Common use of Pre-Design Phase Clause in Contracts

Pre-Design Phase. Where applicable, the Consultant shall perform Pre-Design services to identify working parameters for the Project including site, budget and jurisdictional constraints, Consultant shall: Review District’s Program, schedule, constraints and criteria special equipment, systems and site requirements as required to develop the parameters for Schematic Design of the Project. Review all data pertinent to the Project including survey, site maps, existing facility plans, master planning plans and specifications, geotechnical reports and recommendations, soil testing results reports, and pertinent historical data, and other relevant information provided by District. Where applicable, validate existing plans and site conditions for the purpose of preparing as-built drawings of existing facilities where work shall be performed to ensure proper fit between new work and existing. Investigate and review applicable federal, state, local, and District standards, educational specifications, codes, and regulations pertaining to the proposed Project and identify design issues relating to functional opportunities, needs, directives and constraints imposed thereby. Such investigations shall include, but not be limited to local land use requirements, energy, historic, and neighborhood association groups who may have jurisdiction over or impact on the Project. Review existing utility connections on site and consult with applicable utility service providers to confirm availability and identify design solutions related to the provision of new, modification of existing, or capping and/or removal of abandoned utilities. Review such other reference information the District may provide.