NWWP92012100152 Attachment-2 (Specifications Vol-2).pdf

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME 2

WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE

KEY WEST, FLORIDA

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

Eskew+Dumez+Ripple Guidry Beazley Architects

A Joint Venture

January 9, 2004

Contract No. 50WCNA806042 Order No. 56WCNA101080

Associated Design Group McKee & Deville Consulting Engineers

TerraDesigns, Inc.

URS Group, Inc.

Atkins HF&G

Contractors will use the following Division 01 – General Requirements from Seed Project Statements of Work UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FROM THE

UNDERSIGNED CONTRACTING OFFICER:

Section Title Date of Section SOW

00911 PROJECT KICKOFF AND

DESIGN COMPLETION

05/02 ATFP for

NEX/COM

01140 WORK RESTRICTIONS 09/01 ATFP for

NEX/COM

01200 PRICE AND PAYMENT

PROCEDURES

09/98 ATFP for

NEX/COM

01310 ADMINISTRATIVE

REQUIREMENTS

09/01 ATFP for

NEX/COM

01321 NETWORK ANALYSIS

SCHEDULES

09/01 ATFP for

NEX/COM

01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 03/00 RPL ROOF, A-1004

* Submittal Register is Task Order Specific

01420 REFERENCES 12/98 RPL ROOF, A-1004

01450 QUALITY CONTROL 09/01 ATFP for

NEX/COM

01500 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

AND CONTROLS

10/01 ATFP for

NEX/COM

01525 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 09/01 ATFP for

NEX/COM

01571 ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY

CONTROLS

09/99 ATFP for

NEX/COM

01572 CONSTRUCTION AND

DEMOLITION WASTE

MANAGEMENT

10/01 RPL ROOF, A-1004

01575 TEMPORARY

ENVIRONMENTAL

CONTROLS

12/01 ATFP for

NEX/COM

01770 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES 09/00 RPL ROOF, A-1004

01781 OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE DATA

03/98 RPL ROOF, A-1004

JEAN C. TARLTON

CONTRACTING OFFICER

05/27/03

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE – WFO

KEY WEST, FLORIDA

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01450N

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL

04/03

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 in the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM A 880 (1995) Criteria for Use in Evaluation of

Testing Laboratories and Organizations for Examination and Inspection of Steel, Stainless Steel, and Related Alloys

ASTM C 1077 (2002) Laboratories Testing Concrete and

Concrete Aggregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for Laboratory Evaluation

ASTM D 3666 (2002) Minimum Requirements for Agencies

Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials

ASTM D 3740 (2001) Minimum Requirements for Agencies

Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction

ASTM E 329 (2002) Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or

Inspection of Materials Used in Construction

ASTM E 543 (2002) Agencies Performing Nondestructive

Testing

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (1996) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.2 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only or as otherwise designated. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the s ubmittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section

01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

Construction Quality Control (QC) Plan ; G

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Submit a Site/ Job Specific Construction QC Plan (annotation to current approved Mini Mac Quality Control Plan) within 20 calendar days after receipt of Notice of Award. This condi tion applies to Safety Plan update and environmental plan updates.

The QC Plan shall include a preliminary submittal of the list of definable features of work that shall cover the first 90 days of construction.

Submit the completed list of definable feat ures of work in conjunction with the Accepted Network Analysis Schedule, but prior to commencement of any of the associated work activities.

Acceptance by the Government of the QC Plan shall be considered to be "accepted as noted, resubmittal required" an d will be in effect only until the completed list of definable features of work is received and accepted. If the completed list of definable features of work and accepted network schedule is not received within the time indicated in the paragraph entitled "Baseline Network Analysis Schedule" of Section 01321N "Network Analysis Schedules," the QC Plan will become rejected and all work, except for the work authorized in the paragraph entitled "Pr eliminary Construction Work Authorized Prior to Acceptance," will stop.

1.3 INFORMATION FOR THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

All electronic submissions of QC documentation will be through the Web Based Construction Management (WebCM) system. Refer to the requirements of Section 01322 "Web Based Construction Management (WebCM)". The Contractor shall use the Daily Report forms that are available in WebCM. Other reports referenced below that are not contained in WebCM may be in formats customarily used by the Contractor, Testing Laboratories, etc. and will contain the information required by this specification. These "other reports" will also be submitted, as att achments to the Daily Reports, through WebCM.

EXCEPTION: FOR TECHNICAL SUBMITTALS REQUIRING AE REVIEW:

6 COPIES OF TECHNICAL SUBMITTALS SHALL BE SENT TO THE AE AT THE FOLLOWING

ADDRESS:

Eskew + Guidry Beazley Architects 300 Heymann Blvd.

Lafayette, LA 70505

Tel: 337.233.0614

1 COPY OF TECHNICAL SUBMITTALS TO THE ROICC OFFICE

Deliver the following to the Contracting Officer during Construction:

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a. Contractor Quality Control Report: Submit the report electr onically by 10:00 AM the next working day after each day that work is performed.

b. Contractor Production Report: Submit the report electronically by

10:00 AM the next working day after each day that work is performed

c. Preparatory Phase Checklist: Submit the report electronically in the same manner as the Contactor Quality Control Report. Original attached to the original Contractor Quality Control Report and 1 copy attached to each QC Report copy.

d. Initial Phase Checklist: Submit the report e lectronically in the same manner as the Contactor Quality Control Report. Original attached to the original Contractor Quality Control Report and 1 copy attached to each QC Report copy.

e. QC Specialist Reports: Submit the report electronically by 10:0 0

AM the next working day after each day that work is performed

f. Field Test Reports: Within 2 working days after the test is performed, submit the report as an electronic attachment to the Contactor Quality Control Report

g. Monthly Summary Report of Tests: Submit the report as an electronic attachment to the Contactor Quality Control Report

h. Testing Plan and Log: Submit the report as an electronic attachment to the Contactor Quality Control Report, at the end of each month

i. Rework Items List: Submit entries to this report daily, in the same manner as the Contractor Quality Control Report

j. QC Meeting Minutes: Within 2 working days after the test is performed, submit the report as an electronic attachment to the Contactor Quality Control Report

k. QC Certifications: As required by the paragraph entitled "QC

Certifications."

1.4 QC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Establish and maintain a QC program as described in this section. The QC program consists of a QC Organization, hereafter known as the QC Manager QC Plan(s), QC Plan Meeting(s), a Coordi nation and Mutual Understanding Meeting, QC meetings, three phases of control, submittal review and approval, testing, completion inspections, and QC certifications and documentation necessary to provide materials, equipment, workmanship, fabrication, construction and operations which comply with the requirements of this Contract. The QC program shall cover on -site and off-site work and shall be keyed to the work sequence. No construction work or testing may be performed unless the QC Manager is on the wo rk site. The QC Manager shall report to an officer of the firm and shall not be subordinate to the Project Superintendent or the Project Manager. The QC Manager, Project Superintendent and Project Manager must work together effectively. Although

SECTION 01450N Page 4 of 4 the Quality Control Manager is the primary individual responsible for quality control, all three individuals will be held responsible for the quality of work on the job. The project superintendent will be held responsible for the quality of production.

1.4.1

Not used.

1.4.2 Preliminary Construction Work Authorized Prior to Acceptance

The only construction work that is authorized to proceed prior to the acceptance of the QC Plan is mobilization of storage and office trailers, temporary utilities, and surveying.

1.4.3 Acceptance of the Construction Quality Control (QC) Plan

Acceptance of the QC Plan is required prior to the start of construction.

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to require changes in the QC Plan and operations as necessary, including removal of personnel, to ensure the specified quality of work. The Contracting Of ficer reserves the right to interview any member of the QC organization at any time in order to verify the submitted qualifications. All QC organization personnel shall be subject to acceptance by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may require the removal of any individual for non -compliance with quality requirements specified in the contract.

1.4.4 Notification of Changes

Notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of any proposed change, including changes in the QC organization person nel, a minimum of seven calendar days prior to a proposed change. Proposed changes shall be subject to acceptance by the Contracting Officer.

1.5 QC ORGANIZATION

1.5.1 QC Manager

1.5.1.1 Duties

Provide a QC Manager at the work site to implement and manage the QC program. The only duties and responsibilities of the QC Manager are to manage and implement the QC program on this contract. The QC Manager shall not be designated as the safety competent person as defined by EM 385-1-1.

The QC Manager is required to attend the Post Award Conference, design planning, design presentation and review meetings, Partnering Meetings, QC Plan Meetings, attend the Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meeting, conduct the QC meetings, perform the three phases of control except for those phases of control designated to be performed by QC specialists, perform submittal review and approval, ensure testing is per formed and provide QC certifications and documentation required in this contract. The QC Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the three phases of control and documentation performed by the QC specialists, Testing

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Laboratory personnel and any other inspection and testing personnel required by this Contract. The QC Manager is the manager of all QC Activities.

1.5.1.2 Qualifications

A graduate of a four year accredited college or university program in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or Buildin g Science, with a minimum of 10 years experience as a superintendent, QC Manager, project manager, project engineer or construction manager on similar size and type construction contracts which included the major trades that are part of this Contract. The individual shall have at least 2 years of the experience as a QC Manager. The individual must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1, and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance.

1.5.2.1

1.5.2.2

1.5.3 Construction Quality Management Training

In addition to the above experience and education requirements, the QC Manager shall have completed the course entitled "Construction Quality Management for Contractors." If the QC Manager does not have a curre nt certification, they shall obtain the CQM for Contractors course certification within 90 days of award. This course is periodically offered by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command and the Army Corps of Engineers.

Contact the Contracting Officer for information on the next scheduled available CQM Training Class. This one -day course is periodically offered in alternate months by : (1) the Maryland Chapter, Associated General Contractors (AGC), 410-321-7870; agcmd@aol.com and by (2) the Virginia Chapter, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), 703 -968-6205, joanna@abdva.org; mervin@abc.org. The training uses Army Corps of Engineers course content. The course is facilitated by instructors from Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division, Balti more District, and by instructors from the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Engineering Field Activity Chesapeake.

1.5.4 Alternate QC Manager Duties and Qualifications

Designate an alternate for the QC Managers at the work site to serve in the event of the designated QC Manager's absence. The period of absence may not exceed two weeks at one time, and not more than 30 workdays during a calendar year. The qualification requirements for the Alternate QC Managers shall be the same as for the principle QC managers.

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1.5.5 Assistant QC Manager Duties and Qualifications

Provide an assistant to the QC Manager at the work site to perform the three phases of control, perform submittal review, ensure testing is perf ormed, and prepare QC certifications and documentation required by this Contract.

The qualification requirements for the Assistant QC Manager shall be the same as the QC Manager. The individual must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1, and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance.

1.5.6 QC Specialists Duties and Qualifications

Provide a separate QC specialist at the work site for each of the areas of responsibilities, specified below, who shall assist and report to the QC Manager and who may perform production related duties but must be allowed sufficient time to perform their assigned quality control duties. QC specialists are required to attend the Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meeting, QC meetings, and be physically present at the construction site to perform the three phases of control and prepare doc umentation for each definable feature of work in their area of responsibility at the frequency specified below:

Qualification/Experience Area of in Area of Responsibility Responsibility Frequency

Roofing Manufacturer's Installation and Full time Technical Representative/ testing of roofing During Roof 5 years minimum systems, Section Installation 07536

Diesel Electric Technical Section 16230 Minimum 3 times Manufacturer's during instal - Representative/5 years lation and minimum testing

1.5.7 Registered Fire Protection Engineer

The U.S. Registered Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) shall be an independent third party hired directly by the prime construction contractor as an integral part of the prime construction contractor's Quality Control Organization. This U.S. Registered FPE shall have no business relationships (owner, partner, operating officer, distributor, salesman, or technical representative) with any subcontractors involved with this project; or wit h any fire protection equipment device manufacturers, suppliers or installers for any such equipment provided as part of this project. This U.S.

Registered FPE shall be responsible for review, approval, and coordination of all fire protection system material submittals, calculations, shop drawings, etc.

1.5.8 Submittal Reviewers Duties and Qualifications

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1.5.9 QC Administrative Assistant

Provide an Administrative Assistant at the work site until the work has b een accepted. The primary duty shall be to assist the Project QC Manager in processing and maintaining files for submittals, preparing and publishing reports and meeting minutes. After primary duties are accomplished, other duties may be assigned provided the duties do not interfere with primary duties.

1.5.10 Underwater QC Team

1.6 QUALITY CONTROL (QC) PLANS

1.6.1

1.6.1.1

1.6.2

1.6.2.1 Requirements

Provide, for acceptance by the Contracting Officer, a Construction QC plan submitted in a 3-ring binder with pages numbered sequentially that covers both on-site and off-site work and includes the following:

a. A table of contents listing the major sections identified with tabs in the following order:

I. QC ORGANIZATION

II. NAMES AND QUALIFICATIONS

III. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY OF QC PERSONNEL

IV. OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

V. APPOINTMENT LETTERS

VI. SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES AND INITIAL SUBMITTAL REGISTER

VII. TESTING LABORATORY INFORMATION

VIII. TESTING PLAN AND LOG

IX. PROCEDURES TO COMPLETE REWORK ITEMS

X. DOCUMENTATION PROCEDURES

XI. LIST OF DEFINABLE FEATURES

XII. PROCEDURES FOR PERFORMING THE THREE PHASES OF CONTROL

XIII. PERSONNEL MATRIX

XIV. PROCEDURES FOR COMPLETION INSPECTION

b. A chart showing the QC organizational structure.

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c. Names and qualifications, in resume format, for each person i n the QC organization. Include the CQM for Construction course certifications for the QC Manager and Alternate QC Manager as required by the paragraphs entitled "Construction Quality Management Training" and "Alternate QC Manager Duties and Qualifications".

d. Duties, responsibilities and authorities of each person in the QC organization.

e. A listing of outside organizations such as, architectural and consulting engineering firms that will be employed by the Contractor and a description of the service s these firms will provide.

f. Letters signed by an officer of the firm appointing the QC Manager and Alternate QC Manager and stating that they are responsible for implementing and managing the QC program as described in this contract. Include in this letter the responsibility of the QC Manager and Alternate QC Manager to implement and manage the three phases of quality control, and their authority to stop work which is not in compliance with the contract. The QC Manager shall issue letters of direction to the Assistant QC Manager and all other QC specialists outlining their duties, authorities, and responsibilities. Copies of the letters shall be included in the QC plan.

g. Procedures for reviewing, approving and managing submittals.

Provide the name(s) of the person(s) in the QC organization authorized to review and certify submittals prior to approval.

Provide the initial submittal of the Submittal Register as specified in section entitled "Submittal Procedures."

h. Testing laboratory information required by the paragraphs entitled

"Accreditation Requirements" or "Construction Materials Testing Laboratory Requirements", as applicable.

i. A Testing Plan and Log that includes the tests required, referenced by the specification paragraph number re quiring the test, the frequency, and the person responsible for each test.

j. Procedures to identify, record, track and complete rework items.

k. Documentation procedures, including proposed report formats.

l. List of definable features of work. A definable feature of work

(DFOW) is a task, which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has the same control requirements and work crews. The list shall be cross-referenced to the contractor's Construction Schedule and the specification sections. For projects requiring a Progress Chart, the list of definable features of work shall include but not be limited to all items of work on the schedule. For projects requiring a Network Analysis Schedule, the list of definable features of work shall include but not be limited to all critical path activities.

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(1) Include all activities for which this specification requires QC specialists or Specialty Inspection Personnel, and the following specific definable features of work:

m. Procedures for Performing the Three Phases of Control. For each

DFOW, provide the DFOW's Preparatory and Initial Phase Checklists.

Each list shall include a breakdown of quality checks that will be used when performing the quality control functions, inspections, and tests required by the contract documents. The Preparatory and Initial Phases and meetings shall be conducted with a view towards obtaining quality construction by planning ahead and identifying potential problems for each definable feature of work.

n. A personnel matrix showing for each section of the specification who will review and approve submittals, who will perform and document the three phases of control, and who will perform and document the testing.

o. Procedures for Identifying and Documenting the Completion

Inspection process. Include in these procedures the responsible party for punch out inspection, prefinal inspection, and final acceptance inspection.

1.7 QC PLAN MEETINGS

1.7.1

1.7.2 QC Plan Meeting

Prior to submission of the QC Plan, The QC Manager will meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss the QC plan requirements of this Contract.

The purpose of this meeting is to develop a mutual understanding of the Construction QC plan requirements prior to plan development and submission and to agree on the Contractor's list of definable features of work (DFOW's).

1.8 COORDINATION AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING MEETING

After submission of the QC Plan, and prior to the start of construction, the QC Manager will meet with the Contracting Off icer to present the QC program required by this Contract. The purpose of this meeting is to develop a mutual understanding of the QC details, including documentation, administration for on-site and off-site work, and the coordination of the Contractor's management, production and QC personnel. At the meeting, the Contractor will be required to explain in detail how three phases of control will be implemented for each definable feature of work. As a minimum, the Contractor's personnel required to attend s hall include an officer of the firm, the project manager, project superintendent, QC Manager, Alternate QC Manager, Assistant QC Manager, QC specialists, A/E, and subcontractor representatives. Each subcontractor who will be assigned QC responsibilities shall have a principal of the firm at the meeting. Minutes

SECTION 01450N Page 10 of 10 of the meeting will be prepared by the QC Manager and signed by the Contractor, the A/E and the Contracting Officer. A copy of the signed minutes shall be provided to all attendees by the Contract or. Repeat the coordination and mutual understanding meeting when a new QC Manager is appointed.

Provide a room acceptable to the Contracting Officer for the one day meeting. The room shall be equipped with VCR and monitor equipment, overhead projector and a write-on charts. Submit for Contracting Officer approval the location, date and agenda for this meeting.

1.9

1.10 QC MEETINGS

After the start of construction, the QC Manager shall conduct weekly QC meetings at the work site with the project superintendent and QC specialists. The QC Manager shall prepare the minutes of the meeting and provide a copy to the Contracting Officer within 2 working days after the meeting. The Contracting Officer may attend these meetings. The QC Manager shall notify the Contracting Officer at least 48 hours in advance of each meeting. As a minimum, the following shall be a ccomplished at each meeting:

a. Review the minutes of the previous meeting;

b. Review the schedule and the status of work:

(1) Work or testing accomplished since last meeting

(2) Rework items identified since last meeting

(3) Rework items completed since last meeting;

c. Review the status of submittals:

(1) Submittals reviewed and approved since last meeting

(2) Submittals required in the near future;

d. Review the work to be accomplished in the next week and documentation required:

(1) Establish completion dates for rework items

(2) Update the schedule showing planned and actual dates of the preparatory, initial and follow-up phases, including testing and any other inspection required by this contract

(3) Discuss construction methods and the approach that will be used to provide quality construction by planning ahead and identifying potential problems for each definable feature of work

(4) Discuss status of off-site work or testing

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(5) Documentation required;

(6) Discuss upcoming Activity Hazard Analyses:

e. Resolve QC and production problems:

(1) Assist in resolving Request for Information issues; and

f. Address items that may require revising the QC plan:

(1) Changes in QC organization personnel

(2) Changes in procedures;

g. Review health and safety plan

1.11 THREE PHASES OF CONTROL

The Three Phases of Control shall adequately cover both on -site and off-site work and shall include the following for each definable feature of work.

1.11.1 Preparatory Phase

Notify the Contracting Officer at least 2 work days in advance of each preparatory phase. This phase shall include a meeting conducted by the QC Manager and attended by the QC specialists, the superintendent, and the foreman responsible for the definable feature. D ocument the results of the preparatory phase actions in the daily Contractor Quality Control Report and in the Preparatory Phase Checklist. Perform the following prior to beginning work on each definable feature of work:

a. Review each paragraph of the applicable specification sections;

b. Review the Contract drawings;

c. Verify that appropriate shop drawings and submittals for materials and equipment have been submitted and approved. Verify receipt of approved factory test results, when required;

d. Review the testing plan and ensure that provisions have been made to provide the required QC testing;

e. Examine the work area to ensure that the required preliminary work has been completed;

f. Examine the required materials, equipment and sample work to ensure that they are on hand and conform to the approved shop drawings and submitted data;

g. Discuss construction methods, construction tolerances, workmanship standards, and the approach that will be used to provide quality construction by planning ahead and identifying potential problems for each definable feature of work, and;

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h. Review the safety plan and appropriate activity hazard analysis to ensure that applicable safety requirements are met, and that required Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are submitted.

1.11.2 Initial Phase

Notify the Contracting Officer at least 2 work days in advance of each initial phase. When construction crews are ready to start work on a definable feature of work, conduct the initial phase with the QC Specialists, the superintendent, and the foreman responsible for that definable feature of work. Observe the initial segment of the definable feature of work to ensure that the work complies with Contract requirements.

Document the results of the initial phase in the daily Contractor Quality Control Report and in the Initial Phase Checklist. Repeat the initial phase for each new crew to work on-site, or when acceptable levels of specified quality are not being met. Perform the following for each definable feature of work:

a. Establish the quality of workmanship required;

b. Resolve conflicts;

c. Ensure that testing is performed by the approved laboratory, and

d. Check work procedures for compliance with the Safety Plan and the appropriate activity hazard analysis to ensure that applicable safety requirements are met.

1.11.3 Follow-Up Phase

Perform the following for on-going work daily, or more frequently as necessary until the completion of each definable feature of work and document in the daily Contractor Quality Control Report:

a. Ensure the work is in compliance with Contract requirements;

b. Maintain the quality of workmanship required;

c. Ensure that testing is performed by the approved laboratory;

d. Ensure that rework items are being corrected; and

e. Perform safety inspections.

1.11.4 Additional Preparatory and Initial Phases

Additional Preparatory and Initial Phases shall be conducted on the same definable features of work if the quality of on -going work is unacceptable, if there are changes in the applicable QC organization, if there a re changes in the on-site production supervision or work crew, if work on a definable feature is resumed after substantial period of inactivity, or if other problems develop.

1.11.5 Notification of Three Phases of Control for Off -Site Work

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Notify the Contracting Officer at least two weeks prior to the start of the preparatory and initial phases.

1.12 SUBMITTAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL

Procedures for submission, review and approval of submittals are described in section entitled "Submittal Procedures."

1.13 TESTING

Except as stated otherwise in the specification sections, pe rform sampling and testing required under this Contract.

1.13.1 Accreditation Requirements

Construction materials testing laboratories performing work for Navy construction contracts will be required to submit the following:

a. A copy of the Certificate of Accreditation and Scope of

Accreditation by an acceptable laboratory accreditation authority.

Construction materials testing laboratories performing work for Navy construction contracts must be accredited by one of the laboratory accreditation authorities. The laboratory's scope of accreditation must include the ASTM standards listed in the paragraph titled "Construction Materials Testing Laboratory Requirements" as appropriate to the testing field. The policy applies to the specific laboratory pe rforming the actual testing, not just the "Corporate Office".

1.13.2 Construction Materials Testing Laboratory Requirements

Provide an independent construction materials testing laboratory [or establish a laboratory accredited by an acceptable laborato ry accreditation authority to perform sampling and tests required by this Contract. Testing laboratories that have obtained accreditation by an acceptable laboratory accreditation authority listed in the paragraph entitled "Laboratory Accreditation Authorities" submit to the Contracting Officer, a copy of the Certificate of Accreditation and Scope of Accreditation. The scope of the laboratory's accreditation shall include the test methods required by the Contract. For testing laboratories that have not ye t obtained accreditation by an acceptable laboratory accreditation authority listed in the paragraph entitled "Laboratory Accreditation Authorities" submit an acknowledgment letter from one of the laboratory accreditation authorities indicating that the application for accreditation has been received and the accreditation process has started, and submit to the Contracting Officer for approval, certified statements, signed by an official of the testing laboratory attesting that the proposed laboratory, meets or conforms to the ASTM standards listed below as appropriate to the testing field.

a. Laboratories engaged in testing of construction materials shall meet the requirements of ASTM E 329.

b. Laboratories engaged in testing of concrete and concrete agg regates shall meet the requirements of ASTM C 1077.

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c. Laboratories engaged in testing of bituminous paving materials shall meet the requirements of ASTM D 3666.

d. Laboratories engaged in testing of soil and rock, as used in engineering design and construction, shall meet the requirements of

ASTM D 3740.

e. Laboratories engaged in inspection and testing of steel, stainless steel, and related alloys will be evaluated according to ASTM A 880.

f. Laboratories engaged in nondestructive testing (NDT) sh all meet the requirements of ASTM E 543.

g. Laboratories engaged in Hazardous Materials Testing shall meet the requirements of OSHA and EPA.

1.13.3 Laboratory Accreditation Authorities

Laboratory Accreditation Authorities are the Nation al Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) program, ICBO Evaluation Service, Inc.

(ICBO ES), the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) program, the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) (Approval authority for WABO is limited to projects within Washington State), and the Washington Area Council of Engineering Laborator ies (WACEL) (Approval authority by WACEL is limited to projects within the Chesapeake Division and Public Works Center Washington geographical area).

Furnish to the Contracting Officer, a copy of the Certificate of Accreditation and Scope of Accreditation . The scope of the laboratory's accreditation shall include the test methods required by the Contract.

1.13.4 Capability Check

The Contracting Officer retains the right to check laboratory equipment in the proposed laboratory and the laboratory techni cian's testing procedures, techniques, and other items pertinent to testing, for compliance with the standards set forth in this Contract.

1.13.5 Test Results

Cite applicable Contract requirements, tests or analytical procedures used.

Provide actual results and include a statement that the item tested or analyzed conforms or fails to conform to specified requirements. If the item fails to conform, notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

Conspicuously stamp the cover sheet for each report in large red letters "CONFORMS" or "DOES NOT CONFORM" to the specification requirements, whichever is applicable. Test results shall be signed by a testing laboratory representative authorized to sign certified test reports.

Furnish the signed reports, certifica tions, and other documentation to the Contracting Officer via the QC Manager. Furnish a summary report of field tests at the end of each month. Attach a copy of the summary report to the last daily Contractor Quality Control Report of each month.

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1.13.6 Test Reports and Monthly Summary Report of Tests

The QC Manager shall furnish the signed reports, certifications, and a summary report of field tests at the end of each month to the Contracting Officer. Attach a copy of the summary report to the last daily Contractor Quality Control Report of each month.

1.14 QC CERTIFICATIONS

1.14.1 Design Quality Control Report Certification

1.14.2 Contractor Quality Control Report Certification

Each Contractor Quality Control Report shall contain the following statement: "On behalf of the Contractor, I certify that this report is complete and correct and equipment and material used and work performed during this reporting period is in compliance with the contract drawings and specifications to the best of my knowledge, except as noted i n this report."

1.14.3 Invoice Certification

Furnish a certificate to the Contracting Officer with each payment request, signed by the QC Manager, attesting that the Design documents, and as -built drawings are current, coordinated and attesting that the work for which payment is requested, including design submittals and stored material, is in compliance with contract requirements.

1.14.4 Completion Certification

Upon completion of work under this Contract, the QC Manager shall furnish a certificate to the Contracting Officer attes ting that "the work has been completed, inspected, tested and is in compliance with the Contract."

1.15 COMPLETION INSPECTIONS

1.15.1 Punch-Out Inspection

Near the completion of all work or any increment thereof established by a completion time stated in the Contract Clause entitled "Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work," or stated elsewhere in the specifications, the QC Manager shall conduct an inspection of the work and develop a "punch list" of items which do not conform to the approv ed drawings and specifications. Include in the punch list any remaining items on the "Rework Items List" which were not corrected prior to the Punch -Out Inspection. The punch list shall include the estimated date by which the deficiencies will be corrected. A copy of the punch list shall be provided to the Contracting Officer. The QC Manager or staff shall make follow -on inspections to ascertain that all deficiencies have been corrected. Once this is accomplished the Contractor shall notify the Governm ent that the facility is ready for the Government "Pre -Final Inspection."

1.15.2 Pre-Final Inspection

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The Government will perform this 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. The QC Manager shall ensure that all items on this list are corrected prior to notifying the Government that a "Final" inspection with the customer can be scheduled. Any items noted on the "Pre-Final" inspection shall be corrected in timely manner and shall be accomplished before the contract completion date for the work or any particular increment thereof if the project is divided into increments by separate completion dates.

1.15.3 Final Acceptance Inspection

The QC Manager, the superintendent or other primary contractor management personnel, and the Contracting Officer's representative will be in attendance at this inspection. Additional Government personnel may be in attendance. The final acceptance inspection will be formally scheduled by the Contracting Officer based upon results of the "Pre -Final Inspection".

Notice shall be given to the Contracting Officer at least 14 days prior to the final inspection stating that all specific items previously ide ntified to the Contractor as being unacceptable, along with all the 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 entitled "Inspection of Construction." When the Contracting Of ficer takes possession of partially completed work, it will be in accordance with Contract Clause "Use and Possession Prior to Completion".

1.16 DOCUMENTATION

Maintain current and complete records of on -site and off-site QC program operations and activities. The Contractor sh all submit all documentation per Section 01322 "Web Based Construction Management (WebCM)".

1.16.1

1.16.2 Contractor Production Report

Reports are required for each day that work is performed and shall accompany the submission of be attached to the Contr actor Quality Control Report prepared for the same day. This requirement shall commence at the beginning of the construction phase of work and continue through final completion of the contract. Account for each calendar day throughout the life of the Contract. The reporting of work shall be identified by terminology consistent with the construction schedule. Contractor Production Reports are to be prepared, signed and dated by the project superintendent and shall contain the following information:

a. Date of report, report number, name of contractor, Contract number, title and location of Contract and superintendent present.

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b. Weather conditions in the morning and in the afternoon including maximum and minimum temperatures.

c. Identify work performed by corresponding Schedule Activity No., PC#, Modification No., etc.

d. A list of Contractor and subcontractor personnel on the work site, their trades, employer, work location, description of work performed, hours worked by trade, daily total work ho urs on work site this date (incl hours on continuation sheets), and total work hours from start of construction.

e. A list of job safety actions taken and safety inspections conducted. Indicate that safety requirements have been met including the results on the following:

(1) Was a job safety meeting held this date? (If YES, attach a copy of the meeting minutes.)

(2) Were there any lost time accidents this date? (If YES, attach a copy of the completed OSHA report.)

(3) Was crane/manlift/trenching/scaffold/hv electrical/high work/hazmat work done? (If YES, attach a statement or checklist showing inspection performed.)

(4) Was hazardous material/waste released into the environment?

(If YES, attach a description of incident and proposed action.)

f. Identify Schedule Activity No. related to safety action and list safety actions taken today and safety inspections conducted.

g. Identify Schedule Activity No., Submittal # and list equipment/material received each day that is incorporated into the job.

h. Identify Schedule Activity No., Owner and list construction and plant equipment on the work site including the number of hours used.

i. Include a "remarks" section in this report which will contain pertinent information including directions receiv ed, problems encountered during construction, work progress and delays, conflicts or errors in the drawings or specifications, field changes, safety hazards encountered, instructions given and corrective actions taken, delays encountered and a record of visitors to the work site. For each remark given, identify the Schedule Activity No. that is associated with the remark.

1.16.2.1 Contractor Production Report (Continuation Sheet)

Additional space required to contain daily information on the Contractor Production Report will be placed on its Continuation Sheet(s). An unlimited number of Continuation Sheets may be added as necessary and attached to the Production Report.

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1.16.3 Contractor Quality Control Report

Reports are required for each day that work is performed, including design work and for every seven consecutive ca lendar days of no-work and on the last day of a no-work period. Account for each calendar day throughout the life of the Contract. The reporting of work shall be identified by terminology consistent with the construction schedule. Contractor Quality Control Reports are to be prepared, signed and dated by the Project QC Manager and shall contain the following information:

a. Date of report, report number, Contract Number, and Contract Title.

b. Indicate if Preparatory Phase work was performed today (Y es/No checkboxes).

c. If Preparatory Phase work was performed today (including on -site and off-site work), identify its Schedule Activity No. and Definable Feature of Work. The Index # is a cross reference to the Preparatory Phase Checklist. An example of the Index # is: 0025 - P01, where "0025" is the Contractor Quality Control Report Number, "P" indicates Preparatory Phase, and "01" is the Preparatory Phase Checklist number(s) for this date. Each entry in this section must be accompanied with a corresponding Preparatory Phase Checklist.

d. Indicate if Initial Phase work was performed today (Yes/No checkboxes).

e. If Initial Phase work was performed today (including on -site and off-site work), identify its Schedule Activity No. and Definable Feature of Work. The Index # is a cross reference to the Initial Phase Checklist. An example of the Index # is: 0025 -I01, where "0025" is the Contractor Quality Control Report Number, "I" indicates Initial Phase, and "01" is the Initial Phase Checklist number(s) for this date. Each entry in this section must b e accompanied with a corresponding Initial Phase Checklist.

f. Results of the Follow-up Phase inspections held today (including on-site and off-site work), including Schedule Activity No., the location of the definable feature of work, Specification Sect ions, etc. Indicate in the report for this definable feature of work that the work complies with the Contract as approved in the Initial Phase, work complies with safety requirements, and that required testing has been performed and include a list of who performed the tests.

g. List the rework items identified, but not corrected by close of business; along with its associated Schedule Activity Number.

h. List the rework items corrected from the rework items list along with the corrective action taken and its associated Sc hedule Activity Number.

i. Include a "remarks" section in this report which will contain pertinent information including directions received, quality control problem areas, deviations from the QC plan, construction deficiencies encountered, QC meetings h eld, acknowledgement that

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For each remark given, identify the Schedule Activity No. that is associated with the remark.

j. Contractor Quality Control Report certification, signature and date.

1.16.3.1 Contractor Quality Control Report (Continuation Sheet)

Additional space required to contain daily information on the Contractor Quality Control Report will be placed on its Continuation Sheet(s). An unlimited number of Continuation Sheets may be added as necessary and attached to the Contractor Quality Control Report.

1.16.4 Preparatory Phase Checklist

Each Definable Feature of Work that is in the Preparatory Phase shall h ave this checklist filled out for it. The checklist shall be identified by terminology consistent with the construction schedule. This checklist shall accompany the submission of the Contractor Quality Control Report of the same date.

a. Specification Section, date of report, and Contract number shall be filled out. Duplicate this information in the header of the second page of the report.

b. Definable Feature of Work, Schedule Activity No. and Index # entry and format will match entry in the Preparatory Phase section of the Contractor Quality Control Report. Duplicate this information in the header of the second page of the report.

c. Personnel Present: Indicate the number of hours of advance notice that was given to the Government Representative and indicate (Yes/No checkboxes) whether or not the Government Rep was notified.

Indicate the Names of Preparatory Phase Meeting attendees, their position and company/government they are with.

d. Submittals: Indicate if submittals have been approved (Yes/No checkboxes), if no indicate what has not been submitted. Are materials on hand (Yes/No checkboxes) and if not, what items are missing. Check delivered material/equipment against approved submittals and comment as required.

e. Material Storage: Indicate if materials/equip ment is stored properly (Yes/No checkboxes) and if not, what action is/was taken.

f. Specifications: Review and comment on Specification Paragraphs that describe the material/equipment, procedure for accomplishing the work and clarify any differences.

g. Preliminary Work & Permits: Ensure preliminary work is in accordance with the contract documents and necessary permits are on file, if not, describe the action taken.

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h. Testing: Identify who performs tests, the frequency, and where tests are to occur. Review the testing plan, report abnormalities, and if the test facilities have been approved.

i. Safety: Indicate if the activity hazard analysis has been approved

(Yes/No checkboxes) and comment on the review of the applicable portions of the EM 385-1-1.

j. Meeting Comments: Note comments and remarks during the Preparatory

Phase Meeting that was not addressed in previous sections of this checklist.

k. Other Items or Remarks: Note any other remarks or items that were a result of the Preparatory Phase.

l. QC Manager will sign and date the checklist.

1.16.5 Initial Phase Checklist

Each Definable Feature of Work that is in the Initial Phase shall have this checklist filled out for it. The checklist shall be ident ified by terminology consistent with the construction schedule. This checklist shall accompany the submission of the Contractor Quality Control Report of the same date.

a. Specification Section, date of report, and Contract number shall be entered.

b. Definable Feature of Work, Schedule Activity No. and Index # entry and format will match entry in the Initial Phase section of the Contractor Quality Control Report.

c. Personnel Present: Indicate the number of hours of advance notice that was given to the Government Representative and indicate (Yes/No checkboxes) whether or not the Government Rep was notified.

Indicate the Names of Initial Phase Meeting attendees, their position and company/government they are with.

d. Procedure Compliance: Comment on compliance with procedures identified at Preparatory Phase of Control and assurance that work is in accordance with plans, specifications and submittals.

e. Preliminary Work: Ensure preliminary work being placed is in compliance and if not, what action is/was taken.

f. Workmanship: Identify where initial work is located; if a sample panel is required (Yes/No checkboxes); is the initial work the sample (Yes/No checkboxes); and if Yes, describe the panel location and precautions taken to preserve the sample.

g. Resolution: Comment on any differences and the resolutions reached.

h. Check Safety: Comment on the safety review of the job conditions.

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i. Other: Note any other remarks or items that were a result of the Initial Phase.

j. QC Manager will sign and date the checklist.

1.16.6 Quality Control Validation

Establish and maintain the following in a series of 3 ring binders. Binders shall be divided and tabbed as shown below. These binders shall be readily available to the Government's Quality Assurance Team during all business hours.

a. All completed Preparatory and Initial Phase Checklists, arranged by specification section.

b. All milestone inspections , arranged by Activity/Event Number.

c. A current up-to-date copy of the Testing and Plan Log with supporting field test reports, arranged by specification section.

d. Copies of all contract modifications, arranged in numerical order.

Also include documentation that modified work was accomplished.

e. A current up-to-date copy of the Rework Items List.

f. Maintain up-to-date copies of all punch lists issued by the QC Staff on the Contractor and Sub-Contractors and all punch lists issued by the Government.

1.16.7 Reports from the QC Specialist(s)

Reports are required for each day that work is performed in their area of responsibility. QC specialist reports shall include the same documentation requirements as the Contractor Quality Control Report for their area of responsibility.