Item 10 - Agreements for On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services

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)>)) 2. Scope of Services and Schedule Constructability Review The Anser team firmly believes in the ongoing review of the project documents during this phase. These reviews provide a structured format to evaluate the project plans technical specifications, contract documents, and bid schedule which are all critical in supporting construction. These documents must be coordinated so the future contractor understands the project's requirements. This effort will reduce project impacts and save time and money during construction. Anser utilizes Bluebeam RevuTM software for its constructability review comments on the project plans and specifications. Anser will mark up a set of plans on the PDF editor as shown in the example drawing. There are two benefits with this software which can improve efficiency and reduce review times between the project team. First, we can place the drawings in a cloud -based server where multiple team members can comment directly on the PDF. This will allow simultaneous reviews rather than back and forth commenting between the team. Second, once all the comments are compiled on the marked -up PDF set, the software can export a review sheet which clearly identifies the page number, comment and most importantly a picture of the item being discussed. This report is to supplement or replace the excel spreadsheet typically issued as the tracking log for the Constructability comments. When reviewing comments, there is no need for a set of plans and excel sheet. This report will combine both and make for more efficient, productive meetings with the team. Additional sketches and drawing details containing recommendations for package improvements will be provided to supplement the comment log to ensure clarity. The comment/ response log will be supplemented with full-size sheet plans with markups for each project. Anser very successfully utilized this system when completing reviews on all of our projects with very positive feedback from all parties. 7. Change Order Review In the construction industry, change can cause costly delays and challenge the team from fulfilling contractual obligations. At Anser Advisory, we understand that changes in the requirements of a project, the availability of resources and other unforeseen conditions can create real problems for your construction project. The combination of our construction manager and Cost Estimating Group has the proven experience and the expertise you need to help you navigate these issues and to provide you with the change order analysis you need to determine the changes have merit and are fair and reasonable so that costs are kept under control. Directed changes are typically originated by the client to add, remove, or alter a portion of the contract. These changes must be agreed upon by both or all parties to the contract. We assist our clients in resolving all change orders, regardless of the reason so that the client is aware of the fair and reasonableness of any change order requests for the program. The Anser team can provide you with guidance on the legitimacy/merit of the change order as well as if the cost is fair and reasonable. We provide you with the most effective strategies to address cost issues and to ensure that your project is completed on time. Our change order evaluation team can assist you to identify the most appropriate solutions and the best way to approach potential change related issues. We take pride in helping our clients receive fair and reasonable change order pricing while achieving greater productivity on their project in a competitive marketplace. Our goal is always to add value to the program's bottom line. If you need help in figuring out change orders and ensuring the most cost- effective solutions for these unexpected situations, we have the experience and can help with the best options in the industry. 8. Safety Safety will be a significant focus for our entire field management team. Safety is the prime responsibility of the general contractor and its subcontractors. As such, they will be required to provide a site -specific health and safety plan which is to include OSHA guidelines. If, during a site inspection, a perceived safety violation is occurring or has occurred, the team will immediately notify the general contractor of the safety violation for immediate action. A safety log will be maintained and discussed at each progress meeting to verify safety violations are addressed immediately and not made again. Our field management staff have been trained and will monitor for safety standards, and all possess a minimum of OSHA KIM 10-hour training. 9. Progress Payments Upon submittal of the Contractor's monthly invoice, Anser will verify work performed during that period and compare it against the approved schedule of values. Anser will resolve discrepancies with the Contractor and once verified and agreed upon, will process the payment application through the Owner's process. Anser will make a written recommendation for payment to the City. CITY OF SANTA ANA I RFP NO: 23-122 13 1 Anser Advisory