Specifications include, but are not limited to: Phase I – Conceptual & Schematic Design - 2.2.1 The A/E shall evaluate the suitability of existing building elements, materials and equipment for reuse in the renovated project. Reasonably accessible areas shall also be observed by the A/E or its consultants to evaluate existing major mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. Any of the foregoing considered to be economically reusable shall be reported to COUNTY and/or OR and may be reused unless directed otherwise by COUNTY and/or OR. 2.2.2 The A/E shall provide sufficient, alternative design solutions on major design features to allow COUNTY and/or OR to ascertain that the recommended design achieves a practical programmatic and economic solution, within the limitations of the authorized program, schedule and budget. Include staffing and occupancy considerations provided by COUNTY and/or OR. 2.2.3 Basis of Design (BOD): The A/E shall meet with and interview the appropriate COUNTY’s personnel to gather and coordinate information used to form the Basis of Design document. The document will include criteria for the types of spaces anticipated by the building program information. These interviews and meetings will inform the refinement of program, goals and objectives, vision and image, and design criteria for the facility. The A/E will develop and investigate design constraints established by codes and standards that are in effect at the project providing an evaluation of the effects on the project’s development. Site constraints will be documented by the COUNTY or it’s consultants or contractors concerning utility corridors, easements, views, and connector criterion...
