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COVER LETTER <br />December 20, 2024 <br />Dear Mr. Michael Grochala and Proposal Evaluation Committee, <br />Oertel Architects and our team of consultant partners are very pleased to submit this proposal for the design and construction <br />of the Lino Lakes Public Works Facility. We are well versed in the design of this type of facility and possess the technical <br />expertise needed to meet the City's high standards. Our design practice is centered on municipal architecture that holistically <br />betters the greater community health and well-being for which our projects reside. Our overall team has been assembled based <br />on previous and current working relationships that will further this goal. <br />Experts in Municipal Infrastructure Services and Operations and Fleet Based Facilities. Our work as public works and municipal <br />architects has defined Oertel Architects in our 28+ year history. Our passion and fascination with this type of project has driven <br />our expert qualifications. Oertel will lead the entire planning, design and construction project. We are an award -winning Public <br />Works Facility design firm. We have worked in every region of Minnesota, planning and designing over 100 separate facilities <br />and comprehensive studies. We are a sought-after resource around the entire Midwest for the planning and design of public <br />works facilities, working on projects in North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin. <br />A proven engaged collaborative process. While we do consider ourselves expert in these facilities, our real expertise is derived <br />from engaging operational staff to design their facility for them. We really focus each stage of our process on listening with the <br />people who will live and work within this new building, providing them a facility that meets their needs, while benefiting from <br />our collective experience. <br />Responsive and Responsible high design. Public Works Facilities are often seen as strictly utilitarian. While they are technical <br />in nature, that does not preclude the facilities from providing spaces that promote employee well-being. Our design work <br />focuses on including real materials, access to daylight and views, and integrating other sustainable strategies economically and <br />responsibly into your design solution to create a beautiful and functional building. <br />Work capacity. We understand that the City has planned for construction in 2025. As this type of facility is our area of <br />expertise, and these projects are the bulk of the work type in our office, we are well situated to provide services for your <br />department within your stated schedule. <br />This is a project for which we are very excited to have the opportunity to be the City's partner. If you have any questions, please <br />feel free to reach out and contact me at any time. We hope the following pages will demonstrate our commitment to elevating <br />the structures that meet your operational goals and long-term vision. <br />Sincerely, <br />Thomas Stromsodt, AIA — Vice President <br />Oertel Architects, Ltd. <br />(qtk <br />ARCHITECTS <br />