3.5.5
Network Diagram
The network diagram shall be required on the initial schedule submission
and on monthly schedule update submissions. The network diagram shall
depict and display the order and interdependence of activities and the
sequence in which the work is to be accomplished. The Contracting Officer
will use, but is not limited to, the following conditions to review
compliance with this paragraph:
3.5.5.1
Continuous Flow
Diagrams shall show a continuous flow from left to right with no arrows
from right to left. The activity number, description, duration, and
estimated earned value shall be shown on the diagram.
3.5.5.2
Project Milestone Dates
Dates shall be shown on the diagram for start of project, any contract
required interim completion dates, and contract completion dates.
3.5.5.3
Critical Path
The critical path shall be clearly shown.
3.5.5.4
Banding
Activities shall be grouped to assist in the understanding of the activity
sequence. Typically, this flow will group activities by category of work,
work area and/or responsibility.
3.5.5.5
S-Curves
Earnings curves showing projected early and late earnings and earnings to
date.
3.6
PERIODIC PROGRESS MEETINGS
Progress meetings to discuss payment shall include a monthly onsite meeting
or other regular intervals mutually agreed to at the preconstruction
conference. During this meeting the Contractor shall describe, on an
activity by activity basis, all proposed revisions and adjustments to the
project schedule required to reflect the current status of the project.
The Contracting Officer will approve activity progress, proposed revisions,
and adjustments as appropriate.
3.6.1
Meeting Attendance
The Contractor's Project Manager and Scheduler shall attend the regular
progress meeting.
3.6.2
Update Submission Following Progress Meeting
A complete update of the project schedule containing all approved progress,
revisions, and adjustments, based on the regular progress meeting, shall be
submitted not later than 4 working days after the monthly progress meeting.
3.6.3
Progress Meeting Contents
Update information, including Actual Start Dates, Actual Finish Dates,
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