Specs.pdf

FY23 PN94756 UEPH 21010

Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA W912DW-23-R-2001

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.3 PERMITS OBTAINED BY GOVERNMENT AND CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1.4 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

1.5 ACCESS AND SECURITY

1.5.1 Long Term Access

1.5.2 Long Term Badging Process

1.6 IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES AND MILITARY REGULATIONS

1.6.1 Compliance with Regulations

1.6.2 Specific Requirement for Vehicle Registration

1.6.3 Employee Access and Identification

1.6.3.1 Issuance of RAPID Identification Badge

1.6.4 Compliance with Rules, Regulations, and Statutes

1.6.5 Work Hours

1.6.6 Firearms

1.6.7 Entrance Denial by Military Police

1.7 SUPPLEMENTAL ANTITERRORISM/OPERATIONS SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.7.1 Antiterrorism (AT) Level 1 Training

1.7.2 Physical Security and Access Control Requirements

1.7.3 Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something)

1.7.4 Contractor Personnel Requiring Access to Government

Information Systems

1.7.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program

1.7.6 Pre-screen Candidates Using E-Verify Program

1.8 RADIATION PERMIT APPLICATION (RPA)

1.9 Real ID Act

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD

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 within the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

32 CFR 655 Radiation Sources on Army Land

1.2 DEFINITIONS

The work covered by this section of the specifications consists of work common to more than one section of these TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

"SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS" shall be read to pertain to any of the sections of DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS as required by the content of the section or paragraph containing the reference.

1.3 PERMITS OBTAINED BY GOVERNMENT AND CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain all other permits/licenses required for this project. See the Contract Clause Paragraph entitled PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

1.4 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

In addition to requirements of the CONTRACT CLAUSES, protect all Government property within the buildings in which the Contractor is working, except for such property as is required to be demolished.

Property which is to be demolished shall be protected until its scheduled demolition time. Protection shall include, but not be limited to, protection from construction generated dust, debris, water, and vibration.

1.5 ACCESS AND SECURITY

The Contractor and all Employees must acquire a temporary pass for all privately owned vehicles. Rapid Gate is no longer being used. Commercial vehicle access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord will be allowed only at the Logistics Center Gate (Exit 123 from I-5).

For more information on how to acquire access to JBLM visit the following

URL:

https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/index.php/my-Joint-Base-Lewis-Mcchord /all-services/gate-information

Contractor personnel must confine their operations to the construction site, designated parking and storage areas, and must not interfere with any customer service activities.

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1.5.1 Long Term Access

For long term access provide the following information to add contractor to Contractor Active List (CAL).

1. Contract name, number & expiration date

2. Primary POC & alternate POC

1.5.2 Long Term Badging Process

1. Complete & return AIE Long Term Badge Application. Roster must be signed by GOV POC for AIE long term passes.

2. Roster approval is administered by Pass & ID section at Waller Hall.

3. Employee Applicant must complete GOV POC signed AIE Long Term Badge Application.

4. Company CAL POC completes and signs Badge Application.

5. Employee Applicant must then take a copy of the completed Badge Application along with two forms of ID to Vehicle Registration at Waller Hall (2140 Ligget Ave) to pick up their badge. Hours of operation M-F, 0730-1615.

1.6 IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES AND MILITARY REGULATIONS

1.6.1 Compliance with Regulations

The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all regulations and orders of the Commanding Officer of the Military Installation, respecting identification of employees, movements on installation, parking, truck entry, and all other military regulations which may affect the work.

1.6.2 Specific Requirement for Vehicle Registration

The Commanding Officer of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, has initiated the following specific requirement regarding vehicle registration for this contract:

a. Contractors performing work on Joint Base Lewis-McChord shall, after award, register all vehicles to be used on the installation with the Vehicle Registration Section of the Law Enforcement Command.

Contractor employees entering the installation in privately owned vehicles (POVs) shall also register their vehicles. A copy of contract award, proof of liability insurance, current driver's license and state vehicle registration shall be required to register Contractor, Subcontractor, and employee vehicles.

b. Upon completion of the contract, it shall be the prime Contractor's responsibility to collect all vehicle decals issued under the contract including those issued to employees and Subcontractors. Decals are to be carefully removed from the vehicle, placed in an envelope and attached to the original documentation (i.e., post vehicle registration document) received with the decal. Decals, with documentation, must be returned to Vehicle Registration, Building

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2140. Proof of decal clearance for all vehicles registered under this contract will be issued to the prime Contractor and shall be returned to the Contracting Officer prior to final payment.

c. In the event of contract extension, it shall be the prime Contractor's responsibility to report time extension to Vehicle Registration, with evidence of same. For further information, contact Vehicle Registration at Waller Hall, Building 2140, Telephone: (253) 967-5065, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington 98433-9500.

1.6.3 Employee Access and Identification

a. Each employee who requires access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord to perform work under any contract, at any tier, must obtain either a RAPID identification badge or a visitor's pass to obtain access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. A RAPID identification badge will only be issued to an employee, at any tier, if the employee requires access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord more than twice per week. Contractor employees, at any tier, who require access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord twice per week or less often or who do not participate in the RAPID Gate Program shall obtain a visitor's pass at the Main (Liberty) Gate, the Logistics Center Gate or the D Street Gate. The visitor's pass will be issued for a maximum of 30 days at a time. A RAPID identification badge will only be issued to Contractor employees if the Contractor participates in the RAPID Gate Program. The RAPID Gate Program is a voluntary program. The production of RAPID badges has been contracted out and the cost of the identification card shall be borne by the Contractor. Current established costs are: $99 for company start-up and $99 per individual.

b. If an employee no longer needs an identification badge for any reason (e.g., quits his/her job or no longer performs work under the contract), return the identification badge to Eid within two calendar days of such change. If the identification badge cannot be returned within the required time frame for any reason, immediately notify both Eid and the Contracting Officer verbally, followed up in writing the next work day. An employee's inability to obtain entrance to a Government installation because he/she does not have the required identification badge or visitor's pass shall not excuse timely performance of the requirements of this contract. Eid or the Government may change the location at which identification badges are issued or returned, with or without advance notice to the Contractor.

Any such changes shall not be a basis for adjusting the contract price under any clause of this contract.

c. RAPID identification badges shall not be reproduced or copied by the Contractor, its Subcontractors, or their employees. If an employee's identification badge is lost, stolen, or reproduced, verbally report the loss, theft, or reproduction to both Eid and the Contracting Officer on the day such loss, theft, or reproduction is discovered, followed by a written report of the circumstances to both Eid and the Contracting Officer within one calendar day after the loss, theft, or reproduction is discovered.

d. Each Contractor employee shall wear the RAPID identification badge while performing work under the contract. The identification badge shall be worn on the upper front of the outer garment unless precluded by OSHA regulation(s). The identification badge shall not be used for access to any Government installation except for performance of work

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e. Upon expiration or termination of the contract, collect all identification badges and turn them in to Eid. The final invoice will not be considered proper for purposes of the Prompt Payment Act (FAR 52.232-25 or FAR 52.212-4(i)) until all identification badges have been accounted for.

1.6.3.1 Issuance of RAPID Identification Badge

Provide information as required by Eid Passport, Inc. (Eid), to enable Eid to conduct a criminal history background check (CHBC) on Contractor employees who are to have access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The Contractor is responsible for paying Eid the fee per employee for conducting the CHBC and issuing the RAPID identification card. If the CHBC is not adverse, a RAPID identification badge will be issued by Eid to the Contractor employee. If the CHBC is adverse, Eid is prohibited from issuing a RAPID identification badge to the Contractor employee. If a RAPID identification badge is denied for any reason, the Contractor employee may only enter the installation by obtaining a visitor’s pass;

however, if the Contractor employee does not meet the criteria for being issued a RAPID identification badge, the Government may, in its sole discretion, decide not to issue a visitor’s pass to the Contractor employee.

1.6.4 Compliance with Rules, Regulations, and Statutes

All Contractor employees shall observe and comply with all applicable local, State, and Federal rules, regulations, and statutes including those concerning fire, safety, sanitation, security, vehicle safety, and hazardous material handling.

1.6.5 Work Hours

Work hours in the construction area shall be restricted to 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Work hours other than as specified above shall be coordinated with and approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.6 Firearms

Contractor personnel while performing work under this contract shall not carry any firearms. Firearms and other personal weapons are prohibited at Joint Base Lewis McChord.

1.6.7 Entrance Denial by Military Police

Contractor employees may be denied entry to the Installation by Military Police if it is determined that such entry may be contrary to good order, discipline, or the security of the Installation.

1.7 SUPPLEMENTAL ANTITERRORISM/OPERATIONS SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable Antiterrorism/Operations Security Items as outlined below. The security requirements described below apply to all Contractor personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this Contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security

SECTION 01 14 10 Page 5 R0003 requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contractor personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements;

all applicable Contractor personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of Contract award or the date new Contractor personnel begin performance on the Contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of Contractor personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their Contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all Contractor personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this Contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

1.7.1 Antiterrorism (AT) AT Level 1 Training

All Contractor personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training.

Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change). All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level 1 awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date. Submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level 1 awareness training is available at the following website:

https://jkodirect.jten.mil/pdf/atl1/launch.html .

1.7.2 Physical Security and Access Control Requirements Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures

All Contractor personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contractor personnel requiring unescorted access to meet Contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as

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“NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contractor personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contractor personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contractor personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.7.3 Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something) iWATCH Training

All Contractor personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides Contractor personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. The contractor and all associated sub contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards will be provided by the requiring activity Antiterrorism Officer(ATO)). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 45 calendar days after contract award.

1.7.4 Contractor Personnel Requiring Access to Government Information Systems Access to Government Information Systems

All Contractor personnel with access to a Government information system (including USACE business systems and CAC-enabled websites) shall comply with applicable DoD and Army regulations, and shall use the organization's UserID-Password Administration and Security System (U-PASS) at commencement of services to request network user accounts. Contractor

SECTION 01 14 10 Page 7 R0003 personnel shall complete DoD Information Assurance Awareness training prior to accessing information systems, and annually thereafter. All contractor employees with access to a government info system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the information systems and then annually thereafter.

1.7.5 OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure/Plan

Develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer, per AR 530-1, Operations Security.

This SOP/Plan will include the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it. In addition, identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure this individual becomes OPSEC Level II certified per AR 530-1.

1.7.6 OPSEC Training

All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

Submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned) within 5 calendar days after completion of training.

OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites:

https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

1.7.7 Handling or Access to Classified Information

Comply with FAR 52.204 -2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified "Confidential," "Secret," or "Top Secret " and requires contractors to comply with (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22 -M); any revisions to DOD 5220.22 -M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

1.7.8 Contractor Company Facility Clearance

The Prime Contractor Company must have a Facility Clearance (FCL) at the appropriate level in accordance with the NISPOM DOD 5220.22-M and AR 380-49 prior to the start of the contract awarded period of performance.

Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have the required security clearance, per AR 380 -67 , at the appropriate level at the start of the period of performance. Security Clearances and FCL requirements are required to be maintained for the life of the contract in accordance with the DD254 attached to the contract. If no FCL, the supporting Government Contracting Activity will sponsor the Prime Contractor Company in obtaining the FCL.

1.7.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program

All Contractor personnel who maintain an active security clearance shall receive initial and annual refresher training on the Threat Awareness and

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Reporting Program (commonly referred to as "TARP"), provided by a Counterintelligence Agent. As determined by the servicing Counterintelligence Agent for the RA, Contractor personnel may complete web-based TARP training.

1.7.6 Pre-screen Candidates Using E-Verify Program E-Verify Pre-Screening

Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the Contract employment eligibility requirements.

Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial Contract award. When Contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official Contract file. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E -Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to ensure the correct information is entered into the E -verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

1.8 RADIATION PERMIT APPLICATION (RPA)

A Radiation Permit is required to use, store, or possess ionizing radiation sources on Federal installations in accordance with 32 CFR 655 .

An RPA shall be reviewed by the Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) and approved via the Contracting Officer. Remove all permitted sources from installation by the end of the permitted period. RPA shall specify start and stop dates for the Radiation Permit and describe the intended use of the radioactive material. For sealed sources, an affirmation that leak test requirements are current shall be included in the RPA.

1.9 Real ID Act

Joint Base Lewis-McChord is in compliance with the REAL ID Act of 2005.

This means visitors presenting drivers licenses and Identification cards stating "Not Valid For Federal Purposes" or "Federal Limits May Apply" will need to provide supplemental documentation to prove identity (see link below) in order to be issued a temporary installation pass or a AIE long term pass. If a visitor requesting access does not have REAL ID Act compliant form of identification and cannot provide supplemental identity proofing documents, they must be escorted at all times while on the installation. Each time the pass or AIE long term pass is renewed the supplemental documentation will need to be provided again. For the most current information concerning state-by-state compliance with the REAL ID Act, visit:

HTTPS://WWW.DHS.GOV/CURRENT-STATUS-STATES-TERRITORIES.

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 PAYMENT

1.3 SUBMITTALS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.2 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL (CQC) PLAN

3.2.1 Content of the CQC Plan

3.2.2 Acceptance of Plan

3.2.3 Notification of Changes

3.3 COORDINATION MEETING

3.4 QUALITY CONTROL ORGANIZATION

3.4.1 Personnel Requirements

3.4.2 CQC System Manager

3.4.3 CQC Personnel

3.4.4 Additional Requirement

3.4.5 Organizational Changes

3.5 SUBMITTALS AND DELIVERABLES

3.6 CONTROL

3.6.1 Preparatory Phase

3.6.2 Initial Phase

3.6.3 Follow-up Phase

3.6.4 Additional Preparatory and Initial Phases

3.7 TESTS

3.7.1 Testing Procedure

3.7.2 Testing Laboratories

3.7.2.1 Capability Check

3.7.2.2 Capability Recheck

3.7.3 Onsite Laboratory

3.8 COMPLETION INSPECTION

3.8.1 Punch-Out Inspection

3.8.2 Pre-Final Inspection

3.8.3 Final Acceptance Inspection

3.9 DOCUMENTATION

3.9.1 Quality Control Activities

3.9.2 Verification Statement

3.10 NOTIFICATION OF NONCOMPLIANCE

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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 within the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM D3740 (2019) Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction

ASTM E329 (2020) Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection

1.2 PAYMENT

Separate payment will not be made for providing and maintaining an effective Quality Control program. Include all associated costs in the applicable Bid Schedule item.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submittals with an "S" are for inclusion in the Sustainability eNotebook, in conformance to Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan; G

SD-06 Test Reports

Verification Statement

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Establish and maintain an effective quality control (QC) system that complies with FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. QC consist of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to produce an end product which complies with the Contract requirements. The QC system covers all construction operations, both onsite and offsite, and be keyed to the proposed construction sequence. The project superintendent will be held responsible for the quality of work and is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with the quality requirements specified in the Contract. In this context the highest level manager responsible for the overall construction activities at the site, including quality and production is the project superintendent. The project superintendent maintains a physical presence at the site at all times and is responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

3.2 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL (CQC) PLAN

Submit no later than 15 days after receipt of notice to proceed, the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan proposed to implement the requirements FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. The Government will consider an interim plan for the first 30 days of operation.

Construction will be permitted to begin only after acceptance of the CQC Plan or acceptance of an interim plan applicable to the particular feature of work to be started. Work outside of the accepted interim plan will not be permitted to begin until acceptance of a CQC Plan or another interim plan containing the additional work.

3.2.1 Content of the CQC Plan

Include, as a minimum, the following to cover all construction-operations, both onsite and offsite, including work by subcontractors fabricators, suppliers and purchasing agents:

a. A description of the quality control organization, including a chart showing lines of authority and acknowledgment that the CQC staff will implement the three phase control system for all aspects of the work specified. The CQC System Manager must report directly to the owner of the firm or a senior manager not responsible for executing the work. The CQC can not work directly for the superintendent, Project Manager or manager responsible for the execution of the work.

b. The name, qualifications (in resume format), duties, responsibilities, and authorities of each person assigned a CQC function.

c. A copy of the letter to the CQC System Manager signed by an authorized official of the firm which describes the responsibilities and delegates sufficient authorities to adequately perform the functions of the CQC System Manager, including authority to stop work which is not in compliance with the Contract. Letters of direction to all other various quality control representatives outlining duties, authorities, and responsibilities will be issued by the CQC System Manager. Furnish copies of these letters to the Contracting Officer.

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e. Control, verification, and acceptance testing procedures for each specific test to include the test name, specification paragraph requiring test, feature of work to be tested, test frequency, and person responsible for each test. (Laboratory facilities approved by the Contracting Officer are required to be used.)

f. Procedures for tracking preparatory, initial, and follow-up control phases and control, verification, and acceptance tests including documentation.

g. Procedures for tracking construction deficiencies from identification through acceptable corrective action. Establish verification procedures that identified deficiencies have been corrected.

h. Reporting procedures, including proposed reporting formats.

i. A list of the definable features of work. A definable feature of work is a task which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has separate control requirements, and is identified by different trades or disciplines, or it is work by the same trade in a different environment. Although each section of the specifications can generally be considered as a definable feature of work, there are frequently more than one definable features under a particular section. This list will be agreed upon during the coordination meeting.

j. Coordinate scheduled work with Special Inspections required by Section 01 45 35 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS, the Statement of Special Inspections and the Schedule of Special Inspections. Where the applicable Code issue by the International Code Council (ICC) calls for inspections by the Building Official, the Contractor must include the inspections in the Quality Control Plan and must perform the inspections required by the applicable ICC. The Contractor must perform these inspections using independent qualified inspectors. Include the Special Inspection Plan requirements in the QC Plan.

3.2.2 Acceptance of Plan

Acceptance of the Contractor's plan is required prior to the start of construction. Acceptance is conditional and will be predicated on satisfactory performance during the construction. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to make changes in the Contractor Quality Control(CQC) Plan and operations including removal of personnel, as necessary, to obtain the quality specified.

3.2.3 Notification of Changes

After acceptance of the CQC Plan, notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any proposed change. Proposed changes are subject to acceptance by the Contracting Officer.

3.3 COORDINATION MEETING

After the Preconstruction Conference, before start of construction, and prior to acceptance by the Government of the CQC Plan, meet with the Contracting Officer and discuss the Contractor's quality control system.

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Submit the CQC Plan a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to the Coordination Meeting. During the meeting, a mutual understanding of the system details must be developed, including the forms for recording the CQC operations,, control activities, testing, administration of the system for both onsite and offsite work, and the interrelationship of Contractor's Management and control with the Government's Quality Assurance. Minutes of the meeting will be prepared by the Government, signed by both the Contractor and the Contracting Officer and will become a part of the contract file. There can be occasions when subsequent conferences will be called by either party to reconfirm mutual understandings or address deficiencies in the CQC system or procedures which can require corrective action by the Contractor.

3.4 QUALITY CONTROL ORGANIZATION

3.4.1 Personnel Requirements

The requirements for the CQC organization are a Safety and Health Manager, CQC System Manager, and sufficient number of additional qualified personnel to ensure safety and Contract compliance. The Safety and Health Manager reports directly to a senior project (or corporate) official independent from the CQC System Manager. The Safety and Health Manager will also serve as a member of the CQC Staff Personnel identified in the technical provisions as requiring specialized skills to assure the required work is being performed properly will also be included as part of the CQC organization. The Contractor's CQC staff maintains a presence at the site at all times during progress of the work and have complete authority and responsibility to take any action necessary to ensure Contract compliance. The CQC staff will be subject to acceptance by the Contracting Officer. Provide adequate office space, filing systems and other resources as necessary to maintain an effective and fully functional CQC organization. Promptly complete and furnish all letters, material submittals, shop drawing submittals, schedules and all other project documentation to the CQC organization. The CQC organization is responsible to maintain these documents and records at the site at all times, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

3.4.2 CQC System Manager

Identify as CQC System Manager an individual within the onsite work organization that is responsible for overall management of CQC and has the authority to act in all CQC matters for the Contractor. The CQC System Manager is required to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management, with a minimum of 5 years construction experience on construction similar to this Contract or a construction person with a minimum of 6 years experience on contracts requiring adherence to USACE Quality Control, Resident Management System (RMS), and the Three-Phase Inspection System.. This CQC System Manager is on the site at all times during construction and is employed by the prime Contractor. The CQC System Manager is assigned no other duties .

Identify in the plan an alternate to serve in the event of the CQC System Manager's absence. The requirements for the alternate are the same as the CQC System Manager.

3.4.3 CQC Personnel

In addition to CQC personnel specified elsewhere in the contract, provide as part of the CQC organization specialized personnel to assist the CQC System Manager for the following areas: electrical, mechanical, civil, SECTION 01 45 00.00 10 Page 5 R0003 structural, environmental, architectural, Cx Agent/LEED Specialist, and telecommunications . Each of these roles cannot be fulfilled by the Contractor's CQC System Manager, PM, Superintendent, or SSHO. These individuals or specialized technical companies are either directly employed by the prime Contractor or and can not be employed by a supplier or subcontractor on this project ; be responsible to the CQC System Manager;

be physically present at the construction site during work on the specialized peronnel's areas of responsibility; have the necessary education or experience in accordance with the experience matrix listed herein. These individuals can perform other duties but need to be allowed sufficient time to perform the specialized personnel's assigned quality control duties as described in the Quality Control Plan. A single person can cover more than one area provided that the single person is qualified to perform quality control activities in each designated and that workload allows.

Experience Matrix

Area Qualifications

Civil Graduate Civil Engineer or Construction Manager with 2 years experience in the type of work being performed on this project or technician with 5 yrs related experience

Mechanical Graduate Mechanical Engineer with 2 yrs experience or person with 5 years of experience supervising mechanical features of work in the field with a construction company

Electrical Graduate Electrical Engineer with 2 years related experience or person 5 years of experience supervising electrical features of work in the field with a construction company

Structural Graduate Civil Engineer (with Structural Track or Focus) or Construction Manager with 2 years experience or person 5 years of experience supervising structural features of work in the field with a construction company

Architectural Graduate Architect with 2 years experience or person with 5 years related experience

Environmental Graduate Environmental Engineer with 3 years experience

Submittals Submittal Clerk with 1 year experience

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Experience Matrix

Area Qualifications

Occupied Family Housing Person, customer relations type, coordinator experience

Concrete, Pavements and Soils Materials Technician with 2 years experience for the appropriate area

Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) Personnel

Specialist must be a member of AABC or an experienced technician of the firm certified by the NEBB

3.4.4 Additional Requirement

In addition to the above experience and education requirements, the Contractor Quality Control(CQC) System Manager and Alternate CQC System Manager are required to have completed the Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors course. If the CQC System Manager does not have a current certification, 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.

The Construction Quality Management Training certificate expires after 5 years. If the CQC System Manager's certificate has expired, retake the course to remain current.

3.4.5 Organizational Changes

Maintain the CQC staff at full strength at all times. When it is necessary to make changes to the CQC staff, revise the CQC Plan to reflect the changes and submit the changes to the Contracting Officer for acceptance.

3.5 SUBMITTALS AND DELIVERABLES

Submittals, if needed, have to comply with the requirements in Section 01 33 00SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. The CQC organization is responsible for certifying that all submittals and deliverables are in compliance with the contract requirements. When Section 01 91 00.15 10 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING are included in the contract, the submittals required by those sections have to be coordinated with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES to ensure adequate time is allowed for each type of submittal required.

3.6 CONTROL

CQC is the means by which the Contractor ensures that the construction, to include that of subcontractors and suppliers, complies with the requirements of the contract. At least three phases of control are required to be conducted by the CQC System Manager for each definable feature of the construction work as follows:

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3.6.1 Preparatory Phase

This phase is performed prior to beginning work on each definable feature of work, after all required plans/documents/materials are approved/accepted, and after copies are at the work site. This phase includes:

a. A review of each paragraph of applicable specifications, reference codes, and standards. Make available during the preparatory inspection a copy of those sections of referenced codes and standards applicable to that portion of the work to be accomplished in the field. Maintain and make available in the field for use by Government personnel until final acceptance of the work.

b. Review of the Contract drawings.

c. Check to assure that all materials and equipment have been tested, submitted, and approved.

d. Review of provisions that have been made to provide required control inspection and testing.

e. Review Special Inspections required by Section 01 45 35 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS, the Statement of Special Inspections and the Schedule of Special Inspections.

f. Examination of the work area to assure that all required preliminary work has been completed and is in compliance with the Contract.

g. Examination of required materials, equipment, and sample work to assure that they are on hand, conform to approved shop drawings or submitted data, and are properly stored.

h. Review of the appropriate activity hazard analysis to assure safety requirements are met.

i. Discussion of procedures for controlling quality of the work including repetitive deficiencies. Document construction tolerances and workmanship standards for that feature of work.

j. Check to ensure that the portion of the plan for the work to be performed has been accepted by the Contracting Officer.

k. Discussion of the initial control phase.

l. The Government needs to be notified at least 24 hours in advance of beginning the preparatory control phase. Include a meeting conducted by the CQC System Manager and attended by the superintendent, other CQC personnel (as applicable), and the foreman responsible for the definable feature. Document the results of the preparatory phase actions by separate minutes prepared by the CQC System Manager and attach to the daily CQC report. Instruct applicable workers as to the acceptable level of workmanship required in order to meet contract specifications.

3.6.2 Initial Phase

This phase is accomplished at the beginning of a definable feature of work. Accomplish the following:

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a. Check work to ensure that it is in full compliance with contract requirements. Review minutes of the preparatory meeting.

b. Verify adequacy of controls to ensure full contract compliance.

Verify required control inspection and testing are in compliance with the contract.

c. Establish level of workmanship and verify that it meets minimum acceptable workmanship standards. Compare with required sample panels as appropriate.

d. Resolve all differences.

e. Check safety to include compliance with and upgrading of the safety plan and activity hazard analysis. Review the activity analysis with each worker.

f. The Government needs to be notified at least 48 hours in advance of beginning the initial phase for definable feature of work. Prepare separate minutes of this phase by the CQC System Manager and attach to the daily CQC report. Indicate the exact location of initial phase for definable feature of work for future reference and comparison with follow-up phases.

g. The initial phase for each definable feature of work is repeated for each new crew to work onsite, or any time acceptable specified quality standards are not being met.

h. Coordinate scheduled work with Special Inspections required by Section 01 45 35 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS, the Statement of Special Inspections and the Schedule of Special Inspections.

3.6.3 Follow-up Phase

Perform daily checks to assure control activities, including control testing, are providing continued compliance with contract requirements, until completion of the particular feature of work. Record the checks in the CQC documentation. Conduct final follow-up checks and correct all deficiencies prior to the start of additional features of work which may be affected by the deficient work. Do not build upon nor conceal non-conforming work. Coordinate scheduled work with Special Inspections required by Section 01 45 35 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS, the Statement of Special Inspections and the Schedule of Special Inspections.

3.6.4 Additional Preparatory and Initial Phases

Conduct additional preparatory and initial phases on the same definable features of work if: the quality of on-going work is unacceptable; if there are changes in the applicable CQC staff, onsite production supervision or work crew; if work on a definable feature is resumed after a substantial period of inactivity; or if other problems develop.

3.7 TESTS

3.7.1 Testing Procedure

Perform specified or required tests to verify that control measures are adequate to provide a product which conforms to contract requirements.

Upon request, furnish to the Government duplicate samples of test

SECTION 01 45 00.00 10 Page 9 R0003 specimens for possible testing by the Government. Testing includes operation and acceptance tests when specified. Procure the services of a Corps of Engineers approved testing laboratory or establish an approved testing laboratory at the project site. Perform the following activities and record and provide the following data:

a. Verify that testing procedures comply with contract requirements.

b. Verify that facilities and testing equipment are available and comply with testing standards.

c. Check test instrument calibration data against certified standards.

d. Verify that recording forms and test identification control number system, including all of the test documentation requirements, have been prepared.

e. Record results of all tests taken, both passing and failing on the CQC report for the date taken. Specification paragraph reference, location where tests were taken, and the sequential control number identifying the test. If approved by the Contracting Officer, actual test reports are submitted later with a reference to the test number and date taken. Provide an information copy of tests performed by an offsite or commercial test facility directly to the Contracting Officer. Failure to submit timely test reports as stated results in nonpayment for related work performed and disapproval of the test facility for this Contract.

3.7.2 Testing Laboratories

All testing laboratories must be validated by the USACE Material Testing Center (MTC) for the tests to be performed. Information on the USACE MTC with web-links to both a list of validated testing laboratories and for the laboratory inspection request for can be found at:

https://mtc.erdc.dren.mil/ .

3.7.2.1 Capability Check

The Government reserves the right to check laboratory equipment in the proposed laboratory for compliance with the standards set forth in the contract specifications and to check the laboratory technician's testing procedures and techniques. Laboratories utilized for testing soils, concrete, asphalt, and steel is required to meet criteria detailed in ASTM D3740 and ASTM E329.

3.7.2.2 Capability Recheck

If the selected laboratory fails the capability check, the Contractor will be assessed a charge of $1,375 to reimburse the Government for each succeeding recheck of the laboratory or the checking of a subsequently selected laboratory. Such costs will be deducted from the Contract amount due the Contractor.

3.7.3 Onsite Laboratory

The Government reserves the right to utilize the Contractor's control testing laboratory and equipment to make assurance tests, and to check the Contractor's testing procedures, techniques, and test results at no additional cost to the Government.

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3.8 COMPLETION INSPECTION

3.8.1 Punch-Out Inspection

Conduct an…