Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. DESIGN SERVICES a. Define program, space needs and Project scope. This phase will involve meetings with Owner for program development. b. Develop schematic designs Owner’s comment and approval. c. Create detailed plans for material selections, mechanical systems, plumbing systems, electrical/control systems and final design. d. Prepare a final design plan based on the input received from the Owner. 2. PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES a. Manage design planning for the work, selection of materials and systems, construction feasibility, materials and labor availability, time requirements, costs, alternative designs and materials, budgets and economics. b. Prepare scheduling, cost estimates, value-engineering recommendations, review documents for constructability, and provide alternative options for sequencing of the work. c. Provide estimating and cost control services. Provide recommendations to the Owner for keeping costs within the Project budget. Prepare any required updated estimates and estimate reconciliations at major design milestones. Develop a Project budget and reporting system and provide monthly cost status reporting, including cash flow projections. d. Review documents for completeness, adequate detailing, compliance with program and adherence to codes or applicable agency requirements. e. Implement a cost-loaded scheduling system for use during the preconstruction and construction phases. f. Implement all long-lead procurement items and recommend and implement an early purchase phase project approach, if warranted.
