P-141, Change 3
April 1997
3. If the contractor requests approval for
M. REVIEW
OF
CONTRACT
SUBMITTALS
material or equipment which is non-
conforming to the contract requirements, but
1. A fee for review of construction contract
which the A/E considers to be satisfactory, the
A/E shall furnish the answers to the following
submittals shall be negotiated for possible
questions:
future award by the Contracting Officer.
When authorized by the Contracting Officer,
a) Is the substitution of equal, greater, or
the A/E shall review all shop drawings,
less
quality
than
the
design
manufacturer's catalog data and other
requirements?
construction contract submittals, except those
reserved for approval by the ROICC,
b) If of less quality, what is the difference in
SOUTHNAVFACENGCOM,
or
the
value?
contractor's quality control staff.
All
submittals shall be forwarded by the ROICC
c) If of equal or better quality, what are the
or contractor to the A/E for review. The A/E
advantages to the Government in
is cautioned that submittals cannot be
accepting the substitution at no change
expected in a single complete package.
in contract price?
Submittals can be expected at various times
and for various items throughout the
4. Each copy of the submittals shall be
construction phase of the project, except that
stamped and provided with the following
certain construction contracts may require the
information:
contractor to submit all interior finish
materials and colors at one time. The A/E
Contract Title/Location:
shall review these submittals for compliance
Construction Contract No.:
with the construction contract documents and
Specification Number:
provide a written recommendation for
Date/Time Received:
approval, disapproval or resubmittal within 10
A/E Firm Name:
working days after receipt.
Checked by (signature):
Date:
2. Submittals for any equipment (including
systems furniture) requiring utility connections
5. The A/E shall endorse the submittals as
shall be specifically reviewed for proper
being in compliance, or not in compliance by
interface with the utility. Review should
means of a notation on the face of the
identify any deviations and state what
submission. The A/E's signature should be
modifications are necessary to install the
that of a registered architect or engineer as
equipment in accordance with the supplied
appropriate for the item being reviewed. No
data. A specific check shall also be made to
particular format is prescribed, but one of
determine that equipment which is to be
installed in hazardous locations is approved
for use in the particular Class, Division, and
Group of the hazardous location.
REQUIREMENTS AND OPTIONS
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