FEB, Architect/Engineer/Construction Manager
FEB, Architect/Engineer/Construction Manager
The Board shall employ a registered architect/engineer/construction manager (referred to as “firm”) for the construction of new school buildings, additions to existing buildings, upgrades, or extensive renovation to District facilities. Architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical engineering plans for all District construction involving public health, welfare, or safety must be prepared by a registered professional firm and the work completed under the supervision of such a firm.
In the procurement of architectural or engineering services, the District will follow Board- approved purchasing and bidding policies, including qualifications-based selection and contract negotiation. Initial selection will be based on the demonstrated competence and qualifications of the person or firm who is to provide the services.
After the initial selection, District staff will prepare a contract at a fair and reasonable price for recommendation to the Board for approval. In negotiating the agreement, practices common in the profession shall be followed. Documents provided by legal counsel of Caplan & Earnest shall serve as the basis of the contract agreement. These standard documents may be modified if it is in the best interest of the school district.
The Board of Education shall execute a contract agreement with the firm which best serves the interest of the school district. A separate contract will be signed for each project. Each agreement will include a general description of the project, statements outlining specific services to be performed by the architect, requirements by the district, services to be performed jointly and the professional services fees.
The Board shall require legal counsel review prior to entering into a contract with the selected firm if extensive changes have been made to the standard documents adopted by the District.
Services provided by firms that receive facilities construction contracts will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Assistance in determining the physical requirements of the project and developing preliminary budgets.
- Preparation of detailed drawings, plans, and specifications, for the projects.
- Assistance in obtaining necessary approval by the State of Colorado, Department of Public Safety.
- Preparation of necessary forms and information to advertise the project for bid, assistance in bid opening, advice to the Board and awarding the contract.
- Supervision and administration of the construction phase of the project.
- Certification of payments to the contractor, advice as to final acceptance of the building.
- Authoritative, professional presentation of the building program to the public, especially with regard to costs and details of construction.
- Be available for such other services as required by the Board within the scope of an agreement.
Adopted prior to 1985
Revised June 6, 1988
Revised to conform with practice: July 13, 1988
Revised August 3, 1988
Revised October 5, 2005
Revised October 16, 2024
Legal References
- C.R.S. 12-4-101
- C.R.S. 12-4-102
Cross References
- DJB/DJC, Purchasing Procedures
- FEG, Construction Contracts Bidding and Awards