Exhibit_F,_A10_Groover_Branch_Canal_QAP_Structural_Work_MIL-VOL-003_A-10_and_BRIDGE_#794072,_26-B-01JS.pdf

QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN

FOR

MIL-VOL-003 / A-10 CANAL & BRIDGE #794072 SITE

VOLUSIA, FLORIDA

The Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) outlines the responsibilities of the County of Volusia to ensure that the works of improvement are installed in accordance with the plans and specifications. The County of Volusia will designate a person to fullfill the inspection responsibilities.

I. ITEMS OF WORK TO BE INSPECTED

The work to be accomplished under this contract consists of sediment removal and disposal from a drainage structure, removing debris from waterways and canals, repair of eroded areas and the installation of rock riprap, and vegetative measures.

The intensity of the inspection of these items will vary from periodic to continuous. The intensity of the inspection will depend on the complexity of the work item and what the damaging results would be should that portion of the installation fail.

The timing and intensity of the required inspection is shown in Table 1. Support personnel should be provided as needed to assist the assigned inspector.

Other type work items may be encountered during construction. The intensity of the inspection will be determined by the Inspector or Engineer.

A. Debris Removal

Periodic inspection will be required on debris removal. The inspector will check the site to verify that the debris has been removed to the extent as shown on the plans and described in the specifications. Inspections shall verify that the debris was disposed of in accordance with the plans and specifications.

B. Sediment Removal

Sediment removal and disposal operations will require periodic inspection. The inspector shall check the sediment removal area to ensure it has been removed to the extent shown on the plans meets the specifications.

The quantity of sediment removed will be truck measured.

C. Repairing Eroded Areas

Periodic inspection will be required on all eroded areas to be paired for armoring.

The inspector will need to verify that all eroded areas are prepared in accordance with plans and specifications to accept rock riprap armoring. The inspector shall be on-site to ensure earthfill used to repair eroded areas is of suitable quality and has sufficient moisture content for compaction. Inspector shall check compaction to ensure it is in accordance with the plans and specifications.

Materials used to repair eroded areas will not be measured and is incidental to the installation of rock riprap.

D. Geotextile

The inspection effort for this item will be to ensure proper material and installation of the geotextile. The inspector will need to check the geotextile to ensure that the specified type is installed. The inspector will record the type, weight, and manufacturer of the geotextile.

The inspector will determine and stake the area to be covered by the geotextile.

The inspector shall check that the material is properly imbedded at the edges and proper overlap is provided during layout.

The quantity of geotextile will be measured.

E. Rock Riprap and Bedding Stone Installation

The inspection effort for this item will be to ensure proper material and installation of the rock riprap and bedding stone. The rock riprap and bedding stone must be inspected to ensure that the gradation is the size specified in the plans and specifications.

The quantity of rock riprap and bedding stone will be measured.

F. Vegetative Measures

Periodic inspection will be required on all areas to be vegetated. The inspector will need to stake all areas to be vegetated and the type of vegetative requirement at each area. Performance sod will be installed at areas called out by the plans Inspection will require that the sod be checked as to the quality and specified type. All other disturbed areas shall be vegetated in accordance with the plans and specifications. The quantity and type of seed, fertilizer and lime will be verified by the inspector. Vegetated areas will be measured and the inspector will need to compute quantities.

Table 1

Item Inspector Volusia County Engineer

Debris Removal C P/F

Sediment Removal C P

Repair Eroded Areas C P

Geotextile C P

Rock Riprap & Bedding Stone

C P/F

Vegetative Measures P F Legend: C - Continuous

P - Periodic F - Final

II. INSPECTOR SKILLS NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS

A. Ability to manage an inspection program effectively.

B. Must understand the design concepts of the job to ensure that it is installed properly and functions properly.

C. Must be familiar with quality assurance and inspection needed for installation of geotextiles, rock riprap, bedding stone, and other materials used in the work.

D. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and clear communications with the contractor and others involved or affected by the project.

E. Thorough understanding of all contract provisions.

F. Ability to recognize potential safety hazards and take the necessary actions to avoid them to the extent possible.

G. Ability to anticipate potential conflicts of work activities with existing utilities and fixed improvements and to take the necessary actions to resolve them in the most efficient manner.

H. Ability to administer contract to include preparation of contract modifications and pay estimates on a timely basis.

III. STAFF NEEDED TO PERFORM REQUIRED INSPECTIONS

One Inspector shall be available to inspect the construction progress at critical points during construction as shown in Table 1. The Inspector will ensure overall compliance with plans and specifications and recommend needed modifications

The Inspector will be needed for the duration of the contract. In addition, one additional person will need to be on call to fill in if the Inspector is absent from work.

The NRCS Engineer will periodically check on construction and review all requested modifications.

IV. TESTING EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES NEEDED

No testing equipment nor facilities will be needed by the Inspector.

The inspector will need equipment such as a survey level, rod, and measuring tape to check the contractor’s work.

V. NAMES OF QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

Louis Trivett will be responsible for providing inspection of the works of improvement.

Jason Goodnoe will serve as the backup inspector if Louis Trivett is not available.

Robert Falk will serve as the County of Volusia’s engineer to perform periodic reviews by visiting the work site and/or by verbal communications with the Inspector, to assist on problems that may develop requiring modifications, or contractual problems with the contractor.

VI. DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTS TO BE PREPARED

A daily job diary shall be kept by the Inspector and entries shall be completed daily for the duration of the contract.

Quantity computations for all materials shall be recorded including measurements. The computations shall be checked and initialed by a second person.

Digital photos shall be taken throughout the term of the contract to document the work.

The photos retained shall be printed and logged clearly identifying the job and what the photo is about. The log and photos shall be submitted along with the as-built drawings.

At the completion of the job, the Engineer shall furnish to NRCS a certification that the works of improvement meets all specifications. The Engineer shall also furnish a sealed set of AS BUILTS and a list of the items installed along with the quantity of each to NRCS. The AS-BUILT drawings shall be kept up to date during construction and the final AS-BUILT drawings shall be checked by the Engineer.

The above listed documentation shall be completed and mailed to the NRCS within 3 workdays of the completion of the work.

Survey notes documenting the installation and measurements shall be recorded in a bound field book. Quantity computations for all materials shall be recorded including measurements. The computations shall be checked and initialed by a second person.