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PROJECT APPROACH PROJECT MONITORING & BUDGETING In order to get the most accurate budget price at the pre - construction phase and the construction phase, CAS details all design items into many small parts that will add up to one whole part (Bill of Materials). By doing this our cost estimates are very accurate. Our track record with cost estimates to bids has been within 5 -10 %. CAS' philosophy utilizes a 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 approach is to develop milestones and defined deliverables with the City in order to meet the City's requirements. We try to identify potential issues early in the project so necessary action can be taken to keep the project on schedule. We continually update the cost of the project 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 CAS as one team, all striving for the same goal of a quality product on schedule and on budget. CAS Technical Reviews are conducted throughout the project schedule by the Principal members of our firm as part of our commitment to quality engineering. ABILITY TO MEET SCHEDULE CAS prides itself on our ability to tailor 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 the project schedule established at the beginning of the project. Most projects 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 created, including a Schedule of Values. This will be updated through the project design /construction process. Design team updates will be provided on a regular basis as requested by the City to all involved with the project. Status of each milestone identified at the initial project "kick -off' meeting will be provided on a monthly basis with an updated project schedule, similar to the following example. The CAS process will be a methodical and timely approach. The established goals identified in the project imitation will be implemented through the construction phase of the project. Craig A. Smith & Associates, Inc. RFQ No. 14 -07 -02 Page 55