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General Services Administration

Federal Supply Service

Authorized Federal Supply Schedule Price List

Multiple Award Schedule

Industrial Group: Professional Services

Business Size: Small

Contract No. GS-10F-0282Y

Contract Period: 4/30/2017 through 4/29/2022

Price list current as of Modification #PS-0023 effective March 8, 2021

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Contractor Contact Administrator: Scott Lowe, P.E.Phone: (215) 814-6400FAX: (215) [email protected]

T R A U N E R

TRAUNER CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.

801 International Parkway5th FloorLake Mary, FL 32746

2356 Moore StreetSuite 101San Diego, CA 92110

1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd.Suite 475Philadelphia, PA 19103

Table of Contents

Overview of Trauner Consulting Services, Inc.

Claims Analysis and Expert Witness Services

CPM Scheduling (Development, Review, and Analysis)

GMP Contract Audits

Example Projects

New VA Medical Center, Orlando, FL (Project 1)

New VA Medical Center, Orlando, FL (Project 2)

NPS Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, St. Louis, MO

50 United Nations Plaza, San Francisco, CA

Los Alamos National Laboratories, Los Alamos, NM

Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX

General Contract Information

Awarded GSA Pricing

Labor Categories

Capability Statement

Letters of Recommendation

Trauner Consulting Services, Inc. + Contract No. GS-10F-0282YConstruction Expert Witness Services, Claims Analysts, and CPM Scheduling Experts

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Overview of Trauner Consulting Services, Inc.

In the construction business, every action you take canhave enormous consequences. Failing to act can beworse. Make sure every step you take is on firm ground.

TRAUNER provides the extra measure of guidanceneeded to act with confidence. We work daily on multi-million-dollar construction projects in virtually every marketsector. From construction claims analysis to CPMscheduling, from drafting initial contract language toproviding expert testimony, TRAUNER’s done it all. It’sgiven us an invaluable perspective on when, how, andwhy problems arise—and the unparalleled expertise toguide our clients to success.

Guidance up front.Call it street smarts. Our breadth and depth of experienceenables us to recognize red flags immediately—so youcan avoid or resolve disagreements before they escalateinto expensive and bitter disputes.

Dogged detective work.When a project does derail, TRAUNER can determineprecisely how it got off track. We methodically dig throughthe details of a project, identifying the source of an issue,its effect on the parties, and its credible resolution withoutassumptions or bias.

Impartial expertise.You can trust in what we say. We drill down to the truth—good, bad or otherwise—and then we effectivelycommunicate those findings. We bring the skills thatresolve issues and let you get back to business.

That’s why owners, builders, sureties, and the attorneysthat represent them turn to TRAUNER again and again.

TRAUNER CONSULTING SERVICES. We buildconfidence.

Claims Analysis and Expert Witness Services

To resolve construction claims, you need answers.TRAUNER can help you get them. Our experienceworking in all facets of the engineering, architecture, andconstruction fields gives us the skill to uncover key facts.We offer expertise in:

• Preparation and Evaluation of Construction Claims

• Delay, Inefficiency, Acceleration, and Other ImpactAnalyses

• Evaluating, Pricing, and Negotiating Change Orders

• Claims Avoidance Strategy and System Implementation

• Contract and Specification Interpretation

• Evaluation of Differing Site Conditions, ChangedConditions, and Other Changes

• Evaluation of Design Errors and Construction Defects

• Cost Analysis and Auditing

• Negotiation and Mediation Assistance

• Litigation Support

• Expert Witness Testimony

Of course, the best construction claim is the one youavoid. TRAUNER is nationally recognized for ourproactive approach in the prevention of disputes. As youradvisor, we provide guidance up front that can help youmanage risks, identify potential pitfalls, and avoid costlyproblems.

When claims arise, TRAUNER excels. We have decadesof experience dissecting disputes, so we can get to thecrux of the issue without bias or emotion. Thinkbloodhound, rather than bulldog! We use practical, court-tested approaches to analyze changes, delays,acceleration, inefficiencies, damages and other issuesthat may be in dispute. Our reports are clear and concise,with in-depth supporting documentation.

You don’t need an expert to tell you what you want tohear. You need an expert from TRAUNER who canprovide an impartial and factual appraisal of the findings.That’s essential to resolving a claim.

If a dispute advances to litigation, TRAUNER can continueto provide objective analysis all the way to the courtroom.We offer a full range of litigation services, including:

• Preparing and Answering Interrogatories

• Preparing Questions for Direct Testimony and CrossExamination

• Assisting with Preparation of Pre- and Post-trial Briefs andMotions

• Preparing Demonstrative Exhibits

We are also highly qualified to provide expert testimonyat deposition, trial, arbitration, or before a disputeresolution board. Our role is to erase ambiguity—communicating the facts and getting to the truth. As atestament to our integrity, we enjoy referrals and repeatbusiness from both sides of a dispute.


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CPM Scheduling (Development, Review, and Analysis)

No one knows Critical Path Method scheduling like we do.For decades, TRAUNER has advocated the use of CPMschedules, teaching contractors, owners, and A/E firmshow to develop and use these schedules effectively. Ourfirm has written dozens of CPM scheduling specificationsfor public agencies and private owners across the country.TRAUNER even drafted the model CPM schedulingspecification for Oracle’s Primavera P6 software.

TRAUNER also reviews and analyzes CPM schedules forowners, construction managers, and contractors on manylarge and complex projects constructed throughout thecountry. We also help contractors prepare accurate CPM

schedules for their projects. Because TRAUNER alsoprovides delay analysis services as part of our claimsanalysis work, we understand the significance andconsequences of CPM scheduling better than most.

Our knowledge of CPM scheduling and project controlsbrings great value to our clients. TRAUNER performs allschedule reviews with a trained eye toward identifyingpotential delays and extra work issues, while alsoproviding real-time claims avoidance and mitigationservices. Those value-added services are an essentialaspect of schedule monitoring—and are critical to theoverall success of your complex construction projects.

GMP Contract Audits

• What’s covered by the guaranteed maximum price,

and what’s not?

• Do these costs fall within the scope of that

“exception” or “clarification”?

• What is the “baseline scope” against which changes

are measured?

• Are those costs properly charged to general

conditions, or should they be part of thereimbursable cost of the work?

• What savings flow into the contingency, and what

costs are properly reimbursed out the contingency?

• If the CM/GC self-performed work on a lump sum

basis, were self-performance costs properlysegregated from general conditions costs?

• Were staff costs to be paid on a cost-reimbursable

basis or at agreed-upon rates?

• Was overtime billed for exempt employees who are

not paid overtime?

These are just a few of the questions that can come up ina GMP close-out audit. Figuring out the right answers tothese questions has little to do with accounting practices.Rather, they require a depth of construction industryknowledge and years of hands-on experience with, andunderstanding of, how GMP and cost-based contractswork.

We have that knowledge, experience, and expertise andare prepared to help you work your way to the appropriateclose-out of your contract.

TRAUNER can also bring that knowledge and experienceto you and your project upfront, by equipping you with theproper management tools, helping you develop the propermanagement skills, and training your administrative staffto address issues appropriately.


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During our critiques, we evaluated thesubmissions provided by thecontractor and subcontractor tosupport the delay-related andinefficiency damages they wereclaiming.

Many of the issues that wereevaluated on this project involvedwork performed previously underseparate contracts, changes toaccommodate new medicalequipment, and alleged delays andgovernment interference.

The primary challenges involvedunderstanding how work performedunder separate contracts may haveaffected the work of the contractorand subcontractors. It was difficult toreconcile the time extensions andassociated costs previously executedin change orders, as a result ofinaccurate analysis results. Lastly, itwas difficult to implement a delayanalysis procedure, consistent with

New VA Medical Center, Orlando, FL

the VA guidelines, due to thenegotiation of the changes thatoccurred during the project.

We toured the site and worked closelywith the VA’s project site and CentralOffice staff to coordinate our analysisefforts. We also met with anddiscussed the analysis prepared bythe VA with regard to delays on theproject. We reviewed the scheduleinformation provided by the contractoras part of the claim submissions. Wealso offered significant criticisms ofthe method used by the contractorwhen evaluating its delays.

In preparation for trial for Claim Nos.1, 2, and 3, TRAUNER reviewed theanalysis performed by the VA team.We completed our own, independentanalysis of delay and submitted anexpert report prior to trial. The expertreport provided for an evaluation ofthe project delays and additionalcosts requested by the contractor andits subcontractors.

We also assisted the VA with thenegotiation of Claim Nos. 1 through 5.

The dispute was resolved without theneed for expensive and prolongedlitigation. The VA provided positivefeedback on TRAUNER’s work in itsContractor Performance AssessmentReport. When providing itsassessment, the VA stated thatTRAUNER “Demonstrated expertisein the field of claims resolution withrespect to delays, inefficiencies,acceleration, etc. Knowledgeable andhighly-responsive to customerneeds.” In addition, the VA stated,“Given what I know today about thecontractor’s ability to perform inaccordance with this contract ororder’s most significant requirements,I would recommend them for similarrequirements in the future.”

The case was settled successfullythrough negotiation.

TRAUNER was the claims consultantresponsible for the evaluation of the$130M in claims that were submittedby the contractors and subcontractorson the Bid Package #4 portion of themulti-phase, $675M, New VA MedicalCenter and campus in Orlando, FL.

We completed a critique of thecontractor’s and subcontractors’ fiveclaim submissions for completenessand compliance with the contract. Wethen prepared written reports,critiquing the claim submissions fortime extensions, delay damages,inefficiencies, and acceleration.

We prepared draft letters to serve asa basis for the Contracting Officer’sFinal Decision with regard to ClaimNos. 1 through 5. We also met withthe VA on many occasions to discussthe results of our reviews andanalyses and strategize with regard tothe VA’s approach to resolving thedispute.


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The final TRAUNER report containedan analysis of the contractor’sdamages. Each line item of the $7Mclaim was reviewed and critiqued. Wealso incorporated the results of theVA’s audit of the claim. The finalreport served as the basis for the VAOffice of General Counsel’s mediationstatement.

TRAUNER worked closely with theContracting Officer and the VA Officeof General Counsel to develop anegotiation strategy for ADR. Wecompleted a mediation presentationthat served as the backbone of theVA’s position. We provided an oralpresentation of our report duringADR, questioned the opposingexpert’s incorrect analysis, andhelped to calculate an appropriatesettlement number. The case was notsettled during the initial ADR. Weattended a second ADR and providedsupport to the VA during thesenegotiations.

TRAUNER produced our:

• Preliminary report focused onanalysis of delays/responsibility

• Final report, including costanalysis of each line item in thecontractor’s claim

• Mediation presentation duringADR

• Automated spreadsheet thatallowed for quick calculation ofsettlement positions during ADR

We were also heavily involved in thefinal settlement negotiations betweenthe contractor and VA.

Because of our understanding of theVA Contract and the contractor’sclaim, the ADR judge was able to helpopposing counsel understand thelimitations of their clients’ potentialrecovery.

This understanding, combined withthe accuracy of TRAUNER’s delayand cost analysis, allowed the VA tosettle the case successfully without acostly trial. The contractor accepted a55% reduction in its claim amount.

After settlement, the Branch Chief forthe VAMHCS Construction Teamprovided a letter of recommendation.The letter included the following:

“I want to give you my sincerestthanks for a job well done onGSA Task Order VA245-16-F0015. ...(Y)ou did an amazingjob assisting the VA with settlinga very difficult and challengingclaim…

Your firm’s in-depth analysis ofproject scheduling, your firm’sextensive knowledge of VAARclauses language and yourpresentations during the 4-dayAlternate Disputes Resolution(ADR) mediation proceedingsreally helped to save the day.

In all aspects of the procurement,Trauner provided outstandingservice in a first classprofessional manner. I definitelywould recommend Trauner forfuture opportunities.”

The dispute was resolved without theneed for expensive and prolongedlitigation.

The 4C Patient Ward Renovation andExpansion Project involved therenovation of approximately 22,000square foot of interior space and theconstruction of 1500 square feet ofnew space at the VA’s medical facilityin Washington, DC. The ContractCompletion date for the project was365 calendar days from NTP.

During the project, the contractorsubmitted 134 change orders. A totalof 16 modifications were executed.Ultimately, the project finished 1,057calendar days late and the contractorfiled a $7M+ claim.

TRAUNER was engaged by the VAwith an expert report deadline of +/-45 days. In the initial stages of theproject, we traveled to the VA office inPerryville, MD, to review and collectrelevant documents.

Next, we submitted a preliminary draftof the expert report. This reportfocused on the analysis of delays andresponsibility. The report analyzedeach of the 13 major issues allegedby the contractor in its claim. Wedetermined how much total delay theVA was responsible for, as well as thetype of delay. The distinction betweensuspension and change order delaywas important for this Project as eachtype is compensated differently underthe VA’s Contract.

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NPS Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, St. Louis, MO

transportation alternatives, andconnect people to nature. GRGfunding for construction and long‐termO&M was identified in a localsales‐tax increase that passed in2013. They have committed nearly$80 million to improvements on thearch grounds.

In addition to funding for construction,CAR is managing the design of theproject and is donating the design tothe NPS. Construction of the projectelements will be contracted for andmanaged by the Denver ServiceCenter. There are seven majorcomponents of construction that willbe occurring on NPS property.

The NPS has engaged TRAUNER toassist them in providing real-timeclaim management services. Our firsttask was to evaluate the project risks,issues, and vulnerabilities on five ofthe seven projects.

Our second task is to provide on-callclaims management services to theNPS to six of the seven projects.

TRAUNER’s tasks have included:

• Initial Review of Documents andSeparate Reports regardingProject Risks and Vulnerabilitieson the Six Major JEFF Projects

• On-Site Meetings with NPSProject Management and City-Arch-River representatives

• Review of CPM ScheduleUpdates and Time ExtensionRequests regarding weatherissues on the South and NorthArch Grounds Projects

• Review of Time ExtensionRequests on the $96M VisitorCenter Project (Two Requests toDate)

• Review of Extended GeneralCondition Claims on the VisitorCenter Project

• Forensic Analysis of CPMSchedules on the Visitor CenterProject - analyzed overallProject Completion as well asinterim milestones such as thecompletion of the RenovationScope

• Reviewed CPM ScheduleUpdates for the Visitor CenterProject

The Jefferson National ExpansionMemorial (JEFF) is a CityArchRiver2015 partnership project that wascreated to renovate the Gateway ArchGrounds, renovate and updatefacilities and visitor services, andstrengthen ties to the St. LouisCommunity. Funding for the project isbeing donated to the National ParkServices (NPS) from the park’spartners in the project and is acombination of private donations andlocal sales tax revenue.

The NPS has entered into fundraisingand design agreements with theCityArchRiver Foundation (CAR).Their goal is to raise $250M ofprivately donated money to fundprojects on park lands as well asother projects immediately adjacent tothe park grounds.

The second major partner in theproject is Great Rivers GreenwayDistrict (GRG). GRG is a regionalpark agency with special taxingauthority that has a mission toconnect communities, provide


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50 United Nations Plaza, San Francisco, CA

The project achieved LEED PlatinumCertification with sustainable designand construction including a livingroof, natural ventilation, energy-efficient lighting, and natural localclimate vegetation.

The prime contractor submitted acertified claim of $10,567,606 foralleged cost overruns in contingencyand allowance accounts.

It also included a claim from theelectrical subcontractor that includedallegations of delay and acceleration,trade stacking, out-of sequence work,and added work.

TRAUNER provided forensicaccounting services in which weevaluated the alleged overruns in theConstruction Contingency Allowanceand the alleged overruns in theUnallocated Direct Costs. We alsoperformed a Guaranteed MaximumPrice (GMP) audit on two portions ofthe overall claim.

TRAUNER presented its findingsorally via a web conference and alsoprepared a report summarizing thosefindings.

These efforts helped the GSA cometo an equitable settlement with thecontractor.

50 United Nations Plaza is acornerstone of the San FranciscoCivic Center and is listed on theNational Register of Historic Places.It is the home of the General ServicesAdministration's (GSA) regionalheadquarters offices for the PacificRim Region.

The 50 United Nations Plaza Projectwas a $100M renovation, seismicretrofit, and interior reconfiguration ofa 5-story, historic, federal building.

The construction project includedretrofitting the existing office layout toinclude opening up corridors, addingcollaboration space, and utilizingnatural lighting.


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Los Alamos National Laboratories, Los Alamos, NM

Laboratory, Utility, and Office Buildingat the Los Alamos NationalLaboratories in Los Alamos, NM.

We performed CPM scheduleanalyses, including an analysis of

both the critical project delays anddelays to the critical path of therespective subcontract work, as wellas an analysis of responsibility forthose delays. We also analyzedalleged inefficiencies allegedlyassociated with specific technicaldesign issues.

Our expert report was based on areview of the available projectdocumentation including, but notlimited to, the project plans andspecifications, bid documents, projectschedules, change orders, RFI’s, fieldchange requests, engineering changenotices, submittals, depositiontranscripts, and exhibits.

Ultimately, a settlement favorable toour client was negotiated.

TRAUNER evaluated two claims, an$11.5M claim submitted by theelectrical subcontractor and an $8.5Mclaim submitted by the mechanicalsubcontractor on the $180M design-build construction of a Radiological

Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX

foundation piers for the newconstruction of a four-story, 272,000square foot building to house 1,200Air Force recruits in a basic militarytraining environment.

The contractor’s claim alleged that adefective pier design and relatedconstructive changes to the projectscope entitled it to a 60-day,compensable time extension andadditional compensation in theamount of $4,769,979.

We prepared an expert report andpresented expert testimony at trial.

In a follow-on claim on this project,the Contractor alleged that adefective masonry design and relatedconstructive changes entitled it to a10-month compensable timeextension as well as additionalcompensation in the amount of$8,795,700.

This second claim was resolved inmediation after the first was litigated.

TRAUNER was selected by the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers to performan independent review and objectiveanalysis to determine the merits of aclaim related to the construction of


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1. a. Table of Awarded Special Item Number(s) with appropriate cross reference to page numbers: 541330ENG, andOLM.

b. Identification of the lowest priced model number and lowest unit price for that model for each special itemnumber awarded in the contract. This price id the Government price based on a unit of one, exclusive of anyquantity/dollar volume, prompt payment, or any other concession affecting price. Those contracts that haveunit prices based on the geographic location of the customer, should show the range of the lowest price,and cite the areas to which the prices apply. N/A.

c. If the Contractor is proposing hourly rates a description of all corresponding commercial job titles,experience, functional responsibility and education for those types of employees or subcontractors who willperform services shall be provided. If hourly rates are not applicable, indicate “Not applicable” for this item.Included below on pages 10 through 13.

2. Maximum Order: $1,000,000.00

3. Minimum Order: $100.00

4. Geographic Coverage (delivery area): The geographic location for all labor categories is domestic delivery

that includes 48 continental states and Washington, DC only.

5. Point of Production: Same as company address.

6. Discount from list prices or statement of net price: Government net prices (discounts already deducted).

7. Quantity discount: None offered.

8. Prompt Payment terms: Net 30 days. Information for Ordering Offices: Prompt payment terms cannot be negotiated out of the contractual agreement in exchange for other concessions.

9. Foreign items: None.

10. a. Time of Delivery: Specified on the Task Order.

b. Expedited Delivery. The Contractor will insert the sentence “Items available for expedited delivery are notedin this price list.” under this heading. The Contractor may use a symbol of its choosing to highlight items inits price list that have expedited delivery: Contact Contractor.

c. Overnight and 2-day delivery. The Contractor will indicate whether overnight and 2-day delivery areavailable. Also, the Contractor will indicate that the schedule customer may contact the Contractor for ratesfor overnight and 2-day delivery: Contact Contractor.

d. Urgent Requirements. The Contractor will note in its price list the “Urgent Requirements” clause of itscontract and advise agencies that they can also contact the Contractor’s representative to affect a fasterdelivery: Contact Contractor.

11. F.O.B. Point(s): Destination.

12. a. Ordering Address(es): Same as Contractor.

b. Ordering Procedures: For supplies and services, the ordering procedures, information on Blanket PurchaseAgreements (BPA’s), are found in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-3.

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13. Payment Address: Same as company address.

14. Warranty Provision: Contractor’s standard commercial warranty.

15. Export Packing Charges: N/A

16. Terms and conditions rental, maintenance, and repair: N/A

17. Terms and conditions installation: N/A

18. a. Terms and conditions of repair parts indicating date of parts price lists and any discounts from list prices: N/A

b. Terms and conditions for any other services: N/A

19. List of services and distribution points: N/A

20. List of participating dealers: N/A

21. Preventative Maintenance: N/A

22. a. Environmental attributes, e.g., recycled content, energy efficiency, and/or reduced pollutants: N/A

b. If applicable, indicate that Section 508 compliance information is available on Electronic and InformationTechnology (EIT) supplies and services and show where full details can be found. The EIT standards can befound at: www.Section508.gov/. N/A

23. Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number: 18-5790052

24. Notification regarding registration in System for Award Management (SAM) database: Registered.

For more information on ordering from Federal Supply Schedules, click on the FSS Schedules button athttp://www.gsa.gov/schedules-ordering

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Below is the hourly pricing for the labor categories awarded under the SIN 541330ENG. These prices will continue ineffect until revised in accordance with clause 552.216-70, Economic Price Adjustment-FSS Multiple Award ScheduleContracts. All prices include the 0.75% IFF.

Awarded GSA Pricing

Item SIN Awarded Labor Category Site Hourly

1 541330ENG Administrator Both $74.56

2 541330ENG Scheduler 1 Both $110.03



5 541330ENG Claim Analyst 1 Both $149.12

6 541330ENG Claim Analyst 2 Both $183.03

7 541330ENG Expert Witness 1 Both $235.92



10 541330ENG Technician Both $110.03

11 541330ENG Claims Analyst 3 Both $208.00

12 541330ENG Construction Cost Auditor Both $225.00

13 541330ENG Scheduling Assistant Both $74.56

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The labor category descriptions for all awarded labor categories are hereby incorporated into and made a part of thecontract as attached.

Labor Categories

Category Experience Education Responsibility

ExpertWitness 3

Must have thirty (30)years of experience inDesign, Construction,Claims Analysis, orProject Management

Bachelor's Degreefrom an accreditedcollege or university.

Responsible for overall management and coordinationof all professional consulting assignments for contractdispute analysis and resolution, project managementoversight, and project controls support. Providestechnical analysis and evaluation, report preparation,and expert testimony.

ExpertWitness 2

Must have twenty (20)years of experience inDesign, Construction,Claims Analysis, orProject Management



ExpertWitness 1

Must have fifteen (15)years of experience inDesign, Construction,Claims Analysis, orProject Management



ClaimsAnalyst 2

Must have fifteen (15)years of relevantspecializedexperience inconstruction and/orconstructionmanagement.


Responsible for execution of specific professionalconsulting assignments. Directly responsible formanagement and coordination of all necessaryresources and liaison with senior management, client,and all other project-related parties for successfulproject execution. Supervises subordinate projectpersonnel as appropriate, and provides technicalanalysis and evaluation, report preparation, andexpert testimony.

ClaimAnalyst 1

Must have three (3)years of experience inDesign, Construction,Claims Analysis, orProject Management

Bachelor's Degreefrom an accreditedcollege or university

Responsible for overall management of claimanalysis, claim preparation or resolutionrecommendation work product. Oversees andperforms schedule impact analyses, inefficiencyanalyses, evaluates damages, and providesrecommended dispute/claim position. Maintains aworking knowledge of Primavera’s Suretrack, P3, P5,P6 and Expedition, as well as Prolog and MS Project.Leads project team, directly interfaces with seniormanagement, client, and other parties related toissue, and coordinates subordinate support fortechnical analysis and evaluation, report preparation,and provides expert testimony.


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Category Experience Education Responsibility

Scheduler 3 Must have three (3)years of experience inDesign, Construction,Claims Analysis, orProject Management

Bachelor's Degreefrom an accreditedcollege oruniversity.

Responsible for overall management of CPMscheduling assignments. Oversees and performsCPM schedule preparation, updating, andevaluation. Has a thorough working knowledge ofPrimavera’s Suretrack, P3, P5, P6 and Expedition,as well as Prolog and MS Project. Leads projectteam, directly interfaces with client and otherparties involved the project schedule, andcoordinates with Claims Analyst for schedule delayanalysis.

Scheduler 2 Must have one (1) yearof experience inDesign, Construction,Claims Analysis, orProject Management


Performs CPM schedule preparation, updating, andevaluation for construction projects. Has a thoroughworking knowledge of Primavera’s Suretrack, P3,P6, and Expedition programs, as well as Prolog andMS Project. Directly interfaces with client and otherparties involved with the project schedule, andcoordinates with Claims Analyst for schedule delayanalysis.

Scheduler 1 Must have zero (0)years of experience inDesign, Construction,Claims Analysis, orProject Management


Performs CPM schedule preparation, updating, andevaluation for construction projects. Has a thoroughworking knowledge of Primavera’s Suretrack, P3,P6, and Expedition programs, as well as Prolog andMS Project. Directly interfaces with client and otherparties involved with the project schedule, andcoordinates with Claims Analyst for scheduleimpact analysis.

Administrator** Must have five (5)years of clericalexperience

High SchoolDiploma

Performs clerical duties such as photocopying,compiling records, filing, tabulating, postinginformation, and distributing mail. Maintainsrecords, prepares forms, verifies information, andresolves routine problems. Demonstrates athorough knowledge of department andorganization policies and procedures in assignedarea of responsibility. May guide and check work oflower-level clerks.

Technician Must have ten (10) ormore years ofexperience in graphicdesign, publishing, orIT.

Bachelor's Degreefrom an accreditedcollege or university

Develops graphics for reports and presentations.Organizes and manages the electronic storing ofinformation.

Labor Categories


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Category Experience Education Description

SchedulingAssistant **

Must have zero (0)years of experience inDesign, Construction,Claims Analysis, orProject Management.

High SchoolDiploma and 24credits from anaccredited college oruniversity.

Assists CPM schedulers and claims analysts byrunning sorts, creating as-built schedules,performing project-related research, compilingissue files, tracking project costs, and comparingschedules.

ConstructionCost Auditor

Must have twenty (20)years of experience inforensic auditing ordamages calculationsrelated to constructionprojects.


Audits all types of construction costs andcontractor financial documentation. Works closelywith claims analysts and expert witness. Mayprovide expert witness testimony.

Claims Analyst 3 Must have eighteen(18) years of relevantexperience inconstruction and/orconstructionmanagement.


Responsible for execution of specific professionalconsulting assignments. Directly responsible forthe management and coordination of all necessaryresources and liaison with senior management,client, and all other project-related parties forsuccessful project execution. Supervisessubordinate project personnel as appropriate, andprovides technical analysis and evaluation, reportpreparation, and expert testimony.

Labor Categories

Service Contract Labor Standards:The Service Contract Labor Standards, formerly the Service Contract Act(SCA), apply to this contract and it includes SCLS applicable labor categories. Labor categories and fixed priceservices marked with a (**) in this pricelist are based on the U.S. Department of Labor Wage DeterminationNumber(s) identified in the SCLS/SCA matrix. The prices awarded are in line with the geographic scope of thecontract (i.e., nationwide).

SCLS Eligible Labor Category SCLS Equivalent Code Title Wage Determination No.

Administrator 01020 Administrative Assistant 2015-4233

Scheduling Assistant 01052 Data Entry Operator II 2015-4233


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Capability Statement

CORE COMPETENCIES:

PAST PERFORMANCE:

COMPANY INFORMATION: www.traunerconsulting.com

Evaluating Construction Claims and REAs

Evaluating, Auditing, and Negotiating COs

Delay, Acceleration, and Other Impact Analyses

New VAMC OrlandoCO: Bart Bruchok, (202) 527-3288

Evaluating Differing/Changed Site Conditions

Evaluating Fragnets Submitted by the Contractor

Reviewing and Preparing Parallel Runs

Evaluating Design Consultant Liability

Evaluating Construction Defects

Drafting Contracting Officer Final Decisions

Compiling Rule 4 Files

Expert Witness Reports and Testimony

Preparing for and Presenting at ADR

Negotiation and Mediation Assistance

Litigation Support

Cost Audits to DCAA and OIG Standards

Contractor Termination Process Guidance

DUNS: 18-579-0052

FEIN: 22-2865241

GSA Schedule: GS-10F-0282Y

GSA Industry Group: 871

CAGE: 0EVE6

Purchase Cards: Accepted

Locations Served: All US Statesand Overseas

Small Business: Yes

Date Incorporated: 1988

Offices: 3

Staff Members: 23

NAICS: 236210, 236220, 237110, 237120, 237130, 237990, 541611, 541618, 541690, 541990, 611430

Trauner Consulting Services, Inc. provides VA Contracting Officerswith the information and advice they need to close out projects andresolve complex construction claims, REAs, and disputes.

Additional References Available Upon Request

Contact: Scott Lowe, P.E. Email: [email protected]

Office: 215-814-6400 Mobile: 215-439-9396

DIFFERENTIATORS:

VAMC Dallas, Heat and Power Plant CO: Sean Kaminski (216) 447-8300, x3612

VAMC St. Cloud, Wind Turbine SystemCO: Brenda Parks, (216) 447-8300 x3592

VAMC Canandaigua Biomass CogenerationFacility CO: John Yallech, (216) 447-8300

Senior Resident Engineer Training Program,Managing Construction Contract ClaimsREF: Dana Quel, (850) 377-5217

No other firm has analyzed and helped the VAresolve more claims (40+ assignments)

Our knowledge of how you build projects (howyou use the RFI system, how you determine timeextensions, etc.), our understanding of what yourVAAR contract clauses mean in terms of theanalysis of project delays, and our experiencewith the application of VA case law, allows us tocan hit the ground running like no other firm.

Our business revolves entirely around constructionclaims. We analyze construction claims every day.

We use Court- and Board-tested methods. Wenever shy away from giving you an accurate andobjective assessment. That means no surprises.

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