Specifications include, but are not limited to: A minimum of two (2) on-call firms will be selected to provide Audit Services of Design Build and GCCM construction projects for DES. The consultants must be able to provide complete services as described below. Provide up to a three phase service for auditing (depending on the size of the project): 1. Conduct a pre-construction audit conference with contractor and client agency to set the foundation for the audit process. i. Review of the executed construction contract, specifically the Cost of Work as it relates to costs to be reimbursed, and costs not to be reimbursed. ii. Initial review of contractor's Schedule of Values at the start of construction. iii. The initial conference shall facilitate smooth and timely information transfer between contractor and Auditor. 2. Perform an interim audit of contractor's construction costs at the midpoint of construction. i. Audit of billings to date. ii. This audit should identify items within the billing that the contractor may need to address with future billings prior to the final audit. iii. Provide preliminary report based on the interim audit at midpoint of construction. Include recommendations regarding reconciliation of billed amounts and recorded costs. 3. Perform final audit of contractor's construction costs at final completion of construction and prior to contractor’s Final Payment. i. Final audit shall be completed within 30 Days of delivery of contractor’s records/final billing. Owner’s release of final payment is contingent upon a completed audit. ii. Final written report to be submitted at the time of completion of the audit. iii. Reports to include recommendations regarding reconciliation of billed amounts and recorded costs. The Consultant may be asked to provide additional related duties, not specifically identified above on an as-need basis when requested.