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Department of Finance and Administrative Services GC/CM CONTRACTING GUIDE 12/2011 CITY PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING SERVICES DIVISION 1 INTRODUCTION This manual provides the policy framework, procedures and guidance regarding the use of the GENERAL CONTRACTOR/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER (GC/CM) alternative public works delivery method. It is written for City departments. PCSD issues all forms, templates, contract boilerplates and similar documents to be used throughout the GC/CM contracting process. BACKGROUND RCW provides the GC/CM approach to public works.

before the maximum allowable construction cost is negotiated. Also, early involvement of the contractor allows greater understanding of costs and gives the City time to allocate costs before they are incurred.

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