Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Needs Assessment. Assist the NMSC, along with any other contractors, in formulating requirements for new or renovated basement, offices, Law Library book storage area and associated spaces in the basement. This assessment may include, but is not limited to, compliance with current building codes and ADA requirements, Historical Preservation, space requirements, HVAC, bathrooms, IT, internal program workflow, conference and board rooms, kitchen/breakroom, desired location, accessibility, lighting, design attributes, and efficiency. As requested, Contractor will meet with the NMSC management team to determine needs and desired outcomes. 2. Site Review/Consultation. Perform analysis of existing building to ensure the renovation design will meet the NMSC’s needs, as well as to identify potential obstacles and current conditions, of the basement of the New Mexico Supreme Court, including repurposing existing space, HVAC, ventilation, ADA upgrades, and other infrastructure considerations. 3. Architectural/Engineering. Perform Architectural/Engineering (“A/E”) services for the New Mexico Supreme Court building basement. a. Basic Services. Basic services should include the following disciplines needed to complete the design of the project: (1) Architectural Design (2) Interior Design (3) Civil Engineering (4) Structural Engineering (5) Mechanical Engineering (6) Electrical Engineering (7) Plumbing (8) Fire Protection (9) ADA Compliance and Design (10) Code Compliance (11) Energy Modeling – LEED principles (12) Security/Access Control (13) Information Technology (14) Life Cycle Cost analysis (15) Design approval from the New Mexico State Historical Preservation Office to ensure compliance with the historical designation currently enjoyed by the New Mexico Supreme Court (16) Other services customarily furnished by an A/E Firm on similar projects. b. Phases. The services provided by the A/E Firm may be divided into the following phases: (1) Conceptual Design (2) Schematic Design (3) Design Development (4) Construction Documents (5) Bidding and Negotiation Phase (6) Construction Administration, including (a) Preparation of contract change orders (b) Preparation of monthly progress reports (c) Periodic project observations (d) Development of punch lists (e) Preparation of close-out documents (7) Post-Construction, including record drawings and warranty observations c. Coordination. The AE Firm will work closely with the owner’s Construction Manager and any third-party consultant for the project during Design, Preconstruction and Construction phases of the project. d. Reporting/Meetings. The A/E Firm will attend meetings as requested or desired by the NMSC, including, but not limited to, regularly scheduled coordination meetings during the design and construction phases. As requested, Contractor shall provide progress reports at regularly scheduled meetings of the NMSC Board of Directors. 4. Other services related to the above referenced transactions, as may be requested by the NMSC from time to time.
