Attachment_7_-_Section_01_35_00_Quality_Control.pdf

FA4419-14-R-0102

Attachment 7

SECTION 01 35 00

QUALITY CONTROL

Part 1 General

1.1 Summary

1.1.1 Provide and maintain an effective Quality Control Management (QCM) program to ensure materials, equipment, workmanship, fabrication, construction, operations and supplemental design comply with the requirements of this Contract. The program will apply to both onsite and offsite work and be keyed to the work sequence.

1.1.2 Effectiveness of the QCM program will be monitored by the Government as part of its Quality Assurance (QA) responsibility.

1.1.2.1 The Government reserves the right to require changes in the QCM program and operations as necessary, including removal of personnel, to ensure the specified quality of work. Changes will be implemented in a timely manner and without additional cost to the Government.

1.1.2.2 Government inspection of construction activities at the work site will not be construed to denote acceptance of work.

1.2 Submittals

Submit the following in accordance Section 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures.

Other

Amended Quality Control Plan

Copy of Contractor License (where mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing work is required by project design.

1.3 Application

1.3.3 The Government will consider final responsibility for administration of the QCM

Plan to be a function of the Project Manager’s position. The PM will have authority to take action as necessary to ensure compliance with the project design and quality requirements.

1.3.4 Construction: Describe procedures employed for daily review of workmanship, compliance with manufacturers printed installation instructions, meeting tolerance requirements and other aspects of the Work to include but not limited to:

1.3.4.1 Worker understanding of design requirements and quality standards prior to commencement of work.

1.3.4.2 Recording deficiencies from identification through acceptable correction.

Ensure procedure provides independent listing of deficiencies and corrective action for easy verification by Government. Ensure list is current with each progress report.

1.3.4.3 Compliance with testing requirements. Identify commercial, licensed facilities using industry recognized procedures. Identify means and methods used for typical field tests.

Part 2 Products

2.1 Materials and Equipment

2.1.1 Use only new materials and equipment in the Work. Materials and equipment will be:

2.1.1.1 Designed specifically for their intended use.

2.1.1.2 Standard products of commercially licensed manufacturing firms having not less than 5 continuous years of successful experience.

2.1.1.3 Products having a certified record of satisfactory commercial or industrial field use for not less than 3 years prior to issuance of Task Order.

2.1.1.4 Products manufactured within the last 3 years and sold on the commercial market during the same period.

2.1.2 Use of the following materials and equipment is prohibited:

2.1.2.1 Used materials and ‘discontinued’ manufactured products.

2.1.2 2 Products manufactured more than 3 years prior to issuance of Task Order.

2.2 Applicable Industry and Trade Standards

Applicable industry and trade association standards, requirements and guidelines will have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Government approved Final Design.

Quantities and quality levels described therein will be the minimum provided or performed.

Subcontractors employed to install the Work will be familiar with relevant standards applicable to their work.

2.2.1 General

Air Force Occupational Safety Standards (AFOSH)

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)

Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Engineering Manual EM-385-1 (USACOE Safety and Health Requirements

Manual)

Model Building Codes (ICC Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Construction Industry and General Industry Standards

Underwriters Laboratories Inc (UL)

2.2.2 Metals

Aluminum Assn. (AA)

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)

American Welding Society (AWS)

National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM)

Steel Deck Institute (SDI)

Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC)

2.2.3 Wood, Plastics and Composites

American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC)

American Wood Council (AWC)

Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI)

Composite Panel Assn. (CPA)

Engineered Wood Assn. (APA)

Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Assn. (HPVA)

2.2.4 Finishes

Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI)

Ceiling and Interior Systems Construction Assn. (CISCA)

Gypsum Assn. (GA)

Light Gauge Steel Engineers Assn. (LGSEA)

National Paint and Coatings Assn. (NPCA)

Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)

Steel Stud Manufacturers Assn. (SSMA)

Tile Council of America (TCA)

2.2.5 Others will specified by separate Task Order

Part 3 Execution

3.1 General

3.1.1 Employ experienced workers, knowledgeable and skilled in the means and methods of installation required. Provide Government with a copy of license prior to start of work.

3.1.2 Ensure materials and products critical to maintaining the construction schedule (critical path) are available for delivery to the work site at the time scheduled for their installation into the Work.

3.1.3 Coordinate weekly work schedule with CR and with the Facility Manager where facility is occupied. Provide minimum 5-working days advanced notification of activities impacting on-going facility operations and life-safety requirements.

3.2 Project Record Documents

3.2.1 Keep and maintain a Daily Log as the Work progresses.

3.2.1.1 Ensure record of change to drawings and specifications is accurate, complete in all details, and coordinated with other trades.

3.2.1.2 Ensure Daily Log is current prior to submission of each monthly payment request.

3.2.1.3 Note changes using red pen or pencil contrasting with document ink.

3.3 Testing

3.3.1 Verify that test procedures comply with requirements specified in the various technical sections.

3.3.2 Field Test:

3.3.2.1 Provide at least 3 working days prior notification of event date.

3.3.2.2 Upon request, make testing equipment available to the

Government for purpose of verifying results.

3.4 Noncompliance Notification

3.4.1 Provide corrective action, in a prompt and timely manner, upon receipt of

Government noncompliance notification. Government reserves the right to issue a suspension of work if Contractor fails or refuses to respond in a prompt and timely manner.

3.4.2 Removal of noncompliant work will not serve as basis of Contractor claim for time extension, additional cost or damages due to Government action.

3.5 Layout of the Work

3.5.1 Locate all reference points and lay work out in an accurate manner. Obtain accurate measurements of existing conditions at locations to receive new work.

3.5.2 To extent possible, verify accuracy and design compliance of shop fabricated products prior to shipment. Field modification of shop fabricated products is prohibited.

3.6 Inspections

3.6.1 Construction Progress

Inspect work in progress at each job site on a daily basis. Inspection of work will be inclusive of all trades working at the job site.

3.6.1.1 Ensure compliance with requirements critical to system function and operation prior to concealment actions to include but not limited to:

(a) Substructure – Foundation reinforcing and embeds

(b) Superstructure – Connections and alignment

(c) Utilities – Lines (plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, communication, other)

(d) Cutting and Patching – Connections between new and existing work.

(e) Miscellaneous Connections – Pull-out strength.

Provide CR with at least 3 working days prior notification of concealment actions.

3.6.1.2 Ensure required preliminary work has been completed in compliance with design requirements and manufacturer’s installation instructions. Ensure existing elements scheduled to receive new work are in physically sound condition, functional (for intended use) and in all ways satisfactory for receiving new work.

3.6.1.3 Examine materials, equipment and other components to ensure that they are acceptable, available in required quantity, conform to fabrication requirements or submitted data, and are properly stored. Verify products on hand have been approved.

3.6.1.4 Record deficiencies identified by CR, corrections made and obtain CR confirmation that corrections were made.

3.6.2 Pre-Final Inspection (Government option)

3.6.2.1 Inspection will be performed to determine if project is ready for a final inspection. All work will be subject to re-evaluation by Government representatives having a valid interest in the project.

3.6.2.2 Contractor will submit inspection request to CR at least 3 working days prior to requested inspection date. Project will be available for inspection for not less than 1 full working day. Inspection period may be extended if deemed in best interest of Government.

3.6.2.3 CR will provide Contractor a list of comments within 1 week following completion of event and notification if re-inspection is required.

3.6.2.4 Contractor will assist Government inspection effort. Areas will be unlocked, accessible, lighted and in a clean condition. Equipment will be made available, as required, to access concealed or difficult to reach areas. Equipment may include but not be limited to:

Ladders to access attics, roofs, and work installed above 6 feet height

Small hand tools (tape measure, level, screwdriver, pliers, and flashlights)

3.6.3 Final Acceptance Inspection

3.6.3.1 Inspection will be contingent upon satisfactory correction of deficiencies identified in the interim and pre-final inspections and upon completion of remaining work. The work site will be clean, in a state of good repair, and in compliance with contract closeout and FAR requirements.

3.6.3.2 CR will determine when project is considered ready for final inspection.

3.6.3.3 Government participants will not be restricted to pre-final inspection representatives.

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