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21 <br /> schnabel-eng.com 1 . Qualifications / Lake Orange Intake Tower 5 <br /> ... ................... <br /> 2.3 Concept Development and Reporting (Preliminary Design Report) <br /> We will use our extensive experience, information from field investigation(s), and analysis data <br /> discussed above to develop innovative, long-term solutions for the project that meet regulatory <br /> requirements, improve operation and maintenance, minimize impacts to the existing infrastructure, <br /> and streamline construction planning. <br /> Another consideration for the replacement intake system is instrumentation. We will coordinate <br /> with the County to develop instrumentation alternatives that improve operation, maintenance, <br /> security, and safety, and work with the existing data systems the County has. <br /> Schnabel will develop conceptual drawings (i.e., figures) for each intake rehabilitation/ <br /> replacement alternative presented. These figures will include a plan and typical section view of <br /> each alternative sufficient to show the intent and general layout. Preliminary engineer's opinion <br /> of probable construction costs (EOPCCs) will be developed for each alternative considering the <br /> factors discussed above and estimated quantities from the conceptual layouts. <br /> A Preliminary Design Report outlining the potential intake rehabilitation and/or replacement <br /> alternatives will be provided. The report will include the analysis of the existing conditions and <br /> alternatives, concept drawings, and preliminary EOPCC developed for each alternative. In addition <br /> to cost, the report will also include a comparison of the alternatives with respect to potential water <br /> supply impacts, construction schedule, temporary stream diversion and control of water, long-term <br /> operation and maintenance, aesthetics, potential permitting requirements and environmental <br /> impacts, and other qualitative factors. Following the issuance of this report, we propose to meet <br /> with the County to discuss the results of the alternatives analysis and discuss the path forward for <br /> design of the selected alternative. <br /> 3. TASK 3 — DEVELOPMENT OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS (DESIGN) <br /> After the County chooses a preferred intake rehabilitation or replacement alternative solution, we <br /> will begin detailed design and development of the of the construction and permitting packages. <br /> Most design projects of this size and scope include multiple design milestones. We will work <br /> closely with the County during the proposal development phase to define the desired milestones. <br /> At a minimum we propose at least one interim (e.g., 60%) design submittal to provide the County <br /> with a design progress set and the opportunity to provide formal review comments. We will also <br /> meet with the County to review the design documents prior to submission of the permitting <br /> packages to the regulatory agencies and issuance of the design and bid documents to prospective <br /> contractors. We also propose routine coordination calls with County throughout the design <br /> process to support decision-making and promote a more efficient design process. <br /> Design deliverables will include a design report, design drawings, technical specifications, an <br /> updated EOPCC, and an updated construction schedule estimate. The design report will present <br /> the design basis and the investigations and analyses performed to support the design. The <br /> drawings will include plans, sections, profiles, details, cross-references, and explanatory notes <br /> and scale sufficient for bidding and constructing the project. The technical specifications will be <br /> developed using the CSI format to delineate the technical requirements for the project work, <br /> materials, installation requirements, and acceptable tolerances. <br /> 4. TASK 4 — PERMITTING <br /> Our team has significant experience obtaining the approvals and permits for modifications <br /> like those that may be required for the intake rehabilitation or replacement at Lake Orange <br /> Dam. Though permitting is shown as a separate task in this SOQ, we propose that permitting <br /> be performed in parallel with design to avoid unnecessary delays and costs. As such, we will <br /> communicate with the various regulatory agencies throughout the design process so that they are <br /> not presented with any surprises, and they understand when they will receive the applications and <br /> County's desired schedule for implementing the improvements. During this phase or other phases, <br /> Build Better.Together. <br />