The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department is seeking qualified Contractors to provide design services and grant assistance for FEMA Tornado Safe Room Design and Grants. PRE-DESIGN SERVICES The A&E Firm’s Scope of Work responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 1. The A&E Firm shall prepare financial data/information and conceptual/schematic plans and other materials, as authorized by the Sub-Applicant, to be used in community communications about the project. 2. A representative of the A&E Firm, selected by the Owner, will be present at reasonably scheduled meetings, as needed, with Sub-Applicant representatives and/or the public to answer questions regarding the Construction Project. 1.1.2 DESIGN PHASE SERVICES The A&E Firm’s responsibilities during these two stages of the Design Phase may include, but are not limited to: 1. Initial Design Stage: a. Prepare Schematic Design Documents for Construction Project for the Project leading to a recommended solution together with a general description of the Project, b. Prepare construction cost estimates and Total Construction Project cost estimates. c. Prepare preliminary material and time schedules, for approval of the Owner. d. Prepare Construction Budget for each project in conjunction with the Owner. 2. Final Design Stage: a. Prepare from the approved Schematic Design Documents, for approval by the Sub-Applicant, the Design Development Documents consisting of drawings and other documents to fix and describe the size and character of the entire Project as to structural, mechanical and electrical systems, materials, construction cost estimate, revised schedule, and such other essentials as may be appropriate b. Provide updated construction cost estimates. c. Compile and coordinate revised construction scheduling. d. Preparation of bid specifications and project manual, including paper and electronic copies. e. Assist in qualifying bidders. f. Develop contract documents. g. Identify and solicit long lead time items.
