Memorandum To: JEE From: DKI Date: September 23, 2016 Re: Oppenheim Architecture Proposal I have reviewed the Oppenheim Architecture proposal and based on the document alone, without knowing anything about the firm, would not proceed on the terms proposed. Generally, Oppenheim Architecture is proposing that you pay $100,000 in advance for an "initial concept design" of GSJ that is to be developed over a six week period. The program information appears to be somewhat detailed, but there is no statement as to total projected program area, structure sizes, etc. As discussed below, there should also be greater specificity in the deliverables so that you can ensure that you are receiving value for your design money. Payment ought to be tied to stages and your satisfaction with specific deliverables within each stage of the Initial Concept Design phase. For what it is worth, this seems like a substantial amount of money for a concept design, and because of the lack of specificity and the requirement of full payment of the design fee in advance, you will not be able to ensure that the fees will be limited to the initial $100,000, especially in light of the usual give and take and multiple revisions ordinarily required during the course of design development. Rough notes of my specific concerns with the proposal as written are set forth below: 1. Section 1.1 Commencement: • Oppenheim is requiring you to provide them with a 3D topographical survey of the Island in CAD format. Do you have such a survey available? If not, are you going to have to commission one in order for Oppenheim to start the work? • Oppenheim also requires a survey with existing buildings. Same question. • Oppenheim requires you to provide engineering studies, but does not specify what engineering studies it requires. Again, what particular engineering studies will you need to provide, how much will it cost? Why is that not specified in this proposal? And why is tha