The Project work includes the scope of the design and construction services required by HHS as will be set forth in the Design-Build Contract between HHS and the DBC. The DBC will be responsible for all actions required for furnishing all planning, design and construction services, Project management, materials, labor, equipment, and the sourcing, distribution, and delivery of all building materials and equipment as scheduled with HHS for design and construction of the Project. The DBC will be responsible for assembling and contracting with the professional design team and coordinating all design and construction activities necessary to deliver the Project. The Project work contemplated under this RFP and the resulting Design-Build Contract with HHS includes the design, complete construction drawings and specifications (See general Performance Specifications and preliminary drawings at the end of this RFP), all labor, materials, transportation, equipment and services necessary for, and reasonably incidental to, the design and construction of an 8-unit studio apartment complex (each unit approximately 350-500 square feet) with office space, restrooms and storage (total complex size approximately 4,000 square feet), including as part of the construction services the demolition, debris removal and proper disposal of two existing structures currently located on the Project site. HHS’s minimum requirements have been set forth in the RFP Documents, including preliminary drawings. The Proposal is to include: all associated accessories including but not limited to site work including demolition, debris removal and proper disposal, clearing grading, concrete, paving and installation of utilities, flashing, trim and closures; doors and frames including hardware; framed openings designed to accept specified windows; furnishing and installing the specified windows; cabinetry, finishes; gutters and downspouts; installation of electrical service, lighting, telecommunications, water, gas and sewer service as indicated in the Proposal documents. Installation of plumbing fixtures, domestic water distribution piping and water heating systems; installation of gas heating equipment, fans ductwork and diffusers/grills as an alternate and controls for HVAC equipment are part of the Scope of Work (as defined in the sample Design-Build Contract) for the Project. Also including the installation of landscaping and fencing including planting of trees and shrubbery and installation of lawn (no irrigation system) around the building in conformance with the Design-Build Criteria and Scope of Work as part of the Project. C.1.2 Design Phase Services: In the Design Phase, the DBC, through their design consultants and in consultation with HHS, shall provide those services necessary to prepare design documents, consisting of drawings and other documents illustrating the general scope, scale and relationship of the Project components for incorporation into the Project for approval by HHS. At the completion of the Design Phase the DBC shall deliver to HHS all Design Work Product and Supporting Documents (as those terms are defined in the sample Design-Build Contract below) and a total Construction Cost estimate based upon the approved design. The Design Work Product and Supporting Documents are collectively referred to herein as the “Design Documents". If any actual subcontract offers are available at the completion of the Design Phase, the DBC shall include those subcontract Offers in the Design based Construction Cost estimate.
