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13THE WEITZ COMPANY // GOVERNMENT CENTER ANNEX, RFQ NO. 15-08-02 / CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL SECTION D// PROJECT APPROACH AND UNDERSTANDING PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN About 65% of the Weitz portfolio is public sector work, which is mostly comprised of CM at Risk GMP services. Because of that, we have tailored our policies and procedures with an eye toward executing public projects like yours, knowing that Owners need to be kept fully apprised of our plans and methods to complete the work at all times. These procedures start during the preconstruction phase and continue through the Warranty Phase. Preconstruction Procedures We understand that preconstruction planning and coordination is vital to the success of this project. As discussed in the sections below, several preconstruction procedures will be implemented to ensure the drawings align with your expectations. We will host Subcontractor and Architect constructability reviews to ensure every aspect of your project is accounted for as it relates to design, code, cost, and scheduling. Weitz will also work to identify existing onsite utilities and surrounding conditions to compare them to what is planned in the new project. This reduces the likelihood of damage to existing work and creates a well prepared logistics plan that avoids interruptions to residents, traffic, and users of the adjacent Government Center Complex during construction. Cost Control Methods / Value Analysis Weitz cost control procedures make certain that project-specific scopes are negotiated at the best price. Our numerous and longstanding local vendor relationships, along with our negotiation procedures, create in-depth scopes that eliminate subcontractors double coverage among trades, and reduce the GMP amount. Not only are potential issues discovered during subcontractor scope review, but value engineering ideas are brought to the table, giving you as many options as possible. Our team of estimators work hand-in-hand with the project team to provide detailed quantity take-offs, garner subcontractor input, and identify potential constructability issues. Our goal is to make your construction project a smooth and satisfying process, ultimately providing you with a state-of- the-art facility and an enhanced environment for your residents and visitors. Our Cost Control and Subcontract Awarding Procedure are handled using PROLOG Manager and JDE software, which is a paperless system with up-to-the-minute cost reporting. We can report with accuracy where the GMP stands at all times. Supporting the City’s Owner-Furnished Components The first challenge we will manage is ensuring that the unique equipment and furnishings related to this type of project are designed, coordinated, approved by your staff, and ordered so that your equipment and furnishings arrive on time—whether it is Owner-furnished or a part of our contract. We know how to coordinate this process, allowing your Architect and staff the maximum amount of time for design and aesthetics, without affecting the overall schedule. We also know that finish upgrades and enhancements to projects are commonly made after construction is sometimes well underway. We gladly accept these challenges and have a proven record of accommodating owner’s needs. The City of Sunny Isles Beach is assured that a well-planned and managed procedure will be in place to address all aspects of your project. CASE STUDY: PALM BEACH COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER GARAGE “VALUE ENGINEERING BASED ON ALL FACTORS” On this $45M project, several factors played a key role in determining what structural system was to be utilized. First cost, life cycle cost, logistics, schedule, local participation and aesthetics were all factors. By comparing the structural systems against each of these factors in a detailed study prepared by Gary Hennings, the County was able to determine the best value for the County. Our team provides Value Engineering that allows informed decision making.