Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2.1 Perform all investigative work necessary to establish existing conditions including but not limited to the effectiveness of the existing roof, structural integrity of the roof, systems impacted by roof replacement, and existence of hazardous materials. 2.2 Prepare preliminary design and cost estimates. Please note that the Town of Putnam Building Committee is subject to prevailing wage requirements in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes. Budgets developed must be comprehensive, including costs for construction, administration and inspection, permitting, printing, advertising, architectural/engineering, special inspections, materials testing, etc. A presentation of the preliminary design and cost estimates to the Building Committee should be considered in your response. 2.3 Prepare complete construction plans, including, but not limited to, plan and profile views, cross sections, typical details and detailed cost estimate sheet. Design submissions will be required at the preliminary, semi-final, and final design stages. 2.4 Prepare all construction documents, including, but not limited to, notices, special provisions, and detailed unit price bid proposals. All construction documents shall be submitted at the semi-final stage. 2.5 Provide finished drawings and specifications to the Building Committee for bidding; it is expected that the Firm will be available for assistance in the bidding process. 2.6 Review and evaluate bids received, including detailed analysis of the three lowest bids and return a recommendation for award of contract. 2.7 It is anticipated that the selected Firm’s obligation during construction will involve plan and specification interpretation and clarification as necessary, attendance at job meetings, assistance in compliance throughout construction, assistance in the coordination of special inspections, review of materials testing, limited inspection of work performed by contractor(s), and approval of payment requisitions from contractor(s). 2.8 The Building Committee intends to employ a Clerk of the Works for the project.
