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NAVFAC Design-Build RFP > Small Project Template > Part 2 General Requirements > 01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

NAVFAC Design-Build Model Request for Proposal - Small Project Template

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

Establish and maintain a quality control program as described herein.

1.1 Quality Control Plan

Submit a QC Plan for Government review and acceptance prior to the start of construction. Submit the QC Manager's resume for approval prior to all other administrative submittals with the exception of bonds and insurance.  The QC plan must include the following:

  1. NAMES, QUALIFICATIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES: For each person in the QC organization (design and construction).
  2. OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS: Outside organizations, including architectural and consulting engineering firms and a description of the services these firms will provide.
  3. INITIAL SUBMITTAL REGISTER (DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION): Include submittal reviewer, estimated date of delivery, and identify which design submittals require Government approval prior to construction, and which construction submittals require DOR or Government approval prior to construction.
  4. TESTING LABORATORIES: Accredited laboratories as applicable.
  5. TESTING PLAN AND LOG: Tests required, referenced by specification paragraph number requiring the test, frequency, and person responsible for each test.
  6. LIST OF DEFINABLE FEATURES: A Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) is a task, which is separate and distinct from other tasks, and has the same control requirements and work crews.
  7. COMMUNICATION PLAN: Provide a plan for key decisions and possible problems the Contractor and Government may encounter during the design phase of the project. Communication Plan must indicate the frequency of design meetings and what information is covered in those meetings, key design decision points tied to the Network Analysis Schedule and how the DOR plans to include the Government in those decisions, peer review procedures, interdisciplinary coordination, design review procedures, and comment resolution.
  8. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS: Provide a list of Special Inspections, testing, approvals, certifications, observations, and quality assurance plans as prescribed in Chapter 17 of IBC.

1.2 Quality Control Manager Qualifications

Appoint a Quality Control Manager responsible for the QC program.  The Superintendent may [not] serve as the Quality Control Manager on this project. The QC Manager must have a minimum 5 years of combined experience as a Project Superintendent, QC Manager, inspector, Project Manager, Project Engineer or Construction Manager on previous projects of similar size and complexity. The QC Manager must possess a current certificate showing successful completion of the NAVFAC Contractor Quality Management (CQM) Training.

1.3 Quality Control Manager Responsibilities

  1. Participate in the Post Award Kick-off, Partnering, Design Development and Coordination Meetings and Production Meetings.
  2. Ensure that no construction begins before the DOR has signed and stamped the design for that segment of work, and design and construction submittals are approved as required by the QC Plan.
  3. Immediately stop any work that does not comply with contract plans and specifications, and direct the removal and replacement of any defective work.
  4. Prepare QC Reports.
  5. Hold weekly QC meetings with DOR, Superintendent and Government technical team; participation must be suitable for the phase of work.
  6. Ensure that safety inspections are performed. Attend weekly Toolbox meetings.
  7. Maintain submittal log.
  8. Maintain updated as-built drawings on site.
  9. Maintain testing plan and log. Ensure that all testing is performed per contract.
  10. Maintain deficiency log on site, noting dates deficiency identified, and date corrected.
  11. Certify and sign statement on each invoice that all work to be paid under the invoice has been completed in accordance with contract requirements.
  12. Perform Punch-out and Pre-final inspections, and participate in Final Inspections. Establish list of deficiencies; correct prior to the Final inspection.
  13. Ensure that all required keys, operation and maintenance manuals, warranty certificates, and the As-built drawings are submitted to the Contracting Officer.
  14. If Commissioning is part of work, engage Commissioning Authority (CxA), coordinate their oversight of Contractor's work and verify CxA's performance in accordance with UFGS section 01 45 00.

1.4 Three Phases of Quality Control

Utilize the Three Phases of Quality Control process consisting of:

  1. Preparatory Phase: Review all applicable documents for compliance with all applicable laws, codes, regulations, and the requirements of the contract, including contract drawings and specifications. Determine requirements for testing and certification. Review submittal approvals for materials, equipment, shop drawings, and applicable methods of construction and installation. Include all Preparatory Phase items, along with the Preparatory Phase Checklist and, in the QC Report.
  2. Initial Phase: Observe and inspect the initial portion of the work performed under a DFOW to establish the quality of the workmanship, resolve conflicts in construction, ensure that testing is done and certified as required, and to check all work procedures to ascertain the work is in conformance with required safety requirements. Record and report nonconforming work and work not of acceptable quality and requiring correction or rework. Include all Initial Phase items, along with initial phase checklist and, in the QC Report.
  3. Follow-Up Phase: Occurs at the completion of each DFOW.& Ensure the work is in compliance with contract requirements, quality of workmanship for all work is maintained, and all work performed meets safety requirements. Include all Follow-Up Phase items, including date, in the QC Report.

1.5 Contractor Production Report

Prepare Daily Production Reports on forms furnished for this purpose. Submit reports to the Contracting Officer by 10:00 am the following day. Reports must include:

  1. Worker hours by classification, move-on and move-off of construction equipment furnished by the prime, subcontractor or the Government, and materials and equipment delivered to the site.
  2. Safety meetings, checks and inspections.
  3. Disposition of Construction Waste Material: Per Waste Management Plan and per Environmental Protection Plan.

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