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1 COVER LETTER <br />4 | <br />August 5th, 2025 <br />Ms. Jovana Amaro <br />Purchasing Director <br />Orange County Finance and Administrative Services Department <br />Via email: finance-purchasing@orangecountync.gov <br />Re: Link Government Services Center and the Sheriff’s Office Evidence Storage Facility <br />Dear Ms. Amaro and Selection Committee Members: <br />On behalf of the O’Brien Atkins / SLAM team, I am pleased to submit our <br />qualifications for the Link Government Services Center and the Sheriff’s Office <br />Evidence Storage Facility projects. We value our relationship with Orange County, <br />and we welcome the opportunity to collaborate on these exciting opportunities. <br />In summary, this design team offers: <br />Proven Team That Understands Orange County <br />Having recently completed the Orange County Facilities Master Plan, O’Brien Atkins <br />brings a clear understanding of your current facilities and long-term goals. This team <br />combines SLAM’s targeted expertise with O’Brien Atkins’ local insight, positioning us <br />to deliver practical, high-performance solutions tailored to Orange County’s needs. <br />Deep Knowledge of Government Facility Design <br />This team has extensive experience designing for government entities across the <br />county at the town, city, county, and state levels. From courthouses and detention <br />centers to administration buildings, we understand the role buildings play in serving <br />the community. <br />Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Leadership <br />O’Brien Atkins’ Steven Harris, a recognized expert in sustainability strategies, will <br />work with the engineering team and consultants to deliver energy-efficient buildings <br />providing long-term operating costs savings and enhancing the health and well-being <br />staff and public visitors obtaining services from the county. <br />Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to the next steps. <br />Sincerely, <br />O’BRIEN ATKINS ASSOCIATES, PA <br />Kevin G. Montgomery, FAIA, LEED AP, NOMA <br />CEO and President+ <br />Docusign Envelope ID: ED9774D9-AC0C-4CB2-997F-EA672B7B6C5D