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CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH REQ 17-12-01 PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES SPECIFIC DESIGN EXPERIENCE RELEVANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK PROJECT APPROACHIMETHODOLOGY direction that might be developing as the project progresses. As an integral part of our approach and prior to be- • Complete and Detailed Documents: Attention ginning execution of any project, the WA team will sit will be directed to complete, coordinated con- down with key personnel from the City and discuss struction documents in order to ensure tight bids each particular project in detail. From that discussion and fewer change orders; the result will be cost we will develop a plan of action. This plan will out- control. line all sensitive issues for dialogue and develop a format for facilitating input. It will also recommend Cost estimate development and updates at the the best approach for making information available various stages will include quantification of all ma- to the public and keeping them informed. jor project elements, even at the earliest stages of plan development. Review of recent similar project Ability to Control Schedule and Budget cost history, subcontractor and supplier input at the In order to accomplish the project goals, an archi- design development stages are indispensable and tectural and engineering coordinator are strategically will be a major contributor to the accuracy of ear- placed within the organization to insure integration ly budgeting as well as a key element in assisting of all disciplines during design and construction. In with material considerations as regards to cost and addition, a quality control coordinator is positioned scheduling for that particular project. We will prepare with an independent group of in-house profession- budget estimates at several stages of document de- als to review and validate the finished product with a velopment (30%, 60%, 90% and 100%). Progress high level of technical performance. This integrated estimates are prepared from completed drawings to and proven approach to the organizational structure validate the budget or indicate if design cost exceeds offers the City a paradigm that enhances the deliv- budget parameters. ery of quality work within the proposed schedule and budget. The scope of a particular project that would be con- sidered under this RFQ, in conjunction with the cur- Cost Control Methods rent market conditions will significantly impact any Recognizing the critical importance of cost manage- estimates of actual cost and will require an under- ment when budgets are tight, WA will commence standing of, and sensitivity to, these factors. cost control procedures immediately upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed on a particular project. Schedule Control Methods WA takes pride in an outstanding record for re- The techniques to be utilized by the team for cost sponsiveness to established schedules. Particularly control include: important to this contract is our exceptional record • Program and Budget Review: A detailed review for meeting constrained schedules for contracts in- of the program and budget will be conducted to volving public facilities. In the execution of similar ensure validity and compatibility. work, the firm has always met schedule demands. • Systems Budgeting and Estimating: All budget Schedule management for this contract will be ac- estimating will be divided into subsystem corn- complished through proven project management ponents to allow for identification and control of procedures combined with a productive project team specific problem areas. and an ongoing schedule evaluation process. A for- • Cost Trending: A careful charting of the on-go- mal schedule will be developed to respond to the ing estimates will be performed to evaluate a specific needs of each task and the project manag- ARCHITECTUREGINEERING ENGINEERING . PLANNING INTERIOR DESIGN