A. The work under this contract will include, but will not be limited to, the development and implementation of a design and construction program for an approximately 35,000 +/- sq. ft. career and technical education facility and all work associated with the project including but not limited to: i. Architectural Design ii. Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Design iii. Communication and Security System Design iv. Structural Design v. Civil Engineering vi. Utilities Design vii. Energy Consulting viii. Lighting Design ix. Workspace and interior design and upfitting to include space planning, security, interior finishes, furniture, fixtures, and equipment, and interior storage. B. The selected firm shall be required to: i. Provide all design and construction administration services including siting investigations and geotechnical studies (if needed), preparation of plans, required permits, applications, and approvals, and appearances at public and other meetings related to the project or associated with those processes, in addition to other services required for any applicable regulatory approvals. ii. Establish a complete project timeline that meets the Owner’s completion goals from project design to building occupancy and operation and perform all other duties required of the architect consistent with the terms of this solicitation and any resulting contract. iii. Perform all engineering aspects to build the facility with consideration of impacts on the grounds and adjacent buildings. iv. Obtain any necessary approval and permits from Orange County and all other authorities with jurisdiction as needed. The Contractor is responsible for all permits relevant to this project. Orange County permit fees may be waived with prior approval. v. Consult with the appropriate OCPS staff regularly and as requested; investigate and become familiar with all the requirements of the project and summarize those findings in a report to the Owner. vi. Perform the Preliminary (schematic) Design phase of the work (within ninety (90) days of written report). vii. Perform the Design Development phase of the work. viii. Offeror will work with the Departments of Facilities and Information Technology to scope facility assets such as but not limited to telephone systems, security cameras, audio-visual systems, etc. ix. Perform the Design for Construction phase of the work (construction documents, bid documents). x. Perform the preliminary and maximum Construction Cost Estimate. xi. Provide all necessary design revisions and or modifications as required. xii. Assist in the bidding process including, but not limited to distributing bid packages, participating in pre-bid conferences, assisting with response to bidder’s questions, assisting in the evaluation process, assisting with construction contract technical specifications and related topics and providing any other services as detailed in any resulting contract. xiii. Provide Construction Administration services as requested. xiv. Provide all of the above on, or around, the dates provided by the Owner at the time of contract negotiations. xv. Make any presentations necessary to OCPS staff, the community, School Board, or other boards as deemed necessary by the Owner. xvi. During the first year of operation, coordinate, monitor, and resolve all warranty issues to the satisfaction of OCPS and provide a minimum of one (1) on-site tour with the Owner’s representative to observe the operation and performance of the facility and make recommendations for possible efficiencies. xvii. Ensure the design complies with relevant Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), National Fire Protection Association Standards (NFPA), American with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all other applicable codes and standards.
