The scope of work provides for complete replacement of the deteriorated and leaking 3-story curtain wall systems totaling approximately 7,000 square feet of replacement at eight locations. The work will also provide limited interior repairs and replacement of finishes and equipment as necessary at interior surrounds, including ceramic tile/drywall, acoustic ceiling tile and baseboard heaters. The work will provide a watertight connection of new construction to the existing parapet wall above, including new flashing, and to the existing pedestrian bridges where present, the replacement of entrance doors and hardware associated with the curtain walls and exterior repairs to improve drainage at concrete entrance landings at grade. The A/E will need to determine if any components of this project are eligible for a utility company or other energy grant/rebate and will be responsible for preparing and submitting the grant application if the project qualifies for the rebate. The A/E is encouraged to include independent cost estimators on their teams to verify estimates are in line with current market conditions to avoid project bids that exceed the available funding for the project. A/E estimates should be updated and verified at each stage of the project in accordance with the Design and Construction Manual. Designers are reminded that their Professional Services Agreements make them responsible for providing a design that is within budget, and they can be held responsible for redesign of the project should bids received exceed project funding.
