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RFQ # 26-07-01 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES (CCNA)
<br />DISCIPLINE CATEGORY #4. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
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<br />4.6 Cost Control and Value Engineering
<br />Cost control begins when scope is defined and continues through closeout. SGM will prepare a transparent
<br />basis of estimate using quantity takeoffs appropriate to the design stage, current RSMeans/Means Cost
<br />Data, actual costs from comparable South Florida work, vendor input for major or long-lead equipment,
<br />and documented assumptions for phasing, escalation, contingencies, permitting, testing, temporary
<br />systems, and operational constraints.
<br />22. Establish the target. Confirm the construction budget, funding constraints, alternates, allowances,
<br />and items outside the construction contract at kickoff.
<br />23. Reconcile every milestone. At 30, 60, 90, and 100 percent, compare the current estimate with both
<br />the approved budget and prior estimate; explain quantity, price, scope, escalation, and contingency
<br />movement.
<br />24. Escalate early. If a forecast exceeds available funds, immediately notify the City's Project Manager
<br />and present options with first cost, life-cycle cost, energy, maintainability, schedule, resiliency, and
<br />operational impacts.
<br />25. Protect function and quality. Value engineering is a documented decision process, not indiscriminate
<br />scope reduction. The City approves accepted/rejected options and the reason for each decision.
<br />26. Control construction cost. Track allowances, substitutions, RFIs, proposed changes, and forecast-to-
<br />complete; identify whether a change is owner-driven, unforeseen, code/AHJ, contractor, or design-
<br />related.
<br />DEMONSTRATED ESTIMATE AND SCHEDULE PERFORMANCE
<br />SGM's prior submitted project records report the following comparable electrical results. The variance
<br />shown is the difference between the documented project budget/estimate and actual construction
<br />cost.
<br />Value strategy in action For the Northwest Transportation Compound, SGM integrated an owner-furnished
<br />300 kW generator with targeted 800A ATS and distribution modifications, retained critical fueling and
<br />communications, and included future expansion provisions. The reported project finished on schedule at
<br />the $350,000 budget - preserving resilience without unnecessary replacement scope.
<br />Comparable As-
<br />signment
<br />Electrical Relevance Budget/Estimate vs.
<br />Actual
<br />Completion
<br />OCPS Glenridge Middle School Multi-System Capital Renewal
<br />Lighting, fire alarm, intercom, variable-frequency-drive power, building automation system, and coordinated MEP systems.
<br />$4.9 million / $4.9 million — 0% variance 2024 planned / 2024 actual
<br />Marion County Public Schools Northwest Transportation Compound Generator
<br />Owner-furnished 300-kW standby generator, 800A automatic transfer switch, distribution modifications, wind-rated enclosure, extended fuel storage, and critical fueling and communications systems.
<br />$350,000 / $350,000 — 0% variance 2023 planned / 2023 actual
<br />School Board of Broward County Ely High School Main Switchgear Replacement
<br />Replacement of 3,000A main switchgear, field verification, construction documents, and construction administration.
<br />$250,000 / $250,000 — 0% variance 2021 planned / 2021 actual
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