Attachment_J.7___-_Specifications_For_Key_Personnel.pdf

SECTION 01 45 01

USACE QUALITY CONTROL

(03/12)

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 PAYMENT

1.4 DESIGN-BUILD REQUIREMENTS

1.5 ID/IQ & TASK ORDER REQUIREMENTS

PART 2: PRODUCTS

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.2 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

3.2.1 Content of the CQC Plan

3.2.2 Additional Requirements for Design Quality Control (DQC) Plans on

Design-Build Contracts

3.2.3 Acceptance of Plan

3.2.4 Notification of Changes

3.3 COORDINATION MEETING

3.4 QUALITY CONTROL ORGANIZATION

3.4.1 Personnel Requirements

3.4.2 Design Quality Control Manager (Design-Build Projects)

3.4.3 CQC System Manager (Construction)

3.4.4 Site Superintendent

3.4.5 Additional CQC Personnel

3.4.6 Additional Requirement

3.4.7 Organizational Changes

3.5 SUBMITTALS AND DELIVERABLES

3.6 CONTROL

3.6.1 Preparatory Phase

3.6.2 Initial Phase

3.6.3 Follow-up Phase

3.6.4 Additional Preparatory and Initial Phases

3.7 PHOTOS

3.8 TESTS

3.8.1 Testing Procedure

3.8.2 Onsite Laboratory

3.8.3 Furnishing or Transportation of Samples for Testing

3.9 COMPLETION INSPECTION

3.9.1 Punch-Out Inspection

3.9.2 Pre-Final Inspection

3.9.3 Final Acceptance Inspection

3.10 DOCUMENTATION

3.11 FORMS

Attachment J. 7 Specifications for Key Personnel

SECTION 01 45 01 USACE QUALITY CONTROL (03/12)

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

ER 1110-1-12 (1994) Quality Management

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals Design Quality Control Plan (G) – Design-Build Projects only Quality Control Plan (G) Qualifications of Quality Control Staff (G) Testing Laboratory Qualifications

1.3 PAYMENT

Separate payment will not be made for providing and maintaining an effective Quality Control program, and all associated costs will be included in the applicable Bid Schedule unit or lump-sum prices.

1.4 DESIGN-BUILD REQUIREMENTS

If the scope of work of this contract calls for the contractor to perform design, all references herein referring to “activities” or “Construction” shall apply to all design and construction activities, and all references to “subcontractors” shall be read as to include designers.

If no design is called for as part of this contract, all references to “design” or “designer” shall be ignored.

1.5 ID/IQ & TASK ORDER REQUIREMENTS

If this specification is made part of an ID/IQ or task order contract, the requirements herein shall apply to each task order issued under this contract. A quality control plan detailing the quality control requirements and staffing shall be unique to each task order. In the event of conflict between this specification and the requirements contained within an individual task order, the requirements of the task order shall govern.

If approved in advance by the Contracting Officer, the contractor shall be responsible for preparing a quality control plan which covers the management of the entire contract, with supplements for each task order or location.

Quality Control personnel may be assigned to multiple task orders provided they comply with the education and experience requirements indicated and be able to reach any job site within 45 minutes.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

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PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall establish and maintain an effective quality control (QC) system in compliance with the Contract Clause titled "Inspection of Construction." QC consists of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to produce an end product which complies with the contract requirements.

Cover all design and construction operations, both onsite and offsite, and be keyed to the proposed design and construction sequence.

The project superintendent/site superintendent will be held responsible for the quality of work and is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with the quality requirements specified in the contract. In this context the highest level manager responsible for the overall construction activities at the site, including quality and production is the project superintendent. The project superintendent must maintain a physical presence at the site at all times and is responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

All Quality Control personnel shall be approved by the Contracting Officer and are subject to removal at any time based on the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer. Removal shall not be subject to appeal by the contractor.

3.2 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

Submit no later than 14 days after receipt of notice to proceed, the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan proposed to implement the requirements of the Contract Clause titled "Inspection of Construction." Design and construction will be permitted to begin only after acceptance of the CQC Plan or acceptance of an interim plan applicable to the particular feature of work to be started. Work outside of the accepted interim plan will not be permitted to begin until acceptance of a CQC Plan or another interim plan containing the additional work.

3.2.1 Content of the CQC Plan

Include, as a minimum, the following to cover all design and construction operations, both onsite and offsite, including work by subcontractors, designers of record, consultants, architect/engineers (AE), fabricators, suppliers, and purchasing agents:

a. A description of the quality control organization, including a chart showing lines of authority and acknowledgment that the CQC staff will implement the three phase control system for all aspects of the work specified. Include a CQC System Manager who reports to the project superintendent.

b. The name, qualifications (in resume format), duties, responsibilities, and authorities of each person assigned a CQC function.

c. A copy of the letter to the CQC System Manager signed by an authorized official of the firm which describes the responsibilities and delegates sufficient authorities to adequately perform the functions of the CQC

System Manager, including authority to stop work which is not in compliance with the contract. Letters of direction to all other various quality control representatives outlining duties, authorities, and responsibilities will be issued by the CQC System Manager.

d. Procedures for scheduling, reviewing, certifying, and managing submittals, including those of subcontractors, designers of record, consultants, architect engineers (AE), offsite fabricators, suppliers, and purchasing agents. These procedures must be in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

e. Control, verification, and acceptance testing procedures for each specific test to include the test name, specification paragraph requiring test, feature of work to be tested, test frequency, and person responsible for each test.

f. Procedures for tracking preparatory, initial, and follow-up control phases and control, verification, and acceptance tests including documentation.

g. Procedures for tracking design and construction deficiencies from identification through acceptable corrective action. Establish verification procedures that identified deficiencies have been corrected.

h. Reporting procedures, including proposed reporting formats.

i. A list of the definable features of work. A definable feature of work is a task which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has separate control requirements, and may be identified by different trades or disciplines, or it may be work by the same trade in a different environment. Although each section of the specifications may generally be considered as a definable feature of work, there are frequently more than one definable features under a particular section. This list will be agreed upon during the coordination meeting.

3.2.2 Additional Requirements for Design Quality Control (DQC) Plans on Design-Build Contracts

A Design Quality Control (DQC) plan (DQCP) shall be prepared on all design-build projects. The level of detail shall be commensurate with the amount of design and the size of the project. The DQCP shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to the commencement of design.

The following additional requirements apply to the DCQP:

a. Provide for and establish an effective quality control program which will assure all services required by this design-build contract are performed and provided in a manner that meets professional architectural and engineering quality standards. As a minimum, all documents must be technically reviewed by competent, independent reviewers identified in the DQC Plan. The same element that produced the product shall not perform the independent technical review (ITR). The Contractor shall correct errors and deficiencies in the design documents prior to submitting them to the Government.

b. The Contractor shall include the design schedule in the master project schedule, showing the sequence of events involved in carrying out the project design tasks within the specific contract period. This should be at a detailed level of scheduling sufficient to identify all major design tasks, including those that control the flow of work. The schedule shall include review and correction periods associated with each item. This should be a forward planning as well as a project monitoring tool. The schedule reflects calendar days and not dates for each activity.

c. Include discipline-specific checklists to be used during the design and quality control of each submittal. Submit at each design phase as part of the project documentation these completed checklists. Example checklists can be found in ER 1110-1-12.

d. Identify a Design Quality Control Manager (DQCM) responsible for overseeing the implementation of the DQC plan, and the name of an alternate person assigned to the position. See Paragraph “DESIGN QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER (DESIGN-BUILD PROJECTS) for the requirements of this position.

3.2.3 Acceptance of Plan

Acceptance of the Contractor's plan is required prior to the start of design and construction. Acceptance is conditional and will be predicated on satisfactory performance during the design and construction. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to make changes in his CQC Plan and operations including removal of personnel, as necessary, to obtain the quality specified.

3.2.4 Notification of Changes

After acceptance of the CQC Plan, notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any proposed change. Proposed changes are subject to acceptance by the Contracting Officer.

3.3 COORDINATION MEETING

Prior to acceptance by the Government of the CQC Plan, meet with the Contracting Officer or Authorized Representative and discuss the Contractor's quality control system. Submit the CQC Plan a minimum of 4 calendar days prior to the Coordination Meeting. During the meeting, a mutual understanding of the system details must be developed, including the forms for recording the CQC operations, design activities, control activities, testing, administration of the system for both onsite and offsite work, and the interrelationship of Contractor's Management and control with the Government's Quality Assurance. Minutes of the meeting will be prepared by the Government, signed by both the Contractor and the Contracting Officer and will become a part of the contract file.

Additional meetings shall be scheduled on a recurring or as-needed basis between the contractor and government personnel to review the progress of work and upcoming activities, including submittals, RFI’s, project schedule, and deficiencies. The meetings shall be scheduled in coordination with the Contracting Officer, however the CQC System Manager will be responsible for managing the meeting. A draft outline of the topics to be discussed shall be provided to all attendees at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Meeting minutes shall be prepared in the English language by the contractor and submitted within 48 hours of the completion of the meeting. Any translations or copies in languages other than English shall be for information purposes only; the English version will govern in the event of a discrepancy.

There may be occasions when subsequent conferences will be called by either party to reconfirm mutual understandings and/or address deficiencies in the CQC system or procedures which may require corrective action by the Contractor.

3.4 QUALITY CONTROL ORGANIZATION

3.4.1 Personnel Requirements

The requirements for the CQC organization are a CQC System Manager and sufficient number of additional qualified personnel to ensure safety and contract compliance. The government reserves the right to require the contractor to supplement their CQC staff at any time if the existing staff is determined to be inadequate to the satisfactory performance of the work.

Changes in staffing shall be made at no additional cost to the government.

The Safety and Health Manager (reference section 01 35 26 SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS) must receive direction and authority from the CQC System Manager and serve as a member of the CQC staff.

Personnel identified in the technical provisions as requiring specialized skills to assure the required work is being performed properly will also be included as part of the CQC organization. The Contractor's CQC staff must maintain a presence at the site at all times during progress of the work and have complete authority and responsibility to take any action necessary to ensure contract compliance. The CQC staff will be subject to acceptance by the Contracting Officer. Provide adequate office space, filing systems and other resources as necessary to maintain an effective and fully functional CQC organization. Promptly complete and furnish all letters, material submittals, shop drawing submittals, schedules and all other project documentation to the CQC organization. The CQC organization shall be responsible to maintain these documents and records at the site at all times, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

3.4.2 Design Quality Control Manager (Design-Build Projects)

On Design-Build Projects, the contractor shall identify a Design Quality Control Manager (DQCM) and alternate responsible for being cognizant of and assuring that all documents on the project have been coordinated.

This individual shall be a person who has a minimum of five (5) years engineering or architectural experience and is a registered professional engineer or architect. The DQCM for projects which are to be constructed at least in part in accordance with host nation standards may be registered in accordance with host nation requirements.

The DQCM must be directly employed by the prime contractor and may be assigned other duties if, in the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer, this will not interfere with their DQC duties. For contracts where the construction value is equal to or greater than $5 Million (US Dollars) or €5 Million (Euros), whichever is less, the DQCM may be assigned no other duties.

3.4.3 CQC System Manager (Construction)

Identify as CQC System Manager an individual within the onsite work organization who is responsible for overall management of CQC and have the authority to act in all CQC matters for the Contractor. The CQC System Manager must be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management, with a minimum of five (5) years construction experience on construction similar to this contract. This CQC System Manager must be on the site at all times during construction and be employed by the prime Contractor. The CQC System Manager must be assigned no other duties.

Identify in the plan an alternate to serve in the event of the CQC System Manager's absence. The requirements for the alternate are the same as the CQC System Manager.

3.4.4 Site Superintendent

The site superintendent (SS) shall not serve as the CQC System Manager. The SS must have a minimum ten (10) years experience in work of a nature similar to that required by this contract, including at least two (2) years experience as either a SS or assistant site superintendent.

The contractor shall submit documentation showing the SS has experience with and will be responsible for:

a. Scheduling and supervision of the day to day operations of all workers and sub-trades (i.e., plumber, electrician, carpenter, etc.),

b. Quality control monitoring

c. Coordination of testing

d. Maintenance of a daily log of ongoing activities,

e. Assisting in development of site safety and fire safety plan, and other communications to the CQC System Manager,

f. Ensuring that the project schedule and workmanship quality is maintained IAW the contract requirements,

g. Ordering materials, scheduling their delivery, and frequently conferring with the on-site CQC System Manager.

3.4.5 Additional CQC Personnel

If Section 01 45 01.01 ADDITIONAL QUALITY CONTROL PERSONNEL is part of this contract, the contractor shall provide the additional QC staff identified in that section. All personnel shall meet the requirements of both sections.

3.4.6 Additional Requirement

In addition to the above experience and/or education requirements the CQC System Manager and all other Quality Control personnel must have completed the course entitled "Construction Quality Management For Contractors".

Contact the Contracting Officers Representative to obtain this training.

All Quality Control personnel shall be fluent in the English language and be able to communicate with the workers on site. If a translator is required for the Quality Control personnel to communicate with the workers, the contractor shall provide this as part of their QC organization at no additional cost to the government.

The Contracting Officer shall have the right to determine, without appeal of such decision, whether any proposed CQC personnel have sufficient technical and linguistic capabilities, and the Contractor shall immediately replace any individual not acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

3.4.7 Organizational Changes

Maintain the CQC staff at full strength at all times. When it is necessary to make changes to the CQC staff, revise the CQC Plan to reflect the changes and submit the changes to the Contracting Officer for acceptance. Any changes in CQC staff shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

3.5 SUBMITTALS AND DELIVERABLES

Submittals, if needed, must comply with the requirements in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. The CQC organization is responsible for certifying that all submittals and deliverables are in compliance with the contract requirements.

3.6 CONTROL

Contractor Quality Control is the means by which the Contractor ensures that the construction, to include that of subcontractors and suppliers, complies with the requirements of the contract. At least three phases of control must be conducted for each definable feature of the construction work as follows:

3.6.1 Preparatory Phase

This phase is performed prior to beginning work on each definable feature of work, after all required plans/documents/materials are approved/accepted, and after copies are at the work site. This phase includes:

a. A review of each paragraph of applicable specifications, reference codes, and standards. Make available during the preparatory inspection a copy of those sections of referenced codes and standards applicable to that portion of the work to be accomplished in the field. Maintain and make available in the field for use by Government personnel until final acceptance of the work.

b. Review of the contract drawings.

c. Check to assure that all materials and/or equipment have been tested, submitted, and approved.

d. Review of provisions that have been made to provide required control inspection and testing.

e. Examination of the work area to assure that all required preliminary work has been completed and is in compliance with the contract.

f. Examination of required materials, equipment, and sample work to assure that they are on hand, conform to approved shop drawings or submitted data, and are properly stored.

g. Review of the appropriate activity hazard analysis to assure safety requirements are met.

h. Discussion of procedures for controlling quality of the work including repetitive deficiencies. Document construction tolerances and workmanship standards for that feature of work.

i. Check to ensure that the portion of the plan for the work to be performed has been accepted by the Contracting Officer.

j. Discussion of the initial control phase.

The Government must be notified at least 72 hours in advance of beginning the preparatory control phase. Include a meeting conducted by the CQC System Manager and attended by the superintendent, other CQC personnel (as applicable), and the foreman responsible for the definable feature. Document the results of the preparatory phase actions by separate minutes prepared by the CQC System Manager and attach to the daily CQC report. Instruct applicable workers as to the acceptable level of workmanship required in order to meet contract specifications.

3.6.2 Initial Phase

This phase is accomplished at the beginning of a definable feature of work.

Accomplish the following:

a. Check work to ensure that it is in full compliance with contract requirements. Review minutes of the preparatory meeting.

b. Verify adequacy of controls to ensure full contract compliance. Verify required control inspection and testing.

c. Establish level of workmanship and verify that it meets minimum acceptable workmanship standards. Compare with required sample panels as appropriate.

d. Resolve all differences.

e. Check safety to include compliance with and upgrading of the safety plan and activity hazard analysis. Review the activity analysis with each worker.

f. The Government must be notified at least 72 hours in advance of beginning the initial phase. Prepare separate minutes of this phase by the CQC System Manager and attach to the daily CQC report. Indicate the exact location of initial phase for future reference and comparison with follow-up phases.

The initial phase should be repeated for each new crew to work onsite, or any time acceptable specified quality standards are not being met.

3.6.3 Follow-up Phase

Perform daily checks to assure control activities, including control testing, are providing continued compliance with contract requirements, until completion of the particular feature of work. Record the checks in the CQC documentation. Conduct final follow-up checks and correct all deficiencies prior to the start of additional features of work which may be affected by the deficient work. Do not build upon nor conceal non-conforming work.

3.6.4 Additional Preparatory and Initial Phases

Conduct additional preparatory and initial phases on the same definable features of work if: the quality of on-going work is unacceptable; if there are changes in the applicable CQC staff, onsite production supervision or work crew; if work on a definable feature is resumed after a substantial period of inactivity; or if other problems develop.

3.7 PHOTOS

The contractor shall take digital photos on a recurring basis, unless specifically prohibited by the installation or other security requirements.

Photos shall show the progress of work on the overall site, at each facility, and from multiple angles, directions, and positions, as well as close-up views of critical activities and features of work. Prior coordination with the Contracting Officers Representative to ensure the appropriate photos are taken is required.

Photos shall be of a minimum 1024x768 resolution, taken with a minimum 8.0 Megapixel camera, and shall not be edited in any manner, to include cropping or manipulation of appearance. Photos shall be in the JPG format with the camera set on the maximum resolution (for example, if the camera takes photos at 6.3, 8.0, and 10.2 megapixel resolution, all pictures shall be taken at

10.2 megapixels). The camera shall also be able to place the date the photo was taken on the image, and the EXIF information shall include the date the photo was taken as well as the date the file was modified.

At least twice a month, the contractor shall submit all photos associated with the project, to include any photos taken at manufacturers or suppliers.

The contractor and government shall agree on a numbering/labeling/naming convention for the photos to ensure the location of the work can be discerned. Photos shall be provided in electronic format only and shall not be submitted via e-mail unless approved in writing by the Contracting Officers Representative.

3.8 TESTS

3.8.1 Testing Procedure

Perform specified or required tests to verify that control measures are adequate to provide a product which conforms to contract requirements.

Upon request, furnish to the Government duplicate samples of test specimens for possible testing by the Government. Testing includes operation and/or acceptance tests when specified. Perform the following activities and record and provide the following data:

a. Verify that testing procedures comply with contract requirements.

b. Verify that facilities and testing equipment are available and comply with testing standards.

c. Check test instrument calibration data against certified standards.

d. Verify that recording forms and test identification control number system, including all of the test documentation requirements, have been prepared.

e. Record results of all tests taken, both passing and failing, on the CQC report for the date taken. The tests shall be recorded in the QCS system per Section 01 45 01.10 USACE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS). Failure to submit timely test reports as stated may result in nonpayment for related work performed and disapproval of the test facility for this contract.

3.8.2 Onsite Laboratory

The Government reserves the right to utilize the Contractor's control testing laboratory and equipment to make assurance tests, and to check the Contractor's testing procedures, techniques, and test results at no additional cost to the Government.

3.8.3 Furnishing or Transportation of Samples for Testing

Costs incidental to the transportation of samples or materials will be borne by the Contractor.

3.9 COMPLETION INSPECTION

3.9.1 Punch-Out Inspection

Conduct an inspection of the work by the CQC Manager near the end of the work, or any increment of the work established by a time stated in the Contract Clause, "Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work", or by the specifications. Prepare and include in the CQC documentation a punch list of items which do not conform to the approved drawings and specifications, as required by paragraph DOCUMENTATION. Include within the list of deficiencies the estimated date by which the deficiencies will be corrected. Make a second inspection by the CQC System Manager or staff to ascertain that all deficiencies have been corrected. Once this is accomplished, notify the Government that the facility is ready for the Government Pre-Final inspection.

3.9.2 Pre-Final Inspection

The Government will perform the pre-final inspection to verify that the facility is complete and ready to be occupied. A Government Pre-Final Punch List may be developed as a result of this inspection. Ensure that all items on this list have been corrected before notifying the Government, so that a Final inspection with the customer can be scheduled. Correct any items noted on the Pre-Final inspection in a timely manner. These inspections and any deficiency corrections required by this paragraph must be accomplished within the time slated for completion of the entire work or any particular increment of the work if the project is divided into increments by separate completion dates.

3.9.3 Final Acceptance Inspection

The Contractor's Quality Control personnel, plus the superintendent or other primary management person, and the Contracting Officer's Representative must be in attendance at the final acceptance inspection. Additional Government personnel including, but not limited to, those from Base/Post Civil Facility Engineer, user groups, and major commands may also be in attendance. The final acceptance inspection will be formally scheduled by the Contracting Officer based upon results of the Pre-Final inspection. Notify the Contracting Officer at least 14 days prior to the final acceptance inspection and include the Contractor's assurance that all specific items previously identified to the Contractor as being unacceptable, along with all remaining work performed under the contract, will be complete and acceptable by the date scheduled for the final acceptance inspection. Failure of the Contractor to have all contract work acceptably complete for this inspection will be cause for the Contracting Officer to bill the Contractor for the Government's additional inspection cost in accordance with the contract clause titled

"Inspection of Construction".

3.10 DOCUMENTATION

Maintain current records providing factual evidence that required quality control activities and/or tests have been performed. Include in these records the work of subcontractors and suppliers on an acceptable form that includes, as a minimum, the following information:

a. Indicate a description of trades working on the project; the number of personnel working; weather conditions encountered; and any delays encountered. Cover both conforming and deficient features and include a statement that equipment and materials incorporated in the work and workmanship comply with the contract. Furnish the original and one copy of these records in report form to the Government daily within 48 hours after the date covered by the report, except that reports need not be submitted for days on which no work is performed. As a minimum, prepare and submit one report for every 7 days of no work and on the last day of a no work period. All calendar days must be accounted for throughout the life of the contract. The first report following a day of no work will be for that day only. Reports must be signed and dated by the CQC System Manager. Include copies of test reports and copies of reports prepared by all subordinate quality control personnel within the CQC System Manager Report.

b. Contractor/subcontractor and their area of responsibility.

c. Operating plant/equipment with hours worked, idle, or down for repair.

d. Work performed each day, giving location, description, and by whom. When Network Analysis (NAS) is used, identify each phase of work performed each day by NAS activity number.

e. Test and/or control activities performed with results and references to specifications/drawings requirements. Identify the control phase (Preparatory, Initial, Follow-up). List of deficiencies noted, along with corrective action.

f. Quantity of materials received at the site with statement as to acceptability, storage, and reference to specifications/drawings requirements.

g. Submittals and deliverables reviewed, with contract reference, by whom, and action taken.

h. Offsite surveillance activities, including actions taken.

i. Job safety evaluations stating what was checked, results, and instructions or corrective actions.

j. Instructions given/received and conflicts in plans and/or specifications.

k. Contractor's verification statement.

3.11 FORMS

Section 01 45 01.10 USACE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS) requires the use of the QCS software, which will generate any forms required by this section.

3.11 NOTIFICATION OF NONCOMPLIANCE

The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of any detected noncompliance with the foregoing requirements. Take immediate corrective action after receipt of such notice. Such notice, when delivered to the Contractor at the work site, will be deemed sufficient for the purpose of notification. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to such stop orders will be made the subject of claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.

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SECTION 01 35 26

SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

(05/2015)

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.2 REQUIRED COMPLIANCE

1.3 REFERENCES

1.4 PAYMENT

1.5 SUBMITTALS

1.6 DEFINITIONS

1.7 ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

1.8 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES AND MEETINGS

1.8.1 Personnel Qualifications

1.8.2 Personnel Duties

1.8.3 Meetings

1.9 Job Order Contracts (JOC)TASK ORDER REQUIREMENTS

1.10 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

1.10.1 EM 385-1-1 Contents

1.11 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

1.12 DISPLAY OF SAFETY INFORMATION

1.13 SITE SAFETY REFERENCE MATERIALS

1.14 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

1.15 REPORTS

1.15.1 Mishap Reporting and Investigation

1.15.2 Accident Notification

1.15.3 Monthly Exposure Reports

1.15.4 Crane Reports

1.16 HOT WORK

PART 2: PRODUCTS

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION AND/OR OTHER WORK

3.1.1 Required Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment

3.1.2 Hazardous Material Exclusions

3.1.3 Unforeseen Hazardous Material

3.2 FALL HAZARD PROTECTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM

3.2.1 Training

3.2.2 Fall Protection Equipment and Systems

3.2.3 Personal Fall Arrest Equipment

3.2.4 Fall Protection for Roofing Work

3.2.5 Existing Anchorage

3.2.6 Horizontal Lifelines

3.2.7 Guardrails and Safety Nets

3.2.8 Rescue and Evacuation Procedures

3.3 EQUIPMENT

3.3.1 Material Handling Equipment

3.3.2 Weight Handling Equipment

3.4 EXCAVATIONS

3.4.1 Utility Locations

3.4.2 Utility Location Verification

3.4.3 Shoring Systems

3.4.4 Trenching Machinery

3.5 UTILITIES WITHIN CONCRETE SLABS

3.6 ELECTRICAL

3.6.1 Conduct of Electrical Work

3.6.2 Portable Extension Cords

3.7 WORK IN CONFINED SPACES

SECTION 01 35 26 – Safety & Occupational Health Requirements (05/2015)

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable local, state, and national

(host nation) laws; this specification; and the latest EM 385-1-1, U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL.

Contractors are the “Controlling Authority”, responsible for all work site safety and health, including that of subcontractors and shall inform all subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the work to prevent one craft from interfering with or creating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

1.2 REQUIRED COMPLIANCE

Failure to comply with the requirements of this contract, including the contractors Accident Prevention Plan after its acceptance by the Contracting

Officer will be considered sufficient cause for stopping any or all work until satisfactory compliance has been achieved.

All Quality Control, Safety, Superintendents, and contractor/subcontractor personnel are subject to removal at any time based on the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with these requirements, including failure to perform the duties prescribed by the contract. Removal shall not be subject to appeal by the contractor. If the SSHO is dismissed, no construction work shall be performed pending approval of a suitable replacement.

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for any delays or additional costs incurred as a result of any work stoppage, removal or dismissal of any personnel for non-compliance with these requirements.

1.3 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS (ASSE/SAFE)

ASSE/SAFE A10.32 Fall Protection

ASSE/SAFE A10.34 Protection of the Public on or Adjacent to

Construction Sites

ASSE/SAFE Z359.1 Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest

Systems, Subsystems and Components

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

ASME B30.22 Articulating Boom Cranes

ASME B30.3 Construction Tower Cranes

ASME B30.5 Mobile and Locomotive Cranes

ASME B30.8 Floating Cranes and Floating Derricks

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 241 Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and

Demolition Operations

NFPA 51B Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other

Hot Work

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 Safety Safety and Health Requirements

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

10 CFR 20 Standards for Protection Against Radiation

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

29 CFR 1910.146 Permit-required Confined Spaces

29 CFR 1915 Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous

Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment

29 CFR 1919 Gear Certification

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

29 CFR 1926.500 Fall Protection

1.4 PAYMENT

Separate payment will not be made for compliance with this specification, and all associated costs will be included in the applicable Bid Schedule unit or lump-sum prices.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality approval.

Government acceptance is required for submittals with a "G, A" designation.

When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.

The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Accident Prevention Plan (APP); G, A

Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA): G, A

Crane Critical Lift Plan; G, A

Proof of qualification for Crane Operators; G, A

SD-06 Test Reports

Reports: Submit reports as their incidence occurs, in accordance with the requirements of the paragraph entitled, "Reports."

Accident Reports G, A

Monthly Exposure Reports

Crane Reports

Regulatory Citations and Violations

SD-07 Certificates

Confined Space Entry Permit

Hot Work Permit

License Certificates

1.6 DEFINITIONS

a. Competent Person for Fall Protection. A person who is capable of identifying hazardous or dangerous conditions in the personal fall arrest system or any component thereof, as well as their application and use with related equipment, and has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate the hazards of falling.

b. High Visibility Accident. Any mishap which may generate publicity and/or high visibility.

c. Medical Treatment. Treatment administered by a physician or by registered professional personnel under the standing orders of a physician.

Medical treatment does not include first aid treatment even if provided by a physician or registered personnel.

d. Recordable Injuries or Illnesses. Any work-related injury or illness that results in:

(1) Death, regardless of the time between the injury and death, or the length of the illness;

(2) Days away from work (any time lost after day of injury/illness onset);

(3) Restricted work;

(4) Transfer to another job;

(5) Medical treatment beyond first aid;

(6) Loss of consciousness; or

(7) A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional, even if it did not result in (1) through (6) above.

e. "USACE" property and equipment specified in USACE EM 385-1-1 should be interpreted as Government property and equipment.

1.7 ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

Alcohol and illegal drugs shall not be allowed on the job site.

The contractor shall:

(1) Ensure that no employee, including those of subcontractors or any other visitor to the job site uses illegal drugs or consumes alcohol during work hours.

(2) After accidents, collect blood, urine, or saliva specimens and test the injured and involved employees for the influence of drugs and alcohol. A copy of the test shall be made available to the

Contracting Officer upon request.

1.8 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES AND MEETINGS

1.8.1 Personnel Qualifications

1.8.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Provide a site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to perform safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and safety enforcement for the Contractor. The SSHO shall have a minimum of 5 years safety work on similar projects; 30-hour OSHA construction safety class* within the last 5 years. The SSHO shall maintain their competency through having taken 8 hours of documented formal, on-line, or self-study safety and health related coursework every year.

If the original contract or task order price exceeds 1.5 Million Euros or

1.5 Million US Dollars, the SSHO shall be assigned no other duties. The

SSHO may be assigned other duties if the contract or task order price does not exceed 1.5 Million Euros or 1.5 Million US Dollars only with the prior approval of the Contracting Officer. For ID/IQ or task order contracts, see also Paragraph 1.9.

* If Host Nation equivalent training is substituted, course information and description shall be submitted through the COR to the Europe District Safety

Manager for review of acceptability prior to the appointment of the SSHO.

1.8.1.2 Competent Person for Confined Space Entry

Provide a Confined Space Competent Person (CSCP) meeting the requirements of

EM 385-1-1 who is assigned in writing

1.8.1.3 Crane Operators

Meet the crane operators’ requirements in USACE EM 385-1-1, Section 16. In addition, for mobile cranes with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) rated capacities of 50,000 pounds or greater, designate crane operator as qualified by a source that qualifies crane operators (i.e. union, government agency, or organization that tests and qualifies crane operators). Provide proof of current qualification.

1.8.2 Personnel Duties

1.8.2.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) shall be at the work site at all times and shall

(1) Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. Safety inspection logs shall be attached to the Contractors' daily quality control report.

(2) Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports.

Maintain an accident/injury log such as the OSHA Form 300 or host nation equivalent, and Daily Production reports for prime and sub-contractors.

(3) Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site.

(4) Attend the pre-construction conference, pre-work meetings including preparatory inspection meeting, and periodic in-progress meetings.

(5) Implement and enforce accepted APP’s and AHA’s. Prior to commencing a new feature of work, conduct training for all affected employees based on the AHA.

(6) Conduct orientation for new employees (prime and sub-contractor) of specific site hazards before they begin work. Documentation of this orientation shall be kept on file at the project site.

(7) Maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution. A list of unresolved safety and health deficiencies shall be posted on the safety bulletin board.

(8) Ensure sub-contractor compliance with safety and health requirements.

1.8.2.2 Superintendent

The project superintendent/site superintendent will be held responsible for compliance with the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with the APP and/or the safety requirements of this contract. In this context the highest level manager responsible for the overall construction activities at the site, including quality and production is the project superintendent. The project superintendent must maintain a physical presence at the site at all times and is responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

1.8.3 Meetings

1.8.3.1 Preconstruction Conference

Contractor representatives who have a responsibility or significant role in accident prevention on the project shall attend the preconstruction conference. This includes the Project Superintendent, SSHO, Quality Control

Supervisor, and any other safety and health professionals who participated in the development of the APP (including the Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and special plans, program and procedures associated with it).

The Contractor shall discuss the details of the submitted APP to include incorporated plans, programs, procedures and a listing of anticipated AHAs that will be developed and implemented during the performance of the contract. This list of proposed AHAs will be reviewed at the conference and an agreement will be reached between the Contractor and the Contracting

Officer's representative as to which phases will require an analysis. In addition, a schedule for the preparation, submittal, review, and acceptance of AHAs shall be established to preclude project delays.

1.8.3.2 Safety Meetings

Conduct and document meetings as required by EM 385-1-1. Attach minutes showing contract title, signatures of attendees and a list of topics discussed to the Contractors’ daily quality control report.

1.9 Job Order Contracts (JOC)TASK ORDER REQUIREMENTS

If this specification is made part of a JOC task order contract, the requirements herein shall apply to each task order issued under this contract. In the event of conflict between this specification and the requirements contained within an individual task order, the requirements of the task order shall govern.

If approved in advance by the Contracting Officer, the contractor shall be responsible for preparing an Accident Prevention Plan which covers the management of the entire contract, with supplements for each task order or location. The SSHO and CSCP may be assigned to multiple task orders provided they comply with the education and experience requirements indicated and be able to reach any job site within 45 minutes. The SSHO shall visit each job site at least twice weekly.

1.10 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

The Contractor shall use a qualified person to prepare the written site-specific APP in both English and in the host nation language. Prepare the

APP in accordance with the format and requirements of USACE EM 385-1-1 and as supplemented herein. Cover all paragraph and subparagraph elements in

USACE EM 385-1-1, Appendix "Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention

Plans".

The APP shall be job-specific and shall address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. Any portions of the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP shall be included in the applicable APP element and made site-specific. The

APP shall be signed by the person and firm (senior person) preparing the

APP, the Contractor, the on-site superintendent, the designated site safety and health officer.

Submit the APP to the Contracting Officer 15 calendar days prior to the date of the preconstruction conference for acceptance. No construction work may begin without an accepted APP. Copies of the accepted plan will be maintained at the Contracting Officer's office and at the job site.

The APP shall be continuously reviewed and amended, as necessary, throughout the life of the contract. Unusual or high-hazard activities not identified in the original APP shall be incorporated in the plan as they are discovered. Changes to the accepted APP shall be made only with the written concurrence of the Contracting Officer, project superintendent, SSHO, and

Quality Control Manager. Should any hazard become evident, stop work in the area, secure the area, and develop a plan to remove the hazard. Notify the

Contracting Officer within 24 hours of discovery. In the interim, all necessary action shall be taken to restore and maintain safe working conditions in order to safeguard onsite personnel, visitors, the public, and the environment.

1.10.1 EM 385-1-1 Contents

In addition to the requirements outlines in Appendix A of USACE EM 385-1-1, the following is required:

a. Names and qualifications (resumes including education, training, experience and certifications) of all site safety and health personnel designated to perform work on this project to include the designated site safety and health officer and other competent and qualified personnel to be used. Specify the duties of each position.

b. Qualifications of competent and of qualified persons. As a minimum, designate and submit qualifications of competent persons for each of the following major areas: excavation; scaffolding; fall protection; hazardous energy; confined space; health hazard recognition, evaluation and control of chemical, physical and biological agents; personal protective equipment and clothing to include selection, use and maintenance.

c. Confined Space Entry Plan. Develop a confined and/or enclosed space entry plan in accordance with USACE EM 385-1-1 and Host Nation regulatory requirements identified in the contract. Identify the qualified person’s name and qualification, training, and experience. Delineate the qualified person’s authority to direct work stoppage in the event of hazardous conditions. Include procedure for rescue by contractor personnel and the coordination with emergency responders. (If there is no confined space work, include a statement that no confined space work exists and none will be created.)

d. Crane Critical Lift Plan. Prepare and sign weight handling critical lift plans for lifts over 75 percent of the capacity of the crane or hoist

(or lifts over 50 percent of the capacity of a barge mounted mobile crane's hoists) at any radius of lift; lifts involving more than one crane or hoist; lifts of personnel; and lifts involving non-routine rigging or operation, sensitive equipment, or unusual safety risks.