Planning, Design & Construction

NOTICE: In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, the Bureau of General Services will be closed on Monday, May 28th, 2012.

The Planning, Design & Construction Division (PDCD) is responsible for the planning, design and construction administration of all of the State's public improvements and public school projects. PDCD manages the procurement process for architectural and engineering contracts, conducts the bidding for construction, and monitors construction projects. PDCD also develops overall long range public improvement programs for all agencies of State Government.

Under Title 5 Section 1742 (6, 7, 8), the Bureau's procedures apply to selection of Architects and Engineers and the Bureau's involvement during a project's design and construction. Specific PDCD functions include:

Approve advertisements
Monitor and facilitate interview process
Provide/revise contract forms as needed
Review/approve Owner - A/E programming/schematic and full basic service contracts
Review additional services
Review scope of services
Negotiate A/E and Owner disputes
A/E complaint and policy information source
Review and approve construction plans and specifications
Review and approve construction contracts
Advise on change orders
Visit sites under construction and advise Owner as appropriate

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Planning, Design & Construction