GSA 012900 Payment Procedures FY15 Update Oct. 1, 2014_Solicitation No. GS-04-P-16-BV-C-7005.pdf

Greenville, SC Courthouse Project Greenville, South Carolina Solicitation No. GS-04-P-16-BV-C-7005

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SECTION 012900 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and to process Requests for Payment.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule of Values: A detailed written statement (masterformat/uniformat) furnished by the Contractor outlining the portions of the contract sum, which allocates values (price & percentage) for the various parts of the work and used as the basis for payment application and reviewing progress payments. The Agreement provides further details.

B. Request for Payment: A contractor’s invoice and request for progress payment with substantiating information consistent with approved schedule of values.

1.3 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

1. Coordination: Submit completed Schedule of Values no later than [14] calendar days prior to scheduled date of initial Requests for Payment.

2. Schedules for Phased Work: Where the work is separated into phases, provide Schedules showing values correlated with each phase using the standard format referenced below.

A. Format and Content: Contractor shall be responsible to complete the GSA Schedule of Values Workbook and compile the values into electronic Project Management (ePM) System. Contractor will enter values into workbook prior to ePM input and provide associated electronic baseline copy to Contracting Officer for record. Contractor will follow guidelines in the Schedule of Values workbook to support ePM upload.

1. Identification: Complete the following Project Identification fields in the Schedule of Values:

a. Project Name: Greenville SC CTHS Project

b. Project Number: NSC00001

c. Project Location, City, State: Greenville, South Carolina

d. Base Contract Number: GS-04-P-16-BV-C-7005

e. Task Order Number: N/A

f. Modification Number

g. GSA Project Manager: Laura Shadix

h. Contractor's Name and Contact Information

i. Date of submittal

2. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Requests for Payment and progress reports.

a. Work activity – (by division or specific work activity)

b. Dollar value of each specific work activity – both with an amount in dollars and whole cents, and as a percentage of the Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth percent.

Adjust the amounts to total to the Contract Sum and the percentages to total 100 percent.

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c. Each item in the schedule of values and Requests for Payment shall be complete.

Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each item.

(i.e. no stand alone item for Overhead, and Profit)

d. Modifications that affect value.

e. Update affected work branches and subordinate line items and

f. resubmit the schedule of values before the next Request for Payment when

Modifications result in a change in the Contract Sum

g. Line item for mobilization and de-mobilization

h. Line item for close out (% to be negotiated with GSA COR)

3. Options: Provide a separate Schedule of Values for each exercised Option.

4. Each item in the Schedule of Values and Requests for Payment shall be complete. Temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place may be shown either as separate line items in the schedule of values or distributed as general overhead expense, at the government's option.

5. Revise and update workbook in ePM with all items affecting scope, schedule or cost and resubmit within 14 calendar days as coordinated with Project Manager or Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall provide a final as-built schedule at project completion. Update affected work branches and subordinate line items and resubmit the schedule of values before the next Request for Payment when Modifications result in a change in the Contract Sum

1.4 REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT

B. Requirements for Requests for Payment are in Section III, Terms and Conditions of the Agreement.

C. Each Request for Payment following the initial Request for Payment shall be consistent with previous Requests.

1. Initial Request for Payment, Request for Payment at time of Substantial Completion, and final Request for Payment involve additional requirements.

D. Payment Request Times: Submit Request for Payment to GSA by the 5th of the month. The period covered by each Request for Payment is one month, ending on the last day of the month.

1. Submit one paper draft copy (aka pencil copy) of Request for Payment to the CO or enter in ePM along with construction progress report seven (7) days prior to due date for review by GSA. Provide documentation evidencing the cost of work performed to be included in the Request for Payment. Resolve questions resulting from GSA review of draft Request for Payment and construction progress report prior to submitting Request for Payment.

E. Request Preparation: All payments must be executed by a person authorized to legally bind the Contractor.

1. Entries shall match data on the schedule of values and Contractor's construction schedule.

Use updated schedules if revisions were made.

2. Include amounts for work completed following effective date of previous Request for Payment, whether or not payment has been received. Include only amounts for work completed as of effective date of current Request for Payment.

3. Include amounts of Modifications issued before last day of construction period covered by Request.

F. Stored Materials: Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site.

1. Provide certificate of insurance, and consent of surety to payment, for stored materials.

2. Provide supporting documentation that verifies amount requested, such as paid invoices.

Match amount requested with amounts indicated on documentation.

3. Provide summary documentation for stored materials indicating the following:

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a. Value of materials previously stored and remaining stored as of effective date of previous Request for Payment.

b. Value of previously stored materials put in place after effective date of previous Request for Payment and on or before effective date of current Request for Payment.

c. Value of materials stored since effective date of previous Request for Payment and remaining stored as of effective date of current Request for Payment.

G. Initial Request for Payment: Administrative actions and submittals that must precede or coincide with submittal of first Request for Payment include the following:

1. List of subcontractors.

2. Schedule of values.

3. Contractor's construction schedule per Agreement (startup if not final).

4. Products list (preliminary if not final).

5. Sustainable design submittal for project materials cost data.

6. Sustainable design action plans.

7. Schedule of unit prices.

8. Submittal schedule (preliminary if not final).

9. List of Contractor's staff assignments.

10. List of Contractor's principal consultants.

11. Copies of building permits.

12. Copies of authorizations and licenses from authorities having jurisdiction for performance of the

Work.

13. Initial progress report.

14. Report of preconstruction conference.

H. Request for Payment at Substantial Completion: After GSA issues the Notice of Substantial Completion, submit a Request for Payment less previous payments made for portion of the Work claimed as substantially complete.

1. Include documentation supporting claim that the Work is substantially complete and a statement showing an accounting of changes to the Contract Sum.

2. This Request shall reflect Notices of Substantial Completion issued previously for GSA occupancy of designated portions of the Work.

I. Final Payment Request: The Agreement provides further details

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 012900

I. Final Payment Request: The Agreement provides further details