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Progressive Education Partners (PEP) has assembled a best-in-class team that possesses the specific technical experience, local resources, MBE/CBB qualifications and Public-Private-Partnerships (PPP/P3) expertise to deliver the PGCPS Blueprint Schools Phase 2 Project. PEP’s team is purpose-built for the Project.
Plenary Americas, EllisDon Capital, and Phoenix Infrastructure have formed a team consisting of MCN Build, J L Terrell Construction, Perkins Eastman Architects, R. McGhee & Associates Architects, EllisDon Facilities Services, US Facilities, and RSC E, and together with EllisDon Facilities and US Facilities, the Services Provider, to become the partner of choice for the successful development, delivery, operations and long-term maintenance of the Project.
The incredible amount of historical collaboration and successful track record that MCN, PEA and RMc have with each other building K-12 educational facilities is only strengthened by the North American PPP experience Plenary, EDC, Phoenix, EDFS and USF offer. This experience has informed PEP’s approach to this Project, resulting in world-class school designs, offered by a very local team, at an affordable price.
PEP is a local team, possessing the required skills and expertise, experience, diversity, and robust financial capabilities that align with PGCPS' requirements successful project delivery during the Term. PEP eagerly anticipates delivering high quality educational facilities that have a profound and lasting impact on the lives of children for generations.
The tried and tested relationship between MCN Build and Perkins Eastman Architects provides world-class expertise in constructing and designing K-12 educational facilities in Maryland. The team possesses deep rooted relationships and ties within Prince George’s County. PEP recognizes the significance of employing local labor and utilizing local resources to build and operate the Schools. With MCN's strong local presence and proven track record of hiring from Prince George's County, PEP is well suited to fulfill PGCPS' goals and objectives.
EllisDon Facilities Services, US Facilities, and RSC E possess exceptional technical expertise and capabilities in operating and maintaining educational facilities. The team’s combined experience and knowledge will ensure the smooth functioning and upkeep of these landmark schools. In addition to their technical proficiency, PEP recognizes the importance of diversity in achieving PGCPS' goals. To prioritize this objective, PEP has actively chosen to partner with USF and RSC. By working together, PEP can leverage the unique strengths, perspectives and relationships of each partner, fostering an inclusive and diverse approach to project execution. This collaboration ensures that high quality educational facilities will be expertly built and maintained while benefiting from the technical abilities and shared vision of all three members of the Services Provider.