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i am on a board in great neck.
we are getting ready to redo our front steps.
we have relied on our managing agent.this process has been going on for 11 months. how do we evaluate a companies ability to design & perform quality work?
we are willing to look at other work done, hopefully in the great neck area, so we can get a better idea as to materials & quality to look for.i know that we can not be the only co-op looking for help.
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You rely on a competent outside engineering firm.
Any project we do in or co-op is accompanied cost and competence of an outside firm. This licensed engineering firm writes specifications, identifies RFP recipients, evaluates responses, levels bids, performs on-site inspections, manages punch list remediation and approves invoices.
As a board member, despite my background, I do not have the breadth of experience to act in the capacity of a competent engineering firm.
Yes, it is money well worth it; and it is in line with a board’s fiduciary responsibilities.
In your case heaven forbid a safety hazard arises, one has the engineering firm as backing.
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