The Contractor may submit a VECP to reduce any of the following: 1. Total cost of construction 2. Construction activity duration 3. Traffic congestion Before preparing a VECP, the Contractor shall meet with the Engineer to discuss: 1. Proposal concept 2. Permit issues 3. Impact on other projects 4. Project impacts, including traffic, schedule, and later stages 5. Peer reviews 6. Overall proposal merits 7. Review times required by the County and other agencies The VECP must not impair the project's essential functions or characteristics, including: 1. Service life 2. Operation economy 3. Maintenance ease 4. Desired appearance 5. Design and safety The VECP must include: 1. A description of the Contract specifications and drawing details for performing the work and the proposed changes. 2. An itemization of Contract specifications and plan details that would be changed. 3. A detailed cost estimate for performing the work under the existing Contract and under the proposed change as provided for under section 9-1.04. 4. A deadline for the Engineer to decide on the changes. 5. The bid items affected and resulting quantity changes.
