Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Design • Review plans and schedules for phased construction and provide phasing recommendations. • Provide input on availability and lead times for basis-of-design equipment options and other design considerations in meeting Build America, Buy America Act requirements. • Develop preliminary CPM schedule; identify critical path for regulatory approvals/permitting. • Perform “constructability” and maintainability reviews of the design and construction documents • Develop cost estimates and schedule; from schematic design to construction documents phase • Provide detailed construction cost estimates, in CSI format and sorted by trade bid packages. • Provide quality and cost analyses of different construction methods in each major trade group for potential quality, cost and schedule enhancements; develop value engineering options. • Prepare construction delivery and staging plans B. Bidding and Contracting • Prepare list of bid packages, advertise and distribute bidding documents • Identify bidders, generate bid documents and prequalify bidders for all packages. • Schedule and conduct pre-bid conferences in conjunction with the Designers. • Conduct minority business outreach program to take affirmative steps such that small, minority and/or women-owned businesses are utilized as source of supplies, equipment, construction, and services. • Manage bidding and contracting process in accordance with requirements of 7 CFR 1942.9, 1942.18, and the Build America, Buy America Act. Additionally, ensure bidding and contracting complies with any additional requirements of County, State, or Federal agencies. • Review and analyze bids and work with Owner to develop GMP recommendations. C. Guaranteed Maximum Price (Post Bid GMP) • Develop draft Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) document • Reconcile schedule and cost against pre-established budget and schedule. • Develop Final Guaranteed Maximum Price document • Develop Minority Trade Contractor Participation summary, documenting affirmative steps taken to utilize small, minority and/or women-owned businesses.