It is assumed that any proposal submitted will include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, the performance of all services identified in this section, elsewhere in the RFP, and as set forth in the form of Agreement attached as Attachment "A." The District will consider alternate proposals. However, any alternate proposals must clearly indicate any activities that have been deleted and/or added from the requested scope of services. References to the “Construction Manager,” “Bidder,” “Proposer,” “firm,” or other similar term shall all be intended to refer to the entity submitting a response to this RFP. 1. Programming/Election Services a. Assist in developing a construction program, project sizing and scopes, and an estimated cost of each desired improvement (which cost estimating obligation shall continue after programming). b. Attend meetings and make presentations concerning the Project. c. Provide assistance in developing a bonding proposition and in directing a bond informational campaign. d. Assist in meetings with the Department of Treasury regarding bond qualification or otherwise. 2. Design Phase Services a. Consult with District and its Architect to provide value engineering and construction advice regarding materials, methods, systems, and other conditions as they affect the project. b. Review design drawings and documents, prepare a budget of estimated construction costs and continuously update the budget. c. Conduct and/or coordinate all testing and/or surveys required for the project. d. Prepare a construction schedule including recommendations for appropriate bidding categories and phases, as well as contract coordination and sequencing. e. Prepare an occupancy schedule to be implemented upon completion of construction. f. Prepare a projected cash flow schedule for all aspects of the project. g. Assist with, and attend, public meetings. h. Develop suggested adjustments of materials, systems and other factors, which affect costs and schedule. i. Provide cost review and constructability analysis of design detailing, recommending alternative solutions whenever details affect construction feasibility, cost or schedules. j. Assist, and ensure compliance, with plan review requirements, including as required by MCL 380.1263, MCL 380.1264, and MCL 388.851, et seq...
