Common use of Design Manual Phase Clause in Contracts

Design Manual Phase. a. Prepare preliminary plans of the Project, including elevations and/or sections, which plans shall be based on the approved schematic design, and the Fund's comments and changes, and shall fully develop graphically the design, scope and concept of the various systems of the Project. b. Prepare outline specifications describing building systems, performance criteria, design and composition of all components and systems, and such other work and details as may be required to complete the design of the Project. c. Show all relevant furniture, furnishings and equipment, and layouts of all rooms and spaces in the Project. d. With respect to any building, prepare an analysis of the relationship of the designed gross and net square foot areas to programmed areas of the Project. e. Prepare study perspectives and models illustrating in detail the architectural design of the Project. f. Prepare a detailed cost estimate based upon a quantity takeoff of all work necessary for the complete construction of the Project, which estimate is hereinafter referred to as the "Design Manual Cost Estimate". The Design Manual Cost Estimate shall be in sufficient detail to demonstrate to the Fund that the work designed is within the Fund's Program Budget. g. Prepare scope descriptions and cost estimates of such feasible design alternatives as will allow for construction contract award flexibility. h. Prepare a Design Manual Report acceptable to the Fund, incorporating design decisions, preliminary plans, outline specifications, cost estimate, time schedules and such other information required by the format of the Design Manual Report. i. At the request of the Fund, present the Design Manual Report to State University of New York and Fund representatives.