QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

QCP OF CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT

Tarekul Islam

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Quality Control Plan
of Construction Project
TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF FIGURES

Fig 3.1 Project Organization Chart

LIST OF TABLES

Table 3.1A Design Phase Team

Table 3.1B Construction Phase Team
Table 4.5 Quality Inspection Report
Table 4.6A Qualification Test Schedule of Aggregate Materials
Table 4.6B Qualification Test Schedule of Stone Aggregate Materials
Table 4.6C Qualification Test Schedule of Portland Cement
Table 4.6D Qualification Test Schedule of Piles
Table 4.6E Qualification Test Schedule of Concrete

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF THE PROJECT

2. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (QCP)
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Definable Features of Work

3. PROJECT ORGAIZATION
3.1 Key Technical Personnel and their Details
3.2 Key Technical Personnel and their Details
3.2.1 Team leader
3.2.2 Project Manager
3.2.3 Site Manager
3.2.4 Quality Control Manager
3.2.5 Site Safety and Health Officer

4. QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES

4.1 Surveillance
4.2 Inspection of Acceptance Procedures
4.3 Inspection Discrepancy Procedures

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 4.4 Implementation
4.5 Inspections
4.5.1 Stage 1: Preparatory Inspection
4.5.2 Stage 2: Initial Inspection
4.5.3 Stage 3: Follow-up Inspection
4.6 Testing
4.6.1 QC Testing
4.6.2 Field Testing Procedure
4.6.3 QA Testing
4.7 Documentation Procedures
4.7.1 Daily Record Keeping
4.7.2 Daily Construction Report
4.7.3 Inspection and Testing Forms
4.7.4 Record Keeping
4.7.5 Control of Quality Records

5. SUBMITTALS AND MATERIALS

5.1 Submittal
5.2 List of Materials for the Project

6. REVISIONS TO WORK

APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1 – RESUMES OF KEY TECHNICAL PERSONNEL (THOSE IN THE ORGANIZATION CHART)

APPENDIX 2 – INSPECTION SCHEDULE

Appendix 2A – Inspection Schedule for Pile works
Appendix 2B – Inspection Schedule for Reinforcement, Form work and Cast-in-place
Concrete

APPENDIX 3 – INSPECTION CHECKLISTS AND SHEETS

Daily Construction Report Format
Field Inspection Checklist for Earthwork Excavation
Field Inspection Checklist for Formwork
Field Inspection Checklist for Rebar Steel Placement
Daily Concrete Inspection Report
Concrete Placement Checklist
Field Inspection Checklist for Placing, Consolidation, Finishing, Curing and Concrete Repair
Field Inspection Checklist for Brickwork

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 Field Inspection Checklist for Plastering Work
Field Inspection Checklist for Fill works
Formal Handing Over after Completion
RFI Submittal Format
Monthly Progress Report Format
Weekly Progress Report Format

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Quality Control Plan

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Quality Management systems have been developed and used by many in the
construction industry to ensure right things are done and things are done right the first
time. Quality is defined as 'fitness to purpose', i.e. providing a product (a building) which
provides an appropriate quality for the purpose for which it is intended. Quality Control
is the operational techniques and the activities used to keep the quality of inputs or
outputs to specifications; to fulfill and verify requirements of quality. The quality is also
related to the timing of when it is delivered.

Quality control in the construction industry can be looked at as having three elements:

 To produce a building which satisfies the client

 To produce a building where quality is related to the price.
 To produce a building in which sufficient time is allowed to obtain the desired
quality.

The Construction company understands that like most other aspects of construction
management quality control has to be planned. Planning seeks 'order' and a quality
control system for a construction project reflects this sense of order. It may be seen to
be in five basic stages:

 Setting the quality standard or quality of design required by client.

 Planning how to achieve the required quality, construction methods, equipment,
materials and personnel to be employed.
 Construct the building in right time.
 Correct any quality deficiencies.
 Provide for long term quality control through establishing systems and developing a
quality culture.

The Construction company have prepared our QCP considering all the elements of
quality control in building construction as well as the basic stages. We have deployed
an appropriate project team to ensure quality control in all aspects. Realistic work
program (Gantt chart) will be followed in implementing the project on time. Qualification
tests of materials and works will be carried out from time to time and on continued basis
ensuring quality. Inspections schedule at various stages have been identified and
documented and will be implemented at field as when required. Various field inspection
checklists will be followed at all stages of the work with a view to completing the project
on schedule and of course with quality. So the QCP will be our guidelines for achieving
the utmost quality in the building construction.

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1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF THE PROJECT

The objective of the project is to site-adapt design and construct the Cyclone
Shelter School, Bangladesh. The Government will accomplish the work utilizing
Design-Build approach. And the Contractor shall be required to provide site-
adapt the design engineering expertise and construction services needed to build
complete facilities.

The Contractor will coordinate with all members of the Government Team
including QA support, to ensure projects are executed to a manner that promotes
safe project implementation and a quality product, in a timely manner, within
scope and budget. The QA support personnel will attend site visits, provide
technical review of design documents, plans, shop drawings etc. QA personnel
will conduct frequent QA inspections and monitor design and construction
progress.

2.0 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (QCP)

Quality Control is defined as the operational techniques and the activities used to
keep the quality of inputs or outputs to specifications; to fulfill and verify
requirements of quality. The quality of construction is of paramount importance
for the safety of the public and for the proper stewardship of the revenues
expended for infrastructure construction and maintenance. However, from a
project management perspective, quality relates to performance against the pre-
determined standards. Like most other aspects of construction management
quality control has to be planned. Planning seeks 'order' and a quality control
system for a construction project reflects this sense of order. It may be seen to
be in five basic stages:

 Setting the quality standard or quality of design required by client.

 Planning how to achieve the required quality, construction methods,
equipment, materials and personnel to be employed.
 Construct the building right first time.
 Correct any quality deficiencies.
 Provide for long term quality control through establishing systems and
developing a quality culture.

2.1 Introduction

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 Quality Management (QM) systems have been developed and used by
many in the construction industry to ensure right things are done and
things are done right the first time. The contractor is responsible for the
quality control of their constructed work product as well as the necessary
inspections and tests required to ensure that their work complies with the
contract documents. They exercise authority over their workforce including
QC personnel.

The Contractor shall maintain a QCP (Quality Control Plan) for the project.
Hence they submit a QCP for the project for approval by the Government.
The objectives of this QCP are to:

• Describe the quality program and organization to be implemented

so that the project is constructed in accordance with the contract
requirements and industry standards;

• Describe guidelines for inspection and documentation of

construction activities;

• Provide reasonable controls and assurance that the completed

work will meet or exceed the requirements of the construction
drawings and specifications; and

• Describe how any unexpected changes or conditions that could

affect the construction quality will be detected, documented, and
addressed during construction.

2.2 Definable Features of Work

The Contractor shall site-adapt the design and construct the building
facilities having civil works, sanitary & plumbing items and electrical works.
The works comprises excavation, foundation works, RCC framing,
brickwork, plasterworks, floor finishes, door and windows, electrical items,
sanitary and plumbing items.
The contractor shall provide the labor, materials and equipment required
to construct the project in accordance with the contract documents.

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3. PROJECT ORGANIZATION

For achieving quality in works, deployment of experienced key personnel is of

utmost importance. The total supervisory team of Contractor shall have same
objective of implementing the project with quality and timeliness. However, the
Contractor will deploy some officials/engineers who will look after the QC-QA
matters and handle all QC issues. The project organization is so structured that
project can be efficiently and effectively handled by the Contractor.

The organization chart is developed to show all QC personnel and how these
personnel integrate with other management, production and construction
functions and personnel.

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 3.1 Organizational Chart

Fig 3.1

3.2 Key Technical Personnel and their Contract Details

A. Design Phase Team

Table 3.2A
Sl. Designation in the Name of Qualifications Contract
No. Team Personnel Number
1. Team Leader

2. Project Manager

3. Design Manager/
Sr. Architect
4. Architect

5. Structural Engineer

6. Sr. Mechanical/
Plumbing Designer
7. Sr. Electrical
Engineer

B. Construction Phase Team

Table 3.2B
Sl. Designation in the Name of Personnel Qualifications Contract
No. Team (Cell)
Number
1. Team Leader

2. Project Manager

3. Site Manager (SM)

4. Quality Control
Manager (QCM)
5. Site Safety &
Health Officer
(SSHO)

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 6. Civil Engineer (QC) Engr. Dip-in-Engg
Jahangir……………… (Civil)
7. Electrical Engineer Engr. Sayem Dip-in-Engg
(QC) …………….. (Elec)

3.3 Functional Responsibilities of Key Technical Personnel

Functional Responsibilities of Key Technical Personnel have been

highlighted below:

3.3.1 Team Leader

The Team Leader forms the top management of the project team.
He is primary point of contract from the Contractor. He is is
ultimately responsible for the project’s success. The Team Leader
(TL) is the primary point of contact for government on all
construction management issues. TL is responsible for the overall
management of activities related to the construction program,
including the implementation of the QCP and the health and safety
program. He is responsible for coordination of design activities in
design phase and during construction stage, for planning,
coordination and controlling of the project. He will provide required
resources so the project is completed successfully. handles
deployment of project personnel. He sees that all phase reviews
have occurred and have been completed, that all comments have
been satisfactorily addressed. He will be kept informed of the
project's progress and maintain that the project is meeting its goals.
He will resolve problems that cannot be resolved by the Project
Manager or on-site Site Manager.

3.3.2 Project Manager (PM)

The PM is the person responsible for the planning, coordination

and controlling of a project from inception to completion, meeting
the project's requirements and ensuring that the project is
completed on time, within budget, within scope and to required
quality standards. The project manager insures that all phase
reviews have occurred and have been completed, that all
comments have been satisfactorily addressed and that all forms
and checklists have been completed by the appropriate personnel.
The PM is ultimately responsible for the project’s adherence to the
quality control plan.

3.3.3 Site Manager

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 The Site Manager is responsible for supervising the project site and
construction work in order to ensure that the requirements of the
construction contract are delivered according to the plan
specifications. The Site Manager provides regular updates to the
project manager regarding the progress of construction work,
provides direct supervision and scheduling of trades people, and is
involved in arranging site inspections in conjunction with the project
manager.

3.3.4 QC Manager (QCM)

The Quality Control Manager (QCM) is a full-time employee of the

contractor. The QCM will have full authority to institute any and all
actions necessary for the successful implementation of the QC
program to ensure compliance with the contract plans and technical
specifications. The QCM shall report directly to Project Manager
responsible officer of the construction contractor. The QCM is
assigned to this project full time.

3.3.5 Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for making sure
that people working in the construction industry adhere to certain
rules and regulations regarding safety. SSHO is trained in
managing skills and safety principles. The specific duties of a
construction safety officer vary depending on the type of job and
the tools or machinery used.

3.3.6 Civil/Electrical Engineer (QC)

• Inspect all materials, construction, plant, and equipment for

conformance with the technical specifications; and

• Perform all QC tests as required by the technical

specifications.

4. QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES

4.1 Surveillance of Subcontractors’ Operations

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 In order to ensure quality in all aspects of the construction site, close
watch of subcontractors’ operations is no doubt compulsory. The
contractor shall establish and document an appraisal system to verify their
sub contractor’s implementation of and conformance to the QCP and
contract technical specification requirements. The appraisal shall cover all
the quality-affecting activities for construction, as well as laboratories and
shall be applicable to the onsite and offsite locations, including all
subcontractors.

The Contractor shall deploy apt and capable subcontractors in the project.
Their works shall be inspected by our supervising personnel QC
Engineers. Their activities will be duly inspected per the Field inspection
checklists.

4.2 Inspection Acceptance Procedure

Construction acceptance criteria for materials qualifications, inspection,

and testing are established by technical specifications. Criteria for
materials and equipment have been set by Govt/QA Staff in accordance
with the applicable codes and standards, and by manufacturers’
recommendations. Contractor submittals are to document conformance
with acceptance criteria as detailed in their QCP (control, verification, and
acceptance testing plan).

The contractor QC control, verification, and acceptance testing plans set

out the QC inspections and testing for implementation of each technical
specification applicable to the contractor’s scope of work. The plans will
cover the type, test standard, frequency, control requirements, and
assigned responsibility for inspections and tests. The Client will review
and approve these plans as part of the contractor QCP submittals.

General construction Inspection and Verification Requirements

Contractors shall perform the inspections and tests as prescribed in the

technical specifications for the Contract. QA inspection and testing will be
used to verify the adequacy and effectiveness of the contractor QC
program. The QA inspection and testing frequency will be at the discretion
of the CQAO based on results of QC tests, evaluation of daily reports,
audits of the QC program and verification testing conducted by Govt and
third party testing firm.

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 Should information become available that indicates a potential problem,
Government/QA Staff will review in detail all pertinent information and
order additional verification testing if necessary. Contractor QC control,
verification, and acceptance testing plans set out the contractor’s specific
QC testing and inspection pursuant to Specification and the relevant
design specification.

Inspection and Testing Plan

Materials qualification testing will be done prior to construction to verify

that the materials comply with requirements of the specifications. The
contractor will obtain representative samples of the materials designated
as the proposed source of the materials. Test samples will be sent by the
contractor to the Testing Laboratory. The Testing Laboratory will report all
test results for determination of material meeting the acceptance criteria.
We understand that Government/QA Staff will periodically inspect
materials being used.

If determined that the characteristics of the material being used differ from
the material initially tested, Government/QA Staff will direct the contractor
to repeat the qualification testing. If the new material qualification test
results meet the criteria of the technical specification, the new materials
may be used for the work; otherwise, previously approved materials must
be used or other acceptable materials must be sampled and tested as
noted above prior to incorporating into the work.

4.3 Inspection Discrepancy Procedure

This section provides procedures for tracking construction deficiencies

(noncompliance) from identification through acceptable corrective action. It
defines the controls and related responsibilities and authorities for dealing
with noncompliant works or services.

When material, performed work, or installation is found deficient,

Government/QA Staff shall ensure that the non-conforming material, work,
or installation is identified and controlled to prevent unintended use or
delivery. Govt will notify the contractor of any noncompliance with any of
the foregoing requirements. The contractor shall, after receipt of such
notice, immediately take corrective action.

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 Minor deficiencies

Minor deficiencies noted during test or inspection are verbally reported to

the contractor’s representative and noted on the daily construction report.
Ideally, such minor deficiencies can be corrected on the spot by
agreement with the contractor’s supervisor.

Non-conformances

Non-conformances are major deviations from the contract requirement

and/or accepted standard of quality, which is formally documented for
corrective action by Government/QA. QA Staff shall follow up on the Non-
conformances as required to verify that corrective action has been
completed by the Contractor.

4.4 Implementation

The contractor shall establish and document an appraisal system to verify

their or their sub contractor’s implementation of and conformance to the
QCP and contract technical specification requirements. The assessment
system shall be used to make a determination regarding the effectiveness
of the QC system.

The contractor’s auditing shall be planned, performed and documented in

accordance with written instructions, procedures or checks to be included
in the QCP. The audit scope, frequency and methods shall be defined in
the QCP. All non-conformance conditions identified during the audit shall
be re-audited to verify the corrective actions taken by the appropriate
organization were effective.

4.5 Inspections

The contractor shall establish a program for inspection of activities

affecting quality and shall cover all construction site and laboratory
operations, including both onsite and offsite operations. Inspections shall
be performed to verify compliance with documented instructions,
drawings, procedures, and specifications as required by the contract. All
inspections shall be documented by the contractor.

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 Table 4.5
Quality Inspection Report
Report No__________________________________________________________ ________________

Contractor ___________________________________________________________________________

Type of Inspection: Preparatory Inspection Initial Inspection

Follow-Up Inspection . Completion Inspection.

Description/Intent of Inspection:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Components/Materials Reviewed: _________________________________ _______________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________
________________ ____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Contractor Personnel Contacted: __________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Applicable Contractor Procedures, Check Lists, Instructions: ____________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Results of Inspection: ___________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Deficiencies Noted: _____________________________________________________________________
________ ____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Recommended Corrective Action:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Non-Conformances:
_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________
QA Inspector QC Inspector

Date: Date:

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 A four-phase inspection program shall be followed for each definable
feature of the work. The four phases of inspection shall be carried out
following the Quality Inspection Report (vide Table 4.5 above) are:

4.5.1 Stage 1: Preparatory Inspection

The contractor’s QC Manager and the QA Staff/Government

perform preparatory inspections prior to beginning any work on any
definable feature of the work.

• Ensure that preparatory inspections include a review of

contract requirements.

• Ensure that all materials and /or equipment have been

tested, submitted, and approved.

• Ensure that provisions have been made to provide required

testing.
• Examine work area to ascertain that all preliminary work has
been completed.

• Examine materials, equipment, and samples to ensure that

they conform to approved shop drawings or submittal data,
that all materials and/or equipment are on hand, and that all
monitoring and measuring equipment is properly calibrated
and in proper working condition.

• Record preparatory inspections in the contractor’s QC

documentation

4.5.2 Stage 2: Initial Inspection

The contractor and Government/QA Staff perform an initial

inspection as soon as a representative portion of the particular
feature of work has been accomplished.

• Examine the quality of workmanship.

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 • Review control testing for compliance with contract
requirements.

• Review dimensional aspects of the work.

• Record initial inspections in the contractor’s QC

documentation

4.5.3. Stage 3: Follow-Up Inspection

The contractor and Government/QA Staff perform follow-up

inspections daily.

• Ensure continuing compliance with Contract requirements.

• Ensure continuing compliance with control testing until

completion of particular feature of work.

• DB Contractor CQM records follow-up inspection in daily QC

reports.

• Conduct final follow-up inspections and correct test

deficiencies prior to the addition of new features of work.

4.5.4 Stage 1: Completion Inspection

The contractor and Government/QA Staff perform a completion

inspection of the work.

• Develop a “punch list” of items that do not conform to the

approved plans and specifications.

• Include the punch list in the construction QC documentation

that includes the estimated date by which the deficiencies
will be corrected.

• Perform a second completion inspection after punch list

items have been completed and USACE. has been notified
by the DB contractor.

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 The daily inspection reports shall identify inspections conducted,
results of inspections, location and nature of defects found, causes
for rejection, and remedial or corrective action taken or proposed.

Additional QA inspections may include inspection of third-party lab

testing facilities, fabrication facilities, and suppliers. Other
inspections outside of the four-phase program described above will
be ordered or performed by Government to verify compliance with
building code and standards . These inspections shall be performed
and conducted at various points of construction that would typically
require code compliance inspections.

When deficiencies are discovered during the four-phase or other

inspection processes, focused inspection shall be considered by
Government/QA. When material, performed work, or installation is
found on the basis of focused inspections to be deficient and/or
does not meet the project specifications, the Contractor will assure
deficiency correction is implemented.

4.6 Testing Procedures

i. QC Testing

As required by the contract specifications, the contractor shall

establish a test program to ensure that all required testing is
properly identified, planned, documented and performed under
controlled and suitable environmental conditions, including
cleanliness. Such test procedures shall incorporate or reference the
requirements as contained in the contract technical specifications,
codes, and industry standards. Per the QCP, the contractor shall
submit the test procedures to Government/QA Staff for review and
acceptance prior to their implementation.

The contractor shall be responsible for establishing a system of

daily test reports that will record all QC test results. Test results
from each day’s work period shall be submitted to Government/QA
Staff prior to the start of the next day’s work period. When required
by the technical specifications, the contractor shall maintain
statistical QC charts. The contractor’s responsible technician and
the QCM shall sign the daily test reports. Government/QA Staff will

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 review test results on a daily basis and identify any non-conforming
test results for discussion with the contractor regarding potential
corrective action.

ii. Field Testing Procedures

The Contractor will conduct field-testing to verify that control

measures are adequate to provide a product that conforms to
contract requirements. Field testing will be conducted under the
auspices of the QCM and he or his designee shall:

• Arrange for, or conduct, field testing in accordance with

applicable test parameters
• Verify that facilities and testing equipment are available and
comply with testing standards
• Check test equipment calibration data against certified
standards.
• Verify that all tests are documented and submitted as part of
quality control system reporting.
• Review all test documentation prior to submittal.

iii. Test Schedules

We shall follow the following test schedules for major materials and
works in the project:

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 TABLE 4.6A
Qualification Test of Aggregate Materials

Test Test Method Minimum QC Acceptance Criteria

Parameter Testing Frequency (verified by QA)
by Contractor

Coarse Aggregate

Grain-size ASTM D422 1 stock pile and In accordance with ASTM

distribution or C136 change of source D422 or C136

Moisture ASTM D2974 1 stock pile and As reported for establishing

Content change of source the range of optimum
moisture content

Compaction ASTM D1557 1 stock pile and As reported for establishing

Characteristics change of source the range of optimum
compaction

Fine Aggregate

Grain-size ASTM D422 1 stock pile and In accordance with ASTM

distribution or C136 change of source D422 or C136

Moisture ASTM D2974 1 stock pile and As reported for establishing

Content change of source the range of optimum
moisture content

Compaction ASTM D1557 1 stock pile and As reported for establishing

Characteristics change of source the range of optimum
compaction

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 TABLE 4.6B
Qualification Test Schedule of Stone Aggregate Materials
Test Test Method Minimum QC Acceptance Criteria
Parameter Testing (verified by QA)
Frequency
by Contractor

Sieve Analysis ASTM C136; Prior to use in Max coarse aggregate size of
C33 concrete mix and No. 57 or 67 gradation per
whenever ASTM C33. Fine aggregate
character or shall pass No. 4 sieve,
source is changed gradation to conform with
ASTM C33

Organic ASTM C40 Prior to use in Fine aggregate not darker

Impurities concrete mix and than reference standard
whenever color per ASTM C40. Sand
character or exhibiting a color darker than
source is changed the referenced color shall be
rejected.

Soundness ASTM C33 Prior to use in Loss resulting after 5 cycles

concrete mix and not to exceed 8% for coarse
whenever aggregate or 10% for fine
character or aggregate when using
source is changed sodium sulfate solution or
11% for coarse aggregate or
14% for fine aggregate when
using magnesium sulfate per
ASTM C33

Abrasion ASTM C131 Prior to use in Loss not to exceed 10.5%

concrete mix and after 100 revolutions, 42%
whenever after 500 revolutions
character or
source is changed

Deleterious ASTM C33 Prior to use in In accordance with tables in

Materials concrete mix and ASTM C33
whenever
character or
source is changed

Material Finer ASTM C117 Prior to use in Not to exceed 1% for gravel
than 200 Sieve concrete mix and or 1.5% for crushed
whenever aggregate per ASTM C33
character or
source is changed

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 TABLE 4.6C
TESTING SCHEDULE OF PORTLAND CEMENT

Test Parameter Test Method Minimum QC Acceptance Criteria

Testing Frequency (verified by QA)
by Contractor

Chemical & ASTM C150 Once for the brand In accordance with tables
Physical in ASTM C150
Requirements

TABLE 4.6D
TESTING SCHEDULE OF PILES

Test Parameter Test Method Minimum QC Acceptance Criteria

Testing Frequency (verified by QA)
by Contractor

Load Test ASTM D1143 Prior to driving A compressive load of

production piles 300% of design load shall
be applied to each
compressive load test pile

TABLE 4.6E
TESTING SCHEDULE OF CONCRETE

Test Parameter Test Method Minimum QC Acceptance Criteria

Testing Frequency (verified by QA)
by Contractor
Compressive ASTM C39 1 per each day’s Min 3600 psi
Strength placing; test at 7
and 28 days
Slump Test ASTM C143 When compression In accordance with ASTM
test cylinders are C143. Slump values:
cast Reinforced concrete
general: 4” (100mm),
Non-reinforced
Concrete 3” (75mm)
Pavement,
sidewalk 3” (75mm),
Slab on grade 3” (75mm)
and Floor toppings 2”
(50mm)
Water Cement Preliminary testing Limit to 0.52
Ratio of mix design

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 iii. QA Testing

The Contractor understands that Govt/QA Staff will be responsible

for the Quality Assurance; they will carry out QA materials sampling
and testing program. Contractor shall extend full cooperation to the
client in carrying out QA inspection and tests. QA testing is
provided for the verification of the adequacy and effectiveness of
the contractor’s QC testing. QA testing performed by
Government/QA staff and is independent of and in addition to QC
testing performed by DB contractors.

QA testing may be performed on a pre-established schedule or as

directed by Government/QA. QA testing will be performed by or
under supervision of the QA staff to validate the contractor’s QC
sampling and testing.

When QA and QC test results do not compare or have wide

variances, additional testing may be needed to validate the results.
The need for QA testing shall be based on the following
considerations:

• Importance of the item as to its reliability, etc;

• Need to perform quality checks for fabrication sequences not
available for inspection at completion; and
• Deficiencies are discovered.

QA testing shall be performed in accordance with the following:

• The QA staff shall develop a weekly quality test and

inspection schedule using the construction activity forecast
as a guide.

The schedule shall:

− Identify the QA test activities.

− Identify the hold points

The contractor shall be provided a one-day advance notice of

impending hold points.

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 4.7 Documentation Procedure

The Technical Specification includes documentation and reporting

requirements. Contractor’s QC documentation must cover all
aspects of QC program activities, and includes Daily Inspection
Reports and Daily Test Reports. After QCP approval by the
Government, the contractor will document the QC activities
pursuant to the QCP.

4.7.1 Daily Record Keeping

Project documents will be managed through a combination

of a secure document filing and storage system and a
computerized document tracking system. Sufficient records
shall be prepared and maintained as work is performed to
furnish documentary evidence of the quality of construction
and laboratory analysis and of activities affecting quality.
Each contractor QC technician shall maintain a daily log of
all inspections performed for both contractor and
subcontractor operations on a form acceptable to
Government and QA staff. The Daily Inspection and Daily
Test reports shall be signed by the responsible QC
technician and the QCM. Government/QA staff shall be
provided at least one copy of each daily inspection and test
report on the work day following the day of record.

4.7.2 Daily Construction Report

A daily construction report will be prepared. The report will

include a summary of the contractor’s daily construction
activities. Supporting inspection data sheets will be attached
to the daily report where needed. At a minimum, the daily
construction report will include the following information:

• Date, project name, location, and other identification

• Description of weather conditions, including
temperature, cloud cover, and precipitation
• Reports on any meetings held and their results
• Record of visitors to site

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 • Locations of construction underway during that day
• Equipment and personnel working in each activity,
including subcontractors
• Descriptions of work being inspected
• Decisions made regarding approval of units of
material or of work, and corrective actions to be taken
• Description of problems or delays and resolution
• Construction activities completed and/or in progress
• Progress photos, where applicable
• Signature of the report preparer

The daily construction reports will be routed on a daily basis

to the project QC/QA files and will be maintained as part of
the permanent project record. These reports are reviewed by
Government/QA staff.

4.7.3 Inspection and Testing Report Forms

Report forms will be completed for inspections and tests

conducted. The forms vary depending on inspection or test
type. These forms include:

• Description or title of the inspection activity

• Location of the inspection activity or location from
which the sample was obtained
• Recorded observation or test data
• Results of the inspection activity
• Personnel involved in the inspection activity
• Signature of the inspector

4.7.4 Record Drawings

Contractors will submit draft record drawings to

Government/QA staff for review and prepare final record
drawings based on Governement’s comments. The draft
record drawings shall be submitted on one set of CD-ROM

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 disks. Record drawings submitted on CD-ROM shall be the
latest version of AutoCAD by AutoDesk, Inc.

As-built Drawings

The Client working with the Contractor will be responsible for

assuring that red-line record drawings are maintained daily
throughout the construction process. These red-line record
drawings will be used to update the design drawings to as-
built status at the completion of the work. The contractor will
be responsible for red-lining construction drawings in the
field as preparation for as-built drawings.

The as-built drawings will record approved actual field

conditions upon completion of the work. The original design
drawings will be marked up by the contractor as the project
progresses to indicate as-built conditions.

Where there was a change to a specified material,

dimension, location, or other feature, the as-built drawing will
indicate the work performed. Upon the completion of the as-
built red-line drawings, the contractor will submit the red-line
mark-up drawings to Government/QA staff for review.
Government/QA will incorporate the mark-ups and issue the
final as-built drawings.

4.7.5 Control of Quality Records

Government/QA verifies QA record accuracy and maintains copies

of all quality-related documentation. This includes, but may not be
limited to:

• Daily construction QA logs and records;

• Inspection checklists and reports;
• Surveillance reports;
• Non-conformance reports;
• Material receiving reports; and
• Monitoring and test data.

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 These records will be stored in files maintained in the project
document control files. The DB contractor provides an electronic or
paper copy (suitable for scanning) of QC documentation associated
with the work to document control within three business days of the
generation of such documents; and one electronic copy of all
required submittals to Government/QA document manager.

The contractor shall maintain a fire-resistant storage facility at the

processing facility site. The facility shall contain all inspection
reports, test records, contract documents, project, and daily field
reports. All records shall be available for inspection and audit, at
any time, by Government/QA Staff.

5.0 SUBMITTALS AND MATERIALS

5.1 Submittals

The contractor shall submit RFI and other submittals to Client/QA

Consultants. The Client will administer and control the processing of
contractor submittals. After being reviewed for completeness, submittal
documents will be transmitted to the relevant project staff for review and
verification for compliance with contract requirements. The submittal’s
disposition will be noted on the submittal, which will be signed, dated and
returned to the contractor. If required, the contractor will revise the
submittal, incorporating the comments and will resubmit it for review and
verification for compliance. Submittals will be logged and copies will be
retained in the project files.

5.2 Submittal Schedule

The contractor will submit and maintain a submittal schedule. The

Government will review and after consulting the QA support personnel will
approve the submittal schedule. The schedule will be initially submitted
within two weeks or as specified in the Contract Document after the award
of the contract and then monthly with the monthly baseline schedule
updates. The Government shall work with the contractor to prioritize and
sequence submittals so that the most critical submittals are received and
processed first. The submittal schedule will become the baseline against
which receipt of all required submittals will be compared. The approved

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 submittal schedule will be forwarded to the Government for resource
availability planning.

ii. Process, Review and Acceptance of Submittal

Submittals will be managed as follows:

a) Contractor will number and certify the completeness of all

submittals before submitting to the Client;

b) Contractor must also complete submittal transmittal forms and

submit in required number copies and one electronic copy of all
required submittals to the Government’s document manager

c) Upon receiving the submittal the Government will log the submittal
and provide a review to ascertain whether the package is complete.
If the submittal is incomplete the submittal will be returned to the
contractor.

iii. Storage of Submittal

The Contractor will maintain all submittal files via a combination of a

secure document filing and storage system, and a computerized
document tracking system.

6. REVISIONS TO WORK

Changes to construction processes or design plans and specifications are

governed by the design change order procedures. Any revision or modification of
design and all other non-tendered items shall be undertaken only after prior
written approval of the Government. The Contractor shall submit rate analysis for
the variation order (VO), on checking and correcting the same, the QA staff will
submit to the Government for approval prior to execution.

Field changes for QC/QA will be limited to CQAP and CQCP changes. The DB
contractor’s QCP required by Technical Specification may require revisions as
necessary to correct unsatisfactory performance. At any time after approval by
the Government, the Government may require the DB contractor to make
changes to the QCP, including personnel changes, as necessary to obtain the
quality specified.

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 Moreover, the contractor may initiate QCP changes to correct QC process
problems, and is required to notify the Client in writing of any desired changes; all
changes are subject to Government/QA acceptance.

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