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Home My WebLink AboutERIC DEMPSEY ARCHITECT, LLC Bid Document (20)S TAT E M E N T O F Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S Continuing Professional Architectural & Engineering Consulting Ser vices (CCNA) Submitted in response to the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Solicitation No. RFQ # 26-07-01 Prime Contract: Discipline 1: Architect Prepared for City of Sunny Isles Beach — Purchasing Dept. Submission date Friday, August 14, 2026 — 11:00 AM (DemandStar.com) Prepared by Dempsey Design DEMPSEY DESIGN COVER · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 1 OF 113←→↑ C O N T E N T S Table of Contents P R O P O S A L Executive Summary 3 Submittal Requirements Matrix 4 1 . C O M PA N Y I N F O R M AT I O N About Us 6 Location & Responsiveness 7 Licenses & Certifications 8 Certificates, Licences & Insurance 9–23 2 . Q UA L I F I C AT I O N S Understanding the City of Sunny Isles Beach 25 Our Design Philosophy 26 Our Services 27 Our Network 28 Featured Project 29 Golden Beach Wellness Center 30–32 Urban Roast Restaurant 33–35 Gelato & Co 36–37 Godfrey House 38–39 Gaoqian Guesthouses 40–42 Roche Innovation Center 43–44 Splunk Offices — Phase 2 & 3 Expansion 45–46 McCann World Group 47–48 IPG Shanghai Office Portfolio 49–50 Sabic China Research & Design Center 51–52 Jackson County General Services Complex 53–54 Olive Branch Police Headquarters 55–56 Olive Branch Court Building 57–58 Miami Design District Pop-Up — Hui Zhou 59–60 Notable Project Experience (Summary)61–63 Notable Retail Project Experience — Hui Zhou 64 Project Type Mix 65 3 . S TA F F I N G Project Team, Capacity & Key Personnel 67 Resume — Eric J. Dempsey 68 Resume — Hui Zhou 69 Engineering & Design Consultants 70 Reporting Structure (Organisational Chart)71 4 . A P P R OA C H & M E T H O D O L O G Y Technical Capabilities & Experience 73 Project Delivery Process 74 Scheduling 75 Engagement Structure 76 Cost Control 77 Budget Control & Cost Estimation 78 Quality Control / Quality Assurance 79 Complaint Handling & Client Communication 80 5 . R E F E R E N C E S Reference Questionnaires (1–3)82–84 Supplementary Letters of Recommendation 85–90 6 . C O N T R A C T F O R M S Bid Submittal Packet (RFQ pp.36–43)92–99 Questionnaire (RFQ pp.39–40)96–97 Required Affidavits (10)100–109 W-9 Form (supplementary)110 7 . N O C O N T I N G E N T F E E S S TAT E M E N T Statement (FS 287.055(6)(a))111 8 . E X C E P T I O N S Exceptions Statement 112 C LO S I N G Closing 113 DEMPSEY DESIGN TABLE OF CO NTENTS · RFQ # 26 -07 -01 PAGE 2 OF 113←→↑INTRODUCTION E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y DEMPSEY DESIGN EXECUTIVE S UMMARY · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 3 OF 113←→↑ “Curiosity reveals potential. Design gives it form.” P RAC TICE T YP E Principal-Led Architecture & Design ST U D I O West Palm Beach, FL E X PE R IENCE 20+ Years, International FO CUS Civic, Commercial & Hospitality A small, agile architecture practice dedicated to thoughtful design, personal ser vice, and lasting impact. Locally rooted, globally informed. W H AT S E T S U S A P A R T 01 Global Experience, Local Expertise 20+ years of international design leadership grounded in South Florida's context. 02 Hands-On, Principal-Led Design Clients work directly with Eric, start to finish. 03 Purpose-Driven Practice Places that serve people and communities, not just buildings. 04 Adaptive, Agile Process A nimble firm, quick to respond to evolving needs. 05 Cross-Disciplinary Vision Architecture, art, and storytelling integrated throughout. Thank you for considering Dempsey Design. We know every project represents an important investment and a lasting responsibility. Our commitment is to be a trusted partner—bringing thoughtful design, technical rigor, and personal attention from the first conversation through construction. Eric J. Dempsey - NCARB, AIA, CDT, LEED AP INTRODUCTION C O M P L I A N C E Submittal Requirements Matrix REQUIREMENT RFQ REF E R ENCE LOCATI ON I N RESPO NSE STATUS Table of Contents & Executive Summary Addendum #7, Q2 Contents & Executive Summary INCLUDED — SUPPLEMENTARY; NOT REQUIRED MQR #1 — Licensing, Sunbiz “Active” status & proof of insurance RFQ §2.4, §2.10; Add. #2, #7 Section 1 — Licences & Certificates INCLUDED — BROKER CONFIRMATION OF COVERAGE AT TACHED MQR #2 — Three contracts of similar size & scope, 2020–2025 RFQ §2.4, MQR #2; Add. #7, Q3 Golden Beach · Urban Roast · Gelato & Co INCLUDED — SECTION 2 MQR #3 — Three signed reference questionnaires matching MQR #2 RFQ §2.4, MQR #3; Add. #6, Q2 Section 5 INCLUDED — THREE SIGNED QUESTIONNAIRES, SAME PROJECTS AS MQR #2 1. Company Information RFQ §5, Item 1 Section 1 INCLUDED — ERIC DEMPSEY ARCHITECT, LLC D/B/A DEMPSEY DESIGN 2. Qualifications — understanding of the work, project list, references RFQ §5, Item 2; Add. #4, Q23/Q26 Section 2 INCLUDED 3. Staffing — key personnel, org chart, sub- consultants, workload RFQ §5, Item 3; §2.11, §3.5 Section 3 INCLUDED — INCL. §3.5 NO-SUBSTITUTION COMMITMENT 4. Approach / Methodology — cost control, scheduling, QC/QA, complaints RFQ §5, Item 4 Section 4 INCLUDED — ALL FOUR NARRATIVES 5. References — questionnaires and supplementary letters RFQ §5, Item 5 Section 5 INCLUDED — 3 SIGNED QUESTIONNAIRES + 6 SUPPLEMENTARY LET TERS 6. Contract Forms — Bid Submittal packet, RFQ pp.36–43 RFQ §5, Item 6; §6; Add. #4, #5, #7 Section 6 INCLUDED — COMPLETE PACKET IN RFQ PAGE ORDER Questionnaire, RFQ pp.39–40 — “must be included with firm’s proposal” RFQ §6, pp.39–40 Section 6 INCLUDED — ITEMS 1–11 COMPLETED Discipline Acknowledgement Form — Addendum #5 revised version Add. #5; Add. #6, Q1 Section 6 INCLUDED — PRIME: DISCIPLINE 1, ARCHITECTS Bid Submittal Form signature page — failure to sign renders proposal non-responsive RFQ p.43; Add. #7, Q5 Section 6 INCLUDED — EXECUTED Required affidavits — 8 listed, plus anti-human- trafficking and foreign-entity RFQ Affidavits; pp.45, 52 Section 6 INCLUDED — ALL 10, EXECUTED AND NOTARISED 7. No Contingent Fees Statement — signed & notarised FS 287.055(6)(a); RFQ §5, Item 7 Section 7 INCLUDED — ON FIRM LETTERHEAD; RFQ PRESCRIBES NO FORM 8. Exceptions RFQ §5, Item 8; Add. #6, Q8 Section 8 INCLUDED — NO E XCEPTIONS TAKEN W-9 Form Supplementary — not required by RFQ Section 6 INCLUDED — SUPPLEMENTARY Certified Minority Business Enterprise Certification FS 287.055(2)(d) — no points assigned —NOT APPLICABLE — FIRM HOLDS SBE CERTIFICATION, NOT MBE Submitted in response to RFQ # 26-07-01, City of Sunny Isles Beach, as amended by Addenda #1 through #8 — all acknowledged in Section 6. Dempsey Design applies as Prime Consultant under Discipline 1, Architects. Insurance: the Certificate in Section 1 shows current limits; the broker confirmation that follows it verifies the firm can procure the coverage required by Addendum # 4. Per RFQ Section 1.12, certificates are furnished within ten days of notice of award and the required limits will be bound prior to contract execution. DEMPSEY DESIGN COMPLIANCE MATRIX · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 4 OF 113←→↑INTRODUCTION 01 Company Information Firm identity, structure, and standing — RFQ Format Section 1. DEMPSEY DESIGN SECTION 01 · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 5 OF 113←→↑ A B O U T U S What We Do We provide full-ser vice, client-centered Architecture × Interior Design. A family-owned design firm based in South Florida, founded in 2019 by Eric J. Dempsey and Hui Zhou. With roots in luxury retail project management and workplace architecture since 2010, we offer our clients customized, complete design services. C R E ATI V E C O NC EPTS , IN S P IRE D SOLU T I O NS We approach each project by identifying core challenges and delivering thoughtful, innovative solutions. Through careful analysis, iterative testing, and creative design, we present clear, balanced options — empowering you to make informed decisions with confidence. Our design strategy is rooted in understanding your business. We listen closely, aligning our work with your immediate needs and long-term goals to ensure each space performs with purpose. D E S I GN & P ROJE CT DE L I V E RY Whether your project calls for the cost certainty of Design-Bid-Build or the streamlined efficiency of Design-Build, we adapt our services to fit your delivery model. With extensive experience across a range of project types and construction methods, we are equipped to guide you from concept through completion. #DetailedDesign #Permitting #ConstructionDrawings #ContractAdministration Company Information — RFQ Section 5.1 Legal Name / DBA: Eric Dempsey Architect, LLC, d/b/a Dempsey Design Business Structure: Limited Liability Company (LLC), Florida Date Founded: 2019 Home / Local Office: 700 S. Rosemary Avenue, Suite 204, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 · 561-889-0348 Web: www.dempsey-design.com FL Architecture License: AR100935 · Sunbiz: L23000330865 — confirmed "Active" status as of the submission deadline Outstanding / Prior 5-Year Litigation: None — zero outstanding or historical civil or criminal litigation Proof of Insurance: see Certificate of Insurance, this section Decades of Design & Construction Experience ARCHIT EC TURE & I NTERIOR S 2005–09 First Horizon Prototype Interior Retail Office · TX · 2005 Gulfport Hotel & Harbor Shops Mixed-Use Hotel & Planning · Gulfport, MS · 2008 Jackson County General Services Complex Government Office · Pascagoula, MS · 2009 2010–14 Sabic China Research & Design Center Office & Laboratory · Shanghai, China · 2010 GSK R&D Center Office & Laboratory · Shanghai, China · 2011 Arvato Offices, Shipping / Logistics · Shanghai, China · 2011 2015–19 HualYuan Mixed-Use Public Space · Shanghai, China · 2016 Adidas Employee Experience Center Office / Training · Shanghai, China · 2016 Splunk — Phase 2 & 3 Office Expansion · Shanghai, China · 2016 Fila 5G Flagship Store Concept Retail · Shanghai, China · 2019 The L-Hub Community Center · Shanghai, China · 2019 2020–24 Hotel Monochrome Hotel Interior · Nanjing, China · 2020 Yueqing Pavilion Entertainment Space · Shanghai, China · 2021 Gaoqian Guesthouses Hotel Historic Adaptation · Gaoqian, China · 2021 Gelato & Co. Restaurant · Jupiter, FL · 2023 2025 Wellness Center Community Building · Golden Beach, FL · 2025 Urban Roast Restaurant · West Palm Beach, FL · 2025 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 DEMPSEY DESIGN A BOU T US · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 6 OF 113←→↑COMPANY INFO O U R L O C AT I O N Location & Responsiveness Dempsey Design works from 700 S. Rosemary Avenue in downtown West Palm Beach, in the Rosemary Square district. The Government Center at 18070 Collins Avenue is a 60–70 minute drive using the I-95 express lanes — a trip the Principal makes regularly — or a comparable journey by Brightline from the station eight minutes’ walk from our door. Under RFQ Section 2.5 the hourly rate is all-inclusive of travel, so the City pays nothing for our distance. What follows is what our location means in practice for a City Project Manager who needs an architect on site. 60–70 min DRIVE TO 180 70 COLLINS AVE VIA I-95 EXP RES S LANES ~56 min BRIGHTL I NE, WPB → AVENTURA 3 MILES FROM GOVE RN MENT CE NTER $0 T RAVE L BILLE D TO THE CIT Y RFQ §2.5, ALL -INCLUSIVE RATE 24 hrs ON S I T E FROM REQUEST AT THE CIT Y’S CA LL O F F I C E LOC ATI O N — D O W N TO W N WE ST PA L M B E A C H INTRACOASTALPALM BEACHROSEMARYROSEMARY SQUARESQUARE (CITYPLACE)(CITYPLACE) 0.4 MI0.4 MI 8-MIN WALK8-MIN WALK WPB CITY HALLWPB CITY HALL 401 Clematis St401 Clematis St BRIGHTLINEBRIGHTLINEWPB STATIONWPB STATION 501 Evernia St501 Evernia St DEMPSEY DESIGNDEMPSEY DESIGN 700 S. Rosemary Ave, Ste 204700 S. Rosemary Ave, Ste 204 ROSEMARY SQUARE (CITYPLACE) 0.4 MI 8-MIN WALK WPB CITY HALL 401 Clematis St BRIGHTLINEWPB STATION 501 Evernia St DEMPSEY DESIGN 700 S. Rosemary Ave, Ste 204SAPODILLAROSEMARYQUADRILLEDIXIE HWYOLIVE AVEFLAGLER DBANYAN CLEMATIS DATURA EVERNIA FERN HIBISCUS OKEECHOBEE N 1,000 FT Projected from surveyed coordinates — positions and the scale bar are accurate; drawing style is diagrammatic. Dempsey Design office Brightline WPB station West Palm Beach City Hall FEC / Brightline corridor Walking route to the station Rosemary Square district I-95 E XPRESS SOUTH → SU NNY ISLES BEACH 18070 Collins Avenue · 60–70 minutes via the express lanes Eric Dempsey Architect, LLC DBA: DEMPSEY DESIGN 700 S. Rosemary Avenue, Suite 204 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 Office: 561-889-0348 Mobile: 561-889-0350 Email: ericj@dempsey-design.com Web: www.dempsey-design.com BY R OA D 60–70 minutes I-95 express lanes south to the Golden Glades interchange, then east to Collins Avenue. This is a drive the Principal makes regularly and can confirm from experience, not from a mapping estimate. Under RFQ Section 2.5 the hourly rate is all-inclusive of travel, so travel time and mileage are absorbed by the firm rather than billed to the City. BY R A IL ~56 minutes The Brightline West Palm Beach station at 501 Evernia Street is a four- tenths-of-a-mile walk from our office. West Palm Beach to Aventura runs about 56 minutes; Aventura station sits roughly three miles from the Government Center. For Commission evenings and multi-hour workshops this is often the more reliable option, and it removes traffic risk from the City’s schedule. CONSU LTA N T BE NCH All South Florida Jezerinac Group, E.C. Fennell and Kimley-Horn are West Palm Beach practices; RGD is in Jupiter and Craig A. Smith in Boca Raton. The full team is within the South Florida tri-county area — no out-of-state design office, no time-zone gap, no consultant who has to fly in. RE SPO N SE & AT T ENDANCE CO MMITMENT S On site within 24 hours Anywhere in Sunny Isles Beach, on request from the City’s Project Manager — at no additional travel charge. Same-day telephone response On any item touching safety or a permitting deadline; written acknowledgement of any concern within one business day. Commission & public meetings Eric J. Dempsey will personally attend City Commission meetings, Design Review Committee meetings, and public workshops as required — not a delegate. Weekly during construction Scheduled on-site presence through construction administration, with written field observation reports. Responds to RFQ # 26-07-01, Evaluation Criterion 5 — Location of Proposer, and Section 5, Item 4 (ability to meet desired timelines and deadlines). DEMPSEY DESIGN LOCATION & RESPON SIVENESS · RF Q # 26-0 7-0 1 PAGE 7 OF 113←→↑COMPANY INFO C R E D E N T I A L S Licenses & Cer tifications Eric Dempsey Architect, LLC holds all necessary licenses and certifications required. Including the following: A+ Rated BBB ACC RE D I TED BU S I N ESS RATIN G BBB Accredited Business Rating A+ · ID 92033223 PR EQUALIFICATION CCNA — Architects / Engineers Palm Beach County (county prequalification programme, distinct from Ch. 287.055 F.S.) CERTIFICATION SBE Certified Business Palm Beach County West Palm Beach CERTIFICATION NCARB Certificate National Council of Architectural Registration Boards LICENSE DBPR License FL Dept. of Business & Professional Regulation MEMBERSHIP AIA Membership American Institute of Architects CERTIFICATION CDT Certificate Construction Documents Technologist CERTIFICATION LEED AP Certificate LEED Accredited Professional Our team members are licensed professionals with the expertise and qualifications essential to meet regulatory and industry standards. S U P P O RT I N G D O C U M E N TAT I O N AIA American Institute of Architects Member — Eric J. Dempsey, AIA USGBC U.S. Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional CSI Construction Specifications Institute Construction Documents Technologist Current, verifiable scans of each license, certification and membership listed above are reproduced on the following pages, together with the firm's Certificate of Liability Insurance. LEED Accredited Professional status is held by the Principal, as invited under Addendum # 2. All credentials are active as of the submission date. DEMPSEY DESIGN LICENSES & CERTIFICATI ONS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 8 OF 113←→↑COMPANY INFO C E R T I F I C AT E S Sunbiz — Active Status Required under Minimum Qualification Requirement #1(I): the Proposer must be registered with the Florida Secretary of State through Sunbiz and in “Active” standing as of the submission deadline. Document No. L23000330865. DEMPSEY DESIGN CE RTIFICATES · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 9 OF 113←→↑COMPANY INFO C E R T I F I C AT E S Florida Architecture License DEMPSEY DESIGN CE RTIFICATES · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 1 0 OF 113←→↑COMPANY INFO C E R T I F I C AT E S Florida Architecture License DEMPSEY DESIGN CE RTIFICATES · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 1 1 OF 113←→↑COMPANY INFO C E R T I F I C AT E S Additional State Registrations — NY · AR · DC Eric J. Dempsey is registered as an architect in New York, Arkansas and the District of Columbia in addition to Florida, and holds the NCARB Certificate that supports reciprocal registration. Supplementary to Minimum Qualification Requirement #1, which requires Florida licensure. DEMPSEY DESIGN CE RTIFICATES · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 1 2 OF 113←→↑COMPANY INFO C E R T I F I C AT E S NCARB Cer tificate DEMPSEY DESIGN CE RTIFICATES · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 1 3 OF 113←→↑COMPANY INFO C E R T I F I C AT E S Florida Interior Design License DEMPSEY DESIGN CE RTIFICATES · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 1 4 OF 113←→↑COMPANY INFO C E R T I F I C AT E S Florida Interior Design License DEMPSEY DESIGN CE RTIFICATES · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 1 5 OF 113←→↑COMPANY INFO C E R T I F I C AT E S LEED Accredited Professional DEMPSEY DESIGN CE RTIFICATES · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 1 6 OF 113←→↑COMPANY INFO C E R T I F I C AT E S Construction Documents Technologist DEMPSEY DESIGN CE RTIFICATES · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 1 7 OF 113←→↑COMPANY INFO C E R T I F I C AT E S American Institute of Architects DEMPSEY DESIGN CE RTIFICATES · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 1 8 OF 113←→↑COMPANY INFO C E R T I F I C AT E S Insurance DEMPSEY DESIGN CE RTIFICATES · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 1 9 OF 113←→↑COMPANY INFO C E R T I F I C AT E S Insurance — Broker Confirmation of Coverage Confirmation from Collinsworth Insurance & Risk Management Services, dated 13 August 2026, that Dempsey Design can procure insurance in the types and amounts required by this solicitation — including Professional Liability at the $5,000,000 minimum the City will consider under Addendum # 4 (A18, A27). Per RFQ Section 1.12, certificates of insurance are furnished within ten calendar days of notice of award; the required limits will be bound prior to contract execution. DEMPSEY DESIGN CE RTIFICATES · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 2 0 OF 113←→↑COMPANY INFO C E R T I F I C AT E S Palm Beach County CCNA Prequalification (Architects / Engineers) DEMPSEY DESIGN CE RTIFICATES · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 2 1 OF 113←→↑COMPANY INFO C E R T I F I C AT E S Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Oppor tunity DEMPSEY DESIGN CE RTIFICATES · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 2 2 OF 113←→↑COMPANY INFO C E R T I F I C AT E S Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Oppor tunity DEMPSEY DESIGN CE RTIFICATES · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 2 3 OF 113←→↑COMPANY INFO 02 Qualifications Why Dempsey Design is best qualified, plus relevant project experience — RFQ Format Section 2. DEMPSEY DESIGN SECTION 02 · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 2 4 OF 113←→↑ U N D E R S TA N D I N G T H E C I T Y Understanding the City of Sunny Isles Beach Sunny Isles Beach is not a generic municipal client. It is a two-and-a-half-square-mile barrier island in northeast Miami-Dade County, bounded by the Atlantic on the east and the Intracoastal on the west, with a single arterial spine running its length. Almost every capital project the City undertakes is shaped by that geometry: constrained sites, salt and storm exposure, a road it does not own, and neighbours within a few hundred feet of the work. The notes below describe how we expect task orders under this contract to behave — and why our recent work is a direct fit. A B A RRI ER ISL AND FI RS T, A CITY S ECON D Design here begins with water. FEMA flood elevations, freeboard, and the Florida Building Code’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone provisions govern the ground plane before any programme is set; king tides, salt-laden air, and wind- borne debris govern the assemblies above it. Sea-turtle-conscious exterior lighting and dune protection apply to anything east of Collins. This is precisely the ground we are working on now at the Golden Beach Wellness Center — a civic building seven miles up A1A on the same barrier island, on a compact coastal site with the same flood-elevation and resilience constraints. THE COLLI NS AV ENUE COR RIDO R Collins Avenue is State Road A1A, which places design, permitting, and lane closures within FDOT District 6 jurisdiction alongside the City’s own Public Works permits. The City’s ongoing Collins and Golden Shores undergrounding work, its intersection-safety and off-Collins bicycle initiatives, and its Transportation Master Plan all point the same direction: work in this corridor is as much about maintenance of traffic, pedestrian continuity, and neighbour notification as it is about the finished product. We plan MOT and phasing as a design deliverable, not a contractor afterthought. PE RMI T TING I S A MU LT I-AGENCY PATH The RFQ is explicit that the consultant obtains all approvals. On this island that routinely means the City Building Department and Public Works, Miami-Dade RER/DERM, Miami-Dade Water & Sewer, FDOT District 6 for anything touching A1A, and FDEP or the Army Corps for coastal, seawall, and mangrove work. We sequence these in parallel rather than in series, hold float ahead of the reviews we do not control, and maintain a live permit-tracking log per agency — the approach set out under Scheduling. S MALL, FAST TASK OR DER S — NOT MEG A PROJE CTS This contract caps construction value at $7.5 million and study fees at $500,000, with a $325 hourly ceiling and assignments issued at the City’s discretion or by rotation. That describes a steady stream of modest, quick-turn work: park buildings, facility renovations, adaptive reuse, feasibility studies, plan review, and Commission presentations. It is the work a two-principal firm does well and a large multidisciplinary firm often staffs with its most junior people. Every task order here is led personally by the Principal. W HAT T HE CIT Y’S P UB LISHE D CAP ITAL I M PROVE ME NT PROGRAM TE L L S US Intracoastal Sports Park 158 St & Collins — courts plus a small restroom, storage and staff building. Directly comparable in type and scale to our current civic work. Government Center Annex 18050 Collins — a former restaurant converted to Building Department offices with a café tenancy. Commercial-to-civic adaptive reuse is core Dempsey Design work. Bella Vista Bay Park Restrooms, concession, decking, seawall and mangrove mitigation — waterfront civic amenity requiring DERM and Corps coordination. Le Richelieu / Pelican Park 18126 Atlantic Blvd — a cleared parcel planned as green space extending Pelican Community Park. Site and open-space planning at neighborhood scale. Drawn from the City’s published Active Capital Projects list and Capital Improvement Program (sibfl.gov). The CIP is a rolling five-year program updated annually with the budget; the projects above illustrate the type and scale of architectural work we are positioned to support, not a claim of involvement. Collins Avenue (SR A1A) — the corridor through which most City capital work passes. The barrier island between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal — the constraint behind every site. Golden Beach Wellness Center — coastal civic work on the same barrier island, seven miles north. Responds to RFQ # 26-07-01, Section 5, Item 2 — Qualifications (understanding of the issues and tasks of the project at hand). DEMPSEY DESIGN UNDERSTANDING THE CIT Y · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 2 5 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS A P P R O A C H Our Design Philosophy Complex problems are not solved in a straight line. We ask questions before we draw, we brainstorm broadly, and we work back and forth — testing, discarding, listening, refining. What holds that process together is a fixed centre: every decision is measured against the client’s needs. Certainty is not assumed at the outset; it is earned, narrowing with each cycle until intent, budget and programme converge on a single target. THE CYCL E — EVERY STAGE MEAS UR ED AGAINS T CLIENT NEE DS WE DO NOT GO STRAIGHT FROM A TO B Six stages, and the arrows run both ways. Research sends us back to redefine the need; feedback sends us back to develop. That looping is deliberate — it is where cost and risk are removed, long before anything is built. CLIENT N E ED S SIT AT THE CEN TRE Not the design, not the schedule, not our preferences. Every stage is checked against what the client actually needs from the building, and the loop closes only when the answer is yes. GATE WAY REVIEW — THE GATE BETW EEN PHAS ES NOTHING ADVANCE S WITHOUT A DECISION A Gateway Review separates every phase. Work either passes to the next phase or returns to the team for revision — there is no drifting between stages, and the owner is present at every gate. PRE CISION OVER TIME — T H E CREATIVE Z O N E NARROWS AS CERTAINTY IS E ARNE D, WORKSHOP BY WORKSHOP, S IG N -OFF BY SIGN-OFF, UNTIL IT CLOS ES ON T H E TARG ET DEMPSEY DESIGN OUR DESIGN P HILOSOPHY · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 2 6 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS O U R S E R V I C E S What We Do, Where We Ser ve 0 1 PLANNING Feasibility studies, programming, site planning, and concept design — the foundation before design begins. 0 2 ARCHITECTURE Space planning, building analysis, and site & landscape design, developed through 3D BIM modeling from concept through completion. 03 INTERIOR DESIGN Interior decoration and space design integrated with the building’s architecture from the outset, not treated as an afterthought. 0 4 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Cost estimation, material take-offs, value engineering, construction drawings, and tender & shop drawing review. 0 5 CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION Construction phasing, submittal review, site observation, and final inspection through project close-out. W H E R E W E S E R V E Sunny Isles Beach This solicitation — 60–70 min from HQ West Palm Beach Headquarters South Florida Primary service area Statewide Project experience across Florida International Project experience in China SUNNY ISLES BEACHSUNNY ISLES BEACH 18070 Collins Ave · 60–70 min from HQ18070 Collins Ave · 60–70 min from HQ SUNNY ISLES BEACH 18070 Collins Ave · 60–70 min from HQ DEMPSEY DESIGN OUR SERVI CES · RFQ # 26 -07 -01 PAGE 2 7 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS O U R N E T W O R K Our Network Strong partnerships give wings to everything we do. Architecture is a deeply collaborative practice — it requires the insight and expertise of trusted Structural, MEP, and Civil Engineering consultants to bring inspired concepts into reality. Real estate professionals and developers are equally vital, connecting us to opportunities that allow communities and businesses to grow. Our business approach is rooted in forging and maintaining meaningful relationships. By leveraging a trusted network of consultants, industry peers, and collaborators, Dempsey Design scales our capacity to deliver high- quality, projects with precision, creativity, and professionalism. Our partnerships are not only an extension of our team — they are a key ingredient in achieving successful outcomes for every client we serve. “Each place has its own climate. Harness the winds, and they’ll carry you farther than you ever imagined.” — Eric J. Dempsey - NCARB, AIA, CDT LEED AP T R U S T E D C O N S U LTA N T S & PA R T N E R S DESIGN & ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS Kimley-Horn Craig A. Smith & Associates E.C. Fennell, Inc.Jezerinac Group GENERAL CONTRACTORS Hedrick Brothers Construction John Bell Construction JRM Construction Dade Construction REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMEN T CBRE Cushman & Wakefield Colliers International JLL CIVIC & CULTURAL Norton Museum of Art Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach County DEMPSEY DESIGN O UR NET WORK · RF Q # 2 6-0 7-01 PAGE 2 8 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS F E AT U R E D P R O J E C T Golden Beach Wellness Center A 10,000 SF civic community centre for the Town of Golden Beach, FL — currently in construction administration on the same barrier island, seven miles north of Sunny Isles Beach. DEMPSEY DESIGN FE ATURED PROJECT · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 2 9 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS R E L E VA N T E X P E R I E N C E Golden Beach Wellness Center LO CATION Town of Golden Beach, FL SI ZE 10,000 SF S COPE Design Services CO MP L ETI ON 2026 COST $5,200,000 EXPERT I SE Civic, Community Center Dempsey Design was Lead Architect for this 10,000 SF civic community center for the Town of Golden Beach, FL, under Town Manager Alexander Diaz. Challenges: Located on a compact coastal site with strict zoning and FEMA flood elevation requirements, the project balances architectural character, community identity, and hurricane resilience. The program combines a gym, spa, and community spaces within a constrained footprint while addressing accessibility, circulation, and stormwater management. Our Approach: We developed a spiral-inspired plan and roof form expressing movement, wellness, and community. Working closely with Jezerinac Group and ECF Consultants, we resolved the complex geometry within a resilient concrete structure. The project was fully modeled in Revit, enabling multidisciplinary coordination and continuous cost evaluation throughout design. Benefits: The Golden Beach Wellness Center creates a distinctive civic landmark focused on wellness and community. Its resilient structure, layered shading, and sculptural form create a welcoming destination that promotes health, social connection, and reflects the town's coastal identity. Credit: Town of Golden Beach • Jezerinac Group • ECF Consultants DEMPSEY DESIGN RELEVANT EXPERIENCE · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 3 0 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS P R O J E C T G A L L E R Y Golden Beach Wellness Center DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJE CT GA LLE RY · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 3 1 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS P R O J E C T G A L L E R Y Golden Beach Wellness Center SPIR A L PL AN, COASTAL CONS TRAINTS The spiral plan and roof geometry organise gym, spa and community programme within a constrained coastal footprint. A resilient concrete structure and layered shading respond to FEMA flood elevations and hurricane exposure; the building was modelled entirely in Revit so structural and MEP coordination ran continuously rather than at milestone hand-offs. DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJE CT GA LLE RY · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 3 2 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS R E L E VA N T E X P E R I E N C E Urban Roast Restaurant LO CATION West Palm Beach, FL SI ZE 2,800 SF S COPE Design Services CO MP L ETI ON 2025 COST $800,000 EXPERT I SE Restaurant Dempsey Design served as Lead Architect for this 2,800 SF restaurant fit-out in downtown West Palm Beach, transforming an existing commercial shell into a contemporary hospitality destination. Challenges: Located within a constrained urban shell space, the project faced significant mechanical, landlord, and infrastructure limitations. The existing building provided no practical route for kitchen exhaust or makeup air, requiring an innovative kitchen strategy and careful coordination of building systems. Midway through design, the property was acquired by a new landlord, requiring renewed approvals and alignment between ownership, consultants, and the restaurant operator while maintaining project momentum. Our Approach: Working closely with the client, consultants, and new ownership team, Dempsey Design developed an efficient kitchen and front-of- house layout that maximized functionality within the existing building constraints. The project was fully modeled in Revit, enabling multidisciplinary coordination, cost evaluation, permitting, and clear communication throughout design and construction. Benefits: Urban Roast demonstrates how thoughtful planning, technical coordination, and collaborative problem-solving can transform a challenging shell space into a distinctive hospitality destination that supports operational efficiency while delivering a memorable customer experience. Credit: Azzouz Hospitality • ECF Consultants DEMPSEY DESIGN RELEVANT EXPERIENCE · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 3 3 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS P R O J E C T G A L L E R Y Urban Roast Restaurant BU ILT I N TO A N E XI STING SHELL A 2,800 SF restaurant inserted into an existing commercial shell that offered no practical route for kitchen exhaust or make-up air. Front-of-house and kitchen were planned around that constraint rather than against it, with the whole project modelled in Revit for consultant coordination and permitting. DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJE CT GA LLE RY · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 3 4 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS P R O J E C T G A L L E R Y Urban Roast Restaurant DEL I V ER ED THROUGH A C HANGE OF OWNERSH IP Completed interior and street frontage. Midway through design the property changed hands, requiring renewed approvals from an incoming landlord while the operator's opening date held firm. The project reached closeout in July 2026 without moving that date. DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJE CT GA LLE RY · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 3 5 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS R E L E VA N T E X P E R I E N C E Gelato & Co LO CATION Jupiter, FL SI ZE 1,400 SF S COPE Design Services CO MP L ETI ON 2023 COST $350,000 EXPERT I SE Retail, F&B Dempsey Design served as Lead Architect for this specialty gelato shop, transforming an existing retail space into a refined hospitality environment that reflects the client's Italian brand identity. Challenges: The project required integrating imported Italian gelato equipment and custom casework within an existing retail shell governed by strict landlord design standards. Mechanical ventilation, plumbing coordination, electrical loading, and health department requirements all had to be accommodated within a compact footprint while preserving the clean, minimalist aesthetic central to the brand. Our Approach: Dempsey Design led the architectural design, permit documentation, and consultant coordination, working closely with the MEP engineering team to integrate specialized equipment and building systems. Regular collaboration with the client's Italian team ensured that materials, finishes, and operational requirements remained faithful to the brand while meeting local codes and permitting requirements. Benefits: The completed design delivers an efficient, highly functional retail environment that supports daily operations while creating a premium customer experience. The project demonstrates Dempsey Design's ability to coordinate international stakeholders, integrate specialized building systems, and successfully deliver branded hospitality environments. Credit: Giancarlo Triulzi • Mitch Abdelmissih - MAC2 Consulting DEMPSEY DESIGN RELEVANT EXPERIENCE · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 3 6 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS P R O J E C T G A L L E R Y Gelato & Co ITALIAN EQU I PM ENT, COMPAC T FOOTPR I N T Imported Italian gelato equipment and custom casework integrated within a compact leased shell governed by strict landlord design standards. Mechanical ventilation, plumbing coordination, electrical loading and Health Department requirements were resolved without compromising the minimalist interior central to the brand. DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJE CT GA LLE RY · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 3 7 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS R E L E VA N T E X P E R I E N C E Godfrey House LO CATION West Palm Beach, FL SI ZE 1,200 SF S COPE Design Services CO MP L ETI ON 2024 COST N/A EXPERT I SE Residential Dempsey Design served as Lead Architect for the restoration of the Godfrey House, a historic residence in West Palm Beach’s Historic Northwest neighborhood. Challenges: The home’s historic designation required careful reconstruction planning, accurate documentation, and compliance with preservation and building-code requirements while working within a modest homeowner budget. Existing conditions also had to be clearly documented so that restoration decisions could be made with confidence and unnecessary construction costs avoided. Our Approach: Working directly with the client, Principal Architect Eric Dempsey led detailed field documentation and prepared precise existing- condition drawings to guide the restoration. In coordination with the project’s MEP consultant, Dempsey Design developed permit documents focused on code compliance, constructability, and cost-conscious solutions appropriate to the historic character of the home. Benefits: The project established a clear, practical path toward completion while preserving the architectural character of the residence. The work supports the continued revitalization of West Palm Beach’s Historic Northwest neighborhood and demonstrates how thoughtful documentation and disciplined design can extend the life of historic residential buildings. Credit: Rayshard Godfrey DEMPSEY DESIGN RELEVANT EXPERIENCE · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 3 8 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS P R O J E C T G A L L E R Y Godfrey House DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJE CT GA LLE RY · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 3 9 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS R E L E VA N T E X P E R I E N C E Gaoqian Guesthouses LO CATION Gaoqian Historic Village, China SI ZE 31,000 SF S COPE Design Services, Historic Preservation CO MP L ETI ON 2021 - unbuilt COST $1.5–2M est. EXPERT I SE Hospitality, Historic Preservation Dempsey Design provided architectural design services for the adaptive reuse of a historic residence in Gaoqian Historic Village, Zhejiang, China, transforming it into a contemporary hospitality destination for the Xianju Municipal Government. Challenges: The project required adapting a historic village residence into a modern guesthouse while preserving its architectural character and cultural significance. Every design decision balanced contemporary hospitality expectations with traditional craftsmanship, local preservation requirements, and the municipality's vision for community revitalization. Project coordination and approvals were conducted in both English and Chinese, requiring clear technical communication across cultures. Our Approach: Beginning with detailed documentation of the existing structure, Dempsey Design developed a preservation-led design that carefully integrated contemporary interventions within the historic fabric. Modern additions were intentionally restrained, creating a dialogue between old and new while respecting the building's original proportions, materials, and craftsmanship. Close collaboration with local officials and craftsmen ensured the design remained authentic to the village's architectural heritage. Benefits: The proposal demonstrates how adaptive reuse can preserve cultural identity while creating new economic opportunities through tourism. The project reflects Dempsey Design's ability to deliver thoughtful hospitality and preservation projects that successfully balance heritage, contemporary design, and community revitalization. Credit: Gaoqian Historic Village Municipal Government DEMPSEY DESIGN RELEVANT EXPERIENCE · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 4 0 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS P R O J E C T G A L L E R Y Gaoqian Guesthouses DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJE CT GA LLE RY · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 4 1 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS P R O J E C T G A L L E R Y Gaoqian Guesthouses P RESE RVATION-L ED ADAP TI V E REU SE Adaptive reuse of a historic village residence for the Xianju municipal government. Contemporary interventions were kept deliberately restrained so that the building's original proportions, materials and craftsmanship remain the primary experience. Coordination and approvals were conducted in both English and Chinese. DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJE CT GA LLE RY · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 4 2 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS R E L E VA N T E X P E R I E N C E Roche Innovation Center LO CATION Shanghai, China SI ZE 29,600 SF S COPE Design Services CO MP L ETI ON 2018 COST $3.8M (1st flr fit-out) EXPERT I SE Workplace, Interior Eric Dempsey served as chief designer for this 29,600 SF workplace interior in Shanghai, China (approx. $3.8M first-floor fit-out within a $125M total project). The project marked a pivotal milestone in the professional journey that ultimately led to the founding of Dempsey Design the following year. Challenges: Completion of entire integrated construction drawings with detailed wall sections and client coordination. Eric also trained and implemented Revit BIM software with the supporting staff who had never used the software. Our Approach: Collaborating closely with Hassell China's local support staff and leading weekly coordination meetings with Roche project managers, Eric Dempsey also interfaced with global leadership in Switzerland via teleconference to guide the project to successful completion. Benefits: Working locally in Shanghai, Eric gained a deep appreciation for the culture and working styles of the local team, allowing him to help shape an environment that truly fostered innovation. His on-the-ground presence informed the design of dynamic spaces that supported the ebb and flow of researchers across the Roche campus, intentionally creating opportunities for spontaneous interaction and collaboration to spark creativity and advance scientific discovery. Credit: Hassell Shanghai Design Studio, Haizhi - General Contractor, Roche DEMPSEY DESIGN RELEVANT EXPERIENCE · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 4 3 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS P R O J E C T G A L L E R Y Roche Innovation Center INTEGRATED DO CUME N TAT ION, BI M INTRO DU CED A 29,600 SF research workplace delivered with fully integrated construction documentation and detailed wall sections. Revit BIM was introduced and taught to the local support team over the course of the project, with design coordinated weekly with Roche project managers and with global leadership in Switzerland. DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJE CT GA LLE RY · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 4 4 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS R E L E VA N T E X P E R I E N C E Splunk Offices — Phase 2 & 3 Expansion LO CATION Shanghai, China SI ZE 45,000 SF S COPE Design–Build CO MP L ETI ON 2016 COST $3,600,000 EXPERT I SE Workplace, Interior Eric Dempsey served as Lead Designer for the expansion of Splunk's Shanghai workplace, integrating the 9th and 10th floors into a cohesive, technology- focused environment for one of Silicon Valley's leading software companies. Challenges: The project required expanding an occupied workplace while creating a seamless connection between two floors and strengthening the company's identity at the primary arrival experience. The design balanced focused engineering workspaces with collaborative environments and employee amenities inspired by leading technology workplaces, all while maintaining business continuity throughout implementation. Our Approach: Eric Dempsey led the architectural and interior design, relocating the reception area to the elevator lobby and introducing a feature stair that visually and physically connected both floors. Careful space planning integrated engineering neighborhoods, collaborative hubs, and social amenities into a unified workplace. Close coordination with Splunk, Colliers, and ADM Design Build ensured the design met operational, technical, and construction requirements. Benefits: The completed workplace strengthened team connectivity, enhanced the employee experience, and established a highly functional environment that reflects Splunk's innovative culture. The project demonstrates Dempsey Design's experience delivering large-scale workplace environments through integrated design-build collaboration. Credit: Splunk • Colliers • ADM Design Build DEMPSEY DESIGN RELEVANT EXPERIENCE · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 4 5 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS P R O J E C T G A L L E R Y Splunk Offices — Phase 2 & 3 Expansion T WO F LOORS J OINE D, B USINESS CONTINU IT Y HELD Two floors of an occupied workplace connected by a feature stair, with reception relocated to the elevator lobby to strengthen arrival. Engineering neighbourhoods, collaboration hubs and staff amenities were phased so the company continued operating throughout construction. DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJE CT GA LLE RY · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 4 6 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS R E L E VA N T E X P E R I E N C E McCann World Group LO CATION Shanghai, China SI ZE 30,000 SF S COPE Design - Build CO MP L ETI ON 2014 COST $1,400,000 EXPERT I SE Workplace, Interior Eric Dempsey led the design of the successful design-build proposal for McCann Worldgroup's new Shanghai office, resulting in a long-term client relationship and multiple workplace expansions. Challenges: McCann Worldgroup sought a dynamic workplace that reflected its creative culture while meeting a highly constrained fit-out budget. The project required coordinating multiple floors within an occupied commercial tower, complying with landlord standards, and delivering a distinctive design using cost-effective local materials without compromising quality or brand identity. Our Approach: Working with the local design-build team at ADM Design Build, Eric Dempsey led the architectural and interior design following a competitive selection process managed by Cushman & Wakefield. The initial commission included the 11th and 12th floors of Huaihai Plaza, creating flexible workspaces, collaborative environments, and a strong brand presence tailored to McCann's creative culture. The success of the initial project led to additional commissions for the 10th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, and 25th floors as McCann and other IPG companies expanded within the building. Benefits: The project established a long-term relationship between ADM Design Build and one of the world's largest marketing and communications organizations. It also reflects the experience and design leadership that now informs Dempsey Design's approach to delivering cost-conscious, high- performance workplace environments that earn repeat commissions through successful project delivery. Credit: McCann Worldgroup • ADM Design Build • Cushman & Wakefield DEMPSEY DESIGN RELEVANT EXPERIENCE · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 4 7 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS P R O J E C T G A L L E R Y McCann World Group DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJE CT GA LLE RY · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 4 8 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS R E L E VA N T E X P E R I E N C E IPG Shanghai Office Por tfolio LO CATION Shanghai, China SI ZE 110,000 SF S COPE Design–Build CO MP L ETI ON 2014 - 2016 COST apx. $10M+ / multiple floors EXPERT I SE Workplace, Interior Following the successful delivery of McCann Worldgroup's Shanghai workplace, Eric Dempsey led the design of more than 110,000 square feet of workplace environments for multiple Interpublic Group (IPG) companies, including McCann Worldgroup, McCann Health, FCB, and Mediabrands. Challenges: Each IPG agency required a distinct workplace identity while occupying the same commercial tower. The projects were delivered in multiple phases under constrained budgets and aggressive schedules, requiring close coordination between international clients, local consultants, contractors, and suppliers across language and cultural boundaries. Our Approach: As Design Director, Eric Dempsey led a multidisciplinary team of more than 20 designers, visualization specialists, engineers, estimators, procurement staff, and CAD technicians. A flexible workplace design language was developed that could be adapted to each agency's culture while maintaining efficiency in planning, documentation, procurement, and construction. Eric presented design concepts to multinational leadership in English while coordinating day-to-day project execution with local teams in Chinese. Benefits: The portfolio delivered cohesive, high-performance workplace environments tailored to each agency's operational needs while supporting long-term growth within Huaihai Plaza. The continuing commissions demonstrate Eric Dempsey's ability to lead complex, multi-phase workplace programs, manage multicultural project teams, and consistently earn repeat business through successful project delivery. Credit: Interpublic Group (McCann Worldgroup, McCann Health, FCB, Mediabrands) • ADM Design Build DEMPSEY DESIGN RELEVANT EXPERIENCE · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 4 9 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS P R O J E C T G A L L E R Y IPG Shanghai Office Por tfolio FO UR AGENC IES , ONE TOWER More than 110,000 SF for four Interpublic Group agencies in a single Shanghai tower — McCann Worldgroup, McCann Health, FCB and Mediabrands. A shared planning and documentation language kept each agency's identity distinct while holding budget and programme across multiple phases. DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJE CT GA LLE RY · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 5 0 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS R E L E VA N T E X P E R I E N C E Sabic China Research & Design Center LO CATION Shanghai, China SI ZE 140,000 SF S COPE Design Services CO MP L ETI ON 2011 COST Est. $10M EXPERT I SE Laborator y / Office / Innovation Center Eric Dempsey contributed to the design of SABIC's 140,000-square-foot China Research & Design Center in Shanghai, helping create a flagship research and innovation campus for one of the world's leading petrochemical companies. Challenges: The project required integrating global corporate standards with local construction practices while delivering a highly technical environment for research, laboratories, and corporate offices. Close coordination was required among Saudi leadership, Chinese stakeholders, consultants, and an international design team to ensure the facility met both operational requirements and SABIC's global brand standards. Our Approach: Working with M Moser Associates, Eric Dempsey contributed to the architectural and interior design of all four floors, including the lobby, showroom, laboratories, offices, auditorium, cafeteria, fitness facilities, and collaborative spaces. BIM coordination, detailed technical documentation, and integrated specifications supported multidisciplinary collaboration while incorporating SABIC's advanced plastics technologies as both functional building materials and an expression of the company's innovation. Benefits: The completed facility established a benchmark research and workplace environment supporting innovation, collaboration, and corporate identity throughout Asia. The project strengthened Eric Dempsey's experience delivering large-scale international projects requiring complex stakeholder coordination, multidisciplinary teamwork, and technically sophisticated design solutions. Credit: M Moser Associates • SABIC DEMPSEY DESIGN RELEVANT EXPERIENCE · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 5 1 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS P R O J E C T G A L L E R Y Sabic China Research & Design Center DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJE CT GA LLE RY · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 5 2 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS R E L E VA N T E X P E R I E N C E Jackson County General Ser vices Complex LO CATION Pascagoula, MS SI ZE 62,500 SF S COPE Design Services, credit JBHM CO MP L ETI ON 2011 COST $12,000,000 EXPERT I SE Civic / Offices Eric Dempsey designed with JBHM this new General Services Complex for Jackson County, Mississippi, helping shape a resilient civic facility supporting the region's post-Hurricane Katrina recovery. Challenges: Located within a flood-prone coastal environment, the project required a resilient design capable of withstanding future storm events while meeting FEMA funding requirements and modern government operational needs. Site planning, flood elevations, and long-term durability were central to the project's success. Our Approach: Working with senior leadership at JBHM Architects, Eric Dempsey led portions of the schematic and design development phases, including site planning, flood-elevation studies, and interior space planning. Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Revit, the design team developed a coordinated three-dimensional model that integrated building systems, optimized circulation, and supported the development of a flood- resistant civic facility. Benefits: The completed design provides Jackson County with a durable, efficient government facility designed for long-term resilience and reliable public service. The project reflects Eric Dempsey's early experience delivering complex civic architecture through multidisciplinary coordination, resilient planning, and advanced digital design technologies. Credit: Jackson County, Mississippi • JBHM Architects DEMPSEY DESIGN RELEVANT EXPERIENCE · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 5 3 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS P R O J E C T G A L L E R Y Jackson County General Ser vices Complex DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJE CT GA LLE RY · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 5 4 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS R E L E VA N T E X P E R I E N C E Olive Branch Police Headquar ters LO CATION Olive Branch, MS SI ZE 17,000 SF S COPE Design Services CO MP L ETI ON 2007 COST $3,000,000 EXPERT I SE New Building, Civic Eric Dempsey worked as an architectural designer with UrbanArch on this new police headquarters for the City of Olive Branch, Mississippi, contributing to design development, visualization, and construction documentation. Challenges: The project required translating the architect’s design intent into coordinated construction documents while responding to the operational and technical requirements of a municipal police facility. Clear communication of the building’s form, organization, and civic presence was important throughout design development. Our Approach: Working under architect Brian Bullard, Eric Dempsey developed building massing studies, architectural visualizations, and construction drawings to support the project’s progression from concept through documentation. Early digital workflows using AutoCAD, SketchUp, and rendering software helped the team study form, communicate design decisions, and coordinate technical information. Benefits: The project provided valuable early experience in civic architecture and public-sector delivery, strengthening Eric Dempsey’s skills in design development, visualization, and construction documentation within a multidisciplinary architectural practice. Credit: UrbanArch • Brian Bullard, Architect • City of Olive Branch, Mississippi DEMPSEY DESIGN RELEVANT EXPERIENCE · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 5 5 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS P R O J E C T G A L L E R Y Olive Branch Police Headquar ters CIVIC PRESENC E, DOCUM ENTE D A 17,000 SF municipal police headquarters carried from massing study through construction documentation. Early digital visualisation was used to communicate the building's organisation and civic presence to the City as design developed. DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJE CT GA LLE RY · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 5 6 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS R E L E VA N T E X P E R I E N C E Olive Branch Cour t Building LO CATION Olive Branch, MS SI ZE 14,200 SF S COPE Design Services CO MP L ETI ON 2007 COST $3,500,000 EXPERT I SE New Building, Civic Eric Dempsey worked as an architectural designer with UrbanArch on this new municipal court building for the City of Olive Branch, Mississippi, contributing to design development, visualization, and construction documentation. Challenges: The project required translating the architect’s design intent into coordinated construction documents while addressing the functional, security, and public-facing requirements of a municipal courthouse. Clear organization of circulation, civic presence, and technical documentation was essential to support an efficient approval and construction process. Our Approach: Working under architect Brian Bullard, Eric Dempsey developed massing studies, architectural visualizations, and construction drawings that helped advance the project from concept through documentation. Early digital workflows using AutoCAD, SketchUp, and rendering software supported design refinement, stakeholder communication, and coordination of detailed technical information. Benefits: The project strengthened Eric Dempsey’s early experience in civic architecture and public-sector delivery, building practical expertise in design development, visualization, and construction documentation for a complex municipal facility. Credit: UrbanArch • Brian Bullard, Architect • City of Olive Branch, Mississippi DEMPSEY DESIGN RELEVANT EXPERIENCE · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 5 7 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS P R O J E C T G A L L E R Y Olive Branch Cour t Building DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJE CT GA LLE RY · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 5 8 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS R E L E VA N T E X P E R I E N C E Zegna - Fixture Production LO CATION Miami, FL — Design District SI ZE 9 sqm per display S COPE Project & Production Management CO MP L ETI ON 2024 COST varies EXPERT I SE Retail, Temporary Installation Hui Zhou served as Project Manager for Zegna window display installations, coordinating design, fabrication, logistics, and installation to meet exacting brand standards. This project is just one example of the many luxury retail displays, pop-ups, and store fit-outs Hui has managed throughout her career. Challenges: Luxury window displays operate on exceptionally compressed schedules and are judged at very close range. Custom fixtures, graphics, finishes, lighting elements, and display components must arrive together and install within a narrow changeover window, often while the retail environment remains operational. Every visible detail must conform to established brand standards. Our Approach: Hui managed the process from design coordination and shop drawing review through fabrication, quality control, delivery, and installation. She coordinated specialist vendors, reviewed materials and samples, tracked production schedules, resolved fabrication issues, organized logistics, and supervised installation and final adjustments to ensure the completed displays matched the approved design intent. Benefits: The work demonstrates Hui’s ability to translate a demanding design concept into a precisely executed physical installation. Her experience coordinating custom fabrication, controlling finish quality, managing multiple vendors, and overseeing installation under fixed deadlines brings a valuable design-to-delivery discipline to Dempsey Design’s architectural and interior projects. Credit: Zegna • New Crazy Color Relevance: Direct experience managing high-end custom fabrication, procurement, quality control, logistics, and installation, demonstrating the same coordination and execution skills required for complex architectural and interior design projects. DEMPSEY DESIGN RELEVANT EXPERIENCE · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 5 9 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS P R O J E C T G A L L E R Y Zegna - Fixture Production DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJE CT GA LLE RY · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 6 0 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS R E L E V A N T E X P E R I E N C E Notable Project Experience — 2016–2025 YEAR PROJECT TYPE LOCATION DELIVERY REFERENCE ROLE SIZE COST 2026 McLean Dermatology Medical Office West Palm Beach, FL Design Services Lily Talakoub Lead Architect 3,000 sf $600,000 2026 Urban Roast Restaurant West Palm Beach, FL Design Services Kamal Azzouz Lead Architect 2,800 sf $800,000 2026 International Baptist Church Church Deerfield, FL Design Services Pastor Juslin Alfred Lead Architect 5,000 sf $1,000,000 2026 Meixner House Residential Historic Preservation West Palm Beach, FL Design Services Gisselle Meixner Lead Architect 1,800 sf TBD 2026 Golden Beach Wellness Center Civic, Community Center Town of Golden Beach, FL Design Services Town of Golden Beach — Alexander Diaz Lead Architect 10,000 sf $5,200,000 2025 DiCiaccio Apartment Renovation Residential Interior West Palm Beach, FL Design Services Joe Diciacco Lead Architect 1,300 sf n/a 2025 Godfrey House Residential West Palm Beach, FL Design Services Rayshard Godfrey Lead Architect —n/a 2024 Meggen Construction Fence Commercial West Palm Beach, FL Design Services Darnell Gardener Lead Architect —— 2024 Richard Atrium Enclosure Residential Delray Beach, FL Design Services Richard Krezwick Lead Architect 150 sf $30,000 2024 Mr. Sparky Commercial Riviera Beach, FL Drawing Services Tracey Shrewsbury Lead Project Manager —n/a 2024 Gucci Miami Popup / VWay Retail Miami, FL Project Mgmt.Sadi Pajaziti / Valentino Vazzotto Project Mgmt.—— 2023 Gelato & Co Retail, F&B Jupiter, FL Design Services Giancarlo Triulzi Lead Architect —$350,000 2023 Foreign Affairs Automotive Commercial Auto Repair Shop West Palm Beach, FL Design Services Jonathan Ortiz Construction Drawings —Permitting 2021 Yueqing Peak Pavilion & Tower Civic Wenzhou, China Design Services Design Competition Lead Designer —Proposed 2021 Gaoqian Guesthouses Hospitality, Historic Preservation Gaoqian Historic Village, China Design Services Mr. Wang Lead Designer —$1.5–2M est. 2020 Aerie Hotel & Resort Hospitality, Building Salvage / Re-use Chengdu, China Design Services Design Competition Lead Designer —Proposed 2020 Hotel Monochrome, Marriott Autograph Collection Luxury Hotel Renovation Nanjing, China Design Services Z-Group Lead Designer —Proposed 2020 Medprin Headquarters Large Scale Public Facilities Shenzhen, China Design Services Medprin Design Director —Proposed 2019 Fila Retail Flagship Proposal Retail, Interior Shanghai, China Design Services JLL Lead Designer 60,000 sf Proposed 2019 WTC Community Center Multi-purpose, Interior Shanghai, China Design Services JLL Design Director —$1,800,000 2018 Roche Innovation Center Workplace, Interior Shanghai, China Design Services Hassell Design Director 29,600 sf $3.8M (1st flr fit-out) 2017 Honeywell Office Workplace, Interior Chengdu, China Design–Build ADM, David Zhang Design Director —$1,800,000 2016 Godiva Office Workplace Interior Shanghai, China Design–Build ADM, Jackie Ni Design Director Apx. 15,000 sf Proposed 2016 Adidas Training Facility Education, Interior Shanghai, China Design–Build ADM, David Zhang Design Director —Proposed The projects listed represent a selection of work completed by Eric Dempsey throughout his career and are not intended to be comprehensive. Projects completed prior to 2019 were undertaken before the establishment of Dempsey Design. DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJECT EXPERIENCE — 2016–2025 · RFQ # 26 -07 -01 PAGE 6 1 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS R E L E V A N T E X P E R I E N C E Notable Project Experience — 2009–2016 YEAR PROJECT TYPE LOCATION DELIVERY REFERENCE ROLE SIZE COST 2016 Cargill ONE Innovation Laboratory Workplace, Laboratory Shanghai, China Design–Build ADM, David Zhang Design Director —$5,000,000 2016 Splunk Phase 2 & 3 Office Workplace, Interior Shanghai, China Design–Build ADM, David Zhang Design Director 45,000 sf $3,600,000 2016 Amazon Office Workplace, Interior Chengdu, China PM – Build ADM, David Zhang Design Director —$2,200,000 2016 IPG Group Workplace, Interior Shanghai, China Design–Build ADM, Jackie Ni Design Director —20M+ RMB, multiple floors 2016 Delta Airlines Workplace, Interior Shanghai, China Design–Build ADM, Jackie Ni Design Director —$1.2M 2016 Starcom Mediagroup Workplace, Interior Shanghai, China Design–Build ADM, Jackie Ni Design Director —— 2016 HualYuan Public Facilities Large Scale Public Facilities Shanghai, China Design Services ADM, David Zhang Design Director —Proposed 2015 SAP Innovation Center Workplace Dalian, China Design–Build ADM, David Zhang Lead Designer —$2.5M 2015 SAISC Automotive Office Building Conversion Shanghai, China Design–Build ADM, David Zhang Design Director —$8,000,000 2015 NCSI Office Shanghai, China Design–Build ADM, Jackie Ni Design Director —$4,200,000 2014 Philip Plein Retail Shops Retail Mainland China (various) Design–Build Winner Project Project Manager 1,000–2,500 sf Apx. $500,000 / store 2013 Trussardi Retail Store Retail Shanghai, China Design / PM Winner Project Project Manager 2,000 sf — 2013 Rongqiao Hotel New Build, Hotel Expansion Fuqing, China Design Services iHabitat Design Lead Designer —Est. $40– 50M 2013 Novotel Rotating Restaurant Renovation (50th fl) Restaurant Shanghai, China Design Services iHabitat Design Project Manager —Est. $1.2M 2013 Trussardi Retail Retail Shanghai, China PM – Build Winner Project Project Manager Apx. 2,000 sf Est. $800k 2013 Yongpi Lane Urban Planning Study Urban Planning Shanghai, China Design Services iHabitat Design Concept Designer —Est. $1.5M 2012 Shyndec R&D Center New Building / Lab / Office / Innovation Ctr Shanghai, China Design Services iHabitat Design Architecture 161,460 sf Apx. $15M 2012 ARVATO Bertelsman New Building, Shipping & Logistics Facility Shanghai, China Design Services Mmoser Architecture 543,000 sf Proposed 2011 GE Chengdu Innovation Center Innovation Center / Showroom Chengdu, China Project Mgmt.MMoser Project Manager Est. 50,000 sf Est. $2M 2011 Sabic CRDC Laboratory / Office / Innovation Center Shanghai, China Design Services MMoser Concept Designer 140,000 sf Est. $10M 2011 GC Shenyang Innovation Center Showroom / Innovation Center Shanghai, China Design Services Mmoser Concept Design —Proposed 2011 Glaxo Smith Kline R&D Center Laboratory / Office / Innovation Center Shanghai, China Design Services (credit MMoser) MMoser Concept Designer —Proposed 2011 Jackson County General Services Complex Civic / Offices Pascagoula, MS Design Services (credit JBHM) JBHM Architectural Designer —$12,000,000 2009 New Great Southern Hotel & Harbor Shops Mixed-Use Hotel & Site Planning Gulfport, MS Design Services JBHM Architectural Designer —Proposed The projects listed represent a selection of work completed by Eric Dempsey throughout his career and are not intended to be comprehensive. Projects completed prior to 2019 were undertaken before the establishment of Dempsey Design. DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJECT EXPERIENCE — 2009–2016 · RFQ # 26 -07 -01 PAGE 6 2 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS R E L E V A N T E X P E R I E N C E Notable Project Experience — 2004–2009 YEAR PROJECT TYPE LOCATION DELIVERY REFERENCE ROLE SIZE COST 2009 Harrison County School Renovations Education Biloxi, MS Design Services JBHM Designer —— 2008 Triad Office Park Signage Renovation Commercial Memphis, TN —Crump Firm Architectural Designer —— 2008 Paragon National Bank Branch Commercial Memphis, TN Design-Build Crump Firm Drawing Production —$2,000,000 2007 Indian Creek Planning Development Hospitality Tunica, MS Design Services Urban Arch Drawing Production —Proposed 2007 Snowden Grove Amphitheatre Public Southaven, MS Design Services Urban Arch Drawing Production —$20,000,000 2007 Porter Farms Retail Master Plan Commercial Shopping Center Cordova, TN Design Services Urban Arch Drawing Production —$5,600,000 2007 Olive Branch Courthouse New Building, Civic Olive Branch, MS Design Services Urban Arch Drawing Production —$3,500,000 2007 Olive Branch Police Headquarters New Building, Civic Olive Branch, MS Design Services Urban Arch Architectural Designer —$3,000,000 2007 Old Town Grove Retail Center Retail Shopping Center Memphis, TN Design Services Urban Arch Planning —Est. $5M 2007 Moye Physical Therapy Building Medical Southaven, MS Design Services Urban Arch Construction Drawings Apx. 2,300 sf $650,000 2007 Shoppes at Deer Creek Retail Shopping Center Commercial Shopping Center Memphis, TN Design Services Urban Arch 3D Designer —Est. $5M 2006 Hacks Crossing Shopping Center Commercial Shopping Center Cordova, TN Design Services Urban Arch Lead Designer —Est. $5M 2006 Claridge Pet Resort Commercial Cordova, TN Design-Bid- Build Urban Arch Construction Drawings —$1,200,000 2006 Old Towne Grove Shopping Center Commercial Olive Branch, MS Design-Bid- Build Urban Arch 3D Designer —Est. $5M 2006 Spinal Healthcare Medical Center Medical Memphis, TN Design-Bid- Build Urban Arch Construction Drawings —Est. $1.8M 2006 Desoto County Tennis Park Civic Hernando, MS Design-Bid- Build Urban Arch Concept Designer —$350,000 2005 First Horizon Prototype Interior Retail Banking Texas Design-Bid- Build LRK 3D Designer —Apx. $2.5M 2005 FedEx HQ Renovation Project Exercise Facility Memphis, TN Design-Bid- Build Crump Firm 3D Designer —Est. $150,000 2005 First Tennessee HQ, Plaza Renovation Urban Planning Memphis, TN Design-Bid- Build LRK Model Builder —Est. $1.5M 2005 First Tennessee Branch Banks Commercial Memphis, TN Design-Bid- Build LRK Architectural Designer —— 2005 First Horizon Bank Prototype Commercial Memphis, TN Design Services LRK 3D Designer —Apx. $2.5M 2004 Greenway Park Master Plan Park Planning & Stormwater Mitigation Warren, AR Design Services UofA Community Design Center Intern —— 2004 City of Culture of Galicia Cultural Center / Museum Santiago, Spain Design Services Peter Eisenman Intern Model Builder 800,000 sf $550,000,00 0+ The projects listed represent a selection of work completed by Eric Dempsey throughout his career and are not intended to be comprehensive. Projects completed prior to 2019 were undertaken before the establishment of Dempsey Design. DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJECT EXPERIENCE — 2004–2009 · RFQ # 26 -07 -01 PAGE 6 3 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS R E L E V A N T E X P E R I E N C E Notable Retail Project Experience — Hui Zhou YEAR PROJECT TYPE LOCATION DELIVERY REFERENCE ROLE SIZE COST 2025 Chinese New Year (Snake) Window Display Retail, Window Display Greater China (10+ store rollout) Production Management Canali / HLD Project Mgmt.3 sqm / window $50,000 2025 Wardrobe Pop-In Display Retail, Pop-Up Beijing · Chengdu · Tokyo Production & Installation Coordination Armani / HLD Project Mgmt.20 sqm $300,000 2024 Miami Design District Pop-Up Retail Miami, FL Project Coordination Sadi Pajaziti / Valentino Vazzotto (Gucci) Project Mgmt.9 sqm / display $800,000 2024 90th Anniversary Window Display Retail, Window Display APAC region (10+ store rollout) Production Management Canali / HLD Project Mgmt.—— 2024 Window Display Retail, Window Display Shanghai + multi-city, China (10+ store rollout) Production Management Stefano Ricci / HLD Project Mgmt.3 sqm / window — 2024 Window Display Retail, Window Display Shanghai + Seoul Production Management Cassina / HLD Project Mgmt.3 sqm / display — 2023 FW Window Display, Worldwide Retail, Window Display APAC region (10+ store rollout) Production Management Ferragamo / HLD Project Mgmt.3 sqm / window varies 2023 Lunar New Year Window Display Retail, Window Display Greater China (10+ store rollout) Production Management Ferragamo / HLD Project Mgmt.—$180,000 2023 D-Day Window Display & Pop-Up Retail, Window Display South Korea, APAC region (10+ store rollout) Production Management Ferragamo / HLD Project Mgmt.—$200,000 2023 Christmas Window Display Retail, Window Display Milan & Paris (Shanghai rollout) Production Management Cassina / HLD Project Mgmt.—— 2022 FW Window Display Retail, Window Display APAC region (10+ store rollout) Production Management Ferragamo / HLD Project Mgmt.—— 2022 Chinese New Year Window Display Retail, Window Display Greater China (10+ store rollout) Production Management Canali / HLD Project Mgmt.—— 2022 Spring Bag Window Display Retail, Window Display Shanghai + multi-city, China (8+ store rollout) Production Management Pinko / HLD Project Mgmt.—— 2022 Pop-Up Display, with Puyi Retail, Pop-Up Dalian, China Delivery & Installation Coordination Armani / HLD Project Mgmt.100 sqm N/A 2021 Chinese Valentine’s Window Display Retail, Window Display Shanghai, China (2 stores) Production Management Pinko / HLD Project Mgmt.—— 2020 Pop-Up Retail, Pop-Up Sanya, CDF, China Production & Installation Coordination Moncler / NCC Project Mgmt.50 sqm $250,000 2020 Window Display Retail, Window Display Shanghai + multi-city, China (10+ store rollout) Production Management Pinko / HLD Project Mgmt.—— 2018– 2020 Seasonal Window Rollout Retail, Window Display APAC region (20+ store rollout) Production Management Zegna / NCC Project Mgmt.—— 2019 Christmas Pop-Up Retail, Pop-Up Shanghai IFC Mall, China Production & Installation Coordination Moncler / NCC Project Mgmt.60 sqm $150,000 2016 Watch Franchise Store Retail Zhengzhou, China Production Management Cartier Assistant Project Manager (SDP & VM) —— The projects listed represent a selection of luxury retail and experiential design work — pop-ups, window displays, and fixture rollouts — completed by Hui Zhou across China, Italy, and the broader APAC region. Delivery, role, size, and cost detail are shown only where stated in source materials; unmarked (—) fields were not specified per-project. DEMPSEY DESIGN RETA IL PROJE CT EXPERIENCE — HU I ZHO U · RFQ # 26-07-0 1 PAGE 6 4 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS B Y T H E N U M B E R S Project Type Mix Distribution of the 71 projects listed under Notable Project Experience, 2004–2025 (Section 2). The bracketed categories are the firm's core practice: commercial and retail, workplace and R&D, civic and institutional, and hospitality. Fourteen are civic or institutional commissions — municipal courts, police headquarters, county government offices, community centres, schools, parks and cultural facilities. 25+ Years of Design Experience DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJECT T YPE MIX · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 6 5 OF 113←→↑QUALIFICATIONS 03 Staffing Key personnel, sub-consultants, and organizational structure — RFQ Format Section 3. DEMPSEY DESIGN SECTION 03 · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 6 6 OF 113←→↑ P R O J E C T T E A M Principal-Led Team Eric J. Dempsey Principal Owner / Architect AIA, LEED AP, CDT, NCARB 20+ years of international design leadership — twelve based in China delivering commercial, hospitality, and civic work across Asia-Pacific. Licensed in Florida, New York, Arkansas, and Washington DC; NCARB-certified. Leads every Dempsey Design engagement personally, from first meeting through construction close-out. Hui Zhou Co-Founder & Interior Design Lead PMP Twelve-plus years leading high-end retail design and construction delivery across China, Italy, and the broader APAC region — concept through fixture production and installation. Runs procurement, consultant coordination, and quality control on every engagement. Bilingual, Cross-Border Delivery English & Chinese fluency across the team; direct experience managing international consultant and fabrication teams. Civic + Hospitality + Retail Crossover Rare combined fluency across government, restaurant/hospitality, and luxury retail project types. Direct Principal Access No account-manager layer — Eric is personally involved on every project, start to finish. In-House PM, Procurement & QC Project management, material sourcing, and quality control held in-house rather than outsourced. CU RRENT WOR KLOAD — AC T I V E PROJ ECTS AS OF AUGUS T 2026 Golden Beach Wellness Center Town of Golden Beach, FL · Construction Administration · completion Oct 2026 Urban Roast West Palm Beach, FL · Project Closeout · completion Jul 2026 McLean Dermatology Clinic West Palm Beach, FL · Schematic Design & Permit Documentation · completion Jun 2027 Zooz WPB West Palm Beach, FL · Detailed Design & Permit Documentation · completion TBD CAPAC IT Y & CONTINU I T Y OF KEY PER SONNE L Available capacity. Two of the four active projects complete in 2026, and only one is in document production. Dempsey Design can carry three to four concurrent task orders at the scale contemplated by this RFQ — construction value to $7.5M, or studies to $500,000 — while sustaining current commitments. Overlapping assignments are absorbed by scaling the consultant bench identified in Section 3, not by reassigning the Principal. No substitution without written approval. Per RFQ Section 3.5, the personnel named in this proposal — Eric J. Dempsey, AIA, Principal-in-Charge, and Hui Zhou, PMP, Project Manager / QC lead — shall remain assigned throughout the contract term. No diversion or substitution will occur without prior written request to the City, accompanied by the proposed replacement’s qualifications, and the City’s written approval. DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJECT TE AM · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 6 7 OF 113←→↑STAFFING Eric J. Dempsey, NCARB, AIA Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), University of Arkansas L I C ENSU RE FL Architecture License AR100935 (Active) Also Licensed: NY, AR, DC NCARB Certified · LEED AP · CDT L ANGUAGES Native English · Chinese (HSK3) CONTAC T ericj@dempsey-design.com 561-889-0350 R E S U M E Principal Owner / Architect Role on this engagement: Principal-in-Charge & single point of contact — personally leads design, coordinates all consultants, and signs off on every deliverable. Eric J. Dempsey is the founder and principal of Eric Dempsey Architect, LLC, a South Florida–based architecture and interior design practice grounded in thoughtful design, technical rigor, and direct principal involvement. He brings more than two decades of experience spanning civic, commercial, hospitality, workplace, retail, and research environments, including twelve years living and working in China and delivering projects throughout the Asia-Pacific region. A licensed Architect in Florida, New York, Washington, DC, and Arkansas, Eric is also a Florida Licensed Interior Designer, NCARB Certificate holder, LEED Accredited Professional, and Construction Documents Technologist. His work combines architectural design, interior environments, digital modeling, visualization, and environmental analysis with a strong emphasis on constructability, coordination, and the long-term performance of the built environment. More than a decade in China’s fast-paced commercial design-build environment shaped a pragmatic, cost-conscious approach to project delivery—balancing creative ambition with schedule, budget, constructability, and client objectives. Since returning to South Florida, Eric has applied that experience to civic and commercial work, including the Golden Beach Wellness Center, where he serves as Lead Architect through design and construction. His approach is principal-led, collaborative, and rooted in a close understanding of South Florida’s coastal context, resilient construction requirements, and the responsibility of designing places that serve communities over time. R E P R E S E N TAT I V E CIV I C & P U B L I C -S E C TO R W O R K Jackson County General Services Complex (Pascagoula, MS) · Olive Branch Police Headquarters & Olive Branch Courthouse (Olive Branch, MS) · Golden Beach Wellness Center, a civic community building currently in design services for the Town of Golden Beach, FL. P R O J E CT E X P E R I E N C E Creative Concepts Public Works Urban Planning Innovation Centers R&D Facilities Commercial Workplace Showrooms Retail Design Hotel Hospitality S PE C I A L I S T E X P E RT I S E Integrated Project Delivery Building Information Modeling (BIM) Materials & Sustainability Strategic Planning & Analysis Video / 3D Animation DEMPSEY DESIGN RE S UME — ERI C J. DEMPSEY · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 6 8 OF 113←→↑STAFFING Hui Zhou, PMP Diploma, International Business — Hubei University CERTIFICATIO N Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI L ANGUAGES Fluent English · Native Chinese CONTAC T vivienne@dempsey-design.com 561-889-0345 R E S U M E Co-Founder & Interior Design Lead Role on this engagement: Project Manager & Quality Control lead — consultant coordination, procurement, schedule tracking, and deliverable review supporting Eric on every phase. Hui Zhou is a key leader and co-founder of Eric Dempsey Architect, LLC, bringing more than twelve years of experience in high-end retail design, project management, procurement, and construction across China, Italy, and the broader APAC region. Her work spans luxury retail fit-outs, pop-ups, fixture production, window displays, visual merchandising, and multi-location rollouts for internationally recognized brands. She maintains direct working relationships with luxury brand teams, Chinese manufacturers, specialty fabricators, and material suppliers, coordinating projects from concept and procurement through fabrication, installation, and final delivery. Her experience managing cross-border teams and supply chains has developed a strong understanding of how design intent, cost, schedule, quality, and constructability must remain aligned throughout the project. Her expertise includes product sourcing, material procurement, custom fixture fabrication, vendor coordination, and quality control, often within the compressed schedules and exacting standards characteristic of luxury retail. As a bilingual project manager fluent in English and native Chinese, she is particularly effective at bridging communication between clients, designers, consultants, manufacturers, and contractors across different markets and working cultures. That same discipline now informs her project management and quality-control role at Dempsey Design, where she supports civic, commercial, hospitality, and retail engagements through consultant coordination, procurement oversight, client communication, schedule management, and detailed review of project deliverables. R E P R E S E N TAT I V E CL I E NT S Cartier · Gucci · Armani · Ferragamo · Moncler · Zegna · Canali · Cassina · Pinko · Stefano Ricci P R O J E CT E X P E R I E N C E Retail Design Development Brand Research Client Communications Business Development Planning & Execution Quality Control S PE C I A L I S T E X P E RT I S E Procurement International Management Retail Branding Strategies Personalized High-End Retail Experience Visual Merchandising Fit-Out Development DEMPSEY DESIGN RE SUME — HUI ZHOU · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 6 9 OF 113←→↑STAFFING P R O J E C T T E A M Engineering & Design Consultants Named sub-consultants engaged under this contract, with Florida licence and Sunbiz registration numbers. Each is an established South Florida practice with which Dempsey Design holds a current working relationship. Per RFQ Section 2.11, Dempsey Design performs no less than 30% of contract work with its own organisation; sub- consultant participation typically runs 10–15% each, by project. Kimley-Horn L ANDSCAPE & PL AN NING DESIGN SERVICES 477 S. Rosemary Avenue, Suite 215 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-840-0848 · www.kimley-horn.com Sunbiz: 821359 Craig A. Smith CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES 21045 Commercial Trail Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-314-4445 · www.craigasmith.com Sunbiz: 681464 Kimley-Horn ( RGD Consulting Engineers ) MEP ENGI NEERING SERVICES 2151 S. Highway Alt A1A, Suite 2000 Jupiter, FL 33477 561-743-0165 · www.rgdengineers.com Sunbiz: L16000060181 E.C. Fennell, Inc. MEP ENGINEE RING SERVICE S 4401 Beacon Circle West Palm Beach, FL 33407 561-471-4029 · www.ecfconsultants.com FL License: 28510 · Sunbiz: P02000057557 Dempsey Design ARCHITECTURAL DES IGN SERVICES 700 S. Rosemary Avenue, Suite 204 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-889-0348 · www.dempsey-design.com FL License: AR100935 · Sunbiz: L23000330865 Jezerinac Group, PLLC STRUCTURA L ENGINEERIN G SERVICES 1615 Forum Place, Suite 3A West Palm Beach, FL 561-622-8585 · www.jezerinacgroup.com FL License: 53859 · Sunbiz: L14000052469 DEMPSEY DESIGN ENGINEERIN G & DES IG N CONSULTANTS · RFQ # 26 -07 -01 PAGE 7 0 OF 113←→↑STAFFING P R O J E C T T E A M Repor ting Structure Organisational chart for task orders under RFQ # 26-07-01. A single point of contact connects the City to every discipline; all work passes a principal-led quality control gate before it reaches the owner. Consultant firms shown match those named on the Engineering & Design Consultants page. Principal-Led EVE RY PROJECT, START TO FINISH C L I E N T City of Sunny Isles Beach — Project Manager Eric J. Dempsey, AIA Principal-in-Charge SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT TO CLIE N T CORE DESIGN T EA M E NG I NEE RIN G C O NS ULTANTS P RO DUC TION SU PPORT Project Architect Eric J. Dempsey, AIA Interior Design Lead Hui Zhou, PMP MEP Engineering RGD Consulting Engineers E.C. Fennell, Inc. Structural Engineering Jezerinac Group, PLLC Landscape & Planning Kimley-Horn External Rendering Engaged per task order External BIM / CAD Drafting Support Engaged per task order Q U AL ITY C O NTR OL / QU ALI T Y ASS UR A N C E Principal review and sign-off on every deliverable prior to client submission PRINCIPAL SIGN-OFFDEMPSEY DESIGN REPORTIN G STRUCT URE · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 7 1 OF 113←→↑STAFFING 04 Approach & Methodology Cost control, scheduling, quality control, and communication — RFQ Format Section 4. DEMPSEY DESIGN SECTION 04 · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 7 2 OF 113←→↑ T E C H N I C A L C A PA B I L I T I E S Technology & Experience Technology is not an afterthought — it is the backbone of our creative and technical process. We don't just adopt industry tools; we push them to their limits to redefine what's possible. Utilizing Autodesk Revit for Building Information Modeling (BIM), Twinmotion and Unreal Engine for hyper-realistic, real-time environments, and AI for cutting-edge design intelligence, we deliver a caliber of work that sets a new industry standard. Our suite of advanced capabilities includes drone-based aerial imaging, high-resolution photogrammetry, and point cloud reality capture, seamlessly integrated into our BIM workflows for unprecedented site accuracy and design verification. We are also pioneering the use of AI-driven conceptual studies, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) client experiences, parametric design optimization, and cloud-based collaboration ecosystems. With decades of deep technical experience spanning Commercial Architecture, Workplace Interiors, Retail Design, and Strategic Planning, we are not just keeping pace with technology — we are setting the pace. Choosing our team means choosing a forward-thinking partner committed to delivering smarter, faster, and more visually powerful architectural solutions — designed for today and ready for tomorrow. T E C H S TA C K Autodesk Revit Twinmotion Unreal Engine OpenAI Autodesk Forma Reality Capture / Photogrammetry AR / VR Parametric Modeling Cloud Collaboration Revit Expertise: Autocad since 1999, Revit early adopter since 2007. Real-Time Visualization: Twinmotion & Unreal immersive presentations. AI-Enhanced Design: Leveraging AI tools for smarter design workflows and idea generation responsibly driven by the Architect. Reality Capture: Drone photo/videography, high-resolution photogrammetry, and point cloud scanning. Advanced Tech Stack: AR/VR experiences, parametric modeling, AI conceptual studies, and cloud collaboration. Proven Track Record: Expertise in Commercial Architecture, Workplace Interiors, Retail Design, and Strategic Planning. Innovation-Driven: Constantly integrating emerging technologies to deliver future-ready solutions. DIGITAL-FIRST DES IGN INNOVATION & D EL I VERY DEMPSEY DESIGN TECHN ICAL CAPABILITIES & E XPERIEN CE · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 7 3 OF 113←→↑APPROACH A P P R O A C H Project Deliver y Process A disciplined, five-phase process carries every project from first site visit through construction closeout. Eric remains personally engaged at each phase — not handed off to junior staff after contract award — so design intent, budget, and schedule stay aligned from day one. PHASE E STIM AT ED D URATI ON KEY DE LI VERAB LE S CLIE NT TOU C H POINT 1. Discovery 2–3 weeks Site analysis, existing conditions review, program summary Kickoff meeting 2. Concept Design 3–4 weeks Design options, massing studies, preliminary budget range Concept presentation & Gateway Review 3. Design Development 4–6 weeks Systems & material selections, updated budget, outline specifications Design Development Gateway Review 4. Construction Documents 6–8 weeks Permit-ready drawing set, specifications, bid package Construction Documents progress reviews 5. Construction Administration Through project completion RFI responses, submittal review, field observation reports, punch list Weekly site meetings, milestone walkthroughs Principal-led at ever y phase. Eric J. Dempsey personally leads design direction and client communication from Discovery through Construction Administration — the same person the client meets in the proposal interview is the person on site through closeout. Durations shown are typical for a task order in the $1–7.5 million construction range and align with the 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% design-stage reviews required under RFQ Section 3.4. Phase durations are fixed per task order at the time of the written scope and fee proposal. REPRESENTAT I VE T WELVE-M ONTH SCHEDULE M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M10 M11 M12 Discovery Concept Design Design Development Construction Docs Permitting Construction Admin Design phases Client review milestones Documentation / permitting M1 M2–3 M4–5 M6–8 M7–8 M10–12 DEMPSEY DESIGN PROJEC T DELIVERY PROCESS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 7 4 OF 113←→↑ 1 Discovery Site and program review with the client team. 2 Concept Design Design options and massing studies. 3 Design Development Systems, materials, and detailing decisions. 4 Construction Docs Permit-ready drawing set. 5 Construction Admin Principal-led field observation through closeout.APPROACH A P P R O A C H & M E T H O D O L O G Y Scheduling “A schedule that no one updates is a schedule no one believes. Ours is reviewed every week, in writing, with the owner.” SCHEDULE DISCIPLINE IS A DELIVERABLE, NOT A BYPRODUCT. How we build the schedule. Every task order begins with a backward-planned milestone schedule built from the owner’s required completion date, not forward from the notice to proceed. We fix the permit submittal date first, then work backward through the 100%, 90%, 60%, and 30% design reviews required under RFQ Section 3.4, adding explicit float ahead of any authority-having-jurisdiction review we do not control. Durations come from a logged history of comparable projects. How we maintain it. The schedule is issued as a one-page milestone view the owner can read in thirty seconds. It is updated weekly and reissued at every Gateway Review with three items flagged in plain language: what moved, why it moved, and what it costs in calendar days. Example — concurrent review to protect a permit window. On Gelato & Co (Jupiter, FL), imported Italian equipment, landlord design- standard review, and Palm Beach County health department requirements all sat on the critical path. Rather than sequence them, we released a landlord-review set and a health-department equipment package in parallel with ongoing construction documentation, holding a single coordinated model so that comments from either reviewer could be absorbed without restarting the set. The permit application went in on the originally committed date. Challenge — a mid-design change of ownership. On Urban Roast (West Palm Beach, FL), the property was sold partway through design, requiring renewed approvals from an entirely new landlord while the operator’s opening date held firm. We froze the drawing set at its then-current state, produced a short conformance package the new ownership could approve on its own terms, and ran consultant coordination on the unaffected building systems concurrently rather than pausing the team. The approval reset consumed the float we had reserved ahead of permitting; the project reached closeout in July 2026. S CH E D U L IN G TOOL S REP O RTI NG CA D E NCE W HE R E F LOAT IS R ESE R VE D Float is held ahead of the three review gates we do not control — Miami- Dade County and DERM permitting, City building review, and utility or franchise coordination — rather than distributed evenly across the design phases. This keeps schedule contingency where schedule risk actually lives. HOW T HE P R O G RA M ME I S B UILT PLANNED BACKWARD FROM THE OWNER’S DATE Discovery Concept Design Dev Const. Docs Permitting FLOATOWNER DATE Permitting overlaps the close of documentation — it does not follow it. Gateway Review — go or revise Float, held ahead of agency review Durations set from the fixed date Responds to RFQ # 26-07-01, Section 5, Item 4 — Approach / Methodology (scheduling). One-page owner milestone view, reissued at every Gateway Review– Autodesk Construction Cloud — live model and document status– Historical duration log from comparable South Florida projects– Permit-tracking log per authority having jurisdiction– Weekly — written progress note; two-week look-ahead– Per phase — Gateway Review; schedule reissued– Within 1 business day — written notice of any slip over five working days – Construction — weekly site meeting; field observation report– DEMPSEY DESIGN S CHE DULING · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 7 5 OF 113←→↑APPROACH P R O J E C T T E A M Engagement Structure We confirm the recent, current, and projected workload to complete tasks in a timely manner, and that this project structure will stay in place throughout the project. City of Sunny Isles O WNE R Owner / Architect Agreement Owner / Contractor Agreement Dempsey Design DESIGN TE AM Concept · documentation · CA field observation General Contractor CONSTRUCTION Tender · means & methods · subcontractor mgmt. DIRECT FIELD COORDINATION — CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION Dempsey Design — Design Team Concept Design & Rendering Team Planning Civil Structural MEP Project Manager General Contractor Tender & Construction Administration Technical Due Diligence Strategic Advisors Shop Drawings BIM Team (Autodesk Construction Cloud)Tender Drawings Cost & bidding oversight Budget targeting · Cost estimation & milestone gateways · Bidding · Subcontractor coordination Strategy & Concept Design Detail Construction PROJECT PHA SE PROGRESSION — R EP RESENTATI VE TASK D ETA IL BY P H AS E Site visit and existing-conditions survey· Code, zoning and CIP review· Confirm FEMA flood elevation· Programme and area take-off· Stakeholder and user-group interviews· Massing and site-fit options· Order-of-magnitude budget· AHJ pre-application meeting· Milestone schedule and risk log· Gateway Review — option selected· Develop the selected option in Revit· Plans, sections and elevations· Structural scheme with the engineer· MEP loads and routing strategy· Civil, drainage and grading concept· Accessibility and egress check· Envelope and HVHZ assemblies· Outline specifications· Updated cost estimate· Gateway Review — design frozen· Full construction-document set· Wall sections and typical details· Door, window and finish schedules· Multidiscipline model coordination· Clash detection and resolution· Specifications to CSI format· Sealed drawings for permit· Miami-Dade and DERM applications· Independent bill of quantities· Bid package and addenda· Pre-construction kick-off· Weekly site observation visits· Written field observation reports· RFI responses on agreed turnaround· Shop drawing and submittal review· Mock-up and sample approvals· Change-order review and advice· Pay-application certification· Punch list and close-out· As-built record CADD drawings· DEMPSEY DESIGN ENGAGEM ENT STRUCTURE · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 7 6 OF 113←→↑APPROACH A P P R O A C H & M E T H O D O L O G Y Cost Control “We collaborate with independent, third-party professional cost estimators to develop accurate bills of quantities and verify unit pricing objectively.” COST STEWARDSHIP IS A CORE SERVICE COMPETENCY, NOT AN AFTERTHOUGHT. CORE A P P R OA C H / M E T H O D O LO GY Our process follows AIA B101 standards and includes cost estimation at the end of every design phase. TOOL S & T E C HN I Q U ES COM M IT ME N T Our philosophy is simple: creative design solutions are most successful when they are fiscally disciplined. By forecasting costs early and verifying them often, we maintain design integrity while honoring our client's financial parameters. E X TE R N A L COST C O N S ULTA N T DESIGN TEAM Scope, drawings, target budget INDEPENDENT, THIRD-PARTY COST ESTIMATOR Objective, arm's-length review VERIFIED BILL OF QUANTITIES & UNIT PRICING Objective third-party numbers OWNER / CLIENT Cost alignment review, sign-off TRA NSPA REN C Y & COM M U NI CAT I O N All cost updates are issued to the owner at phase completion. Variances greater than 10% trigger a cost alignment review before advancing design. EN R S Q UA R E FO OT COSTB O O K Estimates are benchmarked against published references including the ENR Square Foot Costbook (2026 edition) and RSMeans regional data. Responds to RFQ # 26-07-01, Section 5, Item 4 — Approach / Methodology (cost control). Independent third-party estimating is engaged on every task order above $250,000 in construction value. Historical cost database of regional construction benchmarks (Florida & national)– Consultant collaboration (structural, MEP, civil) for accurate discipline-level inputs– Parametric estimating for early-phase modeling using SF and system costs– Value management workshops at DD & CD stages– DEMPSEY DESIGN COST CONTROL · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 7 7 OF 113←→↑APPROACH A P P R O A C H & M E T H O D O L O G Y Budget Control & Cost Estimation The samples below illustrate the format and level of detail our estimates carry from early conceptual budgeting through construction-document pricing — giving the owner a consistent, comparable cost picture at every phase. Conceptual Estimate — Schematic Design. Parametric, area- and system-based. Establishes the budget envelope and identifies the three or four line items that will drive total cost. Detailed Bill of Quantities — Design Development. Quantities taken directly from the Revit model and priced by the independent third-party estimator, giving the owner arm’s-length numbers. Value Engineering Comparison. Alternates presented side by side with cost delta, schedule impact, and a plain statement of what is given up — so the owner decides, not the design team. Budget Tracking — DD Through CD. A single running comparison against the original target. Variance beyond 10% triggers a cost alignment review before design advances. Responds to RFQ # 26-07-01, Section 5, Item 4 — Approach / Methodology (cost control and estimating). Estimating formats shown are the firm’s standard deliverables; project-specific estimates are issued at the close of each design phase. DEMPSEY DESIGN BUDGET CO NT RO L & COST ES TIMATION · RFQ # 26 -07 -01 PAGE 7 8 OF 113←→↑APPROACH A P P R O A C H & M E T H O D O L O G Y Quality Control / Quality Assurance “Every sheet that leaves this office has been reviewed by the architect whose seal is on it. That is the entire quality system in one sentence.” PRINCIPAL SIGN-OFF IS NON-DELEGABLE. Four reviews, every set. No drawing set is issued — to the City, to a permitting authority, or to a bidder — until it has cleared four sequential reviews. (1) Coordination review: the federated Revit model is checked for interference between architectural, structural, and MEP work, with unresolved conflicts logged rather than deferred. (2) Code and accessibility review: the set is checked against the Florida Building Code, the Florida Accessibility Code, FEMA flood-elevation requirements, and applicable Miami-Dade County and City of Sunny Isles Beach ordinances. (3) Constructability and completeness review: sheet-by-sheet against a standing office checklist covering references, tags, schedules, details called and drawn, and specification alignment. (4) Principal review and seal: Eric J. Dempsey personally reviews and signs off before release, on every task order. How consultant work is held to the same standard. Sub-consultant deliverables are not simply bound into our set. Each consultant submission is back-checked against the architectural model and confirmed at key milestones, helping resolve coordination issues before they reach the field. Principal review in progress, prior to seal and release. Issue tracking and closeout. Procore will be used to track review comments, RFIs, submittals, and field issues through closeout. Each item is assigned, tracked to resolution, and closed by the originating reviewer, creating a continuous record through punch list and record drawings. In practice. On Golden Beach Wellness Center, a spiral-geometry civic building on a constrained coastal site, the full project was modeled in Revit specifically so that structural geometry from Jezerinac Group and mechanical routing from ECF Consultants could be resolved against the architecture continuously rather than at milestone hand-offs. That approach is the office standard, not a project exception — Roche Innovation Center and Sabic China Research & Design Center were delivered on the same model-based coordination discipline. Q C /QA RE VI E W CY C L E REVI E W GAT ES & RESP O N S I BIL I T Y F I E LD VE R I F IC ATION Existing-condition documentation is verified on site by the Principal before design begins — laser measurement, photographic survey, and where warranted, drone imaging and photogrammetry — so that record drawings are confirmed rather than assumed. Responds to RFQ # 26-07-01, Section 5, Item 4 — Approach / Methodology (quality control / quality assurance). Coordination — Project Manager (H. Zhou)– Code & accessibility — Principal Architect– Constructability — Principal Architect– Consultant back-check — Project Manager, confirmed in writing by each consultant of record – Seal & release — Principal Architect, non-delegable– DEMPSEY DESIGN QUALITY CONTROL / QUALIT Y A SSURAN CE · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 7 9 OF 113←→↑APPROACH A P P R O A C H & M E T H O D O L O G Y Complaint Handling & Client Communication How a concern reaches us. Complaints and concerns — from the City’s Project Manager, from a resident, from a contractor, or from a permitting reviewer — come to one place: Eric J. Dempsey, the Principal-in-Charge, at 561-889-0350 or ericj@dempsey-design.com. There is no intake queue and no account manager. Any concern received in writing is acknowledged in writing within one business day, whether or not it can be resolved that day, with a named owner and a date by which a substantive response will follow. How it is worked. The Principal reviews the concern against the contract documents and the project record before responding, so the first substantive reply is factual rather than defensive. Where the issue is ours, we say so and propose the correction . Where it is not, we say that too, with the documentation attached. A proposed resolution and its schedule or cost implication are issued to the City’s Project Manager for concurrence before anything is implemented. Escalation to the City’s Project Manager. Anything affecting cost, schedule, code compliance, or public safety is escalated to the City’s Project Manager immediately on discovery — not held for the next scheduled meeting. Escalation is always in writing, always includes a recommended course of action, and is confirmed by telephone the same day for any item touching safety or a permitting deadline. Items are closed only when the City’s Project Manager confirms closure in writing, and every closed item is logged so that the underlying cause is addressed on subsequent task orders. Standard communication cadence. A written progress note weekly through design; a Gateway Review at each phase completion with the owner present; weekly site meetings and written field observation reports through construction administration; and a single point of contact throughout. In practice. On Urban Roast, a mid-design change of building ownership put the operator, the incoming landlord, and the consultant team briefly out of alignment. Direct principal-to-principal conversation with all three parties — rather than correspondence routed through staff — re-established a single agreed scope and approval path within the reserved float. R E S P O NSE C O MM I T M E NT S CO MP L AINT HA ND L IN G & COM M UN IC ATIO N F LOW S I N GL E P O I N T OF CON TAC T Eric J. Dempsey, AIA Principal-in-Charge 561-889-0350 · ericj@dempsey-design.com Responds to RFQ # 26-07-01, Section 5, Item 4 — Approach / Methodology (complaint handling and client communication). Same day — telephone contact on any safety or permit-deadline item– 1 business day — written acknowledgement of any concern received– 3 business days — substantive written response with proposed resolution– On site within 24 hours — at the City’s request, in Sunny Isles Beach– Written closure — items closed only on the City Project Manager’s written confirmation – DEMPSEY DESIGN CO MPL AINT HANDLING · RFQ # 26-07 -01 PAGE 8 0 OF 113←→↑APPROACH 05 References Client references for projects similar in size and scope — RFQ Format Section 5. DEMPSEY DESIGN SECTION 05 · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 8 1 OF 113←→↑ R E F E R E N C E S Reference Questionnaire (1 of 3) — Town of Golden Beach Submitted under Minimum Qualification Requirement #3. Reference: Alexander Diaz, Town Manager, Town of Golden Beach — Golden Beach Wellness Center, a $5.2M civic community building on the same barrier island, currently in construction administration. DEMPSEY DESIGN REFE RENC ES · RFQ # 26-07-0 1 PAGE 8 2 OF 113←→↑REFERENCES R E F E R E N C E S Reference Questionnaire (2 of 3) — Azzouz Hospitality Submitted under Minimum Qualification Requirement #3. Reference: Tomeem Khairzada, Azzouz Hospitality — Urban Roast, West Palm Beach, FL. Adaptive reuse of an existing commercial shell, delivered through a mid-project change of building ownership. DEMPSEY DESIGN REFE RENC ES · RFQ # 26-07-0 1 PAGE 8 3 OF 113←→↑REFERENCES R E F E R E N C E S Reference Questionnaire (3 of 3) — MAC² LLC Consulting Submitted under Minimum Qualification Requirement #3. Reference: Mitch Abdelmissih, MAC² LLC Consulting — Gelato & Co, Jupiter, FL. Specialty retail and F&B fit-out requiring health department, landlord, and MEP coordination. DEMPSEY DESIGN REFE RENC ES · RFQ # 26-07-0 1 PAGE 8 4 OF 113←→↑REFERENCES R E F E R E N C E S Supplementar y Letter of Recommendation (1 of 6) DEMPSEY DESIGN REFE RENC ES · RFQ # 26-07-0 1 PAGE 8 5 OF 113←→↑REFERENCES R E F E R E N C E S Supplementar y Letter of Recommendation (2 of 6) DEMPSEY DESIGN REFE RENC ES · RFQ # 26-07-0 1 PAGE 8 6 OF 113←→↑REFERENCES R E F E R E N C E S Supplementar y Letter of Recommendation (3 of 6) DEMPSEY DESIGN REFE RENC ES · RFQ # 26-07-0 1 PAGE 8 7 OF 113←→↑REFERENCES R E F E R E N C E S Supplementar y Letter of Recommendation (4 of 6) DEMPSEY DESIGN REFE RENC ES · RFQ # 26-07-0 1 PAGE 8 8 OF 113←→↑REFERENCES R E F E R E N C E S Supplementar y Letter of Recommendation (5 of 6) DEMPSEY DESIGN REFE RENC ES · RFQ # 26-07-0 1 PAGE 8 9 OF 113←→↑REFERENCES R E F E R E N C E S Supplementar y Letters of Recommendation (6 of 6) DEMPSEY DESIGN REFE RENC ES · RFQ # 26-07-0 1 PAGE 9 0 OF 113←→↑REFERENCES 06 Contract Forms Required affidavits, certifications, and signature forms — RFQ Format Section 6. DEMPSEY DESIGN SECTION 06 · R FQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 9 1 OF 113←→↑ C O N T R A C T F O R M S Section 6 Bid Submittal — Cover (RFQ p.36) Section 6 of RFQ # 26-07-01 comprises pages 36 through 43. The complete Bid Submittal packet is reproduced in RFQ page order across the following pages. DEMPSEY DESIGN CONTRACT F ORMS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 9 2 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS C O N T R A C T F O R M S Acknowledgement of Addenda (RFQ p.37) All eight addenda issued for RFQ # 26-07-01 are acknowledged with their issue dates: #1 — 7/10/26, #2 — 7/20/26, #3 — 7/22/26, #4 — 7/23/26, #5 — 7/28/26, #6 — 7/29/26, #7 — 8/3/26, #8 — 8/7/26. DEMPSEY DESIGN CONTRACT F ORMS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 9 3 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS C O N T R A C T F O R M S 6.3 Discipline Acknowledgement Form (1 of 2) Addendum # 5 revised form, which supersedes RFQ page 38 and is required per Addendum # 6, Q1/A1. Dempsey Design applies as Prime under Discipline 1 — Architects, and indicates sub-consultants for Mechanical/HVAC/Plumbing (E.C. Fennell, Inc. / RGD Consulting Engineers – Kimley-Horn) and Structural Engineering (Jezerinac Group, PLLC). See Engineering & Design Consultants in Section 3. DEMPSEY DESIGN CONTRACT F ORMS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 9 4 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS C O N T R A C T F O R M S 6.3 Discipline Acknowledgement Form (2 of 2) Continuation sheet of the Addendum # 5 revised form. Disciplines 7 (Transportation / Transit / Traffic Engineering) and 8 (Construction Engineering and Inspection) are intentionally left unmarked; Dempsey Design applies under Discipline 1 only. DEMPSEY DESIGN CONTRACT F ORMS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 9 5 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS C O N T R A C T F O R M S Questionnaire (RFQ p.39) — Items 1–5 Required: “Questionnaire — must be included with firm’s proposal.” Item 1 names Eric J. Dempsey, AIA as both Assigned Project Manager and Principal-in-Charge; per RFQ Section 3.5, these personnel will not be changed without the City’s written approval. Item 3 (current workload) is expanded in Section 3, Project Team. DEMPSEY DESIGN CONTRACT F ORMS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 9 6 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS C O N T R A C T F O R M S Questionnaire (RFQ p.40) — Items 6–11 Item 6: no debarment or default on any government contract. Item 7: no exceptions taken to the RFQ terms and conditions — consistent with Section 8 of this proposal. Item 11: Dempsey Design has no current or prior engagement with the City of Sunny Isles Beach and therefore no conflict of interest. DEMPSEY DESIGN CONTRACT F ORMS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 9 7 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS C O N T R A C T F O R M S Bid Submittal Form (RFQ p.42) Proposer of record: Eric Dempsey Architect, LLC (d/b/a Dempsey Design), 700 S. Rosemary Avenue, Suite 204, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. This proposal remains subject to acceptance for 90 days after bid opening. DEMPSEY DESIGN CONTRACT F ORMS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 9 8 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS C O N T R A C T F O R M S Bid Submittal Form — Signature Page (RFQ p.43) Executed by Eric J. Dempsey, AIA, Principal — the authorized representative of Eric Dempsey Architect, LLC. Per Addendum # 7, Q5/A5, this is RFQ page 43, not page 35 as originally printed. DEMPSEY DESIGN CONTRACT F ORMS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 9 9 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS C O N T R A C T F O R M S Non-Collusion Affidavit DEMPSEY DESIGN CONTRACT F ORMS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 100 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS C O N T R A C T F O R M S Public Entity Crimes Statement DEMPSEY DESIGN CONTRACT F ORMS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 101 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS C O N T R A C T F O R M S Equal Oppor tunity / Affirmative Action Statement DEMPSEY DESIGN CONTRACT F ORMS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 102 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS C O N T R A C T F O R M S Conflict of Interest Statement Executed on the revised form issued under Addendum # 4, which corrects the project reference language carried in the RFQ’s original attachment. Dempsey Design declares no conflict of interest with the City of Sunny Isles Beach. DEMPSEY DESIGN CONTRACT F ORMS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 103 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS C O N T R A C T F O R M S Dispute Disclosure Form DEMPSEY DESIGN CONTRACT F ORMS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 104 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS C O N T R A C T F O R M S Anti-Kickback Affidavit DEMPSEY DESIGN CONTRACT F ORMS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 105 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS C O N T R A C T F O R M S Anti-Boycott Cer tification DEMPSEY DESIGN CONTRACT F ORMS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 106 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS C O N T R A C T F O R M S E-Verify Affidavit DEMPSEY DESIGN CONTRACT F ORMS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 107 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS C O N T R A C T F O R M S Affidavit of Compliance with Anti-Human Trafficking Laws Required at RFQ page 45 under Section 1.48 and §787.06(13), Florida Statutes. Executed by the Principal and notarised 10 August 2026. DEMPSEY DESIGN CONTRACT F ORMS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 108 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS C O N T R A C T F O R M S Affidavit of Compliance with Foreign Entity Laws Required under §287.138, Florida Statutes. Executed by the Principal and notarised 10 August 2026. DEMPSEY DESIGN CONTRACT F ORMS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 109 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS F O R M S W-9 Form Provided as standard supporting documentation to expedite vendor set-up on award. FEIN 93-2463406, matching the Bid Submittal Form at RFQ page 42. DEMPSEY DESIGN F ORMS · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 110 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS N O C O N T I N G E N T F E E S S TAT E M E N T Statement per Florida Statute 287.055(6)(a) “The respondent warrants that he or she has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the respondent to solicit or secure this Contract and that he or she has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the respondent, any fee, commission or percentage, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from award or making of this Contract.” Executed on firm letterhead as required by RFQ # 26-07-01, Section 5, Item 7 — the RFQ prescribes the statutory wording but provides no form. Signed by the Principal and notarised under Florida Statute 287.055(6)(a). DEMPSEY DESIGN NO CONTINGENT FEES STATE MENT · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 111 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS E X C E P T I O N S Exceptions to RFQ Terms & Conditions Dempsey Design takes no exceptions to the terms and conditions of RFQ # 26-07-01, as amended by Addenda #1 through #8. Eric Dempsey Architect, LLC (d/b/a Dempsey Design) accepts the Instructions to Proposers and General Terms and Conditions (Section 1), the Special Terms and Conditions (Section 2), the Scope of Work and Technical Specifications (Section 3), and the Bid Submittal requirements (Section 6) as issued and as revised by addenda — including the indemnification language substituted by Addendum # 4 in accordance with §725.08, Florida Statutes, and the liquidated damages provision added by Addendum # 8. This statement is consistent with Item 7 of the Questionnaire at RFQ page 40, submitted in Section 6 of this proposal. I N SURA N C E — CONF IRM AT I ON OF COVERAGE Per Addendum # 4 (A18 and A27), the City will consider firms carrying a minimum Professional Liability limit of $5,000,000, and umbrella or excess coverage is acceptable to reach the required limit provided the excess policy schedules the professional liability policy as underlying and is follow-form. Dempsey Design will maintain Professional Liability, Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, and Workers’ Compensation / Employer’s Liability coverage at the limits required under RFQ Section 2.10 as amended, with the City of Sunny Isles Beach named as Additional Insured on all coverages other than Professional Liability, per Addendum # 4, A20. A current Certificate of Liability Insurance is included in Section 1. This page states no exceptions. If revised limits or endorsements are required at award, Dempsey Design will bind the required coverage prior to contract execution. Responds to RFQ # 26-07-01, Section 5, Item 8 — Exceptions. DEMPSEY DESIGN E XC EPT IO NS · RFQ # 2 6-07-01 PAGE 112 OF 113←→↑CONTRACT FORMS T H A N K Y O U We appreciate the oppor tunity to be considered. Dempsey Design welcomes the opportunity to serve on the City of Sunny Isles Beach’s continuing architectural and engineering services roster, and is available for an interview, presentation, or additional information at the City’s request. Firm Eric Dempsey Architect, LLC Address 700 S. Rosemar y, Suite 204 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 Contact 561-889-0348 info@dempsey-design.com Web www.dempsey-design.com DEMPSEY DESIGN CLOSING · RFQ # 26-07-01 PAGE 113 OF 113←→↑CLOSING