3.1 Each TO-CA MEA Task Order issued shall have a separate Budgeted Cost and shall include: • If specified to be a Design-Build (DB) project in the Task Order: Design responsibility with an Architect and Engineering consultants under contract to the General Contractor; preconstruction coordination, scheduling, constructability, and cost estimating services. • If specified to be a Construction Manager at Risk (CM) project in the Task Order: Collaboration with the Trustees Architect and Engineering consultants; and preconstruction coordination, scheduling, constructability, and cost estimating services. 3.2 Review the initial cost estimates and provide continuous cost management to assure the design is within the budgeted cost estimate. 3.3 Develop the design and provide constructability reviews and analysis. Offer suggestions to improve the quality of the Projects. 3.4 Provide construction planning, phasing, and scheduling during design and through construction completion. 3.5 Develop and maintain Project schedules that incorporate all tasks and approvals of all involved parties necessary to complete the Project within the contract durations. 3.6 Incorporate LEAN practices and tools into the process. 3.7 Incorporate integrated project management practices into the Project. 3.8 Provide quality assurance. 3.9 Bring design-assist and design-build trade subcontractors into the design phase appropriate for the Project and as approved by the Trustees. 3.10 Provide cost estimating and value engineering. Reconcile General Contractor cost estimates with Owner’s budget. 3.11 Coordinate with and provide information as required to regulatory agencies. Schedule and monitor required agency approvals, obtain Campus Building Permit. 3.12 Advertise all projects before the first project bids. Prequalify trade contractors to comply with General Contractor’s and Trustees’ standards, to create a subcontractor bidding pool for all subsequent projects. 3.13 Comply with requirements to subcontract a minimum of three percent (3%) of the Project to Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. 3.14 Develop Trade Contractor Bid Packages and receive bids in the most logical, competitive, and seamless manner. 3.15 Warrant the design of a Design-Build project, and the completeness and constructability of the construction documents and ensure that trade bid packages include a complete scope of work. 3.16 Submit a Lump Sum Price or GMP proposal. 3.17 Manage and administer the Project construction phase to achieve construction completion within the contract time and budget and with high quality workmanship.
