For
legal contractual purposes a formal Contract
is provided on behalf of CFIA to be signed by
& between the ARCHITECT and the CLIENT.
The Contract establishes the contracted services,
fee percentage and $ value breakdown and a proposed
payment schedule. In addition, the ARCHITECT
provides a separate agreement in English as
an addendum and translates to the CFIA contract
to further describe the architects responsibilities/services,
project value and payment schedule.
II.
Description Of Architect Services, Content And
Fees:
Professional
services listed in chronological order as per
project plan processing.
PHASE
I: Studies, Design and PLANS
1.
Preliminary Studies: Architect / Client
meetings to identify the project needs/style/budget
concept and scope (renderings), site visits
and overall property review and analysis (climatic
factors/ orientation/ water and drainage/ views,
access, etc); recommendations and proposal for
site building potential; define, coordinate
and contract related professional services as
necessary (topography, land and soil support
testing, land movements and fill, land retention,
percolation testing, etc); property assessment
to environmental conditions, restrictions and
setbacks.
Service cost: (0.5%) of project
value.
2.
Pre-Project Design Plans (Ante proyecto): A
spatial, technical and functional proposal /
design to clearly define the character and identity
of the project. Ante proyecto plans include
site plan layout, floor plans, elevations-sections
and roofing. The project will comply with the
current Municipal setbacks requirements and
establish an initial sq. meters/ft. The ARCHITECT
will provide the client with preliminary schematic
design concepts and design development drawings
for approval by the client in sequential order.
The design concept and subsequent design drawings
will be based on the list of spatial / architectural
/ structural / floor plan changes/variations.
The Design Concept will be key in the development
of the future project plans. If the client resides
abroad during the architectural design/construction
plan process, the ARCHITECT and the CLIENT will
establish the communication method best suited
for both parties to undergo the revision and
plan development process.
Service
Cost: 1.5% of project value.
3.
Construction Plans: A set of Building Plans
that corresponds to all the required graphic
and written building information /specifications
(gray and finish materials, electrical and mechanical
systems, roof, roads, walls, gating, attached
infrastructure, etc) to clearly define the construction
of the project. Construction Plans are prepared
on an AutoCAD Computer System based on client
approved pre-architectural design work. The
final drawings and specifications, referred
to as the PLANS, will be prepared in sufficient
form and substance for all required permit processes
and construction applications. All architectural,
engineering, electrical and mechanical work
will be done in strict accordance with the applicable
laws and regulations for building in Costa Rica.
Plans will be signed by the architect and the
electrical engineer as required for permitting
requirements.
Service Cost: 4% of project
value
Total
Plans: 5.5% Of Project Value
PHASE
II: Project Construction
1.
Professional Responsible (Technical Inspection): The architect will act as the signing and RESPONSIBLE
professional for CFIA approval, and for the
corresponding permit process and for the related
inspection work of the project to verify the
construction is in compliance to plans, materials,
work regulations, technical specifications and
other relevant specifications pertaining to
the building contract. Inspection of programming,
payment draws and project control is included.
Justification and authorization of extra work
/ changes or modifications to the original project
bid. Note: this task provides an independent
oversight of the BUILDER which is under separate
contract to the CLIENT.
The
ARCHITECT will provide the CLIENT timely and
scheduled inspection visits to the project as
required by CFIA. The ARCHITECT will provide
Inspection Reports at milestone events during
the construction period to assist the CLIENT
with milestone draws to the Builder/Contractor.
The ARCHITECT will also describe the building
process progress, changes and modifications
in the official log book provided on behalf
of CFIA. Inspections reports will be provided
to the client along with digital photos.
The
PLANS will be signed by the ARCHITECT and selected
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, as required for submission
of the PLANS to all the permit authorities.
All documentation required by the (CFIA) will
be prepared and submitted for approval.
Service
Cost: 5% of project value to be paid on a monthly
basis during the established construction time.
2.
Construction Builder/Contractor Assessment Selection: Assessment and support to review, select
and obtain the contract with an appropriate
builder/contractor and pre-construction set
up within the established budget. THIS SERVICE
IS OPTIONAL.
Service
Cost: 0.5% of project value
Total
Minimum (%) Required For Design, Plans, Signature
& Inspection: 10.5% Of Project Cost.
Note: Plan Delivery Time / Schedule: Delivery
of all development drawings as well as the PLANS
will be based on a calendar schedule/Payment
Schedule as agreed by CLIENT & ARCHITECT.
Time allowances are provided between the different
delivery dates for documentation travel time,
revision & comments on behalf of the CLIENT
and work time on behalf of the ARCHITECT. Calendar
delivery times may change and vary and adjustments
will be made accordingly.
Permitting
In Costa Rica:
The
ARCHITECT will make application for, and cause
to be granted, the necessary permits & documentation
for the construction of the project from and
in order of submission to:
1.
The Costa
Rican College of Architects & Engineers
(CFIA),
2.
The Ministry of Health (MS)
3.
The National Insurance Institute (INS) Employee
Accident Policy
4.
CCSS / Social Security
5.
Setena: Environmental Approval for projects
over 300 sq. meters and others to be determined
by location, use and type.
6.
Municipality
Required
Documentation and Time:
Once
the procedure is final and the Municipality
has issued the building permit agreement, the
construction can officially commence. A set
of stamped & approved PLANS is delivered
to the ARCHITECT to be used at the construction
site. The CLIENT will receive copies of the
stamped PLANS. On site construction documents
will include a copy of the building permit,
the construction log (numbered and officially
issued by CFIA), and a stamped copy of the construction
PLANS. These documents will kept on site and
available at all times, under the supervision
of the ARCHITECT and building foreman, for purposes
of inspection visits on behalf of representatives
of the Municipality and CFIA.
Process
and Related Fees:
1.
CFIA: 0.265%
2.
Ministry of Health: no charge
3.
Setena: Environmental Evaluation of Project
- cost to be determined...
4.
INS: National
Insurance Institute (Accident Policy) : Proportional 35% of the total project value projected for
contracted labor by (x´s) 5.63%.
5.
CCSS: (Sick leave where employer and employee
pay % amounts).
6.
INVU: For condominiums
and regulated areas only.
7.
Municipality:
1%
Note:
All % VALUES are based on CFIA PROJECT VALUE
established in the CONTRACT.
Permit
and Construction:
Once
the procedure is final and the Municipality
has issued the building permit agreement, the
construction can officially commence. A set
of stamped & approved PLANS is delivered
to the ARCHITECT to be used at the construction
site. The CLIENT will receive copies of the
stamped PLANS. On site construction documents
will include a copy of the building permit,
the construction log (numbered and officially
issued by CFIA), and a stamped copy of the construction
PLANS. These documents will kept on site and
available at all times, under the supervision
of the ARCHITECT and building foreman, for purposes
of inspection visits on behalf of representatives
of the Municipality and CFIA.
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