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Services
BIDDING PROCEDURES
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DSA will procure complete comprehensive bidding in all disciplines of work including labor, materials and trade-contractors as required by the Law. Upon receipt of the bids, DSA shall evaluate the bids, including alternate prices and unit prices, and shall make a recommendation to the Owner in regard to the award of each construction contract. Finally, DSA prepares all contacts and purchase orders for the Owner’s signature.
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT “RESPONSIBILITIES”
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* Assist Owner in selecting the Design Team, which includes the architect and engineers (if requested)
* Establish format of project to be constructed
* Evaluate with architect and engineers factual data, which includes the construction techniques and material knowledge as to the economic relation with the project time and cost.
* Provide project cost estimates of all disciplines of work
* Potential savings from architectural fees
* Procure complete comprehensive bidding in all disciplines of work including labor, materials and trade-contractors
* Qualify and recommend to Owner for approval the best qualified trade-contractor and/or supplier in each discipline of work
* Secure, for Owner, payment and performance bond form each trade-contractor, on any contract exceeding $25,000 (if applicable and approved by owner)
* Prepare all contracts and purchase orders for Owner’s signature
* Provide all clerical and accounting services
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT
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After an in-depth estimated cost projection has been completed and approved, and agreement will be signed by and between DSA and the Owner.
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EARLY STAGE PLANNING
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The Construction Management (CM) process begins with early stage planning. At the onset, DSA can assist the Owner in selecting the design team, which includes the Architect and Engineers. CM will also help establish (with the architect and engineers) a format of the project to be constructed, and evaluate factual data, which includes the construction techniques and material knowledge as to the economic relation with the project time and cost. DSA will then provide project cost estimate of all disciplines of the work.
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JOB SET UP AND ESTIMATE
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DSA will, upon completion and receipt of the contract documents from the Architect, procure bids from the trade contractors and material suppliers. From the bids and prices obtained, we will prepare a detailed documented projection of final cost. This cost and pertinent documents will be presented to the Owner for approval. Work will not commence until the Owner has given instructions to do so. Necessary changes, additions or deletions can be made at the discretion of the Owner at this time. This projected cost will also include the fee for services provided by DSA. Every effort is exerted to secure special prices, discounts, etc., which go directly to the Owner. The sequence is as follows:
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METHODOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION
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Multiple contracting (or Owner’s access to trade contractors) is the basic concept used to identify the Construction Management-Agent project delivery system. CM-Agent is the most transparent of any delivery method, and it's Multiple-Direct-Contracting approach is a chief source of cost savings.
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ON SITE MONITORING
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A qualified and experienced Job Superintendent will be assigned for the on-site full-time coordination and monitoring of the work. He will make weekly reports to the DSA’s office. DSA will check and approve all invoices, payrolls, and Contract payments. A construction cost statement will be prepared and furnished to the Owner monthly.
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POST CLOSEOUT
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DSA will secure all final inspection reports, affidavits from each trade contractor prior to final payments, as well as secure warranties from each trade contractor.
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PURCHASING POWER
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DSA will furnish quantity purchasing power where possible. Any discount available is given directly to the Owner.
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SAVINGS
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Trade discounts or special prices, cash discounts and tax exemptions, all pass directly to the Owner. DSA works diligently to reduce the Owner’s cost and maintain quality.
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