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The study shall be conducted by a qualified VE Team utilizing the five-step job plan as recognized by the Society of American Value Engineers (SAVE). A presentation of the study results shall be made to the City. The VE Study shall be made by a multi-discipline team of five VE qualified professionals. The study group will follow the five-step job plan as recognized by the Society of American Value Engineers (SAVE). The VE report shall encompass the recommendations of the VE study group and include detailed cost estimates, life cycle analysis and sketches, as necessary. The typical VE Team will be composed of a. VE Team Leader (CVS)** b. Architect c. Structural Engineer d. Mechanical Engineer e. Electrical (or Civil) Engineer f. Typing, Clerical and Estimating support staff as necessary ** The principle person responsible for pre-study work, assembling, editing and reproducing the recommendations generated by the Value Engineering Team Study. C.V.S. must edit and sign the final report. Certified Value Specialist (CVS) Responsibilities: The CVS shall have the following responsibilities for the VE Study: a. Pre-Study (1) Review complete design package & identify high-cost areas. (2) Prepare cost model (actual vs. historical) (3) Prepare bar graphs of all sub systems. (4) Prepare preliminary cost worth ratios. b. 40 Hour Study (1) Team Leader and coordinator. (2) Team recorder. (3) Presentation of recommendations. c. VE Report Write and assemble report. Proof all VE recommendations, especially the cost estimate and life cycle analysis. Calculate redesign effort for each recommendation in manhours. VE Report Requirements: The results of the VE study performed on the project shall be documented as follows: (a) Contents page. (b) Brief description of total project and project requirements with a copy of the Owner's program requirements. (c) Brief summary of VE recommendations. (d) One site plan, floor plan and elevation on 8-1/2"x 11" or fold out. (e) Summary sheet (only) of 35% cost estimate. (f) VE cost model of project. (g) Each VE recommendation will be described "Before and After VE" and will be accompanied with a detailed cost estimate of savings, life cycle cost analysis, and sketches as necessary. (h) Complete 5 step job plan (worksheets) of all work will be submitted as appendices for reference. All reports must be systematically assembled and must be short and concise, yet informative enough for decision making. Oral Presentation: At the completion of the Value Engineering Study, the VE team leader and members as appropriate may be asked to make an oral presentation of the items recommended to be implemented on the project. Audience for the presentation may include representatives of the following: the A/E, and representatives of the City, and the public. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.