FEMA policy provides that an estimated PM fee is generally limited to 3 percent of construction costs if a contract is used; with an additional PM allowance at 1 percent of construction costs for the design phase. In addition; special services may be required for some projects. These services are estimated separately. The CEF provided by the Grantee correctly estimated additional PM costs; utilizing the general estimated percentages described above. The Applicant has not provided documentation justifying an increase in the capped amount of the improved PM project and has not shown that Resident Project Representative costs constitute “special services” that would be excluded from the estimated PM costs.

Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide; FP 104-009-2; at 103 (Jan. 2016).RRP 9525.6; Project Supervision & Management Costs of Subgrantees; at 2 (Apr. 22; 2001).CEF for Large Projects Instructional Guide V2.1; at 11-1 (Sept. 2009).Omochumne-Hartnell Water Dist.; FEMA-1624-DR-CA; at 6-7.HeadnotesFEMA policy provides that an estimated PM fee is generally limited to 3 percent of construction costs if a contract is used; with an additional PM allowance at 1 percent of construction costs for the design phase. In addition; special services may be required for some projects. These services are estimated separately. The CEF provided by the Grantee correctly estimated additional PM costs; utilizing the general estimated percentages described above. The Applicant has not provided documentation justifying an increase in the capped amount of the improved PM project and has not shown that Resident Project Representative costs constitute “special services” that would be excluded from the estimated PM costs.