Q plus Support Services
Q Plus provides practical support for contractors navigating federal construction quality control requirements. Services focus on improving QC documentation, submittal processes, and specification compliance so projects can move forward with confidence.
Support may include document review, specification interpretation, QC program guidance, and corrective strategies when projects fall behind.
All services are provided on a straightforward hourly basis.
Rate: $195/hr
Examples of Services Provided
• Submittal review and markup
• Specification interpretation and clarification
• QC Plan review and development support
• Submittal register review and organization
• Response to government reviews and comments
• QC program assessment and improvement
• Documentation workflow recommendations
• Corrective action strategies for rejected submittals
• Preparation for QC meetings or inspections
• Federal QC process guidance
Supporting Contracts With Agencies Such As
US Army Corps of Engineers (Army, Air Force, and Civil)
US Navy - (NAVFAC or MWR)
US Dept of Veteran Affairs
General Services Administration
Air Force-Army Exchange (AAFES)
National Parks
Various other National and State Bureaus and Agencies
Helpful For
• General and Subcontractors new to federal construction projects
• Project teams overwhelmed by submittal requirements
• Subcontractors struggling with federal specification compliance
• Projects experiencing repeated submittal rejections
• Contractors preparing QC documentation for upcoming federal work
• Teams seeking experienced guidance without hiring a full-time QC project engineer
The benefits of successful quality control help to move the project forward resulting in expedited monthly billing and final payments.
Submittal Review and Markup
Review of a contractor or subcontractor submittal package with cover sheet preparation and content markups.
Typical Time: 1-3 Hours
Example Engagements
Specification Interpretation
Clarifying federal specification requirements and how they apply to a specific submittal or scope of work.
Typical Time: 1-2 Hours
Submittal Process Review
Evaluation of registers, workflows, and documentation organization to improve efficiency and compliance Typical Time: 4—10 Hours / scope dependent
QC Plan / Precon Document Review
Review of a draft QC Plan and supporting documents with comments to improve clarity, compliance, and approval potential.
Typical Time: 4—8 Hours
QC Program Development
Assist to create a scope-specific QC Plan and supporting pre-con documents. QC advisory throughout the course of the project.
Project/scope dependent: negotiable
QC Program Audit (Mid-Project)
Off-site evaluation of submittal registers, workflows, and documentation organization to improve efficiency and compliance.
Project/scope dependent: negotiable
Submittal Review
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QC Plan Development
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Close Out
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Specification Interpretation
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Quality Control Advisory
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Document Management
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Pre-Construction Requirements
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Submittal Review * QC Plan Development * Close Out * Specification Interpretation * Quality Control Advisory * Document Management * Pre-Construction Requirements *
Scope of Service
Services are advisory in nature and focus on reviewing and strengthening QC documentation and processes.
This service does not replace on-site QC management and does not provide software consulting. The contractor remains responsible for execution of all contract requirements.
Discuss your project
If you have questions about our services, or have concerns regarding comments received by the general or contracting officer you would like to discuss, you are welcome to reach out.
Please complete the intake form on the contacts page to receive a complementary pre-assessment, or click the button below. Emails to hello@qplussolutions.com will also be answered within 2-3 business days.
After submitting the intake form, you will be offered a complimentary 10-minute pre-assessment phone call to briefly discuss your situation and determine whether targeted support may be helpful.
If additional review or consulting is appropriate, services are provided at $195 per hour.
Minimum post-assessment engagement: one hour