1. Prepare cost estimates at intervals outlined. Cost estimates shall cover all areas of the project to the construction limits of the facility and include all civil, landscape, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and any special systems. Site furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) will be included in the cost estimating. 2. Conduct limited value engineering at intervals outlined and recommend to owner what value of cost savings can be achieved through alternate systems, materials, equipment, etc. The intent of this service is not to provide a detailed, exhaustive value engineering analysis, but to provide readily apparent and identifiable cost saving measures. 3. Provide opinion of constructability and input on construction scheduling and/or phasing. Initial intent to be provided by the County or design consultant. Opinion shall be based on estimator’s experience and knowledge of the construction industry in relation to climate, time of year, sequence of work and best construction practices. 4. Cost estimates and recommendations shall be based off a drawing or document package to be provided by the design consultant. The development level of design and detail will vary based on the project phase and represent a consensus of costs at that time. 5. Review and comment on the design consultant team’s cost estimates, prepared at the same intervals. Similarly, a copy of this cost estimator’s cost estimate and recommendations will be provided to the design consultant for review and comment. The two estimates must be reconciled to remain reasonably close to each other at the end of each design phase. 6. Coordinate with the County and the design consultant as needed throughout the cost estimating process. There will be bid alternates identified during the design development and construction documents phases of design to provide flexibility for bid outcomes. Alternates will be structured to be add alternates in addition to the base bid. 7. All communication with the County will go through the County’s Project Manager, unless approved otherwise in writing by the Project Manager. 8. Meet or communicate with County staff as needed to complete the requested services. These meetings can be held virtually or via phone. Meetings could include a review before and after each phase cost estimate to review the design, estimate, recommendations, assumptions and to address any outstanding questions. 9. If necessary or deemed helpful, a coordination or review meeting can be scheduled with County staff and the design consultant before each phase cost estimate to discuss the level of drawing or package development or to answer any questions the estimating team may have.
