FEB

 

SELECTION OF ARCHITECT

 

It is a policy of the State Board of Education that a registered architect must be employed to design the plans of the proposed building to make the project eligible for state building aid. According to statute (RSA 310), a person must be a registered architect in order to practice in New Hampshire.  The architect contributes to the building program as follows:

 

  1. Advice and assistance in the selection of a site.

 

  1. Assistance in determining the physical requirements of the project and developing preliminary budgets.

 

  1. Preparation of preliminary sketches and studies incorporating educational specifications.

 

  1. After thorough review, preparation of detailed drawings, plans, specifications, and contracts for the project, to be in full accord with all local, state and federal laws and regulations.

 

  1. Assistance in obtaining approval by: the State Department of Education for building aid, fire marshall, water supply and pollution control, and all other governmental agencies as required.

 

  1. Preparation of necessary forms and information to advertise the project for bid, assistance in bid opening, advice to the committee on awarding the contract.

 

  1. Supervision and administration of the construction phase of the project.

 

  1. Certification of payments to the contractor, advice as to the final acceptance of the building.

 

  1. Authoritative, professional presentation of the building program to the public, especially with regard to cost and details of construction.

 

Adoption Date:           April 8, 1993