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1 rl rl Fl r 1 r ] : I effort will already have been accomplished in the Drainage Analysis Phase} where we will have reviewed the design concepts while insuring constructability. · Technical Specifications Packages CSA will prepare the technical specifications for projects and will also assist the Town staff in customizing the front end documents and general conditions. CSA has extensive experience in preparing complete packages of bid documents for a variety of projects. · Cost Estimating The Cost Estimate Process provides guidance to the Technical Operations staff for preparing Technical Operations cost estimates. The process addresses cost estimate types} documentation} reviews and approvals. Based on standard input and requirements from clients} a cost estimate is categorized as one of four types: Budgetary, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROML Not to Exceed (NTEL or Proposal. Each type has its own significant risks} strategic importance} or unique requirements. The Cost Estimate Process involves three phases. The Planning Phase involves establishing a technical baseline; preparing an internal estimate; identifying the technical and financial goals; gaining agreement on the estimate type; and holding a kick-off meeting with the team to review all pertinent data. Afterwards} the Cost Management Lead logs in the cost estimate. The next phase} Functional Estimating} involves development of the cost estimate with the Client Project Manager and/or the Responsible Individuals. The client Project Manager and the initial Cost ManagementTeam then review basis ofthe estimate} and the data are entered into the Cost Database System to obtain cost accumulation and verification. The final phase} Management Team Review, involves the Responsible Individuals (from client staff} and all relevant parties) reviewing the cost estimate and obtaining a sign-off/buy-in. The Cost Manager then prepares a cost estimate review package for review by the client Director(s). The estimate is also archived for future reference and use on similar projects for , I . J ~ t I j , 1 , I r, I , I ,I the client} thereby providing the team with more consistent estimates. This proven approach has successfully reduced cost estimate re-generation and review effort while delivering a more deliberate} accurate} and robust cost estimate product. . Constructability and Biddability Reviews CSA considers Constructability and Biddability Review as a key element in the project to reduce construction time, additional services requests and claims} while reducing construction cost. As such} we are both honored and challenged by the opportunity to provide these services to the Town. CSA believes a full review of the project requires an interdisciplinary approach that will bring together a group of professionals with diverse background and experience. CSA will study the construction sequence with emphasis in the construction methods that may be employed by the contractor. The purpose of this study is to detect the need for special equipment or construction methods that may incur additional costs or delays not originally considered. Consideration will be given to special methods such as dewatering} underwater work} off hour work} special rigging for heavy loads, access for heavy equipment} etc. On the other hand} the construction specialist will look for innovative means and solutions available that may provide more expedient construction} with reduced inconvenience to the public. Another important aspect of the constructability review is the verification of contract time. CSA uses state ofthe art techniques to analyze the sequences of construction and eventually establishing of contract time. Activities are broken down to their minimum tasks} and production rates are used from our extensive database of construction productivity rates. · Sustainability We are an advocate of sustainability and try to incorporate this approach in all of our projects. As active member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBCL our job is to look at sustainable approaches to the projects we are involved with. Recently the U.S. Conference of Mayors W<iIIili ....<.. ......,..,..