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At the Design Development phase, ACC will prepare a detailed estimate that will break the building and site systems down into specific assemblies and line items. It can be used to analyze the cost of each component of the work within each system, to develop some design alternates for consideration, and to "value engineer" the project if necessary. At this level, ACC estimators will contact local vendors, for budget quotations on the most significant or unique project elements. Based on the substantially complete Construction Documents, the Aiken Cost Consultants' estimating team will prepare a final cost estimate that is fully detailed, identifying both material and installation costs. This estimate can be used to make final adjustments to the design, and to be sure that costs are on track before the construction documents are issued for bidding by contractors. We will add any bid alternates and reduce or eliminate the design/estimating contingencies that were necessary at the Schematic and Design Development phases. We propose the following breakdown of our requested fees: Estimate Phase ACC Fee Schematic Design Estimate $ 6,480 Design Development Estimate $17,280 Construction Document Estimate $15,120 Total ACC Fee $38,880 As your cost estimating consultant, we will also be available to you and the rest of the design team for comparative cost analyses, pricing of VE options, and other cost consultations throughout the project. Our average man hour rate is $90/hr for these additional services. Charges for meetings outside of our office (if required) will be on a time and expense basis, and will be subject to your prior approval. We feel that Lee County and the McAdams design team, will both benefit by having ACC involved in the project. However, because we have no control over contracting methods, General or Subcontractor overhead and profit percentages, bidding climates, schedules, continuing design modifications or addenda, etc., we cannot guarantee that the bids received or the actual cost of construction will be within a certain range of our estimates. Aiken Cost Consultants estimates are intended to be used as a professional opinion of the probable cost of construction, based on our understanding of the design, and bidding climate at the time the estimate was prepared. Aiken Cost Consultants limits our liability for any and all claims, losses or damages to the total fees paid to us for our services rendered on this project.