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The University anticipates the project delivery method will be design/ bid /build. The selected firm shall work collaboratively with the University to maintain the project budget and scope, participate in value engineering as required, and recommend actions to expedite the schedule. A detailed scope of work will be negotiated with the selected firm and is expected to include the following. Coordination with the RCNR Team, Energy Office, Capital Projects and others to assess program requirements, existing conditions, access issues, and review available existing building and campus information. Incorporating necessary approvals into the construction design documents including but not limited to the Campus Committee for the Removal of Architectural Barriers (CCRAB), Campus Fire Marshall (CFM), and Campus Building Department (CBD). Work collaboratively with the University to maintain project budget and scope, value engineer as required, and recommend actions to expedite schedule. Detailed site/field evaluations to accurately understand existing conditions. Development of comprehensive design information to identify and coordinate MEP and life-safety scope with the existing building systems. Identification of accessibility-related scope, including but not limited to Accessible Path of Travel requirements for alterations, and Accessible Routes. Coordination with owner-provided equipment. Production of and coordination of comprehensive construction design documents. Development of code required signage design. Provision of cost estimates and updated cost estimates and collaboration with the University's consulting cost estimator who will act as a cost peer reviewer. Provision of construction administration services. Conduct site visits as required during the design phases and during construction administration. This request for qualifications not only concerns the selection of an Executive Architect, but sub-consultants should be included in RFQ submittals. The University reserves the right to approve or reject all sub- consultants to the consultant team. Deadline for questions: no later than 3:00p.m. Pacific, 05/17/2024. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.