Final Design and Cost Estimate: Prepare a final design and cost estimate with an objective of designing to meet the County’s construction budget. Several design meetings are anticipated during final design and approval stages to review conceptual plans and address any questions from the design team. We anticipate these meetings would be at project kickoff, 20%, 50%, 90% and 100% completion in order to allow for the County’s review and input. 2.1.2 Review of existing mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire alarm systems to see what existing systems can be re-used and which systems need to be replaced. Example; several of the HVAC units are only a few years old and could possibly be reused. 2.1.2 Value Engineering & Sustainable Design: Incorporate Value Engineering & Sustainable (e.g. LEED Silver) principles throughout the design process, suggesting various ideas for the owner’s consideration. 2.1.3 Furnishings, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E): YMCA will be providing the FF&E. Selected firm shall consult with the YMCA and County to understand what equipment will be provided so building and playground space can be designed to accommodate the provided FF&E. 2.1.4 Site Planning, Zoning and Permits. Conduct work and prepare plans, submittals, and applications for any and all local, state and/or federal permits and approvals required to complete the project. The County has already obtained the required special exception permit to operate a group daycare facility on the site. 2.1.5 Final Design Presentation: The firm may be required to attend an Oversight Committee meeting which would include a presentation of the final design...
