Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2.1.1. Contractor shall oversee design and construction services providing oversight management services consisting of all required project management skills associated with the design and/or construction phase(s) of various state projects and to ensure an optimum project including, without limitation, construction quality, cost control, and schedule control. 2.1.2. Responsibilities shall include: development and maintenance of a project schedule; project design oversight involving working with design consultant teams and user groups throughout the design process; permit applications and attendance at public hearings; coordination of bid process, including attendance at pre-bid meetings, oversight of bid process, and issuance of addenda; review of bid proposals and recommending contract awards; contract administration, general contractor oversight; coordination of commissioning agent, testing services and special inspection requirements; budget administration, coordination of project job meetings, coordination of all communications with building occupants and affected user groups,interior design coordination and furniture selection coordination, reporting requirements, and management of warranty issues, under the oversight and direction of an a BGS Project Manager, or the BGS Design and Construction Program Chief (DCPC). 2.1.3. Contractor shall also be responsible for reviewing various submittals,including, shop drawings,proposed change orders / change order requests, test results, and requisitions; communication with project consultants, client representatives,inspectors, contractors and others;overseeing the General Contractor’s work;and assisting with other project-related duties as assigned by the BGSProject Manager or the BGSDCPC.