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This announcement solicits qualifications from architecture and engineering firms for indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts to provide construction management and inspection support services to the Western Federal Lands Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration. Up to five IDIQ contracts may be awarded, with three reserved exclusively for small businesses. Services include constructability reviews, construction phase management, construction inspection, and other miscellaneous preconstruction, construction, and post-construction phase services for highway and bridge projects located primarily in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and other U.S. states. The maximum potential value of all task orders across all contracts is $80 million. Individual task order values may range from $1,000 to $3 million. Task orders will be fixed-price. Firms must have an active SAM registration and small businesses must be self-certified in SAM to qualify. Qualification submissions are due by submitting a completed SF330 electronically by the specified date.

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Western Federal Lands Highway Division

Construction Manual

June 2019

Table of Contents

Western Federal Lands Highway Division Construction Manual June 2019 Page 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page

GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS

Chapter 1 – RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY

1.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF MANUAL ........................................................................ 1-1

1.2 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................. 1-2

1.3 WESTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION OFFICE ............................... 1-4

1.4 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................... 1-5

1.4.1 Project Engineer ............................................................................................. 1-5

1.4.2 Consultant Project Engineer .......................................................................... 1-5

1.4.3 Federal Highway Administration Project Manager ....................................... 1-5

1.4.4 Inspectors ....................................................................................................... 1-6

1.4.5 Construction Inspectors ................................................................................. 1-6

1.4.6 Delegation of Authority Memorandums ........................................................ 1-6

1.4.7 Delegation of Authority Letter....................................................................... 1-6

Chapter 2 – PROJECT START UP

2.1 OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 FIELD OFFICE ............................................................................................................... 2-2

2.3 INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE PROJECT ENGINEER .................................. 2-3

2.3.1 Project Specific Documents and Information ................................................ 2-3

2.3.2 Manuals .......................................................................................................... 2-3

2.3.3 Computer Programs ....................................................................................... 2-4

2.3.4 Miscellaneous Forms and Supplies ................................................................ 2-5

2.4 COORDINATION WITH WFLHD PERSONNEL ........................................................ 2-9

2.4.1 Contact List .................................................................................................... 2-9

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2.4.2 Notification to WFLHD Personnel ................................................................ 2-9

2.4.3 Vancouver Mail Room ................................................................................. 2-10

Chapter 3 – CONTACTS

3.1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 CONTACT WITH WFLHD REPRESENTATIVES ...................................................... 3-2

3.3 CONTACT WITH THE CONTRACTOR ...................................................................... 3-3

3.3.1 Gifts and Favors ............................................................................................. 3-3

3.3.2 Fraternization ................................................................................................. 3-3

3.4 CONTACT WITH COOPERATING AND OTHER AGENCIES ................................. 3-4

3.4.1 United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service .............................. 3-4

3.4.2 National Parks Service ................................................................................... 3-5

3.4.3 Other Federal Cooperating Agencies ............................................................. 3-5

3.4.4 Non-Federal Cooperating Agencies ............................................................... 3-5

3.4.5 Regulatory Agencies ...................................................................................... 3-6

3.5 CONTACTS WITH THE PUBLIC ................................................................................. 3-7

3.6 CONTACTS WITH THE NEWS MEDIA ...................................................................... 3-9

3.6.1 Federal Highway Administration Media Policy ............................................ 3-9

3.6.2 Responding to the Media ............................................................................... 3-9

Chapter 4 – DOCUMENT CONTROL

4.1 PROJECT FILE SETUP .................................................................................................. 4-1

4.1.1 General ........................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES ....................................................................................... 4-4

4.2.1 General ........................................................................................................... 4-4

4.2.1.1 Definitions................................................................................. 4-4

4.2.1.2 Wet Signature Documents ........................................................ 4-4

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4.2.1.3 Electronic Signature Documents............................................... 4-4

4.2.2 Guidance ........................................................................................................ 4-5

4.2.2.1 FHWA Project Personnel. ......................................................... 4-5

4.2.2.2 Construction Contractor’s Personnel ........................................ 4-5

4.2.2.3 Consulting Project Engineers and Consulting Inspectors ......... 4-5

4.3 CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS ................................................................................... 4-7

4.3.1 Contract Modification Logs ........................................................................... 4-7

4.4 CORRESPONDENCE ..................................................................................................... 4-8

4.4.1 General ........................................................................................................... 4-8

4.4.2 Correspondence Logs..................................................................................... 4-8

4.4.3 Outgoing Correspondence ............................................................................. 4-8

4.4.4 Incoming Correspondence ........................................................................... 4-12

4.4.5 Email Correspondence ................................................................................. 4-12

4.5 REQUESTS FOR PROJECT RECORDS ..................................................................... 4-13

Chapter 5 – DELIVERING THE PROJECT

5.1 CONTRACT AWARD .................................................................................................... 5-1

5.2 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE ........................................................................ 5-2

5.2.1 Date ................................................................................................................ 5-2

5.2.2 Invitees ........................................................................................................... 5-2

5.2.3 Agenda and Roles .......................................................................................... 5-2

5.2.4 Notes .............................................................................................................. 5-3

5.3 NOTICE TO PROCEED ................................................................................................. 5-4

5.3.1 Issuing the Notice to Proceed ........................................................................ 5-4

5.3.2 Selecting the Actual Notice to Proceed Date ................................................. 5-4

5.3.3 Progress Payments before the Notice to Proceed .......................................... 5-4

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5.4 PARTNERING ................................................................................................................ 5-5

5.4.1 Background .................................................................................................... 5-5

5.4.2 Decision to Partner ......................................................................................... 5-5

5.4.3 Partnering Facilitator ..................................................................................... 5-5

5.4.4 Attendance List .............................................................................................. 5-6

5.4.5 Length of Partnering Session ......................................................................... 5-6

5.4.6 Location ......................................................................................................... 5-6

5.4.7 After The Initial Partnering Session .............................................................. 5-7

5.4.8 Risk Management (Alternative to Partnering Meeting) ................................. 5-7

5.5 MEETINGS ...................................................................................................... 5-8

5.5.1 Weekly Job Progress Meetings ...................................................................... 5-8

5.5.2 Meeting Minutes ............................................................................................ 5-8

5.6 PROJECT NEWSLETTER AND WEBSITE ............................................................... 5-10

5.6.1 Newsletters ................................................................................................... 5-10

5.6.1.1 Newsletter Guideline. ............................................................. 5-10

5.6.1.2 Newsletter Distribution ........................................................... 5-10

5.6.1.3 Example Newsletter ................................................................ 5-11

5.6.2 Project Website ............................................................................................ 5-13

5.6.1.2 Website Content. ..................................................................... 5-14

5.7 WORKING DRAWINGS .............................................................................................. 5-15

5.7.1 Review and Approval Responsibility .......................................................... 5-15

5.7.1.1 Drawings Required Under FP-14 Subsection 104.03(b)(1) ....... 5-15

5.7.1.2 Drawings Required Under FP-14 Subsection 104.03(b)(2) ....... 5-15

5.7.1.3 Drawings Required Under FP-14 Subsection 104.03(b)(3) ....... 5-16

5.7.1.4 Miscellaneous Submittals .......................................................... 5-16

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5.7.2 Drawing Distribution Process ...................................................................... 5-16

5.8 AS-BUILT WORKING DRAWINGS .......................................................................... 5-18

5.9 LOAD LIMITS .............................................................................................................. 5-19

5.10 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF PROPERTY AND LANDSCAPE .......... 5-20

5.10.1 Trespassing .................................................................................................. 5-20

5.11 UTILITIES ..................................................................................................................... 5-21

5.11.1 Government-Owned Utilities ....................................................................... 5-21

5.11.2 Privately-Owned Utilities ............................................................................ 5-21

5.12 BULLETIN BOARD ..................................................................................................... 5-22

5.13 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK .................................................. 5-22

5.14 OPENING SECTIONS OF THE PROJECT TO TRAFFIC ......................................... 5-22

5.15 RIGHT-OF-WAY .......................................................................................................... 5-23

5.15.1 Encroachments on Highway Right-Of-Way ................................................ 5-23

5.16 PROTECTION OF FORESTS, PARKS, AND PUBLIC LANDS ............................... 5-23

5.17 LABOR REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................... 5-24

5.17.1 Labor Compliance and Payrolls ................................................................... 5-24

5.17.2 Payroll Review ............................................................................................. 5-25

5.17.3 Truck Drivers ............................................................................................... 5-26

5.17.4 Payroll Interviews ........................................................................................ 5-27

5.17.5 Compliance Issues ....................................................................................... 5-27

5.17.6 Service Contracting Reporting Requirements ............................................. 5-28

5.17.7 References .................................................................................................... 5-28

5.18 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY REQUIREMENTS................................. 5-29

5.18.1 Nondiscrimination........................................................................................ 5-29

5.18.2 Affirmative Action ....................................................................................... 5-29

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5.18.3 Reporting Requirements .............................................................................. 5-30

5.18.3.1 Notice of Subcontract Award..................................................... 5-30

5.18.3.2 SF 100 (EEO-1) ......................................................................... 5-30

5.18.3.3 Veteran’s Employment Report (VETS-100) ............................. 5-30

5.19 SUBCONTRACTING ................................................................................................... 5-31

5.19.1 SF 1413, Statement and Acknowledgement ................................................ 5-31

5.19.2 Electronically Reported Subcontracting Information .................................. 5-32

5.19.2.1 Federal Sub-award Reporting System ....................................... 5-32

5.19.2.2 Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System ............................ 5-32

5.19.3 Contracts with Subcontracting Plans ........................................................... 5-32

5.19.4 Submitting Subcontracting Documentation ................................................. 5-33

5.19.5 Reviewing Subcontracting Documentation ................................................. 5-33

5.19.6 Contracts Awarded Under HUBZone Small Business Clauses ................... 5-33

5.19.7 Percent Subcontracted .................................................................................. 5-34

5.19.8 Materials Supply Subcontracts .................................................................... 5-34

5.19.9 Small Business Concerns ............................................................................. 5-35

5.20 CONTRACT TIME ....................................................................................................... 5-41

5.20.1 Failure to Complete Work Within the Time Allowed ................................. 5-41

5.20.2 Methods of Adjusting Time Allowance ....................................................... 5-41

5.20.3 Consideration of Time Adjustments ............................................................ 5-42

5.21 WORK SUSPENSIONS AND STOP ORDERS ........................................................... 5-43

5.21.1 Definitions.................................................................................................... 5-43

5.21.2 Suspension of Contractor Operations .......................................................... 5-43

5.21.3 Stoppage of Contractor Operations .............................................................. 5-44

5.21.4 Content of Suspensions and Stop Orders ..................................................... 5-45

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5.21.4.1 Example Suspension Letter........................................................ 5-45

5.21.4.1.2 Example Stop Work Order Letters .................... 5-46

5.21.5 Content of Resumption Orders .................................................................... 5-46

5.22 STAKING ...................................................................................................................... 5-48

5.22.1 Verification of Staking Documents ............................................................. 5-48

5.22.2 Government Field Control ........................................................................... 5-48

5.22.3 Establishing and Referencing Centerline and/or Other Roadway Control .. 5-49

5.22.4 Permanent Monuments ................................................................................ 5-50

5.22.5 Bridges ......................................................................................................... 5-51

5.22.6 Retaining Walls ............................................................................................ 5-51

5.22.7 Automated Machine Guidance Grade Control ............................................ 5-52

5.22.8 Slope Stakes ................................................................................................. 5-52

5.22.9 Fine Grade Control Stakes ........................................................................... 5-53

5.22.10 Sight Levels (Swedes).................................................................................. 5-54

5.23 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES................................................................................. 5-56

5.23.1 Limitations on Completing Work ................................................................ 5-56

5.23.2 Construction Schedule Format ..................................................................... 5-56

5.23.3 Submittal Requirements and Review ........................................................... 5-58

5.23.4 Schedule Updates ......................................................................................... 5-59

5.23.5 Distribution and Filing of Schedules ........................................................... 5-60

5.24 REPORT ON PARTIALLY COMPLETED PROJECT ............................................... 5-61

5.25 FINAL INSPECTION AND COMPLETED PROJECT SURVEY .............................. 5-62

5.25.1 All Projects Except Defense Access Roads ................................................. 5-62

5.25.2 DAR Projects ............................................................................................... 5-62

5.25.3 Bridge Projects ............................................................................................. 5-63

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5.26 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION ................................................... 5-64

5.26.1 Definitions.................................................................................................... 5-64

5.26.2 Ratings ......................................................................................................... 5-64

5.26.2.1 Evaluation Ratings Definitions (Excluding Utilization of Small Business) .................................................................................... 5-64

5.26.2.2 Evaluation Ratings Definitions (Utilization of Small Business) .................................................................................... 5-65

5.26.3 Criteria ......................................................................................................... 5-67

5.26.3.1 Quality Rating ............................................................................ 5-67

5.26.3.2 Schedule Rating ......................................................................... 5-68

5.26.3.3 Management Rating ................................................................... 5-68

5.26.3.3.1 Utilization of Small Business............................. 5-69

5.26.3.4 Regulatory Rating ...................................................................... 5-69

5.26.3.5 Other Area Ratings .................................................................... 5-69

5.26.4 Procedures .................................................................................................... 5-69

5.26.5 Implementation ............................................................................................ 5-70

5.26.5.1 Initial Notification ...................................................................... 5-70

5.26.5.2 Interim Performance Evaluation Process ................................... 5-70

5.26.5.3 Final Performance Evaluation Process ...................................... 5-71

5.26.6 Instructions for Completing a CPARS Construction Performance Evaluation Form........................................................................................... 5-71

5.26.6.1 General ....................................................................................... 5-72

5.26.6.2 Contractor Information Section ................................................. 5-72

5.26.6.3 Contract Information Section ..................................................... 5-72

5.26.6.4 Miscellaneous Information Section ........................................... 5-74

5.26.6.5 Quality Rating ............................................................................ 5-74

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5.26.6.6 Schedule Rating ......................................................................... 5-75

5.26.6.7 Management Rating ................................................................... 5-75

5.26.6.8 Utilization of Small Business Rating ......................................... 5-76

5.26.6.9 Regulatory Rating ...................................................................... 5-76

5.26.6.10 Other Area Ratings .................................................................... 5-76

5.26.6.11 Recommendation ....................................................................... 5-76

5.26.6.12 Signatures ................................................................................... 5-77

5.26.6.13 Evaluator Remarks ..................................................................... 5-77

5.27 CLAIMS AND DISPUTES ........................................................................................... 5-78

5.27.1 Guidance for Preventing Claims .................................................................. 5-78

Chapter 6 – ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

6.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 6-1

6.2 ENVIORNMENTAL CLEARANCE .............................................................................. 6-2

6.2.1 Deviations to Permits ..................................................................................... 6-2

6.3 MATERIAL SOURCES, STAGING, AND DISPOSAL AREAS ................................. 6-2

6.3.1 Government-Provided Sources ...................................................................... 6-3

6.3.2 Contractor-Located Sources........................................................................... 6-3

6.3.3 Commercial Sources and Sites ....................................................................... 6-3

6.3.4 Non-Commercial Sources and Sites .............................................................. 6-3

6.4 NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES)

PERMITS ......................................................................................................................... 6-5

6.4.1 Obtaining the NPDES Construction General Permit ..................................... 6-5

6.4.2 Erosion Control Supervisor (ECS)................................................................. 6-5

6.4.3 Public Notice .................................................................................................. 6-5

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6.4.4 Alaska ............................................................................................................ 6-6

6.4.4.1 SWPPP Preparation: Contractor Requirements ........................... 6-6

6.4.5 Idaho, Washington, Denali NP, and Metlakatla Indian Reservation ............. 6-6

6.4.6 Wyoming, Montana, and Oregon................................................................... 6-6

6.4.6.1 Wyoming...................................................................................... 6-7

6.4.6.2 Montana ....................................................................................... 6-7

6.4.6.3 Oregon.......................................................................................... 6-7

6.4.7 SWPPP Maintenance ..................................................................................... 6-7

6.4.8 Best Management Practices (BMPs) ........................................................... 6-10

6.4.8.1 Provide Natural Buffers or Equivalent Sediment Controls........ 6-10

6.4.8.2 Install Perimeter Controls .......................................................... 6-11

6.4.8.3 Minimize Sediment Track-Out .................................................. 6-11

6.4.8.4 Control Discharges from Stockpiled Sediment or Soil .............. 6-12

6.4.8.5 Minimize Dust ........................................................................... 6-12

6.4.8.6 Minimize the Disturbance of Steep Slopes ................................ 6-12

6.4.8.7 Preserve Topsoil......................................................................... 6-12

6.4.8.8 Minimize Soil Compaction ........................................................ 6-12

6.4.8.9 Protect Storm Drain Inlets ......................................................... 6-12

6.4.8.10 Requirements Applicable Only to Sites Using These Specific Stormwater Controls ................................................................. 6-13

6.4.8.11 Dewatering Practices ............................................................... 6-14

6.4.8.12 Treatment Chemical Restrictions ............................................. 6-14

6.4.9 SWPPP Modifications ................................................................................. 6-14

6.4.9.1 Conditions Requiring SWPPP Modification ............................. 6-14

6.4.9.2 Deadlines for SWPPP Modifications ......................................... 6-15

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6.4.9.3 SWPPP Modification Records ................................................... 6-15

6.4.9.4 Certification Requirements ........................................................ 6-15

6.4.10 Temporary Stabilization............................................................................... 6-15

6.4.11 Winter Shutdown ......................................................................................... 6-16

6.4.12 Final Acceptance .......................................................................................... 6-16

6.4.13 Notice of Termination (NOT) ...................................................................... 6-17

6.5 SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL AND COUNTERMEASURE (SPCC) ................ 6-18

6.6.1 Reportable Spills ........................................................................................... 6-18

6.7 TECHNICAL REFERENCES ....................................................................................... 6-19

Chapter 7 – SAFETY

7.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTRUCTION SAFETY PROGRAM ....................... 7-1

7.1.1 Responsibility ................................................................................................ 7-1

7.2 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TEAM SAFETY ................................................ 7-4

7.2.1 Training .......................................................................................................... 7-4

7.2.2 Personal Protective Equipment ...................................................................... 7-6

7.2.3 Vehicles.......................................................................................................... 7-8

7.2.3.1 Privately Owned Vehicles (POV) ................................................ 7-9

7.2.3.2 Government Owned Vehicles (GOV) ........................................ 7-10

7.2.3.3 Rental Car Safety ....................................................................... 7-15

7.2.4 Project Office ............................................................................................... 7-17

7.2.5 Safety Initiative Award Program ................................................................. 7-17

7.2.5.1 Budget ........................................................................................ 7-18

7.2.5.2 Determination of Accident ......................................................... 7-18

7.2.5.3 Award Types .............................................................................. 7-19

7.2.5.4 Examples .................................................................................... 7-19

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7.2.6 WFLHD Personnel Accidents / Incidents .................................................... 7-20

7.3 CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY ............................................................................... 7-10

7.3.1 Contractor’s Accident Prevention Plan ........................................................ 7-21

7.3.2 Weekly Traffic Control Certification ........................................................... 7-21

7.3.3 Safety Responsibilities Prior to Start Construction ..................................... 7-21

7.3.4 Safety Responsibilities During Construction Operations ............................ 7-22

7.3.4.1 Example Safety Deficiency Notification ................................... 7-24

7.3.4.2 Example Chronic Safety Deficiency Notification ..................... 7-24

7.3.5 High Risk Situations .................................................................................... 7-25

7.3.5.1 Construction Vehicle Accidents ................................................ 7-25

7.3.5.2 Interaction with Public Traffic ................................................... 7-25

7.3.5.3 Trenching and Excavation ......................................................... 7-26

7.3.5.4 Falls ............................................................................................ 7-26

7.3.5.5 Explosives .................................................................................. 7-26

7.3.5.6 Night-time Work Safety Guidelines .......................................... 7-26

7.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS ................................................ 7-28

7.4.1 Work Zone Accident Report ........................................................................ 7-28

7.4.2 Accident Inquiries and Investigations .......................................................... 7-28

7.5 FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL ....................................................................... 7-31

Chapter 8 – MATERIALS AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

8.1 OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................... 8-1

8.2 PREFABRICATED ELEMENTS ................................................................................... 8-2

8.3 SOURCE APPROVAL .................................................................................................... 8-3

8.3.1 Government-provided sources ....................................................................... 8-3

8.3.2 Contractor-located sources ............................................................................. 8-3

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8.3.3 Source approval requirements........................................................................ 8-4

8.4 MATERIAL PRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 8-5

8.4.1 Process control testing ................................................................................... 8-5

8.4.2 Material not meeting contract requirements .................................................. 8-5

8.4.3 Pay factor projections .................................................................................... 8-5

8.5 MATERIAL STORAGE ................................................................................................. 8-6

8.6 SAMPLING AND TESTING .......................................................................................... 8-7

8.6.1 Random number generation and sample frequency ....................................... 8-7

8.6.2 Acceptance testing ......................................................................................... 8-7

8.6.3 Collecting samples ......................................................................................... 8-7

8.6.4 Shipping containers ........................................................................................ 8-8

8.6.4.1 Bagged samples of aggregate or soils .......................................... 8-8

8.6.4.2 Cement, lime, or fly-ash............................................................... 8-8

8.6.4.3 Asphalt Binders or Cutback asphalts ........................................... 8-8

8.6.4.4 Emulsified asphalt ........................................................................ 8-8

8.6.4.5 Hot asphalt concrete ..................................................................... 8-8

8.6.4.6 Asphalt pavement cores ............................................................... 8-8

8.6.4.7 Concrete cylinders ....................................................................... 8-9

8.6.5 Sample transmittal form ................................................................................. 8-9

8.6.6 Shipping container labeling ........................................................................... 8-9

8.6.7 Shipping address .......................................................................................... 8-10

8.7 ACCEPTANCE ............................................................................................................. 8-11

8.7.1 Determining acceptance ............................................................................... 8-11

8.7.1.1 Visual ......................................................................................... 8-11

8.7.1.2 Certification ............................................................................... 8-11

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8.7.1.3 Measured and tested ................................................................... 8-12

8.7.1.4 Statistical .................................................................................... 8-12

8.7.2 Non-conforming material or work ............................................................... 8-13

Chapter 9 – QUALITY CONTROL, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND INSPECTION

9.1 CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY CONTROL PLAN ......................................................... 9-1

9.1.1 Definitions...................................................................................................... 9-1

9.1.2 Responsibility ................................................................................................ 9-1

9.1.3 Content of the contractor’s Quality Control Plan .......................................... 9-1

9.1.4 Updating and Using the Quality Control Plan ............................................... 9-2

9.2 REVIEWING THE CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY CONTROL PLAN ........................ 9-3

9.2.1 Who ................................................................................................................ 9-3

9.2.2 What ............................................................................................................... 9-3

9.2.3 Where ............................................................................................................. 9-3

9.2.4 When .............................................................................................................. 9-4

9.3 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TEAM’S QUALITY ASSURANCE ROLE .... 9-12

9.4 INSPECTION GUIDANCE .......................................................................................... 9-13

9.4.1 Clearing and Grubbing ................................................................................. 9-13

9.4.1.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-13

9.4.1.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-14

9.4.1.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-15

9.4.1.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-15

9.4.2 Removal of Structures and Obstructions ..................................................... 9-15

9.4.2.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-15

9.4.2.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-16

9.4.2.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-16

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9.4.2.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-16

9.4.3 Excavation and Embankment ...................................................................... 9-16

9.4.3.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-16

9.4.3.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-18

9.4.3.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-26

9.4.3.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-27

9.4.4 Soil Erosion Control .................................................................................... 9-27

9.4.4.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-27

9.4.4.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-28

9.4.4.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-28

9.4.4.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-28

9.4.5 Structural Excavation ................................................................................... 9-28

9.4.5.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-28

9.4.5.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-28

9.4.5.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-29

9.4.5.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-29

9.4.6 Watering ....................................................................................................... 9-29

9.4.7 Finishing Roadbed ....................................................................................... 9-30

9.4.7.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-30

9.4.7.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-30

9.4.7.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-30

9.4.7.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-30

9.4.8 Aggregate Base and Subbase Courses ......................................................... 9-30

9.4.8.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-30

9.4.8.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-33

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9.4.8.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-34

9.4.8.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-34

9.4.9 Dust Palliatives ............................................................................................ 9-35

9.4.9.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-35

9.4.9.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-35

9.4.9.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-35

9.4.9.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-36

9.4.10 Hot Asphalt Concrete Pavement .................................................................. 9-36

9.4.10.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-36

9.4.10.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-37

9.4.10.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-51

9.4.10.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-52

9.4.11 Open-graded Asphalt Friction Course ......................................................... 9-52

9.4.11.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-52

9.4.11.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-53

9.4.11.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-53

9.4.11.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-53

9.4.12 Open-graded Emulsified Asphalt Pavement (OGEAP) ............................... 9-53

9.4.12.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-53

9.4.12.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-55

9.4.12.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-58

9.4.12.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-58

9.4.13 Dense-graded Emulsified Asphalt Pavement ............................................... 9-58

9.4.13.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-58

9.4.13.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-58

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9.4.13.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-58

9.4.13.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-58

9.4.14 Asphalt Treatments ...................................................................................... 9-59

9.4.14.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-59

9.4.14.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-59

9.4.14.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-62

9.4.14.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-62

9.4.15 Minor Asphalt Concrete ............................................................................... 9-62

9.4.15.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-62

9.4.15.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-62

9.4.15.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-62

9.4.15.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-63

9.4.16 Portland Cement Concrete ........................................................................... 9-63

9.4.16.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-63

9.4.16.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-65

9.4.16.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-66

9.4.16.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-66

9.4.17 Concrete Structures ...................................................................................... 9-66

9.4.17.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-66

9.4.17.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-69

9.4.17.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-75

9.4.17.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-76

9.4.18 Prestressed Concrete .................................................................................... 9-77

9.4.18.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-77

9.4.18.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-77

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9.4.18.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-78

9.4.18.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-79

9.4.19 Reinforcing Steel ......................................................................................... 9-79

9.4.19.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-79

9.4.19.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-80

9.4.19.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-80

9.14.19.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-81

9.4.20 Piling ............................................................................................................ 9-81

9.4.20.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-81

9.4.20.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-82

9.4.20.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-83

9.4.20.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-83

9.4.21 Steel Structures ............................................................................................ 9-84

9.4.21.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-84

9.4.21.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-84

9.4.21.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-86

9.4.21.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-86

9.4.22 Painting of Structures ................................................................................... 9-86

9.4.22.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-86

9.4.22.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-86

9.4.22.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-88

9.4.22.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-88

9.4.23 Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures .......................................................... 9-88

9.4.23.1 Preliminary Review and Approval............................................. 9-88

9.4.23.2 Construction Inspection ............................................................. 9-89

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9.4.23.3 Measurement .............................................................................. 9-90

9.4.23.4 Documentation ........................................................................... 9-90

9.5 CONTRACTUAL REPORTING DOCUMENTS ...................................................... 9-102

9.5.1 Ink, Whiteout, Etc. ..................................................................................... 9-102

9.5.2 Contractor’s Daily Record of Construction Operations............................. 9-102

9.5.3 Contractor Daily Quality Control Report .................................................. 9-102

9.5.4 Notification of Completion of Work, WFLHD-470 .................................. 9-103

9.6 PROJECT DIARIES .................................................................................................... 9-108

9.6.1 Responsibility ............................................................................................ 9-108

9.6.2 Purpose of the Diary .................................................................................. 9-108

9.6.3 Diary Format .............................................................................................. 9-108

9.6.4 Information to Record in the Diary ............................................................ 9-109

9.6.5 Information to Record, But NOT in the Diary ........................................... 9-110

9.6.6 Things to Record in the Diary .................................................................... 9-110

9.6.7 Things NOT to Record in the Diary .......................................................... 9-113

9.7 PHOTOGRAPHS ........................................................................................................ 9-114

9.8 CONSTRUCTION FEEDBACK................................................................................. 9-116

9.8.1 Instruction for Using the Construction Feedback System ......................... 9-116

Chapter 10 – CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS

10.1 OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................. 10-1

10.2 AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................ 10-2

10.3 CHANGE ORDERS ...................................................................................................... 10-3

10.4 TYPES OF CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS .............................................................. 10-4

10.4.1 Bilateral Contract Modifications .................................................................. 10-4

10.4.2 Unilateral Contract Modifications ............................................................... 10-4

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10.5 CONTRACT CLAUSES ............................................................................................... 10-5

10.5.1 FAR Clause 52.243-4, Changes ................................................................... 10-5

10.5.2 FAR Clause 52.249-10, Default................................................................... 10-5

10.5.3 FAR Clause 52.236-2, DSC .....................................................................

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