Preconstruction Services (Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents) a. Provide ongoing design-phase input, including constructability reviews, market/lead-time intelligence, labor and materials availability, cost impacts, and schedule implications at each design milestone. b. Recommend in writing alternate materials, systems, sequencing, and means/methods that may shorten schedule, improve quality, or reduce cost while maintaining design intent. c. Develop and maintain a master schedule and milestone updates through all design phases; present updates at Owner meetings. d. Prepare quantity takeoffs and detailed line-item estimates at SD, DD, and CD (or as otherwise requested by the Owner/Owner’s Representative), including cost narratives and assumptions. e. Provide updated opinions of probable cost, cash-flow forecasts, and anticipated draw schedules at each milestone. Procurement, Bidding, and Award a. Prepare a unit-price schedule (as applicable) with clear descriptions, units of measure, and proposed unit rates. b. Finalize bidder lists by trade for the Owner/Owner’s Representative’s concurrence, package and issue bid scopes to subcontractors and suppliers. c. Actively solicit competitive pricing—target no fewer than three (3) qualified bids per trade/supplier for work estimated above $5,000—then prepare a comprehensive bid tab and qualifications matrix identifying inclusions, exclusions, and variances. Upon Owner approval, award and execute subcontracts.
