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4.3.3 Constructability Preparing a constructable and biddable set of contract documents are the ultimate goals for the design of every project. Identifying unknowns, solid design judgment, clearly communicating the design intent, and a well-coordinated design package are essential to meeting these goals. During the design phase, the GHD team will address key elements for construction sequencing during rehabilitation, repair, or replacement. As part of the design project, GHD’s approach to integrating the essential project disciplines will be a key component in providing a constructable, biddable, and high value design. 4.3.4 Construction Cost Estimating Our history of developing accurate costs is a function of our extensive experience on similar projects. GHD’s focus areas include: – Updated cost estimates at each design milestone to identify areas where scope may need to be adjusted to meet established project budget limits – GHD maintains a region-wide construction cost database of unit costs that is updated to account for current market and changing bidding climate. We frequently coordinate with contractors and vendors on changing market conditions and updated material costs throughout the design development process. – Tracking of recent bid tabulations to check against actual bid prices prior to advertisement and provide a chance to adjust as needed. – Our ability to draw upon in-house Certified Cost Estimators and multiple internal supporting disciplines such as electrical, instrumentation, controls, HVAC, structural, and fire protection has proven to provide a more accurate depiction of anticipated costs. • The use of industry standardized practices and tools for back-checking and cost adjustment. 4.3.5 Regulatory Compliance and Permitting GHD continually monitors the ever-changing regulations issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), NYSDEC, and the New York State Department of Health (DOH), and their implementation by local enforcement agencies. We work closely with these agencies to gain a solid understanding of new regulations so that we may help our clients obtain compliance in a timely and cost-effective manner. GHD’s extensive experience in municipal wastewater treatment and sanitary sewers, stormwater and water system infrastructure projects has gained our firm credibility with regulatory authorities. Our firm and personnel have been successful in achieving regulatory approvals from agencies across all levels of government. GHD has developed a strong knowledge of compliance policies and procedures through close working relationships with these agencies. Our firm has built a solid reputation based on hard work, discipline, and high-quality project delivery with local municipalities, public authorities, and regulatory agencies. GHD will develop a comprehensive list of required permits and identify agencies of jurisdiction. GHD will also hold initial stakeholder meetings to present the Town’s proposed project(s), identify permitting and design criteria, determine any other agency's projects or plans, which could affect the proposed project, as well as identifying potential schedule delays. GHD | Town of West Seneca | 12681649 | Engineering Services for Water and Wastewater Projects 11 Page 134 of 301