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� Craig A. Smith & Associates, Inc. Engineers • Surveyors • Subsurface Utility Engineering 30 Subsurface Imaging• Utility Coordination SECTION D1 -PROJECT • APPROACH AND UNDERSTANDING •Quality Standards are fundamental to the success of the project. CAS prides itself on the consistent high quality of our output, whether it is project plans, specifications, design elements, comprehensive studies, survey, utility locates or grant writing. •At CAS we are committed to achieving and maintaining the highest quality standards possible and ensuring the client's satisfaction. Refer to the CAS Design Process Flow Chart at the end of this section as an example of the typical QA/QC process implemented for projects. ABILITY TO MEET PROJECT SCHEDULES CAS prides itself on our ability to tallor our services to meet our clients' needs. We are proud of our past history of successful design projects. This success is a result of our highly experienced staff members who have created a cohesive team ensuring projects are completed in a timely and cost effective manner. CAS is dedicated to execute assigned project schedules established at the beginning of each project. The CAS Team shall include a pre-design conference to establish the project contact with the City, regulating agency and CAS. From this meeting a detailed project schedule will be established. Design and Construction team progress updates will be provided on a monthly basis. Weekly project progress reports will be provided to the City upon request and to all involved with the project. Otherwise status of each milestone identified at the initial project "kick-off" meeting will be updated on a regular monthly basis along with any updates to the project schedule. The CAS process will be a methodical and timely approach. CAS will assist in implementing goals established in each project scope during the design and construction phase of each project. Many slmllar projects for other munlclpalltles that CAS provides engineering services for are grant funded and therefore have establlshed deadllnes that MUST be met In order to secure funding. CAS staff are well accustomed to working and completlng projects within strict deadlines. PROJECT MONITORING & BUDGETING In order to get the most accurate budget price at the pre-construction phase and the construction phase, the CAS Team details all design items into many small parts that will add up to one whole part (Bill of Materials or Schedule of Values). By doing this our cost estimates are very accurate. Our track record with cost estimates to bids has usually been within 5-10%. The CAS Team' philosophy utilizes this phased approach towards assisting the City in problem solving and for implementation of public works and planning projects. "Schedule, Cost Control and Team Work• -The CAS Team approach is to develop milestones and defined deliverables with the City in order to meet the City's requirements. We will identify potential issues early in the project so necessary action can be taken to keep the project on schedule. The CAS Team will provide the City of Sunny Isles Beach with the design and construction schedule for review and approval prior to commencement, including critical path items. CAS will review the project schedule with the City staff on a weekly or monthly basis and verify that it is consistent with the requirements of the contract for design, bidding and construction. Any changes to the schedule milestones or deadlines shall be approved by the City of Sunny Isles Beach. CAS will advise the City of any areas where the schedule is not in compliance with the contract. We will continually update the cost of each project (as needed) in order to stay on budget. If an issue develops with the schedule, cost or the budget, we advise the City and develop a plan for corrective measures with the staff. We consider the City and The CAS Team as one team, all striving for the same goal of a quality product on schedule and on or below budget. The CAS Team Te chnical Reviews shall be 21045 Commercia l Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486 • Ph: 561-314-4445 • www.craigasmith.com • LB3110