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CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH C RFQ 17-12-01 PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES V PROJECT APPROACH AND UNDERSTANDING As an integral part of our approach and budget estimating will be divided into prior to beginning execution of any proj- subsystem components to allow for ect, the WA team will sit down with key identification and control of specific personnel from the City and discuss each problem areas. particular project in detail. From that dis- • Cost Trending: A careful charting of the cussion we will develop a plan of action. on-going estimates will be performed This plan will outline all sensitive issues for to evaluate a direction that might be dialogue and develop a format for facilitat- developing as the project progresses. ing input. It will also recommend the best • Complete and Detailed Documents: approach for making information available Attention will be directed to complete, to the public and keeping them informed. coordinated construction documents in order to ensure tight bids and fewer Ability to Control Schedule and Bud- change orders; the result will be cost get control. In order to accomplish the project goals, an architectural and engineering coordi- Cost estimate development and updates nator are strategically placed within the or- at the various stages will include quantifi- ganization to insure integration of all disci- cation of all major project elements, even plines during design and construction. In at the earliest stages of plan development. addition, a quality control coordinator is Review of recent similar project cost histo- positioned with an independent group of ry, subcontractor and supplier input at the in-house professionals to review and vali- design development stages are indispens- date the finished product with a high level able and will be a major contributor to the of technical performance. This integrated accuracy of early budgeting as well as a key and proven approach to the organization- element in assisting with material consid- al structure offers the City a paradigm that erations as regards to cost and scheduling enhances the delivery of quality work with- for that particular project. We will prepare in the proposed schedule and budget. budget estimates at several stages of doc- ument development (30%, 60%, 90% and Cost Control Methods 100%). Progress estimates are prepared Recognizing the critical importance of cost from completed drawings to validate the management when budgets are tight, WA budget or indicate if design cost exceeds will commence cost control procedures budget parameters. immediately upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed on a particular project. The scope ofa particular project that would be considered under this RFQ, in conjunc- The techniques to be utilized by the team tion with the current market conditions for cost control include: will significantly impact any estimates of • Program and Budget Review:A detailed actual cost and will require an understand- review of the program and budget will ing of, and sensitivity to, these factors. be conducted to ensure validity and The Government Center Lobby Renovation compatibility. • Selectively demolish existing security desk • Systems Budgeting and Estimating: All and credenza iis ARCHITECTURE ®® ENGINEERING PLANNING INTERIOR DESIGN