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www.craigasmith.com 10. Final Inspection and Acceptance Services included under this task are the Final Inspection in coordination with the Client Project Manager for review of the completed project and verification that all items listed on the Substantial Completion Inspection Punch List have been satisfied. Upon review, the CAS team will provide written opinion to the Client and the financing authority that the Contractor has completed all work required as required under the contract documents. The CAS team will also submit the certification documentation to regulatory agencies as required. 11. Record Drawings The CAS team will review the Record Drawings prepared by the contractor’s professional surveyor, registered in the State of Florida, with every pay contractor pay request, and a comprehensive final review upon the completion of construction project. The record drawings will include post- construction project information and identify any significant deviation from the approved project design. 12. Project Close Out In conformance with contract documents, The CAS team will review, and deliver to the Client Project Manager, the required contract documentation to be submitted by the Contractor as listed under the construction agreement. In addition, The CAS team will provide one complete set of final shop drawing submittals and approved signed and sealed as-built drawings as prepared by the Contractor. 13. Final Payment and Release of Retainage In conformance with the contract documents, the CAS team will verify that: • The contractor’s accounts are in order; considering items such as original contract sum, additions and deductions (per Change Order Summary) and any changes or adjustments required of the Schedule of Values that have been accepted. • Retainage amount is correct. • Certificate of Final Completion has been issued. • Final acceptance has been obtained from the permitting agencies. • The Contractor has provided a Final Release in accordance with the contract. • All required certificates of inspection and occupancy have been obtained from public authorities, utility companies, and other public agencies. • Completed Record Drawings have been received and accepted by the Client. • Notification of consent to surety, if any, to make Final Payment to Contractor. • Amount of Liquidated Damages withheld (if applicable). • Contractor’s Warranty. CAS has a knowledgeable and experienced construction management team which is important for keeping a construction project on schedule, realizing potential cost savings and minimizing construction impacts. CAS has experienced staff to provide effective contract administration including cost estimating, schedule review, shop-drawing submittal review, processing of change orders and any other related construction management activities. CAS will ensure key construction project elements are documented and updated regularly and that any issues are addressed efficiently. CAS will ensure that the contractor is held accountable, abiding to design documents and meeting all contractual obligations. Construction progress reporting, to the client will include summary of work completed, critical issues requiring resolution in order to maintain project schedule, planned budget versus actual cost to-date, planned work schedule for the next month and identification of any upcoming conflicts or other critical items requiring tracking and updating. 86