Fred Porta - Letter of Recommendation
We have just received the final acceptance letter from the National Park Service acknowledging the successful completion of the Roof Repair and Seismic Strengthening Project for the First Church of Christ Scientist, Berkeley, and I want to thank you for your outstanding performance on the Project!
The Church was designed by architect, Bernard Maybeck, in 1909 and has been designated a National Historic Landmark. The major funding of this $2 million project came from a $550,000 federal Save America's Treasures matching grant administrated by the National Park Service.
The Getty Foundation supported the project with a $250,000 Architectural Implementation matching grant. The National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express assisted with a $118,000 Partners In Preservation grant. Additional funds came from members of the Church, the Friends, and 50 other churches.
Treeline Construction was selected as the General Contractor for the Project under a competitive selection process that fully complied with the Federal acquisition regulations. Your performance on this very important project was exemplary! The project was competed in two phases over a 3-year period and stands out as one of the most successful projects I have experienced in my 40-year career.
The successful restoration of a century-old building of international reputation requires a strong Project Team of Owner, Architect/Engineer and Contractor. Treelines's best aspect was as an active member of the Project Team. Your work was always of the highest quality, faithfully performed, and at a very competitive price. But in addition, when unanticipated site issues arose, you were a leading force in the development of creative, professionally sound, and economical solutions. You worked cooperatively with me, the Architect, and with the Structural Engineer, and were a key member of the Team.
The entire Treeline Team performed a difficult assignment with outstanding dedication, professionalism, and superior quality of performance. I want to commend you for your work
and for your commitment and dedication to quality work performed on schedule and within the budget.
I am delighted to serve as a reference for your selection on future projects.
Sincerely,
Fred R. Porta