The CMAR will begin with the firm in an agency support role for preconstruction services. CMAR will replace or rehabilitate approximately 23,005 linear feet of water mains in the area bounded by Orangewood Ave to Northern Ave and 12th St to 16th St (QS24-30) with approximately 60 LF of 4" Main, 11,979 LF of 6" Main, 5,238 LF of 8" Main, & 5,728 LF of 12" Main. The scope will also include approximately 22 FH's, 36 Cut & Plugs & 218 Service Lines. The CMAR will assume the risk of delivering the project through a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract. The CMAR will be responsible for construction means and methods and will be required to solicit bids from prequalified subcontractors to perform the work using the City’s subcontractor selection process. 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 City’s sensitivity to quality, safety, and environmental factors • advise City on choosing green building materials. B. Construction phase services by the CMAR may include: • construct, replace, or rehabilitate water mains as listed in the Section II - Scope of Work. • 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.
