The project consists of an 8,000 GSF free-standing building connected to the existing Chemical Engineering Building via a bridge. The building will give the department more presence on campus. In addition to a new entry, the atrium is intended to create a space for interaction, innovation and collaboration. The building will provide much needed office space, conference room and student collaboration space.
The scope of services shall include design phase peer review; completion and maintenance of the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) document; development of the Commissioning Plan, Commissioning Specifications, and Systems Manual; and construction phase pre-functional, functional, and performance testing for mechanical, electrical, building automation, and building envelope systems. The consultant shall also support project efforts to achieve higher-than-normal energy efficiency and attain (Gold) LEED certification.
Blanket professional liability insurance will be required for this project in the amount of $1,000,000.