Construction Project Management Services for Analysis and Resolution of Construction Claims

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a consultant to provide construction project management services to assist with the analysis and resolution of construction disputes and claims. The scope of services includes reviewing disputes and analyzing issues for merit, entitlement, damages, and providing draft recommendations to CDCR. The consultant will also evaluate claims, review project files and records, and prepare chronologies of events and documents associated with the construction contractor's claim. The consultant will provide additional services, including mediation services and special projects, as needed. • The consultant will provide services during three phases: Phase I - Construction, Phase II - Administrative Claim Review, and Phase III - Arbitration. • The consultant will submit a work plan, budget, and schedule of services for approval by CDCR. • The consultant will provide personnel and equipment necessary to perform the services. • The consultant will prepare status, draft, and final reports for work as requested by CDCR. • The consultant will act as an expert witness and provide testimony at depositions and hearings. The ideal consultant will have experience in construction project management, claims analysis, and dispute resolution. They will have a strong understanding of California conditions, practices, and legal requirements applicable to competitively bid public construction contracts. The consultant will be expected to provide a team of professionals, including a principal, lead consultant, scheduler, estimator, construction cost accountant, and expert witness.