SERVICES

Black IPO, Inc.'s General Services includes:

 
Program Development 

· Design Phase Management 

· Cost Control Systems 

· Schedule Adherence

· Contract Administration 

· Construction Management 

Multi-Prime Bid Process

· Recruiting Trade-Contractors

• Black IPO, Inc. member of National Association of Minority Contractors

Create bid packages in the interest of the Trade Contractors 

· Generates local interest 

• Zip code search, bid fax 
• Advertise in all local publications 
• Conduct trade   Contractor outreach breakfast meetings
• CM Web Page

· Encourage local minority participation

· Develop front-end specifications 

· Establish bid packages - dot matrix/separate by trade

· No "Inclusions/Exclusions" 

· Include staging/access plan/construction schedule 

· Bidders can bid multiple bid packages

· Duel oblige bonds 

· Bid package breakdown 

• 18-20 bid packages for building construction

Interfacing with the Architect 

· Design Stage 

• Weekly design coordination meetings
• Budget Reviews
• Meeting Minutes 
  • Insure Accountability 

· Assist preparation for final DSA approval

· Conduct constructability reviews/checklist 

· Site verification of conditions 

· Cost estimates to verify budgets 

· Value engineering to provide for alternate material/methods without compromising design/function 

· Develop preliminary schedule for work