ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACT
ARTICLE A
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
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UPDATED ~ OCTOBER 2006
(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)
Two 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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