The contract is for structural engineering design services for the Fix the Bricks program, which aims to provide seismic retrofits for unreinforced masonry dwellings. The scope of work includes conceptual design, design development, estimates of construction costs, construction document preparation, and periodic construction administration services. The contract has a term of two years, with an option for a one-year extension. The City reserves the right to reject any or all statements of qualifications and interest or to waive any informality or technicality if deemed to be in the best interest of the City.
Key aspects of the contract include:
• The consultant will provide structural analysis and design plans and specifications for structural engineering services on structural Fix the Bricks projects.
• The consultant will attend formal meetings with the City departments, affected neighborhood councils, and property owners during the review process.
• The consultant will publish and distribute minutes of meetings within four days of the meeting.
• The consultant will prepare a final report summarizing the project design assumptions and calculations as well as stamped drawings.
• The consultant will make permanent "As Constructed Plans" for any specific work project from the redlines from the CONTRACTOR.