Specifications include, but are not limited to: The final scope of services to be included in the contract will be subject to negotiation with the Town. The following tasks are such items as are expected to be included in the scope of services for each phase: A. Assist the Town with acquiring the services of an architectural consultant/Architect for the project. B. Review and critique the Architect’s plans, and project cost estimates; review any resulting bid documents, for cost, contractibility issues, missing items, coordination, and compliance with the requirements of M.G.L. 149, SS 44A-44L and all other applicable laws and regulations. C. Coordinate with the Planning Board if needed, and other local or state permitting boards, to ensure efficient and timely site plan and other permitting reviews for the project. D. Assist with value engineering of the project’s construction components as needed. E. Assist the Town and the architect with evaluating all options for energy efficiencies (solar energy panels, heat pumps, etc.). F. Ensure any bid documents created by the Architect are complete and meet all legal obligations under procurement law. G. In consultation with the Architect, oversee the construction bidding process to ensure compliance with public bidding requirements.