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17901 Von Karman Avenue • Su i te 600 • I r v ine • Ca l i f o rn ia 92614 310. 773. 7746 Of f i ce • 888. 853. 8399 Fax

Emai l : kbe l l@l ight ingpar tners in tegra ted.com

Statement of Qualification

LIGHTING PARTNERS INTEGRATED, (LPI) is a California based company providing multi-design solutions and property development services throughout Southern and Northern California.

LPI provides technical support, and valued added engineering solutions, to enhance project value, mitigate risk, and reduce liabilities associated with industrious development projects.

Prepared By:

Kevin Bell LIGHTING PARTNERS INTEGRATED 17901 Von Karman Avenue Suite 600

Irvine, CA 92614 kbell@lightingpartnersintegrated

P: 310.773.7746



Table of Contents Page

1.0 Executive Summary.….………………………………………………………………………. A

2.0 Description of Services..……………………………………………………………………… B

3.0 Bio & Resume...…………..........………………………………………………………………. C

4.0 Work Experience…………...…………………………………………………………………. D

5.0 Company Information.….........................……………………………………………………. E

6.0 Company Flyer.…......................................……………………………………………………. F

Executive Summary

LIGHTING PARTNERS INTEGRATED (LPI) is a DBE/SBE firm that provides a complete range of Development Services for residential commercial and industrial projects of any size. Our capabilities include the following: due diligence & project research, feasibility studies, building permit processing, planning submittal local state and federal government agencies, valued engineering, and real estate development solutions.

LPI specializes in evaluating all aspects of the development process, from its comprehensive due diligence process, program management, as well as design and construction. Our responsibilities include entitlement, plan review, community outreach, planning submittals, building permits, contract administration, and construction management.

LPI assists our clients in every aspect of the development process, and to do so in a thorough and professional manner. Our goal is to deliver a quality product on projects of all sizes and budgets..

Our success as a company is truly about working together as a team. All parties of our consulting team are confident in each other’s abilities and commitment to succeed in completing the overall project task.

We maintain a vigilant focus on quality of service and we pride ourselves on being both adept and efficient in maintaining best business practices and utilizing traditional design standards. Some of our clients include: SKANSKA USA, SystemOne, BANTON Construction, UCONN, Connecticut Department of Administrative Service, just to name a few.

Our clients rely on our ability to meet their needs and excel beyond expectations. We do so through commitment, perseverance and expertise. We take pride in every aspect of our work and its shared by every team member throughout the project life cycle. As a member of the overall project team we strive to keep our clients happy.

Every team member is an active participant in the success of the entire project, providing comprehensive involvement from the initial concept through final occupancy. Ultimately, quality and speed to take action are our highest priorities.

17901 Von Karman Avenue • Su i te 600 • I rv ine • Ca l i f orn ia 92614 310. 773. 7746 Of f i ce • 888. 853. 8399 Fax


Statement of Qualifications



Description of Service

Established in December 2015, LPI is solely owned and operated in the state of California. Our background and experiences fits the growing needs of a diverse and challenging development industry. LPI’s service includes planning, environmental consulting, architectural conceptual design, construction management, project management, and program development. LPI has a unique business model for executing multi-design development task and our team comprises of professionals, consultants and consulting firms.


Management Services: LPI management capabilities are consistent with its technical goals. Time sensitive scheduling budgetary maneuvering is an important part of the development process.

Project Management Pre-Construction MeetingsProgram Management Weekly Progress UpdatesCost Estimating Status Reports

Developer Services: As a Development consultant LPI is committed to identifying transactions with the highest capital return with minimal or marginal risk. In addition LPI adds value by mitigating risk optimizing capital performance and eliminating challenges associated with industrious development projects.

Site Assessments Contract AdminstrationPlanning & Program Construction ManagementDevelopment

Processing Services: The research and planning process provides critical information to determine viability and the integrity of a project. Preliminary planning is an important part of the development process, which establishes local government and community support. Furthermore it provides a forum to identify goals and objectives of the development team.

Due Diligence Entitlements (Beer & Wine)Pre-Construction Research Report Utility CoordinationPlanning & Community Outreach Construction PermittingInvestment Proposal




Residential: Design Development and Construction ManagementMulti-FamilyMulti-Housing Development

Commercial: Multi-Design Development and Construction ManagementRetail Banking & FinanceRestaurant Office BuildingEntertainment Hospitality

Industrial: Project Development Environmental Management Aerospace & Defense Warehouses Petroleum Storage UnitsGovernment Manufacturing

Design: Architectural Concepts Floor PlansConceptual Lighting Design ElevationsPreliminary Design Phase Cost EstimatingRenderings Site SurveysValue Engineering Peer Review

Kevin Bell is President & CEO of Lighting Partners Integrated Corp. a California based company located in The City of Irvine. His consulting service functions include Multi-Design Development, Environmental Assessments, Project & Construction Management.

Current responsibilities include Site Assessment: property evaluation, due diligence, strategic alliance, negotiates real transactions. Site Development: Site Planning & Design, Pre-Planning meetings, Interface with City Planner officials, Facilitate Entitlement process and or Conditional Use Permit, Design Development: Coordinate Architectural/Engineering construction documents, Civil Engineering Package, Soils Testing, Architectural Landscape, etc. Permit Processing: Implement permit process, utility coordination, and demolition, Coordinate construction bid package schedule pre-construction meetings, construction management.

Kevin was born in Neptune New Jersey a small neighborhood community where he began a career as a construction laborer. After one (1) year of being a construction laborer he decided designing buildings was the preferred career of choice. Shortly thereafter Kevin enrolled at Union Technical Institute, a regional technical school located in Neptune New Jersey. There he studied Computer Aided Design & Engineering Drawing. After earning an Associates Certificate Kevin began his career working at SAMUEL P. ABATE Architect & Associates. After several years with the firm Kevin enrolled at the University Of Tuskegee School Of Architecture.

Kevin developed multiple talents throughout his career with various architectural & engineering firms, as well as major corporations. The responsibilities included, project designer, team leader, project manager, account executive, business development manager, and managing director. Industries served include Residential housing developments, Commercial office, hospitality, & retail developments, Industrial warehouses, Churches and Educational facilities. Over the years Kevin discovered his background fit a constant changing, industrious development industry, and began creating alliances with various private and public sector organizations.

Kevin is also engaged in the nationwide initiative regarding redevelopment within urban communities throughout major cities in America. Kevin served as Vice Chairman of Membership, for the URBAN LAND INSTITUTE “ULI”, member of International Council Shopping Centers “ICSC”, also served as Political Affairs Committee member for BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION “BIA”. Kevin is an active member of the political process in supporting the state of California, and the nation’s bi-partisan initiative for emerging countries. Today, Kevin devotes time launching business partnership, and is an active proponent of community outreach, and redevelopment initiatives.

17901 Von Karman Avenue • Su i te 600 • I rv ine • Ca l i f orn ia 92614 310. 773. 7746 Of f i ce • 888. 853. 8399 Fax


Bio & Resume


KEVIN BELLTelephone: 310.773.7746 •Email: [email protected]

MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS QUALIFICATIONS

An accomplished Architecture and Engineering project development professional. An innovative communicatorwell established in creating new client relations marketing sales and business development strategies. A provenleader and special ability to create alliances strategic partners long term relationships and implementing workablemarketing and sales goals and objectives. Established background in areas of architecture engineering andconstructions disciplines

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Implemented strategic sales goals for architecture and engineering program•Managing Director for environmental assessments (real estate acquisitions) completed project $100,000.00program• Established new accounts throughout the western US with retailers local municipals and major corporations(average sales accumulation $5,000,000.00 over a three year period)• Implemented and formed strategic partnerships and alliances between large mid-size corporations and smallbusiness owners

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:PROJECT MANAGER

• Completed entitlements planning & building permit process for new construction tenant improvement interior remodelssignage & re-imaging program throughout Southern Central and Northern California

• Completed retail restaurants new construction and interior remodels program: total project valued $30,000,000.00completed entitlement planning building & safety process within 18 months. (YUMS BRANDS)

• Completed fuel stations new construction and interior remodels signage and re-imaging program: total project valued$10,000,000.00 completed Planning Building & Safety process within 18 months. (BP OIL)

• Completed fuel systems design and construction administration for Warner Bros. Studio: total project valued$1,500,000.00

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

12/09-Present LPI EAST, LLC (President & CEO) Owner of Electrical Wholesale Distribution Company

04/04-04/09 Tait & Associates Inc. Consultant (Business Development), Santa Ana CA

• Establish new business accounts thru marketing and sales effort to national retailer’s government agencies and Fortune500 companies

02/09-06/09 QFI Inc. Residential Developer, Consultant (Project Manager), Mount Vernon New York

• Processed planning applications attended Planning Board and Commission meetings and completed conditions ofapproval

11/2000-11/03 Tait & Associates Inc., Project Manager, Santa Ana CA

• Executed multi-site design & development projects• Completed due diligence and research reports thru local municipalities county state and related agencies• Coordinated design and construction documents process• Processed applications for Planning and Building & Safety approval• Coordinated utilities planning with power water sewer and phone companies

Tait & Associates Inc. Business Development, Santa Ana CA

• Created new accounts and expanding existing client base• Solicit sales and marketing materials• Created sales leads through industry trade shows, conferences, workshops, networking events membership organizationand publications• Completed sales cycle thru direct door to door phone calls and closing transactions

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:

00/95-00/97 J.F. Design System Architecture & Interior Design, Atlanta Georgia

• Field survey for existing property conditions• Design & Draft preliminary and construction drawings for commercial and residential developments• Design floor plans, interior elevations, site plans, reflected ceiling plans, and electrical layouts• Interface with client, architect, and engineer, to resolve design functions• Consult with local city agency for zoning ordinances, and code requirements

00/94-00/95 International Banking Technology Inc. Design Associate, Norcross Georgia

• Design and Development in store banking facilities floor plans and exterior elevations• Develop shop drawings for millwork such as cabinets counters workstations and desk drawers• Prepare architectural drawings using Versa CADD software• Create and prepare MEP drawings and security plans• Consult with bank client to determine space planning and project expectation

00/88-00/94 AT&T Network Systems, Engineering Drafting, Atlanta Georgia

• Create mechanical drawings for central office facilities• Interface with engineering for equipment installation•Maintained a consistent productivity level of 50 to 100 projects per work week• Composed layouts for lighting, cabling, and floor plans• Assist in training, and supervising new hires within cable network systems, and installation group

EDUCATION:

1985 – 1986 Union Technical Institute, Neptune NJMajor: Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided DesignDegree: Associates Certificate

1987 – 1989 Tuskegee University, Tuskegee ALMajor: ArchitectureDegree: N/A

UCONN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING BUILDING LPI is the wholesale electrical distributor that provided light fixtures and lighting controls package This 115,000-square-foot facility includes state-of-the-art laboratory space for interdisciplinary research, and will accommodate student and faculty growth in fields such as bio-nanoengineering and cyber-physical systems engineering.

Owner Name: State of Connecticut Sector: Higher Education Location: Storrs, Connecticut Service: Design Build project delivery Date of Completion: July 2017 Construction value: $95M

Work Experience


ALEXION WORLD HEADQUARTERS LPI was the wholesale electrical distributor that provided light fixtures, lighting controls, cable and wire Alexion’s new 14-story global headquarters will combine research, operational and administrative functions into a single, state-of-the-art facility as we expand our global mission to transform the lives of patients with severe and life-threatening rare diseases.

Owner Name: Alexion Pharmaceuticals Global World Headquarters Sector: Pharmaceuticals Location: New Haven, Connecticut Service: Construction Date of Completion: July 2016 Construction value: $140M

Work Experience


WEST POINT SCIENCE CENTER RENOVATION: LPI provided the generators and the switchgear systems

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has awarded a $105 million contract to Walsh Construction Company II LLC of Chicago for the completion of Phase 2, the second and final phase, of the West Point Science Center renovation project.

Owner Name: Army Corps of Engineers Sector: Higher Education Location: West Point, New York Service: Construction Date of Completion: February 2012 Construction value: $105M

Work Experience


Naugatuck Valley Community College Founders Hall Renovations - Center for Health Sciences & Campus Site Improvements LPI provide switchgear and light fixtures

As Construction Manager at Risk for the State of Connecticut, Morganti managed the demolition, renovation, reconstruction and additions to the existing Founders Hall Building at Naugatuck Valley Community College.

Owner Name: State of Connecticut Sector: Higher Education Location: Waterbury Connecticut Service: Construction Management at Risk Date of Completion: February 2017 Construction value: $38,041,416

Work Experience


STEM Residence HallConstruction has begun on the new $79 million, 210,000-square-foot, multistory residence hall for students in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The dormitory is the first project awarded under the ambitious Next Generation Connecticut program, which aims to put UConn at the forefront of research and innovation. The residence hall, to be located near the Hale and Ellsworth dorms, will include STEM educational facilities along with 727 student beds, including 23 that are fully compliant with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. The project began in November, with completion slated for summer 2016. LPI was responsible for providing the light fixtures package and lighting controls Owner Name: State of Connecticut Sector: Higher Education Location: Storrs, Connecticut Service: Design Build project delivery Date of Completion: July 2016 Construction value: $105M

Work Experience


C E N T R A L H I G H S C H O O L B R I D G E P O R TC O N N E C T I C U TS C H O O L C O N S T R U C T I O N

Renovate to new of the existing 284,000SF structure including all new electrical, mechanical, security systems, technology and the addition of a new auxiliary gymnasium and media center.

LPI was responsible for providing the switchgear and generators

Owner Name: State of Connecticut Sector: Higher Education Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut Service: Construction Manager Date of Completion: July 2016 Construction value: $55M

Work Experience




COMPANY HISTORY Established December 2015, solely owned, operated in the state of California. LPI background and experience fits the growing needs of a diverse and challenging development industry. LPI’s team of professional experience includes Planning, Engineering, Environmental Management, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, and Program Development.

COMPANY DATA SHEETPresident & CEO: Kevin D Bell Year Founded: 2015 Organization Form: California Employees: 1-10Location: Irvine CaliforniaDUNS: 080154655EIN: 81-0835824

NAICS CODES & CERTIFICATIONS MTA: SBE Certification Metropolitan Transportation Authority:Metro File # 7284 NAICS CODES: 541490 541512 541410 541618

Caltrans: DBE Certification Department of Transportation:Firm Number: 43407 NAICS CODES541490 541512 541410 541618 C8765 C8766 I7388

LAUSD: SBE CertificationLos Angeles Unified School District: Firm Number: NAICS CODES:541490 236220 423610

Company Information


Lighting Partners Integrated (LPI) provides a complete range of multi-design Development Services for residential, commercial and industrial projects of any size. We assist our clients in every aspect of the design & development process, and we do so in a thorough and professional manner. Our goal is to deliver a quality service on projects of all sizes and budgets.

Lighting Partners Integrated • 17901 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 600 • Irvine, California 92614 Office 310.773.7746 • Fax 888.853.8399 • Email: [email protected]

INDUSTRIES SERVED:• Retail• Restaurant• Entertainment•Office Building• Hospitality• Education• Aerospace & Defense• Petroleum• Government• Storage Units Manufacturing• Transportation

STAFF:• Planners• Engineers• Environmental Consultants• Architects• Construction Managers• Project and Program Developers

MANAGEMENT:• Project & Program Management• Cost Estimating• Pre-Construction Meetings• Status Reports• Site Evaluation• Planning & Program Development• Contract Administration• Construction Management• Government Affairs

PLANNING & PERMITTING:• Pre-Construction Research Report• Planning & Development/ Due Diligence• Community Outreach• Entitlements• Utility Coordination• Building & Safety Permits• Project Cost Analysis

DESIGN:• Conceptual Designs of Lighting Floor

Plans Elevations• Site & Interior Space Planning• Cost Estimating• Site Surveys• Preliminary & Finished Design• Renderings and Value Engineering

LPI CAPABILITIES & SERVICES

UCONN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING BUILDINGLPI is the wholesale electrical distributor that provided light fixtures and lighting controls.

ALEXION WORLD HEADQUARTERSLPI was the wholesale electrical distributor that provided light fixtures, lighting controls, cable and wire.

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