2013-456 Planning - McGill Associates for Water, Sewer, Design Services, Surveying/Environmental and Water/Sewer Construction $142,000

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Often during the construction phase of any project of this size and complexity,engineering decisions must be made to adjust the design to address changes that result from the discovery of underground utilities and other unforeseen conditions that affect the design.McGill Associates and the team assigned to this project have more than 27 years of experience in the construction of large sanitary sewer projects and have the ability to address any construction issues,should they arise,in a timely manner. Ability to Respond in a Timely Fashion Our Firm has a long and positive history of responsive client service. In fact,responsiveness is one of the key elements that has brought success to our Firm.Our philosophy of service is based on continuing relationships with our local government clients.We fully understand that responsive service is the basis of our past successes. The proximity of our key team members aids in our responsiveness to the project.The team will,at all times,be available to the County to discuss issues,progress,and details of design and construction. Cost Control McGill Associates has a long and positive history of working with Owners and Contractors to help anticipate problems before they result in a claim. Construction Claim avoidance is an important cost control. Baseline job costs change for a variety of factors.This Job Cost Variance (JCV)can often be the result of confusion and lack of clarity in adherence • to the approved plans and specifications.This can be managed through proper communication and pre-planning construction activities.Pre-planning often identifies and circumvents problems in lieu of paying for a claim after n the fact. Another JCV that is often overlooked is the cost to the Owner in Construction Claims caused by unnecessary delays,changes,and disputes. In today's litigious construction environment,timely decision making can save headaches and money.We proactively communicate with the Contractor and Owner.We keep very detailed and organized project documentation.We have assembled a full technical and construction team that can adequately and quickly respond to the needs of the project,the Contractor,and the Owner to avoid delays,changes,and disputes. Without exception,some changes will be necessary on a project of the magnitude of the Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant, regardless of the Contractor selected for the completion of the project.For changes in the work that occur during the course of the project,McGill Associates serves as the Owner's representative and acts on behalf of the Owner to determine the validity of the change and to negotiate the cost or the credit to the contract and to administer the proper payment or reduction. Quality Assurance / Quality Control Similar to all other aspects of construction management,quality control has to be planned.Planning seeks`order,'and a quality control system for a construction project reflects this sense of order: • The quality standard set by the design and required by the client • Planning how to achieve the required quality through construction methods,materials,and workmanship • Adequate on-site supervision of the Contractor's work during all active construction • Build it right the first time Confidential and Proprietary I Central Efland/Northern Buckhorn Sewer Extensions-Construction Phase Services,RFQ No.376-5176 0 2 7