Architect-Engineer Fee Proposal and Contractor Production Report

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form VA Form 6298 Architect-Engineer Fee Proposal and Contractor Production Report Form	Modified
2900-0208 Published 30-day FRN 90FR4003 15JAN2025.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-01-15
2900-0208 Published 60-day FRN 89FR87459 1NOV2024.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-01-08
2900-0208 Supporting Statement for 30-day FRN 15JAN2025.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-01-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
28447	Architect-Engineer Fee Proposal and Contractor Production Report Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0208	ICR Reference No: 202410-2900-021
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202302-2900-001
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: 2900-0208
Title: Architect-Engineer Fee Proposal and Contractor Production Report
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 01/15/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2025
Responses	24,780	11,103
Time Burden (Hours)	11,810	5,341
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: VA Form 6298, Architect-Engineer Fee Proposal. The use of this form is mandatory for obtaining the proposal and supporting cost or pricing data from the contractor and its subcontractor(s) for all architect-engineer (A-E) contracts and orders for design services when the total contract value is estimated to be $50,000 or more. It is also used in obtaining proposals and supporting cost or pricing data for architect engineer services for research study, seismic study, master planning study, construction management, and other related services contracts. VA Form 10101, Contractor Production Report. VA Resident Engineers monitor contractors’ work and verify the work progress reported before payment can be made. The requirement for this information is contained in VA Acquisition Regulation Clause 852.236-79.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 48 USC Part 853, Section 236-70 Forms Name of Law: Architect-Engineer Fee Proposal
   US Code: 48 USC Chapter 8, Part 852, Section 2 Name of Law: Daily Report of Workers and Materials
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 87459	11/01/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 4003	01/15/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Architect-Engineer Fee Proposal and Contractor Production Report	VA 10101, VA Form 6298, VA Form 6298	AE Fee Proposal ,   Contractor Production Report ,   2900-0208 AE Fee Proposal Spreadsheet (VA FORM 6298) - SEP 2021

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	24,780	11,103	0	13,677	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	11,810	5,341	0	6,469	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Public Burden hours increased by 6,515 due to the increased respondents from 335 to 644. Public Burden cost increased by $450,142 due to increased BLS rate from $43.41 in 2020 to $47.64 in 2023 plus the increase in the number of respondents.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $650,001

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 01/15/2025

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