The appropriate Assistant Regional Director recommends acceptance or rejection of the proposed contract modification. If the modification is issued as a change order, the Contracting Officer requests that the Construction Contractor provide a price proposal within 30 calendar days after issuance of the change order. Contract modifications shall be used for purposes of contingencies unforeseen before contract award. It is imperative that clear and concise specifications be issued to eliminate expensive administrative costs for modifications and the possibility of protest. G. Final Inspection and Acceptance.
Final inspection is a very important aspect of contract administration.
Although construction warranty clauses may not exist on some construction and rehabilitation projects, and even where they do exist, their coverage may not be as comprehensive as the Government's rights under other clauses of the contract. As such, the purpose of the final inspection is to determine whether the work accomplished and the materials and equipment furnished comply with specification requirements. After final inspection and acceptance, the Regional Engineer or the Chief, Division of Engineering, or their designees coordinate follow-up on the warranty, if applicable. The Service's Construction Inspection Manual presents detailed instructions for the technical inspection of Service construction projects. Copies of these references are available by contacting the Division of Engineering.