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82 <br />the on -site superintendent. <br />6. Evaluate results of the interview and proposal <br />materials; ranking firms in order of preference. <br />7. At a minimum, do a thorough background check of the <br />preferred firm and the people assigned to your project. <br />Based on the results of this investigation, determine if <br />other firms should be evaluated or if a selection can be <br />made. <br />8. Based on results of proposals, interviews, and <br />references, recommend the top firm to the governing body. <br />9. Finalize contract arrangements with the selected <br />firm. <br />10. After selection of a CM by the governing body, <br />notify all firms participating in the RFP process of your <br />decision in a timely manner. <br />What factors should be considered when evaluating <br />firms? Barrie identifies the basic qualifications a CM <br />should possess. They are: <br />Overall experience <br />Professional construction management <br />Project planning and control <br />Inspection (if desired) <br />Value engineering <br />Scheduling methods <br />Estimating methods <br />Design knowledge <br />31 <br />