Indian Suite Fuels Reduction Hand Cut and Pile_SECTION_E_Svc_Sample.docx

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 Sampling Comment by USDA:

**NOTE**[CHECK THE BOXES THAT INDICATE HOW YOU WILL DO SAMPLING FOR INSPECTION]

[ ]Plots. At least one percent of each treatment area will be sampled by a random series of plots distributed over the entire area. Plot size will be:

[ ]Transects.

[ ]Other (specify)

E.2 Specific Inspection Procedures Comment by USDA:

**NOTE**[SPELL OUT THE SPECIFIC PROCEDURES YOU WILL USE IN CONDUCTING THE INSPECTION AND EVALUATING THE RESULTS]

E.2-1 Each plot will be inspected to determine:

A. The number of trees left uncut per spec C8-2.1. If any trees are left uncut the plot fails.

B. The number of shrubs (brush) left uncut. If more than 1 shrub is left uncut or left with too high stump the plot will fail.

C. All material that is to be piled per specification C8-2.6 is piled. If any more than 3 pieces left unpiled per the specification the plot will fail.

The nearest pile to the plot center will also be inspected (even if it is out of the plot). The pile must meet all specifications as stated in C8-2.6 or the pile inspection fails.

E.3 Acceptance Comment by USDA:

**NOTE**[INDICATE THE STANDARD FOR ACCEPTANCE ON THIS PROJECT—E.G., 90%]

Work on this contract will be deemed acceptable when a score of 90 percent or more is achieved. For a score of 80 percent or more but less than 90 percent, 2 percent of the unit price pay will be deducted for that unit for each percentage point below 90%. If the inspection score is less than 80 percent then there is no pay. The unit may be reworked ONCE and then reinspected. This reinspection score will be the final result for payment on that unit (see reinspection after rework below)

E.4 Government Inspections Government inspections are for the purpose of satisfying the Government that the services are acceptable and do not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for maintaining quality control.

The Contracting Officer's Representative or designated inspector will conduct all inspections. The Contractor (or designated representative) is encouraged to be present to observe inspections. Summary results will be made available on request.

Compliance Inspections. Visual compliance inspections will be made on a periodic basis. Such inspections are not final and do not constitute acceptance by the Government.

Final Inspections. Final (formal) inspections for payment will be made on completed sub-items only. Contractor shall request final inspections in writing and give the Forest Service at least two working days advanced notice. Inspections will be completed within four working days after the notice is received If the work is not ready for inspection at the time specified by the Contractor, the cost associated with the inspection attempt may be charged to the Contractor.

Disputed Inspection.

The Contractor may request reinspection without rework if the results are unacceptable. Reinspection must be requested in writing within 48 hours after receiving written notice of the inspection results. Reinspection will be accomplished within five working days after receipt of the contractor's written request.

The same sampling and inspection procedures will be used, but new samples will be taken. The inspection pattern will be shifted so that new samples will not overlap previously inspected samples. Results will be rounded to the nearest whole percent.

If reinspection results are within five percentage points of the first inspection, the original inspection result will be used in determining acceptability and payment. If reinspection results are greater than five percentage points above or below the first inspection, the reinspection results will be used.

If the reinspection results are within five percentage points of the first inspection, the Contractor shall pay the actual costs of the reinspection.

Reinspection after Rework. Where rework after a failed inspection may improve the inspection results, the Contractor may rework the area and request (in writing) a second inspection. The Government will charge to the Contractor the cost of this additional inspection. Reinspection will be accomplished within five working days after the notice is received. The results of the second inspection will be final, and no further rework will be permitted. Areas not ready for reinspection at the time specified by the Contractor will not be reinspected, and the results of the first inspection will be final.