Common use of Architecture Clause in Contracts

Architecture. Architecture services include, but are not limited to, the provision of schematic design, design development and construction documents: building program outline, alternative building design concepts, specific building design (e.g. site plan, floor plan, roof plan, sections, details, etc.), Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&Es) for site, landscape, floor plans, space planning, cost estimating, schedules and phasing plans, building permits & other entitlement approvals, energy efficiency (LEED), MEP and/or other required features specific to the project. A/E shall also provide pre-design services such as project scoping, visioning, program review, establishing budget requirements, review of existing policy or other project background documents (i.e., CEQA), and coordination of kick-off meetings. A/E shall make as many visits to a project site as necessary to properly prepare documents as described in the CTO at no additional charge to the COUNTY. Architecture services shall include bidding, construction and post construction services as specified in the CTO. Examples of these services are: bid review, respond to questions during the bid period, attendance at pre-bid, pre-construction and construction meetings; review and response to contractor inquiries and deliverables (including by not limited to material and samples and product submittals, shop drawings, RFls, construction, schedule, contractor’s pay request and change orders); site visits during construction to resolve issues; provide recommendation for issue resolution; addenda & bulletin issuance; review of punch list & close-out documents; and review of contractor redline “as-builts."