Work through design development documents to complete construction documents
Documents put out to bid to General Contractors
Perception that Owner will receive the best value through competitive bid process
Reality is sub bidding is inconsistent and fragmented
Subcontractors not bidding to a predetermined scope or schedule
Scope gaps and duplications
No commitment to project schedule
Check and balance between designers and contractor during construction
Owner coordinating contractual relationships with at least two separate entities that may be disconnected and have different agendas
Little or no input from contractors regarding constructability, budget, value engineering, product options means, methods, or schedule (ID of long lead items)
No test of budget until bids come in. Impact to schedule if over budget and to design cost for re-design
No control over who gets the job. Everyone on the project was the low bidder; could impact quality and schedule
Relationship is established through a competitive process.
"When you pick Schweitzer, you're getting legacy, you're getting local employees, you're supporting the local community, and you're getting the best quality. When we go to restore a local building, it's Schweitzer that's there as our community partner."
Brenda Hunt, President & CEO, Battle Creek Community Foundation