1. Feasibility studies If CLIENT is considering relocating, renovating or refit the existing office the CONSULTANT shall help CLIENT, make sense of the options by completing feasibility studies of the potential sites. First, to develop an understanding of: - Business functions
- Space needs
- Immediate space requirements
- Anticipated future growth
CONSULTANT then reviews CLIENT’S current facilities, and all proposed facilities. For this, taking a complete tour of all the sites and review the basic building services and then evaluating the different sites based on CLIENT’s business function and space needs. Finally, CONSLUTANT will provide a complete Feasibility Study and Space Analysis Report that outlines: - The disadvantages and benefits of each site
- The approximate number of offices and/ or workstations available for each site
- The preliminary plans of each site
- professional opinion as to which space best meets needs
2. Base building and lease analysis The Consultant will study the lease stipulations pertaining to all items that affect the renovation and construction of the project. In addition, reviewing the existing conditions of your space including: - Walls
- Lighting systems
- Electrical system
- HVAC systems/ present Air Conditioning system
3. Design Concept Development and Planning - Prepare an initial design concept and advise the client on the following:
- the intended space provisions and planning relationships
- proposed materials and building services
- the technical and functional characteristics of the design
- Check for conformity of the design concept with the statutory restrictions and rights of
- the site specifically with respect to the allowed use of the site.
- Review the anticipated costs of the project against the approved budget
- Review the project program.
4. Drawings for Approval The Consultant will provide all necessary drawing for approvals from any Government or private authorities only if required. 5. Construction Drawings & Specifications After the approval of preliminary and developed architectural design by the CLIENT, CONSULTANT will perform detail architectural design and prepare working drawings for construction. The drawings shall include- - Architectural working drawings and details of components with blow-up drawings where
necessary will be provided. - Prepare appropriate documents consisting of drawings, technical specifications, schedules and other necessary materials that detail the requirements of the interior and/ or exterior construction work for the project
- Provide project consultants the appropriate information regarding the proposed architectural and interior design work in order to produce comprehensive design and engineering documents
- Architectural plans and details of joinery work [e.g. door and window, floor and wall-finishes and paint specification etc.
6. Finishes & Material Selections & Schedules The Consultant will ensure that all finishes and materials selections meet the Specifications and: - Are appropriate to your specific business criteria
- Meet all necessary safety standards
- Are aesthetically appropriate for your project
- Are feasible within your project budget
Based on the material listings all detail material schedule will be provided by the consultant. 7. Furniture Evaluation and Specification The Consultant will help to specify furniture that best meets requirements, needs and culture, also sourcing the best products for the project and work closely with manufacturers and dealers on Client’s behalf. We help ensure a successful order and installation is achieved while keeping your budget in mind. 8. Electrical, Voice/Data and server work & detail coordination The Consultant will specify the installation locations for all electrical, voice, data and locations and wiring plans. The Consultant will be working in collaboration with the concerned IT Department or assigned Electrical Engineers from Client to establish the specifications for all the necessary cabling and other networking. 9. Reflected Ceiling plans & Lighting Layouts The Consultant will provide lighting diagram in the reflected ceiling layout which will resemble: - Installation locations and specifications for all the lighting, switching and controls necessary for your project.
Will provide: - Construction details and information regarding any specialty ceiling elements.
Will work: - In collaboration with concerned Engineers or technical persons to verify the locations of any HVAC ceiling components or air conditioning systems.
10. Perspective / 3D views The Consultant will provide or show three dimensional views or 3D views of major design areas or any detail area or products, or as per requirements for better understanding of Client. 11. Documentations, Scheduling and Procurement Budget and Preparations a) Prepare documentation sufficient for local authority submission: - co-ordinate technical documentation with the consultants and complete primary co-ordination
- prepare specifications for the works
- review the costing and programme with the other concerned consultants
- Obtaining the client’s authority and submit documents to the local authority for approval.
b) Complete the construction documentation and proceed to call for tenders: - Obtain the client’s authority to prepare documents to procure offers or bidding documents for the execution of hiring vendors or suppliers.
- obtain offers for the execution of the works
- evaluate offers and recommend on the award of the building contract
- prepare the contract documentation and arrange for the signing thereof
12. Help prepare the BOQ as per the UNDP format for the firm hiring Based on the feasibility studies, design concept and drawing and choice of appropriate finishes and materials as well as furniture, the consultant will help the client prepare a detailed BOQ based on which the client will carry out an independent procurement process to hire a firm. The firm subsequently will be responsible for conducting the renovation as per approved designs and layout. 13 Construction & Contract Administration CONSULTANT will be co-operative throughout the project in order to meet the CLIENT’s requirement. This will include: -Project advisory to the contractor -Provide additional information as needed CONSULTANT shall prepare As-built drawings and shall attend meeting on site as required before official handover of the project in done. 3. Document Submittal Drawings Print of working drawings 2 sets |