Important Information about This Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CoMET) Quality-Assurance Proposal was developed for insertion into CoMET proposals to help prevent misunderstandings and the disputes misunderstandings can lead to. Key guidance related by the document includes:

Understand the Difference between Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC).
Recognize that There Is No Such Thing as a “Standard” CoMET QA Proposal.
Understand How Important CoMET Services Can Be.
Do Not Assume an Unlisted Service Will Be Provided.
Select Your CoMET Consultant Carefully.
Provide the Project Information CoMET Consultants Need to Prepare Reliable Proposals.
Be Sure the Fee Proposal Reflects the Pricing Method You Prefer.
Read the Fine Print. Avoid Nasty Surprises. Get All the Services You Need.
Be Careful about Permitting Others to Rely on Information Developed Specifically To Meet Your Needs.
Realize that Unresolved Conflicts in Contract Documents May Require Scope Changes.
Be Aware that Interrupting the Continuity of Services Can Increase Your Risk.
Rely on a Professional Services Agreement.
Only GBA-Member Firms are permitted to use the document as an insert sheet. Others may use it as a model for development of their own advisory document.

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