| Permitting and Final Pricing Phase |
| Purpose: |
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Obtain City approval for construction. |
| Time: |
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Usually two to four weeks for bid documentation for interested contractors. Permit processing once submitted can take from two months to up to a year depending on complexity of project and Building Department.
Pricing will take approximately three to four weeks, depending on contractor. |
| Tasks: |
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Building Permit Application or addendum. Respond to City Agencies requests for information/ code interpretations. Assist with obtaining final pricing on project, and/or prepare bid documents to obtain bids. Answer questions from the Contractor(s), assist with selection and preparation of the Construction Contract. |
| Required: |
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Consultant(s) Documents (Structural engineer, lighting, mechanical/ electrical if required). Title 24 Energy Report. |
Construction Administration |
| Purpose: |
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Administration of construction contract, Client representation. |
| Time: |
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Depends on construction schedule and contractor. Usually several hours per week for questions, bi-weekly site visits, etc. |
| Tasks: |
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Answer questions from contractor. Site visits as required, construction observation. Review payment requests. |
| Completion: |
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Issuance of Certificate of Final Completion, Punch List, Completion of Construction. |