Continuing Contract for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering Services

A. The scope of engineering work will be identified on a project basis and will vary depending on project needs. B. In addition to providing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering design services, the Professional Consultant may be required to coordinate with the following design disciplines to include, but not necessarily be limited to: Architectural, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering. It is also anticipated that the Professional Consultant and their Sub-Consultants shall provide Construction Administration for the Projects identified under this contract. C. Project scopes may include activities and tasks relating to new and existing structures for projects entailing new construction, remodeling, renovation, life safety, and maintenance/repair projects. D. Project scopes may include assisting School Board Staff in the development of District Design Standards. E. Project scopes may include undertaking existing facility assessments and evaluations to assist School Board Staff in the establishment of a district wide capital facility program. F. Project scopes may include performing the duties of a Design Criteria Professional for purposes of procuring Design/Build Services for the School Board. G. The Consultant shall utilize the District’s Master Library construction document management system. H. The scope of work for any project may involve all phases of project development and may include and not be limited to the following: 1. Preliminary Design a. Confirm School District’s goals and objectives through meetings/workshops. b. Conduct field survey to evaluate building systems and non-concealed conditions and concealed conditions to fullest extent possible without performing destructive activities. c. Prepare reports, details/sketches in latest version of AutoCAD, preliminary system schematics/layouts, estimates of probable costs and alternatives as requested or as directed by the School Board. d. Support School Board in obtaining required system testing and survey services necessary for the required scope of work. e. Review existing As-Built Documents archived by School Board. f. Review maintenance logs and interview appropriate School Board staff. g. Coordinate with the project Commissioning Agent, if applicable. h. Prepare Design details/schematics and related calculations. i. Present alternatives and provide recommendations and analyses of the advantages and/or disadvantages of each. j. Complete deliverables as identified by individual task orders. 2. Schematic Design through Construction Documents a. Prepare designs, calculations, plans, specifications, cost estimate and contract bidding documents in compliance with the most recent edition of the School Board Design Standards. b. Prepare Specifications and general provisions in Microsoft Word fully coordinated with the School District Design Standards, Owner/Contractor Contract and related Bid/Front End Documents (Division 0 & 1000) to be utilized for bidding and construction. c. Undertake coordination with local ordinances municipal agreements/requirements, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction over project. d. Further develop field survey documentation to evaluate non-concealed conditions and concealed conditions to fullest extent possible without performing destructive activities. e. The School Board shall typically review the work product and Construction Documents at Preliminary Design; sixty percent (60%); ninety percent (90%) and final design, or as specified by specific task order or as is deemed necessary by the School Board. f. All project calculations, supporting/reference information, correspondence, photos, Microsoft Office files, etc. shall be provided to School Board with the final submittal or upon request. g. Drawings shall be prepared in standard architectural scale using the latest version of AutoCAD or as directed by the School Board. h. Coordinate phasing delineations and requirements with Construction Manager/Contractor. i. Work with Construction Manager/Contractor to develop Schematic phase, Design Development phase and Final Construction Document phase Opinions of Construction Value. j. Coordinate with the Commissioning Agent, if applicable. k. Assist the School Board in performing constructability reviews of own plans and specifications at the discretion of School Board Staff. l. All project AutoCAD files (i.e. drawing, x-refs, blocks, fonts, pen styles, etc.) shall be provided to the School Board on CD, DVD format or via email at the discretion of the School Board. m. Complete deliverables at each phase as identified by individual task orders. 3. Permits a. Assist the School Board in obtaining approvals from applicable agencies. b. Respond to permit questions and comments generated by applicable agencies. c. Complete deliverables as identified by individual task orders. 4. Bidding Construction Documents a. Assist the School Board in answering bidder’s questions, attend pre-bid conferences, job walks, at the discretion of School Board Staff. b. Develop Addenda to address required changes to Bid Documents. c. Assist Owner/Construction Manager with bid review and recommendation for contract awards. 5. Construction Administration a. Attend pre-construction meeting and project progress meetings at the discretion of School Board staff. b. Assist the School Board and Construction Manager/Contract Administrator with interpretation of plans and specifications, analysis of changed conditions, development of corrective action, review/approval of shop drawings and provide “peer review” of other submittals at the discretion of School Board Staff. c. Provide periodic problem solving. d. Provide periodic construction observations/inspections. e. Review and approve Contractor Application for Payment f. Develop Substantial Completion Punchlist. g. Coordinate with the Commissioning Agent, if applicable h. Perform Final Inspection and Punchlist completion verification. i. Assist owner with obtaining and review all project closeout documentation. j. Undertake post-occupancy warranty walk through at time frame identified by owner.