Specifications include, but are not limited to: The successful Offeror, who may hereinafter be referred to as "offeror", shall perform architectural design services for the County for this project. These services include: A. Architectural Design - Using the concept plan as a building block, advance the project from schematic design to full 100% project design. Included in this step are detailed drawings, architectural design (including civil and foundational) narrative, mechanical electrical and plumbing narrative, site engineering narrative, technological narrative (including audiovisual and acoustic), project manual outline, and other related documents. An identification of permitting requirements from the Commonwealth level should be part of this step, as is incorporation of standards for building design pursuant to Section 15.2-1804.1 of the Code of Virginia, as amended as of July 1, 2024. An additional space needs assessment is not required and departments should be assigned to space in the building based substantially on the concept plan. Design services should also include landscape services as well as interior design and finish selections. B. Bid Document Preparation - At the appropriate step in the design process, prepare construction bid documents and any addenda, interface with prospective bidders, work with the County to solicit construction bids, provide an analysis of such bids, and make a recommendation to the County on the responsible bidder. C. Construction Administration - Oversee the submission of construction drawings, hold construction meetings, scrutinize contractor costs and change order submissions, and make recommendations to County Administration on payment of pay-apps and approval of change orders. If the project may need Special Inspection Services, the selected architectural design firm should ascertain such need.
