Specifications include, but are not limited to: Architectural services of the selected firms may include programming, site planning, cost estimating, and schematic design through construction phase services. Firms may also provide peer review services as a consultant to the University’s in-house design group. Potential projects located at, or nearby the Bodega Marine Laboratories (“BML”), located at 2099 Westshore Rd, Bodega Bay, CA 94923, are expected to be in the following categories: 1. Renovation of research facilities and laboratories. 2. Renovation of general projects such as administrative and office buildings, assembly spaces, classrooms, etc. 3. New construction of small structures, such as storage facilities, pre-engineered structures, office buildings, etc. Construction budgets are anticipated to be from $50,000 to $5 million. Firms do not necessarily need to specialize in all areas of work mentioned above to be considered. Each design team shall include an architect, licensed in State of California, as the prime consultant (Design Professional). Depending on scope of individual projects, in-house or sub-consultants may be required for civil, landscape architecture, laboratory planner/designer, structural, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing and fire protection), electrical and telecommunications engineering, building codes, cost estimating, LEED/sustainability consulting, and other specialty consulting services.
