Key Biscayne Master Plan 043944000.18w_Key_Biscayne_MP(forJooMag) | Page 78

VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES — MASTER PLAN
right-of-way. The Village’s
contractor will be required
to perform work on nearly
every private property in the
Village. It is imperative the
Village’s contractor perform
work on private property
in a manner that minimizes
the disturbance to that
property to reduce the risk
of property owner claims
against the Village and
project cost escalation.
The ability to deliver the level
of service to the community
they expect best aligns
with the CMAR method.
Because the CMAR
selection process has a
qualifications component,
their reputations are very
important to them. They
are highly motivated to do a good job for their client as they are typically
desirous of winning the next project for the same client. Additionally,
because the Village retains a great deal of control over the actions of the
CMAR, when the need for change arises, as it often does with private
individuals, it can easily be implemented by the CMAR.
Since the CMAR is ultimately responsible for the schedule and the budget,
they will generally bid the trade elements to subcontractors who are
qualified and bondable, plus the CMAR has confidence will construct their
scopes of work successfully. This enhances the quality of the work and
reduces the risk that either the design professional or utility owner will reject
the work. Work that is rejected and must be redone can pose a significant
schedule risk in addition to quality concerns.
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Another advantage of this method is that the CMAR is far less likely to
develop an adversarial relationship with the Village during the course of the
project. This results in a construction team that is motivated to perform well
for the Village, resolve issues quickly and cost effectively, and maintain a
positive working relationship so they can continue working with the Village
on future projects. A lawsuit resulting from poor performance or claim on a
project of this magnitude could have significant schedule and cost impacts.