Work assignments may include: architecture, landscape architecture, engineering (any engineering discipline), surveying, and energy related specialty consulting services including but not limited to facility evaluation and master planning services; review or creation of a Program of Requirements; various studies; prototype building design; preparation of bidding and construction documents; validation of existing site conditions; preparation of cost estimates; quality assurance testing during construction; pre-design investigations; preparation of cost estimates; code-required special inspection and testing; quality assurance testing during construction; soil testing and engineering; energy auditing services; energy conservation design; lighting consulting; maintenance planning; manual and document preparation; assistance with performance contract RFP development; and assistance with utility bill data entry, analysis, management, auditing and reporting services. Services will be provided in accordance with the OFCC standard form of Consultant Agreement. As a project is identified for architectural, landscape architectural services, surveying or engineering, the Contracting Authority will notify a pre-qualified firm or firms of the project and provide a scope of work. Only the firm selected for an assignment will be requested to provide a fee proposal. The scope of work and schedule for a specific project will be described in an exhibit document attached to the agreement. The Contracting Authority responsible for the specific project will initiate contract negotiations directed toward: (1) Ensuring that the firm and the agency have a mutual understanding of the essential requirements involved in providing the required services; (2) Determining that the firm will make available the necessary personnel, equipment, and facilities to perform the services within the required time; and (3) Agreeing upon fair and reasonable compensation, taking into account the estimated value, scope, complexity, and nature of the services.
