UFGS 01 45 00.00 20 Quality Control.pdf

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UNI FI ED FACI LI TI ES GUI DE SPECI FI CATI ONS

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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QUALITY CONTROL

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 INFORMATION FOR THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

1.4 QC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

1.4.1 Commissioning

1.4.2 Acceptance of the Construction Quality Control (QC) Plan

1.4.3 Preliminary Construction Work Authorized Prior to Acceptance

1.4.4 Notification of Changes

1.4.5 Special Inspections

1.5 QC ORGANIZATION

1.5.1 QC Manager

1.5.1.1 Duties

1.5.1.2 Qualifications

1.5.2 Lead Commissioning Specialist (CxC)

1.5.3 Construction Quality Management Training

1.5.4 Alternate QC Manager Duties and Qualifications

1.5.5 Assistant QC Manager Duties and Qualifications

1.5.6 QC Specialists Duties and Qualifications

1.5.7 Special Inspector [Special Inspector of Record]

1.5.8 Registered Fire Protection Engineer

1.5.9 Submittal Reviewer[s] Duties and Qualifications

1.5.10 Underwater QC Team

1.5.11 QC for [Secure Space][Controlled Area][Sound Rated] Perimeter

Construction

1.5.11.1 Periodic (Follow-Up Phase) Inspections

1.5.11.2 Preliminary Inspection

1.5.11.3 Acceptance Testing for Sound Attenuation

1.5.11.4 Acceptance Testing for Electronic Security Systems

1.5.11.5 Final Inspection

1.6 QUALITY CONTROL (QC) PLAN

1.6.1 Construction Quality Control (QC) Plan

1.6.1.1 Requirements

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1.7 COORDINATION AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING MEETING

1.7.1 Purpose

1.7.2 Coordination of Activities

1.7.3 Attendees

1.8 QC MEETINGS

1.9 THREE PHASES OF CONTROL

1.9.1 Preparatory Phase

1.9.2 Initial Phase

1.9.3 Follow-Up Phase

1.9.4 Additional Preparatory and Initial Phases

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

1.10 SUBMITTAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL

1.11 TESTING

1.11.1 Accreditation Requirements

1.11.2 Laboratory Accreditation Authorities

1.11.3 Capability Check

1.11.4 Test Results

1.11.5 Test Reports and Monthly Summary Report of Tests

1.12 QC CERTIFICATIONS

1.12.1 CQC Report Certification

1.12.2 Invoice Certification

1.12.3 Completion Certification

1.13 COMPLETION INSPECTIONS

1.13.1 Punch-Out Inspection

1.13.2 Pre-Final Inspection

1.13.3 Final Acceptance Inspection

1.14 DOCUMENTATION

1.14.1 Construction Documentation

1.14.2 Quality Control Validation

1.14.3 Reports from the QC Specialist(s)

1.14.4 Testing Plan and Log

1.14.5 Rework Items List

1.14.6 As-Built Drawings

1.15 NOTIFICATION ON NON-COMPLIANCE

1.16 CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) MANAGEMENT PLAN

1.16.1 Requirements During Construction

1.16.1.1 Control Measures

1.16.1.2 Moisture Contamination

1.16.2 Requirements after Construction

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

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QUALITY CONTROL

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NOTE: Thi s gui de speci f i cat i on cover s t he pr epar at i on and use of Desi gn- Bi d- Bui l d ( DBB) Qual i t y Cont r ol . Thi s gui de speci f i cat i on wi l l nor mal l y be used f or Cat egor y One and Cat egor y Two pr oj ect s. I t may be al so used f or smal l er , compl ex pr oj ect s at t he di scr et i on of t he Gover nment . Thi s sect i on r equi r es speci f i c edi t i ng of t he QC r equi r ement s. Thi s sect i on, as edi t ed, must be r evi ewed and appr oved by t he Admi ni st er i ng ROI CC Of f i ce pr i or t o t he 100 per cent desi gn submi ssi on.

Adher e t o UFC 1-300-02 Uni f i ed Faci l i t i es Gui de Speci f i cat i ons ( UFGS) For mat St andar d when edi t i ng t hi s gui de speci f i cat i on or pr epar i ng new pr oj ect speci f i cat i on sect i ons. Edi t t hi s gui de speci f i cat i on f or pr oj ect speci f i c r equi r ement s by addi ng, del et i ng, or r evi s i ng t ext . For br acket ed i t ems, choose appl i cabl e i t em( s) or i nser t appr opr i at e i nf or mat i on.

Remove i nf or mat i on and r equi r ement s not r equi r ed i n r espect i ve pr oj ect , whet her or not br acket s ar e present.

Comment s, suggest i ons and r ecommended changes f or t hi s gui de speci f i cat i on ar e wel come and shoul d be submi t t ed as a Criteria Change Request (CCR) .

NOTE: When t hi s speci f i cat i on i s used, i t wi l l be i n conj unct i on wi t h Sect i on 01 32 16. 00 20 SMALL PROJECT CONSTRUCTI ON PROGRESS SCHEDULES, or

01 32 17. 00 20 COST- LOADED NETWORK ANALYSI S

SCHEDULES ( NAS) .

Addi t i onal QC r equi r ement s may be i ncl uded i n addi t i onal sect i ons of t he pr oj ect . Some of t he sect i ons t hat i ncl ude QC r equi r ement s ar e: Sect i on

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09 97 13. 15 LOW VOC POLYSULFI DE I NTERI OR COATI NG OF

WELDED STEEL PETROLEUM FUEL TANKS, Sect i on

09 97 13. 17 THREE COAT EPOXY I NTERI OR COATI NG OF

WELDED STEEL PETROLEUM FUEL TANKS, Sect i on

09 97 13. 16 I NTERI OR COATI NG OF WELDED STEEL WATER

TANKS, and Sect i on 09 97 13. 27 HI GH PERFORMANCE

COATI NG FOR STEEL STRUCTURES.

NOTE: Two opt i ons f or t he QC Manager dut i es have been i ncor por at ed i nt o t hi s gui de speci f i cat i on.

The f i r st opt i on al l ows t he QC Manager t o per f or m pr oduct i on r el at ed dut i es and t he second opt i on does not . Bot h opt i ons can i ncl ude t he use of QC Speci al i st s r esponsi bl e f or per f or mi ng QC f or speci f i c ar eas of wor k and f or a speci f i ed f r equency. Speci f y QC Speci al i st s f or t hose ar eas of wor k t hat ar e of suf f i c i ent compl exi t y or s i ze t o j ust i f y t he expense.

Det er mi ne whet her a f ul l t i me QC Manager i s j ust i f i ed or desi gnat e t he QC Manager as t he Pr oj ect Super i nt endent , i . e. t o act i n a dual r ol e. Ref er t o Sect i on 01 91 00. 15 20 TOTAL BUI LDI NG COMMI SSI ONI NG f or Commi ssi oni ng r equi r ement s. I f t he QC Manager and Pr oj ect Super i nt endent posi t i ons ar e bei ng f i l l ed as a dual r ol e, t hat per son must not be ut i l i zed as t he Lead Commi ssi oni ng Speci al i st ( CxC) f or pr oj ect s wher e t he Commi ssi oni ng Pr ovi der i s a sub- cont r act or t o t he Const r uct i on Cont r act or .

Consider:

a. Desi gn and compl exi t y of pr oj ect .

b. Locat i on of pr oj ect .

c. Cost and t ype of Cont r act .

d. Char act er i st i cs of ar ea const r uct i on l abor market.

e. Amount and t ype of of f - s i t e f abr i cat i on.

f . Dur at i on of pr oj ect .

When r equi r i ng t he use of a Regi st er ed Pr of essi onal Engi neer / Ar chi t ect or a gr aduat e Engi neer / Ar chi t ect f or t he QC Manager or QC Speci al i st ( s) , keep i n mi nd t he addi t i onal cost . The over - speci f y i ng of exper t i se f or QC per sonnel shoul d be avoi ded.

NOTE: Thi s sect i on has an at t achment ( t i t l ed Cont r act or Pr oduct i on Repor t ) t hat can be downl oaded at: http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs/forms-graphics-tables

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NOTE: Faci l i t y mai nt enance t r ai ni ng has been r el ocat ed t o Sect i on 01 78 24. 00 20 FACI LI TY

ELECTRONI C OPERATI ON AND MAI NTENANCE SUPPORT

I NFORMATI ON ( eOMSI ) .

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

NOTE: Thi s par agr aph i s used t o l i s t t he publ i cat i ons c i t ed i n t he t ext of t he gui de speci f i cat i on. The publ i cat i ons ar e r ef er r ed t o i n t he t ext by basi c desi gnat i on onl y and l i s t ed i n t hi s par agr aph by or gani zat i on, desi gnat i on, dat e, and t i t l e.

Use t he Ref er ence Wi zar d' s Check Ref er ence f eat ur e when you add a Ref er ence I dent i f i er ( RI D) out si de of t he Sect i on' s Ref er ence Ar t i c l e t o aut omat i cal l y pl ace t he r ef er ence i n t he Ref er ence Ar t i c l e. Al so use t he Ref er ence Wi zar d' s Check Ref er ence f eat ur e t o updat e t he i ssue dat es.

Ref er ences not used i n t he t ext wi l l aut omat i cal l y be del et ed f r om t hi s sect i on of t he pr oj ect speci f i cat i on when you choose t o r econci l e r ef er ences i n t he publ i sh pr i nt pr ocess.

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 OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING

ENGINEERS (ASHRAE)

ASHRAE 52.2 (2017) Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM D6245 (2012) Using Indoor Carbon Dioxide Concentrations to Evaluate Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation

ASTM D6345 (2010) Standard Guide for Selection of Methods for Active, Integrative Sampling of Volatile Organic Compounds in Air

ASTM E90 (2009; R2016) Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements

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SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS' NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

(SMACNA)

ANSI/SMACNA 008 (2007) IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction, 2nd Edition

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.2 SUBMITTALS

NOTE: Revi ew Submi t t al Descr i pt i on ( SD) def i ni t i ons i n Sect i on 01 33 00 SUBMI TTAL PROCEDURES and edi t t he f ol l owi ng l i s t , and cor r espondi ng submi t t al i t ems i n t he t ext , t o r ef l ect onl y t he submi t t al s r equi r ed f or t he pr oj ect . The Gui de Speci f i cat i on t echni cal edi t or s have cl assi f i ed t hose i t ems t hat r equi r e Gover nment appr oval , due t o t hei r compl exi t y or cr i t i cal i t y, wi t h a " G" . Gener al l y, ot her submi t t al i t ems can be r evi ewed by t he Cont r act or ' s Qual i t y Cont r ol Syst em. Onl y add a “ G” t o an i t em i f t he submi t t al i s suf f i c i ent l y i mpor t ant or compl ex i n cont ext of t he pr oj ect .

For Ar my pr oj ect s, f i l l i n t he empt y br acket s f ol l owi ng t he " G" c l assi f i cat i on, wi t h a code of up t o t hr ee char act er s t o i ndi cat e t he appr ovi ng aut hor i t y. Codes f or Ar my pr oj ect s usi ng t he Resi dent Management Syst em ( RMS) ar e: " AE" f or Ar chi t ect - Engi neer ; " DO" f or Di st r i ct Of f i ce ( Engi neer i ng Di v i s i on or ot her or gani zat i on i n t he Di st r i ct Of f i ce) ; " AO" f or Ar ea Of f i ce; " RO" f or Resi dent Of f i ce; and " PO" f or Pr oj ect Of f i ce. Codes f ol l owi ng t he " G" t ypi cal l y ar e not used f or Navy, Ai r For ce, and NASA pr oj ect s.

The " S" c l assi f i cat i on i ndi cat es submi t t al s r equi r ed as pr oof of compl i ance f or sust ai nabi l i t y Gui di ng Pr i nci pl es Val i dat i on or Thi r d Par t y Cer t i f i cat i on and as descr i bed i n Sect i on 01 33 00 SUBMI TTAL

PROCEDURES.

Choose t he f i r st br acket ed i t em f or Navy, Ai r For ce, and NASA pr oj ect s, or choose t he second br acket ed i t em f or Ar my pr oj ect s.

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are [for Contractor Quality Control approval.][for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.] Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

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NOTE: For pr oj ect s i n t he NAVFAC PAC Ar ea of Oper at i on, and f or t he submi t t al ( s) i dent i f i ed as SD- 01 Pr econst r uct i on Submi t t al s, sel ect t he " G" desi gnat i on r equi r i ng Gover nment appr oval f or Const r uct i on Qual i t y Cont r ol ( QC) Pl an; Remove t he " G" desi gnat i on f or I ndoor Ai r Qual i t y ( I AQ) Management Pl an.

Construction Quality Control (QC) Plan ; G[, [_____]]

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan ; G[, [_____]]

NOTE: I ncl ude t he f ol l owi ng submi t t al when r equi r ed by Sect i on 01 33 29 SUSTAI NABI LI TY REQUI REMENTS AND REPORTI NG, I AQ r equi r ement s.

[ Final IAQ Management Plan ; S

] 1.3 INFORMATION FOR THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

Prior to commencing work on construction, the Contractor can obtain a single copy set of the current report forms from the Contracting Officer.

The report forms will consist of the Contractor Production Report, Contractor Production Report (Continuation Sheet), Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Report, CQC Report (Continuation Sheet), Preparatory Phase Checklist, Initial Phase Checklist, Rework Items List, and Testing Plan and Log.

Deliver the following to the Contracting Officer during Construction:

NOTE: Del et e t he r equi r ement f or QC Speci al i st r epor t s when QC Speci al i st s ar e not speci f i ed.

a. CQC Report: [Submit the report electronically] [Mail or hand-carry the original (wet signatures) [and one copy ][and [_____] copies]] by 10:00 AM the next working day after each day that work is performed and for every seven consecutive calendar days of no-work.

b. Contractor Production Report: [Submit the report electronically by 10:00 AM the next working day after each day that work is performed and for every seven consecutive calendar days of no-work.][Mail or hand-carry the original (wet signatures) [and one copy][and [_____] copies] by 10:00 AM the next working day after each day that work is performed and for every seven consecutive calendar days of no-work, attached to the CQC Report.]

c. Preparatory Phase Checklist: [Submit the report electronically in the same manner as the CQC Report for each Preparatory Phase held.][Original attached to the original CQC Report and one copy attached to each QC Report copy.]

d. Initial Phase Checklist: [Submit the report electronically in the same manner as the CQC Report for each Initial Phase held.][Original

SECTION 01 45 00.00 20 Page 7 attached to the original CQC Report and one copy attached to each QC Report copy.]

[ e. QC Specialist Reports:[ Submit the report electronically by 10:00 AM the next working day after each day that work is performed.][ Mail or hand-carry the original (wet signatures) [and one copy][and [_____] copies] by 10:00 AM the next working day after each day that work is performed.]

] f. Field Test Reports: [Within two working days after the test is performed, submit the report as an electronic attachment to the CQC Report.][Mail or hand-carry the original within two working days after the test is performed, attached to the original CQC Report and one copy attached to each QC Report copy.]

g. Monthly Summary Report of Tests: [Submit the report as an electronic attachment to the CQC Report at the end of each month.][Mail or hand-carry the original attached to the last QC Report of the month.]

h. Testing Plan and Log: [Submit the report as an electronic attachment to the CQC Report, at the end of each month. Provide a copy of the final Testing Plan and Log to the preparer of the Operation & Maintenance (O&M) documentation.][Mail or hand-carry the original attached to the last CQC Report of each month and one copy attached to each CQC Report copy. Provide a copy of the final Testing Plan and Log to the preparer of the Operation & Maintenance (O&M) documentation.]

i. Rework Items List: [Submit lists containing new entries daily, in the same manner as the CQC Report.][Mail or hand-carry the original attached to the last CQC Report of each month and one copy attached to each CQC Report copy.]

j. CQC Meeting Minutes: [Within two working days after the meeting is held, submit the report as an electronic attachment to the CQC Report.][Mail or hand-carry the original within two working days after the meeting is held, attached to the original CQC Report and one copy attached to each CQC Report copy.]

k. QC Certifications: As required by the paragraph QC CERTIFICATIONS.

[ l. Special Inspection Report: Submit the Special Inspection reports, in the same manner as the CQC Report.

] 1.4 QC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Establish and maintain a QC program as described in this section. This QC program is a key element in meeting the objectives of NAVFAC Commissioning. The QC program consists of a QC Organization, QC Plan, QC Plan Meeting(s), a Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meeting, QC meetings, three phases of control, submittal review and approval, testing, completion inspections, QC certifications,[ independent Special Inspections in accordance with Section 01 45 35 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS,] and documentation necessary to provide materials, equipment, workmanship, fabrication, construction and operations which comply with the requirements of this Contract. The QC program must cover on-site and off-site work and be keyed to the work sequence. No construction work or testing may be performed unless the QC Manager is on the work site. The QC Manager must report to an officer of the firm and not be subordinate to

SECTION 01 45 00.00 20 Page 8 the Project Superintendent or the Project Manager. The QC Manager, Project Superintendent and Project Manager must work together effectively. Although the QC Manager is the primary individual responsible for quality control, all individuals will be held responsible for the quality of work on the job.

[ 1.4.1 Commissioning

NOTE: Ret ai n t hi s par agr aph when Commi ssi oni ng Pr ovi der i s a sub- cont r act or t o t he Const r uct i on Cont r act or . Coor di nat e wi t h Sect i on 01 91 00. 15 20

TOTAL BUI LDI NG COMMI SSI ONI NG.

Commissioning (Cx) is a systematic process of ensuring that all building systems meet the requirements and perform interactively according to the Contract. The QC Program is a key in supporting the objectives of the Cx process, specifically to coordinate, document, and verify compliance with contract requirements. Refer to commissioning requirements in Section

01 91 00.15 20 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING.

] 1.4.2 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 Officer 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 are 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.

1.4.3 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.

1.4.4 Notification of Changes

Notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of any proposed changes in the QC Plan or changes to the QC organization personnel, a minimum of 10 work days prior to a proposed change. Proposed changes are subject to acceptance by the Contracting Officer.

[ 1.4.5 Special Inspections

NOTE: Speci al I nspect i ons ar e r equi r ed f or al l pr oj ect s except t he f ol l owi ng per I BC:

1. Const r uct i on of a mi nor nat ur e as det er mi ned by t he desi gner of r ecor d. Wher e r enovat i on const r uct i on does not al t er exi st i ng gr avi t y or l at er al l oad r esi st i ng syst em, woul d const i t ut e const r uct i on t hat i s mi nor i n nat ur e.

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2. Ut i l i t y and mi scel l aneous Gr oup U occupanci es t hat ar e accessor i es t o a r esi dent i al occupancy.

3. Por t i ons of st r uct ur es desi gned and const r uct ed i n accor dance wi t h t he col d- f or med st eel l i ght - f r ame const r uct i on pr ovi s i ons of Sect i on 2211 of I BC or t he convent i onal l i ght - f r ame const r uct i on pr ovi s i ons of Sect i on 2308 of I BC.

Perform all required Special Inspections per Section 01 45 35 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS, the statement of Special Inspections and the Schedule of Special Inspections.

] 1.5 QC ORGANIZATION

NOTE: Qual i f i cat i ons of member s of t he QC or gani zat i on must be appr oved by t he Admi ni st er i ng FEAD/ ROI CC Of f i ce and i ncor por at e i nput . The Pr oj ect Manager must submi t t o t he FEAD/ ROI CC a copy of t he Gener al Descr i pt i on of t he wor k wi t h t he pr oposed qual i f i cat i ons of member s of t he QC or gani zat i on when r equest i ng appr oval .

1.5.1 QC Manager

1.5.1.1 Duties

NOTE: Consul t wi t h Const r uct i on Of f i ce t o det er mi ne i f QC Manager may ser ve as SSHO based on compl exi t y of pr oj ect . Sel ect t he second br acket ed i t em al l owi ng Pr oj ect Super i nt endent dut i es f or r out i ne pr oj ect s. Sel ect t he t hi r d br acket ed i t em al l owi ng no ot her dut i es f or l ar ge or compl ex pr oj ect s.

Remove t he br acket ed phr ases r ef er r i ng t o QC Speci al i st s when none ar e speci f i ed.

Use t he br acket ed sent ence f or t he QC manager t o be r esponsi bl e f or coor di nat i ng t he Speci al I nspect i on Act i v i t i es when a Speci al I nspect or of Recor d i s not r equi r ed f or t he pr oj ect .

Coor di nat e t he l ast br acket ed sent ence wi t h par agr aph QC FOR [ SECURE SPACE] [ CONTROLLED AREA] [ SOUND RATED] PERI METER CONSTRUCTI ON of t hi s specification.

Provide a QC Manager at the work site to implement and manage the QC program[, and to serve as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) as detailed in Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS]. [In addition to implementing and managing the QC program, the QC Manager may perform the duties of Project Superintendent. ][The only duties and

SECTION 01 45 00.00 20 Page 10 responsibilities of the QC Manager are to manage and implement the QC program on this Contract. ]The QC Manager is required to attend the partnering meetings, QC Plan Meetings, 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 performed 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 laboratory personnel and any other inspection and testing personnel required by this Contract. The QC Manager is the manager of all QC activities. The QC manager is responsible for notifying the [Special Inspector][Special Inspector of Record] of activities which require their review.[ The QC manager is responsible for coordinating the Special Inspection activities, see paragraph QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER, in Section 01 45 35 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS.][ The QC manager is responsible for the quality control for [Secure Space][Controlled Area][Sound Rated] perimeter construction.]

1.5.1.2 Qualifications

NOTE: DOR/ Desi gn Manager / Pr oj ect manager wi l l consul t wi t h t he const r uct i on cont r act i ng of f i ce t o ensur e t he pr oper qual i f i cat i ons as wel l as UFGS ar e sel ect ed t o sui t t he pr oj ect .

For Cat egor y One and Two pr oj ect s al ong wi t h sel ect ed smal l er , compl ex pr oj ect s ut i l i ze SECTI ON 01 45 00. 00 20 QUALI TY CONTROL. Sel ect and edi t t he f i r st set of br acket ed sent ences f or r out i ne pr oj ect s. Sel ect and edi t t he second gr oup of br acket ed sent ences f or l ar ge or compl ex pr oj ect s.

For qual i f i cat i ons i n excess of opt i ons l i s t ed, consul t t he Admi ni st er i ng const r uct i on cont r act i ng office.

For smal l const r uct i on pr oj ect s and r epai r or mai nt enance wor k ut i l i ze SECTI ON 01 45 00. 10 20 QUALI TY CONTROL FOR MI NOR CONSTRUCTI ON. The QC Manager qual i f i cat i ons ar e l ess r est r i ct i ve.

[ An individual with a minimum of [5][10] years combined experience in the following positions: Project 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 must have at least two years 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, safety compliance, and sustainability. ]

[ 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 Building Science, with a minimum of 10 years experience as a Project 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

SECTION 01 45 00.00 20 Page 11 must have at least two years 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, safety compliance, and sustainability. ]

[ 1.5.2 Lead Commissioning Specialist (CxC)

NOTE: Ret ai n t hi s par agr aph when t he Commi ssi oni ng Pr ovi der i s a sub- cont r act or t o t he Const r uct i on Contractor.

Provide the Lead Commissioning Specialist (CxC) as key person for the commissioning requirements in Section 01 91 00.15.20 TOTAL BUILDING

COMMISSIONING.

] 1.5.3 Construction Quality Management Training

In addition to the above experience and education requirements, the QC Manager must have completed the course entitled "Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors." If the QC Manager does not have a current certification, they must 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 class.

1.5.4 Alternate QC Manager Duties and Qualifications

Designate an alternate for the QC Manager 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 Manager must be the same as for the QC Manager.

[ 1.5.5 Assistant QC Manager Duties and Qualifications

NOTE: Thi s opt i on wi l l r ar el y be used. Consi der speci f y i ng an Assi st ant QC Manager onl y i f t hi s i s a l abor i nt ensi ve pr oj ect , a ver y compl ex pr oj ect , a pr oj ect wi t h mul t i pl e wor k s i t es, or a pr oj ect wher e shi f t s ar e wor ked. Sel ect t he f i r st opt i on i n most cases. Sel ect and edi t t he second opt i on when t he pr oj ect i nvol ves shi f t wor k. Sel ect t he qual i f i cat i ons f r om t he QC Manager opt i ons.

NOTE: Del et e t he wor ds " Assi st ant QC Manager " t hr oughout t hi s sect i on when t hi s par agr aph i s not used.

[ Provide an assistant to the QC Manager at the work site to perform the three phases of control, perform submittal review, ensure testing is performed, and prepare QC certifications and documentation required by this Contract. The qualification requirements for the Assistant QC

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Manager must be [FILL IN BASED ON NATURE AND COMPLEXITY OF JOB]. 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. ]

[ Provide an assistant to the QC Manager at the work site to perform the three phases of control, perform submittal review, ensure testing is performed, and prepare QC certifications and documentation required by this Contract. The Assistant QC Manager must be on the work site during supplemental work shifts [beyond the regular shift] and perform the duties of the QC Manager during such supplemental shift work. The qualification requirements for the Assistant QC Manager must be [FILL IN BASED ON NATURE AND COMPLEXITY OF JOB]. 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

NOTE: Onl y speci f y QC Speci al i st s f or t hose ar eas of wor k of suf f i c i ent compl exi t y or s i ze wher e a speci al i st i s r equi r ed t o suppl ement t he QC Manager . The r equi r ement f or a QC Speci al i st must be i ncl uded i n Par t 3 of t he t echni cal sect i on of t he speci f i cat i on wer e a QC Speci al i st i s needed.

The use of Regi st er ed Pr of essi onal Engi neer s or Ar chi t ect s f or QC Speci al i st s may be al l owed i n speci al cases, but onl y af t er consul t at i on wi t h and appr oval by t he Admi ni st er i ng FEAD/ ROI CC Of f i ce.

I ndi cat e t he speci f i c t i me and f r equency when t he QC Speci al i st must be on t he si t e.

NOTE: Del et e t he wor ds " QC Speci al i st s" t hr oughout t hi s sect i on when t hi s par agr aph i s not used.

Provide a separate QC Specialist at the work site for each of the areas of responsibilities, specified in Part 3, Execution, of the technical sections, who must assist and report to the QC Manager and who [may perform production related duties but must be allowed sufficient time to perform][must have no duties other than] 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 documentation for each definable feature of work in their area of responsibility[ at the frequency specified below].

NOTE: The f ol l owi ng ar e exampl es of QC Speci al i st s dut i es and qual i f i cat i ons:

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Qual i f i cat i on/ Exper i ence i n Ar ea of Responsi bi l i t y

Ar ea of Responsi bi l i t y Frequency

Roof i ng Manuf act ur er ' s Technical Repr esent at i ve/ f i ve year s minimum

I nst al l at i on and t est i ng of r oof i ng syst ems, Sect i on 07 53 23

ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE-DIENE-MONOMER

ROOFING

Ful l t i me

Mechani cal I nspect or , I nt er nat i onal Code Counci l ( I CC) Cer t i f i ed/ f i ve year s minimum

I nst al l at i on and t est i ng of boi l er s, Sect i on

23 52 49. 00 20 STEAM

BOI LERS AND EQUI PMENT

( 500, 000 - 18, 000, 000

BTU/HR)

Mi ni mum t hr ee t i mes a week dur i ng i nst al l at i on and f ul l t i me dur i ng t est i ng

] 1.5.7 Special Inspector [Special Inspector of Record]

NOTE: Thi s par agr aph i s r equi r ed i f pr oj ect i nvol ves st r uct ur al or f i r e pr ot ect i on.

NOTE: The Speci al I nspect or of Recor d i s r equi r ed f or t he f ol l owi ng pr oj ect condi t i ons:

1) Sei smi c Desi gn Cat egor y D, E or F; and assi gned t o Ri sk Cat I I I , I V or V.

2) Sei smi c Desi gn Cat egor y D, E or F; and wi t h a hei ght gr eat er t han 22860 mm 75 f eet .

3) Sei smi c Desi gn Cat egor y E, assi gned t o Ri sk Cat egor y I or I I and t he bui l di ng i s gr eat er t han t wo st or i es above gr ade pl ane.

4) Nomi nal desi gn wi nd speed i n excess of 49 m/ sec 110 mph; and assi gned t o Ri sk Cat I I I , I V or V.

5) Nomi nal desi gn wi nd speed i n excess of 49 m/ sec 110 mph; and wi t h a hei ght gr eat er t han 22860 mm75 f t .

The Special Inspector (SI) [Special Inspector of Record (SIOR)] must be an independent third party hired directly by the Prime Contractor. The SI [SIOR] must not be a company employee of the Contractor or any

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Sub-Contractor performing the work to be inspected. The qualifications of the SI [SIOR] are defined in Section 01 45 35 SPECIAL INSPECTION.

[ 1.5.8 Registered Fire Protection Engineer

NOTE: For pr oj ect s admi ni st er ed by NAVFAC PAC Di vi s i on, i ncl ude t he ser vi ces of a U. S. Regi st er ed Fi r e Pr ot ect i on Engi neer f or r evi ew and appr oval of al l f i r e pr ot ect i on submi t t al s. For NAVFAC LANT pr oj ect s r et ai n t he r equi r ement i f appl i cabl e.

The U.S. Registered Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) must be an independent third party hired directly by the Prime Contractor as an integral part of the Prime Contractor's Quality Control Organization. This FPE must have no business relationships (owner, partner, operating officer, distributor, salesman, or technical representative) with any subcontractors involved with this project, or with any fire protection equipment device manufacturers, suppliers or installers for any such equipment provided as part of this project. This FPE is responsible for review, approval, and coordination of all fire protection system material submittals, calculations, shop drawings, etc.

][ 1.5.9 Submittal Reviewer[s] Duties and Qualifications

NOTE: Edi t as appr opr i at e. Sel ect t hi s par agr aph al ong wi t h one of t he t hr ee opt i ons avai l abl e when submi t t al r evi ewer s ar e desi r ed t o assi st t he QC Manager . Consul t wi t h t he Admi ni st er i ng FEAD/ ROI CC Of f i ce on whi ch opt i on t o use. Ret ai n phr ase " CxC" when Commi ssi oni ng Pr ovi der i s a sub- cont r act or t o t he Const r uct i on Cont r act or .

Provide [a] Submittal Reviewer[s], other than the QC Manager[ or CxC], qualified in the discipline[s] being reviewed, to review and certify that the submittals meet the requirements of this Contract prior to certification or approval by the QC Manager.

NOTE: Sel ect t hi s br acket ed phr ase f or r out i ne projects.

[ Each submittal must be reviewed by an individual with 10 years of construction experience.

NOTE: Sel ect t hi s br acket ed phr ase f or l ar ge or compl ex pr oj ect s.

[ Each submittal must be reviewed by a registered architect or professional engineer.

NOTE: Sel ect and edi t t hi s br acket ed gr oup of

SECTION 01 45 00.00 20 Page 15 phr ases and t abl e f or pr oj ect s wher e [ a] submi t t al r evi ewer ( s) of speci f i c di sci pl i ne f or cer t ai n speci f i cat i on sect i ons or submi t t al s ar e needed.

NOTE: The f ol l owi ng ar e exampl es of Submi t t al Revi ewer qual i f i cat i on, dut i es and exper i ence.

Qual i f i cat i on / Exper i ence i n

Submi t t al Di sci pl i ne

Submi t t al s t o be r evi ewed:

Spec Sect i on No Submittal

Regi st er ed Mechani cal Engineer

Di vi s i on 22 & 23 All

Regi st er ed St r uct ur al Fabr i cat i on Engi neer , (P.E.)

Section 05 12 00

STRUCTURAL

STEEL

Dr awi ngs Er ect i on Plan

Cer t i f i ed I ndust r i al Hygi eni st ( CI H) / Comprehensive pr act i ce wi t h f i ve year s exper i ence i n asbestos

Section 02 82 00

ASBESTOS

REMEDIATION

Asbest os Hazar d Abat ement Pl an

[ Each of the following submittals must be reviewed by [an] individual[s] meeting the qualifications/experience specified below:

Qualification / Experience in Submittal Discipline

Submittals to be reviewed:

Section No Submittal

] ][ 1.5.10 Underwater QC Team

NOTE: Thi s par agr aph t o be used onl y when t he i nspect i on of under wat er wor k i s r equi r ed.

Provide Underwater QC (UWQC) Team at the work site to perform underwater surveillance and inspection for the Contractor. The UWQC Team divers must have current commercial diver's license, with a minimum of five (5) years experience with underwater inspection. The personnel make up of the UWQC

SECTION 01 45 00.00 20 Page 16 team must comply with EM 385-1-1 , OSHA and local requirements for Contract diving operations. Comply with all the applicable safety requirements of EM 385-1-1 , OSHA and local requirements for Contract diving operations.

The UWQC lead diver must be thoroughly familiar with the design plans and specifications to sufficiently understand the engineering aspects of the underwater construction and to be able to recognize and document potential problem areas such as improperly constructed or defective areas. Provide all necessary equipment to conduct surveillance and inspection services, including diver's equipment, dive boat, communication equipment, and photographic/video equipment. Diver(s) must be equipped to maintain two-way communication with QC personnel during diving operations. Prepare and submit a report including photographs and/or videos with the QC report after each dive. Frequency of underwater surveillance and inspection will be [_____] during installation and including final inspection. The UWQC Team must be an independent third party hired directly by the Prime Contractor, and must have no involvement with the design, preparation of Contract, or installation of work.

][ 1.5.11 QC for [Secure Space][Controlled Area][Sound Rated] Perimeter Construction

NOTE: Use t hi s par agr aph f or wal l , cei l i ng and door assembl i es when separ at i on assembl i es ar e r equi r ed by DoD Uni f i ed Faci l i t i es Cr i t er i a ( UFC) or by " I C Tech Spec – f or I CD/ I CS 705" f or t he per i met er of secur e spaces.

Choose t he name of t he space i n t he br acket s and coor di nat e wi t h t he dr awi ngs; t ypi cal l y use ei t her " Secur e Space" or " Cont r ol l ed Ar ea. " Use " sound r at ed" f or spaces t hat do not have t o meet " I C Tech Spec – f or I CD/ I CS 705. " Do not i dent i f y spaces as a SCI F or SAPF on cont r act document s.

Choose t he br acket ed opt i on t o coor di nat e i nspect i ons wi t h appoi nt ed Si t e Secur i t y Manager ( SSM) when assembl i es ar e r equi r ed t o meet " I C Tech Spec – f or I CD/ I CS 705" .

Coor di nat e t hese r equi r ement s wi t h Sect i on 09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD and Sect i on 08 34 73 SOUND CONTROL DOOR

ASSEMBLIES.

I ncl ude opt i ons f or el ect r oni c secur i t y syst ems, man- bar i nst al l at i on, i nspect i on por t s, and TEMPEST count er measur es when t hese el ement s ar e i ncl uded i n t he pr oj ect .

1.5.11.1 Periodic (Follow-Up Phase) Inspections

Once construction begins, perform periodic inspections of [Secure Space] [Controlled Area] [Sound Rated Area] identified in the contract drawings at least once every two weeks. Increase frequency to weekly inspections within 30 days of planned acceptance testing.[ Coordinate periodic inspections with the appointed government Site Security Manager (SSM) responsible for ensuring the assembly meets the requirements for

SECTION 01 45 00.00 20 Page 17 accreditation.] Inspections must verify that construction and materials comply with the contract documents, the description of the assembly in the ASTM E90 Factory Report for acoustical testing, and the approved submittals. Focus inspections on the construction of the sound rated assemblies, perimeter penetrations, perimeter doors, [electronic security system] [man-bar installation,][ inspection ports,][ and TEMPEST countermeasures]. Document periodic inspections in Daily QC Reports.

1.5.11.2 Preliminary Inspection

The Government and QC Manager will perform a joint preliminary inspection of the [Secure Space] [Controlled Area] [Sound Rated Area] after construction of the assembly is complete to verify compliance with the design requirements and other contract documents. The Contracting Officer's Representative[ and the appointed government SSM] will participate in the preliminary inspection. Provide the Contracting Officer a minimum [14] [_____] calendar days notification in advance of the preliminary inspection.

As a result of the preliminary inspection, prepare a [Secure Space] [Controlled Area] [Sound Rated Area] punch list with deficiencies identified. Include with the punch list the estimated date by which the deficiencies will be corrected. Document the preliminary inspection in the Daily QC Report and attach the punch list. Notify the Contacting Officer's Representative when deficiencies are corrected. Deficiencies from the Preliminary Inspection must be corrected prior to scheduling the Final Acceptance Inspection.

1.5.11.3 Acceptance Testing for Sound Attenuation

NOTE: Coor di nat e r equi r ement s i n t hi s par agr aph wi t h Sect i on 09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD and Sect i on

08 34 73 SOUND CONTROL DOOR ASSEMBLI ES.

Perform acceptance testing for sound transmission loss of sound rated door assemblies as required in Section 08 34 73 SOUND CONTROL DOOR ASSEMBLIES and Section 09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD for sound rated assemblies. Acceptance testing must be performed during the preliminary inspection. The Contracting Officer's Representative[ and the appointed government SSM] must witness acceptance testing. Deficiencies identified during acceptance testing must be included in the [Secure Space] [Controlled Area] [Sound Rated Area] punch list and corrected prior to the final acceptance inspection.

1.5.11.4 Acceptance Testing for Electronic Security Systems

NOTE: Coor di nat e r equi r ement s i n t hi s par agr aph wi t h Sect i on 09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD, Sect i on 08 34 73 SOUND CONTROL DOOR ASSEMBLI ES, Sect i on 28 08 10 ELECTRONI C SECURI TY SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE TESTI NG and Section 28 10 05 ELECTRONI C SECURI TY SYSTEMS ( ESS) .

Perform acceptance testing for Electronic Security Systems in accordance with Section 28 08 10 ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE TESTING.

Acceptance testing must be performed during the preliminary inspection.

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The Contracting Officer's Representative[ and the appointed government SSM] must witness acceptance testing. Deficiencies identified during acceptance testing must be included in the [Secure Space] [Controlled Area] [Sound Rated Area] punch list and corrected prior to the Final Inspection.

1.5.11.5 Final Inspection

Perform a final inspection of the [Secure Space] [Controlled Area] [Sound Rated Area] after required testing has been successfully completed as part of the preliminary inspection and all punch list items corrected. Testing is not permitted during the final inspection. QC Manager and Superintendent must attend the final inspection and Government attendees will include the Contracting Officer's Representative[ and appointed government SSM]. Request a final inspection by the Contracting Officer a minimum of 14 calendar days in advance.

] 1.6 QUALITY CONTROL (QC) PLAN

1.6.1 Construction Quality Control (QC) Plan

NOTE: For pr oj ect s i n t he NAVFAC PAC Ar ea of Oper at i on, sel ect t he second set of br acket s.

[Submit a Construction QC Plan prior to start of construction.] [Submit a Construction QC Plan within 30 calendar days of Contract Award. The Accepted QC plan is required prior to start of construction.]

1.6.1.1 Requirements

Provide a Construction QC Plan, prior to start of construction, that includes a table of contents, with major sections identified, with pages numbered sequentially, and that documents the proposed methods and responsibilities for accomplishing quality control during the construction of the project:

a. QC ORGANIZATION: A chart showing the QC organizational structure.

b. NAMES AND QUALIFICATIONS: Names and qualifications, in resume format, for each person in the QC organization. Include the CQM for Contractors course certifications for the QC Manager and Alternate QC Manager as required by the paragraphs CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT TRAINING and ALTERNATE QC MANAGER DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS.

c. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY OF QC PERSONNEL: Duties, responsibilities, and authorities of each person in the QC organization.

d. OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS: A listing of outside organizations, such as architectural and consulting engineering firms, that will be employed by the Contractor and a description of the services these firms will provide.

e. APPOINTMENT LETTERS: 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

SECTION 01 45 00.00 20 Page 19 of the QC Manager and Alternate QC Manager to implement and manage the three phases of control, and their authority to stop work which is not in compliance with the Contract. Letters of direction are to be issued by the QC Manager to [the Assistant QC Manager and ]all other QC Specialists outlining their duties, authorities, and responsibilities. Include copies of the letters in the QC Plan.

f. SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES AND INITIAL SUBMITTAL REGISTER: 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 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES.

g. TESTING LABORATORY INFORMATION: Testing laboratory information required by the paragraphs ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS, as applicable.

h. TESTING PLAN AND LOG: A Testing Plan and Log that includes the tests required, referenced by the specification paragraph number requiring the test, the frequency, and the person responsible for each test.

i. PROCEDURES TO COMPLETE REWORK ITEMS: Procedures to identify, record, track, and complete rework items.

NOTE: Edi t l ast sent ence as appr opr i at e.

j. LIST OF DEFINABLE FEATURES: A Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) is a task that is separate and distinct from other tasks and has control requirements and work crews unique to that task. A DFOW is identified by different trades or disciplines and is an item or activity on the construction schedule. Include in the list of DFOWs, but not be limited to, all critical path activities on the NAS. Include all activities for which this specification requires QC Specialists or specialty inspection personnel. Provide separate DFOWs in the Network Analysis Schedule for each [design development stage and ]submittal package.

k. PROCEDURES FOR PERFORMING THE THREE PHASES OF CONTROL: Identify procedures used to ensure the three phases of control to manage the quality on this project. For each DFOW, a Preparatory and Initial phase checklist will be filled out during the Preparatory and Initial phase meetings. Conduct the Preparatory and Initial Phases and meetings with a view towards obtaining quality construction by planning ahead and identifying potential problems for each DFOW.

NOTE: Cont act t he Admi ni st er i ng FEAD/ ROI CC Of f i ce t o det er mi ne i f t he f ol l owi ng f our par agr aphs ar e appl i cabl e t o t he pr oj ect and edi t accor di ngl y.

Gener al l y a per sonnel mat r i x i s onl y r equi r ed f or ext r emel y l ar ge pr oj ect s l i ke hospi t al s.

l. PERSONNEL MATRIX: [Not Applicable][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.]

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m. PROCEDURES FOR COMPLETION INSPECTION: [Not Applicable][Procedures for identifying and documenting the completion inspection process.

Include in these procedures the responsible party for punch out inspection, pre-final inspection, and final acceptance inspection.]

n. TRAINING PROCEDURES AND TRAINING LOG: [Not Applicable][Procedures for coordinating and documenting the training of personnel required by the Contract.]

o. ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL CERTIFICATIONS LOG: Procedures for coordinating, tracking and documenting all certifications on subcontractors, testing laboratories, suppliers, personnel, etc. QC Manager will ensure that certifications are current, appropriate for the work being performed, and will not lapse during any period of the contract that the work is being performed.

1.7 COORDINATION AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING MEETING

After submission of the QC Plan, and prior to Government approval and the start of construction, the QC Manager will meet with the Contracting Officer to present the QC program required by this Contract. When a new QC Manager is appointed, the coordination and mutual understanding meeting must be repeated.

1.7.1 Purpose

NOTE: Edi t as appr opr i at e. I ncl ude br acket ed phr ase f or Cx and l i ne i t em f or Cx when Commi ssi oni ng Pr ovi der i s a sub- cont r act or t o t he Const r uct i on Cont r act or .

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, design intent, [Cx in accordance with Section 01 91 00.15 20 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING,] environmental requirements and procedures, coordination of activities to be performed,[ Special Inspections,] 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 DFOW, as well as how each DFOW will be affected by each management plan or requirement as listed below:

a. Waste Management Plan.

b. IAQ Management Plan.

c. Procedures for noise and acoustics management.

d. Environmental Protection Plan.

e. Environmental regulatory requirements.

[ f. Cx Plan requirements in accordance with Section 01 91 00.15 20 TOTAL

BUILDING COMMISSIONING.

][ g. Special Inspections.

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] 1.7.2 Coordination of Activities

Coordinate activities included in various sections to assure efficient and orderly installation of each component. Coordinate operations included under different sections that are dependent on each other for proper installation and operation. Schedule construction operations with consideration for indoor air quality as specified in the IAQ Management Plan.[ Coordinate special inspections.]

1.7.3 Attendees

NOTE: Edi t as appr opr i at e. I ncl ude br acket ed phr ase " CxC" when Commi ssi oni ng Pr ovi der i s a sub-…