Specifications include, but are not limited to: SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE: 1.5 Initial Building Code Analysis: The Consultant must review laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the Project and develop an Initial Building Code Analysis and a report on watershed and other regulatory constraints. 1.6 The Consultant must prepare: a. Site Design Concepts (3 minimum) including the proposed Truck Station and MnDOT’s proposed outbuildings; proposed parking with vehicle turning schematics; general grading, drainage, landscaping, and retention; and utilities and recommend preferred concepts. ; b. Building Design Concepts (3 minimum) including preliminary materials selections, concepts to achieve the goals set out in the B3 process,and recommendations of preferred concepts.; c. Building Systems Design Concepts for HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Systems. i. Develop initial analysis of envelope energy performance, daylighting concepts and applicability of alternative energy sources including geothermal and solar. ii. Develop initial schematic control systems, lamping, and system commissioning requirements. iii. Investigate applicability of utility company energy rebate programs and water‐efficiency best practices.; d. Design Concept Narrative description of proposed building systems, including building envelope materials and brief descriptions of structural, mechanical, electrical, and grading/drainage system concepts.; e. Preliminary Estimate of Cost of Construction based on Buildings and Site area; DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE: 1.5 Interim Estimate of the Cost of the Work The Consultant shall prepare and submit to MnDOT an Interim Estimate of the Cost of the Work, based upon proposed materials, equipment, component systems and types of construction.; 1.6 Architectural Design Development The Consultant must: a. Develop roof and floor plans, elevations, wall sections, room finishes. b. Coordinate locations and layout of Building Systems into design. c. Prepare Outline Specifications (Part 2 – Products) for all materials and equipment, incorporating MnDOT’s preferred materials and equipment d. Coordinate locations of MnDOT Equipment and Vehicles.; 1.7 Structural Design Development The Consultant must: a. Develop roof framing, wall framing and foundation systems including conceptual calculations for loads. b. Prepare Outline Specifications (Part 2 – Products) for all materials.; CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PHASE: 1.1 The Construction Documents Deliverables must illustrate and describe the further development of the approved Design Development and must consist of Drawings and Specifications setting forth in detail the quality levels of materials and systems and other requirements for the construction of the Work. ; 1.2 Construction Contract Documents a. General: Drawings indicate locations, quantities and relationships of materials, items and equipment. Specifications indicate required qualities, manufacturers and installation requirements of materials, items and equipment.; a. The Consultant must: Prepare Construction Contract Documents consisting of Drawings and Technical Specifications and obtain MnDOT’s approval of such documents. i. It is a requirement of this Contract that Contract Documents provided are unambiguous, clear, concise and well organized such that bidders may rely upon the information to submit bids which cover the entire scope of the Work without excessive Change Orders or Requests for Information.; b. Coordinate placement and connection requirements of MnDOT’s equipment which will be installed in Project.; c. Manage and coordinate the drawings and specifications of the Sub‐Consultants.; d. Coordinate with MnDOT’sresponsibilitiesfor providing Bidding Requirements, Conditions of the Contract and forms of agreement between MnDOT and the Construction Contractor.; e. Assist in the development and documentation of Unit Prices, Alternates and Allowances.
