Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2.2.1 A/E Firm(s) to provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision and transportation necessary to provide the services outlined in this QBS. All work to be scheduled as detailed below or as scheduled with SNRHA representative and performed in a competent and timely manner. 2.2.2 A/E Firms that enter into contract with the SNRHA shall be assigned to one or more projects at the discretion of the Housing Authority and only after cost negotiations are concluded. If at any time during negotiations, an agreement cannot be reached, SNRHA reserves the right to assign projects to another A/E firm(s) under contract and/or to negotiate with firm(s) based on their ranking that submitted proposals during this QBS process. 2.2.3 A/E Firm(s) shall provide professional architectural services, as further defined herein, relative to site planning, structural, mechanical, electrical and civil engineering, landscaping, cost estimating and construction, contract administration, including drawings, specifications, addenda and other documents listed in this QBS and any modifications thereto issued after execution of any contract awarded pursuant to this QBS, necessary to facilitate SNRHA’s activities associated with the development, rehabilitation, modification, maintenance and repair of residential single family, multi-family, senior low-income housing and associated properties. Services may also include land use assessment and coordination for the abatement of asbestos containing building materials. Such services are collectively and individually referred to herein as “Projects”. 2.2.4 Routine Architectural Services – A/E Firm(s) shall provide professional architectural and associated services considered to be routine or incidental activities related to the maintenance, repair and minor improvement of SNRHA buildings and properties, resulting from normal use and deterioration, or extraordinary events such as fire or flooding and considered a necessary supplement to the daily operational needs of SNRHA. Such services are described below: 2.2.4.1 A/E Firm shall advise SNRHA as to applicable HUD, federal, state and municipal building codes and regulations, planning, zoning, permitting and compliance requirements. Ensure designs and related submittals are in compliance with applicable HUD, federal, state and municipal building laws and regulations as necessary to effect compliance with and acceptance by, planning and permitting authorities and subsequent construction contractors and inspection authorities; 2.2.4.2 Research and analyze applicable development and building codes, planning and zoning requirements, provide plan and code compliance reviews and permit and variance feasibility analysis.