This contract will be a “House Doctor” contract. Multiple projects of the type described in the Project Overview and Scope of Work may be assigned, and fee increments approved, up to the maximum fee per contract. Selection by the DSB under this advertisement does not guarantee that a contract will be executed with any given firm. The Awarding Agency will enter into House Doctor contract(s) with selected firm(s) at its sole discretion, based on the Awarding Agency’s needs. The scope of work may include, but is not limited to: 1. Investigating the nature and severity of the problem(s). 2. Documenting existing conditions. 3. Recommending detailed repairs and magnitude of cost for such repairs, including energy costs, sustainability principles, expected remaining useful life of building systems and related life cycle costs. 4. Proposing alternate methods of repairs for resolution of the problem(s), including energy efficient alternatives in accordance with Executive Order 594. 5. Developing the preferred solution to schematic design and/or design development. 6. Review of best practices in the design of health care and residential care facilities. 7. Preparing construction specifications, documents, and cost estimates. Assisting with public bidding and providing construction administration for the project. 8. Planning and design to improve access and mobility to enhance security and safety. 9. Planning and design to improve climate resilience (e.g., stormwater, flooding, heat waves). to reduce operating carbon emissions through low/no carbon fuels. 10. Evaluating re-use suitability, permitting, and related code analysis, investigation of needed repairs, and preliminary cost estimates. 11. Project commissioning.
