Summary

The following is an excerpt from the Contract Administration Handbook FSH 6309.11, Section 4—Responsibility:

04.5–Project Inspectors. Contracting Officer's Representatives (COR's) designate project inspectors to secure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract. Project inspectors shall:

1. Represent the COR in securing compliance with contract specifications, drawings, and provisions.
2. Notify the contractor of deviations from contract requirements.
3. Notify the COR when the contractor fails to take corrective action.
4. Issue Notice of Noncompliance (Form FS-6300-12, Work Order and Notice of Noncompliance, ex. 01).
5. Maintain Contract Daily Diaries (Forms FS-6300-20 and FS-6300-21) and copies of work orders and inspection records (provide copies to COR).
6. Keep record of quantity measurements for each pay item and provide copies to the COR.
7. Chart project progress and compare to contract schedule.
8. Anticipate change orders and inform the COR.
9. Arrange periodic conferences with the contractor or the contractor's representative.
10. Issue suspend work orders when safety hazards occur and are not immediately corrected.