Common use of Mechanical Peer Review Clause in Contracts

Mechanical Peer Review. Contractor shall retain qualified structural and mechanical engineers licensed in the State of California, and acceptable to the AOC to conduct reviews of the structural and mechanical design documents and shall perform such a review at 100% Design Development. Value Analysis: Contractor shall conduct value analysis workshops at 100% Design Development stage. Contractor is responsible for confirming, at the end of each stage, in writing to the AOC, that all Project and construction costs have been identified. Contractor shall lead the activities of the AOC, Architect, and other project participants in a value analysis and verify the cost-effectiveness of the design. Contractor shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the AOC and shall certify in writing to the AOC, that the Design Documents and/or Construction Documents, at the end of each of these stages, are in conformance with the requirements of the Project Program and quality standards set by the AOC, and that Contractor’s current total cost estimate for construction of the Project is equal to or less than the Construction Budget. Cost Control Management: Contractor shall prepare, based upon Design Documents prepared by the Architect or Engineer and identified by the AOC, its own cost estimate of the total construction cost of the Project at several times, as specified in this SOW. Contractor shall compare their cost estimate with the cost estimate independently prepared by the Architect or Engineer for these same design documents and endeavor to resolve discrepancies in the estimates to the satisfaction of the AOC, and with the goal that both cost estimates are less than or equal to the AOC’s Construction Budget. Contractor shall recommend, if necessary, appropriate modifications of the Design Documents to lower both the Contractor’s and the Architect or Engineer’s independent estimates to amounts equal to or lower than the Construction Budget. Contractor’s cost estimates shall be provided according to Uniformat standards and as specified below, and arranged in Uniformat format (a building systems organization format). Construction cost estimates shall be developed/updated and submitted as a part of each of the following submittals: 50% and 100% Design Development; Uniformat format elemental categories and detailed to Level 3; Each cost estimate shall: Reflect the best professional estimate of actual costs anticipated. Establish internal estimating allowances, consistent with good professional practice, appropriate to the phase of development. Larger allowances are assumed held at early phases gradually diminishing to zero at completion of final cost estimate. Adjust reported cost values to contract ENR CCCI value. Do not advance costs to the estimated start of construction, mid-point of construction or to present day values unless otherwise directed by the AOC. Questions regarding the calculation of ENR CCCI values shall be reviewed with the AOC Project Manager. Authorization to proceed with each succeeding step in the design process is contingent upon the AOC’s written Acceptance of both the Architect or Engineer’s and Contractor’s independent cost estimates, which when evaluated separately, must both be equal to or less than the Construction Budget. Life Cycle Cost Analysis A Life Cycle Cost Analysis shall be performed/updated on design alternatives for building enclosure, HVAC, and Electrical (normal and low-voltage) systems at 100% Design Development, and submitted to the AOC. Life Cycle Cost Analysis shall include, but is not limited to: Initial cost of system; Energy consumption costs, based on the energy analysis prepared by the Architect; Maintenance and custodial costs; Life expectancy (may require life expectancy of subsystems) Replacement costs (if applicable) Total cost of ownership over twenty-five (25) years. Approvals: Contractor shall monitor all regulatory approvals required during the Preliminary Plan Phase. Upon successful provision of all Deliverables and Services of the Preliminary Plan Phase, The AOC will issue a written communication that the Preliminary Plan Phase is complete. Working Drawing Phase: NIC The AOC shall have the option of authorizing the Working Drawings Phase. If authorized, the Contractor shall in coordination with the AOC, the Architect or Engineer, and other third parties (as necessary and authorized by the AOC), provide the following: Value Analysis: Conduct value analysis workshops at 50% and 90% Working Drawing stages to confirm that all project and construction costs have been identified. Lead the activities of AOC, Architect, and other project participants in the value analysis and verify the cost-effectiveness of the design and the conformance of the design or construction documents to the Project budget program, and quality standards set by the AOC. Life Cycle Cost Analysis A Life Cycle Cost Analysis shall be performed/updated on design alternatives for building enclosure, HVAC, and Electrical (normal and low-voltage) systems at 50% Working Drawing stage, and submitted to the AOC. Life Cycle Cost Analysis shall include, but is not limited to: Initial cost of system; Energy consumption costs, based on the energy analysis prepared by the Architect; Maintenance and custodial costs; Life expectancy (may require life expectancy of subsystems) Replacement costs (if applicable) Total cost of ownership over twenty-five (25) years. Constructability Reviews: After reviewing all design documents for completeness and coordination, the Contractor shall make recommendations and provide information and cost comparisons regarding construction materials, methods, systems, and phasing, to ensure efficient construction. Constructability reviews shall be conducted on 50% and 90% Working Drawing documents.

Mechanical Peer Review. Contractor shall retain qualified structural and mechanical engineers licensed in the State of California, and acceptable to the AOC to conduct reviews of the structural and mechanical design documents and shall perform such a review at 100% Design Development. Value Analysis: Contractor shall conduct value analysis workshops at 100% Design Development stage. Contractor is responsible for confirming, at the end of each stage, in writing to the AOC, that all Project and construction costs have been identified. Contractor shall lead the activities of the AOC, Architect, and other project participants in a value analysis and verify the cost-effectiveness of the design. Contractor shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the AOC and shall certify in writing to the AOC, that the Design Documents and/or Construction Documents, at the end of each of these stages, are in conformance with the requirements of the Project Program and quality standards set by the AOC, and that Contractor’s current total cost estimate for construction of the Project is equal to or less than the Construction Budget. Cost Control Management: Contractor shall prepare, based upon Design Documents prepared by the Architect or Architect/Engineer and identified by the AOC, its own cost estimate of the total construction cost of the Project at several times, as specified in this SOW. Contractor shall compare their cost estimate with the cost estimate independently prepared by the Architect or Architect/Engineer for these same design documents and endeavor to resolve discrepancies in the estimates to the satisfaction of the AOC, and with the goal that both cost estimates are less than or equal to the AOC’s Construction Budget. Contractor shall recommend, if necessary, appropriate modifications of the Design Documents to lower both the Contractor’s and the Architect or Architect/Engineer’s independent estimates to amounts equal to or lower than the Construction Budget. Contractor’s cost estimates shall be provided according to Uniformat standards and as specified below, and arranged in Uniformat format (a building systems organization format). Construction cost estimates shall be developed/updated and submitted as a part of each of the following submittals: 50% and 100% Design Development; Uniformat format elemental categories and detailed to Level 3; Each cost estimate shall: Reflect the best professional estimate of actual costs anticipated. Establish internal estimating allowances, consistent with good professional practice, appropriate to the phase of development. Larger allowances are assumed held at early phases gradually diminishing to zero at completion of final cost estimate. Adjust reported cost values to contract ENR CCCI value. Do not advance costs to the estimated start of construction, mid-point of construction or to present day values unless otherwise directed by the AOC. Questions regarding the calculation of ENR CCCI values shall be reviewed with the AOC Project Manager. Authorization to proceed with each succeeding step in the design process is contingent upon the AOC’s written Acceptance of both the Architect or Architect/Engineer’s and Contractor’s independent cost estimates, which when evaluated separately, must both be equal to or less than the Construction Budget. Life Cycle Cost Analysis A Life Cycle Cost Analysis shall be performed/updated on design alternatives for building enclosure, HVAC, and Electrical (normal and low-voltage) systems at 100% Design Development, and submitted to the AOC. Life Cycle Cost Analysis shall include, but is not limited to: Initial cost of system; Energy consumption costs, based on the energy analysis prepared by the Architect; Maintenance and custodial costs; Life expectancy (may require life expectancy of subsystems) Replacement costs (if applicable) Total cost of ownership over twenty-five (25) years. Approvals: Contractor shall monitor all regulatory approvals required during the Preliminary Plan Phase. Upon successful provision of all Deliverables and Services of the Preliminary Plan Phase, The AOC will issue a written communication that the Preliminary Plan Phase is complete. Working Drawing Phase: NIC The AOC shall have the option of authorizing the Working Drawings Phase. If authorized, the Contractor shall in coordination with the AOC, the Architect or Architect/Engineer, and other third parties (as necessary and authorized by the AOC), provide the following: Value Analysis: Conduct value analysis workshops at 50% and 90% Working Drawing stages to confirm that all project and construction costs have been identified. Lead the activities of AOC, Architect, and other project participants in the value analysis and verify the cost-effectiveness of the design and the conformance of the design or construction documents to the Project budget program, and quality standards set by the AOC. Life Cycle Cost Analysis A Life Cycle Cost Analysis shall be performed/updated on design alternatives for building enclosure, HVAC, and Electrical (normal and low-voltage) systems at 50at 100% Working Drawing stageDesign Development, and submitted to the AOC. Life Cycle Cost Analysis shall include, but is not limited to: Initial cost of system; Energy consumption costs, based on the energy analysis prepared by the Architect; Maintenance and custodial costs; Life expectancy (may require life expectancy of subsystems) Replacement costs (if applicable) Total cost of ownership over twenty-five (25) years. Constructability Reviews: After reviewing all design documents for completeness and coordination, the Contractor shall make recommendations and provide information and cost comparisons regarding construction materials, methods, systems, and phasing, to ensure efficient construction. Constructability reviews shall be conducted on 50% and 90% Working Drawing documents.

Mechanical Peer Review. Contractor shall retain qualified structural and mechanical engineers licensed in the State of California, and acceptable to the AOC to conduct reviews of the structural and mechanical design documents and shall perform such a review at 100% Design Development. Value Analysis: Contractor shall conduct value analysis workshops at 100% Design Development stage. Contractor is responsible for confirming, at the end of each stage, in writing to the AOC, that all Project and construction costs have been identified. Contractor shall lead the activities of the AOC, Architect, and other project participants in a value analysis and verify the cost-effectiveness of the design. Contractor shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the AOC and shall certify in writing to the AOC, that the Design Documents and/or Construction Documents, at the end of each of these stages, are in conformance with the requirements of the Project Program and quality standards set by the AOC, and that Contractor’s current total cost estimate for construction of the Project is equal to or less than the Construction Budget. Cost Control Management: Contractor shall prepare, based upon Design Documents prepared by the Architect or Architect/Engineer and identified by the AOC, its own cost estimate of the total construction cost of the Project at several times, as specified in this SOW. Contractor shall compare their cost estimate with the cost estimate independently prepared by the Architect or Architect/Engineer for these same design documents and endeavor to resolve discrepancies in the estimates to the satisfaction of the AOC, and with the goal that both cost estimates are less than or equal to the AOC’s Construction Budget. Contractor shall recommend, if necessary, appropriate modifications of the Design Documents to lower both the Contractor’s and the Architect or Architect/Engineer’s independent estimates to amounts equal to or lower than the Construction Budget. Contractor’s cost estimates shall be provided according to Uniformat standards and as specified specifed below, and arranged in Uniformat format (a building systems organization format). Construction cost estimates shall be developed/updated and submitted as a part of each of the following submittals: 50100% Schematic Design; Uniformat elemental categories and detailed to Level 2; 100% Design Development; Uniformat format elemental categories and detailed to Level 3; Each cost estimate shall: Reflect the best professional estimate of actual costs anticipated. Establish internal estimating allowances, consistent with good professional practice, appropriate to the phase of development. Larger allowances are assumed held at early phases gradually diminishing to zero at completion of final cost estimate. Adjust reported cost values to contract ENR CCCI value. Do not advance costs to the estimated start of construction, mid-point of construction or to present day values unless otherwise directed by the AOC. Questions regarding the calculation of ENR CCCI values shall be reviewed with the AOC Project Manager. Authorization to proceed with each succeeding step in the design process is contingent upon the AOC’s written Acceptance of both the Architect or Architect/Engineer’s and Contractor’s independent cost estimates, which when evaluated separately, must both be equal to or less than the Construction Budget. Life Cycle Cost Analysis Analysis. A Life Cycle Cost Analysis shall be performed/updated on design alternatives for building enclosure, HVAC, and Electrical (normal and low-voltage) systems at 100% Schematic Design and at 100% Design Development, and submitted to the AOC. Life Cycle Cost Analysis shall include, but is not limited to: Initial cost of system; Energy consumption costs, based on the energy analysis prepared by the Architect; Maintenance and custodial costs; Life expectancy (may require life expectancy of subsystems) Replacement costs (if applicable) Total cost of ownership over twenty-five (25) years. Approvals: Contractor shall monitor all regulatory approvals required during the Preliminary Plan Phase. Upon successful provision of all Deliverables and Services of the Preliminary Plan Phase, The AOC will issue a written communication that the Preliminary Plan Phase is complete. Working Drawing Phase: NIC The AOC shall have the option of authorizing the Working Drawings Phase. If authorized, the Contractor shall in coordination with the AOC, the Architect or Engineer, and other third parties (as necessary and authorized by the AOC), provide the following: Value Analysis: Conduct value analysis workshops at 50% and 90% Working Drawing stages to confirm that all project and construction costs have been identified. Lead the activities of AOC, Architect, and other project participants in the value analysis and verify the cost-effectiveness of the design and the conformance of the design or construction documents to the Project budget program, and quality standards set by the AOC. Life Cycle Cost Analysis A Life Cycle Cost Analysis shall be performed/updated on design alternatives for building enclosure, HVAC, and Electrical (normal and low-voltage) systems at 50% Working Drawing stage, and submitted to the AOC. Life Cycle Cost Analysis shall include, but is not limited to: Initial cost of system; Energy consumption costs, based on the energy analysis prepared by the Architect; Maintenance and custodial costs; Life expectancy (may require life expectancy of subsystems) Replacement costs (if applicable) Total cost of ownership over twenty-five (25) years. Constructability Reviews: After reviewing all design documents for completeness and coordination, the Contractor shall make recommendations and provide information and cost comparisons regarding construction materials, methods, systems, and phasing, to ensure efficient construction. Constructability reviews shall be conducted on 50% and 90% Working Drawing documents.