Procedures Used for Holding Architects and Engineers Responsible for the Quality of Their Design Work
LCD-76-333
Published: Jul 14, 1977. Publicly Released: Jul 14, 1977.
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Government contracts with architects and engineers require the provision of all design and engineering information necessary for preparing plans and specifications. When contract modifications (change orders) are issued because of architect and engineer negligence, the resulting costs are recoverable.
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ArchitectsContract modificationsContract termsEngineersNegligenceProduct evaluationQuality assuranceFederal procurement policyEvaluation criteriaGovernment contracts