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Planning, Design & Construction Division

The Professional Services Pre-qualification application period is currently open.

Applications are due by 3 PM on Wednesday 29 May 2013.

Select this link to begin the application process: 2013 Application for Pre-qualification of Professional Services

Please read this FAQs and General Information sheet.

Use this Worksheet for your convenience, but please do not submit a paper copy.

 

The Planning, Design & Construction Division (PDCD) is responsible for the capital improvement planning for facilities, architectural and engineering design procurement, and construction administration of all of the State's public improvements and public school projects.

PDCD manages the procurement process for architect and engineer agreements, conducts the bidding for construction services, and monitors construction projects.  PDCD also develops overall long range public improvement programs for all agencies of State Government.

The responsibilities of this office are found primarily under Title 5, Section 1742 of the Maine State Statutes:

  • Approving legal advertisements
    • Monitoring and facilitating the interview process
      • Providing and revising contract forms as needed
        • Reviewing and approving Owner – Consultant services agreements
  • Reviewing scope of services documents
    • Reviewing additional services agreements
      • Negotiating disputes between Owner and Consultant or Contractor
        • Providing a resource for Consultant or Contractor complaints
  • Reviewing and approving construction plans and specifications
    • Reviewing and approving construction contracts
      • Advising on change orders
        • Visiting sites under construction and advising the Owner as appropriate

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