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Lock Chamber Chickamauga Lock Replacement W912P5-17-B-0001 Amendment 0001 Hamilton County, Tennessee

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This section of the Specifications provides general information and requirements; work and access restrictions; and required coordination with others. The work covered by these Specifications consists of furnishing all equipment, labor, and materials required for the staging and construction of Chickamauga Lock Chamber features and associated facilities as shown on the drawings and as described herein.

The contract BASE is defined by the work required to establish a concrete batch plant sized to accomplish the scope identified in all contract options within the stated period of performance for each option as prescribed by the plans and specifications. This is inclusive of all required site work, mobilization and demobilization of equipment, and other labor or materials incidental to the work.

The contract OPTION 1 is defined by the prerequisite work required to batch, test, and place concrete within the excavation at full production rate. The conveyor system, testing facilities, and quality assurance facilities are to be constructed and made to be fully operational during this work. The option is inclusive of the mobilization and demobilization of equipment, establishment of facilities, certification of all facilities, and other work incidental to the items.

The contract OPTION 2 is defined by the work required to complete the excavation and place the dental concrete. The option consists of the remaining rock excavation, installation of rock bolts, placement of shotcrete, the final placement of dental concrete, and work that is incidental to completing the excavation.

The contract OPTION 3 is defined by the work required to fully prepare the foundation for the placement of monolith concrete. The option consists of foundation preparation, including the placement of the mud mat, as well as the installation of drilled shafts, fabrication and procurement of miscellaneous metals and wall armor, and incidental work.

The contract OPTION 4 is defined by the work required to construct the Landwall monoliths (landward portion of monoliths M1, U2, and U3 to the centerline of lock and monoliths L4-L17) from foundation elevation to EL

631.5. The option includes all direct and incidental work involved in placing the concrete within this defined area as shown on the plans and described in the specifications. This work is inclusive of installation of embedded metals, utilities, reinforcement, dowels, and other appurtenances that are located within the first stage concrete placement.

The contract OPTION 5 is defined by the work required to construct the upper Riverwall monoliths (riverward portion of monoliths M1, U2, and U3 to the centerline of lock and monoliths R4-R10) from foundation elevation to

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EL 631.5. The option includes all direct and incidental work involved in placing the concrete within this defined area as shown on the plans and described in the specifications. This work is inclusive of installation of embedded metals, utilities, reinforcement, and other appurtenances that are located within the first stage concrete placement.

The contract OPTION 6 is defined by the work required to construct the lower Riverwall monoliths (R11-R18A) from foundation elevation to EL 631.5 and install the chamber interior grout curtain. The option includes all direct and incidental work involved in the interior grouting of the chamber and placing the concrete within this defined area as shown on the plans and described in the specifications. This work is inclusive of installation of embedded metals, utilities, reinforcement, and other appurtenances that are located within the first stage concrete placement.

The contract OPTION 7 is defined by the work required to construct the Landwall monoliths (landward portion of monoliths M1, U2, and U3 to the centerline of lock and monoliths L4-L17 from Elevation 631.5 to Elevation

645. The option includes all direct and incidental work involved in placing the concrete within this defined area as shown on the plans and described in the specifications. This work is inclusive of installation of embedded metals, utilities, reinforcement, and other appurtenances that are located within the first stage concrete placement.

The contract OPTION 8 is defined by the work required to construct the Riverwall monoliths (riverward portion of monoliths M1, U2, and U3 to the centerline of lock and monoliths R4-R18A) from Elevation 631.5 to Elevation

660. The option includes all direct and incidental work involved in placing the concrete within this defined area as shown on the plans and described in the specifications. This work is inclusive of installation of embedded metals, utilities, reinforcement, and other appurtenances that are located within the first stage concrete placement.

The contract OPTION 9 is defined by the work required to construct the remaining monolith portions to the top of the lock wall. Additionally, the installation of the handrailing, lock instrumentation, and the access bridge are completed within the option. The option includes all direct and incidental work involved in placing the concrete within this defined area as shown on the plans and described in the specifications. This work is inclusive of installation of embedded metals, utilities, reinforcement, and other appurtenances that are located within the first stage concrete placement.

The contract OPTION 10 is defined by the work required to transport all Government furnished materials from the storage facility in Muscle Shoals, AL to the lock construction site and install the Government furnished culvert valves and miter gates to full functionality. The option also includes the installation of the machinery, second stage metals for the entire lock structure, second stage concrete for the entire lock structure, testing for operation, and all other work that is incidental.

The contract OPTION 11 is defined by the construction of the operations building and the control shelters as well as completion of the electrical and mechanical systems. The construction of the buildings is inclusive of all related work items to completion. The remaining electrical and mechanical work includes all work prescribed by the plans and specifications.

The contract OPTION 12 is defined by the work required to construct the Bay

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5 shear wall as prescribed by the plans and specifications. The option includes all direct and incidental work associated with the placement of reinforcing steel and structural concrete as well as the installation of post tensioned strand anchors.

The contract OPTION 13 is defined by the work required to integrate all lock systems and commission the completed lock chamber in accordance with the specifications. The option includes all direct and incidental work associated with the development and implementation of lock chamber commissioning procedures and also the removal of the existing stability berm and anchor blocks.

The Government may issue a Request For Proposal at any time during the course of this contract to purchase the concrete batch plant.

1.2 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

EP 310-1-6a (2006) Sign Standards Manual, VOL 1

1.3 PARTNERING

In order to most effectively accomplish this contract, the Government urges the Contractor to join with the Government in establishing a cohesive and professional project management team. Through this "partnering" relationship, both entities would strive to draw on the strengths of each organization for the ultimate goal of assuring that the project’s intended results are achieved, within budget and on schedule. This endeavor seeks an environment that nurtures team building, cooperation and trust between the Government and the Contractor. The partnering relationship would be bilateral in make-up, and participation will be totally voluntary.

The first step in initiating the concept would be a joint project management team "partnering" conference attended by multiple officers from each organization representing management and the key jobsite staff of each entity. The initial conference would be held within the first ninty (90) days following contract award. The Resident Engineer would chair the conference, establish its agenda and distribute minutes of the meeting. A professional facilitator acceptable to both parties would lead the participants of the session, through the steps of team building and the formation of a problem solving mechanism within the group. The conference duration would be no more than one day. Location of the conference would be offsite within a 60 mile radius of the jobsite at a facility which offers conference rooms and food service. All costs in connection with rented facilities and the facilitator would be shared equally by the Government and the Contractor. Each organization would pay other costs of its respective employees attending the conference.

Additional partnering sessions would be held no less than biannually.

Implementation of the partnering concept and philosophy would be an on-going process.

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1.8.11.2 Measurement

The quantity of Cement, Type I/II- Low Alkali meeting the requirements of Section 03 30 01 CONCRETE: MATERIALS, to be paid for will be the number of ton of Cement, Type I/II- Low Alkali used unless specifically excepted, wasted, or used for the convenience of the Contractor. The quantity to be paid for will be determined by multiplying the actual (within a tolerance of plus or minus one (1) percent from the mix design weight) batch weight, in pounds, of fly ash in each type of concrete used by the number of batches of concrete types placed within the pay lines of the structure, and dividing by 2,000.

1.8.11.3 Unit of Measurement

Unit of measurement: Tons.

1.8.12 Class F Fly Ash (Section 03 30 01)

1.8.12.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with furnishing of all fly ash, excluding taxes and delivery costs, used in the work.

1.8.12.2 Measurement

The quantity of fly ash meeting the requirements of Section 03 30 01 CONCRETE: MATERIALS, to be paid for will be the number of tons of fly ash used unless specifically excepted, wasted, or used for the convenience of the Contractor. The quantity to be paid for will be determined by multiplying the actual (within a tolerance of plus or minus one (1) percent from the mix design weight) batch weight, in pounds, of fly ash in each type of concrete used by the number of batches of concrete types placed within the pay lines of the structure, and dividing by 2,000.

1.8.12.3 Unit of Measurement

Unit of measurement: Tons.

1.8.13 Structural Concrete (Five (5) ksi)(Section 03 70 00)

1.8.13.1 Payment

a. Payment will be made to include all labor, equipment, materials and supplies for completing the structural concrete (five (5) ksi) work as shown or specified. The structural concrete shall meet the requirements of Section 03 70 00 CONCRETE: MASS AND STRUCTURAL. These costs will include the furnishing and delivery of all materials for the concrete, including ground granulated blast-furnace slag, aggregates, mineral and chemical admixtures, and taxes and delivery costs for Portland cement and fly ash. However, these costs will not include Portland cement and fly ash (except as otherwise noted).

b. Payment shall also include, but not be limited to, concrete production, formwork, installation of miscellaneous metals and wall armor, finishing, consolidating, curing, joint sealants, joint materials and any miscellaneous metals and embedded parts that are not specified to be paid separately.

c. Payments for Portland cement, reinforcing steel will be made under

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d. No payment will be made for concrete, as such, that is placed in structures of which payment is made per linear foot or single job. No separate compensation associated with concrete materials testing, as part of the Contractor's Quality Assurance, will be made and these costs shall be incidental to the various concrete placement payment items.

1.8.13.2 Measurement

a. Pay lines for concrete structures are the neat lines of the structures as shown on the drawings. Measurement of concrete shall be on the basis of the actual volume of concrete within the pay lines of the structures as indicated on the drawings. Measurement of concrete placed against the sides of any excavation without the use of intervening forms shall be made only within the pay lines of the structure, and within the tolerances specified.

b. No measurement will be made of concrete placed outside the tolerances specified for the excavation unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. No deductions shall be made for rounded or beveled edges, space occupied by metal work, electrical conduits or reinforcing steel, nor voids or embedded items that are either less than five (5) cubic feet in volume or one (1) square foot in cross section.

1.8.13.3 Unit of Measurement

Unit of measurement: Cubic Yard (CY).

1.8.14 Mass Concrete (Three (3) ksi)(Section 03 70 00)

1.8.14.1 Payment

a. Payment will be made to include all labor, equipment, materials and supplies for completing the mass concrete (three (3) ksi) work as shown or specified. The mass concrete shall meet the requirements of Section 03 70 00 CONCRETE: MASS AND STRUCTURAL. These costs will include the furnishing and delivery of all materials for the concrete, including ground granulated blast-furnace slag, aggregates, mineral and chemical admixtures, and taxes and delivery costs for Portland cement and fly ash. However, these costs will not include Portland cement and fly ash (except as otherwise noted).

b. Payment shall also include, but not be limited to, concrete production, formwork, installation of miscellaneous metals and wall armor, finishing, consolidating, curing, joint sealants, joint materials and any miscellaneous metals and embedded parts that are not specified to be paid separately.

c. Payments for Portland cement, fly ash, and reinforcing steel will be made separately.

d. No payment will be made for concrete, as such, that is placed in structures of which payment is made per linear foot or single job. No separate compensation associated with concrete materials testing, as part of the Contractor's Quality Assurance, will be made and these costs shall be incidental to the various concrete placement payment

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1.8.14.2 Measurement

a. Pay lines for concrete structures are the neat lines of the structures as shown on the drawings and as directed by the COR. Measurement of concrete shall be on the basis of the actual volume of concrete within the pay lines of the structures as indicated on the drawings.

Measurement of concrete placed against the sides of any excavation without the use of intervening forms shall be made only within the pay lines of the structure, and within the tolerances specified.

b. No measurement will be made of concrete placed outside the tolerances specified for the excavation unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. No deductions shall be made for rounded or beveled edges, space occupied by metal work, electrical conduits or reinforcing steel, nor voids or embedded items that are either less than five (5) cubic feet in volume or one (1) square foot in cross section.

1.8.14.3 Unit of Measurement

Unit of measurement: Cubic Yard (CY).

1.8.15 2nd Stage Concrete (5ksi)(Section 03 80 00)

1.8.15.1 Payment

a. Payment will be made to include all labor, equipment, materials and supplies for completing the cast-in-place second stage concrete work as shown or specified. The second stage concrete shall meet all the requirements of Section 03 80 00 CONCRETE: SECOND STAGE. However, these costs will not include cement and fly ash (except as otherwise noted), steel reinforcement, waterstops, and embedded parts that are specified to be paid for separately.

b. Payment shall also include, but not be limited to concrete production, formwork, finishing, consolidating, curing, joint sealants, joint materials and any miscellaneous metals and embedded parts that are not specified to be paid separately, and taxes and delivery costs for the Portland cement and fly ash.

c. Payments for Portland cement, fly ash, and reinforcing steel will be made separately.

d. No payment will be made for concrete, as such, that is placed in structures of which payment is made per linear foot or single job. No separate compensation associated with concrete testing and concrete materials testing, whether part of the Contractor's Quality Assurance or for approval of materials in order to establish the acceptable sources or mixture proportions, will be made and these costs shall be incidental to the concrete payment items.

1.8.15.2 Measurement

Pay lines for second stage concrete are the neat lines of that concrete as shown on the drawings. Measurement of concrete shall be on the basis of the actual volume of concrete within the pay lines of the structures as indicated on the drawings. No deductions shall be made for rounded or

SECTION 01 22 00 Page 23 beveled edges, space occupied by metal work, electrical conduits or reinforcing steel, nor voids or embedded items that are either less than five (5) cubic feet in volume or one (1) square foot in cross section.

1.8.15.3 Unit of Measurement

Unit of measurement: Cubic Yard (CY).

1.8.16 Miscellaneous Concrete (four (4)ksi)(Section 03 70 01)

1.8.16.1 Payment

a. Payment will be made to include all labor, equipment, materials and supplies for completing the miscellaneous concrete (four (4)ksi) work as shown or specified. The miscellaneous concrete shall meet all the requriments of Section 03 70 01 CONCRETE: MISCELLANEOUS. However, these costs shall include cement formwork, installation of miscellaneous metals and wall armor, finishing, consolidating, curing, joint sealants, joint materials and any miscellaneous metals and embedded parts that are not specified to be paid separately. Portland cement and reinforcing steel is not subject to escalation.

b. No payment will be made for concrete, as such, that is placed in structures of which payment is made per linear foot or single job. No separate compensation associated with concrete testing and concrete materials testing, whether part of the Contractor's Quality Assurance or for approval of materials in order to establish the acceptable sources or mixture proportions, will be made and these costs shall be incidental to the concrete payment items.

1.8.16.2 Measurement

Pay lines for fill concrete (four (4) ksi) are the neat lines of that concrete as shown on the drawings. Measurement of concrete shall be on the basis of the actual volume of concrete within the pay lines of the structures as indicated on the drawings. No deductions shall be made for rounded or beveled edges, space occupied by metal work, electrical conduits or reinforcing steel, nor voids or embedded items that are either less than five (5) cubic feet in volume or one (1) square foot in cross section.

1.8.16.3 Unit of Measurement

Unit of measurement: Cubic Yard (CY).

1.8.17 Precast Concrete (Section 03 41 33)

1.8.17.1 Payment

a. Payment will be made to include all labor, equipment, materials and supplies for completing the precast concrete work as shown or specified. All precast concrete shall meet the requirements of Section 03 41 33 CONCRETE: PRECAST. However, these costs will not include cementitious materials (except as otherwise noted), steel reinforcement, waterstops, and embedded parts that are specified to be paid for separately.

b. Payment shall also include, but not be limited to concrete production, aggregates, mineral and chemical admixtures, formwork, finishing, consolidating, curing, joint sealants, joint materials and any

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c. Payments for cement, flyash, and reinforcing steel will be made separately.

d. No separate compensation associated with concrete testing and concrete materials testing, whether part of the Contractor's Quality Assurance or for approval of materials in order to establish the acceptable sources or mixture proportions, will be made and these costs shall be incidental to the concrete payment items.

1.8.17.2 Unit of Measurement

Unit of measurement: Job.

1.8.18 Concrete Block - Monolith M1 at Pier 2 (Section 03 80 00)

1.8.18.1 Payment

a. Payment will be made to include all labor, equipment, materials and supplies for completing the concrete block work as shown or specified.

Concrete block shall meet the requirements of Section 03 80 00 CONCRETE: SECOND STAGE. However, these costs will not include cementitious materials (except as otherwise noted), steel reinforcement, waterstops, and embedded parts that are specified to be paid for separately.

b. Payment shall also include, but not be limited to concrete production, aggregates, mineral and chemical admixtures, formwork, finishing, consolidating, curing, joint sealants, joint materials and any miscellaneous metals and embedded parts that are not specified to be paid separately and taxes and delivery costs for the Portland cement.

c. Payments for cement, flyash, and reinforcing steel will be made separately.

d. No separate compensation associated with concrete testing and concrete materials testing, whether part of the Contractor's Quality Assurance or for approval of materials in order to establish the acceptable sources or mixture proportions, will be made and these costs shall be incidental to the concrete payment items.

1.8.18.2 Unit of Measurement

Unit of measurement: Job.

1.8.19 Roughen Cofferdam Surface (Section 03 30 04)

1.8.19.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with roughening cofferdam surfaces, including labor, materials and use of all equipment and tools required to complete the work.

1.8.19.2 Measurement

Such work will be measured for payment by the number of square feet of concrete surface area roughened in accordance with Section 03 30 04

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CONCRETE: PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS and the Contract Drawings.

1.8.19.3 Unit of Measurement

Unit of measurement: Square Foot (SF).

1.8.20 Shotcrete Placement (Four (4) inch)(Section 03 37 13)

1.8.20.1 Payment

a. The contract price for each item shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, materials, and supplies, except as otherwise specified, and for performing all operations required for the completion of all work included under that item as specified herein, shown on the contract Drawings, or directed by the Contracting Officer. All measurements for payment shall be made in the presence of the Contracting Officer.

b. Payment will be made for costs associated with shotcrete placement.

All costs associated with satisfactory placement and curing of shotcrete shall be included and shall not be paid as separate items.

Areas to be treated with shotcrete will be determined or approved by the Contracting Officer. Shotcrete placement for test panels is included in the Section 03 37 13 SHOTCRETE, paragraph "STRENGTH

TESTING".

c. Costs associated with laboratory strength testing of cores and sawed beams of shotcrete test panels shall be included in this payment and shall not be paid as separate items. Costs associated with materials and placement of drains shall be included in this payment and shall not be paid as separate items. Payment will be made under payment item Section 03 37 13 SHOTCRETE PLACEMENT.

1.8.20.2 Measurement

Shotcrete placed will be measured for payment on the basis of shotcrete material sprayed through the nozzle onto the rock surface designated for treatment by the Contracting Officer. Measurement of shotcrete satisfactorily placement will be determined by the area sprayed to/or above the gauge pins. Thickness will be determined in accordance to Section 03 37 13 SHOTCRETE, paragraph "PLACEMENT CONTROL".

1.8.20.3 Unit of Measurement

Unit of measurement: Square Yard (SY).

1.9 DIVISION 04. NOT USED

1.10 DIVISION 05. METALS

1.10.1 Miscellaneous Metal (Check Post, Ladder, Line Hook, Grate, Hatch, Frame, HM Doors, Embedded Metals)(Sections 05 50 15 and 08 11 13)

1.10.1.1 Payment

a. Payment will be made for costs associated with miscellaneous metals not specifically provided for elsewhere which are shown on the drawings or required by these specifications. All metals shall meet the requirements of Sections 05 50 15 CIVIL WORKS FABRICATIONS and 08 11 13

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STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES. Such payment will include full compensation for furnishing materials, fabricating work, shop and field painting, and galvanizing or other metallic coatings. The specific metal items covered by this pay item include miscellaneous metals, grates, hatches and frames, and all embedded metals and anchors placed in first stage concrete which are required for placement of the second stage concrete and metals.

b. Payment for the installation of metal items that are embedded or associated with concrete placement shall be included in the contract price for the concrete placement item with which they are associated.

c. Payment for all other miscellaneous metal items shall be included in the contract price for the items with which they are associated.

1.10.1.2 Unit of Measurement

Unit of measurement: Job.

1.10.2 Wall Armor (Excluding Approach Wall Beams)(Section 05 50 15)

1.10.2.1 Payment

a. Payment for wall armor (excluding approach wall beams) will be made at the single job price for WALL ARMOR (EXCLUDING APPROACH WALL BEAMS).

The wall armor shall meet the requirements of Section 05 50 15 CIVIL WORKS FABRICATIONS. This price shall be full compensation for furnishing materials, fabricating work, and shop and field metallic coatings in accordance with the contract drawings and as specified.

b. Payment for the installation of wall armor shall be included in the contract price for the concrete placement item with which they are associated.

1.10.2.2 Unit of Measurement

Unit of measurement: Job.

1.10.3 Handrail (Section 05 50 15)

1.10.3.1 Payment

Payment for all handrail for the project will be made at the single job price for HANDRAIL. The handrail shall meet the requirments of Section 05 50 15 CIVIL WORKS FABRICATIONS. This price shall be full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and supplies to complete the work in accordance with the contract drawings and as specified.

1.10.3.2 Unit of Measurement

Unit of Measurement: Job.

1.10.4 Caisson and Stoplog Recess Fillers (Section 05 50 15)

1.10.4.1 Payment

Payment for caisson and stoplog recess fillers will be made at the single job price for CAISSON and STOPLOG RECESS FILLERS. The fillers shall meet the requirements of Section 05 50 15 CIVIL WORKS FABRICATIONS. This price

SECTION 01 22 00 Page 27 shall be full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and supplies to complete the work in accordance with the contract drawings and as specified.

1.10.4.2 Unit of Measurement

Unit of Measurement: Job

1.10.5 Culvert Intake Trashracks (Section 05 50 15)

1.10.5.1 Payment

Payment for culvert intake trashracks will be made at the single job price for CULVERT INTAKE TRASHRACKS. The trashracks shall meet the requirements of Section 05 50 15 CIVIL WORKS FABRICATIONS. This price shall be full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and supplies to complete the work in accordance with the contract drawings and as specified.

1.10.5.2 Unit of Measurement

Unit of Measurement: Job.

1.10.6 Spillway Operations Deck Access Stairway (Section 05 51 00)

1.10.6.1 Payment

Payment for spillway operating deck access stairway will be made at the single job price for SPILLWAY OPERATIONS DECK ACCESS STAIRWAY. The stairway shall meet the requirements of Section 05 51 00 METAL STAIRS.

This price shall be full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and supplies to complete the work in accordance with the contract drawings and as specified.

1.10.6.2 Unit of Measurement

Unit of Measurement: Job.

1.10.7 Culvert Liners (Section 05 50 15)

1.10.7.1 Payment

a. Payment for culvert liners will be made at the single job price for CULVERT LINERS. The culvert liners shall meet the requirements of Section 05 50 15 CIVIL WORKS FABRICATIONS. This price shall be full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and supplies to complete the work in accordance with the contract drawings and as specified.

b. Payment for culvert liner contact grouting is incidental to the single job payment for the CULVERT LINER payment item.

1.10.7.2 Unit of Measurement

Unit of Measurement: Job.

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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 must 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 may be identified by different trades or disciplines, or it may be work by the same trade in a different environment. Although each section of the specifications may 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.

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 his 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 and before the start of design and construction, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer or Authorized Representative and discuss the Contractor's quality control system. Also, the final or interim CQC Plan must be approved by the Government prior to scheduling the Coordination Meeting. During the meeting a mutual understanding of the system details shall be developed including design activities, quality control activities, testing, coordination of both onsite and offsite work, and the interrelationship of Contractor's Management and control with the Government's Quality Assurance. During the meeting the methods and forms for recording quality control functions shall be discussed. Minutes of the meeting shall be prepared by the Government and signed by both the Contractor and the Contracting Officer. The minutes shall become a part of the contract file. There may be occasions when subsequent conferences will be called by

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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 must report 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 must maintain 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 who is responsible for overall management of CQC and have the authority to act in all CQC matters for the Contractor. The CQC System Manager shall be a graduate engineer or a graduate of construction management, with a minimum of 10 years construction experience on construction similar to the contract. This CQC System Manager shall be on the site at all times during construction and shall be employed by the prime Contractor. The CQC System Manager shall be assigned no separate duties. The CQC System Manager will not be allowed to serve as the project superintendent nor as the Safety and Health Manager. The CQC System Manager shall report to at least one level above the Project Superintendent. An alternate for the CQC System Manager shall be identified in the plan to serve in the event of the System Manager's absence. The requirements for the alternate shall be the same as for the designated CQC System Manager.

3.4.3 CQC Personnel

As needed to meet Quality Control objectives, the Contractor shall provide as part of the CQC organization specialized personnel to assist the CQC System Manager for the following areas: Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Environmental, Geologist, Blasting Expert, Concrete Construction Special Inspector, and Materials Technician. These individuals shall be in addition to CQC personnel specified elsewhere in the contract. These individuals must be employees of the prime contractor;

shall be responsible to the CQC System Manager; shall be physically present at the construction site during work on their areas of responsibility; and shall have the necessary education and experience in accordance with the experience matrix listed herein. These individuals may perform other

SECTION 01 45 00 Page 6 duties but must be allowed sufficient time to perform their assigned quality control duties as described in the Quality Control Plan. A single person may cover more than one area provided that they are qualified to perform QC activities in each designated area and that workload allows.

Experience Matrix

Area Qualifications

Civil Graduate Civil Engineer or Construction Manager with 5 years experience in the type of work being performed on this project or technician with 10 yrs related experience

Mechanical Graduate Mechanical Engineer with 5 yrs experience or person with 10 years of experience supervising mechanical features of work in the field with a construction company

Electrical Graduate Electrical Engineer with 5 years related experience or person 10 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 5 years experience or person 10 years of experience supervising structural features of work in the field with a construction company

Environmental Graduate Environmental Engineer with 3 years experience

Submittals Submittal Clerk with 1 year experience

Concrete, Pavements and Soils

Materials Technician with 2 years experience for the appropriate area

Geologist Graduate geologist with at least 5 yrs of geotechnical experience.

Note: This project will require several Contractor supplied geologists

Blasting Expert Blasting expert with 20 yrs experience in this type of construction blasting

Concrete Construction Special Inspector

Have the ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector Certification

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3.4.4 Additional Requirement

In addition to the above experience and education requirements, the CQC System Manager must 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 onsite CQC staff at the strength level needed by ongoing activities. The Contractor may adjust the onsite CQC staff as appropriate for work activities which may not require full time staff support as listed in paragraph 3.4.3 CQC Personnel. 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 Government for acceptance in writing.

3.5 SUBMITTALS

Submittals, if needed, must comply with the requirements in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. The CQC organization is responsible for certifying that all submittals and deliverables are in compliance with the contract requirements. When Section 23 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS is included in the contract, the submittals required by that section must be coordinated with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES to ensure adequate time is allowed for each type of submittal required.

3.6 CONTROL

Contractor Quality Control 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 must be conducted by the CQC System Manager for each definable feature of the construction work as follows:

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/or equipment have been tested, submitted, and approved.

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

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

f. 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.

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

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

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

j. Discussion of the initial control phase.

k. The Government must be notified at least 48 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:

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 must 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

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

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.

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 specimens for possible testing by the Government. Testing includes operation and/or 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 may be 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 may result in nonpayment for related work performed and disapproval of the test facility for this contract.

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3.7.2 Testing Laboratories

The Contractor proposed testing laboratory shall be validated and approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The listing of validated testing laboratories is available at http://gsl.erdc.usace.army.mil/SL/MTC/.

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 must 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 $6,000.00 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.

3.8 COMPLETION INSPECTION

3.8.1 Punch-Out Inspection

Conduct an inspection of the work by the CQC System Manager near the end of the work, or any increment of the work established by a time stated in the SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS Clause, "Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work", or by the specifications. Prepare and include in the CQC documentation a punch list of items which do not conform to the approved drawings and specifications, as required by paragraph DOCUMENTATION. Include within the list of deficiencies the estimated date by which the deficiencies will be corrected. Make a second inspection the CQC System Manager or staff to ascertain that all deficiencies have been corrected. Once this is accomplished, notify the Government that the facility is ready for the Government Pre-Final inspection.

3.8.2 Pre-Final Inspection

The Government will perform the pre-final inspection to verify that the facility is complete and ready to be occupied. A Government Pre-Final Punch List may be developed as a result of this inspection. Ensure that all items on this list have been corrected before notifying the Government, so that a Final inspection with the customer can be scheduled. Correct any items noted on the Pre-Final inspection in a timely manner. These inspections and any deficiency corrections required by this paragraph must be accomplished within the time slated for completion of the entire work or any particular increment of the work if the project is divided into increments by separate completion dates.

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3.8.3 Final Acceptance Inspection

The Contractor's Quality Control Inspection personnel, plus the superintendent or other primary management person, and the Contracting Officer's Representative must be in attendance at the final acceptance inspection. Additional Government personnel including, but not limited to, those from Base/Post Civil Facility Engineer user groups, and major commands may also be in attendance. The final acceptance inspection will be formally scheduled by the Contracting Officer based upon results of the Pre-Final inspection. Notify the Contracting Officer at least 14 days prior to the final acceptance inspection and include the Contractor's assurance that all specific items previously identified to the Contractor as being unacceptable, along with all remaining work performed under the contract, will be complete and acceptable by the date scheduled for the final acceptance inspection. Failure of the Contractor to have all contract work acceptably complete for this inspection will be cause for the Contracting Officer to bill the Contractor for the Government's additional inspection cost in accordance with the contract clause titled "Inspection of Construction".

3.9 DOCUMENTATION

Maintain current records providing factual evidence that required quality control activities and/or tests have been performed. Include in these records the work of subcontractors and suppliers on an acceptable form that includes, as a minimum, the following information:

a. Contractor/subcontractor and their area of responsibility.

b. Operating plant/equipment with hours worked, idle, or down for repair.

c. Work performed each day, giving location, description, and by whom.

When Network Analysis (NAS) is used, identify each phase of work performed each day by NAS activity number.

d. Test and/or control activities performed with results and references to specifications/drawings requirements. Identify the control phase (Preparatory, Initial, Follow-up). List of deficiencies noted, along with corrective action.

e. Quantity of materials received at the site with statement as to acceptability, storage, and reference to…