Some degree of inspection is needed for all contracts to ascertain that the contractor has performed as specified in the contract. Ongoing inspection takes care of problems as they arise.
Testing is closely related to inspection, but can be more sophisticated.
Testing is necessary when work must be measured against objective standards of performance which inspection alone cannot verify. The contract coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the materials used and workmanship exhibited are in accordance of contract plans and specifications. Stanford contracts often provide for the contractor to provide space for Stanford personnel to conduct inspections. If the contract coordinator and contractor cannot reach agreement on remedying the defects, then the contract coordinator notifies Procurement. The two offices then review the matter, and Procurement may send the contractor a cure notice.