PREFACE

Part M, Construction, of the Manual covers Public Works Construction (Municipal facilities and physical plant) policies and standard practices of the Construction Division, Bureau of Engineering of the City of Los Angeles. It is intended to guide Bureau personnel while serving as a reliable construction reference source for others.

Use of Part M by others should lead to a better understanding and a more effective use of the Bureau of Engineering Construction Services, which are administered principally by the Construction Division.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

M 100 UTILITY COORDINATION

Utility Coordination responsibilities; Plan Check Procedures; Utility Coordination Procedure breakdown; Procedure for Other Agencies' Notices; Procedure for Reconstruction Meetings.

M 200 PROJECT CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES

Public Works Estimating Procedures; The Construction Estimate; Federal-Aid Urban Program (FAUP Projects); Procedures for Revisions; Updating Estimate; Architectural (Building) Estimating Section.

M 300 PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Type of Bid Documents; Preparation; Counter Procedures (Plan Distribution).

M 400 CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDERS

Procedure; Preliminary Change Orders; Preparation of Change Orders; Approvals; Distribution; Emergency Change Orders; Financial Limitations; B Permit Change Orders.

M 500 PROJECT CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Bids; Award; Construction; Guaranty/Warranty.

M 600 CONSTRUCTION BID EVALUATION

Responsibility; Procedure.

M 700 MBE - DBE/WBE GOAL ANALYSIS

Responsibility; Procedure.

INDEX

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