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Page 6 Section D Master Consulting Engineers, Inc. Extreme Engineering | Incredible Results In most task orders involving Structural Engineering, the process will include: • Preparation & Completion of the design program for the space requirements and relationships • Schematic Design (30% stage) • Design Development (60% stage) • Draft Contract Document (90% stage) • Final Contract document (100%) • Assistance of bids review (if requested) • Recommendation for contract award (if requested) • Inspection during construction • Process of shop drawings and RFIs • Review/ recommend approval of contractor’s invoices • QA/QC Method of Approach MCE’s approach to the management plan is one that has proven successful with most projects. MCE has a keen understanding of the many challenges that can be encountered in a design environment and places a high emphasis on developing approaches for every project. MCE knows the importance of providing quality work that the municipality expects, starting with the delivery of a comprehensive management system and procedure. Our approach is categorized into general phases: ①Information Gathering “Kick- Off Meeting” Concept, scope, objectives, approach and justification of the project are properly defined, agreed and communicated among all team members. Once the NTP is issued, a site visit and data collection on the project will start to formulate. MCE will begin with a collaborative meeting involving all of the City/County’s representatives and team members to understand the context and influences on the project and to communicate these for review and discussion. Specific lines of communication will be established and all pertinent information will be discussed, such as who will be communicated with on a regular and consistent basis by providing a point of contact from MCE and generating a specific team email for the City/County. Prior to commencement of work our team will perform a brief site analysis to address any possible program/permitting issues. This task could entail site visits, review of existing utility and property data and/ or aerial photo analysis. Typically, MCE performs a detailed analysis and assessment after completing the Survey task. ②Setting Goals and Realistic Timelines Management-level planning maps out an overall management plan from which resources, acquisitions and sub-contracts can be identified, costed and put in place. At this stage, many of the detailed management processes will be defined and instigated. Quality requirements and approaches will be defined and agreed during the project start-up. Contingency plans and avoiding action will be defined as appropriate. MCE will have an effective team nurtured through appropriate initiation, training, and communications. Additionally, MCE recognizes that each task order has unique aspects that may require special QA/QC needs. Prior to beginning any task order MCE will evaluate the task and if necessary modify the QA/QC plan to ensure that all aspects are covered. MCE’s overall goal is to produce cost effective, environmentally conscious, and timely solutions to improve quality by providing the best and most efficient facilities. ③Budget for Surprises MCE creates a detailed and accurate forecast of the total anticipated costs. The cost control begins with defining the clients program requirements,analyzing the project budget, and aligning both. MCE takes every aspect of a project into consideration and consults with others who will be involved, and calculates the figures down to the last penny to create a timely budget. ④Design Reviews “QA/QC” Communication and coordination are essential components of a successful project. Review of our Design Documentation is conducted at each 50, 75, 95, and 100% status point by the Principal in Charge, comparing the existing documentation with the requirements and expectations articulated in our Project Performance Checklist. All of MCE’s submittals will undergo a rigorous QC review by an independent principal before leaving the building. Quality Control is a daily process, where engineering analyses, designs and plans are checked as the work progresses, not at the submittal stage