Common use of Pre-Construction Services Clause in Contracts

Pre-Construction Services. The Respondent (Design/Build Team) will coordinate and oversee analysis, consultation, advice, and reasonable recommendations relating to the design, planning and administration of the Project, including but not limited to, the following: A. Establish architectural/engineering requirements: • Visual Site Inspection (assessment) • Programming • Schematic Design • Design Development • Sustainability Design • Construction Documents • Construction Administration B. Complete Design Reviews. The reviews shall include, but are not limited to: • Input on Design – review recommendations during the design process. This effort will identify opportunities for cost, schedule, or operation/maintenance savings that can be achieved without adversely impacting the safe operation, design intent or functional quality of the structure. • Constructability Reviews – are intended to address the ability to successfully construct the design as intended. Review means and methods intended to reduce cost, improve schedule, and worker safety. • Phasing and Logistics – will be an integral part of construction. Develop a coordinated phasing, sequencing, and staging plan. C. Schedule Development – The Respondent will be required to develop a detailed coordinated schedule using an established format acceptable and accessible for use by the DBA. The schedule will identify detailed work activities in relationship to the City Departments and users. The Respondent will be required to obtain DBA approval of the schedule and for deviations from the approved schedule, including development and implementation of schedule recovery strategies when required. D. The Respondent will be required to obtain DBA written approval for the budgets. After approval of the initial budgets, monitor project development and execution to ensure conformance with the budgets. For deviations from the approved budget, develop rectification strategies and implement their execution.