Question

1. Statement of work (SOW) detailing the scope and major deliverables (½ page)
2. Deliverable specifications/requirements, features, and tasks (½ page)

I am working at a mutlifamily building construction and working on a request of proposal for a construction company or contractor to hire my company. what should i include or write about in these sections. I am suppose to be the project manager

Answer 1

In a construction project, a statement of work also called a scope of work (SOW) can make a construction contract even better. A well-written statement of work should be clear, complete, logical and concise, so it can be understood by both the contractor and construction manager responsible for the administrative portion of the contract. The SOW describes in vivid detail what is expected from the contractor and is used as a measuring tool for the construction manager to ensure the various project deliverables are met.

The SOW document describes all of the work to be done on a project, who is responsible for completing the work, how the work must be performed (techniques to be used) and what materials will be used. As part of this description, an SOW would typically includes elements of the following items.

• Identifying the contractor's responsibilities
• Defining contract objectives and project requirements
• Providing enough details to estimate labor costs
• Including a contracting method and the payment schedule
• Outlining standards, regulation, and special contract requirements
• Explaining all related tasks, duties, and limitations required to obtain expected results in accordance with the project goal

SOW must be clear enough to allow for only one interpretation and not multiple interpretations. Clear wording is the key to minimizing the risk of claims, litigation and other related problems. An SOW should not have ambiguous phrasing and must identify the project deliverables and its objectives. If a particular action is mandatory, the statement of work should use the words shall or must. In many cases, an SOW does not include the cost of products or services that a contractor has been contracted to provide.

A statement of work should have the following important components:

Project Overview- A brief statement whic h describes the business needs and a short summary of the project description.

Project Deliverables- These are the expected goals and targets that must be achieved through the project, which includes information that will help a contractor in understanding the project's requirements.

Project Scope-Budget and technical data—the quantifiable goals set forth under the construction contract can be divided into two parts:

a. Technical considerations: specific techniques or methodologies that are relevant to the contractor's performance and how it will be measured
b. Tasks: specific requests and tasks that are needed to satisfy project objectives, with detailed milestones and results to be obtained from these tasks

Project Schedule- This summarizes all the related tasks so the contractor can deliver them on time. It should contain all important delivery dates, time restrictions and the expected project duration.

Project Management- This describes the primary functions of the project administration, including how the payments will be issued, processes for changes and change control, specific contract terms and legal requirements, stages of the project, project limitations, time management and general contract administration.