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r 1 1 1 , 1 J . I j ~! APPROACH / METHODOLOGY COORDINATION WITH OTHER UTILITIES Coordination with other utilities is the strength and expertise of the CAS team. Through our commitment to SUE, 3D Radar and other disciplines required for underground utility design and construction, CAS is the best candidate. CAS is directly involved with, and intimately understands the importance of effective Utility Coordination and communication with public and private utility owners and authorities. Successful coordination efforts minimize project delays, construction costs, and contractor claims associated with utility issues and provide for better overall project outcomes. CAS has a proven record of accomplishment of engaging and involving utility owners in all phases of the project process through outreach and communication. We have developed and demonstrated mechanisms that support ongoing participation by all parties and we maintain strong relationships and cooperation with many utility owners. Through early engagement and communication with utility owners, CAS can more consistently and effectively control project schedules and budgets. CAS provides all levels of utility coordination, utility location and subsurface utility engineering services. Through current commitments and past experiences, CAS has been tasked with developing focused local coordination efforts to bring together representatives from diverse functions that are involved in the utility coordination process to ensure ongoing successful implementation and to maximize the benefits of the process. Drawing upon our experience and relationships with the major utility owners; FPL, AT&T, FPUC, Comcast and others, CAS has successfully optimized the project development process with greater emphasis on early coordination efforts, consideration of existing and proposed utility installations on the front end of a given project and reduced design and construction time later in the project process. GENERALIZED PROJECT APPROACH CAS is a client oriented firm. Our philosophy is to work with the City's Staff to provide the best possible services and solutions to complete the project cost effectively and within the City's budget. CAS works within a team approach while making the City's Staff an integral part of the team. All projects will be developed in the most cost effective project scopes to achieve successful results. CAS will also investigate possibilities for outside funding of projects when at all possible. CAS employs a quality assurance team throughout the project. The team meets regularly with CAS staff and City staff to provide value added solutions, liability checks, and design accuracy at no extra cost. We perform in-house value engineering to seek the best possible cost effective timely project for the City. Our radar scanning capabilities add value specifically to road, drainage and utility projects; providing added accuracy, reducing time and limiting future construction liabilities, and conflicts through our Project Director and President, Gene R. Schriner's commitment to perform. . CRAIG A. SMITH & ASSOCIATES Proposer: Craig A. Smith & Associates RFQ No. 11-11-02 59