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From page 11... ... Contracting packages are unique combinations of procurement characteristics, selected from each of the dimensions of Figure 4. Contract terms and conditions are not included in the procurement packages but are selected as a separate step. Read the entire page →
From page 12... ... 12 Guide to Contracting ITS Projects The objective of the selection process is to choose the most appropriate procurement package. This process is presented as a sequence of steps that must be followed to arrive at a conclusion, which in turn leads to the identification of the terms and conditions to be used with the selected package. Read the entire page →
From page 13... ... The Decision Model 13 Package No. Work Distribution (Package Name) Read the entire page →
From page 14... ... STEP 6 APPLY DIFFERENTIATORS Schedule Constraints No Yes STEP 2 WORK DISTRIBUTION STEP 1 INITIAL DECISIONS STEP 3 DEFINE PROJECT CATEGORY(IES) Read the entire page →
From page 15... ... Not covered by this Model. STEP 6 APPLY DIFFERENTIATORS Schedule Constraints No Yes STEP 2 WORK DISTRIBUTION STEP 1 INITIAL DECISIONS STEP 3 DEFINE PROJECT CATEGORY(IES) Read the entire page →
From page 16... ... The worksheet in Appendix A has been developed to help guide project categorization. The worksheet identifies the characteristics of each factor and assigns these factors to the following categories of overall complexity and risk: • Category 1: Straightforward in terms of complexity and low overall risk • Category 2: Moderately complex and moderate overall risk • Category 3: Complex with high overall risk • Category 4: Extremely complex with a very high overall risk This step and all subsequent steps must be executed for each of the projects defined during Step 2. Read the entire page →
From page 17... ... Primarily application of proven, well-known, and commercially available technology. May include nontraditional use of existing technology(ies) Read the entire page →
From page 18... ... Need to account for technology evolution perceived as an issue to address. Example includes desire for interoperable hardware from multiple vendors. Read the entire page →
From page 19... ... Now that you've figured out your project category(ies) and have done an assessment of your agency's ITS-related capabilities, you're ready to move on to the next step, which will begin to reveal some initial results of the Decision Model. Read the entire page →
From page 20... ... 20 Guide to Contracting ITS Projects Characteristic Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Personnel Experience ITS assigned as part-time job to person with no staff and little to no specific ITS experience. ITS assigned as full-time job with no staff or some part-time staff support. Read the entire page →
From page 21... ... Send individual projects through the Decision Model. START This step is based on work associated with Task 4 of NCHRP Project 3-77, which supported development of this guide. Read the entire page →
From page 22... ... and rows (project category) of the matrix in Table 4 to locate the cell that identifies the applicable procurement package or packages. Read the entire page →
From page 23... ... STEP 6 APPLY DIFFERENTIATORS Schedule Constraints No Yes STEP 2 WORK DISTRIBUTION STEP 1 INITIAL DECISIONS STEP 3 DEFINE PROJECT CATEGORY(IES) Read the entire page →
From page 24... ... Not covered by this Model. STEP 6 APPLY DIFFERENTIATORS Schedule Constraints No Yes STEP 2 WORK DISTRIBUTION STEP 1 INITIAL DECISIONS STEP 3 DEFINE PROJECT CATEGORY(IES) Read the entire page →
From page 25... ... STEP 6 APPLY DIFFERENTIATORS Schedule Constraints No Yes STEP 2 WORK DISTRIBUTION STEP 1 INITIAL DECISIONS STEP 3 DEFINE PROJECT CATEGORY(IES) Read the entire page →
From page 26... ... Specifications Delays and Extensions of Time Modifications Delivery and Acceptance Disputes Retention of Records Indemnification Outsourcing Agency Activity Negotiation Fixed Fee Incentive Fee Work Oversight Execution and Commencement of Work Performance/Payment Bond Allowable Costs and Payment Performance-Based Payments Modifications Rights in Data Outsourcing Agency Function Negotiation Fixed Fee Incentive Fee Work Oversight Execution and Commencement of Work Performance/Payment Bond Allowable Costs and Payment Modifications Rights in Data Contractor Inspection Requirements Negotiation Design Consultant Negotiation Table 5. Procurement packages and their associated terms and conditions. Read the entire page →

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... Contracting packages are unique combinations of procurement characteristics, selected from each of the dimensions of Figure 4. Contract terms and conditions are not included in the procurement packages but are selected as a separate step.