DOS Worldwide Design Services

Provide A/E services range in complexity from completely new Embassy or Consulate compounds to systems upgrades at existing facilities. New construction projects may include office buildings, residences, support, and recreation facilities. They are often located on undeveloped sites. OBO projects requiring modernization services include a variety of building types and are usually located on operational diplomatic compounds that must be kept functional during construction. These projects may include new office buildings, annexes, or additions, existing embassy and consulate rehabilitations and renovations, fit-out of leased commercial office space, security upgrades, and improvements to a variety of DOS residences. Projects may be strictly new construction, modernization, or a combination of the two. They may occur in nations with well-developed infrastructure, building codes and permitting processes, or in developing nations with challenging local conditions. Most projects require A/E teams to travel to the project site and develop effective working relationships with local consultants and government officials.

Task orders may include but are not limited to the following: architectural and engineering studies; analysis of potential new construction sites; analysis of potential new construction on existing compounds; site utilization studies and master planning; preliminary planning and due diligence; sustainability reports; conceptual and schematic designs; design development; construction documents and specifications; budget assessments; cost estimates; life-cycle cost analysis; value engineering; design intent and peer review services; construction phase services; claims analysis services.