(arranging critical path through activities more susceptible to Government
caused delay), lag logic restraints, zero total or free float constraints,
extended activity times, or imposing constraint dates other than as
required by the contract, shall be cause for rejection of the project
schedule or its updates. The use of Resource Leveling (or similar software
features) used for the purpose of artificially adjusting activity durations
to consume float and influence the critical path is expressly prohibited.
1.10.1
Definitions of Float
Free Float is the length of time the start of an activity can be delayed
without delaying the start of a successor activity. Total Float is the
length of time along a given network path that the actual start and finish
of activity(s) can be delayed without delaying the project completion date.
Project Float is the length of time between the Contractor's Early
Completion (or Substantial Completion or similar activity) and the Contract
Completion Date.
1.10.2
Ownership of Float
Float available in the schedule, at any time shall not be considered for
the exclusive use of either the Government or the Contractor. During the
course of contract execution, any float generated due to the efficiencies
of either party is not for the sole use of the party generating the float;
rather it is a shared commodity to be reasonably used by either party.
Efficiencies gained as a result of favorable weather within a calendar
month, where the number of days of normally anticipated weather is less
than expected, will also contribute to the reserve of float. A schedule
showing work completing in less time than the Contract time, and accepted
by the Government, will be considered to have Project Float. Project Float
will be a resource available to both the Government and the Contractor. No
time extensions will be granted nor delay damages paid unless a delay
occurs which impacts the Project's critical path, consumes all available
float or contingency time, and extends the work beyond the Contract
Completion Date.
1.10.3
Negative Float
Negative float will not be a basis for requesting time extensions. Any
extension of time will be addressed in accordance with the paragraphs
entitled "CONTRACT MODIFICATION". Scheduled completion date(s) that extend
beyond the contract[ or phase] completion date(s) (evidenced by negative
float) may be used in computations for assessment of payment withholdings.
The use of this computation is not to be construed as a means of
1.11
THREE-WEEK LOOK AHEAD SCHEDULE
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NOTE: Consult with the local ROICC Office if the
bracketed phrase will be used.
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To provide a more detailed day-to-day planning of upcoming construction
work, the Contractor shall prepare and issue detailed work plans that
coordinate with and supplement the above defined network analysis. The
work plans shall be keyed to the CPM activity numbers and shall be
submitted each week and shall show the project activities that will occur
during the current and following two-week interval. Additionally, the
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