Handbook

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING

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Transmittal Handbook No.: 7417.1 REV-1 CHG-12

R Issued: December 21, 1992

CHAPTER 3. DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Section 1. General

3-16. Architects. Project planning, design, and administration of

construction contracts require the services of an architect or

other professional registered to provide the necessary services in

the State in which the project will be located. The PHA shall

determine the services required and shall select a qualified

individual in compliance with the program requirements.

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a. Scope of Services. The extent of architectural services

will vary depending on the development method selected by

the PHA.

(1) Conventional Method: Under the conventional method, the

architect provides all required professional services

for project planning, design, and administration of the

construction contract. This includes the development of

design concepts, preparation of design and construction

documents, rehabilitation work write-ups, and project

cost estimates; evaluation of construction bids;

inspection of materials and workmanship during

construction; notifying the contractor and the PHA of

problems observed; and certification that construction

is performed in accordance with the construction

contract.

(2) Turnkey Method: Under the turnkey method, the architect

is generally responsible only for performing construction

inspections and certifying that construction is

performed in accordance with the contract of sale.

(3) Acquisition Method: Under the acquisition method, an

architect usually is not necessary due to the limited

scope of repair work. However, the PHA may employ an

architect for project planning and administration of

the repair contract, if appropriate.

b. Selection. The PHA shall select an architect on the basis

of professional and technical competence, experience,

knowledge of local building codes, and capability to provide

professional services in a timely manner. Every effort

should be made to retain an architect prior to the project

planning conference (Chapter 6).

c. Area Office Approval. The PHA, upon selecting an architect,

shall prepare and submit the PHA architect's contract to

the Area Office for approval prior to execution by the PHA.

The Agreement Between Owner and Architect (Form HUD 51915)

is used for projects being developed under the conventional

and acquisition methods. The Contract for Inspection

Services (Form HUD 5084) is used for projects being developed

under the turnkey method.

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d. Compensation. At the time the contract for architectural

services is prepared the PHA and the architect, subject to

Area Office approval, shall agree upon the compensation to

be specified in the contract. Architectural fees shall be

consistent with those which prevail for similar projects

and services in the area. The amount of compensation is

usually stated as a percent of the estimated construction

cost for the project, an hourly rate, per sheet fee or

lump sum amount. In determining fees, consideration

should be given to the following:

(1) scope of basic services;

(2) type of project, size, and complexity of design;

(3) extent that previously completed architectural drawings

are being used;

(4) extent that prefabricated or modular components are

being used;

(5) extent that a project consists of repetitive basic

structures;

(6) the number of construction contracts - prime and separate

trades contracts - to be administered; and

(7) anticipated complexity of the Turnkey Developer's Packet

and developer response.