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

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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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Planning, Design & Construction Division

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