Topic outline

  • Contracting GPS Surveying Services

    Credits: 3 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course describes the process for contracting GPS survey services. It covers development of survey scopes of work, performance specifications, and cost estimates for Surveyor, Architectural, and Engineering contracts. Procedures for developing GPS survey contract specifications and cost estimates are performed similarly to those for A-E design services. Similar technical discipline scheduling and production factors are used to determine the ultimate cost of a task. Although this course is intended to provide guidance for estimating costs for GPS surveying services, the explanations herein regarding procurement policies and practices describe only the framework within which cost estimates are used.

    Topics:

    • Brooks Architect-Engineer Act
    • Contracting Processes and Procedures
    • Indefinite Delivery Contracts and Task Orders
    • Contract Price Schedule
    • Sample Cost Estimate for Contracted GPS Survey Services
    • Cost Per Work Unit (GPS Station) Schedule
    • Contract Specifications and Accuracy Standards
    • Contract Statements of Work
    • Contract Quality Control and Quality Assurance
    • Task Order Time and Cost Estimates
    • Sample Task Order for GPS Services

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: This course is intended for surveying and engineering professionals whose job description may require an intermediate knowledge of GPS contracting services.
    Publication Source: USACE (Corp of Engineers)

    Donald Parnell, PE

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