Phase 1 Preconstruction Services by CMAR may include the following: • Provide detailed independent cost estimating and share knowledge of market conditions; • Provide project planning and critical path scheduling; • Provide alternate systems evaluation and constructability studies; • Advise the City of ways to gain efficiency in project delivery, both in time and costs; • Perform value engineering analysis and define cost savings opportunities; • Identify sustainable construction practices that can bring value to the project; • Provide long-lead procurement studies and possibly initiate procurement of long lead items; • Work with City stakeholders to develop construction staging plans that mitigate impacts to surrounding traffic and ongoing City operations; • Assist in the permitting process; • Protect the City’s sensitivity to quality, safety, and environmental factors. Phase 2 Services by the CMAR may include: • Construct the designed improvements while maintaining budget and schedule; • Coordinate with various City of Tempe departments and other agencies, utility companies and similar entities; • Arrange for procurement of materials and equipment; • Schedule and manage site operations; • Bid, award, and manage all construction related contracts and subcontracts while meeting the City bid requirements including health insurance provisions; • Provide quality controls; • Bond and insure the construction in accordance with City requirements; • Address all federal, state and local permitting requirements; • Deal with owner’s issues including public information, resident concerns, safety and traffic issues; • Provide and coordinate security services