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f-I CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO DESIGN STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVE BID NO. 11 - 1 1 -02 r I . 1 J , j , , , , . J 'NtD METHODOLOGY COST ESTIMATING AND SCHEDULING CONTROL C3TS is experienced in permit and plan production scheduling for certain types of projects, Permitting can affect the cost estimate from the basis that last minute changes required by agencies can sometimes blow estimates out of the water and cancel projects altogether. We shall determine all possible impacts early on so that the preliminary cost estimates stay relatively the same as the plans are finalized, A schedule shall be submitted at the NTP so the City can track production as well as permitting all the way through bid and security of contractor. Construction material costs have varied greatly over the last few years causing a lot of problems with accurate cost estimates, C3TS has general contractors on staff as well as experienced construction administrators to ensure that cost estimates are current and realistic, QUALITY CONTROL At C3TS, we use the most current technology, which allows for optimum and accurate design, We use an in-house peer review Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QAlQC) program to complete our assignments within schedule, at budgeted cost, and with high quality and reliability, All work is executed in conformance with applicable codes and standards, The work of any sub-consultants we use is subjected to the same review as our C3TS generated work. We are proud to be able to say that, over the past 10 years, our firm-wide errors and omissions resulting in claims are less than Y2 of 1 % of construction budgets. This is due to the following: Principal Involvement during all stages of design and construction Proper matching of tasks to individuals Complete team formation from the start Clear assignments of responsibilities Established and adhered-to QA / QC Program Independent peer review prior to major deliverables PLAN METHODOLOGY The C3TS quality control team utilizes a two-part independent checking process for its projects. First and foremost is the development of the QC program to verify that the project analysis methods and work products meet or exceed the requirements of the project scope for all work items, are free of errors and omissions, and are based on sound practices and principles, Second is the development of the QA program to assure that the QC program is being complied with and is effecting compliance with the project scope of services. Basic tenets of the QC program include: ../ The project manager has complete authority and responsibility to execute the work. ../ A "kick-off' meeting will be held with key members of the project team to define the scope of work and the quality requirements. ../ All project decisions will be documented. ../ All supporting calculations, text or data used to develop the project documents will be signed and dated by the preparer when the work is performed, All telephone conversations and meetings, which include or affect a project decision, will be documented. Minutes of meetings will be prepared and distributed to attendees for confirmation of decisions made and then filed after appropriate action. ../ All project documents will be reviewed and/or checked by qualified individuals who are not directly performing the initial work activity. The individual doing the checking will sign and date the documents and will prepare a record of review after checking the findings. The findings will be resolved by the originator of the document and rechecked until satisfactorily resolved. 49