PRECONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES – Project Initiation to Construction Start:

Determine end-user needs & create preliminary project scopes
Develop conceptual project estimates & schedules
Solicit, evaluate & negotiate design team proposals
Identify & plan for long lead purchasing requirements
Manage design development effort & ensure team accountability
Assess project related risks and develop risk reduction measures
Evaluate loading requirements on existing resources & personnel
Prepare funding requests (cashflow, capital vs. expense, total project estimates, etc.)
Determine city & agency requirements then facilitate permits & approvals
Review plans & specifications for accuracy, completeness & constructability
Get potential bidders interested in the project & prequalified
Create comprehensive bidlist of contractors, subcontractors & other vendors
Recommend project delivery method (design-build, design-bid-build, owner builder)
Draft construction contracts & recommend formats (lump sum, GMP, T&M)
Provide value engineering & cost savings ideas
Develop turnover package & commissioning scopes for inclusion in bid packages
Prepare and distribute bid packages & RFPs
Evaluate bids & provide award recommendations
Negotiate with contractors to ensure best value
Recommend contingency strategy & manage contingency usage
Ensure project tracks within budget & schedule limitations