Specifications include, but are not limited to: A design-build concept will be used whereby the County, through a RFP process, shall select one firm to design/build for this project. The final architectural style, material and construction quality, and cost of the project shall be developed through a series of staff/board committee and designer/builder work sessions. This will enable the project to be developed through a progression of decisions. The Proposer will arrange for the Owner’s review and obtain approvals of design documents at specified intervals during design development. The Proposer will conduct progress review meetings with the Owner to include: • Schematic conceptual reviews • Design Development reviews • Construction Document development reviews CODES, PERMITS, FEES AND INSPECTIONS • The Proposer will be responsible to ensure that the design details and construction methods meet all applicable code requirements. It is not the intent of this RFP to violate any codes or laws. In the event of an inadvertent conflict between this RFP’s requirements and codes and/or laws, the Proposer shall comply with all codes and laws. • The Proposer will interface with local authorities, and utility companies as required. • The Proposer will identify and obtain all reviews and permits applicable to the design and construction. • The Proposer will pay all fees, including but not limited to: building permit fees and plan review fees. EXECUTION OF THE WORK The Proposer will complete the following: • develop schematic conceptual designs • develop construction documents • execute and hold all subcontracts • provide all labor, materials and equipment • perform all construction work • obtain the Owner’s review and approval of all submittals during construction. • conduct periodic construction progress meetings with the Owner • participate in substantial completion inspections. • obtain the Certificate of Occupancy. • complete punch work and perform or provide all other services and tasks necessary to complete and close out the scope of work. Square Footage – The single story facility should have approximately 5702 square feet of heated/cooled space. Fire Safety – provide sprinkler protection (if required by code), built in, hardwired, rechargeable battery powered emergency lighting to facilitate safe movement and egress during power failures and fire separation between mixed occupancies, as required by code. Exterior – • Low maintenance landscape shrubs and plants and sod • Roof – fiberglass shingle with 30-year warranty • Minimal night lighting for walkways and parking lot that meets code • Security lighting • Possible asphalt paving or resurfacing of existing parking lot to include lined parking spaces. • ADA entrance and accessible routes Interior – • Suspended ceilings shall provide sufficient space above the ceiling tiles for duct work, sprinklers, utilities and cable trays • One coat of paint primer and two coats of premium interior paint • ADA compliant bathrooms • Small kitchen-break room – cabinetry, sink and space for refrigerator. County will provide refrigerator.