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~,f'j.. I',' r, ...~.~.. ~~ COMBINED AREAS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR TERRORISM PREPAREDNESS Schedule and Cost Control The proposed project schedule is included in section 2.3.4 of this document. Given the uncertainty of the validity of some of the data required for completion of the assignment. the project schedule is designed to be a guide that will be refined beginning at the kickoff meeting, and weekly thereafter to reflect changing conditions. Since weekly project meetings with URS staff and client representatives are anticipated. the schedule will be updated based upon discussions in those meetings. Cost control is a very important component of our approach. A project accountant who works closely and directly with the project manager in the Santa Ana office is assigned to the team. URS's accounting system, EnterpriseOne, allows the project accounts and project managers on-line access to all prolect accounting information. Expenditures are compared with the budget and project schedule and deviations are discussed with team leaders to reconcile discrepancies. Our intent is to begin with a client-approved budget and track expenditures weekly to ensure that we stay on track and on budget. Timesheets, invoices and all other budget- related documents are internally audited and reviewed by the project manager. These audits are available to the client for review as requested. Document Production Production of all documents related to the project. with the exception of any mass printing or mailing, will be accomplished in the Santa Ana office. URS production capabilities are extensive and include graphic arts, reproduction, collating and binding. As evidenced by the front cover for this proposal. URS personnel can design and print custom logos and marketing materials for all deliverables or collaterals required for the project, or requested by the client. Project Quality Control All significant deliverables undergo detailed checking to confirm that all facts and data presented are accurate, and are reviewed thoroughly by an independent technical reviewer who has expertise in the subject area. This review includes a critical evaluation of the basis and validity of significant conclusions, opinions. assumptions. evaluations, recommendations, and other project requirements. In addition. compliance with all contractual obligations is reviewed. After successful resolution of any discrepancies in the work product. the document is submitted to the client. Upon receipt of the comments on draft deliverables from the client, the project manager meets with the project team to review the comments. The final deliverable is then prepared and submitted to the client. URS project managers, task leaders, and technical staff are required to participate in the URS' corporate-wide, 68-course Project Management and Quality training program. This program includes a requirement of five years project experience, and provides training in five subject areas: Client Relations, Contracts and Procurement, Financial Management, Planning, and Project Administration. Project managers must then go through a confirmation process, where a board of URS-certified project managers reviews their work. URS 5