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

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