Prequal Package for Stoneacre Hospitality

SECTION ONE
July 30, 2021
Stoneacre Hospitality Group
ATTN: Christopher Bender
580 Thames St. #8
Newport, RI 02840
RE: Request for Qualifications – Museum of American Music – Construction Management Services
Dear Christopher,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide our extensive work history and qualifications package for
Construction Management Services for the adaptive reuse and renovations for the Express building/prior
Colonial Theater. I am certain our company can add an unparalleled level of expertise along with significant
value to your team as you work towards completing both the pre-construction and construction phases of this
exciting project.
Although we have worked with 2-Hands Studio previously together on several projects, I wanted to take a
moment to further introduce the qualifications of J2Construct, Inc. (J2) as not only the premier general
contracting and construction management firm on Aquidneck Island, but also a top 10 ranked company for all
of Rhode Island. Our key staff combines well over 150 years of project execution, inclusive of pre-construction
services for design-assist, scope and budget development and full construction phase services for commercial,
institutional and luxury residential buildings. These years of experience not only garner the wisdom and knowhow
to navigate these unprecedented times in the construction industry, but also have helped foster deep
and loyal relationships with our clients, design partners, suppliers and tradesmen, which will ensure that our
team will not only complete your project on time, but within your prescribed budget.
Additionally, we are the region’s largest purchaser of construction materials and labor, providing you with a
buying power that is unmatched in this area. Our team-oriented approach and collaborative commitment to
our clients allows us to share these benefits as we continue to grow our market presence year by year.
J2 may only be 3 years young, but in that short time we have acquired Advanced Building Concepts and grown
our revenue to almost $30 million, and a team of 50 experienced construction staff. I was able to achieve this
exponential success thanks to the trust and confidence I have earned from the many solid relationships I
created over the past 18 years on Aquidneck Island and throughout Rhode Island. Once I left Behan Bros. in
2017, I never expected so many key staff OR clients to follow me, but I am beyond humbled and grateful that
they did. These individuals, who now make up the foundation of J2, are strategic partners in the firm and the
surety that you will receive the best care attention for every facet of your project. Our key staff have worked
as a team for nearly 20 years, completing almost every key project the Newport area for clients such as:
- the Preservation Society of Newport County
- Belcourt Castle
- Bar & Board Restaurant
- the Tennis Hall of Fame