Benson Systems Overview (Generic RFP)

Benson Systems, Inc.
Company Overview
PRESENTED TO:
Ray Baker
Chief Estimator
Balfour Beatty
5401 N. Pima Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
PRESENTED BY:
Troy Anderson
Benson Systems,
Troy Anderson | Business Development Division
2065 W. Obispo Ave. Ste. 101 | Gilbert, AZ 85233
Phone: 480-892-8688 Ex.1152 | Fax: 480-892-8689
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Table of Contents:
Benson Systems Overview ................................................................ SECTION 1
MEP Systems Experience.................................................................. SECTION 2
Key Personnel.................................................................................... SECTION 3
Benson Systems Implementation and Methodology .......................... SECTION 4

Benson Systems
Benson Security Systems, Inc.,
DBA Benson Systems, has been a
trusted name in the business
community, helping thousands of
customers across the Southwest
since 1986.The company was
founded by Shawn Benson our
CEO. Benson Systems’ corporate
office is located in Gilbert, Arizona.
The company holds several
business and contractors licenses
in numerous other states. Benson Systems has assembled a construction
team to provide value added services and is committed to projects in the
following areas:
Security & Low Voltage
Life Safety & Fire Suppression
Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing
Commercial Network, Data Management & IT Solutions
Sound Masking & Audio Visual Systems
Electronics Restoration
Customer Care (24 – Hour Service)
Benson Systems is a company shaped by its customers. Our first big “win”
came when we were awarded a solutions project for a Charles Schwab data
center right here in Phoenix, AZ and Cox Communications state wide. Cox
Communications was a customer of Benson Systems for nearly two decades
before they decided to take their services in-house. In little more than 20
years, Benson has grown from a small security system’s firm into the leading
in-house “Total Solutions” system provider for business and Industry in the
southwest. Benson provides engineering, project management, design/build
services, installation, training, and ongoing service/maintenance for the
commercial construction market.
Benson Systems presently has over 120 professional employees and over
70 vehicles on the road n our Gilbert, AZ office. With combined sales of over
25 million dollars annually. Benson Systems is the one company that is not
locked down to one trade. With great depth and many years of combined
industry experience, Benson has assembled a team with the credentials and
experience in project engineering, management, design, and implementation
of systems for projects to achieve all of your goals. Our team has clearly
defined roles, functions, and responsibilities ranging from operations
manager, account manager, project manager, and key team contacts to
provide you with the best service that this industry has to offer. That success
has been achieved by commitment to teamwork within our company, and
working closely with our suppliers to provide the best possible solution.
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Arizona & Professional Licenses:
Benson Systems
Federal ID# 86-0697831
AZ State Trans Privilege Tax # 07557216
Phoenix Privilege Tax # 92011029
Contracting Licenses:
ROC147120 CR-11 Electrical
ROC166993 CR-67 Low Voltage Communication Systems
ROC213233 CR-16 Fire Protection Systems
ROC280147 CR-39 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
ROC275785 K-37 Plumbing
Bonding and Insurance:
Benson Systems has a current bonding capacity of $2,000,000.
Capacity may be increased based on project requirements.
Benson Systems Standard Commercial General Liability Insurance.
$1,000,000 Each Occurrence
$1,000,000 Personal Injury
$5,000,000 General Aggregate
$1,000,000 Worker’s Compensation and
*Employee Liability Insurance limits maybe increased per project upon
request
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CLIENT: Arizona Vein and Vascular North
20045 N.19th
Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Arizona Vein and Vascular North was
built in 2015 with DPR construction. This
North Phoenix loctation was built to meet
the health care needs of a growing
community. Arizona Vein & Vascular
Center is a full-service vein and vascular
facility that consists of a team of board
certified doctors, surgeons and specialty
health care providers. Offering leading-
edge vein treatments and podiatry services to effectively care for hundreds of
medical conditions. With Treatments offered in five convenient valley
locations.
Benson Systems was not involved during the initial construction of all of their
vital facilities. However, this is one that we were invited to bid and has all of
our systems integrated into one scope of work. Systems installed are HVAC
equipment & energy management controls, fire/life safety controls, card
access, security, CCTV, AV Equipment, and Structured Wiring for a total
value of $1,480,000.00. All services were done in-house from our local
branch. Since its installation, Benson Systems has become the primary
provider for all valleywide locations and continue to work closely to develop
solutions for future strategies.
FACILITIES: Five convenient locations throughout Arizona.
CONTACT: https://www.azvascular.com/contact-us/
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES: MEP Divisions
Bensonsystems

CLIENT: Basis Charter Schools
15800 W.Sherman Street
Goodyear, AZ 85338
BASIS is a for-profit company that teaches a
highly structured and challenging curriculum in a
number of settings throughout the United States.
In some states they operate as private schools. In
states where the charter school laws enable
BASIS to operate without modifying its
pedagogical approach, it operates Charter
Schools. Arizona has a flexible charter school
law; BASIS operates sixteen charter schools in
the state. BASIS Goodyear, an exurb thirty miles
west of Phoenix, is the newest. BASIS receives
75% of the per-student funding a public school
receives. The school has equal-opportunity access for incoming students.
Benson Systems has been involved with the BASIS Goodyear location from
a new construction project and all current additions to the facility. BASIS
Goodyear was a fitted with our HVAC equipment & energy management
controls, fire/life safety controls, card access, security, CCTV, AV Equipment,
and Structured Wiring for a total value of $1,500,000.00. Our staff took on the
responsibility for services provided early on in the construction process, all
the way through completion. Understanding internal split responsibilities and
coordination between the various “in-house” divisions, made for a seamless
approach which is critical to maintain budget and schedule.
FACILITIES: 16 schools throughout Arizona.
OWNER/CONTACT: (480) 276-8592
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES: MEP Divsions
Bensonsystems

CAMPUS: Basis Charter Schools
5010 South Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
BASIS is a for-profit company that
teaches a highly structured and
challenging curriculum in a number of
settings throughout the United States. In
some states they operate as private
schools. In states where the charter
school laws enable BASIS to operate
without modifying its pedagogical
approach, it operates Charter Schools.
Arizona has a flexible charter school law; BASIS operates sixteen charter
schools in the state.
One of the nation’s top-ranked charter schools, BASIS Mesa at Eastmark,
has a rigorous academic curriculum for grades 3 to 12, and continues to
have plans for expansion. The emphasis is on advanced placement courses,
with the goal to make students more competitive in the global economy. Its
students gain admission to some of the nation’s best colleges.
Benson Systems was involved with the BASIS Goodyear location from a new
construction project and all current additions to the facility. BASIS Goodyear
was fitted with our HVAC equipment & energy management controls, fire/life
safety controls, card access, security, CCTV, AV Equipment, and Structured
Wiring for a total value of $1,500,000.00. Our staff took on the responsibility
for services provided early on in the construction process, all the way through
completion. Understanding internal split responsibilities and coordination
between the various “in-house” divisions, made for a seamless approach
which is critical to maintain budget and schedule
FACILITIES: 16 schools throughout Arizona.
CONTACT: (602) 239-4807
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES: MEP Divsions
Bensonsystems

CAMPUS: Heritage Academy – Gateway Campus
19705 E. Gerann Rd,
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Founded in 1995 and set in historic
downtown Mesa, Arizona, Heritage
Academy is one of Arizona's oldest charter
schools. Heritage offers a classical
education for the leaders who will shape the
21st Century. Heritage Academy is
dedicated to youth, their growth and
development. Heritage believes in building
sound character which will result in strong families, strong communities, and
a strong nation.
Designed after Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the mission of Heritage
Academy Gateway is embedded in the architecture of this building. Near the
border of Gilbert and Mesa, and not far from the 202, the Gateway Campus
is convenient for families in the east and southeast valley.
Benson Systems was involved with the Heritage Academy, Gateway
Campus from a new construction project and all current additions to the
facility. Heritage Academy was fitted with our Plumbing & energy
management controls, fire/life safety controls, card access, security, CCTV,
AV Equipment, and Structured Wiring for a total value of $1,400,000.00. Our
staff took on the responsibility for services provided early on in the
construction process, all the way through completion. Understanding internal
split responsibilities and coordination between the various “in-house”
divisions, made for a seamless approach which is critical to maintain budget
and schedule
FACILITIES: Three schools throughout Arizona.
CONTACT: (480) 461-4400
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES: Electrical & Plumbing Divsions
Bensonsystems

CAMPUS: Heritage Academy – Laveen Campus
4275 W. Baseline Rd.
Laveen, AZ 85339
Founded in 1995 and set in historic downtown
Mesa, Arizona, Heritage Academy is one of
Arizona's oldest charter schools. Heritage offers a
classical education for the leaders who will shape
the 21st Century. Heritage Academy is dedicated to
youth, their growth and development. Heritage
believes in building sound character which will
result in strong families, strong communities, and a
strong nation.
The Laveen campus, modeled after Independence Hall, is aligned to our
mission in many powerful ways. The campus is designed to serve
approximately 600 students in grades 7-12.
Benson Systems was involved with the Heritage Academy, Gateway
Campus from a new construction project and all current additions to the
facility. Heritage Academy was fitted with our Plumbing & energy
management controls, fire/life safety controls, card access, security, CCTV,
AV Equipment, and Structured Wiring for a total value of $1,400,000.00. Our
staff took on the responsibility for services provided early on in the
construction process, all the way through completion. Understanding internal
split responsibilities and coordination between the various “in-house”
divisions, made for a seamless approach which is critical to maintain budget
and schedule.
FACILITIES: Three schools throughout Arizona.
CONTACT: (602) 290-8546
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES: Electrical & Plumbing Divsions
Bensonsystems

KEY PERSONNEL
Shawn Benson
Founder & CEO
Eric Benson
General Manager
Ray Mulch
Director
Fire & Life Safety
Scott Ewing
Construction
Sales &
Estimating
Low Voltage
Installers
Ron Blondheim
Executive VP
Mechanical
Division
Troy Anderson
Business
Development
HVAC & Controls
Vince Palermo
Mechanical
Estimator & PM
Rick Thomas
Superintendent
Service Techs
Low Voltage
Installers
Briam Bartley
Plumbing
Estimator
Cory Benson
Operations
Manager
Matt Jimenez
Electrical
Estimator
Project Manager
Electricians

Shawn Benson
Founder & CEO
Years of Experience: 30+
Shawn Benson began Benson Systems working out of
his garage in 1986, in Chandler, Arizona. The company has come from
modest beginnings to become the largest independent systems integration
companies in the United States.
Benson Systems provides a seamless integration of installation and ongoing
services for security and low voltage, fire alarm, fire sprinklers, special hazards
and life safety, access control, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, IT and electronics
restoration.
Mr. Benson has created a company of expert designers, engineers, sales
consultants, installation and service professionals who use state-of-the-art,
leading edge products that maximize the efficiencies and capabilities of each
component. Mr. Benson is NICET Level 4 certified, and is a licensed electrical
contractor in several states.
Today, under the leadership of Mr. Benson, the company employs
approximately 120 people, with annual revenue of $25 million. The company is
the largest, independent systems integration company in the Southwest.
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Ron Blondheim
Executive Vice President
Benson Air Conditioning and Plumbing
Ron Blondheim began his HVAC career in the United States Navy. For several
years, Ron owned his own HVAC Company and also worked as a general
contractor. Ron is Liebert Systems Certified, Schneider Controls Certified and
NADCA Certified. Ron specializes in HVAC systems for industrial and
commercial use, plumbing, both industrial and commercial, building
automation systems, EMS support and Air Ducts.
Ron has been working with Benson Systems for more than 20 years.
restoration.
Today, Benson Systems employs approximately 120 people, with annual
revenue of $25 million. The company is the largest, independent systems
integration company in the Southwest.

Cory Benson
Operations Manager
Cory Benson began for Benson Systems when he was 16 years of age,
pulling wire for jobs and working in the warehouse. Cory has a degree in
Project Management and is the Qualifying Party of licensure for the HVAC
license of Benson Air Conditioning and Plumbing
Today, Cory is the Operations Manager of Benson Systems and oversees all
project managers, technicians and installations.
services for security and low voltage, fire alarm, fire sprinklers, special
hazards and life safety, access control, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, IT and
electronics restoration.

Eric Benson
Sales Manager
Eric Benson began for Benson Systems when he was 16 years of age, pulling
wire for jobs and working in the warehouse.
Eric worked alongside his father, Shawn Benson, in developing the sales team
for Benson Systems. Eric is the Qualifying Party of licensure for the plumbing
license of Benson Air Conditioning and Plumbing
restoration.

Ray Mulch
Director
Fire and Life Safety Division
Ray Mulch is the Director for Benson Systems Fire Alarm and Life Safety
Division. Ray has more than 30 years or experience working with fire alarm
(mass notification) systems, waterless fire suppression (FM200 & Novec)
systems. Ray is VESDA certified and his specialty is dealing with special
hazards for data centers and server rooms.
restoration.

Troy Anderson
Business Development
HVAC & Controls Division
Troy Anderson began his began his career working as a Mechanical HVAC
Designer. For several years he worked in A/E firms doing layouts of duct work
for various commercial construction projects before making the switch and
moving over to energy management and controls. Troy is BACnet certified
from Alerton and Honeywell Trained as well.
Troy specializes in HVAC systems for commercial use and has been on
various projects throughout the state. Ranging from retrofits to shell and core
and has been heavily involved throughout the scope process as he is a trusted
source when specifying the building automation systems.
restoration.

Benson Systems Implementation and Methodology
Estimating (WeSuite)
Benson Systems utilizes WeSuite. This is a sales tool developed to create an estimate of job cost and
generate a scope of work as an all in one software system. Simple to calculate and accurately accounts for
all material and labor costs.
With just a few mouse clicks WeSuite automates proposal and contract document generation. Creates a
scope of work and uses company designed templates to produce clean, professional proposals and contract
documents for printing or emailed directly to our customers. A proven system that saves on time spent,
slashes embarrassing mistakes, and increases our brand recognition.
• Gathers all Material and Labor Cost from the estimate
• Allows sales management and project management to review and access risk and make adjustments
to labor, contingency, profit, etc.
• Generates cost ratios can be saved and trended by the market so that future estimates can be tuned
for tighter cost estimating.
This program will be utilized during cost estimating to reveal individual unit costs, discuss labor rates, finalize
profit margins, and adjust quantities of system components.
Cost Control (Sedona)
Benson Systems utilizes a PC based accounting software package called Sedona. This program links our
operations group delivering the project to our accounting group managing the financial billings of the project.
It provides an up-to-date view of the current financial condition of a project, which provides the management
team the ability to forecast small problems before they escalate financially and become expensive issues. In
addition the software assist our project team in generating monthly billing statements and monthly work load
calculations to assure that the project stays on time and on budget.
In order to control job cost Benson Systems project managers utilize a few different techniques that included:
• Checking materials pricing from multiple vendors.
• Ordering materials in bulk for a lower unit price.
• Pre-purchasing materials prior to foreseen vendor price increases.
By utilizing these techniques our project managers can directly control 80% of the overall job cost. The other
20% is direct cost that is hard set and non-negotiable. A process that is considered when setting current
labor rates.
Project Management Approach
Benson Systems management approach and implementation plan is based on:
• Total Quality Management
• Team Building
• A proven Track Record
• A proven set of procedures and tools for managing costs, schedules and performance
• A quality assurance program to guarantee that the work performed in the design, development,
implementation is of the highest.
To effectively manage our projects Benson Systems will hold regular construction team meetings with the
Project Team to schedule construction activities, to review the submittals and progress made by the client.
These meetings are used to establish the installation schedules and to agree upon plans for coordination
with the facility occupants. Benson Systems will work diligently to obtain the cooperation of facility occupants
to ensure a smooth installation.

On-Site Authority
Our management plan ensures complete authority is provided at the site level to develop and authorize work
plans within the approved contract scope and budget. The Operations Manager delegates the commitment
of project resources to the on-site Project Managers, who in turn delegates’ suitable authority to Project
Team members as deemed appropriate.
Problem Resolution
The Project Managers have complete on-site project authority to resolve problems. This authority includes,
but is not limited to, the ability to allocate resources, settle conflicts, and initiate corrective actions as needed
to resolve a problem. Within the project management hierarchy each successive level of management is
delegated commensurate authority for problem resolution
Commitment
Full commitment authority is provided to the on-site Project Managers, up to the limit of the contract. Each
successive management level has commensurate authority for commitments up to the level of its budget and
its area of responsibility within the framework of contract requirements and project policy. Overall, the
structure that has been established for this project places all necessary decision-making responsibility and
authority at the appropriate site level. This ensures that the requirements of the contract are met in a timely
and efficient manner.
Installation:
Well trained/in-house professional installers are the key to a high quality installation. Our electricians and
technicians, receive continuing education training to stay abreast of the ever-changing technology and
advancements in our industry. National Electrical Code in conjunction with local electrical and mechanical
codes are strictly followed to ensure the quality and safety of the installation. Our project management team
and field supervisors work closely with the installers and other associated trades to ensure a smooth and
efficient installation.
Quality Control
Benson Systems periodically surveys all of our customers to assure we have, and continue to exceed their
expectations. As a local company, we cannot afford any unresolved customer issues. The expectation to
exceed requirements is the root of our success and an expectation of the culture we have created.
This commitment to customer satisfaction demands that we begin to clearly understand each and every
customer’s unique requirement and that we deliver our products and services in conformance with these
requirements.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to present to you Benson Systems qualifications. We look forward
to working with you and your company.
Sincerely,
Troy J. Anderson

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