Agenda - Council - 07/25/2023 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Mr. Bruce Westby July 18, 2023 Page 4 Task 2: Construction Services Construction Administration and Documentation Ensuring the valuable new asset for the City of Ramsey is installed to City expectations industry standards outlined in the project documents, our experienced team will administer and assist the City in the construction of this project. Our team members are experienced with complex trenchless installations and similar utility construction projects. Proper planning and communication in the field leads to a successful construction project. It is our understanding that the City will provide a construction observer on the project. We have removed the full-timer RPR from our original construction services budget but have revised to reflect 80 hours of supplemental RPR time as contingency to augment City staff efforts if needed. Construction administration hours are included or our Project Manager to perform construction administration services as outlined below. Construction Administration and Technical Support Services It is our understanding that the City will provide full time inspection of RPR services on the project. We will assist the City by providing Construction Administration and Technical Support on the project, with the following items: 1. Schedule and run the preconstruction meeting, including preparation of agendas and other supporting information and develop minutes. 2. Provide engineering technical support to the City's Inspector during the project. Review and process change order. Review and approve shop drawings. Assist in the tracking of quantities and preparation of pay applications. Assist in the coordination of on -site field testing. 3. We have included 80 hours of RPR time just in case the City needs some assistance in this area or coverage during vacations, etc. 4. Attend and run the weekly meetings. 5. Ensure proper close out procedures and paperwork are completed. 6. Preparation of As -built Record Plans. Dave Hutton will provide the bulk of the construction administration tasks and supervise the rest of the construction team such as survey crews, engineering support staff, etc. Construction Staking Our local survey team will assist in providing accurate staking locations utility improvements for the contractor to build the proposed design. SEH will also assist in documenting locations of critical new infrastructure and providing accurate record drawings. PROJECT TEAM We have selected our team members to successfully deliver this critical project with you. This includes Dave Hutton as our Project Manager. Dave has over 40 years in the municipal street and utility project arena and is our in house trenchless technology expert. He has managed numerous projects involving trenchless water main rehabilitation, street and utility reconstruction, inter agency coordination and construction oversight. He is a hands on Project Manager who will be directly involved in all aspects of the project delivery. Chad Setterholm will serve as the overall client service manager and provide QA/QC services on the project along with being a resource to Dave and his team on valuable decisions made during the initial