Common use of Design-Build Firm's Responsibility with Respect to Design Clause in Contracts

Design-Build Firm's Responsibility with Respect to Design. 1) In fulfilling its obligations under this Section, Design-Build Firm shall employ Architects and Engineers of the appropriate specialties for proper preparation of the Project Drawings and Specifications, including structural, mechanical, electrical, soils (excepting existing environmental contamination and based upon soil boring reports furnished to Design-Build Firm by County), civil and such other specialties as are reasonably required. All such professional services shall be performed by appropriately State of Florida licensed personnel. Design-Build Firm takes responsibility for the proper performance of such architectural and engineering services. 2) The Design-Build Firm shall prepare and the County shall approve a Design Phase schedule as follows: (a) PHASE 1 - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT In Accordance with the Design Criteria Package, the Design-Build Firm shall prepare design development documents to fix the size and character of the Project as to structural, mechanical and electrical systems, materials, and other appropriate essential items in the Project. These development documents shall be the basis for the design and Construction of the Project.