1. Meet with Chatham County staff to determine the needs of the project. The staff will include but is not limited to the Conference Center Staff, Cooperative Extension Director, Soil and Water District Director, Facilities & Construction Director and Assistant County Manager. 2. Review existing campus layout and systems. 3. Using feedback and review information, develop a preliminary plan with multiple options related to design of exterior structures (i.e. solar v. nonsolarization, multi-use outdoor pavilion options, etc.) and infrastructure options such as enhanced parking. 4. Finalize the site plan for approval by the staff. 5. Develop a preliminary cost estimate and schedule for the County’s review/approval. 6. Develop a permittable set of documents for the project. 7. Bid the project making sure to meet all bidding requirements. 8. Obtain all necessary permits (PERMIT COSTS PAID BY COUNTY) 9. Provide all required management through the construction process. 10. Schedule regular meetings with the County to keep them informed of progress and schedule and communicate any issues and concerns in a timely manner. 11. See project through substantial and final completion. 12. Provide closeout documents to include as-built drawings, any requested O&M’s and all relevant warranty information.
