PRE-DESIGN PHASE The Firm(s) duties, under the Pre-Design Phase will include, but not limited to: 1. Assist NYSIF in development of the scope for the proposed capital construction, including verification of existing conditions, consulting on the building programs, providing schedule/timetable and cost estimation, and suggesting bidding options. 2. Estimate billable hours for services for each phase, with a not to exceed amount. 3. Assist NYSIF in budgeting and scheduling exercises to evaluate alternate options and approaches from the standpoints of constructability and cost while meeting the requirements of the users. 4. Assist NYSIF with the SEQRA process, and if necessary be prepared to make recommendations for a SEQRA consultant. 5. Assist NYSIF in estimating total project costs, inclusive of both Soft & Hard Costs, for NYSIF Budgeting purposes. Assist NYSIF in the selection of testing and/or other specialty consultants when required during any project. 6. Key Firm Staff will attend regular meetings with NYSIF, as required, to review progress and provide financial updates on the Project from the start of the Project until Substantial Completion. DESIGN & PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE The Firm(s) duties will include, but not limited to: 1. Meet with NYSIF’s Project Team to review the program in order to fully understand the project scope, concept and other pertinent aspects of this project. 2. Review cost models, manage design progress, evaluate design changes and their cost impacts and review project estimates during the design and construction document phase of each project component. Coordinate program planning activity with NYSIF and construction manager. 3. Independently review, verify and update project schedules and cost estimates in the schematic design, design development, and construction document phases.
