Specifications include, but are not limited to: Design and administer construction administration services required to construct a facility for the Department of Corrections (DOC). Building to be approximately 50,000 total square feet in order to combine multiple functions and services for the (DOC) under one roof. A/E coordination is expected throughout all phases of the project. Architect will assess existing spaces to verify space requirements, adjacency, equipment, environmental requirements, and determine spaces to be added to the Facility and optimum locations and arrangement of spaces. Reference Background II in this document for more detailed information. Phase One (1) is to include the following: 1. Consult with county staff to determine project requirements and review available data in the county’s possession. 2. Prepare preliminary schematic drawing in enough detail to develop a detailed construction estimate opinion of probable costs. 3. Submit an opinion of probable cost. Phase Two (2) is to include the following: 1. Perform necessary research and field survey work as required to complete design including soil testing. 2. Prepare and present for approval, preliminary design documents consisting of preliminary construction plans and outline specifications. 3. Develop a project schedule defining and establishing all owner’s costs, consulting, A/E services, programming, design and construction activities and milestones in consultation with county staff. Opinion of probable cost is to be provided both at the end of the design phase, and then again once the final CD’s are prepared. 4. Prepare and present for approval, final project plans and specifications, and assist in the preparation of other related documents. Assist in obtaining approvals by participating in submissions and negotiations with appropriate officials and authorities, including administrative hearings and meetings as reasonably required. 5. Design in such a manner to ensure Contractor’s compliance with ADA Standards, with consideration for construction tolerances. Reference U.S. Access Board’s final report, “Initiative on Dimensional Tolerances in Construction” dated January 2011. (https://www.access-board.gov/research/completedresearch/dimensional-tolerances which identifies best practices for design and specifications. 6. Provide bidding assistance to include: o Attending any Pre-Bid conference o Advising county staff as to the acceptability of substitute materials and equipment proposed. o Providing addendums to bid documents
