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PROJECT APPROACH Craig A Smith and Associates (CAS) is a client - oriented firm. Our philosophy is to work with the City's Staff to provide the best possible services and solutions to complete the project cost effectively and within the City's budget. CAS works within a team approach while making the City's Staff an integral part of the team. All projects will be developed in the most cost effective project scopes to achieve successful results. CAS will also investigate possibilities for outside funding of projects when at all possible. The CAS philosophy utilizes a phased approach towards assisting the City in problem solving and for implementation of the project. Our project approach is follows: PHASE I — PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING • Meeting with City Staff to develop the project scope • Develop a fee proposal to match the project scope • Finalize the scope and proceed with a kickoff meeting with the City Staff • Schedule of Values and Costs to City PHASE II — DESIGN ENGINEERING • Survey site as needed • Soil borings and testing as required • Review existing plans and evaluate field conditions • Utility Locates utilizing available designating technologies if needed • Utilize necessary Engineering design methods • Establish all design requirements • Establish all permitting requirements • Prepare preliminary cost estimate • Prepare preliminary engineering project report • Quality control meetings with CAS staff • Meet with City Staff to review project design, schedule and budget • Prepare preliminary Bill of Materials PHASE III — FINAL ENGINEERING • Preparation of final construction plans • Preparation of final specifications and contract documents • Finalize cost estimate • Meet with City Staff to review project design, schedule and budget • Finalize permitting • Provide Bill of Materials for purchase of equipment Craig A. Smith & Associates, Inc. RFQ No. 14 -07 -02 Page 53