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Construction Management Approach <br />The RJM Difference <br />Our team provides a final estimate at 95% completion of the design. <br />This is different from other construction managers. The intent of <br />this final estimate is to confirm the 95% drawings and specifications <br />align with the budget and that we have 100% subcontractor <br />support to prove it. This final confirmation allows us to accurately <br />track the expected final bid amounts when received. Allowing one <br />last opportunity to make slight adjustments to the plans prior to <br />bidding assures the project will be delivered on budget. <br />BIDDING PROCESS <br />RJM will facilitate bid receipts and conduct the public opening process. Before <br />issuing documents for bid, RJM will work with the City of Lino Lakes staff and the <br />Oertel design team to create comprehensive packages for each scope of work. The <br />bid packages identify any potential gray areas and ensure complete bids are received <br />and all contractors are bidding the same project. Specific and unique details are <br />highlighted, and all specific job requirements are outlined for the trades. Our process <br />has proven to: <br />- Increase the number of bids received <br />- Create a competitive environment <br />- Reduce the submission of incomplete bids and legal expenses incurred <br />- Reduce the number of change orders received <br />RJM thoroughly reviews each bid for completeness, clarifes any potential <br />discrepancies, and conducts a scope review with all apparent low -bid contractors. <br />The team is presented with recommendations and a comprehensive project budget. <br />After the contractor awards are approved, RJM prepares and processes the <br />appropriate contracts. All contracts over $175,000 are required to provide a <br />performance and payment bond. Quotes received under that amount only come from <br />a select list of reputable, qualified, cost -competitive contractors. <br />BEST VALUE - VALUE ADD OPTION <br />In 2007, the Minnesota Legislature enacted a law that enables public agencies to <br />select contractors based on best value instead of solely low bid. Best -value contracting <br />is a procurement process encompassing sever I factozlv�_u <br />besides rice whilq w rding___ <br />and executing construction contracts. Best v u Ment consider rs <br />such as qualifications, schedule, quality, and m ce- ri\ e _ <br />and select the most suitable contractor. <br />- Public Works <br />