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To begin the Design Development phase, we will review the deliverables that were the end result of the Schematic Design phase with the staff of Little Canada, to ensure that the project is developing as anticipated by all parties. We will also synthesize the facility staff suggestions with any other pertinent parties of the City to ensure all parties are still in clear agreement of the objectives and potential outcome of the project. At this point in the design process we should have a clear understanding of the overall project design options and a basic understanding of the overall cost of the project. At this point we can collectively evaluate the potential for the City Hall renovations, and decide upon the scope of renovations that may be included in the project which will allow the City to remain within its proposed budget. Our team clearly recognizes the importance of utilizing technical, site - specific data to support our design and engineering plans. Therefore any site data that is gathered by the City's Geotechnical consultant will enable us to effectively evaluate our Schematic Design documents, consider design alternatives, re- evaluate the proposed elements and better inform our Design Development plans. Additionally, we will incorporate the feedback from the City and any proposed modifications (from Schematic Design review) so we can proceed with design and continue to achieve the City's project objectives. During Design Development, we will draw upon our extensive experience with successfully completed past equipment maintenance, shop, office, and storage facility projects, along with maintenance systems projects. In doing so, we will apply innovation to our design by utilizing the best suited equipment maintenance systems, efficient planning, equipment storage models, sustainable design features, mechanical and electrical systems integration, sustainable materials, and our overall knowledge base. One of the distinguishing attributes of our design process is the incorporation of our "real world" constructability review, based on our extensive Public Works experience. During this review, we will carefully evaluate the efficiencies that can be gained during construction and explore alternative strategies. Additionally, we will create mitigation plans for possible conflicts that may arise including planning for any long -lead items that have been identified. Our team will coordinate with the Construction Manager to provide an updated construction cost estimate, again based on real world examples. The Design Development services will include updated documents for building designs, site design, landscape design, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing designs, structural design, maintenance equipment design, coordination with the City Civil Engineer, demolition /removals, City staff coordination, sustainability components, and coordination with the Construction Manager. 37 9