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on the most efficient and cost effective approach to completing the project.

The constructor also takes into account the scope of work, public and

community relations, operational restrictions peculiar to the site, potential

detours, and staging requirements. These factors may support and demonstrate

the advantages of full road closures as opposed to staged construction that

allows full public access to the site.

BENEFITS:

Performing a constructability review will result in a more efficient

construction, a more effective design, reduced costs, and improved safety.

PRE-BID AND BID (1-11 TO 1-13)

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USE OF QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS

PRACTICE STATEMENT:

Qualified contractors should be used to excavate on

and near underground facilities.

PRACTICE DESCRIPTION:

Contractors that excavate on and near

underground facilities should possess the qualifications necessary to conduct

such activities in a manner that is both safe and reliable, and ensures a quality

product. The use of qualified contractors ensures that contractors retained to

work on a project are capable of performing the work required and operate

safely. By requiring contractors to be qualified, public safety is protected as is

the integrity of the underground facilities in the area of the excavation.

Allowing a competitive bidding process among qualified, competent, and

experienced contractors should assure both quality and price, and should

minimize the risk of damage to underground facilities.

PRACTICE EXAMPLE:

Most large organizations involved in capital works have

developed policies to qualify contractors. Often these policies entail

establishing criteria in such areas as financing, insurance, occupational health

and safety, and performance that must be met before participating in a bidding

process.

BENEFITS:

To allow qualified, competent, and experience contractors to

compete in the bidding process may assure both quality and price, and

minimize the risk of damages to underground facilities.

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