Specifications include, but are not limited to: Each GC/CM firm invited to respond to the RFP shall propose a maximum Pre-Construction services fee for Construction Phase Services. The specific scope of preconstruction services will be negotiated prior to signing the Contract. In general, preconstruction services are anticipated to include the following: 1. Participation in all subsequent design, coordination, and building committee meetings if invited; 2. Review of all designs for constructability; 3. Work with the County and design team on phasing, scheduling, and other strategies to complete construction of this scale of project on or before the stated date; 4. Coordination and gathering of input from subcontractors regarding constructability; 5. Prepare construction cost estimates for the project at the remaining phases of design taking into consideration schedule and market conditions; 6. Consult with, advise, assist, and provide recommendations to the County and design team on all aspects of the planning and design of the work accomplished to date; 7. Provide information, estimates, schemes, and participate in decisions regarding construction materials, methods, systems, phasing, sustainability and costs to assist in determinations which are aimed at providing the highest quality building, constructed using the most sustainable construction materials and practices, within the budget and schedule; 8. Review in-progress design and construction documents and provide input and advice on construction feasibility, alternative materials, costs and availability; 9. Review completed design and construction documents prior to subcontractor/supplier bidding/selection and suggest modifications to improve completeness and clarity and to eliminate construction change requests due to inconsistencies or omissions in the construction documents; 10. Provide input to the Owner and the design team regarding construction market bidding climate, status of key subcontract markets, and other relevant economic conditions...
