Question:
An architect is preparing a response to a request for proposals (RFP). The RFP provides the following information about the project’s scope of work:
Interior renovation to an existing 125,000 square foot class-A office building in an urban setting. New elevators, curtain wall, lobby, and common corridors to be designed. White-box tenant spaces. New exit signs at each floor, and new hardware on all egress doors.
Which of the following consultants should the architect consider including in their response to the RFP? Check the three that apply.
Answer:
Electrical Engineer, Interior Designer and Vertical Transportation Consultant.
Structural Engineer is incorrect because “Although structural engineers are common consultants for projects, this project is purely an interior renovation and nothing in the scope of work indicates that structural design will be required.”
HOWEVER… included in the scope is new curtain wall. Curtain wall is clearly exterior, so “purely” interior is false. And in my experience the liklihood of designing a new curtainwall system for a building without input from a structural engineer is close to zero. Much more likely, in fact, that the elevator contractor or manufacturer would be able to handle matching the existing electrical infrastructure.
Can anyone explain this? Seems like an error.