Additional Requirements

(c) Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC). In an effort to reduce

construction change orders due to design errors and omissions, VA 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: The A/E shall provide an outline of the

actions that the firm will take during the design process along with

its associated fee.

(2) 2 Weeks after the NTP: The A/E shall 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.

(3) 100% Submittal: The A/E shall 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.

SPA 2

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

(a) VA Supplied Data. All VA supplied data shall be coordinated and any

variations in design shall be justified in a written report.

(b) Resubmission of the Work. In each submission the A/E shall resubmit the

materials specified in the prior submission, revised according to the comments made

by the VA resulting from the prior review(s).

(c) VA Standards. The A/E shall use VA Program Guides, Design Manuals and

Master Specifications in preparing the Construction Documents for the project.

However, should the A/E determine that deviation from such standards and

specifications is necessary or beneficial to the Government, he shall promptly

submit a request in writing to the Contracting Officer for permission to make the

deviation. The request shall include an explanation of the specific reasons for the

desired change and benefits expected.