1.4.4
Variations
Variations from contract requirements require Government approval pursuant
to contract Clause entitled "FAR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for
Construction" and will be considered where advantageous to Government.
1.4.4.1
Considering Variations
Discussion with Contracting Officer prior to submission, will help ensure
functional and quality requirements are met and minimize rejections and
resubmittals. When contemplating a variation which results in lower cost,
consider submission of the variation as a Value Engineering Change Proposal
(VECP).
1.4.4.2
Proposing Variations
When proposing variation, deliver written request to the Contracting
Officer, with documentation of the nature and features of the variation and
why the variation is desirable and beneficial to Government. If lower cost
is a benefit, also include an estimate of the cost saving. In addition to
documentation required for variation, include the submittals required for
the item. Clearly mark the proposed variation in all documentation.
1.4.4.3
Warranting That Variations Are Compatible
When delivering a variation for approval, Contractor warrants that this
contract has been reviewed to establish that the variation, if
incorporated, will be compatible with other elements of work.
1.4.4.4
Review Schedule Is Modified
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NOTE: Allow a longer additional review period if
the construction phase will have geographically
scattered reviewers.
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In addition to normal submittal review period, a period of [10] [_____]
working days will be allowed for consideration by the Government of
submittals with variations.
1.4.5
Contractor's Responsibilities
a.
Determine and verify field measurements, materials, field
construction criteria; review each submittal; and check and
coordinate each submittal with requirements of the work and
contract documents.
b.
Transmit submittals to QC organization in accordance with schedule
on approved Submittal Register, and to prevent delays in the work,
delays to Government, or delays to separate Contractors.
c.
Advise Contracting Officer of variation, as required by paragraph
entitled "Variations."
d.
Correct and resubmit submittal as directed by approving authority.
When resubmitting disapproved transmittals or transmittals noted
for resubmittal, the Contractor shall provide copy of that
previously submitted transmittal including all reviewer comments
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