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AGREEMENT 1-2354 Exhibit A .- ~_.> Task 14.07 Prepare Preliminary Performance Specification It is assumed the completion and approval of the Design Defmition Report in Schedule of Values Task 14.06 by the end of the 6th month. ' Task 14.08 Prepare Preliminary Rail Fleet Maintenance Plan . As defined in PE 14. PE 15.0 Cost Estimating The purpose of this task is to develop the project cost estimate based on the 30% design level to be achieved during the Preliminary Engineering phase. CONSULTANT will review the cost estimating done in the Conceptual Engineering phase'tb understand its assumptions, methodology, formatting, and work breakdown. To the extent practical, the CONSULTANT will incorporate this information into its own work in the Preliminary Engineering phase and compile the estimate in a "line item" format. . Utilizing previous work from the Conceptional Engineering phase, the CONSULTANT will prepare the project work breakdown structure and contract unit descriptions. Work elements and contract units will be grouped into similar types of construction or procurement based on standard factors, past experience, and industry practice (e,g., the Construction Specification Institute divisions). The initial work breakdown structure and grouping plan will be reassessed and updated as the project design advances. Costs are to be categorized by system (e,g" signal system), functional area (e,g., stations, carth moving), or by contract (e.g" running rail) for periodic project team reviews, CONSULT ANT will establish a Current Working Estimate of the project and update those costs for all CenterLine project elements as designs move forward. Certain design elements or contracts may have preliminary engineering cost estimates completed before other elements (for example, a specific utility relocation may be early, where as other elements will have to wait until final preliminary engineeting designs are completed), Nevertheless, the CONSULTANT will maintain current nmning estimates of all cost elements. Each estimate will be reviewed by the appropriate designer or designated staff, with any comments recorded during reviews so that they are considered in the [mal estimate, CONSULT ANT will develop procedures for developing trend forecasting estimates, determining direct and indirect costs, contingencies and escalation, etc. Any contingency component of an estimate shall be clearly identified, These estimates will require review by The AUTHORITY. Should the projected cost of any projcct element exceed the forecast, The AUTHORITY will be advised and steps will be taken to detem1ine what changes are to be made to keep the costs within expected limits, which includes the Preliminary Engineering costs, 52 éSF"