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Posted Date: 08/13/2026
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026 – 6:00 PM
Sister Bay Liberty Grove Fire Station, 2258 Mill Rd., Large Meeting Rm.
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AGENDA
1. Call to Order & Roll Call (Zoom Participants Mute Devices)
2. Approve Agenda
3. Approve Meeting Minutes:
a) July 21, 2026; Regular Meeting
b) August 5, 2026; Special Meeting
4. Comments, Correspondence and Concerns from the Public (Public comment limited to 3 non-transferable minutes per person)
5. Ordinances & Resolutions: N/A
6. Discussion/Action Items
a) Employee Handbook; Fire Station Support
b) Village Administration Building; Request for Proposal Architecture/Engineering Services
c) Donation Proposal; Sister Bay Lion’s Club; Flagpole
d) Strategic Planning; Public Administration Associates; Schedule for Implementation
e) Monthly Financial Report & Appropriations
7. Staff Reports
8. Committee Reports (See below committee listing)
9. Matters to be Placed on a Future Agenda or Referred to a Committee, Official or Employee
10. Next Meeting
a) September 15th, 2026; 6:00 PM
11. Adjourn
1. Finance Committee 7. Library Commission 13. Sewer and Water Utility Committee
2. Fire Board 8. Marina Committee 14. SBAA
3. Green Tier Legacy Community Committee 9. Parking Committee 15. Technology & Telecomm Committee
4. Historical Society 10. Parks, Property & Streets Committee 16. Tourism Zone Commission
5. Holiday Lighting 11. Personnel Committee 17. Village Hall Planning Task Force
6. Housing Committee 12. Plan Commission
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VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES 2
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 6 P.M. 3
Unapproved 4
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1. Call to Order & Roll Call 6
President Nate Bell called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. 7
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Present: President Nate Bell, Lousie Howson, Brigid White, Terry Kelly, Steve Bacsi, Skip Heidler, 9
Patrice Champeau. 10
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Staff: Administrator Benjamin Andrews, Finance Specialist/Treasurer Vlad Gannik, Village Clerk Julie 12
Thyssen. Others: John Lijewski, Terry Wolf Zoom: Marina Manager Dave Lienau, Utilities Director 13
Megan Barnes, Parks & Streets Director Erik Linczmaier, Abby Doobie, Kristin Fine, Michael Miller, 14
Sarah Bertges 15
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2. Approve Agenda 17
Motion to approve the agenda was made by Kelly and seconded by White. Motion carried – all ayes. 18
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3. Approve Meeting Minutes 20
a) June 16, 2026; Regular Meeting 21
The Board noted two corrections to the June 16, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes: changing "golf 22
festival" to "goat festival," and clarifying that the approved color change applied to the rooftop, 23
pergola, and stair access structure. 24
Motion to approve the minutes as amended was made by Bell and seconded by Bacsi. Motion carried 25
– all ayes. 26
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4. Comments, Correspondence and Concerns from the Public 28
John Lijewski, President of the Sister Bay Historical Society, addressed the Board regarding the 29
Society's barn preservation and renovation project, proposed as the Center for History, Education, 30
and Community. He described the facility's capacity for events, educational programs, and 31
community gatherings, noting its similarity in size to the Crest Center. The project's total fundraising 32
goal is $6,000,000, of which $4,500,000 is designated for construction and $1,500,000 for 33
endowment. Mr. Lijewski formally requested a village contribution of $750,000, payable over three 34
to five years, and noted alignment with the Village's 2025 strategic plan. He indicated that a formal 35
proposal would be submitted to the Finance Committee by the following day. The Board directed 36
that the matter be added to the Finance Committee agenda for their next meeting. 37
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5. Ordinances & Resolutions 39
a. Resolution 2026-004; Adopting a Disconnection Policy 8:39 40
Andrews presented the Disconnection Policy, noting that it primarily codifies existing requirements 41
under Wisconsin Administrative Code as regulated by the Public Service Commission (PSC). Two 42
points of clarification were raised during discussion. First, regarding Section 2, the billing example 43
referencing a 31-day period was explained as reflecting the Village's quarterly billing cycle, wherein 44
bills are issued on the 10th of the month. Second, regarding Section 4B(1)(a), Heidler questioned 45
why language in that subsection specifically referenced "residential customers" in the context of 46
disconnection notices rather than all customers. Utilities Director Barnes indicated she would verify 47
whether the code draws a distinction between residential and commercial customers for 48
disconnection notice purposes, and it was agreed the language would be reviewed and clarified 49
accordingly. 50
Minutes of the July 21 2026 Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees – Unapproved
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Motion to approve Resolution 2026-004 as amended, with clarification on Section 4B(1)(a) to be 1
verified by the Utilities Director, was made by Bell and seconded by Heidler 2
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b. Resolution 2026-005; Adopting a Leak Adjustment Policy 4
Andrews noted that, unlike the other utility policies, the Leak Adjustment Policy is not regulated by 5
the PSC, as sewer is generally unregulated for municipalities. The policy was developed in response 6
to recurring requests for billing adjustments following events such as frozen pipes or undetected 7
leaks Barnes confirmed that approximately five to six such adjustment requests had been received 8
over the past five years, underscoring the need for formal policy. The Board concurred that a repeat-9
offender provision was unnecessary. 10
Motion to approve Resolution 2026-005 as amended was made by Champeau and seconded by 11
Heidler. Motion carried – all ayes. 12
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c. Resolution 2026-006; Adopting a Deferred Payment Policy 14
Andrews presented the Deferred Payment Policy as required under PSC administrative code. The 15
policy defines the process for offering deferred payment agreements (DPAs) to residential 16
customers, with discretionary extension to commercial customers. The policy includes the DPA form 17
as an attachment. 18
Motion to approve Resolution 2026-006 was made by Heidler and seconded by White. Motion carried 19
– all ayes. 20
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d. Resolution 2026-007; Adopting a Tax Certification Policy 22
Andrews presented the Tax Certification Policy, also required under PSC administrative code, noting 23
the process is rarely invoked. It was clarified that delinquent balances are applied directly to the 24
property tax bill rather than placed as a formal lien. 25
Motion to approve Resolution 2026-007 was made by Bell and seconded by Howson. Motion carried 26
– all ayes. 27
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e. Resolution 2026-008; Approving the Receipt of 2025 Audit 29
The Board received the physical copy of the 2025 Audit, which had been presented in final form the 30
previous month. It was confirmed the document is identical to the version previously reviewed, 31
without the draft watermark. 32
Motion to approve Resolution 2026-008 accepting receipt of the 2025 Audit was made by Bell and 33
seconded by Bacsi. Motion carried – all ayes. 34
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f. Resolution 2026-009; Adopting Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Assistance Policy 36
White explained that the policy was created to consistently evaluate TIF assistance requests, 37
especially for TID No. 2, which lacked a framework before. The policy focuses on housing and 38
infrastructure projects. Andrews noted that issuing TIF incentives requires such a policy, per the TID 39
No. 2 project plan. Key amendments were made: The cap in Section C was changed to 20% from 25% 40
for consistency, with both capped at 20% of total development cost or $1,000,000. Language 41
distinguishing "project total cost" from "total development cost" was combined under 20%. 42
In Section E, costs incurring prior to project approval were clarified as non-eligible unless authorized 43
by the Board. After adoption, Andrews stated the policy would become an application on the Village 44
website. 45
Motion to approve Resolution 2026-009 as amended was made by Kelly and seconded by White. 46
Motion carried – all ayes. 47
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g. Resolution 2026-010; Adopting Technology and Device Policy 49
Andrews explained the policy shifts away from village-issued devices to a stipend model for 50
members using personal devices via the designated cloud platform. Legal counsel advised adding 51
Minutes of the July 21 2026 Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees – Unapproved
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that departing officials must remove all confidential documents within seven days. Amendments 1
included: 1) Transition Provision: “current term” use of Surface Pros, aligning with an orderly 2
transition and hardware upgrade schedule, and 2) Cloud Platform, changed from “Microsoft 365” to 3
“Village’s official cloud platform” to future-proof policy. 4
Motion to approve Resolution 2026-010 as amended was made by Howson and seconded by Heidler. 5
Motion carried – all ayes. 6
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6. Discussion/Action Items 8
a. ClearGov; Budgeting Software 9
Andrews presented a proposal to implement ClearGov cloud-based budgeting software to replace 10
the Village's long-standing Excel budgeting system. He explained that the current process relies on 11
complex spreadsheets that pose risks related to formula errors, institutional knowledge, and 12
inefficiency. After evaluating both Cassell and ClearGov, staff recommended ClearGov because it 13
offers integrated operating and personnel budgeting, capital improvement planning, digital budget 14
books, and public transparency tools. 15
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Treasurer Gannik supported the recommendation, stating the software would standardize budgeting 17
processes, improve transparency, reduce reliance on individual staff knowledge, and provide time 18
savings after the initial implementation year. The Board discussed contract costs, annual price 19
increases, data ownership, and implementation timelines. The Finance Committee recommended a 20
January 1, 2027 implementation date to allow sufficient time for onboarding and staff training. 21
Board members agreed the long-term operational benefits justified the investment. 22
Motion to approve the ClearGov service agreement with a January 1, 2027 start date as 23
recommended by the Finance Committee was made by Howson and seconded by White. Motion 24
carried – all ayes. 25
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b. Sludge Storage Tank Aeration System Replacement 27
Barnes reported that the primary sludge storage tank's aeration system sustained damage over the 28
winter due to ice-related pressure buildup. She recommended replacing the system using the 29
original contractor, August and Winter, at an unbudgeted cost of approximately $113,000, to be paid 30
from the wastewater treatment plant replacement fund. Barnes also outlined operational changes 31
to prevent similar damage in the future. 32
Motion to approve the Sludge Storage Tank Aeration System Replacement was made by White and 33
seconded by Kelly. Motion carried – all ayes. 34
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c. HydroCorp; Non-Residential Renewal Program Agreement 36
Andrews presented the annual renewal agreement with HydroCorp for commercial cross-connection 37
inspections. Because HydroCorp updated its contract language, legal counsel recommended adding 38
language preserving the Village's statutory municipal liability protections, and HydroCorp agreed to 39
the change. Barnes explained that commercial cross-connection inspections require specialized 40
certification, making the contracted service appropriate. 41
Motion to approve the HydroCorp Non-Residential Renewal Program Agreement incorporating legal 42
counsel's recommended contract language was made by Kelly and seconded by Heidler. Motion 43
carried – all ayes. 44
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d. Utilities 2016 Chevy Silverado; Surplus Property 46
Andrews reported that the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado was declared surplus in accordance with the 47
Village's surplus property policy after no departments expressed interest in retaining it. Barnes 48
stated the truck is in good condition, with expected sale proceeds of at least $10,000 to help offset 49
the cost of a new utility service truck already budgeted. The Board approved the surplus sale and 50
directed staff to sell the vehicle through the Village's surplus auction process. The Board also 51
Minutes of the July 21 2026 Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees – Unapproved
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discussed evaluating electric vehicles for future fleet replacements and agreed that a cost-benefit 1
analysis should be incorporated into the Capital Improvement Plan process. 2
Motion to approve the surplus sale of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado was made by and Kelly seconded 3
by White. Motion carried – all ayes. 4
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e. Monthly Financial Report & Appropriations 6
The Board reviewed the monthly financial report. A question was raised regarding a payment on 7
page 190 to the Public Service Commission in the amount of $4,434.37, dated June 24, 2026, coded 8
as "sewer rate complaint." Barnes confirmed upon review that the invoice represents hours billed by 9
PSC attorneys for review of a pending complaint case. Andrews noted that no final decision has been 10
issued; a decision matrix outlining the review framework has been released. Staff was directed to 11
follow up with legal counsel to determine whether the cost should have been split with the 12
complaining party. 13
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Additional questions were raised regarding engineering expenditures for the new marina building 15
and a Cellcom billing increase, both of which were addressed by staff. 16
Motion to approve payment of bills in the amount of $422,871.32 was made by Bell and seconded by 17
Howson. Motion carried – all ayes. 18
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7. Staff Reports 20
Staff reports were received. Discussion included the status of the historical signage project, with 21
Andrews confirming that the Sister Bay Historical Society has agreed to take on the project. A formal 22
agreement will be prepared. Regarding the water quality sign near the beach, Andrews indicated he 23
would contact the county to clarify the ongoing operational cost, which had not been disclosed at 24
the time the sign was installed. The Board expressed preference for a more visible and cost-effective 25
solution, such as a visible indicator flag and QR code, over the current electronic sign arrangement at 26
approximately $600 per year. 27
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8. Committee Reports 29
Committee reports for Marina, Finance, Library, and Green Theater were received. Bell requested 30
that the Community Coordinator report, previously absent from Board packets for an extended 31
period, be repositioned under Committee Reports rather than Staff Reports going forward. 32
Regarding the Library Committee, it was reported that a fee dispute with the Sister Bay Association 33
(SBA) related to the Marina Fest event had been discussed and appeared resolved. A separate 34
matter regarding the removal of a shared dumpster following the relocation of maintenance staff 35
was noted; it was confirmed that waste pickup service is provided at no cost to the library as a 36
village building. 37
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9. Matters to be Placed on a Future Agenda or Referred to a Committee, Official or Employee 39
a. Special Village Board Meeting – August 5th, 2026 40
The Board confirmed a Special Village Board Meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 41
10:00 AM for the purpose of convening in executive session regarding the Sister Bay fiber optic 42
litigation matter, with legal counsel in attendance. 43
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b. Regular Village Board Meeting – August 18th, 2026 45
No discussion. 46
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10. Executive Session 48
a. Wisc. Stats. 19.85(1)(g) – Fiber Optic Discussion 49
b. Wisc. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) – Employee Performance Evaluation 50
Minutes of the July 21 2026 Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees – Unapproved
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Motion by Bell, seconded by Kelly, to convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 19.85(1)(g) 1
to confer with legal counsel regarding strategy in the fiber optic litigation matter, and Wis. Stats. § 2
19.85(1)(c) to consider the performance evaluation of an employee over whom the governmental 3
body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Roll call. Motion carried – all ayes. 4
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11. Next Meeting 6
Special Village Board Meeting – August 5th, 2026 7
Regular Village Board Meeting – August 18th, 2026 at 6:00 PM 8
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12. Adjourn 10
The Board remained in closed session. No action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 10:08 p.m. 11
while in closed session. 12
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Minutes respectfully submitted by Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk 14
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VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES 2
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 3
Unapproved 4
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1. Call to Order & Roll Call 6
President Nate Bell called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. 7
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Present: President Nate Bell, Lousie Howson, Brigid White, Terry Kelly, Steve Bacsi, Skip Heidler. 9
Patrice Champeau was excused. 10
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Staff: Administrator Benjamin Andrews, Village Clerk Julie Thyssen, Village Attorney Randy Nesbitt, 12
League of Wisconsin Municipalities Remzy Bitar 13
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2. Approve Agenda 15
Motion to approve the agenda was made by Bell and seconded by Howson. Motion carried – all ayes. 16
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3. Executive Session 18
a) Wisc. Stats. 19.85(1)(g) — 19
Motion to convene into Executive Session Wisc. Stats. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel for the 20
governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning a strategy to be adopted by 21
the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. i. Clinton v. Village of 22
Sister Bay ii. PSC Rate Case Hearing. Roll call vote– all ayes. 23
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b) Motion to Reconvene into Open Session 25
Motion to reconvene into open session was made by Kelly and seconded by Heidler. Roll call vote– all 26
ayes. 27
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c. Motion for Action, if Appropriate 29
Motion was made by Kelly and seconded by Howson to proceed to appeal the Clinton v. Village of 30
Sister Bay to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Motion carried – all ayes. 31
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13. Adjourn 33
Motion to adjourn at 11:27 p.m. was made by Heidler, seconded by Bacsi. Motion carried – all ayes. 34
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Minutes respectfully submitted by Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk 36
COMMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE,
AND CONCERNS FROM THE PUBLIC
Date: August 18, 2026
To: Village Board
Re: August 2026
Author: Sarah Bertges, Administrative Assistant/Deputy Treasurer
Written comments, correspondence, and concerns addressed to the Village Board for the month
are included in the following pages:
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Ben Andrews
From: Peyton
Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2026 8:28 PM
To: Julie Thyssen
Subject: Sister Bay Flag
Attachments: Sister Bay Flag No.1.png
Good evening, Ms.Thyssen. My name is Peyton Caster. I am not a resident of Sister Bay; however, I have
travelled there on several occasions. I design flags in my free time, and I see that the Village of Sister Bay
does not have any official flag listed online. As such, I have taken the liberty to design a flag for Sister Bay
that is attached to this email. The flag I have designed incorporates the colors of the Swedish flag
to represent Sister Bay's Scandinavian roots, specifically Swedish roots due to Sister
Bay's iconic restaurant Al Johnson's. Furthermore, the Nordic cross displayed on the flag similarly
represents flag conventions present in the flags of all of the Nordic countries. The wave pattern seen
represents the waves of Lake Michigan on your shores. The colors also have additional meanings, with
the white representing both the whitecap waves of Lake Michigan as well as the seasonal snowfall, the
yellow also representing one of the many colors of the fall scenery Sister Bay is also iconic for, and finally
the blue representing the deep blue water of the lake. I am an amateur flag enthusiast, and when visiting
Sister Bay, I was struck by how easily the cultural and geographic elements of your village could be
summed up into one rather simple but unique design to represent your quaint and beautiful town. I hope
you enjoy my design; note that this is only the first iteration, and I would be happy to make adjustments
as you see fit. I do not ask for any monetary compensation in return, and I would even be willing to send a
physical copy of the flag at my own expense, provided I find a good vendor at a reasonable price. I am
merely a flag enthusiast who believes your town deserves an adequate symbol to encompass its
picturesque beauty.
Thank you for your time,
Sincerely,
Peyton Joseph Caster
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problem. So, we have been the victim of some small thefts on South Highland Road. We've had two
two events this week of people stealing things out of our yard. Um, I did make a police report, but I
just kind of wanted to let the village know that that is going on. Thank you. Bye."
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Ben Andrews
From: Maryanne O'Dowd >
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2026 7:44 PM
To: Julie Thyssen
Subject: Ceremonial Proclamation Request from Friends of Door County Libraries
Attachments: Proclamation_FODCL_WinniePooh-looza_2026.docx
TO: Julie Thyssen, Village of Sister Bay
FROM: Maryanne O’Dowd, Board of Directors, Friends of Door County Libraries
The Friends of Door County Libraries respectfully request that your governing body consider adopting a
ceremonial proclamation recognizing the 100th anniversary of the publication of A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-
Pooh by symbolically renaming your community for one day, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, with a
Winnie-the-Pooh-inspired honorary name. The date holds special significance: it is the exact centennial
of the beloved book’s publication.
This lighthearted, family-friendly proclamation is part of Winnie Pooh-looza, a multi-week, countywide
celebration featuring events and programs organized by the Friends of Door County Libraries in
partnership with Door County libraries, community organizations and local businesses.
To make the celebration unique and fun, participating municipalities are invited to choose the honorary
name that best reflects their community’s personality. Suggested names include: The Hundred Acre
Wood, Pooh Village, Pooh Corner, Pooh Hollow, Pooh Grove, Pooh Woods, Christopher Robin's Corner,
Piglet Place, Eeyore Crossing, Rabbit Ridge, Kanga Landing, Honey Harbor, The Hundred Acre Wood, Owl
Hollow, Rabbit Hollow, Piglet Point, and Bee Friendly Village. Choose any of the suggested honorary
names or another appropriate Winnie-the-Pooh-inspired name – bee creative!
The ceremonial renaming offers a simple, visible way to join the centennial celebration and invite
residents and visitors to slow down, explore, and enjoy the places that make Door County “A Thoughtful
Spot.”
To make participation as easy as possible, we have enclosed a draft proclamation that your board may
use or modify as desired.
Participating municipalities will be recognized through the Friends of Door County Libraries’ social media
channel and promotional and marketing materials. You are welcome to publicize participation in this
celebration as well.
Thank you for considering this request and for your continued support of our libraries, literacy and
programs that bring people of all ages together. We would be pleased to provide any additional
information. Contact me at with questions.
Attachment: Draft Ceremonial Proclamation
Maryanne Giustino O'Dowd
PROCLAMATION
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Publication of Winnie-the-Pooh
October 14, 2026
One hundred years ago, on October 14, 1926, the world was introduced to a small bear with a very
large heart. Today we celebrate the enduring legacy of A.A. Milne's beloved classic and the
timeless values of friendship, kindness, curiosity and imagination that continue to inspire readers
of all ages.
WHEREAS
On October 14, 1926, A.A. Milne published Winnie-the-Pooh, introducing readers to Winnie-the-
Pooh, Christopher Robin and their friends in the Hundred Acre Wood; and
WHEREAS
For a century, this cherished literary classic has inspired generations through stories that
celebrate kindness, friendship, imagination, compassion, curiosity and the simple pleasures of
nature, reading and community; and
WHEREAS
Libraries play a vital role in fostering literacy, lifelong learning and a love of reading by connecting
people of every generation with timeless books such as Winnie-the-Pooh; and
WHEREAS
The Friends of Door County Libraries have organized Winnie Pooh-looza, a countywide
celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of the publication of Winnie-the-Pooh through
library programs, reading, writing, art, nature experiences and community events throughout Door
County; and
WHEREAS
Door County is a place where quiet forests, winding trails, peaceful shorelines, welcoming
libraries and vibrant communities invite people to slow down, wonder, reflect and reconnect—
creating countless Door County Thoughtful Spots, where stories are shared, imaginations
flourish and lifelong memories begin; and
WHEREAS
The ______________________________________________ recognizes this literary milestone as an
opportunity to celebrate the joy of reading, the importance of libraries, the beauty of nature and
the power of stories to bring communities together;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED
that the ______________________________________________
joins communities throughout Door County in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the
Publication of A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh on October 14, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED
that, in recognition of this special occasion, the
______________________________________________
shall be ceremonially known on October 14, 2026 as
______________________________________________
(Suggested honorary names include Pooh Village, Piglet Place, Eeyore Crossing, Owl's Roost,
Rabbit Ridge, Kanga Corner, Roo's Run, or The Hundred Acre Wood.)
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED
that residents and visitors are encouraged to celebrate by visiting their local library, reading a
favorite story, spending time outdoors and discovering one of Door County's Thoughtful Spots—
a place to pause, imagine, connect and appreciate the simple joys that have made Winnie-the-
Pooh a beloved companion to readers for 100 years.
Adopted this ______ day of ____________________, 2026.
President / Chair
Clerk
(Official Seal)
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STAFF REPORT
Date: August 18, 2026
To: Village Board
Re: Employee Handbook Review – Fire Department Support Policy
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Village staff and the Personnel Committee have been reviewing proposed Employee Handbook
policy language addressing Village employee participation in the Sister Bay –Liberty Grove
Volunteer Fire Department. The purpose of the policy is to clearly outline expectations, eligibility,
and procedures for employees who wis h to serve as volunteer firefighters, while preserving
continuity of essential Village operations.
Initial draft language was reviewed by the Personnel Committee on June 23, 2026, where staff
collected detailed feedback from committee members, department managers, and the Fire Chief.
Following that meeting, staff incorporated the requested revisions and provided both a redline
and clean version of the updated policy at the Personnel Committee’s July 20, 2026 meeting.
Summary of Feedback Received
• The following key themes were identified through staff and committee review:
• Concern that requiring PTO for emergency responses during work hours may discourage
participation; some suggested restoring historical practices providing one hour of paid
time or similar incentive.
• Recommendation to strengthen policy language acknowledging the essential nature of
volunteer fire service.
• Preference that employees only be required to notify the Village of their volunteer service
rather than obtain approval.
• Desire for more flexible emergency -response language, allowing employees to leave
immediately when notified of a call unless doing so threatens essential Village services.
• Suggestion that calls under one hour does not require PTO, noting consistency with some
private-sector practices.
• Request for clarification regarding expectations for returning Village vehicles before
responding.
• Recommendation to add a Non-Retaliation and Support of Volunteer Service clause.
All feedback was incorporated into the revised policy brought to the July 20 committee meeting.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
At its July 20, 2026, meeting, the Personnel Committee reviewed the updated draft and
determined that the revisions appropriately addressed the feedback provided at the prior
meeting.
The committee voted unanimously to:
1. Accept the updated policy language governing employee participation in the Sister Bay –
Liberty Grove Volunteer Fire Department; and
2. Forward the policy to the Village Board for adoption as part of the Employee Handbook.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Village Staff recommends the Village Board review the proposed Employee Handbook policy,
incorporated into the Employee Handbook, and further consider adopting the revised Employee
Handbook (aligned with the recommendation by the Personnel Committee).
If the Village Board were in favor of this action, the following motion could be made:
“I move to adopt the revised Employee Handbook , as recommended by the Personnel
Committee, for the Village of Sister Bay.”
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Proposed Employee Handbook Excerpt (Fire Department Support Policy)
Village of Sister Bay Employee Handbook Adopted 8/19/2026
Eff. August 18, 2026
21
Be educated about FMLA and what it covers – it may cover anxiety, depression, postpartum depression,
and other conditions, if they meet the definition of a “serious health condition”.
Wisconsin and Federal FMLA coverage runs concurrently with the employee being entitled to the
protections provided by law which afford them the most favorable terms.
All paid PTO or other leave offered by the Village runs concurrently with FMLA leave. If an employee on
FMLA leave exhausts all their leave balances, but needs additional leave, other Village employees can
donate a portion of their accrued time off to the empl oyee, but shall leave at least eighty (80) hours in
their accrual bank for their own potential emergencies.
Generally, an employee cannot be terminated for taking leave; however, there may be exceptions. For
example, if there were documented disciplinary or performance issues prior to the employee’s leave, or,
the village had discussed reducing staff levels in the department prior to the leave.
Bereavement Leave
Bereavement leave is not mandatory in the State of Wisconsin, but the Village has decided to provide up
to three (3) days of paid leave following the death of a close family member. For purposes of this benefit,
‘close family member’ includes th e employee’s spouse or domestic partner, child or stepchild, or
employee’s parents or the domestic partner’s parents.
Participation - Volunteer Fire Department
The Village of Sister Bay deeply values the contribuƟons of employees who volunteer with the Sister Bay–
Liberty Grove Fire Department. We are proud to support these e fforts and are commi Ʃed to o ffering
flexibility and reasonable accommodaƟons whenever possible, while sƟll ensuring the safe, efficient, and
uninterrupted delivery of essenƟal Village services.
Eligibility. Village employees are encouraged to par Ɵcipate in the volunteer Fire Department, provided
such service does not interfere with the employees’ ability to safely and effecƟvely perform the essenƟal
funcƟons of their Village posi Ɵon. Employees serving as members of the Sister Bay-Liberty Grove Fire
Department shall noƟfy their supervisor and the Village Administrator of their parƟcipaƟon so scheduling,
safety, and operaƟonal consideraƟons may be discussed.
Response. The Village acknowledges that emergency incidents cannot be predicted and may occur during
an employee’s scheduled workday.
• Emergency Response. Employees responding to emergency incidents during scheduled work
hours may leave work without prior approval when notified by the Fire Department, provided
they promptly notify their supervisor as soon as practicable. Temporary restrictions may be
imposed only when the employee's absence would create an immediate threat to public safety,
critical infrastructure operations, or the continuation of essential Village services.
• Use of Leave. Employees may receive paid leave for fire calls that require less than one hour of
absence during their scheduled work time. For fire calls that extend beyond one hour, employees
may use unpaid leave or available paid time off (PTO). This section does not guarantee paid leave
for volunteer fire responses beyond the one-hour provision noted above.
Village of Sister Bay Employee Handbook Adopted 8/19/2026
Eff. August 18, 2026
22
• Return to Work . Employees must notify their supervisor as soon as reasonably possible when
responding to a call during work hours and provide an estimated time of return.
Training, Mee Ɵngs, and Non-Emergency Ac ƟviƟes. Employees may attend fire-department-related
training, drills, meetings, or community education activities outside their regular work hours without
restrictions. Training during work hours requires s upervisor approval. Supervisors are encouraged to
reasonably accommodate these requests where workloads permit.
Safety and Fa Ɵgue Management. Because fire response activities may occur overnight or may be
physically demanding, the following applies to ensure safety in Village operations:
• If an employee has responded to an overnight call or incident resulting in significant fatigue, they must
notify their supervisor before beginning their shift.
• Supervisors may require the employee to use PTO or, if warranted for safety, allow unpaid time off.
• Employees must not report for duty if their ability to safely perform their job duties may be impaired.
Workers’ CompensaƟon and Liability. Under Wisconsin law, volunteer firefighters are covered by workers’
compensation while performing fire department duties; coverage is provided by the Fire Department, not
the Village. This coverage applies only during official fire department activities and does not substitute for
the Village’s expectations regarding attendance, communication, and safe wo rk practices during the
employee’s Village duties.
Use of Village Resources. Employees may not use Village vehicles, faciliƟes, equipment, or unqualified paid
work Ɵme for volunteer fire department acƟviƟes unless specifically authorized by their supervisor or the
Village Administrator. Any such authorizaƟon must ensure that Village operaƟons and assets are protected
and that no con flict of interest exists. When appropriate, employees may be permi Ʃed to drive Village
vehicles to the fire staƟon, and they should make reasonable efforts to noƟfy their immediate supervisor
of the vehicle's locaƟon.
CompensaƟon and Dual-Role Considera Ɵons. The Village does not supplement or o ffset s Ɵpends,
honorariums, or other compensa Ɵon provided by the Fire Department. Time spent performing fire
department du Ɵes is not considered Village work Ɵme and is not eligible for Village over Ɵme,
compensatory Ɵme, or benefits beyond the authority of the employee handbook policy language.
Conduct, Ethics, and Conflicts of Interest. Employees serving as volunteer firefighters remain subject to all
Village policies, including the Code of Ethics, Conduct Standards, Con fidenƟality, and Drug and
Alcohol-Free Workplace provisions of this handbook. Employees must avoid real or perceived conflicts of
interest, including using Village employment to influence fire department decision-making or vice versa.
Review and Administra Ɵon. Any ques Ɵons regarding this sec Ɵon should be directed to the employee’s
immediate supervisor, who may consult the Village Administrator for clari ficaƟon. The Village Board
retains the authority to modify this policy in wri Ɵng, in accordance with the procedures outlined in this
handbook.
Non-RetaliaƟon. The Village recognizes volunteer emergency responders as a criƟcal component of public
safety. No employee shall be disciplined, denied promo Ɵon, su ffer adverse employment ac Ɵon, or
otherwise be retaliated against solely because of lawful par ƟcipaƟon in the Sister Bay-Liberty Grove Fire
Department, a Ʃendance at emergency incidents, required training, or ful fillment of Fire Department
obligaƟons, provided the employee complies with the requirements of this policy.
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STAFF REPORT
Date: August 18, 2026
To: Village Board
Re: Village Administration Building; Request for Proposal; Evaluation of Proposals
Author(s): Benjamin Andrews, Village Administrator
Action(s) Requested: ☐ Ordinance ☐ Resolution ☒ Motion ☒ Receive/File
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Village of Sister Bay issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Architecture/Engineering Services
(hyperlinked) for the new Village Administration Building. A total of fifteen firms submitted
proposals in response to the RFP. Here is a hyperlink to all Submissions.
At its July 6, 2026 meeting, the Parks, Property & Streets Committee reviewed all fifteen
submissions. Following the initial review, the Committee identified four top-ranked firms
(Hyperlinked):
• Birschbach & Associates
• The Boldt Company
• Somerville, Inc.
• Wold Architects & Engineers
The Committee then directed staff to conduct an “apples ‑to‑apples” comparison of these four
finalists. This comparison included obtaining clarifications related to service inclusions/exclusions
for IT infrastructure, audiovisual systems, security, interior design, landscape architecture, and
furniture/FF&E, as well as co nfirming any subcontracted versus owner ‑responsible elements.
Each firm was also asked to provide a comprehensive list of exclusions.
The Committee scheduled its final recommendation for the August 3, 2026 meeting, with a
presentation to the Village Board planned for August
OVERVIEW
Village Staff completed the requested comparison using the submitted materials of the four
finalist firms. This review evaluated the completeness of architectural and engineering services
offered, specialty system support, design disciplines, and overall fee structures.
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RECOMMENDATION
After completing its review over two meetings, the Parks, Property & Streets Committee
recommended Wold Architects & Engineers to the Village Board as the preferred firm for
Architecture/Engineering Services for the Village Administration Building.
Recommended Motion
If the Village Board were in favor of selecting the Parks Committee -recommended firm, the
following motion could be made:
“I move to select Wold Architects & Engineers as the Architecture/Engineering firm in response
to the Village’s Request for Proposals for the Village Administration Building.”
POLICY ALTERNATIVE(S)
1. Accept the Parks Committee Recommendation
2. Select a Different Finalist Firm
3. Request Additional Information or Clarification
4. Postpone Action
NEXT STEPS
If the Village Board selects a firm, the next steps would be to notify the firm of formal selection
and begin the contract negotiation process.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Comparison Framework for the Four Finalist Firms
2. Wold Architects & Engineers Proposal
3. Proposed AIA Contract (Preliminary)
Comparison Framework for the Four Finalist Firms
Services:General Information
Firm: Firm Profile: Understanding of Needs: Architecture Structural MEP Electrical Plumbing Civil Fire protection
Birschbach & Associates
• Small Wisconsin firm (5 staff), 47 years in
business.
• Full-service architecture with
subcontracted MEP.
• Very personalized, principal-led
engagement.
• Detailed understanding of
site, Scandinavian/Coastal
Nordic aesthetic, Village
operations, and timeline.
Included;
In-house
Included;
In-house
Included;
Subcontracted
Included;
Subcontracted
Included;
Subcontracted
Not Included;
Owner’s
Responsibility
Limited; could be
included for
addition fee.
Boldt Company
• Full-service AE team within a large ESOP
organization (15 design staff).
• Strong MEP and structural depth; civil by
Payne & Dolan.
• Extensive municipal experience.
• Strong emphasis on workflow,
public/staff separation, board
chamber functionality (50–75
seats).
• Focus on adjacency to Library.
Included;
In-house
Included;
In-house
Included;
In-house
Included;
In-house
Included;
In-house
Included;
Subcontracted
Not Included
Somerville, Inc.
• Large 100% employee-owned AE firm (47
employees).
• In-house architecture, interiors, MEP, fire
protection; civil/landscape via consultants.
• Heavy Wisconsin municipal experience.
• Clear recognition of program
(4,250–5,900 SF), security, ADA,
technology, records, flexibility.
• Uses structured visioning
sessions.
Included;
In-house
Included;
Subcontracted
Included;
In-house
Included;
In-house
Included;
In-house
Included;
Subcontracted
Included
Wold Architects & Engineers
• Large national AE firm (330+ staff).
• Deep municipal specialization; strong
engineering bench.
• Independent cost estimator included.
• Very detailed articulation of
needs; understands records,
elections, technology, civic
presence.
• Offers multiple municipal
layout models.
Included;
In-house
Included;
In-house
Included;
In-house
Included;
In-house
Included;
In-house
Included;
In-house
Included
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Comparison Framework for the Four Finalist Firms
General Information
Firm:
Birschbach & Associates
Boldt Company
Somerville, Inc.
Wold Architects & Engineers
Services (Cont.):
IT AV Security Interior design Landscape design Furniture / FF\&E
Not Included Not Included Not Included Limited; could be included for
addition fee.
Not Included Not Included
Not Included Not Included Not Included Not Included Not Included Not Included
Limited; Limited
conduit/cable tray
only; full IT not
included
Limited; not included
but available as
subconsultant with 10%
markup.
Not Included Included Limited; not included but available
as subconsultant with 10% markup.
Not Included
Included; via
technology/security
designer.
Not Included Included; via
technology/security
designer.
Included; fee of $145-$180 hourly
rate
Not Included Included; covered under the
banner of interior design.
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Comparison Framework for the Four Finalist Firms
General Information
Firm:
Birschbach & Associates
Boldt Company
Somerville, Inc.
Wold Architects & Engineers
Services (Cont.):
Exclusions:
IT, AV, security systems, interior design, FF\&E, sprinkler & fire alarm
design (extra), landscape design, civil engineering, multiple additional
meetings, extra renderings
Design Fee: $149,900
Construction Administration: Included (bi-weekly visits)
Total (Base): $149,900
Reimbursables: Minimal
Detailed schedule July 2026–Dec 2027, bi-weekly CA, aligned with
DSPS review.
IT/AV/low-voltage/security; reimbursables with markup; some civil
services outside base fee.
Design Fee: $219,405
Construction Administration: $45,100
Total (Base): $264,505
Reimbursables: 10% markup
Structured 2026–2028 schedule, strong bid-phase support.
FF\&E, full IT/telecom, full AV, signage/artwork, environmental graphics,
survey, geotechnical, hazmat studies.
Design Fee: $159,900
Construction Administration: $45,100
Total (Base): $205,000
Reimbursables: 10% markup
Design 2026–2027, bidding early 2027, completion 2028.
Printing/copies, mileage, some reimbursables, furnishings. Base fee
excludes FF\&E procurement
Design Fee: $120,000
Construction Admin: $24,000
Total (Base): $144,000–$127,000 + reimbursables
Reimbursables: ~$7,000 estimated
Tailored schedule based on 2028 completion; experience with
municipal sequencing.
Fee Structure: Schedule:
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Comparison Framework for the Four Finalist Firms
General Information
Firm:
Birschbach & Associates
Boldt Company
Somerville, Inc.
Wold Architects & Engineers
Principal-driven oversight;
small-team continuity.
Marshfield Utilities, Ephraim Public Works, Fort
Atkinson FD.
Integrated AE coordination
and builder-informed
constructability.
Ridges Sanctuary, Neenah Animal Shelter, City of
Marinette joint facility.
Robust QC checklists and
multi‑stage reviews; <2%
change order history.
Stevens Point City Hall, Sturgeon Bay Municipal
Center, Denmark Library/Community Center.
BIM-based coordination,
independent cost estimator,
municipal QA systems.
Cross Plains Village Hall, Tower Lakes Village Hall,
Deer Park Village Hall.
References:QA/QC:
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Wold Architects & Engineers Proposal
1. Qualifications
Wold Architects and Engineers is a privately owne d planning, architecture, engineering, and interior
design firm founded in 1968, with over 330 staff, including 60 licensed architects, 19 licensed engineers,
and 14 interior designers.
The firm reports extensive municipal-sector experience, including village halls, city halls, public safety
facilities, council chambers, secure records environments, and election functions. Wold places 15th in
the BD+C Giants 400 Report for local government architecture firms.
Key project personnel:
• Matt Bickel, AIA, LEED AP – Project Architect & Government Practice Leader
• Kirsta Ehmke, AIA – Project Manager
• Jonathan Kuzynowski, AIA – Lead Designer
• Amy Vertacnik, LEED GA – Interior Designer
• Matt Verdun, PE – Mechanical Engineer
• Brad Johannsen, PE – Electrical Engineer
• Kent Adams, PE, SE – Structural Engineer
• Jonathan Murray, LEED AP – Cost Estimator
• Dan Kruth, RCDD – Technology/Security Designer
The team is supported by in-house engineering, BIM coordination, and cost -estimating resources.
Wold states readiness to begin work immediately and maintain staffing through completion.
2. Knowledge of State and Federal Laws and Trends
Wold states that they will design the project in full compliance with:
• Wisconsin Commercial Building Codes
• Wisconsin Energy Code
• Federal ADA and ANSI A117.1 accessibility requirements
• Life-safety and fire protection provisions
• Public-sector bidding requirements
• Local zoning and municipal permitting processes
The proposal notes extensive experience navigating code reviews, agency coordination, and public-
sector documentation and bidding. Compliance is des cribed as integrated throughout all phases of
planning and design, not treated as a late-stage task.
3. Experience (Including Similar Wisconsin or Municipal
Projects)
Wold reports over 700 municipal projects, 190+ space needs studies, and 40+ city/village hall projects.
Representative projects similar in scope to Sister Bay include:
• Village of Tower Lakes, IL – New 5,000 SF Village Hall & Police Facility (2025)
• Village of Cross Plains, WI – New Village Hall & Police Facility (17,275 SF, 2026)
• Village of Deer Park, IL – New Village Hall (4,100 SF, 2020)
• Village of Long Grove, IL – Village Hall Addition & Remodel (4,200 SF, 2025)
• City of Carver, MN – New City Hall (10,500 SF, 2019)
These facilities include administrative offices, public service counters, council chambers, secure records
functions, election-related spaces, and integration with adjacent civic or community buildings.
Wold has also served Wisconsin local government s including Cross Plains, Ashwaubenon, Janesville,
Outagamie County, Waukesha County, and others.
4. Level of Understanding of the Need Identified
Wold’s proposal reflects a clear understanding of Sister Bay’s stated needs, including:
• Private and flexible staff workstations
• Public-facing service counters
• Secure records storage (election, financial, HR, community records)
• A 50–75 person board chamber
• Accessible circulation and public interfaces
• Technology infrastructure and secure staff/public separation
• A civic presence suitable for the Mill Road site and adjacent library
Design Approach
Wold outlines a multi-phase collaborative process:
• Core planning group establishment and stakeholder engagement
• Scenario testing, space needs verification, and conceptual options
• Schematic design through construction documents using BIM/Revit
• Cost estimating at key milestones (with independent estimator included)
• Proactive coordination to reduce late-stage changes
• Bid-phase support and construction contract administration
The firm highlights a commitment to user-friendly pu blic service layout, considering both “central
counter” and “hub-and-spoke” municipal organization models.
Wold also emphasizes continuity through construction and long-term support after occupancy.
5. References
The proposal includes references with similar municipal project experience:
• Village of Cross Plains – Carly Persson, Village Administrator
• Village of Tower Lakes – Andy Hay, Village President
• Village of Deer Park – Beth McAndrews, Village Administrator
• Village of Long Grove – Chris Sparkman, Village Manager
• Outagamie County – Clint Kriewaldt, Sheriff
• City of Janesville – Ryan Murphy, Fire Chief
6. Cost
Wold proposes a fixed professional services fe e of $120,000, based on 6% of an assumed $2 million
construction cost.
Estimated reimbursable expenses: $7,000
Maximum contract amount: $127,000
Fee breakdown:
• Schematic Design / Design Development: $42,000
• Construction Documents: $48,000
• Procurement / Bidding: $6,000
• Construction Administration: $24,000
Reimbursables (10% markup) include mileage, printing/copying, phone, postage, etc. Bid-set printing
is directly billed to the Village.
Hourly rates range from $100 (administrative) to $235 (practice leader).
WOLD
ARCHITECTS
& ENGINEERS
VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
Request for Proposals
Architectural/Construction Design Services
New Village Administration Building
June 12, 2026
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June 12, 2026
Benjamin Andrews
Village Administrator
2383 Maple Drive PO Box 769
Sister Bay, WI 54234
RE: Request for Proposals — Architectural/Construction Design Services, New Village Administration Building
Dear Mr. Andrews and Members of the Selection Committee:
Wold Architects and Engineers appreciates the opportunity to submit our proposal to the Village of Sister Bay for
architectural and engineering design services for your new Village Administration Building. We understand this project is not
simply about creating more office space. It is about giving Village staff, elected officials, and residents a civic building that
makes local government easier to access, safer to operate, more efficient to maintain, and better prepared for the future.
The Village has already identified a clear set of needs: private and flexible workstations, public-facing service counters, secure
storage for election, financial, human resources, community, and retained records, a governing board chambers space for 50
to 75 people, reliable technology infrastructure, accessible public and staff areas, and security measures that separate public
access from confidential Village operations. The Mill Road site also brings important context. Located near the Sister Bay/
Liberty Grove Library and neighboring residential parcels, the building should feel appropriately civic and welcoming while
respecting the scale, character, and daily patterns of the surrounding area.
What Wold can do for Sister Bay is help turn that needs assessment into a practical, buildable, and community-appropriate
facility. We will work with the Village to confirm how each department functions today, how residents move through the
building, where staff need privacy and security, how public meetings should operate, and where flexibility should be built in
for future staffing or service changes. We will use that understanding to test planning options, evaluate trade-offs, and help the
oversight committee and Village Board make confident decisions before the project advances into construction documents.
The Wold team brings extensive experience with village/city halls, municipal offices, public safety facilities, board and council
chambers, records and elections functions, secure public service interfaces, ADA accessibility, and technology-ready meeting
spaces. That experience allows us to bring proven ideas to the table without forcing a one-size-fits-all solution. Sister Bay
needs a building that reflects the way your Village works, the expectations of your residents, and the long-term value of a
public investment intended to serve the community for decades.
We also understand that this project must move with purpose. The Village is not asking for plans in a month, but you are
asking for a team that can manage the design process responsibly so bidding and construction can align with the goal of
completing the facility by 2028. Wold will provide a clear schedule, coordinate design milestones with Village decision-
making, work closely with the Village’s civil engineer, develop cost information at appropriate points, prepare coordinated
construction drawings, present final plans and estimated construction cost to the Village Board, and support the bid process
through award.
Most importantly, we will help the Village make the right decisions at the right time. Through site review, staff and committee
meetings, planning options, cost discussions, and clear documentation, Wold will help Sister Bay move from a list of needs to
a facility that improves daily operations, supports secure records and elections functions, welcomes the public, accommodates
accessible participation in local government, and fits the community it serves.
We are excited by the opportunity to partner with the Village of Sister Bay on this important civic project. Thank you for
your consideration. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss how Wold can help the Village create a thoughtful,
efficient, and lasting home for its administration and public meeting functions.
Sincerely,
Wold Architects and Engineers
Matt Bickel, AIA, LEED AP
Government Practice Leader, Project Architect
PLANNERS
ARCHITECTS
ENGINEERS
Wold Architects and Engineers
220 N. Smith St, Suite 310
Palatine, IL 60067
t 847 241 6100 | woldae.com
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COVER LETTER
GENERAL INFORMATION 04
PROJECT PROPOSAL 13
PRIOR EXPERIENCE 21
REFERENCES 29
COSTS 31
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5 Wold Architects and Engineers
about us
Founded in 1968, Wold Architects and Engineers is a privately owned
corporation providing planning, architecture, engineering, interior design,
facility assessment, cost management, bidding support, and construction
administration services. For more than 58 years, Wold has focused on helping
public-sector clients plan, design, and implement facilities that support the
people who serve their communities. Our municipal experience includes
village halls, city halls, administrative offices, public safety facilities, board
and council chambers, records and elections spaces, public service counters,
ADA improvements, secure staff and public interfaces, and long-range facility
planning.
Wold’s role extends beyond designing a building. We help communities
define needs, evaluate options, build consensus, manage budgets, prepare
coordinated construction documents, and support implementation through
bidding and construction. This approach is especially relevant to Sister
Bay’s new administration building, where the design must balance public
access, staff efficiency, secure records storage, elections functions, technology
infrastructure, accessibility, future growth, and a civic presence appropriate to
the Mill Road site.
Wold has approximately 332 employees across offices in Minnesota, Illinois,
Indiana, Colorado, and T ennessee, including registered architects, graduate
architects, registered engineers, graduate engineers, interior designers, and
administrative support staff. This depth allows us to provide the Village
with the attention of a dedicated project team while drawing on broader
multi-disciplinary resources when specialized input is needed. Our in-
house mechanical and electrical engineering staff are especially valuable for
municipal buildings where technology, security, comfort, maintenance, and
long-term operating costs must be considered early in design.
WOLD ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS
220 N Smith St, Suite 310, Palatine, IL 60067 | woldae.com | 847 241 6100
OUR PURPOSE IS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE
contact person
Matt Bickel, AIA, CID, LEED AP
Government Practice Leader
mbickel@woldae.com
847 609 0310
corporate ownership | Privately Owned
years in business | 58
legal status | Corporation
office locations | Illinois, Minnesota,
Indiana, Colorado, T ennessee
top 160 local government
architecture firms#15
BD+C GIANTS 400 REPORT RANKINGS
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OUR FIRM-WIDE TEAM
330+
DEDICATED
STAFF
60
LICENSED
ARCHITECTS
19
LICENSED
ENGINEERS
14
INTERIOR
DESIGNERS
OVER THE PAST DECADE,
WOLD HAS OVERSEEN THE
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
OF OVER $10 BILLION
IN PUBLIC SECTOR PROJECTS.
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Holmes Murphy
1601 Utica Ave S, Ste 700
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Wold Architects Inc.
dba Wold Architects & Engineers
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Palatine IL 60067
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FOR PROPOSAL PURPOSES
7 Wold Architects and Engineers
GENERAL INFORMATION
matt bickel
Project Architect
jonathan kuzynowski
Lead Designer
matt verdun
Mechanical Engineer
brad johannsen
Electrical Engineer
kent adams
Structural Engineer
jonathan murray
Cost Estimator
LEADERSHIP
WOLD TEAM
SUB-CONSULTANTS
amy vertacnik
Job Captain
PROPOSED PROJECT TEAM
kirsta ehmke
Project Manager
dan kruth
Security & T echnology
statement of availability
Wold has the capacity to serve the Village of Sister Bay immediately and throughout the full design and bidding process. We will
tailor our staffing to the Village’s schedule, meeting structure, and desired 2028 completion goal, providing hands-on leadership,
clear milestone communication, coordinated architectural and engineering documents, and practical guidance from needs assessment
through bid support.
Village of Sister Bay, Request for Proposals — Architectural/Construction Design Services, New Village Administration Building 8
GENERAL INFORMATION
As Project Architect, Matt will serve as the overseer of Wold’s
resources and staff, while simultaneously infusing the team
dedicated to your project with the collective insight, wisdom,
enthusiasm for the Village of Sister Bay design, and expertise that
comes with his design experience.
north dakota state university |
Bachelor of Architecture
north dakota state university |
BS, Environmental Design
PROJECT
ARCHITECT
MATT BICKEL, AIA, CID, LEED AP
As Lead Designer, Jonathan coordinates with the design team
and client to maintain the goals and schedule of the project.
Jonathan’s experience coordinating with clients and the design
team keeps everyone on track with the per-defined goals.
judson university |
Master of Architecture
judson university |
Bachelor of Architecture
LEAD
DESIGNER
JONATHAN KUZYNOWSKI, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA
wisconsin license # | 13214-5
village of barrington
hills
Village Hall Remodel
village of cross plains
New Village Hall & Police
Facility
village of deer park
New Village Hall
village of long grove
Village Hall Addition &
Remodel
village of palatine
Village Hall Addition &
Remodel
village of tower lakes
New Village Hall & Police
Facility
city of palos heights
City Hall Remodel
village of barrington
hills
Village Hall Remodel
village of
carpentersville
Fire Station No. 93 Remodel
village of long grove
Village Hall Addition &
Remodel
village of tower lakes
New Village Hall & Police
Facility
city of crystal lake
Fire Station No. 1 Remodel
city of janesville
New Fire Station No. 3
city of oak creek
New Fire Station No. 3
9 Wold Architects and Engineers
GENERAL INFORMATION
Kirsta brings a wealth of government project experience and is
well versed in guiding our team to reach every project milestone.
She will ensure Wold’s resources align with the effort required
to meet the strategic planning objectives and attain Village
expectations. Kirsta has delivered many successful outcomes to
our clients – on time and under budget.
university of illinois, chicago |
Masters of Architecture
university of kansas |
BFA, Industrial Design
PROJECT
MANAGER
KIRSTA EHMKE, AIA
Amy works with clients to foster design continuity and help
match the functional and aesthetic components of a project. Her
interior architecture background ensures the facility program
needs are met and space utilization is effective within a space.
As the interior designer for this project, Amy will collaborate
closely with stakeholders to develop and refine design options
throughout each phase, from initial concepts to final selections of
finishes and furnishings.
rocky mountain college of art and design |
BFA, Interior Design - Sustainability Specialization
tulane university |
BSPH, Public Health
INTERIOR
DESIGNER
AMY VERTACNIK, LEED GA, WELL AP
village of
carpentersville
Fire Station No. 93 Remodel
village of deer park
Vehe Barn Remodel
village of palatine
Village Hall Addition &
Remodel
city of crystal lake
City Hall Remodel, Police
Department Remodel, Fire
Station No. 1 Remodel
waukesha county
Courthouse Addition &
Remodel
village of barrington
hills
Village Hall Remodel
city of crystal lake
Community Center Feasibility
Study
city of janesville
New Fire Station No. 3
berrien county
911/EOC Relocation
dane county
Clerk Office Election Center
tazewell county
New Justice Center Annex
Village of Sister Bay, Request for Proposals — Architectural/Construction Design Services, New Village Administration Building 10
GENERAL INFORMATION
MECHANICAL
ENGINEER
MATT VERDUN, PE, LEED AP
As Lead Mechanical Engineer, Matt will work closely with our
in-house and external consultants to ensure the Village’s goals
are achieved. Matt applies Wold’s culture of responsiveness
and communication to the engineering process to elevate our
commitment to the client’s experience.
northern illinois university |
BS, Mechanical Engineering
ELECTRICAL
ENGINEER
BRAD JOHANNSEN, PE, LEED AP
university of iowa |
BS, Electrical Engineering
Brad will work with you throughout the design process. He
ensures quality through all phases of construction and guarantees
uninterrupted service delivery for the life of the facility through
efficient and reliable power systems. Brad experience in the
public sector gives him a deep understanding of the high level
expectations of sustainable and seamless electrical systems.
village of cross plains
New Village Hall & Police
Facility
village of palatine
Village Hall Addition &
Remodel
city of crystal lake
City Hall Remodel
lake county
New Regional Operations &
Communications Facility
scott county
Emergency Communications
Center, Sheriff’s Patrol
Headquarters
waukesha county
Courthouse Addition &
Remodel
village of palatine
Village Hall Addition &
Remodel
city of carver
City Hall Replacement
town of erie
T own Hall Addition &
Renovation
arapahoe county
Admin Remodel
berrien county
911/EOC Relocation
waukesha county
Courthouse Addition &
Remodel
11 Wold Architects and Engineers
GENERAL INFORMATION
Dan has been involved in T echnology for over 30 years. His roles
as Project Manager, Design Engineer, and Account Manager
have all specialized in structured cabling design for technology
systems. His experience includes advanced data infrastructure,
outside plant communications, fiber optics, grounding
and bonding, security, video surveillance, fire alarm, access
control, VOIP , WiFi, public address systems, and Distributed
Antenna Systems. Dan has held a Registered Communications
Distribution Designer (RCDD) accreditation for 19 years. His
passion drives his attention to detail and focuses on seamless
project success throughout the project.
SECURITY &
TECHNOLOGY
DAN KRUTH, BICSI, RCDD
village of barrington
hills
Village Hall Remodel
village of cross plains
New Village Hall & Police
village of long grove
Village Hall Addition &
Remodel
tazewell county
New Justice Center Annex
waukesha county
Courthouse Addition &
Remodel
Village of Sister Bay, Request for Proposals — Architectural/Construction Design Services, New Village Administration Building 12
GENERAL INFORMATION
Jonathan is an experienced senior cost consultant who has
completed hundreds of projects during the design phase. He
has experience working in multiple market segments including
municipal, federal, multifamily, K-12, higher education, data
centers, historic renovations, commercial, and industrial. His
strengths include strong leadership, team orientated, and a
commitment to delivering projects that exceed client expectations.
village of palatine
New Village Hall Renovation
city of brooklyn park
City Hall
city of corcoran
City Hall & Police Department Remodel
city of lonsdale
City Hall & Police Department
university of wisconsin - stout |
BS, Construction
COST
ESTIMATOR
JONATHAN MURRAY, LEED AP
Kent Adams has over 38 years of structural engineering
experience and has acted as senior project engineer for numerous
projects with Johnson Wilbur Adams, Inc. He has performed
and been responsible for design of municipal, recreational,
educational, residential, and commercial projects throughout
the United States. Kent’s responsibilities as a structural engineer
include scheduling, code review, design and analysis, review of
design documents, verification of construction conformance with
design documents and quality control and assurance for all of the
structural activities for a project.
village of palatine
New Village Hall Renovation
lake county
New Regional Operations & Communications Facility
scott county
Sheriff’s Patrol Headquarters
bradley university |
BS, Civil Engineering
STRUCTURAL
ENGINEER
KENT ADAMS, PE, SE
PROJECT
PROPOSAL
Village of Sister Bay, Request for Proposals — Architectural/Construction Design Services, New Village Administration Building 14
PROJECT PROPOSAL
OUR UNDERSTANDING
Based on our review of the Request for Proposals and insights gathered during our site visit, the Wold team has begun identifying
key priorities for the Village of Sister Bay as you move forward with planning and constructing a new Administration Building.
We look forward to collaborating with the Core Planning Group to further develop these ideas, engage in a thoughtful planning
process, and help establish a strong vision, build consensus, and achieve successful outcomes.
identity & values
The new building’s design should respond to the unique
character, history, and heritage of the Village and evoke a
sense of community pride.
flexible, adaptable, & secure
Municipal government and the delivery of public services is
ever changing. The needs of today include increased security,
adaptable technology, and flexible work environments that
support staff efficiency, well-being, and retention.
wise investments
Space provided for Village Administration should meet their
operational needs while representing good value for the
taxpayers. Finishes and systems should balance aesthetics and
on-going site and building maintenance.
community connections
It is important to create strong linkages to the adjacent
public library and business district; as well as views to the
natural environment. Pedestrian pathways, overflow parking
strategies, and outdoor public space should be explored.
Conceptual aerial rendering of the new Village of Sister Bay Administration Building
MILL ROAD
Existing
Public Library
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PROJECT PROPOSAL
creatively leverage
We understand this project is about more than simply delivering a new
administration building. It is an opportunity to create an efficient, secure, and
welcoming civic facility that supports daily Village operations, serves the public
effectively, accommodates governing board functions, and provides flexibility for
future staff growth. Our team looks forward to helping the Village of Sister Bay
realize a building that reflects the character of the community while meeting its
operational, technology, and accessibility needs for years to come.
collaborative process
We have a client-focused collaborative process that leverages our expertise for your
benefit and making sure it works for you. We have assembled a work plan that
emphasizes communication and collaboration in the early stages of planning and
programming to allow our team to fully understand your goals and to demonstrate
as many options for implementing these projects as possible.
innovative design
There is no cookie cutter approach to the design of the project. We will work with
the staff and users of the Village Administration Building to create a unique solution.
Utilizing modernized design concepts to improve health, wellness, safety, and
security of all staff, and to enhance services being provided to the community.
quality documentation
We will follow up that initial planning exercise with a construction documentation
process forged by over 58 years of focusing on public sector architectural and
engineering services. We know how to detail and specify materials so that they can
be affordable, maintainable, long-lasting, and aesthetically-pleasing. We review all of
our projects with a thorough quality review to ensure that these standards are met
before they are issued for public bidding.
leading the construction process
During construction, Wold Architects and Engineers has a strong presence in
administering the construction contract to ensure that the quality of materials and
construction that you expect is implemented. Pay applications and any Change
Order requests are thoroughly reviewed by our team to ensure that you are paying
only for fair value of the work being performed.
your ongoing ally
Finally, following the successful close-out of the project, we want you to know that
Wold has a history of standing behind our projects forever. If you are ever questioning
or unhappy regarding any of the construction that we designed and oversaw, we are
more than happy to help solve any issues that pop-up – even beyond the warranty – to
help you remain satisfied with the superior project experience that we offer.
APPROACH & WORK PLAN
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION
DETAILED DESIGN
BIDDING DOCUMENT DELIVERY
CONSTANT COORDINATION
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
PRESENTATION OF FINAL
DETAILED DESIGN
ACTIVE SOLICITATION OF BIDDERS
CLIENT COMMUNICATION
CONSTRUCTION QUALITY REVIEW
BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENT DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN REFINEMENT
CLARIFICATIONS
PRESENTATION OF FINAL
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
DETAILED INPUT
REFINEMENT OF EITHER
OPTIONS OR OBJECTIVES
PROJECT INITIATION
CONSENSUS ON A SOLUTION
GATHERING OF DATA
DEVELOPMENT OF
CONCEPTUAL OPTIONS
AGREED UPON NEED
schematic designdesign developmentconstruction bidding construction documents
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PROJECT PROPOSAL
ORGANIZE THE PROCESS
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
organize the planning group
We believe it is important to start the
project with a meeting attended by key
stakeholders and users where all are given
the opportunity to voice their priorities
and concerns in the presence of other
participants. We consider this group of
people to be the Core Planning Group
and will remain consistent throughout
the study. This initial meeting covers
topics such as project management, lines
of communication, project milestones
schedule, meetings, review of the work
plan, and identification of key issues and
goals of the project team representatives,
such as:
• Establish Village directives/
involvement
• Establish format, protocols, and
applicable standards
• Develop “user-friendly” format to
suit needs and minimize impacts
• Identify base-line assumptions and
minimum standards
• Identify all personnel whose input is
required or desired
• Identify applicable building codes
and standards
• Develop a list of baseline standards
as they pertain to program
modifications
The most important outcome we wish
to achieve at the kick-off meeting is to
set the tone that the planning for the
facilities assessment will be a collaborative
effort. The Wold team will provide
guidance for navigating the study process,
as well as subject matter expertise and
the resources to complete the study.
However, we will rely on the members of
the Core Planning Group to establish the
criteria and guiding principles for what
an ideal facility will be.
participatory planning process
The goal of the Wold team on every
project is to make the entire process of
planning for public facilities predictable
and enjoyable. Our approach to program
development includes a process for
engaging the users and stakeholders in
an interactive process that produces a
high level of ownership of the final report
and its recommendations. Preliminary
and validation meetings assure that all
needs are accurately defined, and any
policy issues are identified early on. The
final Space Needs and Program Analysis
document is crucial to proving the
feasibility of the facility solution and to
the success of the eventual facility design.
generate discussion
Our space needs assessments are structured
as “dialogue documents,” illustrating the
interface between organizational structures
and the resulting space implications.
The documents are clearly written and
highlight the decision-making criteria used
to identify the key design issues. These
provide a clear method for the delivery of
renovations, additions, or new facilities.
This process answers these fundamental
questions:
• What are fundamental objectives for
your facilities?
• What operational and space data is
available?
• What should the future be?
• How big should the spaces be?
• How much future expansion should
be anticipated and when will it be
needed?
• How much future expansion should
be built-in now vs. added later?
• What are your goals for technology?
• How will emerging technology
impact infrastructure needs?
• How will emerging management
structures impact space needs?
• How much should be budgeted for
today? For tomorrow?
core
planning
group
village
leadership
village
staff
other
stake-
holders
STAKEH
O
LD
ERS
citizen
advisory
committee
village
board
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PROJECT PROPOSAL
DESIGN PROCESS
FOR VILLAGE HALL FACILITIES
Functional responses will start and end with listening to how the Village currently operates and what would be the ideal way to
operate. We understand the need to provide quality village services. Wold has a history of designing facilities to support state-of-the-art
operational approaches where functionality is a high priority in achieving client goals. We will do this by:
• Planning your village hall to fit into your operational needs, overall Village functions and mission. We listen to your goals and
respond with design solutions.
• Challenging operational approaches to determine functional models for the Village of Sister Bay at appropriate settings.
• T esting the design against operational models during a scenario development process so that no stone is left unturned, and the
village receives a highly functional solution that meets your objectives.
we believe village hall design begins with a similar mission:
Supporting the village’s customer service mission while enhancing staff interaction. With this as our focus, we can begin to design with
function driving internal organization. Village hall design typically follows one of two organizational models. One generates from a
central focus, sometimes referred to as a central service counter design. The second follows a linear focus which is often referred to as a
“Hub and Spoke” design. Clear customer orientation is critical in Village hall design to avoid the “government runaround.” The content
below illustrates these two organizational models.
entry
LOBBY
DEPARTMENTS
PUBLIC
SERVICE
central
In the central service counter model, the public only has to
find one counter to get services. The large open lobby provides
circulation space for public functions such as the board rooms and
provide overflow and gathering space for board meetings. Often
flanking the service counter are smaller meeting rooms that are
used for informal meetings with customers, contractors, or board
members meeting with constituents.
entry
LOBBY
DEPARTMENTS
DEPARTMENTS
linear
In the more linear “Hub & Spoke” design the “Hub” provides the
entry focus and relationship to the board room while the “Spokes”
(corridors) provide the connection to large Village departments.
Critical to the linear design is clear orientation. Signage may
play a role in effective orientation. Sub-lobbies connected to the
“Spokes” (corridors) play a role in creating a node or focus for
the department.
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web-based project portal
Seamless communication is critical for a transparent and inclusive
process from community engagement to interdisciplinary
coordination. Wold recognizes the need to stay connected with
community, consultants, owners, users, and stakeholders. Wold
hosts a web-based project portal that allows secure, client-specific
access to project information through a dedicated cloud service.
From early planning to final close-out, the web portal promotes
efficient, user-friendly connectivity for all involved.
• Project team contact
information
• Meeting minutes
• Design presentations
• Project phase deliverables
• Construction photos
• Observation reports
building information modeling (bim)
Building Information Modeling (BIM) software is used on all
Wold projects. It is the latest technology-based tool employed
by progressive architects and engineers for design and the
production of digital contract documents. Commonly referred
to as a three-dimensional modeling software, BIM is in fact a
high powered database of all of the hundreds of elements that
make up a complete set of construction drawings. BIM manages
all of the information related to a specific project in a single file
that can be accessed simultaneously by the entire design team,
thus, the likelihood for human error is reduced.
Over the past 10 years, we have made a significant investment
in technology and training related to adapting our approach to
the use of BIM software – specifically Autodesk’s Revit. Revit
has significant advantages over traditional drafting with regard
to thorough coordination of work by several team members
simultaneously. With the efficiency Revit affords us in the
production of contract documents, we are able to spend more
time on planning and design and can easily produce three-
dimensional images and virtual walkthroughs for your review.
Enhanced three-dimensional imaging and virtual walkthroughs
mean fewer surprises. By providing more accurate visuals of
what the final product will look like long before construction
begins, you can be assured that your staff will have greater
ownership of their new spaces and will be satisfied when it
comes time to move in.
Finally, at the end of the project you will have a complete three-
dimensional model of your future building - inside and out - to
use as a tool to help communicate with the community.
proactive coordination
Owner project requirements are the cornerstone on which the
design is founded. It is our challenge to transform these idealistic
thoughts into realistic, energy efficient, cost effective solutions.
We believe this can be best achieved through an integrated
design process that will allow for optimization of time, money,
and creativity.
Our consultants will also be using BIM (Revit) to integrate all
mechanical, electrical, and structural elements into one model. This
proactive coordination effort helps us produce quality construction
documents that result in less issues during construction.
EMBRACING THE DIGITAL AGE
SOFTWARE PACKAGES AND COMPUTERIZED SYSTEMS
Rendering
Construction Solution
PROJECT PROPOSAL
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budget management
The Wold team approaches budget management as an ongoing
task, from the start of planning and programming through the
completion of the construction. We know that the planning
for public facilities sets the framework for future costs. Eighty
percent of the cost for a project is determined by the first 20%
of the decisions. Therefore, we take the initial planning very
seriously, because it is the key to future financial factors.
Specific cost and budget analyses ensure adherence to original
budgets for the project. Construction and installation documents
and management provides the direction for seamless process
management moving toward occupancy.
Within our fixed fee, we include the services of an independent
cost estimating consultant, Rockwise Strategies, to perform
cost evaluations at key milestones of the project. This effort is
completed in alignment with our own internal estimates, so
collaboration on an agreed cost estimate can occur, and the
Village of Sister Bay can be confident the project is on budget
and able to move forward.
wold does not charge our clients to resolve
unexpected surprises
One of the benefits of our approach is the avoidance of cumbersome
accounting for changes to the work. Therefore, there are no fees
associated with change orders. It is especially important once
construction begins for the Village and Design T eam to have a
collaborative relationship. We believe our role in the partnership is
extremely important to resolve construction claims.
Because of Wold’s exclusive focus on public projects, we have learned
the importance of identifying all risks and variables prior to bidding.
Developing high quality, well-coordinated construction documents
results in a history of minimal change orders on Wold projects.
Typically, at project closeout, change orders to all construction
contracts are less than 1%, with the majority of those changes being
Owner requests for added value or additional scope.
DECISIONS
QUANTITY
FUNCTION
QUALITY
AVAILABILITY
COMPLEXITY
PHASE
PROGRAMMING
PROCESS
core planning group
DESIGN PROCESS
user-input
PLANNING
PROCESS
SD, DD, CD
BID PROCESS
competition
CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS
constructability
final
cost
budgetONGOING COST & SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT
COSTS ARE INFLUENCED
CONSTANTLY BY EVERY
PROJECT DISCUSSION
COST
quality
quantity
schedule
complexity
BUDGET MANAGEMENT
DETERMINING AND MAINTAINING YOUR SCHEDULE & BUDGET
PROJECT PROPOSAL
THE VILLAGE RELIED ON WOLD’S EXPERTISE TO HELP GUIDE US THROUGH EVERY STEP OF
THE PROCESS – FROM EVALUATING OUR EXISTING FACILITY AND SPACE NEEDS, THROUGH
DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTING OUR NEW VILLAGE HALL AND POLICE BUILDING. WOLD’S
SUPPORT THROUGH THE CONTRACTOR SELECTION/BIDDING PROCESS AND THE PROJECT
MANAGEMENT OF THE BUILD WERE CRITICALLY IMPORTANT. OVERALL, THE PARTNERSHIP AND
COLLABORATION WERE WONDERFUL! WE WOULD WORK WITH THEM AGAIN AND HIGHLY
RECOMMEND THEM TO OTHER COMMUNITIES.
- ANDY HAY, VILLAGE PRESIDENT OF TOWER LAKES
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Regardless of construction delivery method (GC vs. CM),
our role in managing schedules does not change. We will
work closely to develop necessary phasing strategies, tracking
decisions, and ensure trade contractor performance.
design
• Build a project milestone schedule to manage all disciplines
from the onset
• Weekly coordination meetings
• Weekly updated drawings to SharePoint
• Checklist for typical coordination issues
• Established/tested detailing for contract documents
• Peer review of Contract Documents
• All-day team coordination prior to documents being issued
• Utilize only Addendum #1 to elevate the document’s quality
bidding
• Proactive contact of potential bidders to generate interest
• Minimize addenda
• Assist in bid openings and contract preparations as needed
construction
• Review submittal requirements, schedule of values, and
owner expectations with contractors
• Pre-construction forum
• Shop drawing review
• Mandatory Contractor pre-installation conferences for
critical areas
• Job site presence with observation reports
• On-site involvement to review compliance of critical aspects
• Attendance at all construction meetings/review of
construction schedules
• Proactive tracking of Contractors (weekly progress schedules)
• Availability to contractors to review specific conditions in the
field where needed
• Begin commissioning process to ensure design compliance
substantial completion
• Goal: Have contractor complete the punch list in 60 days
• Continue construction meetings to keep contractor focused
• Monitor punch list issues and redevelop punch lists as needed
to simplify the process
• Identify user issues and sort out responsibility through regular
meetings with Village staff
• Keep the pressure on the contractor to complete the task
at hand
post-occupancy
• Attend first-day opening to assist where needed
• Proactive 11-month walk-through to review warranty items
• Post-occupancy evaluation with Owner to review strategies
• Ongoing availability to coordinate and resolve issues
SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT
DETERMINING AND MAINTAINING YOUR SCHEDULE
We have translated the urgency of your
schedule to all other aspects of our work.
Schedule delays not only cause strain on the
budget, they also strain political relationships
between the administration and staff and the
taxpayers who supported the projects.
The key to successful schedule management
is the whole-hearted partnering of the entire
project team. Our team has a proven record of
serving and listening to clients and responding
to their needs.
establishing a milestone schedule
We will work with you to establish each
project's milestones and determine your
schedule based on your Village’s unique needs
and expectations. Our project managers are
responsible for managing the schedules and
will monitor the performance and input of
all participants to assure that information is
available and tasks are completed on time.
example:
PROJECT PROPOSAL
PRIOR
EXPERIENCE
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we know municipalities
Wold has worked with a variety of municipal clients, both large and small. We understand the issues that today’s municipalities face, and
we respond by helping our public sector clients plan the most effective facility solutions. Our goal at Wold is to provide an exceptionally
high level of service to our clients, not only during projects but between the projects. We see ourselves as always available to add value
to our client’s facility management and maintenance. This attitude has resulted in most of our clients continually relying on Wold for
project after project. The following are a list of some of our municipal clients we have had the privilege of working with.
city of ashwaubenon
Municipal Master Plan
village of barrington hills
Village Hall Remodel
city of blaine
City Hall Renovations
town of buena vista
Space Needs Assessment
village of buffalo grove
Village Hall Administration
Remodel
city of burnsville
City Hall Addition & Remodel
city of carver
City Hall Replacement
city of circle pines
New City Hall
city of colorado springs
Council Chambers Remodel
city of corcoran
City Hall Master Plan
village of cross plains
New Village Hall
city of crystal lake
City Hall Remodeling
village of deer park
New Village Hall
city of dekalb
Long-Range Space Needs Analysis
dekalb township
T ownship Office Addition &
Remodel
city of eagan
New City Hall
town of erie
T own Hall Addition & Remodel
city of excelsior
City Hall Space Needs Study
village of glenview
Village Hall Space Utilization
Feasibility
city of golden valley
Municipal Facilities Assessment
city of inver grove
heights
Space Needs Study
city of kimball
City Hall Facility Master Plan
city of lakeville
City Hall Addition & Renovation
city of little falls
Space Needs Assessment
city of lone tree
Facilities Master Plan
city of lonsdale
City Hall Renovations
city of minneapolis
City Hall Renovation
city of mounds view
Community Center & City Hall
Renovation
village of palatine
Village Hall Addition &
Renovation
city of palos heights
City Hall Remodel
city of prior lake
New City Hall
city of river falls
City Hall Study
village of tower lakes
New Village Hall & Police Facility
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MUNICIPAL
PROJECTS
190+
SPACE NEEDS
STUDIES
40+
VILLAGE/CITY
HALL
PROJECTS
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Village of Sister Bay, Request for Proposals — Architectural/Construction Design Services, New Village Administration Building 23
VILLAGE HALL &
POLICE FACILITY
TOWER LAKES, ILLINOIS
Wold partnered with the Village of T ower
Lakes to deliver a new 5,000-square-
foot Village Hall and Police Facility that
provides a modern, efficient home for local
government and public safety services.
Designed to replace the community’s
outdated existing building on the same site,
the new facility responds to both current
operational needs and long-term growth
while creating a stronger civic presence for
the Village.
The building reflects T ower Lakes’
distinctive “lake house” character and
includes a new Board Room/Community
Room that supports Village meetings,
public functions, and broader community
use. The result is a flexible, community-
focused municipal facility that enhances
daily operations while providing a
welcoming gathering space for residents.
Solar panels were planned as part of the
design and installed on the roof to support
the Village’s initiatives for sustainable, energy
efficient operations.
total sf | 5,000 sf
construction cost | $3 M
completed | 2025
project type | New Construction
references
Andy Hay, Village President
president@towerlakes-il.gov
847 736 9640
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
24 Wold Architects and Engineers
Wold Architects and Engineers was hired
by the Village of Cross Plains to plan and
design a new facility for co-relocation
of their joint Village Hall and Police
Department operations.
Wold partnered with the Core Planning
Group to develop guiding principles and
worked collaboratively with Village staff to
define space needs for the new building.
Through town hall meetings, the broader
community was engaged to provide input on
the building’s image and identity.
The design for new facility includes
considerations for community access to Village
Hall and Police Department services, as well
as a large multi-purpose community room
(and Village Board Room). A key feature of
the building is it proximity to the Ice Age
National Scenic T rail and other outdoor
amenities. The building will have public
toilet rooms accessible from the exterior and
available to users of the trail and nearby parks.
Construction started in October 2025 and is
on track for completion in Fall 2026.
total sf | 17,275 sf
construction cost | $7 M
completed | Fall 2026 (Anticipated)
project type | New Building
reference
Carly Persson, Village Administrator
cpersson@cross-plains.wi.us
608 798 3241 ext 105
VILLAGE HALL &
POLICE FACILITY
CROSS PLAINS, WISCONSIN
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Village of Sister Bay, Request for Proposals — Architectural/Construction Design Services, New Village Administration Building 25
VILLAGE HALL
DEER PARK, ILLINOIS
Wold partnered with the Village of Deer Park to advance
the planning and development of a new Village Hall that
would better serve staff operations and community needs
while respecting the character of the historic Vehe Barn site.
Working closely with Village leadership, Wold evaluated
options for accommodating Village functions on
the property and helped guide the decision toward
construction of a new standalone Village Hall adjacent to
the barn. This approach allowed the Village to preserve the
historic Vehe Barn as a cherished community asset while
creating a purpose-built civic facility tailored to staff needs,
Board meetings, and day-to-day public service functions.
Thoughtfully positioned within the site context, the
new building complements the historic setting while
establishing a clear and lasting civic presence for the
community. Completed in July 2020, the Village Hall
provides Deer Park with a functional, efficient, and
context-sensitive municipal building that enhances
operations, supports local governance, and serves the
community well into the future.
Wold continues to partner with the Village to design and
implement improvements to the adjoining Vehe Barn.
total sf | 4,100 sf
construction cost | $1.1 M
completed | 2020
project type | New Construction
reference
Beth McAndrews, Village Administrator
bmcandrews@vodp.net
847 726 1648
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
26 Wold Architects and Engineers
VILLAGE HALL
ADDITION &
REMODEL
LONG GROVE, ILLINOIS
Stemming from a client referral from the neighboring
community of the Village of Deer Park, Wold was
hired by the Village of Long Grove to complete an
initial space needs analysis and pre-design. Upon
the completion of the pre-design study, our team was
retained to continue with the design of an addition
and remodeling of the Village Hall.
Housed in a historic structure dating back to the
1860s, and relocated in the 1970s to its current site,
the Village Hall needed a modern facelift. Our team
helped identify key areas for improvement which
included accessibility to all office spaces, a larger board
room to better serve community needs, increased
separation between evening and daytime functions,
and enhanced employee workspaces, which included
dedicated conference spaces and a break room.
Our team meticulously crafted plans to meet the
Village’s needs while respecting the building’s rich
heritage and Long Grove’s commitment to preserving
its history for future generations. Working alongside
the Village Board, Wold developed a strategy to
enhance the existing structure’s longevity and charm,
while seamlessly integrating new additions, including
new siding, windows, and more.
total sf | 4,200 sf
construction cost | $1.8 M
completed | 2025
project type | Addition/Remodel
references
Chris Sparkman, Village Manager
csparkman@longgroveil.gov
847 634 9440
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Village of Sister Bay, Request for Proposals — Architectural/Construction Design Services, New Village Administration Building 27
total sf | 10,500 sf
construction cost | $4.5 M
completed | 2019
project type | New Construction
references
Brent Mareck, City Manager
bmareck@cityofcarver.com
952 448 8737
CITY HALL
CARVER, MINNESOTA
Wold partnered with the City of Carver to design a
new City Hall that replaces the City’s aging former
facility with a building better suited to current
operations, community use, and long-term civic needs.
After determining that the existing City Hall was
no longer viable, the City advanced plans for a
replacement facility guided by recommendations from
a previous citizens’ committee, which studied multiple
site options and ultimately supported construction of
the new building within Carver’s historic downtown.
This direction helped ensure the new City Hall
would remain closely connected to the heart of the
community while reinforcing the character and vitality
of the downtown district.
The design reflects the character of downtown Carver,
incorporating storefront-inspired architecture that
complements the surrounding historic district and
reinforces the building’s civic presence. In addition
to supporting City staff and government functions,
the project includes a large main-level meeting room
with a commercial kitchen, creating flexible space for
public meetings and community events. With strong
connections to the street and views toward the river,
the new City Hall serves as both an efficient municipal
facility and a welcoming civic gathering place.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
28 Wold Architects and Engineers
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
COMPLIANCE WITH STATE & FEDERAL LAWS
WOLD’S WISCONSIN CLIENTS
Wold understands that compliance is not a separate task
added at the end of design; it must be integrated into every
phase of planning, documentation, bidding, and construction
administration. For the Village of Sister Bay’s new Administration
Building, our team will design in accordance with applicable
Wisconsin state requirements, local ordinances, federal accessibility
requirements, life safety provisions, energy code requirements,
public bidding expectations, and the permitting and review
processes required for a public municipal facility.
Our experience working throughout Wisconsin and the broader
Midwest has given us a practical understanding of how to move
public-sector projects through code review, agency coordination,
bidding, and construction while maintaining the owner’s operational
goals. Wold has provided planning, design, and construction-phase
services for Wisconsin municipal and public-sector clients including
village halls, public safety facilities, administration spaces, elections
and records functions, public meeting spaces, and community-
facing government facilities.
For Sister Bay, our compliance approach will begin with early
confirmation of applicable codes, jurisdictional requirements,
permitting path, accessibility standards, and life safety criteria.
We will review the Village’s needs assessment through that lens,
including public-facing service counters, secure records and elections
storage, staff work areas, board chambers, restrooms, entrances,
circulation, technology infrastructure, and separation between
public and staff-only areas. This early review allows the Village
to make informed decisions before the design is fully developed,
reducing the risk of late changes, budget impacts, or delays.
Wold’s in-house architectural, mechanical, electrical, and
interior design staff are accustomed to coordinating code-related
requirements across disciplines. We will address accessibility, egress,
fire protection coordination, mechanical and electrical systems,
energy performance, security, public meeting technology, and
long-term maintainability as part of an integrated design process.
Our goal is to provide the Village with a facility that is compliant,
practical to operate, and adaptable over time.
county clients
village/city clients
education or healthcare clients
REFERENCES
Village of Sister Bay, Request for Proposals — Architectural/Construction Design Services, New Village Administration Building 30
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES
Wold is proud to have partnered with several municipal and local government agencies to complete projects of similar scale and
complexity. We value the lasting relationships we have established with each clients’ administration, elected officials, and staff
through our stakeholder engagement process. We encourage the Village of Sister Bay to contact our references to hear first hand
how the Wold team worked to understand each community’s unique dynamics and to develop solutions uniquely suited to the
goals and values they identified.
village of cross plains
Carly Persson, Village Administrator
608-798-3241, ext. 105
cpersson@cross-plains.wi.us
city of janesville
Ryan Murphy, Fire Chief
608 755 3053
murphyr@ci.janesville.wi.us
village of tower lakes
Andy Hay, Village President
847 736 9640
ahay@towerlakes-il.gov
village of deer park
Beth McAndrews, Village Administrator
847 726 1648
bmcandrews@vodp.net
outagamie county
Clint Kriewaldt, Sheriff
920 832 5605
clint.kriewaldt@outagamie.org
village of long grove
Chris Sparkman, Village Manager
847 634 9440
csparkman@longgroveil.gov
village of ashwaubenon
Joel Gregozeski, Village Manager
920 492 2301
jgregozeski@ashwaubenon.gov
WOLD INITIALLY HELPED US
TO EVALUATE OUR CURRENT
OPERATIONS AND TO
DEVELOP OUR LONG-TERM
SPACE NEEDS.
THEIR EXPERTISE AND
COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
WERE EXTREMELY VALUABLE
IN PLANNING AND
CONSTRUCTING OUR NEW
FACILITY . WOLD WAS A
FANTASTIC PARTNER!
– SHERIFF CLINT KRIEWALDT,
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY
REFERENCES
COSTS
Village of Sister Bay, Request for Proposals — Architectural/Construction Design Services, New Village Administration Building 32
COSTS
PROPOSED FEE
FIXED FEE AND SAMPLE CALCULATION
Wold proposes establishing a fixed fee for professional services at the
project onset. We provide a comprehensive package of professional design
and management services for each of our clients. All engineering and cost
estimating services are provided in our fee. We believe that establishing a
fixed fee for each project, based on an agreed construction cost, eliminates
the potentially negative dialog that often happens regarding extra services.
Our basic services contract with you goes well beyond what some other
architectural firms would provide. Our commitment to you is to agree on
a fixed fee and not request additional fees unless the scope of the project
changes significantly.
We consistently propose fixed fees based on 6.0% of the approved
construction cost for new construction projects of the approximate size and
complexity we anticipate for the Village of Sister Bay. We do not charge
fees on project soft costs, which include fees, testing, and equipment, and
contingencies unless we are asked to design any portion of these. In addition,
we follow the AIA standard distribution between phases, resulting in 75% of
the fees being applied to pre-bid phases.
reimbursable expenses
Customary reimbursable expenses would be in addition to our fixed fee
proposal and typically run between $3,000 and $4,000 per million in
construction for projects like this. Customary reimbursable expenses include:
• Mileage in connection with the work
• Printing and copying
• Phone charges
• Postage and mailing
• Reprographics (work bid set)
These customary reimbursable expenses would be billed with a 10%
mark up for administrative costs. Bid set printing is not included as a
reimbursable expense, but would be directly billed to you to allow you to
save on sales tax or provided by your construction manager. Based on the
project costs outlined above, we would propose maximum reimbursable
expenses as listed to the right.
SCOPE OF WORK AND RATE
schematic design/
design development $42,000
construction documents $48,000
procurement/bidding $6,000
construction
administration $24,000
total professional fees $120,000
estimated maximum
reimbursables $7,000
maximum contract amount $127,000
Fees and reimbursable expenses will be billed
monthly in alignment with the overall progression
of our efforts.
FEE CALCULATION
fee basis
(est. construction cost +
contingency)
$2,000,000
fee rate x 6.0%
proposed professional
services fixed fee $120,000
maximum reimbursable
expenses $7,000
maximum contract amount $127,000
wold hourly rates
Practice Leader $235
Project Manager $200
Lead Interior Designer $200
Lead Mechanical Engineer $200
Lead Electrical Engineer $200
Architectural Staff $145-$180
Interior Staff $145-$180
Engineering Staff $150-$185
Low Voltage Systems Designer $150-$185
Administrative Staff $ 100
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Document B101
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Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect
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completion. The author may also
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margin of this document indicates
where the author has added
necessary information and where
the author has added to or deleted
from the original AIA text.
This document has important legal
consequences. Consultation with an
attorney is encouraged with respect
to its completion or modification.
AGREEMENT made as of the Seventh day of August in the year Two Thousand Twenty-
Six
(In words, indicate day, month and year.)
BETWEEN the Architect’s client identified as the Owner:
(Name, legal status, address and other information)
Village of Sister Bay
2383 Maple Drive, PO Box 769
Sister Bay, Wisconsin 54234
and the Architect:
(Name, legal status, address and other information)
Wold Architects and Engineers
50 South Sixth Street, Suite 2250
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Telephone Number: 612-772-9025
for the following Project:
(Name, location and detailed description)
New Village Administration Building.
The Owner and Architect agree as follows.
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TABLE OF ARTICLES
1 INITIAL INFORMATION
2 ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
3 SCOPE OF ARCHITECT’S BASIC SERVICES
4 SUPPLEMENTAL AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES
5 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
6 COST OF THE WORK
7 COPYRIGHTS AND LICENSES
8 CLAIMS AND DISPUTES
9 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION
10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
11 COMPENSATION
12 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
13 SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT
ARTICLE 1 INITIAL INFORMATION
§ 1.1 This Agreement is based on the Initial Information set forth in this Section 1.1.
(For each item in this section, insert the information or a statement such as “not applicable” or “unknown at time
of execution.”)
§ 1.1.1 The Owner’s program for the Project:
(Insert the Owner’s program, identify documentation that establishes the Owner’s program, or state the manner in
which the program will be developed.)
Refer to Exhibit A: RFP for more information.
§ 1.1.2 The Project’s physical characteristics:
(Identify or describe pertinent information about the Project’s physical characteristics, such as size; location;
dimensions; geotechnical reports; site boundaries; topographic surveys; traffic and utility studies; availability of
public and private utilities and services; legal description of the site, etc.)
Refer to Exhibit A: RFP for more information.
§ 1.1.3 The Owner’s budget for the Cost of the Work, as defined in Section 6.1:
(Provide total and, if known, a line item breakdown.)
To be determined.
§ 1.1.4 The Owner’s anticipated design and construction milestone dates:
.1 Design phase milestone dates, if any:
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To be determined.
.2 Construction commencement date:
To be determined.
.3 Substantial Completion date or dates:
To be determined.
.4 Other milestone dates:
To be determined.
§ 1.1.5 The Owner intends the following procurement and delivery method for the Project:
(Identify method such as competitive bid or negotiated contract, as well as any requirements for accelerated or fast-
track design and construction, multiple bid packages, or phased construction.)
§ 1.1.6 The Owner’s anticipated Sustainable Objective for the Project:
(Identify and describe the Owner’s Sustainable Objective for the Project, if any.)
(Paragraph Deleted)
§ 1.1.6.1 If the Owner identifies a Sustainable Objective, the Owner and Architect shall agree on any terms,
conditions and services related to the Owner’s Sustainable Objective.
§ 1.1.7 The Owner identifies the following representative in accordance with Section 5.3:
(List name, address, and other contact information.)
Benjamin Andrews, Village Administrator
Village of Sister Bay
2383 Maple Drive, PO Box 769
Sister Bay, Wisconsin 54234
§ 1.1.8 The persons or entities, in addition to the Owner’s representative, who are required to review the Architect’s
submittals to the Owner are as follows:
(List name, address, and other contact information.)
§ 1.1.9 The Owner shall retain the following consultants and contractors:
(List name, legal status, address, and other contact information.)
.1 Geotechnical Engineer:
To be determined.
.2 Civil Engineer:
To be determined.
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.3 Other, if any:
(List any other consultants and contractors retained by the Owner.)
§ 1.1.10 The Architect identifies the following representative in accordance with Section 2.3:
(List name, address, and other contact information.)
Matt Bickel, Government Practice Leader
Wold Architects and Engineers
220 North Smith Street, Suite 310
Palatine, Illinois 60067
§ 1.1.11 The Architect shall retain the consultants identified in Sections 1.1.11.1 and 1.1.11.2:
(List name, legal status, address, and other contact information.)
§ 1.1.11.1 Consultants retained under Basic Services:
.1 Structural Engineer:
Johnson Wilbur Adams, Inc.
330 S. Naperville Road, Suite 300
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
.2 Mechanical Engineer:
Wold Architects and Engineers
220 North Smith Street, Suite 310
Palatine, Illinois 60067
.3 Electrical Engineer:
Wold Architects and Engineers
220 North Smith Street, Suite 310
Palatine, Illinois 60067
§ 1.1.11.2 Consultants retained under Supplemental Services:
§ 1.1.12 Other Initial Information on which the Agreement is based:
§ 1.2 The Owner and Architect may rely on the Initial Information. Both parties, however, recognize that the Initial
Information may materially change and, in that event, the Owner and the Architect shall appropriately adjust the
Architect’s services, schedule for the Architect’s services, and the Architect’s compensation. The Owner shall adjust
the Owner’s budget for the Cost of the Work and the Owner’s anticipated design and construction milestones, as
necessary, to accommodate material changes in the Initial Information.
§ 1.3 The parties shall agree upon protocols governing the transmission and use of Instruments of Service or any
other information or documentation in digital form.
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§ 1.3.1 Any use of, or reliance on, all or a portion of a building information model without agreement to protocols
governing the use of, and reliance on, the information contained in the model, shall be at the using or relying party’s
sole risk and without liability to the other party and its contractors or consultants, the authors of, or contributors to,
the building information model, and each of their agents and employees.
ARTICLE 2 ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
§ 2.1 The Architect shall provide professional services as set forth in this Agreement. The Architect represents that it
is properly licensed in the jurisdiction where the Project is located to provide the services required by this
Agreement, or shall cause such services to be performed by appropriately licensed design professionals.
§ 2.2 The Architect shall perform its services consistent with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by
architects practicing in the same or similar locality under the same or similar circumstances. The Architect shall
perform its services as expeditiously as is consistent with such professional skill and care and the orderly progress of
the Project.
§ 2.3 The Architect shall identify a representative authorized to act on behalf of the Architect with respect to the
Project.
§ 2.4 Except with the Owner’s knowledge and consent, the Architect shall not engage in any activity, or accept any
employment, interest or contribution that would reasonably appear to compromise the Architect’s professional
judgment with respect to this Project.
§ 2.5 The Architect shall maintain the following insurance until termination of this Agreement. If any of the
requirements set forth below are in addition to the types and limits the Architect normally maintains, the Owner
shall pay the Architect as set forth in Section 11.9.
§ 2.5.1 Commercial General Liability with policy limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($ 1,000,000 ) for each
occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($ 2,000,000 ) in the aggregate for bodily injury and property damage.
§ 2.5.2 Automobile Liability covering vehicles owned, and non-owned vehicles used, by the Architect with policy
limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($ 1,000,000 ) per accident for bodily injury, death of any person, and
property damage arising out of the ownership, maintenance and use of those motor vehicles, along with any other
statutorily required automobile coverage.
§ 2.5.3 The Architect may achieve the required limits and coverage for Commercial General Liability and
Automobile Liability through a combination of primary and excess or umbrella liability insurance, provided such
primary and excess or umbrella liability insurance policies result in the same or greater coverage as the coverages
required under Sections 2.5.1 and 2.5.2, and in no event shall any excess or umbrella liability insurance provide
narrower coverage than the primary policy. The excess policy shall not require the exhaustion of the underlying
limits only through the actual payment by the underlying insurers.
§ 2.5.4 Workers’ Compensation at statutory limits.
§ 2.5.5 Employers’ Liability with policy limits not less than One Million Dollars ($ 1,000,000 ) each accident, One
Million Dollars ($ 1,000,000 ) each employee, and One Million Dollars ($ 1,000,000 ) policy limit.
§ 2.5.6 Professional Liability covering negligent acts, errors and omissions in the performance of professional
services with policy limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($ 1,000,000 ) per claim and Two Million Dollars
($ 2,000,000 ) in the aggregate.
§ 2.5.7 Additional Insured Obligations. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Architect shall cause the primary
and excess or umbrella polices for Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability to include the Owner as
an additional insured for claims caused in whole or in part by the Architect’s negligent acts or omissions. The
additional insured coverage shall be primary and non-contributory to any of the Owner’s insurance policies and shall
apply to both ongoing and completed operations.
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§ 2.5.8 The Architect shall provide certificates of insurance to the Owner that evidence compliance with the
requirements in this Section 2.5.
ARTICLE 3 SCOPE OF ARCHITECT’S BASIC SERVICES
§ 3.1 The Architect’s Basic Services consist of those described in this Article 3 and include usual and customary
structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering services. Services not set forth in this Article 3 are Supplemental
or Additional Services.
§ 3.1.1 The Architect shall manage the Architect’s services, research applicable design criteria, attend Project
meetings, communicate with members of the Project team, and report progress to the Owner.
§ 3.1.2 The Architect shall coordinate its services with those services provided by the Owner and the Owner’s
consultants. The Architect shall be entitled to rely on, and shall not be responsible for, the accuracy, completeness,
and timeliness of, services and information furnished by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants. The Architect shall
provide prompt written notice to the Owner if the Architect becomes aware of any error, omission, or inconsistency
in such services or information.
§ 3.1.3 As soon as practicable after the date of this Agreement, the Architect shall submit for the Owner’s approval a
schedule for the performance of the Architect’s services. The schedule initially shall include anticipated dates for the
commencement of construction and for Substantial Completion of the Work as set forth in the Initial Information.
The schedule shall include allowances for periods of time required for the Owner’s review, for the performance of
the Owner’s consultants, and for approval of submissions by authorities having jurisdiction over the Project. Once
approved by the Owner, time limits established by the schedule shall not, except for reasonable cause, be exceeded
by the Architect or Owner. With the Owner’s approval, the Architect shall adjust the schedule, if necessary, as the
Project proceeds until the commencement of construction.
§ 3.1.4 The Architect shall not be responsible for an Owner’s directive or substitution, or for the Owner’s acceptance
of non-conforming Work, made or given without the Architect’s written approval.
§ 3.1.5 The Architect shall contact governmental authorities required to approve the Construction Documents and
entities providing utility services to the Project. The Architect shall respond to applicable design requirements
imposed by those authorities and entities.
§ 3.1.6 The Architect shall assist the Owner in connection with the Owner’s responsibility for filing documents
required for the approval of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Project.
§ 3.2 Schematic Design Phase Services
§ 3.2.1 The Architect shall review the program and other information furnished by the Owner, and shall review laws,
codes, and regulations applicable to the Architect’s services.
§ 3.2.2 The Architect shall prepare a preliminary evaluation of the Owner’s program, schedule, budget for the Cost
of the Work, Project site, the proposed procurement and delivery method, and other Initial Information, each in
terms of the other, to ascertain the requirements of the Project. The Architect shall notify the Owner of (1) any
inconsistencies discovered in the information, and (2) other information or consulting services that may be
reasonably needed for the Project.
§ 3.2.3 The Architect shall present its preliminary evaluation to the Owner and shall discuss with the Owner
alternative approaches to design and construction of the Project. The Architect shall reach an understanding with the
Owner regarding the requirements of the Project.
§ 3.2.4 Based on the Project requirements agreed upon with the Owner, the Architect shall prepare and present, for
the Owner’s approval, a preliminary design illustrating the scale and relationship of the Project components.
§ 3.2.5 Based on the Owner’s approval of the preliminary design, the Architect shall prepare Schematic Design
Documents for the Owner’s approval. The Schematic Design Documents shall consist of drawings and other
documents including a site plan, if appropriate, and preliminary building plans, sections and elevations; and may
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include some combination of study models, perspective sketches, or digital representations. Preliminary selections
of major building systems and construction materials shall be noted on the drawings or described in writing.
§ 3.2.5.1 The Architect shall consider, if requested by the Owner, sustainable design alternatives, such as material
choices and building orientation, together with other considerations based on program and aesthetics, in developing
a design that is consistent with the Owner’s program, schedule and budget for the Cost of the Work. The Owner may
obtain more advanced sustainable design services as a Supplemental Service under Section 4.1.1.
§ 3.2.5.2 The Architect shall consider the value of alternative materials, building systems and equipment, together
with other considerations based on program and aesthetics, in developing a design for the Project that is consistent
with the Owner’s program, schedule, and budget for the Cost of the Work.
§ 3.2.6 The Architect shall submit to the Owner an estimate of the Cost of the Work prepared in accordance with
Section 6.3.
§ 3.2.7 The Architect shall submit the Schematic Design Documents to the Owner, and request the Owner’s
approval.
§ 3.3 Design Development Phase Services
§ 3.3.1 Based on the Owner’s approval of the Schematic Design Documents, and on the Owner’s authorization of
any adjustments in the Project requirements and the budget for the Cost of the Work, the Architect shall prepare
Design Development Documents for the Owner’s approval. The Design Development Documents shall illustrate and
describe the development of the approved Schematic Design Documents and shall consist of drawings and other
documents including plans, sections, elevations, typical construction details, and diagrammatic layouts of building
systems to fix and describe the size and character of the Project as to architectural, structural, mechanical and
electrical systems, and other appropriate elements. The Design Development Documents shall also include outline
specifications that identify major materials and systems and establish, in general, their quality levels.
§ 3.3.2 The Architect shall update the estimate of the Cost of the Work prepared in accordance with Section 6.3.
§ 3.3.3 The Architect shall submit the Design Development Documents to the Owner, advise the Owner of any
adjustments to the estimate of the Cost of the Work, and request the Owner’s approval.
§ 3.4 Construction Documents Phase Services
§ 3.4.1 Based on the Owner’s approval of the Design Development Documents, and on the Owner’s authorization of
any adjustments in the Project requirements and the budget for the Cost of the Work, the Architect shall prepare
Construction Documents for the Owner’s approval. The Construction Documents shall illustrate and describe the
further development of the approved Design Development Documents and shall consist of Drawings and
Specifications setting forth in detail the quality levels and performance criteria of materials and systems and other
requirements for the construction of the Work. The Owner and Architect acknowledge that, in order to perform the
Work, the Contractor will provide additional information, including Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples and
other similar submittals, which the Architect shall review in accordance with Section 3.6.4.
§ 3.4.2 The Architect shall incorporate the design requirements of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over
the Project into the Construction Documents.
§ 3.4.3 During the development of the Construction Documents, the Architect shall assist the Owner in the
development and preparation of (1) procurement information that describes the time, place, and conditions of
bidding, including bidding or proposal forms; (2) the form of agreement between the Owner and Contractor; and (3)
the Conditions of the Contract for Construction (General, Supplementary and other Conditions). The Architect shall
also compile a project manual that includes the Conditions of the Contract for Construction and Specifications, and
may include bidding requirements and sample forms.
§ 3.4.4 The Architect shall update the estimate for the Cost of the Work prepared in accordance with Section 6.3.
§ 3.4.5 The Architect shall submit the Construction Documents to the Owner, advise the Owner of any adjustments
to the estimate of the Cost of the Work, take any action required under Section 6.5, and request the Owner’s
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approval. The Architect shall after consultation with the Owner be primarily responsible for the preparation of the
necessary bidding information and bidding forms. The Architect shall also assist the owner in the preparation of the
General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, and form of agreement between the Owner and Contractor. All
bidding documents and contractual agreements shall be in compliance with the requirements of Wisconsin’s public
bidding and contracting law as those laws apply to public entities.
§ 3.4.6 The Architect shall work with the Owner in connection with the Owner’s responsibility for filing documents
required for the approval of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Project. The Architect shall have
the primary responsibility to complete the required documents and ensure that they are properly filed on behalf of
the Owner. The Architect shall observe those applicable laws, statues, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations in
force and publicly announced as of the date of this agreement or as of the date of subsequent compensation
amendments whichever is the latter.
§ 3.4.7 Owner understands that relatively few guidelines are available with respect to compliance with Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA). Architect is aware of developments in this field, including ADA guidelines that are
incorporated in the building code, and legal decisions, but cannot guarantee or warrant that Architect’s opinion of
appropriate compliance measures will be found
valid.
§ 3.5 Procurement Phase Services
§ 3.5.1 General
The Architect shall assist the Owner in establishing a list of prospective contractors. Following the Owner’s
approval of the Construction Documents, the Architect shall assist the Owner in (1) obtaining either competitive
bids or negotiated proposals; (2) confirming responsiveness of bids or proposals; (3) determining the successful bid
or proposal, if any; and, (4) awarding and preparing contracts for construction.
§ 3.5.2 Competitive Bidding
§ 3.5.2.1 Bidding Documents shall consist of bidding requirements and proposed Contract Documents.
§ 3.5.2.2 The Architect shall assist the Owner in bidding the Project by:
.1 facilitating the distribution of Bidding Documents to prospective bidders;
.2 organizing and conducting a pre-bid conference for prospective bidders, if requested by Owner;
.3 preparing responses to questions from prospective bidders and providing clarifications and
interpretations of the Bidding Documents to the prospective bidders in the form of addenda; and,
.4 organizing and conducting the opening of the bids, and subsequently documenting and distributing the
bidding results, as directed by the Owner.
§ 3.5.2.3 If the Bidding Documents permit substitutions, upon the Owner’s written authorization, the Architect shall,
as an Additional Service, consider requests for substitutions and prepare and distribute addenda identifying approved
substitutions to all prospective bidders.
§ 3.5.3 Negotiated Proposals
§ 3.5.3.1 Proposal Documents shall consist of proposal requirements and proposed Contract Documents.
§ 3.5.3.2 The Architect shall assist the Owner in obtaining proposals by:
.1 facilitating the distribution of Proposal Documents for distribution to prospective contractors and
requesting their return upon completion of the negotiation process;
.2 organizing and participating in selection interviews with prospective contractors;
.3 preparing responses to questions from prospective contractors and providing clarifications and
interpretations of the Proposal Documents to the prospective contractors in the form of addenda; and,
.4 participating in negotiations with prospective contractors, and subsequently preparing a summary
report of the negotiation results, as directed by the Owner.
§ 3.5.3.3 If the Proposal Documents permit substitutions, upon the Owner’s written authorization, the Architect shall,
as an Additional Service, consider requests for substitutions and prepare and distribute addenda identifying approved
substitutions to all prospective contractors.
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§ 3.5.3.4 In the event the lowest bid (or bids) exceeds the budget for the Project, the Architect, in consultation with
and at the direction of the Owner, shall provide such modifications in the Contract Documents as necessary to bring
the cost of the Project within the budget, unless Owner directs the Architect to bid a project estimated over
budget.
§ 3.6 Construction Phase Services
§ 3.6.1 General
§ 3.6.1.1 The Architect shall provide administration of the Contract between the Owner and the Contractor as set
forth below and in AIA Document A201™–2017, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. If the Owner
and Contractor modify AIA Document A201–2017, those modifications shall not affect the Architect’s services
under this Agreement unless the Owner and the Architect amend this Agreement.
§ 3.6.1.2 The Architect shall advise and consult with the Owner during the Construction Phase Services. The
Architect shall have authority to act on behalf of the Owner only to the extent provided in this Agreement. The
Architect shall not have control over, charge of, or responsibility for the construction means, methods, techniques,
sequences or procedures, or for safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work, nor shall the
Architect be responsible for the Contractor’s failure to perform the Work in accordance with the requirements of the
Contract Documents. The Architect shall be responsible for the Architect’s negligent acts or omissions, but shall not
have control over or charge of, and shall not be responsible for, acts or omissions of the Contractor or of any other
persons or entities performing portions of the Work.
§ 3.6.1.3 Subject to Section 4.2 and except as provided in Section 3.6.6.5, the Architect’s responsibility to provide
Construction Phase Services commences with the award of the Contract for Construction and terminates at the end
of the one year contractor’s construction warranty period.
§ 3.6.2 Evaluations of the Work
§ 3.6.2.1 The Architect shall visit the site at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction, or as otherwise
required in Section 4.2.3, to become generally familiar with the progress and quality of the portion of the Work
completed, and to determine, in general, if the Work observed is being performed in a manner indicating that the
Work, when fully completed, will be in accordance with the Contract Documents. However, the Architect shall not
be required to make exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to check the quality or quantity of the Work. On
the basis of the site visits, the Architect shall keep the Owner reasonably informed about the progress and quality of
the portion of the Work completed, and promptly report to the Owner (1) known deviations from the Contract
Documents, (2) known deviations from the most recent construction schedule submitted by the Contractor, and (3)
defects and deficiencies observed in the Work.
§ 3.6.2.2 The Architect has the authority to reject Work that does not conform to the Contract Documents. Whenever
the Architect considers it necessary or advisable, the Architect shall have the authority to require inspection or
testing of the Work in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents, whether or not the Work is
fabricated, installed or completed. However, neither this authority of the Architect nor a decision made in good faith
either to exercise or not to exercise such authority shall give rise to a duty or responsibility of the Architect to the
Contractor, Subcontractors, suppliers, their agents or employees, or other persons or entities performing portions of
the Work.
§ 3.6.2.3 The Architect shall interpret and decide matters concerning performance under, and requirements of, the
Contract Documents on written request of either the Owner or Contractor. The Architect’s response to such requests
shall be made in writing within any time limits agreed upon or otherwise with reasonable promptness.
§ 3.6.2.4 Interpretations and decisions of the Architect shall be consistent with the intent of, and reasonably inferable
from, the Contract Documents and shall be in writing or in the form of drawings. When making such interpretations
and decisions, the Architect shall endeavor to secure faithful performance by both Owner and Contractor, shall not
show partiality to either, and shall not be liable for results of interpretations or decisions rendered in good faith. The
Architect’s decisions on matters relating to aesthetic effect shall be final if consistent with the intent expressed in the
Contract Documents.
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§ 3.6.2.5 Unless the Owner and Contractor designate another person to serve as an Initial Decision Maker, as that
term is defined in AIA Document A201–2017, the Architect shall render initial decisions on Claims between the
Owner and Contractor as provided in the Contract Documents.
§ 3.6.3 Certificates for Payment to Contractor
§ 3.6.3.1 The Architect shall review and certify the amounts due the Contractor and shall issue certificates in such
amounts. The Architect’s certification for payment shall constitute a representation to the Owner, based on the
Architect’s evaluation of the Work as provided in Section 3.6.2 and on the data comprising the Contractor’s
Application for Payment, that, to the best of the Architect’s knowledge, information and belief, the Work has
progressed to the point indicated, the quality of the Work is in accordance with the Contract Documents, and that the
Contractor is entitled to payment in the amount certified. The foregoing representations are subject to (1) an
evaluation of the Work for conformance with the Contract Documents upon Substantial Completion, (2) results of
subsequent tests and inspections, (3) correction of minor deviations from the Contract Documents prior to
completion, and (4) specific qualifications expressed by the Architect.
§ 3.6.3.2 The issuance of a Certificate for Payment shall not be a representation that the Architect has (1) made
exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to check the quality or quantity of the Work, (2) reviewed construction
means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, (3) reviewed copies of requisitions received from
Subcontractors and suppliers and other data requested by the Owner to substantiate the Contractor’s right to
payment, or (4) ascertained how or for what purpose the Contractor has used money previously paid on account of
the Contract Sum.
§ 3.6.3.3 The Architect shall maintain a record of the Applications and Certificates for Payment.
§ 3.6.4 Submittals
§ 3.6.4.1 The Architect shall review the Contractor’s submittal schedule and shall not unreasonably delay or withhold
approval of the schedule. The Architect’s action in reviewing submittals shall be taken in accordance with the
approved submittal schedule or, in the absence of an approved submittal schedule, with reasonable promptness while
allowing sufficient time, in the Architect’s professional judgment, to permit adequate review.
§ 3.6.4.2 The Architect shall review, or take other appropriate action upon, the Contractor’s submittals such as Shop
Drawings, Product Data and Samples, but only for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with
information given and the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents. Review of such submittals is not for
the purpose of determining the accuracy and completeness of other information such as dimensions, quantities, and
installation or performance of equipment or systems, which are the Contractor’s responsibility. The Architect’s
review shall not constitute approval of safety precautions or construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or
procedures. The Architect’s approval of a specific item shall not indicate approval of an assembly of which the item
is a component.
§ 3.6.4.3 If the Contract Documents specifically require the Contractor to provide professional design services or
certifications by a design professional related to systems, materials, or equipment, the Architect shall specify the
appropriate performance and design criteria that such services must satisfy. The Architect shall review and take
appropriate action on Shop Drawings and other submittals related to the Work designed or certified by the
Contractor’s design professional, provided the submittals bear such professional’s seal and signature when
submitted to the Architect. The Architect’s review shall be for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with
information given and the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents. The Architect shall be entitled to
rely upon, and shall not be responsible for, the adequacy and accuracy of the services, certifications, and approvals
performed or provided by such design professionals.
§ 3.6.4.4 Subject to Section 4.2, the Architect shall review and respond to requests for information about the Contract
Documents. The Architect shall set forth, in the Contract Documents, the requirements for requests for information.
Requests for information shall include, at a minimum, a detailed written statement that indicates the specific
Drawings or Specifications in need of clarification and the nature of the clarification requested. The Architect’s
response to such requests shall be made in writing within any time limits agreed upon, or otherwise with reasonable
promptness. If appropriate, the Architect shall prepare and issue supplemental Drawings and Specifications in
response to the requests for information.
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§ 3.6.4.5 The Architect shall maintain a record of submittals and copies of submittals supplied by the Contractor in
accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
§ 3.6.5 Changes in the Work
§ 3.6.5.1 The Architect may order minor changes in the Work that are consistent with the intent of the Contract
Documents and do not involve an adjustment in the Contract Sum or an extension of the Contract Time. Subject to
Section 4.2, the Architect shall prepare Change Orders and Construction Change Directives for the Owner’s
approval and execution in accordance with the Contract Documents.
§ 3.6.5.2 The Architect shall maintain records relative to changes in the Work.
§ 3.6.6 Project Completion
§ 3.6.6.1 The Architect shall:
.1 conduct inspections to determine the date or dates of Substantial Completion and the date of final
completion;
.2 issue Certificates of Substantial Completion;
.3 forward to the Owner, for the Owner’s review and records, written warranties and related documents
required by the Contract Documents and received from the Contractor; and,
.4 issue a final Certificate for Payment based upon a final inspection indicating that, to the best of the
Architect’s knowledge, information, and belief, the Work complies with the requirements of the
Contract Documents.
§ 3.6.6.2 The Architect’s inspections shall be conducted with the Owner to check conformance of the Work with the
requirements of the Contract Documents and to verify the accuracy and completeness of the list submitted by the
Contractor of Work to be completed or corrected.
§ 3.6.6.3 When Substantial Completion has been achieved, the Architect shall inform the Owner about the balance of
the Contract Sum remaining to be paid the Contractor, including the amount to be retained from the Contract Sum, if
any, for final completion or correction of the Work.
§ 3.6.6.4 The Architect shall forward to the Owner the following information received from the Contractor: (1)
consent of surety or sureties, if any, to reduction in or partial release of retainage or the making of final payment; (2)
affidavits, receipts, releases and waivers of liens, or bonds indemnifying the Owner against liens; and (3) any other
documentation required of the Contractor under the Contract Documents.
§ 3.6.6.5 Upon request of the Owner, and prior to the expiration of one year from the date of Substantial Completion,
the Architect shall, without additional compensation, conduct a meeting with the Owner to review the facility
operations and performance.
ARTICLE 4 SUPPLEMENTAL AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES
§ 4.1 Supplemental Services
§ 4.1.1 The services listed below are not included in Basic Services but may be required for the Project. The
Architect shall provide the listed Supplemental Services only if specifically designated in the table below as the
Architect’s responsibility, and the Owner shall compensate the Architect as provided in Section 11.2. Unless
otherwise specifically addressed in this Agreement, if neither the Owner nor the Architect is designated, the parties
agree that the listed Supplemental Service is not being provided for the Project.
(Designate the Architect’s Supplemental Services and the Owner’s Supplemental Services required for the Project
by indicating whether the Architect or Owner shall be responsible for providing the identified Supplemental Service.
Insert a description of the Supplemental Services in Section 4.1.2 below or attach the description of services as an
exhibit to this Agreement.)
Supplemental Services Responsibility
(Architect, Owner, or not provided)
§ 4.1.1.1 Programming N/P
§ 4.1.1.2 Multiple preliminary designs N/P
§ 4.1.1.3 Measured drawings Owner
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§ 4.1.1.4 Existing facilities surveys Owner
§ 4.1.1.5 Site evaluation and planning N/P
§ 4.1.1.6 Building Information Model management
responsibilities
N/P
§ 4.1.1.7 Development of Building Information Models for
post construction use
N/P
§ 4.1.1.8 Civil engineering N/P
§ 4.1.1.9 Landscape design N/P
§ 4.1.1.10 Architectural interior design Basic Services
§ 4.1.1.11 Value analysis N/P
§ 4.1.1.12 Detailed cost estimating beyond that required
in Section 6.3
Basic Services
§ 4.1.1.13 On-site project representation N/P
§ 4.1.1.14 Conformed documents for construction N/P
§ 4.1.1.15 As-designed record drawings N/P
§ 4.1.1.16 As-constructed record drawings N/P
§ 4.1.1.17 Post-occupancy evaluation N/P
§ 4.1.1.18 Facility support services N/P
§ 4.1.1.19 Tenant-related services N/P
§ 4.1.1.20 Architect’s coordination of the Owner’s
consultants
N/P
§ 4.1.1.21 Telecommunications/data design Basic Services
§ 4.1.1.22 Security evaluation and planning N/P
§ 4.1.1.23 Commissioning N/P
§ 4.1.1.24 Sustainable Project Services pursuant to Section
4.1.3
N/P
§ 4.1.1.25 Fast-track design services N/P
§ 4.1.1.26 Multiple bid packages N/P
§ 4.1.1.27 Historic preservation N/P
§ 4.1.1.28 Furniture, furnishings, and equipment design Can be provided for additional fee. Refer to
Section 11.1.B
§ 4.1.1.29 Other services provided by specialty Consultants N/P
§ 4.1.1.30 Other Supplemental Services N/P
§ 4.1.2 Description of Supplemental Services
§ 4.1.2.1 A description of each Supplemental Service identified in Section 4.1.1 as the Architect’s responsibility is
provided below.
(Describe in detail the Architect’s Supplemental Services identified in Section 4.1.1 or, if set forth in an exhibit,
identify the exhibit. The AIA publishes a number of Standard Form of Architect’s Services documents that can be
included as an exhibit to describe the Architect’s Supplemental Services.)
§ 4.1.2.2 A description of each Supplemental Service identified in Section 4.1.1 as the Owner’s responsibility is
provided below.
(Describe in detail the Owner’s Supplemental Services identified in Section 4.1.1 or, if set forth in an exhibit,
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§ 4.1.3 If the Owner identified a Sustainable Objective in Article 1, the Architect shall provide, as a Supplemental
Service, the Sustainability Services agreed upon in writing between the Owner and Architect. The Owner shall
compensate the Architect as provided in Section 11.2.
§ 4.2 Architect’s Additional Services
The Architect may provide Additional Services after execution of this Agreement without invalidating the
Agreement. Except for services required due to the fault of the Architect, any Additional Services provided in
accordance with this Section 4.2 shall entitle the Architect to compensation pursuant to Section 11.3 and an
appropriate adjustment in the Architect’s schedule.
§ 4.2.1 Upon recognizing the need to perform the following Additional Services, the Architect shall notify the Owner
with reasonable promptness and explain the facts and circumstances giving rise to the need. The Architect shall not
proceed to provide the following Additional Services until the Architect receives the Owner’s written authorization:
.1 Services necessitated by a change in the Initial Information, previous instructions or approvals given
by the Owner, or a material change in the Project including size, quality, complexity, the Owner’s
schedule or budget for Cost of the Work, or procurement or delivery method;
.2 Services necessitated by the enactment or revision of codes, laws, or regulations, including changing or
editing previously prepared Instruments of Service;
.3 Changing or editing previously prepared Instruments of Service necessitated by official interpretations
of applicable codes, laws or regulations that are either (a) contrary to specific interpretations by the
applicable authorities having jurisdiction made prior to the issuance of the building permit, or (b)
contrary to requirements of the Instruments of Service when those Instruments of Service were
prepared in accordance with the applicable standard of care;
.4 Services necessitated by decisions of the Owner not rendered in a timely manner or any other failure of
performance on the part of the Owner or the Owner’s consultants or contractors;
.5 Preparing digital models or other design documentation for transmission to the Owner’s consultants
and contractors, or to other Owner-authorized recipients;
.6 Preparation of design and documentation for alternate bid or proposal requests proposed by the Owner;
.7 Preparation for, and attendance at, a public presentation, meeting or hearing;
.8 Preparation for, and attendance at, a dispute resolution proceeding or legal proceeding, except where
the Architect is party thereto;
.9 Evaluation of the qualifications of entities providing bids or proposals;
.10 Consultation concerning replacement of Work resulting from fire or other cause during construction;
or,
.11 Assistance to the Initial Decision Maker, if other than the Architect.
§ 4.2.2 To avoid delay in the Construction Phase, the Architect shall provide the following Additional Services,
notify the Owner with reasonable promptness, and explain the facts and circumstances giving rise to the need. If,
upon receipt of the Architect’s notice, the Owner determines that all or parts of the services are not required, the
Owner shall give prompt written notice to the Architect of the Owner’s determination. The Owner shall compensate
the Architect for the services provided prior to the Architect’s receipt of the Owner’s notice.
.1 Reviewing a Contractor’s submittal out of sequence from the submittal schedule approved by the
Architect;
.2 Responding to the Contractor’s requests for information that are not prepared in accordance with the
Contract Documents or where such information is available to the Contractor from a careful study
and comparison of the Contract Documents, field conditions, other Owner-provided information,
Contractor-prepared coordination drawings, or prior Project correspondence or documentation;
.3 Preparing Change Orders and Construction Change Directives that require evaluation of Contractor’s
proposals and supporting data, or the preparation or revision of Instruments of Service;
.4 Evaluating an extensive number of Claims as the Initial Decision Maker; or,
.5 Evaluating substitutions proposed by the Owner or Contractor and making subsequent revisions to
Instruments of Service resulting therefrom.
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§ 4.2.4 Except for services required under Section 3.6.6.5 and those services that do not exceed the limits set forth in
Section 4.2.3, Construction Phase Services provided more than 60 days after (1) the date of Substantial Completion
of the Work or (2) the initial date of Substantial Completion identified in the agreement between the Owner and
Contractor, whichever is earlier, shall be compensated as Additional Services to the extent the Architect incurs
additional cost in providing those Construction Phase Services.
§ 4.2.5 If the services covered by this Agreement have not been completed within ( ) months of the date of this
Agreement, through no fault of the Architect, extension of the Architect’s services beyond that time shall be
compensated as Additional Services.
ARTICLE 5 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
§ 5.1 Unless otherwise provided for under this Agreement, the Owner shall provide information in a timely manner
regarding requirements for and limitations on the Project, including a written program, which shall set forth the
Owner’s objectives; schedule; constraints and criteria, including space requirements and relationships; flexibility;
expandability; special equipment; systems; and site requirements.
§ 5.2 The Owner shall establish the Owner’s budget for the Project, including (1) the budget for the Cost of the Work
as defined in Section 6.1; (2) the Owner’s other costs; and, (3) reasonable contingencies related to all of these costs.
The Owner shall update the Owner’s budget for the Project as necessary throughout the duration of the Project until
final completion. If the Owner significantly increases or decreases the Owner’s budget for the Cost of the Work, the
Owner shall notify the Architect. The Owner and the Architect shall thereafter agree to a corresponding change in
the Project’s scope and quality.
§ 5.3 The Owner shall identify a representative authorized to act on the Owner’s behalf with respect to the Project.
The Owner shall render decisions and approve the Architect’s submittals in a timely manner in order to avoid
unreasonable delay in the orderly and sequential progress of the Architect’s services.
§ 5.4 The Owner shall furnish surveys to describe physical characteristics, legal limitations and utility locations for
the site of the Project, and a written legal description of the site. The surveys and legal information shall include, as
applicable, grades and lines of streets, alleys, pavements and adjoining property and structures; designated wetlands;
adjacent drainage; rights-of-way, restrictions, easements, encroachments, zoning, deed restrictions, boundaries and
contours of the site; locations, dimensions, and other necessary data with respect to existing buildings, other
improvements and trees; and information concerning available utility services and lines, both public and private,
above and below grade, including inverts and depths. All the information on the survey shall be referenced to a
Project benchmark.
§ 5.5 The Owner shall furnish services of geotechnical engineers, which may include test borings, test pits,
determinations of soil bearing values, percolation tests, evaluations of hazardous materials, seismic evaluation,
ground corrosion tests and resistivity tests, including necessary operations for anticipating subsoil conditions, with
written reports and appropriate recommendations.
§ 5.6 The Owner shall provide the Supplemental Services designated as the Owner’s responsibility in Section 4.1.1.
§ 5.7 If the Owner identified a Sustainable Objective in Article 1, the Owner shall fulfill its responsibilities as agreed
upon in writing by the Owner and Architect.
§ 5.8 The Owner shall coordinate the services of its own consultants with those services provided by the Architect.
Upon the Architect’s request, the Owner shall furnish copies of the scope of services in the contracts between the
Owner and the Owner’s consultants. The Owner shall furnish the services of consultants other than those designated
as the responsibility of the Architect in this Agreement, or authorize the Architect to furnish them as an Additional
Service, when the Architect requests such services and demonstrates that they are reasonably required by the scope
of the Project. The Owner shall require that its consultants and contractors maintain insurance, including
professional liability insurance, as appropriate to the services or work provided.
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§ 5.9 The Owner shall furnish tests, inspections and reports required by law or the Contract Documents, such as
structural, mechanical, and chemical tests, tests for air and water pollution, and tests for hazardous materials.
§ 5.10 The Owner shall furnish all legal, insurance and accounting services, including auditing services, that may be
reasonably necessary at any time for the Project to meet the Owner’s needs and interests.
§ 5.11 The Owner shall provide prompt written notice to the Architect if the Owner becomes aware of any fault or
defect in the Project, including errors, omissions or inconsistencies in the Architect’s Instruments of Service.
§ 5.12 The Owner shall include the Architect in all communications with the Contractor that relate to or affect the
Architect’s services or professional responsibilities. The Owner shall promptly notify the Architect of the substance
of any direct communications between the Owner and the Contractor otherwise relating to the Project.
Communications by and with the Architect’s consultants shall be through the Architect.
§ 5.13 Before executing the Contract for Construction, the Owner shall coordinate the Architect’s duties and
responsibilities set forth in the Contract for Construction with the Architect’s services set forth in this Agreement.
The Owner shall provide the Architect a copy of the executed agreement between the Owner and Contractor,
including the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction.
§ 5.14 The Owner shall provide the Architect access to the Project site prior to commencement of the Work and shall
obligate the Contractor to provide the Architect access to the Work wherever it is in preparation or progress.
§ 5.15 Within 15 days after receipt of a written request from the Architect, the Owner shall furnish the requested
information as necessary and relevant for the Architect to evaluate, give notice of, or enforce lien rights.
ARTICLE 6 COST OF THE WORK
§ 6.1 For purposes of this Agreement, the Cost of the Work shall be the total cost to the Owner to construct all
elements of the Project designed or specified by the Architect and shall include contractors’ general conditions costs,
overhead and profit. The Cost of the Work also includes the reasonable value of labor, materials, and equipment,
donated to, or otherwise furnished by, the Owner. The Cost of the Work does not include the compensation of the
Architect; the costs of the land, rights-of-way, financing, or contingencies for changes in the Work; or other costs
that are the responsibility of the Owner.
§ 6.2 The Owner’s budget for the Cost of the Work is provided in Initial Information, and shall be adjusted
throughout the Project as required under Sections 5.2, 6.4 and 6.5. Evaluations of the Owner’s budget for the Cost of
the Work, and the preliminary estimate of the Cost of the Work and updated estimates of the Cost of the Work,
prepared by the Architect, represent the Architect’s judgment as a design professional. It is recognized, however,
that neither the Architect nor the Owner has control over the cost of labor, materials, or equipment; the Contractor’s
methods of determining bid prices; or competitive bidding, market, or negotiating conditions. Accordingly, the
Architect cannot and does not warrant or represent that bids or negotiated prices will not vary from the Owner’s
budget for the Cost of the Work, or from any estimate of the Cost of the Work, or evaluation, prepared or agreed to
by the Architect.
§ 6.3 In preparing estimates of the Cost of Work, the Architect shall be permitted to include contingencies for
design, bidding, and price escalation; to determine what materials, equipment, component systems, and types of
construction are to be included in the Contract Documents; to recommend reasonable adjustments in the program
and scope of the Project; and to include design alternates as may be necessary to adjust the estimated Cost of the
Work to meet the Owner’s budget. The Architect’s estimate of the Cost of the Work shall be based on current area,
volume or similar conceptual estimating techniques.
§ 6.4 If, through no fault of the Architect, the Procurement Phase has not commenced within 90 days after the
Architect submits the Construction Documents to the Owner, the Owner’s budget for the Cost of the Work shall be
adjusted to reflect changes in the general level of prices in the applicable construction market.
§ 6.5 If at any time the Architect’s estimate of the Cost of the Work exceeds the Owner’s budget for the Cost of the
Work, the Architect shall make appropriate recommendations to the Owner to adjust the Project’s size, quality, or
budget for the Cost of the Work, and the Owner shall cooperate with the Architect in making such adjustments.
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§ 6.6 If the Owner’s budget for the Cost of the Work at the conclusion of the Construction Documents Phase
Services is exceeded by the lowest bona fide bid or negotiated proposal, the Owner shall
.1 give written approval of an increase in the budget for the Cost of the Work;
.2 authorize rebidding or renegotiating of the Project within a reasonable time;
.3 terminate in accordance with Section 9.5;
.4 in consultation with the Architect, revise the Project program, scope, or quality as required to reduce
the Cost of the Work; or,
.5 implement any other mutually acceptable alternative.
§ 6.7 If the Owner chooses to proceed under Section 6.6.4, the Architect shall modify the Construction Documents as
necessary to comply with the Owner’s budget for the Cost of the Work at the conclusion of the Construction
Documents Phase Services, or the budget as adjusted under Section 6.6.1. If the Owner requires the Architect to
modify the Construction Documents because the lowest bona fide bid or negotiated proposal exceeds the Owner’s
budget for the Cost of the Work due to market conditions the Architect could not reasonably anticipate, the Owner
shall compensate the Architect for the modifications as an Additional Service pursuant to Section 11.3; otherwise
the Architect’s services for modifying the Construction Documents shall be without additional compensation. In any
event, the Architect’s modification of the Construction Documents shall be the limit of the Architect’s responsibility
under this Article 6.
ARTICLE 7 COPYRIGHTS AND LICENSES
§ 7.1 The Architect and the Owner warrant that in transmitting Instruments of Service, or any other information, the
transmitting party is the copyright owner of such information or has permission from the copyright owner to
transmit such information for its use on the Project.
§ 7.2 The Architect and the Architect’s consultants shall be deemed the authors and owners of their respective
Instruments of Service, including the Drawings and Specifications, and shall retain all common law, statutory and
other reserved rights, including copyrights. Submission or distribution of Instruments of Service to meet official
regulatory requirements or for similar purposes in connection with the Project is not to be construed as publication
in derogation of the reserved rights of the Architect and the Architect’s consultants.
§ 7.3 The Architect grants to the Owner a nonexclusive license to use the Architect’s Instruments of Service solely
and exclusively for purposes of constructing, using, maintaining, altering and adding to the Project, provided that the
Owner substantially performs its obligations under this Agreement, including prompt payment of all sums due
pursuant to Article 9 and Article 11. The Architect shall obtain similar nonexclusive licenses from the Architect’s
consultants consistent with this Agreement. The license granted under this section permits the Owner to authorize
the Contractor, Subcontractors, Sub-subcontractors, and suppliers, as well as the Owner’s consultants and separate
contractors, to reproduce applicable portions of the Instruments of Service, subject to any protocols established
pursuant to Section 1.3, solely and exclusively for use in performing services or construction for the Project. If the
Architect rightfully terminates this Agreement for cause as provided in Section 9.4, the license granted in this
Section 7.3 shall terminate.
§ 7.3.1 In the event the Owner uses the Instruments of Service without retaining the authors of the Instruments of
Service, the Owner releases the Architect and Architect’s consultant(s) from all claims and causes of action arising
from such uses. The Owner, to the extent permitted by law, further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the
Architect and its consultants from all costs and expenses, including the cost of defense, related to claims and causes
of action asserted by any third person or entity to the extent such costs and expenses arise from the Owner’s use of
the Instruments of Service under this Section 7.3.1. The terms of this Section 7.3.1 shall not apply if the Owner
rightfully terminates this Agreement for cause under Section 9.4.
§ 7.4 Except for the licenses granted in this Article 7, no other license or right shall be deemed granted or implied
under this Agreement. The Owner shall not assign, delegate, sublicense, pledge or otherwise transfer any license
granted herein to another party without the prior written agreement of the Architect. Any unauthorized use of the
Instruments of Service shall be at the Owner’s sole risk and without liability to the Architect and the Architect’s
consultants.
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§ 7.5 Except as otherwise stated in Section 7.3, the provisions of this Article 7 shall survive the termination of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE 8 CLAIMS AND DISPUTES
§ 8.1 General
§ 8.1.1 The Owner and Architect shall commence all claims and causes of action against the other and arising out of
or related to this Agreement, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, in accordance with the requirements of the
binding dispute resolution method selected in this Agreement and within the period specified by applicable law, but
in any case not more than 10 years after the date of Substantial Completion of the Work. The Owner and Architect
waive all claims and causes of action not commenced in accordance with this Section 8.1.1.
§ 8.1.2 To the extent damages are covered by property insurance, the Owner and Architect waive all rights against
each other and against the contractors, consultants, agents, and employees of the other for damages, except such
rights as they may have to the proceeds of such insurance as set forth in AIA Document A201–2017, General
Conditions of the Contract for Construction. The Owner or the Architect, as appropriate, shall require of the
contractors, consultants, agents, and employees of any of them, similar waivers in favor of the other parties
enumerated herein.
§ 8.1.3 The Architect and Owner waive consequential damages for claims, disputes, or other matters in question,
arising out of or relating to this Agreement. This mutual waiver is applicable, without limitation, to all consequential
damages due to either party’s termination of this Agreement, except as specifically provided in Section 9.7.
§ 8.2 Mediation
§ 8.2.1 Any claim, dispute or other matter in question arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be subject to
mediation as a condition precedent to binding dispute resolution. If such matter relates to or is the subject of a lien
arising out of the Architect’s services, the Architect may proceed in accordance with applicable law to comply with
the lien notice or filing deadlines prior to resolution of the matter by mediation or by binding dispute resolution.
§ 8.2.2 The Owner and Architect shall endeavor to resolve claims, disputes and other matters in question between
them by mediation, which, unless the parties mutually agree otherwise, shall be administered by the American
Arbitration Association in accordance with its Construction Industry Mediation Procedures in effect on the date of
this Agreement. A request for mediation shall be made in writing, delivered to the other party to this Agreement, and
filed with the person or entity administering the mediation. The request may be made concurrently with the filing of
a complaint or other appropriate demand for binding dispute resolution but, in such event, mediation shall proceed in
advance of binding dispute resolution proceedings, which shall be stayed pending mediation for a period of 60 days
from the date of filing, unless stayed for a longer period by agreement of the parties or court order.
§ 8.2.3 The parties shall share the mediator’s fee and any filing fees equally. The mediation shall be held in the place
where the Project is located, unless another location is mutually agreed upon. Agreements reached in mediation shall
be enforceable as settlement agreements in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
§ 8.2.4 If the parties do not resolve a dispute through mediation pursuant to this Section 8.2, the method of binding
dispute resolution shall be the following:
(Check the appropriate box.)
[ X ] Litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction
[ ] Other: (Specify)
If the Owner and Architect do not select a method of binding dispute resolution, or do not subsequently agree in
writing to a binding dispute resolution method other than litigation, the dispute will be resolved in a court of
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§ 8.3.4 Consolidation or Joinder
§ 8.3.4.1 No mediation or legal action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall include, by consolidation or
joinder or in any other manner, an additional person or entity not a party to this Agreement, except by written
consent containing a specific reference to this Agreement and signed by the Owner, Architect, and any other person
or entity
sought to be joined. Consent to mediation or legal action involving an additional person or entity shall not constitute
consent to mediation or legal action of any claim, dispute or other matter in question not described in the written
consent or with a person or entity not named or
described therein. The foregoing agreement to mediate and other agreements to mediate with an additional person or
entity duly consented to by parties to this Agreement shall be specifically enforceable in accordance with applicable
law in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
(Paragraphs Deleted)
ARTICLE 9 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION
§ 9.1 If the Owner fails to make payments to the Architect in accordance with this Agreement, such failure shall be
considered substantial nonperformance and cause for termination or, at the Architect’s option, cause for suspension
of performance of services under this Agreement. If the Architect elects to suspend services, the Architect shall give
seven days’ written notice to the Owner before suspending services. In the event of a suspension of services, the
Architect shall have no liability to the Owner for delay or damage caused the Owner because of such suspension of
services. Before resuming services, the Owner shall pay the Architect all sums due prior to suspension and any
expenses incurred in the interruption and resumption of the Architect’s services. The Architect’s fees for the
remaining services and the time schedules shall be equitably adjusted.
§ 9.2 If the Owner suspends the Project, the Architect shall be compensated for services performed prior to notice of
such suspension. When the Project is resumed, the Architect shall be compensated for expenses incurred in the
interruption and resumption of the Architect’s services. The Architect’s fees for the remaining services and the time
schedules shall be equitably adjusted.
§ 9.3 If the Owner suspends the Project for more than 90 cumulative days for reasons other than the fault of the
Architect, the Architect may terminate this Agreement by giving not less than seven days’ written notice.
§ 9.4 This Agreement may be terminated by the Owner upon seven (7) days written notice to Architect in its sole
discretion. The Architect may terminate this Agreement only in the event of substantial non-performance by the
Owner. In the event the Architect proposes to terminate this Agreement, the Architect shall notify the Owner in
writing stating with specificity the alleged non-performance and further stating that the proposed termination shall
be effective if the non-performance remains uncorrected for a period not less than 15 days following said notice.
Either party may terminate this Agreement upon not less than seven days’ written notice should the other party fail
substantially to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through no fault of the party initiating the
termination.
§ 9.5 The Owner may terminate this Agreement upon not less than seven days’ written notice to the Architect for the
Owner’s convenience and without cause.
§ 9.6 If the Owner terminates this Agreement for its convenience pursuant to Section 9.5, or the Architect terminates
this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.3, the Owner shall compensate the Architect for services performed prior to
termination, Reimbursable Expenses incurred, and costs attributable to termination, including the costs attributable
to the Architect’s termination of consultant agreements.
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(Paragraphs Deleted)
(Paragraph Deleted)
§ 9.8 Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, this Agreement shall terminate one year from the date of
Substantial Completion.
§ 9.9 The Owner’s rights to use the Architect’s Instruments of Service in the event of a termination of this
Agreement are set forth in Article 7.
ARTICLE 10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
§ 10.1 This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the place where the Project is located, excluding that
jurisdiction’s choice of law rules.
§ 10.2 Terms in this Agreement shall have the same meaning as those in AIA Document A201–2017, General
Conditions of the Contract for Construction.
§ 10.3 The Owner and Architect, respectively, bind themselves, their agents, successors, assigns, and legal
representatives to this Agreement. Neither the Owner nor the Architect shall assign this Agreement without the
written consent of the other, except that the Owner may assign this Agreement to a lender providing financing for
the Project if the lender agrees to assume the Owner’s rights and obligations under this Agreement, including any
payments due to the Architect by the Owner prior to the assignment.
§ 10.4 If the Owner requests the Architect to execute certificates, the proposed language of such certificates shall be
submitted to the Architect for review at least 14 days prior to the requested dates of execution. If the Owner requests
the Architect to execute consents reasonably required to facilitate assignment to a lender, the Architect shall execute
all such consents that are consistent with this Agreement, provided the proposed consent is submitted to the
Architect for review at least 14 days prior to execution. The Architect shall not be required to execute certificates or
consents that would require knowledge, services, or responsibilities beyond the scope of this Agreement.
§ 10.5 Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create a contractual relationship with, or a cause of action in favor
of, a third party against either the Owner or Architect.
§ 10.6 Unless otherwise required in this Agreement, the Architect shall have no responsibility for the discovery,
presence, handling, removal or disposal of, or exposure of persons to, hazardous materials or toxic substances in any
form at the Project site.
§ 10.7 The Architect shall have the right to include photographic or artistic representations of the design of the
Project among the Architect’s promotional and professional materials. The Architect shall be given reasonable
access to the completed Project to make such representations. However, the Architect’s materials shall not include
the Owner’s confidential or proprietary information if the Owner has previously advised the Architect in writing of
the specific information considered by the Owner to be confidential or proprietary. The Owner shall provide
professional credit for the Architect in the Owner’s promotional materials for the Project. This Section 10.7 shall
survive the termination of this Agreement unless the Owner terminates this Agreement for cause pursuant to Section
9.4.
§ 10.8 If the Architect or Owner receives information specifically designated as “confidential” or “business
proprietary,” the receiving party shall keep such information strictly confidential and shall not disclose it to any
other person except as set forth in Section 10.8.1. This Section 10.8 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
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§ 10.8.1 The receiving party may disclose “confidential” or “business proprietary” information after 7 days’ notice to
the other party, when required by law, arbitrator’s order, or court order, including a subpoena or other form of
compulsory legal process issued by a court or governmental entity, or to the extent such information is reasonably
necessary for the receiving party to defend itself in any dispute. The receiving party may also disclose such
information to its employees, consultants, or contractors in order to perform services or work solely and exclusively
for the Project, provided those employees, consultants and contractors are subject to the restrictions on the
disclosure and use of such information as set forth in this Section 10.8.
§ 10.9 The invalidity of any provision of the Agreement shall not invalidate the Agreement or its remaining
provisions. If it is determined that any provision of the Agreement violates any law, or is otherwise invalid or
unenforceable, then that provision shall be revised to the extent necessary to make that provision legal and
enforceable. In such case the Agreement shall be construed, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to give effect to
the parties’ intentions and purposes in executing the Agreement.
§ 10.10 Owner irrevocably assigns to Architects all rights to claim Section 179D federal tax credits under Energy
Policy Act of 2005 as amplified and clarified in IRS Notice 2008-40. Owner shall cooperate with Architect to
establish Architect’s eligibility for these federal tax credits. Architect shall be responsible for the costs of the
independent third party energy study and certification.
ARTICLE 11 COMPENSATION
§ 11.1 For the Architect’s Basic Services described under Article 3, the Owner shall compensate the Architect as
follows:
(Paragraph Deleted)
Fixed Fee for Basic Services: $120,000.00
Maximum Reimbursable Expenses: $7,000.00
Maximum Contract Amount: $127,000.00
(Paragraph Deleted)
Refer to Exhibit B: Wold’s Proposal for more information.
(Paragraph Deleted)
§ 11.2 For the Architect’s Supplemental Services designated in Section 4.1.1 and for any Sustainability Services
required pursuant to Section 4.1.3, the Owner shall compensate the Architect as follows:
(Insert amount of, or basis for, compensation. If necessary, list specific services to which particular methods of
compensation apply.)
Hourly or Fixed Fee agreed upon in writing.
§ 11.3 For Additional Services that may arise during the course of the Project, including those under Section 4.2, the
Owner shall compensate the Architect as follows:
(Insert amount of, or basis for, compensation.)
Hourly or Fixed Fee agreed upon in writing.
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§ 11.4 Compensation for Supplemental and Additional Services of the Architect’s consultants when not included in
Section 11.2 or 11.3, shall be as follows:
(Insert amount of, or basis for computing, Architect’s consultants’ compensation for Supplemental or Additional
Services.)
Hourly or Fixed Fee agreed upon in writing.
§ 11.5 When compensation for Basic Services is based on a stipulated sum or a percentage basis, the proportion of
compensation for each phase of services shall be as follows:
Schematic Design Phase fifteen percent ( 15 %)
Design Development Phase twenty percent ( 20 %)
Construction Documents
Phase
forty percent ( 40 %)
Procurement Phase five percent ( 5 %)
Construction Phase twenty percent ( 20 %)
Total Basic Compensation one hundred percent ( 100 %)
§ 11.6 When compensation identified in Section 11.1 is on a percentage basis, progress payments for each phase of
Basic Services shall be calculated by multiplying the percentages identified in this Article by the Owner’s most
recent budget for the Cost of the Work. Compensation paid in previous progress payments shall not be adjusted
based on subsequent updates to the Owner’s budget for the Cost of the Work.
§ 11.6.1 When compensation is on a percentage basis and any portions of the Project are deleted or otherwise not
constructed, compensation for those portions of the Project shall be payable to the extent services are performed on
those portions. The Architect shall be entitled to compensation in accordance with this Agreement for all services
performed whether or not the Construction Phase is commenced.
§ 11.7 The hourly billing rates for services of the Architect and the Architect’s consultants are set forth below. The
rates shall be adjusted in accordance with the Architect’s and Architect’s consultants’ normal review practices.
(If applicable, attach an exhibit of hourly billing rates or insert them below.)
Employee or Category Rate ($0.00)
§ 11.8 Compensation for Reimbursable Expenses
§ 11.8.1 Reimbursable Expenses are in addition to compensation for Basic, Supplemental, and Additional Services
and include expenses incurred by the Architect and the Architect’s consultants directly related to the Project, as
follows:
.1 Mileage based on Federal rates in connection with the project and Owner requested out-of-state travel;
.2 Long distance services, dedicated data and communication services, teleconferences, Project web sites,
and extranets;
.3 Permitting and other fees required by authorities having jurisdiction over the Project, including
government agency review and permit fees;
.4 Printing, reproductions, plots, and standard form documents;
.5 Postage, handling, and delivery;
.6
(Paragraph Deleted)
If required by the Owner, and with the Owner’s prior written approval, the Architect’s consultants’
expenses of professional liability insurance dedicated exclusively to this Project, or the expense of
additional insurance coverage or limits in excess of that normally maintained by the Architect’s
consultants;
.7 All taxes levied on professional services and on reimbursable expenses;
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.8 Site office expenses;
.9 Registration fees and any other fees charged by the Certifying Authority or by other entities as
necessary to achieve the Sustainable Objective;
.10 Other similar Project-related expenditures; and
.11 Expense of computer aided design and drafting equipment time when used in connection with the
Project.
§ 11.8.2 For Reimbursable Expenses the compensation shall be the expenses incurred by the Architect and the
Architect’s consultants and be billed at actual cost to Architect plus ten percent ( 10 %) of the expenses incurred up
to a maximum aggregate value of $7,000.00.
§ 11.9 Architect’s Insurance. If the types and limits of coverage required in Section 2.5 are in addition to the types
and limits the Architect normally maintains, the Owner shall pay the Architect for the additional costs incurred by
the Architect for the additional coverages as set forth below:
(Insert the additional coverages the Architect is required to obtain in order to satisfy the requirements set forth in
Section 2.5, and for which the Owner shall reimburse the Architect.)
§ 11.10 Payments to the Architect
§ 11.10.1 Initial Payments
§ 11.10.1.1 An initial payment of zero dollars and zero cents ($ 0.00 ) shall be made upon execution of this
Agreement and is the minimum payment under this Agreement. It shall be credited to the Owner’s account in the
final invoice.
§ 11.10.1.2 If a Sustainability Certification is part of the Sustainable Objective, an initial payment to the Architect of
($ ) shall be made upon execution of this Agreement for registration fees and other fees payable to the Certifying
Authority and necessary to achieve the Sustainability Certification. The Architect’s payments to the Certifying
Authority shall be credited to the Owner’s account at the time the expense is incurred.
§ 11.10.2 Progress Payments
§ 11.10.2.1 Unless otherwise agreed, payments for services shall be made monthly in proportion to services
performed. Payments are due and payable upon presentation of the Architect’s invoice. Amounts unpaid sixty ( 60
) days after the invoice date shall bear interest at the rate entered below, or in the absence thereof at the legal rate
prevailing from time to time at the principal place of business of the Architect.
(Insert rate of monthly or annual interest agreed upon.)
Local rate of interest as set by Wisconsin Statute.
§ 11.10.2.2 The Owner shall not withhold amounts from the Architect’s compensation to impose a penalty or
liquidated damages on the Architect, or to offset sums requested by or paid to contractors for the cost of changes in
the Work, unless the Architect agrees or has been found liable for the amounts in a binding dispute resolution
proceeding.
§ 11.10.2.3 Records of Reimbursable Expenses, expenses pertaining to Supplemental and Additional Services, and
services performed on the basis of hourly rates shall be available to the Owner at mutually convenient times.
ARTICLE 12 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Special terms and conditions that modify this Agreement are as follows:
(Include other terms and conditions applicable to this Agreement.)
ARTICLE 13 SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT
§ 13.1 This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the Owner and the Architect and
supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be
amended only by written instrument signed by both the Owner and Architect.
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§ 13.2 This Agreement is comprised of the following documents identified below:
.1 AIA Document B101™–2017, Standard Form Agreement Between Owner and Architect
(Paragraph Deleted)
(Paragraph Deleted)
.2 Exhibits:
(Check the appropriate box for any exhibits incorporated into this Agreement.)
(Paragraph Deleted)
[ ] Other Exhibits incorporated into this Agreement:
(Clearly identify any other exhibits incorporated into this Agreement, including any exhibits and scopes of services
identified as exhibits in Section 4.1.2.)
.3 Other documents:
(List other documents, if any, forming part of the Agreement.)
Exhibit A: RFP dated May 5, 2026
Exhibit B: Wold’s Proposal dated June 12, 2026.
This Agreement entered into as of the day and year first written above.
OWNER (Signature) ARCHITECT (Signature)
(Printed name and title) (Printed name, title, and license number, if required)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
ARCHITECTURAL/CONSTRUCTION DESIGN SERVICES
NEW VILLAGE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
SISTER BAY, WIS.
DATE ISSUED
5/5/2026
PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME
June 12, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
ARCHITECTURAL/CONSTRUCTION DESIGN SERVICES
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 12, 2026, 12:00 PM CST, submitted to the Village of Sister
Bay Administrative Office located at 2383 Maple Dr., PO Box 769, Sister Bay WI, 54234 or
electronically (PDF) to administrator@sisterbaywi.gov. It shall be the responsibility of the
proposer to ensure their submission was received.
All questions concerning this solicitation should be directed to Benjamin Andrews, Village
Administrator, at administrator@sisterbaywi.gov on or before 4:00 PM CST on May 22,
2026. All questions will be answered to the best of the Village Staff’s ability on May 29,
2026 and all questions and responses will be posted to the Village website that same day
by 4:00 PM to ensure all proposers have access to the same information. To view the
questions and responses, visit www.sisterbaywi.gov and scroll towards the bottom of the
home page to the Bids & RFPs tab.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Utilizing site information and the needs development for a new
administration building that will house the Village of Sister Bay Administrative Offices ,
along Mill Road, in Sister Bay.
OVERVIEW/SOLICITATION: The Village of Sister Bay seeks proposals for architectural and
engineering services to design the proposed administration building and to prepare a
complete set of construction drawings for use in soliciting construction bids.
The building site is the former Village Maintenance building on 2313 Mill Rd in the Village
of Sister Bay. The site currently has a building that will be demolished prior to the project's
construction phase. The building is situated next to the Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library
and neighboring residential parcels.
The proposer shall also include in their proposal an on-site inspection of the subject
property to ensure they are familiar with the site, grades, and character of the area; up to
two in-person meetings with the oversight committee and up to four virtual meetings ;
and an in-person meeting to present the final plans and estimated cost of construction to
the Village Board. The successful proposer shall also oversee the bid process.
A schedule of the construction design process shall be included in the proposal so the
Village can compare the anticipated time required to prepare a final set of construction
drawings.
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Although the Village is not expecting plans to be developed within a month, they do want
the proposer to be mindful of bidding and construction timelines to complete the
construction of the facility by 2028. Civil site design has not been included in the proposal
as an attachment, but will be conducted/provided as part of the design process The village
will utilize its own engineer for such services.
There is no survey of the property showing existing building locations or grades, but a
tour can be scheduled by phoning the Parks and Streets Director, Erik Linczmaier, at 920-
421-3200 or emailing erik.linczmaier@sisterbaywi.gov. They will make arrangements for
the tour if requested by phone or in writing.
I. Instruction to Proposers
• All respondents (proposers) must submit contact information, including: Business
name, contact person, corporate ownership, address, phone number, email address,
and website.
• All costs associated with submission of this R equest for Proposals are the sole
responsibility of the respondent.
• All submissions are considered public record, and as such, may be searched or
requested by members of the public.
• The Village of Sister Bay offers no guarantee of financial success to the respondent(s),
and respondents should use their own business acumen to determine if they are
endeavoring in a financially viable enterprise.
• This is a Request for Proposals, not an invitation to bid. Responses will be evaluated
on the basis of the relative merits of the proposal.
II. Submission Materials
The following should be incorporated into each submission:
Format: Electronic submissions preferred (PDF), but in-person delivery or mail delivery is
acceptable, provided the proposal is delivered to the contact by the delivery due date and
time.
General Information. Business name, contact person, corporate ownership, address,
phone number, email address of contact person , website , and insurance information.
Please include a narrative introducing the company, its operating history, relevant staff,
the total number of employees, and its capacity to serve the Village.
Project Proposal. At a minimum, provide information on approach, services, ideas, costs,
and timeline.
Prior Experience. A narrative explaining prior experience with designing similar projects
and compliance with state and federal laws, as well as examples.
References. A minimum of three references from similar projects designed is required.
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III. Evaluation and Selection
Evaluation Process
The Village has established a proposal evaluation instrument that uses objective criteria
and weights them on a 0-5 scale for each rating category. Each Parks, Property & Streets
Committee member will serve as an evaluator, and an average will be calculated from the
scores assigned by the members. The calculated scores will be considered as part of the
evaluation process, however, the Village reserves the right to contract with the right to
select any proposal which in the opinion and sole discretion of the Village will be in the
best interest of and/or most advantageous to the Village.
Selection Criteria
The following are the criteria used as rating categories and are listed in no particular order
or preference:
1. Qualifications
2. Knowledge of State and Federal Laws and Trends
3. Experience, in particular, experience designing similar projects in Wisconsin
4. Level of Understanding of the Need Identified
5. References
6. Cost
If at any point in the review process, any proposal is found to be substantially non -
responsive, it will be dropped from further consideration.
The Village, at its sole election, may require presentations by respondents clearly in
consideration for the award. Other submissions, certifications, or affirmations may be
required, as appropriate.
IV. Award
Upon final selection, all respondents will be notified by the Village via email.
The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all responses, to award on the
basis of merit alone, and to act in its best interests and the interests of the public.
The Village reserves the right to make an award or to reject any or all proposals based on
what it considers to be in its best interests. A contract will be required to effectuate
service.
V. Administrative Contact
Name: Benjamin Andrews
Title: Village Administrator
E-Mail: administrator@sisterbaywi.gov
Mailing/Physical Address: Village Administrator
2383 Maple Drive PO Box 769
Sister Bay, WI 54234
ATTACHMENT #1
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Village of Sister Bay
Administration Building Needs Assessment
Administration Building Needs Assessment
Number of Current Staff:
Staff Status Office Space Functions
Village/Zoning Administrator FT Private Workstation (1) • General Admin
• Zoning Admin
Finance Specialist/Treasurer FT Private Workstation (1) • General Admin
• Financial Admin
Village Clerk FT Private Workstation (1)
*Currently flexible workstation
• General Admin
• Elections Admin
Administrative
Assistant/Deputy Treasurer
FT Public Facing Workstation (1) • General Admin
• Zoning Admin
• Financial Admin
• Parks-Facility Admin
Code Compliance Officer PT Flexible Workstation (1) • Code Compliance
• Zoning Admin
Building Inspection Contracted Flexible Workstation (1) • Building Inspection
*FT – Full Time **PT – Part Time
Services (Functions) Provided:
• Zoning Administration
• Elections Administration
• General Administration
• Financial Management
• Parks-Facility Administration
• Code Compliance
• Building Inspection
Records/Technology:
• Community Records
• Financial Records
• Election Records
• Human Resources Records
• Retained Records
• Primary Servers
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Requirements for Office Space
• Office Spaces
o Private Workstations: 4
▪ Private Workstation #1: Village Clerk
▪ Utilization: functions related to Elections and General
Administration.
▪ Records: Secures Election Records.
▪ Private Workstation #2: Finance Specialist/Treasurer
▪ Utilization: functions related to Financial and General
Administration.
▪ Records: Secures Financial Records.
▪ Private Workstation #3: Village/Zoning Administrator
▪ Utilization: functions related to General, Zoning, and Financial
Management.
▪ Records: Secures Human Resources Records.
▪ Private Workstation #4: Undesignated
▪ Future Staffing Growth (if Applicable) OR could be utilized for
temporary record storage.
o Flexible Workstations: 3
▪ Workstation #1: Code Compliance Officer.
▪ Utilization: functions related to Code Compliance and Zoning
Administration.
▪ Workstation #2: Building Inspection (contacted)
▪ Also, accommodation is offered by other Professional Service
Contractors that may be on-site; OR could also be utilized for
future staffing growth (if applicable).
▪ Utilization: functions related to Building Inspection, and
temporary use for other professional services.
▪ Workstation #3: Undesignated
▪ Accommodates future staffing (if applicable); OR could be utilized
for temporary record storage.
o Public Facing Workstations: 2
▪ Public Facing Workstation #1: Administrative Assistant/Deputy Treasurer
▪ Utilization: functions related to General, Zoning, and Parks-Facility
Administration.
▪ Public Facing Workstation #2: Village Clerk or Code Compliance Officer
(as needed)
▪ Utilization: functions related to Election Administration and Code
Compliance.
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• Meeting Rooms
o Conference Rooms: 1
▪ Seating up to 8
▪ Audio/Visual Technology for Conferencing
▪ Utilization: Village Manager’s Meeting and Other Multi-Staff Meetings.
• General Areas:
o Staff Bathroom: 1
o Kitchenette: 1
o Copy Area: 1
• Storage
o Community Records Storage: 1
▪ Utilization: Secures Community Records
▪ 6-8 lg. file cabinets.
o Utility/Supply Storage: 1
▪ Utilization: Stores office equipment and server room (if applicable).
o Retained Records Storage: 1
▪ Utilization: Secures Retained Records (records that must be maintained
but are no longer utilized as part of day-to-day operations for Village
Staff).
o Server Room: 1 (if applicable)
▪ Could be included as part of utility/supply storage or a separate space.
• General Public Areas
o Lobby: Accommodates 3-5 people.
o Bathroom: 2
o Entrance: 1
• Governing Board Chambers Area
o Governing Board Chambers: 1
▪ Includes dais for governing board members.
▪ Seats 50-75 persons.
▪ Include telecommunications capacity for conferencing and an amplified
sound system.
o Elections Storage Room:
▪ Utilized for securing and storing election equipment.
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Technology & Infrastructure:
• IT Needs
o Server room or IT closet requirements:
▪ Includes utility/supply storage or as a separate server room space.
o Network and Wi-Fi coverage:
▪ Private and public Wi-Fi available.
▪ Ethernet connections are available at each workstation/office.
• Telecommunications
o Video conferencing capabilities should be available in each conference room, with
the capacity for screen sharing from Village devices while in the room.
• Security
o Access control:
▪ Access to the Administration Building would be controlled with a fob.
▪ Storage of sensitive/confidential files (Financial, Elections, Human
Resources) would be limited to access for specific Office Spaces.
o Surveillance cameras:
▪ It would be ideal to install a security camera on the exterior of the
building.
o Public Facing Spaces:
▪ Public facility spaces would be ideal to have sliding windows (lockable)
for closing when not staffed.
Accessibility & Compliance
• ADA compliance considerations:
o Pedestrian access areas should be ADA-compliant (including correct slope and
potential entrance/exit doors with a mechanical door opener).
o Counters, both public-facing and for Village Staff, should be at an accessible
height.
o Ramps should be included for elevated areas, such as the Governing Board
Chamber dais (if applicable).
o All restrooms would be constructed to meet ADA compliance, including space
and height requirements.
o Clearing space for hallways should be an accessibility requirement.
o Signage would include braille and tactile characters.
Additional Comments
• Other needs or considerations from governing bodies and/or the public input…
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SUMMARY OF NEEDS ASSESSMENT Typical Sq. Footage:
Location: Title: Designate Personnel: Services/Functions: Requirements: Min. Max.
Office Space Private Workstation #1 Village Clerk Elections and General Administration - Secures Election Records
- Ethernet Connection
150 200
Office Space Private Workstation #2 Finance Specialist/Treasurer Financial and General Administration - Secures Financial Records.
- Ethernet Connection
150 200
Office Space Private Workstation #3 Village/Zoning Administrator General, Zoning, and Financial Management - Secures Human Resources Records
- Ethernet Connection
150 200
Office Space Private Office #4 Undesignated Undesignated - Future Staffing Growth (if App) OR Temp. Storage - Ethernet Connection 150 201
Office Space Flexible Workstation #1 Code Compliance Officer Code Compliance and Zoning Administration - Ethernet Connection 100 150
Office Space Flexible Workstation #2 Building Inspection/Professional Services Building Inspection - Ethernet Connection 100 150
Office Space Flexible Workstation #3 Undesignated Undesignated - Future Staffing Growth (if App) OR Temp. Storage - Ethernet Connection 100 150
Office Space Public Facing Workstation #1 Administrative Assistant/Deputy Treasurer General, Zoning, and Parks-Facility Administration - Ethernet Connection
- Sliding windows (lockable)
75 100
Office Space Public Facing Workstation #2 Village Clerk or Code Compliance Officer (as needed) Election Administration and Code Compliance - Ethernet Connection
- Sliding windows (lockable)
75 100
Office Space Conference Room N/A N/A - Seating up to 8
- Audio/Visual Technology for Conferencing
175 225
Office Space Staff Bathroom N/A N/A - ADA Compliance Consideration 60 75
Office Space Kitchenette N/A N/A - ADA Compliance Consideration 50 100
Office Space Copy Area N/A N/A
75 100
Office Space Community Records Storage N/A N/A - 6-8 lg. file cabinets. 250 300
Office Space Utility/Supply Storage N/A N/A
100 150
Office Space Retained Records Storage N/A N/A
200 300
Office Space Server Room (if app.) N/A N/A
30 50
General Public Lobby N/A N/A - Standing Window Area(s)
- Accommodates a waiting area for 3-5 people
300 400
General Public Entrance N/A N/A
200 250
General Public Bathroom #1 N/A N/A - Could be identified as uni-sex or men's room 100 150
General Public Bathroom #2 N/A N/A - Could be identified as uni-sex or women's room 100 150
Governing Board Chambers Governing Board Chambers N/A N/A - Includes dais for governing board members,
- Seats 50-75 persons,
- includes telecommunications capacity for
conferencing and amplified sounds.
- Audio/VisualTechnology for Conferencing
1,500 2,000
Governing Board Chambers Elections Storage Room N/A N/A - Secured from public access 100 150
TOTALS: 4,250 5,900
ATTACHMENT #2
Parcel Layout
WOLD
ARCHITECTS
& ENGINEERS
VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
Request for Proposals
Architectural/Construction Design Services
New Village Administration Building
June 12, 2026
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June 12, 2026
Benjamin Andrews
Village Administrator
2383 Maple Drive PO Box 769
Sister Bay, WI 54234
RE: Request for Proposals — Architectural/Construction Design Services, New Village Administration Building
Dear Mr. Andrews and Members of the Selection Committee:
Wold Architects and Engineers appreciates the opportunity to submit our proposal to the Village of Sister Bay for
architectural and engineering design services for your new Village Administration Building. We understand this project is not
simply about creating more office space. It is about giving Village staff, elected officials, and residents a civic building that
makes local government easier to access, safer to operate, more efficient to maintain, and better prepared for the future.
The Village has already identified a clear set of needs: private and flexible workstations, public-facing service counters, secure
storage for election, financial, human resources, community, and retained records, a governing board chambers space for 50
to 75 people, reliable technology infrastructure, accessible public and staff areas, and security measures that separate public
access from confidential Village operations. The Mill Road site also brings important context. Located near the Sister Bay/
Liberty Grove Library and neighboring residential parcels, the building should feel appropriately civic and welcoming while
respecting the scale, character, and daily patterns of the surrounding area.
What Wold can do for Sister Bay is help turn that needs assessment into a practical, buildable, and community-appropriate
facility. We will work with the Village to confirm how each department functions today, how residents move through the
building, where staff need privacy and security, how public meetings should operate, and where flexibility should be built in
for future staffing or service changes. We will use that understanding to test planning options, evaluate trade-offs, and help the
oversight committee and Village Board make confident decisions before the project advances into construction documents.
The Wold team brings extensive experience with village/city halls, municipal offices, public safety facilities, board and council
chambers, records and elections functions, secure public service interfaces, ADA accessibility, and technology-ready meeting
spaces. That experience allows us to bring proven ideas to the table without forcing a one-size-fits-all solution. Sister Bay
needs a building that reflects the way your Village works, the expectations of your residents, and the long-term value of a
public investment intended to serve the community for decades.
We also understand that this project must move with purpose. The Village is not asking for plans in a month, but you are
asking for a team that can manage the design process responsibly so bidding and construction can align with the goal of
completing the facility by 2028. Wold will provide a clear schedule, coordinate design milestones with Village decision-
making, work closely with the Village’s civil engineer, develop cost information at appropriate points, prepare coordinated
construction drawings, present final plans and estimated construction cost to the Village Board, and support the bid process
through award.
Most importantly, we will help the Village make the right decisions at the right time. Through site review, staff and committee
meetings, planning options, cost discussions, and clear documentation, Wold will help Sister Bay move from a list of needs to
a facility that improves daily operations, supports secure records and elections functions, welcomes the public, accommodates
accessible participation in local government, and fits the community it serves.
We are excited by the opportunity to partner with the Village of Sister Bay on this important civic project. Thank you for
your consideration. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss how Wold can help the Village create a thoughtful,
efficient, and lasting home for its administration and public meeting functions.
Sincerely,
Wold Architects and Engineers
Matt Bickel, AIA, LEED AP
Government Practice Leader, Project Architect
PLANNERS
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ENGINEERS
Wold Architects and Engineers
220 N. Smith St, Suite 310
Palatine, IL 60067
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COVER LETTER
GENERAL INFORMATION 04
PROJECT PROPOSAL 13
PRIOR EXPERIENCE 21
REFERENCES 29
COSTS 31
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5 Wold Architects and Engineers
about us
Founded in 1968, Wold Architects and Engineers is a privately owned
corporation providing planning, architecture, engineering, interior design,
facility assessment, cost management, bidding support, and construction
administration services. For more than 58 years, Wold has focused on helping
public-sector clients plan, design, and implement facilities that support the
people who serve their communities. Our municipal experience includes
village halls, city halls, administrative offices, public safety facilities, board
and council chambers, records and elections spaces, public service counters,
ADA improvements, secure staff and public interfaces, and long-range facility
planning.
Wold’s role extends beyond designing a building. We help communities
define needs, evaluate options, build consensus, manage budgets, prepare
coordinated construction documents, and support implementation through
bidding and construction. This approach is especially relevant to Sister
Bay’s new administration building, where the design must balance public
access, staff efficiency, secure records storage, elections functions, technology
infrastructure, accessibility, future growth, and a civic presence appropriate to
the Mill Road site.
Wold has approximately 332 employees across offices in Minnesota, Illinois,
Indiana, Colorado, and T ennessee, including registered architects, graduate
architects, registered engineers, graduate engineers, interior designers, and
administrative support staff. This depth allows us to provide the Village
with the attention of a dedicated project team while drawing on broader
multi-disciplinary resources when specialized input is needed. Our in-
house mechanical and electrical engineering staff are especially valuable for
municipal buildings where technology, security, comfort, maintenance, and
long-term operating costs must be considered early in design.
WOLD ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS
220 N Smith St, Suite 310, Palatine, IL 60067 | woldae.com | 847 241 6100
OUR PURPOSE IS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE
contact person
Matt Bickel, AIA, CID, LEED AP
Government Practice Leader
mbickel@woldae.com
847 609 0310
corporate ownership | Privately Owned
years in business | 58
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office locations | Illinois, Minnesota,
Indiana, Colorado, T ennessee
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OUR FIRM-WIDE TEAM
330+
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60
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INTERIOR
DESIGNERS
OVER THE PAST DECADE,
WOLD HAS OVERSEEN THE
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
OF OVER $10 BILLION
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FOR PROPOSAL PURPOSES
7 Wold Architects and Engineers
GENERAL INFORMATION
matt bickel
Project Architect
jonathan kuzynowski
Lead Designer
matt verdun
Mechanical Engineer
brad johannsen
Electrical Engineer
kent adams
Structural Engineer
jonathan murray
Cost Estimator
LEADERSHIP
WOLD TEAM
SUB-CONSULTANTS
amy vertacnik
Job Captain
PROPOSED PROJECT TEAM
kirsta ehmke
Project Manager
dan kruth
Security & T echnology
statement of availability
Wold has the capacity to serve the Village of Sister Bay immediately and throughout the full design and bidding process. We will
tailor our staffing to the Village’s schedule, meeting structure, and desired 2028 completion goal, providing hands-on leadership,
clear milestone communication, coordinated architectural and engineering documents, and practical guidance from needs assessment
through bid support.
Village of Sister Bay, Request for Proposals — Architectural/Construction Design Services, New Village Administration Building 8
GENERAL INFORMATION
As Project Architect, Matt will serve as the overseer of Wold’s
resources and staff, while simultaneously infusing the team
dedicated to your project with the collective insight, wisdom,
enthusiasm for the Village of Sister Bay design, and expertise that
comes with his design experience.
north dakota state university |
Bachelor of Architecture
north dakota state university |
BS, Environmental Design
PROJECT
ARCHITECT
MATT BICKEL, AIA, CID, LEED AP
As Lead Designer, Jonathan coordinates with the design team
and client to maintain the goals and schedule of the project.
Jonathan’s experience coordinating with clients and the design
team keeps everyone on track with the per-defined goals.
judson university |
Master of Architecture
judson university |
Bachelor of Architecture
LEAD
DESIGNER
JONATHAN KUZYNOWSKI, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA
wisconsin license # | 13214-5
village of barrington
hills
Village Hall Remodel
village of cross plains
New Village Hall & Police
Facility
village of deer park
New Village Hall
village of long grove
Village Hall Addition &
Remodel
village of palatine
Village Hall Addition &
Remodel
village of tower lakes
New Village Hall & Police
Facility
city of palos heights
City Hall Remodel
village of barrington
hills
Village Hall Remodel
village of
carpentersville
Fire Station No. 93 Remodel
village of long grove
Village Hall Addition &
Remodel
village of tower lakes
New Village Hall & Police
Facility
city of crystal lake
Fire Station No. 1 Remodel
city of janesville
New Fire Station No. 3
city of oak creek
New Fire Station No. 3
9 Wold Architects and Engineers
GENERAL INFORMATION
Kirsta brings a wealth of government project experience and is
well versed in guiding our team to reach every project milestone.
She will ensure Wold’s resources align with the effort required
to meet the strategic planning objectives and attain Village
expectations. Kirsta has delivered many successful outcomes to
our clients – on time and under budget.
university of illinois, chicago |
Masters of Architecture
university of kansas |
BFA, Industrial Design
PROJECT
MANAGER
KIRSTA EHMKE, AIA
Amy works with clients to foster design continuity and help
match the functional and aesthetic components of a project. Her
interior architecture background ensures the facility program
needs are met and space utilization is effective within a space.
As the interior designer for this project, Amy will collaborate
closely with stakeholders to develop and refine design options
throughout each phase, from initial concepts to final selections of
finishes and furnishings.
rocky mountain college of art and design |
BFA, Interior Design - Sustainability Specialization
tulane university |
BSPH, Public Health
INTERIOR
DESIGNER
AMY VERTACNIK, LEED GA, WELL AP
village of
carpentersville
Fire Station No. 93 Remodel
village of deer park
Vehe Barn Remodel
village of palatine
Village Hall Addition &
Remodel
city of crystal lake
City Hall Remodel, Police
Department Remodel, Fire
Station No. 1 Remodel
waukesha county
Courthouse Addition &
Remodel
village of barrington
hills
Village Hall Remodel
city of crystal lake
Community Center Feasibility
Study
city of janesville
New Fire Station No. 3
berrien county
911/EOC Relocation
dane county
Clerk Office Election Center
tazewell county
New Justice Center Annex
Village of Sister Bay, Request for Proposals — Architectural/Construction Design Services, New Village Administration Building 10
GENERAL INFORMATION
MECHANICAL
ENGINEER
MATT VERDUN, PE, LEED AP
As Lead Mechanical Engineer, Matt will work closely with our
in-house and external consultants to ensure the Village’s goals
are achieved. Matt applies Wold’s culture of responsiveness
and communication to the engineering process to elevate our
commitment to the client’s experience.
northern illinois university |
BS, Mechanical Engineering
ELECTRICAL
ENGINEER
BRAD JOHANNSEN, PE, LEED AP
university of iowa |
BS, Electrical Engineering
Brad will work with you throughout the design process. He
ensures quality through all phases of construction and guarantees
uninterrupted service delivery for the life of the facility through
efficient and reliable power systems. Brad experience in the
public sector gives him a deep understanding of the high level
expectations of sustainable and seamless electrical systems.
village of cross plains
New Village Hall & Police
Facility
village of palatine
Village Hall Addition &
Remodel
city of crystal lake
City Hall Remodel
lake county
New Regional Operations &
Communications Facility
scott county
Emergency Communications
Center, Sheriff’s Patrol
Headquarters
waukesha county
Courthouse Addition &
Remodel
village of palatine
Village Hall Addition &
Remodel
city of carver
City Hall Replacement
town of erie
T own Hall Addition &
Renovation
arapahoe county
Admin Remodel
berrien county
911/EOC Relocation
waukesha county
Courthouse Addition &
Remodel
11 Wold Architects and Engineers
GENERAL INFORMATION
Dan has been involved in T echnology for over 30 years. His roles
as Project Manager, Design Engineer, and Account Manager
have all specialized in structured cabling design for technology
systems. His experience includes advanced data infrastructure,
outside plant communications, fiber optics, grounding
and bonding, security, video surveillance, fire alarm, access
control, VOIP , WiFi, public address systems, and Distributed
Antenna Systems. Dan has held a Registered Communications
Distribution Designer (RCDD) accreditation for 19 years. His
passion drives his attention to detail and focuses on seamless
project success throughout the project.
SECURITY &
TECHNOLOGY
DAN KRUTH, BICSI, RCDD
village of barrington
hills
Village Hall Remodel
village of cross plains
New Village Hall & Police
village of long grove
Village Hall Addition &
Remodel
tazewell county
New Justice Center Annex
waukesha county
Courthouse Addition &
Remodel
Village of Sister Bay, Request for Proposals — Architectural/Construction Design Services, New Village Administration Building 12
GENERAL INFORMATION
Jonathan is an experienced senior cost consultant who has
completed hundreds of projects during the design phase. He
has experience working in multiple market segments including
municipal, federal, multifamily, K-12, higher education, data
centers, historic renovations, commercial, and industrial. His
strengths include strong leadership, team orientated, and a
commitment to delivering projects that exceed client expectations.
village of palatine
New Village Hall Renovation
city of brooklyn park
City Hall
city of corcoran
City Hall & Police Department Remodel
city of lonsdale
City Hall & Police Department
university of wisconsin - stout |
BS, Construction
COST
ESTIMATOR
JONATHAN MURRAY, LEED AP
Kent Adams has over 38 years of structural engineering
experience and has acted as senior project engineer for numerous
projects with Johnson Wilbur Adams, Inc. He has performed
and been responsible for design of municipal, recreational,
educational, residential, and commercial projects throughout
the United States. Kent’s responsibilities as a structural engineer
include scheduling, code review, design and analysis, review of
design documents, verification of construction conformance with
design documents and quality control and assurance for all of the
structural activities for a project.
village of palatine
New Village Hall Renovation
lake county
New Regional Operations & Communications Facility
scott county
Sheriff’s Patrol Headquarters
bradley university |
BS, Civil Engineering
STRUCTURAL
ENGINEER
KENT ADAMS, PE, SE
PROJECT
PROPOSAL
Village of Sister Bay, Request for Proposals — Architectural/Construction Design Services, New Village Administration Building 14
PROJECT PROPOSAL
OUR UNDERSTANDING
Based on our review of the Request for Proposals and insights gathered during our site visit, the Wold team has begun identifying
key priorities for the Village of Sister Bay as you move forward with planning and constructing a new Administration Building.
We look forward to collaborating with the Core Planning Group to further develop these ideas, engage in a thoughtful planning
process, and help establish a strong vision, build consensus, and achieve successful outcomes.
identity & values
The new building’s design should respond to the unique
character, history, and heritage of the Village and evoke a
sense of community pride.
flexible, adaptable, & secure
Municipal government and the delivery of public services is
ever changing. The needs of today include increased security,
adaptable technology, and flexible work environments that
support staff efficiency, well-being, and retention.
wise investments
Space provided for Village Administration should meet their
operational needs while representing good value for the
taxpayers. Finishes and systems should balance aesthetics and
on-going site and building maintenance.
community connections
It is important to create strong linkages to the adjacent
public library and business district; as well as views to the
natural environment. Pedestrian pathways, overflow parking
strategies, and outdoor public space should be explored.
Conceptual aerial rendering of the new Village of Sister Bay Administration Building
MILL ROAD
Existing
Public Library
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PROJECT PROPOSAL
creatively leverage
We understand this project is about more than simply delivering a new
administration building. It is an opportunity to create an efficient, secure, and
welcoming civic facility that supports daily Village operations, serves the public
effectively, accommodates governing board functions, and provides flexibility for
future staff growth. Our team looks forward to helping the Village of Sister Bay
realize a building that reflects the character of the community while meeting its
operational, technology, and accessibility needs for years to come.
collaborative process
We have a client-focused collaborative process that leverages our expertise for your
benefit and making sure it works for you. We have assembled a work plan that
emphasizes communication and collaboration in the early stages of planning and
programming to allow our team to fully understand your goals and to demonstrate
as many options for implementing these projects as possible.
innovative design
There is no cookie cutter approach to the design of the project. We will work with
the staff and users of the Village Administration Building to create a unique solution.
Utilizing modernized design concepts to improve health, wellness, safety, and
security of all staff, and to enhance services being provided to the community.
quality documentation
We will follow up that initial planning exercise with a construction documentation
process forged by over 58 years of focusing on public sector architectural and
engineering services. We know how to detail and specify materials so that they can
be affordable, maintainable, long-lasting, and aesthetically-pleasing. We review all of
our projects with a thorough quality review to ensure that these standards are met
before they are issued for public bidding.
leading the construction process
During construction, Wold Architects and Engineers has a strong presence in
administering the construction contract to ensure that the quality of materials and
construction that you expect is implemented. Pay applications and any Change
Order requests are thoroughly reviewed by our team to ensure that you are paying
only for fair value of the work being performed.
your ongoing ally
Finally, following the successful close-out of the project, we want you to know that
Wold has a history of standing behind our projects forever. If you are ever questioning
or unhappy regarding any of the construction that we designed and oversaw, we are
more than happy to help solve any issues that pop-up – even beyond the warranty – to
help you remain satisfied with the superior project experience that we offer.
APPROACH & WORK PLAN
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION
DETAILED DESIGN
BIDDING DOCUMENT DELIVERY
CONSTANT COORDINATION
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
PRESENTATION OF FINAL
DETAILED DESIGN
ACTIVE SOLICITATION OF BIDDERS
CLIENT COMMUNICATION
CONSTRUCTION QUALITY REVIEW
BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENT DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN REFINEMENT
CLARIFICATIONS
PRESENTATION OF FINAL
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
DETAILED INPUT
REFINEMENT OF EITHER
OPTIONS OR OBJECTIVES
PROJECT INITIATION
CONSENSUS ON A SOLUTION
GATHERING OF DATA
DEVELOPMENT OF
CONCEPTUAL OPTIONS
AGREED UPON NEED
schematic designdesign developmentconstruction bidding construction documents
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PROJECT PROPOSAL
ORGANIZE THE PROCESS
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
organize the planning group
We believe it is important to start the
project with a meeting attended by key
stakeholders and users where all are given
the opportunity to voice their priorities
and concerns in the presence of other
participants. We consider this group of
people to be the Core Planning Group
and will remain consistent throughout
the study. This initial meeting covers
topics such as project management, lines
of communication, project milestones
schedule, meetings, review of the work
plan, and identification of key issues and
goals of the project team representatives,
such as:
• Establish Village directives/
involvement
• Establish format, protocols, and
applicable standards
• Develop “user-friendly” format to
suit needs and minimize impacts
• Identify base-line assumptions and
minimum standards
• Identify all personnel whose input is
required or desired
• Identify applicable building codes
and standards
• Develop a list of baseline standards
as they pertain to program
modifications
The most important outcome we wish
to achieve at the kick-off meeting is to
set the tone that the planning for the
facilities assessment will be a collaborative
effort. The Wold team will provide
guidance for navigating the study process,
as well as subject matter expertise and
the resources to complete the study.
However, we will rely on the members of
the Core Planning Group to establish the
criteria and guiding principles for what
an ideal facility will be.
participatory planning process
The goal of the Wold team on every
project is to make the entire process of
planning for public facilities predictable
and enjoyable. Our approach to program
development includes a process for
engaging the users and stakeholders in
an interactive process that produces a
high level of ownership of the final report
and its recommendations. Preliminary
and validation meetings assure that all
needs are accurately defined, and any
policy issues are identified early on. The
final Space Needs and Program Analysis
document is crucial to proving the
feasibility of the facility solution and to
the success of the eventual facility design.
generate discussion
Our space needs assessments are structured
as “dialogue documents,” illustrating the
interface between organizational structures
and the resulting space implications.
The documents are clearly written and
highlight the decision-making criteria used
to identify the key design issues. These
provide a clear method for the delivery of
renovations, additions, or new facilities.
This process answers these fundamental
questions:
• What are fundamental objectives for
your facilities?
• What operational and space data is
available?
• What should the future be?
• How big should the spaces be?
• How much future expansion should
be anticipated and when will it be
needed?
• How much future expansion should
be built-in now vs. added later?
• What are your goals for technology?
• How will emerging technology
impact infrastructure needs?
• How will emerging management
structures impact space needs?
• How much should be budgeted for
today? For tomorrow?
core
planning
group
village
leadership
village
staff
other
stake-
holders
STAKEH
O
LD
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citizen
advisory
committee
village
board
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PROJECT PROPOSAL
DESIGN PROCESS
FOR VILLAGE HALL FACILITIES
Functional responses will start and end with listening to how the Village currently operates and what would be the ideal way to
operate. We understand the need to provide quality village services. Wold has a history of designing facilities to support state-of-the-art
operational approaches where functionality is a high priority in achieving client goals. We will do this by:
• Planning your village hall to fit into your operational needs, overall Village functions and mission. We listen to your goals and
respond with design solutions.
• Challenging operational approaches to determine functional models for the Village of Sister Bay at appropriate settings.
• T esting the design against operational models during a scenario development process so that no stone is left unturned, and the
village receives a highly functional solution that meets your objectives.
we believe village hall design begins with a similar mission:
Supporting the village’s customer service mission while enhancing staff interaction. With this as our focus, we can begin to design with
function driving internal organization. Village hall design typically follows one of two organizational models. One generates from a
central focus, sometimes referred to as a central service counter design. The second follows a linear focus which is often referred to as a
“Hub and Spoke” design. Clear customer orientation is critical in Village hall design to avoid the “government runaround.” The content
below illustrates these two organizational models.
entry
LOBBY
DEPARTMENTS
PUBLIC
SERVICE
central
In the central service counter model, the public only has to
find one counter to get services. The large open lobby provides
circulation space for public functions such as the board rooms and
provide overflow and gathering space for board meetings. Often
flanking the service counter are smaller meeting rooms that are
used for informal meetings with customers, contractors, or board
members meeting with constituents.
entry
LOBBY
DEPARTMENTS
DEPARTMENTS
linear
In the more linear “Hub & Spoke” design the “Hub” provides the
entry focus and relationship to the board room while the “Spokes”
(corridors) provide the connection to large Village departments.
Critical to the linear design is clear orientation. Signage may
play a role in effective orientation. Sub-lobbies connected to the
“Spokes” (corridors) play a role in creating a node or focus for
the department.
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web-based project portal
Seamless communication is critical for a transparent and inclusive
process from community engagement to interdisciplinary
coordination. Wold recognizes the need to stay connected with
community, consultants, owners, users, and stakeholders. Wold
hosts a web-based project portal that allows secure, client-specific
access to project information through a dedicated cloud service.
From early planning to final close-out, the web portal promotes
efficient, user-friendly connectivity for all involved.
• Project team contact
information
• Meeting minutes
• Design presentations
• Project phase deliverables
• Construction photos
• Observation reports
building information modeling (bim)
Building Information Modeling (BIM) software is used on all
Wold projects. It is the latest technology-based tool employed
by progressive architects and engineers for design and the
production of digital contract documents. Commonly referred
to as a three-dimensional modeling software, BIM is in fact a
high powered database of all of the hundreds of elements that
make up a complete set of construction drawings. BIM manages
all of the information related to a specific project in a single file
that can be accessed simultaneously by the entire design team,
thus, the likelihood for human error is reduced.
Over the past 10 years, we have made a significant investment
in technology and training related to adapting our approach to
the use of BIM software – specifically Autodesk’s Revit. Revit
has significant advantages over traditional drafting with regard
to thorough coordination of work by several team members
simultaneously. With the efficiency Revit affords us in the
production of contract documents, we are able to spend more
time on planning and design and can easily produce three-
dimensional images and virtual walkthroughs for your review.
Enhanced three-dimensional imaging and virtual walkthroughs
mean fewer surprises. By providing more accurate visuals of
what the final product will look like long before construction
begins, you can be assured that your staff will have greater
ownership of their new spaces and will be satisfied when it
comes time to move in.
Finally, at the end of the project you will have a complete three-
dimensional model of your future building - inside and out - to
use as a tool to help communicate with the community.
proactive coordination
Owner project requirements are the cornerstone on which the
design is founded. It is our challenge to transform these idealistic
thoughts into realistic, energy efficient, cost effective solutions.
We believe this can be best achieved through an integrated
design process that will allow for optimization of time, money,
and creativity.
Our consultants will also be using BIM (Revit) to integrate all
mechanical, electrical, and structural elements into one model. This
proactive coordination effort helps us produce quality construction
documents that result in less issues during construction.
EMBRACING THE DIGITAL AGE
SOFTWARE PACKAGES AND COMPUTERIZED SYSTEMS
Rendering
Construction Solution
PROJECT PROPOSAL
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budget management
The Wold team approaches budget management as an ongoing
task, from the start of planning and programming through the
completion of the construction. We know that the planning
for public facilities sets the framework for future costs. Eighty
percent of the cost for a project is determined by the first 20%
of the decisions. Therefore, we take the initial planning very
seriously, because it is the key to future financial factors.
Specific cost and budget analyses ensure adherence to original
budgets for the project. Construction and installation documents
and management provides the direction for seamless process
management moving toward occupancy.
Within our fixed fee, we include the services of an independent
cost estimating consultant, Rockwise Strategies, to perform
cost evaluations at key milestones of the project. This effort is
completed in alignment with our own internal estimates, so
collaboration on an agreed cost estimate can occur, and the
Village of Sister Bay can be confident the project is on budget
and able to move forward.
wold does not charge our clients to resolve
unexpected surprises
One of the benefits of our approach is the avoidance of cumbersome
accounting for changes to the work. Therefore, there are no fees
associated with change orders. It is especially important once
construction begins for the Village and Design T eam to have a
collaborative relationship. We believe our role in the partnership is
extremely important to resolve construction claims.
Because of Wold’s exclusive focus on public projects, we have learned
the importance of identifying all risks and variables prior to bidding.
Developing high quality, well-coordinated construction documents
results in a history of minimal change orders on Wold projects.
Typically, at project closeout, change orders to all construction
contracts are less than 1%, with the majority of those changes being
Owner requests for added value or additional scope.
DECISIONS
QUANTITY
FUNCTION
QUALITY
AVAILABILITY
COMPLEXITY
PHASE
PROGRAMMING
PROCESS
core planning group
DESIGN PROCESS
user-input
PLANNING
PROCESS
SD, DD, CD
BID PROCESS
competition
CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS
constructability
final
cost
budgetONGOING COST & SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT
COSTS ARE INFLUENCED
CONSTANTLY BY EVERY
PROJECT DISCUSSION
COST
quality
quantity
schedule
complexity
BUDGET MANAGEMENT
DETERMINING AND MAINTAINING YOUR SCHEDULE & BUDGET
PROJECT PROPOSAL
THE VILLAGE RELIED ON WOLD’S EXPERTISE TO HELP GUIDE US THROUGH EVERY STEP OF
THE PROCESS – FROM EVALUATING OUR EXISTING FACILITY AND SPACE NEEDS, THROUGH
DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTING OUR NEW VILLAGE HALL AND POLICE BUILDING. WOLD’S
SUPPORT THROUGH THE CONTRACTOR SELECTION/BIDDING PROCESS AND THE PROJECT
MANAGEMENT OF THE BUILD WERE CRITICALLY IMPORTANT. OVERALL, THE PARTNERSHIP AND
COLLABORATION WERE WONDERFUL! WE WOULD WORK WITH THEM AGAIN AND HIGHLY
RECOMMEND THEM TO OTHER COMMUNITIES.
- ANDY HAY, VILLAGE PRESIDENT OF TOWER LAKES
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Regardless of construction delivery method (GC vs. CM),
our role in managing schedules does not change. We will
work closely to develop necessary phasing strategies, tracking
decisions, and ensure trade contractor performance.
design
• Build a project milestone schedule to manage all disciplines
from the onset
• Weekly coordination meetings
• Weekly updated drawings to SharePoint
• Checklist for typical coordination issues
• Established/tested detailing for contract documents
• Peer review of Contract Documents
• All-day team coordination prior to documents being issued
• Utilize only Addendum #1 to elevate the document’s quality
bidding
• Proactive contact of potential bidders to generate interest
• Minimize addenda
• Assist in bid openings and contract preparations as needed
construction
• Review submittal requirements, schedule of values, and
owner expectations with contractors
• Pre-construction forum
• Shop drawing review
• Mandatory Contractor pre-installation conferences for
critical areas
• Job site presence with observation reports
• On-site involvement to review compliance of critical aspects
• Attendance at all construction meetings/review of
construction schedules
• Proactive tracking of Contractors (weekly progress schedules)
• Availability to contractors to review specific conditions in the
field where needed
• Begin commissioning process to ensure design compliance
substantial completion
• Goal: Have contractor complete the punch list in 60 days
• Continue construction meetings to keep contractor focused
• Monitor punch list issues and redevelop punch lists as needed
to simplify the process
• Identify user issues and sort out responsibility through regular
meetings with Village staff
• Keep the pressure on the contractor to complete the task
at hand
post-occupancy
• Attend first-day opening to assist where needed
• Proactive 11-month walk-through to review warranty items
• Post-occupancy evaluation with Owner to review strategies
• Ongoing availability to coordinate and resolve issues
SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT
DETERMINING AND MAINTAINING YOUR SCHEDULE
We have translated the urgency of your
schedule to all other aspects of our work.
Schedule delays not only cause strain on the
budget, they also strain political relationships
between the administration and staff and the
taxpayers who supported the projects.
The key to successful schedule management
is the whole-hearted partnering of the entire
project team. Our team has a proven record of
serving and listening to clients and responding
to their needs.
establishing a milestone schedule
We will work with you to establish each
project's milestones and determine your
schedule based on your Village’s unique needs
and expectations. Our project managers are
responsible for managing the schedules and
will monitor the performance and input of
all participants to assure that information is
available and tasks are completed on time.
example:
PROJECT PROPOSAL
PRIOR
EXPERIENCE
22 Wold Architects and Engineers
we know municipalities
Wold has worked with a variety of municipal clients, both large and small. We understand the issues that today’s municipalities face, and
we respond by helping our public sector clients plan the most effective facility solutions. Our goal at Wold is to provide an exceptionally
high level of service to our clients, not only during projects but between the projects. We see ourselves as always available to add value
to our client’s facility management and maintenance. This attitude has resulted in most of our clients continually relying on Wold for
project after project. The following are a list of some of our municipal clients we have had the privilege of working with.
city of ashwaubenon
Municipal Master Plan
village of barrington hills
Village Hall Remodel
city of blaine
City Hall Renovations
town of buena vista
Space Needs Assessment
village of buffalo grove
Village Hall Administration
Remodel
city of burnsville
City Hall Addition & Remodel
city of carver
City Hall Replacement
city of circle pines
New City Hall
city of colorado springs
Council Chambers Remodel
city of corcoran
City Hall Master Plan
village of cross plains
New Village Hall
city of crystal lake
City Hall Remodeling
village of deer park
New Village Hall
city of dekalb
Long-Range Space Needs Analysis
dekalb township
T ownship Office Addition &
Remodel
city of eagan
New City Hall
town of erie
T own Hall Addition & Remodel
city of excelsior
City Hall Space Needs Study
village of glenview
Village Hall Space Utilization
Feasibility
city of golden valley
Municipal Facilities Assessment
city of inver grove
heights
Space Needs Study
city of kimball
City Hall Facility Master Plan
city of lakeville
City Hall Addition & Renovation
city of little falls
Space Needs Assessment
city of lone tree
Facilities Master Plan
city of lonsdale
City Hall Renovations
city of minneapolis
City Hall Renovation
city of mounds view
Community Center & City Hall
Renovation
village of palatine
Village Hall Addition &
Renovation
city of palos heights
City Hall Remodel
city of prior lake
New City Hall
city of river falls
City Hall Study
village of tower lakes
New Village Hall & Police Facility
700
MUNICIPAL
PROJECTS
190+
SPACE NEEDS
STUDIES
40+
VILLAGE/CITY
HALL
PROJECTS
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Village of Sister Bay, Request for Proposals — Architectural/Construction Design Services, New Village Administration Building 23
VILLAGE HALL &
POLICE FACILITY
TOWER LAKES, ILLINOIS
Wold partnered with the Village of T ower
Lakes to deliver a new 5,000-square-
foot Village Hall and Police Facility that
provides a modern, efficient home for local
government and public safety services.
Designed to replace the community’s
outdated existing building on the same site,
the new facility responds to both current
operational needs and long-term growth
while creating a stronger civic presence for
the Village.
The building reflects T ower Lakes’
distinctive “lake house” character and
includes a new Board Room/Community
Room that supports Village meetings,
public functions, and broader community
use. The result is a flexible, community-
focused municipal facility that enhances
daily operations while providing a
welcoming gathering space for residents.
Solar panels were planned as part of the
design and installed on the roof to support
the Village’s initiatives for sustainable, energy
efficient operations.
total sf | 5,000 sf
construction cost | $3 M
completed | 2025
project type | New Construction
references
Andy Hay, Village President
president@towerlakes-il.gov
847 736 9640
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
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Wold Architects and Engineers was hired
by the Village of Cross Plains to plan and
design a new facility for co-relocation
of their joint Village Hall and Police
Department operations.
Wold partnered with the Core Planning
Group to develop guiding principles and
worked collaboratively with Village staff to
define space needs for the new building.
Through town hall meetings, the broader
community was engaged to provide input on
the building’s image and identity.
The design for new facility includes
considerations for community access to Village
Hall and Police Department services, as well
as a large multi-purpose community room
(and Village Board Room). A key feature of
the building is it proximity to the Ice Age
National Scenic T rail and other outdoor
amenities. The building will have public
toilet rooms accessible from the exterior and
available to users of the trail and nearby parks.
Construction started in October 2025 and is
on track for completion in Fall 2026.
total sf | 17,275 sf
construction cost | $7 M
completed | Fall 2026 (Anticipated)
project type | New Building
reference
Carly Persson, Village Administrator
cpersson@cross-plains.wi.us
608 798 3241 ext 105
VILLAGE HALL &
POLICE FACILITY
CROSS PLAINS, WISCONSIN
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Village of Sister Bay, Request for Proposals — Architectural/Construction Design Services, New Village Administration Building 25
VILLAGE HALL
DEER PARK, ILLINOIS
Wold partnered with the Village of Deer Park to advance
the planning and development of a new Village Hall that
would better serve staff operations and community needs
while respecting the character of the historic Vehe Barn site.
Working closely with Village leadership, Wold evaluated
options for accommodating Village functions on
the property and helped guide the decision toward
construction of a new standalone Village Hall adjacent to
the barn. This approach allowed the Village to preserve the
historic Vehe Barn as a cherished community asset while
creating a purpose-built civic facility tailored to staff needs,
Board meetings, and day-to-day public service functions.
Thoughtfully positioned within the site context, the
new building complements the historic setting while
establishing a clear and lasting civic presence for the
community. Completed in July 2020, the Village Hall
provides Deer Park with a functional, efficient, and
context-sensitive municipal building that enhances
operations, supports local governance, and serves the
community well into the future.
Wold continues to partner with the Village to design and
implement improvements to the adjoining Vehe Barn.
total sf | 4,100 sf
construction cost | $1.1 M
completed | 2020
project type | New Construction
reference
Beth McAndrews, Village Administrator
bmcandrews@vodp.net
847 726 1648
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
26 Wold Architects and Engineers
VILLAGE HALL
ADDITION &
REMODEL
LONG GROVE, ILLINOIS
Stemming from a client referral from the neighboring
community of the Village of Deer Park, Wold was
hired by the Village of Long Grove to complete an
initial space needs analysis and pre-design. Upon
the completion of the pre-design study, our team was
retained to continue with the design of an addition
and remodeling of the Village Hall.
Housed in a historic structure dating back to the
1860s, and relocated in the 1970s to its current site,
the Village Hall needed a modern facelift. Our team
helped identify key areas for improvement which
included accessibility to all office spaces, a larger board
room to better serve community needs, increased
separation between evening and daytime functions,
and enhanced employee workspaces, which included
dedicated conference spaces and a break room.
Our team meticulously crafted plans to meet the
Village’s needs while respecting the building’s rich
heritage and Long Grove’s commitment to preserving
its history for future generations. Working alongside
the Village Board, Wold developed a strategy to
enhance the existing structure’s longevity and charm,
while seamlessly integrating new additions, including
new siding, windows, and more.
total sf | 4,200 sf
construction cost | $1.8 M
completed | 2025
project type | Addition/Remodel
references
Chris Sparkman, Village Manager
csparkman@longgroveil.gov
847 634 9440
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Village of Sister Bay, Request for Proposals — Architectural/Construction Design Services, New Village Administration Building 27
total sf | 10,500 sf
construction cost | $4.5 M
completed | 2019
project type | New Construction
references
Brent Mareck, City Manager
bmareck@cityofcarver.com
952 448 8737
CITY HALL
CARVER, MINNESOTA
Wold partnered with the City of Carver to design a
new City Hall that replaces the City’s aging former
facility with a building better suited to current
operations, community use, and long-term civic needs.
After determining that the existing City Hall was
no longer viable, the City advanced plans for a
replacement facility guided by recommendations from
a previous citizens’ committee, which studied multiple
site options and ultimately supported construction of
the new building within Carver’s historic downtown.
This direction helped ensure the new City Hall
would remain closely connected to the heart of the
community while reinforcing the character and vitality
of the downtown district.
The design reflects the character of downtown Carver,
incorporating storefront-inspired architecture that
complements the surrounding historic district and
reinforces the building’s civic presence. In addition
to supporting City staff and government functions,
the project includes a large main-level meeting room
with a commercial kitchen, creating flexible space for
public meetings and community events. With strong
connections to the street and views toward the river,
the new City Hall serves as both an efficient municipal
facility and a welcoming civic gathering place.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
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PRIOR EXPERIENCE
COMPLIANCE WITH STATE & FEDERAL LAWS
WOLD’S WISCONSIN CLIENTS
Wold understands that compliance is not a separate task
added at the end of design; it must be integrated into every
phase of planning, documentation, bidding, and construction
administration. For the Village of Sister Bay’s new Administration
Building, our team will design in accordance with applicable
Wisconsin state requirements, local ordinances, federal accessibility
requirements, life safety provisions, energy code requirements,
public bidding expectations, and the permitting and review
processes required for a public municipal facility.
Our experience working throughout Wisconsin and the broader
Midwest has given us a practical understanding of how to move
public-sector projects through code review, agency coordination,
bidding, and construction while maintaining the owner’s operational
goals. Wold has provided planning, design, and construction-phase
services for Wisconsin municipal and public-sector clients including
village halls, public safety facilities, administration spaces, elections
and records functions, public meeting spaces, and community-
facing government facilities.
For Sister Bay, our compliance approach will begin with early
confirmation of applicable codes, jurisdictional requirements,
permitting path, accessibility standards, and life safety criteria.
We will review the Village’s needs assessment through that lens,
including public-facing service counters, secure records and elections
storage, staff work areas, board chambers, restrooms, entrances,
circulation, technology infrastructure, and separation between
public and staff-only areas. This early review allows the Village
to make informed decisions before the design is fully developed,
reducing the risk of late changes, budget impacts, or delays.
Wold’s in-house architectural, mechanical, electrical, and
interior design staff are accustomed to coordinating code-related
requirements across disciplines. We will address accessibility, egress,
fire protection coordination, mechanical and electrical systems,
energy performance, security, public meeting technology, and
long-term maintainability as part of an integrated design process.
Our goal is to provide the Village with a facility that is compliant,
practical to operate, and adaptable over time.
county clients
village/city clients
education or healthcare clients
REFERENCES
Village of Sister Bay, Request for Proposals — Architectural/Construction Design Services, New Village Administration Building 30
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES
Wold is proud to have partnered with several municipal and local government agencies to complete projects of similar scale and
complexity. We value the lasting relationships we have established with each clients’ administration, elected officials, and staff
through our stakeholder engagement process. We encourage the Village of Sister Bay to contact our references to hear first hand
how the Wold team worked to understand each community’s unique dynamics and to develop solutions uniquely suited to the
goals and values they identified.
village of cross plains
Carly Persson, Village Administrator
608-798-3241, ext. 105
cpersson@cross-plains.wi.us
city of janesville
Ryan Murphy, Fire Chief
608 755 3053
murphyr@ci.janesville.wi.us
village of tower lakes
Andy Hay, Village President
847 736 9640
ahay@towerlakes-il.gov
village of deer park
Beth McAndrews, Village Administrator
847 726 1648
bmcandrews@vodp.net
outagamie county
Clint Kriewaldt, Sheriff
920 832 5605
clint.kriewaldt@outagamie.org
village of long grove
Chris Sparkman, Village Manager
847 634 9440
csparkman@longgroveil.gov
village of ashwaubenon
Joel Gregozeski, Village Manager
920 492 2301
jgregozeski@ashwaubenon.gov
WOLD INITIALLY HELPED US
TO EVALUATE OUR CURRENT
OPERATIONS AND TO
DEVELOP OUR LONG-TERM
SPACE NEEDS.
THEIR EXPERTISE AND
COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
WERE EXTREMELY VALUABLE
IN PLANNING AND
CONSTRUCTING OUR NEW
FACILITY . WOLD WAS A
FANTASTIC PARTNER!
– SHERIFF CLINT KRIEWALDT,
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY
REFERENCES
COSTS
Village of Sister Bay, Request for Proposals — Architectural/Construction Design Services, New Village Administration Building 32
COSTS
PROPOSED FEE
FIXED FEE AND SAMPLE CALCULATION
Wold proposes establishing a fixed fee for professional services at the
project onset. We provide a comprehensive package of professional design
and management services for each of our clients. All engineering and cost
estimating services are provided in our fee. We believe that establishing a
fixed fee for each project, based on an agreed construction cost, eliminates
the potentially negative dialog that often happens regarding extra services.
Our basic services contract with you goes well beyond what some other
architectural firms would provide. Our commitment to you is to agree on
a fixed fee and not request additional fees unless the scope of the project
changes significantly.
We consistently propose fixed fees based on 6.0% of the approved
construction cost for new construction projects of the approximate size and
complexity we anticipate for the Village of Sister Bay. We do not charge
fees on project soft costs, which include fees, testing, and equipment, and
contingencies unless we are asked to design any portion of these. In addition,
we follow the AIA standard distribution between phases, resulting in 75% of
the fees being applied to pre-bid phases.
reimbursable expenses
Customary reimbursable expenses would be in addition to our fixed fee
proposal and typically run between $3,000 and $4,000 per million in
construction for projects like this. Customary reimbursable expenses include:
• Mileage in connection with the work
• Printing and copying
• Phone charges
• Postage and mailing
• Reprographics (work bid set)
These customary reimbursable expenses would be billed with a 10%
mark up for administrative costs. Bid set printing is not included as a
reimbursable expense, but would be directly billed to you to allow you to
save on sales tax or provided by your construction manager. Based on the
project costs outlined above, we would propose maximum reimbursable
expenses as listed to the right.
SCOPE OF WORK AND RATE
schematic design/
design development $42,000
construction documents $48,000
procurement/bidding $6,000
construction
administration $24,000
total professional fees $120,000
estimated maximum
reimbursables $7,000
maximum contract amount $127,000
Fees and reimbursable expenses will be billed
monthly in alignment with the overall progression
of our efforts.
FEE CALCULATION
fee basis
(est. construction cost +
contingency)
$2,000,000
fee rate x 6.0%
proposed professional
services fixed fee $120,000
maximum reimbursable
expenses $7,000
maximum contract amount $127,000
wold hourly rates
Practice Leader $235
Project Manager $200
Lead Interior Designer $200
Lead Mechanical Engineer $200
Lead Electrical Engineer $200
Architectural Staff $145-$180
Interior Staff $145-$180
Engineering Staff $150-$185
Low Voltage Systems Designer $150-$185
Administrative Staff $ 100
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STAFF REPORT
Date: August 18, 2026
To: Village Board
Re: Donation Proposal; Sister Bay Lion’s Club; Flagpole
Author(s): Benjamin Andrews, Village Administrator
Action(s) Requested: ☐ Ordinance ☐ Resolution ☒ Motion ☐ Receive/File
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Sister Bay Lions Club has s ubmitted a proposal to donate funds for the purchase and
installation of a new flagpole on Village property. The Lions Club identified two potential heights
for the flagpole—35 feet or 40 feet—and noted that Village Code identifies 35 feet as the
standard allowable height for structures. Inst allation of a 40-foot flagpole would require
additional review or a variance.
The Lions Club also expressed interest in potentially placing a commemorative plaque at the site
in the future and may seek the Village’s assist ance with landscaping improvements. Any such
requests would follow the Village’s standard review processes.
Following Committee review, Village Staff sent a letter to the Lions Club on August 6, 2026,
informing them of the Committee’s recommendation, including support for a 35-foot height and
a preferred location north of Village Hall between the walkways.
Verbal confirmation was received on 08/13/20 26 that the Lions Club found everything to be
acceptable.
OVERVIEW
The donation would fund the purchase and installati on of a new flagpole in a highly visible and
well-trafficked area near Waterfront Park. Supporting the installation at 35 feet would allow the
project to move forward without additional regulatory review.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
At its August 3, 2026, meeting, the Parks, Property & Streets Committee discussed the donation
proposal and expressed unanimous support. Th e Committee recommended acceptance of the
donation, specifically endorsing installation of a 35-foot flagpole consis tent with Village code.
They also agreed on the preferred location no rth of Village Hall between the building and the
path leading to the boathouse.
The Committee acknowledged the Lions Club’s intere st in a dedicatory plaque and any future
landscaping requests, confirming such items would be reviewed through standard Village
procedures.
RECOMMENDATION
Village Staff recommends that the Village Boar d formally accept the Sister Bay Lions Club’s
donation for the purchase and installation of a new flagpole, consistent with the Parks
Committee’s recommendation.
If the Village Board were in favor of this action, the following motion could be made:
“I move to accept the Sister Bay Lions Club’s donation for th e purchase and installation of a
new flagpole near Waterfront Park behind the V illage Hall, with the flagpole to be 35 feet in
height to remain consistent with Village code , and to acknowledge that any future requests
related to plaques or landscaping will be reviewed through standard Village processes.”
ATTACHMENTS
1. Donation Proposal – Sister Bay Lions Club
2. Committee Follow-Up Letter to Lions Club (August 6, 2026)
Flagpole
Address
State Trunk Highway
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Village of Sister Bay
2383 Maple Drive
Sister Bay, WI 54234
SISTER BAY LIONS CLUB
P~O~ BOX et SISTER BAY, WI 54284
Village of Sister Bay Representatives:
The Sister Bay Lions Club, founded in 1952, has proudly served the Village of Sister Bay for more than 70
years. Since our chartering, members have remained dedicated to supporting projects that improve the
quality of life for the Sister Bay community. Community service has always been central to our mission
and legacy.
In continuing that tradition, the Sister Bay Lions Club would like to offer a donation to the Village of Sister
Bay for the purchase and installation of a new flagpole on Village property. We would also be pleased to
assist in facilitating the installation. The proposed flagpole would be either 35 or 40 feet in height, with
the final location to be determined in coordination with the Village. Ideally, the flagpole would be placed
near the waterfront behind the Village Hall, where it could serve as a visible and respectful landmark for
all who visit the area.
We kindly ask for the Village's consideration of this project and for your acceptance of our donation. The
Sister Bay Lions Club values its partnership with the Village and looks forward to continuing its long
standing commitment to meaningful community enhancements.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We would be happy to discuss details or answer any questions
at your convenience.
Dick Staver
Sister Bay Lions Club
flymeflag.com
2190 S. Ashland Ave, Ste C
Gre·en Bay, WI 54304
920.435.3524 custom@flymeflag.com
Name / Address
Sister Bay Lions Club
PO Box81
Sister Bay. WI 54234
Item Description
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SCH-WI SX8 5' X 8' Wisconsin Rag
EDE-350043 Cleat Cover Box with Cylinder lock - Siiver
JYB-899 XI Disc Solar Flagpole Down Light (266 led) -
White
POL-EXTENSION ·Flagpole Topper/ Solar Light Extension
Note: Please provide the Tax Exempt
Certificate to have tax removed from the final
invoice.
Quotes ore valid for 30 days.
Estimate
Quote Number Date
Ship To
Sister Bay Lions Club
Across from:
l 0698 N. Bay Shore Dr.
Sister Boy, WI 54234
5133
Qty Price Each
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VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
2383 MAPLE DRIVE – PO BOX 769 – SISTER BAY, WI 54234 – (920) 854-4118
WWW.SISTERBAYWI.GOV
8/6/2026
Dick Staver
Sister Bay Lions Club
RE: Flag Pole Donation Updates
Dear Mr. Staver,
Thank you again for th e Sister B ay Lions Club’s generous proposal to donate funds for the
purchase and installation of a new flagpole on Village property.
The Parks, Property, and Streets Committee has reviewed your proposal, including the staff
report dated August 3, 2026. After discussion, the Committee will be recommending that the
Village Board formally accept the Lions Club’s donation.
As part of their recommendation, the Committee supports installing a 35-foot flagpole, which
aligns with the Village’s standard height allowance and will allow the project to move forward
without additional regulatory steps. The Committee also recommends that the flagpole be
located just north of the Village Hall, between the walkways, as indicated on the attached map.
Please let us know if this height and location are acceptable to the Lions Club. If so, we anticipate
moving forward with formal acceptance at the August 18, 2026, Village Board Meeting.
Thank you for your continued partnership and your dedication to the Sister Bay community.
Regards,
Benjamin Andrews,
Village Administrator
administrator@sisterbaywi.gov
P: 920-854-4118; C: 920-421-0089
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STAFF REPORT
Date: August 18, 2026
To: Village Board
Re: Strategic Planning; Public Administration Associates; Schedule for Implementation
Author(s): Benjamin Andrews, Village Administrator
Action(s) Requested: ☐ Ordinance ☐ Resolution ☒ Motion ☐ Receive/File
The purpose of this report is to request that the Village Board establish dates for the Village’s
Strategic Planning Sessions and designate an informational steering committee to support the
development of the Village of Sister Bay’s first formal Strategic Plan.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Village of Sister Bay has contracted with Public Administration Associates (PAA) to facilitate
the strategic planning process. PAA Consultant, Clint Gridley, will lead the project, with support
from Kevin Brunner, also of PAA. The strategic plan is intended to provide an actionable roadmap
for the community and establish a shared vision, priorities, and goals. Prior strategic planning
efforts have been informal and primarily administrative; this process will formalize a
collaborative document shaped by the Village Board.
Key elements of the scope, as described in communications with PAA, include:
• A three-year strategic plan.
• Two in-person strategic planning meetings in October 2026:
o Session 1: Mission, Vision, and Values development.
o Session 2: Strategic Plan development to identify 2–5 strategic initiatives.
• Participation by the Village Board and Village Administrator at the table, with staff or
public involvement as observers if desired.
• A written final report including proposed mission, vision, values, strategic initiatives,
success indicators, SWOT analysis, and a “parking lot” list of items that do not make the
final plan.
Village Staff has notified the consultant that October dates will be coordinated with the Village
Board. The dates that are not available are October 7, 8, 14, and 21.
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REQUESTED BOARD ACTION
1. Set Dates for Strategic Planning Sessions
• The Board is asked to determine two meeting dates in October 2026 for the strategic
planning sessions, avoiding the dates noted above.
• NOTE: It is preferable for PAA to get two back-to-back days… however, this is not
required.
2. Designate an Informational Steering Committee
• Staff requests that the Village Board formally designate an informational steering
committee to support the strategic planning process.
• This committee’s function will be informational and organizational , providing
background materials, assisting with logistics, and ensuring alignment of information
provided to PAA. It will not have policy -making authority or decision -making
responsibility, as the Village Board will remain the primary body that guides and
adopts the Strategic Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
Village Staff recommends that the Village Board:
• Set the two October meeting dates for the Strategic Planning Sessions.
• Establish an informational steering committee consisting of the Village Administrator
and selected staff members to assist PAA and the Board throughout the strategic
planning process.
Village of Sister Bay
Board Report
Meeting Date: August 18, 2026
Amount Total
154,577.80$
26,189.60
Village Total 180,767.40$
170.00$
-
-
Minor Funds Total 170.00$
Debt Service Village -$
Special Revenue -
Marina -
Utilities 5,623.00
Debt Service Total 5,623.00$
136,539.29$
-
CIP/TIF total 136,539.29$
11,169.91$
39,625.49
1,026.47
-
Utility total 51,821.87$
17,104.32$
1,735.17$
1,397.31$
Marina Total 20,236.80$
Net payroll: 07/10 and 7/24 92,703.47$
4,473.32
12,915.92
Payroll/taxes total 110,092.71$
505,251.07$
Respectfully submitted,
Volodymyr Gannik
Bank fees & bills paid electronically
Staff members have carefully reviewed the following bills and are recommending
that they all be approved.
Bills By Type
Village bills prepaid
Bank fees & bills paid electronically
Special Revenue Funds bills
Special Revenue Sales Tax
Financial Specialist/Village Treasurer
Retirement paid online
TOTAL ALL BILLS
CIP/TIF bills prepaid
CIP/TIF Bank fees paid electronically
Water fund bills prepaid
Collection fund bills prepaid
Bank fees & bills paid electronically
State taxes paid online
Wastewater fund bills prepaid
Marina bills prepaid
Marina sales tax
Marina credit card fees & bills paid by EFT
Follow the link bellow for more reports:
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STAFF REPORTS
Date: August 18, 2026
To: Village Board
Re: August 2026 Staff Reports
Author: Sarah Bertges, Administrative Assistant/Deputy Treasurer
Staff Reports for the month are included below:
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ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Date: August 18, 2026
Below are updates for the August 18th, 2026, Meeting of the Village Board:
Hwy 57 Trail Project:
The Hwy 57 Trail project was experiencing issues with WisDOT regarding meeting Clear Zone
requirements. The Village petitioned Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to
remove the Clear Zone requirements and was successful . The project is anticipated to move
forward. Village staff have coordinated with the project engineers, Robert E. Lee and Associates
(REL), and has requested an extension for the project . The reason for the extension is that the
acquisition’s current schedule is February 25th, 2027. Based on the current timeline for the re al
estate activities, the new requested date is May 25th, 2027, with construction planned for 2029.
Marina Building Request for Proposal:
The Request for Proposal (RFP) has been published for the Marina Building Demolition and
Construction services. The RFP was published on Monday, August 11th, 2026. The deadline for
qualified contractors to submit proposals is September 11th, 2026. Bids are anticipated to be
opened on this day and evaluated by the Marina Committee on or around September 16th, 2026.
Marina Finances: Village Staff are currently working with Baird to assist with evaluating M arina
Finances.
2027 Annual Budget and Capital Improvement Planning:
Village Staff is presenting the draft 2027 Annual Budget and 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
for the Village of Sister Bay for the u pcoming Finance Commi ttee meeting on Monday, August
31, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Following this committee meeting, the Village Board will receive an update
at the September 2026 meeting.
DNR Encumbrance:
Village Staff have been coordinating with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to confirm
the area for the new encumbrance. The area was confirmed, and Village Staff have engaged with
appraisal services. Once the appraisal is complete, the Village will move forward with a revised
agreement with the DNR.
Regards,
Benjamin Andrews, Village Administrator
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PARKS & STREETS DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Date: August 3, 2026
OPERATIONS UPDATES
Cold Patching:
• Staff completed filling potholes throughout the Village.
Shouldering:
• Staff started to fill in low spots along roadway edge.
Freedom Fest:
• Staff set up and disassembled the firework trailer.
• Staff work hard over that weekend to keep the Parks looking great.
Infrastructure- Seismic shift:
• Infrastructure on the hill located near Gateway Park has been shifting and moving a
lot this summer year.
• This Infrastructure includes Gateway Dr south bound lane on top of the hill with its
adjacent curb. The sidewalk on the west side of Hwy 42 near 2380 S Bay shore Dr
with its adjacent curb.
• I have reached out to Skyler from Stantec to gain a better understanding of what may
be occurring.
o Refer to Figure (s) 1- Infrastructure; Seismic Shift for Visual
Paint striping:
• Bay Strip has completed all but one section they were hired to perform.
• The intersection of Country Walk Dr and Hwy 42 should be done soon.
OPERATIONS UPDATES (CONT.):
Burr Oak in Distress:
• The second closest Burr Oak near the boathouse along the Marina’s walkway has been
showing signs of stress. I reached out to the DNR for help. They believe the tree is
experiencing Chlorosis. Chlorosis is a common nutritional disorder. Soil testing is
needed to see what nutrients are lacking.
o Refer to Figure (s) 2- Burr oak in Distress
o Refer to Document (s) 1- Chlorosis
Village Sign painting:
• Peninsula Painting has begun working on the signs.
• They have completed the Marinas and Sports Complex sign and will be starting work on
the Welcome Sign and Waterfront Park Sign.
o Refer to Figure (s) 3- Village Sign painting
PROJECT AND PROGRAM UPDATES
Waterfront Gazebo Stone bench and counter:
• The miscommunication that occurred between the contractor that was hired to
construct the bench and countertop resulted in the project being delayed.
• Staff will be reaching out to Franke Masonry to see if this company can be brought on
board to take on the project.
REPORT FIGURES
Figure (s) 1- Infrastructure; Seismic Shift for Visual
Figure (s) 2- Burr oak in Distress
Figure (s) 3- Village Sign painting
REPORT DOCUMENT
Document (s) 1- Chlorosis
For more information on chlorosis: Contact the University of Wisconsin Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic
(PDDC) at 608-262-2863 or pddc@wisc.edu .
Chlorosis
Brian Hudelson, UW-Madison Plant Pathology
What is chlorosis? Chlorosis is a common nutritional disorder of many woody ornamentals in Wisconsin,
particularly in the southern and eastern parts of the state. Pin oaks are most commonly affected by chlorosis, although
many other trees and shrubs (e.g., white oaks, red maples, white pines and rhododendrons) are also very susceptible.
What does chlorosis look like? Symptoms of
chlorosis are easy to distinguish from those of other
diseases. Affected leaves turn yellow, except for the veins,
which remain green. In severe cases, foliage may turn
brown and die. Symptoms can occur on isolated
branches, or over an entire tree.
What causes chlorosis? Chlorosis occurs when a
tree or shrub is lacking certain micronutrients, in many
cases iron or manganese. Lack of micronutrients in a tree
may reflect a lack of these nutrients in the soil due to poor
fertility. Often however, there are sufficient micronutrients,
but they cannot be absorbed by a plant’s roots. Poor
absorption of micronutrients is common in Wisconsin
because of the high pH (alkalinity) of many soils.
How do I save a tree or shrub with chlorosis?
Chlorosis is rarely fatal and can be treated. For treatments
to be effective, you must determine the exact cause of the
chlorosis. Have the soil around an affected plant tested for
micronutrients and for pH prior to applying any treatment. If
the soil test indicates a lack of specific micronutrients,
fertilize with these mic
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Source: Village of Sister Bay website. First collected Oct 10, 2026.