Specifications include, but are not limited to: Architectural services are needed for preplanning through construction documents for a new Interpretive Center and pavilion/outdoor restroom at the GVNI campus. The new Interpretive Center will contain museum exhibits and should be connected in some fashion to the existing facility. The existing facility has not seen significant improvements or modifications since its construction and renovations to it will also need to occur. This effort may also require asbestos abatement, ADA access improvements, and renovation of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and life safety systems as per code requirements. The selected Professional will need to work with the exhibit designer chosen by MDAH (Ralph Appelbaum Associates), MDAH staff, and MDAH Tribal partners on the location of the structures on the campus and the internal needs for the building. Our Tribal partners will guide us on the building’s location. The selected Professional will be expected to create 3-D software models and renderings of the designs to share with the aforementioned stakeholders for discussion, review, and exhibit planning purposes. Professional will coordinate with the MDAH Information Services on data and communications needs. MDAH will work with Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS), as needed. This involvement will begin at the Schematic Design phase. This project will involve only Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing and life safety commissioning, requiring the Professional to coordinate the work of this project with the Owner’s Commissioning Authority Professional. The commissioning process will begin at the Design Development Document Phase. Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) services will be retained by the Commissioning Agent. Professional will coordinate work with Commissioning Agent and the Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) service provider.
