Federal Government

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES (PES)
Federal Supply Schedule 871-7
Construction Management

Weston Solutions, Inc. (WESTON^®) delivers integrated, sustainable solutions for environmental restoration, property redevelopment, design/build construction, green buildings and clean energy. Our engineers, scientists, and energy professionals integrate environmental performance considerations into client operations identifying ways to effectively enhance resource efficiency, use renewable resources, assess product or system life-cycles, identify alternatives for waste disposal incorporating waste reduction, and implement pollution prevention.

WESTON^® has a team of over 283 engineers with extensive experience in supporting Title II engineering and fueling services in the support of construction projects on Federal installations throughout the world. Starting at the Project Design Phase, continuing through the Procurement, Construction, Commissioning,Testing, Claims, and Post Construction Phases. WESTON evaluates a wide range of technologies, techniques, materials, and strategies to incorporate sustainable actions and ensure compliance with regulations while developing environmentally efficient facilities.

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES (PES)
Federal Supply Schedule 871-7
Construction Management

SIN 871 – 7 Construction Management

The following services are allowed under the Construction Management SIN 871-7

• Project Preplanning/Programming Phase Services - Such services may include: initial planning; feasibility studies; economic studies; site studies; environmental studies; site investigations; site surveys; preparation of budget and cost estimates; preparation of preliminary schedules; cost modeling and analysis; and cost control management.

• Project Design Phase Services: These services may include: design management; design technical reviews; code compliance reviews; constructability reviews; conducting/participating in Value Engineering workshops; analysis of Value Engineering proposals; preparation of cost estimates (including independent check estimates); cost analysis; cost control/monitoring; energy studies; utility studies; site investigations; site surveys; hazardous material surveys/analysis; scheduling (including preparation of schedules and schedule reviews); design problem resolution; review of design scope changes (including analysis of schedule impact); scheduling/conducting/documenting design related meetings; participation in Time of Performance meetings to establish construction durations; participation in all “Partnering” activities during design (workshops, meetings, etc.);and performing market studies (material availability, contractor interest, etc.).

• Project Procurement Phase Services: These services may include: providing assistance to the Contracting Officer in contract procurement; answering bid/RFP questions; attending/participating in site visits; attending/participating in pre-bid conferences; preparing and issuing solicitation amendments; and performing cost/bid/proposal analysis.

• Project Construction Phase Services. These services may include: establishing temporary field offices; setting up job files, working folders, and record keeping systems; maintaining organized construction files; scheduling and conducting preconstruction meetings; handling/preparing project correspondence to respond to the parties involved with each project, confirm verbal discussions/directives, document actions taken and decisions made, etc.; preparing and maintaining daily dairies for project activities noting events affecting construction progress (weather, manpower, site equipment, work performed, etc.); monitoring the submittal review process including maintenance of submittal logs; review and monitoring of project schedules for construction progress with emphasis on milestone completion dates, phasing requirements, work flow, material deliveries, test dates, etc.; assisting in problem resolution and handling of disputed issues (including development of Government position, drafting final decision letter, etc.); maintaining marked up sets of project plans and specifications for future as-built drawings; performing routine inspections of construction as work proceeds, taking action to identify work that does not conform to the contract requirements, and notifying the contractors when work requires correction; compiling, through site inspections, lists of defects and omissions related to the work performed and providing these lists to the contractor for correction; review of construction contractor payment requests (including preparation of necessary forms for payment processing); monitoring project financial data and budgetary cost accounting (Maintain spread sheets indicating project fund allowances, obligations, payments, balances, planned expenditures, etc.); administration of construction contract change orders (issuing proposal requests, preparing cost estimates, reviewing cost proposals, assisting agency in negotiations, preparing change order packages for processing); scheduling, conducting, and documenting regular progress meetings with all interested parties to review project status, discuss problems, and resolve issues; scheduling, conducting, and documenting (prepare minutes, etc. for distribution) construction related project meetings; monitoring construction contractor compliance with established safety standards (note and report unsafe working conditions, failures to adhere to safety plan required by construction contract); monitoring construction contractor’s compliance with contract labor standards (including performing site labor interviews, collecting, reviewing, and maintaining weekly payrolls for all project contractors and subcontractors, reporting potential wage violations to Agency personnel); coordination of construction activities with customer Managers and occupying agency personnel; monitoring the design and construction clarification process and, when appropriate, reminding the A/E and other parties involved of the need for timely actions; participation in all “Partnering” activities during construction (workshops, meetings, etc.); preparing special reports and regular project status reports; providing for progress and/or final photographs of project work; perform site surveys; provide assistance in obtaining permits; perform hazardous material assessments and monitoring of hazardous material abatement work; and provide cost estimating assistance.

• Commissioning Services. These services shall include, but are not limited to, providing professional and technical expertise for start-up, calibration, and/or “certification” of a facility or operating systems within a facility. The CM must be able to provide any level of commissioning need from total support to specialty services. Commissioning services may require start-up planning, forecasting start-up duration, estimating start-up costs, determining start-up objectives, organizing start-up teams and team assignments, testing building system components, conducting performance tests, obtaining O&M material, plus conducting, scheduling and/or supervising O&M training. All such work must be authorized in advance by the Government. Small business subcontracting must be used to the extent agreed upon in the approved CM Subcontracting Plan and as otherwise practicable. When appropriate, such work will be required under the "Changes" Clause of this contract (new disciplines and work which are not itemized and priced in Section-B).

• Testing Services: The CM may be tasked to provide the services of an independent testing agency/laboratory to perform project specific quality control testing and inspection services. The services may include, but are not limited to, testing/inspection of soils, concrete, precast concrete connections, steel, steel decking, applied fireproofing, roofing, curtain walls/glazing, and elevator installations.

• Claims Services. The CM may be tasked to provide Claims Services when and as required by the Government for specific projects. The CM will review disputes and claims from the A E and/or construction contractor(s) and render all assistance that the Government may require, including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Furnishing reports with supporting information necessary to resolve disputes or defend against the claims.
  • Preparation and assembly of appeal files.
  • Participation in meetings or negotiations with claimants.
  • Appearance in legal proceedings.
  • Preparation of cost estimates for use in claims negotiations.
  • Preparation of risk assessments/analyses relative to claim exposures.
  • Preparation of findings of fact and any other documentation required by the Government.

• Post Construction Services. At or near substantial completion of project construction, the CM may be tasked to provide services such as:

• Performing Post Occupancy Evaluations (POE’s)
• Assisting Agency in the formulation of lessons learned
• Providing occupancy planning including development of move schedules, cost estimates, inventory lists, etc.
• Providing move coordination, relocation assistance, and/or furniture coordination
• Providing telecommunication and computer coordination
• Post Construction services will be obtained using the extended contract Man Hour Rates (Section B) where applicable. Services for which pricing has not been established will be procured under the “Changes” clause.
  

Year 1 Rates - June 29, 2010 - June 28, 2011
Year 2 Rates - June 29, 2011 - June 28, 2012
Year 3 Rates - June 29, 2012 - June 28, 2013
Year 4 Rates - June 29, 2013 - June 28, 2014
Year 5 Rates - June 29, 2014 - June 28, 2015

Weston Solutions, Inc. GSA Contract Schedule 871 Professional Engineering Services Labor Category Descriptions/Qualifications

POSITION TITLE: Project Manager SR

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for day to day project management including: planning, coordinating, integrating, monitoring, appraising and closing project activities; ensuring the maintenance of technical communications and business files; reporting variances from plan; appraising impact of variances; recommending corrective actions; administering project changes; maintaining client liaison; preparing declarations of revenue and participating in professional activities. Provide leadership and direction to each project team, manage vendor / partner relationships, service delivery and overall performance. Prepare and review reports, activity records, and documentation. Ensure all project activities are coordinated and supportive of project objectives. Prepare and deliver project reports and briefings. Conduct project meetings to address project status, progress, and resource allocation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• High School plus twenty (20) years experience or
• AA/AS plus fifteen (15) years experience or
• BS plus ten (10) years experience or
• MS plus eight (8) years experience or
• PhD plus six (6) years experience

POSITION TITLE: General Engineer SR

POSITION SUMMARY:
Coordinate the design development and/or provide technical direction to the scope of projects; provide expert-level technical know-how on all project aspects associated with conceptual engineering, detailed engineering designs, and preparation of contracts and subcontracts. Provide engineering oversight and review of ongoing operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• BS plus ten (10) years experience or
• MS plus six (6) years experience

POSITION TITLE: General Engineer MID

POSITION SUMMARY:
Coordinate the design development and/or provide technical direction to the scope of projects; provide expert-level technical know-how on all project aspects associated with conceptual engineering, detailed engineering designs, and preparation of contracts and subcontracts. Provide engineering oversight and review of ongoing operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• BS in Engineering plus seven (7) years experience or
• MS in Engineering plus five (5) years experience

POSITION TITLE: General Engineer JR

POSITION SUMMARY:
Participate in preparing engineering studies and investigations or the review and oversight of ongoing operations. Develop written reports as needed for projects and ensure work is complete, accurate, and in accordance with good engineering practice within contract constraints.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• BS in Engineering with three (3) years experience.

POSITION TITLE: Construction Engineer SR

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide coordination of project execution and control to achieve continuity of purpose within scope, budget, and time schedules from initial start up through construction completion, if applicable. Oversee/execute field construction to ensure specific technical aspects of projects are implemented as designed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• BS in Engineering plus ten (10) years experience or
• MS plus six (6) years experience

POSITION TITLE: Construction Engineer JR

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide coordination of project execution and control to achieve continuity of purpose within scope, budget, and time schedules from initial start up through construction completion, if applicable. Oversee/execute field construction to ensure specific technical aspects of projects are implemented as designed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• BS in Engineering plus three (3) years experience

POSITION TITLE: Scientist SR

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide leadership and the application of scientific principles in the collection of physical or biological samples, conducting analysis for physical or chemical properties, collects/summarizes/analyzes data, and develops clear and comprehensive reports. Provide clients with accurate and pertinent scientific data according to agreed upon methods, procedures, and techniques. Provide sound conclusions and recommenda¬tions based upon field investigations and literature reviews within the established project schedules.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• BS or BA in natural sciences plus seven (7) years experience or
• MS plus five (5) years experience or
• PhD plus two (2) years experience

POSITION TITLE: Scientist MID

POSITION SUMMARY:
Apply scientific principles in the collection of physical or biological samples, conducting analysis for physical or chemical properties, collects/summarizes/analyzes data, and develops clear and comprehensive reports. Provide clients with accurate and pertinent scientific data according to agreed upon methods, procedures, and techniques. Provide sound conclusions and recommenda¬tions based upon field investigations and literature reviews within the established project schedules.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• BS or BA in natural sciences plus five (5) years experience or
• MS plus three (3) years experience or
• PhD plus one (1) year experience

POSITION TITLE: Scientist JR

POSITION SUMMARY:
Apply scientific principles in the collection of physical or biological samples, conducting analysis for physical or chemical properties, collects/summarizes/analyzes data, and develops clear and comprehensive reports. Provide clients with accurate and pertinent scientific data according to agreed upon methods, procedures, and techniques. Provide sound conclusions and recommenda¬tions based upon field investigations and literature reviews within the established project schedules.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• BS or BA in Natural Science plus two (2) years experience

POSITION TITLE: Technician SR *

POSITION SUMMARY:
Serve as the team leader on field, laboratory and/or research programs. Responsible field coordination activities including pre-position preparation, supplementation of standard or pre¬scribed protocols, actual on-site testing and analysis, calculating and report preparation. For laboratory pro¬grams, have demonstrated skill and experience with one or more complex instruments used for analysis. For research programs, ability to direct staff efforts in implementing standard procedures for data retrieval, entry, calculations, report graphics, etc. Prepare filed protocols and QC.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Associate Degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering plus seven (7) years experience or
• High School graduate or equivalent plus eleven (11) years experience

POSITION TITLE: Technician MID*

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide skilled assistance to project staff. Properly collect samples, participate in field activities, analyze samples in the field or laboratory, perform calculations, organize results, keep work areas in order, and maintain equipment. When applied to research organization unit's function, can focus on data retrieval/entry, performing and checking calculations, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• High School graduate plus five (5) years experience

POSITION TITLE: Technician JR *

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide routine assistance to project staff. Properly collect samples, participate in field activities, analyze samples in the field or laboratory, perform calculations, organize results, keep work areas in order, and maintain equipment. When applied to research organization unit's function, can focus on data retrieval/entry, performing and checking calculations, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• High School Graduate plus three (3) years experience

POSITION TITLE: Administrative Assistant*

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide administrative and secretarial assistance for medium to large organization unit manager(s). Prepare a wide variety of project documentation with input from various member of the project team. Interface with the Project Manager and other members of the project team along with the ability to make decisions concerning the level and complexity of information to include in a particular document. Prepare reports and deliverables in support of the Project Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Associates Degree with three (3) years experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent plus four (4) years of general clerical/administrative experience.

POSITION TITLE: Financial Analyst MID*

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide the review, analysis, invoicing and reports necessary for the effective financial control and monitoring of all projects in the Organization Unit/program. Directly support Project Manager by tracking, maintaining, and updating project data to produce project management reports used in managing contracts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• BS or BA degree plus two (2) years experience

POSITION TITLE: Contracts Administrator

POSITION SUMMARY:
Support the contracting process for federal, government and industrial projects of the highest complexity. Provide expert counsel or guidance to management concerning contract issues. Conduct contract assessments to minimize potential liability. Provide direct contract review and negotiation support for contracts. Oversee day-to-day identification, inventorying, and filing of managed security-service contracts and supports the project managers in negotiation, contract review, process improvement, and best practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• BS/BA plus fifteen (15) years experience
• Eight (8) years experience in Federal Government contracting
• Extensive knowledge of FAR and state and municipal contracting regulations

POSITION TITLE: Purchasing Agent/Buyer

POSITION SUMMARY:
Conduct federal and non-federal contract as well as non-contract purchasing activities of commodities and services of moderate complexity assuring compliance with established policy and client contract requirements as established by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• BS or BA with business related course work
• Three (3) years general procurement experience in high volume system oriented Purchasing department or equivalent experience.

POSITION TITLE: Word Processing MID *

POSITION SUMMARY:
Applies word processing skills to ensure document preparation is conducted in accordance with appropriate standards and to meet document deadlines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• High School Graduate plus two (2) years of word processing experience or equivalent experience

*Indicates SCA applicable labor category

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