Expand Medical Campus- Professional Services

The selected A/E shall furnish all expertise, labor and resources for complete design and construction period services for the project in accordance with the requirements of the A/E Manual. The following generally highlights the services that the A/E will be required to perform: A. Refine, clarify, and define the Agency’s project description, data, and requirements as necessary to develop a Schematic design of the project which meets the Agency’s requirements and is within the stipulated “design-not-to-exceed” construction budget. Respond to all DEB and other agency review comments and resolve outstanding design issues at the various phases by taking appropriate action in the design of the project. B. Develop a Preliminary Design submission consistent with the requirements of the A/E Manual. Respond to all VCCS, DEB and other agency review comments and resolve outstanding design issues prior to submission of construction documents. C. Provide complete construction contract documents with professional seals and signatures in accord with the procedures of the A/E Manual. Documents must be complete and ready for bidding not later than date established during negotiations and stated in the contract. D. Assure that the construction contract documents are in conformance with generally accepted architectural and engineering practices and comply fully with all applicable codes and regulations including, but not limited to, the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, and the accessibility standards referenced in the CPSM. E. Provide specifications which reflect current requirements, standards and product availability. F. Prepare an Environmental Impact Report. Where applicable, develop and prepare construction documents for an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and a Stormwater Management Plan. Obtain approvals from required Agencies. G. Where applicable, coordinate entrance design with and obtain approval from the Virginia Department of Transportation office having jurisdiction. H. Coordinate the design of utility connections with local utility provider and obtain necessary approvals. Agency will pay filing fees and connections charges, as required. I. Prepare A/E cost estimates for the project per the A/E Manual. J. Represent the Agency by presenting necessary oral and/or graphic presentations to State Agencies such as the Art and Architectural Review Board, the Division of Engineering and Buildings or any other group having interest in the project. K. Complete all forms and documents in formats required by the A/E Manual and process in accord with the Agency's instructions. L. Provide services to assist the Agency in the bidding and award of the construction contract. M. Provide services for the construction phase, as required by the A/E Manual, for the administration of the contract.