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4. Approach | Methodology <br />Cost Control <br />At PDS, Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) is a proactive and structured process that <br />starts on day one of the project and continues through final delivery. It is designed to ensure that all <br />project outputs meet the highest standards of accuracy, completeness, and compliance, while also <br />aligning with client expectations. <br />Led by Experienced Professionals. The QA/QC process is overseen by senior engineers like Luis <br />J. Jurado, P.E., bringing decades of technical expertise and industry best practices to every review. <br />This leadership ensures that quality is embedded into the project from start to finish. <br />Systematic Review Process. PDS follows a defined quality control procedure outlined in the PDS <br />Quality Control Manual, with the primary goal of minimizing errors and omissions while maximizing <br />the quality of the final product. A key policy is that all deliverables are reviewed by a qualified <br />professional who was not involved in the original task. This independent review ensures objectivity, <br />accuracy, and completeness prior to every submittal. <br />The QA/QC process includes: <br /> »Periodic peer reviews conducted by experienced professionals throughout the project lifecycle. <br /> »A color-coded markup system, modeled after FDOT standards, which clearly identifies comments <br />and corrections for efficient implementation. <br /> »Integration of client feedback, ensuring that all comments are acknowledged and incorporated <br />into the final product. <br /> »Final field reviews, when possible, to verify real-world conditions and enhance the accuracy of <br />the final design. <br />This comprehensive and collaborative approach ensures high-quality results that meet both <br />technical standards and client expectations. <br />Defined Roles for Accountability. Every document and deliverable undergo thorough QA/QC <br />cycles, with each team member’s role clearly identified: <br />Similarly, In the E15-WASD-02 Improvement, Upgrade & Expansion of Local <br />Wastewater Pump Stations project, PDS is delivering engineering design and <br />related services in support of capital improvements for Miami-Dade Water <br />and Sewer Department (WASD). These services include the enhancement and <br />expansion of wastewater pump stations and associated infrastructure. Through <br />a strategic analysis of the bidding and selection process for Pump Station 0695, <br />PDS achieved cost savings of more than $800,000 for Miami-Dade WASD. <br />Over $800,000 in project cost savings <br />Originator (OG) <br />Develops the original <br />work product. <br />1 <br />Project Manager (PM) <br />Ensures alignment <br />with project scope <br />and client needs. <br />QA/QC Manager <br />Provides an impartial, <br />final review and signs <br />off before submission. <br />2 3 <br />65