and Michael will facilitate onsite meetings, focus groups, and interviews. Tom Dworetsky, our Senior Analyst, will lead the research, data analysis, and input for strategy development. Bethany Meys and William Nedds will provide staff support as Analysts. We are proposing to partner with Credere Associates as a Subconsultant to provide existing conditions documentation, support for community outreach and public presentations, and perform Brownfields related evaluations (see Tab 7).

A chart illustrating our staffing plan for the State of New Hampshire Lakes Region Facility Strategic Planning Services is provided for reference. A detailed biography of each key Camoin team member follows.

Workload Management Techniques By design, the individual staff members of Camoin Associates have different, yet complementary skills and areas of expertise that allow the firm to take a comprehensive approach to economic development planning. To achieve this, Camoin Associates selects individuals with strong analytical skills and successful work experience in economics, finance, community planning, and public administration for preparation of feasibility studies and others with strong experience in stakeholder management, writing and project management skills for grant writing or grant management projects. However, all Camoin Associates employees are capable of providing the services described in the RFQ/P. Principals are always available for consultation and guidance on various projects, but Camoin staff are skilled at tackling complex issues through analysis and problem solving, which will ensure projects are completed on time and to your organization’s satisfaction.


Rachel Selsky, AICP Principal & Project Manager During the last ten years, Rachel's experience at Camoin Associates has included work in all aspects of the firm’s core services including strategic plans, impact studies, market analyses, financial modeling, and grant writing and administration. With a passion for consensus building and community education, Rachel’s ability to present highly technical topics in a clear and concise manner has helped the firm better reach out to local residents and policy makers to assist them in making informed decisions regarding their future.

Rachel’s most recent focus at Camoin Associates has been project management for a wide variety of economic development related projects. With a background in planning and as one of the firm’s most experienced project managers, Rachel has lead the firm to successfully completing large economic development strategic planning projects with multiple partners and a wide variety of stakeholders. With a focus on finding solutions and opportunities, Rachel’s skill is in bringing multiple groups together to see where their interests overlap to find a path forward that benefits all parties. Energized by finding actions that can be quickly implemented, Rachel enjoys working with clients to develop a final product that can be utilized to achieve their vision for future economic prosperity.

Certified by the National Charrette Institute, Rachel is an excellent facilitator. She is known for crafting engaging public meetings and committee work sessions that draw out real-world solutions from the groups she works with. Recently, her work has focused on bringing young people into the economic development conversation, a topic she has written about and presented on in a series: Engaging Young People: How and Why to Bring Young People into Economic Development Planning.

Rachel holds a Masters in Regional Planning from the University at Albany. In addition to a Master’s degree, Rachel is certified through the American Planning Association and the National Charrette Institute. Rachel has presented at professional development events such as the New Hampshire Economic Developers Association, the Southern New England Planning Association Conference, and the Upstate American Planning Association Conference. Working with other Camoin staff, Rachel has published articles in Expansion Solutions magazine covering topics such as the growth of the video game industry and how to build a craft beverage industry.

Project Experience Strategic Planning

Beecher Falls, VT | Industry cluster analysis and strategic plan Bennington County Regional Commission, VT | Regional economic development strategy City of Charles Town, WV | Community and economic development strategy City of Maple Valley, WA | Economic development work plan City of Winooski, VT | Economic development strategic plan Franklin County, NY | Comprehensive economic development strategy Jefferson County, NY | Comprehensive economic development strategy Loudoun County, VA | Industry cluster analysis and strategic plan (2012 and 2017) Passaic County, NJ | Comprehensive economic development strategy State of Vermont | Comprehensive economic development strategy

https://www.camoinassociates.com/going-beyond-arcade-video-game-industry-today-and-tomorrow

https://www.camoinassociates.com/take-shot-supporting-distilling-industry


Town of Tupper Lake, NY | Economic development strategy implementation & grant administration

Town of Lloyd, NY | Strategic planning and market analysis Town and Village of Malone, NY | Economic development strategy Town of Freeport, ME | Economic development strategy Town of Falmouth, ME | Economic development strategic plan Town of North Yarmouth, ME | Economic development strategic plan Thomas Edison State College, NJ | Comprehensive economic development strategy Town of Bradford, VT | Economic development strategic plan focused on retail redevelopment Town of West Rutland, VT | Economic development strategic plan focused on retail

redevelopment Warren County, NY | Economic development strategy and organizational plan Village of Waddington, NY | Economic development strategy

Market Analysis & Financial Feasibility

City of Lockport, NY | Market analysis, financial feasibility analysis, & strategy City of North Tonawanda, NY | Market research & redevelopment feasibility analysis City of Rome, NY | Industrial market, financial feasibility analysis, & strategy Neumann Leathers Property | Market research and redevelopment feasibility analysis in

Hoboken, NJ North Tonawanda Gratwick Park Event Center | Event center market analysis and feasibility

study Syracuse Industrial Development Agency | Student housing market analysis Village of Macedon, NY | Market analysis, financial feasibility analysis, & strategy


Michael N’dolo, CEcD Senior Advisor Michael joined Camoin Associates in 2004 and his long tenure has allowed him to experience the evolution of the company with the changing landscape of economic development across the nation. He has worked in nearly half of the states in the union and has seen planning and implementation across rural, suburban, and urban communities from the smallest villages to largest metro areas. He understands that economic development is as much or more about working with decision makers to find common ground as it is understanding data.

Michael is a skilled facilitator and brings together competing stakeholders to find a path forward that genuinely speaks to the interests of all parties involved. This is especially true for projects that span multiple jurisdictions and governmental entities. His passion is to take these kinds of complex situations and synthesize them into digestible, justifiable actions that decision makers can feel confident presenting to their communities. For example, Michael played a key role on the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the North Central Region of New Jersey (pop. 4.5 million) to connect urban centers into a regional network of joint economic development initiatives for the benefit of all.

Of particular interest to Michael is working with communities to better understand the fiscal implications of their planning efforts, both comprehensive plans and economic development strategic plans. Michael’s ability to help communities recognize the likely impact of various economic development initiatives on an “average” taxpayer has been an invaluable asset to the firm as Camoin Associates works to develop economic development strategic plans that are based in reality and fully implementable.

Michael has a Master of Public Administration degree from the Maxwell School of Syracuse University. Prior to working at Camoin Associates, he was involved in facilities planning at the University of Minnesota and worked for a private developer on an adaptive reuse project.


Central Virginia Partnership | GO Virginia Region 9 economic strategy Central Shenandoah Valley Planning Commission | GO Virginia Region 8 economic strategy City of Dublin, OH | Downtown development strategy City of Glens Falls, NY | South Street market study, cash flow analysis, & revitalization plan Thomas Edison State College, NJ | CEDS plan for North Central New Jersey Monmouth County, NJ | Comprehensive economic development strategy New Hampshire Lakes Region | Industry Cluster and SWOT Analysis Rockland County, NY | Industry cluster analysis Greene County, NY | Comprehensive economic development strategy Village of New Albany, OH | Economic development plan Kent County, DE | Economic development plan Town of Bel Air, MD | Downtown development plan New York State Economic Development Council | Organizational strategic plan Passaic County, NJ | Comprehensive economic development strategy Three Rivers Development Corporation | I-86 Innovation Corridor strategic plan



Town of Strasburg, VA | Business park feasibility analysis

City of Allentown, PA | Business park feasibility analysis

City of Hoboken, NJ | Various market analyses

City of Pawtucket, RI | Site-specific market analysis

Town of Enfield, CT | Downtown market analysis

City of North Tonawanda, NY | Downtown area market analysis & financial feasibility study

City of Rome, NY | Market analysis and financial feasibility assessment of redevelopment sites Town of Suffield, CT | Fiscal impact and real estate financial feasibility analysis City of New Albany, OH | Residential & commercial market analysis and fiscal impact study City of Glens Falls, NY | South Street market analysis and financial feasibility study Halfmoon Properties, LLC | Housing market and pro forma feasibility analysis City of Mechanicville, NY | Market analysis City of Cohoes, NY | Market analysis and financial feasibility study City of Johnstown, NY | Market analysis and financial feasibility study City of Rochester, NY | Market analysis and financial feasibility study Town of Malone, NY | Market analysis and financial feasibility study City of Binghamton, NY | Market analysis and financial feasibility study City of Olean, NY | Market analysis and financial feasibility study City of Lockport, NY | Market analysis and financial feasibility study Town of Bel Air, MD | Downtown market analysis and plan Edgewood, MD | Small area real estate market analysis and plan


Tom Dworetsky, AICP Senior Analyst Tom’s role at Camoin Associates focuses on harnessing the power of data to uncover economic development opportunities and measure results. Since joining the Camoin team, Tom has completed numerous economic impact analyses, real estate market and financial feasibility analyses, supply chain studies, and strategic plans. His work has included quantifying the economic impacts of complex policies and projects, building pro forma financial statements for multi-million-dollar developments, and conducting regional and site-specific real estate market analyses for a range of communities and use types.

Tom’s prior experience as a land use planning consultant serves as a valuable foundation for tackling economic development problems in communities with unique land use and zoning challenges. Tom has a special interest in strategies for downtown revitalization and the positive economic and social impacts that reinvigorating historic town centers can have on communities. Taking a data-driven approach, Tom has developed innovative, community-specific initiatives to spur revitalization through redevelopment, historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and other creative methods.

Tom earned his Master of City and Regional Planning degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he specialized in Real Estate Development and Placemaking. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Tom has been a guest lecturer on Economic Impact Analysis for courses at the University of Albany and Siena College.


Town of Saugus, MA | Economic opportunity analysis of Wynn Boston Harbor Casino (in progress)

N2 Innovation Corridor | Economic development strategy and marketing plan for Newton & Needham, MA

Passaic County, NJ | Comprehensive economic development strategy Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (seCTer) | CEDS data analysis Town of Falmouth, ME | Economic development plan City of Allentown, PA | Allentown Metal Works redevelopment strategy Northern Somerset County, ME | Regional economic development strategy in rural Maine


Town of Kennebunkport, ME | Town-wide housing need analysis (in progress) City of New Haven, CT | Transit-oriented development market analysis (in progress) State of Pennsylvania | Coal power plant reuse analysis (in progress) Town of Westminster, MA | Industrial site readiness market analysis City of Portland, ME | Cold storage facility market feasibility analysis Town of Putnam, CT | Market analysis for mill redevelopment City of Hoboken, NJ | Financial feasibility analysis of Western Edge and Southwest

redevelopment areas


Town of Haddam, CT | Market analyses for Tylerville and reuse of historic jail City of Auburn, NY | Financial feasibility study for various redevelopment sites Tompkins County, NY | Airport business park market analysis Westfield, PA | Brownfield site market analysis Town of Groton, CT | Town-wide market analysis and financial feasibility of mixed-use project City of Pawtucket, RI | Market analysis of Tidewater site near downtown Pawtucket Monster Government Solutions | Higher education market analysis City of Newburgh, NY Industrial Development Agency | Financial analysis of development

project City of Biddeford, ME | Market analysis and financial feasibility analysis of former industrial site Olana State Historic Site (NY) | Market analysis of expansion opportunities for state historic site City of Binghamton, NY | Market analysis and financial feasibility study for brownfield

opportunity area City of Lockport, NY | Economic and market analysis of a brownfield area Bergmann Associates | Market analysis of energy industry


Bethany Meys Analyst Bethany joined Camoin Associates with an interest in sustainable economic development. As a member of the Camoin Team, Bethany has worked on a wide range of projects spanning from those impacting small municipalities to expansive regions. Bethany focuses on executing market analysis and strategic plans efficiently and effectively to guide communities in creating a bright economic future.

Prior to joining Camoin, Bethany worked as a Project Coordinator for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). She also worked in Cluj, Romania conducting quantitative and qualitative water quality research in rural communities. In addition to Romania, Bethany also worked in the Galapagos Islands,

Ecuador researching and facilitating community development. She gained further experience while working in Cohoes City Hall Building & Planning and Engineering Department reviewing proposals, assembling bid packages and assist with onsite inspections of city property.

Bethany holds a Master’s in Public Health from the University at Albany. She received her Bachelors in Environmental Science with minors in Economics and Chemistry from Siena College.


Oswego County, NY | Economic Development Strategic Plan Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission | Economic Growth and Diversification Plan Central Virginia Partnership for Economic Development | Economic Growth and Diversification

Plan

Market Analysis and Financial Feasibility

Capital Region Gondola | Gondola Ridership Market Analysis Waterbury, CT | Freight Street District Market Analysis in progress Town of Colonie IDA | Assessment of the Retail and Hospitality Sectors in progress City of New Haven | Market Demand and Feasibility Study for 54 Meadow Street and 1 Union

Avenue in progress Town of Colonie IDA | Lincoln Avenue Brownfield Opportunity Area Market Analysis in progress City of Rome, NY | Market analysis and financial feasibility assessment for Downtown

Revitalization Initiative (DRI) awarded by NYS in progress


William Nedds Analyst Since joining Camoin Associates in 2017, William has successfully transferred the skills he learned in an academic setting to the professional environment and is excited to continue providing measurable economic change to Camoin’s clients. William graduated from the University of Vermont in 2016 with a BA in Economics as well as a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Entrepreneurship and Finance. His talent lies in finding pragmatic and under-examined opportunities that take new approaches to traditional solutions. Since joining Camoin, William has placed a strong focus on strategic planning, economic and fiscal impact analysis, and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) research and consulting services.

While studying at UVM, William was the President of the UVM Enactus Team, an organization dedicated to fostering social and economic development through entrepreneurship. With the UVM Enactus Team, William worked with the Burlington refugee community to establish a 501(c)(3) for the first Hindu Temple in Vermont. Additionally, in 2015 William interned in Cape Town, South Africa, where he provided entrepreneurial consultation and aided in social enterprise research for the World Bank.


Winooski, VT | Economic development strategic plan

GO Virginia Initiative Region 9 | Economic growth and diversification plan

GO Virginia Initiative Region 8 | Economic growth and diversification plan

Workforce Strategic Planning

Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, NJ | Occupational employment analysis


Tab 4: Project Experience

Prime Tanning Site Redevelopment Market Analysis Client: Credere Associates | Study Area: Berwick, ME (Former Prime Tanning Site)

The Prime Tanning industrial facility lies in the heart of the Town of Berwick, ME on the border with New Hampshire. The facility served as its economic lifeblood until several years ago when the business closed leaving a vacant and deteriorating brownfield site. Credere educated the community on the use of public private partnerships to fully leverage the Brownfields program and to enhance chances of successful redevelopment. Credere assisted the Town in acquiring six (6) separate $200,000 Brownfields Cleanup grants.

As part of the cleanup program, Credere worked with Camoin to conduct both a macroeconomic market study as well as a site-specific market study. The market analysis found several viable uses for the site including market-rate housing, senior housing, convenience retail, medical office, and restaurants. Due to the large nature of the site, Camoin identified potential mixed-use redevelopment concepts that considered synergistic relationships between the uses including residential and retail uses and senior housing and medical office uses.

This information was used to develop a viable master plan to market the property to future tenants and form the basis for design and planning board approval. Remediation activities were completed in June 2017.

Project Highlights:

Real Estate Data Analysis Market Analysis and Stakeholder

Interviews Redevelopment Concept Alternatives

Redevelopment Concept Diagram


Steep Falls Village Improvement Plan Client: Steep Falls Village | Study Area: Standish, Maine

As part of the Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) Brownfields Assessment Program and the Sustain Southern Maine Initiative, Credere in conjunction with Camoin conducted an area-wide planning study for the Steep Falls Village area of Standish. Through this Improvement Plan the Village intended to capitalize on its relative close proximity to Portland (25 miles), significant available land for development, and location at Standish Station along the Mountain Division Rail Line from Portland (potential commuter rail access).

Camoin Associates first begin by understanding the complexities of the market in order to establish measurable projections for both how existing uses will benefit the Mountain Division Line and how the Mountain Division Line will spur economic development. Credere used this baseline economic modeling, to generate visualizations, including plan views and perspectives, to demonstrate the realities of the economic modeling. Camoin used industry averages to understand the impact of each scenario in terms of job creation, wages and earnings, property tax revenue, and gross domestic product. Using the capital investment impact method, the development scenario has a total impact of 127 jobs, $5.0 million in earnings, $9.4 million in gross domestic product, and $19.1 in economic output. These findings were used to inform the Steep Falls Village.

Project Highlights:

Site and Market Analysis Reuse Planning Baseline Economic Modeling Generation of Plan Visualizations Economic Impact Analysis


Ffyler Place Mixed-Use Market Analysis, Feasibility & Impact Analysis Client: Town of Suffield, CT | Study Area: Town of Suffield, CT

The Town of Suffield is a quiet and quaint community located between Hartford, CT and Springfield, MA. At first glance, there is limited commercial retail and office space available within Suffield which has limited the potential growth in the town’s commercial tax base. However, within the town center is approximately 29 acres of highly underutilized property. Because of its commercial center location, town leaders see this area as ripe for mixed use redevelopment that better complements the existing Town Center Village. While a variety of commercial and residential uses have been discussed, no specific reuse plan had been established.

Camoin Associates helped the Town of Suffield develop a market-driven, financially feasible redevelopment concept that will benefit the current property owner, potential developer, and town taxing jurisdictions. During interviews with the various project stakeholders, the Camoin team realized that for a project to happen at Ffyler Place, it would be necessary to demonstrate how each party must work together in order to achieve their individual goals. This means that the property owner must be an equity owner in the project, the developer will need to purchase a small town-owned parcel for more than the market price, and the town will need to relocate their highway garage. The resulting redevelopment scenario developed by the Camoin team is financially viable for the developer and property owner and will have a positive economic and fiscal impact to the Town of Suffield and the Suffield School District.

The town is currently using our market, feasibility, and impact analysis reports to market to potential developers who have expressed interest in Ffyler Place.

Project Highlights: Real Estate Market Research Development of Market-Driven Development Scenario Assemblage & Deal Brokering on Behalf of the Town Financial Pro Forma Economic & Fiscal Impact Analysis


Hudson Heritage Mixed Use Development Analysis Client: EFG/DRA Heritage | Study Area: Town of Poughkeepsie, NY

Camoin Associates was engaged by EFG/DRA Heritage to complete an economic and fiscal impact study of a proposed $165 million major development project on a very large old psychiatric facility in the Town of Poughkeepsie, New York. The analysis was part of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) prepared to satisfy New York State Environmental Quality Review Act requirements.

The proposed mixed-use project consists of 750 residential units, including a mix of apartments, townhomes, and single-family homes; 350,000 SF of retail space; a hotel; and public recreational amenities.

Camoin Associates analyzed the impact of the project on tax revenues and expenses for numerous overlapping taxing jurisdictions including the Town, County, School District, Fire District, and Library District, as well as new jobs, earnings, and economic output that would result from the project. The EIS, zoning petition, and development master plan for the project were unanimously approved by the Poughkeepsie Town Board in December 2017.

Project Highlights:

Analysis of impact on public safety providers Estimation of number of residents and school-age children Net fiscal impact analysis for various taxing jurisdictions Economic impact analysis


3 Lincoln Street Market Analysis & Redevelopment Strategy Client: City of Biddeford, ME | Study Area: 3 Lincoln Street Site (Former MERC Site)

For years, a waste-to-energy facility (MERC) located in the middle of downtown Biddeford made the Mill District and the city unattractive for development. In 2012 the City Council purchased the site, removed MERC, and began remediation. City leaders recognized the critical role this property has in transforming Biddeford’s downtown and retained Camoin Associates and MRLD Landscape Architecture + Urbanism to complete a Market Analysis and Redevelopment Feasibility Study.

Following the removal of MERC, absorption of existing mill space picked up dramatically and vacancy rates in downtown Biddeford plummeted. Nothing in the historic data suggested this abrupt change, so our challenge was to help the City understand what was happening in the market and plan in an environment with increasing uncertainty. Our approach was not to set a path toward a single redevelopment objective but to create a framework of the City’s vision that will guide the private sector in adapting emerging market opportunities to the City’s desired development outcomes. We emphasized implementation by working with the city to envision what could be done and how to do it.

Project Highlights: Analysis of a dynamic real estate market undergoing transformation Development and assessment of redevelopment prototypes

Public process through strategic messaging and public meetings Vision and actionable redevelopment strategy

Current Status:

Findings from the analysis helped the City Council understand the significant level of public sector investment necessary to achieve their vision. Today, the City is using the findings from the market analysis to solicit development partners for the project.

The shutdown of a trash incinerator that dominated downtown Biddeford for decades already has been credited with helping fuel an economic resurgence, with new businesses along Main Street and in the city’s historic mill district. Now, three years after the city bought the property and tore the incinerator down, Biddeford is hoping to take the next step and redevelop the riverfront land into a campus that could include shops, restaurants and housing.

Portland Press Herald | July 15, 2015 | Read the full article>>

http://www.pressherald.com/2015/07/15/biddeford-ready-to-redevelop-on-incinerator-site/


Regional Industry Cluster Analysis Client: Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission | Study Area: Central NH Region

The Central NH Regional Planning Commission retained Camoin Associates to conduct an industry cluster analysis for the Central New Hampshire Region. The goals of the study were to identify strong and potential growth industries in the region, based on changes in employment and the relative concentration of employment in industries over time. In addition, the study sought to answer the question: Are there industry clusters that support the region’s largest industries, in which the region is at a competitive advantage to grow and maintain?

Based upon an examination of employment and industry data at the six-digit NAICS level (North American Industrial Classification System), Camoin found that the region does not have true clusters (in the sense that strong interdependencies do not exist between firms), but that an opportunity exists to begin cultivating clusters in Business & Financial Services; Medical Services; Arts & Entertainment; and Information Technology sectors. These clusters were selected based on their ability to provide good employment opportunities, build a stronger high-tech foundation in the region, and, in the case of Arts & Entertainment, enhance the high quality of life found in the region, which is one of the reasons that innovative entrepreneurs locate there to begin with.

In addition, this study pointed to the importance of regionalism in future economic development planning initiatives. While the Central NH Region may not currently contain true clusters of its own, it can build on emerging strengths and integrate its growth sectors and potential clusters with others outside the immediate region to create opportunities for cluster development going forward.

Project Highlights:

Analysis of Employment Data Over Time Identification of Target Industry Sectors Recommendations for Future Economic Development Planning Process


Village of Lyons Falls Economic Analysis and Tourism Asset Study Client: Bergmann Associates, Village of Lyons Falls, NY | Study Area: Lyons Falls, NY

Lyons Falls is a small village in Lewis County, New York, positioned in the foothills of the Adirondacks and the greater Tug Hill region. The village of Lyons Falls is best known for its stunning 70-foot waterfall, and the place where the Moose River meets the Black River. With a variety of natural resources and historic sites, the village of Lyons Falls offers for the opportunity for many outdoor recreational activities, including 4-wheeling, fishing, hiking, kayaking, skiing, and snowmobiling.

As part of the economic and market analysis, Camoin Associates provided insights about regional and local economic trends, to help the Village identify possible targeted industries that offer capacity for growth and fit within Village goals. With the help of village stakeholders, we conducted interviews to learn more about local assets, values, and challenges.

Next, we prepared the tourism asset study, which reviewed prior regional planning, and updates existing research on the economic impacts of tourism. The study was designed to help the Village understand its unique assets and goals as well as its place within a larger region. The study assessed tourism assets such as the availability of lodging and food, plus activities and activity-support infrastructure including boat launches, trails, and snowmobiling resources.

Later work involved “deep dives” into selected industries including tourism, businesses, health services, and agribusiness We chose these industries because they are expected to be opportunities for economic growth as well as opportunities to leverage the lower-cost green energy produced by the local hydropower facility.

Project Highlights: Stakeholder Interviews Evaluating Local Tourism Assets Leverage Hydropower Facility


Brownfield Opportunity Area Market and Financial Feasibility Analysis Client: City of Auburn, NY | Study Area: Auburn, NY

Camoin Associates teamed with Bergmann Associates to complete an analysis of a Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) in the City of Auburn, located in Central New York. Camoin Associates conducted a market analysis of the Auburn Sparks Area, located in the city’s downtown along the Owasco River to determine future development potential. Camoin Associates provided the city with realistic options to transform the downtown area’s vacant and underutilized properties. Our work helped position and promote a key site on a prominent corner in downtown which is now under development for a historic renovation. We were also able to help revise another section of downtown, including a road realignment and change in use, to capture the demand we saw evidenced for higher-end downtown living.

Project Highlights:

Developer Interviews and Solicitation Redevelopment Planning Demographic Analysis Retail Sales Leakage/Surplus Analysis Retail Use Feasibility Study Market Segmentation Analysis


Tidewater Site Market Analysis Client: Beta Group | Study Area: Tidewater Site, City of Pawtucket

Located about an hour south of Boston, Pawtucket is home to several downtown sites along the Seekonk River which have been considered for potential development in recent years. Beta Group retained Camoin Associates to look further into one of these parcels, known as the Tidewater Site, for its development possibilities. Camoin completed a market analysis to determine the most suitable use for the parcel based on the neighborhood and surrounding region. Through market research and several interviews with key members of the real estate community around Pawtucket, Camoin determined that higher-end residential rental development seemed to be the most appropriate major use type of the site. It was also recommended that based on the site’s proximity to the Seekonk River, a portion of the site could be devoted to non-motorized boating rentals and retail that caters to boaters.

Project Highlights:

Real Estate Market Analysis Potential marine-use analysis Socioeconomic analysis


Residential Development Market Analysis Client: Grondin Corporation | Study Area: Scarborough, ME

The Grondin Corporation, a real estate development company, was preparing plans for a major residential development in the Town of Scarborough, ME. The town encouraged the developer to increase the density of the proposal and add townhome style buildings to the mix. Camoin Associates was hired to examine the market feasibility of the 236-unit, multi-phase development project.

The analysis examined residential market trends and conditions, and identified key target markets where there will be the highest housing demand over the next five years. The results found sufficient projected future demand for housing in Scarborough for the developer to move ahead with the proposal. The market analysis found that age 55-plus households would be the primary target market with recommendations for units to range in price between $300,000 and $400,000. Specific recommendations were provided on phasing schedule, unit mix and size, amenities, and price points.

Project Highlights:

Residential Unit Demand Projection and Site Capture Potential Target Market Segmentation Housing Unit Mix and Price Point Recommendations Absorption and Phasing Analysis


Tab 5: References Kimberly Baptiste, AICP, Project Manager Bergmann Associates Phone: (585) 232-5137 x323 Email: [email protected] Project: (1) Village of Lyons Falls Economic Analysis and Tourism Asset Study and (2) the City of Auburn Brownfield Opportunity Area Market and Financial Feasibility Analysis Stephen Eldridge, Town Manager Town of Berwick, ME Phone: (270) 698-1101 Email: [email protected] Project: Prime Tanning Site Redevelopment Market Analysis Brian Phinney, Chief Operating Officer City of Biddeford, ME Phone: (270) 571-0032 Email: [email protected] Project: 3 Lincoln Street Market Analysis & Redevelopment Strategy Patrick McMahon, Director Town of Suffield, CT Phone: (860) 668-3849 Email: [email protected] Project: Ffyler Place Mixed-Use Market Analysis, Feasibility & Impact Analysis George Carfagno, Vice President Diversified Realty Advisors, LLC Phone: (201) 236-3949 Email: [email protected] Project: Hudson Heritage Mixed Use Development Analysis Kristina Egan, Executive Director GPCOG Brownfields Program Phone: (207) 774-9891 Email: [email protected] Project: Steep Falls Village Improvement Plan Daniel Stevenson Economic Development Director Phone: (207) 591-8101 Email: [email protected] Project: Biddeford 3 Lincoln Street Market Analysis and Redevelopment Strategy Additional references available upon request.

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Tab 6: Workload Commitments As mentioned in the Workload Management Techniques section, Camoin Associates can provide the services described in the RFQ/P with our existing resources. We ensure projects are completed on time and to our client’s satisfaction, as based on our client satisfaction survey. Furthermore, we discuss internal workload on a weekly basis and shift responsibilities as needed to ensure timely execution of tasks without overloading staff. Based on analysis of our current and projected workload, Camoin has both the capacity and the availability to perform the Strategic Planning Services for the State of New Hampshire Lakes Region Facility. Likewise, our partners, Credere Associates, LLC, have sufficient available staff resources to complete the project on the schedule noted in this proposal.


Tab 7: Subconsultant Information Credere Associates, LLC Credere was formed in 2007 by Theresa and Rip Patten when they acquired the Portland, Maine, office of Jacobs Edwards and Kelcey.

Credere is Italian for “to believe”, and at Credere Associates, LLC (Credere) we believe that the path to true prosperity is realized when you combine community revitalization, economic development, environmental remediation and engineering. Credere specializes in the development and execution of Brownfields Programs that specifically create community and economic development.

Credere’s redevelopment-based planning approach successfully helps municipalities and planning commissions transition projects beyond the assessment and planning phase of Brownfields and into actual cleanup and redevelopment. Brownfields projects that Credere is/was involved in are leveraging over $180 million in private investment and over $50 million in other public funding. A brief list of successful Brownfields redevelopment projects and the amounts of leveraged funds include the following:

Prime Tanning, Berwick – $25M (in Progress) Eastern Fine Paper, Brewer - $20M State Street School, Brewer - $9.5M Middle School, Brewer – $8M Mason’s Brewing, Brewer - $2M Sanford Mill, Sanford - $11M Thompson’s Point, Portland - $20M (in

Progress) N. Berwick Woolen Mill, N. Berwick - $9M Marble Block, Biddeford, ME - $2M (in

Progress) Seton Hospital, Waterville - $11M (in Progress) Riverdam Mill, Biddeford - $11M Emery School, Biddeford - $7M Lincoln Mill, Biddeford - $50M (in Progress) Webster School, Auburn – $12M Adams School, Portland - $5M Unity Grammar School, Unity, ME - $2M

In recognition of exemplary Brownfields redevelopment, the City of Brewer’s Eastern Fine Paper Site (pictured above), the Caleb Foundation’s North Berwick Woolen Mill Site, and the City of Sanford’s Sanford Mill Site each were awarded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 Phoenix Award for excellence in Brownfields Redevelopment in 2009, 2010, and 2013, respectively; the only Phoenix Awards ever awarded for projects in Maine. We believe this success is unparalleled in the Brownfields industry and highlights Credere’s ability to fully leverage the Brownfields program.

Redeveloped Eastern Fine Paper Site for Modular Fabrication, Brewer, ME


Credere Staff Rip Patten, PE, LSP, LEED-AP Environmental Engineer Mr. Patten will serve as the Environmental Engineer and will be responsible for existing conditions documentation, support for community outreach and public presentations, and perform Brownfields related evaluations. He is well qualified for this role as Mr. Patten holds a BS degree in Environmental Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and has over 20 years of experience performing Brownfields Assessments and Cleanups. Mr. Patten currently serves as the Program Manager for the SMPDC, GPCOG, Nashua, CRDC, SRPC, CNHRPC, Bangor and Sanford EPA funded Brownfields Programs. Mr. Patten previously managed the EMDC, Brewer, Westbrook, SNHPC, NRPC, LRPC, Lewiston, and Maine DEP Brownfields Programs. Mr. Patten has extensive experience and knowledge in leveraging EPA Brownfields funding as well as use of public private partnerships to facilitate site redevelopment. He is a professional engineer (PE) in the States of New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts, a Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional (LSP), and a LEED-accredited professional by the US Green Building Council.

Workload Commitment and Capacities We perform 12-month workload projections on a quarterly basis and, based on the previous version, we have determined that we have both capacity and availability to perform this work.


Tab 8: Other Information Not Applicable


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Proposal for Strategic Planning Services : Lakes Region ... · Proposal Summary The State of New Hampshire currently owns the Lakes Region Facility encompassing 27 buildings and roughly