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S�NN ,rF APPROACH /METHODOLOGY TAB 4 0-> BUDGET METHODS AND PROCEDURESk.1' ® The following budget methods and procedures describes the experience and systems o provided by The Chisholm Team for this Contract. With our wide diversity of projects and experience gained, REC has developed a database of cost information that has allowed us to generate in -house cost estimates on all our projects. Through this diversity of projects we have also obtained deep insight into the level of quality afforded throughout the South Florida construction industry. This has allowed our office to provide accurate cost estimates by matching project type, size, and complexity with the appropriate construction skill set in our data base. Depending on project type, size and complexity, and phase of development our staff utilizes the following estimating systems based on information in our estimating database: • Dollar per square foot estimating to establish general budgetary parameters during initial planning and design stages. • Line Item dollar per square foot estimating by CSI construction divisions for general building systems and materials costing. • Quantity take -off and unit price estimating by CSI construction sub - division breakdown. • Use of RS Means estimating cost data. • Verification with local construction industry representatives, such as architects, engineers, general contractors, developers, manufacturers, sub contractors and suppliers. Over the years the above described system has proved effective in accurately reflected the estimated cost of any construction project. A key to this system is constant monitoring at all phases of the project and constantly verifying and re- verifying the information in our database is current. SCHEDULING METHODS AND PROCEEDURES: Our approach to scheduling is similar to our approach to the budget, in that our wide diversity of projects and experience gained, REC has developed a database of scheduling information that has allowed it to generate in- house schedules on all it's projects. This database enables our team to proactively include and start various regulatory processes, obtain client and regulatory approvals, coordinate with consultants, and ultimately start and successfully complete our projects on time and within budget. Public sector projects of note that have been completed on time and within budget include: • Miami -Dade County Aviation Department Cargo Building 704. This was the first design/build project at Miami international Airport. Our firm was able to meet the airports complex design criteria schedule and budget. The project was delivered on time in accordance with the airport required schedule and with in its estimated cost. • Miami -Dade County Aviation Department International Greeters Lobby at Concourse B. This project required careful coordination with airport operations to allow the facility to operate during construction while maintaining their schedule and estimated budget. This project successfully complete on time and on budget. • North Broward Homeless Assistance Center. A multi -use facility with dormitories, classrooms, health center and administrative offices for the Government of Broward County was completed on time and on budget. • City of Tamarac Public Service Building. A multi -use administrative complex recently completed on time and within the City of Tamarac's budget. • Miami -Dade College —New ',World School of the Arts. Miscellaneous repairs and improvements throughout this educational facility were performed during the occupancy of this school with no impact to the ® life, life safety and educational quality of the student body. This was completed on time and under budget. City of Sunny Isles Beach, RFQ 14 -07 -02 Continuing Professional Services for Architectural. Landscape Architectural 8 Land Surveying Firms only (CCNA) 8.12.14