Specifications include, but are not limited to: Preconstruction Services: The CMAR will work with the Architect and the City during the design process to ensure the feasibility and constructability of the building. The CMAR will also be responsible for cost estimates during both the schematic and design development phases of the project. The CMAR will work with the Architect and City to ensure that the cost of construction of the Project is within the estimated Construction Budget through the selection of construction systems and materials, detailed CSI format cost estimating, scheduling, and other means. The CMAR will also review the project schedule and identify critical path and long-lead items. Upon the completion of the design development phase and prior to the completion of the 100% set of construction documents, the CMAR will submit a proposal of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction of the Project, which is within the City’s Construction Budget. 2) Bidding Services: Should the City exercise its option; the CMAR will serve as General Contractor to complete all work for the bidding and construction of the project. The CMAR will be responsible for coordination of all bids, advertisement, and solicitation, bid procurement, selection of sub-consultants or trade contractors as outlined in Texas Government Code Chapter 2269. CMAR will also be responsible for issuance of pre-purchase orders for long lead items, if required. 3) Construction Services: Should the City exercise its option; the CMAR will serve as General Contractor to complete all work for the construction of the Project. The scope of Construction services will be determined based on the final Drawings and Specifications and may include, but not be limited to, one or more of the following areas of work: site clearing, excavation, fill, select fill and backfill; site utilities; concrete sidewalks, paving and roadway / parking lot work, rough and finish grading, topsoil and grass planting; fencing and gates, site lighting, retaining wall construction, landscape installation, irrigation, concrete piers, concrete slab-on-grade, concrete masonry (CMU) interior walls, cast stone lintels, limestone and plaster exterior veneer, concrete floor topping, masonry, structural steel frame (columns and joists), metal roof deck, metal wall and roof panels, miscellaneous metals and metal fabrications; rough and finish carpentry, millwork and casework; damp proofing and waterproofing, caulking and sealants, thermal insulation, flashing and sheet metal, metal soffit panels, metal roofing, modified bitumen roofing; other roofing, wood doors, metal doors and frames, aluminum doors and frames, glass and glazing, finish architectural hardware, acoustical ceilings, resilient flooring and base, carpeting, tile or wood flooring, metal studs and support systems, gypsum drywall, painting and special floor coatings, interior and exterior signage; metal louvers and miscellaneous specialties; furnishings and appliances; equipment and specialty equipment; sound enhancement systems; fire protection; lightning protection; telecommunications, audio / visual and security systems and mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems, building demolition, asbestos abatement, debris haul off services and any other requirements set out in the Contract Documents.
