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89 <br /> 3 <br /> C. Project Governance and Scope of Services <br /> The selected firm will be expected to manage both scopes of work as a unified project, <br /> maintaining consistent communication, collaborative planning, and coordination with Orange <br /> County leadership. The project will be overseen by an Owner Design Committee that <br /> includes representatives from Asset Management Services, the Sheriff's Office, and other <br /> relevant County departments. Final approval authority for all design and construction <br /> decisions will rest with the County Manager. <br /> Orange County is seeking a design partner who demonstrates deep expertise in justice <br /> system facility design and who shares the County's values of transparency, sustainability, <br /> operational excellence, and fiscal responsibility. The firm must be capable of delivering high- <br /> quality outcomes that align with the County's strategic vision and long-term public safety <br /> goals. <br /> Specific Tasks: <br /> • Meet with County representatives and/or other team members as needed to discuss <br /> the design concepts and coordinate the Firm's work. <br /> • Work with the Construction Manager at Risk on all aspects of the design, construction, <br /> and closeout process. <br /> • Review existing plans and documentation to become familiar with the original design <br /> capabilities and configurations. <br /> • Perform field investigations of the areas involved to gain a better understanding <br /> • of existing conditions. <br /> • Provide feasibility analyses or studies. <br /> • Provide construction documents, including drawings and specifications, suitable for <br /> review, permit, and bid. <br /> • Provide a timeline for the implementation and completion of this project. <br /> • Provide construction cost estimates. <br /> • Attend required meetings for approvals with local authorities having jurisdiction for a <br /> permit or board approvals when necessary. <br /> • Provide assistance with the bidding process and permitting to answer questions and <br /> provide plan revisions as required. <br /> • The Contractor will be responsible for all permit and inspection fees. <br /> • Provide oversight of the construction activities. <br /> • Provide shop drawing reviews and responses to RFIs. <br /> • Provide close-out phase services, including, but not limited to, submission of <br /> drawings, as-built drawings (in ACAD and PDF Formats), and other project-related <br /> documents. <br /> III. Project Background: <br /> A. John Link Government Services Center <br /> The John Link Government Services Center, located at 200 South Cameron Street in <br /> downtown Hillsborough, encompassing 25,991 sq. ft. and originally constructed in 1992, <br /> has historically served as the main administrative building for County Government. The <br /> building has steel framing with concrete floors, masonry facade, and metal/membrane <br /> roof. For over three decades, it has played a key role in County operations, providing <br />