Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Preconstruction phase services by the CMAR may include the following: • provide detailed cost estimating and knowledge of marketplace conditions • provide project planning and scheduling • provide for construction phasing and scheduling that will minimize interruption to City operations • provide alternate systems evaluation and constructability studies • advise City on ways to gain efficiencies in project delivery • provide long-lead procurement studies and initiate procurement of long-lead items • assist in the permitting processes • participate with the City in a process to set a goal for local and SBE participation and implement the local and SBE process • protect the owner’s sensitivity to quality, safety, and environmental factors • advise City on choosing green building materials • provide page by page drawing and specification review to determine effectiveness to eliminate vagueness for constructability • conduct clarification and assumptions review with design firm. B. Construction phase services by the CMAR may include: • select subcontractors/suppliers for this project • prepare a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal that meets the approval of the City • coordinate with various City of Phoenix departments, other agencies, utility companies, etc. • arrange for procurement of materials and equipment • schedule and manage site operations • bid, award, and manage all construction related contracts while meeting City bid requirements including the local and SBE participation goal • provide quality controls • bond and insure the construction • address all federal, state and local permitting requirements • deal with owner issues • maintain a safe work site for all project participants Use of UNIFIER, an Application Service Provider (ASP) web-based project management database, may be required. The following information provides a guideline for utilization. Any questions related to the requirements of UNIFIER should be directed to the Project Manager. • The CMAR will be required to maintain all project records in electronic format. • The City provides an ASP web-based project management database which the CMAR will be required to utilize in the fulfillment of the contract requirements. • The CMAR shall provide a computerized networked office platform with broadband internet connectivity. • UNIFIER training will be provided through the City of Phoenix to firms under contract.
