W912EP-17-R-0008_Amendment_0004.pdf

W32CS570057098

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Herbert Hoover Dike Rehabilitation Project, Reach 1 Cutoff Wall Extension, Palm Beach County, Florida

This Amendment is being issued for the follow ing:

See the attached SF30 Continuation page for details of this amendment.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912EP-17-R-0008

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

18-Apr-2017

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

18-May-2017

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USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, JACKSONVILLE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

701 SAN MARCO BLVD

JACKSONVILLE FL 32207-8175

W912EP 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

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SF 30 CONTINUATION SHEET

Herbert Hoover Dike Rehabilitation Project, Reach 1 Cutoff Wall Extension, Palm Beach County, Florida

W912EP-17-R-0008 2 Amendment 0004

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Changes to Specifications:

Volume 1 of 2 – Contract Documents

The proposal due date has CHANGED from 25 May 2017 at 2:00PM to 31 May 2017 at 2:00PM.

Volume 2 of 2 – Contract Specifications:

DELETE Section 01 11 00 and REPLACE with the attached Section 01 11 00.

DELETE Section 01 45 04 and REPLACE with the attached Section 01 45 04.

DELETE Section 02 32 00 and REPLACE with the attached Section 02 32 00.

DELETE Section 02 32 10 and REPLACE with the attached Section 02 32 10.

DELETE Section 33 24 15 and REPLACE with the attached Section 33 24 15.

DELETE Drawing No. G-01 and REPLACE with the attached Drawing No. G-01.

DELETE Drawing No. G-07 and REPLACE with the attached Drawing No. G-07.

DELETE Drawing No. C-13 and REPLACE with the attached Drawing No. C-13.

DELETE Drawing No. C-35 and REPLACE with the attached Drawing No. C-35.

DELETE Drawing No. R-04 and REPLACE with the attached Drawing No. R-04.

DELETE Drawing No. R-05 and REPLACE with the attached Drawing No. R-05.

DELETE Drawing No. R-06 and REPLACE with the attached Drawing No. R-06.

DELETE Drawing No. R-07 and REPLACE with the attached Drawing No. R-07.

DELETE Drawing No. R-08 and REPLACE with the attached Drawing No. R-08.

DELETE Drawing No. R-09 and REPLACE with the attached Drawing No. R-09.

DELETE Drawing No. R-10 and REPLACE with the attached Drawing No. R-10.

ADD Drawing No. R-11

ADD Drawing No. R-12

ADD Drawing No. R-13

ADD Drawing No. R-14

ADD Drawing No. R-15

ADD Drawing No. R-16

ADD Drawing No. R-17

(End of Summary of Changes)

HHD Rehabilitation Project, Reach 1 Cutoff Wall W912EP-17-R-0008 Extension, Palm Beach County, Florida

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.3.1 Project Description

1.3.1.1 Phase 1

1.3.1.2 Phase 2

1.3.1.3 Phase 3

1.3.1.4 Phase 4

1.3.2 Order of Work

1.3.3 Location and Access

1.3.4 Safety Requirements

1.4 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK

1.5 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - CONSTRUCTION

1.6 PHYSICAL DATA

1.6.1 Physical Conditions

1.6.2 Weather and Water Stage Data

1.6.3 Contractor Investigation

1.6.4 Maritime Traffic

1.7 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.7.1 Established Project Control

1.7.2 Layout

1.7.3 Survey

1.8 DAMAGE TO WORK

1.9 EXISTING WORK

1.10 EXISTING UTILITIES

1.10.1 Under Ground Utility Location

1.10.2 Notification Prior to Excavation

1.10.3 Utilities at South Bay Boat Ramp

1.10.4 Utilities at Structure S-276

1.10.5 Piezometers

1.11 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER (31 OCT 1989)

1.11.1 Schedule of Monthly Anticipated Adverse Weather Delays

1.11.2 Contractor Responsibility

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

GDR Section 00 31 32, Geotechnical Data Report For Herbert Hoover Dike Rehabilitation Project, Reach 1 Cutoff Wall Extension

EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.2 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation 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

Temporary Turnout Plan ; G, RO

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.3.1 Project Description

The work includes constructing 6.5 miles of cutoff walls in Reach 3 (Segments 1, 2, and 3) of the Herbert Hoover Dike (HHD) embankment from South Bay to Lake Harbor. Work is divided into phases as follows:

1.3.1.1 Phase 1

The limits of construction are from Station 2569+00 to Station 2576+00 to allow for construction and removal of the construction platform. Cutoff wall construction is from Station 2570+00 to Station 2575+00 (Demonstration Section).

1.3.1.2 Phase 2

The limits of construction are from Station 2574+00 to Station 2698+00 and Station 2723+00 to Station 2908+00 to allow for construction and removal of the construction platform. Cutoff wall construction is from Station 2575+00 to Station 2697+00 and Station 2724+00 to Station 2907+00.

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1.3.1.3 Phase 3

The limits of construction are from Station 2696+00 to Station 2725+00 to allow for construction and removal of the construction platform. Cutoff wall construction is from Station 2697+00 to Station 2724+00.

1.3.1.4 Phase 4

The limits of construction are from Station 2566+00 to Station 2571+00 to allow for construction and removal of the construction platform. There is an adjacent Construction Contractor whose work begins at Station 2567+00 and proceeds north. This contract has been structured with Phasing such that adjacent work efforts (by others) are complete minimizing the potential for overlapping work efforts. Cutoff wall construction is from Station 2567+00 to Station 2570+00.

1.3.2 Order of Work

The Contractor will receive a separate Notice to Proceed (NTP) for each phase of work. The first NTP will be to construct a 500 linear feet cutoff wall demonstration section as shown (Phase 1). Once the demonstration section is accepted by the Government, NTP for Phase 2 will be issued. Subsequent NTPs may be issued prior to completion of Phase 2.

Upon completion of all work within a phase (including sod establishment), the Government may accept the completed work and the limits of the accepted phase shall be turned over to the Government.

1.3.3 Location and Access

The project area is located on the south side of Lake Okeechobee between South Bay and Lake Harbor in Palm Beach County, Florida.

The Contractor's entrances are shown on the drawings and are shared by others. The Contractor shall comply with all language contained within the Rights of Entries obtained by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The Contractor is responsible for obtaining and complying with all Federal, State, County, and any other jurisdictional agency, requirements for permits, criteria, and use. The South Bay Boat Ramp existing access ramps as shown shall not be used for construction.

For construction access, construct access ramps and turn-around to accommodate construction equipment and construction means and methods.

While working in or driving through the limits of the South Bay Boat Ramp (Station 2637+00 to Station 2647+00), the Contractor shall use flagmen to direct and coordinate all traffic movement within the limits of the South Bay Boat Ramp. The South Bay Boat ramp facility will be temporarily closed when cutoff wall is being installed between said station limits.

For access and traffic control along the crest of HHD, the Contractor may elect to design and construct temporary turnouts every 1000 feet along the embankment. If so elected, the Contractor must provide a design and submit a Temporary Turnout Plan for approval by the government prior to commencement of work. The plan shall comply with the requirement of Haul Road prescribed in Specification Section 01 50 02 Temporary Construction Facilities.

The Contractor may utilize area within the limits of construction as laydown areas. The limits of construction are shown. If the lakeside slope of the embankment is used, the lakeside slope will be subject to lake-stage, lake-surge and lake-waves which may inundate the lakeside

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1.3.4 Safety Requirements

See Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS and EM 385-1-1 .

1.4 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK

a. Read this paragraph in conjunction with the Clause COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (FAR 52.211-10) of Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES in Volume 1.

b. In addition to the above, the following shall apply: The time for completion does not include establishment of grass. Grass shall be established not later than the time stated in the Clause COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (FAR 52.211-10) of Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES in Volume 1 plus the time stated for the establishment of grass as set forth in the paragraph SOD ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD of Section 32 92 23 SODDING.

1.5 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - CONSTRUCTION

Refer to the Clause LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - CONSTRUCTION (FAR 52.211-12) of Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES in Volume 1.

1.6 PHYSICAL DATA

Read this paragraph in conjunction with the Clause PHYSICAL DATA (FAR 52.236-4) of Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES in Volume 1.

1.6.1 Physical Conditions

The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by surveys and/or by core borings. When the indicated physical conditions are the result of site investigations by core borings, the core boring logs and laboratory data are in Section 00 31 32 GEOTECHNICAL DATA REPORT ( GDR) and the core boring locations are shown on the drawings. Also, see the GDR for instructions concerning availability of core borings for inspection.

1.6.2 Weather and Water Stage Data

See Section 00 33 50 WEATHER AND WATER STAGE DATA. It is the Contractor's responsibility to obtain information concerning wind and rain.

1.6.3 Contractor Investigation

Refer to the Clause SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK (FAR 52.236-3) of Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES in Volume 1.

1.6.4 Maritime Traffic

It is anticipated that there will be no impacts to maritime traffic.

1.7 LAYOUT OF WORK

Read this paragraph in conjunction with the Clause LAYOUT OF WORK (FAR 52.236-17) of Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES in Volume 1.

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1.7.1 Established Project Control

The Government has established monuments along the work site(s). Each monument is represented in the contract drawings by a Designation and in most cases, an alphanumeric Permanent Identifier (PID). Information concerning the location and elevations can be found within the Survey Notes on the plan sheets. The Survey Notes for each included field survey will cite a particular survey number, and specify the control used to conduct that survey. Additional information is included in the Survey Notes that must be duplicated if an attempt to recreate the subject survey is desired.

See Section 00 31 21 CONTROL MONUMENT DESCRIPTIONS.

1.7.2 Layout

From the monuments, control data and elevations established by the Government, the Contractor shall complete the layout of the work and shall be responsible for all measurements that may be required for the execution of the work to the location and limit marks prescribed in the specifications or on the contract drawings, subject to such modifications as the Contracting Officer may require to meet changed conditions or as a result of necessary modifications to the contract work.

1.7.3 Survey

The Contractor shall furnish, at his own expense, such stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools and material, and all labor as may be required in laying out any part of the work from the monuments, control data and elevations established by the Government. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to maintain and preserve all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them, and if such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through his negligence, prior to their authorized removal, they may be replaced by the Contracting Officer, at his discretion, and the expense of replacement will be deducted from any amounts due or to become due the Contractor.

The Contracting Officer may require that work be suspended at any time when location and limit marks established by the Contractor are not reasonably adequate to permit checking of the work.

1.8 DAMAGE TO WORK

The responsibility for damage to any part of the permanent work shall be as set forth in Clause PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES of Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES in Volume 1. However, if, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, any part of the permanent work performed by the Contractor is damaged by flood, earthquake, hurricane, or tornado, which damage is not due to the failure of the Contractor to take reasonable precautions or to exercise sound engineering and construction practices in the conduct of the work, the Contractor will make the repairs as ordered by the Contracting Officer and full compensation for such repairs will be made at the applicable contract unit or lump sum prices as fixed and established in the contract. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, there are no contract unit or lump sum prices applicable to any part of such work, an equitable adjustment pursuant to Clause CHANGES of Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES in Volume 1 will be made as full compensation for the repairs of that part of the permanent work for which there are no applicable contract unit or lump sum prices. Except as herein provided, damage to all work (including temporary construction), SECTION 01 11 00 Page 5 Amendment 0004 utilities, materials, equipment and plant shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer at the Contractor's expense, regardless of the cause of such damage.

1.9 EXISTING WORK

In addition to "FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements":

a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

b. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work shall be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.10 EXISTING UTILITIES

1.10.1 Under Ground Utility Location

All underground utilities within the work limits must be positively identified in accordance with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Standard Guideline for the Collection and Depiction of Existing Subsurface Utility Data (latest edition). All underground utilities within the work limits must be positively identified by a private utility locating service and coordinated with the Government. Any utilities found which are not shown on the construction drawings must be brought to the Contracting Officer's attention prior to proceeding with construction.

The Contractor shall coordinate service disconnections of active utilities with the Contracting Officer at least 30 days prior to impacting the utility with construction activities and shall provide weekly progress updates until such time that the utility is taken out of service. The progress update shall include the date at which the active utility impacts construction such that there is no disruption to the Contractor's work and progress.

1.10.2 Notification Prior to Excavation

Notify the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to starting excavation work. Contact utility authority 15 days prior to excavating.

Contractor is responsible for marking all utilities not marked by utility authority.

1.10.3 Utilities at South Bay Boat Ramp

At the South Bay Boat Ramp there is an inactive 12 inch ductile iron pipe, raw waterline, crossing the cutoff wall alignment. The Contractor shall remove this pipe and appurtenant features from the embankment to the limits shown. Abandon any portion of pipe not removed in accordance with Section 02 41 00 DEMOLITION. The excavation shall be backfilled with compacted soil in accordance specification section 35 41 00 EMBANKMENT

CONSTRUCTION.

1.10.4 Utilities at Structure S-276

At Structure S-276 there are underground utilities buried approximately 3

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1.10.5 Piezometers

Protect existing piezometers during construction. Should an existing piezometer become damaged, the Contractor shall provide piezometer(s) in accordance with Section 02 32 10 SUBSURFACE DRILLING AND SAMPLING FOR PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION at no cost to the Government. Existing piezometers shown shall be automated in accordance with Section 33 24 15

VIBRATING WIRE PIEZOMETERS.

1.11 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER (31 OCT 1989)

This provision specifies the procedure for the determination of time extensions for unusually severe weather in accordance with the Clause DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) of Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES in Volume 1. In order for the Contracting Officer to award a time extension under this clause, the following conditions must be satisfied:

a. The weather experienced at the project site during the contract period must be found to be unusually severe; that is, more severe than the adverse weather anticipated for the project location during any given month.

b. The unusually severe weather must actually cause a delay to the completion of the project. The delay must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor.

1.11.1 Schedule of Monthly Anticipated Adverse Weather Delays

The schedule of monthly anticipated adverse weather delays is based upon National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or similar data for the project location for a daily precipitation greater than or equal to

0.50 inches and will constitute the base line for monthly weather time evaluations. The Contractor's progress schedule must reflect these anticipated adverse weather delays in all weather dependent activities.

See Section 00 33 50 WEATHER AND WATER STAGE DATA to obtain MONTHLY

ANTICIPATED ADVERSE WEATHER DELAY WORK DAYS BASED ON 5-DAY WORK WEEK.

1.11.2 Contractor Responsibility

Upon acknowledgment of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the contract, the Contractor will record on the daily CQC report the occurrence of adverse weather and resultant impact to normally scheduled work. Actual adverse weather delay days must prevent work on critical activities for 50 percent or more of the Contractor's scheduled work day. The number of actual adverse weather delay days shall include days impacted by actual adverse weather (even if adverse weather occurred in previous month), be calculated chronologically from the first to the last day of each month, and be recorded as full days. If the number of actual adverse weather delay days exceeds the number of days anticipated in Section 00 33 50 WEATHER AND WATER STAGE DATA (rounded to the nearest whole number), the Contracting Officer will convert any qualifying delays

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PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 45 04

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS)

1.1.1 QCS Forms and Signatures

1.1.2 QCS Software

1.1.3 System Requirements

1.1.3.1 Recommended Hardware Requirements

1.1.3.2 Minimum Software Requirements

1.1.4 Help Support

1.1.5 Contract Database

1.1.5.1 Schedule Standard Data Exchange

1.1.6 Database Maintenance

1.1.6.1 Administration

1.1.6.2 Finances

1.1.6.3 Quality Control

1.1.6.4 Submittal Management

1.1.6.5 Schedule

1.1.6.6 Import/Export of Data

1.1.7 Implementation

1.1.8 Data Submission Via CD-ROM

1.1.8.1 File Medium

1.1.8.2 CD-ROM Labels

1.1.8.3 File Names

1.1.9 Monthly Coordination Meeting

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Contractor's Representative (Site Superintendent or Project

Manager)

1.2.2 Definable Features of Work

1.2.3 Quality Control System Manager

1.2.4 Quality Control Staff

1.2.5 Safety Officer

1.2.6 Qualified Scheduler

1.3 REFERENCES

1.4 SUBMITTALS

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

3.2 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL (CQC) PLAN

3.2.1 General

3.2.1.1 CQC Plan Resubmittal

3.2.1.2 Failure

3.2.2 Content of CQC Plan

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3.2.3 Acceptance of Plan

3.2.4 Notification of Changes

3.3 COORDINATION MEETING

3.4 QUALITY CONTROL ORGANIZATION

3.4.1 General

3.4.2 CQC System Manager

3.4.3 Qualified Scheduler

3.4.4 CQC Personnel

3.4.4.1 Geotechnical Engineer

3.4.5 CQM-C Training Requirement

3.4.6 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 Laboratory Requirements and Validations

3.7.3 Samples for Contracting Officer Testing

3.8 COMPLETION INSPECTIONS

3.8.1 Punch-Out Inspection

3.8.2 Pre-Final Inspection

3.8.3 Final Acceptance Inspection

3.9 DOCUMENTATION

3.10 NOTIFICATION OF NONCOMPLIANCE

3.11 SAMPLE FORMS

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CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS)

NOTE: A new version of QCS is under development pending release. The Contracting Officer is the sole authority providing approval for the new version of QCS for this contract. The new version of QCS will be called RMS Contractor Mode 3 (RMS3/CM). Information about new version is on RMS Documentation web site.

Contractor shall use the most currently approved version of Government-furnished "Quality Control System (QCS)" software. The currently approved version may change during the life of the contract necessitating a transition from the old to the new version. There is no separate payment for using QCS. Include all costs in pricing work.

Download QCS software and user manual from web site:

http://rms.usace.army.mil. Software and hardware requirements and download instructions are indicated in the RMS Documentation web site:

http://www.rmsdocumentation.com/. Upon download, provide "QCS Site ID".

All modules within QCS shall be used by office RMS Adminstrator.

1.1.1 QCS Forms and Signatures

QCS generates electronic forms and reports. For ease and speed of communications, both Government and Contractor will, exchange these documents in electronic format. Provide signed and dated paper copies of transmittals, pay requests and other contract records when directed.

Signed paper documents will govern, when there is a conflict with electronic version.

1.1.2 QCS Software

QCS is Windows-based application that can be run stand-alone or be networked. At Notice Of Award, download QCS software from website. See download tutorial at http://rms.usace.army.mil. Download QCS updates when notified. Download "power user" default user name is "SYSDBA" and password is "masterkey".

1.1.3 System Requirements

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing a computer(s), printer(s), internet connection(s), and other peripherals (including, but not limited to, a mouse, monitor, and keyboard) for the use of QCS by their personnel. All software on the computer must be updated and legally licensed for use by the Contractor. The computer must meet the minimum system requirements necessary to operate all installed software, software updates, and hardware. It should be no more than six months old at the time of Notice to Proceed.

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1.1.3.1 Recommended Hardware Requirements

MS Windows TM-based PC.

Processor: 1.5 Ghz 2 Cores.

Memory: 8 GB RAM.

Storage: 500 GB hard disk with 200 GB free for QCS.

MS Windows TM compatible peripherals.

Screen Resolution: 1366x768 24-bit color depth.

Connection to the Internet: Minimum 1 Mbps per user or higher (the slower the speed the longer the data transfers take).

1.1.3.2 Minimum Software Requirements

MS Windows TM 7 (64 bits) or newer with internet browser.

MS .Net TM framework.

Anti-Virus protection software that is regularly upgraded with manufacturer-issued updates, and is able to detect "zero-day" viruses.

Electronic e-mail is required for communications with the Government and the RMS Helpdesk.

MS Office TM Suite (or Viewer for MS Word TM 2013, MS Excel TM 2013 and

AdobeTM Reader TM X or higher.

1.1.4 Help Support

Contractor should contact following help phone numbers for assistance.

Step 1 - Call your Area Office RMS Administrator:

Area Office RMS Administrators:

North Florida - 904-232-3818 Gulf Coast - 813-831-4894 South Florida - 561-472-3533 San Juan - 787-707-6165 x3008

Step 2 - All requests for technical support are required to submit a ticket via the RMS support website. Tickets can be submitted at "http://rmssupport.helpserve.com/Tickets/Submit" or by selecting the Help >> Support Desk menu option in QCS and then clicking the Submit a Ticket button on the toolbar. The RMS Center will no longer accept phone calls for support requests unless the caller has a ticket ID and the RMS Support Center has started to process the ticket.

1.1.5 Contract Database

Prior to pre-construction conference, Contracting Officer will provide Contractor with the RMS contract ID. The Contractor shall then download the initial RMS export file from the QCS SFTP repository. This will appear as "full export" file for Contractor to "add" and create a QCS contract file. Contracting Officer will provide "QA Data" export updates to Contractor on a regular basis. In order to correctly link QCS data and schedule Contractor must first build "Features" and "Subcontractor" and then use these to link Pay Activities. Prior to submission of the initial project schedule, fill in data for Administrations; Prime Contractor, Subcontractors, Pay Activities, Activity Schedule, Features Schedule, and export it to Contracting Officer.

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1.1.5.1 Schedule Standard Data Exchange

Use the activity coding structure defined in the Standard Data Exchange Format (SDEF) in ER 1-1-11 , Appendix A. This exact structure is mandatory, even if some fields are not used. A template SDEF compatible schedule backup file (sdef.prx) is available on the QCS website:

http://rms.usace.army.mil. The SDEF format is as follows:

Field Activity Code Length Description

1 WRKP 3 Workers per Day 2 RESP 4 Responsible Party (e.g. GC, subcontractor, USACE) 3 AREA 4 Area of Work 4 MODF 6 Modification or REA number 5 BIDI 6 Bid Item (CLIN) 6 PHAS 2 Phase of Work 7 CATW 1 Category of Work 8 FOW1 10 Feature of Work (used up to 10 characters in length) 9 FOW2 10 Feature of Work (used up to 20 characters in length) 10 FOW3 10 Feature of Work (used up to 30 characters in length)

1.1.6 Database Maintenance

Establish, maintain, and update contract data for duration of contract.

Update QCS database each workday. Ensure sufficient resources are available to maintain QCS database, and to provide regular database updates. QCS shall be an integral part of the Contractor's management of quality control. At least monthly, generate and submit an export file to Government with schedule update and progress payment request. Submit data updates to the Government (e.g., daily reports, submittals, RFI's, schedule updates, payment requests, etc.) using the Government's SFTP repository built into QCS export function. If permitted by the Contracting Officer, e-mail or CD-ROM may be used instead of the QCS SFTP repository (see Paragraph DATA SUBMISSION VIA CD-ROM). The QCS database typically includes current data on the following items:

1.1.6.1 Administration

a. Contractor Information. Contain within the database the Contractor's name, address, telephone numbers, management staff, and other required items.

b. Subcontractor Information. Contain within the database the name, trade, address, phone numbers, and other required information for all subcontractors. A subcontractor must be listed separately for each trade to be performed. Assign each subcontractor/trade a unique Responsibility Code, provided in QCS.

c. Correspondence. Identify all Contractor correspondence to the Government with a serial number. Prefix correspondence initiated by the Contractor's site office with "S". Prefix letters initiated by the Contractor's home (main) office with "H". Letters must be numbered starting from 0001. (e.g., H-0001 or S-0001). The Government's letters to the Contractor will be prefixed with "C".

d. Equipment. Contain within the Contractor's QCS database a current list of equipment planned for use or being used on the jobsite, including the most recent and planned equipment inspection

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e. Management Reporting. QCS includes a number of reports that Contractor management can use to track the status of the project. The value of these reports is reflective of the quality of the data input, and is maintained in the various sections of QCS. Among these reports are: Progress Payment Request worksheet, QA/QC comments, Submittal Register Status, Three-Phase Inspection checklists.

f. Request for Information (RFI). Exchange all Requests For Information (RFI) using the Built-in RFI generator and tracker in QCS.

1.1.6.2 Finances

a. Pay Activity Data. Include within the QCS database a list of pay activities that the Contractor must develop in conjunction with the construction schedule. The sum of all pay activities must be equal to the total contract amount, including modifications. Group pay activities Contract Line Item Number (CLIN); the sum of the activities must equal the amount of each CLIN. The total of all CLINs equals the Contract Amount.

b. Payment Requests. Prepare all progress payment requests using QCS. Complete the payment request worksheet, prompt payment certification, and payment invoice in QCS. Update the work completed under the contract, measured as percent or as specific quantities, at least monthly. After the update, generate a payment request report using QCS. Submit the payment request, prompt payment certification, and payment invoice with supporting data using the Government's SFTP repository built into QCS export function. If permitted by the Contracting Officer, e-mail or a CD-ROM may be used. A signed paper copy of the approved payment request is also required, which will govern in the event of discrepancy with the electronic version.

1.1.6.3 Quality Control

QCS provides a means to track implementation of the 3-phase QC Control System, prepare daily reports, identify and track deficiencies, document progress of work, and support other Contractor QC requirements. Maintain this data on a daily basis. Entered data will automatically output to the QCS generated daily report. Within seven calendar days of Government acceptance, submit a QCS update reflecting the information contained in the accepted CQC Plan: schedule, pay activities, features of work, submittal register, QC requirements, and equipment list.

a. Daily Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Reports. QCS includes the means to produce the Daily CQC Report. The Contractor may use other formats to record basic QC data. However, the Daily CQC Report generated by QCS must be the Contractor's official report. Summarize data from any supplemental reports by the Contractor and consolidate onto the QCS-generated Daily CQC Report. Electronically submit reports to the Government within 24 hours after the date covered by the report. Also provide the Government a signed, printed copy of the daily CQC report.

b. Deficiency Tracking. Use QCS to track deficiencies.

Deficiencies identified by the Contractor will be numerically tracked using QC punch list items. Maintain a current log of its QC punch list items in the QCS database. The Government will log the

SECTION 01 45 04 Page 6 Amendment 0004 deficiencies it has identified using its QA punch list items. The Government's QA punch list items will be included in its export file to the Contractor. Regularly update the correction status of both QC and QA punch list items.

c. QC Requirements. Develop and maintain a complete list of QC testing and required structural and life safety special inspections required by the International Code Council (ICC), transferred and installed property, and user training requirements in QCS. Update all data on these QC requirements as work progresses, and promptly provide this information to the Government via QCS.

d. Three-Phase Control Meetings. Maintain scheduled and actual dates and times of preparatory and initial control meetings in QCS.

e. Labor and Equipment Hours. Log labor and equipment exposure hours on a daily basis. This data will be rolled up into a monthly exposure report.

f. Accident/Safety Reporting. The Government will issue safety comments, directions, or guidance whenever safety deficiencies are observed. The Government's safety comments will be included in its export file to the Contractor. Regularly update the correction status of the safety comments. In addition, utilize QCS to advise the Government of any accidents occurring on the jobsite. This brief supplemental entry is not to be considered as a substitute for completion of mandatory reports, e.g., ENG Form 3394 and OSHA Form 300.

g. Features of Work. Include a complete list of the features of work in the QCS database. A feature of work may be associated with multiple pay activities. However, each pay activity (see subparagraph "Pay Activity Data" of paragraph "Finances") will only be linked to a single feature of work.

h. Hazard Analysis. Use QCS to develop a hazard analysis for each feature of work included in the CQC Plan. Address any hazards, or potential hazards, that may be associated with the work.

i. Warranty. The Government will issue warranty items whenever warranty deficiencies are observed. The Government's warranty comments will be included in its export file to the Contractor during the warranty period. Update the scheduled correction date, actual correction date, and correction status under Contractor remarks.

Response times shall comply with warranty requirements outlined in the approved warranty management plan.

j. Three-Phase Inspection Checklists. Use QCS to create and maintain all three-phase inspection checklists.

k. Subcontractors. Use QCS to track subcontractors. Record subcontractors working on site on each daily QC report.

1.1.6.4 Submittal Management

The Government will provide the initial submittal register in electronic format. Thereafter, maintain a complete list of all submittals, including completion of all data columns. Dates on which submittals are received and returned by the Government will be included in its export file to the Contractor. Use QCS to track and transmit all submittals. ENG Form 4025, SECTION 01 45 04 Page 7 Amendment 0004 submittal transmittal form, and the submittal register update must be produced using QCS. QCS and RMS will be used to update, store and exchange submittal registers and transmittals, but will not be used for storage of actual submittals.

1.1.6.5 Schedule

Develop a construction schedule consisting of pay activities, in accordance with Section 01 32 01 PROJECT SCHEDULE. Input and maintain this schedule in the QCS database. Include with each pay request the updated schedule.

1.1.6.6 Import/Export of Data

QCS includes the ability to export Contractor data to the Government and to import submittal register and other Government-provided data from RMS.

1.1.7 Implementation

Contractor use of QCS as described in the preceding paragraphs is mandatory. Ensure that sufficient resources are available to maintain its QCS database, and to provide the Government with regular database updates. QCS shall be an integral part of the Contractor's management of quality control.

1.1.8 Data Submission Via CD-ROM

The Government-preferred method for Contractor's submission of QCS data is by using the Government's SFTP repository built into QCS export function.

Other data should be submitted using E-mail with file attachment(s). For locations where this is not feasible, the Contracting Officer may permit use of CD-ROM for data transfer. Export data onto CDs using the QCS built-in export function. If used, submit CD-ROMs in accordance with the following:

1.1.8.1 File Medium

Submit in English required data on CD-ROM conforming to industry standards used in the United States.

1.1.8.2 CD-ROM Labels

Affix a permanent exterior label to each CD-ROM submitted. Indicate on the label in English, the QCS file name, full contract number, contract name, project location, data date, name and telephone number of person responsible for the data.

1.1.8.3 File Names

The files will be automatically named by the QCS software. The naming convention established by the QCS software must not be altered.

1.1.9 Monthly Coordination Meeting

Update the QCS database each workday and export to the QCS SFTP repository. At least monthly, generate and submit an export file to the Government with schedule update and progress payment request. As required in Contract Clause "Payments", at least one week prior to submittal, meet with the Government representative to review the planned progress payment

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Make all required corrections prior to Government acceptance of the export file and progress payment request. Payment requests accompanied by incomplete or incorrect data submittals will be returned. The Government will not process progress payments until an acceptable QCS export file is received.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Contractor's Representative (Site Superintendent or Project Manager)

Highest level manager located onsite and responsible for site construction and related activities, including quality, safety, environmental protection and production.

1.2.2 Definable Features of Work

Construction task separate and distinct from other tasks and having separate control requirements. A definable feature of work may be identified by different trades or disciplines, or it may be work by the same trade in a different environment. An example for Concrete would be:

formwork, placement, finish, curing.

1.2.3 Quality Control System Manager

A person assigned duties to manage Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) system. CQC System Manager shall have written delegated authority sufficient to stop non-conforming work.

1.2.4 Quality Control Staff

Persons assigned CQC functions and performing quality control activities.

CQC Staff members may be employees of Contractor, subcontractors, testing laboratories, product representatives; however, CQC Staff are working under direction of CQC System Manger.

1.2.5 Safety Officer

Person assigned responsibility for site safety management. The Safety Officer shall have no other duties. See Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

1.2.6 Qualified Scheduler

Person assigned responsibility for the preparation of the schedule, all required schedule updates, and preparation of all required schedule reports.

1.3 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM C1077 (2013) Standard Practice for Laboratories Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates

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ASTM D3740 (2012a) Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction

ASTM E329 (2011c) Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials Used in Construction

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

ER 1-1-11 (1995) Administration -- Progress, Schedules, and Network Analysis Systems

ER 1110-1-261 (1999) Quality Assurance of Laboratory Testing Procedures

ER 1180-1-6 (1995) Construction Quality Management

Corps of Engineers publications Internet location site is:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/.

1.4 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 shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

Submit the following preconstruction submittal items no later than 30 calendar days after Notice to Proceed:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan ; G, RO

Contractor's plan describing proposed Quality Control System including organization and procedures to plan and execute quality control activities.

Initial Work Schedule ; G, RO

Contractor's work schedule (shifts, days, hours) shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval. The Contracting Officer shall be notified 48 hours prior to any temporary changes in this schedule. Permanent changes to Initial Work Schedule shall be resubmitted. The Contractor shall only work Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

SD-07 Certificates

Laboratory Qualifications ; G, RO

Submit laboratory qualifications as specified in subparagraph "Testing Laboratories" below.

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Letter of Authority

Letter to CQC System Manager signed by an authorized Contractor official which describes responsibilities and delegates sufficient authorities to perform functions of the CQC System Manager, including authority to stop work not in compliance with contract.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

Contractor is responsible to plan and execute quality control in accordance with ER 1180-1-6 . Establish and maintain an effective quality control system in compliance with the Clause INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION of Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES in Volume 1. Quality control system consists of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to produce a quality end product that complies with contract. Quality control system shall cover all construction operations, both onsite and offsite activities, and be keyed to definable features of work, construction sequence and schedule. Project Manager/Superintendent is responsible for quality of work and is subject to removal by Contracting Officer for non-compliance with contract quality requirements. Project Manager/Superintendent shall be onsite at all times, except as otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.2 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL (CQC) PLAN

Upon receiving Notice of Award, prepare a CQC Plan specific to project organization, site, and features of work. Describe proposed procedures to implement requirements of Clause INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION of Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES in Volume 1. After a Preconstruction Conference, Contracting Officer will schedule a Coordination Meeting (see paragraph COORDINATION MEETING below). Contractor's CQC Plan will be discussed in detail by onsite personnel from Contractor and Contracting Officer.

Contracting Officer may accept an "interim CQC Plan" under a "conditional acceptance" for first 30 days of operation when CQC Plan first applicable definable features of work are acceptable. Contractor shall furnish, not later than 30 calendar days after commencement of work, an acceptable overall CQC Plan.

3.2.1 General

No later than 20 calendar days after award or 5 calendar days after Notice to proceed, whichever is later, submit a written CQC Plan for review and acceptance by Contracting Officer. CQC Plan submittal will be reviewed by Contracting Officer and discussed in detail at the Coordination Meeting.

See paragraph COORDINATION MEETING below. Fully describe proposed procedures to implement requirements of Clause INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION of Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES in Volume 1. CQC Plan shall identify personnel, procedures, control, instructions, tests, records, and forms to be used. Contracting Officer may accept an "interim CQC Plan" under a "conditional acceptance" for first 30 calendar days of operation when construction quality control planning for first definable features of work are acceptable. Contractor shall furnish, not later than 30 calendar days after commencement of work, an acceptable overall CQC Plan.

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3.2.1.1 CQC Plan Resubmittal

No construction will be allowed to start until an "interim CQC Plan" is "conditionally accepted". When an "interim CQC Plan" is "conditionally accepted", revise and resubmit overall project CQC Plan for Contracting Officer's acceptance. When Contractor is working under an "interim CQC Plan", until Contractor submits an acceptable final CQC Plan, Contracting Officer will retain funds from progress payments in accordance with Clause PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS of Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES in Volume 1. When no acceptable CQC Plan is resubmitted within a reasonable time, as determined by Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer may order Contractor to stop work until such time as a CQC Plan is accepted. Such a directed stop work order shall not be considered a suspension of work under Clause SUSPENSION OF WORK of Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES in Volume 1. No pay or construction period adjustments will be allowed as a result of a directed stop work order based on Contractor inability to plan quality control in a manner acceptable to Contracting Officer.

3.2.1.2 Failure

Failure to comply with above requirements within time prescribed will be considered a condition endangering contract performance and may be considered grounds for termination of contract in accordance with Clause DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) of Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES in Volume 1.

3.2.2 Content of CQC Plan

CQC Plan shall cover all construction operations, both onsite and offsite, including work by subcontractors, fabricators, suppliers, and purchasing agents:

a. Describe Quality Control Organization: Include an Organization Chart with lines of authority and reporting. CQC Staff shall include a CQC System Manager who shall perform his duties. For CQC matters, CQC System Manager shall directly report to Contractor other than Project Manager/Site Superintendent.

b. Definable Features of Work: Although each section of specifications may generally be…