CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATION

The regional contract administrators (purchasing department or others, depending on the structure of the organization) will provide the prime contractor flow-down provisions for incorporation into solicitation and subcontractors purchase orders. 

Contractor Selection Detailed Engineering Procurement Construction Management Project Control Contract Administration Communications Regulations Compliance Startup... 

Project control is the driving force behind progress monitoring and contract administration. 

The Project Manager s concern is not only the physical conduct of the work, but also the implementation of all the contractual conditions. The Project Manager is also the Contract Administrator. Contract administration requires a total understanding of the contract, especially those clauses that assert the Owner s rights of technical approvals and control of the purse strings. The Project Manager, as well as every member of the project team, must be thoroughly familiar with the contract. 

The prime objective of the Project Manager acting as Contract Administrator is to protect the Owner s best interests by insuring that the work is executed in full compliance with the contract. Specific items include ... 

The following is a list of some of the steps that the Project Manager should take as part of the contract administration function. Those marked with an asterisk apply to both lump sum and reimbursable contracts. The rest are intended mainly for reimbursable contracts. 

The following is a list of exceptions normally taken by auditors reviewing project documentation for compliance with company policy and contractual conditions. This list will help the Project Manager with the contract administration work. 

From the information gathered, develop a short list of three to five firms to send RFPs. In order to be able to compare responses, the RFP must clearly define the scope of services that the architect is to provide. Basic services include information gathering, preparation of preliminary schematics designs, detailed design development, construction document preparation, assistance in awarding contracts, and contract administrative services during the construction phase. 

Process Being Controlled The report is vague, but apparently DCMC was responsible for contract administration, software surveillance, and overseeing the development process. 

Acquire an understanding of the requirements and duties involved in contract administrations. 

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