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Proposal for Façade Consulting <br />The Gateway Center <br />228 Churton St. <br />Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br />BECS #20250551 <br />November 5, 2025 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />BECS is now a Lerch Bates Company <br />Firm License Number: P-2493 WeAreBECS.com · LerchBates.com  BECS will prepare Drawings in compliance with Building Code requirements, including details of sufficient Level of Detail <br />to clearly describe the scope and extent of repairs identified previously and agreed to by the Client. Although not <br />anticipated, if unforeseen conditions are discovered after the commencement of the work that will require extensive <br />detailing beyond what is described in this Proposal, BECS may require additional fees to cover the unexpected increase <br />in effort. In this circumstance, BECS will inform the Client immediately. <br /> BECS will prepare Specifications. The Specifications will include general administrative requirements, contractual <br />information, and technical specifications about the scope of the design. Specifications will be formatted as full 3-part, <br />MasterFormat type sections . Specifications will name specific products as the “basis-of-design”. <br /> BECS will deliver 2 Drawing submissions for Client review at the following milestones: 75% progress set and 100% Bid <br />Documents. <br /> BECS will conduct Virtual Design Review Meetings with the Client during Task 2 to review the design's development. <br /> BECS will attend up to 2 Virtual Stakeholder meetings with the Client to address Stakeholder questions. <br /> This deliverable is intended for bidding purposes only. During the completion of the bidding process and before the <br />contract award, the Task 2 deliverable may require revisions to document items changed or negotiated material delivery <br />lead times, schedule, or other considerations. The Task 2 deliverable is not intended as a permit or construction <br />document. <br /> <br /> A Project Manual will be developed that may include: <br />o Invitation to Bid <br />o Instructions to Bidders <br />o Bid Forms <br />o Administrative Provisions <br />o Scope of Work <br />o Technical Specifications <br />o Drawings <br />o Bond Requirements <br />o Insurance Requirements <br />o Warranty Information <br />o AIA Format /Owner Contract Form <br />o General Conditions (AIA Format) <br /> <br />TASK 3A – BIDDING SERVICES <br /> BECS will consult with the Client to establish a list of 3-5 qualified bidders. BECS will then provide the client with a written <br />list of pre-approved bidders for this type and complexity project for their review and approval. We will also suggest dates <br />and times for the prebid meeting and bid receipt. <br /> Once the client approves the bidder’s list, pre-bid meeting date/time, and bidding period, BECS will arrange an on-site <br />pre-bid meeting with the pre-approved Contractors. The Client and Client’s representatives, building engineer, <br />Contractors, and BECS will attend. <br /> Prepare and distribute the required bid addenda. BECS will respond in written format to questions and clarifications <br />requested by the bidders and the Client. <br /> Bids will be sent to the Client, with a copy to BECS. BECS will review the bid results and provide a letter summarizing the <br />contractor bids received and our recommendations for selecting a contractor. <br /> BECS will attend a virtual meeting with the Client or Client’s representative to review the bids and discuss repair <br />scenarios, costs, project duration, etc. We will answer questions and provide clarifications needed or asked by the Client <br />and the overall Project Team. <br /> Following our meeting, BECS will act upon the direction provided by the Client, including notifying bidding Contractors <br />of the Client’s decision regarding Contractor selection. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 48513E52-49F8-4485-A0EA-CA6398A3A6E9