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LD5A RGM & LD3&4 MGR QA SCOPE OF WORK

1. INTRODUCTION. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Saint Paul District (MVP) is issuing this solicitation for Quality Assurance (QA) Services related to the Lock and Dam 5A Routine Gate Maintenance (LD5A RGM) project and the Lock and Dam 3 & 4 Miter Gate Replacement (LD3&4 MGR) project. The Contractor for this contract (Contractor) will be providing QA services for construction and fabrication work performed by the Construction and Fabrication Contractors under two separate contracts, W912ES24C0014 LD5A RGM (Construction) and W912ES24C0016 LD3&4 MGR (Fabrication) The scopes of work for each of the contracts include:

· W912ES24C0014 LD5A RGM

· Rehab roller gates: replace seals, replace end shields, sandblast and paint gates (5-E-Z paint type), perform detailed inspection (provide inspection report), perform miscellaneous steel repairs, expand roller gate access manhole and fabricate accompanying cover plate. Rehab roller gate bulkheads: perform repairs outlined in repair plan, sandblast and paint (3-A-Z paint type), perform lead-based paint abatement as necessary, replace seals and paint after use. Rehab Tainter gate bulkheads: perform repairs outlined in repair plan, sandblast and paint (3-A-Z paint type), perform lead-based paint abatement as necessary, and replace seals. Rehab bulkhead trucks: sandblast and paint (3-A-Z paint type). This construction contract was awarded in the summer of 2024, and has progressed through one construction season.

· W912ES24C0016 LD3&4 MGR

· Fabricate entirely new miter gate leaves for MVP Locks 3 and 4 and deliver the completed miter gates assemblies with all loose components to MVP for installation. One miter gate assembly consists of one right hand gate leaf and one left hand gate leaf. Gate assemblies also include walkways, complete pintle assembly, bubbler pipe, and timbers and bumpers. The Lock 3 upstream miter gates are 25 feet tall and the downstream gates are 30 feet tall. The Lock 4 upstream miter gates are 20 feet tall and the downstream gates are 23 feet tall. The fabrication contract includes one anchor bar assembly (comprised of two anchor bars) per gate leaf with a total of eight anchor bars per Lock, and a total of eight pintle sockets with pintle balls for each gate leaf. Deliver the gate leaves fully assembled and with all loose components to MVP. This fabrication contract was awarded in September of 2024.

This Scope of Work (SOW) details the contract requirements for performing the required QA inspections during the inspection, fabrication, repair, and painting of the Hydraulic Steel Structures (HSS).

1.1 Summary of Services Required. Required services include work associated with the following LD5A RGM and LD3&4 MGR activities: QA Inspection and Verification of Construction or Fabrication Contractor’s inspections; QA testing and inspection of steel repairs; QA testing and inspection of steel fabrication; QA inspections of Construction for Fabrication Contractor’s Painting Means and Methods; QA inspections of coatings; and Review and Response to applicable requests for information (RFI) and submittals.

2. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES. The Contractor must furnish all material, equipment, supplies, labor, transportation, incidentals, travel, and services required to accomplish the work described herein. The Contractor must assign a point of contact (POC) between the Contractor and Contracting Officer (KO) and/or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) who must be responsible for all work performed and who will coordinate all work with the Construction or Fabrication Contractor. At no time shall the successful awardee of this contract interfere with, change, or disrupt the schedule or work of the Construction or Fabrication Contractor. At no time shall the Contractor direct the Construction or Fabrication Contractor’s work. While the Contractor is responsible for identifying any non-compliant items in the Construction or Fabrication Contractor’s work, all findings must be coordinated through the COR. All services must meet the standards set forth herein.

3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS – Reference documents referred to herein shall include:

· Contract documents for Contract No. W912ES24C0014 Lock and Dam 5A Routine Gate Maintenance and Contract No. W912ES24C0016 Lock and Dam 3 & 4 Miter Gate Fabrication

· American Welding Society (AWS) Bridge Welding Code D1.5 – 2020, including Fracture Critical Member (FCM) designation

· American Welding Society (AWS) Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors – QC1:2016

· American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) CCE 1, 2, and 3 - Complex Coating Endorsement

· American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) SPE - Sophisticated Paint Endorsement

· American Welding Society (AWS) Structural Welding Code – Steel D1.1 – 2020

· American Welding Society (AWS) Structural Welding Code – Aluminum D1.2 – 2014

· American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)/National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) Steel Bridge Collaboration S4.1 – 2002

· ASTM International (ASTM) F3125 - Standard Specification for High Strength Structural Bolts, Steel and Alloy Steel, Heat Treated, 120 ksi (830 MPa) and 150 ksi (1040 MPa) Minimum Tensile Strength - 2021

· ASTM International (ASTM) F3148 - High Strength Structural Bolt Assemblies, Steel and Alloy Steel, Heat Treated, 144ksi Minimum Tensile Strength - 2024

· Fabrication Documents for Contract No. W912ES24C0016

· Steel Bridge Fabrication QC/QA Guide Specification

· Research Council of Structural Connections (RCSC) Specification for Structural Joints Using American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A325 and A490 Bolts 2014

· Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) QP 1 – Standard Procedure for Evaluating Painting Contractors

· Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) QP 3 - Certification Standard for Shop Application of Complex Protective Coating Systems

· American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) CP-189: ASNT Standard for Qualifications and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel (2020)

4. QUALIFICATIONS. Services require knowledge of structural steel repair, fabrication shop practices, and steel protective coatings including, but not limited to: storage, handling, cutting, bending, machining, fit-up, surface prep, welding, bolting, erection, coatings, and coating application. All certifications for the positions identified below must be current at the time offers are due and shall remain current for the life of the contract. Any requested changes to the personnel holding the required qualifications must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer at least 10 calendar days prior to the proposed substitution and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to any execution of work by the replacement personnel.

4.1 Coating & Paint Inspector (Principal). The Coating and Paint Inspector(s) must meet the below qualification requirements.

· Individual must hold a 1) Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Coating Inspector Program (CIP) – Level 2 certification or Bridge Coating Inspector (BCI) Level 2 Certification; and 2) Supervisor/Competent Person Training for Lead and Hazardous Coatings Removal (C3) certification.

The Contractor can meet this requirement with two individuals. The individual(s) must be responsible for inspecting lead abatement means and methods of the Construction or Fabrication Contractor.

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4.2 Weld Inspector. The AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) must be in conformance with AWS QC1, holding a minimum of one of the following certifications:

· American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A, Level II minimum

· Certification Scheme for Welding Inspection Personnel, CSWIP 3.1

4.3 Bolted Connection and Assembly Inspector Qualifications. The bolted connection and assembly inspector must be experienced in the assembly of bolted fabrications and bolted connections. The individual must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience inspecting bolted connections and assemblies on steel structures of steel highway bridges, dam bridges or gates, lock gates, multi-story buildings comprised of steel frames, large storage tanks (greater than 10,000 gallons) or pressure vessels, or steel pipelines. The Contractor must submit the following documentation for Government Approval.

· Documentation showing the Bolted Connection and Assembly inspector has at least two years of experience inspecting bolted connections and assemblies; including but not limited to references with contact information for previous employers in said two years.

4.4 NDT Technician. Non-destructive testing (NDT) personnel must have one of the following course certifications at a minimum:

· American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) NDT Level II.

· Canadian Institute of NDE (CINDE) Level II.

· International Organization of Standardization (ISO) 9712 Level II.

· National Aerospace Standard (NAS) 410 Level II.

· ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Level II.

5 SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR

5.1 Site Visit Locations. The Contractor QA personnel shall coordinate with the COR for scheduling of all site visits. The Construction and Fabrication Contractors will be conducting their work at the below locations for activities included but not limited to coating, fabrication, and steel repairs.

5.1.1 Fabrication Contract W912ES24C0016 (LD3&4 MGR) Locations

· G&G Steel Inc

15825 AL-243

Russellville, AL 35653

· Warrior River Steel LLC 6275 Horsecreek Blvd Cordova, AL 35550

· G&G Steel MS Works 751 Country Rd 989 Iuka, MS 38852

5.1.2. Construction Contract W912ES24C0014 (LD5A RGM) Locations

· Johnson Machine Works 48899 Hy Vee Rd Chariton, IA 50049

· Lock and Dam 5A

W679 WI-35

Fountain City, WI 54629

5.2 Develop QA Inspection Plan. The QA Contractor shall prepare a QA inspection plan for each of the Fabrication or Construction Contracts as stated below.

5.3 Contractor Submittal & RFI Reviews. Reviews of submittals and RFIs must meet the requirements as detailed out below per Fabrication or Construction contract. Notification shall be made to the COR of any items found not to be in compliance with contract plans and specifications.

5.3.1 Fabrication Contract W912ES24C0016 (LD3&4 MGR)

· Review of Fabrication Contractor’s Submittals within specification sections 05 50 13 METALS - MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS, 05 59 20 METALS - FABRICATION OF HYDRAULIC STEEL STRUCTURES, 35 20 16 WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION – MITER GATES, and 35 20 16.33 WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRCUTION – GREASED PINTLE BALL AND BUSING for Welding.

· Review of Fabrication Contractor’s Submittals within specification section 09 97 02 PAINTING: HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES for Coating.

· Review of Fabrication Contractor’s Submittals within specification sections 05 50 13 METALS - MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS, 05 52 00 METALS - METAL RAILINGS, 05 59 20 METALS – FABRICATION OF HYDRAULIC STEEL STRUCTUES, 35 20 16 WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION – MITER GATES, 35 20 16.33 WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION – GREASED PINTLE BALL AND BUSING, 35 20 16.35 WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION – PINTLE BEARING GREASE LINES, and 35 20 17.15 WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION – MITER GATE BUBBLER SYSTEM for Fabrication.

· Review of Fabrication Contractor ’s QC Plan for compliance with all applicable contract specifications and best management practices in accordance with testing standards listed in section 5.5 below. Review shall include verification of QC inspector compliance and qualifications for each identified fabrication personnel.

· Review Requests for Information (RFI) from the Fabrication Contractor including but not limited to welding, bolting issues including materials, coating issues including materials, quality, and quality control, and provide written recommendations to the Government for responses.

5.3.2 Construction Contract W912ES24C0014 (LD5A RGM)

· Review of Construction Contractor’s submittals within specification sections 05 05 23.16 METALS – STRUCTURAL WELDING and 05 90 00 METALS – INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF DAM GATES.

· Review RFIs related to work described within specification sections 05 50 15 CIVIL WORKS FABRICATIONS, 05 90 00 METALS – INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF DAM GATES, and 09 97 02 PAINTING: HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES.

5.4 Meetings & Inspections. Given a minimum of 3 business days advance notification from the COR, attend meetings and perform on-site inspections, which may occur over weekends, to include the following.

5.4.1 Fabrication Contract W912ES24C0016 Meetings & Inspections (MG) The Contractor shall review the fabrication contract plans and specifications for each structural fabrication assembly. For inspection at the fabrication facility outlined in sections 5.4.1.1 through 5.4.1.5, the Contractor must perform a verbal out briefing of identified items of concern to any Government staff attending the on-site fabrication inspection. If no Government staff are on-site, perform a conference call within 2 business days of the inspection, to be scheduled with the COR. An electronic pdf copy of each inspection report shall be submitted to the COR within seven calendar days after the site visit. Reports shall be on company letterhead and signed by the inspector(s).

It is possible that the fabrication sequence will allow for multiple types of inspections to be combined in one trip.

5.4.1.1 Weld & Fabrication Inspection

· Perform on-site fabrication inspections of structural fabrication assemblies. Conduct field inspections during fabrication as agreed to with the Government and detailed in the QA inspection plan. The Contractor shall review contract plans and specifications for each structural fabrication assembly, so they are familiar with the welding requirements, welds, Fracture Critical Members (FCM), and assembly procedures. The fabricator site inspections shall include review of the fabricator’s QC program; verification of QC documentation; review of equipment; proper material storage; material preparation; record keeping; welding, bolting; and QC procedures including NDT, weld repair procedures, and QC testing.

· One First Steel Cutting Inspection will be required for both the Lock 3 miter gates fabrication and the Lock 4 miter gates fabrication as follows:

· First Steel Cutting Inspection. The Contractor must schedule this inspection to verify the steel cutting, piece marking, and tracking procedure that is used by the fabricator. One steel cutting inspection is required per Lock.

· Each miter gate leaf will require three weld inspections as follows:

· Initial Inspection. The initial field inspection shall commence after substantial completion of subassemblies and comprise a reasonable sampling of each significant FCM and non FCM. This inspection shall commence around 30% completion of fabrication. The sample size will range from 0.1 to 5 percent of the length of the weld with the final approval of the size by the COR.

· Intermediate Inspection. The QA Contractor shall schedule the intermediate inspection such that a verification of final assembly process can be ascertained, but before a substantial portion of the final assembly has been completed. This inspection shall commence around 70% completion of fabrication.

· Pre-Final Inspection. The pre-final inspection shall be conducted after welding has been completed but before painting has commenced. This inspection shall commence around 85% completion of fabrication.

· All welds on each structural fabrication miter gate leaf shall be visually inspected. Identify a sample of welds suitable for QA testing-see Initial, Intermediate, and Pre-Final Inspection paragraphs above. The sample size will range from 0.1 to 5 percent of the length of the weld. QA weld testing shall be in conjunction with testing of materials and products both by destructive and non-destructive testing.

· Identify inspected welded connections that are not compliant with contract specifications.

· Prepare a written report for each structural fabrication miter gate leaf site visit that includes a summary of QA work completed and listing of all visual and NDT inspections completed. If QA work indicates that welding and fabrication contract specifications are not being met, photos of noncompliant areas and recommended actions to correct the deficiencies shall be included in the report. The adequacy of the fabricator’s QC program shall be included.

5.4.1.2 Coating Inspection

· Perform on-site coating inspections of structural fabrication miter gate leaves:

· Conduct field inspections during fabrication as specified and agreed to in the QA inspection plan. The fabricator site inspections shall include review of the fabricator’s QC program; verify that coatings have been submitted under the correct specification sections and the samples have been delivered to the job site for use. The manufacturer’s name, commercial name, batch, and lot number shall be compared to sample testing data and the submitted coating data. Coating Inspection Reporting shall be required for each site visit.

· One coating inspection per gate leaf will be required after final coating has been applied. All coated areas shall be visually inspected. Identify a sample of coated areas suitable for QA testing. The sample size will range from 0.001 to 0.1 percent of the coated area with the final approval of the size by the COR. QA coating testing shall be in conjunction with testing of materials and products both by destructive and non-destructive testing.

· Inspect and verify the coating materials are properly stored and approved.

· Evaluate surface preparation procedures and standards for adherence to contract standards.

· Monitor the application procedures to verify the Fabricator is meeting contract requirements and standards. Emphasis shall be placed on the time between coats and coverage to irregular surfaces.

· Special attention shall be given to high strength, bolt connected and contacting surfaces. AISC and RCSC guidance, for structural bolts and connections, shall be followed.

· Measurements for the Dry Film Thickness (DFT) shall be taken to determine compliance of the fabricator’s coating system. One gage shall be used to measure the prime coat and the final film thicknesses. The method used for DFT measurements shall be ASTM D 1186. Calibration for the instrument shall be as required in the contract specifications.

· Prepare a written report for each coating site visit that includes a summary of QA work completed and listing of all visual and NDT inspections completed. If QA work indicates that coating contract specifications are not being met, photos of noncompliant areas and recommended actions to correct the deficiencies shall be included in the report. The adequacy of the fabricator’s QC program shall be included in the report.

5.4.1.3 Bolted Connection Inspection

· Each miter gate leaf will require two bolting inspections. All bolts on each structural fabrication miter gate leaf shall be visually inspected. Identify a sample of bolts suitable for QA testing, see Intermediate and Pre-Final Inspection sections below. The sample size will range from one to ten percent of the bolts. QA bolt testing shall be in conjunction with testing of materials and products both by destructive and non-destructive testing.

· Intermediate Inspection. The Contractor shall schedule the intermediate inspection such that a verification of final assembly process can be ascertained, but before a substantial portion of the final assembly has been completed. This inspection shall commence around 50% completion of fabrication.

· Pre-Final Inspection. The pre-final field inspection shall be conducted after welding and bolting has been completed but before painting has commenced. This inspection shall commence around 95% completion of fabrication.

· Identify inspected bolted connections that are not compliant with contract specifications.

· Prepare a written report for each bolting site visit that includes a summary of QA work completed and listing of all visual and NDT inspections completed. If QA work indicates that bolting contract specifications are not being met, photos of noncompliant areas and recommended actions to correct the deficiencies shall be included in the report. The adequacy of the fabricator’s QC program shall be included.

5.4.1.4 Diagonal Tensioning & Dimensional Inspection

· Each miter gate leaf will require one diagonal tensioning and control dimension tolerance inspection. This inspection will take place while the fabricator is tensioning the diagonals on the miter gate leaf.

· Identify any dimensions that are not compliant with the contract specifications.

· Ensure that fabricator is adhering to miter gate diagonal tensioning procedures identified in the contract plans and specifications and following the procedure identified in the prestressing plan developed by the fabricator.

· Prepare a written report for each diagonal tensioning and dimensional site visit that includes a summary of QA work completed. If QA work indicates that diagonal tensioning or control dimension specifications are not being met, photos of noncompliant areas and recommended actions to correct the deficiencies shall be included in the report. The adequacy of the fabricator’s QC program and diagonal tensioning procedure shall be included in the report.

5.4.1.5 Final Inspection

· Final Acceptance Inspection. Each miter gate leaf will require one Final Acceptance Inspection. The Final Acceptance Inspection shall be conducted after assembly and painting is complete prior to shipment to verify completeness of fabrication and to develop a punch list of any items to be rectified. The QA Contractor shall coordinate with the COR prior to this inspection to gather the final inspection checklist provided by USACE.

· A final report shall be prepared after the final inspection of each structural miter gate leaf. The final report shall recommend acceptance or rejection of each miter gate leaf. Each final inspection report shall incorporate all site inspection reports with a summary of deficiencies and corrective actions taken for each inspection item.

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5.4.2 Construction Contract W912ES24C0014 (LD5A RGM). For inspections on-site or at the fabrication facility outlined in sections 5.4.2.2 through 5.4.2.8, the Contractor must perform a verbal out briefing of identified items of concern to any government staff attending the on-site inspection. If no government staff are on-site, perform a conference call within 2 business days of the inspection, to be scheduled with the COR. All written reports for said inspections must be submitted to the COR as an electronic PDF copy within seven calendar days after the site visit. Reports must be on company letterhead and signed by the inspector(s).

5.4.2.1 Weekly Construction & Three-Phase Control Meetings

· Attend Three-Phase Control (initial and preparatory) meetings in accordance with specification section 01 45 00.15 10 virtually. Attend weekly construction meetings as needed virtually. Coordinate with COR for date and time of these meetings and which require Contractor attendance.

5.4.2.2 General Condition Inspection & Travel

· Contractor must conduct QA inspection on-site concurrently with Construction Contractor’s General Condition Inspection of each roller gate in accordance with specification section 05 90 00. Prior to the General Condition Inspection, Contractor shall also attend the Inspection Coordination Meeting virtually.

· Prepare a written report of the General Condition Inspection, including a summary of QA work completed and the findings of the inspection.

5.4.2.3 Roller Gate Repair Plan & NDT Inspection & Travel

· Contractor must verify through on-site inspection that the Construction Contractor is following approved Repair Plan for the roller gate, and the repairs follow applicable codes and the contract specifications.

· Contractor must verify accuracy of Construction Contractor’s Remaining Thickness Measurements in accordance with specification section 05 90 00.

· For any welds included in the repairs to the roller gate, the Contractor must verify Construction Contractor is performing non-destructive evaluation in accordance with the specification section 05 90 00. All welds must also undergo visual examination.

· Prepare a written report for each site visit day that includes a summary of QA work completed and listing of all visual, NDT inspections, and bolting inspections completed. If QA work indicates that welding and contract specifications are not being met, photos of noncompliant areas, a sketch showing the location of the deficiencies on the structure, and recommended actions to correct the deficiencies must be included in the report. The adequacy of the Construction Contractor’s QC program must be included.

5.4.2.4 Coating & Painting Inspection & Travel

· Contractor must inspect coating and painting means and methods of the Construction Contractor on the roller gate to ensure environmental regulations, the contract specifications, contract drawings, and approved plans under specification section 09 97 02 are being followed.

· Contractor must assess adequacy, accuracy, and implementation of the Construction Contractor’s QC program.

· Prepare a written report for each site visit day that includes a summary of QA work completed and listing of all painting and coating inspections completed. If QA work indicates that contract specifications are not being met, photos of noncompliant areas, a sketch showing the location of the deficiencies on the structure, and recommended actions to correct the deficiencies must be included in the report. The adequacy of the Construction Contractor’s QC program must be included.

5.4.2.5 Roller Gate Final Acceptance Inspection & Travel

· Contractor must coordinate with the Government and Construction Contractor to perform an onsite final inspection of the roller gate. Verify all deficiencies have been corrected by the Construction Contractor. Both inside and outside of the roller gate must be inspected.

· A final report must be prepared after the final inspection of the roller gate. The final report must recommend acceptance or rejection of the gate. Each final inspection report must incorporate all site inspection reports with a summary of deficiencies and corrective actions taken for each inspection item.

5.4.2.6 End Shield Fabrication Inspection & Travel

· Contractor must perform inspections of Roller Gate End Shields at the Johnson Machine Works Fabrication shop in Chariton, IA. In coordination with the COR, perform a pre-final inspection prior to each set of end shields leaving the fabrication shop. Inspect the end shields for compliance with the specification section 05 50 15, approved shop drawings and plans, and contract drawings.

· Prepare a written report for each site visit day that includes a summary of QA work completed and listing of all inspections completed. If QA work indicates contract specifications are not being met, photos of noncompliant areas, a sketch showing the location of the deficiencies on the end shield, and recommended actions to correct the deficiencies must be included in the report. The adequacy of the Construction Contractor’s QC program must be included.

5.4.2.7 End Shield Coating Inspection & Travel

· Contract must perform a coating inspection of newly fabricated Roller Gate end shields at LD5A. It is anticipated that inspection is to occur on-site following painting by the Construction Contractor and prior to installation on each Roller Gate. QA must inspect for compliance with specification section 09 97 02, approved shop drawings and plans, and contract drawings.

· Contractor must assess adequacy, accuracy, and implementation of the Construction Contractor’s QC program.

· Prepare a written report for each site visit day that includes a summary of QA work completed and listing of all painting and coating inspections completed. If QA work indicates that contract specifications are not being met, photos of noncompliant areas, a sketch showing the location of the deficiencies on the end shield, and recommended actions to correct the deficiencies must be included in the report. The adequacy of the Construction Contractor’s QC program must be included.

5.4.2.8 End Shield Connection Inspection & Travel

· Contractor must inspect roller gate end shield connection to the roller gate for compliance with specification section 05 50 15, approved shop drawings and plans, and contract drawings.

· Prepare a written report for each site visit day that includes a summary of QA work completed and listing of all visual and bolting inspections completed. If QA work indicates that contract specifications are not being met, photos of noncompliant areas, a sketch showing the location of the deficiencies on the connection between the end shield and roller gate, and recommended actions to correct the deficiencies must be included in the report. The adequacy of the Construction Contractor’s QC program must be included.

5.5 Testing. Contractor must be knowledgeable, capable of witnessing, and performing the listed tests in accordance with the following standards.

ASTM A609,

LEVEL 3

Practice for Castings, Carbon, Low-Alloy, and Martensitic Stainless Steel, Ultrasonic Examination Thereof

ASTM E747

Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Material Grouping Classification of Wire Image Quality Indicators (IQI) Used for Radiology

Gamma Ray

Phased Array

Time-of-Flight

Transverse Tensile Weld Test

ASTM A370

Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products (Includes Charpy Impact Testing)

Metal Composition and Identification Tests

Hardness Testing

Wire Rope Testing

Verification Test

Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC) Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 and A490 Bolts 2014

Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to Ferrous Metals and nonmagnetic, Nonconductive Coatings Applied to Non-Ferrous Metals

ASTM D4417,

Method C Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel, Test Methods for Blast-cleaned Steel

6 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT. Payment items for work of this contract listed in this section are also listed in the SCHEDULE OF SERVICES. The price and payment made for each item listed will constitute full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, meeting safety requirements, tests, reports, and performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

6.1 LD3&4 MGR QA Inspection Plan

6.1.1 Payment: Payment will be made for work described in paragraph 5.2.1.

6.1.2 Unit of Measure: Job

6.2 LD3&4 MGR Submittal Reviews

6.2.1 Payment: Payment will be made for review of the fabrication contractor’s submittals as described in 5.3.1.

6.2.2 Measurement: Submittal Reviews will be measured for payment by each submittal or resubmittal item acceptably reviewed.

6.2.3 Unit of Measure: Each

6.3 LD3&4 MGR RFI Reviews

6.3.1 Payment: Payment will be made for each fabrication contractor RFI review as described in 5.3.1.

6.3.2 Measurement: RFI Reviews will be measured for payment by each RFI acceptably reviewed.

6.3.3 Unit of Measure: Each

6.4 LD3&4 MGR Weld & Fabrication Inspection

6.4.1 Payment: Payment will be made for each inspection (steel cutting, initial, intermediate, pre-final) as described in 5.4.1.1. Travel for the on-site inspections will be paid under the Fabrication Facility Trips bid item.

6.4.2 Measurement: The item will be measured by each individual inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to the on-site inspection (first steel cutting, initial, intermediate, and pre-final), out briefing, and written report.

6.4.3 Unit of Measure: Each

6.5 LD3&4 MGR Coating Inspection

6.5.1 Payment: Payment will be made for each inspection as described in 5.4.1.2. Travel for the on-site inspections will be paid under the Fabrication Facility Trips bid item.

6.5.2 Measurement: The item will be measured by each inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to the on-site inspection, out briefing, and written report.

6.5.3 Unit of Measure: Each

6.6 LD3&4 MGR Bolted Connection Inspection

6.6.1 Payment: Payment will be made for each inspection (intermediate and pre-final) as described in 5.4.1.3. Travel for the on-site inspections will be paid under the Fabrication Facility Trips bid item.

6.6.2 Measurement: The item will be measured by each individual inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to the on-site inspection (Intermediate and Pre-final), out briefing, and written report.

6.6.3 Unit of Measure: Each

6.7 LD3&4 MGR Diagonal Tensioning & Dimensional Inspection

6.7.1 Payment: Payment will be made for each inspection as described in 5.4.1.4. Travel for the on-site inspections will be paid under the Fabrication Facility Trips bid item.

6.7.2 Measurement: The item will be measured by each inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to the on-site inspection, out briefing, and written report.

6.7.3 Unit of Measure: Each

6.8 LD3&4 MGR Final Inspection

6.8.1 Payment: Payment will be made for each inspection as described in 5.4.1.5. Travel for the on-site inspections will be paid under the Fabrication Facility Trips bid item.

6.8.2 Measurement: The item will be measured by each inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to the on-site inspection, out briefing, and written report.

6.8.3 Unit of Measure: Each

6.9 LD3&4 MGR Fabrication Facility Trips

6.9.1 Payment: Payment will be made for each visit by the Contractor’s personnel to the facilities outlined in 5.1.1.

6.9.2 Measurement: The item will be measured by each qualified person acceptably completing the trip to the facility for the inspections described in 5.4.1.1 through 5.4.1.5.

6.9.3 Unit of Measure: Each

6.10 LD5A RGM QA Inspection Plan

6.10.1 Payment: Payment will be made for work described in paragraph 5.2.2

6.10.2 Unit of Measure: Job

6.11 LD5A RGM Submittal Reviews

6.11.1 Payment: Payment will be made for review of the construction contractor’s submittals as described in 5.3.2.

6.11.2 Measurement: Submittal Reviews will be measured for payment by each submittal or resubmittal item acceptably reviewed.

6.11.3 Unit of Measure: Each

6.12 LD5A RGM RFI Reviews

6.12.1 Payment: Payment will be made for each construction contractor RFI review as described in 5.3.2.

6.12.2 Measurement: RFI Reviews will be measured for payment by each RFI acceptably reviewed.

6.12.3 Unit of Measure: Each

6.13 LD5A RGM Weekly Construction & Three-Phase Control Meetings

6.13.1 Payment: Payment will be made for the meetings described in 5.4.2.1.

6.13.2 Measurement: Payment will be made for each meeting attended.

6.13.3 Unit of Measure: Each

6.14 LD5A General Condition Inspection & Travel

6.14.1 Payment: Payment will be made for each inspection as described in 5.4.2.2.

6.14.2 Measurement: The item will be measured by each inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to travel, the on-site inspection, out briefing, and written report.

6.14.3 Unit of Measure: Each

6.15 LD5A RGM Roller Gate Repair Plan & NDT Inspection & Travel

6.15.1 Payment: Payment will be made for each inspection as described in 5.4.2.3.

6.15.2 Measurement: The item will be measured by each inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to travel, the on-site inspection, out briefing, and written report.

6.15.3 Unit of Measure: Each

6.16 LD5A RGM Coating & Painting Inspection & Travel

6.16.1 Payment: Payment will be made for each inspection as described in 5.4.2.4.

6.16.2 Measurement: The item will be measured by each inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to travel, the on-site inspection, out briefing, and written report.

6.16.3 Unit of Measure: Each

6.17 LD5A RGM Roller Gate Final Acceptance Inspection & Travel

6.17.1 Payment: Payment will be made for each inspection as described in 5.4.2.5.

6.17.2 Measurement: The item will be measured by each inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to travel, the on-site inspection, out briefing, and written report.

6.17.3 Unit of Measure: Each

6.18 LD5A RGM End Shield Fabrication Inspection & Travel

6.18.1 Payment: Payment will be made for each inspection as described in 5.4.2.6.

6.18.2 Measurement: The item will be measured by each inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to travel, the on-site inspection, out briefing, and written report.

6.18.3 Unit of Measure: Each

6.19 LD5A RGM End Shield Coating Inspection & Travel

6.19.1 Payment: Payment will be made for each inspection as described in 5.4.2.7.

6.19.2 Measurement: The item will be measured by each inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to travel, the on-site inspection, out briefing, and written report.

6.19.3 Unit of Measure: Each

6.20 LD5A RGM End Shield Connection Inspection & Travel

6.20.1 Payment: Payment will be made for each inspection as described in 5.4.2.8.

6.20.2 Measurement: The item will be measured by each inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to travel, the on-site inspection, out briefing, and written report.

6.20.3 Unit of Measure: Each