O U R S E R V I C E S
A VARIETY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO ASSIST IN YOUR CAPITAL PROJECT SUCCESS
BUILDING CONDITION STUDY/5 YEAR PLAN
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Inspect/review all of the District’s capital assets
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Thorough review of equipment, systems, and building components for age and reliability
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Prioritize list into a 5 Year Plan
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Assign conservative costs for each scope item
PRE-CONSTRUCTION PLANNING
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Pre-planning is critical to an on time, on budget project
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Detailed design meetings to ensure the District’s requirements are integrated into the building design elements
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Develop Master Construction Schedule that ensures the Design Schedule coincides with the Building Schedule
PRE-REFERENDUM PLANNING
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Assist the District in developing and refining overall scope
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Estimate each and every scope item
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Very important to establish a conservative referendum amount
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Keep tax increase as minimal as possible
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Present project to public through newsletters and public information sessions
SCHEDULING/SEQUENCE PLANNING
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Project schedule developed after understanding the District’s priorities
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Blend in input from Architect and Engineers to develop schedule that sequences work and sets critical milestone dates
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Schedule placed in Architect’s Summary of Work and becomes legally binding for the Contractor as part of bid documents
COST ESTIMATING
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3-legged stool approach for estimating and cost validation:
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District's input
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Project Manager’s estimate
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Architect/Design Engineers’ input/estimate
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Recommend developing list of Alternates to ensure there are no surprises on bid opening day
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
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Recommend multiple prime contracts
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Minimizes sub-contractor mark up
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Allows for greater contractor oversight
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Helps stretch the District’s dollar
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGMENT
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Overall construction coordination, daily site observation & inspections
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Coordinate bi-weekly contractor meetings, distribute daily progress reports
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Customized cost control report, contractor payment review/processing
SYSTEM START-UP/TESTING
TRAINING/CLOSE-OUT/OCCUPANCY
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Ensure all systems and equipment are fully functional
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RMG never leaves the site until all systems are working properly
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Coordinate training with District personnel
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Transfer all records, warranties, and manuals to District
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Catalog construction photos, organize and label key cabinet




