1. Preparation of final design, plans, and specifications. 2. The securing of all necessary permits and clearances as applicable to comply with state and federal mandates. For this project, the architect will be required to provide architectural plans/drawings showing all dimensions drawn to current design standards and the required plans in order for the contractor to apply for permits. 3. Preparation of bid and contract documents, including advertising and bidding procedures, holding the bidders conference, bid openings, and evaluations. 4. Post-award services, including securing the construction firm’s certifications and review of specifications, warranties, operation manuals, and as-built drawings. 5. Construction services, including supervision/administration of construction, review of payment requests, change orders, and other coordination with the construction firm. Periodic construction review (at least one visit per week during regular working hours) and other work as required in assuring proper execution of the work. Periodic construction review must ensure that the construction firm’s methods of construction provide for the same. 6. Construction close-out, final inspection, project certification, and coordination with the City of Byron and the Middle Georgia Regional Commission to provide periodic updates to satisfy CDBG program requirements. 7. The architect shall fully understand the Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions of this project. All CDBG construction contracts furnished or prepared by the architect shall include the required language from the Department of Community Affairs. Further, the architect shall be responsible for obtaining all required BABA documentation (i.e., manufacturers’ certifications) during construction.
