The awarded firm will provide all tasks in accordance with the AIA B101 Owner Architect Agreement and AIA A201 General Conditions of Contract, both as modified by Owner. The term Architect is interchangeable with Engineer. Additionally, the tasks shall include - 2.1.1 Preliminary Design and Cost Estimate: Prepare preliminary design and cost estimate. 2.1.2 Prepare Bidding Documents: After approval of the preliminary design by the owner, prepare final design for the owner’s approval. Prepare the bidding documents for the technical portion of the project. Present to Owner for Final Approval. 2.1.2 Finalize Bid Documents: Finalize the bidding documents using all appropriate input from the owner. 2.1.3 Pre-Bid Meeting: Conduct the on-site, pre-bid meeting for the general contractors and their sub-contractors. Answer all technical questions, in writing. 2.1.4 Bid Addenda: Assist in issuing all necessary technical bid addenda as requested. 2.1.5 Bid Evaluation: Provide award recommendation. 2.1.6 Construction Period: Provide the basic architectural/engineering services, as defined by the AIA throughout the construction period, unless otherwise directed by the owner. 2.1.7 Project Close Out: Assist with all normal project close out activities, as defined by the AIA, and include both hard and electronic copies of the As-Built documents. 2.1.8 Permitting. 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 following all regulations pertaining to a Skilled Nursing Facility. 2.1.9 Codes to follow: Codes to following include all NFPA 70, 72, 90, 99, 101 and DHS 132 Nursing Home Codes.
