The Town of Dedham, Massachusetts, ("Owner"), acting through its Town Manager is seeking the services of a qualified "Owner's Project Manager" as defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Section 44A½ and as further defined by the provisions of this RFQ, to provide Project Management Services for a library replacement project under the auspices of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.to be bid out separately pending available funding. The successful OPM will be required to provide complete consulting services commencing immediately upon notification of award. Scope of Services: The Owner's Project Manager will be responsible for providing the following services: • Assist in the preparation of the RFQ for the selection of the architect/designer. • Assist the Library in evaluating architect/designer proposals using designer selection procedures, determining interview techniques, and negotiating a contract with selected architect. • Oversee and review the architect's work as it relates to the Library Building Program, the quality and efficiency of design, and preparation of architect's schedules and cost estimates. • Define any conflicts in design with the Library Building Program and make recommendations to the architect and the Board of Library Trustees and the Library Building Committee to resolve them. • Set a timeline and schedule for taking the project successfully through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners’ Public Library Construction Program Grant. • Review the architect’s invoices for services rendered and make recommendations for payment. • Review cost estimates and consider, evaluate and recommend value engineering and resource prioritization. • Review the schematic plans, evaluations and specifications for cost effectiveness, constructability issues, review for consistency of documents between overlapping trades, coordination, and compliance with the vision of the Library Building Program and the requirements of M.G.L. Chapter 149, Section 44A-M and all other applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
