Owners benefit from our ability to structure and manage the bidding process and clarify proposals. Garrard Development provides the resources, technical knowledge and negotiating expertise to streamline the design and construction process. We offer the following suite of services to meet the real-world needs of Owners:
Building Program Planning
Owner’s Team Structure and Roles
Educate Owner’s Team
Set Realistic Expectations
Define and Prioritize Objectives
Confidentiality Plan
Needs vs. Wants Analysis
Project Feasibility and Due Diligence Studies
Property Research
Site Improvement Assessment
Preliminary Engineering
Development Budgets
Proforma Development
Regulations Review
Land Acquisition and Financing
LOI
Purchase Sale Agreement
Due Diligence Inspections
Financial Analysis
Request for Funding Package
Determine Project Delivery Method
Traditional
Design-Build
Construction Management
Combined Hybrids
Architect / Engineer Selection
Qualifications Assessment
RFP Development
Proposal Clarification and Verification
Interview Design Teams
Evaluation of Offers
Negotiation of Agreements
Contractor Selection
Qualifications Assessment
Qualified Competitive Bidder List
Bid Documents, Specifications, Selection Criteria
Bid Clarification
Interview Construction Teams
Bid Evaluation Analysis
Negotiation of Construction Contract
Budget Management & Cost Control
Value Engineering
Alternative System Evaluation
Pay Applications
Schedule of Values
Lien Waivers
Change Order Management
Responsibility Determination
Backup Verification
Schedule Control
Set Milestones
Monitor Progress
Incentives and Penalties
Inspections & Quality Control
Geotechnical / Subsurface
Materials Testing
Asphalt
Concrete
Flashing / Sealants
Roofing
HVAC Test & Balance
Insurance Coverages
Policies and Limits
Certificates and Coverages
Owner Additional Insured
Project Reporting
Job Cost Detail Report
Bid Evaluation Report
Project Update Report
Project Close-Out
Equipment Commissioning
Punch List Management
Warrantees and Certifications
As-Built Records
O&M Manuals and Documentation
Maintenance and Service Agreements
Hard Copy and Electronic Data Storage