2.1. Phase 1- provide a partial design that represents 35% of the design work that will allow the agency to provide a high-level overview of the Construction, including cost estimates, for the purpose of securing additional federal funding, including all engineering and architectural disciplines to prepare construction bid documents for West Virginia State Purchasing. Key design elements include utilizing energy efficient, economically and maintenance friendly equipment. 2.2. Architect will provide all geotechnical work to include any necessary drill borings, designer shall be responsible for researching and investigating the location of existing underground and above ground utilities, and to provide drawings and specifications of all utility and road infrastructure as needed and directed by the owner and/or state agency, utility company or other approval authority for Bluefield, West Virginia. 2.3. Phase 2- If federal funds are secured and Phase 2 is authorized by the Agency, Phase 2 would require the selected Vendor to complete the following. (1) Design completion- vendor will complete the remainder of the project design with owner approvals required at 65%, 95% and 100% of construction bid drawing and specification completion. All designs must meet current building codes and military force protection and construction codes and regulations. (2) Competitive bid assistance- vendor will assist agency in the competitive bidding process for construction as needed, with responses to contractor questions and answers, design/specification modifications, and addenda preparation. (3) Construction Administration- vendor will perform construction administration services during construction of the project.
