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Attention: Mr. Jeffrey Epstein
Owner
LSJE, LLC
6100 Red Hook Quarter, B3
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802
Project: LSJ18.41 & GSJ18.42 — Little Saint James Island Development Architecture Design Consultancy
Services, U.S. Virgin Islands, USA
Subject: Conceptual Architectural Design Services — Technical and Financial Proposal REV.02
Dear Sir,
The Design Agency Xavier Cartron (XC) is pleased to present this revised Brief Technical and Financial
Proposal to the Client for the Conceptual Architectural Design Services of the Little Saint James Island
Development Architecture Design Consultancy Services, U.S. Virgin Islands, USA , in response to the
request for proposal made on the 25th to the 27th of August 2018.
Following the Submission of our Technical and Financial Proposal REV.1 and the Meeting with the Client
on Friday the 7th of September 2018, the Clarifications Phone Call on Monday the 10th of September 2018
as well as the feedback received via the email from the Client on Wednesday the 121" of September 2018,
please note the following:
a) We compared our offer with the other counter offer received as a Baseline of negotiation and here-
below are our findings:
Xavier Cartron Proposal Other Proposal
The Scope of Work proposed was for Little Saint The Scope of Work proposed was for Little Saint
James Island Development and Great Saint James James Island Development
Island Development
XC will revise its Scope Work / Perimeter of Scope for Little Saint James Island Development
The Scope of Service proposed is to create the The Scope of Service proposed are limited to the
whole Island as one Home. Master Plan and the Main House Architecture
Design
XC doesn't believe in "Designing" Architecture as a Design Product but we believe that Architecture is a
Conclusion of a Story justified by the environment, the land, the Client needs, etc... So, even with the tight
budget perimeters given, we will not be able to deliver part of a whole story and we will stick to our major
Design Principles.
The initial Deliverables proposed are based on our The Deliverables proposed are limited to:
Standard Deliverables as we were trying to give to
the Client the Maximum Deliverables as an output
of serious time, effort and quality of Architecture as
follows:
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1. Data collection and site reconnaissance 1. N/A
2. 2 Master Plans for LSJ and GSJ 2. General Master Plan for LSJ
3. Architectural Drawings 3. Main House Architecture Drawings
4. 27 No. 3D Renderings 4. 3 No. 3D Renderings
5. 10 No. Mood Boards 5. Mood Boards
XC will still stick to delivering the LSJ Story but with less Deliverables to fit within the Client Budget
keeping in mind that if the Story will be successful and well reflects the Client's expectations, the Concept
Design will be developed further to Advance Concept Design as a separate task.
b) Stating the above, we here-below reiterate our Project Understanding, Scope of Work. Scope of
Services and Deliverables with minor revisions to reflect the latest development on the Proposal
Negotiation:
1. PROJECT COMPREHENSION
The project comprises the development of the Client's personal Vision and Illustrative Master plan for
'LSJ' and 'GSJ'. two Personally Owned Islands in the U.S. Virgin Islands, to stimulate the Client and
provide him with Beautiful Serene Authentic Private Living Places.
Each Island is considered as "Private Home" with broken components reached by roads depending on
the mood, time and function during the day.
Important restriction to be considered during design:
- Access to the Islands
- Topography
- Weather Conditions
- Wind Effect on the Living
- Hurricanes
- Construction Material Availability and Durability
- Construction Complexity and Quality
- Logistics
- Staff Movement during life cycle
The vision for LSJ And GSJ is to create a destination steeped in the natural beauty of the landscape. The
different altitude and rugged landscape creating a unique environment for this development, taking full
advantage of majestic views across the ocean as well as the rich site assets.
The brief is to establish the identity of each Island to a given character through designing and visualizing
the conceptual architecture.
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2. SCOPE OF WORK
The project is expected to cover the following:
Code Master Plan Precinct Estimated Land Area Estimated Building
(Hectares) to be Area (sqm) to be
developed designed
LSJ I Little Saint James Island Development 27Ha
7,000 sqm
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3. SITE ASSETS AND EXISTING PLACES
Code Zone Components
LSJ - bite Saint James Island Development
01.Central Courtyard
02. Covered Outdoor Living Space (Desk 1)
03. Pool
04. Guests Spaces (x4)
05. The House Kitchen
06. Central Laundry (underground)
07. Cinema spare
08. Sleeping Space and Amenities
09. Library: Reading and Working Space
(Desk 2)
10. Dental Clinic
11. House Manger
12. NSEW Identifier
13. None Utilized Terrace Space
14. "E" Place Identifier
15. Dock for Boats
16. Swimming Alcove Space
16. Barge Loading Dock
17. Tunnel and Workshops
18. Engineering and Central Plant
19. Plantation Nursery
20. Day Space (Desk 3)
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21. Helipad
22. Gym and Spa Space
23. Clock Identifier
24. Administrative Beach Office
25. None Utilized Tennis Court Place
26. Calm Space
27. Gone with the Wind Building
28. Flag Identifier
29. Reading Space
30. Spiritual Space
31. Pond
32. Farming Place
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33. Swimming Pool Space (Desk 4)
34. Divers Space (Desk 6)
35. Desk on the Beach (Desk 7)
4. SCOPE OF SERVICES
In relation to the above areas, XC shall perform the following services as indicated below:
DATA COLLECTION, PREPARATORY WORK AND CONCEPT DESIGN STAGE
PHASE 01 - DATA COLLECTION AND SITE RECONNAISSANCE
The Consultant will collect relevant data and ascertain in conjunction with the Client the project
requirements. This phase will include the following:
Client's statement of project requirements, i.e. the design brief that will generally include the
Clients objectives of time, cost, quality and function of the project as well as programming
guidelines.
Site information, if available, such as:
• Topographical Survey maps of the site and its surrounding in 3-D digital CAD format
• Soil investigation report
• Climatic and environmental data
• Boundary limits
• Location of major nearby utility structures such as sewage treatment plant, ground and/or
elevated water storage, public landfill areas, etc.
Statement on fundamental code, regulations & zoning requirements.
Preliminary space allocation program.
Relevant local materials and products.
Relevant local habits and traditions.
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PHASE 2 - MASTER PLAN AND PROGRAMING
The Consultant will undertake the following tasks in the process of preparation of the master plan of the
project:
■ Review of all Facilities Requirements.
■ Development layout will be prepared responding to the goals and strategies of the project and
reflecting the outcome of the above review and study indicating:
o The distribution of building types and areas for services.
o Developing area programmes.
o Open space and landscape structure.
o Proposed road network. pedestrian spines and parking.
Master Plan Report
The Consultant will prepare a Report summarizing the work leading to the preparation of the final master
plan. The Report will be accompanied with a series of maps containing the plans of the Project site. the
parcellation. roads and urban design frameworks highlighting the development goals and objectives, and
the strategic concepts for development along with the formulation and evaluation of the preliminary site
plan.
The Report will be dealing with the site investigations and analysis, its development capacity and will
provide description of relevant site characteristics using the results of the various surveys and
investigations.
The Report will also include and address the following items:
■ Design philosophy and updated Project design detailed description.
■ Proposed Architecture character of the buildings.
■ Area tabulation schedules based on the latest design of the site layout.
PHASE 3 - CONCEPT DESIGN
The Consultant will start work, in coordination with the Client and other related parties on
the Concept Design of the buildings. The Consultant will prepare the Concept Design taking
into consideration the following elements:
■ Site analysis and zoning studies.
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■ Examination of the space allocation program against the areas available.
■ Tabulation of space requirements.
■ Proposed Concept Design. This will be inclusive of plans, elevations, massing studies,
sketches, mood boards and colored perspectives.
Concept Desian Report
At the end of this Phase the Consultant will submit to the Client for review and approval the
Concept Design Report. The report will present an outline description of the proposed
Concept Design as well as the outcome of the elements mentioned in above.
5. PROJECT PROPOSED DESIGN TIME SCHEDULE
• 1 Week Mobilization
• 3 Months design schedule (starting from the date of receiving the Letter of Award)
6. EXCLUSIONS
The following items are excluded from this proposal:
1. Feasibility Studies
2. Engineering Design Full Services (MEP, Structure, etc....)
3. Specialized work like Security, Audio Visual, Environmental, Geotechnical, Topographic Surveys, etc
4. Site Surveys
5. Local Authorities Approvals and Permits
6. Life Safety Report and Fire Strategy
7. Physical Models, As-to-be Built Models, Mock-ups
8. BIM and 3D Animations
9. Direct Costs (Travel Expenses outside the Design Office (France), Printing, Courier, Permit Costs,
etc..)
10. Any other services or expenses not listed in the Scope of Services above.
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7. FINANCIAL PROPOSAL and DELIVERABLES
The estimated Design Fee for the Preparation of the Concept Design Presentation Little Saint James
Island Development is broken down as follows:
Code Master Plan Precinct Estimated Estimated Design Design Fees
Land Area Building Area Deliverables
(Hectares) (sqm) to be
to be designed
developed
LSJ Little Saint James 27Ha 7,000 sqm o Master Plan Euro 120,000/-
Island Development o 1 No. CGIs - Nominal Fee
HERO Shots
o 4 No.CGIs
o SNo. Design
Intent Boards
PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE DESIGN SERVICES
Payment
Phase Milestone %
No.
1. Mobilization 25%
2. Submission of Task 75%
Total 100%
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GENERAL ASSUMPTIONS & COSTING CONSIDERATIONS
The following assumptions have been used in calculating the proposed design fees:
• Our proposal is based on the above Project Comprehension and Scope of Work. If any addendum will
be issued that will have an impact on the Consultant (XC) Scope of Work and Services, the
Consultant will reconsider their fee accordingly.
• If there is a major increase in the design works defined as a single or accumulative increase
of the previously agreed ones, then XC will be entitled to additional design fees on a pro-rata
basis. Client written approval prior to XC undertaking such changes must be obtained.
• If there is a change to approved design works instructed by the Client, the additional fee
shall be calculated on the basis of an estimate of staff inputs.
• XC will not be responsible for any delays by third parties such as Statutory Authorities
Approvals, Specialists and Consultants employed by the Client, Client Activities and the like
outside our control.
• Costs (time and expenses) of travelling outside the Design Office by Consultants staff
during all stages and phases of work, if required for the project, shall be paid directly by the
Client (Business Class Airfares and Hotel accommodation plus expenses at cost).
• Our offer is valid for three months from the date of submission of this offer.
We hope this proposal meets your requirements and look forward to receiving your confirmation.
If you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Yours faithfully,
For Xavier Cartron — Paris
Kifah Laham
Chief Executive Officer
CC: Xavier Calton — Chairman
XC-O/KUha
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