(7) Cost Estimate(s).setting forth in detail quantities of materials, labor, profit,
overhead, insurance, taxes, etc. for each separate building within the project, as well
as all site work.
(8) Specifications for all sections of the work utilizing the VA Master Specification
system setting forth in detail all requirements for the construction fully coordinated
with the drawings and other Request for Proposal Documents.
(9) Presentations and Review Submissions.
(b) Project Phasing (CPM). The A/E shall assist the Contracting Officer in coordinating
the development of a CPM (Critical Path Method) network for the construction of the
project. The CPM network shall provide a phasing schedule which will promote a proper
and efficient organization and sequence of construction. The A/E shall, when directed by
the Contracting Officer, serve as an advisor to the Contracting Officer on all phasing
matters. The Request for Proposal shall be packaged for bidding and construction in
accordance with the CPM network.
(c) Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC). In an effort to reduce construction
change orders due to design errors and omissions, VA Office of Construction 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.
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