The County of Kern is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to qualified firms to be used in the selection of an architectural and engineering company (consultant) capable of providing architectural and engineering services for the design of an estimated 15,434 square foot new transit operations facility for Kern Regional Transit in Mojave, California. VII. SCOPE OF WORK The following is a general outline of the Scope of Work that will be required. It is anticipated that the final scope of work will be a product created through the negotiation process with changes based upon the professional input from the selected consultant and based upon the detailed project approach, work schedule, and methodology proposed. • Architectural and Engineering Services – preparation of schematic design, design development, and construction documents, including all architectural, structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical engineering, energy documentation, fire sprinkler systems, geotechnical reports, and landscape design necessary for bidding, building department authority approval, and construction; civil engineering site improvement design including topographic survey, grading, and drainage design. • Certified Construction Plans – preparation of final and certified construction plans and technical specifications for incorporation into a traditional Public Works project. • preparation of final and certified construction plans and technical specifications for incorporation into a traditional Public Works project. • Building Department Authority – coordinate and respond to comments and revisions as required by the County building inspection department authority; revision and resubmittal of plans based on comments and review. • Bidding Support – attend pre-bid meetings, respond to RFI’s, prepare plan and technical specification revisions/addenda, etc. • Construction Support – attend pre-construction and construction meetings when requested, respond to RFI’s, review contractor submittals, etc. • Facility design consistent with local land use requirements. • Assistance with development and submittal of a Precise Development (PD) Plan application and all associated elements required. • Site visits as needed throughout the duration of the contract. • General contract administration tasks including billing and conference calls with County staff and its representatives, email correspondence in a timely manner, etc.
