Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Construction Manager at Risk will begin with the firm in an agency support role for preconstruction services. The CMAR will assume the risk of delivering the project through a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract. The CMAR will be responsible for construction means and methods and will be required to solicit bids from prequalified subcontractors to perform the work using the City’s subcontractor selection process. For this project the CMAR is responsible for self-performing a minimum of 45% of the construction work as measured by total contract price for construction. The GMP must be submitted in MAG or CSI format or it will not be accepted. A. Preconstruction phase services by the CMAR may include the following: • Provide detailed cost estimating and knowledge of marketplace conditions • Provide project planning and scheduling • Provide for construction phasing and scheduling that will minimize interruption to City operations • Provide alternate systems evaluation and constructability studies • Advise City on ways to gain efficiencies in project delivery • Provide long-lead procurement studies and initiate procurement of long-lead items • Assist in the permitting processes • Participate with the City in a process to set a goal for local and SBE participation and implement the local and SBE process • Protect the owner’s sensitivity to quality, safety, and environmental factors • Advise City on choosing green building materials. B. Construction phase services by the CMAR may include: • Construct per final plans and specifications • Select subcontractors/suppliers for this project • Prepare a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal that meets the approval of the City • Coordinate with various City of Phoenix departments, other agencies, utility companies, etc. • Arrange for procurement of materials and equipment • Schedule and manage site operations • Bid, award, and manage all construction related contracts while meeting City bid requirements including the local and SBE participation goal • Provide quality controls • Bond and insure the construction • Address all federal, state and local permitting requirements • Deal with owner issues • Maintain a safe work site for all project participants
