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... 187 Construction Contracting The perceived success and reputation of an SIP depend heavily on the construction phase of the program since this is when the sponsor either fulfills or disappoints the expectations of the program's participants. This is also when the sponsor contractually transfers significant control of the program to the construction contractor.
From page 188...
... 188 Guidelines for Airport Sound Insulation Programs on Airport Improvement (AIP) or American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
From page 189...
... Construction Contracting 189 entity can be a single firm or a team of firms, with the DB entity selection accomplished by a qualifications-based selection or competitive proposal selection process with a guaranteed maximum price or cost-plus fixed fee. Cost-plus percentage contracts are not allowed as DB contracts.2 FAA AC 150/5100-14D, Section 4-8.xxxvii, Alternative Delivery Methods, and FAA Order 5100.38C, Section 3, Alternative Delivery Methods, detail the FAA's requirements for implementing DB.
From page 190...
... 190 Guidelines for Airport Sound Insulation Programs 10.1.6 Construction Management at Risk This approach provides a fixed cost for the construction phase of a project by competitive procurement of a construction manager. This approach guarantees the sponsor a fixed cost for a project, while allowing the construction manager to competitively procure construction contractors and manage the construction phase of the project.
From page 191...
... Construction Contracting 191 the program manager. Elements of this integration typically include public relations, acoustical consulting, participant administration, design, construction administration, and construction inspection.
From page 192...
... 192 Guidelines for Airport Sound Insulation Programs the traditional design–bid–build single prime approach. When considering a delivery approach for sound insulation, it is prudent to review the sponsor's existing procedures to determine what level of complexity the sponsor can currently support.
From page 193...
... Construction Contracting 193 d. Restrictions on the amount of work one contractor can undertake and successful completion of the first contract before being awarded any additional work.
From page 194...
... 194 Guidelines for Airport Sound Insulation Programs 6. Determine what type of procedures and controls the sound insulation management team intends to use for management of the unique risks associated with SIPs, as described in Section 10.2.
From page 195...
... Construction Contracting 195 erty owner interaction, work acceptance, RFI processing, change order processing, and payment application processing; • A streamlined approach to issue resolution, unforeseen conditions, and necessary design modifications; • A team approach to issue resolution; • Consistent staffing or supervisory functions to ensure uniform oversight; • A timely feedback process to allow corrective measures to be implemented; and • Project documentation systems for the efficient management of federally required project records. 10.4.3 Best Practice Recommendations: Construction Contracting 1.

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