[Nickshu]

Hi Guys, I need some advice here. I am part of a partnership with another doctor. We are building a new office on an empty lot we bought last year. Basically two offices that share a common wall but otherwise separate condo-ized units. Total SF of 8000 with one side being 4500sf and the other side being 3500sf.

We met with one architect so far. Total architectural services estimate was $142,000. This includes grounds design (parking lot, landscaping, etc). This seems like a lot...since you guys know everything I figured I'd get some advice. I have meetings setup with three other architects next week. This guy was our first choice b/c he's the most experienced with medical/dental offices. I was expecting maybe $75,000 in cost but this seems pretty high. Any architects here who can comment if this is in the ballpark?

Here's the breakdown from the estimate:
Fees
Fixed Fees as Follows:
Architecture
Core and Shell $ 42,000.00
General Dental Office (Tenant Finish and Interior Design) $ 23,500.00
Periodontist Office (Tenant Finish and Interior Design) $ 18,500.00
Bidding and Negotiation $ 2,500.00
Structural Engineering $ 9,775.00
Add Option for 2,000 square foot basement $ 2,875.00 add
Mechanical Engineering $ 14,550.00 *
Electrical Engineering $ 14,375.00 **

** Includes one Site visit during construction phase. Additional visits will be charged $ 575.00 per visit.
Mechanical Design:
Sedated Surgery $ 2,750.00 add
Piped Medical Gas (per gas/per tenant) $ 550.00 add ea.

Add $13,000 for land planning/design for the grounds