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

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�4 On -Call CM/I send and receive emails while on site and complete the daily report as the day progresses. An additional benefit is that all project files will be stored on the tablet so that all project related documents can be accessed from anywhere on the site as opposed to keeping large, hard to transport file boxes requiring returning to the field office to search for documents. The tablets are all wi-fi enabled allowing direct access to our server and web based project document control system. This way, daily reports, photos and all other field generated documentation can be entered directly into the system rather than being saved on the laptop and then copied into the particular document control system. Our goal on any project is to see that quality facilities are constructed on time and within budget, so that such facilities will be a benefit to the City's customers for their full useful life. In order to effectively complete projects, AKM's Construction Management Team becomes a close partner and extension of our clients. We are sensitive to the fact that the City's internal staff has a variety of day-to-day responsibilities beyond any particular construction project. That being said, we have been extremely successful handling the project management workload for our clients during construction, yet still keeping assigned client staff fully abreast of project progress and status. AKM understands that no two agencies or projects are the same, all containing their own unique challenges and nuances. Our Construction Management services are specifically tailored for each client and project to properly serve their best interest and overall project success. For any task order assignment, the project is carefully examined so that the client's goals and objectives are clearly understood by the AKM Team prior to beginning our services. For proposed projects to be successful, detailed and timely attention must be given to the key issues unique to each project. Our methodology for successfully completing any assigned project involves promptly identifying and addressing the key project issues. AKM will begin all projects with identifying key project issues and take proactive measures and planning to mitigate potential impacts. The following describes our methodology for handling common issues that occur during construction projects: Changes in the Construction Industry The engineering and construction industry has seen more change during the past three years, than it had in perhaps the previous 10 years. Two of the most influential factors driving this rapid change have been the global COVID-19 pandemic, and world-wide supply chain issues/shortages of materials and equipment. Both of these factors have required a new way of planning, and approaching projects ranging from on -site safety, to dealing with abnormally long lead-times for materials and equipment. These impacts have required project teams to be adaptable and collaborative to overcome day-to-day effects on projects. The teams that have learned, adapted, and evolved, remain the best positioned to guide their clients through the obstacles that today's construction industry are now faced with. Construction Inconvenience The City's service area encompasses residential, commercial, industrial and retail areas and high traffic roads. All projects within the public right-of-way present a traffic burden to residents and businesses near the project areas. Projects near residents and business can affect normal traffic flows, parking, as well as impede ingress and egress to properties. Although Contractors are required to mitigate construction nuisances, it is the Construction Management Team's responsibility to enforce such mitigation measures. The potential always exists for dust and fine debris to create unfavorable conditions for the nearby public. Utility services may be interrupted at times during construction for activities such as tie-ins, service switch-overs and startup testing. The greater the inconvenience to the public, the more the public will become discontent with the projects. Minimizing the burden to the public during construction is instrumental in achieving successful projects. Construction Completion Time In construction, time is always of the essence. Due to the magnitude and potential impacts to the AKM Prop. 23-1061 11