CONSULTANT BASIC SERVICES

Needs Assessment/Programming

• Assemble design requirements, goals and objectives in an orderly manner relating to desired organizational structure, projected staff growth patterns, desired design and furniture philosophies.

• Determine desired adjacencies and work flow patterns.

• Define individual workplace needs, community/shared space requirements, support space areas and their desired relationships with one another.

• Conduct regular reviews culminating with Client approval.

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Space Planning, Interior Design and Architecture

• Prepare schematic diagrams representing proposed organization of all needs assessments components.

• Systematically refine plans to clearly represent all staff and other programmed spaces in the desired adjacency relationships.

• Develop and present total interior and exterior concepts including architectural character and detail, finishes, special constructions and the like.

• Conduct regular reviews culminating with Client approval.

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Contract Documents and Construction Costing

• Prepare drawings, specifications and other documents which represent in detail the requirements for construction.
• Coordinate work with selected consultants to prepare similar documents.
• Review documents with agencies having authority for acceptance.
• Assist in obtaining construction costs for the Work and in preparation of the contract for construction between Client and Contractor.

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Contract Administration

• Visit the site on a regular basis to be familiar with the progress and quality of the Work.
• Routinely advise the Client of the Work progress, documenting field decisions and/or conditions which modify the issued documents.
• Process applications for payments, shop drawings, change requests and the like.
• Conduct a final review of the Work, noting visible nonconforming items and upon subsequent acceptance, recommend final payment. 

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CONSULTANT ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Furniture Services

• Evaluate, inventory and recommend existing furniture and equipment for potential reuse.
• Define and recommend new individual workplace, community and support space furniture products.
• Coordinate new furniture product and finish selections with interior décor.
• Orchestrate the procurement of new furniture, furnishings and equipment.
• Oversee installation of all purchased items, checking for completeness and damage.
• Recommend payments to vendors based on completeness of Work.

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Communications Cabling

• Interact with designated voice and data representatives to define operating parameters, desired distribution flexibility, criteria for product specifications and installation.
• Develop a system for distribution of cabling throughout the project in an organized manner.
• Prepare documents, specifications and obtain proposals from cable installation contractors.
• Monitor cable installation, and coordinate installation of new equipment or relocation of existing equipment.
• Recommend payments to vendors based on completeness of Work.

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Relocation Management

• Identify existing furniture, furnishings and equipment to be relocated.
• Develop a comprehensive, sequenced schedule for relocation.
• Prepare documents, specifications and obtain proposals from moving contractors.
• Explain personnel responsibilities and provide packing directions to all employees.
• Provide representation at both current and new site to ensure quality control and professionalism by all involved.
• Conduct a post-occupancy review for necessary adjustments.
• Recommend payments to vendors based on completeness of Work.

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Accessory Selection and Procurement

• Determine products to reuse or acquire which compliment and complete the décor, including but not limited to artwork, interior plantscape, signage and desk accessories. Where artwork may be involved, relocate existing and install new.
• Define existing furniture items for reuse that require reupholstering or refinishing, procure products as necessary and arrange for work to occur.
• Procure selected items and see to the proper delivery and installation

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