RFQ Construction Manager-at-Risk Services for the East Main Street Corridor High-Capacity Bus Rapid Transit Improvements.

CMR services for the Project will include, but not be limited to, design review and pre-construction services, participation in developing the budget and updated construction cost estimates, participation in preparing the construction schedule (including identification of significant milestones for completion of the Work), prequalification of subcontractors to perform the required Work, construction, and close-out phases of the Project. CMR services will be defined in an agreement with the Owner; the form of agreement, including general conditions of the contract for construction, will be provided to the short-listed firms during the RFP phase. The scope of the selected CMR firm’s services will likely include, but may not be limited to, the following:A. Pre-Construction Services• Participate in regularly scheduled design progress meetings with the Design Professional, the various consultants, and the Owner. The CMR shall provide on- going input with respect to constructability, construction costs, material selection/evaluations, construction duration and phasing, sequence of construction, temporary traffic signalization concepts, and other scheduling services, along with construction means and methods.• Perform constructability reviews at each design phase transition and provide estimates for the associated cost of work for each design phase.• Coordinate/participate in meetings with the Owner and Design Professional, utility companies, and regulatory agencies to expedite the design/permit process.• Assist with onsite survey and utility verification during the design process.• Develop site specific Safety and Security Plan and other applicable documents in accordance with City, State, and Federal requirements/guidelines.• Identify and detail construction phasing and scheduling that will minimize interruptions to Owner operations.• Develop and maintain a written phasing and site logistics plan to be approved by COTA prior to commencing work.Provide recommendations for means and methods of Maintenance of Traffic.• Facilitate long-lead procurement studies and identify long lead items and work with the Design Professional to minimize materials with schedule impacts. CMR should assign bid packages in a manner that mitigates schedule impacts due to long lead items.• Develop comments, suggestions, and independent cost models (estimates) throughout the phases of design.• Develop constructability and value engineering suggestions at all design phases– considering different design/material/life cycle elements.• Develop a baseline project schedule that will transition into the construction CPM schedule and incorporate all GMPs.• Develop prequalification criteria for subcontractors and prequalify subcontractors for the Work, in accordance with Ohio law.• Develop a detailed, open book cost model and updates based on interim submittals for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal.• Partner with COTA on a workforce development strategy and plan for the project.• Perform other technical, management or other services or programs that are necessary to achieve COTA’s goals and objectives for the East Main Corridor High-Capacity Bus Rapid Transit.B. Construction Services• Coordinate with the Owner, the Design Professional, City of Columbus, and other stakeholders as necessary.• Integrate owner prescribed project controls software.• Provide bond and insurance the construction per Ohio law and the Contract Documents.• Arrange for procurement of materials and coordinate the schedule to accommodate long lead times.• Responsible for project administration, project scheduling, and reconciliation with the design lead.• Address all construction-related permitting requirements.• Bid, award (with Owner input, per Ohio law), and manage all construction-related subcontracts• Coordinate with City and State officials and utility companies to ensure utility connections and ROW improvements are completed within the construction schedule and in accordance with project requirements.• Schedule and manage construction operations.• Provide quality control and construction supervision.• Update and maintain the CPM construction schedule that will be provided monthly for progress updates to coincide with monthly invoicing reviews.• Facilitate regular Progress Meetings.• Provide prevailing wage reporting/accounting.• Maintain safe work site in accordance with the site Safety and Security Plan and all applicable regulations.• Project closeout including documentation (final wage reports, lien releases, O&M manuals, as-built, etc.)• Manage the punch list, training, and project turnover processes with the Design Professional, COTA, City of Columbus, and other stakeholders.• Perform other technical, management or other services or programs that are necessary to achieve COTA’s goals and objectives from the East Main Corridor High-Capacity Bus Rapid TransitC. Post-Construction Serviceso Warranty Serviceo Training Serviceso Warranty Close-outo Perform other technical, management or other services or programs that are necessary to achieve COTA’s goals and objectives for the East Main Corridor High-Capacity Bus Rapid Transit