Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Pre-construction phase services. a. Establishing and documenting project requirements. i. Lead the development and documentation of the project requirements (e.g. key milestones schedule and project strategy, site logistics requirements, quality standards, and a target budget) to ensure the entire team has complete understanding of the County’s short and long-term objectives. b. Managing the design and construction teams. i. Review design documents during development for constructability, coordination, completeness, and value. ii. Provide comprehensive cost estimating and make recommendations/value engineering suggestions to assist the design team with maintaining the project budget, as necessary. iii. Develop Request for Proposals (RFP) for General Contractor and any additional consultants that may be needed for the project. Provide a complete analysis of proposing contractors/consultants RFP responses. Provide contract administration. iv. Assist with the award of contract and negotiation of appropriate terms in the agreement with selected qualified teams. v. Assist the General Contractor with developing the subcontractor qualification criteria and subcontractor RFP process. c. Project management and controls. i. Establish and implement the appropriate financial and administrative controls. ii. Monitor the design process, ensure the incorporation of all program requirements, and assist in the sharing of information with any consultants. iii. Attend meetings with public agencies and assist in obtaining permits, approvals, and other authorizations necessary for the development, construction, and operation of the project. iv. Work with General Contractor to prepare a project schedule, incorporating pre-construction and proposed construction activities and the coordination of the County’s ongoing operations. v. Provide day-to-day interface with the General Contractor and the County’s project team to plan work and safety of operating facility. vi. Monitor the regular updates to the schedule based on impacts due to design changes, fields conditions, and other related impacts. vii. Assist the architect with contractor questions and maintain a Request for Information (RFI) log.
