Rizzo Corporation prides itself on providing world-class pre-construction and construction services.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

The Pre-Construction Phase in which the owner, architect, engineering, consultants and contractors interact beginning with schematic design throughout the final working drawings is a key element in construction management. Rizzo Corporation fully believes that its clients must receive timely & accurate estimates, value engineering, & scheduling inputs during the design phase to insure that the final design, timing & cost of the work are totally consistent with the project objectives.

The following is a list of some of the Pre-Construction Services Rizzo Corporation offers:

* Provide preliminary cost estimates & construction schedules.
* Assessment and management of the risks associated with any project.
* Coordinate consultants and Architect / Engineer services.
* Provide cost & quality control guidelines.
* Prepare documentation and monitor Department of Education Approvals.
* Evaluate bonding & insurance requirements.
* Confirm compliance with all relevant legislation
* Assist City with State and Federal grant applications.
* Prepare bidding documents with the Architect & Engineer.
* Prepare all documentation required for special State and City permits.
* Coordinate selection and qualification of bidders.
* Prepare scope of work and invitation to bidders.
* Hold pre-bid conferences & establish bidding requirements.
* Address pre-bid questions and clarification of bidding documents.
* Provide final cost analysis & evaluation of bids.
* Perform final contract negotiation with prospective contractors.
* Provide value-engineering analysis of alternate design systems.
* Construct anticipated monthly cash flow projections.
* Assist in the preparation and execution of construction contracts.

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Proactive field management provides significant and effective control over the schedule & quality of construction. Rizzo's project management team is supported with time tested procedures as well as state of the art facilities which enable them to anticipate and resolve problems expeditiously. Rizzo Corporation utilizes AutoCAD, Timberline Project Control and Estimating as well as Microsoft Project and Primavera Scheduling software in addition to in-house developed programs to control all aspects of the management process.

The following is a list of some of the Construction Services Rizzo Corporation offers:

* Preparation & execution of contract documents.
* Facilitate pre-construction conference with successful bidder.
* Expedite permits, special zoning agreements & required licenses.
* Issue notice to proceed & coordinate job start up procedures.
* Refine final construction budget & project schedule.
* Provide ongoing reporting for City Finance Department use.
* Set up onsite project facilities & hold pre-work meetings.
* Establish & inspect Safety program compliance.
* Process, track & expedite Submittals, RFI's & PCO's.
* Provide onsite quality control over workmanship & materials.
* Insure compliance with specified standards & contract requirements.
* Provide laboratory & field testing & inspection.
* Monitor & update project schedule & budget.
* Provide cost accounting of actual work completed & cost to complete.
* Conduct progress meetings with A/E, owner, & contractors.
* Review & process monthly applications for payment.
* Provide claim avoidance & change order administration & negotiation.
* Perform substantial completion inspection.
* Provide reporting of punch list inspections & completion tracking.
* Review of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties & certifications.
* Provide equipment start-up, training and documentation turnover.