C. SUBMISSION POLICY
There are two Schematics (S1 & S2) submissions, two Design Development (DD1 & DD2)
submissions, and one Construction Document (CD1) submission indicated in this document.
At each submission, all material shall be dated, and designs shall be presented on VA
standard size drawings that are appropriately labeled, "SCHEMATIC- S1 SUBMISSION",
"SCHEMATIC - S2 SUBMISSION", etc., in large block letters above or beside the VA standard
drawing title block. In each submission, the A/E shall incorporate the corrections, adjustments,
and changes made by VA at the previous review.
D. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL (QA/QC):
In an effort to reduce construction change orders due to design errors and
omissions, the Office of Facilities Management has initiated a Quality Assurance/Quality
Control program. The A/E shall develop, execute, and demonstrate that the project
plans and specifications have gone through a rigorous review and coordination effort.
The requirements are as follows:
1. Fee Proposal: Provide an outline of the actions that your firm will take
during the design process along with an associated fee;
2. Two Weeks after Receipt of the Notice To Proceed: Submit a detailed
QA/QC Plan describing each step that will be taken during the development of the
various phases of design. Each step should have an appropriate space where a
senior member of the firm can initial and date when the action has been completed;
and
3. 100% Submittal: Submit the completed QA/QC Plan along with the latest
marked-up documents (plans, specifications, etc.) necessary to ensure that a
thorough review and coordination have been completed.
E. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
If additional services (i.e. surveys, soil borings, asbestos surveys, or lead
surveys), are necessary to be performed by consultants, submit criteria for the work
to be performed to the VA Project Manager as soon as possible. Upon approval of
the criteria, submit proposals and qualifications of at least three firms being
considered for the work in accordance with the contract procedures (CP1) of the
contract, together with a proposal from the recommended firm and a brief
justification for its selection, for VA approval.
Program Guide, PG-18-15, Volume B
General
May 2006
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