Common use of Work Method Analysis Clause in Contracts

Work Method Analysis. Activities identified by OC PW/O&M shall be reviewed and an analysis performed of work method, labor, equipment and materials used for five activities or work processes annually. Activities with the highest opportunities for cost savings or productivity improvements would be investigated. The process would include a combination of efforts such as field observation, structured interviews with field and office staff, literature research, and discussions with other agencies and vendors as well as the consultant's experience. The evaluation for each selected activity would be documented in a short paper with recommendations. Deliverable: A short paper provided on potential for improving a selected activity or work process.

Work Method Analysis. Activities identified by OC PW/O&M shall be reviewed and an analysis performed of work method, labor, equipment and materials used for five activities or work processes annually. Activities with the highest opportunities for cost savings or productivity improvements would be investigated. The process would include a combination of efforts such as field observation, structured interviews with field and office staff, literature research, and discussions with other agencies and vendors as well as the consultant's experience. The evaluation for each selected activity would be documented in a short paper report with recommendations. Deliverable: A short paper report provided on potential for improving a selected activity or work process.