A and E On-Call Architectural Building Design and Related Construction Support Services

DVBE-5%. The Consultant shall perform consultation, research, professional and technical services required for Building Design Support Services, including, but not limited to, site investigations, inspections, analysis, and reports, on an “on-call” basis to support the Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Engineering Services, Structures Design Program, District 59, for phase 0, phase 1, and phase 3 for the design of new and existing Caltrans building and transportation-related facilties projects including all appurtenances. The Caltrans Contract Manager shall assign specific work to the Consultant to assist the Caltrans work force through the issuance of Task Orders describing in detail the services to be performed. The Consultant shall only perform work that is assigned in an authorized Task Order. The Contract does not guarantee that a Task Order shall be issued. The Consultant may provide services to Caltrans including, but not limited to, Engineering Studies producing Project Development and Design products and deliverables to support the preparation of the Project Report (or Project Report equivalents), Project Approval report, including site visits, site inspections, design calculations, quality reviews, constructability reviews, developing Design Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E); support to the Office Engineers during project Advertisment and Award; and designer support during the construction phase.