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Single Exit Study The DOS's objectives for the consultant for this study include, but are not limited to: 1. Evaluate current building code requirements for multi-unit residential buildings above three stories, up to at least six stories. 2. Examine current building codes that allow for single-exit, single stairway multi-unit residential buildings above three stories, up to at least six stories, including but not limited to the City of New York. 3. Evaluate the feasibility of the design and installation of a single-exit in multi-unit residential new buildings. 4. Evaluate the technical criteria for single-exit buildings, including design features, mitigating factors, fire hazards, fire incident data, code requirements, alternatives, and restrictions including added features to reduce fire risk. 5. Estimate the potential cost savings of installing a single-exit building (including any proposed mitigating provisions) compared to current code requirements. 6. Examine any current or future code change proposals to the 2027 model building codes (including state and local governments) for single-exit, single stairway multi-unit residential buildings above three stories, up to at least six stories. 7. Assessment of impact(s) for single-exit buildings on local fire department response, capabilities, operations, and tactics. If appropriate, draft potential code provisions for consideration by the Code Council for incorporation of building codes for single-exit, single stairway multi-unit residential buildings above three stories, up to six stories, including any additional mitigating requirements to ensure the health, safety, and security of building occupants and first responders. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No Total MWBE Participation Goals: 30% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal: 6% Contract term: Two Years The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.