Guidebooks for Post-Award Contract Administration for Highway Projects Delivered Using Alternative Contracting Methods, Volume 2: Construction Manager–General Contractor Delivery (2020) / Chapter Skim
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34 9.1 Introduction Implementation of CM-GC contract administration occurs in the context of the larger organization. This chapter provides guidance on identifying • Strategies for meeting implementation goals at the organizational level, • Tools for meeting implementation goals at the project level, • Personnel and resources for implementation at both organizational and project levels, and • Aspects of organizational culture important to CM-GC contract administration.
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Guidebook Implementation 35 • CM-GC coordinator -- A CM-GC coordinator is involved in the procurement of every CM-GC project within the agency. • Alternative contracting methods officer -- An alternative contracting methods officer supports project managers in all aspects of procurement and contract administration.
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36 Guidebooks for Post-Award Contract Administration for Highway Projects Delivered Using Alternative Contracting Methods the goals of a CM-GC project, as this becomes a primary area for innovation and change. Once CM-GC processes are in place, the leader's assessments focus on whether agency personnel are effectively using the new CM-GC processes, if there are obstacles to effective implementation, or if agency personnel are reverting to D-B-B processes.
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Guidebook Implementation 37 ensure design and construction quality. Payment personnel must understand how measurement and payment applies to a lump sum or GMP, and how to document compliance with federal requirements for federally funded projects.
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38 Guidebooks for Post-Award Contract Administration for Highway Projects Delivered Using Alternative Contracting Methods Other performance criteria include safety, quality, mobility, and environmental impacts. Measuring and evaluating CM-GC performance can help an agency continuously improve CM-GC contract administration.
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Guidebook Implementation 39 • Can the purpose and implementation of existing tools be described better? • Can existing tools be improved to perform better?
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40 Guidebooks for Post-Award Contract Administration for Highway Projects Delivered Using Alternative Contracting Methods The use of new tools for CM-GC contract administration is effective only if tools are implemented properly throughout the life of the project. Training is the foundation for proper and consistent implementation of tools for CM-GC contract administration.
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Guidebook Implementation 41 delivery is new within an agency, the agency project manager of a CM-GC project may need to meet with individuals within functional groups to provide information on CM-GC roles, responsibilities, and processes. CM-GC training should become increasingly more targeted for CM-GC delivery and to fine-tune tools for CM-GC contract administration based on the specific context of each project.
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