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~ .- architl:lcJure ,pli;lnnitlg 'tnterjor$sjgn --.- The City of Ramsey and County of Anoka must prepare and execute the necessary funding requests, relying on our estimates to cover anticipated costs. We will use the estimate to guide design concepts in this early phase. The development of the various schematic components, through meetings with the City/County representatives will clarify that the cost estimate will satisfy the needs of the project. Once preliminary estimates have been prepared, those estimates are a tool for the continuing project design phases. Our team is responsible for the establishment of primary construction "hard" costs as well as "soft" costs. For the City of Ramsey and County of Anoka, we will expand on the experience we have used successfully with other clients. Each primary team member will have responsibility to prepare cost estimates for their discipline. As well, they will review the entire estimate to review appropriate component parts and their relationships between disciplines. This provides for a more comprehensive collaborative model to ensure ~ccuracy. DESIGN: Programming: The program will define, in detail, the architectural program elements that will make up the license center and conference room at the Ramsey Municipal Center. A collaborative discussion between the City/County representatives and the design team will be organized throughout the process of developing the program. Consultant review and input will be included with the program including: storage spaces, meeting spaces, administrative spaces, customer service spaces, circulation patterns, audio-visual equipment space, and overall use and function in accordance with the programming needs established. Preliminary Concept Design: Based on an agreed-upon program for the facility, the design team will develop a schematic space concept and building block diagram. Functional analysis including access, security, and customer service will be provided. Schematic design concepts will be presented for review by City/County representatives. Preliminary design will be further developed incorporating findings from schematic phase, due diligence, and the preliminary construction cost estimate and presented for review by the City/County representatives. Final Design: Based on preliminary design approval, we will prepare final design documents and prepare recommendations for mechanical, electrical, and audio-visual systems. Finalization of the construction cost estimate and coordination of audio/visual disciplines final design will be performed to ensure the project requirements are met. We will continue our design process through permitting, by collaborating and reviewing AHJ comments and working with City/County representatives to incorporate changes necessary to meet the project needs.