Quality Control Plan Incl. Project Insp. Plan

Hardline Installation Incorporated

Hardline Installation Inc.

QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

SGE-500-04-C-1177

Security Upgrade Project of United States Embassy Bucharest, Romania

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WEL/26.08.2004

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. General 2. Purpose 3. Objectives 4. Scope 5. Quality Planing 6. Quality Improvement 7. Quality Control 8. Quality Control Organization 8.1 Quality Control Management 8.2 Government Liaison 8.3 Key Quality Control Staff 9. Procedures 9.1 General 9.2 Execution 9.3 Quality Control Staff Procedures 10. Inspections and Tests 10.1 Daily Inspections 10.2 Pre-final and Final Inspections 10.3 Tests 11. Safety 12. Daily Quality Control Report 13. Trend Analysis Process 14. Documentation

Attachments

A. Daily Quality Control Report Form B. Request for Inforemation C. ENG Form 4025-R D. ENG Form 4288-R E. Preparatory Phase Checklist

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Hardline Installation Inc.

Quality Control Plan for

SGE-500-04-C-1177

Security Upgrade Project of United States Embassy Bucharest, Romania

1. General

Quality is a general and very broad term which, in construction terms, is defined in detail throughout the various published specifications and other established standards. Perhaps even broader, but no less exacting a standard, is workmanship according to generally accepted construction practices or the norm in the German construction industry. This norm or standard is high in Germany and the US.Corps of Engineers requires that these high standards be applied in all construction projects. Additionally, because schedule is critical to satisfaction, we will consider schedule to be a QC matter.

2. Purpose

The purpose of this plan is to provide policy and procedures that will ensure that the project will be executed in accordance with the scope of work, built to industry standards, and completed on schedule.

3. Objective

Ensuring quality work is a very broad objective that begins with source selection of subcontractors, the members of the in-house staff, a competent project management team and effective leadership. While application of quality standards for those fundamental elements will be practiced by the total Hardline Installation Inc., this plan will be limited in scope to work execution aspects including schedule.

This plan is intended to facilitate the identification of specific quality and schedule problems and to offer the framework for prompt correction. Further, if specific problems develop on a repetitive basis, this plan offers an avenue for first, noting that there is, in fact, a repetitive problem and secondly for pinpointing the cause of the problem. Whatever the fundamental problem, the QC system is intended to highlight the deficiency and to offer an avenue for remedy. This plan will not, nor is it intended to, actually affect corrective action. The results may indicate an obvious corrective action but that action itself must be initiated by the project management

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personnel. Properly executed, this plan will facilitate the early detection quality problems, while they are still small and while the resources for correction are close at hand.

4. Scope

The principal focus of this plan is the work that will be accomplished by subcontractors whose efforts will be an adjunct to those of the permanent on-site Hardline Installation Inc. employees. Many of the principles, processes and procedures covered in this plan also apply to the efforts of the tradesmen who comprise the on-site Hardline Installation Inc. employees. Accordingly, the project manager will apply the basic principles, use the established processes and follow the various procedures to assure the in-house work force performs quality work.

This plan covers all aspects of quality control as they apply to the preparation of contract related documentation, quality of construction materials and equipment used, schedule, and the on- and off-site work performed by the in-house work force and the various subcontractors working for the joint venture. Throughout this plan, the in-house work force and subcontractors will be referred to as the "work force."

The "Quality Trilogy" is often referred to and consists of quality planning, quality control and quality improvement. In this plan we will deal primarily with quality control but will briefly address the other aspects.

5. Quality Planning

Very clearly, planning with quality as a goal, leads to providing and delivering what the user needs. It requires that maintenance and construction services be planned with a specific end user in mind. Overall, this includes all phases of project processing up to the actual start of work.

6. Quality Improvement

Generally, improvement is the attainment of a new level of performance that is superior to any previous level of attainment. In the field of facilities maintenance, repair and construction, the levels of workmanship and the various standards and norms are well defined. The project manager will continually strive to instill a sense of pride and accomplishment in the work force with the end result being an overall increase in the level of performance.

7. Quality Control

Quality control is a team effort. The team includes the Hardline Installation Inc. in- house management and support staff, and the work force personnel. The project

2 Data contained on this sheet shall not be disclosed, used or duplicated in whole or part for any purpose without prior consent by Hardline Installation Inc. Quality Control Plan, Stand: 09/2005 Hardline Installation Incorporated manager and subcontractor supervisors provide the supervisory quality control for the various projects. The Hardline Installation Inc. staff provides guidance and oversight of the

on-site execution of the quality control tasks. The work force (supervisors and workmen) is tasked with providing quality workmanship at the job site.

The project manager will check quality on a daily basis. The subcontractor on-site supervisors and/or their assistants will check quality in their assigned task areas throughout the day. If a work force supervisor must leave the job site, the senior worker in the task on-site will be responsible for quality. When a supervisor notes degradation in quality, he will take immediate action to correct the problem.

8. Quality Control Organization

The Hardline Installation Inc. organization includes a progression of QC authority and responsibility as shown in the diagram below. While quality is everyone's job, the principal Hardline Installation Inc. advocate for quality maintenance, repair and construction will be the Hardline Installation Inc. quality control manager.

Quality Control Manager

Senior Construction Supervisor

Onsite Project Manager

Work Force Supervisor or Onsite Qualtility Control Local/Supervisor Manager

On most projects, a dedicated quality control manager is not assigned. When this is the case, the project manager will also be the quality control manager. When the project is large and complex, a dedicated quality control manager will be assigned on a full-time basis. He will work for the project manager.

Quality control and safety will be important functions and project quality control manager's charter calls for him to implement the QC plan, report quality problems, monitor corrective action and develop an overall environment where quality is rewarded and sub-standard maintenance services and construction are corrected.

8.1 QC Management

The Hardline Installation Inc. QC manager, will report for administration and mission compliance directly to the Joint Venture Director. This top manager has authority over the project manager and with overall responsibility at Hardline Installation Inc. level for contract execution. Persistent or uncorrected problems flow to the Hardline Installation Inc. Director who will take necessary action to resolve the problems. There will be a continual dialog between the project manager and the quality control manager on a wide range of quality control matters. The Hardline Installation Inc.

4 Data contained on this sheet shall not be disclosed, used or duplicated in whole or part for any purpose without prior consent by Hardline Installation Inc. Quality Control Plan, Stand: 09/2005 Hardline Installation Incorporated Director will have frequent discussions with the project manager with quality control being a priority item during these discussions. The Joint Venture Director will provide advice and assistance in an effort to promote the solution of QC problems; however, it is the project manager's ultimate responsibility to assure the correction of quality deficiencies. Persistent or significant problems rise through the project manager to the attention of the Hardline Installation Inc. Director. This director will, therefore, be aware of difficulties and, through communications with the project manager, also be aware of corrective actions being taken.

8.2 Government Liaison

The project manager has direct liaison with the Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative, as appropriate. In keeping with the concept that quality is everyone's business, it is normal and expected that the aforementioned Government official will note quality, schedule, and safety problems during his quality assurance surveillance inspections. His routine communications with the Hardline Installation Inc. project manager should lead to the resolution of most problems.

8.3 Key QC Staff a. Project Manager. The project manager will accomplish the QC functions, write daily QC reports, perform trend analysis, evaluate defect discovery and correction practices, coordinate with others for pre-final and final inspection and, in general, assure that the Hardline Installation Inc. QC Program is effective.

b. Hardline Installation Inc. Quality Control Manager. The quality control manager will implement and manage the Hardline Installation Inc. quality control program. Although he will report directly to Joint Venture Director, he will have daily contact with the project manager along the entire spectrum of quality control. His principal goal will be to prevent quality problems. Should quality problems occur, he will assist the project manager with the development and implementation of the solutions. c. Project Quality Control Manager (Full-time position when project size and complexity so dictate). The project quality control manager will implement the project oriented quality control plan. He will accomplish the QC functions, write daily QC reports, perform trend analysis, evaluate defect discovery and correction practices, coordinate with others for pre-final and final inspection and, in general, assure that the Hardline Installation Inc. QC Program is effective. d. Subcontractor Supervisors. The project manager is dedicated to administering the Hardline Installation Inc. QC program. But actual quality inspection is the

5 Data contained on this sheet shall not be disclosed, used or duplicated in whole or part for any purpose without prior consent by Hardline Installation Inc. Quality Control Plan, Stand: 09/2005 Hardline Installation Incorporated essential fuel that will make the QC engine run. The principal QC inspectors are the subcontractor supervisors and their assistants under the project management organization. The assistants are the lead work force supervisors. They are subcontractor and in-house work force personnel. Their duties will be twofold in that they will assist the project manager to plan the work and schedule subcontractor interface, as well as inspect the work being accomplished.

The subcontractor supervisors will ensure that sufficient resources are committed to the project to provide quality construction on time. They or their assistants will make daily inspections of the work site. If quality deficiencies are noted, required corrective action will be brought to the attention of the work force supervisor responsible for the specific area of work.

The project manager will communicate the quality standards, schedule and expectations to each subcontractor as well as his site and/or assistant site foreman. These supervisors will be expected to monitor the quality and schedule of work in progress on a continual basis throughout the day and throughout their track noted deficiencies on a daily basis until the deficiencies have been corrected. An ill-fitting door, for example, remains as a defect until a corrective notation is made by the site foreman or his assistant on the daily quality control report where the problem was noted.

9. Procedures

9.1 General a. Before the start of the project, the project manager will visit the work site with the various subcontractors to review techniques of construction, review the schedule, identify Government property that must be protected, and establish and clarify the quality standards.

b. Construction quality control management uses a three-phase control system. The purpose of this system is to require the project manager to plan and schedule the work to assure he is prepared to start each new clearly definable feature of work. This system is discussed in detail in paragraph 9.2 below. c. A very important aspect of every construction project is to assure that the correct materials are used. On most projects, various materials must be approved before they are used. Submittals and submittal procedures are discussed here because they are quality and suitability related. These procedures are followed to assure that only approved materials or those that meet the required standards are used. The contracting officer or authorized representative of the contracting officer may request that submittals, to include specimens of materials or catalog cuts, be submitted for approval. Additionally, materials, which are not in accordance with the corresponding standard or differ from the specification, must

6 Data contained on this sheet shall not be disclosed, used or duplicated in whole or part for any purpose without prior consent by Hardline Installation Inc. Quality Control Plan, Stand: 09/2005 Hardline Installation Incorporated be submitted to the contracting officer for approval. Material approval submittals will be processed using the appropriate form. The contracting officer will determine which materials may be used. Typical submittals may be original specimens, catalog cuts, or leaflet material. d. Upon receipt of materials at the job site, the subcontractor will check to determine if the materials to be used meet quality standards. In the case of materials referred to in a submittal, the project quality control manager will confirm that the materials are the same as those approved by the contracting officer. Materials that do not meet the standards will be rejected. All quality control actions related to materials, sampled or standard, will be reflected on the daily quality control report. e. In the case of standard materials, the subcontractor will assure that damaged materials are not used. If the materials are covered by an industry standard (e.g. , PVC pipe that is to be used in a pressurized system), the required Industry standard number stamp or brand must be present.

9.2 Execution

Quality control procedures are followed to assure that adequate quality control is accomplished during the execution of the project. a. Most projects can be divided into many definable features of work. These definable features are detailed in the construction plan (Gantt chart format). Before beginning work on any definable feature of work, the project manager, assisted by the quality control manager, will accomplish the following preparatory actions, where appropriate:

 Review each paragraph of the applicable specifications.

 Review the contract plans.

 Check to assure that all materials and/or equipment have been tested, submitted, and approved.

 Check to assure that provisions have been made to provide required quality control inspection and testing.

 Examine the work area to assure that all preliminary work has been completed and is in compliance with the contract.

 Physically examine required materials, equipment, and sample work to assure they are on hand, conform to approved shop drawings or submitted data, and are properly stored.

7 Data contained on this sheet shall not be disclosed, used or duplicated in whole or part for any purpose without prior consent by Hardline Installation Inc. Quality Control Plan, Stand: 09/2005 Hardline Installation Incorporated  Review the appropriate activity hazard analysis to assure safety requirements are met.

 Discuss procedures for checking the work, including repetitive deficiencies, construction tolerances, or workmanship standards for that phase of work.

 Check to ensure that the portion of the plan for the work to be performed has been accepted by the contracting officer.

 Notify the Government at least 24 hours in advance of beginning any of the required action of the preparatory phase. This phase may include an informal meeting chaired by the project manager and attended by interested contractor personnel responsible for the definable feature. The results of the preparatory phase actions will be noted by the project manager and attached to the daily QC report.

 Applicable workers will be instructed as to the acceptable level of workmanship required in order to meet contract specifications. b. Initial phase actions will be accomplished at the beginning of a definable feature of work. The actions include the following, as appropriate:

 A check of the preliminary work is done to assure that it is in compliance with contract requirements. This is accomplished principally through a review of the notes of the preparatory phase meeting.

 A verification of full contract compliance is done. This is accomplished by verifying that the required control inspections and testing have been carried out.

 The level of workmanship is established and verified to assure it meets minimum acceptable standards. The work is compared with sample panels, as appropriate.

 Any differences are resolved.

 Safety is checked to include compliance with and upgrading of the safety plan and activity hazard analysis, as appropriate. The activity hazard analysis, when required, is reviewed with each worker.

 The Government will be notified at least 24 hours in advance of beginning the initial phase. Separate notes of this phase will be prepared by the manager and attached to the daily QC report. The report shall include the exact location of initial phase work for future reference and comparison with follow- up phases.

8 Data contained on this sheet shall not be disclosed, used or duplicated in whole or part for any purpose without prior consent by Hardline Installation Inc. Quality Control Plan, Stand: 09/2005 Hardline Installation Incorporated  The initial phase will be repeated for each new crew that works on-site, or any time acceptable specified quality standards are not being met. c. During the follow-up phase, a number of checks will be made. Daily checks will be performed by the quality control team to assure continuing compliance with contract requirements, to include control testing, until completion of the particular feature of work. To assure that all required work are accomplished, a checklist that corresponds to the work being performed will be prepared and used. These checks will be noted on the daily QC report or on the checklist that will be attached to the daily QC report. Final follow-up checks will be conducted and all deficiencies will be corrected prior to the start of additional features of work, which may be affected by the deficient work. The objective is to preclude building upon or concealing work that does not conform to standards. d. Additional preparatory and initial phases may be conducted on the same feature of work as determined by the Government. The need for additional phases can be caused by any of the following situations: quality of the on-going work is unacceptable, there are changes in the applicable QC staff or in the on-site supervision or work crew, the work on a definable feature is resumed after a substantial period of inactivity, or if other problems develop.

9.3 QC Staff Procedures a. The project manager, assisted by the project quality control manager (when assigned), will brief all subcontractor and work force supervisors regarding quality and schedule expectations, particularly as they relate to quality. He will explain quality control reporting (the Daily QC Report) and the need for prompt corrective action on noted deficiencies. b. The subcontractor supervisors and/or assistants and the project manager will make necessary quality checks to assure that schedule, construction standards and factory specifications (where appropriate) are being followed. For example, checks will be made to assure that interior plaster is dry enough for painting or wall papering. c. After conducting daily quality inspections of the work site, the subcontractor supervisors or assistants will complete their standard work performance report. The subcontractors will provide a copy of each performance report to the project manager. d. The foremen and lead journeymen will closely supervise the execution of the work by their respective personnel. Quality problems will be corrected immediately. The foremen and lead journeymen will respond promptly to the project manager's or quality control manager’s deficiency findings, and return deficiency reports with completion comments, as appropriate.

9 Data contained on this sheet shall not be disclosed, used or duplicated in whole or part for any purpose without prior consent by Hardline Installation Inc. Quality Control Plan, Stand: 09/2005 Hardline Installation Incorporated e. The project manager and subcontractors must check to assure that work to be performed will not be adversely affected by follow-on work or environmental influences. If this danger exists, the project manager will institute remedial measures. As an example, plastering of exterior walls cannot be carried out if the air temperature is expected to drop below the freezing point before the plaster can dry. The project manager will defer such work until environmental conditions are favorable. f. Every construction project has, within each definable feature of work, one or more critical work elements where quality control is very important. That is, if the requisite level of quality workmanship is not realized, the successful completion of the work feature is at risk. The quality control manager must schedule quality control inspections so that the proper execution of these critical work elements can be verified.

10. Inspections and Tests

10.1 Daily Inspections a. The project manager (quality control manager, when assigned) will perform, as a minimum, a daily QC/safety inspection of the work site. He will fill out an inspection report (Daily QC Report form is attached). This report form includes the basic checks to be made. Depending on the complexity of the project and the requirements of the customer, the form can be expanded to include additional detail. His inspections will deal with quality of materials, quality of workmanship, schedule and safety. These reports will list, in part, deficiencies and corrective action directed. Copies will go to contracting officer’s representative and the subcontractor supervisor(s) concerned. In the case of the subcontractor supervisor, a copy of the report is furnished when deficiencies have been noted. b. Work site supervisors will continually monitor quality, schedule and safety, and take immediate corrective action when appropriate. Work site supervisors will respond to deficiency findings promptly and return deficiency reports with comment, to the project manager and quality control manager, as appropriate.

10.2 Pre-final and Final Inspections a. The pre-final inspection is carried out three to five days before the final inspection and is coordinated by the project manager. Any deficiencies noted during this inspection will be corrected before the final inspection. The personnel involved are the project manager, quality control manager, subcontractor supervisors, and the Government inspectors. The purpose of this inspection is to assure that deficiencies previously noted have been corrected and that Hardline Installation Inc. has completed the work in accordance with the scope of work and the contract. Prior to the pre-final inspection, the project manager and quality control

10 Data contained on this sheet shall not be disclosed, used or duplicated in whole or part for any purpose without prior consent by Hardline Installation Inc. Quality Control Plan, Stand: 09/2005 Hardline Installation Incorporated manager will conduct an inspection of the job site to check for unreported deficiencies. b. The final inspection will be requested when the project or phase of the project will be substantially complete and usable at the time of the inspection. Final Government acceptance of the project or phase of the project, contingent on the completion of minor works, may be sought. When granted, the project will remain an active inspection responsibility of the subcontractor supervisor until finalization of all outstanding deficiencies (“punch list” items). An estimated completion date for each deficiency will be established. c. The project manager, assisted by the quality control track the completion of the various corrective actions. The contracting officer has approval authority over site work accomplished after final inspection d. When any phase of the project has uncorrected deficiencies for more than five days after the estimated date of correction, the project manager will submit a written explanation to the senior construction supervisor. This report will be completed and submitted within 11 calendar days of the final inspection or conditional acceptance (beneficial occupancy) by the Government.

10.3 Tests

Tests are control measures to verify that materials and construction conform to contract and regulatory requirements. Testing includes operational and/or acceptance tests when specified. For example, all new electrical installations must be tested in accordance with the procedures established and a report must be prepared. The tests of the installation of plumbing and heating systems are established either in the corresponding national standards or other regulations.

There are other areas where tests, although not prescribed in a national standard or associated regulation should be carried out. An example would be the determination as to whether fresh plaster on walls or screed on floors has cured sufficiently to permit the installation of ceramic tiles. The subcontractors who do tiling work have testing devices that can provide a measure of the moisture content. When, because of weather conditions (temperature and humidity), there is a doubt that new plaster

or screed may not be ready, the project manager will direct that appropriate testing be carried out.

All required testing will be coordinated with the contracting officer’s representative. The project manager will accomplish the below listed test-related tasks as they apply to the tests to be accomplished.

11 Data contained on this sheet shall not be disclosed, used or duplicated in whole or part for any purpose without prior consent by Hardline Installation Inc. Quality Control Plan, Stand: 09/2005 Hardline Installation Incorporated a. Verify that the testing procedures comply with contract or regulatory requirements. b. Verify that testing facilities and equipment are available and comply with testing standards. c. Check test instrument calibration data against certified standards. d. Verify that recording forms and a test identification control number system, to include all test documentation requirements, have been prepared. e. Assure that all tests carried out, both passing and failing, are recorded on thequality control report for the date the tests are accomplished. The specificationparagraph or item reference, location where tests were accomplished, and thesequential control number identifying the test will be given. f. Assure all reports of contractor tests are provided to the contracting officer's representative. If testing is accomplished by an off-site or commercial testing agency, an information copy of the tests performed will be provided directly to the contracting officer.

11. Safety a. The project manager is responsible for the implementation of the project oriented health, safety and accident prevention plan. The quality control manager will assist the project manager in the accomplishment of the various safety tasks. The project manager, quality control manager and all subcontractor supervisors are empowered to stop work on the job site when they determine that significant safety violations or unsafe conditions justify that action. When work is stopped, the project manager or subcontractor supervisor will do the following :

 Notify the COR

 Note it in the daily quality control report

 Notify the work force supervisor concerned

 Notify the project manager (as appropriate)

 Return to or remain at the work site to provide surveillance of the corrective action

 Authorize restart of the work when appropriate

 Notify above parties of the restart

12 Data contained on this sheet shall not be disclosed, used or duplicated in whole or part for any purpose without prior consent by Hardline Installation Inc. Quality Control Plan, Stand: 09/2005 Hardline Installation Incorporated b. The subcontractor and work force supervisors are responsible to the project manager for proper adherence to safe work practices and for use of safety equipment by their employees. They will properly brief all their employees regarding safety practices and procedures to be used. c. Safety on the work site is a matter of great concern to Hardline Installation Inc. and management attaches appropriate importance to work safety.

12. Daily QC Report

The principal Hardline Installation Inc. quality control document is the Daily Quality Control Report. a. When the project manager or quality control manager visits the work site, this form will be completed during or immediately after the visit. Before visits to the work site, the project manager or quality control manager will prepare a checklist of items to be included in the daily quality control inspection. A copy of this checklist will be attached to the daily quality control report. b. The completed forms will be submitted to the project manager for review and any further action deemed appropriate. After review by the project manager, reports will be filed. c. The completed reports will be categorized as follows:

 Reports without discrepancies noted

Reports with discrepancies corrected the same day

Reports with uncorrected deficiencies

Reports indicating previously noted deficiencies that have been corrected d. A copy of those completed forms that include negative findings (e.g., deficiencies to be corrected by the subcontractor) will be provided to the subcontractor or his assistant for corrective action. When the deficiencies have been corrected, the subcontractor supervisor will annotate the form and return it to the quality control manager who will verify the correction and inform the project manager that the noted deficiencies have been corrected.

e. Copies of completed Daily QC Reports will be provided to the US Government quality assurance person. f. In an effort to foster the spirit of “partnering,” the project manager is encouraged to provide blank copies of the daily quality control inspection report form to the

13 Data contained on this sheet shall not be disclosed, used or duplicated in whole or part for any purpose without prior consent by Hardline Installation Inc. Quality Control Plan, Stand: 09/2005 Hardline Installation Incorporated Government inspectors for their use when they visit the job sites. Government inspectors may fill out the form as a means of communicating observed problems to the project manager. Early advice of existing quality problems can help all concerned.

13. Trend Analysis Process

Trend Analysis is under the purview of the quality control manager. The process is deductive. It involves the compilation of the Daily QC Report data and of organizing that data in different ways to search for patterns. When a pattern develops and is verified, the trend analysis itself is complete. But to be of value, the analysis must result in action that, in the eyes of Hardline Installation Inc., is part and parcel of trend analysis as a process. Action would be initiated by the project manager after thorough study of the root cause of any negative trend. The “fix” may, for example, involve a simple explanation, it may involve a complex material substitution or it may involve personnel training or even, in an extreme case, subcontractor termination. The corrective action must be appropriate for the situation and the choice of that action will be sought through consensus of the project manager and Government quality assurance personnel. When consensus can not be reached, decisions or final action rests with the project manager. a. The quality control manager will compile information, which will be used to accomplish the trend analysis. The basic input documents are the Daily QC Reports. b. The quality control manager will do trend analysis on a quarterly basis. A report of the trend analysis will be prepared. If there are no trends, the trend analysis report will indicate this fact. c. The trends can be both positive and negative. The objective is to take action to continue the positive trends and reverse those trends considered to be negative. d. The actions taken could range from disqualification of a subcontractor for future work to personnel training or materials substitution. While the corrective action is important, a more important aspect is the determination and correction of the root causes of the problems contributing to the trend.

14. Documentation

The quality control operations will be fully documented. This documentation will constitute factual evidence that required activities and/or tests have been performed. Much of the principal documentation has been addressed above. The daily QC reports, the reports of required tests, the material submittals, and the trend analysis reports are the core documents. These documents essentially provide the history of the quality control operations and activities.

14 Data contained on this sheet shall not be disclosed, used or duplicated in whole or part for any purpose without prior consent by Hardline Installation Inc. Quality Control Plan, Stand: 09/2005 Hardline Installation Incorporated a. All calendar days will be accounted for throughout the life of the individual projects. When no work is performed on a particular day, the quality control manager will prepare a daily QC report indicating that no work was performed. Should there be a period of seven days where no work is performed, one report, covering the period, will be prepared. Additionally, a report will be submitted on the last day of the no work period. As an example, if no work is performed for a period of 10 calendar days and then resumes on the 11th day, a report is required to cover the first seven days and one to indicated that day 10 was the last day of the no work period. b. The daily reports will be signed and dated by the project manager or quality control manager and will include copies of checklists, test reports and and any other pertinent documents.

Attachments

A. Daily Quality Control Report Form B. Request for Inforemation C. ENG Form 4025-R D. ENG Form 4288-R E. Preparatory Phase Checklist

Attachment A

Quality Control Plan

DAILY QUALITY CONTROL REPORT

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SGE500-04-C-1177

Security Upgrade Project for United States Embassy Bucharest, Romania

DAILY QUALITY CONTROL REPORT

Report No.: _____ Date: ______

Weather: Clear Rain Snow Temperature:

Contractor/Subcontractor and Area of Responsibility:

Subcontractor Trade Personnel Hours

Location and Description of Work Performed:

Location Work Performed

Testing Performed: None Results

Verbal Instructions Received from Government Personnel: None See Remarks

Delay in Work Performance: None See Remarks

Safety Violations: None See Remarks

Preparatory Meeting: None See Attachment

Initial Meeting: None See Attachment

Follow-on Inspections: None See Attachment

Remarks:

All material and equipment used and work performed during the day are in compliance with contract plans and specifications except as noted.

Quality Control Inspector

Open Deficiencies: yes no

Deficiencies Expected date to be corrected Date Corrected

Attachment B

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

SGE500-04-C-1177

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

RFI No.: ______Date: ______

Reference Drawings: ______

Reference Specification Section: ______

RFI REQUEST: ______

Submitted To: ______Date: ______

Submitted By: ______

RFI RESPONSE:

______

Approved By: ______Date:______

Attachment C

ENG Form 4025-R

TRANSMITTAL OF SHOP DRAWINGS

Attachment D

ENG Form 4288-R

SUBMITTAL REGISTRY

Attachment E

PREPARATORY PHASE CHECKLIST

SGE500-04-C-1177

PREPARATORY PHASE CHECKLIST

Definable Feature of Work: ______Date: ______

Government Rep. Notified 24 Hours in Advance: Yes / No. Notified on:______

I. Personnel Present:

Name Position Organization

1. ______2. ______3. ______4. ______5. ______6. ______7. ______8. ______9. ______10. ______(List additional personnel on reverse side)

II. Submittals

1. Review submittals and/or Submittal Register (ENG Form 4288-R). Have all required submittals been approved?

Yes / No

If no, what items have not been submitted?

a. ______b. ______c. ______d. ______e. ______

2. Are all materials on hand?

Yes / No

If no, what items are missing?

______

3. Check approved submittals against delivered materials. This should be done as materials arrive.

Comments:

______

III. Material storage

Are materials stored properly?

Yes / No

If no, what action is taken ?

______

IV. Specifications

1. Review each paragraph of specification.

______

2. Discuss procedures for accomplishing the work.

______

3. Clarify any differences.

______

V. Preliminary Work and Permits

Ensure preliminary work is correct and permits are on file.

If not, what action is taken?

______

VI. Testing

1. Identify test to be performed, frequency, and by whom. ______

2. When required? ______

4. Where required? ______

3. Review Testing Plan. ______

4. Has test facilities been approved? ______

VII Safety

1. Review applicable portion of EM 385-1-1 ______

2. Activity Hazard Analysis approved?

Yes / No

VIII Corps of Engineers comments during meeting

Comments:

______

Contractor QC Rep.: ______

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