Based on the requirements of the County, the consultant shall provide architectural services meeting all standards and codes used in design for basic services as required on projects as follows: - Pre-Design Evaluation - Consult with the County and other necessary and appropriate government entities, utilities, organizations, and persons in order to ascertain project requirements and review the program prepared by the County, recommending any necessary revisions. - Cost Estimating / Condition Survey and Report - Investigate, analyze and measure the existing facilities to determine the information necessary for project work. Measure and verify floor plans of existing buildings. Review existing system replacement studies (if applicable), analyze building envelope issues, County floor plans and drawings (as available) and make system recommendations. Prepare drawings and a report summarizing existing facilities and their condition. Prepare probable construction cost estimates to assist the County in the preparation of Capital Improvement requests. As part of the investigation, identify and document issues pertaining to any future project (accessibility, operations, impact, etc.), Assist in the identification of grant or alternate funding opportunities including preparation of documents required for compliance requested by Champaign County Administration. - Schematic Design - Upon receipt of written notification to proceed, prepare schematic designs for review and approval by the County. The schematic drawings shall show project design features. A detailed cost estimate separating labor and materials shall accompany the schematic drawings for each design option developed. Life-cycle cost estimates to be provided upon request. Advancement to next design phase pending County review of report, comments and Notice to Proceed. - Design Development - After the approval of the final schematic design submission, the County shall issue a written order to proceed with the Design Development phase. Submit detailed design drawings showing the general design, outline specifications, revised cost estimates, material cutsheets and material selection...
