Common use of SCOPE OF WORK (SOW) Clause in Contracts

SCOPE OF WORK (SOW). The Contractor shall prepare the SOW and cost estimates for the repair/replacement based on the results of the initial inspection and damage assessment. Estimates shall be developed using the Xactimate software cost estimating tool, which will provide the maximum SOW calculation. The SOW shall be developed based on the initial inspection and damage assessment of the property and damage to the structure and/or property. At a minimum, the SOW shall be itemized and include project timelines, workflows, metrics, estimated costs for each project. The Contractor shall ensure that the SOW for the project will meet all HUD and CBDG-DR requirements. Amendments to the SOW, if necessary, shall be provided to the applicant for each project and shall include the same information. The Contractor shall monitor construction efforts and certify that the work that was done was within the approved parameters of the SOW and meets all relevant HUD and CBDG-DR requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for acquiring all elevation certificates in Special Flood Hazard Areas, as required, necessary to complete all repair, replacement, reconstruction, and new housing unit development projects. The Contractor shall conduct interim progress inspections for home repair and/or replacement projects and affordable rental rehabilitation projects.