Continuing Landscape Architecture and Planning Design Services

The City of Orlando has awarded a contract to GAI Consultants, Inc. for continuing landscape architecture and planning design services. The contract is for a term of three years, with an option to renew. The consultant will provide services for various city projects, including study and report phase, preliminary design phase, final design phase, bidding or negotiating phase, and construction phase. The consultant will also provide additional services, such as preparation of applications and supporting documents for private or governmental grants, loans, or advances. The contract includes provisions for payments, indemnification, insurance, and termination. The key services to be provided by the consultant include: • Study and report phase: The consultant will consult with the City to clarify and define the City's requirements for the project, and to review available data. • Preliminary design phase: The consultant will prepare preliminary design documents, including final design criteria, preliminary drawings, outline specifications, and written descriptions of the project. • Final design phase: The consultant will prepare final drawings and specifications for the project. • Bidding or negotiating phase: The consultant will assist the City in advertising for and obtaining bids or negotiating proposals for each separate prime contract for construction, materials, equipment, and services. • Construction phase: The consultant will consult with and advise the City and act as its representative during the construction phase. The contract is valued at an estimated $1,000,000, but the exact value is not specified in the contract document.