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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS (NAU)

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 SUPERVISION

1.3.1 Duties

1.3.2 Experience

1.3.3 Superintendent Qualification

1.3.4 Host Nation Requirements

1.4 QUALITY CONTROL PERSONNEL

1.4.1 Construction Quality Control (CQC) System Manager (SM)

1.4.2 Design QC SM

1.4.3 Specialized Personnel

1.4.4 Additional CQC Personnel

1.4.5 Training

1.5 SAFETY PERSONNEL

1.5.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

1.5.2 Members of QC Organization

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PRESENCE ON SITE

3.1.1 Site Personnel

3.1.2 Additional CQC Personnel

3.2 CONCURRENT DUTIES ON THE SAME PROJECT

3.3 EMPLOYMENT BY PRIME CONTRACTOR

3.4 EMPLOYMENT BY OTHER THAN PRIME CONTRACTOR

3.5 REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL IDENTIFIED IN A PROPOSAL OR OFFER

3.6 TABLE 1 - PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

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CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS (NAU)

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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.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) 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 Contractor Quality Control approval. 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

Superintendent and Alternate Superintendent; G CQC and Alternate CQC SM; G Design and Alternate Design QC SM; G SSHO and Alternate SSHO; G, DO Additional CQC Personnel; G

1.3 SUPERVISION

Submit for approval the name of a Superintendent and Alternate Superintendent meeting the requirements identified below.

1.3.1 Duties

The Contractor shall designate a qualified superintendent to:

a. Provide adequate supervision of all workers.

b. Ensure complete and satisfactory performance of all work required in accordance with the terms of the contract.

c. Receive instructions from the Contracting Officer.

d. Manage and coordinate day-to-day production and schedule adherence.

e. Attend partnering and quality control meetings.

In this context the highest level manager responsible for the overall construction activities at the site, including quality and production is the superintendent. Identify an alternate to serve in the event of the Superintendents absence.

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1.3.2 Experience

The superintendent must have the minimum number of years experience indicted in Table 1 as a superintendent on projects similar in size, scope, and complexity.

1.3.3 Superintendent Qualification

The individual must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance. The individual must be capable of interpreting a critical path schedule and construction drawings. The qualification requirements for the alternate superintendent are the same as for the project superintendent. The Contracting Officer may request proof of the superintendent's qualifications at any point in the project if the performance of the superintendent is in question.

1.3.4 Host Nation Requirements

The contractors superintendent must meet all training, education, and any other requirements established by the Host Nation authorities where work is performed. These requirements are in addition to, and do not relieve the contractor from any other requirement established by this contract.

1.4 QUALITY CONTROL PERSONNEL

Submit for approval the name of a CQC and Alternate CQC SM meeting the requirements identified below. Do not submit these names as part of the QC Plan, but as a separate submittal.

1.4.1 Construction Quality Control (CQC) System Manager (SM)

Identify as CQC SM an individual that is responsible for overall management of construction quality control and has the authority to act in all CQC matters for the Contractor. The CQC SM reports to the Superintendent. Identify an alternate to serve in the event of the CQC SM's absence. The requirements for the alternate are the same as the

CQC SM.

The CQC SM is required to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management. Any additional specialized experience requirements are identified in Table 1.

1.4.2 Design QC SM

If a Design QC SM is required by Table 1 of this Section, submit for approval the name of a Design and Alternate Design QC SM meeting the requirements identified therein. The requirements for the alternate are the same as the Design CS SM.

A Design QC System Manager (SM) is responsible for overall management of design quality control with the authority to act in all Design QC matters for the Contractor. Also identify an equally qualified alternate who will perform these duties in the event of the the Design QC SM's absence.

The Design QC SM is required to be licensed and registered in accordance with the requirements of the country where the construction work is performed.

1.4.3 Specialized Personnel

Personnel identified in the technical provisions as requiring

SECTION 01 45 05 Page 3 specialized skills to assure the required work is being performed properly will also be included as part of the CQC organization.

1.4.4 Additional CQC Personnel

In addition to CQC personnel specified elsewhere in the contract, submit for approval the names and qualifications of the Additional CQC Personnel identified in Table 1. These individuals must report to the CQC SM and have the necessary education and/or experience.

1.4.5 Training

The CQC SM and Additional CQC Personnel described in paragraph 1.4.4, including all alternates, are required to have completed the Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors course. This course is periodically offered by the the Army Corps of Engineers.

Contact the Contracting Officer for information on the next scheduled class.

The CQM Training certificate expires after 5 years. No one may be appointed or continue to serve in a position requiring this training if their certificate has expired. Retaking the course is required to obtain a new certificate.

1.5 SAFETY PERSONNEL

Submit for approval the name of a SSHO and Alternate SSHO meeting the requirements identified below. Do not submit these names as part of the APP or QC Plans, but as a separate submittal.

1.5.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Provide a SSHO meeting the requirements of Section 01 35 26 SAFETY

REQUIREMENTS (NAU).

When the SSHO is on leave or is otherwise not available while construction work is ongoing, an equally-qualified Alternate SSHO must be provided and must fulfill the same roles and responsibilities as the primary SSHO.

1.5.2 Members of QC Organization

The contractors Safety Personnel shall be members of the QC Organization. This does not change the requirement that they report directly to a senior project (or corporate) official.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PRESENCE ON SITE

3.1.1 Site Personnel

The contractors Site Superintendent, CQC SM, and SSHO, or their approved alternates shall be physically present at the project site at all times work is being performed.

3.1.2 Additional CQC Personnel

Additional CQC Personnel identified in Table 1 shall be physically present at the construction site when work is being performed on their

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3.2 CONCURRENT DUTIES ON THE SAME PROJECT

The contractors site personnel may have concurrent duties on a single project only when indicated in Table 1 in the Appendix to this section.

Concurrent duties indicated apply to both primary and alternate personnel: when an alternate assumes the duties of the primary, they may not have concurrent duties unless Table 1 indicates the primary may have concurrent duties.

Any person proposed to perform concurrent duties must meet all qualifications, including education, training, and experience for all positions to which they are proposed to be assigned.

3.3 EMPLOYMENT BY PRIME CONTRACTOR

All personnel identified in this Specification Section shall be directly employed by the prime contractor and have no affiliation with any subcontractor or supplier on this contract except as noted in paragraph

EMPLOYMENT BY OTHER THAN PRIME CONTRACTOR.

To be considered a prime contractor employee, an individual shall be:

(1) employed by the prime contractor, (2) directly paid by the prime contractor, and (3) be completely independent of and free from conflicts of interest with subcontractors the prime intends to use on the project. Subsidiaries or related business units which are not wholly owned by the prime contractor are considered a subcontractor for the purposes of this section. However, if the prime contractor is a Joint Venture, employees of the Joint Venture members are considered to be prime contractor employees in this regard.

Personnel may not "seconded" from another firm, regardless of their relationship to the prime contractor. Personnel who have previously been employees of subsidiaries or related business units, or from firms to be employed as subcontractors on this project will not be considered to be sufficiently independent unless there has been a break of at least 12 months between their employment with these firms and this project.

Prior written approval from the Contracting Officer shall be obtained if the contractor proposes to use any personnel who are employed by a parent company or wholly owned subsidiary of the prime contractor.

3.4 EMPLOYMENT BY OTHER THAN PRIME CONTRACTOR

Where indicated in Table 1 in the Appendix to this section, required personnel may be employed by a first-tier subcontractor.

Under no circumstances may one first-tier subcontractor be responsible for any quality control, safety, or supervision of another first-tier subcontractor without written approval of the Contracting Officer.

The prime contractor shall designate, in writing, the specific authorities of a subcontractor responsible for supervision, quality control, and safety of any other subcontractor where no direct contractual relationship exists. This designation shall be signed by authorized representatives of all companies involved.

3.5 REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL IDENTIFIED IN A PROPOSAL OR OFFER

Where the contractor was required to identify in their proposal or offer any personnel required by this specification by name, the contractor may

SECTION 01 45 05 Page 5 not change these personnel or assign them other duties or responsibilities without the express written approval of the Contracting Officer. "Contracting Officer" in this specific context does not include an Administrative Contracting Officer.

Any proposed changes shall be requested by the contractor in writing, including an explanation of the reasoning for the request, and the proposed personnel shall be equivalent in experience and qualifications to the originally identified person(s).

The Contracting Officer shall have the sole right to determine whether the qualifications and experience are equivalent and the contractor may not appeal a rejection of a proposed substitute.

3.6 TABLE 1 - PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

Table 1 on the following pages identifies the MINIMUM quality control, safety, and inspection personnel required to be provided by the contractor for this project:

1. A check in column a. indicates the position is required for this project and the person identified shall be on site at all times work in the respective area is being performed.

2. Column b. identifies the applicable work areas

3. Column c. identifies the minimum qualifications/training. The term "graduate" refers to an individual with a minimum of a Bachelors degree.

4. Column d. indicates the required minimum number of years experience in the indicated area.

5. Column e. indicates whether the person may be allowed other duties. If allowed other duties by column e., a single person can cover more than one area provided the person is qualified to perform quality control activities in each designated area. If not checked, the person may not be assigned any other duties concurrently on this project. See also "Restrictions or Limitations when allowed other duties" at the end of the table.

6. Column f. indicates whether the person may be employed by a subcontractor performing the applicable work. If not marked, the individual must be directly employed by the prime contractor.

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Table 1: Required Contractor Personnel and Requirements

a. b. c. d. e. f.

Req'd Area / Discipline

Duties and Qualification Min Years Exp

Allowed Other Duties

Employed by Sub

Non-Site Personnel

Project Manager

Design QC SM

Site Personnel

X Superintendent See paragraph 1.3

X CQC SM See paragraph 1.4.1

X SSHO See paragraph 1.5

Additional QC Personnel

Civil

Graduate Civil Engineer

Civil technician or Construction Manager

Specialized experience with concrete pavements

Specialized experience with Soils (may be Civil or Geotechnical engineer)

Mechanical

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Experience supervising mechanical features of work in the field with a construction company

Experienced technician employed by a Testing, Adjusting & Balancing (TAB) agency that has a current certification from AABC, NEBB or TABB

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Table 1: Required Contractor Personnel and Requirements

a. b. c. d. e. f.

Req'd Area / Discipline

Duties and Qualification Min Years Exp

Allowed Other Duties

Employed by Sub

Electrical

Graduate Electrical Engineer

Experience supervising electrical features of work in the field with a construction company

Structural

Graduate Civil Engineer (with Structural Track or Focus)

Experience supervising structural features of work in the field with a construction company

Architectural Graduate Architect

Environmental Graduate Environmental Engineer

Restrictions or Limitations when allowed other duties:

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