Plans, Specifications & Cost Estimates. A/E shall provide plans including, but not limited to, schematic, conceptual design and/or final construction documents suitable for permit approvals, public bidding and construction execution. A/E shall coordinate and ensure thorough quality assurance/ quality control on all subconsultants’ work packages without relying on the COUNTY’s input or discovery of any errors and omissions Work package acceptance does not imply approval of A/E errors or omissions. A/E shall provide project specifications including all categories for general, materials, execution and/or installation for each trade category as required in each project. A/E is responsible for working and coordinating with OCPM regarding the "front end" specifications that are governed by COUNTY law or directives, local codes and other legal mandates. Minimum specifications requirements shall follow the latest edition of CSI format. A/E shall provide cost estimates for all project design phases or as specified in the CTO. At a minimum, an accurate cost estimate shall be prepared based on the final construction bid documents. Estimates shall reflect accurate and detailed material quantities and current costs based on bidding climate. A/E shall prepare plans and specification in such form as to comply with the most current applicable laws, building codes, ordinances, manuals, and standards recognized by the COUNTY, Orange County Fire Authority, State, Federal and any applicable City or local government authority. If there is a conflict between policies, COUNTY polices shall control. A/E shall provide clarification of documents as requested by the COUNTY or any of its agencies.
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