Step 2: Contract for the PDS
The Work Plan establishes the starting point to bring a qualified A/E contractor on
Step 2
board. The PDS team must use the latest project information to develop the
Contract for
appropriate scope of work and define the right firm for the work.
the PDS
Recommended Activities
2.1
2.1 Confirm A/E delivery method
Confirm A/E
Review the Feasibility Study and PMP to determine whether the recommended
delivery method
A/E selection strategy is still viable.
2.2 Develop the PDS scope of work
Begin with standard scopes and GSA expertise to craft the appropriate scope for
2.2
each project.
Develop the PDS
scope of work
2.3 Select the PDS contractor
Work closely with the Contracting Officer to bring the A/E contractor on board
for the PDS.
2.3
Outcomes
Select the
Development of a scope of work for the PDS
PDS contractor
Selection of A/E contractor
Duration
This task typically takes four (4) weeks. Factor impacting duration:
Adequate time to access a qualified existing IDIQ contractor or the
Designer of Record
2.1 Confirm A/E Delivery Method
The Feasibility Study examined the advantages and disadvantages of design/build,
traditional design-bid-build, and other methods and recommended the best
implementation and procurement strategy for the project. The selected implementation
strategy should influence the process for selecting the PDS contractor.
Contractor
on board
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