Common use of Preconstruction Phase - Construction Manager’s Basic Services Clause in Contracts

Preconstruction Phase - Construction Manager’s Basic Services. 2.1 The Construction Manager agrees to furnish the pre-construction services set forth herein and required for completion of the Project on a Guaranteed Maximum Price (hereinafter defined) basis. Construction Manager represents that it is thoroughly familiar with and understands the requirements of the Project scope and that it is experienced in the administration and construction of building projects of similar type and scope. Construction Manager represents to Owner that Construction Manager has all necessary construction education, skill, knowledge, and experience required for the Project and will maintain, at all times during the term of this Agreement, such personnel on its staff to provide the services contemplated hereby within the time periods required hereby. In addition, Construction Manager represents that it has, and all of the subcontractors performing services under this Agreement will have, all applicable licenses required by the State of Florida to perform such services. 2.2 The Construction Manager shall cooperate closely with the Owner’s Architect, Project Representative, and Building Code Inspector(s). The services required for pre-construction includes, but are not limited to, the following 2.2.1 The Construction Manager with the Architect shall jointly schedule and attend regular meetings with the Owner and Architect. The Construction Manager shall prepare and distribute minutes of all meetings attended. The Construction Manage shall attend as many meetings as requested by the Owner. 2.2.2 Provide evaluations of proposed project sites. Provide recommendations as to egress and ingress, municipal development and building code compliance and utility services, aid in negotiations with property owners, if applicable, to insure procurement of a site in an expeditious and economical manner consistent with the best interest of the Owner. 2.2.3 Within thirty (30) days of award of this contract, provide preliminary evaluation of the program and Project budget requirements, each in terms of the other. This evaluation by the Construction Manager shall include as a minimum, the following: cost modeling with a narrative addressing whether the Owner's Project budget is sufficient to perform the Project, and possible areas in which the Owner may be able to achieve a savings under the Project budget Assist the Owner and the Architect in achieving mutually agreed upon program and Project budget requirements and other design parameters. Provide cost evaluations of alternative materials and systems.