Common use of Data Requirements Clause in Contracts

Data Requirements. As a minimum, the following information shall be submitted by the Contractor with each VECP; (1) A description of the difference between the existing requirements and the proposed change, and the comparative advantages and disadvantages. (2) Separate detailed cost estimates for both the existing requirements and the proposed change. The cost estimates shall be broken down by item numbers indicating quantity increases or decreases and deleted pay items. Additional proposed Work, now covered by the Contract Documents, shall be identified by current County pay item numbers. In preparing the estimates, the Contractor shall include overhead, profit and bond. No separate pay item(s) for these costs will be allowed. (3) An itemization of plan details, plan sheets, design standards and Specifications that must be changed or added if the VECP is adopted. Preliminary plan drawings must be sufficient to describe the proposed changes. (4) An estimate of the effects the VECP would have on collateral costs to the County. (5) Engineering Incentive or other analysis in sufficient detail to identify and describe specific features of the Contract Documents which must be changed if the VECP is accepted, with a proposal as to how these changes can be accomplished and an assessment of their effect on other Project elements. The County may require that Engineering Incentive analyses be performed by a prequalified consultant in the applicable class of Work. Any design changes which result from the VECP must be supported by computations sealed by a Professional registered in the State of Florida. (6) A statement of the time by which approval of the VECP must be issued by the County to obtain the total estimated cost reduction during the remainder of this Contract noting any effect on the Contract completion time or delivery schedule.