Common use of Preliminary Design and Cost Estimate Clause in Contracts

Preliminary Design and Cost Estimate. The Professional shall, based upon its activities pursuant to Paragraph 2.1 of this Chapter Two: (i) in accordance with schedule requirements, provide to the Owner a series of alternate solutions that explore a full range of building and site development possibilities including alternative mechanical, electrical and structural considerations; (ii) establish a basic Project strategy by addressing critical relationships among program elements; (iii) the Professional shall provide a cost estimate based upon measurement of physical characteristics, using costs appropriate for the type of work and design stage, based upon experience and nationally recognized Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) based estimating systems such as R.S. Means ®, or other generally accepted standard cost estimating system acceptable to the Owner, and including an appropriate design contingency, bidding contingency, contractor’s overhead and profit, escalation and trade contractor or construction manager general conditions costs as directed by the Owner. The estimate shall be prepared using the Owner provided “Consultant Cost Estimating Workbook”, which can be found on DASNY’s website at xxx.xxxxx.xxx / Construction / Design & Construction Tools / Forms / Consultant Design / DASNY Cost Estimating Workbook. Upon prior written approval of the Owner, the Professional may prepare the estimate in an alternative format provided the estimate includes at a minimum, all information contained in the Owner supplied format; (iv) select in collaboration with the Owner the overall solution or combination of solutions that best address the needs of the Owner; and (v) submit to the Owner a completed Planning and Zoning Information Form as per Paragraph 2.1 Subparagraph (vi), for review and comment.

Preliminary Design and Cost Estimate. The Professional shall, based upon its activities pursuant to Paragraph 2.1 of this Chapter Two: (i) in accordance with schedule requirements, provide to the Owner a series of alternate solutions that explore a full range of building and site development possibilities including alternative mechanical, electrical and structural considerations; (ii) establish a basic Project strategy by addressing critical relationships among program elements; (iii) the Professional shall provide a cost estimate based upon measurement of physical characteristics, using costs appropriate for the type of work and design stage, based upon experience and nationally recognized Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) based estimating systems such as R.S. Means ®, or other generally accepted standard cost estimating system acceptable to the Owner, and including an appropriate design contingency, bidding contingency, contractor’s overhead and profit, escalation and trade contractor or construction manager general conditions costs as directed by the Owner. The estimate shall be prepared using the Owner provided “Consultant Cost Estimating Workbook”, which can be found on DASNY’s website at xxx.xxxxx.xxx / Construction Consultants / Design & Construction Tools Professional Guide / Forms V. Design Phase / J. Cost Estimates / Consultant Design / DASNY Cost Estimating Workbook. Upon prior written approval of the Owner, the Professional may prepare the estimate in an alternative format provided the estimate includes at a minimum, all information contained in the Owner supplied format; (iv) ; and select in collaboration with the Owner the overall solution or combination of solutions that best address the needs of the Owner; and (v) and submit to the Owner a completed Planning and Zoning Information Form as per Paragraph 2.1 Subparagraph (vi), for review and comment.

Preliminary Design and Cost Estimate. ‌ The Professional shall, based upon its activities pursuant to Paragraph 2.1 of this Chapter Two: (i) in accordance with schedule requirements, provide to the Owner a series of alternate solutions that explore a full range of building and site development possibilities including alternative mechanical, electrical and structural considerations; (ii) establish a basic Project strategy by addressing critical relationships among program elements; (iii) the Professional shall provide a cost estimate based upon measurement of physical characteristics, using costs appropriate for the type of work and design stage, based upon experience and nationally recognized Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) based estimating systems such as R.S. Means ®, or other generally accepted standard cost estimating system acceptable to the Owner, and including an appropriate design contingency, bidding contingency, contractor’s overhead and profit, escalation and trade contractor or construction manager general conditions costs as directed by the Owner. The estimate shall be prepared using the Owner provided “Consultant Cost Estimating Workbook”, which can be found on DASNY’s website at xxx.xxxxx.xxx / Construction / Design & Construction Tools / Forms / Consultant Design / DASNY Cost Estimating Workbook. Upon prior written approval of the Owner, the Professional may prepare the estimate in an alternative format provided the estimate includes at a minimum, all information contained in the Owner supplied format; (iv) select in collaboration with the Owner the overall solution or combination of solutions that best address the needs of the Owner; and (v) submit to the Owner a completed Planning and Zoning Information Form as per Paragraph 2.1 Subparagraph (vi), for review and comment.

Preliminary Design and Cost Estimate. The Professional shall, based upon its activities pursuant to Paragraph 2.1 of this Chapter Two: (i) in In accordance with schedule requirements, provide to the Owner a series of alternate solutions that explore a full range of building and site development possibilities including alternative mechanical, electrical and structural considerations; (ii) establish Establish a basic Project strategy by addressing critical relationships among program elements; (iii) the The Professional shall provide a cost estimate based upon measurement of physical characteristics, using costs appropriate for the type of work and design stage, based upon experience and nationally recognized Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) based estimating systems such as R.S. Means ®, or other generally accepted standard cost estimating system acceptable to the Owner, and including an appropriate design contingency, bidding contingency, contractor’s overhead and profit, escalation and trade contractor or construction manager general conditions costs as directed by the Owner. The estimate shall be prepared using the Owner provided “Consultant Cost Estimating Workbook”, which can be found on DASNY’s website at xxx.xxxxx.xxx / Construction / Design & Construction Tools / Forms / Consultant Design / DASNY Cost Estimating Workbook. Upon prior written approval of the Owner, the Professional may prepare the estimate in an alternative format provided the estimate includes at a minimum, all information contained in the Owner supplied format; (iv) select Select in collaboration with the Owner the overall solution or combination of solutions that best address the needs of the Owner; and (v) submit Submit to the Owner a completed Planning and Zoning Information Form as per Paragraph 2.1 Subparagraph (vi), for review and comment.

Preliminary Design and Cost Estimate. The Professional shall, based upon its activities pursuant to Paragraph 2.1 of this Chapter Two: (i) in accordance with schedule requirements, provide to the Owner a series of alternate solutions that explore a full range of building and site development possibilities including alternative mechanical, electrical and structural considerations; (ii) establish a basic Project strategy by addressing critical relationships among program elements; (iii) the Professional shall provide a cost estimate based upon measurement of physical characteristics, using costs appropriate for the type of work and design stage, based upon experience and nationally recognized Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) based estimating systems such as R.S. Means ®, or other generally accepted standard cost estimating system acceptable to the Owner, and including an appropriate design contingency, bidding contingency, contractor’s overhead and profit, escalation and trade contractor or construction manager general conditions costs as directed by the Owner. The estimate shall be prepared using the Owner provided “Consultant Cost Estimating Workbook”, which can be found on DASNY’s website at xxx.xxxxx.xxx / Construction / Design & Construction Tools / Forms / Consultant Design / DASNY Cost Estimating Workbook. Upon prior written approval of the Owner, the Professional may prepare the estimate in an alternative format provided the estimate includes at a minimum, all information contained in the Owner supplied format;; and (iv) select in collaboration with the Owner the overall solution or combination of solutions that best address the needs of the Owner; and (v) submit to the Owner a completed Planning and Zoning Information Form as per Paragraph 2.1 Subparagraph (vi), for review and comment.

Preliminary Design and Cost Estimate. The Professional shall, based upon its activities pursuant to Paragraph 2.1 of this Chapter Two: (i) in accordance with schedule requirements, provide to the Owner a series of alternate solutions that explore a full range of building and site development possibilities including alternative mechanical, electrical and structural considerations; (ii) establish a basic Project strategy by addressing critical relationships among program elements; (iii) the Professional shall provide a cost estimate based upon measurement of physical characteristics, using costs appropriate for the type of work and design stage, based upon experience and nationally recognized Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) based estimating systems such as R.S. Means ®, or other generally accepted standard cost estimating system acceptable to the Owner, and including an appropriate design contingency, bidding contingency, contractor’s overhead and profit, escalation and trade contractor or construction manager general conditions costs as directed by the Owner. The estimate shall be prepared using the Owner provided “Consultant Cost Estimating Workbook”, which can be found on DASNY’s website at xxx.xxxxx.xxx / Construction Consultants / Design & Construction Tools Professional Guide / Forms V. Design Phase / J. Cost Estimates / Consultant Design / DASNY Cost Estimating Workbook. Upon prior written approval of the Owner, the Professional may prepare the estimate in an alternative format provided the estimate includes at a minimum, all information contained in the Owner supplied format;; and (iv) select in collaboration with the Owner the overall solution or combination of solutions that best address the needs of the Owner; and (v) submit to the Owner a completed Planning and Zoning Information Form as per Paragraph 2.1 Subparagraph (vi), for review and comment.