Common use of Architecture Design Services Clause in Contracts

Architecture Design Services. The scope of work includes architecture and facilities engineering design services for new construction and/or rehabilitation of public facilities and/or publicly funded facilities. Consultant shall provide all related services including but not limited to the following: • Architectural design for new public buildings, public parks, playground equipment and shade structures • Architectural design for renovation and/or expansion of existing public buildings • Architectural design for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades • Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Inspections • Heating, cooling, ventilation, refrigeration, and environmental management system design • Electrical, plumbing, and miscellaneous mechanical system design including alternative energy systems (e.g. solar water heating, solar photovoltaics, wind, etc.) • 3D Modeling and simulations • Civil improvement (sewer, water, drainage, and grading) design • Seismic studies and building envelope evaluations Consultant must have a demonstrated ability to: • Design and prepare conceptual and master plans • Prepare schematic design through construction-level design documents • Submit to and receive approval from authority having jurisdiction of construction documents • Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates • Prepare specifications and other bid documents • Public outreach/community engagement • Conduct community design charrettes • Conduct and document pre-bid and construction meetings • Provide construction support • Review and answer RFI’s and submittals • Prepare record drawings and close out approvals/authorization • Prepare reports and give presentations to various public bodies, including City Council A record of community involvement and consensus building in the design process is essential. Consultant shall have knowledge of relevant building codes including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Consultant shall proactively identify and address all code required ADA improvements for each construction project. Consultant shall have the ability to provide LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) services. Consultant shall have a thorough knowledge of green building principles, particularly those for the USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDTM) rating system. Current City policy requires all facility new construction and rehabilitation projects exceeding 5,000 square feet to be LEED Certified, at minimum. Design projects of a smaller scope should also aim to achieve these objectives, although they may not be submitted for certification. Therefore, consultant should be able to conduct (or coordinate closely with other consultants, in conducting) all of the required design, construction, and post construction-phase tasks associated with documentation of the sustainable design elements incorporated in each project, following LEED guidelines. Consultant shall be expected to deliver completed and approved design assignments on or ahead of approved schedules and through electronic submittals. All designs shall be prepared and submitted in a manner that ensures a complete design approved by the Chief Building Official and/or City Engineer with no more than three plan check submittals. Consultant must be proactive and knowledgeable of all regulations required for project acceptance. Consultant shall be an advisor, advocate, and produce a product with the best interest intended for the City within the required schedule and project budget. All work shall be done in conformance with applicable City, State and Federal laws, latest versions of City Design Manuals, City Standard Plans, Caltrans manuals and policies, Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications, APWA Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction “Greenbook,” Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and California Building Codes, all as revised and amended. All contract documents shall be prepared under the responsible direction and supervision of appropriate State of California licensed/registered professionals. Prepare all exhibits and plans in AutoCAD (or equivalent) format consistent with the City’s Design Manuals. Provide electronic copies in pdf format and CAD (wherever applicable). City projects requiring Caltrans approval will require consultant to conform to Caltrans policies and mapping standards unless directed otherwise.