1 What happens when we receive a request for a proposal?  It is in the highest interest of our clients that a concerted effort is made to define the scope of the Project so that all parties have a clear understanding of the expectations of the services to be provided.

Each proposal is submitted to our client with a clear definition of the mechanical and plumbing engineering scope of the Project…as part of the RFP process we will try to extent possible to define with limited vagueness what the scope should capture.  That may require discussions that are global but allow us to focus more clearly on the scope.

The proposal shall serve as the initial tool to forge a partnership for substantive dialog to refine the scope, expectations and in some cases the costs to move forward with the Project.

2What can be expected during the Schematic Phase of a Project? The initial phase of the Project is the most critical milestone of the Project as it is during this process that the fundamental mechanical and plumbing infrastructure is presented and discussed.  The process will likely include Schematic level equipment recommendations, coordination with the Architect and Client for mechanical and plumbing infrastructure spaces that include equipment rooms, vertical shafts, and utility service decisions.

Not one design solution fits all projects…as part of the Schematic Phase we listen to our clients to develop the most reliable, cost conscience, and effective design recommendation…not necessarily based on the last similar project but focused to embrace the expectations of the Owner and the Architect.