Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Provide cost estimates per CSU schematic design level requirements, review and confirm the initial budget and provide continuous cost management to assure the schematic and final design remains within the budgeted cost estimate. 2. Fully program the Project. 3. Schedule the Project, as appropriate, to conform to Project scope and Trustees’ parameters. 4. Confirm all other Project criteria are appropriate and fully detailed. 5. Develop the schematic design deliverables per the CSU requirements and assist with presentation to the CPDC committee and the Board of Trustees. 6. Commit to a GMP at the end of schematic design, or during Design Development, as agreed by the Trustees. 7. Provide Phase 1 services per CSU guidelines and as necessary to bid and construct the Project. 8. Procure all agency review, peer review and local agency approvals as required. 9. Provide construction planning, phasing, and scheduling during Phase 1 through Phase 2. 10. Develop and maintain a Project schedule that incorporates all tasks and approvals of all involved parties necessary to complete the Project within the contract durations. 11. Provide preconstruction and construction quality assurance. 12. Incorporate Design-Assist and Design-Build trade contractors as appropriate and as proposed. 13. Publicly advertise and prequalify trade contractors to comply with Trustees’ standards. 14. Comply with requirements to subcontract a minimum of three percent (3%) of the Project to DVBE subcontractors. 15. Develop Trade Contractor Bid Packages and receive bids in the most logical, competitive, and seamless manner. 16. Pay prevailing wages and comply with prevailing wage laws. 17. Manage and administer the Project construction phase to achieve construction completion within the contract time and budget and with high quality workmanship.
