7-26 - RFP RFI Consultant Response.pdf

Township of West Orange Department of Engineering Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Services - Luddington Road — Sidewalk Panel Replacement 3. Construction Administration Services Boswell brings a full spectrum of construction management services to bare on complex construction projects. We routinely oversee every phase of construction for municipal, infrastructure, and public works projects. Our NICET certified inspection staff have received formal training in Work Zone Safety and Maintenance and Protection of Traffic in accordance with NJDOT and MUTCD standards as well as OSHA Safety Training. Our expertise not only ensures that he constructed product confirms with its design, but that the delivery of that product occurs smoothly and safely. We achieve this by being involved in the implementation of all aspects of the design’s construction. For this project, our personnel will: Review project layout at the project outset; Coordinate with utilities both on and offsite; Confirm implementation of and continual compliance with the construction plans; Coordinate with local police; Coordinate with local Department of Public works personnel; Respond to public complaints quickly; and Continually communicate with the contractor. In our day-to-day activities, we will inspect all aspects of ongoing construction to ensure that the final project is in accordance with the contract documents. Those inspections include: Protection of utilities and coordination with utilities companies; Inspect subgrade & subbase preparation for the proposed concrete walkway; Inspect construction layout; Oversee the Contractor's implementation of erosion and sediment control practices during construction; Administratively, our Construction Inspection team will provide the following services: ¢ Coordinate the pre-construction meeting with the contractor, Township officials, applicable utility companies and other interested parties; Track all RFI’s and Shop drawings for the project, disseminate to the designer and return to the contractor. Measure and confirm all payment item quantities in the field; Conduct construction progress meetings with the Township, as required; Review the contractor invoices and prepare the necessary estimate certificates for County approval; Maintain and ongoing list of construction deficiencies and ensure their resolution; Prepare final

Review the contractor invoices and prepare the necessary estimate certificates for County approval; Maintain and ongoing list of construction deficiencies and ensure their resolution; Prepare final as-builts of the project; and Prepare the final payment voucher and change order, if required, for submission to the County. Our Construction Administration Support Services are based on an assumed Construction duration of three (3) weeks, requiring part-time on-site administrative and construction oversight support (20 hours/week) and approximately two (2) hours per week of off-site project management support. However, the total fee for the anticipated construction administration services as proposed by Boswell will be commensurate with the actual field and administrative support requested by the Township. There will be aa considerable savings if the project is completed within a shorter timeframe. Project Schedule Boswell understands that the Township intends to bid the project by the first quarter of 2026, with construction commencing during the second quarter of the same year. Upon notice to proceed, Boswell will complete the design and bid documents within sixty (60) calendar days. Boswell anticipates that the proposed construction will be completed within twenty-one (21) calendar days. BOSWELL es 5