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

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Task 2.10 - Change Orders We will investigate proposed change orders submitted by the contractor or requested by the City. Change order submittals will include supporting records. Our investigation will include the impacts on the project schedule and budget and will include a recommendation for approval or disapproval. We will complete the following tasks associated with change orders: Assemble documentation to include, such as inspection reports, test reports, drawings, sketches, photographs, and other materials, as required. Prepare change order cost estimates conforming to the City's procedures and forms; assess the impacts of the proposed change on the contractor's schedule and operations; and prepare a written report summarizing the impact of the proposed change on cost, schedule, and contractor's obligations. • Confirm the contractor's price proposals are reasonable and accurate for construction quantities, rates and unit prices, and time and schedule. • Maintain a change order log to track change order proposals through the review and approval process. Task 2.11 - Claims Assistance We will coordinate with City consultant on claim matters. Claims submitted by the contractor must ad -here to the Public Contract Code Section 10240 and 20104. Documentation must be provided and re -viewed to support a claim. We will review claims and provide an evaluation to the City and coordinate the resolution of each claim with the project team. Task 2.12 - Progress Pay Estimates We will review the contractor's monthly progress payment requests, construction contract records, and reports for general compliance with contract documents. We will maintain an estimate of overall construction cost based on contractor's bid and earned value of completed work, and compile and forward recommendations for contractor payment to the City. Phase 3 - Specialty Services Task 3.1 - Materials Testing and Special Inspection If needed, a geotechnical subconsultant will provide materials testing and special inspections during construction. The materials testing and special inspections will be conducted in accordance with the City -approved frequencies and procedures, the construction contract plans and specifications, and applica-ble materials testing manuals. We will review the results of materials testing and quality inspections, and will recommend acceptance of work in general compliance with the contract documents or remedial ac-tions required to correct unacceptable portions of the contractor's work. Task 3.2 - Labor Compliance We will provide a labor compliance program to monitor the contractor's labor compliance, which includes the following: Pre -Job Conference: Conduct a pre - job conference with the contractor and subcontractors listed in the bid before commencing work. Labor compliance requirements will be discussed and copies of the suggested reporting forms furnished. Records of the conferences will be kept on file. Monthly Audit of contractor Certified Payroll: Review certified payrolls submitted by the contractor and subcontractors to confirm compliance with the requirements of prevailing wage. Monitor that apprenticeship requirements are being met. Monthly On -Site Interview: Conduct random on -site contractor employee interviews monthly, as required by the labor compliance program. • Violation Enforcement and Recommendations: Communicate potential violations to the City and provide recommended action. Annual Reporting to the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR): Compile and submit a summary report to the DIR. The report will be submitted annually during construction and at the conclusion of the project.