DESIGN SERVICES

Staff Design

• Develop specifications and drawings for construction and renovation contracts.
  
• Serve as contracting officer's technical representative (COTR) on construction renovation projects.
  
• Prepare rough order of magnitude and detailed cost estimates.

• Assist in developing statements of work for A&E; design services.
• Negotiate A&E; design contracts and fees.
  
• Contract for and administer A&E; design contracts.
  
• Provide independent reviews of A&E; design documents.
  
• Serve as liaison between client and A&E.;
  
• Attend coordination and progress meetings and represent clients.
  
  

• Review and approve construction schedule.
  
• Develop construction inspection schedule.
  
• Perform construction inspections.
  
• Perform contractor submittal reviews.
  
• Review contractor change requests.
  
• Review and approve requests for progress payments.

• Inspect site for mechanical, electrical, architectural and structural condition.
  
• Review for life-safety, accessibility and building code compliance.

Reports

Survey will be documented in a comprehensive report. Written reports will consist of an executive summary, prioritized list of findings, cost estimates and suggested schedule for repairs. Report will also include copies of field write-ups, photographic documentation of each finding and video tapes as needed.

Last Revised: June 16, 2003
Send Comments: Scott.G.Littlefield@noaa.gov