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Rare Bird Innovations, LLC
7517 N 88th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68122
Same as above
Not applicable
LinkedIn URL: www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-j-ingram-m-arch-leed-ap-ggp-mol-b7244714
Barbara J. Ingram
Owner/CEO, M Arch, MOL, LEED AP
barbaraarch48@cox.net
+1 (402) 618-2550
Yes
Please see the responses provided below (with Organization Chart data)
Please refer to summary below. A Design Team Organization Chart, and separate Resumes (for each of the Design Team members) are also attached at the end of this document. Acting Board President/Owner’s Representative for the New Unsung Heroes Cultural Center for the Arts (UHCCA) will be Barbara J. Ingram, Owner/CEO of Rare Bird Innovations, LLC. Project Point of Contact (POC), Architectural and Engineering (A/E) Design Team Lead, Lead Designer is also Barbara Ingram (Rare Bird Innovations, LLC) DeOld Andersen Architects – Will assist Ms. Ingram with the re-work of the Preliminary and Schematic Design of the project (based on the site selected), and stakeholder design review workshop comments. To also assist with the design review document's preparation and related meetings. Prochaska & Associates (P&A): Curtis Field, AIA will serve as the Supervising Architect for the project. P&A to also provide architectural design assistance, interior design, mechanical/plumbing engineering, and electrical engineering. To also assist with Design Reviews, Applicable Codes Analysis, Design Development, Contract Document’s Preparation, Coordinating Professional, A/E Professional’s Seals, GC Bidding, Construction Administration and Project Close-out. Wells Resource, LLC: To provide Structural and Civil Engineering Design Services and Professional Seals. RW Engineering: Site Survey Services and Professional Seals. Confluence: To provide Landscape Architecture Services, Professional Seals. General Contractor: To be selected via Competitive Bidding Process. A subcontractor utilization goal of 30% - 40% (Min.) utilizing City of Omaha Minority & Woman-Owned businesses (located in North Omaha, South Omaha, and/or within the City of Omaha.
Please see the following attachments: (for our entire design team) 1. Resumes 2. Similar Project Example Pages Barbara Ingram has approximately 29 years of architectural design experience, working for architectural and engineering firms in Los Angeles, CA, Salt Lake City, Utah and Omaha, NE. This was for various project types, sizes, and budgets on new buildings, additions, and renovations (incl., healthcare, educational K-12th and university, commercial, retail, recreation, fire stations, jails, an Ice-Hockey Arena, and residential). The building design and contract document work for construction, via Rare Bird Innovations, LLC has been primarily on commercial, retail, day care, and residential type projects. Ms. Ingram has also provided in-house building design consultant services to Prochaska & Associates in Omaha, NE since 2019, working on a variety of larger projects for them weekly (Monday - Wednesday). This includes justice centers, jails, educational, commercial, and fire stations. She utilizes the other days of the week to dedicate to building design projects exclusively through Rare Bird Innovations, LLC. Although Rare Bird Innovations, LLC was established in 2014, Ms. Ingram is still a one person African-American Woman-Owned company at this time. She would like to use this Project Grant as an opportunity to grow the company by at least 2-3 staff members (including office support, architectural middle or senior level professionals, and an architectural college age intern).
New Unsung Heroes Cultural Center for the Arts
63000000.0
63000000.0
Service/program
The Unsung Heroes Cultural Center for the Arts (UHCCA) Conceptual Design, was developed to provide an architecturally beautiful and functional facility that residents of North Omaha, South Omaha can take pride in. The “Unsung Heroes” include African Americans, Native (Indigenous) Americans, Hispanic (Latin) Americans, and Woman, who have made significant contributions, and sacrifices that have not been recognized, or stories have not been fully shared. The UHCCA has been designed to provide a space where the racially diverse and multi-generational urban communities of North and South Omaha, can educate, celebrate, and experience the richness of each other’s culture under the same roof. The Museum is designed to house cultural art, historical artifacts, and provide a theater/multipurpose gathering space for music, dance, theatrical performances, educational lectures, and community/professional meetings or conferences. The Library would house books and digital media. In addition, a separate Commercial/Retail building would be located at the entrance plaza of the UHCCA. It is designed to provide leased TI spaces, in which the revenue can be utilized to support the financial sustainability of the UHCCA. It is also intended that the facility would host annual conferences as a means to generate income. The primary spaces in the UHCCA are listed below: A. Museum B. Library (w/ classrooms, study rooms, and community meeting rooms) C. Black Box Theater & Multipurpose Room D. Administration Offices E. Retail/Commercial Building Units Upon the award of this Grant: Barbara Ingram intends to also serve as the UHCCA Acting Board President/Owner’s Representative (until a Board is developed that includes stakeholders from each of the groups identified). Ms. Ingram’s first duty in this role, will be to establish the UHCCA as a non-profit (501c3) organization. The Site location is currently proposed to be at the northeast corner of Adams Park (in North Omaha at Bedford Avenue and John A. Creighton Park Blvd.). Other available sites may also need to be considered, that might serve as a more centralized location between North and South Omaha. Timeline: It is intended that the UHCCA’S project would be constructed by July 31, 2026.
Please refer to the attached Timeline/Schedule
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Fundamental Change (i.e., a proposal that will continue to elevate North or South Omaha's presence and perception within the region, significantly improving the lives of area residents through physical development) Long-Lasting Economic Growth (i.e., a proposal that will foster gainful employment opportunities and financial investment in the area, leading to the creation of generational wealth and widespread economic vitality in North and South Omaha) Transformational (i.e., a proposal that will help energize, recharge, or spur significant and favorable advancements in North or South Omaha's function or appearance)
Quality of Life (i.e., create or enhance natural spaces, mixed uses, parks, safety, etc.) Sustainable Community (i.e., create or enhance housing, services, education, civic uses, recreation, etc.)
Sustainable Community - Jobs and volunteer opportunities will be created to manage the facility, maintain the building and grounds, provide tours, read to children, to procure historical artifacts and art, schedule conferences, to provide tax, accounting, payroll services, etc. Quality of Life - If the Adams Park site is approved, it would be good for the UHCCA to form an alliance with the Adams Recreational Center on the site to encourage their patrons to utilize both facilities. Particularly to also take advantage of the walking paths and outdoor spaces at the park when the visit the UHCCA facility.
1. This project supports and encourages diverse racial unity between African Americans, Native (Indigenous) Americans, and Hispanic (Latin) Americans.. 2. This project provides a welcoming environment for "intentional" shared community events for North and South Omaha residents, utilizing art, history, music, and drama and reading as a catalyst. 3. It is believed that the development of the proposed portion of this City of Omaha property, would increase the utilization of the beautiful naturally wonders at Adams Park by North and South Omaha residents.
1. Maximizes land use. 2. Provides economic/workforce development opportunities for the A/E Design team (We have a racially diverse team of professionals), the 30-40% Minority/Women Subcontractor Goal for Construction, and new jobs will be created.
TBD
Approximately 25 -50
I don't know. Will need to be determined by the GC awarded project (via the competitive bidding process.
Management (salaried) to support staff (hourly pay) levels.
1. 30-40% Goal of Construction Budget to go to Minority and Woman Subcontractors in North or South Omaha.
1. The diversity of the staff of the UHCCA should reflect the cultural representation of the "Unsung Heroes." Not exclusively, but in an inclusive manner. 2. Interaction of the residents from these diverse racial groups, will provide an opportunity to discuss other events and concerns of the City, by having a regular meeting place for these discussions to occur. The UHCCA can also be utilized to help advertise the services that other non-profit and for- profit business offer.
This type of project embodies most of these items. Please refer to the previous responses.
The idea of bringing multiple ethnic groups together is not new for other parts of the country. But it is for Omaha, NE.
TBD
TBD
TBD
Yes
Please refer to the attached letter of Cooperation (regarding 24th & Lake Businesses). I have been provided contact information for South Omaha community group leaders, but have not heard back from them. I would prefer to make contact before listing them.
Please see attached letter regarding North Omaha and 24th & Lake Business Owners and Professionals.
No
Portion of Adams Park in North Omaha. The northeast side a Bedford Avenue and John A. Creighton Blvd. Omaha, NE
Within one or more QCTs
Please refer to the Site drawing attachments.
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
RS Means, salaries.com, similar project data, and estimated.
No
Please Refer to the attached Proforma /Budget
Please Refer to the attached Proforma /Budget
Yes
Please refer to the attached Timeline/Schedule
Not applicable
Not applicable
Yes
TBD
TBD
Barbara Ingram of Rare Bird Innovations, LLC intends to volunteer a significant amount of time toward establishing the UHCCA Board, building the membership, and being an on-going member if this Grant is awarded for this project.
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Organizational Chart Plans and detailed descriptions, including pictures and a map of the site location/surrounding area Pro Forma Proposal Budget/Sources and Uses Schedule