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<br />approval process, since it would not require BOCC action. Awards of this <br />type could also be reported to the BOCC monthly. <br />Board Participation in Project Planning <br />Alternatives to consider: <br />• Listening/Sharing sessions with one or two Board rnerrrbers could be <br />scheduled at key points in a project to share the status of the project and <br />solicit their comments. Multiple sessions would be set up to share the <br />same information so Board members could select the session most <br />convenient to their schedule. This more thorough review could facilitate <br />project design and ensure that all Board members have a strong <br />knowledge-base about all aspects of the project at such tune it is <br />presented for final approval in formal session. <br />Consultants <br />Alternatives to consider: <br />• In instances where the scope of a project has similar design requirements, <br />consider hiring consultants for multiple projects. If project elements are <br />similar, some may be transferable between projects and therefore reduce <br />design time. <br />Working with Contractors <br />• Consider alternative methods of contracting that are now available to local <br />governments. For example, the Beard will soon consider utilizing the <br />"Construction Manager at Risk" method of contracting for construction with <br />the Central Orange Senior Center/Sportsplex project. The County would <br />contract with an architect and with a general contracting firm who would <br />collaborate on the design of the project and establish an amount for which <br />the project can be built. The contractor would guarantee the construction <br />of the building at that cost as long as the scope of work remained intact. <br />Generally speaking, this method of contracting should allow the project <br />design and construction to move more quickly. <br />Consider offering incentives to contractors for early completion of a <br />project. <br />Resource Allocation <br />Alternatives to consider: <br />Carefully consider the resources available to carry out the projects. While <br />one project/construction manager may handle several projects, the project <br />quality and time for completion may be adversely affected by the sheer <br />magnitude of the work at hand if too many projects are assigned to the same <br />individual. <br />These represent a few ideas that might be worthy of discussion. It is not to be <br />construed as a comprehensive list, however. Staff will be prepared to follow up <br />on additional ideas that may be raised during the worksession discussion. <br />